In the afternoon when the autumn sun shines high, the golden osmanthus is fragrant and the autumn chrysanthemums are brilliant in the backyard of the Zhang family.
Zhang Yanling and Xu Wanyi were standing in an open space in the southwest corner of the garden talking. Xu Wanyi was holding a meticulous drawing in his hand, which showed the renderings of a beautiful small building. It was a drawing
The family is about to build a building in the back garden in order to alleviate the increasingly tense housing problem in Jianchang Houfu.
The Jianchang Marquis Mansion is actually not small. It has a large house with four entrances and three open doors, plus a front yard and a back garden. Although it cannot be said to be one of the best in the capital, it is still quite a luxurious residence. This house was originally granted by Emperor Hongzhi to his brother-in-law.
At that time, the new house built for him was only seven or eight years old since it was built. It can be considered a mostly new house, and it was not in need of renovation at all.
However, when Zhu Youtang built this house for his brother-in-law, there was another thing that he probably did not consider. That was that his brother-in-law would marry so many wives and concubines, which would make the housing in the back house very tight.
At present, there are three large courtyards in the back house. Axiu lives in the west courtyard, and Tao'er, Xing'er and Putao'er and a group of maids also live there, which is barely enough. The main courtyard of the back house is occupied by Xu Wanyi. Then
It is also the residence of Zhang Yanling. Together with his wife Zhang Yanling and Xu Wanyi
In addition to the four dowry maids who are poetic and picturesque, playing the piano and playing chess, there are also several maids and mothers-in-law to serve. The three main rooms and the side rooms on both sides are also occupied by people, which is not spacious. The east courtyard is now like a young married woman.
I came over and found Xiaozhu living there with a few serving maids.
As a result, there will no longer be an empty house in the back house to live in.
Just three wives and more than twenty maids and wives living in the three courtyards of the back house are no longer spacious, not to mention that the Marquis may have new favorites coming in in the future. If nothing else, the one in front of him is Xu Youtang
If you want to get married, you can't run away. If Xu Youtang gets married, where will she live?
In view of this, Xu Wanyi and Axiu had previously mentioned the idea of setting aside a space in the spacious back garden to build a house. Zhang Yanling naturally would not object, so during this period, Xu Wanyi carefully designed and planned the place.
, the renderings were produced. Today, taking advantage of Zhang Yanling’s free time, I took Zhang Yanling to the back garden to introduce it to him. As long as Zhang Yanling approves, the small building can start construction.
"Husband, look. My idea is that if all the trees in this area close to the west garden of the back house are cut down, we can build two three-story buildings based on the bamboo forest." Xu Wanyi pointed to the drawing and introduced.
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"Two small buildings? Not one?" Zhang Yanling said in surprise.
"It is one building, and it is also two buildings. The two small buildings are independent, but they are connected by a sky corridor in the middle. There is a suspended wooden railing terrace in the corridor, which can be a resting place for tea. From now on, when we enjoy the moon in the summer, the whole family can sit on the terrace
It’s time to admire the moon. It’s closer to the moon when you are higher up, and you can pick the stars with your hands. It’s very pleasant just thinking about it.” Xu Wanyi said with a smile.
Zhang Yanling smiled bitterly and thought: You have found a place to use it. You can use your imagination as much as you want, no matter whether other craftsmen can make it or not.
"Not bad, good ideas, creative." Zhang Yanling praised.
"My husband also thinks it's good, right? I know you have a good vision. I told Axiu, and Axiu held back a sentence for a long time and said: What if the terrace collapses? Do you think it ruins the scenery? How could it collapse? It always happens.
Is there a way to prevent it from collapsing? Although I can't think of it, craftsmen will have ideas, right?" Xu Wanyi said.
Zhang Yanling was speechless and thought to herself: Just say it is, the craftsmen who built it will probably cry.
"Look, I have already thought up the names of the two buildings. The one on the west is called Zhaixing, and the one on the east is called Wangyue. They are elegant and nice. When the time comes, you can stand on the west Zhaixing Tower and enjoy the bamboo forest and chrysanthemum sea. The one on the east is called Wangyue.
On the side, it's right next to my plum blossoms
Lin. When the wind blows and the rain falls, you can hear the sound of beating leaves through the forest. When the snow falls and the plum blossoms bloom, you can enjoy the sea of fragrant snow and the faint fragrance filling the building. Isn't it beautiful?" Xu Wanyi's eyes were filled with stars, and she was full of energy.
Immerse yourself in your imagination.
Zhang Yanling laughed. The princess had finally found something she liked. This girl had read a lot and had all kinds of fantasy and beautiful things in her mind. Some of her ideas were indeed unrealistic, but it was undeniable.
Yes, some of her ideas are still very touching and joyful.
Regardless of whether this building can be built or not, just thinking about the scenery she described makes people fascinated and amazed.
There is nothing more important than making your woman happy, just let her do the hard work. It’s just spending some money, so what does that mean? Besides, if this small building with a sky corridor is built, what will happen?
Isn't it a blessing for myself? I can shuttle between small buildings, get off one bed, pat my butt and get into another bed. It's convenient and fast, why not?
"Husband, what do you think?" Seeing her husband's face filled with longing, Xu Wanyi asked with a smile.
"It couldn't be better. I can't wait to see these two small buildings built. I have a suggestion. How about changing the name of "Zhaixingwangwangyue" and call it "Lianxingyueyue"? Two buildings
Since the small building is a whole, like a palace, let's just call it Yihua Palace." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
"Lian Xing Yao Yue? This is a good name. But why is it called Yihua Palace?" Xu Wanyi said.
"Moving flowers... grafting trees... this... moving from one flower to another, I am like a hard-working little bee..." Zhang Yanling muttered.
Xu Wanyi didn't understand it at first, but soon understood Zhang Yanling's words. His face suddenly turned red and he said angrily: "Husband, what a good name, when you say it, it's so... unbearable. This name can't be used anymore."
.It’s better to reach for the stars and invite the moon. I decided to install iron gates and lock the balcony corridor in the middle.”
Zhang Yanling laughed loudly and apologized while laughing. After a few words of coaxing, Xu Wanyi calmed down.
What can Xu Wanyi do if she marries such a husband? He is such a person, and these are the things he thinks about. Although those things are indeed pleasant and beautiful, her husband is too energetic and she can't bear it.
Ruqing finally couldn't bear it these days. She was about to go back to sleep in the main room just five days after her wedding. Last night, she was tormented by him like a wild beast for half the night. It would be good for her to have more concubines for him.
Benefits.
The two returned to the topic and continued to discuss the construction of a small building. Zhang Yanling became more serious and offered some constructive suggestions. For example, in terms of structure, how to support the terrace in the middle and how to make the connection between the corridors in the middle look natural and not abrupt, Zhang Yanling
Everyone has an idea.
When the discussion was getting heated, the housekeeper Ma Quan came to the back garden to report that Chen Shi was in trouble. Zhang Yanling was overjoyed and asked Ma Quan to invite him to the back garden.
Soon after, Chen Shiyi, who was covered in dust, was led by Ma Quan to the back garden. When he saw Zhang Yanling and Xu Wanyi, Chen Shiyi hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.
"In my humble position, I have seen the marquis and the princess."
Zhang Yanling smiled and nodded: "Is the matter done?"
Chen Shiyi said in a deep voice: "It's done, thank you Lord Marquis for this. The blood feud has been avenged. I burned the heads of the two thieves to ashes in front of my late wife's grave. From now on, she can rest in peace."
After killing Mou Bin and Gao Xie that day, Chen Shiyi left the capital at dawn and returned to his hometown in Taiyuan Prefecture. He was going back with the two heads to comfort his wife Li Aying and his unborn child.
Undead. Just came back today.
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Okay. Brother Chen, it's time for you to let go of this matter. It's been nineteen years, and you don't have to bear such deep hatred anymore. From now on, let go of your burden and look forward."
Chen Shi nodded and said: "Bi Zhi understands. From now on, I will not think about other things and focus on doing things."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Yes, there are a lot of things that need you to do. The camp is currently training troops. You and Zhang Yin have to keep an eye on it to select good candidates, loyal and reliable people. The Guards Battalion needs to be reorganized. As the commander of the Guards Battalion,
Be more attentive.”
Chen Shi nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, I will do my best to handle this matter."
Xu Wanyi had heard about Chen Shiyi for a long time, and Zhang Yanling also told her about the grudges and blood feud between Mou Bin and Chen Shiyi. At this moment, everyone nearby felt very sad.
"General Chen, congratulations on getting your revenge. Your wife will definitely be smiling. From now on, the burden in her heart can be relieved." Xu Wanyi said with a smile.
"Thank you very much, Princess. The Marquis helped me with everything. The Marquis and his family are my great benefactors, Chen Shiyi." Chen Shi said.
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "General Chen, don't say that. When the Marquis talks about you, he treats you as a brother. There is no such thing as a benefactor but not a benefactor. We can rest assured that the Marquis is usually taken care of by you."
Chen Shi said: "I don't dare to do this in a humble position."
Xu Wanyi said: "Is there anyone else in General Chen's family?"
Chen Shiyi said: "My parents died at home, and I have no brothers or sisters. There is no one left."
Xu Wanyi said oh and asked again: "General Chen is less than forty years old this year."
Chen Shiyi said: "Thirty-eight humble positions."
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "You are in your prime. You still have half your life to live. You can marry another wife and live a normal life."
Chen Shiyi smiled bitterly and said: "I don't dare to think about having a family and a humble position. From now on, I will follow the Marquis and do my best."
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "That's it."
Zhang Yanling found it strange that Wanyi didn't usually talk to the brothers around her like this, so why did she ask so many questions today.
After Chen Shiyi said goodbye and left, Zhang Yanling couldn't help but ask Xu Wanyi: "Why did you ask him those things?"
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "I thought, General Chen is a kind and righteous man, and he is also loyal and reliable to you. Now that he has avenged his wife's death, and he is not very young, he should marry another wife and have children. You should think so
How can the superiors not care about the lives of the people below? They work all day long, and they are also human beings. In their free time, aren't they lonely? When they get old in the future, won't there be no one to take care of them until they die?"
Zhang Yanling exclaimed and nodded: "What you said is absolutely right, or you are thoughtful. I didn't think about this. I regard them as brothers and I want them to live a good life. Things need to be done in life.
We also need to be concerned. In a situation like Chen Shiyi’s, it’s really time to continue the relationship. Now that the knot in his heart has been resolved, this should be the case.”
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "As a marquis, you have married one after another without thinking about your brothers. Only by caring about them in life can they be more devoted to you."
Zhang Yanling hugged Xu Wanyi, kissed her on her red lips and said: "What a good wife, a good idea. I'll look for someone for him."
Xu Wanyi pushed Zhang Yanling away and said: "What are you still looking for? The maids at home have grown up, and we have to give them some good homes. Just pick a suitable one and match them up. The wealth will not go to outsiders, marry
In the past, she was also a fourth-grade wife. And she was one of our own people. Don’t you think so?"
Zhang Yanling opened her mouth wide and said nothing except picking up her thumb.