After the wedding ceremony, as royal relatives and local officials from all over the country gathered in the capital, banquets and banquets in the capital became extremely frequent.
However, Zhang Yanling was obviously isolated during these banquets. Especially at banquets attended by local officials, Zhang Yanling clearly felt that local officials were somewhat dissatisfied with him. Although he did not point it out in person, the atmosphere at the banquet was very subtle.
Zhang Yanling certainly understands that the events in Guangdong have made many people dissatisfied. His actions beyond his authority have made local officials feel resentful. Especially the emperor's punishments, which were lifted high and put down gently, made the officials feel alienated and alienated.
feel.
With the same status, it is easier to develop empathy and feelings of hatred against the same enemy. Even if everyone knows that those officials in Guangdong did make a big mistake and deserve to die. But to act beyond their authority with the status of Marquis of Jianchang,
Still unacceptable to them.
In the view of some officials of the Ming Dynasty, sometimes it is not important whether things are right or wrong, and rules are the most important. To violate the rules is to destroy the ecology of the officialdom and destroy the principles of conduct. This is intolerable.
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Zhang Yanling felt this hostility, so after attending two banquets, he refused all invitations. He did not want to waste time on such boring official contacts. Zhang Yanling did not care what these guys thought of him.
.This kind of feasting will do you no good.
On the twenty-second day of the twelfth lunar month, it snowed heavily.
This is the first real heavy snowfall in Beijing this year. There had been one before, but it was just snow in the rain, and it melted when it hit the ground, leaving no trace, which was regrettable. But this time it snowed heavily, falling from midnight to morning
, so that the entire capital city was covered with snow and covered with thick snow.
Xu Wanyi likes snowy days the most, because the wintersweet flowers transplanted in the back garden are in full bloom. Once it snows, the scenery will be spectacular. So early in the morning, she took Zhang Yanling to the back garden to enjoy the snow.
Zhang Yanling was naturally happy to go. The couple hugged Zhang Yi, who was wrapped like a fat ball, and went to the plum forest in the back garden. The wintersweet was in full bloom in the plum forest, and the light yellow petals were very beautiful under the reflection of the snow on the branches.
The aroma carries the cold air and penetrates the heart and spleen, which is amazing.
The couple walked into the snow deep in the plum forest. Zhang Yi struggled to get out of Zhang Yanling's arms. Zhang Yanling simply put him in the snow. Zhang Yi couldn't walk yet and crawled around in the snow. The ice and snow were exciting.
His little hands were cold. But the little guy was very happy and kept giggling.
Xu Wanyi was worried about her son catching cold and wanted to pick him up, but Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
"Children have to endure hardships from an early age. The frost and cold can not only strengthen the body, but also exercise the will. If you and I spoil you, we will become a playboy in the future, without the power of perseverance, and nothing will be achieved by then."
Xu Wanyi said with a smile: "Are our families still worried that he will have no food to eat and no clothes to wear in the future? Besides, his father is a dandy. If Yi'er becomes a dandy, wouldn't he be just like his father? Does your husband want him to be unworthy?"
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"Hey, what are you saying? Are you hurting me?" Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Xu Wanyi raised his head and said with a smile: "What? It's just bad for you, what about me?"
Zhang Yanling looked at her white and rosy smiling face under the white fox fur, and her stubborn expression was exactly like the one he had when he first met her, and his heart moved. He took a step forward and reached out to hold Xu Wanyi's arm.
Xu Wanyi smiled and said, "What are you doing?"
Zhang Yanling whispered: "Hit people."
After saying that, Zhang Yanling hugged Xu Wanyi, turned half around, and slapped Xu Wanyi's plump buttocks twice. Xu Wanyi's face turned red and she cried out sweetly.
"Wanyi, do you still remember that day? That day in the plum forest in your backyard?" Zhang Yanling laughed softly.
Xu Wanyi couldn't help remembering it. She blushed and said with a smile: "You're such a scumbag, you dared to treat me so lightly that day. I wish I could kill you."
Zhang Yanling chuckled and said: "However, you finally married me and stabbed me once, but you didn't dare to hurt my vitals. It means that you have fallen in love with me since then."
Xu Wanyi pursed her lips and spat: "Bah, Smell, who likes you? It's just a hard life because you got stuck with me. Now that I have a child, what else can I say? I just want to follow you, a playboy, for the rest of my life.
I’m a son now.”
Zhang Yanling saw how cute her pouting look was, and her heart moved, so she stretched out her mouth to kiss her. Xu Wanyi's heart was agitated when she thought about what happened back then, and she turned her head to calm down.
Just as their lips touched each other, someone suddenly chuckled.
"Hey, are you so anxious in front of your children in broad daylight? Then why are you enjoying plum blossoms and snow? Just go back to the house and go into the room...that's all? Hahahaha."
Zhang Yanling and Xu Wanyi were startled, and turned around to see Tan Ruqing, dressed in a green cloak, standing under a plum blossom tree not far away, looking at the two of them with a smile.
"I'm going to die. When did you come here secretly? You're as sneaky as a thief." Xu Wanyi said angrily.
"Oh, do you still blame me? You two are distracted and there are other people in your ears. I walked along and the snow crunched under my feet. Does the princess blame me for not hearing it? Why don't you avoid it first?
For a moment, how about we come back after you two have finished making out?" Tan Ruqing said with a smile.
Xu Wan stamped her feet angrily. Zhang Yanling chuckled and said, "Ruqing is here just in time, and my husband is in the mood. How about the three of us having a threesome in the snow?"
"Bah! Who is having a threesome with you?" Tan Ruqing blushed and spat.
"Yes, yes, threesome. I don't mind. What's that called? Field battle...hehehe...field battle. Do you dare?" Xu Wanyi found a way to fight back. She knew that Tan Ruqing was the thinnest and the most vulnerable person.
He couldn't say that, so he put his hands on his hips and said provocatively.
Tan Ruqing couldn't stand this, and spat: "What a shameless couple. They are not a family, and they don't belong to the same family. They say this in front of their children."
Zhang Yanling burst out laughing. Xu Wanyi also chuckled proudly.
"I won't talk nonsense to you anymore, Princess, can you lend me your husband?" Tan Ruqing said, stroking her hair.
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "Take it and use it, you're welcome."
Tan Ruqing stamped her feet and said, "I'm not joking, I want to ask Mr. Hou to accompany me out."
Xu Wanyi smiled and said: "Go, go. I happen to be enjoying the plum blossoms and snow by myself, and I will get a good poem today. Ask the nurse to come and carry Yi'er into the house. Look, my face is red from the cold."
Xu Wanyi picked up Zhang Yi who was sitting in the snow, babbling and throwing snow around. Zhang Yi grabbed a handful of snow in his hand and stuffed it into Xu Wanyi's snow-white neck. Xu Wanyi took a breath.
He glared at Zhang Yi for a moment, then gave Zhang Yi a kiss on his red cheek.
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There were very few people on the streets after the snowfall, and the streets were a bit dirty. After the snow stopped, someone started to clear the snow on the streets, making them wet and dirty.
In the carriage, Zhang Yanling asked for the third time.
"Ruqing, where are we going?"
Tan Ruqing smiled and said, "Why are you so anxious? We'll know when we get there, right?"
Zhang Yanling said: "It's so mysterious. I guess I'm going to your old house in Baizhifang, right? Maybe the pharmacy needs help. Look, I'm still indispensable for dispensing the medicine, right?"
Tan Ruqing pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Don't be so slutty. I'm going to Laozhai Pharmacy, but I'm not dispensing medicine. I'm going to meet someone."
Zhang Yanling said: "Who?"
Tan Ruqing smiled and said nothing, turning to look out the window.
Zhang Yanling sighed, put his arm around her waist, held her slender palm with the other, leaned on Tan Ruqing's shoulder, and simply stopped asking.
Tan Ruqing closed the car window curtains with a bang and sighed slightly.
The Tan family's old house was transformed into a medicine shop after Tan Ruqing and Zhang Yanling got married. The Tan family's servants, housekeeper Liangshu and others still live here, because Tan Ruqing and Xiaozhu come here almost every day to prepare medicine. The house is in ruins
It's almost the same as before, just with a little more medicinal smell.
After arriving at the Tan family mansion, Tan Ruqing led Zhang Yanling to the back house. Tan Ruqing's boudoir in the back house was still preserved, and Tan Ruqing could rest here sometimes when she was tired.
Arriving at the door of the boudoir, Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Ruqing, you don't want to... Then there's no need to be here. I just spent the night in the east courtyard the night before, do you think about it again?"
Tan Ruqing blushed and said angrily: "What are you talking about? Who thinks about such nonsense like you every day? Go into the room."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "You go first."
Tan Ruqing glared at her, stretched out her hand to lift the door curtain, and gently pushed Zhang Yanling in.
The door curtain fell behind Zhang Yanling, but Tan Ruqing did not enter the room. Zhang Yanling's eyesight dimmed. The light in the room was not bright, and a candle was lit. But the moment she entered, Zhang Yanling saw a woman sitting in front of the dressing table.
The woman had long hair shawl and was wearing a thin nightgown. She was combing her hair with a wooden comb in her hand.
"Ouch!" Zhang Yanling subconsciously turned around and stepped back.
The woman sitting in front of the combing table happened to turn her head in surprise. Zhang Yanling turned half way, but froze there.
"Qingyi? Is it Qingyi?" Zhang Yanling asked blankly.
The woman looked shocked, but she could see Zhang Yanling's face clearly and said softly: "Master Hou, I am Qingyi."
Zhang Yanling was surprised and happy. She said blankly: "You... when did you come to the capital? How could I not know? Why are you here?"
The woman was Zhu Qingyi. She had a smile on her face and tears seemed to be shining in her eyes. She said softly: "This Ruqing, I told you to disappear, but she called you here. Hey, Lord Marquis, Your Majesty
I'm here to attend the wedding ceremony."
Zhang Yanling exclaimed, suddenly realizing. He had actually forgotten about this. Princes, princes, princes and royal families from all over the country came to the capital to express their congratulations. How could Prince Qing's Mansion in Ningxia not come? He was not aware of this at all.
"This is... great. Qingyi, we meet again. I understand, you and Ruqing are friends. You came here specifically to find her this time, so you live here, right?" Zhang Yanling walked up slowly.
front road.
Zhu Qingyi nodded slowly, walked forward, looked up at Zhang Yanling and said: "Master Hou has lost his temper. However, his style remains the same as in Ningxia."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "You are the same, you are still so beautiful."
Zhu Qingyi blushed and said softly: "The Marquis has given me the award. I'm afraid the Marquis has forgotten Qingyi."
Zhang Yanling looked at Zhu Qingyi's beautiful face and whispered: "The night of farewell will be unforgettable."
Zhu Qingyi's face turned red and she said in a low voice: "Qingyi too."
Zhang Yanling could no longer hold back and stepped forward with open arms. Zhu Qingyi rushed over and the two hugged each other tightly.