Seeing him looking over, the general waved to him again.
Zhou Lang galloped over on his horse and saluted the general who called him with clasped fists.
"Ministry position."
The general laughed, pointed at Liu Lang and said to everyone.
"At that time, food and grass were in short supply, and we could not retreat or be trapped. So Zhou Shijin led 20 people to raid Duanshan Mountain and found a food storage location for the Western Bandits. This not only cost the Western Bandits, but also enriched us."
After hearing this, everyone was stunned and praised one after another.
"The minister's position is ridiculously praised. It's because the scouts made a profit through the investigation, and it's because the soldiers were so brave." Zhou Lang said, not showing any signs of pride in the face of the praise.
Being able to fight well without taking any credit, this is simply a role model for young people!
The more such young people the better!
This remark attracted a lot of praise, and all the generals went to the official hall for a moment of joking.
When we walked into the streets of the inner city, we were greeted by the families of generals and officers. Their beloved wives, beloved children, and beautiful concubines were lively and weeping and laughing, which was no worse than outside the city.
"Rokuro, Rokuro."
Zhou Lang, who was walking in the crowd and joking with his uncles and brothers from the Zhou family who came to greet him, was stunned for a moment when he heard the sound. He turned around and saw Xu Sigen in the crowd looking over with a smile.
Seeing him looking over, Xu Sigen cupped his fists and saluted as a welcoming gesture.
What is it?
Also as a relative?
Liu Lang felt a little uncomfortable and was hesitant to meet him when Xu Sigen turned around and walked away.
In fact, he has no relatives anymore...
There were seven brothers when he came, but now he was the only one left.
Looking at the figure slowly walking away in the crowd, Zhou Lang felt sour in his heart.
"Mukuro!"
Someone tapped him on the shoulder and shouted.
Saturday Lang came to his senses.
"Go quickly, General Zhong wants to see you." said an elder brother.
Liu Lang nodded and watched the generals in front of him step into the official hall. He also hurriedly stepped forward. When he entered the door, he looked back and saw that Xu Sigen could no longer be seen on the street.
When night fell, the celebration banquet was in full swing in the official hall, and countless fireworks bloomed in the night sky. The gorgeous fireworks made even drunk people couldn't help but look up.
"Flying really high, isn't it?"
Someone said in my ear.
Liu Lang hurriedly turned around and saw that it was Zhong Chengbu. He quickly dropped his wine bowl and saluted.
Zhong Chengbu reached out and patted his shoulder, stood up and looked up at the sky.
"These are the best and latest fireworks from the Li family specially sent from the capital on an urgent basis." He smiled and pointed at the night sky, "Just to celebrate today."
Zhou Lang thanked the general.
Zhong Chengbu turned to look at him, looked at him, and smiled.
"Yes, both the divine arm bow and you, the imperial concubine promoted by the emperor himself, have lived up to their reputations," he said.
"Thank you for the compliment, General." Zhou Lang made a facelift and saluted.
"You're welcome, you deserve this. I don't praise you just because I praise you. There are good things in Beijing again." Zhong Chengbu said with a smile, "Do you want to try it again? Maybe you can still do it in Beijing.
It’s been promoted to two levels.”
"It's enough that luck favors you once. Let's leave it to others." Zhou Lang said with a sullen face.
Zhong Chengbu laughed.
"Children are quite awkward." He said, "Okay, pack it up, come with me to Beijing to show your merits, and by the way, bring back new things that are said to make thousands of people cry when they are heard."
After saying that, he raised his feet and walked away.
Going to Beijing?
Liu Lang was a little surprised and looked at Zhong Chengbu who turned around and went back to drink with many generals.
Going to Beijing...
A victory made the first month of the new year lively in the entire northwest, and everyone walking on the street looked relaxed.
The sound of crackling firecrackers in the alley never stops from morning to night.
"….There are better times."
Xu Sigen, who was sitting in the yard and mending a pair of shoes with his own hands, said.
There were four or five children in new winter clothes sitting in the yard, listening to him with wide eyes.
"Uncle Xu, is there anything better?" they asked in unison.
"Yes, half of the territory has been wiped out now. When the other half is wiped out in the future, our troops and horses will be strong so that the Western thieves will no longer dare to invade easily. No matter whether it is winter, summer, spring or autumn, the people will not worry. That will be a better and more stable life."
Xu Sigen said.
Outside the door, two women came in carrying a pot. The smell of meat attracted the children to huff and puff around them.
"Master Xu," one of the neighbor women said, "the meat has been stewed for you."
Xu Sigen hurriedly thanked him with a smile, and invited the children who were already drooling to eat.
"How can this happen? How can this happen?" The two women refused and drove the children out, "We haven't eaten what Mr. Xu gave us, so why are we here to eat yours?"
Xu Sigen smiled.
A woman's sharp eyes saw the work in Xu Sigen's hands, and she suddenly became anxious again.
"Master Xu, how can you use your needle and thread in this new year!" she shouted.
"It's broken. I just have time to repair it." Xu Sigen said.
The women put down the pot and came forward to snatch it away, shouting, and repeatedly told them the rules of the first month.
"You men don't remember this." A woman said after a moment of hesitation, "Master Xu, you are not young anymore. I don't know what kind of wife you want to find to start a family..."
Xu Sigen smiled.
"I don't plan to have a family anymore," he said.
It's hard to find such a rich, powerful and good-looking man. If you don't have a family, you actually have to choose carefully. The two women looked at each other and decided to play matchmaker again. A light cough came from outside the door.
People in the courtyard looked over and saw a young man standing with his hands down.
This young man looked unusual in his attire, and the two women hurriedly bowed their heads and left in panic.
"Zhou Shijin, why are you here?" Xu Sigan said with a smile, extending his hand to invite, "Come in and sit down."
Liu Lang didn't come in, he just stood by the door.
"I'm going to the capital, do you have anything to take with me?" he asked.
Xu Sigen was stunned for a moment, then nodded happily.
"Yes, yes, please wait a moment, I'll go get it right away," he said.
Liu Zuolang stood at the entrance of the courtyard. He felt even more uncomfortable when he saw the neighborhood children surrounding him, so he stepped in and looked at the courtyard while waiting.
The yard is very clean, but I don't know if it's an illusion, but it always feels a bit desolate, maybe because it's less popular.
Xu Sigen walked out carrying a big baggage.
"Then there will be a labor ban." He said with a smile, "They are all divided inside, one for the eldest brother and one for the younger sister. You can tell at a glance."
Zhou Lang hummed, and the person beside him hurriedly reached out to take it.
There was a moment of silence in the courtyard.
"Why don't you get married?" Zhou Lang suddenly asked.
Xu Sigen didn't expect him to ask this, so he was stunned for a moment, and then smiled.
"It's nothing, I just want them to be alone underground. I always don't want to be too busy around me." He said, "But maybe, when I get older, I may want to start a family again."
After saying this, he smiled and saluted.
"Thank you for thinking about me," he said.
Liu Lang hummed uncomfortably, turned and walked away, walked a few steps and stopped at the door.
"That's not right. I think they don't like you being alone either," he said.
After saying that, he walked out quickly, got on his horse, and left before Xu Sigen could follow him.
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Although it is already the tenth day of the first lunar month, the spirit of the New Year in Beijing is still there, and it is becoming more lively with the upcoming fifteenth day.
"When the time comes there will be colorful lanterns on the streets, and the emperor will come out to have fun with the people."
The servants in twos and threes in the courtyard gathered together to chat and laugh with their hands on each other.
They were all brought by Mrs. Cheng Er from Jiangzhou and have not visited the capital since arriving in Beijing.
"Miss Banqin said that everyone in the family will go see it when the time comes."
Several people were very excited when they thought of this.
"Miss Banqin has already had Cai Lou stabbed."
Although it had only been a short period of time, everyone in the family was talking about Miss Banqin, while Mrs. Cheng and the Master took a back seat.
It's no wonder they are like this. All the food and clothing at home are in their hands, so they have to mention it even if they don't want to.
The most important thing is that she is generous and not meddlesome. As long as you dare to open your mouth, she will dare to give you.
"Speaking of which, let me go and see if Madam's place has been swept?" A servant girl thought of something and walked away.
Several people reached out to hold her.
"You're late. There are so many people watching over Madam. It's your turn to sell it." Everyone laughed.
Ever since the dustpan of money was divided among the five people that night, there were obviously more people around Cheng Jiaoniang's yard, not to mention servants and girls, even Mrs. Cheng's second wife was there.
"Someone is coming, someone is coming."
Master Cheng Er's voice came from the main hall, and the maids outside the courtyard hurriedly dispersed, and then they saw a maid hurried out.
"The master wants to invite the lady to come to see a guest?"
Banqin asked with a frown.
"What kind of guest are you here? A relative?"
The female relatives of officials and officials could not easily see foreigners. Only relatives and close friends who share the same feelings with relatives could meet each other.
Mr. Cheng Er in the capital has no relatives.
"She is a friend of the master." The girl lowered her head and said.
"What kind of friend?" Banqin frowned even more, "It's only been a few days since you already have a close friend from the whole family?"
Isn’t it too easy to make friends with Mr. Cheng?
There are so many people who want to see my wife. How can I survive this day if people come to see me casually?
Cheng Jiaoniang heard the sound and came out, and Banqin followed reluctantly.
Mrs. Cheng Er, Cheng Siniang, Wu Niang, Qiniang and Cheng Wulang have already arrived and are greeting the two men present.
When I heard the girl say that the eldest lady is here, there was a silence in the lively hall.
Mr. Cheng Er also had a moment of stupor.
It stands to reason that Cheng Jiaoniang was having her fourth birthday at home, but she had never shouted like this before. What would her daughters, who had already seen her just now, say when she suddenly shouted like this?
Before he could think about it, the two people over there had already stood up.
"Ms. Cheng." they said with smiles.
Cheng Jiaoniang bowed and saluted.
"These are the two uncles from Guan Gaoyuan." Mr. Cheng said with a straight face.
"I've met my two uncles," Cheng Jiaoniang said.
The two of them smiled and nodded. After seeing the ceremony, Mrs. Cheng and her children left.
"These two will definitely return the invitation. When the time comes, Jiaojiao, you can come with me." Mrs. Cheng Er said, ignoring Cheng Qiniang tugging at her sleeves, and said with a smile, "Four Niangs are relatively young, and this is their first time here.
Capital, so as not to be timid."
"Okay." Cheng Jiaoniang said.
Mrs. Cheng Er was all smiles and said that this woman was weird, not weird at all, she was so easy to talk to.
The host and guest who were seated again in the hall here were also smiling.
"Zhongzhi, you are really lucky." One of the men said with a smile, calling Mr. Cheng's name affectionately, "My wife is in harmony and happy."
Mr. Cheng Er hurriedly talked about where he was, but he couldn't hide his pride as he ordered people to hold a banquet.
"Hey, let's talk about a banquet." Another man thought of something and raised his hand hurriedly and said, "Since you have come to Zhongzhi's home, you must try the most authentic passing fairy."
Master Cheng Er was slightly stunned.
A passing fairy…
"Yes, yes, this passing fairy is very important to your family." The man from before smiled.
Mr. Cheng Er's face looked a little ugly when he said this.
Shenxianju, Taipingju, apothecary, oh yes, and the Li family’s fireworks. They sent more than just fireworks. He saw that the maid accepted a bonus contract!
Those properties, the money, the food and clothing for the family, the smile on his wife's face, and the desire to grovel to the maid. He has been pretending not to see it these days, but can he really pretend not to see it?
This is his home! But this home is run by a maid! How unbecoming!
Since they were friends, Master Cheng did not hide his unhappiness and raised his tea bowl.
"Brother Zhigao, you are joking." He said with a bit of sourness, "That's not mine."
The two men looked at each other.
"Zhongzhi, why are you calling us poor?" The man called Zhigao laughed, "I won't lend you any money, don't worry."
"But, first of all, I would like to ask you to do me a favor by leaving a private room for dinner at Shenxianju." The other one said with a smile.
Mr. Cheng Er's face turned even more ugly when he was told that.
"It's not up to me." He said, putting down the tea bowl, "None of it is mine."
"More importantly, doesn't this belong to your eldest wife?" The man seemed a little strange and straightened his expression and asked.
"Yes." Mr. Cheng Er said reluctantly.
"Then since it belongs to your eldest lady, doesn't it belong to your family?" The men looked at each other and laughed, "What belongs to your family, naturally belongs to you."
Master Cheng Er frowned and wanted to speak, but the man in front of him raised his hand to stop him.
"More importantly, since you call us brothers, there are some things we have to say as brothers." The man said solemnly, "You must never say these words again."
"What are you talking about?" Mr. Cheng Er frowned.
"Those properties are not yours," another man said.
"That's not what it was..." Mr. Cheng Er said displeasedly.
He was interrupted before he finished speaking.
"Most importantly! Those properties are written with the name of your eldest lady!" The man in front of him raised his eyebrows and said solemnly, "Now that you are still alive, you cannot say this in front of others, otherwise it will be called a eldest lady and unfilial!"
Mr. Cheng Er was startled and looked at this man.
"The most important thing." Another man reached out and patted his arm, "The sage has a saying, parents have no private wealth, the law is fixed, father and son have no different wealth." [Note 1]
Father and son have the same wealth!
Mr. Cheng Er's eyes turned to him again.
The man also reached out and patted his arm.
"Seriously." He said earnestly, "For the sake of my beloved, you must be careful what you say."
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Note 1: "Book of Rites* Quli"
"Jin Shu*Criminal Law Chronicles"
PS: Four thousand words, one update today (to be continued)
