As night falls, Yunbai Xiaoxiu, which is located in a relatively remote location, has closed its doors.
Strolling to the door, Yun Jing raised his head slightly and stared for a moment, feeling warm in his heart.
Above the closed door, a lantern with exquisite patterns hung on the left, its hazy light illuminating the small area near the door. A similar lantern also hung on the right.
In this ancient context, people who are not rich or noble are usually reluctant to hang lanterns at the door, because candles or lamp oil require money, and every penny you can save is worth it.
With Bai Zhi's frugality, she was actually reluctant to hang up the lantern, but she still hung it up to illuminate the place where she was for Yun Jing who occasionally returned late, fearing that it would be inconvenient for him to return at night.
The reason why she hangs two lanterns in a row is that she is using this method to convey a message to the outside world that the hostess here is not alone, she is already in a pair.
Undoubtedly, such a move can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble. A beautiful girl living alone can easily cause trouble.
All in all, Bai Zhi has never encountered such a speechless thing here. Although she and Yun Jing can't be together day and night, many well-informed departments have secretly helped Bai Zhi stop a lot of bullshit.
things.
There is no quiet time, but many things happen in unknown places...
After stopping for a moment, Yunjing stepped forward and knocked on the door.
Bai Zhi told Yunjing that her small shop would be closed after sunset. Even though it did not accept male customers, she did not want to show her face at night, lest she would cause criticism, damage her reputation and embarrass Yunjing for a long time.
Regular customers already know the rules here.
When knocking on the door, Yun Jing felt a gaze on him from behind. When he turned around, he saw the old shopkeeper of the teahouse across the street. He was looking at Yun Jing with a young and kind-hearted aunt face.
I have been here many times. Although I didn't have much communication with the shopkeeper of the teahouse opposite, Yunjing was already very familiar with him. He nodded slightly and saluted as a greeting, and then the other party nodded with a smile and carried the teapot back to the shop.
The teahouse owner may have a small fortune, but he is just an ordinary old man, not a hermit and master. Yun Jing can still see this clearly. Perhaps at his age, he likes to silently observe the lives of young people in the corner.
Let's reminisce about the past...
"Who is it? Our store is closed. If you want to buy something, please come back tomorrow."
Soon there were footsteps coming from behind the door, and then Bai Zhi's voice appeared, vigilant with doubts, and doubts with expectations.
Usually the only person who knocks on the door at night is Yunjing, but she doesn't have clairvoyance, so she can't immediately know who the person outside the door is and what their purpose is, so she always has to ask to avoid misunderstandings.
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Yunjing said: "It's me"
"The official is here, I'll open the door right now", Bai Zhi said in surprise immediately behind the door, and hurriedly opened the door. She looked at Yun Jing under the dim light at the door, her eyes filled with joy and happiness, and she subconsciously stepped forward and gently stretched out her hand to help Yun Jing wipe his shoulders.
The non-existent Feng Chen said: "My lord, please come in quickly, my concubine..., my lord, you..."
While talking, Bai Zhi saw clearly that Yun Jing's outfit was different from the past. She was stunned for a moment, and her expression couldn't be more happy.
Taking advantage of the situation, Yun Jing took her little hand and stepped into the house. He opened the door with a thought and closed it silently, but said: "Yes, just as you thought, Xiaobai, I performed very well for my husband in this imperial examination.
He is already famous for his achievements."
Yunjing came to her many times after the exam, but during this period Bai Zhi never mentioned how Yunjing did in the exam, for fear of putting pressure on him. Now that everything has settled, the stone hanging in her heart has also disappeared.
Then he landed.
Yunjing was able to obtain the title of Juren, and Bai Zhi was simply happier than she was getting the great benefits.
"I congratulate you, officer. I have always known that officer can pass the exam. Thank you for your hard work, officer. Come in and have a rest. I will prepare a table of wine and food for you to celebrate," Bai Zhi said happily immediately.
Nodding, Yunjing said: "We have to celebrate properly."
Nominations on the list, wedding candles... these are all great events in life. How can we not celebrate them?
At the same time, when you achieve something through hard work and make those around you proud and happy, it is really a very fulfilling thing.
Joy needs to be shared with others, and what could be more comforting than sharing joy with those close to you?
"The ingredients that are always available at home are all the officials like to eat. I know that the officials usually like to have a drink, so I specially prepared some fine wine for you. It will be ready soon." Bai Zhi said impatiently, then reacted and looked at Yunjing to take a sip.
He pursed his lips and said, "My lord, now that you have been elected, should I change my name to "Master"?
Slightly stunned, Yunjing shook his head and said with a smile: "That's not necessary, I'm still young, so just be the same as usual."
"Well, I listen to you," Bai Zhi nodded obediently.
The string of silver bells and white peony flowers that Yun Jing gave her as a token of love has always been on her body. This time, the two of them walked to the backyard with each step ringing.
Of course, this cannot affect her normal life. It should be noted that Bai Zhi has good martial arts skills. She can easily control the silver bell to not make noise on weekdays. Only when Yun Jing is around, she will not deliberately control it.
On the way forward, Yunjing couldn't help but want to share his results with her, but he gave up and said: "Xiaobai, guess what kind of ranking my husband got in the exam this time?"
"I can't guess, but I believe that the official will be among the best." Bai Zhi thought for a while and shook her head.
Saying that the ranking was low meant to belittle Yun Jing, and saying it was high was because she was afraid that Yun Jing had not achieved good results, which made her feel depressed. Hui Zhilan was heartbroken and could only answer this way.
Yun Jing smiled easily and said: "It doesn't matter, just take a guess."
"Top ten?", the words came to this point, Bai Zhi had no choice but to boldly say such a ranking.
She is not a scholar, but she also knows how difficult it is for so many scholars to compete for rankings in the imperial examination. Although she trusts her man, her caution still limits her courage. As she speaks, she blinks at Yunjing with her beautiful eyes, expecting him.
answer.
Yun Jing smiled and said: "The top ten are correct, but they are not specific enough. You can make a bolder guess."
"Then...the top five?" Bai Zhi said anxiously after hearing this.
Shaking his head, Yun Jing said: "The same goes for the top five. Okay, I won't embarrass you anymore. This time my husband got the first place in the first-class examination. How about it? Isn't it amazing?"
"Number one on the A list!" Bai Zhi heard this and covered her mouth in surprise. She looked so cute, and then her cheeks turned red with excitement. She nodded quickly and said, "Guanren is so awesome."
"There are even more powerful ones. You have experienced them." Yunjing pinched her pretty face and said.
Suddenly Bai Zhi's cheeks turned red, like a more ripe apple. She lowered her head shyly and said: "Guanren, what do you want me to say? You bully me, but you are very happy..."
"Haha, I'm not kidding you. Come on, give me a kiss on the lips..."
In just a few steps, the two of them were so stunned that they felt like glue in front of the flowers and under the moon, so greasy and sweet.
Arriving in the backyard, Bai Zhi first brought a lantern to Yunjing so that he could cool off and rest under the moonlight. Then she brought her toiletries for him to wash up and relax, and then went to the kitchen with cheerful steps to get busy again.
Soon after, a table of wine and food was placed on the stone table. The two of them were drinking together in front of flowers and under the moonlight. Occasionally, their eyes looked at each other, which was full of sweetness, not to mention how carefree and leisurely they were.
Ranked first in the imperial examination list, and accompanied by beautiful women, life is proud and beautiful.
Bai Zhi sat next to Yun Jing, put the moon cake on the table, and gently served Yun Jing with vegetables and wine. She rarely ate, and she almost never took her eyes away from Yun Jing.
She is just a little girl who has her own heart and no ambitions. Yunjing can be said to be all hers.
They were tipsy, and before they knew it, the two of them were cuddling together. Yunjing's dishonest hand reached out from Bai Zhi's clothes at some point...
"Xiao Bai, the imperial examination has ended, and we are on our way back now," Yun Jing said, slightly lowering his head and staring at Bai Zhi's cheek.
Bai Zhi, who was feeling weak all over and with blurry eyes, heard this, her eyes flickered for a moment, and she said in a soft voice: "It doesn't matter, I have always been here waiting for the official."
For her, Yunjing's return meant that he wouldn't have much time to spend with her. She would be lying if she said she wasn't disappointed, but she didn't want to pass on this emotion to Yunjing.
Yunjing smiled and said, "Xiaobai, you don't understand what I mean. What I want to say is that this time when I go back, I want you to go with me to meet my parents. After all, you have been with me for so long and you have never
It was my fault to give you a clear name. This time I went to see my parents to finalize my name..."
Bai Zhi suddenly woke up after hearing this. She looked a little flustered, but she raised a finger to stop Yun Jing's words, leaned against him gently and said: "Master, please don't say this, can you accept me?"
I am already honored, and I don’t dare to ask for too much. In your heart, even if there is only one corner of me, I will be satisfied.”
"You always put yourself in such a humble position, which makes me feel so indebted to you," Yunjing said with some distress.
On the contrary, Bai Zhi shook her head slightly and said, "Guanren, why do you feel that you owe me? As a girl like me, aren't I the same?"
She was referring to the status of concubine. Well, born in such an era, such status almost always has this kind of mentality.
Not talking about this tangled topic, Yunjing returned to the topic and said: "So, will you go back with me tomorrow?"
"I listen to the officials. I also want to meet my father-in-law and mother-in-law, but I'm a little afraid. Will they hate me?" Bai Zhi nodded and said anxiously, not to mention too entangled in her heart.
It was only a matter of time for an ugly daughter-in-law to meet her parents-in-law, but she didn't expect it to come so suddenly. She would definitely refuse, but she didn't know how to face it for a moment. She was at a loss and a little scared.
She was afraid of being rejected. After all, she was Yunjing's parents. After all, her identity was just a concubine who couldn't stand up to the publicity.
Yunjing comforted: "Don't be afraid. My parents are very good. You will know when the time comes. They will be very happy to see you. They will treat you like their own daughter. They will probably treat you better than me."
However, Yunjing's comfort had no effect, and Bai Zhi was still at a loss.
Suppressing the hesitation in her heart, she said: "Then I will post a notice on the door tomorrow saying that I will be temporarily closed for a period of time. Please help the shopkeeper of the restaurant opposite to help me look after the store on weekdays. By the way, what do my father-in-law and mother-in-law like? I want to give it to them.
What gifts should I bring? What clothes should I wear then? Simple or bright..."
She was already thinking about what happened next.
In response, Yun Jing smiled and said: "Don't be so anxious. It will still be some time before we go back. It's not too late to think about it slowly on the way. I will introduce you to the people in my family on the way. Anyway, don't worry.
that is"
"Well, I'll listen to you, Guanren." Bai Zhi breathed out immediately. Instead of meeting her immediately, she thought Yunjing would take her back all at once. It would be best to have a buffer time.
This matter was settled, Yun Jing looked at the sky, looked down at Bai Zhi and said: "It's late at night, let's take a rest."
"Yeah," Bai Zhi said in a low voice with a blushing face.
Then Yunjing said: "Xiaobai, you have a waist. If you put some ice cubes in to drink, I don't know..."
"Oh, sir, let's go into the house." Bai Zhi suddenly turned into a puddle of mud.
Yun Jing smiled happily, picked him up by the waist and walked back to the house...
Early the next morning, Song Yan drove an ox cart to the door of Yunbai Xiaoxiu and waited silently. He did not dare to knock on the door to disturb him, for fear that his young master would be angry to get up.
Bai Zhi always got up earlier than Yun Jing. When Yun Jing got up, Bai Zhi had already packed up and even arranged the store affairs in advance after leaving.
Even though I went to bed so late last night, I didn't feel tired at all from "staying up late", but my face was glowing...
By the time Yunjing finished washing up, Bai Zhi had already brought breakfast. Although he had to go on the road next, he still had to eat a more careful breakfast at home.
Bai Zhi usually dresses simply when she is alone, but only when Yun Jing is around will she dress up and show her most beautiful side to her sweetheart.
On this day Bai Zhi was wearing a blue and yellow dress, with a red hairpin jewelry on her head. Her figure was plump and graceful. She turned around in front of Yun Jing and asked expectantly: "My lord, is it okay for me to dress like this?"
? If there is anything wrong, I can make adjustments in time."
"You look good. No matter how you dress up, Xiaobai, you'll look good. Just like this, it's just right." Yun Jing nodded sincerely.
But Bai Zhi lowered her head and looked at herself and said with some anxiety: "I think it looks good, but will dressing like this cause unnecessary trouble on the road?"
It's no wonder that she has such worries. After all, she had been in the world before meeting Yunjing. She knew that a beautiful woman outside was simply the source of trouble. She was still very confident in her appearance and figure, otherwise she wouldn't get Yunjing.
Nice view.
In response to her worries, Yun Jing smiled calmly and said: "It's okay, just leave it like that. Although my husband is a scholar, if he is looking for trouble out of the blue, he still has the means to deal with it calmly."
"The official is a scholar, and your hand holds the pen. If you really encounter trouble, just let me do the fighting. I just hope that the official will not dislike me for being rude," Bai Zhi said with a sweet smile.
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Her martial arts skills are not weak either. Although she is not innate, she is not afraid even if she is an innate person. The few martial arts that Yunjing gave her at the beginning are not ordinary.
Yunjing shook his head and said: "As a husband, as a man, there is no reason why I should stand behind you leisurely when things happen. I should protect you from the wind and rain."
Bai Zhi naturally knew Yun Jing's methods. Let's not talk about things like Feitian. When faced with the assassination of an enemy country's assassin, Yun Jing was able to make the opponent come back regardless of whether he was mentally calculating or not. She simply changed the subject and said: "Guardian, time is not up.
It’s early, let’s set off as soon as possible. It would be bad if we delay our accommodation on the way.”
"Okay, let's go then. Xiao Song is already waiting at the door, but don't worry about accommodation. Xiao Song will arrange it properly," Yun Jing said as he stood up.
At this time, Yunjing was thinking in his mind that the journey back was not short, and bringing such beautiful Angelica dahurica with him might really cause trouble, but it didn't matter, it wasn't a big problem.
He definitely did not have the mentality of fishing and law enforcement, so he took Bai Zhi back in a bullock cart and swaggered back...
Bai Zhi knew Song Yan, and after the two parties greeted each other, they got on the road. Song Yan acted as the coachman by looking straight ahead, and would not look back again unless necessary.
Getting out of the city went smoothly, but then there was a long journey.
With Bai Zhi joining in, Song Yan didn't even have a chance to show off in front of Yun Jing except driving the car. His young master Yun Jing was taken care of by Bai Zhi. Song Yan would consciously walk away whenever he was resting to avoid looking at
See the scene you shouldn't see.
In fact, it is impossible for Yun Jing and Bai Zhi to do anything excessive in broad daylight, but avoiding suspicion is the basic quality of a servant...
For several days, Yunjing and the others passed through one town after another. The journey was uneventful and they did not encounter any special situations.
This made Yunjing feel a little unhappy. It was said that "others" were a source of trouble when they went out, but nothing happened when they came to his place. There must be something wrong.
Of course, this is a good thing, but it is still a bit too bland.
Sometimes Yunjing is also thinking about this kind of problem. He doesn't know since when, if he doesn't take the initiative to look for things, things will not find him, just like the trouble has been avoided actively.
Over the past few days, Yunjing also briefly told Bai Zhi about the situation at home. After understanding this, Bai Zhi felt somewhat confident.
At the same time, she was feeling emotional, and she felt more sorry for Yunjing. She had such a difficult family environment at the beginning, but now she has achieved such achievements. She couldn't imagine how much Yunjing had silently sacrificed in just over ten years.
Everything seems to have come naturally and naturally to the current situation, but how many of the details are worth pondering? If anything is not done well, I am afraid Yunjing's life will be a different story.
"My father-in-law, mother-in-law, and grandpa are all ordinary farmers. When you meet them, you should dress more plainly to avoid being too flashy to displease them. It is best to bring them ordinary and practical gifts. Too precious and gorgeous will only make them dissatisfied."
I feel that I am not suitable for life. My brother-in-law is now at the age of jumping out. Boys like to dance with swords and guns. Bringing him some gifts in this regard will definitely give him a good impression. My younger sister is relatively young and should be able to
If you like some cute and novel things, you can start from this aspect..."
After learning the specific situation of Yunjing's family, Bai Zhi silently made a plan in her mind. After all, this was her first visit. She was afraid that there was something wrong with her and her position in the family would be very embarrassing. If she continued to be unpopular,
, the days to come will be difficult.
After all, the concubine is not the head wife, so the head wife doesn't have to worry so much because she can take charge of the family. It doesn't mean that the head wife can do whatever she wants, but at least she doesn't have to be as cautious as Bai Zhi.
"Xiao Bai, don't worry so much. My family is really nice. In fact, when they see you, they are probably more nervous than you are." Yunjing comforted Bai Zhi like this for many times.
She still nodded seriously, but her anxiety did not diminish. Instead, she became more troubled as the journey passed.
There is one thing Bai Zhi warned herself over and over in her mind, remember not to reveal her experience of wandering around the world easily. After all, there is a huge gap between that kind of past and the situation of the Yunjing family. They are basically two worlds. If the Yunjing family finds out, they will definitely feel sad in their hearts.
There is a gap.
People with a small family mentality are afraid of causing trouble, but who among those who travel in the world can live a stable life?
Although Bai Zhi had only half a foot in the world when she took it back because of Yun Jing, it was still a "black history" for her.
A few days later, Yunjing and the others had already set foot in Wangjiang County. Because there was no detour on the way back, they saved several times the time compared to the time they went there.
Song Yan, who drove the car silently, had to say that he was Yunjing's book boy. Over the years, the two parties had formed a good tacit understanding, and Yunjing did not need to remind him. After setting foot in Wangjiang County, he changed his route and returned to Niujiao Town.
Did not take the direction of Xinlin County.
Yun Jing thought to himself that Song Yan was becoming more and more sensible...
Why not take the direction of Xinlin County? Needless to say, there is another embarrassing matter there that Yun Jing has not dealt with well. Now that I have Bai Zhi with me, what should I do if I bump into it?
By the way, it's been more than half a year. Lin Yexing, who went to the Shen family in the north to propose marriage, should have been back long ago, right?
Yunjing knows the news about his successful marriage proposal, and maybe he can catch up with his wedding. It should be noted that weddings are usually arranged in the second half of the year or even at the end of the year. The beginning of the year is not suitable for weddings, so ghost marriages are usually arranged at the beginning of the year.
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Lin Yexing's wedding Yunjing must be attending, he can't avoid it, and then... forget it, let's talk about it then. Thinking about it now is simply making yourself uncomfortable.
"Master, Niujiao Town is just ahead. Do you think I should send you home directly, or go to the town to repair for a night first?" Song Yan asked when the outline of Niujiao Town appeared in sight.
Without waiting for Yunjing's answer, Bai Zhi blurted out: "Let's go to town to repair for a night first."
When things came to a head, she was 'scared' and her heart was in her throat.
Yunjing understood her mentality and nodded: "Okay, let's go to town first today."
Looking at the familiar scenery, I didn't realize that it had been more than half a year since I left. It was still my hometown, where the mountains and rivers looked so friendly.
No matter how far you go or how long you go, your hometown is there and you will never leave it.
I always bring tolerance and smiles to other places, but inadvertently ignore the silent tolerance and waiting in my hometown.
My hometown will never blame the wanderers for neglecting it.
