Because the Ministry of Officials is an important department, Pei Ning hurried all the way from Jiangnan to Dongdu, just in time to arrive in Luoyang during the election of the Ministry of Officials this winter. He is already thirty-five years old this year, even those who don't care about lifelong events for the sake of the scientific field Tengda, they are often married at this age, but he is still alone. And the eight brothers of their family have never separated, and when he came back this time, Mrs. Wei, as the eldest sister-in-law, naturally took care of his daily life and arranged manpower for him

"San Lang, you are already very old, and if you go down like this, even your colleagues in the DPRK and China will gossip. What's more, you don't have any shortcomings in your appearance, so why should you suffer because of that rumor in the past? ”

"I understand my sister-in-law's kindness, my own business, I know what to do."

Pei Ning has always respected her eldest sister-in-law, but when the words came to her mouth, she was still a little erect. Realizing this, he bowed to his eldest sister-in-law apologetically, and then said softly: "Brother is now in the official residence of Yushi Zhongcheng, he should not come back so early, I have already gone to the Shangshu Provincial Officials Department to handle the corresponding appointment matters, it is still early now, I will go outside for a walk." ”

Wei Shi knew that this little uncle had the most eccentric temper among the brothers, and he didn't say much, so he personally sent him outside the courtyard, and then shook his head and sighed. And Pei Ning walked out through the long corridor, and suddenly heard the soft voices of many women in the high wall on the right hand, he couldn't help frowning in surprise, and when he saw an old lady directing the maidservants to sweep not far away, he stepped forward and asked: "I remember that this side of the wall was abandoned for some years in the past, and now there are people living in it?" ”

"Ah, it's San Lang Jun" The old lady hurriedly saluted, and then replied with a smile on her face, "Lang Jun has been away for many years, so I don't know about it, because the family population is increasing, so these places that were not used back then have gradually been renovated." Not only that, Ah Lang also ordered someone to buy two houses next to him, so that other Lang Jun would not live too cramped. Now there are young concubines living here, so there are some unscrupulous words, I will definitely tell my wife when I turn back, and control them well, so as not to disturb San Langjun with these noisy sounds. ”

"Young concubine?" Pei Ning's eyes widened suddenly, and he said in confusion, "Whose concubine?" ”

This question made the old woman a little dumbfounded. She glared at the maids who were quietly glancing around, and saw that they were immediately busy sprinkling and sweeping, so she took a step forward and said in a low voice: "San Lang Jun, now Ah Lang is in the fifth grade of the official residence after all, and it is inevitable that there will be some pets, and other people's families are like this." Madame is generous, but I should only raise some things, and please don't take Saburo-kun to heart. Compared to these, now Ah Lang believes in Zen Buddhism, often fasts, and even his wife also believes in Buddhism more and more, and the cost of raising these concubines is very small, far less than the cost of worshipping Buddha. ”

Pei Ning has been away for more than eight years, and he never expected that his brother, who was upright and honest when he was young, would not only gradually raise concubines like other powerful people, but also believe in Buddhism. He instinctively wanted to sneer, but in the end he held back. And when he brushed his sleeves away without saying a word, the old woman shook her head and sighed.

"San Langjun is too strong, and if he is strong, he is easy to break......"

Why was he suddenly recalled to Beijing to serve as a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this time, Pei Ning had already learned the clue through the urgent letter sent by Du Shiyi's henchmen who were thousands of miles away. In all fairness, the Pei family, whose roots come from Wenxi, has multiple branches, and the Shouyang Pei family, which is also known as Wu Pei from the south in the mouth, has risen extremely rapidly in this decade.

Now Pei Yaoqing's official residence is a squire in the household department, his brother Pei Huang is a guest of the prince, and his brother Pei Kuan's official residence is in the imperial history, and his return to Beijing has added an important weight to the family. However, because Pei Huang is a close friend of Zhang, and now he has the title of a prince guest with high quality and no real power, in fact, he has stepped aside, Pei Yaoqing is struggling because he was recommended by Yu Wenrong in the past, and he has never been treated by Pei Guangting, who has the same surname and different branches, and his brother Pei Kuan is also charging forward as Xiao Song's confidant, he is extremely disapproving.

The states and counties outside don't know how many things have been piled up to do, but the DPRK and China have abandoned things because of party disputes, which is simply putting the cart before the horse

With boredom and depression, Pei Ning didn't even bring a retinue, and rode a horse around the boss in the huge Luoyang City. He was born and raised in the Eastern Capital, but because of his studies and later foreign appointments, he is already a little unfamiliar with the current Eastern Capital. Those mansions that changed their doors, those wine shops and restaurants that were no longer familiar, and those strangers who came and went, so that when he walked down in a big circle and finally stopped at the door of a family, he looked at the glamorous gatehouse and realized that this was Du Shiyi's private residence.

But at this time, Du Shiyi, as a member of the Zhongshu House in Zhongshu Province, may not have come back yet. Not to mention, the Zhongshu Sheren sometimes has to bear the temporary summons at night, and Du Shiyi is afraid that he will have to take turns with Zhang Jiuling to be banned.

Just when he was hesitating whether to go back first or try his luck at the door for the time being, he suddenly heard a crisp jingle of bells. Following the prestige, he saw an ox cart coming slowly, and when he stopped in front of Du's house, the curtain of the car was raised, and it turned out to be a vegetarian girl who got off the high cart. Thinking of the rule of not going out during the filial piety period, he was feeling strange, and then he heard a word that he was quite familiar with in the conversation in front of the door.

“…… Master...... Another day......"

Pei Ning almost didn't think about it, so he stepped forward, jumped off the horse in front of the girl who was talking to the doorman, but asked directly: "But the little lady of the Yang family?" ”

"Huh?" Yunu just arrived in Luoyang today, and met his aunt and other relatives, so he left the house in the name of going to see Princess Yuzhen. However, even though he knew that he was in the period of filial piety and should not have come here, he couldn't help it after all. At this moment, in the face of such an abrupt inquiry, she couldn't help but raise her head and carefully look at the person who suddenly appeared. When she came into contact with those cold eyes, she couldn't help but exclaim: "Is it Master Pei?" ”

Pei Ning still arrived in Chengdu at the beginning, and then went to Yazhou with Du Shiyi, he had seen the jade slave several times, and at this moment, when he heard this long-lost uncle, the frost on his face unconsciously melted a little, and he actually showed a slight smile that people who were familiar with him would be shocked if they saw it. He nodded to the jade slave, and then looked at the somewhat overwhelmed doorman and asked, "Junli hasn't come back yet?" ”

At this moment, another doorman who was very awe-struck by this conversation slipped into the house to report it. Therefore, just now, when the doorman who was a little unclear about the Yu Nu's inquiry was still hesitating, Chibi had already strode out of the door. Recognizing Pei Ning and seeing that it was a jade slave, he couldn't help but be surprised and happy and walked two steps forward to greet him, because he smiled and said: "It turned out that Pei Saburo and Taizhen Niangzi came together, so coincidentally"

"Uncle Chi, where's the master?" Yunu was most concerned about another question, but as soon as she said this, she saw Chibi showing a somewhat helpless expression.

"It's a coincidence that the two of them came together, but unfortunately, Lord Lang has been very busy these days, and most of them have to return late. In this way, it is not very convenient to talk outside, how about the two of you please come into the house and talk? ”

Yu Nu was about to agree, but after biting his lip, he asked again: "Then the master ...... And what about my little junior brother? ”

"Because before Lord Lang went to Beijing, his wife was pregnant with Liujia and was about to give birth soon, so the most concubine lived in Yunzhou temporarily. Now, although the little lady was born safely, because the weather is too cold, the lady and the little lady have not returned. However, Xiao Langjun is here, but Taizhen Niangzi wants to see her? ”

"Yes, of course" Yu Nu replied instinctively, thinking that it was already inappropriate for him to go out during the filial piety period, and then to see the eldest son beloved by the master and his mother, it would be bad if there was anything wrong. Therefore, she hesitated for a moment and bit her lip to refuse, but at this moment, a gentle voice suddenly came from her ear.

"Speaking of which, I've never seen Junli's son, little lady Yang, since you're here, let's go and see it together."

Yunu only has sisters and no brothers, so from the beginning, she has been looking forward to her being able to give birth to a younger brother. At this moment, Pei Ning's words made her hesitant finally make up her mind. She nodded vigorously, and when she sat down as Chibi entered the door and reached the lobby, her heart became uneasy again.

At this time, she only heard the cold-faced young man opposite, who had always been a little stunned from the first time she saw him, asked: "When I went to Yazhou with you, the scene of seeing Ling Zun seemed to be just yesterday, and I didn't want to say goodbye for many years, but Yang Changshi passed away." The deceased is gone, you yourself should take good care of your body, don't be too sad and sad, Junli has always praised you as a genius in music, and you will definitely be able to outperform the blue in the future, you don't live up to his expectations. ”

"I" Yunu only felt excited and frightened in his heart, and he didn't know what to answer for a while. Just when her mind was in turmoil, she suddenly heard a voice outside.

"Uncle Chi, it's really my uncle and sister, you didn't lie to me?"

"Xiao Langjun, when did I lie to you? But today Master Lang is not here, you are the only master in this family, but you have to treat you well. ”

"Of course, it's up to me."

With this immature voice outside, the thick curtain was lifted by a small hand, and followed by a boy who looked like a small pink dumpling like a jade slave back then. If there is one difference, the boy's dark eyes seem to sparkle under the direct gaze of others. He tried his best to come to Pei Ning with steady steps, and said deeply and decently: "Guangyuan has seen the third master. ”

Although most of the other brothers already had children, when Pei Ning saw Du Guangyuan, he couldn't help but lose his mind for a moment, and then bowed his head slightly and said, "No need to be polite." ”

After saluting Pei Ning, Du Guangyuan looked at the girl under Pei Ning curiously, and then grinned. This time, he didn't pretend to be an adult again, but rushed forward quickly, and said recklessly: "Senior sister, I have heard Grandpa and Auntie mention you many times, you are so beautiful, more beautiful than Grandma."