It was almost midnight when the drizzle drizzled again in the night sky and the air began to cool down. However, the banquet in the front yard of the Haicheng Hou Mansion was still not over, and there was a bustling noise everywhere.

What is the difference between a martial artist and a literati?

The literati had already been tactful at this time, but a group of crazi men must have a good time to drink.

Not only did Xu Changqing not mind this, he even took the initiative to integrate into them and encouraged them to stop drunk.

Because, today's farewell and seeing each other again, it is very likely that it has changed...

However, Xu Changqing finally finished his work and came to the bridal chamber with a drunken affair. He finally could enjoy his bridal chamber night.

Zhu Mei was almost nine months old at this time, and An An must have been unable to sit still in bed. She had already lifted her head and was chatting with a few little girls who were in the room.

After a little girl outside reported that Xu Changqing had come over, the crowd came back to their senses and hurriedly returned to normal rhythm.

"Cruff."

Soon, the door opened and Xu Changqing walked in slowly. Although there was a lot of alcohol on his body, the amount of wine had not reached Xu Changqing's line.

"I've seen the master..."

A few little girls hurriedly knelt on the ground respectfully.

Xu Changqing waved his hand at them, smiled and looked at the bedside, wearing a red veil and warm as water.

The candlelight was floating, and the red color was reflected everywhere. The indescribable festiveness also made Xu Changqing's heart gradually relax. He ignored the little girls, sat next to Zhu Mei with a smile, held her jade hand and said, "Now, it's my wife finally?"

Although he and Xu Changqing were already old husbands and wives, under the red veil, Zhu Mo's pretty face still couldn't help but turn red, and he spat in a delicate voice: "Do you don't want to cherish it after you get it? Men, there is really no good thing."

Xu Changqing was stunned and couldn't help but smile bitterly, but didn't say much, just hugged her tightly in her arms.

Feeling the most familiar aura on Xu Changqing, Zhu Mai quickly relaxed and whispered: "Xu Lang, how about it? Have you finished your work?"

Xu Changqing stretched out his hands to the little girls and asked them to get the golden scale pole. He smiled and said, "It's almost done. Are you exhausted today?"

"fine……"

Zhu Mei smiled, but soon sighed, "But, I'm leaving Nanjing soon..."

On this side, the little girl had already brought the golden scale rod. Xu Changqing gently lifted up Zhu Mei's red veil. Zhu Mei's pretty face suddenly became even redder and she was so beautiful.

Xu Changqing was also a little lost for a moment and couldn't help but exclaim.

Zhu Mai's appearance may not be as good as Gu Hengbo, Tang Yu and the others, but the temperament around her, especially the nobleness of her family, is almost unmatched by anyone.

Looking at Xu Changqing's appearance, even Zhu Mai couldn't help but feel shy and quietly lowered her eyes.

Xu Changqing suddenly hugged Zhu Mei in his arms again, sniffing the faint fragrance between her hair and murmured: "Yu Er, don't worry, no matter where I go, wherever I am, there will be our home!"

Zhu Ma was about to be melted in an instant, and she hugged Xu Changqing tightly: "Xu Lang, I believe in you."

The little girls blushed and didn't dare to look at it, but they didn't dare to leave, as if they were frightened deer.

Time seems to stop at this moment and stop moving forward.

After a while, Xu Changqing smiled and said, "My princess, it's getting late, so it's time for us to rest."

Zhu Moyu's pretty face couldn't help but turn redder, and he hurriedly whispered in Xu Changqing's ear.

The little girls quickly understood the profound meaning and could not find the north at all. However, they were all afraid but happy, and they were secretly looking at Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing smiled, "I'll talk about this in a few days. Tonight, it's our wedding night."

As he said that, Xu Changqing sent them away directly and said with a smile: "Madam, we haven't had a drink of wine yet. Tonight, let me serve you? Now, there is a dangerous period."

“…”

Zhu Mo Yu was speechless, her pretty face blushed and was about to drip out of water.

With her understanding of Xu Changqing, she had already understood what Xu Changqing meant, but she could not refuse. She could only say coquettishly: "You can't do anything randomly, otherwise, I will never end up with you..."

...

As the marriage between Xu Changqing and Zhu Mai was officially settled, the prosperous Nanjing City also began to "turn from prosperity to decline" and began to enter a normal rhythm more realistically.

Xu Changqing's layout for Nanjing City was basically the same at this time.

It’s not that I can’t interfere in anymore, but it’s unnecessary.

Just like the classic saying: "Governing a big country is like cooking a small fresh food."

If Xu Changqing is covered in everything and everyone is hiding under the mask, what else can we do?

This is an extremely delicate balance.

We must maintain a certain amount of large framework, but also give everyone more buffer space, including a certain "comfort zone".

A few days later, with the arrival of the vanguard of the model army fleet, Xu Changqing's departure was officially decided, and it was set on the eighth day of October.

Kunning Palace.

Queen Zhou, who has been officially enthroned as the empress dowager, looked at Xu Changqing with a complicated expression, "Don't you stay for a few days? This time I'll see you next time, I don't know when..."

Looking at Empress Zhou's true feelings, Xu Changqing couldn't help but smile and held her hand and said, "There is no need to be so pessimistic. Maybe after the New Year, I can come here to report my work. Try to give the new emperor some gifts before the New Year."

Queen Zhou instantly understood Xu Changqing's thoughts and said softly: "Don't you still have a contract with the Qing Dynasty? Really, do you really have to take action?"

At this time, everything was not completely stable, and she seemed unwilling to cause more trouble.

After all, she couldn't control such a thing even if she wanted to.

Xu Changqing said solemnly: "It's hard to say now. Everything depends on the timing. However, there should be no large-scale war. I will try my best to keep restrained and maintain the current situation. You should also pay more attention. Remember, don't think that you are under control in everything, and there are more people smarter than you."

Empress Zhou felt more comfortable when she was scolded, and she nodded vigorously and said, "I understand."

As he said that, he looked at Xu Changqing with some resentment: "I have arranged it for you on Yuan Cairen and I will send it to you tonight, but, Zhang Baozhu, do you really want to take her away?"

Xu Changqing thought for a moment, looked into her eyes and said, "If you want to leave, I can take you away too!"

“…”

Queen Zhou suddenly couldn't help but pounce on Xu Changqing's arms: "Remember your words, if one day you dare to ignore me, I will die for you..."

...

Leaving the imperial city, Xu Changqing took a last look at the tall green tiles and red wall, and turned around and left.

Xu Changqing couldn't say whether this parting was Tianya or a passerby.

However, what Xu Changqing can be sure of is that only when he becomes stronger and stronger can he maintain greater initiative.

During the next few days of welcome and seeing off, Xu Changqing met many people again, and all matters were basically handled by Zhou Zheng.

The "invitation" memorial from King Fu Zhu Yousong was also prepared, but it was necessary to send it to the emperor after Xu Changqing left Nanjing.

Time will soon arrive on the eighth day of October.

Xu Changqing originally wanted to meet Zhu Yanang and Changwen, and to ask some questions, but after thinking about it for a while, he did not rush to do so.

According to Zhu Yanlang and Fengwen's strength, if Xu Changqing rashly promotes them, it will hurt them. It would be better for them to move forward firmly. Even if they cannot make a fortune in their lifetime, as long as they can shine and heat in their suitable positions, it is enough.

It is better to forget each other than to support each other.

The only thing that made Xu Changqing a little confused was Li Xiangjun's side.

After the party at Fanlou that Tianfanlou, I heard that she is having a bad life now. But you can't be too anxious about this matter.

Xu Changqing thought for a long time, but decided to slowly plan for it.

Finally, the ninth day of the 10th lunar month arrived as scheduled.

On the temporary dock outside the Jiangdongying station, hundreds of large ships were like a continuous moving castle, lying across the river.

Although the new emperor Zhu Cixuan and Empress Zhou and others did not come to see him farewell, Shi Kefa, Ma Shiying, Qian Qianyi, Xu Hongji and others were all here.

"Mr. Marquis, the journey is smooth!"

Shi Kefa held Xu Changqing's fist, which was quite mixed.

Ma Shiying and others also clasped their fists.

Xu Changqing smiled: "Everyone, take care of yourself."

"Mr. Marquis, take care of yourself!"

As the huge fleet officially began to sail, the clouds gradually dissipated, and the people on the dock felt much lighter.

Shi Kefa smiled and looked at Ma Shiying and said, "Dear colleagues, in the future, we should work together to handle the important matters of the court and revitalize our Ming Dynasty!"

Everyone bowed their hands, but their eyes were particularly wonderful.

...

The fleet is definitely much more comfortable than taking land.

Although Zhu Ma was about to be born at this time, she had adapted to the rhythm of the boat when she was in Haicheng and had been carefully served, so there was no big problem.

There is no problem with Yuan Cairen and Zhang Baozhu, both of whom are happy like "jumping out of the bird cage".

It also gave Xu Changqing more time and energy to concentrate on business.

At this time, the situation outside Tongguan had reached a critical point.

It seems that it will not break out for the time being, but once the weather gets cold or there are some sudden factors, it will definitely break out!
To be continued...