Chapter Twenty-Three: Pei Niangzi
"Hit, hit, hit!"
When Pei Xingyan swept Mu Ju into the bow door, the audience was silent, but immediately burst into cheers.
"Auntie, we won!"
After Pei Xingyan hit Mu Ju, he rushed directly to a city wall and shouted loudly at the city.
Under the Pei family, the woman who has been cheering for Zheng Yanqing and others bloomed with a bright smile...... Her name is Pei Shuying, and she is Pei Shiju's biological daughter. According to the seniority, it is Pei Xingyan's aunt. But in fact, she was not yet thirty years old. This is a maverick, extremely assertive, and at the same time extremely loyal to her emotions.
When he was eighteen years old, Pei Shuying's husband Li Dewu, a small official belonging to the East Palace, was sent to Lingnan because of Prince Yin, and it has been eight years since then.
In the past eight years, whether it is Pei Shiju or a close friend in the boudoir, they have persuaded her to remarry and not wait hard.
But this woman firmly guards the sincere love in her heart. Even if he wants to leave the Pei family, he is unwilling to remarry. Lingnan is thousands of miles away from Hedong...... Pei Shiju had no choice but to compromise and follow her wishes.
For this aunt, Pei Xingyan was afraid and admired.
Seeing Pei Shuying's bright smile, Pei Xingyan also felt inexplicably happy.
It's been eight years, and I haven't seen Pei Shuying smile like this. Xue Shui and the others rushed over and threw Pei Xingyan off the horse; Shen Guang, Dou Xiaowen, and Xu Shiji gathered around Zheng Yanqing excitedly, cheering and jumping for this hard-won victory. Changsun Sheng tidied up his clothes and walked towards the Xuanwu Gate.
With the sound of a gong, the bow battle, which lasted for nearly an hour, also came to an end.
Yu Juluo looked at Zheng Yanqing, who was about to leave, with great regret, "This little offspring has calculated me!" ”
He cursed viciously, and then showed a wry smile.
It's a big loss, this time it's really a big loss!
Just as he was regretting it, an attendant hurriedly ran over, "Old Zhuguo, the Holy Lord, please let you go over and speak." ”
"Huh?"
Yu Juluo was stunned for a moment, but did not reply.
At the beginning, his brother Yu Juzan, who had relied on him since childhood, was reprimanded by Emperor Yang Guang of Sui for abusing and killing his subordinates. Originally, this matter had little to do with Yu Juluo, and from the bottom of his heart, Yu Juluo did not resent Yang Guang...... Unexpectedly, Yang Guang was afraid that he would be resentful, so he resigned from Yujuluo's official position.
This makes Yu Juluo's heart a little uncomfortable!
Yang Guang returned from Yulin this time and ordered him to go to Hanoi from his hometown in Ha Bang. But when he arrived in Hanoi, Yang Guang didn't meet him, and directly took Yujuluo back to Luoyang, and ordered Yujuluo's family to take him over.
Then, there was no news...... After coming and going, Yu Juluo's mind was cold.
What does Yang Guang mean when he suddenly summoned himself at this time?
"Yuzhu Country, please...... Your Majesty is still waiting for you. ”
Li Yuan also nudged him lightly, and Yu Juluo reacted at this time, and hurriedly said, "The old minister obeys the order!" ”
―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― after the end of the bow battle of Zheng Yanqing and others, there was also a bow battle presented by the forbidden army Xiaoguo to Yang Guang.
Therefore, Yan Qing and the others cleaned up and withdrew from Yuanbi City.
There was a sound of fenwei drums in the city, and I guess it was Xiaoguo entering. But that has nothing to do with Zheng Yanqing and others.
Holding his breath on the field, but after the bow battle, one by one looked extremely tired.
After all, these people are not too old, and today's bow battle is extremely fierce, lasting for an hour.
Even Xue Wanche Pei Xingyan, who was full of physical strength and high spirits, was a little listless.
On the contrary, it was Dou Xiaowen, who looked very energetic.
In the end, he rushed with his life, which can be regarded as hitting the door to victory. Dou Xiaowen believed that with this collision, he had already stepped onto the steps of the General's Hall. The eyes of the Dou family will stay on him, as long as he continues to work hard, he will be able to get ahead one day. Thinking of this, Dou Xiaowen looked at Zheng Yanqing gratefully.
Zheng Yanqing looked very tired, mainly because of the pain in his hands, which made him very uncomfortable.
At this moment, a fast horse galloped over and stopped in front of Zheng Yanqing. The knight on the horse is Mai Zizhong.
His black horse was injured by Dou Xiaowen, and it is estimated that he will not have a period of cultivation, but he is afraid that it will be difficult to recover.
Therefore, Mai Zizhong rode a big green horse, and he blocked Zheng Yanqing's way, his eyes were like breathing fire.
"Fatty, can't you afford to lose?"
Xue Wanche rushed forward and stopped Mai Zizhong.
Not only Xue Wanche, but also Shen Guang and the others all ran over and looked at Mai Zizhong vigilantly. And Mai Zizhong didn't get off the horse, sat on the horse, and stared at Zheng Yanqing for a long time.
"Zheng Yanqing, you are lucky to win today...... I will leave Luoyang as promised. But it's not over yet, and I'm not going to give up. I warn you, if I know that you have bullied the lady of the Pei family, I will not be with you, and I will give up. ”
After speaking, Mai Zizhong turned the horse's head and whipped away.
Only billowing dust and smoke were left, which choked Zheng Yanqing and others to cover their noses and cough for a while.
"This guy dares to be so arrogant when he loses!"
Xue Wanche snorted several times, waved his hand, spat at Mai Zizhong's back, and said viciously: "Brother Xian, don't be afraid of him!" If he dares to trouble you again, you can tell us that we can't clean up this kid. ”
Zheng Yanqing smiled!
"Brothers, don't you think this Mai Zizhong is quite heroic?"
He shook his head and said softly, "If I change places, I will definitely make him a friend." It's a bit rude, but it's a good friend. ”
"By the way, didn't Your Majesty say that the winner will be given the title of Cloud Cavalry Captain?"
Xu Shiji asked curiously: "This bow battle has ended, but when will the title of Cloud Cavalry Captain be awarded to Yanqing?" ”
Xue Shu smiled: "What kind of official position do you think Cloud Cavalry Captain is?"
It's just a military officer, it's nothing. I heard that when Fang Qiao won the Zhongzhou Jinshi, the imperial court just sent someone over to announce it. The title of eighth lieutenant is to allow you to get a clean official when you become a leader in the future. ”
Only then did Zheng Yanqing understand the meaning of Captain Yuncai, which turned out to be just an honor.
No wonder Fang Xuanling has been a feather cavalry lieutenant for a few years, and as soon as he gets started, he is the real power of the county lieutenant. This is actually just a background...... The group went out from Youguang Gate, preparing to cross Luoshui.
"Brother Xian, we have a big victory over Mai Zizhong today, we should find a place to go and celebrate."
Zheng Yanqing raised his palm, which had been simply bandaged, "Several elder brothers and younger brothers also want to go, but now I want to find a medical center to deal with the injuries on this hand." ”
"Oh, that's right!" Xue Shu clapped his hands, "I know that there is a medical hall in Jishanfang, and now I have invited the famous doctor Wu Jingxian to sit in the hall." Why don't we send Yanqing there to heal our injuries first, and then find a place to go and celebrate? ”
Zheng Yanqing was about to agree, but he heard Pei Xingyan snort softly.
Turning his head, he saw him get off his horse and walk briskly towards the ferry.
On the Luoshui ferry, there is a small boat. On the bow of the ship, a girl dressed in white stood, the wind blowing, blowing her clothes and fluttering like a fairy. Zheng Yanqing recognized at a glance that the girl was Pei Xingyan's sister, Pei Cuiyun.
Pei Xingyan ran over, "Sister, why are you here?" ”
"My father won't let me go to the battle, so I have to wait for you here." Pei Cuiyun spoke, like a wave of water, intentionally or unintentionally crossed Pei Xingyan's shoulder, glanced at Zheng Yanqing, and then lowered his eyes suddenly.
Xue Shui couldn't help but laugh!
He stepped forward and arched his hand towards Pei Cuiyun, "Pei Niangzi, my brother Yanqing is a little injured and is about to go to Jishanfang for treatment." If you go around the city, it's a long way off. Since Pei Niangzi has a boat, can she take him for a ride? ”
"Zheng Gongzi is injured?"
Pei Cuiyun suddenly showed a look of panic and looked at Zheng Yanqing.
Brothers, I'm only ten years old...... Even if early love is popular this year, it's too early. Of course, Zheng Yanqing understood Xue Shu's thoughts, and was about to open his mouth to refuse, but saw Xue Shu grab his arm and swing it in the air.
"Ah, then Zheng Gongzi hurry up and get on the boat."
"Brother Xian, don't say that my brother won't create opportunities for you, Pei Xiaoniang is a famous talented woman in Chang'an, but it won't weaken your reputation as Banyuanjun...... Hehe, work harder, don't let that guy Mai Zizhong take advantage of it. ”
As he spoke, Xue Shui pushed Zheng Yanqing onto the painting boat.
Pei Xingyan was about to follow, but was dragged by Yao Yi.
"Lao Yao, what are you doing here?"
"The boat is too small to sit on!"
Yao Yi said softly, and then said to Pei Cuiyun: "Pei Niangzi, I'll bother you to give Brother Zheng Xian a ride." Brother Zheng Xian, don't worry, your precious jade hooves are taken care of by Lao Shen, and there is no way out. We still have something to do, so we won't bother the two. ”
Pei Cuiyun blushed slightly, but she didn't refuse, just hummed softly.
In these years, girls are very precocious, and there are many who become mothers at the age of fourteen. In addition, under the influence of Hu Feng, the folk customs are also relatively open, far from the Southern Song Dynasty, the kind of etiquette and religion of great defense. Although a little shy, but still generous.
Yan Qing wanted to refuse, but he didn't know how to speak.
He could only glare at Xue Shu viciously, but saw Xue Shu smiling and arched his hand towards him, "Brother Xian, take care!" ”
The captain of the boat is two charming little maids.
Pei Cuiyun asked Zheng Yanqing to sit in the oil canopy, and then said goodbye to the boat, and the boat left the ferry leisurely and went east along the Luoshui River.
"That ship is not small!" Pei Xingyan was confused, "Why don't you let me get on the boat?" ”
Xue Wanche picked up a bow stick and tapped it lightly on his head, "What are you doing on the boat?" ”
"Send Yanqing to the doctor."
"It's enough to have Pei Niangzi alone, you just go over to ask for disgust...... Is it possible, do you still want Pei Niangzi to send Mai Zizhong? ”
Pei Xing suddenly understood, and he couldn't stop laughing.
"Also, it's enough to have my sister alone...... No, Yanqing is younger than me! If he is with my sister...... Wouldn't I ...... No, I have to go over and watch, or Yan Qing will really become me...... Absolutely not! ”
Pei Xingyan hurriedly turned over and got on the horse, turned the horse and walked back.
There were no boats at the ferry, so he had to go back, enter the city from Hui'anmen in the north of Luoyang, and then make a detour to the Tianjin Bridge to cross Luoshui and go to Jishanfang.
It's just such a detour, will Zheng Yanqing and Pei Cuiyun still be in Jishanfang?
Xue Shu, Yao Yi and the others glanced at each other, and suddenly laughed out loud.
That's right, if Yan Qing and Pei Cuiyun really have that or something, wouldn't Pei Xingyan want to call him brother-in-law when he sees Yan Qing in the future?
As soon as they thought of this, Xue Shui and the others laughed more and more uncontrollably.
In the end, Xue Wanche and Shen Guang were even more squatting on the bank of the river, rubbing their stomachs constantly. The sound of laughter echoed over Luoshui, adding a bit of vigor to this cold deep winter. I don't know when, the weeping willows on the bank of the river showed a faint trace of tender green...... Winter is coming to an end, and spring is still far away?
―――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Note: Wu Jingxian, a physician of the Sui Dynasty. Biography and nationality are not detailed. According to the Book of Sui. Jing Xian's "Treatise on the Origin and Syndrome of Diseases" in five volumes, one volume of the table of contents. According to this, the book is either co-authored by Chao Yuanfang and Wu, or Wu has a book of the same name that has been lost, which needs to be further investigated.
(To be continued)