Xu 13 listened to Banniang ask him to pay to Di Yong to deliver the letter, and his eyes were already bright, and his originally expressionless wooden face instantly became vivid.

The changes on his face did not escape Banniang's eyes.

But Xu Thirteen didn't say anything. After Banniang wrote the letter and handed it to him, and explained a few words, Xu Shisan went.

It's a pity that I went to Di Mansion, but Di Yong was not there. Due to the urgency of the war, Di Yong could only recover from illness and take sick leave, and went to Ouchi to be on duty again.

Xu 13 had to inquire about Di Yong's time on duty, and the next night, he stayed at Di Yong at the corner in front of Di Fu Lane.

Seeing Xu Shisan, Di Yong was also very surprised, but after the surprise, it was a surprise. Xu Shisan came to him, it must be related to Banniang, and he was a little uneasy, Banniang sent someone to find him, this is something that has never happened before, could it be that something happened to her? Therefore, after Xu Shisan stopped him, Di Yong was only stunned, and then walked over with a look of surprise and a little uneasiness.

Xu Shisan saluted and handed the letter to Di Yong's hand.

Di Yong opened the letter, but it was the content of Banniang who was worried that he would meet him in the air. Di Yong was indescribably happy at first, and then couldn't help frowning, he had given himself a schedule for duty in the past few days, and he would enter the palace early tomorrow morning, and he would not be able to go home in three days. And today, I went home to discuss with my father because I had something to do, so I went home. I really couldn't spare time in the past two days, so I had to say: "After you go back, tell Banniang that I have been on duty in the palace for a few days, and three days later, at the time of Shen Zheng, I will go to wait for her in the Beishanzi Tea House." ”

"Yes, the villain must tell me." In this era, it is not uncommon for men and women to meet in the tea house, and Xu Shisan readily agreed.

Di Yong wanted to ask Banniang how she was doing, but when the words came to her mouth, she swallowed it. After saying something, he turned around and took his leave.

After taking a step, he listened to Xu Shisan behind him: "Di Gongzi, please stay." ”

Di Yong thought he had forgotten to say something, so he turned around and smiled, "Is there anything else?" ”

"No," Xu Shisan rubbed his hands, "No, it's the villain who has something to ask for." ”

Di Yong raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Xu Thirteen, who has been following Banniang, is also a friend and servant of Banniang. Even Banniang has never said it specifically, Di Yong can also see that this person has extremely high hands, although he doesn't see him much, but every time he sees him, he is a shadow-like person, and it is not easy to give people a sense of existence, but no matter how much he looks at him coercively, it is rare to see him so cramped.

Maybe it's really difficult? Then he said kindly: "You really have something to say, but if I can help, I will not disappoint you." ”

Xu Shisanchang gave a series and said: "The villain heard in the market that our Great Song Dynasty is going to use troops against Northern Liao, and I also heard that Gongzi may lead the troops, if so, the villain wants to beg Gongzi to let the villain surrender under Gongzi." ”

Di Yong didn't expect that what Xu Shisan asked for was this.

couldn't help but glance at Xu Shisan, his brows were slightly trivial, and after half a sound, Fang said in a deep voice: "Do you know what it means to join the army?" ”

"Villains are not afraid to join the military."

The answer was so crisp, Di Yong was also a little surprised. But I also understand that this Xu Thirteen probably thought about it for a long time before talking to him about this. Also, people like Xu Shisan are the most determined, and they can ask for each other, so they naturally think clearly.

At first, I still didn't understand why he wanted to join the army, why he didn't think about joining the army until he was at this age, but after thinking about it, he understood. The army is the place where you need to be qualified the most, and the border passes of the Great Song Dynasty have been stable for many years, there are no major wars, and it is not easy to mix people in the army, and besides, it is not so easy for an ordinary sergeant to take the lead, on the contrary, if he can really follow him, at least the starting point is much higher than that of ordinary people. And this time the battle with Beiliao is not an ordinary petty fight. If you want to build military achievements, this is indeed a good opportunity.

Although the military status is not in the stream, it is also despised by the literati, and the status of the soldiers is indeed a little low, but there are many people who have the ambition to join the army. What's more, there is an existence like his father, so there are especially more people in the army over the years than before. Moreover, not everyone in this world can take the imperial examination, so if you want to make achievements, get rid of the identity of ordinary people, and join the army is also a good way. It is not surprising that people like Xu 13 want to be soldiers.

"Good. You go to my house tomorrow to find Di Er's manager, and I will ask him to help you complete the formalities. The march is imminent, and if you really want to go, don't delay. ”

Xu Shisanyuan thought that he was going to make a tongue, but he didn't expect Di Yong to answer him so easily, and he was overjoyed. "Yes, the villain will definitely come tomorrow." ”

Say goodbye to each other. Xu 13 went back to the house and told Banniang about the time agreed by Di Yong.

Banniang saw that he was still standing there, so she asked with a smile: "Does the thirteenth brother have something to say?" ”

"Yes," Xu Shisan was a little uneasy, the contract with the Zeng family had not expired, and he wanted to join the army, and he did not make it clear to Banniang in advance, he didn't expect Di Yong to respond so quickly, and because the march was imminent, he didn't give him any time, and he had to go to Di Jiatuo to go through the formalities for enlisting in the army tomorrow.

After a pause, he said: "When I saw Di Er Gongzi today, the villain begged Di Er Gongzi and wanted to join the army with him, the villain originally thought that if Di Er Gongzi agreed to come and discuss with Miss Eight again, but he didn't expect that Di Er Gongzi said that the march was imminent, and he couldn't delay. If the villain wants to go, he will send the steward of the Di Mansion tomorrow to go through the formalities for the villain to enlist, not intentionally to hide it from Miss Ba. ”

Banniang had such thoughts, but Xu Shisan himself said to Di Yong, which was also very unexpected to her, and saw Xu Shisan calling himself a villain and calling her Miss Ba, obviously feeling sorry for her for this, so she smiled and said: "What did Brother Thirteen say?" In fact, Banniang Yuan also thought in her heart that if Di Er Gongzi went out with the army this time, she was afraid that he would be alone...... It's not very safe, with the skills of the thirteenth brother, by the side of the second son of Di, I may be able to help him one or two, and the great Song River Qinghai Yan, such a big war is difficult to encounter, it is a good time to make contributions, and I know that the thirteenth brother has the ambition to join the army, but after all, joining the army is not a trivial matter, and now the thirteenth brother is not alone, he has a family, a beautiful sister-in-law and children, so he did not mention it with the thirteenth brother. Now that the thirteenth brother himself has such thoughts, and the second son of Di has also promised to help you, how can I think that the thirteenth brother is not? However, the thirteenth brother also has to think about Xiuniang's sister-in-law in the end, whether to go or not, you can decide after you think clearly. Now I'm afraid that I can't catch up even if I send a letter to Xiuniang's sister-in-law to discuss. As for our employment contract, that's not a big deal. ”

"Miss Xie Ba is compassionate. I've decided. ”

Banniang saw that he was determined, but it was not easy to say anything, so she glanced at Xu Thirteen and said with a smile: "What does Brother Thirteen call a villain and a young lady, just call me Banniang as before." Now that you have made up your mind, I can't say anything more. By the way, although the time can't be caught up, but you also have to send a letter to Xiuniang's sister-in-law, I'll let people take it back, you can rest assured about things at home, I will definitely entrust my sister-in-law to take care of Xiuniang's sister-in-law, don't let the thirteenth brother worry outside. In addition, "Banniang said this, and officially blessed Xu Thirteen, "I know the skills of the thirteenth brother, although the march and combat do not rely on one strength, but personal safety, but it has a great deal to do with the individual, according to this, I have no position to say, but Banniang has never been a cowardly person, the thirteenth brother has followed me for many years, and he is not an outsider, and Banniang here will ask the thirteenth brother to take care of Ah Yong's safety." ”

Xu 13 hurriedly said: "Ba Niang, don't worry, if I, Xu 13, am really lucky enough to stay under the account of Di Er Gongzi, I dare not guarantee anything else, but no matter what situation it is, I will definitely try my best to protect the safety of Di Er Gongzi." ”

This person never talks much, but every time he says a word, he is a ding, a riveting is a rivet, and he never lies. Banniang smiled and thanked her.

When Xu Thirteen went out, Banniang remembered the agreement between Di Yong and herself, that Beishanzi Tea Shop is mostly a place for women to rest and drink tea when they go out to play, it is very lively, and he is such a person who can cause traffic jams when he goes out, and he doesn't know how he will meet in a prosperous and lively place.

After thinking about it, I threw it away.

Because it was dark, I went to the listening lotus courtyard to serve Zhu and sleep, and then returned to the hospital to rest.

There is another month, it is the day of Zhu's birth, because Zhu's fetus is unstable, Banniang never dares to be careless, and she must go to listen to the lotus courtyard every day and talk to Zhu's for a while.

It's nothing for two days, because Xu 13 is scheduled to go to the army, and he also knows that the departure is imminent, Banniang hurriedly asked May to help Xu 13 with some luggage, all the needs are in place, although it is to go to the army, in fact, it also needs money to deal with the relationship around him, and Xu 13 is on the money, never mind, the monthly money is received at home, and the sister-in-law pays Xiuniang directly every month, he has no money left, so Banniang stuffed some broken silver in his package, and fifty times the handover, and left him to spend when he was out.

On the third day, early in the morning, Xu 13 went to report to the camp stationed outside the city. Before going out, he specially came to Zhu to resign. The brothers of the Zeng family were envious of him for raising his legs like this, and they ran to the barracks, but it was impossible for them to join the army, so they were only envious and envious.

In the afternoon, it began to rain lightly. Banniang was a little uneasy, after lunch, she went back to the house and took the pen to practice the words, originally practicing the words was for meditation, but this time the more she wrote, the more irritable she became.

I wrote a few words according to my temperament, then lost my pen, simply walked to the window, opened the window, looked at the continuous autumn rain outside, the cold wind blew on the placket, I felt the slightest coolness, and the irritability in my heart was suppressed.

Because Cai's mansion sent some tangerines over, Chao Wenrou sent someone to send some to her courtyard, May used a pastel plate to carry into the house, the light in the house was dim, I saw a moonlight silk shirt and plain clothes Banniang standing in front of the window, looking out of the window in a daze, the house made people feel very cold, May hurriedly put down the plate in his hand, while stepping forward to close half of the window, while saying: "Miss Eight is really, this weather is getting colder and colder, you are wearing so thin, why are you still standing here blowing the cold wind?" What if it's sick? ”

Because of her brisk and slightly angry voice, the room seemed to be warm and bright.

Banniang obediently turned around and sat down on the collapse, and said with a smile: "This is like that papier-mâché person." I'm bored to be alone, it's been a long time since it's rained, just look at the rain, it's worth the fuss, you girl is getting more and more verbose. ”

May waited for her to sit down, took a thin felt and put it on her, and said with a smile: "What are you afraid of, as long as Miss doesn't dislike it." ”

As he spoke, he peeled an orange and handed it to Banniang: "Mrs. Cai sent the housekeeper to send it to Mrs. Cai, because she sent a lot, the second young grandmother sent a slave and maid to bring some over, and Miss also tasted it." ”

Banniang took a piece and ate it, and a cool sweet and sour feeling was hitting her chest, which was indescribably comfortable. He smiled and said, "This orange is good, you can also taste a petal." ”

May is not polite, put a petal in his mouth, tasted the product, and then smiled: "It's good to eat, but the slave maid thinks that compared with our Nanfeng's kumquats, the taste is still a little worse." ”

Banniang smiled: "This girl is talking, I can't eat it." You're homesick, aren't you? ”

May nodded seriously: "The slave maid is a little bit thinking about Sister Alan and Sister July." ”

"Don't be afraid, when the spring opens next year, my mother will always go back to Nanfeng, and you will go back with you when the time comes. When I get home, I'll let Ah Lan take you. ”

May instantly showed surprise: "Can the slave really follow Sister Alan?" ”

Banniang saw that her happy little face seemed to be glowing, and her mood couldn't help but improve: "When did I lie to you?" But in the past few months, you have to bring Xiaofu out, Qiu Wei is alone, I'm afraid I can't be busy. Someone has to take care of my mother, and I can't always be filial in front of her. ”

"Miss, don't worry, don't look at Xiaofu's innocent and ignorant appearance, in fact, she is careful. Madame liked her so much. ”

After talking for a while, I ate two oranges, and May brought water to let Banniang clean her hands.

Banniang asked May to find a plain dress to change into. May asked, "It's raining now, Miss is going out?" ”

"Well," Banniang said as she took a hosta and stuck it in her bun, except for the jade pendant given to her by the Ziyang Dao Leader hanging around her waist, she only had this hosta on her head, "I'm going to meet a friend in the Beishanzi Tea House, and you will go out with me in a while." ”

"Okay," May replied, and found a pair of pearl earrings in the box, and handed them to Banniang, "Although it is filial piety, Miss is too plain, it is better to wear this pair of pearls, and her face will look better." ”

Banniang thought about it, as she said, and then got up in May: "The newly hired groom, I don't know how the carriage is going, it's raining again, the young lady is guarding the house first, and the slave maid goes to let the coachman set the horse." ”

When she went out in May, Banniang was about to call a maid under the porch to go to Chao Wenrou to say goodbye, and said that she was going out, but she got up before she knew it, and she listened to the noisy voice of the little maid outside: "Oh no, no, Miss Ba, Mrs. ...... her"

Mother?

Banniang was bluffing in her heart, and hurriedly rushed out, and saw the little girl rushing into the courtyard, her head and face, I don't know whether it was sweat, tears or rain, and her clothes were almost wet.

"What's wrong with ma'am?"

"Madame accidentally fell, see, see blood."

"What? Blood? Hearing this, Banniang was like a thunderbolt from the blue. For a while, her hands and feet were cold, and the coldness from the soles of her feet made her shiver unconsciously.

Daddy is no longer here, if something happens to my mother again......

Banniang shook her head fiercely. She didn't dare to think about it, and she didn't have time to think about it. He didn't bother to ask the maid, rushed out of the yard, and rushed all the way to the courtyard of Tinghe.

The maid behind him also followed behind him and rushed out to the side of the listening lotus.

When Banniang arrived in the courtyard of Tinghe, a group of maids and women were already surrounded under the corridor, and their faces were anxious and afraid.

Chao Wenrou was one step ahead of her, and when she saw a group of people surrounding the mess, she shouted: "What are you doing here, don't disperse yet, what about the stable woman and the doctor?" ”

Because Zhu's health has not been very good, and the Zeng family is not short of money now, Wen Po has already asked to stay at home, and she also hired a doctor and opened a high salary, waiting for Zhu's to give birth.

Chao Wenrou has always spoken kindly, gently and gently, and no one in these maids has ever heard her speak like this. Coaxed in fright for a while, and then made a way.

Banniang and her didn't bother to say hello, the two of them rushed into the house with their front and back legs, and saw Qiu Wei coming out of the house, and they didn't have time to speak, so they only ordered the maid outside: "Go to the kitchen and get hot water." Also, go get some ginseng slices. ”

Banniang and Chao Wenrou rushed into the house, and saw a lot of blood on the ground, and then went to the inner room, where the two stable women were busy inside, and the doctor only gave Zhu Shi needles.

Because some treatment has been done, the situation of the Zhu family is also better, one of the Wen Po was thinking about going out of the house to prepare something, raised his eyes and saw the second young grandmother and Miss Eight, and hurriedly stepped forward to pull Banniang: "This is not the place where Miss stays, Miss should go out and talk." ”

Her tone was calm, and Banniang was a little relieved, at least proving that her mother's situation was not in the worst situation.

Just didn't take a look, she didn't worry, but no matter how anxious she was, she didn't dare to get angry at Wen Po at this time, but said: "It's my mother lying inside, I dare not worry, my mother-in-law told me to take a look, and I went out." ”

After speaking, he didn't care about the mother-in-law, and rushed in, Chao Wenrou was asking the doctor's wife, and the Zhu family on the bed was pale, like gold paper.

"Mother, mother," Mrs. Wen helped Zhu Shi in front of the bed to take away the bloody clothes, Zhu heard the scream, opened his eyes, and smiled weakly at Banniang, "Mother is fine, you go out first, this is not the place where your girl's house stays." ”

"Mother." Seeing that Zhu could still speak, Banniang pulled her lips and smiled, "I know you're fine." I'll go out in a while, mother, I'll wait for you to give us another little brother. He must be very beautiful, maybe better than my second brother, and better looking than my fifth brother. ”

Because of Banniang talking to her, Zhu felt that the pain in his lower body had weakened.

The mother-in-law who went out to prepare everything needed also entered the house at this time, and pulled Banniang out: "Miss Ba, the mother-in-law knows that you are in a hurry and worried at this time. But there are so many people in the house, it is not convenient to call us, Mrs. has been conditioning well these days, although she is now premature, but the fall is not serious, don't worry. The slaves will do their best. ”

Banniang also knew that there were so many people in the house, it was not a problem, although she was very anxious, but she couldn't help inside, but made a mess for people, and now is not the time to be wordy, so she silently went out of the house and went outside.

The woman lowered the curtain, and Banniang stood there, unable to see the situation in the house, only Zhu's soft moaning sound due to pain. There are also the small voices of three mothers-in-law busy.

I was at a loss for a while.

I felt an inexplicable but deep fear in my bones.

What should she do if her father and mother are gone? She used this body, and because of her blood, she has always treated them as parents to be filial. To make them happy and try to give them the best material life, she thought it was nature. By blood, she was their daughter.

She had always thought so. What's more, this home makes her feel very warm. She likes this family, she likes everyone, and she wants to treat them as real family. In fact, they are indeed her family. She always thought that these were because she used someone else's body, and this body had the blood of the Zeng family in it.

But at this moment, Banniang really realized what these two people meant to her.

They love her, love her, spoil her, and give her the kind of freedom that is difficult for women in her time to achieve, because of them, she has a sky above her head and a home. It's a home that is full of warmth and nothing missing. It is what she cherishes the most in her heart, so it is home.

Dad is gone, she still has a mother, but if her mother is ......

When Qiu Wei came in, she saw her standing there dejected, her eyes were not focused, and with an indescribable sadness and panic on her face, she hurriedly called: "Miss Eight? ”