The spring day of the third year of Xuanping is warmer and warmer than in previous years.

Lingnan is hot and humid all year round, and in spring, there are many snakes, rats, insects and ants.

Three years ago, there was an additional Peijia village in Jiuzhen County. This Peijia Village is not small, it is the maiden home of the current Queen Mother, and it is also the foreign home of today's son.

In the year when Emperor Xuanping ascended the throne, there were courtiers in the court who asked the Son of Heaven to rehabilitate the Pei family. was severely reprimanded by the young Emperor Xuanping.

Empress Dowager Pei also had a cloud in the harem: "The Marquis of Yong'an made a big mistake and was sentenced to death by the first emperor." The Pei family was exiled from their homes, which was also the will of the first emperor. Whoever asks the emperor to summon the Pei family back to Beijing is to have bad intentions and want to trap the emperor in unfilial piety. ”

As soon as these remarks came out, no one in the DPRK and China dared to mention the matter again.

The news from the DPRK and China reached the Governor's Mansion of Jiuzhen County in Lingnan. Wu Duwei weighed it, called his henchman Vice General Liu over, and gave a low command.

Vice General Liu nodded and quietly reduced the list of Pei family's people to serve hard labor by half. He also sent dozens of horses and more than a dozen ploughing cattle to Peijia Village.

Wu Duwei thought about it, and discussed with his wife: "Sanniang will be married next year, and she can also say goodbye." I fell in love with a family matter, you and Sanniang talk about it privately. ”

Mrs. Wu was stunned: "Which family's son did the master fall in love with?" ”

Wu Duwei stroked a handful of short beards and slowly spit out two words: "Pei Zhang!" ”

What the?

Mrs. Wu was taken aback and blurted out: "This is not good!" The Pei family was exiled from their home, Pei Zhang is the descendant of the criminal minister, how can our Sanniang marry Pei Zhang! No, I don't agree! ”

Every month or two, Pei Zhang came to the Governor's Mansion to deliver a post to say goodbye. Mrs. Wu had also met him twice.

Pei Zhang's appearance and bearing are indeed impeccable. But in the end, he is the son of a criminal minister, and he has no future. Her baby daughter, how can she marry into Peijia Village!

Wu Duwei's face sank, and he opened his mouth to reprimand: "Long hair and short knowledge." The Pei family suffered and was exiled to Lingnan. Otherwise, the dignified Yong'an Hou Shizi's imperial guard commander Pei Zhang, who has a promising future, how can it be your turn to pick and choose? ”

"The first emperor died, and the new emperor ascended the throne. The queen mother in the palace is Pei Zhang's aunt. The emperor sitting on the dragon chair is Pei Zhang's cousin. ”

"The emperor has just ascended the throne, and it is inconvenient to rehabilitate the Pei family. Sooner or later, though. It won't take three or five years for the Pei family to make a comeback. ”

"While the Pei family has not yet gained momentum, we will marry our daughter to Pei Zhang. In the future, the Pei family will restore the title, won't our daughter become a first-class lady? ”

Even his father-in-law can also get a touch of light and be transferred from Lingnan Jiuzhen to another place.

Mrs. Wu was counted down by her husband and reluctantly nodded. However, she also insisted: "You find an excuse to let Pei Zhang come back." I asked Sanniang to see him. Sanniang is satisfied, this family business is counted. ”

Wu Duwei didn't care, and responded with a smile.

In Wu Duwei's opinion, Pei Zhang's heart is tenacious, handsome and extraordinary, and his bearing is calm and sharp, far better than teenagers of the same age. As long as her daughter sees her, she will definitely nod her head shyly.

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Five days later, the two Pei Zhang brothers entered the Wu Duwei Mansion together.

Vice General Liu was instructed to greet him at the main gate in person, and he was even more courteous in his enthusiasm: "Pei Gongzi and the second prince are invited, Lord Duwei has been waiting for a long time." ”

Pei Zhang's eyes swept over Vice General Liu's affectionate smiling face, and a series of thoughts flashed in his heart.

Lingnan is remote, but the news is still handy. Every month, congratulatory prayers send messages to Lingnan. The changes that happened in the court could not be hidden from him.

Half a year ago, Emperor Xuanhe suddenly died and returned to heaven, the six princes were assassinated during the mourning period, and the situation in the palace changed, and he died to death. I don't know how many people have died in the palace, even if he is thousands of miles away, he seems to be able to smell the faint smell of blood.

At the same time, the life of the Pei family immediately improved.

Wu Duwei was very polite to him from the beginning. After the new emperor ascended the throne, he was even more courteous.

Two days ago, Vice General Liu specially came to the door to invite him, saying that Wu Duwei had something to ask for. Let him come to the Governor's Mansion. He responded with a smile, thought about it repeatedly, and brought his second brother Pei Jue with him.

Today, he wears a half-worn military uniform, carries a long sword at his waist, and has a sharp gaze.

The sharpness of a sword out of its sheath made his handsome face look aggressively cold. When the pampered ladies see it, they will be so frightened that they can't speak.

And Pei Jue was wearing an azure brocade robe. The head is tied with a crown of jade, the waist is hung with beautiful jade, the face is handsome, the demeanor is graceful, and the bearing of the prince of the Hou Mansion.

Pei Jue has always listened to his brother's words, and his brother asked him to wear new clothes, and he deliberately bathed and changed his clothes and cleaned up. The hard days of most of the year have not smoothed out his nobility.

With this pick-up, Pei Jue is like a beautiful jade, shining brightly.

Even Vice General Liu, who was over forty years old, couldn't help but glance at Pei Ergongzi more.

Today, Mrs. Wu's mother and daughter want to meet Pei Dagongzi, the future son-in-law, Pei Ergongzi, what are you doing with such bright clothes? Do you want to steal the limelight from Prince Pei?

Pei Jue was confused, and asked his brother Pei Zhang in a low voice: "Big brother, Vice General Liu seems to look at me a little strangely." ”

Pei Zhang glanced at Vice General Liu quietly, and pulled the corners of his mouth at Pei Jue: "Don't worry, Vice General Liu has no ill will towards you." ”

Pei Jue continued to be confused. However, he didn't ask any more questions, and walked into the main hall with his brother.

Wu Duwei was born as a military general, and the Wu Mansion was as spacious and open as most military generals' mansions. There are not many furnishings in the main hall, except for the heavy pear blossom wood tables, chairs and coffee tables, there is nothing else.

Dark-skinned and bright-eyed Captain Wu stood up happily to greet him.

Pei Zhang stepped forward quickly and bowed: "The criminal Pei Zhang, I came here with my second brother Pei Jue and met Lord Duwei." ”

Pei Jue cleaned up his mood and stepped forward to salute together.

Wu Duwei's eyes turned around on the two brothers, and his smile paused, and he soon laughed loudly: "It's all exempt!" Both of you brothers are still young, and my eldest son is older than Master Pei. Today, you can call me uncle. ”

Pei Jue didn't dare to say anything, thinking in his heart. The eldest brother is right.

As soon as the emperor ascended the throne, the Pei family immediately followed the tide. The lieutenant of a county saw them so enthusiastic. and treated their brothers as sons and nephews.

Pei Zhang thanked him quietly, and naturally changed his name to uncle.

Wu Duwei heard it in his ears, and his smile became more cordial: "I ordered Uchiko and Da Lang to come out and meet your brothers." ”

Pei Jue was a little flattered and immediately stood up.

Pei Zhang tugged at the corners of his mouth and clenched his fists: "Thanks to Lord Duwei's love, he treats our two brothers as sons and nephews, and our brothers are grateful." ”