Chapter 268: Phoenix Dance
Xu Dayao thought that he was in high spirits, led the army to the Northern Expedition of the Yuan Dynasty to break through the Yuan capital, and drove into the Mobei grassland to fight the remnants of the Yuan and Meng, who were dying, and turned to Liaodong to recover countless lost lands, and stationed in Beiping from the fourth year of Hongwu to control the soldiers and horses in the north.
The fledgling King of Qin, King Jin and King Yan were all students in front of him, and the world-famous Lan Yu was just a pioneer under his account, and almost all of the founding generals of the DPRK and China were under his command.
Later generations evaluated Xu Da's merits, Zhu Yuanzhang praised him as "the Great Wall", repaired Yongping to 32 fortress checkpoints in Jieling, built the Shanhaiguan Pass with the reputation of the world's first pass, and firmly controlled the northern strategic places such as Yanjing that had not been firmly occupied since the Tang and Song dynasties in the hands of the Ming Dynasty army, and then continued until the end of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang personally said: "Breaking the captives and barbarism, the first in ancient and modern people; In and out of the phase, the talent is unparalleled in the civil and military world. β
It is impossible for Xu Da, who has high achievements, not to be suspicious of the emperor, and after Liu Ji died at the hands of Hu Weiyong, on the way back to the capital, he ate the reward wine and meat sent by the palace.
No one knew that Xu Da then had a toxic attack, and was washed by the girl he met and taken in on the way, and was rescued from the ghost gate.
The girl claimed to be named Feng Wu, and her appearance was very interesting and simple, and she bluntly criticized Zhu Yuanzhang for being mean and unkind, ugly and killing heroes, so she didn't want to enter Beijing.
At that time, Feng Wu saved Xu Da's life by herself, and thought that Xu Da was a generous old general with a gentle temperament and kindness, and took the initiative to worship her father-in-law. After getting along for a while, she begged Xu Da to send someone to Beiping to meet the young Yan King Zhu Di, and her confident smile would definitely capture Zhu Di's heart, and predicted that Zhu Di would be the future Yongle Emperor.
However, girls know astronomy and geography almost demonically, but they are a naΓ―ve mess of human feelings, and they seem to know only a little about history, and their views on military, politics and people's livelihood are equivalent to zero.
The Ming Dynasty in her mouth only knows Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di, father and son. Emperor Zhengde and Emperor Chongzhen, except for interesting things such as Tang Bohu ordering autumn incense and Zheng He's seven trips to the West, I almost don't know anything else, and I don't know who the rescued father-in-law is? I didn't know that Princess Yan was the eldest daughter of her father-in-law.
In addition, Feng Wu has a lot of treasures about the life deeds of the so-called founding emperors of the Qing Dynasty who overthrew the Ming Dynasty, and the most impressive thing for Xu Da is the so-called Kangxi Emperor and his sons.
In addition, Feng Wu is almost deviant with an extroverted temperament, and seems to feel that she is the proud daughter of the sky who is loved by thousands of people. I don't mind having direct physical contact with men.,Affectionate words for handsome guards at every turn.,When you encounter an opportunity, you're kind to outsiders.,It seems that you think that equal interaction will convince people's hearts.γ
When he saw unreasonable things, he was shocked and preached, and every day he was digging out his mind to plan how to help Zhu Di get close to the emperor, and he had a bunch of new things.
Feng Wu is very keen on the affairs of men and women, likes to match maids and guards, behaves freely, does not like to be restrained, likes to ride horses, likes to play in the mountains and rivers, and likes to improve clothes and jewelry. Xu Da couldn't understand why the free-spirited Feng Dance Club was obsessed with entering the Yanwang Mansion. Her ambition turned out to be the queen of a country, and she seemed to believe that she must stand at the pinnacle of power in the world, leaving her name to be respected by future generations of women in this life, and she vows not to give up until she achieves her goal.
In the end, Xu Da, who saw that Feng Wu was not perfect, endured the pain and ended the life of his life-saving benefactor. He can't let a demon mistreat his daughter, son-in-law and the Xu family, but he knows that he will never forget this girl who is innocent and kind, smart and cute, black and vicious, and ambitious.
Knowing the future, Xu Da resigned decisively from his official position when he returned to Beijing, and since then he has not seen anyone behind closed doors, and has avoided the emperor's suspicion by indulging in his lust.
In the past two years, Xu Hao has been born. was reused by Zhu Di and Zhu Yuanzhang successively, Xu Da came to the conclusion after patient observation that this junior is from the same future generations as the girl.
It is indeed not a sin to cross the problem. The Imperial Court will not execute a traverser for an illusory revelation, except in the case of attempted rebellion or a heinous crime.
Besides, Xu Hao has gained a firm foothold in the Ming Dynasty step by step, and he is not stupid to take everything for granted, he knows how to be a low-key person, knows how to hide himself, and will not hesitate to choose to make a move when he encounters an opportunity.
Xu Da, who had a premonition that his life was imminent, recalled the past, picked up a book casually, and read it leisurely.
In the blink of an eye, it was Chinese New Year's Eve, this year was different from previous years, Xu Hao and Mu Ningxue became relatives, and there was no Xu family in Xiaojia Village, so they had to preside over the worship ceremony as parents.
Xu Hao refused to go to the capital for the festival, but Zhu Qiaoqiao, as the daughter-in-law of the long house, had to go over, and she didn't want to delay and play tricks until she had breakfast.
Zhulan and the others all stayed, and it can be expected that the Wang family will bitterly persuade their son and daughter-in-law to reconcile. When Xu Hao was idle and bored, did he think about what if his sister-in-law shared the same bed with Xu Wen? The conclusion is that in addition to breaking off with Zhu Qiaoqiao and not interacting again, it is okay. He has not yet degenerated into the dark selfishness of being narrow-minded and having fallen for other people's wives, and wants to put other people's husbands and wives to death.
Of course, only Zhu Qiaoqiao is an exception, after all, marriage is in front and behind, if it is another woman, it has to be a different matter, Xu Hao is not open-minded to the point that after his woman betrayed him, he did not pursue his guilt but gave him blessings.
Early in the morning, the door of the ancestral hall was opened, and Bai stood among the daughters-in-law and looked up, and saw that there were tablets enshrined inside, and the decorations were very exquisite.
Xu Hao and Mu Ningxue stood at the front, behind them stood Xu Cuiliu, the fourth lady of the Xu family, and Xu Hongye, the fifth lady, and then Xiao Yushi and Du Qianqian, who lived in the Xu family.
Separated by a distance, the men and women of the Xu family arranged shifts respectively, Xu Hao played music under the steps when he went to the sacrifice, Mu Ning Xue was incense, Xu Cuiliu served wine, and Xu Hongye held silk.
After Xu Hao bowed with a pious expression, everyone knelt down together, but for a while, one of the three halls hugged Xia, and the steps of the verandah knelt up and down inside and out.
In the midst of the flowers, Xu Hao said loudly: "The ancestors bless the safety of the whole family. β
After worshipping, Xu Hao and Mu Ningxue returned to the inner house, and the Bai family saw the girls, maids, women, and mothers-in-law go in one after another to offer their own purses, needle bags and other gifts, and then accept a lacquer box containing gold and silver Ruyi.
That night, the Xu Mansion held a family banquet, the incense of sacrificing heaven and earth was lit in front of the ancestral hall, the lights and candles in the courtyards everywhere were brilliant, as bright as the stars, the sound of laughter was heard all night, and the sound of firecrackers in the whole Xiaojia Village shook the heavens and the earth.
After three rounds of wine in the flower hall, Xu Hao said: "If anyone is sleepy, go and rest, don't have to spend the New Year." β
Hongye and Qianqian were both setting off fireworks with the little girls outside, Xiao Yushi felt that she was more of an eyesore, and got up and said, "I'll go to Xiao's house to accompany my grandmother." β
Mu Ningxue hurriedly said: "It's not too late to go early tomorrow morning, why don't we fight cards?" Xiao Yushi nodded and agreed.
Suddenly, Qingwen ran in from outside and shouted, "The eldest grandmother and the eldest young master are back in a rage." β
Everyone hurriedly went out to meet her, and saw Zhu Qiaoqiao, who was wearing a mink cloak, rushing in with a group of women and mothers-in-law, with a straight face and a puff.
Xu Hao smiled secretly in his heart and said, "Mothers, let's go home for a reunion." β
After entering the house, Mu Ningxue instructed the maid to remove the banquet, took Zhu Qiaoqiao's arm and said, "What's the matter?" β
Zhu Qiaoqiao sneered: "As soon as we met, I complained that my mother didn't guard her husband and was not at home to honor my in-laws, and he had the face to accuse me?" Without me nodding and agreeing, I took the second room and the third room, the girls around me slept all over, if it weren't for the fact that my father and the king had no one to support him, I would have taken him to the Zongren Mansion to peel the skin and show the public, after eating the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, I said that I was tired and wanted to rush back, whether her old lady was angry or not? It's better not to see each other in old age from now on.
Mu Ningxue frowned and shook her head gently, she didn't know how to persuade her, Xiao Yushi looked at her sister-in-law with admiration, and secretly said that only the county lord dared to offend her in-laws in person and was safe.
Xu Hao was a little moved, if it wasn't for his own relief, his sister-in-law would have to live there for a few months, at least he would have done his filial piety, and now he would have to come back even if he ruined his reputation, this is the grace of the beauty, who dares to ridicule him in the future, let him regret being a man, Xu Hao secretly decided.
Zhu Qiaoqiao said: "Don't ruin everyone's interest for me, what are you trying to enjoy?" β
Mu Ningxue said: "I was about to play cards, and you came back just in time, or I would play mahjong for a while." β
At the moment, a table of ivory mahjong was put on the table, Zhu Qiaoqiao, Mu Ningxue, Xiao Yushi, and red leaves made a table, Cuiliu accompanied Qianqian to lie on the kang and guess the order, the maids scattered and played their own games, guessing lantern riddles, fighting cards, and catching chess pieces.
Xu Hao put on a coat and took Zhiqing out of the door, walking around the garden, he was worried that someone would set off firecrackers indiscriminately and cause a fire. I went to the outer house to pay New Year's greetings to Zhou Peng and his wife, and Zhou's sister-in-law was wearing a new silk jacket, full of pearls and emeralds, and her body began to be slightly blessed because of her pampering.
happily welcomed Xu Hao into the house, and Sister-in-law Zhou smiled and said, "Let's remove all the leftovers, I'll fry a few delicious side dishes, and Cui Xi will quickly offer tea to the young master." β
Xu Hao looked at the young maid who was standing a little cramped, wearing a Hunan skirt with grease and powder on her face, and turned her head to look at Zhou Peng, who was embarrassed, and understood that Cui Xi was lifted to make a room.
It is said that Zhou Peng and his wife have been married for 20 years and have not come out, and now that life is better, Zhou's sister-in-law is satisfied and bought a maid for her husband, I don't know who is the cause of the problem, I hope not to work in vain.
Xu Hao said: "I've already eaten it, and I won't drink tomorrow for a bunch of things, but I have to take this tea." β
Cui Xi was also clever, and without waiting for the order, he knelt down with a cup of tea and held his hands high, Xu Hao took it with a smile and tasted it, Zhiqing saw this and took off a pair of gold bracelets in his hand, and Xu Hao took it and rewarded Cui Xi.
Bidding farewell to Zhou Peng and his wife, who were retained by Yin Yin, they braved the snow to return, and when they entered the flower hall, they saw that Ning Xue had already left the field, Qingwen replaced her, and the maids yawned one by one, staggering around, all trying their best to support.
Xu Hao said: "There is something to do tomorrow, if you want to rest, go and rest." As soon as the words fell, everyone scattered. (To be continued......)