Mrs. Liu lived in the east of Yuan's mansion, and the house was very simple, with white windows, black doors, gray walls, and a mulberry tree planted in front of the door. The architecture of the Han Dynasty is full of roughness. Compared with the architecture of the Tang and Song dynasties, it is less round and artistic, and more angular and simple. There are also many color elements, mainly black.

In addition to having a wife, Yuan Shao also has five beautiful concubines. In a big family like the Yuan family, marriage has always been about the right family and political marriage. Mrs. Liu's maiden family is also a famous official family in Runan, and her family background is prominent. She herself also knew that she didn't follow her husband's intentions, and after passing the door, she recruited a few concubines for Yuan Shao. So the couple got along quite well.

When Yuan Xi entered Mrs. Liu's residence, Mrs. Liu was sitting on the main seat, with a bowl of tea in front of her, and it was steaming. Yuan Xi looked to the side, and there were indeed three maidservants in the house. The two are a little older, and there is a girl who is just right, and her figure is good.

The aesthetics of the Han Dynasty seemed to be similar to that of his own era, with a slender waist and a corseted abdomen, long legs and graceful, Yuan Xi stared at the servant girl for a long time, until Mrs. Liu coughed, and then came back to her senses.

Mrs. Liu stared at him tightly with a pair of triangular eyes and said, "You rarely come to visit me. I've rarely seen you since you got married, and I don't know what you're doing. Originally, you were a reading material, but when you heard your third brother talk about it, you went to the battlefield again, but you are the same as your eldest brother. But it's right that a good man should gallop on the battlefield. ”

Yuan Xi said: "The mother is a strange child, and there are fewer children. But that's right, children should come to their mothers more often. Today, Zhen Ji is sick, so I will bring her to greet her. Let's see if there's anything to explain on my mother's side. I went out to the boundary bridge and saw the cruelty of the battlefield, and the battle ahead was continuous, and the soldiers were in a dangerous situation. The mother was staying in Yecheng, and she should be very anxious, and the child came to report safety. ”

Mrs. Liu asked, "How is the war going now?" ”

Yuan Xi said: "The overall situation can be said to have been decided, after the battle of Jieqiao, Gongsun Zhan Baima Yicong lost everything, and now he has been besieged by his father in Yijing. However, the hundred-legged insect is dead but not stiff, after all, Gongsun Chan has been operating in Youzhou for a long time, and there are many generals, and it will take a long time to swallow it completely. ”

The two talked face-to-face, both talking about big things. Although Mrs. Liu is a woman, her opinions on current affairs are not biased, and she can often put forward her own opinions.

"Xianyi, as the second son in the family, you have a lot of responsibility. Now your eldest brother is in Qingzhou, and your third brother is in Yecheng. As your father's only son, you should share his worries. I heard that after the death of Koji Yoshi, he appointed to hand over the first camp to you, so you should help your father take care of the first camp. How did you still find out that General Gao was blasted out of the camp? ”

The news was transmitted very quickly, presumably Gao Lan was unwilling to complain about it on Yuan Shao's side, which made a lot of noise, and even Yecheng knew about it.

Yuan Xi said: "This matter actually has nothing to do with the child, it is Gao Ran's eagerness for quick success and quick profit, and he wants to win the hearts of the people, but he has touched the taboo of the soldiers who first ascended the camp and lost the morale of the army." In fact, the child himself is also thin and talented, and he is far from being able to convince the public. Failing to help General Gao Ran take in the first camp is really a child's sin. ”

When Mrs. Liu heard him say this, she couldn't say anything serious, so she said, "You don't have to blame yourself too much." I know you've been reading since you were a kid and you're not very interested in military affairs. This time I also went into battle in a hurry, and there was really no one left, so I asked you to go to supervise the grain. Those rumors that you personally went into battle and commanded the troops to block the White Horse Cavalry are too exaggerated. ”

"Mother is right ......"

After Yuan Xi finished talking about the front line, he changed his conversation again, chatted about common things, chatted for a few words, and said: "Yesterday, the child met a businessman in Yecheng, but it was a strange thing, that person actually chased the child to sell the mansion. Mother, you see, this is a strange thing. When did the child say he was going to move out? Besides, the matter of separating the family should be decided by the father. Now my father is commanding the army on the front line, and he doesn't have the heart to worry about the children. ”

Mrs. Liu's face was a little strange, and she said, "Ahem, Xianyi, this is what I mean." On Yuan Fu's side, I also instructed him to find a suitable house as soon as possible. If there is a suitable place and your father agrees, you may as well move out. ”

"Why did Mother say that?" Yuan Xi said: "The eldest brother is also in Qingzhou now. There is only the third brother by my mother's side, and I am afraid that I can't take care of it. If there is something to discuss, the son and daughter-in-law can also take care of it by their side. ”

Mrs. Liu said: "Your father and I are still healthy, so why do you need these dolls to take care of you." Your father is about to take Youzhou, and it will be impossible to be the pastor of Youzhou and Jizhou at that time, so he must divide the place and hand it over to someone close to him to manage. Your sons should have to share some of the burden, so that he doesn't have to work so hard. At that time, the government will open to do things, and many personnel will be needed. If you move out, you can deploy your own staff. I also mentioned this matter to your eldest brother. He is expected to come back for the winter this year. ”

Yuan Xi was stunned: "Big brother wants to come back?" He had the impression that he had never met his biological brother.

Mrs. Liu said: "Yes, now that our family gathers less and leaves more, it's time to get together." This matter of separation can be considered in the long run. You don't have to jump to the conclusion right now. ”

Yuan Xi asked, "If my eldest brother and I both move out, what about the third brother?" ”

Mrs. Liu's eyes drooped, and she said, "Your third brother is still young and has not yet started a family, so it is better to stay in the mansion." When he gets married, it's not too late to discuss the matter. ”

Yuan Xi thought to himself: This is clearly going to transfer me away. The so-called intimacy is different, once it is transferred, it will be easy to see Yuan Shao in the future, and if you have anything to say, you can't say it at any time. When the time comes, it will be easy to slander, and it will be much more convenient for Yuan Shang to be the heir.

But he won't say anything about this kind of thing, just smiled faintly.

Mrs. Liu asked again, "How is Zhen's body?" Do you want me to go over and have a look? ”

Yuan Xi hurriedly said: "Don't worry about your mother? It's just a few minor ailments. How can there be a reason for a mother-in-law to visit her daughter-in-law. ”

Mrs. Liu nodded and said, "Zhen's child has filial piety and has always been with me, and I like her very much." Your two sons are not around, and it is also nice to have a few caring daughters-in-law. If the condition recurs, you can pay more attention. I know a famous doctor who is very skilled and ensures that the medicine is cured. The two of you have been married for many days, and Zhen's belly has not changed, and if the body is not in good condition, it will also affect the fetus......"

Yuan Xi thought to herself that she had never touched Zhen Ji, how could her stomach change. But this kind of humiliating thing, he naturally won't take the initiative to mention it.

Mrs. Liu glanced at his expression and shouted, "Cuicui, come here." ”

Just now, Yuan Xi looked at the good maid and walked over timidly, bowed his head and saluted Mrs. Liu.

Mrs. Liu said: "Zhen's body is weak, and I also know your man's problems, so naturally I can't enjoy it." Cuicui has also been with me for a while, with a gentle temperament, if you can see it, it is better to accept the house and be a concubine. Although it is not as fragrant as Zhen's country, it is guaranteed to be able to spread out. Women, if they are beautiful, they can't be eaten. You have been married for many days now, and you should understand this truth. ”

The girl named Cuicui lowered her head in shame, if she was really accepted by the second son, for her, it was obvious that the sparrow flew on the branch, so it was estimated that she still had something to look forward to.

Yuan Xi was a little stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "Mother is serious." The child has just gotten married, and she doesn't have the idea of taking a concubine yet. I thought to myself, if I took a concubine, Zhen Ji's favorability was estimated to plummet, and it would be even more difficult to get along. Besides, his mother's proposal is largely to plant a nail around him. I didn't expect that I had just trained Zhen Ji in spy skills yesterday, and I didn't expect that Mrs. Liu would install a satellite for herself today.

Mrs. Liu said "um", and she could accept his explanation, and said, "That's okay, people will keep it for you here, and you can say it when you want it." Zhen's temperament may be a little arrogant, you usually have to beat and knock more, you can't rely on it. Things between husband and wife are not so simple......"

Yuan Xi listened to it and hurriedly retired. This ginger is still old and spicy.