Zhang Xuan's official residence in Yidu has already been renovated, and before Zhang Xuan went to Langya County, he had already explained to Wei Yunqi that Lu Qing must be allowed to move over after the house is repaired.

Lu Qing had already moved from Wei Chigong's house to this new mansion soon after Zhang Xuan sent out his troops, mainly because Wei Chigong's house was slightly smaller, and it was not convenient for Lu Qing and Ah Yuan to live there.

In order to make Lu Qing's residence more comfortable, Wei Yunqi not only purchased all the household items, but even found a few servants, and at the same time sent a team of soldiers to be stationed next to the mansion to strictly protect Lu Qing's safety.

At this time, in the pavilion in the backyard, Wei Yunqi's wife Yan was persuading Lu Qing to return to Luoyang.

"General Zhang also feels that this matter should not be too hasty, not only to take care of the face of the Lu family, but also to think in the long run, and he also hopes that Miss Qing can marry in a beautiful manner, we are all from the past, if this marriage girl can't reach a consensus with her mother, it will always affect your mother's relationship in the future, and it must be properly handled."

Lu Qing sighed, "Thank you Auntie for your concern, it's just that I don't believe in my father's promise, he also promised me at the beginning that he would not accept the Cui family's marriage proposal, but in the end he broke his promise, I am worried that he is just an expedient measure, in order to bring me back to the capital." ”

"Don't worry, your Uncle Wei is the intermediary in this matter, Wang Taishou was also present at the time, and your father personally made a promise to your Uncle Wei and Wang Taishou, and he will not regret it."

"Is General Zhang here?"

"Of course, General Zhang is also there, so this is a very solemn promise, General Zhang also let you rest assured that you will go back, at the earliest two or three months, at the latest half a year, he will enter Beijing to welcome his relatives, as for Nacai, asking for names These things can be done first. By General Zhang, or your Uncle Wei's brother, they will come to the door to propose. ”

Yan's words finally persuaded Lu Qing, and Lu Qing nodded, "Since Auntie persuaded me like this, I will listen to Auntie's words." Follow my father back. ”

Yan was overjoyed, smiled and patted her hand and said: "This is not just what I mean, everyone hopes that you can follow your father back, including General Zhang, only in this way can it be a complete marriage, and you will not regret it in the future." ”

"And when will my father go back?"

"I heard that your father is planning to leave early tomorrow morning."

Yan said goodbye and left, but Lu Qing was a little melancholy in her heart, she thought that it would be Zhang Lang who would come to persuade her personally, but she didn't expect him to entrust Aunt Yan to come to the door. Of course, Lu Qing also understands Zhang Lang's difficulties, since his father has officially agreed to this marriage, then according to the etiquette system, Zhang Lang can no longer meet him alone, otherwise, he will be criticized and his father will be dissatisfied with Zhang Lang.

"Girl. Did you really decide to go back with your father? Yuan asked in a low voice.

Lu Qing nodded, and said with some helplessness in his tone: "Since everyone thinks this is the best plan." What's the point of me objecting? If my father goes back on his word, then I will never trust him again. ”

Early the next morning, more than 100 cavalry escorted two carriages from Licheng County to the north, and Lu Zhuo's father and daughter would return to Luoyang by boat. Thirty of Zhang Xuan's own soldiers would be escorted by boats, and the Yellow River waterway would be much safer than bandits on land.

Zhang Xuan stood at the head of the city and silently watched Lu Qing's carriage leave, at this moment, his heart was full of infinite longing for the future

It's late spring in late March. The weather is getting a little hotter, the women can't wait to change into light long skirts, and the streets of Luoyang begin to fly skirts, colorful colors, pleasing to the eye, as if summer has arrived in advance.

Although the gentle wind of late spring warmed everyone's hearts, Pei Renji's heart was cold and abnormal, he had returned to Luoyang for two days, not only did he not see the saint, but even the head of the family, Pei Ju, refused to see him, which made him feel both ashamed and resentful.

The saint didn't have time to see him because he had to prepare for the southern tour, there were many affairs, and he didn't bring good news, of course the saint didn't like him, but the head of the family refused to see him, but he didn't know what the reason was, did even the head of the family have to show himself face?

Although Pei Renji was very dissatisfied with the head of the family, Pei Ju, he still had to come to visit again, and the saint refused to see him, which made him feel at a loss, and he had no other way than to find the head of the family.

Pei Renji waited in the guest room for a while, and the eldest son Pei Xingjian appeared at the door, he knelt down and bowed, "The child is thrifty and sees his father!" ”

Pei Renji stood up suddenly, "Didn't you hear it back?" ”

"The child was summoned by the head of the family again, and the head of the family has not found anyone who can replace the child for the time being, father, the head of the family invites the father to the study to see him!"

Pei Renji was suddenly overjoyed, he knew that the head of the family was very important to his son, and the secret samurai in charge of Pei's mansion, since the head of the family asked his son to lead him to the meeting, it means that today's meeting is not just to criticize himself.

"Hurry up and take your father to the head of the family!"

Pei Renji urged his son to lead the way in front, and the two soon came to Pei Juwai's study, Pei Xingjian went into the house to report, and came out and said to Pei Renji after a while: "The head of the family invites my father in!" ”

Pei Renji tidied up his coat and hat, and walked quickly into Pei Ju's study, the room was brightly lit, two thick candles were burning, and Pei Ju, who was wearing a flat scarf and a loose blue linen shirt on an old pear wood couch, was reading intently.

He didn't seem to be aware of Pei Renji's arrival at all, and thin wisps of green smoke were curling from the bronze furnace of the squatting beast in the corner of the house, making the room filled with a faint scent of sandalwood.

Although Pei Renji was very dissatisfied with Pei Ju in his heart, when he really saw Pei Ju, how could he dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction, he also knelt down respectfully and bowed, "Nephew knocks to see the second uncle!" ”

Pei Ju put down the book and glanced at him, but he did not hide the dissatisfaction in his heart, his face was gloomy as water, and he said coldly: "Deben, your performance in Langya County has disappointed many people, and even the saint is very disappointed in you. ”

In other words, he Pei Ju was also very dissatisfied with the defeat of Langya County, Pei Renji hurriedly said: "Please second uncle calm his anger, this defeat of Langya County is somewhat special." ”

"Humph! Special circumstances? ”

Pei Ju snorted extremely dissatisfied: "Xiao Jianjun's recital did not write any special circumstances, because you were stubborn and self-serving, and credulously believed in the so-called generals, and as a result, you fell into Wang Bo's undercover plan, and more than 5,000 people were killed and wounded in the first battle, this is a defeat that Zhang Xutuo has never had, the first time the saint said that Zhang Xutuo should not be replaced, so that he is ashamed of himself, you just need to tell me, is Xiao Huaijing's recital untrue?" ”

Pei Renji already had a response to the situation, and he said unhurriedly: "Although what Xiao Huaijing said is true, it is not comprehensive, maybe my ability is limited, but Zhang Xuan, who has made great achievements, was also defeated back to Beihai County at the same time, did Xiao Huaijing mention this reason?" ”

"Of course, it was mentioned, because your defeat made it difficult for Zhang Xuan to support himself, and he only had to retreat, but his loss was far smaller than yours, you had better give a convincing reason, otherwise this defeat will completely ruin your career."

"Of course, there is a reason for the defeat of my nephew, although the loss of Xintai County has put a lot of pressure on me, but it will not be defeated on all fronts, my nephew was defeated because I heard a news, Wang Shichong led the army to kill Qi County, and took away hundreds of thousands of people, my nephew was afraid that Licheng County would be lost, so he was forced to order the withdrawal of the army, but was ambushed by Wang Bo's army."

Pei Renji skillfully used Wang Shichong's southward attack on Qi County as a reason for his hasty retreat to the north, although he only knew that Wang Shichong led the army south when he led the defeated army to retreat to Qi County, but the timing of the two things coincided, and Wang Shichong's southward movement became the best excuse for his defeat.

Of course, Zhang Xuan's cooperation is still needed here, he only thought of this excuse after he came to the capital, and he didn't have time to talk to Zhang Xuan about it, but it was not a big problem, he believed that Zhang Xuan would cooperate with him.

Sure enough, Pei Ju's brows furrowed, "Wang Shichong attacked Qi County?" What's going on, how come I don't know at all? ”

Pei Renji took out a recital and presented it to Pei Ju and said: "This is the recital that my nephew is preparing to impeach Wang Shichong, please take a look at it first." ”

Pei Ju took the scroll, put it on the table and slowly unfolded it, the more he looked at it, the more frightened he became, he felt incredible, Wang Shichong dared to lead the south, robbed the population of Qi County, and burned and killed adultery, what is the difference between this and bandits?

Of course, Pei Ju also hopes that Pei Renji can find a good reason to explain why Langya County was defeated, and now it seems that Wang Shichong's reason is really good, if he is stabbed in the back by his own people, everyone will withdraw in a hurry.

Of course, the premise is that this incident really happened, and not that Bae In-ki deliberately made up false accusations.

After pondering for a moment, Pei Ju said slowly: "Okay! I won't talk to you about this matter first, you go back and wait patiently for a few days, I will hand over the impeachment letter to the Holy One for you tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, if the Holy One can accept it, then you will not be held accountable for this defeat of Langya. (To be continued......)