Due to Xiao Su's condition is not optimistic, although at his insistence, Xiao Mu and Chu Chunxiao's wedding was held as scheduled, but it was not very lively in the end - Puyang Mansion did not invite too many people, and it did not let the drums play for too long, so it was difficult to think about it without being cold.

Jingli only saw the descent of the eldest princess of Yongfu ten days ago, and the county lord of Duanrou and the eldest princess of Yongfu went in and out together, and the two of them went out of the pavilion in the same month. Even if one is the eldest princess and the other is the county lord, there is a gap in grade, but they are all well-known clan daughters among the nobles. The pomp and circumstance of this lifelong event is like a sky, and it is inevitable that people will talk about it.

Fortunately, Concubine Chu personally led Xiao Mu to the table to apologize: "It is said that there should be a big happy event in the family today, but everyone knows that Su'er is not very convenient these days, and the hospital judge said that he could not be frightened." I didn't cultivate my mother's previous life, and I have two children under my knees in this life, so I really don't dare to be negligent, so I can only grieve my daughter-in-law and snub you! ”

The popularity of Puyang Wangfu has always been good, and Xiao Su's physical condition is not a secret, and the guests all expressed their understanding: "A good person is really good, and the concubine is too polite!" ”

"The county lord came in with joy, maybe he rushed like this, and the prince turned his head and got better! Let's say hello again! ”

The guests and hosts rounded the scene together, which covered up the embarrassment caused by the cold wedding.

After this happy event, April will end, and at the beginning of May, Zhuang Man and Xue Rongqing both broke the news of pregnancy - the latter's wedding with Xun Yuxi was held last year, because Xun Yuxi has no relatives, the Xue family used the excuse that they didn't want to press their grandson-in-law too much, so they did it very low-key.

However, although the wedding was low-key, the benefits Xun Yuxi got from it were not ambiguous: Zhuang Mo, the former son of the country, finally got his wish and became a member of the Zhengsanpin after his sister and brother-in-law came back together, and served as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites.

It has been less than a full year since Xun Yuxi became the secretary of the country, and it is a good thing to usher in an heir.

In order to show his respect for Jiang Yashuang, he personally came to the door to report the good news - after Qiu Lulan entertained him, he asked people to pack up their things and visit Xue Rongqing in person.

Originally, Xun Yuxi was cast under the frost gate of Jiangya, and his wife was pregnant, which was not enough to work Qiu Tulan. But Xue Rongqing had a good personal relationship with Qiu Lulan before he left the cabinet, so naturally it was another matter.

After Qiu Lulan arrived at Xunfu, he was surprised to see that Xue Rongqing's interest was not very high, and he knocked on the side to see Xue Rongqing and said that he was very good, but the sullenness between his eyebrows always lingered, so he was suspicious: "You are pregnant in less than a year after you got married, and there is no mother-in-law to give you anger and no sister-in-law in the middle, why are you so worried?" Could it be that Xunyuxi treats you badly? I'm going to find him! ”

Xue Langqing hurriedly grabbed her: "It's nothing!" ”

"I already knew that you were honest, and I would excuse others!" Qiu Yulan said half disbelief and half persecution, "You said that he didn't bully you, what is credible?" I'm going to go to him and get me the evidence to believe it! ”

Xue Rongqing couldn't resist her, so she had to tell the truth: "I only heard from my husband two days ago that the nineteenth prince allowed him to be released as a assassin next year, sharpen his qualifications for a few years, and after being transferred back to the central government, he can go straight to the center - now that I am pregnant, count the days, and the birth will be around the end of the year or the beginning of next year." Even if he is released at the end of next year, the child will not be very big at that time, and it will be good if he goes to a place close by; If I go far and the climate is very different from Kyori, I may not be able to go with him. That's why I'm a little worried...... He was so good to me! ”

"What am I doing?" Qiu Yulan breathed a sigh of relief, and reproached her, "You haven't shown your pregnancy yet, are you worried until a year or two later?" It's not good for the child either. The so-called car must have a road before reaching the mountain, maybe you don't need to worry about these things when the time comes? ”

The voice was low, "You are really stupid, if you want to transfer officials, you have to go through the Ministry of Officials, who has been in charge of the Ministry of Officials all these years?" Are you worried, go back and tell Mrs. Sun, are you afraid that your biological mother won't transfer you to Xue Xiang? ”

Xue Rongqing sighed: "Grandfather is old now, and he is worried about his brother, I really don't want him to worry about it anymore!" ”

"Then I'll go back and tell you about it, you can relax and have a good baby!" Qiu Yulan thought to herself, you also underestimate your grandfather too much, can you worry about such a little thing? It is estimated that it is to explain to the ministry, and there are people under him to coordinate and handle it, and the old minister who has been in charge of the ministry for decades, how can he not give his grandson-in-law this benefit!

After comforting Xue Rongqing, she looked at the sky, thinking about the three children at home, and said goodbye.

Xue Rongqing's waist has not changed now, and her actions have not been affected, so he took her hand to send.

The two walked to the gate of the courtyard while talking, but a couple came over, and they were surprised when they looked at each other: "Mrs. Qiu is already leaving?" ”

"Xue Gongzi, Mrs. Cheng!" The surprise in Qiu Yulan's eyes flashed, Cheng Guoxi, the sister-in-law, came to see Xue Rongqing, but Xue Rongying, who hadn't appeared in front of anyone for several years, actually came in person, seeing that his complexion and standing posture no longer looked sick and crooked, isn't it all right?

As if sensing her doubts, Xue Rongying smiled and said: "I have seen good things in the past two days, and I heard that my sister is pregnant, so I will take a look with Guoxi." I don't want Mrs. Qiu to come earlier, but let's be ashamed to be brothers and sisters-in-law! ”

"Where! I'm afraid of being entangled by the three children in the family, Tete came to take a look when they haven't gotten up yet, this is not long before leaving, I should say that I am the one who is ashamed! Qiu Lulan was deliberately squeezed by Cheng Guoxi in the past, even in front of her, she didn't want to say more to Xue Rongying in broad daylight, so she politely asked Xue Rongqing to stay, planning to leave by herself.

Xue Rongqing naturally refused, and Xue Rongying also said that she couldn't snub her, and just as she was pushing, Cheng Guoxi covered her sleeves and chuckled: "Mrs. Qiu said that we are brothers and sisters-in-law, is it difficult to be afraid that no one will greet you here?" Let Qing'er send you first, and then talk to us when you come back! ”

Qiu Lulan didn't want to delay any longer, so she followed this suggestion - back to the Guogong Mansion, she asked Jiang Yashuang in the study, and deliberately went over to ask: "Is Xue Rongying cured?" I just saw him visit his sister in person in Xunfu, and he was in good spirits, if I didn't know how badly he was injured in the past, he had never had an accident! ”

Jiang Yashuang didn't know it yet, and said unexpectedly: "I haven't heard anyone mention it, but although I still had a sick appearance when I saw him in the middle of last year, he was much better than the year before last." Maybe it's been a year to recover? It's a great event. ”

After thinking about it, he reminded his wife, "First prepare the gift to congratulate him on his recovery, if it is really good, it is estimated that in a few days there will be a rumor from Xue Xiangfu's side to pave the way for him...... At that time, it will be able to be sent over. ”

Qiu Yulan also thought so, and said: "Among the gifts received during the New Year's Festival, I haven't had time to put away the blessing and longevity Ruyi, so I just sent it over!" ”

A few days later, Xue Mansion really held a banquet to celebrate Xue Rongying's official recovery, and while the government and the opposition came to congratulate him, some rumors inevitably came out: "Xue Rongying was also a talent back then, but his luck was not good, since he was seriously injured in the year of the earth movement, he has been raised until now, and I don't know how much I remember my schoolwork, and whether I can end up?" ”

"What if you can't end up after being famous? Don't forget that there is not only the Xue family behind him, but also Ruan Qingyan, who is civil and military, and he is afraid that he has no future? ”

"Speaking of Ruan Qingyan, the siege of Wangcheng has not been solved so far, and I don't know how long he can last? Now there is no Han Jishan to give him a top cylinder, it's good to get through this level, if he can't get through, Xue Xiang has to run for him to get rid of his crimes, right? ”

"Well, if that's the case, it's a delicate situation! After all, Xue Rongying is Xue Xiang's beloved grandson, and Xue Xiang is also old, I'm afraid that in order to make a good arrangement for Xue Rongying, he won't care about Ruan Qingyan so much......"

"It's nothing if Xue Xiang doesn't contribute, Ruan Qingyan is the youngest Jinshi in this dynasty, and his brother-in-law is still the most valued grandson of the Jiang family, with Jiang Yashuang's support, he can't be depressed if he is questioned again, at most he will withdraw from the Zhenxi Army!"

"That's not easy, after all, Jiang Yashuang is the son of Sifang, and sooner or later he will go to the Zhenbei Army to replace Zhenbei Bo. The power of the Jiang family's four rooms in this court is not very good, if Ruan Qingyan returns to the court, I am afraid that he will be troubled by the Jiang family's big house and third room in the future. ”

"But what's the solution? You can't let Xue Xiang press his grandson to help him, right? This is too difficult for a strong man! ”

Of course, this kind of discussion Qiu Yulan couldn't hear at the banquet, but after returning to the mansion, the subordinates immediately told her: "Many people say that if the war on the cousin's side is tight, I'm afraid Xue Xiang won't have time to pay attention to it!" ”

"It's so idle! Can't the Xue family's good wine and food stop their mouths? Qiu Yulan sneered, "Besides, Wangcheng hasn't been lost until now, so they dare to speculate that my brother can't win?!" ”

Having said that, she was very worried in her heart, because the Zhenxi Army was no longer short of baggage, and it was said that it had been a few months since the last defeat, and the army's morale should have stabilized, and it was long overdue to plot a counterattack - but there was still no such sign in the news sent recently, and I don't know if there was any trouble?

"With the reputation of my grandfather and father, even if I refuse to serve my brother as a commander in the army, I shouldn't resist it too much. system, right? She pondered silently, "After all, the people of the Kuang family have been cleared out, and even if there is any residue, they dare not show it openly...... Coupled with Ren Ziyong's assistance, why hasn't my brother organized a counterattack until now? ”

In fact, it wasn't just her who was puzzled, Qin Guogong was telling Jiang Yashuang in private: "The truth of one blow, then decline, and three exhaustions, Qiu Jinglan will not know." Even if he really didn't know, that Ren Ziyongcheng Mansion could understand it deeply, so he wouldn't fail to remind him! It is said that he should be prepared before the arrival of the baggage collected by the donation, and when the baggage arrives, he should boost his morale and go out of the city to fight, so as to frustrate the spirit of the Western Barbarians! But there has been no such movement so far, if it weren't for his other arrangements, I'm afraid something would have gone wrong in the Wangcheng or Zhenxi army! ”

Jiang Yashuang said with a solemn face: "Sun Er has already sent a message to the dark son in the Zhenxi Army to ask about the matter!" ”

"Qiu Jinglan has the talent of the city government, but it doesn't mean that he is as good at commanding the army!" Qin Guogong nodded, "This time I just weighed him, although the two checkpoints behind Wangcheng are useless." But I've already asked people to start arming in Jieyun County, which is the border between Shazhou and Xiangzhou, and the terrain is extremely dangerous. Emperor Gaozong's meeting, if it weren't for the rapid march of the Western Barbarians, Xiangzhou would not have had time to react, and they would not have been able to enter Xiangzhou! Therefore, the situation in western Xinjiang can be put to rest first...... We don't really expect Qiu Jinglan. But in the northern Xinjiang, your father has never been in a hurry, I don't know what he is thinking! ”

Jiang Yashuang lowered his eyes and said, "My grandson doesn't know my father's arrangement. ”

"I know." Qin Guogong sighed and looked down at the old age spots that appeared on the back of his hands - just three or four years ago, he remembered that his hands were still ruddy and smooth, and he could dance dozens or hundreds of pounds of mace vigorously. But since he was sick, the bronze color of the original half-life horse has faded to pale, the once tight muscles have been relaxed, large and small brown spots have appeared all over the body, and the breath of death has been swallowed up little by little.

I don't know how long I can survive?

Qin Guogong's mood was heavy and indifferent, and he said lightly, "But I hope he is not here to deal with his own family!" ”