On the fifteenth day of the winter lunar month, Chen Caozhi set out to return to Qiantang. Nearly a hundred people, including Lu family members and servants, left Jiankang with him on the same day. Lu's wife Zhang Wenwan took Lu Daofu, who was not yet one year old, back to Huating to pay homage to his ancestors. Lu Weirui naturally accompanied him.
, Lu Zhan’s wife Zhu and son Lu Daoyu are also going back to the former residence of Haiyu in Wu County. Lu Daoyu and Gu Minzhi’s daughter are already engaged, and they have performed the fourth of the six rites and are just waiting for the marriage invitation——
The day before, Chen Caozhi went to bid farewell to Emperor Sima Yu and Grand Sima Huanwen respectively. The emperor and Huan Wen both spoke kindly and praised Chen Caozhi, wishing Chen Caozhi a happy marriage and great achievements in the coming year. Chen Caozhi also bid farewell to Su Qi, and Su Qi returned.
Pingyu Sujiapu celebrates the New Year, and he and Chen Caozhi agree to meet in Jingkou in the middle of February next year. Su Qi, for his contribution in quelling the Lu Song rebellion, was awarded the rank of ninth-rank Sizhou military officer and was given some money and silk.
By recruiting the tribesmen of the two Huaihe Rivers, Su Qi has even more room to use——
Naturally, Ran Sheng will return to Qiantang, while Chen Shang will stay in Beijing, because Chen Shang's wife and children, his father Chen Xian, and Youwei's sister-in-law will need to buy a lot of living utensils when they move into Jiankang early next year. Chen Shang now has on hand
Kuan Chuo, my sixteenth brother came back from this mission. First, Sima Huan gave him 500,000 yuan in money and 800 pieces of silk. Later, because of his contribution in quelling the Lu Song rebellion, Emperor Sima Yu gave him a million yuan in money, 800 pieces of silk, and 800 pieces of cloth.
Hundreds of horses, plus the gifts brought back by Chen Caozhi from Chang'an and Yecheng, the Chen brothers are no longer as poor as when they first entered Jiankang. Moreover, according to Jing Nu, although Chenjiawu Manor has suffered from drought this year, it is still
Profit of more than 5 million yuan——
The weather was sunny that day. Xie An, Lu Na, Xi Chao, Huan Xi, Jia Bizhi, Xie Xuan, and Liu Shangzhi all came to see Chen Caozhi off. Xie Daoyun also came in an ox cart because there were so many people seeing him off.
, so he could not say a few words to Chen Caozhi, but ordered his maid Liu Xu to hand a brocade box to Xiaochan, and asked Xiaochan to hand it over to Chen Caozhi personally——
At the beginning of the hour, the motorcade started to leave. Because a few days ago Zhi Fahan from "Sramana Zuo Taichong" came to see Chen Caozhi and said that his master Zhi Daolin wanted to meet Chen Cao, so Chen Caozhi and Ran Sheng rushed to meet him.
Ma went ahead and rushed to Tangshan Dong'an Temple. When he saw Zhi Daolin, Chen Caozhi apologized and said: "It has been more than two months since Cao Zhi returned to the capital. He was busy with worldly affairs and did not have time to come to see Mr. Lin and listen to his teachings. I hope Mr. Lin will forgive me.
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Zhi Daolin laughed and said: "Chen Tanyue is diligent in state affairs and does not forget family affairs. He is indeed busy."
Because he met a monk while passing the Zen monastery, he had half a day's free time in Fusheng. Chen Caozhi talked with Zhi Daolin, Zhi Fahan and his disciples about Buddhism and mysticism. Unconsciously, the sun was setting in the west, so he said goodbye and went down the mountain, arriving at Meilong Xiao in the dusk.
In the town, the Lufu fleet rested in the town for the night. Several rows of thatched huts on the bank of Meilong Lake that originally belonged to the Tianshi Taoist Temple were requisitioned as post houses by the local government. Chen Cao and his party of more than 20 people lived here.
On the night of the 15th day of the winter lunar month, the moon was like a silver plate, the cold light was clear, and it reflected the water of Meilong Lake. It was bright and lovely. Chen Cao felt the beauty of the moonlight, so he drove an ox cart to the town to pick up Lu Weirui and came to the lake to enjoy the moon. Lu Weirui went to
Stepmother Zhang Wenwan asked for instructions, and Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan smiled and said, "Go ahead and come back early. It's windy at night, so be careful of catching a cold."
Lu Weirui brought a short hoe, and the two maids, Hairpin Hua, drove to the shore of Meilong Lake. Chen Caozhi helped her out of the car, and the two held hands and walked by the lake. They were so happy that they were silent for a long time——
Chen Cao said: "Wei Rui, let me play the recorder for you."
Lu Weirui said happily: "Okay."
Chen Cao ordered Huang Xiaotong, who was following him several feet away, to fetch the Ke Ting flute. Huang Xiaotong's injured left arm had basically recovered, and he began to play like an eagle again in the past few days.
Chen Caozhi held the Keting flute and tried playing a few notes. He said with a smile: "I haven't played this recorder for a long time, so I am a bit sloppy."
Lu Weirui did not answer, but looked at Chen Caozhi with a gentle and calm expression, waiting for the sound of the recorder to sound.
——The slow and clear sound of the flute lingers out, as if the moonlight is pouring and flowing, singing and sighing three times, going back and forth. At this time, the sky is high and the moon is far away, the lake is quiet and the waves are flat, the cold mountains are quiet, the fields are silent, and only the heart of love is lingering and pathos——
After finishing the song, Lu Weirui said softly: "That year when I came to Chenjiawu, Mr. Chen took me to the Jiuyao Mountain. This was the song he played for me on the top of the mountain. After that, I often heard it in my dreams and woke up in the morning.
, it seems that the sound of the flute is still lingering on my pillow, so last year in Qu'a, Chenlang played the flute outside my window and woke me up. I still suspected that it was in a dream."
Chen Cao said: "I will play two more tunes." The ones he played were "Remembering Old Friends" and "Green Lotus Song", with deep emotions and sentiments flowing like water, implying the kindness of a mother and the filial piety of her son, and a strong sense of family affection——
Lu Weirui listened quietly, with tears in her eyes. When Chen Caozhi finished playing, she stretched out her hand to cover the back of Chen Caozhi's hand and said softly: "Mr. Chen misses his mother?"
Chen Cao said: "I am very happy. I can finally marry Wei Rui. This is what my mother has always wanted, but it's a pity that she can't see it anymore!"
Lu Weirui didn't say anything more, she just held Chen Caozhi's hand tightly and leaned against her gently. The two stood like this for a while -
The moonlight reflected the waves, the wind blew, and the cold soaked the muscles and bones. Chen Caozhi noticed that Lu Weirui's body was trembling slightly and her hands were a little cold, so he said: "Weirui, it's late and cold at night, let's go back."
Lu Weirui whispered: "Mr. Chen, if you give me a hug, I won't feel cold anymore -" her voice was as soft as a mosquito's chirping.
Chen Caozhi placed Ke Tingdi on a bluestone at his feet, pulled Lu Weirui behind an ancient willow tree by the lake, stretched out his arms to hold Lu Weirui in his arms, this beautiful body was full of flesh and soft as if there were no bones.
, the breasts are trembling with undulating peaks, the waist is round and the hips are well curved, but they are pressed against each other in her arms. The two people can't help but kiss each other, lips and tongues exchange, exchanging love——
For a long time, Lu Weirui's body was shaking more and more violently. She reluctantly pushed Chen Caozhi away and said with a red face: "Mr. Chen, it's time for me to go back."
Chen Caozhi bowed slightly and said with a low smile: "You can do a lot of harm to people."
Lu Weirui had already noticed it, her face was so red that it was bleeding, and she comforted her in a low voice: "It's coming soon, it's coming soon, next year -"
Chen Caozhi understood what Wei Rui meant, which meant that they should be the couple married by the matchmaker next year. It was a good idea and something to look forward to, but it was difficult tonight.
Chen Caozhi sent Lu Weirui back to town and followed the car on foot. Lu Weirui calmed down at this time and said to Chen Caozhi from the car window: "Chen Lang, what birthday gift did sister Daoyun give you?"
Chen Cao said: "There is a brocade box, but I don't know what it is."
Lu Weirui chuckled and said, "Then go back and take a look."
Chen Cao said: "Don't worry, what's mine will always be mine."
Lu Weirui pursed her lips and smiled, and asked: "Did Mr. Chen think about Sister Yun just now?"
Chen Cao Zhi thought slightly, no matter how pure and beautiful a woman is, she would still be jealous. He shook his head and said, "My heart was full just now."
Lu Weirui smiled secretly and asked: "Why will it be empty again later so that it can accommodate others?"
Chen Caozhi said honestly: "I don't understand either. I just feel that Wei Rui and Dao Yun are both my relatives."
Lu Weirui stopped and said softly: "I understand, this is also God's will. I can't monopolize Chen Lang. You see, we can't be together in the past few years. I must share it with Sister Daoyun -"
Lu Weirui thought the word "sharing" was ridiculous, and couldn't help but laugh out loud, and said: "I like Chen Langjun, so I have to think about Chen Langjun. Just like Sister Daoyun said that time, I am willing to see Chen Langjun's wish."
Come on, me too."
Chen Caozhi was deeply moved. Meeting such a good woman was enough, but she was able to get married. He really felt that he would not be lucky enough to accept it, so he had to work hard.
After seeing Lu Weirui back to town, and chatting with Mrs. Lu Zhang Wenwan for a while, Chen Caozhi turned back to where he was staying by the Meilong Lake and asked Xiaochan where was the brocade box sent by Xie Daoyun? Xiaochan held the brocade box over and Chen Caozhi opened it.
In the brocade box, I first saw a calligraphy letter. When I unfolded it, I saw that it was Xie Daoyun’s flowing and clear cursive style——
"I know that you have put on all your attire, and you are approaching. The sun and the moon are about to end, and you will be accompanied in the procession. It is a long journey, but you are carrying it; the frost is fierce, but you are walking. But I have been separated for a long time, and there is no reason to express my regrets.
. Looking forward and excited, standing and wandering. Chanting the metaphor of Hemerocallis to eliminate the thoughts of the two families. Those who cut off the present will hate it, but they will be happy in the future. I am reciting the parting instructions, fists and fists, and I am writing without saying anything. My husband is a thousand years old, and I congratulate you. Attached
Use the little things to talk about your feelings."
Chen Caozhi smiled when he read the letter. The day before yesterday, he played a trick on Dao Yun and asked her to call her husband. She was shy and refused, but she did so in the letter. Looking at the contents of the brocade box, there was a pair of jade pei, a pair of cloth shoes, and a silk book.
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Xiaochan took out the cloth shoes and looked at them, and said with a smile: "Ms. Daoyun made these by herself."
Chen Caozhi had never seen Xie Daoyun work as a female celebrity. A talented woman like her had no time to study, so she was probably not willing to waste time among the baskets. He said: "Maybe I asked the maid to help me do it. I'll try it."
Try it to see if it fits—"
Xiao Chan carefully looked at the needlework pattern on the cloth shoes and said: "This is made by Lady Dao Yun herself. On the second day after Queen Mother Chongde's wedding, didn't I go to visit Lady Dao Yun? Lady Dao Yun asked me
The size of Xiaohuangjun’s shoes, and Xiaohuangjun, you see, the stitching on the soles of these shoes is really a bit rusty, and the sewing is not very good. If Mrs. Daoyun asked others to do it for her, she would definitely find a servant with good craftsmanship -
—Mrs. Daoyun is the first female celebrity to do so well, which shows her ingenuity and dexterity."
Chen Caozhi said "hmm" and tried on the cloth shoes. They found that they fit him very well.
Xiao Chan sighed softly and said: "It is the custom in Wu to give shoes for birthdays. Xiao Chan also made a pair for Xiao Langjun. I believe Miss Lu also made one, and Miss Youwei will definitely sew for Xiao Langjun."
He has new clothes and shoes, and the young man is pampered by many people."
Chen Caozhi took Xiaochan's hand and said nothing. Then he looked at the silk book in the brocade box. It was Xie Daoyun's summary of the annals of Huaizhou and the relationship between the old generals of Yuzhou. Everything that was beneficial to the reconstruction of Beifu soldiers was searched for by Xuan Gou Shen.
, marked one by one, there are tens of thousands of words——
Chen Caozhi shook his head while looking at it, and felt pity in his heart: "Dao Yun is really too worried. This is not good for her recovery. Alas, who can bear to live up to such deep love? Wei Rui and Dao Yun are both excellent women. They are
My relatives, I will do my best to love and protect them in the future."