In the back house of Jianchang Houfu, Xu Wanyi, who was still playing with her infant child, immediately changed her face when she learned that Zhang Yanling was going to Guangdong on business again.
"We are leaving again? We have only been back for a few days? Why are we leaving again? And we have to go to Guangdong? That is a place further than the northwest. The land in the south is thousands of miles away from the sea. The emperor has gone too far, right?
After all, you are also his uncle,
Aren't you considerate and considerate even when the baby is just born? No, I have to go to the palace to see the Queen Mother and ask the Queen Mother to talk to the Emperor. I can't torment you like this. If it doesn't work, I will go back to my parents' home and let my father pay for it. Isn't this bullying?
?”
Xu Wanyi's voice became louder, and the one-month-old child felt her mother's emotions and suddenly started crying.
Zhang Yanling hurriedly took the child from Shiqing's hands, and while coaxing her, she whispered: "Madam, don't be so loud, or scare the child. This matter has nothing to do with the emperor, I took the initiative to go there. You can
Don't mess around."
Xu Wanyi became even more angry after hearing this.
"You're going by yourself? What do you mean? Could it be that the family can't stay any longer? You went to fight against the rebellion at the beginning of the year. Do you know how worried the whole family was? You were even injured. You finally returned triumphantly, and the baby was born. The whole family
Isn't Zi'an's life good? Are you going to such a far away place again? Zhang Yanling, do you not have us in your heart? Even if you don't have us, you don't have any children?" Xu Wanyi said loudly.
"Wow!" Xiao Zhangyi burst into tears when he heard that the voice was wrong.
Shiqing hurriedly came forward and took him from Zhang Yanling's hands to coax him up. Zhang Yanling sighed and said to Shiqing: "You take the child away and coax him, and I will have a few words with the princess."
Shiqing agreed, and went out to the yard to look at the flowers and butterflies in her arms, Zhang Yi, who was crying loudly. The child's attention was attracted, and he soon stopped crying.
In the room, Zhang Yanling sighed and walked to Xu Wanyi's side, putting her arm around Xu Wanyi's shoulders. Xu Wanyi twisted her body to prevent Zhang Yanling from touching her. Zhang Yanling held her in his arms forcefully, and Xu Wanyi struggled.
I didn't want to take it off, so I gave up.
"Wanyi, don't be angry. I know that you have had a bad temper recently because of the child. Pregnancy and childbirth are very draining, and you feel a little depressed. If you have any anger, just vent it out, I will bear with it." Zhang Yanling
said in a deep voice.
Xu Wanyi burst into tears. Indeed, pregnancy and childbirth had a great impact on her, and she was sometimes in a bad mood. She often wanted to get angry. In fact, think about it, Zhang Yanling was very considerate and caring for her during this period, but she sometimes
Not rational enough. Sometimes his temper gets worse and he embarrasses Zhang Yanling in front of everyone.
"I know I shouldn't leave you again. But there are some things I have to do. I went to Guangdong this time to investigate a major event. The emperor trusted me and allowed me to go. I also really want to stay at home and enjoy my family.
joy. Who is willing to wander to a place thousands of miles away? But I don’t
If you can do this, you will be at ease today, but when big changes come tomorrow, you will be panicked. Late in the evening, you may not understand what I say, and I can't explain it. But please believe me, today's hard work is just the right thing to do.
It's so that we can stay together forever in the future." Zhang Yanling gently stroked Xu Wanyi's back and said softly.
Xu Wanyi also realized that he had overreacted. How could Zhang Yanling be a man who could protect his wife, children and family every day and enjoy their leisure time? He was a man who did great things. Although he did not understand what he was doing, Xu Wanyi knew that he was determined to do it.
Have your own reasons.
As a minister of the Ming Dynasty and a marquis of the Ming Dynasty, he had many things to do.
"I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me? I know in my heart that you have something to do, but I just don't want you to leave. I just want to make a noise with you and can't control my temper. Am I becoming like this now?
Are you becoming more and more annoying? Something is abnormal. I really want to restrain myself, but I can't." Xu Wanyi sighed.
Zhang Yanling laughed and said softly: "Where are you thinking? You hope that our family will be reunited and live a stable life. This is a normal idea. Who doesn't want the family to be reunited and harmonious? How could I hate you? I love you.
It’s not too late. You have a temper now, which is not abnormal, but quite normal. Ru Qing said that after a woman is pregnant and has a child, there will be a period of recovery. During this period, there will be some mood swings, and after a while
Everything is business as usual.”
"Ruqing said that? How did she know?" Xu Wanyi said.
Zhang Yanling said: "Don't forget that she is a master of gynecology. The medical book left by Mrs. Tan summarizes that after a woman is pregnant and gives birth, her body will secrete some things that affect her temper. It will cause irritability and anger, and some
People may even become depressed and depressed. In addition, they have more children to take care of, and children do not understand adults. They will make noises in the middle of the night, affecting sleep and mood, and disrupting the rhythm of life. Life has changed drastically from before, and naturally you will not adapt to it.
.These are all reasons.”
Xu Wanyi nodded slowly and said: "I see, what you said makes sense. Why didn't Ru Qing tell me?"
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "These are normal reactions, and there is nothing to say. Ru Qing said, I told you, but you have one more thing on your mind. It only takes a while and it will be fine. In fact, it's my fault, I should
It will be a while before I go to Guangdong. I am worried that I will go too late. When winter comes, the roads will be closed due to the cold weather, and I will not be able to come back before the New Year. Otherwise, I will postpone my visit for a few days.
"
Xu Wanyi sighed: "That's no need. You've already said it in front of the emperor. Have you changed your mind again? I just...can't bear to see you leave. We are husband and wife who spend less time together and stay apart more often. I just want you to spend more time with us. Hey,
I wasn't like this before, so why am I missing you so much now?"
Zhang Yanling was moved in her heart and said softly: "I think it's because you have a child, you especially want the family to be reunited and happy. You are indeed different from before. You are more like a good wife and mother now, more like a member of the Hou family.
It’s my mistress.”
Xu Wanyi said angrily: "I hope I can play the piano and write poems every day like before. How comfortable it is."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "If your mind is more stable, everything will be different. It's not like you can't play the piano and write poems. The wet nurse will come in a few days, so you will be more relaxed. I will come back as soon as possible after I finish my work this time. What happens next
I can push whenever I can, and I will never travel far away again. I will be tired of being with you every day, okay?"
Xu Wanyi sighed: "You don't have to say such things. You will only get busier and busier. How can you have time? I can't afford to delay your future. Don't say it, will you leave tomorrow? I
Let’s pack your bags. Ruqing, Axiu and Youtang don’t know yet, right? You have to coax them too. Especially Youtang, who just got married and has only been married for two months..."
Zhang Yanling said: "I want to take Youtang with me this time..."
Xu Wanyi stared at Zhang Yanling with murderous intent in his eyes.
"Don't be angry. The purpose of my trip this time is to bring back an artillery piece and make it for them. Youtang knows the ropes and can help me identify it. I have no other intention." Zhang Yanling said hurriedly.
Xu Wanyi breathed a sigh of relief and said: "That's all, it's okay for Youtang to follow you. There will be someone to serve you and keep an eye on you. This will prevent you from going to the land of fireworks in the south and messing around with flowers."
Zhang Yanling sighed: "How could I care about women? How could I like those vulgar people when I have such a fairy-like lady at home?"
Xu Wanyi said angrily: "It sounds nice, but I don't believe it. It's just me." Zhang Yanling looked at Xu Wanyi's pouted red lips and knew that explanations were useless. So he reached out to lift her chin and kissed her heavily.
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In the afternoon, Zhang Yanling called Chen Shiyi and ordered him to select people to prepare for going with him. Since he was going incognito this time, he could not have too many people. In addition to Chen Shiyi, he could only choose a dozen brothers to follow him. Zhang Yanling specifically told Chen Shi
Yi was silent, this time he left Beijing secretly, and no one could know about it.
Chen Shiyi took the order and left to make arrangements himself.
In the evening, while having dinner with several wives and concubines in the back house, Zhang Yanling announced the news that he was leaving Beijing for business. The girls were all surprised and couldn't help but feel depressed. After some explanations and consolations, Tan Ruqing, Axiu and the others knew that they could not
Because of this, I had to treat the dinner as a farewell banquet and wish Zhang Yanling a safe journey.
What surprised Zhang Yanling when she arrived was that Xu Youtang actually refused to go with him. The reason was simple. She said that her father needed help, and she had to help him because she was afraid that he would be too tired. She could not do without her at Wild Dog Ridge.
Zhang Yanling tried hard to persuade, but Xu Youtang just refused. Later, Zhang Yanling finally understood that Xiao Nizi was a treacherous girl, and knew that it was inappropriate for her to accompany her there, fearing that she might be favoring one over the other. Although the princess, Miss Tan, and Axiu didn't say anything,
But I was afraid that life would be difficult in the future, so I decisively refused.
Just as Xu Gao's wife warned Youtang privately when she got married. When marrying into a wealthy family, you must not rely on favors to become arrogant, and you must keep a low profile at all times. Even if the Marquis dotes on him, he cannot ask for excessive things.
, you have to let others feel at ease. The most important thing is to establish a firm foothold. The Marquis's favor may not last a lifetime. In the future, it is serious to have a place in the family.
Although Xu Youtang half understood these words, she also understood that traveling alone with Zhang Yanling, although she wanted to go and was very happy, would definitely cause trouble.
Zhang Yanling saw that she was determined and refused, so he gave up.
That night, Zhang Yanling tried her best, lingering in the four-bedroom house of his wives and concubines, tossing and tossing until midnight, squeezing himself clean.