Chapter 605: The Sorrowful Autumn of the Lonely Courtyard
Yan Hong heard his grandmother say this, and he only responded one by one. After the killing of Jinan, trenches, Taizhou and other places, he has long since lost the original hanging of Diqing, and has become more ruthless. Even in the affairs of men and women, there is no longer a pure Luthor. But when I thought that I really wanted to rest my wife, I felt a burst of sadness and throbbing for no reason.
When Bao Chan sent him out of the yard, Yan Hong took out a bottle of Western flower dew and a few pieces of jewelry, and gave them to Bao Chan and said, "This is specially prepared for Sister Bao Chan, see if you like it?" ”
Bao Chan blushed and said, "As long as it is given by the male monarch, all the slaves and maids like it." After receiving the things, Bao Chan said: "Hu Niangzi, you really have to hurry." This time, Hu was sick, and the old man didn't want to treat her, so he left her to fend for herself. It was the old lady who sent a message to invite Langzhong, and the last one to invite was not Mrs. Liu, but a little-known Langzhong, named Li Whatzhen, I don't know what the medical skills are. ”
Yan Hong was stunned and hurriedly asked, "Is that Lang Zhong's name Li Shizhen?" ”
Bao Chan pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Yes, it seems to be this name." Why, doesn't this Lang Zhong have some means, even the master knows his name? ”
Yan Hongxin said: How do you know that this Li Shizhen's ability is a few points better than that of the old lady Liu, with his help, the illness of the late mother should be fine, but I don't know how this buddy writes books in various places, how can he enter Beijing. He said: "I saw that person when I first went down to Jiangnan. ”
Bao Chan said again: "Male gentleman, I also know that you have a deep affection for Mrs. Hu, but now this situation is beyond you. From the slave's point of view, it is better to make plans early and arrange a good home for Mrs. Hu. Otherwise. Provoke the master. I'm afraid it's a little inconvenient. ”
Yan Hong nodded and said, "Xie Lu, Sister Xie Baochan." I'm in my own way here. ”
Waited until the late mother's courtyard. But I saw Shen'er walking out of the door with the late lady in her arms to greet her. The late mother is a woman who has shaved her shoulders and willow waist and is like a weak willow supporting the wind. Now he is even thinner, his eyes are a little dull, and the skin on his face is even more dull, which is a little more haggard than what Yan Donglai saw when he first crossed.
Rao is Yan Hong had already intended to divorce his wife, but when he saw this situation, he only felt a huge pain in his heart. It's like a stab. He didn't care much, so he hurriedly stepped forward and picked up his late mother and said, "You are so sick that you are not lying in bed, why do you have to run out?" With that, he picked up the late lady, walked directly into the room, and put the late lady on the bed.
When the person was put away, Yan Hong stood up straight, and ordered Shen'er to prepare some supplements for his wife. Shen'er said aggrievedly: "Uncle, Miss refuses to eat anything these days. It's really a desperate person. Also, those who are inferior are also very hateful. Let them do something and refuse to do it, you have to set the rules for them this time! ”
She has suffered countless grievances these days. Some time ago, I was obviously taken in by my uncle, and I also enjoyed the benefits of being a girl in the room for a few days. As soon as someone came to slap her, there were a few little maids who took some money to bribe, hoping to get some benefits, or in the future, Sister Shen'er became an aunt, so that she could use herself as a girl, so as not to do this rough work again.
But the good times didn't last long, and soon news came out in the inner house, saying that the late mother's position was not guaranteed, and the main mother of the eldest young man was either Miss Lu or Miss Xu. Thinking that the new housewife is coming, she will definitely bring her own girl over to the room, and even the late mother will have to move the nest at that time, not to mention the pendant?
As for being taken in by my uncle, what is this kind of thing? Anyway, he has no children, and he has no name, in the courtyard of the second young man, which maid has not been slept with by him, either he should sell it, and he will be killed if he should be killed. Therefore, Shen'er changed from a hot stove to a cold stove, and everyone was thinking about the new lady and the room. And based on jealousy, some people began to make up bad things about Shen'er, saying that she was cheap and shameless to seduce Dashao, what was the result? lost her body in vain, this time she is estimated to have to get out with the Hu family, and her eldest brother's Jinyi identity can't be kept, maybe one day she will be dismissed from the military and rushed home to grow vegetables.
Shen'er is not as sensitive as the late mother, so this gossip is in the ear, pressed in the heart, and when I see my uncle come back today, my brain poured out. Yan Hong gently hugged her into his arms and said, "Shen'er, you have suffered, you go to prepare supplements first, and when you turn back, I will give you anger." ”
After sending away Shen'er, Yan Hong said to the late mother: "Madam, what are you doing here, why don't you eat when you are sick?" If you do this, I'm going to come back a few days late, what do you have to become! ”
Wanniang smiled sadly and said with tears: "Xianggong, I only hate myself for being weak by nature and not decisive enough. If I can seize the opportunity to swallow gold in the past few days, I won't let my husband see my ugly appearance. ”
Yan Hong knew it in his heart, even his subordinates dared to show their faces to Shen'er and gossip, how could the late mother know nothing? Her personality is more extreme, and it is normal for her to have a desire to commit suicide. Seeing his wife who had been in bed with him for three years like this, he had to comfort: "Don't think nonsense, take care of your body, I am still in charge of this hospital." Others can't force you, then Li Langzhong I recognize, he is the first-class divine doctor of the Ming Dynasty today, according to the prescription he prescribed, he will definitely be able to cure your illness. I'll go back and bring him in, and I'll check your pulse. ”
The late lady hurriedly said, "No need." My illness is actually nothing serious. As he spoke, he coughed again, clasped Yan Hong's wrist with both hands, and said, "I can see Xianggong, my body is much better, there is no need to alarm Doctor Li." ”
When Shen'er brought the stewed bird's nest, Yan Hong personally fed the late mother to drink, and then fed her medicine. Then he told her about what happened to her in the south. Although the late mother was not energetic, she also leaned on the head of the bed and listened attentively. Hearing that his father-in-law was even peaceful, the late mother said softly: "The prime minister is really a star descended from the sky, and he has extraordinary means. In the past, he forced the prince to take the road of the imperial examination, but the concubine's own pattern was small. It's only now that I understand this, and it's too late. ”
Yan Hong soothed: "What's late? It's not too late at all. What you said is right, it's just that I can't be angry, and the imperial examination is on the right path, but I can't go through, so I have to be a military attache with no interest. ”
While the two were talking, Shen'er came in from outside and said, "The old lady has just returned to the house, so you can go and pay a visit." ”
In the hall of the Yan Mansion, Yan Hong became the protagonist today. The gift he gave was very pleasing to his grandfather and father, and he received a lot of praise. The Yan family's disciples stepped forward to congratulate one after another. Yan Shifan even said: "This kid now has some skills from me, and this errand is a good job." ”
You must know that there are so many civil ministers and military generals in the country, how many can you get a good sentence from the old minister? Especially Yan Hong's relationship with this one-eyed dragon Lao Tzu was cold before, and this time he could hear a good one from the other party's mouth, which made him think that the sun came out in the west.
After the banquet was over, at the secret meeting of the core members of the Yan family, Yan Hong's status was improved again. After returning from Shandong, he was able to participate in talks of this level, but most of the time, he was asked to only bring his ears and nothing else, and mainly to listen and memorize, and he did not have the right to speak. It's just that after saying about one thing, Yan Ge Lao opened his mouth and asked Yan Hong what else he thought.
But this time at the meeting, Yan Hong was the first to speak, and Yan Song even encouraged: "Don't worry, it's okay." It's all your uncle's own people, and there's nothing you can't say. Don't be afraid to say something wrong, but I'm afraid that you won't say it. ”
Yan Hong said again about going down to the south of the Yangtze River, and Yan Shifan said: "This time I not only pacified the Buddha, but also destroyed the Japanese invaders, this errand was done well." This credit is much greater than that of Zhao Wenhua at the beginning. He can rely on that credit to be a scholar, and with your credit Hong'er, to be a minister of the north and the town, I think it's about the same. If you are willing to be a civil official, you will be credited with this one, and I will ensure that you are an official of the six departments, and it will not be a problem. ”
Yan Maoqing said: "The last time I went to the south of the Yangtze River to inspect salt, I knew the power of the salt merchants in Yangzhou. Even if the salt tax is raised a little, there are many officials who come to talk about it. Only heroes like Da Shao can cure those profiteers! Hui merchants pay taxes, and after this hand, the life of Brother Ziqian will be better next year. ”
Gao Yao smiled: "This is all the credit of Da Shao, Gao does not dare to take credit." ”
Yan Shifan said: "This matter can't leave your household. The Ming Dynasty's several major salt transportation divisions are all under the management of your household department, and you will pass on the order when you turn around, and the Hui merchants must pay taxes on the salt! Since Hong'er wants to cut the wool of the Hui merchants, then he must cut it together in all places. Whoever says that it can't be done, even if you take my note, you can't let it go, understand? How can the state finances allow these profiteers to leak at will! Speaking of this, a fat face couldn't help but smile.
Gao Yao knew in his heart that what Yan Shifan said was high-sounding, but he was actually going to make a big harvest. The more ruthless the stick, the more gifts the Hui merchants gave, this time I am afraid that the Hui merchants will have to hemorrhage in order to buy the old man of the small pavilion. When you are fed, what to do with it is another matter. But this matter can't be said on the spot, and he nodded again and again.
Yan Shifan asked again: "Hong'er, you have made these great achievements in Jiangnan, how to move next, do you have any ideas?" ”
Yan Hong said: "The child is foolish, Jiangnan collects business tax on the one hand, but it is only a tax that should be paid by wealthy businessmen, even if they can collect millions of silver, it is always limited, and it is to grab meat from people's bowls." If you want to talk about big things, it is better to open the sea. The child's knowledge of the opening of the sea is actually limited, but from Wang Zhi's point of view, it is true that the opening of the sea can get rich. ”
Yan Song nodded and said, "What Hong'er said is true." Since last year, Xu Hai has been pardoned, and this year Wang Zhi has been fussing, all for this sea. Nowadays, in the imperial court, the first major event is to open the sea for trade. When you go back, mobilize your men and write a few copies of the recital. Don't be afraid of being attacked. This is what the Heavenly Family wants to do, and the scolding is all for the Son of Heaven, the more you are scolded, the more the Heavenly Family will remember you in their hearts, and the more beneficial it will be in the future. Got it? This credit must not be handed over to others, and I am not afraid to say it wrong, but I am afraid that I will not say it, and I will remember it. (To be continued......)