Datong faces three sides, the most critical. It is connected to the upper valley in the east, the Yellow River in the south, and the desert in the north. The screen of the real Beijing division, the guarantee of the Central Plains.

As early as before, the thirteenth prince of Emperor Taizu on behalf of the royal town of Datong, in the north of the former site of Pingcheng in the Northern Wei Dynasty heavy industry to build the city in the clouds, its scale, its peculiar, is rare in the north. In the northern suburbs of the city, the 300-kilometer Great Wall of the Great Wall from Xinping Fort in Tianzhen County in the east to the mouth of the tiger in Youyu County in the west has been repaired six times, and between the Great Wall and the city, hundreds of border forts, camp forts and beacon towers have been built, forming the unique urban defense layout of "the Great Wall is outside the Great Wall, and the city is safe inside" in the north of the Daqing Dynasty.

Zhiyi, on the other hand, guarded the most dangerous Yanmen Pass. Yanmen Pass is an important pass leading to the hinterland of Shanxi by Datong, built in the mountain col, the mountains around the pass are surrounded by heavy cities, and a Guangwu camp is built as an outpost.

Because of Li Xiao's series of fierce and gentle appeasement measures, the border pass was peaceful, and Zhiyi finally retracted his heart that had been crumbling for days into his stomach. However, for fear of the capriciousness of the Mongols, he still did not dare to take it lightly, and strictly ordered the soldiers under him not to loosen their weapons, but still strengthened their guards, and he himself returned to the imperial mansion and asked his subordinates to clean up the house, because the Fang family in the capital had brought a letter as early as half a month ago, and his fourth sister Ruqing was going to come to Shanxi to stay for a while.

As early as ten days ago, he sent someone to Pingling Mountain to answer the letter and said that Ruqing had entered the boundary of Shanxi, and if nothing else, he would be able to arrive at the mansion today, Zhiyi read the letter back and forth several times, got up suddenly, left the mansion, got on the horse, put his legs under his crotch, clamped the horse's belly, and went straight to the palace of the general Yuci located in the north of the city.

Returning to the "Zhenguo General's Mansion" with a huge gilded plaque of Long Feifeng's dance, Zhiyi saw several familiar war horses parked next to the stone lion in front of the door, and frowned, but he didn't say anything, just got off the horse and threw the reins to the soldiers around him. ”

Zhiyi frowned, and said in a deep voice: "Got it, you go and say hello." I'll go to the backyard and take a look. ”

The housekeeper chased after him all the way, and said while trotting: "General, General Zheng has sent someone to inform the little one just now, the four girls are about to arrive here, please give the general an instruction, what do we need to do." ”

Zhiyi stopped, his brows furrowed, "I'm a big old man, how can I understand this, you go and ask Mrs. ---- Yun." ”

The housekeeper had a bitter face, "Mrs. Yun wants to ask you to see what are the shortcomings---" Seeing Zhiyi's fierce squint, he trembled with fright, and hurriedly said: "The little one has never seen the fourth girl, not to mention, the little one has lived a lot of age, and he doesn't even have a daughter-in-law, how can he know about the girl's family, general, little ----"

Zhiyi glanced at him, snorted coldly, and scolded "useless things" in a low voice, and strode towards the backyard. After being scolded, the housekeeper couldn't help but be aggrieved and sweated on his forehead, and sighed secretly: "Everyone says that being a housekeeper is majestic, but why do I always have a feeling that my head will move at any time?" ”

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In the simple but sturdy stone blue curtain carriage, nearly half a month's drive, from the capital to Shanxi, along the way heavy snow closed the road, delayed a lot of time, although there are girls and mother-in-law to serve along the way, but also tired enough, the carriage is padded with five feet of cotton wool and cushions are tossed to the waist is extremely sore.

But finally arrived in Shanxi, Zhiyi's second brother was also real, and actually sent a small team of people to meet her, along the way through various passes, the self-proclaimed Zhiyi deputy general Zheng General took out a symbolic identity of the sign and handed it to the other party, not only immediately passed, but also received the treatment of the guest level, you can imagine Zhiyi's prestige in Shanxi. As a girl, she also has Rong Yan.

Finally arrived at Zhiyi's residence, I heard that it was the emperor's personal palace, listen to General Zheng, there was a pair of rich people living here, and then committed a crime and was raided, after the emperor's imperial decree arrived in Shanxi, the governor of Shanding and the acting king personally selected the general mansion of the town, and finally selected to choose, chose this mansion, decorated it, and then assigned slaves to go in, after thorough rectification, and then hung up the emperor's imperial plaque, and then got two squatting stone lions to guard in front of the gate, but there is also the general's mansion.

"Girl, there's the General's Mansion ahead." General Zheng rode on horseback, parallel to Ruqing's carriage.

The corner of the stone blue curtain was lifted, and a girl with a pink beeswax lily and a pearl hairpin on her head was waved, and when she leaned out of the window, she saw many people on the street, and she was startled, and immediately shrank the carriage. A group of pointing and chattering voices immediately sounded outside, "This is General Fang's sister?" It's so cute. ”

When Linglong heard it, she couldn't help but sneer, and said to Ruqing: "Girl, these people have no vision, and they actually recognize me as you." ”

Ruqing smiled lightly, I can finally see Zhiyi, I am really excited. She also wanted to follow the example of Old Man Hu, standing on the red flag car and shouting "Hello comrades, comrades have worked hard" to the soldiers standing straight on both sides to show the majesty of the big man.

It's a pity that this is a place where etiquette is strict, and women are not allowed to sit in carriages and even poke their heads over.

The speed of the carriage gradually slowed down, and then a lot of crowding sounds were heard in my ears, and General Zheng shouted majestically: "All dodge, don't get close, all retreat." ”

Linglong clinged to the carriage, listened to the movement outside, and said with a smile: "Girl, it seems that the people of Datong are very curious about you." Look, there's a lot of people out there. In the end, he couldn't help it, poked his head out and looked ahead, and said at first glance: "Oh my God, there are so many people in the General's Mansion, and there are many people in velvet with knives, girl, are these all here to greet you?" ”

At this time, the carriage stopped moving, and Agarwood immediately straightened up and straightened out the clothes on her body, "Girl, it's here." Then he hurriedly sorted out Ruqing's clothes and jewelry.

Ruqing was excited in her heart, she could finally see her second brother.

General Zheng's respectful voice came from outside the carriage again: "Girl, the General's Mansion has arrived." Ask the girl to get out of the car. ”

Ruqing got off the carriage with the support of agarwood, and stepped on the pier that had already been placed on the ground elegantly, seeing the crowded crowd on both sides of the strait, she was slightly startled, and saw that in front of the gate of the majestic General's Mansion, there were four rows of soldiers with knives and velvet inside and outside standing like swallow wings, preventing other people who wanted to break in, and these people in coarse cloth clothes looked at Ruqing as if they were rare animals, with envy in their eyes, looking up, and more amazing.

Ruqing didn't dare to pay attention to these people, and the boudoir woman had to do it without squinting and having no distractions. Surrounded by the mother-in-law's instructions, he looked straight ahead.

In front of the mansion, a tall figure in a dark blue robe strode towards him, and behind him, two young women dressed as women followed.

"Girl, is this the second young master?" Linglong looked at Zhiyi, who was striding over, and shouted happily.

Agarwood glared at her, "You want to call the master." ”

Ruqing thought that when she arrived at the General's Mansion, just like in the capital, the carriage entered directly from the side door and drove directly into the backyard of the hanging flower gate, but she didn't expect that the carriage drove straight to the gate. And also made such a big battle.

Ruqing looked at Zhiyi who came to her, and opened her mouth in shock, she hadn't seen her for four years, this second brother's face had become darker, but she had become stronger and stronger, if he hadn't stood in front of her, it was estimated that she wouldn't have recognized it.

"Second brother?" Ruqing called softly.

"Hmm." Zhiyi bowed slightly, looked down at Ruqing, a pair of eagle-like eyes quickly looked Ruqing up and down, pink and delicate face, watery eyes, slender and slender body, frowned slightly, "Why are you so thin?" Don't you usually eat? ”

Ruqing puffed out her cheeks and said angrily: "Three bowls of porridge in the morning, two bowls of rice at noon and two bowls of rice at night." Thunder doesn't move, every day. The second brother should be mentally prepared, beware of me eating poor you. ”

Zhiyi laughed heartily, and couldn't help but stretch out his big dark palm and rub her head, "Although your second brother and I don't have much silver, it's more than enough to support you." Let's go, the next person has already prepared the wine and food, just waiting for you to pick up the wind and wash the dust. ”

"Fourth girl, please." Behind Zhiyi, two young and pretty women dressed as women were slightly blessed.

Ruqing raised her eyes and looked at it slightly, and knew that these two people were the two people sent by her father to Zhiyi, and bowed her head lightly to show her gift in return.

Then Ruqing and Zhiyi walked side by side. Crossing the high threshold of the main entrance, and then all the way to the front yard, Ruqing glanced down, compared to the exquisite atmosphere of the capital, the buildings here are much simpler, but the due function is a lot, the wall is made of stone, the pillar is so thick that one person holds, the ground is all paved with bluestone slabs, strong and durable.

The front yard is very magnificent, wide and atmospheric, all the way to the main hall, the dragon flying phoenix dance of the "Jinhui Hall" below the plaque is the hall with eight doors open, entering the hall, there is a young man in a brocade robe and jade belt sitting in the center, far away, Ruqing can't see the person clearly, but seeing him sitting on the main seat so big, he must have an extraordinary identity, and turned his head and said to Zhiyi: "Second brother still has guests?" ”

Zhili replied: "Li Xiao, the king of the three armies in Shanxi, you must have seen it in the capital." ”

Ruqing Mu Zhu, stared straight at the man sitting at the top of the horse golden knife, and exclaimed in his heart, "God, girl, I have counted everything, but I just missed this guy." Later, I thought in hindsight, this Li Xiao temporarily took over Shanxi's military affairs, presumably only for a short time, and he was the king of Fan, it is estimated that the emperor will not let him stay here for too long, so he relaxed a little in his heart and stepped forward to meet Li Xiao.

Li Xiao didn't have his nostrils to the sky as he did before, and he didn't take Ruqing in his eyes, but in front of Zhiyi, he was quite polite, and said a few words to Ruqing.

"The four girls stayed well in the capital, why did they think about coming to Shanxi?"

Ruqing had long expected him to ask this question, and replied obediently: "The second brother has been away from home for nearly ten years, and the family misses it very much, but the second brother has always shouldered the heavy responsibility of the court, and as a citizen of the Daqing Dynasty, he should contribute to the peace of the country." I don't care about the personal feelings of my children. But the elders in the family miss the second brother very much, and Ruqing also misses the second brother strangely, so she started to come to Shanxi to accompany the second brother. ”

"The fourth girl is going to stay for a long time, or?"

"Ruqing has admired her second brother since she was a child, and this time she will have to play enough before returning to Beijing."

Li Xiao's index finger tapped lightly on the coffee table, "If you really want to talk about it, the fourth girl and my cousin have set up a family affair, so we can be regarded as a family." ”

Ruqing smiled, "What the prince said is very reasonable. ”

Li Xiao stared at Ruqing and said in a sarcastic tone, "But although the girl has decided on a family affair, she is always a boudoir woman who has not left the cabinet." The girl came to the front yard so rashly, and I am afraid it is not appropriate. ”

Ruqing almost lost her breath, and scolded the three-character scripture in her heart, but she smiled on her face: "What did the prince say." My brother loved me and respected me, so I entered through the main entrance with dignity. Although we abide by the teachings of our ancestors, we also know that there are priorities. Wouldn't it be boring to have to worry about this and that in your own home? She glanced at him coldly, then turned her head to Zhiyi and smiled sweetly: "Second brother, grandma, dad and big brother, they all miss you so much, this time I brought a lot of items, and the second brother has to send someone to move in." ”

Zhiyi nodded, turned around and said a few words to the housekeeper, seeing the thick tiredness on Ruqing's face, he lowered his voice and said, "I was tired all the way, and I must be very tired." After lunch first, I will rest for two days, and when I have time, I will take you around. ”

When Ruqing heard that she could go out to play, her eyes looked at him brightly, "Okay." Thank you, second brother. ”

Zhiyi smiled slightly, and rubbed her hair again, "Let's go, I've ordered someone to tidy up a few rooms, you can go and see if you are satisfied." ”

Ruqing thanked her, and said, "The second brother doesn't have to accompany me, let the two sisters-in-law lead me over." He glanced at Li Xiao and snorted softly, "The second brother still has guests." ”

Zhiyi bowed his head, "It's okay, let Chaoyun and Bang Xue accompany you." ”

Chaoyun and Xue Xue are the subordinates of the Fang Mansion, because they are quite good-looking, well-behaved and sensible, they were selected by the old lady and Fang Jinglan to be sent to Zhiyi's side, and they were made personal rings.

Chaoyun was well-behaved and gentle, with a pair of soft big eyes, dressed in water red and sprinkled with thick cotton on the fur of the mouse, and said softly to Ruqing: "Fourth girl, please, I will take you to the wing, if you are not satisfied, even if you mention it to me." ”

Yu Xue also smiled and said: "Yes, the four girls came from afar, but don't be restrained, treat this place as your home." If you need anything, just let me know. And if the people in the house collide or do not listen to the girl's commands, even if they come to me, they will be determined to pick them up. ”

Ruqing carefully looked at the snow, only to see a pair of beautiful single phoenix eyes under a pair of crescent moon eyebrows, slightly raised, a little more charming, small melon seed face, delicate figure, wearing a pink velvet edge silver red silk makeup placket, wearing a rather valuable twisted gold and silver filigree inlaid coral beads hairpin, the bun side pressed with a chic gilt silk pendant, the back of the head of the woman bun with a delicate and small plum blossom silver hairpin to live, the earrings are a pair of bright blue and blue pearl earrings, each wearing a twisted gold and silver wire bracelet on the wrist.

Ruqing's eyes turned back and forth on the two of them, and the two of them were stared at by her so uncomfortably, they took a half step back, and said with a smile: "What do you look at our sisters, girl?" Could it be that we have flowers on our faces? ”

Ruqing smiled, "No, I just feel that after a few years, the two sisters-in-law have become more and more stable." ”