Pei Shuying only stayed on the shores of Donglin Lake for one day.

As she said, she just came to see Zheng Shi'an, and other than that, she didn't see anyone in Xingyang.

Early the next morning, Pei Shuying left.

However, she still left behind four guards and a small servant to protect and care for Zheng Sai On. And this simple act seems to contain endless deep meaning. For a while, the eyes of the Zheng family's seven rooms were focused on the small mansion on the shore of Donglin Lake.

Zheng Shi'an did something every day, even if he burned incense in Donglin Temple, and someone would stare at him if he kowtowed a few times.

On the third day of Pei Shuying's departure, someone finally couldn't bear it anymore and knocked on the door of this quiet and elegant residence on the shore of Donglin Lake.

"Brother Zheng, you are really leisurely."

The person who came was a member of the Erfang clan, named Zheng Zuxing, and was the same generation as Zheng Shi'an.

He is the patriarch of the second room, and at the same time has an identity, that is, Zheng Weishan's father. With the friendship between Zheng Weishan and Zheng Shi'an, it is also very appropriate for Zheng Zuxing to visit. Even if some people speculated about his intentions, they couldn't say anything.

Zheng Zuxing came in a light car, only with a small attendant.

Zheng Shi'an welcomed him into the lobby and said with a smile: "Second master, you are a rare guest, how can you have the kung fu to come to me?" ”

Mao Xiaonian served the wine, and then withdrew.

Zheng Zuxing took the opportunity to take a look at this central hall, the decoration was very simple, and there was no luxury.

He smiled and said, "Brother Zheng, are you blaming me?" Hehe, I'm a little rude. It's been half a year since you've been back, and it's my first time here. However, Brother Zheng is an understanding person, so he must be able to know my difficulties. ”

Zheng Shi'an waved his hand again and again, "What the second master said, how dare I blame?" ”

"Alas, since the death of the eldest brother, our Xingyang has been restless. I have the heart to help, but I don't have the ability.

By the way, my niece came over a few days ago, and she was in a hurry, and she couldn't even see each other......"

In terms of generation, Zheng Zuxing and Pei Shiju are considered to be a generation.

And the daughter of the Zheng family's second room is married to a member of the Pei clan, so it is not too much for Zheng Zuxing to call Pei Shuying a niece.

When he said this, he actually made it clear what he meant.

Pei Shuying is my niece, and we are also a family. What are your plans for the sixth room now, you have to tell me. Anyway, my son is still working for your sixth room, let's help my relatives and not take care of it, but you have to let me have a more or less foundation in my heart.

In fact, as early as the day of Pei Shuying's departure, Zheng Renji had secretly contacted Zheng Shi'an.

Zheng Renji also didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in this Zheng Yanqing gourd. But one thing can be seen, he is indeed looking for a way to help. No, even the Pei family has come forward...... Although Pei Shuying did not visit Zheng Renji, Zheng Renji could still keenly feel that there was a slight change in the attitude of each room towards him.

In the past, when he went to visit others, they might not meet him.

But when I went out today, it was noticeably different. Although he has not yet received any definite assurances, Zheng Renji can sense that the rooms seem to be a little swaying.

So Zheng Renji came to the door, in addition to asking when Zheng Yanqing would come back, the most important thing was to know what Zheng Shi'an's plans were. Zheng Renji promised that if the sixth room could keep the hall number of Anyuan Hall this time, Zheng Shi'an would be elected to join the clan elders' association. As for Zheng Shi'an, he is confident, showing that he will do his best for An Yuantang.

Today, the dispute over the name of An Yuantang is still dominated by Zheng Renji.

But in fact, it has quietly transferred to Zheng Shi'an's hands. No one can say exactly what the transfer will be.

Because it was not clear, the second room closest to An Yuantang had to come forward to inquire about the news.

"Second master, I heard that Yuan Hao is going to get married?"

Zheng Shi'an didn't answer Zheng Zuxing's question, but asked rhetorically.

Yuan Hao is Zheng Zuxing's brother, that is, the eldest grandson of Zheng Zusheng, the head of the second house, who is seventeen years old and is about to get married.

Zheng Shi'an is not successful in the overall situation, but his ability to take care of the left and right, as well as his ability to observe words and feelings, pull, shoot, bluff, and tease is not ordinary. This is also a necessary lesson for being a housekeeper. He has been a housekeeper all his life, and now there are people behind him who give advice and point the way, and Zheng Shi'an takes out all kinds of means in the past, and he is handy.

Zheng Zuxing was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously nodded, "Yes, I will discuss it after Qingming." ”

"I heard that Yuan Hao is going to marry the daughter of the Lu family in Yiyang (now Huangchuan, Henan)?"

"Ah, exactly!"

The Le'an Lu family of Yiyang County is the sub-house of the Fan Yang Lu family among the five surnames and seven families.

Zheng Shi'an said with a smile: "The Yiyang Lu clan is a century-old family, although it is not a Fanyang mansion, but the foundation is extremely deep. If Yuan Hao marries the daughter of the Lu family, I am afraid that it will cost a lot...... By the way, I heard that the uncle lost his business last year? ”

Zheng Zuxing's face changed slightly, and he smiled bitterly and did not answer.

"Xiao Nian, go and get the box in my room."

Before he knew it, Zheng Shi'an had already dominated the conversation and had the upper hand. Originally, the sixth room wanted to continue to control An Yuantang, and the most likely ally to get it was from the second room. However, due to the strong shot of the seventh room, the second room had been hesitant before this, and even a clear attitude was not revealed.

Mao Xiaonian took a box and pushed it into Zheng Zuxing's hand.

"What is this?"

"The second master opens it and takes a look, won't you know?"

Zheng Shi'an's demeanor was extremely leisurely, and he pushed the box in front of Zheng Zuxing with a smile.

In the box, there were three or four drawings, and a contract. If you look closely, it is the contract of the Zheng family's iron smelting workshop.

"Brother Zheng, what does this mean?"

"This is something designed by my family Yanqing, and it has been dedicated to the eldest son.

The iron-smelting workshop is now in a recession, but if you deal in this item, you will naturally have a lot of money. What the eldest prince means is that he really can't afford to come back to the workshop, so he is ready to find someone to work with. The second master might as well go back and think about it, if you are interested, let's talk about it.

By the way, there is no need to worry about the money and silk, the eldest prince has joined forces with the Lihu Xu family, and now he is just waiting for you to nod. ”

This is a naked buying!

But Zheng Zuxing couldn't refuse.

He knows the situation in the second room. If this workshop can really be obtained, it will undoubtedly be a great supplement to the two-bedroom families. Coupled with the help of the Yiyang Lu family, maybe in a few decades, the second room will be able to rise again and no longer rely on the clansmen's breath.

This is a good opportunity, and it is obviously twice the result with half the effort compared to secretly calculating on the sidelines.

"My Pei family niece ......"

"Oh, she's been entrusted by my little grandson to let me know.

The eldest master of the Pei family does not say that he will return to Luoyang from Chang'an, so my little grandson is afraid that he will have to stay for a while before he can come back. ”

"Is the goose boy coming back to worship his ancestors?"

"yes, I haven't been back for a few years...... Even when my eldest brother died, he couldn't make it because of some things. It's not the right time for the eldest brother to die, if it is a few more years, I can't say that I can see Yanqing getting married. ”

In the words, it was faintly revealed that An Yuantang was going to marry Pei's possible surname.

Who did Zheng Yanqing marry?

For example, who doesn't know today, he and Mai Zizhong are favored by the beauties, and they have a bow battle in Yuanbi City, and Mai Zizhong returns to Luoyang gloomily.

Who else could there be besides Pei Cuiyun?

Zheng Zuxing showed a sudden look and nodded lightly.

"If Yan Qing can marry Pei Cainu, it will be a good story."

More or less in his heart, he already has some opinions.

Anyway, the dispute between the seven rooms and the six rooms is irrelevant to the second room. But in contrast, the relationship between the second room and the sixth room, that is, Zheng Renji's branch, is more intimate. And the relationship with Zheng Shiji in the seventh room is relatively distant.

It seems that Liufang is on the rise.

He said that after Zheng Yanqing grows up, he will definitely increase his support for the six rooms, and may even compete for the scripture hall.

Following behind the sixth room, it is also a good choice.

At least with the current situation of the second room, it is impossible to fight for too many interests. The sixth room eats meat, and the second room drinks soup, which is not unacceptable.

Thinking of this, Zheng Zuxing put away the box and got up to say goodbye.

He still has to go back to discuss with the boss, this kind of thing, it is not for him to decide.

When I went out, I saw four majestic men practicing horn dueling in the yard, so I casually asked, "What a majestic man, where did Brother Zheng find it?" ”

"Oh, it's just that my nephew and nephew of the Pei family saw that my place was empty, and there was no one to take care of the home, so I left them to help."

Zheng Shi'an's words were filled with a hint of pride, "The person wearing the red shirt is named Pei Zi, and it is said that he has been on an envoy to the Western Regions with Master Pei; The three soap-clothed men are three brothers, the eldest is called Dang Shijie, the second is called Dang Shiying, and the third is called Dang Shixiong, and they have good skills...... They're here, and I can sleep in peace. ”

"yes, yes!"

Zheng Zuxing played haha, and became more and more sure that the marriage between Liufang and the Pei family was a foregone conclusion.

He couldn't help but feel a little pantothenic acid in his heart.

Speaking of the daughter from the family, she also married the Pei family, but I didn't see the Pei family have such a grand expression. This old gelding is really out of shit luck. has such a grandson, and now he is showing off...... Alas, why didn't I have this good luck?

He boarded the carriage and left Cheng Sai On's mansion.

Zheng Shi'an couldn't help but smile as he watched the vehicle move away.

"Master, Pei Niangzi, do you really want to marry the young master?"

Mao Xiaonian bit her lip and asked timidly.

This heart is also a strong sourness. Although I knew that there would be such a result, I heard it with my own ears, and it was another feeling.

Zheng Shi'an patted Mao Xiaonian's head with his rough big hand.

"Xiao Nian, don't think too much.

Grandpa Zheng can promise you that no matter who Yanqing marries in the future, he will definitely give you a name, understand? ”

Zheng Shi'an dislikes Mao Xiaoba, but he loves Mao Xiaonian a lot.

After four years of getting along, I watched a yellow-haired girl grow up day by day. How could Mao Xiaonian's thoughts escape Zheng Shi'an's eyes. It's just that with Yanqing's fame and fame, especially after being named a cloud cavalry captain, it is even more impossible to make Mao Xiaonian his wife. But the wife can't, it's okay to be an individual hospital.

In these years, who is not a person with three wives and four concubines?

Mao Xiaonian's eyes were red, he lowered his head, and said softly, which was a response. Although I still feel uncomfortable in my heart, no matter what, this expectation in my heart has finally been implemented. In fact, as long as you can follow the young master, you can do anything...... "Old lady, where has the young master gone?" ”

Zheng Shi'an smiled, "He has his own affairs, when he should come back, he will naturally come back, you don't have to ask too much." ”

Zheng Yanqing and Shen Guang are not in Xingyang now.

Where will they go?

―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― the days passed, and the influence of Pei Shuying was gradually weakening.

Zheng Shiji and Zheng Shize's brothers visited various homes, becoming more and more frequent. They came from house to house with heavy gifts.

As for Zheng Renji, he seemed very calm.

Fifteen days before Qingming, he actually ran to Donglin Temple, saying that he wanted to bathe and fast, in order to seek the blessing of his ancestors and ancestors.

Everyone knows that Zheng Renji does not believe in Buddha.

At this time, he suddenly had to bathe and fast, and what kind of thoughts he had made everyone speculate.

Could it be that Liufang has decided to give up?

Just when everyone was thinking for a while, an uninvited guest suddenly appeared in Xingyang City.

The person who came was the elder of the Cui clan who settled in Guancheng, that is, the elder of the Cui clan in Zhengzhou, and Cui Zhiren, the founding prince of Baishui County.

However, he made his attitude clear and only came to visit his niece, that is, Jung In-ki's wife, Mrs. Choi. At this time, the Zheng clan remembered that Zheng Renji's wife was from the Guancheng Cui family. It's just that after Mrs. Cui returned to Xingyang, she has been very low-key. In addition, he is not a member of the Cui clan in charge of the city, so people ignore her, intentionally or unintentionally.

Generally speaking, there are few relatives in the seven-room family.

But to get these relatives to stand up and cheer, if it is not for the extremely special status, it is basically impossible.

Isn't it, there should be changes in Mrs. Cui's family?

The elders of the various clans, who had already made up their minds, had to change their minds again.

thought of Pei Shuying's strong appearance before, and now Cui Zhiren suddenly came to visit his niece. The hidden forces behind the sixth room don't seem to be as weak as they thought earlier. It's not just the people of all parties who are hesitating, but there are also some fluctuations in the big house.

There are still five days before Qingming, and Zheng Wei, the patriarch of the Zheng clan from the south, led the people of the Nanzu clan to arrive outside Xingyang City.

Zheng Shiji, who has been suffering for many years, and the brothers Zheng Shize, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Big brother, Zheng Wei and them are finally here."

The eldest brother in Zheng Shiji's mouth is the head of the Jingtang family, the patriarch of the Zheng clan in Xingyang, and is willing to return to Changgong Zheng Shanyuan.

Zheng Shanyuan is seven feet tall, with a chubby round face and slightly gray eyebrows. He is past the age of knowing the destiny of heaven, so he always has a little smile on his face. Since Zheng Yi's death, the Zheng family has declined, and Zheng Shanyuan, as the patriarch, is also anxious. However, he believes that the reason why the Zheng family has such a decline is because the family cannot work together.

For example, during the dispute between Prince Yin, if An Yuantang's side could fully support him, maybe Prince Yin would not fail.

Including the Han King Yang Liang uprising, it was An Yuantang who caused trouble.

The reason why Zheng Shanyuan wanted to move the sixth room was that he hoped to arrange for a team of people who could obey his orders to enter and control An Yuan Hall.

Although the talents of the seventh room are withering, it is better to have abundant goods. If the Nanlai Zheng clan is annexed again, then Zheng Shanyuan's authority will be improved like never before. Sitting in the position of the patriarch, it seems to be beautiful, but the big and small things in the family are almost annoying.

The clans of the Sui and Tang dynasties were extremely terrifying.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the patriarch of each clan is like the king of the western principalities. Just imagine, a clan that can pull up tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in an instant is so powerful. Even the kings of the Western principalities are somewhat inferior.

"Lao Zheng's side, what's the situation?"

"Well, after Lao Zheng came, he closed the door and thanked the guests, and no one was seen."

"That's good, I sent someone to ask, Lao Zheng said that everything is fine, and when it comes to worshipping the ancestors, he will act according to the previous arrangement.

But he made one request......"

"Oh?"

Lao Zheng said that although the Zheng family from the south was merged into the Zheng family, it also needed a certain status. They need two clan elder places. ”

"Two places?"

"Yes, so when the time comes, I may have to wronged you first.

Shize, you can give up a spot first...... When the dust settles on the dispute over Anyuantang, I will transfer the old place of Anyuantang to you.

Now that the sixth room is dying, even Cui Zhiren has been pulled out.

Hehe, but it doesn't matter, as long as Zheng Wei's side can implement it, everything is under my control. There will be eighteen clan elders, so what's the harm in giving them two? At that time, even if Zheng Renji does not agree, we will have enough advantages in our hands. ”

Zheng Shi was a little reluctant, but he also knew that this was not the time to care about personal gains and losses.

As long as the six rooms can be driven away from Anyuan Hall, and they succeed in entering Anyuan Hall, then what they lost will come back sooner or later.

"I listen to my eldest brother's orders!"

Zheng Shanyuan nodded, revealing a smile of ambition.

"Big brother is here?"

Just then, there was a noise outside the door.

Immediately after the door was pushed open, the two brothers Zheng Yuancong and Zheng Yuanxun broke into the room.

Zheng Shanyuan couldn't help but be stunned, the relationship between him and the three brothers of the Yanzhi branch has never been very good. It's just helpless that Zheng Yuanshou, the eldest of the three brothers, did not inherit Zheng Yi's title, but he was a general who worshiped Yitong, and also served as the general of Youwuhou. And Zheng Shanyuan was cut back to Changgong, and he had to back down a few points to these three brothers.

"Brother Yuancong, why are you here?"

"Big brother, Zheng Laosan is back!"

"Huh?"

Zheng Shanyuan couldn't help but be stunned and extremely surprised. Zheng Laosan is also under the scripture hall, Zheng Shanyuan's younger brother, Zheng Shanguo.

He is from Zheng Yi's brother, he has always been clean and self-conscious, and he has never been involved in family disputes.

In the scripture hall, he is only ranked below Zheng Shanyuan and Zheng Yuanshou, but the official worships the Ministry of Civil Affairs and is on par with Zheng Yuanshou.

Zheng Shiji said: "Third Brother Zheng is back, what's so strange?

This Qingming worship ancestor, it is normal for him to come back. The fourth brother was a little fussed......"

"What fuss am I about?"

Zheng Yuanxun was the youngest and the most angry, and sneered, "Then after he comes back, he will go to Anyuan Hall to pay a visit, don't make a fuss." ”

Zheng Shanyuan was shocked when he heard this, "The third child went to Anyuan Hall?" ”

"Well, we saw ...... with our own eyes on the road"

"Fifth brother, shut up."

Zheng Yuancong stopped Zheng Yuanxun, and then said to Zheng Shanyuan: "Big brother, originally we didn't want to get involved at this time, after all, our family ...... But if Zheng Laosan and Liufang join forces, I can't be consistent in the scripture hall, what qualifications do I have to meddle in the affairs of other rooms? I have come this time to ask on behalf of my eldest brother: If we support you, what good will it be? ”

This guy is even more excessive, blatantly coming over to ask for benefits.

But when you think about it, it's normal. Zheng Yuanshou has always been at odds with Zheng Shanyuan, if there is no benefit, how can he make a move?

Zheng Shanyuan pretended to be calm, "The relationship between San Lang and Liufang has always been good, is it normal for him to visit An Yuantang." ”

It's not that easy to want benefits.

Zheng Shanguo has always been neutral, and even if he is on the side of An Yuantang, Zheng Shanyuan is still sure of victory.

Zheng Yuanxun sneered: "Don't forget, eldest brother, the third brother is filial, and the aunt is from the surname Cui, and she is the younger sister of Zhiren Gong." ”

Zheng Shanyuan chuckled in his heart, and seemed to vaguely understand the reason why Cui Zhiren came over at this time.

And Zheng Yuancong said in a deep voice: "Since the eldest brother doesn't care, then I have nothing to say...... But I want to remind the eldest brother, the eldest brother-in-law, who is working under the third brother. I know that the eldest brother has made up his mind, but he also has to be more careful. ”

"Wait!"

Zheng Shanyuan stood up with a long voice, looking a little embarrassed. He called the two Yuancong brothers who were about to say goodbye and leave, and after hesitating for a moment, he said, "Shiro is right, we are a family, and we should be together...... Yuanshou he, what do you want? ”

(To be continued)