Marquis Chengyi returned to the capital before the Ghost Festival. On that day, there was a gentle breeze and rain, and the entire capital was shrouded in a mist-like rain curtain.
Mrs. Marquis and her whole family greeted her at the door. When the Marquis's carriage arrived in front of the door, a servant immediately held an umbrella and waited for it.
When Xu Chunjun met Chengyi Hou Lu Baili for the first time, he was in his early forties, tall and thin, with clear eyes and a very elegant temperament. At first glance, he was not a person who was greedy for pleasure.
"Thank you for your hard work traveling all the way, sir," the lady greeted with a smile, "I want to say thank you."
"Ma'am, it's really hard work when you work hard." Mr. Hou smiled and said, "Aren't you angry with the two children?"
Brothers Lu Yu and Lu Jin respectfully paid their respects to their father.
Of these two brothers, one looks like his father and the other looks like his mother.
But they are all smart, motivated, and very educated.
Unlike other fathers, Marquis Chengyi had to put on a majestic look in front of his children. He reached out and touched the heads of his two sons and said, "We haven't seen each other for a few months, and they have grown a lot taller."
Then he turned his attention to Xu Chunjun, who was beside Mrs. Hou. He looked at her quietly and asked with a smile: "Is this Chunjun?"
When Mrs. Hou saw that he called Xu Chunjun directly by her name instead of calling her Miss Xu, she knew that Mr. Hou was very satisfied with the niece he had chosen, so she answered for Xu Chunjun: "That's right."
Xu Chunjun also paid his respects to the Marquis in a gracious manner.
Then everyone went inside. Mother Ye and others had already gone down. Those who should make tea made tea, and those who should go to prepare lunch went to prepare lunch.
Xu Chunjun also stepped back and helped Ye's mother with her chores.
When only the Marquis and his wife were left in the room, the Marquis asked: "Have the three brothers of the Xu family come to Beijing?"
"No, we always have to wait another half a month and twenty days," the lady replied, "I have already helped them find a place to live in advance, and the Xu family will be coming to Beijing from their hometown soon."
"Speaking of which, the Xu family can be regarded as a scholarly family with a rich family. If it weren't for the previous political reform, their status would only be higher than ours now, not lower than ours."
"What the Marquis is saying is that originally I didn't want to meddle in this business, but firstly, that girl is really persistent, and secondly, I also like her as a person." Madam sighed and said, "I hope she can control Wuji.
The devil incarnate."
"Madam, you always have a good taste. There must be something amazing about this Xu family girl to win your favor." Mr. Hou took a sip of tea and said, "It's just that after the Xu family brothers return to Beijing, they still have to obey the orders of the court. I wonder if they can stay.
In Beijing."
"If it is convenient for the Marquis, you can also inquire for them. If you can stay, then stay." Madam thought for Xu Chunjun, "The three brothers of the Xu family have been exiled for more than ten years and have been separated from their families for too long. Besides, there are many people in his family.
It is more convenient for young people to study and work in Beijing."
"I don't have to worry about this. Since we are already relatives, of course I will help if I can." Mr. Hou nodded and said, "But it's always up to people to make things happen, so I don't dare to guarantee it."
After hearing this, the lady smiled and said: "As long as the master agrees, it will be almost certain."
After hearing this, Mr. Hou hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Where is it? Five or six points is about the same."
"Having said this, I remembered that Mr. Chun still has something for me to pass on to you." Mrs. Hou Ye said as she stood up and took out something wrapped in cotton from the drawer.
"What is this?" Mr. Hou thought this thing was very heavy.
"Open it and take a look." Madam pursed her lips and smiled.
The Marquis opened it slowly and couldn't help but let out a surprised sound.
"This...this is the authentic work of Fu Shengshou!" Mr. Hou stood up excitedly.
He was obsessed with painting, and he valued Fu Yuanying's handwriting the most. The iron certificate of the Danqing Book handed down from Xu Chunjun's family was written by Fu Yuanying.
"This girl, Chunjun, came to beg you with this thing in her arms. It's a pity that you were not in the capital, so she fell into my hands." Mrs. Hou Ye couldn't help laughing when she talked about the past.
"This is really a treasure!" Mr. Hou carefully groped for the writing on the iron certificate, just like a devout believer seeing a living Buddha. "It just so happened that the Holy One was so considerate and ordered me to rest at home for half a month. During this half month, I only need to pay attention to the living Buddha."
Just leave it alone and that's enough. You can help me put away all my mundane duties. I'll be in the study and no one will disturb me."
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. But I really don't know what's good about this thing. It's just a few words. What's the point of looking at it?" Mrs. Houye said in confusion and fun.
"Everyone has his own preferences!" Mr. Hou never took his eyes away from the iron certificate. "It's not that the gift is valuable, it just depends on whether it can suit his liking."
After hearing this, Mrs. Hou couldn't help but sigh, shook her head and said: "This girl Chunjun is really good at spying on people's hearts. If she really lets her see you, things will definitely be settled. I don't believe you can still refuse after seeing this thing.
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After hearing this, the Marquis laughed happily and said, "Tell Chunjun that I will only borrow this thing for half a month, and I will definitely return it to her properly."
"Mr. Chun said, just stay here. You can watch as long as you want." Madam stood up and said, "I think it's unnecessary for me to be here. How about going to the back to have a look at lunch."
"Half a month is enough. Then I can make a rubbing and be content with leaving a rubbing." Mr. Hou said as he put the iron stamp away with great care.
He stood up and took his wife's hand and said, "I haven't been home for a long time and I miss you so much. Why don't you accompany me around the house?"
The lady was a little shy and wanted to withdraw her hand and said: "What this is doing is the responsibility of the old couple."
"Old husbands and wives, they last forever." Mr. Hou couldn't help but joke, "How do you know I don't miss you?"
The lady couldn't help but laugh and followed him away.
There was a girl who was holding an umbrella, so the two of them went to the back garden for a walk. They saw that it was time for lunch and then came back.
It was time for the Marquis to receive lunch, so a large table was prepared.
Aunt Wan, Aunt Qi, Xu Chunjun and others all came to the table.
Mrs. Hou Ye specially asked Xu Chunjun to sit next to her, while the two sons were next to the Hou Ye.
Xu Chunjun's subordinates are Aunt Qi and Aunt Wan.
Mrs. Hou Ye specially asked people to prepare wine, and everyone drank two glasses less.
The two young men ate quickly and finished their meal early, so the lady asked them to leave first.
Then the Marquis and his wife also finished eating and went back to rest.
Xu Chunjun sent the two aunts out of the dining room, and then he and Mother Ye watched the girls clean the place.
"Miss Xu, you have been tired for most of the day. Go back and rest." Mother Ye said with a smile, "I will call them over in a moment and take all the things back."
So Xu Chunjun returned to his residence. At this time, the sky had cleared up and the heat was gradually rising.
