Li Jing returned to the mansion and went straight to the backyard bedroom.
Hong Fu Nu came up to help change clothes, while the man asked worriedly: "You smell of alcohol. If you are not in good health, drink less. I heard that the Holy Lord and all the officials suddenly went to Qinjiazhuang, are you okay?"
"If something happens, it has nothing to do with us." Li Jing said casually, with a somewhat indifferent tone.
As someone who has been beside him for decades, Hong Fu Nu knew very well what Li Jing was thinking and whispered, "Decided?"
Li Jing nodded truthfully: "I heard Huaidao sing the song "Serving the Country with Loyalty" again tonight at the top of Qinjiazhuang. My blood boiled for my husband. If I can't regain the Western Region and fulfill my long-cherished wish, I will die in peace. Madam, please don't blame me."
"Do what you want to do. I married you because of your beliefs and pursuits. How can I blame you? At worst, I will die. Sons and daughters of the world should act freely and freely. Why are there so many worries? Anyway, you have to teach our eldest son the virtues personally.
Following Huai Dao in Hanzhou can be considered as fulfilling my wish. Xiao'er's swordsmanship is as good as mine, and he can protect himself more than enough. When the time comes, just follow him, what's there to be afraid of?" Hongfu Nu said with a soft voice.
, but firm.
"Thank you madam for your understanding." Li Jing bowed solemnly.
"Okay, husband and wife are one, why are you saying so many polite words? By the way, not long after you entered the palace, the beard brother Zhang sent someone to deliver a letter. The person who sent the letter knew him, and the secret note of the letter was correct. I have read it, you
Have a look too." Hong Fu Nu took out a letter and read it.
Li Jing took it, first checked the special secret message, and then looked at the handwriting. After making sure it was written by the bearded man, he looked carefully. After reading it, his face became gloomy, and he whispered: "I didn't expect that they would not survive hiding in Ryukyu. They were killed by Lu
The Song people made a sneak attack and had to evacuate ashore. What's going on in Luzon?"
"Who knows what happens at sea, but the target of a few hundred people is too big. Once exposed, the consequences will be serious. Since the letter mentioned that they want to go to Hanzhou, at present, only Hanzhou can accommodate them. It is better to help them, that is, Zhang
Big brother and Huaidao are celebrating this holiday?" Hongfu Nu looked worried.
Li Jing thought for a while and said: "I know that this child Huaidao will be taken in as long as he comes forward to plead for mercy. Hanzhou is at the time of employing people. They have been useful in the past. I am afraid that if they are unruly and disrespectful of orders, they will be in trouble in the army."
This is not Jianghu, military law is ruthless."
"You don't know Brother Zhang's character? He won't come to ask for help even if there is hope. He is obviously desperate. Brother Zhang has been in the military and knows the ruthless principles of military law. Since he has made a decision, he must be mentally prepared. It is not a big problem. If there is someone
If you don't obey the discipline, we plan to go there anyway and just keep an eye on it personally. If it doesn't work, let me handle it. I'm here so you don't dare to stab him." Hong Fu Nu persuaded.
"Then let's do it." Li Jing agreed.
Hongfu Nu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They were all brothers who had shared life and death together. She couldn't bear to ignore it. She suddenly thought of something and asked: "You Hanzhou, the Holy Emperor will definitely be angry. Will it involve your family?"
Li Jing was reminded by something, and he was silent in thought.
Li Jing was the second eldest brother. The eldest brother Li Duan, named Yaowang, served successively as the military commander of Yunshuo Erzhou Road and was awarded the title of general. He died in Luoyang in the ninth year of Daye in the Sui Dynasty. He was posthumously awarded the title of Zizhou governor. His two sons served as Mingzhou governor and Ru governor respectively.
The third eldest son, Li Keshi, was appointed as the general of the left army and the governor of Youzhou. The fourth eldest son, Li Zhengming, was appointed as the general of the right guard. There was a cousin named Li Qianyu who was appointed as the imperial censor.
His father Li Quan served as the prefect of Zhao County in the Sui Dynasty, his grandfather served as the governor of Yinzhou in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and his uncle Li Weijie served as the governor of Lizhou in the Sui Dynasty, and he was also considered a full-time official.
If he really went to Hanzhou, the Holy Emperor would be furious and it would involve too much. This is also the reason why Li Jing has not moved yet.
After pondering for a long time, Li Jing sighed and said: "Madam, polish the ink and edit a few letters for my father, and have someone send them over quickly tomorrow to ask what they mean."
"This is the best, we are a family after all!" Hongfu Nu agreed.
…
Yu Chigong's family is also troubled. Since he was suspended from work, Yu Chigong has not left the house, but he has his own channels to get the news from outside, and the family sits together to watch the New Year's Eve.
In addition to sticking new peach charms on the New Year's Eve, people in the Tang Dynasty would also drink "Tusu" wine. This wine is not a wine brewed from grains, but a medicinal wine containing Sichuan pepper, cinnamon, aconite, sarsaparilla and other medicinal materials.
It is said that it has the effect of curing diseases and prolonging life. When drinking it, people should be particular about drinking it. The youngest children drink it first, and then the adults and the elderly take their turn. There is a saying: "The younger ones get older, drink first to celebrate them, and the older ones lose their years."
Therefore, the saying "drink later".
Looking at the two sons and one daughter beside him, Yuchi Gong felt deeply that other people's families were full of children and grandchildren, but no one in his own family had gotten married yet. His eyes fell on Yuchi Baoqi, then looked at his younger son Yuchi Baohuan, and sighed, finally his eyes fell on Yuchi Baoqi.
His daughter, Yuchi Ling'er, said: "Ling'er, you are of marriageable age, do you have a crush on me?"
"Dad, why did you suddenly say this?" Yuchi Ling'er's face was full of shyness.
"If you do, just tell your mother and let her inquire about it carefully and decide if it suits you. If not, my father will tell you about the family. The eldest brother is quite big." Yuchi Gong explained, and then looked at his first wife, Su, and continued: "
The eldest son, Baolin, is outside, so you don’t have to worry too much about his safety, but it’s time to get married.”
"It's all up to the master to make the decision." Su has a gentle temperament and is worried about her children's marriage, so she will not object.
When Yuchi Baoqi saw his younger sister Ling'er looking at her with pleading, he understood and interjected: "Father, mother, there are many people who like Sister Ling'er, such as Fang Yiai, Cheng Chuliang, etc., they are all after Wu Xun, Sister Ling'er
I also like to dance with guns and sticks, but I prefer scholars. I think Li Derjian, the legitimate son of Duke Wei, is good."
As the second brother, Yuchi Baolin certainly understands his sister's feelings.
Mrs. Su didn't know much about Li Derjian and looked at Yuchi Gong.
Yuchi Gong knew Li Derjian quite well. After pondering for a moment, he said to Yuchi Ling'er: "It's easy for others to talk about it. Although Li Derjian is a well-matched and a good person, it involves Huaidao. As a father, I need to have a good talk with Huaidao."
"It's all up to dad to make the decision." Yuchi Ling'er agreed, his face flushed with embarrassment.
Yuchi Baoqi smiled and said: "Don't worry, sister, with the relationship between our family and Huai Dao, we will definitely not object."
"You talk a lot, what about yourself?" Yu Chigong asked with wide eyes.
Yuchi Baoqi was so frightened that he shrank his neck and quickly made an excuse: "Dad, the eldest brother is not married yet. How can he have the gift of marrying his younger brother first? I won't be laughed at."
"Tomorrow morning you go to Qinjiazhuang to congratulate you, ask Huaidao what he can do, and ask about Ling'er by the way. Cheng Shacai has been restarted, but the Holy One has no intention of restarting me. It seems that he is determined.
"
"Dad, could it be because of my eldest brother? I'm worried that my eldest brother is gone, and I'm afraid you'll be resentful and don't dare to use it anymore?" Yuchi Baoqi asked.
"Nine times out of ten, since the Holy One has abandoned years of kindness and can't bear it, don't blame me for being unjust. It's time to find a future for you. Should you go to Hanzhou or go to find your elder brother? You can go there tomorrow and ask
, I and Qin Qiong are brothers in life and death, and your brothers and Huaidao are also brothers in love. The two families have been friends for generations, so they should advance and retreat together. Also, be more strict with your mouth."
"I know, Dad!" Yuchi Baoqi and Ling'er agreed quickly.
…
Almost at the same time, Fang Xuanling and his family were sitting together with a pot of wine and several plates of dried fruits.
Fang Xuanling named his four sons "Yi Zhi", "Yi Ai", "Yi Ze", and "Yi Yi" respectively, hoping that future generations could "learn to be a teacher, behave in a worldly manner, and pass on benevolence and love" and have a strict family tradition.
The eldest son, Fang Yizhi, is a scholar with an upright personality and good conduct. He works in the Ministry of Etiquette. Because his father is in a high position, he is very steady in every word and deed. He is afraid of being implicated. His steady behavior gives people an impression of being aloof from the world, but in fact he is very cautious.
He has Qiankun, profound talent and learning, and is deeply loved by Fang Xuanling.
The eldest son was steady and the second son was naughty, but he obeyed Qin Huaidao and went to Hanzhou. Yi Ze and Yi Yi were almost grown up, and their two daughters were still young. It was said that the people were prosperous and the family was healthy, so they should be happy, but Fang Xuanling was troubled when she came back.
After all, when the children saw Fang Xuanling's ugly face, they didn't dare to ask any more questions and only talked with their mother.
Suddenly, Fang Xuanling looked at the eldest brother Fang Yizhi and said, "Two days ago, the Holy One suddenly revealed that he intended to marry Gaozu's son, the daughter of King Jing Li Yuanjing, to Yize. What do you think?"
Fang Yi thought for a moment and said seriously: "Father, I'm afraid something is wrong. If the second brother is not close to the King of Han, it would be a good thing for the third brother to marry the royal family. The Fang family is more powerful and favored. It is different now. The Holy One may want to win over him, or
Maybe it’s a temptation, please think again, father.”
How could Fang Xuanling not see through the truth? Thinking of Li Jing's previous resolute attitude, she felt inexplicably irritated. She waved her hands and said, "Let's discuss this later. Remember, I'm afraid something will happen in Chang'an. Be careful what you say and do.