Not two days after the Dragon Boat Festival, Pang Lao and his party were ready to set off.
Cheng Xue had prepared things in advance. There were two carriages in total, and Bai Shu and Bai Zhi were with Li Tian. He also specially found two children who knew boxing and kung fu in Jishan Hall to serve as Li Huai's bookboys.
Mother-in-law, the guards are all ready, and the candied fruits are also ready.
Sent five miles outside the city, Pang Lao urged for the Nth time:
"Go back, there are so many people prepared, we won't be held back."
Li Tian and Li Huai hugged their mother one after another and promised to write home every half month from now on. Although there was a bit of reluctance on their faces, their bright eyes showed their excitement at the moment. It was understandable, after all, it was the first time
Going out, there is expectation and excitement.
"You must also listen to Grandpa Pang. Leave your business alone if you can, and don't show off. Remember to keep a low profile when you go out."
"Don't worry, Mom, Sidan and I won't do anything." Li Tian assured.
Cheng Xue, who wanted to warn her again, thought about it and let them go. No matter how much she said, she could not stop the children from leaving. Now she just hoped that the journey would be safe and that they would be less exposed to wind and rain.
Since the two children went south with Mr. Pang, the already quiet back house of the government office has become even quieter.
The servants bought another batch, and she happened to have nothing to do, so she taught them in person, and she had nothing to do anyway. Not only did she teach them how to read, but she also taught them how to grind and pound medicine.
I was settling accounts in my room that day. Bai Wei hurried in, curtsied and said:
"Madam, Commander Pang from the northern military camp is here."
"Pang Meng? Let him come in."
Soon, Pang Meng lifted his robe and came in, cupped his hands and saluted:
"Madam, I have something to ask you for help."
She knew without asking that it must have something to do with Ging Guo, but more than half a year had passed since the last time she knew about it, and she thought he had given up.
He pointed to the location next to him and said:
"Sit down and tell me something. Hongyun will go make some tea."
"Yes." Hongyun responded and stepped aside, picking up the teapot that had already rolled over and getting busy.
Pang Meng didn't care about Bai Wei and Hong Yun in the room, and told him all about his intention to marry Ging Guo like a dumpling.
"...I know her concerns, but I really don't care. Afraid that she wouldn't believe it, I swore a poisonous oath to the sky, but she refused. Madam, if she is not interested in me, I will definitely not stalk her, but
She really has that idea for me, I won’t lie to you.”
Pang Meng is a straight-tempered person. Coupled with the training in the military camp in the past few years, he pays more attention to going straight when doing things to save time.
Cheng Xue also guessed what was going on between them, and she also discovered that Bai Guo liked Pang Meng, but it was because of that incident that blocked her decision.
"I know you didn't lie to me, and I also believe that kid Bai Guo likes you, but...well, you don't care, but she does, unless she can see away herself."
"Madam, if she can't look away anymore, she will become an old girl. I don't dislike her getting older, but I can't bear others to point fingers at her."
Cheng Xue looked at Pang Meng with a sincere face, nodded in understanding and said:
"In this case, I will write a letter to her sister and ask Bai Qian to persuade her. In the end, marriage is a matter of your own free will. I can force her to marry you, but once I do that, the relationship between you two will be gone.
"
Pang Meng's heart skipped a beat, and a cool breeze blew up his back.
He did have this plan, but now that he heard Cheng Xue's reminder, he quickly gave up the idea.
"Madam, what if her sister's persuasion is useless?"
Cheng Xue looked at his hopeful look, sighed and shook her head.
"Then you can just let nature take its course. If you can wait and wait for her to figure it out on her own, maybe you two can have a happy solution. But this 'happy outcome' comes with risks, so I can only say let you let nature take its course. If
Persuasion has no effect, you should look at each other, after all, your age is here, and your family is waiting for good news from you."
"But I don't have that thought right now, madam. I just want her. I will definitely be obedient to her and will never bully her or use things from the past to stimulate her."
"I believe in your character." Cheng Xue nodded heavily, "The young men who came from the military camp in the north are all responsible and responsible. I will write a letter to her sister first, and then I will persuade her. As for the result,
So, I really can’t give you a guarantee.”
"Okay, then there's Mrs. Lao."
After Pang Meng finished speaking, he took out a red gold hairpin from his sleeve and placed it on the table, and then said:
"Ma'am, please give this to her. If she agrees, keep it. If she doesn't, let the convoy take it to the military camp. I'll know what to do."
Cheng Xue nodded, put away the hairpin, and drank tea and chatted with him.
She likes to hear about the affairs of the military camp in the north. Although Beiqi does not dare to invade now, it is necessary to be on guard against others, and everyone in the military camp is still very careful.
Pang Meng has a "answer every question" character. As long as it does not involve military secrets, he will tell them.
"...Although Instructor Wen has left the military camp in the north, our daily drills are still continuing, and they are even more ruthless than before. Now that the guardhouse has been built, many commanders and commanders have taken over their families. They have not
Without worries, those who practice will work harder.”
"What about you? Didn't you also get assigned to a courtyard and didn't want to take your parents over?"
Pang Meng shook his head and told the truth:
"I wrote a letter home, but my parents didn't come. They said that my grandpa and grandma are still alive and they can't go far away. Otherwise, they would have to drag the whole family over, which would drag me down. They let themselves make the decision on my marriage, but
My family has no way to pay for betrothal gifts, and I don't plan to use them."
"Good boy, marrying a wife based on your own ability is the most powerful thing."
When Pang Meng saw that she was supporting him, he immediately grinned.
"Ma'am, please tell her about this. She will be the master of the house as soon as she comes in. I will give her all my monthly money, so I will definitely not have any second thoughts."
Looking at Tiehanhan in front of her, Cheng Xue couldn't help laughing, and finally laughed out loud "Pfft--".
"Okay, I will help you convey this matter. As long as she is not stupid, she will definitely be able to handle it. That matter...did she tell you herself? And what do you mean by 'pointing' just now?"
The words were very reserved, but Pang Meng understood what she meant, nodded heavily, and answered:
"She told me about it herself, and she also allowed me to see those scars. Madam, I didn't think they were ugly, but more distressed. She suffered so much at such a young age, and she was still protected by her sister.
What would it be like without her sister to protect her?
That's not what I said just now. There were many matchmakers who went to the pastry shop to propose marriage to her, but they were all rejected by her and kicked out. She is not bad looking and has good craftsmanship. If she reaches her age,
If you don't get married, you will definitely be gossiped about, that's what I mean."
