After arranging Fu Tingyun's itinerary, Zhao Ling breathed a sigh of relief and began to work on returning to Kyoto.

The third cousin brought her two sons to leave: "...... If I have a chance in the future, I will go to Kyoto to see you. If I am born, I will send a message to me. ”

The third cousin is the patriarch of the family, and it is not easy to get together like this, how can she keep her again?

Fu Tingyun nodded, and Yin Yin advised: "If you can walk away, come and drink the child's 100-day wine when the time comes." ”

The third cousin answered.

Fu Tingyun and his fifth cousin sent the third cousin's mother and son to the gate.

A horse-drawn carriage with a flat top and a parrot green silk curtain on its head drove slowly.

The third cousin who was about to get into the carriage was slightly stunned, and the spring cake and Lantern Xiao had jumped up: "Our family's carriage ......" Lantern Xiao ran towards the carriage even more excitedly, "Daddy must be here to pick us up!" ”

The person who drove the car saw Lantern Xiao running over, and stopped the car from a distance, and the coachman jumped off the wheel and hugged Lantern Xiao: "Second young master, you fall carefully!" ”

Lantern Xiao ignored these and only shouted "Daddy" at the car curtain.

The curtain of the car was lifted, and a middle-aged man with a cold and serious expression came down.

He was of medium height, with a white face, a strong physique, and a calm and frank gesture, which looked very elegant.

Seeing the Lantern Festival coachman twisting his body in his arms, he scolded in a low voice: "Don't stand up quickly, what kind of system will this kind of Lang Teng become!" ”

When Lantern Xiao heard this, he immediately obediently slipped off the coachman's body, and shouted "Father" with his hands down.

Fu Tingyun looked embarrassed. Only then did I understand why Spring Cake and Lantern Festival were already like a little old man at a young age.

Everyone already understood who was coming, and Zhao Ling took the initiative to walk up and shout "third brother-in-law".

The third brother-in-law politely returned the salute to Zhao Ling, called him "Ninth Brother-in-law", and said: "Forgive me for being filial piety, and it is inconvenient to come to the door." ”

"Where is the third brother-in-law," Zhao Ling smiled politely, "I should have personally gone to Hancheng to pay respects to Mrs. Tai, but I was entangled in trivial matters, and I didn't have time to take care of my eldest son and young age, so I had to let my second brother go to Hancheng on my behalf, and I hope that the third brother-in-law will not be surprised." ”

The two humbled each other there for a long time, but the fifth brother-in-law coughed lightly, and the two stopped the topic.

The fifth brother-in-law took the opportunity to come forward and salute the third brother-in-law.

The third cousin had the opportunity to take the child to meet her husband and introduce her husband to Fu Tingyun and others.

Zhao Ling invited the third cousin into the house for a cup of tea: "...... Why do you want me to do my best to be a landlord! ”

The third brother-in-law thought for a moment, nodded, and said with a smile: "Then bother!" ”

"The third brother-in-law is too polite." Zhao Ling smiled and entertained, and the group had to turn back and sit down in the hall again, and the maids served tea and snacks Zhao Ling and the third brother-in-law asked each other about each other's scenes, afraid of snubbing the fifth brother-in-law, and from time to time with the fifth brother-in-law to say a few words, seeing the sun rise, Fu Tingyun left the third brother-in-law's family: "It's not too late to leave after lunch." ”

The third brother-in-law did not refuse.

Fu Tingyun hurriedly instructed Zheng Sanniang to stop the table vegetarian seat.

didn't drink alcohol, but the meal ran out in half an hour, and Zhao Ling and the others sent the third brother-in-law's family to the carriage.

The third cousin and the third brother-in-law took the carriage of the third brother-in-law, and the two children got into the carriage of the third cousin.

The carriage soon drove out of Yangliu Hutong.

The third cousin said, "Why did you suddenly come to Xi'an?" ”

"Filial piety will be removed at the beginning of spring next year," the third brother-in-law said lightly, "I heard that Shizuo is going to return to his hometown in a few days to sacrifice to his ancestors, so I came over to say hello to Uncle Jin." ”

The name of the third brother-in-law is Jin Keng, the word Kechun, the former scholar of Wuyingdian University, the current secretary of the Ministry of Rites, the current Dali Division Zhengqing, a native of Xi'an, Shaanxi, and the chief examiner of the Jiaxu Branch.

Uncle Jin refers to Jin Keng's eldest son.

Although Lord Jin is not what it used to be, Lord Jin has been an official in Beijing for more than 20 years, and he still has some influence. It would be great if the husband was out of office, and it would be great if he could get a recommendation from someone.

The third cousin couldn't help but smile.

Then Lord Jin only returned to Xi'an Mansion in December, is it too early to visit?

This person is like this, obviously coming to pick her up and the child to find a reason to be self-conscious and upright

She playfully asked, "Has the minister's business been done?" When the golden master returns to Xi'an, will Xianggong come again? ”

"Naturally, I want to come again." The third brother-in-law coughed lightly and slightly uncomfortably, and said, "How can it be so simple to find someone to do something?" I just came this time to talk to the people of the Jin family in advance, so as not to come suddenly and appear abrupt. ”

Is it?

The third cousin blinked.

The third brother-in-law couldn't help but whisper: "You, are you okay with the children these days?" ”

"It's good." The third cousin laughed even harder, "If I hadn't been thinking about you, I would have escorted the ninth sister back to Kyoto with my fifth sister!" Then he explained, "The ninth sister is pregnant!" ”

Speaking of this, I remembered that I hadn't explained to my husband the "resurrection from the dead" of the ninth sister, and that my husband had always been upright and meticulous, and the words of the fifth cousin might not be able to fool the husband, if the husband looked down on the ninth sister because of this...... She couldn't help but be embarrassed.

"Xianggong," she said in a hesitant manner, "The matter of the ninth sister is a little complicated......

As soon as she said the beginning, the third brother-in-law shook his head gently at her: "You don't need to say much. Since you can leave your family affairs behind to support her for this scene, she must also be a virtuous and virtuous woman. Since everyone is related to the family, it is better to leave in front of relatives. ”

The third cousin was stunned.

The third brother-in-law's eyes bloomed with a smile: "I can't trust others, can't I still meet you!" ”

"Xianggong!" My sister shouted a little excitedly, her eyes a little moist.

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Since the fifth cousin is going to Kyoto, the fifth sister can't let her go alone, right? What's more, it will take at least more than a month to go this way, and they are bound to have to spend the New Year in Kyoto, and the elders of the family have to explain no matter what, right?

The fifth brother-in-law returned to Lintong.

Ah Sen went to worship the mother-in-law of the third cousin on behalf of Zhao Ling.

Well, there is also the excuse of "knowing the shopkeeper of Chase No. Ye San", although the Yao family's parents were unhappy, but the son insisted, and the grandson and granddaughter would stay at home, and finally nodded reluctantly. Despite this, Yao's father still said abruptly, "It's better for you to focus on reading in the future."

Therefore, by the time Fu Tingyun and others set off, it was already October 20, and when they arrived in Kyoto, it was already the 21st day of the lunar month.

Looking at the majestic city walls of Kyoto, the fifth cousin couldn't help but smile happily: "It's good to arrive in Kyoto before the new year, otherwise, this year will have to be passed on the road." Then thinking that he had been on the road for the past few days, he asked Fu Tingyun again, "Are you okay?" His gaze fell on her belly, which was already slightly bulging.

"It's fine." Fu Tingyun said with a smile, "It's nothing when the moon is light, let alone now?" ”

"Yes." The fifth cousin smiled, "Our sisters are all very good. When I was pregnant, my fourth cousin came to see me, and when she was pregnant with a child, she stayed in the province every morning and dusk, and served her fourth brother-in-law to read at night, and she didn't give birth to the child smoothly and peacefully. ”

While the two were talking, the carriage stopped, and Zheng San said through the curtain: "Madam, the ninth master is here to pick you up." ”

Fu Tingyun was very surprised.

Zhao Ling is still in Kyoto?

Why didn't he go back to Xuanfu?

She hurriedly lifted the curtain, and saw Zhao Ling wearing sable fur warm ears and a royal blue silk robe, talking to the fifth brother-in-law next to the carriage.

The fifth sister who was looking out behind her suddenly let out a low "oops" and said, "The one in your family, you can wear mink fur to warm your ears!" ”

When the dynasty has customization, only officials above the third grade can wear warm ears, and mink fur is a royal thing.

Fu Tingyun knew Zhao Ling's temperament very well, and it was impossible for him to make such a flamboyant move, and said with a smile: "Maybe it was given by the emperor?" I'll ask him later. ”

As he spoke, Zhao Ling had already seen Fu Tingyun.

He greeted Fu Tingyun with a smile and walked over with his fifth brother-in-law.

"The fifth sister has worked hard all the way." He first waved at his fifth cousin, and then asked Fu Tingyun gently, "How is this journey?" Is the child obedient? The New Year's goods at home are ready, and the New Year's gifts are also sent according to your New Year's list, and Mrs. Wang also made several sets of New Year's clothes for us and our children...... "I said a lot in a hurry, and the implication is that you don't have to worry about the New Year, I have done it."

Fu Tingyun added a little doubt in his heart.

Zhao Ling cares about her very much and is very considerate of him, but he is not a person who pays attention to these trivial matters, not to mention chattering in front of the guests like this""',

The thought flashed, and Fu Tingyun was slightly stunned.

Yes, it just gives people a feeling of wanting to cover up.

What exactly does Zhao Ling want to hide?

Fu Tingyun couldn't help but ponder for a moment.

The fifth cousin behind her was already whispering in her ear: "Ninth sister, you are really a blessed person - how many men are willing to do these things. ”

Fu Tingyun was shocked when he heard this, he hurriedly collected his thoughts, turned back and nodded to the fifth cousin with a smile, and then praised Zhao Ling: "On the way, I still told the fifth sister that there is no family, I don't know how to have a good time this year, but I didn't expect that the ninth master had arranged everything."

Fortunately, Jiu Ye thought thoughtfully, otherwise, this year would really be disrupted. ”

Zhao Ling laughed when he heard it and said, "Go back quickly!" It's cold at the city gate, so be careful if you catch a cold. ”

Fu Tingyun nodded.

Everyone returned to Shijia Hutong.

The earth dragon has burned, and the house is as warm as spring.

After more than a month of driving, suddenly returning to such an environment, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After freshening up, we hastily had dinner, and everyone rested early, and did not get up one after another until noon the next day.

Zhao Ling and the fifth brother-in-law went to the Kyoto branch of the Datong, Zheng Sanniang and Yuwei were counting the New Year's goods in the kitchen, Pearl was trying on the new clothes for the New Year for Youyou and Brother Xi, Fu Tingyun and the fifth cousin snuggled on the big kang near the window one left and one right, talking about the fifth brother-in-law going to the Datong: "...... Ye San's shopkeeper is a legend of Datong, several ups and downs, but he has always stood tall, he is a very remarkable person, the friendship between the ninth sister and Ye San's shopkeeper is like this? You must have seen it these days, your brother-in-law is a real person, I'm afraid he will show his cowardice in front of Ye San's shopkeeper! ”

"Fifth sister, rest assured, Ye San's shopkeeper and our family's ninth master are lifelong friendships." Fu Tingyun assured her, "It's also good with our family." She looked at her fifth cousin looking restless, and simply said, "Besides, with Zhao Ling following, what will happen?" The shop in Kyoto is closed after the New Year, and the New Year is coming, and the fifth brother-in-law and the fifth sister have not yet made new clothes for the New Year, so we might as well go to the street to see if there is anything pleasing to the eyes of the fifth sister. On the contrary, there is a slight rain in the affairs of the family, and there is nothing to worry about. ”

The fifth cousin was about to agree, but Qing Yan hurriedly came in and said: "Madam, there is a steward surnamed Li outside, who said that he was the steward of the family of Lord Wu in Shaanxi, and he was ordered by Lord Wu to congratulate our family on his promotion to the general army of Guizhou......"