Seeing Long Xiangye so excited, Yang was surprised: "This is strange. Since you are so loyal, don't you know that the festival should not be decorated, coarse tea and light rice? Some sophisticated people don't even live in high-rise buildings, but only live in front of the grave. ”

To settle the house is to live in a straw hut. It is not sheltered from the wind and rain, and it is ventilated on all sides.

Longxiang leaves were dumbfounded. What are these words? How had she never heard of it!

Yang shook his head, "Yes, Xiangsheng went early, your Xiao family has no elders, even if you do something wrong, no one dares to say a 'no' to you." It's okay, now that I'm back, I can't let you continue to make mistakes. - You just said that we want to keep the festival, so let's make a real festival. Only when it is born from the inside can it be formed from the outside. Filial piety, like observance, is to be both deed and heartfelt. Do you understand? As he spoke, he picked out two sets of clothes that looked very plain and asked Long Xiangye to change them into.

Long Xiangye didn't dare to resist anymore, obediently put it on, and then followed the Yang family to the ancestral hall.

Yang was still sighing, "You don't want to wear silk in the future." ”

Long Xiangye was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "My son is now the Marquis of Zhuguo, and the family has silver, but he can't afford to wear it?" ”

For Longxiangye, the festival must be observed, but the blessing must also be enjoyed. She didn't know that the two were actually contradictory.

Yang smiled, "People who keep festivals can't wear silk, they can't wear fur, they can only wear cloth." You can't eat meat, you can only eat vegetarian. Not to mention jewelry. Which festival-keeping woman have you ever seen with a jeweled head? Insert at most one silver hairpin. In addition, the furnishings in the room are also mainly plain and clean. Like clothing, only white, blue, and blue can be used. In addition, whenever there is something lively, you must avoid it. There can be no playing, playing and singing, and of course you can't listen to the drama and see the play......"

Seeing Long Xiangye's dumbfounded appearance, the Yang family knew that this "festival woman" definitely didn't understand these rules, so he only smiled and comforted her: "Fortunately, let's go to the ancestral hall first." When the ancestor worship is over, let's go back to Chang'an. I'll teach you the rules well. ”

"And the rules?!" Long Xiangye was a little breathless again. She remembered. Du Hengshuang's Ou Yangniang also mentioned similar words, of course she refused to listen. Let her learn the behavior of the wealthy, she is willing. But let her have a rough meal, she will never will.

And at that time, Du Hengshuang and Xiao Shiji also felt that it was unnecessary. So Ou Yangniang had to compromise. Never mention these things about the observance of the feast again.

Now I heard these familiar words from Yang's mouth again. The uneasiness in Long Xiangye's heart was even more serious.

"I don't understand the rules. I have kept the festival for decades, and that's all I know. Yang said lightly, as he spoke. has already brought Long Xiangye to the Xiao family ancestral hall.

A brazier has been placed inside.

Yang pushed open the door, came in with Long Xiangye, and said to Mei Xiang: "You go back and talk to your lord and wife, just say, we will kneel here for a long time." Didn't have to prepare us meals in the evening. ”

Long Xiangye couldn't bear it anymore, and said angrily: "Mother-in-law, what's wrong with you?" Are you trying to starve me? On this day, I drank some bird's nest porridge in the morning, and I am still hungry! ”

Yang glanced at her, "A serious festival woman only eats one meal a day, do you know the way?" ”

Long Xiangye closed her mouth tightly and knelt on the two futons with Yang.

The cold wind in the first month was very strong, blowing in through the crack in the door, soaking the ancestral hall to the bitter cold.

When he was in the room just now, Yang forced Long Xiangye to take off the silver rat coat and the gray squirrel skin skirt. She doesn't have a reed jacket, and the worst one is a silk jacket. So Yang had no choice but to open the net and let her change into a silk jacket and skirt.

Such clothes are okay to wear in the house, but in this empty ancestral hall, it is as if she is not wearing them, and the cold wind blows her bones almost frozen.

Long Xiangye's whole person was eager to put himself on the brazier and go to the fire.

Yang didn't say much, a person knelt on his futon, looking at the spirit card on the incense table in front of him silently.

The two of them knelt here in silence, and soon an afternoon passed.

Long Xiangye was dizzy with hunger, and begged Yang Shiyang: "Mother-in-law, granddaughter-in-law really can't hold on. Can you give me something to eat and then kneel? ”

"I can't." Yang said lightly, closed his eyes, and continued to count the rosary in his hand.

Long Xiangye was hungry and cold, but there was nothing to be done. I had to grit my teeth and hold on.

Mei Xiang went to Xiao Shihe and Du Hengshuang's room to report Yang's words.

Du Hengshuang didn't speak, just put the two children on the bed.

They had just eaten lunch and were going to take a nap.

Xiao Shiji took Mei Xiang to the outhouse, and asked in a deep voice, "It's okay to say anything else." But if the old lady doesn't eat today, will it be harmful to the old lady's body? ”

Xiao Shiji remembered that Long Xiangye's body seemed to be very weak, and as soon as there was a major event in the family, Long Xiangye was so sick that he couldn't get out of bed.

Mei Xiang smiled and said implicitly: "Master Hou, don't worry, the old lady is in good health." Not to mention not eating a meal, even if you don't eat for two or three days, the old lady will be fine. ”

Xiao Shiji didn't believe it, and glanced at Mei Xiang, "I remember that the old lady's body is very weak. I've been seriously ill several times before. ”

Seeing that Xiao Shihe didn't believe her words, Mei Xiang didn't dare to say any more, so she hurriedly lowered her head and said "um", "The slave will bring tea to the old lady and Mrs. Zeng." ”

Xiao Shi and Zhilu said that as long as people have water to drink, they can still support them for several days. When they fought against the Turks in Shuobei, they often rode lightly into the desert, and the most precious thing on their bodies was a sheepskin bag of water. As long as there is water, they can come out of the desert alive.

Since you can have water to drink, it doesn't matter if you are hungry once.

Xiao Shiji remembered that when they were children, when their father had just died in prison, their family had eaten the last meal and did not have the next meal, and the children were so young that they had all had the experience of being hungry, so they didn't say anything, waved their hands, and let Mei Xiang go down.

Du Hengshuang didn't speak, sat on the edge of the bed, and watched the two children who fell asleep quickly.

Xiao Shiji walked over and stood behind her. Also looking at the two children who had just fallen asleep and smiling.

Since that day to repel the bandits, Du Hengshuang has not spoken to Xiao Shiji in private. They are still a loving couple in front of people, but these days, Du Hengshuang is indifferent to him.

Xiao Shiji felt very uncomfortable, but he also knew that Du Hengshuang could not be blamed for this. He sat down against Du Hengshuang, held her shoulders, and said in a low voice: "...... Don't be angry. ”

Du Hengshuang struggled, reached out to remove his hand, and said lightly: "I'm not angry." ”

Is this still called being angry?

Xiao Shiji smiled. Simply stretch out your arms from behind. hugged Du Hengshuang's slender waist and said, "I'll accompany you on behalf of my mother." And said, "Look, didn't my grandmother persuade my mother to go?" It will definitely be good in the future. ”

Du Hengshuang sighed and lowered his head. A finger slowly slid over Xiao Shiji's handsome arm. "What if there is no such thing as a great-grandmother? How should you? - Is it just a dead knot? Either. I'm begging to leave the court, or, you're going to divorce me? ”

Xiao Shiji's arms tightened. Holding Du Hengshuang tightly in his arms, he lowered his head and kissed her on the back of the neck, and said, "Of course not." Even if I don't have this real grandmother, I will go find a 'great grandmother' and come back. ”

"Huh? It's true? Du Hengshuang looked back in surprise, unable to believe his ears.

"You mean, you're going to ......?" Du Hengshuang asked hesitantly. That's too daring, isn't it? Even this kind of thing can be faked......

Xiao Shiji smiled, "Actually, I've done this kind of thing before. Of course, it wasn't in our house, but when I was doing things for Prince Yi at that time. If I tell you that I have also presided over the 'Immortal Jump' several times, just to hold the handle of some officials, do you believe it or not? ”

Du Hengshuang was speechless for a long time, and nodded his green fingers on Xiao Shihe's forehead, "You, don't use this kind of thing on me in the future." I can tell if you're true or fake. ”

Xiao Shiji hurriedly said: "Of course I won't lie to you. For my mother's side, it is also a last resort......" But in the end, he didn't want to talk about it, Xiao Shiji still changed the topic and said: "I will worship my ancestors tomorrow." Luoyang's big Sima will come to watch the ceremony, and Luoyang's officials, big and small, will probably also come. When the time comes, you should prepare more rewards. These people are coming, and the ceremony will definitely come. ”

Speaking of this, Du Hengshuang laughed and said, "Then wouldn't we make a fortune that is not too big?" ”

"You still want to get rich? It would be nice not to fill them all in. You have to use the biggest of those rewards, otherwise people will look down on us. Xiao Shihe carefully told Du Hengshuang.

Du Hengshuang said angrily: "Do you still need to say it?" Prepare your ancestors carefully. Leave my side alone. ”

The two discussed it and went their own way.

Outside, officials from Luoyang City came to visit, and Xiao Shiji went outside to meet the guests.

Du Hengshuang called all the servants over in the backyard and carefully instructed tomorrow's affairs.

Ancestor worship is a big deal, but fortunately, there are not many people in their Xiao family, and only they are left.

Du Hengshuang asked the steward to hang the plaque given by His Majesty on the door frame of the ancestral hall, cover it with red silk, and wait for the official ancestor worship tomorrow to unveil the plaque.

"This is the imperial pen under His Majesty, you must be careful to serve. If something goes wrong, you won't be able to pay for a few heads. Du Hengshuang repeatedly advised.

The steward was brought from the Pillar State Marquis's Mansion, and naturally knew the importance of the road, so he hurriedly said: "Madame, don't worry, the little one must be hung up in person." ”

Du Hengshuang looked at the steward, called the cook over again, and instructed: "The guests who will come tomorrow are all officials, do you know how to rectify the banquet?" ”

Because it was the first month of the year, the merchants did not open the market, so their food was brought from Chang'an, and a large cart of various ingredients was dragged, and it was more than enough to renovate seven or eight tables of banquets.

The cook hurriedly said, "Madame, don't worry. When the slaves and maids came, Mr. Xiao copied the list of banquet dishes for the slaves and maids, and just do it when the time comes. Those dishes are not troublesome and will be ready in no time. ”

Du Hengshuang relieved his heart at this time, and instructed the cook to prepare dinner, and also sent a bowl of ginseng soup to Mrs. Zeng and the old lady who were kneeling in the ancestral hall to warm their bodies. She didn't want the two old men to get sick from the cold.

The cook responded one by one and stepped back without mentioning it.

"Madam, are you tired? The slave maid has just made a good cup of tea here, do you want a bowl of madam? Zhishu asked with a smile.

Du Hengshuang also felt a little hungry, nodded and said, "Let's have a bowl." ”

Knowing how to make tea face, Du Hengshuang picked up the genealogy of the Xiao family and took a closer look.

A little maid poked her head out of the door, as if she had something to say.

Du Hengshuang put down the family tree and beckoned to the little maid at the door, "What are you doing?" ”

The little maid was very clever, and hurriedly ran in and said, "Madam, there is a lady outside who wants to see Madame." The doorman on the outer door asked the lady if she could see it. ”

"Want to see me?" Du Hengshuang thought about it for a while, and then felt that he understood, "It's probably something to ask for, let her in." Du Hengshuang thought that he was like the daughters of those officials, taking the opportunity to get close to her to find better promotion opportunities for their husbands or sons.

The little maid hurriedly ran out of the city to bring people in.

Du Hengshuang took a bite of tea noodles and saw people coming in.

I saw a delicate young woman coming in, wearing a light blue silk rabbit fur on her body, which was both warm and luxurious, and the style was very good-looking.

Du Hengshuang stared at the man's big for a while, then raised his head and smiled: "...... Pls are you ......"

"Ahh Du Hengshuang stood up suddenly, walked quickly to the young woman's side, and asked eagerly, "Is it you?" Is it really you? ”

The person who came, this young woman, was exactly two and a half years ago, and she thought that she had died at the hands of the bandits!

"You...... You are dressed like this, are you married? Du Hengshuang was surprised and delighted, holding Zhihua's hand, not knowing where to start.

Zhihua smiled and helped Du Hengshuang to sit down in the back room.

Du Hengshuang knew that she had something to say to her, and hurriedly sent all the maids and daughters-in-law in the house out of the house.

"Zhihua, you have to tell me well. Where have you spent all these years? Du Hengshuang took Zhihua's hand and looked her up and down.

He wore silk and satin and fur cotton. The skin on his face was white and ruddy, and he didn't look guilty at all.

Du Hengshuang picked up a handkerchief to wipe away her tears, "Zhihua, you can be regarded as coming back alive." Tell me, how have you spent the past two years? I'm going to thank the one who saved you, took care of you, and finally got you home. ”

Zhihua was a little embarrassed, listening to Du Hengshuang's words, he only said "uh-huh" twice on the side.

She came to Luoyang today, and she had limited time and couldn't say too much nonsense, so she planned to make a long story short.

It turned out that it was because of the second leader of their bandits, and suddenly disappeared.

The big boss was dissatisfied with the second master's attempt to seize his cottage, so he picked a reason and beat the second boss almost halfway and locked him up with one punch.

It's a pity that they didn't try the second master a few times, and the second master mysteriously disappeared from their cell.

That is, from the mouth of the second master, they knew that someone in Chang'an wanted to deal with Du Hengshuang and her children.

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The third watch asks for pink tickets!! This big change of 4,000 words can be regarded as two changes. Pink 930, 960 plus more delivered.

…… (To be continued......)