Chapter 993: Good News Comes (Part II)
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September 20, Beijing City, Yang Zhen's Mansion.
An autumn wind blew, causing a few trees in the courtyard to rattle, and many of the yellowed leaves were swept away from the branches by the gust of wind, mixing with the fallen leaves below.
Looking at the very bleak scene in front of him, a faint sigh came out of Zhang Jingyun's mouth. She has always been optimistic, but at this time she also looks quite melancholy, and her eyes are full of thoughts and worries about the person who is far to the north.
It wasn't until there was a cry from the small bed behind her that she pulled herself out of this sorrow, turned around and took the little man into her arms, and after a good examination, there was a burst of coaxing.
As early as June this year, Zhang Jingyun's child was finally born, but it was a daughter, which made her unhappy for a while. Originally, she was still counting on her being able to give birth to a dragon and phoenix fetus like her sister, and she had to add another Ding to the Yang family, but she didn't want to be a daughter in the end.
Although Yang Zhen had said before that he still liked his daughter more, and said that his daughter was his father's little padded jacket, but this was only a word of comfort in Zhang Jingyun's ears, and he didn't take it too seriously, and at this time he just wanted to give birth to a son for Ailang again.
Of course, this does not mean that Zhang Jingyun does not cherish her daughter, on the contrary, after her daughter was born, she was very baby, not only did she not invite a wet nurse, insisted on breastfeeding herself, but also stayed by her daughter's side all the time, and did not let the slaves at home interfere. On weekdays, no matter day or night, as long as there is a little movement in her daughter, she will immediately go over to check and take care of her, and she looks a little bit like the girl she used to be.
Only Luo Yueying knows that her sister is like this, just because she pinned all her deep affection for Yang Zhen on her, and she is always by his side with the daughter born by himself and Erlang. So as long as Zhang Jingyun doesn't tire out her body because of this, she won't persuade her.
However, the necessary companionship is still indispensable, usually fine, Luo Yueying will also bring a pair of children to accompany Zhang Jingyun. Today is no exception, although it was dark, she still asked the two nurses to carry the child to Zhang Jingyun's house.
Seeing Zhang Jingyun's somewhat resentful expression, she sighed again, in fact, she was also very worried and worried about her husband in the distance. How could she feel at ease that it had been months since his last letter, which only said that he was going to fight in the grasslands, and that no news had come back since?
But in front of Zhang Jingyun, her sister still had to pretend to be steady, with a faint smile on her face: "Sister, are you thinking about Erlang again?" โ
"It's my sister......" Zhang Jingyun glanced at Luo Yueying a little cowardly, and bent down slightly to salute. She used to be lively, but since she gave birth, she seems to be very quiet, and she even speaks softly. After a pause, she said, "Yes, it's been a year, and Erlang has never been away for so long, and I don't know what happened to him in the north." โ
"We know how capable Erlang is, so you don't have to worry too much. And the eldest husband should think about his family and country, so he can't revolve around the two of us women all day long, right? Luo Yueying said, and also sat down next to the other party, and her demeanor already had a bit of the grandeur of an official lady.
This is also forced by the situation of the past year, the man in the family is not there, and there must be someone in charge. Zhang Jingyun, whether in terms of personality or ability, and was still pregnant at the time, was naturally not suitable for this family, so Luo Yueying could only shoulder this burden.
Fortunately, she is smart after all, and she can be regarded as most of the ladies in the family, and she has only been familiar with the family business for more than half a month, and she can already take care of everything in an orderly manner. In the past few months, Luo Yueying has become a little more rich and noble than before, so that those housekeepers and servants below dare not be contemptuous.
"Sister, I used to be very puzzled when I read the poem about the penitent husband looking for the marquis, but now I understand the taste. It turns out that this is true, although we have no worries about food and clothing because of Erlang, and we have such a high status, even our children can be sealed because of this, but in comparison, I prefer the days with him before......" Zhang Jingyun heard her mention the idea of family and country, and she felt emotional.
Luo Yueying also sighed lightly: "Why don't I think so?" But now that Erlang has embarked on this path, we as wives can only support him behind our backs. I only hope that everything will go well and be safe for him in the north. As for the rest, it's nothing. As she spoke, her eyes fell on the son beside her who was still waving and kicking his legs even when he was asleep, this child who had not yet been named by his father was now a hundred households of Jinyiwei, this was still the decree of the Son of Heaven, and this grace was extraordinary.
It turned out that not long after Yang Zhen left Beijing, the Son of Heaven learned that Yang Zhen's wife had just given birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix fetuses for him. This made Wanli both moved and a little ashamed. Originally, his wife gave birth, and as a husband, he should accompany him well, but because of his own will, he sent Yang Zhen to the north for an adventure.
Especially when the wars in the north were frequent, and Yang Zhen personally led people deep into the grassland, Wanli was even more uneasy. So in April, he made a decree to make the Yang family's son a hundred households of Jinyi Wei, and also hinted that once Yang Zhen returned from meritorious service, there would be greater grace to give them.
In this regard, Luo Yueying is not too concerned. Like every virtuous wife, she only hopes that her husband can be safe and prosperous. As for what kind of reward, it is really nothing compared to Erlang's safety.
"Actually, you don't have to worry too much, Erlang's ability is so great, he can break through no matter how many dangers, and this time will naturally be no exception. Maybe in a few days, the good news will come back. Luo Yueying was silent for a while, and then said comfortingly.
"Hmm...... I also believe that Erlang will definitely return safely. Zhang Jingyun also nodded vigorously, and at the same time, the daughter in her arms was hugged a little tighter by her, as if she could draw strength and confidence from this little person.
Seeing her like this, Luo Yueying sighed again in her heart, she didn't expect her sister to have such a big change in personality after giving birth. Just as she wanted to persuade a few more words, Aunt Qi suddenly rushed to the door with a dazzled smile: "Big lady, second lady, happy event, big happy event......
"But Erlang, he's back?" When the two girls heard this, they immediately looked overjoyed and hurriedly asked.
"Well, the old man sent someone to deliver a letter from the north." Aunt Qi said, raised her hand up, and sent a letter she was holding.
Although the expressions of the two women changed slightly, they were still a little happy, and quickly took the letter, opened it, and looked at it carefully. At this glance, the haze on the faces of the two women for many days gradually dissipated: "Erlang, he is finally coming back!" โ
At the same time, in the Forbidden City.
After reading it over and over again with a copy of the music, the Son of Heaven Wanli finally laughed: "Okay! Yang Qing really didn't disappoint me, but in a year, it has been for me, and for my Ming Dynasty, the biggest hidden danger in the north has been completely eliminated! At this moment, he only felt that the burden that had been pressing on his heart before had been completely cleared, and his body and mind were relaxed.
In fact, not only Yang Zhen's two wives have always been concerned about him, but even Wanli as the emperor is also average. Of course, in addition to the friendship between the two, he was more concerned about Yang Zhen's uncertainty about Yang Zhen's dispatch to the grassland this time.
As a young and vigorous son of heaven, Wanli is naturally very hostile to the Mongolian people, and has also given birth to the second thought that others will not be allowed to snore on the side of the couch, or that those who commit my great wisdom will be punished even if they are far away. But as a son of heaven who is responsible for the security of the Ming Dynasty, he doesn't dare to let go of his temperament.
So although there has always been trouble after the accession to the throne, Wanli just endured it. It wasn't until Yang Zhen suddenly made such a play in the north this time that he revealed some of his thoughts in front of the ministers.
It is precisely because of his previous support for Yang Zhen that the pressure on the emperor is not small. If there is still no gain from such a use of troops against the Mongols, and even brings even greater disasters, the officials of the DPRK and China will have to make a big fuss about it.
For this reason, Wanli paid special attention to the battle situation in the north, but since Yang Zhen personally led the army into the grassland, there has not been much news, and some are only the Ming army's blows to the small Mongolian tribes.
This little movement naturally could not satisfy the Son of Heaven and the courtiers, and some people even secretly spread it in private, saying that Yang Zhen's troops had been defeated and lost in the grassland as early as possible, and the soldiers had been defeated.
Although he felt that these were just nonsense, he was also quite confident in Yang Zhen, but as time passed, the Son of Heaven became more and more uneasy, and sometimes even the news of defeat would be achieved in his dreams.
Until today, just when the palace gate was about to be closed, a surprising news finally came from the military department - Yang Zhen actually broke all the departments in the grassland, and even killed the newly rising Gai Qi tribe to a great defeat, and even their head was cut off and was on the way to the capital.
In today's grassland, the power of the Mongolian people has been greatly reduced, and it is impossible to pose any threat to the Ming Dynasty in at least 50 years, even if it violates the border of the Ming Dynasty, it is afraid that it will not be caught.
Even though he was very confident in Yang Zhen and knew that he would bring him a lot of results, Wanli was still a little unbelievable when he learned such amazing good news. It wasn't until he read this note jointly sent by Yang Zhen, Zhou Zechuan and others several times that he believed that all this was not a dream, but a reality.
After admiring it for a long time, Wanli finally raised his head: "Come on, spread my will, and quickly spread this good news all over the world." Also, on the day Yang Qing returns to Beijing to offer his victory, the old Shen Ge and Zhang Shangshu of the military department will go out of the suburbs of Beijing to greet him! โ