It was also after the Chongqi Qiqiao Festival that the shocking news that Zhu Yingtai, who joined the army in the Xifu, was actually Yongxu Xie Daoyun, spread in Jiankang. The sensational effect was especially that Lu Weirui would enter the palace. Chen Caozhi's elder brother Chen Shang had been arrested.
The successive violent rumors made him dizzy. He didn't know what impact Zhu Yingtai's transformation into Xie Daoyun would have on his sixteenth brother. Both the two most outstanding girls from the northern and southern noble families had inextricable emotional entanglements with his sixteenth brother.
, this involves the pros and cons of the reputation of the two giant clans, Lu and Xie. For the Qiantang Chen family, who is from a humble family, is this a blessing or a curse?
Chen Shang visited Xi Chao, the minister of Zhongshu, about the kidnapping of his sixteenth brother by the Xianbei people. Xi Chao comforted him and said that Huan Da Sima had sent Yuan Hong to Yecheng to negotiate, and Chen Shang was determined to get Chen Caozhi back.
After feeling a little relieved, he quickly wrote another letter home and sent a private soldier of the Chen family back to Qiantang to report the news, so that his father Chen Xian and Ding's sister-in-law would not be overly alarmed, because his previous letter home revealed too much worry.
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On July 21, when the private soldier of the Chen family rushed back to Chenjiawu after a long journey, Xie Daoyun was having a long chat with Ding Youwei over tea. Run'er first saw the private soldier of the Chen family who had returned from Jiankang in the front hall.
What are you asking about? The private soldier briefly explained and handed over the letter. Run'er took the letter and led the private soldier to meet with his fourth uncle Chen Xian. After reading the content of the letter, he was overjoyed. Run'er then went to report the news to his mother Ding Youwei.
, Ding Youwei had known Zhu Canjun’s true identity for a long time, but now that the commotion has become known to everyone, this is very detrimental to Xiao Lang and Xie Daoyun——
Ding Youwei saw the old patriarch Chen Xian. Chen Xian handed the letter to her and asked in an unbelievable tone: "Youwei, do you think Mr. Zhu is really a girl from the Xie family of Chen County? This is really unbelievable!"
The gray-haired Chen Xian shook his head as he spoke, but if he thought about it carefully, Mr. Zhu was indeed quite feminine, but Xie Daoyun's behavior went beyond the Confucian teachings that Chen Xian had learned since childhood. Such an independent act was completely
It's not something he can understand. It's too sensational for a woman to be an official!
Ding Youwei finished reading Chen Shang's family letter, frowned slightly, and said nothing. After hearing the old patriarch ask another question, he replied: "Yes, Mr. Zhu is the wife of the Xie family."
Chen Xian was not surprised when he saw Ding Youwei, and asked curiously: "Youwei, do you already know about this?"
Ding Youwei said: "Last year I saw that Zhu Langjun seemed to be a woman. I asked Xiaolang, but Xiaolang refused to tell me at first, but later admitted that Zhu Langjun was Mrs. Daoyun of the Xie family. Xiaolang did not report this matter to his fourth uncle.
, thinking that this is Madam Dao Yun’s secret and he should not reveal it.”
Chen Xian said: "I'm not blaming my sixteenth nephew for not telling me about this earlier. If Mr. Zhu or Miss Xie were just passers-by, no matter how shocking their actions were, they would have nothing to do with me, Qiantang Chen, but she is
A good friend of the Sixteenth Nephew, ahem, read what Shang'er said in his letter. This Xie family girl became an official for the sake of Cao's nephew. Since Cao's nephew wanted to marry the Lu family girl, why did he mess with this Xie family girl?
, is it okay to just abandon the mainland?"
Ding Youwei quickly explained that Xiao Lang and Xie Daoyun were confidants and close friends, which did not affect the personal relationship between men and women. Xiao Lang had no second thoughts about Lu's girl. This lady from the Xie family only wanted to be friends with Xiao Lang for life——
Chen Xian couldn't help but shake his head, obviously disapproving of Ding Youwei's statement that Xie Daoyun and his sixteenth nephew were lifelong friends. This seemed to be more difficult for the old patriarch to understand than a woman becoming an official.
At this time, Ding Youwei's maid Axiu came over in a panic and said hurriedly: "Clan leader, Madam Youwei, that Zhu Langjun suddenly fainted!"
Chen Xian and Ding Youwei were both shocked. Ding Youwei touched her skirt and stood up, saying, "Fourth uncle, I'll go take a look."
Now that he knew that Zhu Yingtai was a girl of the Xie family, Chen Xian couldn't go to visit him, so he warned: "Youwei, I would like to comfort Madam Xie, be gentle and don't be anxious." He also said: "In any case, Madam Xie is right to you.
I, Qian Tang, Mrs. Chen, have a kindness, and Youwei must take good care of her."
Ding Youwei agreed and hurried back to the west courtyard of "Lai Yi Building", only to see Xie Daoyun sitting on a square brocade couch, safe and sound. Next to him was a young man named Lang Jun who was his disciple, and two of Xie Daoyun's maids.
Run'er held Xie Daoyun's hand and was beside her.
Run'er was a little panicked, her eyes full and timid, and she said to Ding Youwei: "Mother, Zhu Langjun, no, Madam Xie fainted just now, but fortunately she woke up."
Xie Daoyun's younger brother Xie Shao still didn't know about it. He was surprised when Run'er called her younger sister the wife of the Xie family. Just as he was wondering, he heard Xie Daoyun say: "Shao, I'm fine. You go out first. Me and Ding
Sister-in-law, let’s talk for a while.”
After Xie Shao exited, the small hall was filled with women. Ding Youwei ordered Axiu and other maids to go out, and after thinking about it, he asked Run'er to go out too.
Xie Daoyun said: "Because of the wind, catkins, you go out for a while first."
Ding Youwei and Xie Daoyun were the only two people left in the small hall. The afternoon autumn sun shone slantingly into the house. Xie Daoyun's face was as pale as faded petals. Her coughing from time to time made her body tremble slightly, like a beautiful tree that was beaten by the rain.
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Ding Youwei felt pity and thanked Daoyun's hand. The hand was as cold as cold jade and said softly: "Ms. Daoyun, please take care of yourself."
Xie Daoyun asked softly: "Sister-in-law, besides revealing my identity, what else did the Jiankang rumors say?"
Ding Youwei hesitated for a moment, not knowing whether to say those words or not, but heard Xie Daoyun say: "Sister-in-law, if you have something to say, just say it, so that I can be prepared in advance. I will always have to face it."
Ding Youwei nodded, and then told all the rumors about health that Chen Shangxin wrote, such as Xie Daoyunqing said that he refused marriage because of Chen Caozhi, became an official because of Chen Caozhi, was in love with Chen Caozhi, and so on.
Xie Daoyun's pale cheeks flushed, and her hands couldn't help clenching, trembling slightly. Ding Youwei quickly supported her and said: "Ms. Daoyun, don't be impatient, the rumors will eventually dissipate."
Xie Daoyun smiled and said it didn't matter, and said: "I don't know who spread the rumor. This person has ulterior motives. He spread this rumor when Lu Shi and Lu Qin forced Lu Weirui to enter the palace. This is to hurt Lu Weirui's heart and make her
Frustrated, he simply entered the palace, or had other insidious plots to make Zizhong make enemies on all sides, just to disrupt the current affairs——"
At this point, Xie Daoyun started coughing again, put his left hand against his lips with a fist, and his face turned red from coughing.
Ding Youwei stroked Xie Daoyun's vest and thought: "This lady from the Xie family really has wisdom that is difficult to match. She still remains calm even at this time, and can quickly see the essence of the problem amidst the chaos of rumors. What she said is absolutely right. This
The incident was a heavy blow to Wei Rui, Xiao Lang and Madam Xie herself. Madam Xie must be very strong since she dares to become an official, but Wei Rui is really worrying——"
Xie Daoyun is the most considerate of people as long as she is willing. He looked sideways at Ding Youwei, and in turn comforted Ding Youwei and said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry too much. Lu Weirui will wait for her to come back. She is very courageous when she dares to write to the Queen Mother Chongde."
No one can really hurt her, only Zi Zhong, so how could Zi Zhong hurt her?"
Ding Youwei looked at the woman with outstanding intelligence in front of him intently, feeling that he could not understand Xie Daoyun's thoughts. The beauty was pure and firm, as clear as crystal, but Xie Daoyun was as vast as the lake and the sea. It was difficult for ordinary people to predict his words and deeds. Perhaps only Xiaolang understood
Hers, otherwise how could a proud woman like Xie Daoyun say that she would be friends with Xiaolang for life——
What is certain is that Lady Daoyun and Wei Rui are equally in love with Xiao Lang. The love affair between Wei Rui and Xiao Lang is known to the world, and the boy is not married to Wei Rui. Lady Dao Yun's infatuation with Xiao Lang can only be revealed.
Hidden under the cover of friendship, and now that Mrs. Daoyun’s identity has been revealed, how will she cope with the turbulent world?
Ding Youwei held Xie Daoyun's hand and felt the slenderness and thinness of her finger bones. Looking at her haggard face, she felt very heartbroken. If Xie Daoyun was the daughter of a small family, then she would be a concubine for Xiao Lang——
This thought was suppressed as soon as it came up. Ding Youwei felt that she felt sorry for Xie Daoyun for thinking this way. Let's put it bluntly, Xie Daoyun came from a high family. Even if she is a girl from a small family, it is absolutely impossible for such a talented and extraordinary woman to be a concubine.
She was wronged, but Xiao Lang could only marry one wife, and she was very beautiful——
Ding Youwei didn't know how to comfort her and didn't dare to ask her what was going on. She just said, "Ms. Daoyun is very ill. She will be resting in Chenjiawu for a few days. I ordered Laifu to invite Li Shou from Chuyang Taoist Temple in Baoshi Mountain.
I am here to diagnose and treat you. Daoist Li is a direct disciple of Ge Xianweng. Have you met Madam Dao Yun before?"
Xie Daoyun nodded and said: "We met once last year." Remembering that men and women take pulses on their left and right hands, Taoist Li Shou would be very surprised when he saw that Zhu Shenjun suddenly became a woman. This was too embarrassing, so he excused himself: "No need.
Excuse me, Director Li, I will go back to Jiankang and ask a doctor for treatment."
Ding Youwei said: "It takes more than a month to go to Jiankang. Wouldn't this delay the condition? Early treatment will cure the disease. Madam Daoyun, please don't be taboo."
That night Xie Daoyun rested at the "Lai Yi Building" in Chenjiawu. Xie Shao also knew at this time that his sister Xie Daoyun's identity had been exposed, and the news in Jiankang City had spread. He could not help but frown and thought to himself: "Father and third uncle
There will definitely be a letter coming in these two days. When the messenger arrives at Shanyin, he will know that Sister Yuan has left and will be looking for her all the way. Alas, I really don’t know how to deal with this!"
In the early morning of the next day, Xie Daoyun finished washing himself. He no longer applied powder or dyed Coptis chinensis. However, he was still dressed in a silk scarf and undershirt. He left the square dock and prepared to climb Jiu Yao Mountain. Run'er accompanied him, Xie Shao and Yin Feng, Liu Xin and his two maids
Naturally, he followed.
It hasn't rained for more than half a year. Jiuyao Mountain is not as green as last year. Now it is autumn again. The mountains are withered and yellow, and the fallen leaves are rustling. The autumn has a strong sense of chill. Fortunately, there was a rain a few days ago, which allowed the mountain forest to recover a little.
There is vitality, mountains and rocks are moist, and streams are ringing.
Xie Daoyun said: "This severe drought that has not happened in a century has finally passed. When spring comes next year, everything will be fine."
Run'er, a girl who had been observing the famous Yongxu Xie Daoyun, said at this time: "Ms. Daoyun, you speak very nicely like this."
Xie Daoyun now no longer speaks in the Luoyang accent with a strong nasal voice, but returns to his original voice, which is soft and slightly deep.
Xie Daoyun smiled and asked, "Run'er, do you think I'm weird?"
"No." Run'er shook his head and said, "I admire Mrs. Daoyun very much, even more than before."
Xie Daoyun took Run'er's hand. The beautiful girl's palm was as soft as a bone. She turned her head and smiled and asked, "Have you admired me before?"
Run'er said: "Run'er has heard about Yong Xu and Xie Daoyun when he was very young. Lu Weirui, the nymphomaniac, is the two famous ladies of the gentry in the north and south. They both want to get to know each other, but they didn't expect that they have already met. Mrs. Daoyun is
The person I truly admire is more than my ugly uncle."
"Why?" Xie Daoyun liked talking to Run'er very much.
Run'er said: "No matter how outstanding my ugly uncle is, he is a man. He has countless philosophers and sages, but there is only one Lady Daoyun. Run'er admires Lady Daoyun's talent and courage."
The catkins hanging behind the two of them interrupted and said, "Miss Run'er has extraordinary knowledge. How does Miss Run'er compare with my wife and the Lu girl?"
Xie Daoyun glanced back at Liuxu, implying reproach, but Run'er had already replied: "Run'er admires Mrs. Daoyun and likes Mrs. Lu. Of course, I also like Mrs. Daoyun." She took Xie Daoyun's hand and shook it.
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Xie Daoyun chuckled softly and said, "Run'er is so beautiful in all directions."
Jiuyao Mountain is about four miles from the bottom to the top, and it is not very steep. Xie Daoyun has climbed it several times before and did not feel tired. However, this time he was out of breath, and he was shocked to realize that his body was indeed much weaker.
Standing on the top of Jiuyao Mountain, the autumn wind is bleak, the mountains are cold and the water is thin. The Mingsheng Lake in the distance is much smaller than at the beginning of the year. It seems far away, which shows the seriousness of the drought. Looking to the south, the pines and cypresses of Yuhuang Mountain are still green and round.
The Chen family's manor, which is more than ten miles away, has not been affected by the drought. Livestock breeding, sericulture and silk reeling, linen weaving, fruit tree planting, two-season rice, tea, papermaking, pottery making, and ironware are all booming. The Chen family in Qiantang has restored its status as a noble family.
In the past four years, the manor industry has expanded rapidly. Now it not only ranks first in Qiantang, but is only second to the four wealthy families in Wu County, namely Gu, Lu, Zhu, and Zhang. Moreover, in the process of the rise of the Chen family in Qiantang, there is no
It developed rapidly with its unique business philosophy, sophisticated ironware, pottery, tea and grafted fruits that could not be found anywhere else, two-crop rice, and trading goods. It was generous and friendly to tenants.
The family has a good reputation in the countryside. This year, there was a severe drought. The Chen family of Qiantang donated 800 dendrobium of rice and 2,000 dendrobium of wheat to the victims, which was almost the total amount of rice and grain donated by the other seven surnames of Qiantang. The people of Qiantang were greatly affected by the disaster.
In order to avoid being displaced at this age, Qian Tang and Chen’s contribution is indispensable——
Run'er helped her mother Ding Youwei take care of the family business. She knew all these things very well. Xie Daoyun listened with a smile. She had known Zizhong for four years. She had witnessed the rise of the Chen family in Qiantang, and Zizhong became a black-headed man.
It can be seen that the Chen family of Qiantang has become the Sanwu giant clan, but this Chenjiawu, Jiuyao Mountain and Mingsheng Lake should be the last time she saw it. Now that the identity has been leaked, it has damaged the family's reputation. The third uncle,
The fourth uncle must be angry. How could he allow her to leave the house again?
Run'er saw that Xie Daoyun's charming and narrow eyes were moist and seemed to be stained with tears. The smart little girl couldn't help but sigh softly and said in her heart: "Uncle Chou, uncle Chou, it was you who made Mrs. Daoyun cry. Uncle Chou, you
What should you do? You have Miss Lu, Miss Lu is very good, but it’s unbearable to live up to Mrs. Dao Yun’s affection.”
The wind was strong on the top of the mountain, and Xie Daoyun started coughing again. The maid said because of the wind: "Madam, let's go down the mountain."
Xie Daoyun was even more helpless when going down the mountain. He had to be supported by the wind and catkins to get down the mountain. At this time, Laifu drove an ox cart to invite Li Shoudao from the first balcony of Baoshi Mountain.
In his fifties, Taoist Li Shouyi, who is short, dark and thin, has learned the true identity of Xie Daoyun from Lai Fu. Although he is surprised, he now has a solemn look. He first feels his pulse and then asks about the cause of his illness. Taoist Li Shouyi frowns.
Feeling wrinkled up, his face serious, he asked Xie Daoyun how his father and brothers were doing.
Xie Daoyun was horrified when she heard this. Many of her fathers and brothers died young. Her father Xie Yi and her uncle Xie Shang both died in their forties. There were also many brothers who died before they were minors. Her two
His biological brothers Xie Quan and Xie Jing also died before the age of twenty. When Taoist Li Shou asked this, he obviously meant that Xie Daoyun might not live long either——
"I'm so sick!" Xie Daoyun's heart felt cold.
Ding Youwei on the side saw that Xie Daoyun's face was extremely pale, his body was trembling, and he seemed to be about to fall, so he quickly said: "Master Li Xian, Madam Xie's illness is not important, right?"
Then Li Shou came to his senses and said, "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. It's a cold and a cough, but because it wasn't treated in time, it's a little troublesome. As long as the little lady takes the medicine on time and takes care of herself, she should be fine." After that, he wrote.
, and said goodbye to Ding Youwei.
Ding Youwei ordered Laifu to prepare a cart of oil, salt, rice and grain to send to Chuyang Taoist Temple. He knew that Li Shouyi had something to say, so he sent Li Shouyi out of the hall.
Li Shou walked slowly, coughed, and said: "Mrs. Ding, I didn't speak directly in front of Miss Xie just now, but now I might as well say it clearly——"
Ding Youwei's heart was pounding, and he had a very bad premonition, so he said, "Master Li Xian, please speak."
Li Shou said: "Ms. Xie's wife worries too much, her blood is weak, and her body is weak, causing evil diseases to occur secretly. This disease was called 'Xulao' in ancient times, and our teacher calls it 'Lao' or 'corpse'."
It’s an incurable disease.”
"Ah!" Ding Youwei was shocked. Qingzhi was also diagnosed with "consumption" by a famous doctor in Wu County that year. He suffered from lingering stagnation for less than three years and finally couldn't afford it. He heard that the disease could also infect his family members, so Youwei has always been worried about Xiaowei.
Lang, Zongzhi and Run'er were worried. Fortunately, all three of them were in good health. Unexpectedly, they learned that Xie Daoyun had this disease today. Xie Daoyun's identity was exposed, which was a heavy blow. Now she has suffered from this serious disease. This lady of the Xie family is so unfortunate!
Thinking of this, Ding Youwei shed tears.
Taoist Li Shou hurriedly said: "Madam Ding, please don't be sad. The poor Taoist's medical skills are low, and the diagnosis may not be conclusive. It would be better to invite more famous doctors to consult with Madam Xie. By the way, my master once said, do it right
The young man has the wisdom to do things without learning, and he has innovative ideas in elixir refining and medical treatment. It will be better if I ask him to diagnose and treat Madam Xie."
Ding Youwei sent Li Shouyi back to the flower hall of the west courtyard, where he met Xie Daoyun. Sister Xie Shao and her brother were sitting across from each other and talking. When Ding Youwei came in, Xie Shao saluted and said: "Sister-in-law Ding, my sister and brother have decided to leave for Jiankang today. Thank you very much, Sister-in-law Ding."
He was warmly entertained by his fellow tribesmen.”
Ding Youwei looked at Xie Daoyun's forced smile, choked up and speechless for a moment. He also thought that there was no famous doctor in Qiantang except Li Shouyi, and Du Zigong, the Taoist leader of the Tianshi who was good at curing disasters and diseases, was not in Qiantang, so Ding Youwei
He did not dare to persuade him to stay, so that Xie Daoyun could return to Jiankang as soon as possible and invite famous doctors for consultation.
Ding Youwei immediately ordered his servants to help the Xie sisters and brothers pack their luggage, and sent some seasonal fruits and Xie Daoyun's favorite Gexian tea. After lunch, Ding Youwei took Run'er on an ox cart to take Xie Daoyun and her brothers to Fenglin Ferry.
The curved willow tree at Fenglin Ferry was where Chen Caozhi played the flute that day. Xie Daoyun looked at the maple trees on the river bank. The thin-stemmed leaves with three points and two pills were half red and half yellow. They turned and swayed even in the absence of wind. From a distance, they looked like jumping.
flame--
Because the river is much shallower, it is still a long way from Quliu Fenglin to the center of the river to get on the boat. Xie Daoyun said to Ding Youwei: "Sister-in-law, I'm going. Sister-in-law, don't worry about me."
Ding Youwei said: "Mrs. Daoyun, please go back to the capital and take good care of yourself. If Cao Cao comes back, ask him to diagnose and treat you. Although Zi Zhong is not a famous doctor, he may have a folk prescription to treat you."
Xie Daoyun said with a smile: "Okay, I understand. Didn't my sister-in-law and Run'er say they will go to Beijing at the end of the year? They will definitely come to Wuyi Lane to see me then."
Ding Youwei said: "As soon as there is news that Xiao Lang has returned to Beijing, I will set off for Jiankang with Zong Zhi and Run'er. Madam Dao Yun cherishes her very much. We will definitely visit Xie's Mansion."
Ding Youwei, Chen Runer and their daughter stood on the south bank of the Qiantang River, looking at Xie Daoyun, Xie Shao and his party of more than 20 people were ferrying across the river. Runer asked: "Mother, is Mrs. Daoyun very ill?"
Ding You slightly pursed her thin red lips and said, "Your ugly uncle should be able to cure her disease. She also has a heart disease." She said in her heart, "I just hope it's not a fatigue disease."
Run'er understood everything and said: "Uncle Chou wants to marry Miss Lu, but he cannot marry Mrs. Dao Yun. Mrs. Dao Yun's heart disease is difficult to cure -"
Ding Youwei said: "That's your uncle's business. Your uncle loves to face difficulties. He will always find a way."
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In Yuhang, the messenger sent by Xie An finally caught up with Xie Daoyun, Xie Shao and his brother. The messenger first went to Shanyin, then to Xie's Manor in Dongshan, and then to Chenjiawu in Qiantang. He was really exhausted.
Xie An did not blame Xie Daoyun in his letter, but only ordered her to resign and return to Jiankang. He also asked her not to worry too much, as her uncle had the final say in everything——
Xie Daoyun was filled with gratitude and thought: "If it weren't for the tolerance of my third uncle, how could I, Xie Daoyun, be an official? It is my third uncle who I really admire."
Xie Daoyun, Xie Shao's sister and brother returned to Jiankang via Wuxing County and around the southwest bank of Taihu Lake. It was rainy all the way and the march was not fast. After a month, they finally arrived at Jiankang City. Xie Daoyun was depressed because of Taoist Li Shouyi's words.
