Sixty-seven, giant boat floating on the sea (Part 1)
Lu Na lamented that he could not choose a husband for his beloved daughter according to his own wishes, but he also said that there was a way. As long as Chen Caozhi was willing to obey his words, Wei Rui could be married. This contradictory statement made Chen Caozhi very angry. Surprised, I couldn’t guess what Lu Na was going to say.
Lu Na stared at Chen Caozhi and said slowly: "Wei Rui loves you so much that I wouldn't marry you unless you were the one. I know her temperament, but I can't defeat her. I, Lu Na, only have such a daughter, how can I bear to make her sad! It's just a marriage from a wealthy family. Everyone pays attention to the equality of family status. This is not something I can do alone. The so-called famous people are unrestrained and independent. In fact, they are deeply sad and invisible. It is good to combine the two surnames. The higher one serves the ancestral temple and the lower one serves the future generations, so a gentleman attaches great importance to it. Marriage is related to the ancestral temple and future generations, so Wei Rui's marriage is not something I can decide. This is the intention of the entire Lu family in Wu County. , Marriage represents the family——"
At this point, Lu Na paused and said in a slower tone: "Cao Zhi also loves Wei Rui very much. If she doesn't like Wei Rui, she will never marry her for the rest of her life. I'm very moved." The conversation suddenly changed and he asked: "Cao Zhi Do you know what happened to Liang Hong and Meng Guang in the former Han Dynasty?"
When Chen Cao heard what Lu Na asked, he immediately understood what Lu Na wanted to say. The idiom "raising the case to raise eyebrows" refers to Liang Hong and Meng Guang. Liang Hong was from Pinling, Fufeng, and his family was poor since he was a child. He was diligent and studious, had integrity, and was well-read in everything. He was not obsessed with chapters and sentences. Rich and powerful people admired his integrity and wanted to take a girl as his wife. Liang Hong refused to marry him. The Meng family in the same county had a daughter who was ugly but virtuous. Liang Hongpin Later, after the marriage, Liang's wife Meng Guang asked: "I often hear that the master wants to live in seclusion to avoid danger, why should I be silent now? Is it because I want to bow my head and do it?" Liang Hong said, "No." They went into Baling Mountain together to farm and weave. As a career, he chanted poems and books and played the piano to entertain himself. Later he moved to Jiangdong and lived in seclusion for the rest of his life——
Lu Na used the stories of Liang Hong and Meng Guang to hint at Chen Caozhi. Lu Na said that he was willing to marry his daughter Lu Weirui to him, but the premise was that Chen Caozhi must remain anonymous and hide from the world, so that the Lu family would not be blamed for having money. The marriage between the Tang and Chen families damaged their reputation. Lu Na could also fulfill his daughter's wishes and stay together with Chen Caozhi forever. Although this was not the best idea and was somewhat selfish, it was a last resort. Lu Na knew that Wei Rui's Xingzi, if he is finally separated from Chen Cao, he will really die of depression, so he is willing to use this method to satisfy the lovers. It is extremely difficult to hide it from the eyes and ears of the world, but Lu I was very eager to accept my beloved daughter, and after thinking hard all night, I came up with this plan. I summoned Chen Cao today to make a mockery of him——
For Chen Caozhi, this is a major decision. He loves Lu Weirui. Growing old with her is his dream and an important motivation for him to work hard. Returning to the mountains and forests is also what he expects. Wouldn't it be a good ending to live in seclusion with her? , but this requires a peaceful and prosperous age, and now, Jiangzuo seems to be peaceful, but in fact there are many crises. Once it breaks out, everyone will be destroyed. Chen Caozhi is familiar with the trend of history. Asking him to live in seclusion is like a frog swimming in a cauldron, and the water in the cauldron is still cool. , you can travel freely for the time being, but the fire under the cauldron is getting stronger, and sooner or later the water will boil, and Chen Caozhi is not alone. He has his own relatives and clan, and he cannot abandon them for his own pleasure——
The study window is bright and clean, the sunlight shines in through the window lattice, and the banquet is covered with deformed patterns, and time passes in silence.
Lu Na looked at Chen Caozhi's fair and handsome face. His eyebrows were slightly frowned and raised like an ink painting. They were as bright and bright as the morning glow. Such appearance was a perfect match for Wei Rui. He sat quietly and waited for Chen Caozhi.
Cao Zhi's answer.
After a long while, Chen Caozhi smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, at this time and at that time, the current world is no better than that of the previous Han Dynasty. We are afraid that we will live in seclusion and be unavailable. Liang Hong and Meng Guang were rented to Wu, and they were also killed by Gao Bo from Wu.
Do you recognize it? The Lu family has many eyes and ears, so this matter is difficult. Not to mention that I have burdened you with the family, and I have also failed the family's expectations. I love Wei Rui, and I will never wrong her. This is no different from elopement.
!I have a three-year agreement with Wei Rui. I hope to marry her into my Chen family with three matchmakers and six betrothals. Although the family status is strict, it is not eternal. Please believe that I can do it. Of course, this
It is also necessary to make you perfect."
When Lu Na heard what Chen Caozhi said, he felt a little disappointed, but at the same time he felt relieved. Chen Caozhi was right. It would be difficult to hide this matter. If it were leaked, it would damage his reputation even more. He couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, and thought: "
I have always been calm, but to be so agitated about my daughter's affairs, it would be better to be calm - but isn't Cao Zhi too calm?" He laughed it off and said, "I accidentally remembered the matter of raising a case to raise eyebrows, just saying it, but since Cao Zhi
He is so sure that he will marry me, the Lu girl, within three years, so I would like to hear Cao Zhi's plans."
Chen Caozhi was a little embarrassed and hesitated to say anything when he heard the voice of Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan outside the corridor asking: "Is Mr. Chen here?"
A little boy replied: "In reply to Madam, Chen Langjun and the master of the house are talking in the study."
Lu Na stood up and whispered: "You are not sure, right? Alas, you missed my Wei Rui!"
Chen Cao said: "Your Majesty, I am working very hard. If I really can't do it in three years, I am willing to build a giant boat and live overseas with Wei Rui."
While talking, Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan had already entered the study, followed by the shy Lu Weirui.
Chen Caozhi paid homage to Mrs. Lu, Zhang Wenwan, and also paid homage to Lu Weirui.
Lu Weirui's face was flushed, and there was a slight sweat on her fair forehead. She returned the gift to Chen Caozhi, glanced at her father Lu Na, walked over to his father and sat down on her knees.
Lu Na said: "Cao Zhi is good at medicine. I invite you here today to diagnose and treat Zhuojing - Wen Wan, why don't you feel right about Cao Zhi?"
Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan looked at Chen Caozhi with a smile and asked, "Caozhi entered the capital yesterday. When will he return to Gushu?"
Chen Cao said: "According to the order of Grand Sima Huan, I conquered Yingtai and entered the Western Prefecture. I will spend more than ten days in Jiankang. If Aunt Zhang is ill, I don't need to tell you the symptoms. I will let the juniors give you an incision first."
Take a pulse."
Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan put her right hand on the desk. Chen Caozhi walked forward with his knees and sat on the other side of the desk. He breathed evenly and put three fingers of his right hand on Mrs. Lu's right wrist. He felt that his pulse was as smooth as a bead running on a plate, fluent and uncertain, and
Mrs. Juelu's qi and blood were quite strong, much stronger than the last time she took her pulse at Waguan Temple. She nodded secretly and asked, "Does Aunt Zhang feel restless and easily tired, and often feels sleepy?"
Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan glanced at Lu Weirui, who was sitting next to Lu Na, and thought to herself, "Is this what you said to Cao Zhi?"
Lu Weirui shook her head slightly and said to herself: "I told Chen Langjun - I only told Chen Lang that Aunt Zhang was anorexic and dizzy, but did not say that she was irritable or sleepy. This was Chen Lang's fault."
Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan nodded and said: "Yes, I always feel that I don't get enough sleep, my food is not satisfying, and I often feel like vomiting."
Chen Caozhi asked softly: "Tiankui won't be here for a long time?"
Mrs. Lu blushed and replied: "It's already twenty days too late."
Chen Caozhi smiled, bowed to Mrs. Lu and Lu Na respectively, and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Lu, Aunt Zhang is probably pregnant."
Lu Na's eyes widened, surprised and happy. Then he looked at his wife Zhang Wenwan. Zhang Wenwan bowed his head shyly, while Lu Weirui was overjoyed.
Chen Cao said: "Aunt Zhang is thirty-five years old and it is not easy to get pregnant. She needs to take good care of her to avoid any loss."
Lu Na nodded repeatedly and smiled happily.
Zhang Wenwan was so happy that he didn't say anything. His original hesitation and worries disappeared in an instant, his face was radiant and his spirit was full of energy. Although he didn't say anything about Chen Cao's blessing, his gratitude was self-evident. Last month, his second uncle Lu Shi also asked
When he adopted his fourth uncle Lu Chen's youngest son Lu Long as his heir, Zhang Wenwan hesitated to say anything. Now that he was pregnant, he didn't know whether it was a boy or a girl, but he couldn't help but get angry and said to Lu Na: "
Lu Lang, this is all the result of a good recipe, I really don’t know how to thank you——"
Lu Na said: "I should thank you very much."
Chen Caozhi didn't dare to take credit, and it was not convenient for him to say anything to help relieve the worries. He said a few polite words and stood up to leave.
Zhang Wenwan said: "Wait a minute, I painted a picture of cypress last month, and I want to ask for your advice. Wei Rui also painted the same picture." He ordered his maid to fetch the picture.
