In the golden autumn of October, the blue sky is like a wash, cool and comfortable. Wildflowers swayed in the wind, and leaves on the trees fluttered and fell in the wind.

Shi Bing, a little girl in stone blue clothes, lifted the curtain, looked outside for a while, and then turned his head to a pale young man and said: "Young master, they all say that the northwest is desolate, this is not true, you see that there are flowers and grass outside, although it is not as good as ours, but the scenery is not bad." "In the Jiangnan people, many people think that the northwest is a desolate place, and the northwest people are also rude and barbaric.

"Cough, cough......" Before he could speak, there was a violent cough.

After half a ring, the pale-faced young man Jiang Yijun stopped coughing. took a white handkerchief and wiped his mouth, Jiang Yijun said: "Although there is little rain in the northwest, it is not a barren land as everyone says. "If this is a barren land, King Ming and Princess Ming will not be in Ho City.

Shi Bing handed the kettle to Jiang Yijun, and said with some embarrassment: "Everyone said so, I will believe it." ”

Jiang Yijun took the water, drank two sips, and then handed the kettle back to Shi Bing: "Pickaxe City is a capital, how can it be a barren land." In March next year, Hocheng will be as lively as Jinling. "Next March is the entrance examination, and when the scholars who take the examination arrive in Ho City, it will definitely be crowded.

Hearing this, Shi Bing lowered his voice and said, "Young Master, can you meet Princess Ming in Ho City this time?" Jiang Yijun has seen Yunqing.

Jiang Yijun smiled and said, "I can definitely see it." Although his father and King Ming are not related by blood, the two have grown up together since childhood, and their feelings are different from others.

Thinking that those families who had befriended their Jiang family over the years had either raided their families and exterminated their clans or distributed desolate lands, Jiang Yijun was glad for a while. Although the Jiang family also suffered once, fortunately most of them survived. Although it hurts the muscles and bones and hurts the vitality, the family will definitely be able to prosper again. However, Jiang Yijun also knew in his heart that the Jiang family could survive because of the love of his father and King Ming who grew up together since childhood.

Shi Bing thought for a while and said, "Young Master, do you think the princess will be as scary as the rumors?"

Jiang Yijun smiled and said, "That's just a rumor." "As for who Princess Ming is, you will know when you see it.

After saying so many words, Jiang Yijun was also a little tired. Recline on the pillow and close your eyes to rest.

Half an hour later, the group arrived at Pickaxe City. Lifting the curtain, Jiang Yijun looked at the tall and majestic city wall, and said with a smile: "It's finally here." "Jiang Hongfu meant to let the Min family come to Hocheng with Jiang Yijun, but the Min family was sick at the time, so he didn't come to Hocheng City. Of course, the main reason is that the Min family is reluctant to come to the northwest.

Entering the pickaxe city, looking at the lively streets, Shi Bing was very surprised: "This place is even more lively than ours!" The rumors are unreliable, but there are still many people who believe that Shi Bing is one of them.

Jiang Yijun smiled and said: "Ho City is the capital, so it is naturally lively." "Since it is a capital city, it will only become more and more prosperous in the future.

When he arrived at Jiang Mansion, Jiang Hongfu was not in the mansion. The chief housekeeper Jiang Xiaofang said: "The princess has summoned all the ministers to discuss the matter, and the master may not be able to come back until the afternoon." "Yuxi summoned all the ministers, it must be a big deal, it will take at least half a day.

Jiang Yijun just wanted to speak, but couldn't help coughing.

Seeing this, Steward Jiang hurriedly said, "Young Master, since you are unwell, hurry up and rest." When the master comes back, I will send someone to inform you. ”

Jiang Yijun knew his body, and he was not reckless at the moment: "Okay, then I'll go and rest first." ”

Steward Jiang personally led Jiang Yijun to the courtyard. Entering the house, Steward Jiang said, "If the eldest young master is not good to tell me, I will let someone change it." ”

The room is simply furnished, with no furnishings other than the necessary furniture. Jiang Yijun smiled and said, "It's good, it's exactly what I want." In his house in Jiangnan, except for a few precious calligraphy and paintings, there are no other valuable ornaments.

Jiang Yijun ate something and went to take a bath again, and went to sleep when he saw that Jiang Hongfu hadn't come back yet.

slept until the evening, and Jiang Hongfu had not come back at this time. Jiang Yijun asked Steward Jiang: "Will Dad come back today?" Although Jiang Yijun did not enter the office, he knew that if his father's official position was busy, he might not be at home for three or five days.

Steward Jiang shook his head and said, "I don't know about this, but the master has never stayed in the palace before." "Tan Tuo is the one who stays in the palace the most, which is understandable. Tan Tuo is Zaifu, if there is anything, Yunqing and Yuxi are the first to find him.

After saying a few words, the mother-in-law brought dinner. Seeing that it was either fish or meat or no vegetables, Jiang Yijun frowned and looked at Jiang Xiaofang.

Jiang Xiaofang's face was very ugly, and he looked at the mother-in-law who came over to deliver the food: "Didn't I say that the eldest young master eats lightly, why did he send these?" Jiang Yijun was not in good health, so he paid great attention to eating. On weekdays, it is mainly bland, and he basically doesn't touch such big fish and meat.

The mother-in-law was so frightened that her legs were weak, she knelt on the ground, and said while crying: "It was Mrs. Li who asked me to bring the food box over, and I don't know what kind of slave and maid it is." ”

Jiang Yijun was not embarrassed by a mother-in-law, waved his hand and said, "You go down!"

The mother-in-law didn't dare to go down, but looked at Jiang Xiaofang.

Jiang Xiao was so angry, didn't his mother-in-law's behavior show that he had more face than the eldest young master. Holding back the anger in his heart, Jiang Xiaofang said, "The eldest young master asked you to go down and what are you doing here?"

The mother-in-law climbed to the ground with a roll.

Jiang Xiaofang said with a look of self-reproach: "It's all my fault, I didn't supervise it properly." ”

Jiang Yijun didn't get angry, but said with a smile: "I think the cook should have forgotten!"

After Jiang Xiaofang walked out of the door, his face was gloomy. Although the eldest young master did not blame, it was clear that someone was slapping him in the face this time.

Shi Bing said with a dark face: "Young Master, how can you just forget it?" This time the incident was clearly a ghost by someone, maybe the people behind the scenes wanted to give his master a dismissal.

Jiang Yijun smiled and said: "It's just a thing that can't be put on the table, and I lost my identity by worrying with her." "No need to ask, he also knows that it was Aunt Rou who was in charge of the housework who caused this. Since it is his father's concubine, it should naturally be disposed of by his father.

"Young master, you're just too sexual. "Dare to snub his master so much, if it is in the old house, I am afraid that he will sell it directly. However, Jiang Yijun didn't pursue it, so he didn't say more.

Jiang Yijun knew what Jiang Xiaofang didn't know. But this matter can't just be based on a few words, but there must be evidence, so that it can be said in front of the master.

At the beginning of the year, Jiang Hongfu came back, and when he heard that his son had arrived, he hurriedly asked Jiang Xiaofang: "Is Yijun okay?" Although Jiang Yijun has not been by his side for so many years, he still misses it very much. Speaking of which, Jiang Hongfu is also very depressed, and his eldest son is smart and well-read, which was originally the luck of his Jiang family, but unfortunately his health is not good. The two concubines are in good health, but they are not the material for studying. Every time he thinks of this, Jiang Hongfu is in a bad mood.

"The young master of the road who has been driving for so long is also tired, so I asked him to rest first, and see the master tomorrow. Jiang Yijun had already fallen asleep, and it was impossible to wake him up now.

Jiang Hongfu was relieved when he heard this: "Yijun's body is important, don't talk about those false courtesies, you did the right thing." ”

Jiang Xiaofang didn't hesitate, and told Jiang Hongfu what happened in the evening: "Master, I have already checked, this matter was done by Aunt Rou." "I knew that Aunt Rou was not a smart person, but I didn't expect to be stupid like this. The eldest young master is the eldest son, even if he is not by the master's side, it is not something they can afford to neglect.

Jiang Hongfu's face was gloomy when he heard this, but Aunt Rou was his concubine, and it was not good to say anything to Jiang Xiaofang. But when he went to the backyard, when he saw Aunt Rou, he angrily scolded her, and then he was ordered not to leave her yard, and he was also deprived of his housekeeping rights.

Jiang Xiaofang was the first to get the news and immediately sneered.

Her daughter-in-law Luo said: "Aunt Rou has been with the master for more than ten years, and gave birth to two sons for the master, is it really good for us to offend her like this?" Of course, the most important thing is that the eldest young master is not in good health, and no one dares to guarantee whether he will inherit the family business in the future. If the eldest young master has three long and two short, the second young master will be in charge in the future. offended Aunt Rou, I am afraid that their family will not be good in the future.

Jiang Xiaofang didn't take Aunt Rou in his eyes at all: "The eldest young master's body is just a little weak, and it should be no problem to live another one or two decades." After a pause, Jiang Xiaofang said again: "Don't look at the young master's age, but he is not famous in Jiangnan." The second young master and the third young master can't even compare with the eldest young master's fingers. "There are many talents in Jiangnan, but the eldest young master was able to get the solution to the township test in a weak area, which shows how powerful the eldest young master is. On the other hand, the second young master and the third young master are not even lifting people until now. It goes without saying which is better or worse in comparison between the two.

Luo was still uneasy, but seeing Jiang Xiaofang's appearance, she was not good at pouring cold water.

Jiang Xiaofang said: "Even if the eldest young master really has something, it will not be the second young master's turn to be in charge." As for the reason, Jiang Xiaofang didn't say.

Luo Shi snorted, only hoping that her husband's judgment was correct, and this family would not be in charge of the second young master in the future.

Early the next morning, after Jiang Yijun got up, he went to greet Jiang Hongfu: "Dad." Although the father and son have been separated for more than ten years, the Min family has always said all kinds of good things about Jiang Hongfu in front of Jiang Yijun, so Jiang Yijun still has a deep affection for Jiang Hongfu.

Looking at Yushu Linfeng's son, Jiang Hongfu was still very satisfied: "After breakfast, you go to the palace with me." The prince has been talking to you, go and say goodbye to the prince and the princess. If Yunqing hadn't been chattering, Jiang Hongfu wouldn't have let Jiang Yijun come to Ho City. Although Jiang Yijun's health is much better than before, it is still worse than normal. The water and soil in the south of the Yangtze River are good for raising people, and staying in the south of the Yangtze River is definitely better than staying in the pickaxe city.

Jiang Yijun asked, "Dad, what do I need to pay attention to when I go to the palace?" Although Yunqing and Yuxi did not claim the title of emperor, the Ming Wangfu was no different from the palace in the minds of everyone.

Jiang Hongfu said: "When you get to the palace, don't follow me, and when you see the prince and the princess, you will answer whatever they ask, don't talk much." "Yuxi doesn't want to see her aunt, so naturally she doesn't like her concubine. Therefore, Aunt Rou's two sons have not even entered the gate of the palace until now.

The preferences of those in positions of higher authority have influenced the way many people do things. Because Yuxi doesn't like his aunt and concubine, the matter of spoiling concubines and killing wives in Hocheng is basically extinct in the eunuchs' homes, and there are almost no concubines climbing on the head of the concubines. This is also why Jiang Xiaofang will sue in front of Jiang Hongfu, unless Jiang Yijun dies, it will not be Aunt Rou's two sons to be in charge.

Jiang Yijun nodded: "Dad, should I go and change my clothes?" After a pause, Jiang Yijun asked again: "I heard that the princess likes to wear bright clothes, so should I wear brighter?"

"It's just idle people making up nonsense there. After a pause, Jiang Hongfu said again: "But don't dress too plainly." "If you go to someone else's house and dress too plainly, it will definitely make the host's family unhappy.

Jiang Yijun nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay." ”

"How's your mother's health, isn't there anything serious?" said Min, who is also a strange existence. When she was a girl in her mother's house, she had three illnesses and five disasters, but after giving birth to a child, her body was much better than being a girl.

"My mother is just a little cold. Jiang Yijun didn't hide it from Jiang Hongfu, and said: "My mother is actually afraid that she won't be able to adapt to the environment here, so she didn't come." ”

After so many years of husband and wife, Jiang Hongfu still doesn't know the Min family. There is another reason why the Min family can't come, and I am afraid that he is unwilling to visit Yuxi, in the Min family's mind, Yuxi is a poisonous woman who kills countless people by all means. So if Min didn't come to Ho City, he had already prepared.

Jiang Hongfu said: "You go and change your clothes, and we will go to the palace." If you go late, the prince and the princess will probably not have time to see you. ”

Half an hour later, Jiang Hongfu and Jiang Yijun arrived at the Ming Palace. Although Jiang Hongfu took it, the guards still let Jiang Yijun enter the mansion after interrogation.

When the two arrived, it happened that Shen Chunting had finished his work. Yunqing heard that Jiang Yijun was coming, and said to Yuxi with a smile: "It's more than half a month later than us." "Although they all went from Jiangnan to Ho City, and Jiang Yijun set off ahead of them, Yunqing took Qihao and them on horseback, and they didn't meet Jiang Yijun on the road.

Seeing this, Yuxi smiled and said, "I want to see how good this kid is, so you can't forget it." In fact, Yuxi knew that Jiang Yijun was Jiang Hongfu's only son-in-law, and Yunqing treated the other party as a nephew, so he kept talking.

A smile also appeared on Yun Qing's face: "Yijun is not only good-looking, but also full of talent. It's a pity that it's not in good health. If Jiang Yijun is in good health, he will include him in the list of sons-in-law. But in this world, the last thing is if.

Yuxi didn't know what Yunqing was thinking, and said with a smile when he heard this: "Generally, most of the talented people will be arrogant and arrogant, and it is difficult to get along with ordinary people. "I don't know if Jiang Yijun is also this kind of person.

Yunqing smiled and said, "Let's go out!" The study is heavy, and no one can come in. Except for Qi Hao, who was able to enter and exit the six children, the other few people had to get permission from Yunqing or Yuxi to come in.