Chapter 374, parting is imminent

Shu'er said as she took off a pendant from her ear and handed it to Changsheng: "Auntie, look, this pair of small fish earrings was given to me by her, I like it, don't you think it's beautiful?" ”

Changsheng had long noticed that Shu'er's earrings were very chic and beautiful, lively and chic, and it was so good to wear them at her age, and at first I thought it was given by Anyang, but it turned out to be sent by Concubine Wang Zheng of Huai'an, and it was even more exquisite when I took it over and looked closely.

The small fish is only the size of a little finger, with excellent gold color, the handiwork is very fine, the scales and tail fin are very realistic, it looks vivid, especially the two eyes are inlaid with fine ruby particles, not only more realistic but also more beautiful, although this pendant is not very valuable, but rare ingenuity, Princess Huai'an is really generous.

Changsheng praised her beauty again and again while watching, and told Shu'er to wear it carefully, don't let down the princess's wishes, in private, she really hopes that Shu'er can be loved by Princess Ji, if Concubine Jin wants to do something, there is one more person to protect Shu'er.

Shu'er put it on carefully, and said in a chattering voice: "The princess is so good, but she is very thin, her face is not good, she looks like she is sick, she will say that she is tired after sitting for a while, and she only talked to me for a short time, what a pity."

Skinny? Don't have a good face? That's really not Concubine Jin, Changsheng heard that she was a charming and energetic woman, and suddenly remembered that when Li Yuan was still in power, he took Shu'er to Pei's Mansion that time, and Anyang forcibly took Pei Zijun's violinist Cen Hao away to Fuqin, and it was Huai'an Wang Zhengfei who sent her back, and sent someone to apologize, I heard that this concubine's surname is Ji, and she is a noble-born, gentle, and beautiful person, but it's a pity that she is not in good health and has nothing to do, and she is also disheartened because she has no children and doesn't want to fight for anything, so she let Princess Jin run rampant in the mansion, is Shu'er talking about this princess? I heard that she didn't pay much attention to the mother and daughter of the county lord of Anyang, so how could she show favor to the stepdaughter brought by Anyang?

Changsheng was a little puzzled, but he soon figured it out, the child's family, just close the eyes, not to mention that Shu'er is already very cute, if Princess Ji is a kind person, it is normal to show favor to a child who has no mother, Changsheng can't help but admire, hoping to have the opportunity to meet this concubine.

I thought about it again, no matter how smart Shu'er is, she wants to hide something, she is always a child, if she really suffers any grievances, three sets and two sets will come out, but Changsheng asked for a while, and he couldn't hear anything unusual, so he put his mind at ease for the time being.

The two chattered and talked all the time, they hadn't seen each other for a long time, as if they had saved up a stomach to say, Changsheng couldn't bear to ask Shu'er if she wanted to stay, because she could stay, Shu'er didn't count, she didn't count, it all depends on the meaning of Anyang and Mingche, that is, Mingche is willing to stay with Shu'er, Anyang may not be willing, she doesn't want to bear the reputation of not being able to tolerate her stepdaughter.

What's more, what if you stay? The living conditions of the Xie family are much worse than those of the county lord's mansion, not to mention, except for her and Mingjing in the family, everyone regards Shu'er as a thorn in their side from the heart, and her life may not be easy when she stays, so she can only do this for the time being.

Soon dinner time was approaching, Changsheng didn't want to be urged by the old lady, so he freshened himself and Shu'er in advance and came to the old lady's house, and all the masters of the Xie family had a reunion dinner here in the evening.

Fortunately, it was early, no one else had come over, the girl and the mother-in-law were setting up the table to set up the seats, and the old lady was about to send someone to urge everyone to come over, and when she saw them coming, she beckoned Shu'er to sit beside her, and assigned Changsheng to see if the seats were properly placed.

About a pillar of incense kung fu, everyone is basically here, Anyang is the eldest daughter-in-law, and the identity is special, so she sat down with the old lady, and the fragrant dishes were served on the table, not only hearty but also very exquisite, there were several precious dishes that could not be eaten usually, it seems that the old lady had made a bloody investment.

She picked up the wine glass but her expression dimmed, Ming Qing persuaded her: "Mother misses the eldest sister, don't worry, the eldest sister said that she will definitely arrive before tomorrow." ”

The old lady shook her head and burst into tears: "I don't miss your eldest sister anymore, didn't she come to see me before the Mid-Autumn Festival?" I was thinking, your father was fine with the Xie family before he left, but now that it has become such a situation, I don't know if there is any hope for reviving the family's prestige? Can I wait until that day, and if not, how will I see him in the future under the Nine Springs? ”

No matter how discordant everyone here is, they all feel the same about this matter, and they all become gloomy for a while. Changsheng understood that the old lady was not only touching the scene, but also delivering a message to the county lord of Anyang, only when Ming Che was used with the help of King Huai'an, the Xie family could prosper, otherwise everything was empty words.

Mingche spoke: "Mother, don't be uncomfortable, I have one more thing to tell you, the emperor has decided to use me again, but it's a chore, it's to go to the Wuwei garrison to be an ordinary seven-grade captain, and I'm going to set off in ten days, I don't know when I'll come back, but fortunately, although the position is low, it's finally no longer idle, and our Xie family will resume the status of the scholars, no longer an unofficial and untitled commoner, I know the emperor's temperament, and he has always used people without suspicion, if he plans to use me, he won't care about the past, I believe that as long as I work hard, although I can't compare with my father's achievements when he was there, it will not be as bleak as it is today. ”

Although everyone has been looking forward to Mingche's recovery for a long time, there has been no news for such a long time, and they were stunned when they heard that Mingche had only been awarded a small seven-grade lieutenant for a long time, and that he was going to the desolate and distant northwest border pass. Because of the county horse of this dynasty, if it is conferred, there is no one lower than the fifth grade, even if it is an idle position, it will not be lower than the fifth grade, not to mention that when Ming Che was in Jinyang, he was a dignified first-grade general, this difference is too big, right? What is this the use of clarity? Or demean him?

Mingche looked at everyone's reaction and smiled bitterly: "I know that everyone is disappointed, Mingche is incompetent, and has failed to live up to the expectations of his family, but please rest assured, it is man-made, and I will work hard." ”

Changsheng was also stunned, but she was more worried about what Shu'er would do if Ming Cheruo left? Without the protection of her father, and her mother is not close, can you rest assured of her? But Anyang will never agree to leave Shu'er in the Xie family, after Mingche leaves, it will be as short as half a year and October, and as long as a year or two, how can this be good?

An Yang saw that the Xie family didn't seem to be satisfied with this position, as if he was blaming his father for his incompetence, and when he pulled down his face, when this position was granted, he was most dissatisfied and felt ashamed that it was actually her, and after crying at home, he went to his father to cry, but was reprimanded by his father, who had always spoiled her, and had to accept this reality.

"What? Still too low? You don't want to think about it, what is the identity of the Xie family? It is to behead the prisoners who are all over the house, the emperor pardoned the Xie family and rewarded the position, it is already a big face, if it is replaced by someone else, it is difficult to say whether the emperor can forgive or not, what is there not to be satisfied with taking you out for a walk? ”

Mingjing reacted quickly, and hurriedly said: "Sister-in-law is too careful, we are not afraid of being a small official, but we didn't expect the eldest brother to go to such a far place, not only worried that the eldest brother would suffer there, but also worried that no one would take care of the eldest sister-in-law, and the task of taking care of Shu'er fell on the eldest sister-in-law, so this is the case, sister-in-law, don't blame it."

Anyang was also angry, and his majesty was also played, and he didn't want to make too much trouble, so he didn't mention these things quietly.

The old lady coughed lightly: "In fact, to get to this point today, the emperor has already treated our Xie family very leniently." I don't know if I can survive when I was in prison, but now I have become a commoner but I have saved my life, and there is a field Zhuangzi that Ming Che has placed here is enough to feed and wear, as long as the emperor does not pursue the Xie family, I am already thankful, where do I dare to think about entering the office again?

Now thanks to the prince's many ways to take care of him, the emperor is not only willing to let the Xie family have a way to live, but also allows Mingche to enter the office, how can such a great kindness dare to dislike it? And what Ming Che said is right, the thing is man-made, if it is a person who has no interest, even if the emperor rewards a three-grade or four-product can not do it for a long time, if it is a promising person, he can do it better and better, and when the contribution is indispensable, the emperor can naturally see it.

Mingche, after this is gone, don't just think about how to be promoted to the knighthood, don't do anything that disappoints the emperor and the prince, you just need to do your duty conscientiously and be loyal to the emperor wholeheartedly, even if the emperor is difficult to commit and the grudges are difficult to eliminate, but in the long run, you will definitely release your previous suspicions and trust the Xie family again."

As soon as the words fell, Ming Che knelt down with a plop: "Son, thank you for your mother's teachings, this time I will definitely do what my mother tells me to do, if the situation improves in the future, my son will definitely live up to his mother's painstaking upbringing, and he will not forget his two younger brothers and several nephews."

The old lady didn't expect Mingche to respect her so much for trivial matters, and she was willing to carry Mingqing, so she didn't care about it when she was excited, but nodded again and again in flattery.

Changsheng is also a little confused, when did Mingche respect his mother-in-law so much? Just thinking about it, Mingche said again: "There is one more thing, I hope the old lady can make it convenient." The son went this time, as short as a year and a half, or as long as two or three years, maybe not transferred home, only the county lord at home, but also to take care of Shu'er, I am afraid that she can't take care of it, and there is no man in the house to help, but the mother can't leave anyone, so I am willing to ask my mother to agree that the third brother and the third brother and sister will go to the county horse mansion to live temporarily, and the second brother and second brother and sister will serve their mother at home to take care of a few nephews and nieces. In this way, loyalty and filial piety can be correct."

Changsheng had mixed feelings for a while, she was very unhappy living in the Xie family, but she was also very uncomfortable going to the county lord's mansion, but it seemed that it would definitely not work if she didn't go, but fortunately, she could be with Shu'er every day if she went.

Having said that, the old lady had to nod her head, as long as she is clear and developed in the future, she really does not forget the Xie family and does not forget the Ming and Qing dynasties, what is this little thing? He turned his head and asked, "Mingjing, are you willing to be with Changsheng?" ”

Mingjing knelt down and said: "Of course we are willing, but if we go, we will not be able to come back in two or three months, the family is small, the second brother and sister-in-law have to take care of the children, the son is afraid that there is no reliable person to serve his mother, so Douhuang will not go with us, so he will stay at home and serve his mother for us."