During the rainy season, the otter sacrifices fish.

On the banks of the Luoshui River, otters began to hunt river fish and display them on the river beach as a sacrifice. This is also the first marquis of the three marquis of rain. The ancients divided the rain into three marquis, so there is a marquis otter sacrificing fish, two marquis Hongyan returns, and three marquis plants and trees are persuading.

A marquis is about five days, counting from the first day of rain.

Five days later, the geese will return north; In another five days, the grass and trees germinated, revealing tender shoots. In the spring rain of 'moisturizing things silently', thrive.

Zheng Yanqing sat idly on the hill by the river, leaning against a willow tree, silently watching the rolling water under the hill, rushing to the river. On the surface of the river, from time to time, there are ice blocks that have not yet dissolved, and with the ups and downs of the river, they suddenly appear, disappear, and gradually disappear.

It has been half a month since he returned to Gongxian, but it is difficult for Zheng Yanqing to return to his previous state of mind.

After half a year of tragic fighting, every time he struggled on the line of life and death...... I calmed down all of a sudden, and I always felt uncomfortable. The laid-back life of the past seems to be no longer interested. People are still the same as before, but this state of mind has become very different.

For the burial of the beloved horse jade hoof, and held a vigorous funeral, Zheng Yanqing's song Huma, spread all over the country. The former Banyuanjun is back, at least in the eyes of many people, Zheng Yanqing is still the talented, poetry and books, and the graceful goose son. However, Zheng Yanqing knew in his heart that around Gongxian, he didn't know how many pairs of eyes were staring at him.

It's not bad to live in seclusion.

Although Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty abolished his title of Cloud Cavalry Captain, it was harmless for Zheng Yanqing.

Zheng Sai'an's spirit has improved a lot. But after all, I am old, and it is very difficult to fully recover from this shock. Fortunately, Zheng Yanqing is back, and the guilt in his heart has also decreased a lot. Zheng Yanqing would talk to him every day, and sometimes order tea for him, which was naturally a hundred times better. It's just that the doctor who treated him said: Zheng Shi'an's body is extremely weak, and his vitality was cut off in his early years, so he lacks vitality. This serious illness has exhausted his vitality, and there is not much time left.

In other words, Zheng Sai On may die at any time.

Zheng Yanqing suddenly felt lucky, if he went to Luoyang and got the so-called reward, I am afraid that he would not be able to accompany Zheng Shi'an to spend the last period of time. The field property was taken away by the Zheng family, and Zheng Yanqing was not afraid; He was not worried that he would be removed from office. But Zheng Shi'an has only one, although he has no blood connection with himself, but fourteen years of nurturing grace, Zheng Yanqing can not forget.

Being able to accompany Zheng Shi'an and go through the last period of time can be regarded as a filial piety.

Thinking about it carefully, Zheng Yanqing felt that he really hadn't repaid Zheng Shi'an's kindness. used to be young, and then Zheng Shi'an returned to Xingyang, and when he returned, he had gone to Emei. When he got older, he caught up with the expedition to Liaodong, which was really embarrassing.

Every time he thought of this, Zheng Yanqing felt more and more guilty.

Although Zheng Sai On's land property was confiscated, it did not affect their lives.

The business of Xiong Kee shop is still booming, and it can earn 10,000 yuan every year. Therefore, this life is still the same, and the Zheng family's mansion, which is located on the bank of the Luoshui River, is still standing. The only thing that has changed is that there is an increase in the number of people in the family. The arrival of Su Lie, the addition of the Twenty-Four Tiger Guards, and Kan Ling and his old mother all lived in the Zheng family's mansion, which was even more lively than before.

Twenty-four Tiger Guards, most of them have nothing to do with the Zheng family.

Although he returned to Xingyang, Zheng Yanqing did not relax his attention to them. He made Su Lie the captain of the Tiger Guard and concentrated on leading the Tiger Guard to practice. He also sent Ma Sanbao to Jincheng to visit Xue Ju and buy Dawan good horses. He had an idea to build these twenty-four tiger guards into an invincible guard iron horse. To this end, he spent 30,000 yuan to increase the equipment of the tiger guard.

In addition to Huwei, there are more than 60 nursing homes in the family, led by the three brothers of the party family.

Shen Guang was appointed as a housekeeper and was responsible for handling all kinds of tedious chores. The majestic sea and Kan Ling followed Zheng Yanqing and protected him closely.

The reason for this arrangement has its own mystery.

Zheng Yanqing knew that he had greatly offended the Zheng family by forcing Yang Guang to kill Zheng Xing. Although the Zheng family is in decline, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and the four elders of the scripture hall, whether it is Zheng Shanyuan Zheng Shanguo brothers, or Zheng Yuanshou Zheng Yuancong brothers, are not easy to match.

Surely, they will do something......

At the foot of the mountain, a fast horse galloped in.

Zheng Yanqing recognized at a glance that the knight on the horse was Shen Guang.

Shen Guang and Xiong Kuohai said hello and went straight up the hill, "Young Master, Prince Hongyi is here." ”

"Hongyi is here?"

"Yes, there is also Mr. Yan Shigu and Mr. Yan Shigu, who came with Prince Hongyi."

Zheng Yanqing smiled, "It seems that the Zheng family has made a move!" ”

As he spoke, he stood up, dusted off his clothes, and walked down the hill. As he walked, he asked in a deep voice, "Shen Guang, can you send someone to visit Xiaowen's family?" ”

"I have sent someone over three days ago, and it is estimated that there will be a reply in these two days."

After returning to Gong County, Zheng Yanqing did not forget the Paoze brothers who died with him in Goguryeo. Especially Yuan Conghuwei, he can't forget it. The first thing I did when I came back was to send someone to find out the news. Although Yuan Conghu Wei has a surname, there are many people who live in areas where bandits are rampant. In the chaos of war, it is not easy to find people.

For this reason, Zheng Yanqing also sent people to Yangxia and Luoyang to entrust Xie Ke and Pei Xingyan to help inquire.

Yuan Conghuwei, many people from Huainan. And the Xie family is in the Huainan area, which can be regarded as a little prestige, and it is relatively easy to investigate.

As for Pei Xingyan...... As a tiger benlang, he is even simpler to do things.

However, Zheng Yanqing is most concerned about Dou Xiaowen's family. He was ordered to live in seclusion in Gong County and think about it behind closed doors. So I can't go to Luoyang in person. Fortunately, Dou Xiaowen is a child of the Dou family, and it is not difficult to find his family. He and the Dou family have some friendship after all.

Stepping on the war horse, Zheng Yanqing patted the horse's head with his customary surname.

If it was Jade Hoof, he would definitely understand what he meant. But Jade Hoof is dead, although this big stupid horse is not bad, but it is a little less spiritual, and he stands in place in a daze, not knowing why. This made Zheng Yanqing sigh again, sighed, and urged the horse to go slowly.

Zheng Hongyi sat in the middle hall, quite cramped.

Yan Shigu is a little old compared to back then, but his bearing is more calm.

Zheng Yanqing walked into the middle hall and saluted Yan Shigu first, "Mr. Yan, don't come to harm." ”

"Half of the king, but also more prosperous."

The two greeted each other very politely, and then Zheng Yanqing greeted Zheng Hongyi. Zheng Hongyi is now extraordinary, because of his outstanding achievements in the conquest of Goguryeo, he was awarded the title of Captain of the Feather Cavalry, and entered the Confession Desk for training. It seems that Yang Guang also heard about Zheng Hongyi's behavior in Goguryeo, and seems to have the intention of making him a diplomat. The Enterer's Desk turned out to be in charge of the affairs of the countries of the Western Regions.

Mai Zizhong was added to the rank of Captain Yun and replaced Zheng Yanqing's title.

It is precisely because of this that Mai Zizhong was quite embarrassed and did not dare to come to Gong County to visit. Nayun Cavalry Captain was originally Zheng Yanqing's title, but now he was won by Mai Zizhong. And Mai Zizhong was rescued by Zheng Yanqing, which made Mai Zizhong, how could he be embarrassed? I don't know who came up with this bad idea, but Yang Guang actually agreed. Even if Mai Zizhong backed down twice, Yang Guang did not change his mind.

In fact, Yang Guang definitely wouldn't hope that Zheng Yanqing and Mai Zizhong would get too close.

One is the rising star of the Kanto clan, and the other represents the future of the emerging aristocracy from the south. Maybe in Yang Guang's heart, he wished that the two would have some rifts. From the current point of view, although his idea has not been realized, at least it makes Mai Zizhong very embarrassed.

"Hongyi, I heard that you were named a feather cavalry lieutenant, and you have been trained in the Confessor's Table, but I haven't been able to say hello to you."

Zheng Hongyi seemed to be ashamed, and lowered his head and didn't dare to look at Zheng Yanqing.

"Actually, I don't want to be this Rausch feather captain."

Yan Shigu opened his mouth and said, "Yanqing, don't blame Hongyi.

In terms of talent and learning, Hongyi is not comparable to you, and in terms of martial arts, it is even more difficult to compare. He also carried an An Yuantang on his back...... You also know that your Uncle Inji has always wanted to revive the family's reputation. But since the death of Zheng Weigong, An Yuantang has been ...... Finally had such an opportunity, and he naturally didn't want to miss it. Hongyi came here this time to say goodbye to you. He was about to rush to Chang'an to take office. ”

Zheng Yanqing smiled, sat down next to Zheng Hongyi, and put his arm around his shoulder.

"I'll just say, you kid is an official, and you shouldn't forget your old friends. As a result, I heard that you were on the Counselor's Desk, but you didn't even give me a message. Hongyi, you can't help but underestimate me too much, am I the kind of person who cares? I said that I am a brother, my brother is now promoted to a knighthood, and I can't be happy, how can I blame you? Deserve to be punished, you kid, deserve to be punished! ”

"Yanqing, you really don't blame me?"

Zheng Hongyi raised his head, his eyes burning.

"What do I blame you for?"

"At the beginning, I hid it from you...... I didn't go with you when you left. The conquest of Goguryeo, no one can compare to your merits, but you were punished to live in seclusion, I ...... I'm afraid you'll be angry with me because of this, so I've been afraid to come and see you. ”

Zheng Yanqing laughed and patted Zheng Hongyi's back vigorously.

"Hongyi, you underestimate me too much!

I can't help but be angry with you, and I don't blame you for the wheat fat or the scallops. If you are not happy, it is because you can't wait to visit. ”

Yan Shigu on the side couldn't help but smile.

This little guy is not very old, but he is also open-minded.

He coughed lightly, Zheng Hongyi was stunned, and then showed hesitation.

"What, is there anything else?"

Zheng Hongyi said: "Yanqing, I have to inform you in advance of something, so that you don't ...... in the future I came here this time and heard my father say that Zheng Shanyuan old guy is ready to expel you from the Zheng family. I heard that many people in the clan agreed, and although my father tried to stop it, he was ultimately unsuccessful. It is estimated that this matter will be announced when the ancestors are worshiped during the Qingming Festival. Zheng Shan wishes them, but he hates you to the core. ”

Eviction?

In this era, it is undoubtedly one of the most vicious punishments.

At this time, the concept of the state had not yet taken shape, and the idea of the family and the world was extremely popular. Without a family, it is like a rootless wanderer, and it will be difficult to move in the future. Not only will the background be reduced, but the entry will also face all kinds of difficulties and have nothing to rely on.

Zheng Yanqing frowned, and his eyes froze.

"Are you going to expel me from the Zheng family?"

To be honest, Zheng Yanqing didn't care too much about his Zheng family's background.

Although without the support of the Zheng family, he said that it would be very difficult in the future. But he had other plans...... Without the Zheng family, I still have the Li family.

Hugging Li Er's thighs, isn't it better than the lintel of your Zheng family?

Therefore, Zheng Yanqing didn't care. But he doesn't care, but it doesn't mean that Zheng Shi'an doesn't care. Zheng Shi'an has worked for the Zheng family all his life, and he values the name of the Zheng family the most. He is not in good health now, how would he react if he knew that he had been expelled from his family tree?

Yan Shigu said in a low voice: "Yanqing, don't blame them.

It's your previous methods, which were too cruel and didn't care about the Zheng family's face at all. There are some things that everyone knows in private, but you ...... If you make such a fuss, it is equivalent to a place where there is no detour. Zheng Xing was killed, Zheng Shanguo resigned, Zheng Yuanshou resigned, you are tantamount to priing up the foundation of the Zheng family. Now, the Xingyang Zheng clan is almost equivalent to a laughing stock, how can they give up? I'll tell you the truth, after the incident came out, Renji and I thought about various ways to deal with it, but I didn't expect that you would be so fierce and use such drastic methods...... Do you know that Zheng Xing's head was cut off by Zheng Yuanshou with his own hands?

Zheng Yuanshou's whole person seemed to have lost his soul...... I really don't know what to say about you. ”

In Yan Shigu's words, there is blame and care.

He faintly reminded Zheng Yanqing: Zheng Yuanshou will never give up.

This is the revenge of killing a son! Can Zheng Yuanshou swallow this breath?

In fact, for Zheng Yuanshou, Yan Qing also has some respect in his heart. When Zheng Shi'an was first pushed into the clan elders' association, although there was also an exchange of interests there, Zheng Yuanshou still readily agreed. That's a very cool person, but he just gave birth to a bad son.

Zheng Yanqing's cheeks twitched slightly, and he smiled faintly, "Thank you Mr. Yan for reminding me." ”

He turned his head and patted Zheng Hongyi's shoulder, "Hongyi, we are us, me and the Zheng family are different things, don't take it to heart." ”

"But ......"

"Okay, don't say it again, there is a way for soldiers to block, and water to fill in the soil. Tomorrow will say things, tomorrow will talk about it, today we will get drunk and rest. ”

Zheng Hongyi was puzzled: "Yanqing, I'm afraid I can't drink here." The confessor ordered me to arrive in Chang'an to report before I was stunned...... I'm only here this time, and I need to leave immediately. Mr. Yan will accompany me to Chang'an, and I ask for your forgiveness. ”

Zheng Yanqing said: "Since this is the case, then I won't keep you, Hongyi, when you get to Chang'an, do a good job." ”

Zheng Hongyi and Yan Shigu got up to say goodbye and left the Zheng family with their entourage.

As soon as the two of them walked forward, Zheng Yanqing's face suddenly became gloomy.

He thought about it, walked out of the middle hall, walked out of the mezzanine, and went straight to the back garden. The back garden of Zhengfu did not build a large number of buildings. Instead, it is built by the mountains and rivers, and follows the terrain. The cost is not much, but there are rockeries, garden trees, winding paths, creek corridors, everything.

I don't know when, the sky is drizzling, and the pond in the back garden is covered with a light mist.

I don't know how big the pond is, and there is a small Taoist temple in the green willow forest by the pool. Yan Qing walked through the gravel path in the willow forest and came to the Taoist temple. He climbed the doorstep and knocked softly. After a while, I heard the sound of broken footsteps inside.

Pei Cuiyun was dressed in a white robe, with a shawl for her hair, and she stood slim inside the door.

"Celebration ......"

"Is my aunt there?"

Zheng Yanqing asked anxiously.

When he was conquering Goguryeo, Pei Cuiyun was forced by Pei Renji and almost became a nun. Fortunately, Pei Shuying stood up and said that Pei Cuiyun would accompany her to practice in Wangwu Mountain, and Pei Renji could be regarded as giving up. When Zheng Yanqing was framed, Pei Shuying took Pei Cuiyun and rushed to Gongxian from Wangwushan. Fortunately, the two of them came so that Zheng Shi'an's family would not be homeless.

After Zheng Yanqing came back, Pei Shuying wanted to leave, but she was entangled by Zheng Yanqing, so she could be regarded as staying.

The two aunts and nephews live in this green willow view, but they are quite quiet.

When Pei Cuiyun saw Zheng Yanqing so eager, she immediately realized that something was wrong...... "My aunt just finished her morning class and is ordering tea in the wing. ”

Zheng Yanqing nodded, "Cuiyun, I have something important to ask to see my aunt." ”

Pei Cuiyun took Zheng Yanqing into the Taoist temple. This green willow view is not big, the main hall is dedicated to the patriarch of the three Qing Dynasty, and there are two wings on both sides.

Pei Shuying was sitting on the porch, boiling the spring water with charcoal fire, ordering tea and tasting tea.

One flash, three years.

Pei Shuying is not old, just like when she left Minshu, there are thousands of styles. But in that style, there seems to be a bit of coldness. faintly, but it seems to reject people thousands of miles away, making people want to get close, but they dare not get close. In the willow forest, the fog is misty.

In the main hall, cigarette smoke fills the air.

Pei Shuying is like a jade Guanyin, so that Zheng Yanqing does not dare to give birth to the slightest blasphemy.

Seeing Yanqing coming, she just waved her hand, motioned for Zheng Yanqing to sit down, and then ordered tea by herself. But seeing that it was just like condensed white jade, the wrist was lightly turned, and the boiling water in the pot was poured into the tea cup, like a white dragon going straight down. The tea is churning, overflowing with strong fragrance, which makes people feel refreshed and invigorated.

"Little demon, what's the matter?"

Pei Shuying's voice is still soft and pleasant.

Zheng Yanqing sat down on the side, took the tea cup handed over by Pei Shuying, took a sip, and praised: "Auntie's tea art is getting better and better." ”

Pei Shuying smiled faintly, "You little mouth, when you come back from Goguryeo, you are getting more and more slippery." ”

Pei Cuiyun laughed out loud on the side, glanced at Zheng Yanqing with tender eyes, and sat quietly on the side, holding a cup of tea.

This girl has learned, and she is somewhat similar to Pei Shuying.

"Auntie, Hongyi came over just now."

"Huh?"

"He told me that the Zheng family was going to expel me from the family tree."

"Ahh

Pei Cuiyun snorted lightly, her charming eyes widened. Born in a big family, she knows better than Zheng Yanqing the consequences of being expelled from the family tree.

On the contrary, Pei Shuying was still tepid, and said softly: "Then you, what do you think?" ”

Zheng Yanqing put down the teacup and scratched his head.

"I don't really care, I'm just worried about grandpa'......"

The Zheng family's reaction was actually expected. What do the children of the world value most? In addition to the longevity of the family, there is nothing more than the word face. When you refused to go to Luoyang, the Zheng family had to kill Zheng Xing. In the eyes of outsiders, you are not at fault, but Zheng Xing deserves to die...... But the face of the Zheng family was swept clean by you. Now, they're going to sweep you in the face and make it hard for you to get on your feet. ”

Being expelled by the family was an extremely serious matter at the time.

At least it will affect the career, and at worst, it will be humiliated for generations.

"Yanqing, is there room for redemption?" Pei Cuiyun asked.

Zheng Yanqing shook his head.

Pei Shuying said suddenly: "Actually, the old lady's serious illness is not necessarily a bad thing.

When you didn't come back, he told me in private: The Zheng family is not enough to rely on. You and the old lady are not heirs, no matter how good they are, it is difficult to enter the core of the family. Even if the old lady is a clan elder, he is only a nominal clan elder, who has really respected him? If you have an accident on your front foot, the Zheng family will be dismissed as the elder of another clan on your back foot. At that time, the old lady was cold to the Zheng family.

However, if the Zheng family really fires you, it will be difficult for you to protect yourself from being implicated in the future.

This matter is not big or small, but it is not small...... Just see how you look at it. Is it to wait for the reform, or to slap him again? ”

Zheng Yanqing was stunned, "How can you hit this slap?" ”

"Before they have started the revolution, you immediately go to the Gong County Mansion and ask to set up your own door and separate from the Zheng family.

One is that they kick away, and the other is that you leave on your own initiative. The two may seem like the same, but the results are ...... If you take the initiative to separate, the Zheng family will have a reputation that is intolerable. The result is the same, but the impact is more beneficial to you. It's just that if you do this, it will be equivalent to completely tearing the skin with the Zheng family, and there will be no room for reversal in the future. I can't know what the situation will be. ”

Active, separated!

That is to say, if you want to go out of the Zheng family?

Zheng Yanqing thought about it, at this point, do he and the Zheng family have room for maneuver?

Even the land property was taken away, when did he Zheng family ever care for himself?

Zheng Yanqing pondered for a moment, "Since that's the case, let's tear the skin of the surname Suo...... It's already torn anyway, but I don't care, tear it again. ”

"Think for yourself."

Pei Shuying said indifferently, and then her eyes were fixed on the tea in the tea cup.

Zheng Yanqing knew what this meant by sending off guests.

So he got up to say goodbye, and Pei Cuiyun sent him out of the Taoist temple.

"Yanqing, although what my aunt said makes sense, you still have to think about it more. After all, breaking with the Zheng family is not a beautiful thing after all. ”

Zheng Yanqing nodded.

With Pei Shuying there, Pei Cuiyun was very reserved, and after sending Zheng Yanqing out of the Taoist temple, he returned immediately.

Since the Zheng family wants to retaliate, he can't be too polite.

However, this matter still needs to be discussed with Zheng Shi'an. Fortunately, Zheng Yanqing already knew Zheng Shi'an's attitude towards the Zheng family, and he was more or less sure.

It's a big deal, I will no longer belong to the surname Zheng in this life.

Anyway, he didn't have the surname Zheng ......

Yan Qing clearly remembered that when he was born, Ning Changzhen had said that his surname was 'Li'. Although it is not clear which 'Li' this 'Li' is, Zheng Yanqing doesn't care. If it really doesn't work, then revert to the previous surname. Although Taoli Zhang will cause him some trouble, how long can the Great Sui Empire support it?

Thinking of this, Yan Qing also let go of his mind.

However, just as he was about to go to Zheng Shi'an to discuss, Shen Guang suddenly came to report: "Son, there is someone from Luoyang, asking to see Childe." ”

(To be continued)