Chapter 35 Relatively dreamlike smiles and broken words
Yuanji was sitting in Haitang Palace, with the doors and windows wide open, and white gauze hanging down from the corridor like clouds and smoke, which made him feel like he was dreaming.
The capital was no different than Huainan Road. Li Minglou was very busy every day, and he did not dare to relax at all. It was almost dawn when he got dressed and closed his eyes, but as soon as he closed his eyes, he was woken up.
The governor has sent a letter.
Yuan Ji closed his eyes and asked which governor. There are too many governors in the world, and Mrs. Chu is one of them. There are also many governors who have written to her.
Of course, all the other governors were sent to the government offices. Only two governors were sent to him, one was Commander Wu and the other was Commander Li.
If it is Governor Li, the letter and the person will be sent directly to Li Minglou. If it is Governor Wu, the person will stay outside and be entertained by Jiang Ming. The letter will be sent to Fang Er for inspection and then sent to Li Minglou... In short
There is no need for him to open his eyes.
The visitor said: "Dudu Wu."
Yuan Ji nodded and waved his hands, but the visitor did not step back, standing over him and pushing him up from the couch.
"Master Yuan, don't sleep now." He said, "It's Governor Wu who is here."
Yuan Ji was startled. The leader of an army would never leave his own territory. Wu Ya'er and Li Minglou were unable to come to each other's place because of their false status. Wu Ya'er only came.
Once, when An Shouzhong abandoned Fan Yang to attack Li Minglou, Li Minglou also went to Wu Ya'er once. It was the most critical time for Wu Ya'er to be besieged by Ankang Mountain...
Now, Wu Ya'er suddenly appeared in the capital, which must have caused another life-and-death crisis.
Yuan Ji did not hesitate and immediately brought Wu Ya'er to see Li Minglou. He was not afraid that Wu Ya'er would be unfavorable to Li Minglou. Firstly, his mother was still in their hands. Secondly, when they came to the deep palace, Wu Yaer passed a palace.
He took off his weapons and passed through two palace gates, leaving behind his own soldiers. He was alone, surrounded by numerous open and covert guards.
But what happens now?
What were they talking about when they sat together...
When they saw each other, Li Minglou asked why you were here. Wu Ya'er said it was really hot in the capital. Li Minglou laughed and asked if it rained a lot in Xiangzhou. Wu Ya'er replied, "It's not too much, but it's not too much."
It rained heavily just a few days ago.
The water flowing on the street was like a river. Wu Yaer gestured to Li Minglou and stood on the street with the water up to his knees.
Ah, that's really not small. Li Minglou looked at Wu Ya'er in surprise, you are so tall, and immediately asked with concern, is there a flood?
Yuanji sat up straight. Yes, in today's troubled times, the government is deserted and the waterways and rivers are not taken care of. Floods will indeed break out when there are heavy rains. The floods are as ruthless as the rebellion, and it cannot be stopped by soldiers and horses.
There's a big flood in Xiangzhou, it's really a big deal... We're short of manpower, come and borrow some troops.
Wu Ya'er shook his head: "No, it was just a heavy rain, and the water dispersed after it stopped. There was a severe drought in Xiangzhou last winter."
Li Minglou smiled happily: "Then there will be a good harvest this autumn."
Wu Ya'er still shook his head: "It shouldn't be possible, no one is farming."
Yuanji sat upright again. That's right. Hebei Province has been fighting for years, and the city has changed hands repeatedly. The people have been displaced and have no intention of farming. Naturally, there will be no bumper harvest. Now that Hebei Province has recovered, it needs to recuperate... lack of food, come here
Here comes the loan of food and money!
Li Minglou nodded: "Yes, it needs to be raised."
Wu Ya'er nodded: "Don't worry, the people are very smart. Once the city is stable, they will support themselves."
"I don't know anything about recuperating and farming." Li Minglou smiled. She had never cared about the world since she was born. She didn't give advice on things she didn't understand. She asked him, "Have you eaten? Did you come all night?"
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Wu Ya'er said yes.
Li Minglou sent someone to bring food. Yuan Ji watched Wu Ya'er eat a pot of rice and a pot of wine, and then said he was tired and needed to rest.
Li Minglou asked the palace maid to take him to wash up, prepare new clothes, and make a bed... In the palace next door to her, the couple naturally wanted to live together.
Wu Ya'er took a bath and changed clothes and went to the palace next door to lie down and fell asleep. Seeing Wu Ya'er sleeping, Li Minglou yawned and went back to sleep. Yuan Ji was left alone in the palace...
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He didn't go to bed either.
He was vigilant and alert. What on earth was Wu Yaer doing?
"I think both of your guesses are right."
Fang Er and Jiang Ming rushed over after hearing the news. They did not dare to enter the palace for fear that Wu Ya'er would hear what he said, and they did not dare to leave the palace, fearing that Wu Ya'er would pretend to be asleep and get up and take Li Minglou hostage.
The three of them simply climbed up and sat on the roof of the palace, not only to prevent being eavesdropped, but also to monitor Wu Ya'er at any time.
After hearing Yuan Ji's account of their conversation, Fang Er and Jiang Ming agreed with his guess.
"I don't want soldiers, I just want food." Jiang Ming twitched his fingers.
Fang Er said: "Or both. If he comes in person, it must be a request that is extremely difficult for others to ask."
Only come in person and express your sincerity.
Yuan Ji breathed a sigh of relief, but frowned: "But if you want more, we don't have it."
They left some soldiers and horses in Huainan Road. They lost a lot in two consecutive wars. Zhenwu Army has not many soldiers and horses in the name. Now the only help to ensure that the capital is worry-free is Xuanwu Road's Jiannan Road soldiers and horses.
You can't give the soldiers and horses from Jiannan Road to Wu Ya'er, and you can't pretend to be generous and give away the soldiers and horses in their hands.
Food is a big problem. There will be no autumn harvest here in the capital this year. Although there is a lot of grain stored in the capital, Ankang Mountain can loot it, but they cannot.
"Miss knows better than us." Fang Er said, "Don't worry, she won't give it to Wu Ya'er."
Yuanji still frowned slightly: "But the lady's refusal must be reasonable."
"That's not easy to handle. We are reasonable people." Jiang Ming smiled and said, "Call Yu Qian."
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When Wu Ya'er woke up, it was sunset and dusk. He was lying on the soft bed and could see the open doors and windows. There was orange light and shadow outside the windows, which was like a dream.
He put his arms behind his head and stared at the light and shadow over there, and then he heard the rustling of the curtains in the wind. He turned his head and saw the floor-length curtains in the room swinging, and a figure standing behind him.
Li Minglou gently held the gauze curtain with one hand, tilted his head slightly and looked over, meeting Wu Ya'er's eyes on the bed.
As seen in the morning, she was wearing a light shirt and plain skirt, with a pair of white feet exposed under the skirt. Her long black hair was spread behind her, like a fairy walking in the galaxy.
Their eyes met, and a beautiful smile bloomed on her face.
"I thought I was dreaming." Li Minglou said.
So she opened her eyes and ran over to take a look. Is there really an extra person in her palace?
Wu Ya'er sat up and said with a smile: "Didn't I send you socks? Why are you still barefoot?"
Li Minglou looked down at his feet and smiled: "Because you gave me winter woolen socks. It's summer now, how can I wear them?"
Yes, Wu Ya'er stretched out his hand and stroked his knees and stood up: "I will send you some summer socks when I get back."
Li Minglou smiled but said nothing.
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The three people on the roof held their breath and kept silent. At this time, Yuan Ji couldn't help but look at Fang Er and Jiang Ming with doubts in his eyes.
Are their ladies still short of summer socks? Even if the kumquats don't come, there are still some in the palace. Even if the ladies don't use other people's old things, can't the maids make a new pair of socks?
Gifting socks? Is it like giving gifts to wooden dogs and earth scents?
Fang Er's eyes were indifferent and he told him not to pay attention. You see, the lady didn't even answer. He couldn't even try to gain favor with such a little trick.
That’s right, the lady didn’t even accept this topic.
The three of them continued to hold their breath and silently look at the man and woman facing each other in the room through the window with white gauze fluttering.
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Li Minglou smiled and acquiesced, and Wu Ya'er didn't mention it anymore, saying: "I walked into the city and saw that it was very stable. You are really good at running the city."
Li Minglou smiled and accepted the compliment calmly.
"Are you okay? Are you tired?" Wu Ya'er asked.
Li Minglou nodded: "It's okay." He asked him, "What about you? Are you okay over there in Xiangzhou?"
Wu Ya'er nodded: "Not bad, Mr. Liang is here too."
A smile broke out on his face, and he suddenly thought that she might not be familiar with Liang Zhen...
"Liang Zhen is my boss. When I was in Mobei, he had many protection and support in the Zhenwu Army. He was the closest person to me."
Li Minglou smiled and winked at him: "I know."
What she didn't say was that she was very familiar with Liang Zhen and was very close to him, but the difference was that she wasn't close to him.
Her blinking was a bit naughty. Wu Ya'er thought that it was quite interesting that she claimed in Dou County that it was Liang Zhen who took her mother-in-law to the capital to see her. He smiled slightly: "He is our matchmaker, and he takes the name of Mrs. Chu."
To be proud of him, he would tell everyone he saw his wisdom."
Li Minglou laughed this time.
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Yuan Ji looked at Fang Er and Jiang Ming with a wary look on his face, he must be telling a lie.
Although Daxia is a big city, not everyone is familiar with Liang Zhen.
Jiang Ming shook his head at him this time, "Don't worry, this is a little trick, you see, the lady doesn't speak but just smiles..."
Then they heard Li Minglou's laughter stop and let out a sigh.
"It's unfortunate that you're here. Madam is still in Huainan Road and hasn't picked it up yet."
The short beard on Jiang Ming's lips curled up, and his eyes were smug. Look, the lady immediately changed the subject, and she used her trump card.
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"I didn't know you were coming. The capital is not stable yet, so I didn't pick them up." Li Minglou frowned, "It's too late to pick them up now."
She looked at Wu Ya'er and hesitated to ask.
"How long can you stay here?"
Going to Huainan Road to pick someone up would take at least half a month.
Wu Ya'er smiled and said: "See you next time. We are much closer now."
It is very convenient to get to the capital from Xiangzhou. You see, he came as soon as he said he would.
Li Minglou said: "When I get picked up, I will write to you."
Wu Yaer nodded and said hello.
What should I say next? It’s not that I have nothing to say, it’s just...
Li Minglou said: "Do you want to see this palace? It's very big. I haven't finished it yet."
Wu Ya'er smiled: "I've been here before, but I haven't finished it yet."
Li Minglou smiled: "I'll change my clothes and I'll take you for a walk."
Wu Ya'er said hello and watched Li Minglou turn around and disappear by the curtain. Just like when he came, no footsteps could be heard. Only the curtain was shaking and the rustling sound was made by them.
He thought that when he saw her up close for the first time in Dou County, she also appeared quietly, with no footsteps or breath.
At that time, he thought she was an unfathomable master, but now he has determined that she is just an ordinary girl.
A soft girl, like a cat, walks silently.
Wu Ya'er smiled and stood up. There were footsteps outside the curtain and the voices of the palace maids.