"I've seen Commander Xu." The greeting of the guards guarding the gate of the courtyard brought Xu Xinsheng's mind back to reality, making him suddenly realize that he had rudely stood at the entrance of the mansion's owner's inner mansion - fortunately, Wang Kunjun had already instructed the guards in the mansion the day before not to interfere with Xu Xinsheng and Zhao Anyi's actions in the public area of Jiedu Mansion, otherwise he would not have been able to walk all the way to the door of Wang Kunjun's residence before being stopped.

Realizing that he was a little out of shape, Xu Xinsheng nodded to the guards guarding the door, arched his hand, and wanted to turn around and leave, so as not to disturb Wang Kunjun and his family enjoying the joy of family - after all, the visit the day before had already disturbed the happy time of Wang Kunjun playing with his children, and it would be a little inappropriate to come again today.

Just when Xu Xinsheng was about to turn around and leave, Wang Kunjun in the courtyard had already seen his figure and greeted him loudly - in the roar of firecrackers, he couldn't shout loudly. Seeing that the other party has seen him, leaving at this time is both rude and immature. So after stabilizing his mind a little, Xu Xinsheng still walked into the courtyard generously.

Walking through the courtyard clearing, Xu Xinsheng came to Wang Yue, who was holding his youngest daughter Wang Yue, who was only two years old and did not dare to light the cannon twist in person like his brothers and sisters, and stood on the steps of the main hall to watch the big guy set off firecrackers. Hearing the sound of firecrackers, I felt very surprised, so I subconsciously came to watch, but I didn't want to disturb the festival so that the adults and their families could share the joy of family, and I also hoped that the festival would make the adults Haihan. ”

When Wang Kunjun heard this, he waved his hand and said, "Where did Commander Xu speak?" This New Year is a festive and lively picture. The visit of Commander Xu and Mr. Ji He not only brought New Year's greetings from Deputy Inspector Zhao and Judge Zhao to our brothers, but also added popularity to our Jiedu Mansion. It's too late for the officials and brothers to thank you, so where can you blame them? As for this firecracker, it's just a 'first month near the water', relying on not taking black powder seriously, and coming up with such an entertainment project that is more enjoyable and festive than burning firecrackers earlier than others. This official believes that as long as time passes, there will be more people in the world who will make black powder, and sooner or later this very ornamental entertainment will become a household name and everyone will participate in it, just like our hometown. ”

After speaking, Wang Kunjun waved to one of the guards who served as a guard next to him, and ordered: "Zhuzi, go and get a bundle of 'two kicks', so that Commander Xu can also have a good time." ”

The guards called the pillar hurriedly responded to the sound and ran to a few guards who were taking turns setting off the "two kicks" in a corner of the courtyard - although their children were very bold and showed excitement and fearlessness about the firecrackers, but for the "two kicks" This kind of cannon battle that is much more powerful and dangerous than ordinary firecrackers, whether it is Wang Kunjun, Zhang Xiaofei, or Han Qingwen, they will not be allowed to set off in person, and they can only be done by the guards - there, take out a bundle of "two kicks" from an iron box behind them After that, he quickly ran to Xu Xinsheng and offered it with both hands. Wang Kunjun's order was given very suddenly, and the guard named Zhu moved very quickly. So much so that before Xu Xinsheng could excuse himself, a bundle of twenty "two kicks" had already been handed to him. As the saying goes, "it's better to be respectful than to obey fate", in the face of Wang Kunjun's performance of not treating himself as an outsider, Xu Xinsheng simply let go of his mind and accepted it calmly.

After the twenty "two kicks" were released, the roar not only swept away Xu Xinsheng's depressed and boring mood, but also weakened the estrangement between him and Wang Kunjun a lot, and the communication between them was even more open. Although Han Qingwen and a group of guards were nearby, the two of them naturally couldn't talk about some things related to the crossing, but could only talk in generalities. At most, Xu Xinsheng roughly introduced his own experience and development since the farewell of the capital, and Wang Kunjun roughly talked about some of the recent situation of the "Qingyuan" brothers, especially the situation of Jia Run'an, who crossed with Xu Xinsheng at the beginning - because his work focuses on maritime trade, Jia Run'an spends most of his daily time in Yuyang Mansion and Dagu Port, and the Spring Festival is also spent there with Zhao Dawei, Huang Hai and others. At this time, the messenger sent by Wang Kunjun to summon him back to meet Xu Xinsheng was already on the way, and it was estimated that he would be able to rush back the day after tomorrow. But it is this kind of communication like old friends meeting and chatting about family life, which makes the two sides closer and have a better impression of each other.

This kind of relaxed communication lasted for more than half an hour, until the entire courtyard was filled with gunsmoke and pungent smell, and it was no longer suitable to continue setting off firecrackers, Zhang Xiaofei and Han Qingwen led their children back to the house before it came to an end temporarily. Originally, according to Xu Xinsheng's meaning, since the firecrackers have been set off, he should also say goodbye and leave, so as not to spoil the atmosphere of Wang Kunjun's family for the New Year - because in his impression, it should not be suitable to visit relatives and friends on the day of "Breaking Five".

However, Wang Kunjun is apparently unimpressed by such customs. He did not go into the house with his wife and children, but handed over the little Wang Yue in his arms to Zhang Xiaofei, but he pulled Xu Xinsheng, who wanted to say goodbye and go back to the guest room, and the two of them continued the conversation just now, while slowly pacing into the study to have tea.

Wang and Xu sat down in the study, and after chatting for a while, Wang Kunjun took the initiative to say that there were no outsiders in the study, and the conversation between the two did not have to be like before. In this regard, although Xu Xinsheng repeatedly said that he did not dare, but at Wang Kunjun's insistence, he finally accepted the other party's suggestion casually.

Since they began to be brothers, the content of the conversation between the two people gradually became richer. As the elder brother, Wang Kunjun first asked about Xu Xinsheng's physical condition with concern, especially whether he could still eat after being drunk last night - of course, unlike Xu Shaoan's cynicism yesterday, Wang Kunjun showed real concern for Xu Xinsheng's physical condition, and there was absolutely no sarcasm or ridicule in it. In this regard, Xu Xinsheng can naturally feel it. While he said that his body was basically fine after a good night's sleep, and he thanked the festival for making adults care, his perception of Wang Kunjun had also been further improved, and he no longer had the vigilance and vigilance of the day before.

After caring about Xu Xinsheng's body, Wang Kunjun changed the topic and began to care about the other party's family life. He seemed to be very interested in the gossip in the market and asked: "Brother, I heard that Brother Xu, you and Zhao Pu's little sister Zhao Lihua are in love, and Zhao Pu and your boss Zhao Kuangyin also seem to approve of this, and they intend to become a family business, I don't know if it's true or not?" ”

I didn't expect Wang Kunjun to suddenly throw out such a gossip question, Xu Xinsheng really didn't know how to answer for a while. On the one hand, he does have feelings for each other with the little sister of the Zhao family, and Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Pu did mention to themselves in private that they want to achieve this marriage. But on the other hand, this matter is not yet a certainty. Although there are some rumors in the market now, if they are not recognized or acquiesced in by the parties, the rumors will always be just rumors, and at most they will be used as a topic of conversation after tea and dinner, but no one will really take it seriously. But if you admit this matter and publicize it now, then you will do it. If this happens, then it doesn't matter. But in case there is any change in this matter in the future, if the family affair is not formed, it will have no impact on him, but Miss Zhao is still the yellow flower girl in the boudoir, and such rumors will inevitably ruin the reputation of others. Therefore, in the face of Wang Kunjun's question, Xu Xinsheng is not admitting it, nor is he not, he is really in a dilemma.

Seeing that Xu Xinsheng was embarrassed and in a dilemma by this gossip question of his own, Wang Kunjun hurriedly explained: "This question is an abrupt question from my brother. However, brother, I didn't ask about this matter to inquire about the privacy of you and Miss Zhao, Brother Xu, but out of my brother's concern for my younger brother, and out of the concern of one traverser for another. After all, let's travel through time and space to this era, even if we can't leave any fame and deeds, we must leave at least three or two descendants. In this way, it is not a trip in vain. If my brother and I remember correctly, Brother Xu, you should be thirty-five or sixteen years old this year. Men in this era, unless their families are particularly poor, or they have some physical problems, they are not married at this age, but I am afraid it is rare. It's said that it's a local, just my brother, my sworn brothers, not only are none of them still fighting singles so far, but basically they all have the next generation. Even if there are a small number of them who have not yet married a proper wife, there are more or less concubines in the family - even the youngest Gao Jun is no exception.

Of course, after all, this matter involves the personal privacy of Brother Xu, you and Miss Zhao, if Brother Xu, you don't have to answer if you feel inconvenient to answer. We're just chatting about everyday things, so there's nothing to worry about. ”

When Wang Kunjun's words were not talked to by superiors and subordinates, the kind of high shelf, what Xu Xinsheng felt from it was completely his brother's concern for his younger brother. Such a feeling of being cared for and loved, except for when he was working with Jia Runan under Cui Yongnian, he had received it from this distressed brother who was only one year older than himself, Xu Xinsheng had never experienced it since he left the Cui family - although Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Pu had also communicated with him about his marriage, Zhao Kuangyin talked to him with the attitude of a leader caring for his subordinates out of the need for the commander to encircle his subordinates. And Zhao Pu's concern for his marriage, on the one hand, is that the former owner has given favors to the former nursing home, and on the other hand, it is also to marry the old sister who has passed her twentieth year but is still at home as soon as possible.

Seeing the sincerity of the other party's question, and there was no hint of ridicule or joke, Xu Xinsheng thought for a moment, but decided to tell the truth, and replied: "Brother, although my marriage with Miss Zhao has not yet been decided, whether it is from the point of view of the affection between my brother and Miss Zhao, or the attitude of Zhao Pu and Zhao Kuangyin, this matter has been inseparable, and it is estimated that there will be no changes, so brother and brother, you might as well tell the truth." Yes, the brother and Miss Zhao are indeed happy and love each other. If nothing happens, it is expected that the brother should be able to marry Miss Zhao within the year. ”

"That's good, that's good, so that my brother will be relieved." Wang Kunjun said with a smile, "Brother Xu, when you get married, you have to tell this group of brothers in Beiping in advance." When the time comes, even if our brothers cannot be there in person, they will definitely send someone to congratulate you on your wedding. ”

Xu Xinsheng listened to the thanks, and even said that with the blessings of your brothers, it was already the most haode gift, more valuable than any congratulatory gift. Wang Kunjun insisted on sending congratulatory gifts, saying that no matter how good the relationship between the two parties is, this should be a must-have. Subsequently, Wang Kunjun took advantage of this marriage to ridicule Xu Xinsheng a few words, and then changed the conversation and said: "Speaking of which, if this family affair is completed, Brother Xu, you will not only be able to hold the beauty, but once you become an in-law with Zhao Pu, then your position in Zhao Kuangyin's eyes will also rise." In time, he will inevitably become the leader of the younger generation of generals in the Later Zhou court, and the future is limitless. ”