When Lu Shi heard that his son Lu Qin said that someone dared to marry Wei Rui, his eyebrows furrowed and he said displeasedly: "Don't you want to find a descendant of the inferior gentry? If so, why should I reject Chen Caozhi!"
Lu Qin looked solemn and said: "Dad, how could the child be so confused? The person the child mentioned is extremely noble." After a pause, he continued: "This person is the current emperor!"
"Emperor Sima Yi!" Lu Shi was shocked, frowned, stared at his son Lu Qin, and said slowly: "The emperor is interested in my Lu family's girl?"
Lu Qin said: "Queen Yu is newly deceased, so the emperor has not yet taken care of his affairs. But think about it, daddy. Concubine Tian and Concubine Meng who are with the emperor are not from aristocratic families, so they are not qualified to be canonized as queens. I, Mr. Lu,
We are from a wealthy family in Jiangzuo, and if Wei Ruiru enters the palace, this queen must be Wei Rui."
Lu Shi pondered and said: "When your ancestor Shi Yaogong was alive, he rarely interacted with the Nandu nobles. In the past, the prime minister Wang Dao wanted to propose to your seventh aunt for his nephew, but your ancestor politely refused. The same was true for the Sima royal family.
If you don't leave and live in aloofness, if you let Wei Rui enter the palace now, wouldn't it go against the aspirations of our ancestors?"
Lu Qin said: "At this moment, at that moment, Huan Wen is suppressing our Jiangzuo gentry everywhere. Even people from a humble family like Chen Caozhi dare to take advantage of this opportunity to bully us. He Zhu was demoted to a commoner.
His uncle He Sui Shang was in Tingwei Prison, and his elder brother was also humiliated by a fine of one hundred thousand. However, the Gu family, the Zhang family, and the Yu family in Kuaiji County of Wu County were afraid of Huan Wen's power and had surrendered to Huan Wen. Only I, the Lu family, disdained to bow to Huan Wen.
, However, once Huan Wen usurps the throne, I, the Lu family, may be in danger of becoming a second-class noble family, hasn't dad considered this?"
Lu Shi frowned and thought for a while, then said: "Since the Jin Dynasty established its capital in Jiankang, the queens have all come from the Wang family of Langya, the fifth family of Taiyuan, the Xie family of Chenjun, the Chu family of Yangdi, and the Yu family of Yingchuan. There have never been three queens.
The girl from the Wu clan is the queen, how did I know that the emperor was interested in Wei Rui?"
Lu Qin said: "Huan Wen sent King Pengcheng to the court to interrogate the crime, which brought shame to the Sima royal family. Although the emperor did not say anything, he was really resentful. The child accompanied the emperor and understood the emperor's intentions. The emperor really wanted to revive the imperial power.
I, the Lu family, are the leader of the Jiangdong gentry. The emperor has the support of my powerful relative, the Lu family, and the support of the Yu family, who is in charge of the army, so I will not be suppressed by Huan Wen everywhere. I dare to guarantee that if the emperor raises this matter with the emperor, he will
The emperor will definitely be overjoyed."
Lu Qin is quite confident about this. Emperor Sima Yi is a man who is unwilling to be a puppet but is shallow and incompetent. He usually favors Xianglong and has good plans. Zhu Lingbao, these jesters, and Xianglong were beaten by Chen Caozhi.
With a broken leg and long-standing hatred, Wei Rui was naturally willing to enter the palace to attack Chen Caozhi.
Lu Shidao: "This matter is not urgent. Queen Yu is newly deceased, and the emperor will have to accept a concubine at least a hundred days later."
Lu Qin hurriedly said: "The opportunity will be perfect in a hundred days. Isn't it Chen Caozhi who will be sent as envoy to Di Qin? The round trip will take about half a year. If Chen Caozhi is not here, Wei Rui's entry into the palace will be much smoother."
Lu Shidao: "Wei Rui's temper is as stubborn as your third uncle's. I'm afraid it will be difficult to get her to change her mind."
Lu Qin said: "This can be enlightened slowly. The main reason is that Chen Caozhi wants to go to Di Qin. It will be easier if he is not in Jiankang."
Lu Shidao: "Don't reveal this in advance. After all, it is an uncertain matter. If it is spread, it will not happen in the end and it will become a laughing stock."
Lu Qin said: "My child understands that after the funeral of Queen Yu, I will discuss it with Xianglong, Zhu Lingbao and others first, and then report this intention to the emperor."
Lu Shi nodded, but then said: "Child, you should respect your status, Xianglong, Zhu Lingbao and others, jesters, although they are favored by the emperor, they are underestimated by the reputation of the times. The children of my noble family associate with such people.
Don't be too close. You are an official serving on the imperial censor, and you have the responsibility to raise conflicts illegally and supervise the documents from all directions. You should be solemn and self-respecting, build up your reputation, and then strive to make progress."
At about time on February 24th, Chen Shang, Chen Cao's brothers and Gu Kaizhi came to Lu Na's house. It was a holiday, and Lu Na did not need to go to Zuo Min Shangshu to sit in the hall. Chen Shang and Chen Cao were invited to attend.
Afterwards, while Gu Kaizhi was drinking tea in the hall, Zhang Tongyun took two maids into the inner courtyard to meet Zhang Wenwan and Lu Weirui.
Although Gu Kaizhi appeared to be indifferent and naive, he was actually a very smart man. Knowing that Lu Na would definitely have a secret conversation with Chen Caozhi, he sat for a while and then went to the study with Chen Shang and Lu Na's nephew Lu Daoyu to appreciate the calligraphy and paintings.
Lu Na looked at Chen Caozhi and asked, "When will Caozhi be sent as an envoy to Di Qin?"
Chen Cao said: "The envoy will return to Lu around the middle of next month."
Lu Na nodded and said, "Take care of your efforts." Speaking of the letter that Chen Caozhi asked Wei Rui to bring to him at the beginning of the month, Lu Na frowned and said, "I understand what you mean, and I will look for opportunities to persuade you."
Those who remonstrated with my brother, last year Gengxu was defeated, and my brother really made a mistake."
Chen Cao Zhi Weiwei said nothing more about this matter.
A maid came in and saluted Lu Na and said, "Madam is in the inner hall and wants to see Mr. Chen."
Lu Na immediately accompanied Chen Caozhi into the inner hall. Mrs. Lu, Zhang Wenwan, had a huge appetite after becoming pregnant. Her original slim figure had almost doubled in size. She had a big belly and was unable to kneel down. She sat on a square couch with her legs hanging down.
, Lu Weirui and Zhang Tongyun stood behind her, one on the left and one on the right.
When Chen Caozhi paid his respects to Mrs. Lu, Lu Weirui's wonderful eyes were fixed on Chen Caozhi's face for an instant, and she spoke thousands of words with emotion. Only then did Lu Weirui hear Zhang Tongyun say that Chen Caozhi was about to go on an envoy to Di Qin.
My heart is worried and my intestines are full of twists and turns.
Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan smiled brightly and said, "Fuck it, come and take Aunt Zhang's pulse."
Zhang Wenwan is thirty-six years old this year. He has always been worried about having no heirs. Now he is as fat as a drum, his heart is determined, and he is more graceful and noble. He is very kind to Chen Caozhi and regards him as his son-in-law.
Chen Caozhi stepped forward as instructed and first glanced at Lu Weirui, who was standing quietly on the right. Their eyes met and their eyebrows conveyed affection. Lu Weirui's jade-white cheeks were as delicate as rouge.
Chen Caozhi withdrew his gaze, placed three fingers of his right hand on Mrs. Lu's left wrist, rested for a moment, and cut the Cun pulse first, which was as smooth as a bead, and then cut the Chi pulse. It felt like it was turning like a rope and a bead, and he nodded his head.
Returning to his seat, he said to Lu Na: "Your Majesty, please order two experienced women to serve in the house. I didn't expect that Aunt Zhang would be a mother in ten days."
Lu Na nodded and looked at his wife Zhang Wenwan. Lu Na had always been serious and cautious, but now his eyes were smiling, and he was obviously very happy. In the past two years, Lu Na had been lamenting from time to time because of the affairs between his beloved daughter Wei Rui and Chen Caozhi.
, and I am glad that my wife Zhang Wenwan is pregnant, which is enough to relieve my worries.
Mrs. Lu then asked Chen Caozhi about his mission to Di Qin, and Chen Caozhi tried to be as understated as possible so as not to worry Mrs. Lu.
After talking for a while, the steward came to report that the family banquet was ready. Lu Na accompanied Chen Shang, Chen Caozhi, and Gu Kaizhi after lunch. Mrs. Lu in the inner courtyard, Zhang Wenwan, sent her maid to invite Gu Kaizhi, and Chen Caozhi accompanied her.
While relaxing in the garden, Lu Na knew that his wife Zhang Wenwan was convenient for Wei Rui to meet Chen Cao, so he just let it go.
Chen Shang stayed to talk with Lu Na. Chen Caozhi and Gu Kaizhi followed the little maid to the back garden. Mrs. Lu, accompanied by Lu Weirui and Zhang Tongyun, sat on a small pavilion in the back garden. The spring sun was warm,
Spring flowers are brilliant, pansies, poppies, magnolias are in full bloom, and peonies are in bud.
Chen Cao is handsome and handsome, Lu Wei Rui is pure and beautiful, Gu Kaizhi is majestic and frank, Zhang Tongyun is graceful and graceful. Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan looked at these two beautiful couples, she was not only happy for her niece Zhang Tongyun to get such a good son-in-law, but also for Wei Rui and Wei Rui.
Cao Zhi lamented that he could not get married so far, and said: "The four of you are all good at painting, calligraphy and calligraphy. It is better to work together to paint each other's portraits. This is also an elegant thing."
Zhang Tongyun glanced at Lu Weirui, smiled sweetly and said: "I will obey my aunt's order."
Gu Kaizhi said: "Wonderful, let's see who is better at painting together with A Tong or Zizhong and Miss Lu? I wonder if Aunt Zhang will be rewarded?"
Mrs. Lu smiled and said: "Does Gu Hutou still want a reward? Tell me, what do you want?"
Gu Kaizhi thought about it seriously, smiled so brightly, and said: "If A Tong and I can do better than Zizhong and Miss Lu, then the child in Aunt Zhang's womb will learn from A Tong and me from now on."
Painting and vice versa.”
Lu Weirui and Zhang Tongyun looked at each other and smiled. Gu Hutou's madness flared up again. This reward was quite new.
Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan was beaming with joy and said: "Okay, as Changkang said, when will the four of you paint?"
Lu Weirui looked at Chen Caozhi and said, "Chen Langjun will be sent as an envoy to Di Qin soon. Let's wait for Chen Langjun to return before painting."
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "When I come back from Di Qin, my painting skills will be rusty. If I have free time these days, I will paint it. Lu Xiaolangjun or Miss Lu will be born soon."
Gu Kaizhi laughed and said: "Okay, I will enter the Xifu soon, and I will not be as free as I am now. How about handing over the scroll within seven days for Aunt Zhang to approve it?"
Zhang Tongyun said softly: "How do Wei Rui and Chen Langjun have time to paint together?" When Zhang Tongyun said this, he looked at his aunt Zhang Wenwan.
Gu Kaizhi and Zhang Tongyun are husband and wife, so it is convenient for them to paint together. However, it is difficult for Chen Caozhi and Lu Weirui to meet each other, so how can they cooperate?
Mrs. Lu nodded and said to Chen Caozhi: "If you have time, how about coming here for an hour every afternoon? It's just to visit Aunt Zhang."
Chen Caozhi was very happy and bowed: "Thank you Aunt Zhang."
Mrs. Lu said with a smile: "Okay, today the four of you will go on a boat trip to Hengtang. In addition to taking portraits of each other, you have to see each other more."
After leaving the back garden of Lu Mansion, there is Hengtang, which is several miles away with rippling spring waves. Two scull boats are already waiting on the shore, and the maids who are driving the boats are waiting for them respectfully.
Chen Caozhi and Lu Weirui were in the same boat, and Gu Kaizhi and Zhang Tongyun were in the same boat, heading south and north, rowing away with the sound of their oars.
It is a rare leisure time like this. The blue waves of Hengtang reflect the blue sky and white clouds. The fragrant apricot blossoms on the south bank are blown by the wind. The cannas on the island in the middle of the lake are bright and gorgeous.
On the boat, Chen Caozhi and Lu Weirui held hands and whispered, enjoying the sweetness and warmth. Even if there is haze, how can it block lovers!
