On the morning of May 9th, Zhang Tongyun was watching the maids tending the flowers and plants in the small garden of Gu Mansion. The two pots of precious orchids were blooming just right, with leaves like green swords, many long flowers, and a fragrant fragrance. Zhang Tongyun was ready.
Su Xinlan sent someone to Gu She to show Gu Kaizhi, but she felt lonely painting alone, so she wanted to invite Wei Rui to come and enjoy the flowers and paint with her for a long summer, but the person sent to Lu Mansion yesterday evening replied:
, Miss Lu can’t go anywhere these days and can only stay in her house——
Zhang Tongyun frowned and thought to herself: "Wei Rui was grounded by her uncle again, and Chen Langjun is not in Jiankang, so why is Wei Rui not allowed to go out? She was still able to come out last month -"
Since Wei Rui could not leave the house, Zhang Tongyun planned to go to the Lu Mansion to visit Wei Rui, his aunt Zhang Wenwan and the two-month-old Lu Xiaolangjun. He also brought the two pots of Suxinlan, although there were many exotic flowers in the Lu Mansion.
, but there may not be any better Xialan than these two pots of Suxinlan.
At this time, a steward of the Gu Mansion came in with an unfamiliar maid, saying that Zhu Yingtai, Gu Langjun's colleague in the West Mansion, had a letter from Gu Langjun and wanted to deliver it to Mrs. Gu personally.
Zhang Tongyun knew that Zhu Yingtai joined the army from Xifu, and that Gu Kaizhi went to Gushu with Chen Caozhi, Zhu Yingtai and others two months ago. However, her husband Gu Changkang just sent someone back the day before yesterday with a letter and ten pieces of white rhizome.
Why did you ask Zhu to join the army and come back with a letter? What's the emergency?
Zhang Tongyun asked and found out that the maid's name was Liu Xu. He took the letter from Liu Xu's hand and opened it to read. Zhang Tongyun knew at first glance that it was not Chang Kang's handwriting. He glanced at Liu Xu in surprise, and Liu Xu whispered:
"It's about Miss Lu. Madam, please read this letter carefully."
Zhang Tongyun was quite suspicious, so he stood under the flower tree and read the letter written by Xie Daoyun. Zhang Tongyun liked peace and quiet and lived in seclusion on weekdays. He was unaware of the recent rumors in Jiankang City that Lu Weirui was going to enter the palace. Although Gu Minzhi had heard about it,
But this was just an uncertain rumor after all, so he did not tell his nephew-in-law Zhang Tongyun. Now Xie Daoyun's letter made it very clear. Xie Daoyun believed that this rumor was spread by Lu Qin under the instruction of his father Lu Shi.
The period is coming to an end. Lu Shi and his son first spread the word to test the reaction of the government and the public to see whether the Nandu gentry, headed by the Langya Wang family and the Taiyuan Wang family, would strongly oppose the daughter of the Sanwu gentry clan being the queen, because with the current harem of Emperor Sima Yi
Look, there is no concubine whose family status can surpass that of the Lu family in Wu County. Therefore, as long as the Lu family girl enters the palace, it will not take long to be canonized as a queen. It is natural -
Lu Shi, Lu Qin dared to create public opinion like this, presumably with the tacit approval of Emperor Sima Yi. It seems that Emperor Sima Yi also urgently needed the support of a powerful relative family. Among the Jiangdong clan, only Lu Shi of the Lu family dared to do so.
Fighting against Huan Wen is what Sima Yi needs most, because both the Erwang family and the Xie family of Chen County only know how to maneuver according to the wind, and they are more attached to Huan Wen than alienated. Wang Tanzhi and Xie Xuan are not both in the Huan family.
Is the shogunate an official?——
Zhang Tongyun was shocked at first. She knew Wei Rui's temperament and would rather die than obey. Now Chen Caozhi was thousands of miles away. Thinking of this, Zhang Tongyun suddenly broke into a thin sweat.
However, reading the letter congratulating him for joining the army, Zhang Tongyun gradually felt at ease——
Xie Daoyun said that he was entrusted by Chen Cao to solve Lu Weirui's problems. The several countermeasures Xie Daoyun wrote in the letter made Zhang Tongyun nod frequently and thought to himself: "This good friend Chen Langjun is very resourceful. Changkang is far away."
It would be better for Chen Langjun to entrust the matter of Wei Rui to Zhu Canjun, which is really wise." Liu Xu asked: "Where is Mr. Zhu now?"
The steward replied: "I wish you to join the army and drink tea in the front hall."
Liu Xu whispered: "Madam, please tell Miss Lu about this matter quickly. My husband is waiting for the reply. She is very good at taking things into consideration."
Zhang Tongyun immediately ordered his servants to prepare a car and go to the Lu Mansion on the north bank of Hengtang, taking the catkins with him.
Gu Minzhi has gone to Taicheng, and Xie Daoyun is slowly drinking tea in the hall, accompanied by Gu Minzhi's youngest son Gu Youzhi. Gu Youzhi is only fourteen years old, and his facial features are similar to Gu Kaizhi's, but he is not as cheerful and talkative as Gu Kaizhi, he just sits silently.
, I feel worried, wondering why the guest in front of me has been sitting there for so long.
Xie Daoyun, on the other hand, was calm and unhurried. Gu Youzhi didn't say anything. It was a good idea to save money and avoid being expelled. Gu's residence was only two miles away from Lu's residence. Mrs. Gu went to see Lu Weirui for at most half an hour and back and forth, and she waited for it.
While Gu Youzhi was sitting on pins and needles, Zhang Tongyun hurried back and sat behind the screen to talk to Xie Daoyun, not avoiding Gu Youzhi.
Liuxu presented a letter from Lu Weirui, Xie Daoyun opened it and quickly read it, and said in surprise: "This was written by Miss Lu just now?"
This is a letter of love written to the Empress Dowager Chu. Xie Daoyun asked Lu Weirui to write it. Unexpectedly, Zhang Tongyun could bring it back with beautiful words and touching emotions. Even Xie Daoyun thought that he could not write it in a short time.
!
Zhang Tongyun behind the screen replied: "Wei Rui was also aware of the plot of her uncle and brother Cong, and thought that she could only overcome this difficulty by asking the Empress Dowager Chu, but she coincided with Zhu Shenjun. This statement shows that
Wei Rui has already written it, please wish to join the army as a staff officer, is that appropriate?"
Lu Weirui's statement is true, euphemistic and smooth, and every word flows from the bottom of her heart. She recalls her acquaintance, acquaintance, and falling in love with Chen Caozhi. It expresses her determination to grow old together until death. She implores Empress Dowager Chongde to grant her permission.
She granted marriage to Chen Caozhi——
In the past, Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty issued a severe edict to recruit Li Mi to serve as an official. Li Mi declined on the grounds that his grandmother was old and needed support, so he wrote "Chen Qing Biao" which has been passed down through the ages. Later generations commented: "Those who read Li Mi's "Chen Qing Biao" without shedding tears
, this person must be unfilial." Lu Weirui's "Chen Qing Biao" is deeply affectionate, unpretentious, and truly moving. It is especially touching for someone as affectionate as Xie Daoyun to read it, and it is for the same man——
But at the same time, Xie Daoyun also felt a little disappointed. Lu Weirui was indeed a good match for her, so innocent and affectionate, it made people feel pity for her, and how could she be willing to hurt her at all!
Xie Daoyun shook his head and laughed at himself: "Miss Lu has a good heart. It turns out that she has already thought of a countermeasure, but I wasted no time!"
Zhang Tongyun hurriedly said: "Zhu Canjun didn't know something. Wei Rui cried with joy when she saw Zhu Canjun's letter. She was glad that Chen Langjun had such a good friend. Although Wei Rui also thought of expressing her love to the Empress Dowager Chongde, she was far less interested than Zhu Canjun.
She has carefully considered joining the army, and Wei Rui is a female, and is now banned from going out by her uncle. Without Zhu Canjun's help, how could Wei Rui get out of this predicament! - Wei Rui asked me to thank Zhu Canjun on her behalf." With that, the screen moved.
Later, Zhang Tongyun bowed down.
Xie Daoyun said calmly: "Well, I will go to visit King Langya and Minister Xi immediately to express my feelings for Zizhong and Miss Lu. Miss Lu wrote this letter very well. After the mourning period of Queen Yu is over, she will try to present it.
Give it to Empress Dowager Chu, Gu Zhongcheng, and Zhang Shizhong who can present it on your behalf."
Zhang Tongyun thought to himself: "It would be better to ask my uncle Zhang Ping to submit it on my behalf." He then said: "Please rest assured that I wish to join the army. I will try my best to help Wei Rui submit this seal to the Empress Dowager Chongde."
Xie Daoyun stood up and said, "Then I'll say goodbye."
Zhang Tongyun asked: "How many days will it take for Zhu Junjun to be in Beijing?"
Xie Daoyun said: "I have official duties and will leave for Kuaiji tomorrow."
Zhang Tongyun was a little worried and said: "If there is a recurrence of Lu Weirui's matter, who should we discuss it with?"
Xie Daoyun said calmly: "That's all I can do. I don't expect there will be any omissions. Please tell Mrs. Lu that no matter how difficult it is, you will have to wait until you come back." After that, he left the Gu Mansion and got on the bullock cart.
, walked slowly towards Situ's Mansion.
Liu Xu, the maid, sat gloomily beside Xie Daoyun and kept silent. Xie Daoyun glanced at her sideways and asked: "Why are you so sullen? Who made you feel wronged?"
Liuxu said: "Liuxu is not very happy at heart. Could it be that the lady is very happy at heart?"
Xie Daoyun raised his eyebrows, looked at Liu Xu and said, "What am I unhappy about?"
Liuxu turned her head and muttered: "The Lu family's wife wants to marry Mr. Chen. She can do it on her own. Why should I help her?"
Xie Daoyun smiled and said: "I see, then you can't be happy, I can't help you."
But Liu Xu smiled again and said: "It doesn't matter that my servant is unhappy, I just feel sorry for my wife——"
After arriving at Situ's Mansion, he waited for half an hour before Langya King Sima Yu came back from Taicheng. He met Xie Daoyun and had a cordial conversation.
There are rumors and rumors. Your Majesty is still grieving for the new death of Empress Yu, so how can you be in the mood to accept a daughter into the palace, let alone a daughter of the Lu family, there is absolutely no such thing!"
Xie Daoyun once heard his uncle Xie An comment on the Langya King. Sima Yu could be called a polite and virtuous corporal, but he had no independent opinions. He knew it was easier than doing it, and his reputation was greater than his hard work. Sima Yu now said that there was absolutely no such thing. However, once Emperor Sima Yi decided to recruit Lu Weirui
Entering the palace, and with Lu Shi adding fuel to the flames, Sima Yu would not firmly object, given his temperament.
So Xie Daoyun tried his best to make the matter as serious as possible, saying that Lu Weirui would fight to the death, and also talked about Chen Cao's achievements and loyalty to the royal family. Sima Yu nodded repeatedly and said: "No such thing, no such thing! If it really does happen
, I will definitely try my best to stop it."
Xie Daoyun left the Situ Mansion and went directly to visit Xi Chao, the minister of Zhongshu. Xi Chao knew Xie Daoyun's true identity and was quite surprised to see her visiting. When he learned the purpose of her visit, he was deeply moved and in awe. This Xie girl is really a must.
Be friends with Chen Caozhi for life!
Xi Chao said with a smile: "Zhu Junjun is a good friend of Zizhong, am I not Xi Jinping? If I stand by and watch the Lu family's daughter enter the palace or even die in love, how can I see Zizhong when he comes back!"
Xie Daoyun smiled and said goodbye. With Xi Chao's words, the matter was settled. Xi Chao was Huan Wen's mastermind. How could Huan Wen want to see the Lu family's daughter from Sanwu become the queen?
Xie Daoyun originally planned to write another letter to Huan Wen, but now it seems that it is not necessary.
