After Chen Shuren bathed and changed clothes, he put on the most gorgeous Suzhou embroidered slow robe and smoked the elegant yellow ripe agarwood. His whole person's energy and spirit were completely different.
It is completely different from the way he has been immersed in military affairs every day in the past few months, sleeping late at night and eating late at night.
The Suzhou embroidery suit he just put on was embroidered by Dong Xiaowan himself, and was sent together this time.
In the past six months or so, I heard that Dong Xiaowan was in Suzhou, helping to run the Shen family's loom business very well.
Although she has no control over public appearances, other customers have reported minor flaws in the machine's performance, and she can help find ways to correct them.
Fang Yizhi, who co-invented the machine at the beginning, has now been appointed as a local official. For subsequent technical support and improvements, Dong Xiaowan cannot be counted on alone.
In the past six months or so, the Shen family has made another two to three hundred thousand taels of silver from this transaction, almost all the money for the equipment that Shen Shuren needed to expand his army in Huangzhou. They also bought the most powerful weaving workshop in the Susong area. The bosses are all under control within their own camp.
In her spare time, Dong Xiaowan also embroidered some brocades, cut and sewed them, and made three sets of robes. One set for the young master, one set for Sister Yuanyuan, as a thank you to Chen Yuanyuan for her introduction and rescue, and one set for herself.
Chen Shuren felt refreshed and packed up. It was already afternoon, and there was still some time before enjoying the moon and drinking in the evening, so he casually walked into the courtyard of Chen Yuanyuan and Dong Xiaowan.
The girl was washing her clothes more slowly. When he came in, he saw that the two girls' hair was still wet and they were helping each other comb it.
Chen Yuanyuan was dressed in light pink clothes, and her face also had a touch of pink.
Dong Xiaowan is moon-white, which is between pure white and azure, very clear. Her face is facing the sky, looking like a hibiscus in clear water.
She has been mourning her parents for more than four years, and has become accustomed to wearing pure white. Even now that she is out of uniform, she is not used to wearing heavy makeup, but the color of her mourning uniform is slightly aqua blue.
When he saw Shen Shuren, Dong Xiaowan still had a calm expression, but he bowed humbly and bowed.
Chen Yuanyuan, who was already out of business, seemed to be looking forward to seeing her, and her eyes were about to drip with water. Like a pink butterfly in a flower, it floated over lightly and leaned on Shen Shuren's shoulder.
"Young Master is so cruel. We agreed that we would just go to Shanhaiguan to transport food, and then go to the capital to take the exam. We will be back in two or three months at most. This wait is more than half a year! I almost thought that Young Master no longer wants to be a slave."
Chen Shuren stroked Chen Yuanyuan's wet hair, took the comb from Dong Xiaowan's hand, helped her comb it and comforted her:
"Am I crazy? How could I not want such a charming and beautiful woman? It's just that the imperial court has a mission and state affairs are the most important thing, so I can't help myself.
There is Lin Chengchang in the east of Huangzhou and Liu Xiyao in the north. The two families are attacked by thieves. I have not yet established a firm foothold, and I am afraid that I will bring you here and be in danger."
Chen Yuanyuan felt warm in her heart at the words of pity and cherishment, and quickly whispered in her ear: "The slave family is not afraid. The master has not even married a wife to leave an heir, but he dares to go into dangerous places. Is the slave family's life still more valuable than the master?"
The slave family will never hold back the young master. If one day the bandits come and we can't hold on, we will escape together. If we become a burden to the young master, the slave family will learn from Yu Ji and will not be humiliated. There is no need for the young master to learn from Liu Bang. I have no conscience and took matters into my own hands."
"Don't say such unlucky words! Now that you're here, you should stay well."
Chen Shuren's face was serious, showing the dignity of a husband as his wife, and then turned to Dong Xiaowan, no longer hiding anything:
"Xiaobai, since you came with Yuanyuan, you must have figured it out. Although I can't give you status for the time being, I will definitely show mercy to you."
Dong Xiaowan was inexperienced and looked shy. She didn't know how to respond for a moment, so she just stayed silent and leaned on his other shoulder.
Ever since he was in Suzhou in April and heard about Shen Shuren's high school and that he was a man of character and dared to speak out to the emperor, Dong Xiaowan's heart had been filled with admiration and admiration, intertwined with his original gratitude and affection. It can be regarded as a matter of course.
The three of them reminisced about the past, and Dong Xiaowan was sent back to the room to rest.
While Shen Shuren still had some time, he felt a little bored after holding it in for several months, so he quickly pulled Chen Yuanyuan back to the room and performed the Fa on the spot.
After saying goodbye after the Lantern Festival and seeing each other again during the Mid-Autumn Festival, for seven months, you can feel that Chen Yuanyuan's body and behavior are completely different. She used to only know how to greet people with a smile, but now she is as tender as water. This is all due to Shen Lang's training.
When her love was so strong, she couldn't help teasing:
"Mr. Shen, if you really feel that the slave family is causing trouble, there is no way to send him away. My wife and my aunts have said that if any of our sisters becomes pregnant with the son's son, they can take her back to Suzhou to have the baby, and I will give them a message. think."
Chen Shuren was a little angry after hearing this. He really has long hair and short knowledge! He always thinks about these unlucky things!
But at this moment, he had no other way to vent his anger, so he had to torture Chen Yuanyuan until she lost her armor: "Then do you want to stay with me, or go back to Suzhou to have the baby?"
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Chen Shuren had been recharging his energy for half a year, and he was very energetic. When he went to the banquet at night, he still looked majestic, upright and majestic.
However, Chen Yuanyuan's legs were so weak that she had to be supported by Dong Xiaowan before she could walk.
Fortunately, women can be brought to the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, and the other guests are also leaning against the red and green, so they don't look out of place.
Zhang Huangyan is already twenty-two years old. He just got married last year when he was in office in Tongcheng. His wife comes from a wealthy local family. She is the daughter of Fang Yizhi’s widowed aunt Fang Weiyi. Her surname is Sun. She is also quite good-looking and seems to be well-educated and sensible. .
Zhang Huangyan also took office with his wife this time. When Shen Shuren saw Sun, he also saluted very politely. When he mentioned that he and his cousin-in-law's cousin Fang Yizhi were the same age, Sun couldn't help laughing and sighed. There are so many coincidences in this world.
On the other side, Zhao Yunfan, the magistrate of this county, is in his forties and his wife is already a mature woman, so he brought two concubines to the banquet.
Zuo Zixiong and other military attachés did not know how to bring their families, so they randomly found two fans in Qizhou County to accompany them.
Shen Shu people entertained guests in an eclectic way, and they did not look down on warriors, so they invited military commanders as well.
There was even the Spanish mercenary instructor brought by Zhang Huangyan, named Fidel Pizarro, at the banquet. He also had two women from Southeast Asia and Japan in his arms. It seemed that Zheng Chenggong had arranged to recruit him and promised him both. his.
The people of the Ming Dynasty were still very courageous. Even the women who came out to sell would be regarded as ghosts when they met the red barbarians, and they would not do business with them if they were given money. This kept the social health and purity of the late Ming Dynasty. In works depicting erotic scenes, those American diseases are never seen.
Although the American disease had spread among the Spaniards as early as 1520, until 1630, the Han people were able to prevent it from being introduced into the Central Plains, relying on reproductive isolation. After the Chinese self-esteem was lost in the late Qing Dynasty, they wanted to accept Japanese invaders, and those flowers and willows It truly exploded in growth, to the point where even the royal family was not immune to the disaster.
At this moment, seeing this scene, Shen Shuren also secretly praised Zheng Chenggong for his national integrity in handling things: It is okay to learn from the foreigners and learn skills to control the foreigners, but you cannot use Chinese women to serve them! If you are short of women, look to Southeast Asia and the Japanese country to solve the problem. !
(On the Japanese side, because the great names of the Warring States Period all needed "iron cannons", they were willing to use women to win over Nanman merchants from the beginning. They were used to it, so there was no oppression. As early as 1543, when "iron cannons came", Tanegashima Tokiyao He ordered his retainers to give his daughter to the Nanman musket craftsman)
The banquet officially started soon. The wine, dishes and snacks on the table were brought by Zhang Huangyan from Suzhou.
Shen Shuren also changed from his usual simplicity. On everyone's desk were rice wine from Kuaiji Mountain, butter stuffed with crab roe and crab paste, and exquisite Soviet-style mooncakes. Only vegetables, chicken, duck and fish were produced locally in Huangzhou.
As everyone sat down, other guests were also amazed when they saw Master Tongzhi surrounded by pretty beauties serving wine.
"I have always only known that Mr. Tongzhi is diligent and rigorous, and shares the joys and sorrows of the people. He is so young and determined, and he is worthy of such a talented and beautiful woman. I am really frightened, and I feel guilty even if I look at it. It is really a big deal. Eye-opening.”
Zhao Yunfan hugged his concubine and expressed admiration from the bottom of his heart.
"Shen Tongzhi is very talented, capable in politics, and dares to offend Yan Zhijian. A beautiful woman deserves to be worthy of a hero."
Zuo Zixiong was a rough man and couldn't speak, but he just felt that Shen Tongzhi was convinced by the company of beauties. At least he was more worthy of being surrounded by stunning beauties than those rotten scholars in Nanjing.
"Hey, today we are just having a Mid-Autumn Festival reunion, what are you talking about?" Shen Shuren looked like he was enjoying himself with the people and quickly changed the subject.
Although he has Chen Yuanyuan and Dong Xiaowan by his side, others also have nameless concubines and fans, and everyone has a bright future.
Among the guests, only Zhang Huangyan looked the same as before and drank as usual. As a result, Mrs. Sun was curious and pinched him secretly and asked: "Why don't you see? Are those two beauties your cousin's concubines? I really saw them. Pity, it's rare in heaven and hard to find in the world, but you can find two at once, what a blessing it is."
Zhang Huangyan couldn't bear the insinuations, so he had to admit: "I have seen it before. When I was in Suzhou, my cousin asked Miss Chen to sing "The Peony Pavilion" for everyone. He didn't officially take a concubine, and my uncle was afraid of delaying it. He married into a wealthy family."
Sun felt a little better after hearing his frank admission. She actually knew that she had an inexplicable sense of crisis simply because Chen Yuanyuan and Dong Xiaowan were too beautiful.
Here we are joking and joking, while on the other side the banquet has been going on for several rounds.
Zhao Zhixian, who was already determined to embrace Tongzhi, also suggested in a different way: "Back then, Mr. Dongpo was the deputy envoy of the Huangzhou regiment training. Today, Shen Tongzhi is also a second-ranked Jinshi, and he is the world's most criticized minister. In the future, Mr. Dongpo will be traced in Huangzhou local chronicles.
Now that the Mid-Autumn Festival is here again, why don't we also throw some light on it, sing about the beauties of the festival, and learn about talented people through Shen Tong, maybe we can leave an eternal masterpiece comparable to Dongpo's."
After hearing this, Chen Shuren woke up from the slightest hint of drunkenness. Wouldn't it cost him his life to let him recite poems and compose poems? He also wanted to track down Su Dongpo. It would be good if there would be no scandal.
He quickly rejected: "Hey, it's not right, it's not right, Dongpo layman is in front of us, everything we write is just rubbish. What's more, Dongpo layman was in a time of peace, but now it is the autumn of national crisis. Everyone is happy, It is better to talk about military affairs on paper than to recite poems and compose poems and moan about nothing."
With a big hat off, Zhao Yunfan also knew that this flattery was not going to work, so he had to give up.
Unexpectedly, there was Zuo Zixiong, who had a low emotional intelligence next to him. He had been drinking there, and he didn't dare to express his anger or talk loudly with civil servants. Now that he was drunk, and after hearing Shen Shuren's support, he immediately spoke up. :
"Sir Tongzhi, since I am not afraid of disturbing the scenery, I have something to discuss with you. After arriving in Qizhou just this morning, I went to inspect the military camp and inspected the firearms tactics practiced by the local regiment.
Mr. Folang Jijiu Pisaro, who came with me to observe, has some differences of opinion with me. We can't convince each other, so I ask your Tongzhi to decide what is right and what is wrong."
Zhao Yunfan, who was standing next to him, suddenly felt unhappy after hearing this, worried that Zuo Zixiong would be criticized for being so indifferent.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, with the full moon in the sky, talented people and beauties, and such beautiful scenery, you actually ask for advice on the right and wrong ways of killing people? It’s like chewing peonies!
However, Chen Shuren was shocking enough. He was eager for someone to change the subject so that he would not be involved in the poem recitation, so he put on a very solemn expression, hugging Chen Yuanyuan with his left hand and leaning against Dong Xiaowan with his right arm, his expression unchanged. Said:
"Oh? Please tell me in detail, what are the differences between you two on today's firearms warfare methods?"