Since Yuchen was in charge of the affairs of the Yan Wang's Mansion, he has become busy.

When Po came back, Yuchen was still talking to the lady in charge. Ah Bao put down the whip and said to Mama Gui with a smile: "Father should have let his mother take charge of the affairs of the concubine a long time ago." Bao felt that Yuchen was much more alive now, not as if he was living in a painting before. made her feel insecure, and always felt that Yuchen was going to leave her.

Mama Gui smiled: "Niangniang always complains that she doesn't have time to play the piano and paint!" In fact, Yuchen didn't put down the piano and the painting, but now he spends much less time on it.

Ah Bao pouted and said: "Qin, chess, calligraphy and painting can't be eaten, what are you doing all day long?" Po felt that this was a pure waste of time.

Mama Gui smiled and said, "Don't say this in front of this mother, otherwise the mother will be unhappy." ”

Ah Bao also muttered a few words in front of Mama Gui, how could he say this in front of Yuchen.

After the matter was dealt with, Yuchen came over and looked at Ah Bao and said, "On the sixth day of the next lunar month, my mother will hold a flower-viewing banquet, and you will help my mother greet the guests when the time comes." "Po is eight years old this year, and it's time to come out and socialize.

Po should be very cheerful: "Okay." "Ah Bao and Zao Zao have a lot in common, such as being outgoing and liking martial arts, but in fact, the two have many differences. Because of the positioning at the beginning, Zao Zao actually raised his son, and it is really the heart of a daughter and a man; In addition to being a little arrogant, Ah Bao is still a girl inside.

Among the people invited by Yuchen this time was the wife of the country's priest wine. Yuchen saw Liang Wan once in the first lunar month, and the girl was really as she expected, knowledgeable, rational and gentle, and very beautiful.

Zhou Yan was originally very annoyed by the rash replacement of candidates, but after seeing Liang Wan, he didn't squeak. Whether it's looks or temperament, it's the type he likes.

Yuchen was a little tired after a busy day, and leaned back in the chair to rest: "I'm old, and my energy is not as good as before." "I didn't feel tired of dealing with the affairs of the Six Palaces before, but now I'm tired of just taking care of the internal affairs of the palace.

Mama Gui stepped forward and pinched Yuchen's shoulder, and said while pinching: "If Niangniang tells people that you are old, how can other people live?" "Yuchen is very well maintained, although he is over 30 years old, his skin is still as delicate and delicate as mutton fat jade, coupled with a pleasant temperament, he can still fascinate a large piece when he goes out.

Yuchen shook his head slightly and said, "Yan'er is going to marry a wife next year, isn't she old?" "If you don't remarry, maybe you will be able to become a grandmother the year after.

Mama Gui never took the initiative to mention Zhou Yan because the topic was too sensitive.

Yuchen sighed softly again and said, "Time flies so fast, in the blink of an eye, we are all thirty years old. "Yuxi is only one year younger than her, and she is thirty years old this year.

Seeing this, Mama Gui immediately changed the topic: "Niangniang, I heard that the Liu family is dead, and he died in prison. Afraid that Yuchen would forget, Mama Gui explained: "It was the woman who had a quarrel with King Ming before, and later married a general named Yu Cong. However, Yu Cong also died not long ago, and I heard that both of them died at the hands of Princess Ming. "It's better to talk about Yuxi than to talk about Zhou Yan.

Yuchen frowned and said, "How can you believe the rumors outside?" Restrain the people in the house, don't spread these nonsense things, the prince doesn't like it. "Actually, no one dares to chew the root of their tongue in front of Yan Wushuang.

Mama Gui nodded and said, "Yes." ”

After a pause, Mama Gui said: "Niangniang, this flower viewing party, should I invite the eldest lady and the third aunt and grandmother." ”

Yuchen frowned and said, "Send them a post!" As for the Wen family and the Li family, forget it. In Yuchen's impression, Lu Yao is a very measured person. As for Yurong, after so many things, I heard that it has changed a lot.

Lu Yao was very happy to receive Yuchen's invitation, but soon became worried again. The flower banquet held by Yuchen went to the homes of those who were either rich or noble, and if they were too shabby, they would not only be looked down upon, but also the face of the concubine would be dull, so if you want to go to the banquet, you have to buy clothes and jewelry again. But to buy clothes and delicate jewelry for all three of them, it will cost hundreds of taels of silver. Over the years, because of the subsidy to the Lu family, Lu Yao's dowry has almost been emptied, and he can't take out a few hundred taels of silver at once.

In the evening, Lu Yao specially talked to Han Jiancheng about it.

Han Jiancheng has some money in his hand, but he is not willing to spend it on dressing up: "What are you doing with this at home now?" That's pretty much it. If you don't look good, don't go. "The Guogong Mansion is long gone, how can you still talk about the style of Miss Guogongfu!

Lu Yao was so sad that tears fell.

Han Jiancheng was irritable when he saw this, got up and went out. After the last trouble, although the husband and wife were reconciled, there was a rift in the end.

Yurong was not as entangled as Lu Yao, she directly rejected Yuchen's invitation on the grounds of filial piety. Whether it was a grudge in the past, or for the future, she didn't want to deal with Yuchen anymore.

Hongyin said: "Madam, the third aunt and grandmother are now in charge of the affairs of the Yan Wangfu, will we offend her if we refuse the invitation?" ”

Yurong shook his head and said, "No." I have filial piety in me, and it is not appropriate to go to a banquet. Besides, maybe I won't go, it's exactly what she wants! The two sisters don't have much affection, and this time Yuchen gave her a post just to look good.

Hongyin hesitated and said, "Madam, I think you should walk around with the third aunt and grandmother more." In this way, if there is anything in the future, there will be a person to support it. ”

Yurong chuckled: "Support? I'm afraid that if I get too close to her, I'll be affected in the future. Yurong also cares about the outside world now, she doesn't think Yan Wushuang can last long.

Knowing what Yuchen thought, Hongyin looked horrified: "What does Mrs. mean, the capital will not be able to be saved by then?" "Hongyin has always felt that war is too far away from them.

Yurong hummed and said: "King Ming is brave and good at fighting, and has the title of a victorious general." Once he led his troops to attack the capital, there was a chance that the capital would not be able to hold it. "At that point, it's time for a change of dynasty.

Hongyin was a little scared: "Then won't our lives be in danger at that time?" "In the war, it is not only those dignitaries who die, but also the common people.

Yurong said: "If the situation is not right, we will avoid the countryside." "At first, I was going to store more food, but then I thought about it, it wasn't safe. If someone finds out, the food will become a disaster, and if you go to the countryside, you don't have to worry about it. The countryside was originally a place to produce food, and as long as it was planned properly, it was much safer than in the city.

Hongyin shuddered and said, "Madam, I heard that those Northwest soldiers are fierce, and everywhere they go, they kill and rob them all. If King Ming really led troops to attack the capital, we wouldn't be able to escape if we went to the countryside? "Killing, robbing, and burning, this is a rumor that Yan Wushuang's people deliberately ruined the reputation of the Northwest Army. The common people are backward in the news, and after hearing a lot, they naturally believe it.

Yurong laughed when she heard this: "Those are just rumors. If the Northwest soldiers are like rumors, then they won't be bandits? How can such a person win the support of the people, and how can he get most of the country? Besides, my fourth sister wouldn't allow them to do this! "Yuxi is the one in power, and the people below her dare not be presumptuous.

Hongyin asked cautiously, "Madam, what kind of person is the fourth aunt?" "Hongyin has heard a lot of rumors about Yuxi, and of course, all the things she hears are negative.

Yurong thought for a while and said, "The fourth sister is a smart person with a city, well, she is also very courageous. "I don't have the courage to go against my father, and I have never fallen behind.

Hongyin said: "But it is rumored outside that the fourth aunt and grandmother are very jealous, but any woman who approaches King Ming will not end well." ”

Yuxi mocked: "What kind of jealousy, it's just jealousy." How many of these women are willing to be hugged by their husbands? It's a pity that they don't have the wrist of my fourth sister. ”

Hongyin felt that this also made sense.

Yuxi, who was being recited, was checking the thirteen scriptures that Zao Zao had re-copied at this time.

Brother Hao has already helped check this scripture, so Zao Zao is not worried about making another mistake.

After reading it, Yuxi nodded and said, "Yes, I didn't make any mistakes this time." ”

Zao Zao said expectantly: "Mother, you said that I would be allowed to go to the front line after I had copied the Diamond Sutra a hundred times. ”

Yuxi hummed and said, "Mother counts when she speaks." Now that Yunnan and Guangxi are at war, where do you want to go? ”

Zao Zao didn't think about it and said: "You can go anywhere." ”

Yuxi glanced at Yunqing next to him and said, "Your father means to let you go to Guangxi." "Yunqing was originally ready to let Du Zheng be the coach to coordinate the entire battle situation, but later changed his mind. Let Du Zheng lead 300,000 troops to attack Guangxi, and Han Jianye lead 200,000 soldiers and horses to attack Yunnan.

Yuxi knew that Yunqing had made this decision after careful consideration, so he didn't have any comments on this decision.

Zao Zao didn't ask why, but readily agreed: "Okay, then go to Guangxi." "As long as you can go to the battlefield, it's the same whether you go to Guangxi or Yunnan.

Yuxi stood up and said to Zaozao: "Come with me." She prepared a gift for the dates.

As soon as he entered the house, Zao Zao was attracted by the armor hanging in the middle of the room. The armor is silver-gray, the inner layer of the armor is made of cowhide, and the outer layer is iron mesh armor, and the armor pieces are connected like fish scales, which cannot be penetrated by arrows, and can protect the key parts of the body. Such an elaborate piece of armor took three blacksmiths more than half a year to complete. Because the number is too small, only generals above the third rank in the army can get one.

Zao Zao couldn't help but step forward and reach out and touch it, and then asked in surprise: "Mother, is this for me?" ”

Yuxi nodded and said, "Try it out and see if it fits?" ”

Zao Zao couldn't wait to take off her outer robe, and asked Qiu He to help her put this armor on her body.

Yuxi couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Passing the armor on his body, Zao Zao stood in front of Yuxi and said, "Mother, isn't it very heroic for me to wear this armor?" ”

Yuxi looked at it seriously and said with a smile: "Go out and show your father." "It's a miniature version of Yunqing.

When he got out of the house, Zao Zao saw that Brother Hao and Liu Er were there. Zao Zao also deliberately turned around in front of everyone, which was not good.

Brother Xuan, who is not interested in fighting, doesn't look at this armor with his eyes rolling, let alone other people.

Brother Rui'er immediately blushed after seeing it: "Mother, I also want such armor." ”

Brother You also likes it very much, and he also mutters about asking for a set.

Liu Er couldn't help but praise when she saw it: "Sister, you look so good in this armor." "It's too handsome.

Yuxi said with a smile: "When you grow up and go to the battlefield in the future, you will naturally be indispensable." ”

Brother Hao was the most calm, and asked, "Mother, are you going to let the eldest sister go to the front line in these two days?" "Although this armor is rare, as long as he wants it, his mother will definitely not refuse. Well, but if you don't need it for the time being, you won't waste it.

Yuxi hummed and said, "Choose a personal guard tomorrow, and you can set off the day after tomorrow." "According to the temperament of the jujube, I am afraid that I can't wait to leave tomorrow. It's okay to drag it out for a day, but if it drags on too long, I guess this girl won't be happy.

Unexpectedly, Zao Zao was unwilling to wait for a day: "Mother, I have already selected the guard." With that, she read out the names of the six people she had chosen.

In addition to copying scriptures these days, Zao Zao is also thinking about the choice of guards. Sure enough, she didn't waste her time, and she used it so quickly.

Yuxi shook his head and said, "Only six is too little, I'll ask your father to pick six more for you." Tomorrow you pack your things and set off the day after tomorrow. "Twelve personal guards should be about the same.

If it was before, the jujube would definitely not be willing to wait longer, even if it was not for a day. However, this punishment made Zao Zao feel a lot of goodness: "Listen to my mother." ”

After the six sisters and brothers went out. Brother Rui looked at the armor on Zao Zao's body and said, "Eldest sister, when you come back, borrow this armor for me to pass it on!" "Brother Rui is too greedy.

Zao Zao flatly refused: "No, I want to use this armor as a family heirloom and pass it on to my son in the future." ”

"Cough, cough ......" Liu Er was choked when she heard this, her face turned red, and she coughed violently.

Brother Rui exclaimed: "Eldest sister, wait for your son to wear this armor for more than twenty years!" Eldest sister, you borrow me to wear it first, and when your son grows up, I will make him a better one. ”

Brother You didn't think it was a big deal to see the excitement, clapped his hands and smiled: "Sister, you not only want to go to the battlefield, but also want to get married!" ”

Brother Xuan didn't know how to react, and turned his head to look at Brother Hao. The look in his eyes seemed to ask, big brother, what's the situation.

Brother Hao touched his forehead, there is such a living treasure sister, it is really a headache!

In the early morning of this day, the sky was clear, and Yuxi and Yunqing took the five sisters and brothers of Liu'er to the gate of the palace to see off the jujubes.

Zao Zao stepped on the black-headed horse, waved to everyone, and said, "Dad, mother, Ah Hao, you are waiting for me to return victoriously." ”

Yuxi looked at the excited jujube and repeated what he had said before: "When I arrive in Guangxi, I want to listen to your Uncle Du." If you let me know that you don't follow orders, do you know the consequences? ”

Zao Zao smiled and said, "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely listen to Uncle Du." Okay, it's not too early, I'm leaving. With that, he rode away in style.

Brother Rui looked at the back of the jujube and said to himself: "I really want to grow up quickly!" In this way, you can go to the battlefield to kill the enemy like the eldest sister.