、、、、、、、、、、 Evenings are one of the best times of summer. The grass on the side was already sounding the sound of a long and short cry, the breeze blowing, the rice fields made a gentle rustling sound, the air was fresh and clear, and it was a very pleasant thing to ride slowly towards the sunset.

Looking sideways, I saw Jiang Changyang walking around the body of her two horses, holding the reins without hurry, his bright royal blue robe with a lack of crotch, pure black horses in the afterglow of the sunset, under the dark blue sky in the evening, next to the turquoise rice fields, it was particularly conspicuous, and there was an indescribable sense of harmony.

She didn't know that he looked good in bright colors. In Peony's impression, he didn't seem to have worn such a bright color, either gray or black, or cyan, those gray colors did not overshadow him, but made his temperament more and more prominent. People are nothing more than species, a kind of person is no matter what kind of clothes he wears, he also sees no one for clothes; One is that people rely on clothes, and they will naturally look better when they dress appropriately; There is also a kind of person who no matter what he wears, his clothes are just a foil. In Peony's view, Jiang Changyang obviously belongs to the last type of person. At this point, she was very curious about what this person's identity was.

Pan Rong's friend, the guest of Shangshu Mansion, dared to go against the county lord, won the favor of King Fen, and at this moment he was on the same page with the steward of the Ningwang Mansion Grange, there is a fine house near the Furong Garden, there is a Grange here, equestrian, knife skills, and ball skills are as exquisite, such an outstanding person, and enthusiastic, if he is the brother of the powerful, he should be very famous. But Mrs. Dou and the others didn't know who he was, and even wanted to listen to themselves, so who was he? It's a pity that I can't chase him and ask for his identity.

Peony cleared her throat and opened the conversation: "It's really unpleasant to always cause trouble to you." I won't say more about thanks, but if there's anything I can do to help, don't be kind. ”

"Don't worry, if there is a need, I will not be polite." Jiang Changyang smiled slightly and glanced at Peony - she was wearing an orange and red hue today, and her waist was still the same slender, although it was a little darker than the last time she played polo, she was obviously much healthier and stronger, and her mental state was completely different. At this moment, she is young and lively, and compared with Liu's noble lady who seemed to be about to fall when the wind blows, she is almost completely two people. Sure enough, the big family is a place where the living slowly turn into the dead.

Peony smiled, and then went cold again. This can't be done, the two are not familiar with each other, and they don't have anything in common with each other, he doesn't talk much, and Peony is not the kind of person who talks a lot, so he doesn't get close to him if he has nothing to say.

The group walked silently for about a stick of incense, and Jiang Changyang took the initiative to speak: "How did you feel about the headache medicine last time?" ”

Peony let out an "ah" and replied vaguely: "It's not bad, I haven't had a headache again." ”

Jiang Changyang said: "That's good." Once upon a time, my mother also had a headache, and when she got up, she couldn't do anything. Although this side is not the best, it has also taken a lot of effort to match, and she only uses this now, and she hasn't done it for a long time. Since the effect is good, I'll have someone send some back when I get back. ”

Peony had never taken that medicine at all, she was pretending to be sick that day, and she had never had the habit of taking medicine casually, and she was very afraid of taking that kind of black pill, how could she take that medicine? When he heard him say that he still had to be sent over, he hurriedly said, "No need, I haven't finished eating what I delivered last time, and there are many, many more." ”

Jiang Changyang felt that her sentence of "a lot, a lot" was like a child, and couldn't help but smile: "The left and right are idle with me, so it's better to give them to people who can use them." Don't shirk it, if you don't want to go, you can pay for the medicine. ”

Peony blushed and couldn't help but say, "Actually, I pretended to be sick last time." ”

Since he was pretending to be sick and had never been sick later, he naturally never took the medicine. Jiang Changyang was stunned, and then smiled: "That's it, since that's the case, forget it." After all, it's medicine, not a good thing. ”

Seeing that he didn't care, Peony breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "But if I get sick again, I must try that medicine." ”

Yuhe muttered softly behind her: "I haven't seen myself say I'm going to get sick." ”

Peony looked back at Yuhe and smiled: "Where can you say that you are sick when you are sick?" She thought that if Jiang Changyang and others were not by her side at this time, Yuhe would definitely "bah" twice first, and then say two words "no taboos"

Yuhe was still unhappy: "Even if it's like this, you shouldn't say it casually." ”

Wu interjected at the right time: "Yes, I hope I don't have the opportunity to taste that medicine." ”

Jiang Changyang said with a smile: "Although the words are so, if you really want to taste what that medicine tastes like, you can also get some to taste." In the future, I always know more about the taste of something than others. ”

Everyone smiled, Peony didn't expect him to joke, so he also smiled: "It's hard to be gracious, then I will definitely taste it when I go back, if I see you next time, you ask me if the medicine I sent last time is delicious?" Whether it's bitter or sweet or sour, I have to answer the last two sentences. ”

With this joke, the atmosphere between the two groups of people was much more harmonious, and Peony took the opportunity to ask him how the peony flowers were now, but he found a suitable gardener, Jiang Changyang said: "A friend recommended the right person to come over, and it was very well maintained." I asked for the seed of the peony flower you asked for last time, two days ago, and it seems to be soon, and I will have someone send it over in two days. Is it delivered directly to the house? Or will it be sent to the village? ”

Peony thought that if he didn't take the initiative to mention this matter, she would also mention it, but since he remembered it firmly, it would naturally be better, so he said: "It depends on your convenience, you can send it anywhere." There are people on both sides. ”

Jiang Changyang said: "Presumably you want to plant it in this garden, right?" I often have people from there who come to the village, so next time I have someone send it directly to you. ”

While speaking, the city gate was already in sight, and not far away, the two horsemen rushed in the direction of everyone, Wu gently called Jiang Changyang, Jiang Changyang looked back at Peony and said: "You don't have to worry about the river anymore." If anyone comes looking for trouble, just push it on me. ”

Although Peony didn't plan to do this, she thought that he was also kind, so she didn't say much, just said goodbye to him. Jiang Changyang hugged his fists, whipped the whip void, and soon joined the two horses running in front, but he was not in a hurry to leave, but stood in place and talked in a low voice for a while, and then went forward again. Before the two riders left, they deliberately glanced back at Peony and the others.

Yuhe said with a smile: "Yi Nu said that this Jiang Gong is really a warm heart. With his help, it's much easier. ”

The two people who came back to pick up Jiang Changyang didn't have that kind of knife on their waists, but a horizontal knife, but the sitting posture was slightly different from that of ordinary men, more like soldiers. Peony withdrew his gaze and said noncommittally: "Go faster, just in time for dinner after going back to bathe." ”

He Zhizhong listened to Peony talk about what happened, was silent for a moment, and already had a plan in his heart, so he didn't say it directly, but only asked Peony: "Then do you have any plans?" ”

Peony had already gone through the matter before, and when he saw him asking, he said calmly: "I think I still have to say hello to Ning Wangfu first about this matter." Although Jiang Changyang helped in the middle, his situation was different from ours, and he dared to stand up because he was intimidating, but we didn't. Since people have the intention of coming to me, they will bypass him and find other reasons to find trouble with me, so this matter must be fundamentally resolved. There are many powerful people around, if this solution is not good, then even if I reluctantly build this garden, I am afraid that I will still not be able to keep it, but I will end up with a bamboo basket and an empty end. Therefore, this matter must be faced by itself, and it must be done clean and beautiful. ”

He Zhizhong nodded approvingly: "Then according to you, what should I do?" ”

Peony glanced at Mrs. Cen, who was sitting on the side sewing a cloak for herself, and said, "First ask someone to inquire about what kind of identity Steward Deng is in Ning Wangfu, and what kind of purpose is it, and then try to hand this matter to the person in charge of this matter on his head." I don't have to complain, but I apologize because I didn't do things well and didn't say hello beforehand. But I'm afraid that I can't get around my cousin and them. ”

Seeing that Mrs. Cen stopped what she was doing and raised her head to look at herself sternly, Peony hurriedly smiled: "They have always helped in the past, and they are in that position." Although we can definitely solve this matter through other means, I am afraid that they will have a misunderstanding, thinking that we are bypassing them and begging others behind their backs, deliberately slapping them in the face, and wanting to break up with them, and the relationship will only get worse and worse. What's more, I also mentioned my cousin in front of that person today, and I can't get rid of it. ”

Mrs. Cen's lips moved, but in the end she did not object. He Zhizhong said with great interest: "What if the steward was not his own plan, but was instructed by the people above him, and the purpose was to go to your land and house?" After all, this is not the same as before, and the reputation of the land and the house is gone. There is a lot of land around, and there are many people who make up their minds. You need to know that your cousin will certainly help with this, but he is always only the long history of the palace, and he is still a member of the palace. If someone says something for the benefit of the palace, no matter how much he wants to help you, I am afraid that it will be limited and difficult, and there are some things that he will not be able to say to King Ning. ”

That's nature. For example, everyone says that the secretary is the person around the leader and a cronie, but if someone wants to use the interests of the secretary's relatives to curry favor with the leader, it is not easy for the secretary to directly find the leader to complain about his grievances, right? Peony had already considered this, so he smiled and said: "If that's the case, I naturally can't embarrass him." I'll go and find someone else who can talk to King Ning, if one can't do it, there will be another, there will always be someone who can do this. But what is the truth of this matter, who should be asked for help, how to proceed, and ask my cousin to counsel, it is always possible. As long as I hold my grip on the balance, he won't be embarrassed to think about it. ”

He Zhizhong wanted to embarrass her: "Take 10,000 steps back, if he still refuses to help you, or if he happens to be absent at the time, and things are burning again, what will you do?" Who are you going to seek? ”

Peony raised his head and smiled slightly: "I can't let my village be taken away like this." Naturally, I have the cheekiness to look for all the people who can help, such as Madame Bai, such as Madame Dou, if it doesn't work, I will go to find the eldest princess of Kangcheng, even if the porter does not allow me to enter the door, I will wait outside, and I can always wait for her. These are all things that can be done when it is still possible to solve them in a gentle way, and if these methods cannot be solved, I will go to the yamen to beat the drum and redress! ”

He Zhizhong pressed more and more tightly: "What if you can't solve the problem by beating the drum and redressing your grievances?" You have to give up this village anyway, what should you do? In other words, this Zhuang is what King Ning wants! ”

Peony exhaled and said seriously: "I shouldn't do anything." Property is not as important as life. I can't force it, I'll just give it to him. As long as I am alive, I will have the opportunity to make a comeback, I will always get what I want, fulfill my wishes, and repay me with kindness and revenge, but if I die, I will really have nothing. It was just a few sighs and a few sneers. ”

"Good!" He Zhizhong slapped the table violently and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, you can do this matter yourself according to your ideas!" Without further ado, you will go to your cousin tomorrow to complain. ”

Peony didn't expect that the result of measuring with his father was such a result, he didn't come forward, and asked her to do it herself. But let her beg Li Yuan...... She thought about it for a long time before she came up with a vague image of Li Yuan in her mind, as if he was a thin half-old man, always smiling when he met people, but his eyes were sharp and tight.

It would have been fine before, and although she hadn't seen him since she came here, it wouldn't be a big deal to ask her to go and see him alone. But now that he and Mrs. Cui are guarding against her, they are afraid that she and Li Xun will have a private relationship. If she went to Li's house to find him, she was afraid that Mrs. Cui would give her a look on her face, or say something on the side, she was not comfortable, and others were not comfortable; If she intercepts people halfway, maybe people will think that she is saving the country, and she is still uncomfortable. It's not good, Peony instinctively retreated, and looked at Mrs. Cen pitifully.

Mrs. Cen looked at her seriously: "Don't go to Li Xun!" ”

Peony sat in He Zhizhong and Mrs. Cen's room with the corners of his clothes tangled, and he didn't leave. He Zhizhong sat on the side drinking tea and soup, looking at the account books, smiling and admiring his daughter's entanglement, which was simply self-satisfied.

Mrs. Cen couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Now in this situation, you should accompany her on a trip." ”

He Zhizhong looked at Peony and said jokingly: "Just now I said that I wanted to be cheeky and beg others, why did I retreat as soon as I arrived?" Could it be that this relatives are still harder to see than others? What if there is a real misunderstanding? You stand upright, what are you afraid of? You have something we can rely on now, and if you don't have us, you have to grit your teeth and take this step. If people are cornered, they know that face is not as important as survival. Of course, the integrity that should be there cannot be lost. He still has a sentence hidden in his heart, people are prejudiced against you, so you come to avoid it, isn't it more and more prejudiced? If it were him, he would still have to show his good side in front of others. But when I thought of the peony situation, it was not an impression that could be changed for a long time, so I didn't say it.

As soon as Peony heard that there was a play, he immediately flattered him and hugged He Zhizhong's arm, and said flatteringly: "Daddy, good daddy, everything is difficult at the beginning, you can accompany me this time, and I will go by myself next time." I really don't know my cousin well, you asked me to intercept him, if he gives me a look, I have a daughter's family, I am embarrassed. ”

He Zhizhong lovingly scratched his daughter's upturned nose: "You, I naturally want to accompany you on this trip." But then you're really on your own. ”

In King Ning's mansion, after the dust settled on the preparations for the funeral of the princess, Li Yuan, who had been busy with his feet on the ground, finally had a chance to breathe. Because he didn't lie down and rest for a long time, his legs and feet hurt from the heart, he couldn't stand, he couldn't walk, and the corners of his mouth also had a big blister and a few blood cracks due to the fire. The whole person looked tired and embarrassed, and his subordinates persuaded him to go home and rest for the night, but he didn't dare to leave, but walked outside King Ning's study, and whispered to the waiter who was guarding outside, An Ning: "How is Your Highness's diet today?" Can I take my medication? ”

Before An Ning could answer, King Ning's deep and powerful voice came from the study: "Yuan Chu, you come in." ”

Li Yuan hurriedly brushed his robe, lowered his eyes unhurriedly and walked in, and was about to salute, when King Ning, who was sitting behind the bookcase, raised his blood-red eyes and glanced at him, and said, "Excuse me, you come and take a look at these things." ”

Li Yuan took two steps forward slightly, and after standing still, he raised his eyes, but saw that there was a golden basket of Baodian pearls and gold boxes in front of King Ning, which seemed to be the golden beads and a pair of gold red jade armbands that Li Xun bought, and next to it was a crystal clear pillow carved and polished with a whole piece of water. They are all rare treasures, and as soon as he groaned slightly, he understood what King Ning had asked him to do, but he didn't break it, and said honestly: "This thing is a rare treasure." ”

King Ning was silent for a moment and said, "Gu plans to bury these things with the princess." This pair of gold and red jade armbands was given by the queen, and this water spirit pillow was also given by her father when he went to the New Year's family banquet, which was her favorite thing during her lifetime. ”

Li Yuan secretly thought, a few days ago, the saint issued an edict prohibiting thick burials, King Ning lost his wife at a young age, and it is understandable to want to bury the princess, but there is no need to take this imperial gift to be buried with him, right? But he didn't say it directly, but kept praising Concubine Qin for how virtuous and courteous, filial and considerate, and when he heard it, King Ning's eyes were slightly red again, and he sighed for a while and said: "That's it, Ah Qin takes care of me and only hopes that I am good, how can I do things that make her unhappy, let's let people put it away." You said to Gu a few days ago that the Qianwei food prepared for the princess is too luxurious, and you can subtract it as appropriate, but there is no need to keep the things that she is used to. ”

Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and responded almost happily. King Ning glanced at him, but saw that his cheeks were sunken, his eyes were blood-red, his eyes were full of green shadows, the corners of his mouth were blistered, and his lips were bloody, which was obviously tired. Then he said gently: "You have worked hard for the past few days, and there is nothing else to do here for the time being, so you can go back tonight to rest for a while." ”

Li Yuandao: "Your Highness, you must take care of your health. ”

King Ning waved his hand tiredly and motioned for him to step aside.

Li Yuan dragged out of King Ning's Mansion with a tired foot, and was about to get on the horse, when he suddenly saw an eaves galloping over, and then He Zhizhong, who was tall and fat, came over with a smile on his face: "Uncle, I know your hard work, I tremble when I see you walking, it is specially prepared for you, go on." ”

Li Yuan's eyes swept to the side with great acuteness, and he saw a peony not far away leading a horse and quietly looking at him. He groaned slightly, unceremoniously went up to the eaves, and said with a smile: "It's still my brother-in-law who knows how to feel sorry for my eldest brother." What, take the child out for a walk? ”

He Zhizhong got on the horse and followed him, and said with a smile: "She is very busy, where can she have the leisure to come out and relax?" But her garden under construction is in great trouble, and she has come to beg you. I don't dare to delay you for a long time, let's talk as we go. ”

Eaves left the gate of the palace, Peony hurriedly stepped forward to salute, Li Yuan glanced at her without a trace, and said with a smile: "It looks much better than before." Say, what's the matter? ”

Seeing that his attitude was quite amiable, Peony hurriedly said what had happened, Li Yuan stroked his beard, squinted and said, "I know, listen to me tomorrow evening." ”

He Zhizhong took the opportunity to say: "Uncle, do you know who Jiang Changyang is?" He has helped Danniang several times, and we are very grateful. ”

Li Yuan glanced at the He father and daughter, and saw that Peony was curiously waiting for his answer with a pair of black and white eyes, so he relieved his heart and smiled slightly: "He seems to be related to Zhu Guogong." What kind of kinship it is, others are not clear. But come to think of it, it won't be someone who doesn't matter. ”

Speaking of this dynasty's famous fierce general Zhu Guogong, I am afraid that everyone in this capital knows that no one knows, he was born in a declining noble family, joined the army at a young age, and killed more than 20 enemies at the age of eighteen, thus becoming famous, and then went through more than one battle of all sizes, each time he gave full play to his courage and wit, coupled with meritorious service, he was usually low-key and calm, and won the trust and respect of the saints. If Jiang Changyang is his important relative, then it makes sense to dare to go against Tsinghua and others.

He Zhizhong didn't ask any more, found some light topics to talk about, and after leaving Anyi Fang, he instructed the public servant to wait for Li Yuan to return home, and brought his own peony to Shilang's spice shop in Dongshi.