I can’t remember the last time I saw the Prime Minister’s wife.
But in Feng Zhongduhu's impression, the Prime Minister's wife has always been the mature and elegant one...
Well, she is a truly extraordinary woman with both civil and military skills.
Although from Zhuge Qiao's mouth, I heard that his wife was deeply affected by the death of the prime minister, and even fell seriously ill, and her health was not as good as before.
What Feng Zhongduhu didn't expect was that the Prime Minister's wife would suddenly age so quickly.
A few strands of white hair were faintly visible around her ears. Although there were still no obvious wrinkles on her originally smooth face, the skin had obviously begun to relax.
The droopy eyelids often stay too long when blinking, and the eyes have lost their former look.
The Prime Minister's wife at this time formed a sharp contrast with the appearance that made Feng Zhongduhu feel great pressure when they first met.
"aunt!"
Feng Junhou was still stunned, but Guan Ji couldn't help but screamed with a trembling voice.
Taking a few quick steps, he half-knelt at the feet of the Prime Minister's wife, holding her hand with his eyes red.
After calling out the word "aunt", even Guan Ji, who was as hard-hearted as before the battle, felt her throat was a little clogged and could no longer say anything.
Zhang Xingyi handed the child to Hua Wan, followed him, squatted on the other side of Huang Yueying, held her other hand, and called softly: "Auntie."
Huang Yueying took out her hands and stroked their heads, with a happy smile on her face:
"Everyone is here?"
Then he looked up at Protector Feng Zhong standing in front of him.
Feng Yong quickly lifted his robe and knelt down, kowtowing respectfully:
"Yong, meet Madam."
The two pairs of Ah Chong and Ah Shun who were following Feng Yong, as well as Amei Li Mu Huawan, each holding a child, all bowed down:
"Meet Madam."
"Quickly, everyone, get up. My family has done this, which makes people feel uncomfortable..."
Perhaps she is older, or perhaps after the Prime Minister's incident, the Prime Minister's wife has become much more fragile than before.
Seeing Feng Zhongdu escorting so many people to visit her, she actually had some tears in her eyes.
Think about it, when you first saw him, he was only fifteen or sixteen years old, right?
The scene at that time still seems like yesterday.
Unexpectedly, he was now an important minister of the Han Dynasty, with many wives and concubines, and even six children.
This thought made Huang Yueying feel a little dazed.
Time passes without anyone realizing it, and looking back, things have changed and people have changed.
"aunt?"
Seeing Huang Yueying suddenly become startled, Guan Ji was a little worried and called out.
"oh oh……"
Huang Yueying came back to her senses and smiled to herself: "When people get old, they are always easily distracted."
She turned her head and waved:
"Ah Chi, come here quickly."
The young man who was guarding the back quickly stepped forward.
"Come here, I've met your brother and all the sisters-in-law."
Zhuge Qiao has already gone on duty, and there is only one Zhuge Zhan with the Prime Minister's wife.
The eleven-year-old Zhuge Zhan had a pair of big eyes, and he looked at the visitors in front of him.
It's really cute that she tries to act mature. She looks very innocent, but she seems to know a lot of things.
After hearing his mother's instructions, he obediently saluted Feng Yong:
"I met my brother."
He actually met Feng Yong when he was a child, but he was too young at that time and the time was too far apart, so his memory has long been blurred.
"Ah Chi is so old!"
Feng Yong smiled, took out the greeting gift that he had prepared long ago, and handed it to him.
"Thank you, brother."
Zhuge Zhan also said hello to Guan Ji, Zhang Xingyi and others.
"Okay, Achi, you can go out with your nephews and nieces."
The slightly serious atmosphere in front of her was not suitable for children, so Huang Yueying looked at Zhuge.
Zhuge Zhan nodded in agreement and said to Shuangshuang, Ah Chong and other children:
"You guys come with me."
The old-fashioned appearance may be cute in the eyes of adults, but in the eyes of Shuangshuang and Ah Chong, it is just annoying.
Although he is only a little older than himself, his tone is even louder than his own.
This pair of twins, a dragon and a phoenix, are life-or-death enemies when there are no outsiders around.
Now that there are outsiders, they look at each other with understanding.
Except for Mrs. Zuo's three children, the remaining three children were only three years old and needed someone to take care of them, so Amei and Li Mu Huawan also followed the children out.
Looking at the children filing out, the Prime Minister's wife had a smile on her face and sighed with satisfaction:
"so good!"
"In the past, whether in Jincheng or Hanzhong, the prime minister would not lead the army on an expedition when he was busy with official duties. The house was mostly deserted, and Achi didn't even have anyone of the same age with whom he could talk."
"Now that you are here, I feel like the house has become a lot more popular, and it is much more lively than before. From now on, please remember to bring your children over often."
Feng Yong and Guan Ji quickly responded.
On the other hand, the right lady, after agreeing, looked outside with some hesitation.
The Prime Minister's wife didn't notice Zhang Xingyi's little move and said to herself:
"Achishang is still young, so there is no adult left." At this point, he sighed again, "It's just a pity that the prime minister has learned so much..."
Guan Ji comforted:
"Don't worry, aunt. Although Achi can't be taught by the Prime Minister himself, if one day he really wants to lead an army and go into battle, I can take care of him."
Hearing Guan Ji's words, Huang Yueying, who was originally sighing, actually burst into laughter:
"I forgot that you are now General Zhendong!"
Then he shook his head again:
"Ah Chi has his own way to go after all. Besides, I taught you a lot of your skills, Ah Chi..."
She shook her head a little wider: "I'm afraid A Chi is not suitable for learning."
Protector Feng Zhong felt Mrs. Right's eyes glance at him.
Protector Feng Zhong understood and coughed:
"Yong Ye can be regarded as half of the Prime Minister's disciples. If Madam does not abandon Yong's talent and shallow learning, Yong will be bold enough to teach Ah Chi on behalf of the Prime Minister."
When Huang Yueying heard this, a smile appeared on her face:
"You are a disciple of the Shanmen. If you are not qualified, I am afraid there are not many people in this world who are qualified."
He came out of the mountain at the age of sixteen. In the first year, he proposed a plan to establish Nanzhong. In the second year, Hanzhong was founded. In the fifth year, he became famous in the Jieting battle. In the eighth year, Xiao Guan's 20,000 soldiers broke through 100,000 and he became a famous general in the world.
The next step is to pastor Liangzhou, enrich the treasury, manage elite soldiers, and then lead the army to fight thousands of miles away, shaking the world.
Besides Shanmen, who else can teach such unparalleled disciples in the world?
Is Huang Yueying coveting the reputation of a disciple of the family?
of course not!
She just wants to find a good teacher for her child!
"In this life, the Prime Minister has been bent on reviving the Han Dynasty and returning it to the old capital. He left as soon as he said it and left nothing behind."
When Huang Yueying mentioned the Prime Minister, although her face was no longer sad, it was full of emotion, "I just left a few books."
"This can be regarded as the last effort of the Prime Minister in this life. Since it is clear that you want to teach Ah Chi on behalf of the Prime Minister, I will give you these books. You can go back and study them carefully."
The Prime Minister personally taught me when he was alive, but I couldn't learn it. Now that the Prime Minister is gone, no matter how hard I study, what can I learn?
Feng Zhongduhu murmured in his heart and quickly replied:
"Madam, since these books are the hard work of the Prime Minister, they are considered as family studies, so how can they be passed on to outsiders? It would be better if they were left to Brother Bosong and Ah Chi."
Huang Yueying laughed and said:
"After all, you are also the one who improved the art of papermaking. Why do you think that the book I gave you is an original copy? Don't worry, what I gave you is just a copy."
"Besides, you are not considered an outsider. You have to teach Ah Chi on behalf of the Prime Minister. If you don't study it, how can you teach it? Just remember and don't spread it around casually."
She wanted Feng Yong to teach her son, but she didn't want Bai to teach him.
Money and food are valuable, but knowledge is priceless.
These books left by the Prime Minister are the insights he has learned throughout his life, and they are secrets that are not passed down.
Even if it is the knowledge exchanged with Feng Yong.
After hearing what the Prime Minister's wife said, Feng Yong naturally couldn't refuse anymore.
After receiving Feng Yong's promise, the prime minister's wife seemed to have lost her biggest worry.
She, who had been depressed since the death of the prime minister, finally had the rare opportunity to let go and talk to Feng, Guan, and Zhang about their changes in the years since they were separated.
"Little uncle, little uncle, why are there so few people in your family?"
"Yes, yes, not only are there fewer people, but your home is much smaller than ours."
The General of the Central Hussars was in charge of the Central Protectorate, and the Commander-in-Chief was in charge of the Chinese and foreign military affairs. In addition, he had the power of being the Minister of Civil Affairs. Compared with other people's mansions, the mansion had more official offices for handling official affairs.
In addition, a Zhendong General's Mansion was built on the left - formerly called Zhengdong General's Mansion.
On the surface, it looks like they are two families, but in fact, the inner courtyard wall has an open door, so there is no hindrance to each other.
Even the mansion that the emperor gifted to Xiangfu's family could not compare to the combined area of Feng Qiaoqi and Guan Zhendong's families.
Not to mention that the emperor issued an edict a few days ago to build a new Shunde Lord's Palace on the right side of the Youhuqi General's Palace to commend Shunde Lord for his contribution to the royal family in these years.
It is conceivable that when the three families merge together in the future, as long as they are properly planned, the palace will be enough for the cavalry to launch a complete charge.
In addition to the imperial palace, no one in Zhangtai Street, where Chang'an nobles and important ministers gathered, could compare with the mansion of Feng Zhongduhu.
But how did Zhuge Zhan know this?
He originally thought that by bringing these little brats out, he could act as an elder in front of them.
Unexpectedly, both Shuangshuang and Ah Chong gave him a critical blow with just one sentence.
My family is small?
That’s because grandma likes to be quiet, okay?
My family is so big, so why is it so small?
These little brats are so annoying!
Ah Shun followed her sister and brother in a hurry to finish the job:
"Little uncle, are you always alone? Don't you feel bored? There is no one to play with you."
"Are you afraid of sleeping alone at night?"
…
The three little children of A Mo A Nan A Bu did not come with them. They were taken by Hua Wan A Mei Li Mu and were basking in the sun in the courtyard.
Winter is coming soon, the weather is getting cold quickly, and sunbathing is a very comfortable thing.
"I won't be afraid!"
Zhuge Zhan stopped and turned around to glare at Ah Shun, "I won't be as timid as you and cry when I can't see my mother at night."
Ah Shun looked at Zhuge Zhan in surprise: "Uncle, how do you know? I haven't told anyone else."
"Because my uncle is like this at night." Ah Chong guessed maliciously and said in a mean tone, "otherwise, how could he know so clearly?"
Both nodded repeatedly: "That's right, coward."
She always sleeps alone at night - her mother only occasionally comes over to sleep with her for a night.
"I'm not!"
Although Zhuge Zhan is only eleven years old, he is the son of the prime minister. From childhood to adulthood, who would dare to say that about him except his mother?
But seeing him put his hands on his hips angrily, he retorted loudly: "You are the cowards, you are all cowards, I am not!"
It's okay if he doesn't do this, but when he does, they are immediately aroused and both of them put their hands on their hips and reprimand:
"You are not allowed to curse people like this, look at my brother, he is so scared!"
She had long been dissatisfied with this guy's arrogance.
Girls already develop earlier than boys, and they are now half a head taller than Ah Chong. Although they are not as tall as Zhuge Zhan, they are no less imposing than their opposite counterparts.
Ah Shun very obediently hid behind Shuang Shuang and quietly poked half of his head out.
Zhuge Zhan was extremely angry, but facing both of them, he had no good solution. He could only flick his sleeves and said angrily:
"Only women and villains are difficult to raise! I won't argue with you!"
Both of them didn't understand and looked at Ah Chong.
Ah Chong quickly explained:
"Sister, he said you are a villain."
Both were furious and kicked him directly: "You are the villain! How dare you scold me!"
Zhuge Zhan was unprepared and was kicked and staggered. At the moment, he just felt extremely embarrassed.
He no longer cared about face, and just wanted to step forward and teach the wild girl in front of him:
"How dare you hit me!"
"Why did I hit you? I made you say something rude!"
Ah Chong is no match for Shuangshuang in a fight, but he is a first-rate talker and quite capable of stirring up trouble.
As he spoke, his feet quietly moved to the side, forming an angle with the pair.
Zhuge Zhan stepped forward and wanted to grab Shuang Shuang's arm, but Shuang Shuang didn't let him get what he wanted.
The backhand was just a push, then a push - no push!
My strength is still too little.
Zhuge Zhan felt even more embarrassed when he was countered, so he showed no mercy.
Unexpectedly, another Ah Chong appeared next to him:
"Don't bully my sister!"
The three little people immediately started to struggle together.
But what Zhuge Zhan didn't expect was that he originally wanted to teach the other party a lesson, but unexpectedly he fell short, and he was so angry that he yelled:
"If you do this again, don't blame me for being rude!"
"So what if you're welcome?"
…
Although Zhuge Zhan had the advantage of height, he had no fighting experience at all.
Even though several of the children came from powerful families, Shuangshuang and Ah Chong were much more solid to Zhuge Zhan.
After all, he was hung up and beaten by General Zhendong from time to time.
In comparison, Zhuge Zhan is simply skinny and tender.
Even if he hits the opponent, the opponent can grit his teeth and say nothing, just greet him.
But he was hit by his opponent, and he only felt pain in his bones.
Not to mention that it is difficult to block four hands with two fists.
The three children had a scuffle, and Zhuge Zhan was quickly pinned down.
Shuangshuang and Ah Chong hugged each other's legs and the other pressed on his back. Ah Shun sneaked up and kicked a few times.
Zhuge Zhan originally wanted to show off his masculinity, but in the end he couldn't bear the pain and began to cry loudly.
Seeing Zhuge Zhan crying loudly, Shuangshuang and Ah Chong became a little scared and quickly let go.
Zhuge Zhan didn't even look at them, and ran away crying in disgrace, even losing one of his shoes.
Only the three sisters and brothers were left looking at each other.
Especially Shuangshuang and Ah Chong, they rarely cried when they fought.
Because if you cry, it will be considered as admitting defeat - unless you are beaten by your mother for crying.
"what to do?"
"I do not know……"
Just when the three children were at a loss, Zhuge Zhan had already ran back to the living room:
"Mom, they beat me!"
The prime minister's wife, who had originally laughed at Yan Yan, were all shocked when they saw Zhuge Zhan's appearance:
The horns on his head were broken off, his hair was disheveled, his face was gray and black, covered in dirt, and with a trace of tears, it was simply miserable to look at.
The clothes on his body were stained with a layer of soil, and one of his feet even had no shoes...
The Prime Minister's wife was so frightened that her face changed. She stepped forward and hugged Zhuge Zhan like a gust of wind, touching him here and there as if she was afraid that something was missing. Even her voice became trembling:
"Achi, are you okay?"
"Mom, they beat me!"
Zhuge Zhan was buried in the arms of the prime minister's wife and cried even louder.
Who dares to bully Zhuge Zhan in the Prime Minister's house?
Two little heads peeked out from the doorway of the living room.
When General Zhendong saw it, his eyebrows suddenly stood up and he shouted angrily:
"come over!"
The sudden roar frightened Zhuge Zhan and he quickly stopped crying.
Shuangshuang and Ah Chong didn't dare to run away, so they had to walk in slowly.
"what happened?"
General Zhendong asked sharply.
Ah Chong still wanted to struggle: "Mom, he said that my sister is a villain, and he also called my brother a coward. We couldn't get angry, so we wanted to teach him a lesson..."
"I think you want to be taught a lesson!"
General Zhendong was furious. He looked left and right but couldn't find the whip, so he simply took action.
"When you are a guest in someone else's house, you don't know the etiquette and beat the host. Such a bad behavior as a guest will make me angry to death, right?"
"Bah bang bang!"
"Mom, I was wrong, I never dare to do it again! Wow wow wow..."
They didn't cry during the fight, but they received the iron palm of General Zhendong. Shuangshuang and Ah Chong cried even more miserably than Zhuge Zhan.
On the contrary, the Prime Minister's wife knew what happened. Seeing General Zhendong beating the child so hard, she couldn't bear it. She let go of Zhuge Zhan and came over to hold Guan Ji:
"Okay, okay, they are still children. Is it worth taking such a heavy hand when children are playing with each other?"
Then he turned around and scolded Zhuge Zhan:
"You are older than Shuangshuang and Ah Chong, and you are also an uncle. It's just that you can't lead by example. How can you actually say bad words to your nephews?"
When Zhuge Zhan saw Shuangshuang and Ah Chong being beaten, he was a little gloating about their misfortune, but he didn't expect Sister Guan to be so harsh, which made him a little scared.
Now that my mother was scolding me, I felt a little ashamed on my face.
Huang Yueying was heard sighing:
"Your master has never had time to take care of you in the past. I am a woman and I pamper you too much. That's why you are so disrespectful."
"I just made an agreement with your brother. From now on, he will teach you knowledge. From now on, you will go to his house every other day to study with Shuangshuang Ah Chong and the others."
When Zhuge Zhan heard this, he subconsciously looked at Shuangshuang and Ah Chong, who were in tears, and then at General Zhendong, who was still angry. His little face suddenly turned pale.