"Why!"

In the evening, Sheng Hong, who was sitting on the sofa and soaking his feet in a wooden basin, suddenly sighed, his eyes moving, and he was feeling a little emotional.

"What's going on, officer?" Wang Ruofu looked at Sheng Hong and asked in confusion.

Wang Ruofu didn't have any scheming intentions. Unlike Lin Sushuang, who had more than 800 tricks, he naturally couldn't guess why Sheng Hong was feeling emotional.

Sheng Hong suddenly said: "You said that if we had promised Hua'er to Wang Zhong back then, wouldn't we have had so many things happen today?"

Wang Ruofu was stunned when he said this, and then his temper rose. He raised his face and said unceremoniously: "Officer, are you blaming me or our Wang family?"

"You are a person who can't stand jokes. I just saw Hua'er being uncomfortable in the Yuan family and that's why I felt it!" We have been married for many years. How could Wang Ruofu's little tricks be hidden from Sheng Hong? Eyes, although Wang spoke with a gun and a stick, Sheng Hong, who had long been accustomed to it, did not take Wang Ruofu's words to heart.

"Wasn't Yuan Wenshao chosen by officials at the beginning? Who knew that Mrs. Zhang was so stupid? He also crawled out of her belly. She only liked the eldest son and abandoned the younger son like a broken shoe. It also dragged down my family. Hua'er!"

As he spoke, Wang Ruofu couldn't help but wipe away his tears. Thinking of the crimes Hualan had suffered in the Yuan family over the years, Wang couldn't help but feel sorry for her. At the same time, she also resented the stupid woman Yuan Zhang. .

"I just said it casually!" Seeing Wang Ruofu crying and wiping away tears, Sheng Hong couldn't help but feel a little moved for a moment. After all, Hualan is also his daughter. Wang Ruofu, a mother, feels sorry for him. Fathers feel equally distressed.

"It's my fault for saying this. I only saw the wealth of the Earl's Palace, but ignored the danger inside."

Sheng Hong said with some self-blame: "Actually, Zihou already reminded me when I came to Tokyo to report on my work, but we ourselves didn't pay attention to it!"

Naturally, Yuan Wenshao's character and ability were not outstanding. He was not as good as those above, but more than enough. The key was that the Yuan family was protected by the Earl's Mansion. This was why the Wang family chose Yuan Wenshao in the first place, and Sheng Hong did not insist too much.

The Wang family has many in-laws in Bianjing, and they did inquire about it at first, and found out that Mrs. Zhang favored her eldest son, but at that time Mrs. Zhang also loved Yuan Wenchun's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Xiao Zhang, and there had never been any conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. There have never been rumors of discord between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, which was also an important reason why the Wang family chose Yuan Wenshao.

But no one in the Wang family, nor Sheng Hong, nor Mrs. Sheng expected that that stupid woman Yuan Zhang could be so partial and stupid.

Not only did they plan Hua Lan's dowry, but they also tried their best to force a marriage into Yuan Wenshao's room as if they were afraid of the harmonious relationship between Yuan Wenshao and Hua Lan. If that was all, then Yuan Zhang would also try all kinds of tricks. The trouble made Hualan sick, and it seemed that Hualan's two children were also implicated. It seemed that they would not give up until they forced the two Yuan brothers to turn against each other.

Speaking of this, Wang Ruofu was also filled with sadness. His daughter was not doing well in the Yuan family and was being bullied by her mother-in-law. The mother who felt most distressed was not her.

"What's the use of officials talking about this now!" Wang Ruofu cried, wiping his tears.

Sheng Hong said: "Fortunately, the old man of the Yuan family is still sensible, and the eldest aunt of the Yuan family is also quite reasonable and takes good care of our children!"

"That old pious woman from the Yuan Zhang family, who vented her anger in the same nostril as that bitch from the Xiao Zhang family, knows how to offend our beautiful children!" Wang Ruofu still had a bit of unwillingness in her words. In fact, she had already regretted it in her heart. Minglan's life in the Wang family was smooth. She had no parents-in-law and only a weak widowed sister-in-law. The huge property of the Wang family made Wang Ruofu jealous.

"Hey!" Sheng Hong sighed again, the regret on his face flashed away, leaving only a look of helplessness.

After dinner, when we came out of the Sheng family, it was already dark, and the bustling Bianjing City turned into another picture completely different from the daytime scene.

Pedestrians are constantly coming and going on the street, and the cries of vendors can be heard one after another.

The couple were walking arm in arm on the street, with Yu Chuer, the driver, and Xiao Tao following behind in a carriage.

"Why are you so cold-faced? Could it be that Mrs. Wang is showing off your face?" Seeing that Minglan seemed to have something on her mind and was not in a good mood, Wang Zhong couldn't help but asked with concern.

Minglan shook her head and said, "I'm not the eldest lady, but the eldest lady still treats me very kindly!"

"Is it Prince Kang?"

In the afternoon, Kang Wang and Hua Lan arrived at the Sheng family almost at the same time. Needless to say, Kang Wang, except Wang Ruofu, no one in the entire Sheng family had a good impression of her.

Minglan nodded: "Even if you want to use your status as an elder to make things difficult for me, I will block you back."

Wang Zhong reminded: "This Aunt Kang is not simple, you must be more careful to avoid being plotted by her!"

"Don't worry, officer, I know it well!" Minglan said confidently.

Wang Zhong didn't say any more, and slowly walked on the streets of the market with Minglan on his arm, feeling the hustle and bustle of Bianjing under the cover of night.

After walking not far, he met a candied haws-glut seller. Wang Zhong pulled Minglan forward and bought a whole stick of candied haws-gluts. He and Minglan each took a bunch and gave the rest to the person behind him. Yu Chuer and others.

Xiaotao is a greedy person. She holds a bunch in one hand and takes one bite. Her mouth is bulging as if she has two meatballs.

Back home, Wang Qier was very happy when she saw the candied haws brought back by Wang Zhong and Minglan, but Wang Zhong did not allow her and Wang Xu to eat more.

But she didn't want to make Wang Qier complain for a while, saying that Wang Zhong didn't allow her to eat more, but he still bought so much. Isn't this a clear temptation for her?

Wang Zhongdao: "Compared to all the temptations in the colorful world outside, this candied haws is nothing. Today I am going to use this candied haws to test you!"

"Auntie!" Wang Qier immediately ran to Minglan, grabbed Minglan's sleeve and started acting coquettishly: "Look at my third uncle, he knows how to bully others!"

"Your third uncle is the head of the family, I can't control her!" Minglan smiled and took Wang Qier's hand and said softly.

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On the Shangyuan Festival of the second year of Xining, because the late emperor had just passed away, although the late emperor had left an edict stating that filial piety should be counted as days, the daily lives of the people should not be disturbed.

But Emperor Jiayou's reputation among the government and the public is too great, especially in Kaifeng Mansion and Bianjing City, the people are still immersed in the grief of the late emperor's death, so this year's Shangyuan Festival is far from what it used to be.

lively.

Among the nobles of the aristocratic family, even if they really had any happy events, they have been postponed.

As soon as the first month came out, the ice and snow gradually melted, and the earth revealed its original appearance. Emperor Xining issued an imperial edict, and Old General Gan led the divine guards and the brave two armies, totaling 50,000 troops. Tens of thousands of civilians were recruited, and King Huan ordered him to personally

Supervise the army and go south to conquer the rebellion in Guangnan.

Yuan Wenshao left Wang Zhong's relationship and had already been transferred to the Divine Guard Army under Gu Er's command. He became a battalion commander. Compared with being in the city defense camp, he was promoted to one level. However, the Divine Guard Army was not as powerful as the city defense camp.

Oil and water fishing, but if it goes to the battlefield, that is another matter. After all, there are still seizures on the battlefield.

Wang Zhong took Minglan and Hua Lanzhi all the way to Nanxunmen. Gu Er's nanny Chang and a pair of children also came.

Gu Er, who was dressed in military uniform, put down the two children he was holding in his arms, took their little hands and walked to Wang Zhong, and told the two of them: "Dad is not around for a while, you must study hard and listen to Uncle Wang's words!

do you know?"

"Daughter (son) knows!" Sister Rong is a little older, already seven years old, but Brother Chang is only five years old. The appearance of the two siblings is similar to that of Gu Er, and they are both very cute.

.

"Zihou!" Gu Er looked at Wang Zhong and cupped his hands, his eyes full of solemnity: "Sister Rong and Brother Chang, please take care of you!"

Wang Zhong also raised his hand and replied: "Zhong Huai, let's fight with peace of mind! Sister Rong and Brother Chang, let them study and practice martial arts with Sister Qian, they can feel at ease."

"Sixth brother-in-law!" Yuan Wenshao, who had finished expressing his feelings to Hua Lan, also came over and said goodbye to Wang Zhong.

"The roc rises with the wind in one day and soars ninety thousand miles!" Wang Chong said with a smile: "I wish my elder brother-in-law a safe and smooth trip and that all your wishes will come true!"

"Then I will bear the blessings of my sixth brother-in-law!" After a few words of greetings, it was getting late, and the two sides said goodbye again. Gu Er and Yuan Wenshao got on their horses, followed King Huan and others, and merged into the large army.

What Gu Er didn't know was that at this moment, above the city tower, behind the parapet, at the entrance of the city battlements, a majestic middle-aged man in brocade robes, fox fur, and hair tied with a golden crown was looking out of the city with his hands behind his back.

of people.

Watching the army march out, Gu Er followed the large number of people and horses gradually farther and farther away in the wilderness, disappearing from sight. The majestic middle-aged man on top of the city tower still stood motionless like a sculpture.

"What time is it!" The sculpture-like middle-aged man suddenly spoke, his voice booming and powerful.

"Go back to the Marquis! We just arrived!" The Chang Sui next to him cautiously raised his hands and replied.

"Let's go!" This middle-aged man is none other than Gu Er's biological father, the current Marquis of Ningyuan, the commander of the front office of the palace, and Gu Yankai, who was granted the title of Shangzhu Kingdom.

"No!" Changsui followed Gu Yankai down the tower slowly and asked, "Master Marquis, where are we going?"

Gu Yankai did not answer directly, but asked: "Why didn't you see Sanlang just now? Didn't he always have the best relationship with Erlang?"

"I don't know!" Chang Sui hesitated for a moment and then replied respectfully.

Gu Yan stepped forward for a moment, turned to look at Chang Sui, his eyes narrowed: "It's because I don't know or I dare not say!"

"Master Hou is a clear warning!" Changsui immediately said: "You really don't know this."

Gu Yan opened his eyes, closed them for a moment, and then opened them again. His eyes had returned to calmness. He only glanced at his long follower lightly, then stepped forward again and quickly walked down the tower without asking any more questions.

Just when Chang Sui was looked at by Gu Yankai, he felt inexplicably trembling in his heart, and felt a faint chill on the back of his neck.

"Send a message to Princess Yong'an's mansion. I will pay you a visit personally before tomorrow!"

Gu Yankai's cold and powerful voice reached Chang Sui's ears, and Chang Sui responded immediately.

The next day, the sky was clear, the wind was gentle, and the remaining chill of winter was gradually fading away.

At the end of the day, Princess Yong'an's mansion in the west of the city.

In the front yard, in the flower hall, Wang Zhong was sitting in the front seat, and Gu Yankai was sitting on the left. Wang Zhong was holding a cup of hot tea, and he greeted Gu Yankai warmly: "This is the fried tea that has just emerged in Fujian. It tastes good."

It’s very different from ordering tea, Lord Marquis, please give it a try!”

Gu Yankai took a sip, and naturally he couldn't help but praise him. To be honest, compared to the tea made by mixing paste and whisking, Wang Zhong preferred the tea brewed by later generations. The tea has a rich and long-lasting aroma, and is very pure.

"As the saying goes, if you have nothing to do, don't go to the Three Treasures Palace. I wonder if the Marquis is here today. What advice do you have?" After tasting the tea, Wang Zhong went straight to the topic and asked with a smile.

Although Gu Yankai was a warrior, he had also read poetry and books, and his words and deeds had the charm of a scholar, but it was completely different from the way he looked when he was commanding the battle on the battlefield: "The middle doctor has a good relationship with my Erlang, but now the Erlang is not here.

In Tokyo, my useless grandson and granddaughter have been taught by Dr. Zhong, and as a matter of fact, I, the grandfather, should visit them in person."

Wang Chong said hurriedly: "Zhong Huai and I have a close relationship. Mr. Hou is Zhong Huai's father and is Zhong's elder. Mr. Hou can just call me by my cousin as before. Why do you need to be so indifferent!"

"Then I'll help you!" Gu Yan opened his face with a smile, cupped his hands towards Wang Zhong and said, "You're so generous!"

"Uncle!" Wang Zhong seemed to have naturally changed his address to Gu Yankai.

Gu Yankai was stunned for a moment when he heard this, but he did not correct him. Instead, he acquiesced in Wang Zhong's title.

"The Salt and Iron Department is not a leisurely government office. Zihou holds an important position and can still find time to teach Sister Rong and Brother Chang. It's really..."

"Uncle, you misunderstood!" Wang Zhong interrupted Gu Yankai with a smile: "The ones who taught Sister Rong and Brother Chang were not the juniors, but my wife and Sister Qian."

"When my wife was young, she and Zhong Huai were apprenticed to Zhuang Xuexue. Not only did they learn a lot, but it was enough to teach Rong and Brother Chang. Sister Qian's martial arts was taught to me personally. Sister Qian's age
To be continued...