That night, Chen Caozhi went to Wuyixiang to say farewell to Xie An and Xie Wan, and asked Xie Xuan when he would go to Jingzhou? Xie Xuandao said: "Zhang Xuanzhi has been assigned to conquer the west, and he will set off with me, about the middle of this month.
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Xie Daoyun said: "Gong Huan ordered me to recruit Gu Changkang to join the Xifu. Zizhong asked him on my behalf whether he will go with Zizhong in the future?"
Chen Caozhi nodded and said: "Okay, I'll go back and ask Changkang. I'll give you a reply tomorrow morning. Changkang likes the excitement and must be traveling with me."
After talking for a long time, Chen Caozhi took his leave, and Xie An and Xie Wan were sent to the court. Watching Chen Cao leave in the dark at night, Xie Wan asked Xie An, "Third brother, can Chen Caozhi make any achievements during this trip?"
Xie An said: "There are many outstanding figures in Di Qin. Wang Meng is a great talent, Yao Chang is heroic, Fu Jian can be called a hero, and Fu Rong also has great strategies. The monarchs and ministers are of the same mind, and the country is prosperous. If you want to make achievements, you must deal with these figures.
, Difficult! But I observed Cao Cao, and in his conversation, he knew very well about the temperaments and preferences of the emperors and ministers of Di Qin, such as Fu Jian, and the powerful kings, but he did not know much about the generals of Huaihe and Huaihe. It is really strange! "
Xie Wandao: "This boy is really a genius. He talks about mysteries brilliantly and is pragmatic and strategic. Even A'er feels ashamed that he is inferior to Ayuan." Speaking of his niece Xie Daoyun, Xie Wan frowned and said: "What did the third brother think about?
Want to bring A Yuan and Chen Caozhi together?"
Xie An smiled slightly and asked, "What do you think, fourth brother?"
Xie Wandao: "If it was a year ago, I would never agree, but now it seems that Chen Cao is outstanding in appearance and talent among the young people in Jiangzuo. And I can also see that A Yuanqing's refusal to marry is exactly the reason.
Because of this Chen Caozhi, Lu Shi of Wu County respects his family status and is determined not to marry his daughter to Chen Caozhi. Do I, the Xie family of Chen County, want others to abandon me? Don’t I want to be laughed at by those southerners!"
Xie An twisted his beard and said with a smile: "There is no need to rush to a conclusion on this matter. Let's wait and see when Chen Caozhi returns from his mission. Maybe the situation will change again. As uncles, we are not clear about A Yuan's temperament. Don't try to force her.
, A Yuan is very blessed and will not regret it for the rest of his life."
In the early morning of the fifth day of March, Chen Caozhi came to meet Lu Weirui in an ox cart. Lu Weirui only brought a short hoe, a hairpin, two maids, and no one else. Before getting on the cart, Lu Weirui told Banli, who was the steward of the Lu Mansion, some words.
Yes, he came over and said to Chen Caozhi: "Chen Langjun, my little lady wants to see the Chen family's house by the Qinhuai River later. Can we let the craftsmen rest for a day and avoid all the other people?"
Chen Caozhi ordered Huang Xiaotong to pass on his message and ask all the craftsmen who were building the East Garden to withdraw today. Banli went with Huang Xiaotong first.
Chen Caozhi followed Lu Weirui's car for a while and talked to Lu Weirui through the window. For some reason, Lu Weirui didn't speak much today, and his eyes were a little strange. Sometimes he was shy, sometimes decisive, and it was complicated and difficult to understand.
Chen Caozhi said in his heart: "Weirui may be in a complicated mood because I am leaving tomorrow. I will comfort her later."
When the two oxcarts arrived at the Qinhuai River ferry, a gorgeously decorated boat was waiting. The boat was four feet long, with an exquisite canopy and bulkheads. It was brought by Chen Caozhi to Zhang Tongyun's uncle, Zhang Yinzhong.
Chen Caozhi took Lu Weirui's hand and climbed into the boat. He followed with a hoe and a hairpin. There was no one else except the three boatmen.
The boat floats slowly down the river.
The morning sun rises, the river ripples, and the golden light twinkles. At this time, there are no ten-mile bead curtains and boat racing on both sides of the Qinhuai River. However, in late spring, pear blossoms on both sides look like snow, and there are peaches and plums competing for beauty, and spring flowers of various colors compete.
Blooming and pleasing to the eye.
Short hoe, Hairpin Hua went to the bow of the boat to talk to the old boatman, so that Miss Wei Rui could be alone with Chen Langjun. Short hoe thought to herself: "Will the little lady tell Mr. Chen about that matter? Such a big thing, Xiaoxiao
How can I handle this alone?"
There were four small carved windows on each side of the cabin of the boat. Chen Caozhi and Lu Weirui stood side by side in front of a window, looking at the Qinhuai River and its banks, pointing out the names of flowers and trees.
Chen Caozhi saw that Lu Weirui didn't look at the scenery very much, but just looked at him, so he smiled and said: "Weirui, don't worry, I will be back in as little as three months, as long as six months, I will be fine, my hometown Celestial Master
Dao Du Daoshou, Huan Da Sima, and Wang Youjun all valued his Taoist skills, and his words of disaster and good fortune came true like a god. Du Daoshou once looked at my bones and said that I would live a long life and be rich and noble." As he said that, he gently hugged Lu Weirui.
Thin waist.
Lu Weirui said "hmm" and said: "Mr. Chen, please take care of yourself while you are away. I will wait for Mr. Chen to come back. I must marry Mr. Chen."
Lu Weirui rarely said such explicit words on weekdays. Chen Caozhi tightened his arms around her slim waist and said softly: "I wouldn't marry you unless I was Weirui. I think I can marry you next year."
The painting boat sailed six or seven miles westward along the current, and then returned. At about the end of the morning, it returned to Nancheng Ferry, disembarked, and took a bus to the east garden of Chen's residence.
The Chen family's house covers an area of 40 acres, and a row of courtyard walls has been enclosed. The built east garden accounts for about one-third of the house site. The angled eaves of the pavilions and pavilions can be seen in the distance. The gate of the house has not yet been built, but it is just
There were two large rough wooden doors, with seven or eight oxcarts parked in front of them. Banli and Huang Xiaotong were waiting in front of the door, as well as two private soldiers of the Chen family.
Short hoe got out of the car first and said a few words to his brother Banli, then came over and said: "Little lady, everything is ready."
Chen Caozhi stretched out his hand to help Lu Weirui out of the car, and asked strangely: "Are these ox carts all owned by the Lu family? What have you prepared?"
Short hoe smiled and said nothing, looking at Lu Weirui, who said with a blushing face: "I ordered Banli to arrange it inside so that you can sit comfortably."
Chen Cao said: "Then you should tell me as soon as possible and I will order someone to arrange it."
Short hoe said: "My lady can arrange this." He then said: "Chen Langjun, please wait in front of the door for a while, my lady and I will go in first." After saying that, he and Hairpin Hua embraced Lu Weirui and went in.
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Chen Caozhi was a little confused and asked Banli, who said: "This is what the young lady ordered. Mr. Chen will know after a moment."
Chen Caozhi paced in front of the door and waited, with a vague expectation in his heart.
About a moment later, Short Hoe came out and said, "Mr. Chen, please come with me."
Chen Caozhi then followed the hoe into the gate, passed through the foyer, tea room, and main hall, and came to the inner house. The inner house has two double-story buildings, facing east and west, with double corridors running through them. These buildings are basically completed and only need later decoration.
The short hoe led Chen Cao up to the West Tower with familiarity, and said to Chen Cao: "My little lady likes the West Tower, because Chen Langjun also lived in the West Tower in Chenjiawu."
There were about a dozen strong servants downstairs. When they saw Chen Caozhi, they all saluted and said, "Okay, you go to the front hall and wait. I will call you if anything happens." The servants all left.
Chen Cao went up to the second floor and saw hairpin flowers standing in front of the pavilion. The doors and windows of the large rooms on the second floor were not installed, and the rooms were empty. But now, the curtains were hung low, which was obviously decorated by people from the Lu family.
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Hairpin Hua said softly: "Mr. Chen, please come in. My little lady is inside." After saying that, she lifted the door curtain.
Chen Caozhi also felt that the atmosphere was special. He straightened his clothes and stepped inside. The door curtain hung lightly behind him. He saw several tables in the room were prepared with reed mats. Lu Weirui was sitting in a rich dress, wearing a precious hairpin crown, a long purple embroidered skirt, and a thin
Applying makeup, her eyebrows are picturesque, and her beauty is charming. When she saw Chen Caozhi come in, she took two steps on her knees, prostrated herself to the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Chen, I am polite."
Chen Caozhi's heart trembled suddenly, and tears instantly filled his eyes. He quickly stepped forward, knelt down opposite Lu Weirui, and held Lu Weirui's face in his hands. The girl was also filled with tears.
Chen Cao said: "Wei Rui, as I said, I will marry you with three matchmaking and six rituals. I won't let you wait too long!"
Lu Weirui said: "I know, I'm not afraid of waiting, but I want to be Chen Langjun's wife today. I don't care about the three matchmakers and the six etiquettes. As long as I like it, and Chen Langjun likes it, I am willing to follow the big boat floating on the sea."
Chen Lang goes."
Chen Caozhi caressed her cheek and asked, "Weirui, what happened?" He frowned and asked, "Did your second uncle force you into marriage again?"
Lu Weirui was calm and composed and replied: "Second uncle wants me to marry other aristocratic families." She lowered her voice and said, "I am Chen Lang's wife, and her death will be a shame."
Chen Cao kissed Lu Weirui's lips and said, "Weirui, I feel very sorry for you."
Lu Weirui put her hand on Chen Cao's lips, shook her head and said: "Mr. Chen can marry me with three matchmaking and six courtships in the future, but today, we are privately engaged for life." After saying that, he divided a gourd on the prison plate into two pieces, and each
Serve a drink of wine and respectfully hold half of it to Chen Caozhi. This is the combined wine.
Chen Caozhi hesitated for a moment, took the wine, stared into Lu Weirui's beautiful eyes, and said slowly: "How can etiquette be only for us? Today we will be husband and wife," and drank the wine with Lu Weirui.
Brocade curtains were floating, dividing this large room into two rooms, inside and outside. In the inner room, a four-screen bed was placed in the middle, with low curtains and bronze mirrors and boxes on the sides.
Chen Caozhi looked at the four-screen bed in front of him and felt the warmth of Lu Weirui's soft little hands, which were slightly sweaty. This girl's determination and affection were rare.
Chen Caozhi asked in a low voice: "Wei Rui, is it the wedding ceremony now?"
Although Lu Weirui was very determined, she was too embarrassed to raise her head at this time and muttered: "Yes."
Chen Caozhi's heart was pounding. He put one hand on Lu Weirui's back and the other hand on her knees, and hugged her up. Lu Weirui hooked her arms around Chen Caozhi's neck and buried her face in Chen Caozhi's shoulder.
Tremble.
The exquisite four-screen bed, the brand-new quilt and mattress, are gorgeous and dazzling. Lu Weirui is lying on the bed, with her eyes closed, looking up in shame, her eyelashes trembling non-stop. At noon in late spring, the weather is warm, Lu Weirui's nose is
There was a layer of fine beads of sweat on both sides. The crown of the flower hairpin in the cloud bun was still on, and it felt a little uncomfortable. He said softly: "Mr. Chen, remove the crown for me."