"I won't stop dreaming about the future with you!"
Young Master Ximen rolled his eyes at Zuo Zhou's running back with disgust, then turned around with a smile on his face, "Xiao Mei, what do you want to do when you get back to the Imperial Capital?"
"I want to have a big meal! I heard that the chefs in the imperial capital are all very good!" Xiaomei's eyes were full of yearning, and a fire monkey jumped next to her and pushed into Xiaomei's arms. Her eyes were also full of yearning.
Mr. Ximen pursed his lips. What kind of master is he? "Apart from eating? Don't you have any other ideas?"
"What do you mean?" Xiaomei looked at Mr. Ximen strangely, "That's what you adults are like. Say half and keep half. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if I didn't support you?"
Mr. Ximen proudly raised his chest and raised his head, "I'm so old that I haven't even started a family yet. I'm very envious when I see those people who have their children and grandchildren around their knees enjoying the happiness of a family."
"Then you should find a woman to give birth! Oh, by the way, if you don't have any money, I can lend it to you. Zuo Zhou came from the envoys... Anyway, there is still a lot of money, and I won't be able to help you with half of the wedding.
question."
Mr. Ximen sweated, "Thank you. It's rare to see you so generous... No, am I talking to you about the wedding gift or something? I'm talking to you about the child!"
Xiaomei suddenly said, "I understand, I saw a lot when I was wandering. Some wealthy people would go to brothels to find those good-looking women to have children. The main thing is to improve the appearance of the children, and then either fill in the house or give them a sum of money.
The money is spent. You can do the same!"
Xiaomei said it was a pity, "But most of the people who are outside the service are girls. Then when the girls grow up, they get married or sent out, and then they rise to the top! Hehe, do you think how do you use this word? I just learned it.
!”
Mr. Ximen rubbed his hair in distress, "Which shameless idiot is teaching idioms? Well, no, I didn't mean to have a child. You... just tell me whether you want to marry Zuo Zhou!"
Xiaomei's head buzzed, and she became shy, "Why are you asking this? She is still a little girl~~~Think!"
Mr. Ximen nodded with satisfaction, "Let me tell you, after this boy has made such a great contribution, his official position will be at least as high as that of a fourth-grade lieutenant general. In addition, with the support of royal relatives like Prince Consort Xiao, his future official career will be promising.
It’s a bright future! By then, not to mention you, a wild girl with no background, even Zhan Shiqi, who has the support of Bao Zheng and the others, won’t be able to do it!”
Xiaomei shuddered, and a picture suddenly appeared in her mind. She was working hard to wash clothes, and a luxurious person who looked like the wife of the Zuo family was bossing her around. Then she didn't even dare to say anything.
, I can only work hard, swallow all my tears back into my stomach, and even my own children can only be bullied by other people's children, and be used as cattle and horses to other people's legitimate sons and daughters...
"Hey, what are you thinking about?" Mr. Ximen saw that the child's eyes tended to spin in circles, and quickly waved his hand to interrupt her random thoughts.
Xiaomei came back to her senses, "What should I do? Should I kill all the competitors..." As she said this, she made a fierce chopping motion!
Mr. Ximen was speechless. This action doesn't seem to be intimidating at all. Are you sure you are serious? But looking at Xiaomei's firm eyes, he knew enough not to offend her. He just said: "This guy has a temperament as an innate master."
You are outstanding and handsome. I am afraid that you will be hit in the face frequently in the future. How can you kill them all? If nothing else, can you beat Zhan Shiqi?"
"Why can't you win? They are also very powerful. Let me tell you..."
Xiaomei's words were directly interrupted by Mr. Ximen, "Zhan Shiqi is not the point. The point is those rich and noble girls who are likely to have a blind date with him in the future. You know, Princess Xiping is very favored. If he saves Prince Consort Xiao, then
Branded as a close associate of the royal family, such a rising star may have his threshold broken by the matchmaker. How do you kill him? He is considered a noble, and you still want to break the law!"
"What should we do?"
"The only way is to become a big woman first and avoid the thoughts of those who come later! You must know that those aristocratic ladies also have status, they cannot be small, and small people are often just assholes.
As a lady, you don’t have to be afraid of concubines or people of lower status."
Mr. Ximen’s knowledge about house fighting is very rough, but fortunately Xiaomei’s education level is also low, so he understands it. “So, the question is how to become a big woman?”
"That's right, you only have one chance, and that is to marry Zuo Zhou before he returns to the imperial capital and is rewarded by Emperor Qin..." Young Master Ximen looked at Xiaomei with a smile on his face during the middle of the sentence.
Xiaomei replied with a face filled with questions, "Just keep talking!"
"He means that you will be his adopted daughter. Since he has no heirs, you will be regarded as the legitimate daughter of his Ximen family. As the legitimate daughter of the general, she is quite worthy of Li Yuanfang!"
Suddenly, a bored and impatient voice came from behind the two of them. They turned around in agitation and saw Zhan Hongling standing behind them with her eyelids drooped.
"When did you come? Do you walk silently?"
"I just came here, and I happened to hear you giving hints here. Are you tired?" Zhan Hongling rolled her eyes at Mr. Ximen, and then faced Xiaomei, "He can't save face, so I said it for him. General Ximen's method
It's still very reliable. As long as you can seize the opportunity, then the marriage is half done."
"Why half? And why are you so active?" Xiaomei looked at her suspiciously. Didn't she dislike Zuo Zhou?
Zhan Hongling sneered, "If Li Yuanfang marries you, he will no longer be able to pester my family Shi Qi! As for the other half, of course it depends on whether Li Yuanfang's father approves it. As long as the two of you agree on the marriage, Li Yuanfang has no objection."
room."
Mr. Ximen immediately answered: "I'll go take care of it at his father's place. We've known each other for a long time. Besides, his father has always had a good impression of you."
Xiaomei blinked and saw that the two of them suddenly felt that this matter was very promising. "Hey? Then why don't you get engaged now?"
Zhan Hongling was funny, "Engagement requires following etiquette. If you are rude, you can't make it! Betrothal gifts, dowries, etc. cannot be omitted. Only in this way can this matter be nailed down. Even if Emperor Qin grants a marriage later, there is nothing that can be done.
Change your status. How are you going to go through the procedures in the military camp now?"
Xiaomei suddenly understood and knelt down directly with a pop, "Father, please accept my daughter's obeisance!"
Mr. Ximen was stunned for a moment, is this so straightforward? But in the blink of an eye, he helped Xiaomei up with a look of relief, "Hey, good girl, let's go. We can't talk about the marriage yet, but we have to share the good news with everyone first."
Zhan Hongling also clasped her fists in congratulations. Seeing these two people going to Xiao's consort's tent, with Xiao's consort as a witness, this matter is considered stable. Alas, Seventeen, my sister is so worried about you!
It was a rare happy event in the camp. Xiao Consort looked at Mr. Ximen’s happy smile and felt quite sad. After being in the Jiannan Army for such a long time, this was the first time he saw this old man so happy. This witness should be
Got to be comfortable.
When Zuo Zhou learned about this, he didn't think much about it. Xiaomei was originally an orphan, and Mr. Ximen was an orphan. It was a good thing that the two became father and daughter. Sometimes comrades and friends cannot replace family members.
"By the way, what should Xiaomei be called now? Ximen Wuhen?"
"What a stupid name!" Mr. Ximen was the first to glare, and Xiao Consort also snorted in disgust, "It would be fine if it were called Wugui, 'Wuhen'? Haha, just thinking of the word 'hate' already explains it.
There is resentment in my heart, and the situation has become smaller."
Zuo Zhou didn't feel embarrassed at all. He didn't think of the name anyway. As for whether he had any resentment, he didn't care. He just didn't know if there was any Mai Holy Sect in this world, but even if there was, it wasn't worth caring about. A similar tribe
The closed sect doesn't even dare to come out and show off, and it's not a worry. No matter how strong it is, can it still surpass the Qinglong Society?
Xiao Prince Consort couldn't help but laugh when he saw Zuo Zhou's indifferent expression. He could naturally see what Mr. Ximen was thinking at a glance. However, no matter how smart Zuo Zhou was, he was still limited to experience, and he probably had nothing to do with this kind of thing.
concept.
After thinking about it, he said: "The edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold! Your swordsmanship is good, and Xiaomei being by your side is consistent with this poem. I think, how about adding the word 'cold'?"
"Ximen Han?" Mr. Ximen nodded, "This girl has a bit of a hot temper. It would be nice to use the word 'Han' to neutralize it."
Zuo Zhou almost stopped laughing, why are you neutralizing it? Why don't you hedge your risks?
Prince Consort Xiao turned around and glared at Zuo Zhou, "Are you dissatisfied? Don't like it? Then come up with another name!"
Zuo Zhou sneered, why do you respect my opinion so much? It’s not like I’m taking in a daughter, “I just feel that Ximen Han doesn’t sound like a girl’s name, and those who don’t know would think it has something to do with Ximen Chuixue.”
"Your concerns do have some merit."
Zuo Zhou: How can it make sense? I’m just talking nonsense, eh? Why are these people so baffled?
"Then let's use the word 'fragrant', Ximen Xiang, this time it looks like a girl!" Prince Consort Xiao didn't know if it was perfunctory or what, he thought it was very casual. But Mr. Ximen and Xiaomei liked it quite a lot.
Zuo Zhou looked at these people. There was a big question mark on his forehead. However, he didn't know if it was his imagination or something else. He always felt that after Xiaomei really changed her name, the sun seemed to be brighter and the surroundings were warmer.
Is it possible that this change of name and destiny really has some effect in this world?
Zuo Zhou was confused, while Master Ximen had already begun to accept congratulations from many comrades-in-arms.
Tie Qingqing also smiled and clasped his fists in congratulations, then withdrew his smile and reminded: "Consort, that Li Guishou is awake, do you want to start the interrogation?"