In the courtyard of the main house at the rear of the Protector's Mansion, there was a warm golden glow under the autumn sun.
The pots of chrysanthemums along the corridor are in full bloom, and the strong fragrance of the flowers is refreshing. These are some of the rare varieties cultivated by Xu Wanyi last year. There are dozens of varieties, such as those with charming eyes, those with brilliant colors, those with a pina colada, those that fill the house with wealth, and so on.
Zhang Yanling has never seen so many varieties and patterns of chrysanthemums. In his impression, it seems that there are only two kinds of chrysanthemums, yellow and white, but the sizes of the corollas are different. But some of the chrysanthemums cultivated by Xu Wanyi are gorgeous.
Like peonies, some are as elegant as blue flowers, and some are as warm as brocade. The pot of chrysanthemums called colorful chrysanthemums actually has petals of seven or eight colors on one flower, which is really shocking.
These chrysanthemums were transplanted from the Dingguo Duke's mansion. Xu Guangzuo loved tinkering with these things. Anyway, he had nothing to do and had too much money to spend. The comfortable life in the Duke's house always requires some luxurious hobbies to pass the time.
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Zhang Yanling saw with his own eyes the thrushes raised by Xu Guangzuo. There were more than twenty large and small birds. There were two dedicated servants to serve these birds. They specialized in catching insects and feeding them.
When Xu Guangzuo took Zhang Yanling to watch these birds, he talked about them with gusto and eloquence. This is a distant mountain, that is a horizontal wave, this is Guan Gong, that is a hanging bead, this is a sheep's horn, that is a willow leaf, etc.
Zhang Yanling was stunned for a while. He also gained a lot of knowledge. Zhang Yanling usually had no knowledge about these birds. In his opinion, they are just small birds with wings, and a thrush is no different from a sparrow.
How much. But after Xu Guangzuo's introduction, I realized that the thrush not only has a nice song, but also the species are distinguished by the eyebrow-shaped patterns on the bird's head.
For example, the one named Guan Gong is not because it blushes, but because its pattern is like a lying silkworm. Legend has it that Mr. Guan looks like a lying silkworm with eyebrows and red phoenix eyes. The same is true for distant mountains, horizontal waves, and weeping willow leaves.
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Zhang Yanling actually sighed inwardly. People like Xu Guangzuo lived an unimaginably luxurious life. The cost of raising more than 20 birds was equivalent to the cost of feeding hundreds of people. Pure gold
There are several cages, and they contain the most precious cyan thrush and two pure white thrushes. It is said that the fur color of these three thrushes is rare in the world and is extremely valuable.
Zhang Yanling's own life is not actually frugal, and the food and drink expenses are considered luxurious. However, Zhang Yanling has never wanted to waste gold and silver on some fearless luxury items. However, in the current Protector's Mansion, there are precious flowers and trees.
, the peculiar Taihu stone brought from the south, and various
They have breeding thrushes and orioles, and have expensive dogs and horses. Like other noble families, everything is gradually moving towards the extreme of luxury. There is no way around it. Even Zhang Yanling has begun to get used to and enjoy these useless luxuries.
I can only sigh secretly that I have been assimilated.
At this moment, there were not only the precious chrysanthemums in full bloom in the courtyard of the main house, but also several beautiful hostesses of the Zhang family. Under the leadership of Xu Wanyi, several women were pointing and appreciating the pots of flowers.
Zhang Yanling laughed loudly and said: "Oh, why are there so many people here today? Are everyone here?"
The girls turned around in surprise and laughed when they saw Zhang Yanling striding over.
"Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here! He was talking about husband just now, which is really strange." Xu Wanyi walked over with a smile and the other women.
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"What are you talking about me?" Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
"What else can you say? You said you couldn't stay at home for a few months anymore and were running away again. I was planning to write some notes with Ruqing and hand them to the Empress, asking the Empress to blow some wind in front of the Emperor.
I don't agree with you going out." Xu Wanyi smiled, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.
Zhang Yanling knew that she was joking. He had told everyone about his intention to go to Nanjing and Guangzhou two days ago. His wives and concubines all knew that this was an important trip, so although they complained, they would not really object.
"Yes, I was just about to tell you. The Emperor agreed. I will leave in two days. Before departure, should we go out for a walk. It is winter in a blink of an eye. At this time, it is time to go out for a walk. Day
It's hard to go out for a walk when it's cold. How about we go to Xiangshan to see the maple leaves?" Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "That's good, but it's a pity that we can't go together as a family."
Zhang Yanling said in surprise: "Why is that? Does anyone have anything? Then just wait a few days to make time."
Xu Wanyi rolled her eyes at Zhang Yanling and said nothing. Zhang Yanling said: "What kind of riddle are you playing? Who's in trouble?"
Xu Wanyi just smiled, Tan Ruqing also pursed her lips and smiled, and Xu Youtang also smiled with a red face.
"What's wrong with you? It's weird today. Did I button my buttons crookedly? Or is my hat crooked? Why are you all looking at me and laughing?" Zhang Yanling said.
"Your Majesty the Duke...you have a happy event." Catherine couldn't help but say from the side.
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Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "What happy event do I have? Isn't it because you are looking for a beautiful woman to be my concubine again? Oh, how can I be so embarrassed? You are so considerate of your husband."
Xu Wanyi spat: "Bah, you have a beautiful idea. If a woman comes in again, I will break her legs."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "A noble princess, who has recently been promoted to a state lady, how can she be so rude? Everyone knows that Xu Wanyi is knowledgeable, courteous, gentle and virtuous. How did she know that she has such a violent temper? She is a tigress.
. If you tell me, no one will believe you."
Xu Wanyi said angrily: "I am a tigress, otherwise no one will treat you."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "That's all, the tigress is in charge, I don't dare to have any wrong thoughts anymore. Tell me, what is the happy event?"
Xu Wanyi glared at Zhang Yanling and said to Tan Ruqing, "That's it, Ruqing, just tell him."
Tan Ruqing's face was slightly red and she said, "Why do you want me to say anything? You are the princess and the housewife, so you have to say this."
Xu Wanyi glared and said: "You are a doctor, you have the right to say this matter. Of course it is you who says it."
Tan Ruqing smiled and said: "Okay, how dare you disobey your mistress's orders."
Xu Wanyi made a sound of disdain.
Tan Ruqing looked at Zhang Yanling and said, "Master, congratulations, the Zhang family is about to add another new member."
Zhang Yanling was stunned and said happily: "Who has it?"
Tan Ruqing smiled and said: "Princess, you are pregnant again."
Zhang Yanling turned around in surprise, looked at Xu Wanyi and said, "Seriously?"
Xu Wanyi's face was slightly red and she said: "Can it be fake? I've been feeling nauseous for the past few days, so I asked Ruqing to check my pulse, and then I realized that I had it. Oh, it's really annoying. It doesn't let people relax."
Zhang Yanling said happily: "That's great, that's great. Finally we have another importer. Thank God."
Xu Wanyi had a smile on her lips. Although she said it was annoying, she was also very happy in her heart.
"What's more, Youtang is here too." Tan Ruqing said with a smile.
Zhang Yanling turned to look at Xu Youtang and said, "Ah? Seriously?"
Xu Youtang smiled and said: "Yeah. I didn't even feel it, but Sister Ruqing said it was, and I didn't even know it."
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Zhang Yanling was so happy that she couldn't open her mouth from ear to ear.
"Are you happy? Master." Tan Ruqing said with a smile.
"Three joys are coming to our door." Xu Youtang said with a smile.
Zhang Yanling was shocked, looked at Tan Ruqing and said: "Sanxi? Who else?"
Tan Ruqing smiled and said nothing.
Zhang Yanling said: "Could it be that you also..."
Tan Ruqing said angrily: "I am already two months pregnant. Don't you know?"
Zhang Yanling was stunned, and suddenly remembered that Tan Ruqing refused to sleep with him recently. He just said that he was tired. When Zhang Yanling went to the east courtyard, Xiaozhu served him. Zhang Yanling didn't want Tan Ruqing to feel uncomfortable, and she didn't force it.
I had some doubts in my heart. I really thought it was because she was busy working at the pharmacy and was tired. Now I realized that it was because Tan Ruqing was pregnant. There seemed to be some hints in her words, but I didn't think about it.
"Oh, that's it. I really didn't care. This is great. Three blessings are coming, three blessings are coming, my Zhang family will soon be full of children. My hard work is not in vain. Sure enough, no pain is no gain.
, Hahaha." Zhang Yanling was overjoyed and started talking nonsense.
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The girls were irritated for a while and blushed to stop his nonsense. But to be honest, the father-in-law is really diligent in this regard. He is also tireless despite his youth. He works hard every night and never tires of it. It seems to be to compensate for being away from home for a year.
How ordinary.
"Who else? Catherine, don't you have one? Want to celebrate your fourth birthday?" Zhang Yanling looked at Catherine and shouted.
Catherine hurriedly waved her hands and said: "No, no, I don't."
Xu Wanyi said angrily: "Three is too few?"
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "It's quite a lot, it's quite a lot." Suddenly he remembered something and asked: "By the way, what about Axiu? Doesn't she have one? Where is she? Why isn't she here?"
Xu Wanyi sighed softly and said: "Yes, sister Axiu wants a baby most, but there is no movement. Ru Qing took her pulse and found that she is not pregnant. Maybe she was in a bad mood. Before you came back, she
Went back to the room."
Tan Ruqing said: "Yes, I have been recuperating my body for many years. I have gone to various temples to ask for a child, but I can't get pregnant. It's really strange."
Zhang Yanling also had some regrets in her heart. Axiu had been wanting a child for so many years, but for seven or eight years, there was no movement at all. This was also a barrier in her heart.
"Brother, go and see Sister Axiu. She must be feeling very sad now." Xu Youtang said.
Zhang Yanling nodded and said to Xu Wanyi: "I'll go and see her. You two should take good care of your health. If you are pregnant, you won't have to do many things. For example, the affairs of Qing Pharmacy will be left to Xiaozhu for the time being.
.Smelling medicinal fumes while pregnant is not good for the baby. Youtang doesn’t want to travel frequently between Wild Dog Ridge and home.”
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Xu Wanyi said: "Don't worry, I still need you to warn me about this kind of thing? Why do you think Ruqing is in the mansion so early? He has stopped going to the medicine shop for a long time. He only goes to the medical clinic to diagnose people every day and then returns to the mansion.
Rest. It took a lot of effort to get her, so of course she has to take good care of her. After a while, I will ask my mother to find some aunts from my natal family who know how to take care of people. They know how to take care of pregnant people. Don’t worry.
Already."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "That's good. It seems that the whole family can't go hiking to see the red leaves. You three can't climb the mountain. If you three don't go, it won't make sense for the rest of us to go. When the baby is born,
Let’s go again next year.”
Tan Ruqing pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Stop nagging, go see Axiu. She feels bad."
Zhang Yanling nodded, said goodbye, and went straight to the west courtyard.
In the courtyard of the west courtyard, Axiu was watering the flowerpots. When she saw Zhang Yanling coming in, she hurriedly greeted him and saluted, "My husband is here. He came back very early today."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Yes, I have too much work to do, so I am simply lazy. What are you doing? Don't the people below do it to water the flowers?"
Axiu said with a smile: "What's the point? It's not like I don't have long hands for things that can be done easily with a little effort. When I was a girl in my parents' family, I did things like pulling and lifting, cutting grass and harvesting grains. What didn't I do? I also told my father
When it comes to blacksmithing, I still use a sledgehammer."
Zhang Yanling smiled, took Axiu's hand, looked at her pretty face, and said solemnly: "You should enjoy the blessings you deserve. You worked hard before, but now you don't have to. Do you know?"
Axiu said: "I know, this isn't hard work."
Zhang Yanling continued: "Axiu, please be open-minded about some things and don't be sad. We are still young and everything will happen."
"Ms. sir, what's wrong with you? You're talking weird." Axiu said in surprise.
Zhang Yanling said: "I mean, don't be sad about having a baby."
Axiu suddenly understood and said with a smile: "So that's what happened. Princess Ruqing and the others told you the happy news? It's great. My husband is going to have more children. Now the family is very lively. This is a happy event
Ah, how can I be sad?"
Zhang Yanling said: "Are you not sad?"
Axiu sighed softly and said: "Ms. sir, I've seen it a long time ago. Everything is fate. Giving birth to a child also depends on fate and fate. My husband has been very good to me, but I am not living up to expectations. It seems that it is fate.
So, I no longer care about this matter."
Zhang Yanling secretly sighed in her heart. It seemed that Axiu had given up. Axiu must have suffered from infertility or some other disease, which was why she was like this. She must have understood it in her heart.
"No, there will always be. I will love you more in the future, and maybe one day we will have you. Of course, fate is also very important. Tomorrow I will accompany you to the temple to burn incense and pray for a son." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Axiu said gratefully: "That's not necessary. You are so busy. I can't waste your time for these things. My husband, don't worry about me. I am very good. If you deliberately treat me well, I will feel uncomfortable."
Zhang Yanling looked at this considerate woman who had not changed her simplicity and kindness, and felt pity in her heart. She put her arms around Axiu and kissed her on the forehead. Axiu sighed and hugged Zhang Yanling's waist tightly.