The bluestone path is winding, the flowers and trees on the side of the road have also felt the cruelty of late autumn, the fallen leaves are scattered, the backyard of Sufu is quiet and peaceful, Chu Huan carries his hands behind his back, and Linlang wanders on the bluestone path, the autumn wind is bleak, and the people's hearts are not cold.

Walking to a small hexagonal pavilion in the courtyard, Chu Huan finally stopped, looking at the clear spring by the pavilion, his mood was quite complicated, there were some things, he finally wanted to explain to Linlang, and he must not be ambiguous.

He was thinking about how to speak, but Linlang had already said quietly: "Chu Lang, today...... It's hard for you! ”

"What?"

"Uncle has been frowning these days, he is already over the age of old, and I am really sad to see his anxious appearance every day." Linlang sighed lightly: "Your words today made my uncle feel a lot more comfortable, and also pointed out a path for the seven surnames of Kansai, I know you are ...... You're ...... for me! ”

Chu Huan looked at her delicate and moving appearance, reached out to hold one of her soft little hands, and said with a smile: "Your business is naturally my business, there is nothing to be embarrassed about, I am just afraid that there will be too few things to do for you." ”

Linlang smiled, Chu Huan had already said: "Actually, this method is not very difficult to think of, I think uncle, Uncle Qian and even Linlang you, have thought of this method, but as the saying goes, the authorities are confused, uncle, they only feel that they are now down, and they can't even do it in the past, let alone borrow food to help each other." Sighed: "Everyone has a low point, the old uncle is also because they are in trouble, so it is inevitable to see things a little confused, today's words, I am not pointing to the maze, but just to remove the burden of their hearts." After all, they are all from wealthy families, no matter when, they also care about dignity and face, they are afraid of being ridiculed and rejected, so they don't dare to act rashly......! ”

Lin Lang said with a smile: "Even if they have such an idea a long time ago, but if you hadn't pointed it out today, I think my uncle would have hesitated." ”

"After all, the seven surnames of Kansai were also once famous and powerful, they represent a force, and the reputation of the wealthy family of Xiguan Province has always been good, as long as they are willing to put down their faces and join forces, I think some things can still be done." Chu Huan said: "There are not a few influential wealthy families in the Guan, as long as they join forces to persuade several influential families to take the lead in borrowing grain, then it is not an extravagant hope to make a comeback." After a pause, he said: "But if you want to restore your pre-war vitality, I'm afraid it won't be able to achieve it in a short time, even if they succeed in borrowing food, they will have to pay a considerable price, at least for many years." ”

Linlang nodded slightly: "At this point, uncle, their hearts are prepared." After a pause, he finally asked, "Chu Lang, when will you return to Beijing?" ”

Chu Huan's expression became grim, and he groaned slightly, before he said: "After returning from the envoy Xiliang, I learned that my mother was seriously ill halfway, so I rushed back to Yunshan non-stop, and I haven't returned to Beijing to resume my life, so I don't think I can stay long." Wanting to say something, his lips moved slightly, and finally said, "Linlang, there is one thing I want to tell you." ”

Linlang's watery eyes stared at Chu Huan, plump and beautiful, and asked, "What?" ”

"Before my mother left, she arranged a marriage ...... for me!" Chu Huan hesitated for a moment, and finally said.

Linlang lowered her head, her face was slightly red, charming and charming, and said, "Has my aunt made arrangements?" It's just that...... It's just that according to the custom here, let's ...... It seems like we'll be ...... in two years! ”

She was obviously a little excited, and her full and crisp breasts rose and fell.

Chu Huan took Linlang's hand, sat down on the stone by the clear spring, and then came face to face with Linlang, held Linlang's two hands, and said softly: "Linlang, although you and I have not been together for a long time, but ...... You see, my heart loves you. ”

Linlang's eyes were full of happiness, and she didn't avoid Chu Huan's gaze, she looked at Chu Huan and said, "I know, my mind ...... You should know that too! ”

Chu Huan nodded and said, "Whether it takes two years to get married or not, in my heart, you are already my wife!" ”

Lin Lang leaned closer, leaned on Chu Huan's shoulder, and said, "Whether it's two years, ten years, or a lifetime, I will always wait, and I must be your wife." ”

Chu Huan felt Linlang's deep affection, and his heart was even more depressed, he stroked Linlang's hair, was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Linlang, there is something, I don't hide it from you, in fact...... In fact, before her mother left, she first took Sister Su Niang out of the house, and then ...... And then entrusted to me to take care of ......! ”

Linlang said softly: "Sister Su Niang is a good woman, you should have ......!" Suddenly, he seemed to realize something, his body trembled, and his head slowly left Chu Huan's shoulder, and his pretty face was full of disbelief, staring at Chu Huan's eyes, "You...... You mean......? ”

Chu Huan bowed slightly.

Linlang's delicate body trembled again, and she slowly moved her gaze away, looking at the clear spring, and her expression was a little sluggish.

Chu Huan smiled bitterly, this is just talking about Su Niang, if Linlang knew that he had a wife in Xiliang, but he didn't know what kind of mood he was.

After a moment of silence, Linlang finally asked, "Is this ...... Was it the aunt's decision? ”

Chu Huan said: "Yes, before she left, the most reassuring thing was Sister Su Niang, she had been thinking about this matter for a long time, and before she left, she was done with this matter." ”

Linlang sighed faintly and said, "I know that my aunt loves Sister Su, but I didn't expect to make such an arrangement." ”

"Before my mother left, I specially explained that I must not fail you." Chu Huan sighed: "Before my mother left, I was thinking about you and Sister Su Niang!" ”

Linlang was silent for a while, and finally said: "It is difficult for you to disobey the order of your parents......!" Looking at Chu Huan, he said softly: "Then you have to treat her well in the future, and don't let her down!" ”

Chu Huan knew Linlang's current state of mind, although three wives and four concubines were the most common thing in this era, but even if this was the norm, a woman would not be in a good mood no matter how she learned that her lover had another woman.

Suddenly, Chu Huan's heart rose with an evil fire, held Linlang's hand, and said: "Linlang, what bullshit customs he has, let's prepare for a marriage today, after the wedding, you will follow me into Beijing!" ”

Seeing that Chu Huan was so excited, Linlang knew that he cared about himself, and his heart was a little sour, but at this time, he was surrounded by a warmth, stretched out his hand to touch Chu Huan's face, and said gently: "You are a man who stands up to the sky and the earth in Linlang's heart, but you are not allowed to do childlike things." Soon after your aunt passed away, you obeyed the customs to be filial to your deceased aunt, and if you acted impulsively, you would definitely be reviled and ...... The most important thing that affects your career is not to live with your aunt. ”

Chu Huan was also impulsive, and did not admit that Linlang was wronged, at this time Linlang was so understanding, but Chu Huan was also grateful, and hugged Linlang into his arms and remained silent for a long time.

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Chu Huan thought that he would have to stay in Yunshan Mansion for a while, but only two days later, Wei Tianqing came to the door in person, and brought two officials from Beijing, but they came from Beijing to convey Chu Huan's will.

This decree was not specially issued by the emperor, but an order issued by the provincial government.

Chu Huan quickly figured out that the Tongtian Temple, which had been built for several years, was finally completed half a month ago, and His Majesty the Emperor had decided to worship the heavens in the Tongtian Temple in the near future.

Worshipping the heavens is not a trivial matter, but a national ceremony, which is related to the community, and His Majesty the Emperor personally prays to the heavens.

This time in the Tongtian Palace, His Majesty the Emperor has decreed that officials above the sixth grade in Beijing must be present for a few days, and the officials of the six departments of the three provinces are even more indispensable.

Officials from the three provinces and six ministries who are not in Beijing also need to rush back to the capital to participate in this ceremony.

The Beijing official explained the situation to Chu Huan, although he was respectful, but his words were urging Chu Huan to return to Beijing as soon as possible, and the two were not in a hurry to return, but stayed in Yunshan, waiting to return to Beijing with Chu Huan.

Chu Huan knew that he couldn't stay for a long time, but he had already made arrangements, Chu Li had already left, although Su Niang and himself did not organize a banquet, but they were already husband and wife in name, so naturally they could no longer stay in Yunshan Mansion.

Su Niang and Rulian's as long as they enter the prosperous imperial Kyoto, they are a little nervous, Su Niang was born in a peasant family, came out of a small village, never thought that one day would enter the empire of Kyoto, nervous, but also a little expectant, the house is cleaned up, dotted with a salute, Chu Li's spirit card, naturally also to bring into the capital.

Chu Huan also took time out to accompany Linlang in the past two days, he knew that this time when he entered Beijing, and if he wanted to meet again, he was afraid that it would take a long time, and he naturally cherished every minute of time together as much as possible in these two days.

Three days later, everything was ready, Chu Huan hired two carriages, one was Su Niang and Rulian to ride, the other was loaded with salutes, Chu Huan himself was riding the Thunder Fire Qilin, in addition to the two officials who came from Beijing to convey the order, the six cavalry of the Guards who stayed before were naturally escorted around.

Wei Tianqing was worried that the escort force was too small, so he transferred twenty Praetorian Guards from his command to escort them all the way into Beijing, Chu Huan was going to resign, but Wei Tianqing was extremely insistent, Chu Huan could only give up and let the twenty Praetorian Guards follow the guards around him into Beijing.

The scenery along the way, Chu Huan naturally didn't have the heart to appreciate it, the car was busy, Chu Huan was worried that Su Niang and Rulian had traveled so far by car for the first time, and did not let the team walk too fast, but slowed down as much as possible to avoid the carriage bumping, Su Niang used to take care of housework, her body was very good, and she was not afraid of long-distance bumps.