But Emperor Hong Zheng also knew that if the situation was not too severe, Xiao Jing would not have died in battle. Ye Shisan was able to rush to Shanhaiguan lightly, hoping that Rong Ling would not be too late.

Fortunately, since the first good news came back, one good news after another has come one after another.

When General Zhong Lao arrived with a large army, the situation in Shanhaiguan finally stabilized.

"Quick! sent a message to the Queen Mother, explaining that Zhu was fine, and so many people sacrificed their lives to protect her. The Zhong family brothers and sisters are fine, and the Gu family and the Zhuo Wangfu are safe. ”

Emperor Hong Zheng has now received a detailed battle report from Shanhaiguan and is reading it carefully, and he has to sigh that Mingzhu is really a blessed person!

She can inspire the military and unite the hearts of the people, and in the hearts of all the soldiers in Shanhaiguan, she is the perfect place to win glory for the royal family.

Xiao Yao is also good, he can sacrifice his life to protect Mingzhu, and he will pass the test.

What surprised Emperor Hong Zheng was that Yan Changxin and Gu Shinian were able to handle affairs and dispatch grain, grass and silver. Don't lose at all, the old fritters in the court, the household department is in need of such talents.

There is also Zhong Zibin's courage and good fighting, Zhong Taojiao's women do not let her eyebrows, and even Ye Shisan, who was picked up by Mingzhu, is a deeply hidden capable person.

When they return to Beijing, they will be rewarded, and then let them make the best use of their resources.

Gu Fanghua, who was remembered by Emperor Hong Zheng, didn't know about the capital at all, and today happened to be the day to go to the palace of Bei'an County for a banquet.

As soon as Gu Fanghua entered, she was crowded into the backyard, not only sitting on the honorable seat, but also being visited by countless court women.

Rao is that she has seen big scenes, and she is also a little hot.

Sitting in the middle of a bunch of women, Gu Fanghua was also helpless, and asked, "Princess Jun, why didn't you see Ling Ai?" ”

The princess of Bei'an County smiled very attentively: "Lord Mingzhu, that girl of Qingyi, in her yard, invited a few sisters to enjoy plum blossoms. ”

"Really? I'm going to see that too. The princess of the county stayed, and the palace went by herself, so as to see the scenery of the palace of Bei'an County. ”

Gu Fanghua, who has experienced the bloody battle of the city tower, is very different from the previous delicate woman in terms of momentum. When she opened her mouth, the princess of Bei'an County couldn't refuse at all.

"It's okay if the county lord of Mingzhu is free, Rong'er, hurry! Please come over to the Lord of Pearl. ”

Gu Fanghua swayed all the way and slowly walked to Yan Qingyi's residence. On the crooked moon door, a large plaque is hung with the word Qinfang.

There is a couplet underneath. Uplink: The wind blows the catkins and is quiet with the wind. Downlink: Peach blossoms are withered by water.

Gu Fanghua felt a little funny, this Liaodong's daughter's family was really uninhibited, and such a spring boudoir complained about it, and she dared to hang it in her own courtyard.

"Mo Lan, how about you come to taste this couplet?"

Mo Lan was familiar with Gu Fanghua's temperament, and cooperated: "County Lord, this is just a matter of love." It seems that Miss Yan is very open-minded and brave. ”

Gu Fanghua smiled, pointed at Mo Lan, and chuckled: "You, your mouth is getting more and more tricky." Why is it so strange to say such nice words by you? ”

"It's the county lord who thinks too much, right?"

Let's say, the master and servant smiled at each other. Yan Qingyi heard that Gu Fanghua was coming, so she hurriedly greeted her in person.

"The arrival of the lord of Mingzhu County is really an honor for Qingyi, even this small courtyard is full of brilliance, welcome! These are my friends, and I admire the demeanor of the county lord very much. ”

Gu Fanghua smiled casually: "The county lord is uninvited, it's good for the young ladies not to be weird." ”

Yan Qingyi hurriedly said that she didn't dare, and the other ladies were also busy coming to say goodbye.

"I've seen the county lord of Mingzhu, the county lord Wan'an!"

"Everybody, get up! Today, the lord of this county is just a guest who comes to the banquet, so everyone is free to do so. ”

When Gu Fanghua walked into the courtyard, he saw a spacious courtyard, several tables put together, as well as rows of pens and various paints, it seemed that these people were painting.

"Oh, this county lord has disturbed your Yaxing."

How could Yan Qingyi admit it, and said busily: "No, no, we are just scribbling at random, the county lord can see it." ”

"Really? The lord of the county wanted to see and see. ”

Gu Fanghua looked over slowly, it turned out that everyone was painting Hanmei pictures.

There are paintings of old tree branches, a branch of cold plum alone. There are also paintings full of trees and red plums, which bloom everywhere towards the sun. There are also paintings of green leaves and red flowers, which contrast with each other.

There are also people who have painted green plums, yellow plums and white plums. It looks like it is full of flowers, each with its own aftertaste.

The young ladies present today are all smart people, and they know the prestige of the lord of Mingzhu, and no one dares to do something provocative. followed Yan Qingyi quietly one by one, which made Gu Fanghua feel very bored.

If she hadn't agreed to Brother Rong Ling, she might as well sleep at home.

"You can keep drawing, leave me alone, do these paintings do anything?"

"Back to the county lord, these days in Guangshan Pass, nearly 100,000 people have been killed in battle. My sister and I just wanted to do our best to draw some pictures and then raise some money for the charity sale. To the families of those soldiers who died bravely, just do a little bit of care. ”

"That's a good idea, but are you just selling these paintings?"

I heard that it was for the families of those soldiers who died. Gu Fanghua moved his mind. If it's going to be a charity sale, it's better to make a big one.

Yan Qingyi and the other ladies looked at each other and asked, "What does the county lord mean by this?" ”

"What the county lord means is that since it is a charity sale, the things taken out should be of corresponding value. These paintings can't be collected, and second, they don't make much sense, and it is estimated that there are not many people willing to buy them. Why don't you donate some other things to help the widows of those soldiers? ”

"What does the county lord mean to donate?"

"Girls' homes, clothes and jewelry are fine. I still have a lot of ungraded jewelry there, and I will donate them all when the time comes, so that interested ladies can take a look. Most of them were brand new that I hadn't worn. ”

Yan Qingyi hurriedly echoed: "The county lord is righteous, then I will also donate a box of jewelry." ”

"The grandmother of the Queen Mother also sent two carts of clothes to the lord of the county, and it is estimated that it will arrive in these two days, and everyone will come to see if there is anything you like. The lord of the county donated them to do some of his best for the dead and wounded soldiers. ”

The ladies present, no matter what their real mood was, all of them enthusiastically participated.

Gu Fanghua struck while the iron was hot, and simply announced: "That's it." Three days later, the lord of the county held a banquet in the Hou Mansion to entertain the young ladies. Everyone brought everything from the charity sale with them so that we could register for it. Then let people copy it into a booklet and distribute it to Shen Zhou's big families, if you have anything you like, you can also choose it when the time comes. ”

Those ladies all enthusiastically participated, and said: "The county lord is benevolent, and we should follow the county lord." For the dead and wounded soldiers, do your best. ”

Gu Fanghua was very satisfied, and then sat down together and chatted with everyone about the recent capital, the new patterns and fabrics.