Chapter 18: Letters from the Lord
About Mr. Miao, Zhuang Pu does not know and knows.
If it weren't for going all the way back to the house, Zhuang Ying explained, he would still think that Mr. Miao was the husband who had a crown in the palace.
Not really. Mr. Miao is a female streamer, and her talent is very good. On the origin, in the end, he also had a relationship with Yu Qi, and naturally there was another person involved, that is, Yu Xuan. Xuan Xuan is the Jinlan sister of Yu Qi and Zisu. This is a later story, so I won't mention it for now.
Zhuang Ying informed: "Mr. Miao is extremely legendary. I heard that not long after Mr. Miao got married, her husband passed away due to illness. In terms of in-depth research, Mr. Miao's husband Chen Rui also served as an official in Shudi, and he is half a fellow countryman with Mr. Guan. Chen Rui passed away, and his husband was pregnant again, so he had to return to his hometown Yunnan from Shu to help the orphans and keep the festival. Unexpectedly, the Yunnan Uprising was in turmoil that year, and Mr. Miao took his young son to Shu to avoid the chaos and took refuge in her brother Miao Jiayu. It is said that she is proficient in literature and history, excellent calligraphy and painting, and in addition to selling paintings for a living in Shudi, she was also hired by Chen Yutang, the local county commander, to take charge of the academy. Two years ago, the Queen Mother issued a secret edict to the provinces to find a group of female officials to accompany her. The governor of Shu recommended Mr. Miao and sent someone to send Mr. to Kyoto. The Ministry of Internal Affairs tried to investigate layer by layer, and the queen mother interrogated, Mr. has a unique talent and a gentle temperament, so he was selected by the Queen Mother to accompany him. It is said that the queen mother loved her very much, not only did she avoid her courtiers from kneeling and bowing, but also paid more than 100,000 gold per month. Now, Mr. is nearly 50 years old, and he accompanies the Queen Mother every day. As my cousin said, it was not easy to go in and meet her. Waiting for tomorrow is a reasonable thing. ”
These words clearly explained that Mr. Miao's background was profound, but in fact, he took the opportunity to appease Zhuang Pu.
After hearing this, Zhuang Pu was a little relieved, but after all, this Mr. Miao was an outsider and had such a noble status, so he was not necessarily willing to lend a hand to help.
Zhuang Pu asked Zhuang Jue: "Why haven't I heard of Mr. Miao?" You got it? ”
Zhuang Jue said with a smile: "My brother is in the rivers and lakes every day, and he doesn't need to know this. If I tell you a sentence or two about the door on weekdays, you won't want to listen to it. This man said that he didn't know or heard of it, but he was wronged. The old lady also praised Mr. Miao in front of us, do you remember? ”
Zhuang Puqi said: "What did the old lady say? I don't remember anything. ”
Zhuang Jue said: "The old lady said that Mrs. Gu entered the palace for a trial, and the Queen Mother was not very satisfied with her first work of "Leather Bag Monk", and then she painted a picture of "Autumn Rhyme Far-reaching" in the Summer Palace, and the Queen Mother was impressed, praised and said that the autumn rhyme was full of rich heritage, and named her a female official of the imperial court, so that she could not leave the side of the day and night. In the end, Mr. Miao is talented and courageous. At that time, the Queen Mother was not satisfied, and she dared to write, which can be compared with ordinary people. ”
Zhuang Pu exclaimed: "So, she and Shangguan Wan'er have a good relationship?" ”
Zhuang Ying smiled lively: "Datang Bliss, maybe I'm depressed?" Shouldn't my brother be impressed with me? admired the foreign school all day long, which made the old lady angry. ”
Zhuang Pu patted Zhuang Jue on the head, didn't say anything to him, and said tightly: "Why does the old lady call Mr. Mrs. Gu?" ”
Zhuang Jue said "oh": "Where do I know this?" I've told you all about what I know. You can ask the old lady another day. ”
Zhuang Pu nodded.
Back at Zhuangfu, it was late at night.
Zhuang Pu Zhuang Jue went to the Accord again to tell Ayu the truth, which roughly reassured Ayu. Ayu didn't say anything, and was focused on Mr. Guan's condition.
The next day, the old lady was in slightly better health, but she still let everyone not have to come to ask for peace, and she had great pity for the Cao family and the eldest girl Zhuang Hu to organize the Dongfu banquet, so that they could find time to rest for a while.
Unlike her, Yu Qi went to Shouzhongju earlier to visit the old lady and say goodbye. Accompany the old lady to be eye-catching, talk for a while, and finish breakfast. After that, Yu Qi came out of Shouzhongju and quietly went to Xifu, at this time, Sanxi and Zisu accompanied him.
When he arrived in Xifu, Yu Qi first went to meet the county lord and asked for Anli. Zhuang Yu was on the side, knowing that Yu Qi came to see Mr. Guan and Ayu, so he used the excuse to support her. At that time, because the county lord did not see Zhuang Ying and Zhuang Pu, he asked Zhuang Yu first, Zhuang Yu said that he didn't know, and the county lord called Xianglian and the little girl who served Zhuang Yu Jinzhi.
When asked, Jin Paper preemptively reported that the third master and the second master had left the house.
Originally, Xianglian wanted to negotiate with Jin Paper to cover up, but she was in a hurry and didn't discuss. Waiting for the county lord to ask, Jin Paper replied first.
Therefore, the county lord said strangely: "What are you doing when you leave the house early in the morning?" ”
Jin Paper replied: "The first gentleman is not here, I heard that the second master wants to invite a good gentleman to the third master." ”
The county lord is looking for thoughts, and he is right, before the gentleman in the school took leave to go back, and in a blink of an eye, Mr. took leave and said that classes would resume after the winter solstice, and then sent a message to apologize. The county lord didn't think about it because of many accidents in the house, but now he remembers it because of the golden paper reminder.
The county lord said: "Could it be that you go to Mr. early in the morning to say goodbye?" Did you say where the gentleman was invited? ”
The golden paper shook its head.
The county lord looked at Xianglian again, Xianglian was frightened and timid, and she was silent. The county lord sighed, said that, and told them to look at the gentlemen.
Afterwards.
Yu Qi, Zhuang Yu, Xiang Lian, Jin Paper, etc. came out of the county lord.
In a slightly hidden place. Xianglian patted her chest and said in fright: "My heart is beating to my throat." He looked at the golden paper with disgust and said, "Why do you say that your lord went out with our lord to see Mr.?" ”
Jin Zhi said: "That's what the master told me. ”
Zhuang Yu smiled on the side: "Brother said how early and late will you come back?" ”
The golden paper shook its head. Zhuang Yu sighed and asked her to go down first.
Then, Yu Qi said to Xianglian: "Sister, are you still going with us?" ”
Yu Qi refers to Accord.
Xiang Lian was embarrassed: "If such a bunch of people run away again, my wife will be suspicious." Isn't there a banquet in Dongfu tomorrow? The eldest girl, Yang Ren, came to tell her wife and asked me to go over and help. On the gentleman's side, the girl bothered. Our lord's temper is here, and the girl doesn't like to talk much, and she helps to stop a little. ”
Zhuang Yu said: "What did my brother do when he went out?" Last night, I was with Su Yuan and they were in the building, we looked for it, but there was no one again. ”
Xianglian looked left and right, pulled Zhuang Yu, and said in a low voice: "The second master said that the people in the palace helped invite foreign doctors to come, and that's it." ”
Yu Qi also heard it, and when Xianglian said that in the palace, Yu Qi's heart was shocked. In the palace, isn't it very close to my sister? Is my sister good in the palace now? Is it good to be in the palace?
Yu Qi was stunned.
After Xianglian finished speaking, she withdrew. Zhuang Yu saw that Yu Qi looked stupid, and gently grabbed her.
Yu Qi woke up, squeezed out a smile, and said, "Gone?" ”
Zhuang Yu said strangely: "What's wrong with my sister?" Ran away from God. ”
Yu Qi said: "It's nothing, I wonder when my brothers will return." It's always them, isn't it the Accord? ”
Zhuang Yu acquiesced to this, and the two went to Accord.
When I arrived at Yage, I saw that Ayu was smoking medicine incense for Mr. Guan, and was still sitting by the kang and flipping through the medical books.
Bow to each other.
Yu Qi and Zhuang Yu took off their cloaks, Ayu sat together, and the girl had tea.
Yu Qi said at this time: "I see that my husband's face is better than yesterday." ”
Ayu smiled indifferently and turned her head to look at the kang. But no, I applied an injection last night, pricked my husband a few times, and the blood was a little permeable, and today I have eased up. Yu Qi's sentence, although it is bland, is also very comforting to Ayu.
Therefore, Ayu said: "It's all the girl's bothering to take care of it, if not, it can't." ”
Zhuang Yu felt pity and said in a harmonious voice: "I heard Xianglian say that my brother went out to find a doctor." Sister Qi and I came all the way, and I was looking forward to their coming back soon. ”
Ayu nodded slightly, her eyes flushed. Seeing this, Yu Qi and Zhuang Yu looked at each other and were silent.
Yu Lu Zhuang Yu and Ah Yu were chatting about Zhuang Pu Zhuang Jue, and at the same time, the two of them were waiting for Su Yuan in Liulichang South Building.
It turned out that the brothers went out early. Zhuang Jue asked the girl to take the cloak to put on him, the little girl was afraid of the cold, dodged and was reluctant to go out, and the gold paper was smart, so he reported that he wanted to follow and serve.
Zhuang Jue scolded a few words of resurrection, and then said to Jin Paper: "You don't need to go, my husband won't come to teach first." The winter solstice has arrived, and it has been empty for many days. The second master helped me find a good gentleman, so I went out to meet him. If your wife asks, you say so. ”
This is the answer when Jin Paper saw the county lord.
Zhuang Yu took Zhuang Pu and quietly went out of the back door of Xifu and rushed to Liulichang, where Su Yuan and He Hongzao were already waiting.
The four of them entered the fat inkstone, and treated their cousins with good tea, saying that the people in the palace had not come out to give Xin'er, so they asked a few people to wait. Therefore, he and his cousin were worried about Mr. Miao's paintings in their hearts and asked about the exit.
Zhuang Pu was impatient and said, "I promised you, but I'm afraid that it won't turn yellow." You look down on people. ”
and his cousin were a little displeased, but after all, he looked at He Hongzao's face, and looked at Mr. Miao's handiwork, so he couldn't bear it.
After waiting for two or three pots of tea, someone came to the palace.
The man wore a black velvet hat, a velvet cloak around his body, and did not hold an umbrella. It is meant to dodge.
Zhuang Pu and the others thought it was a merchant with their cousin, so they didn't take a closer look. I saw a group smile with my cousin's face, and greeted the man with a half-knee punch, and said, "Yo, you are here!" ”
He didn't introduce Zhuang Pu and the others to his cousin, but only invited the person to sit aside and let people serve tea.
He said to his cousin: "What do you say? ”
The man squinted at his cousin, glanced around at Zhuang Pu and the others, pinched his throat, and said softly: "Inside?" ”
He and his cousin woke up and said, "I don't know the rules yet." I'll tell you the truth, this matter is entrusted by a few masters. ”
The man was a little relieved, because he said, "Okay! He took out a letter from his body, handed it to his cousin, and said, "It's cold this day." If you hadn't entrusted me, I wouldn't have wanted to run! What a lot of love you are looking for, you say. I might as well tell you the truth, Mrs. Gu is not free, the first day with Lafayette, to see the foreign guest and daughter. Today, Lafayette pointed to Master Zhen and they learned from Mrs. Gu. No, I passed your words to Mrs. Gu, but she didn't reply, and Lafayette summoned them again. Lucky to meet Master Jane, she pocketed for Mrs. Aunt. You said that it was a coincidence, but Master Zhen had acquaintances. Pointing to the letter, "Mr. Falsford, Customs Officer." The one who taught the master to use the black box in the day. Master Zhen said that he would find this letter of introduction, and he would be willing to help, but he was busy, and he might not be able to do it. ”
After listening to his cousin, he bowed with a whim: "Ah, I really bumped into you, if you were someone else, who would have this heart!" I am afraid that the chief manager will not be able to compare with you. You wear the color, and you will add another treasure in a few days. ”
The man waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't mind, don't mind!" Isn't it true that we have a good relationship? Well, I've got to rush back, you're busy. ”
The man got up and went out, Zhuang Pu and the others got up and saluted each other and watched each other.
and his cousin sent it to the door, and said with a smile: "Catch Ming'er when you come out again, it's all prepared for you." The horn supported by the new class is very handsome, and you are sure to like it with all your heart. ”
The man said happily: "There are no newcomers in Liyuan? ”
and his cousin Zhengse said: "Yo, look at what you said." Even if I find a way to serve you, you ......"
The man waved his hand: "Okay, okay, I'm not the old man first." Nowadays, the pear orchard is still famous in Kyoto, and the queen mother has to listen to their plays. Who would dare to touch it! I'm just talking. Let's go! ”
He and his cousin took advantage of the man's departure, quietly stuffed him with a bag of silver, and sent him to pedal and roll the snow.
Back inside, he and his cousin handed over the letter to He Hongzao, and He Hongzao forwarded it to Zhuang Pu.
When I opened the letter, I saw that it was indeed the people of the palace who had helped, and said many sincere words, and specially marked them with a red pen and asked them to rush to the customs office to find Mr. Saffer. There was also a piece of paper, with some foreign words written crookedly, and several people couldn't read it. Zhuang Pu patted and said: "It's reassuring!" ”
and my cousin felt that they had finished helping with a big thing, and they were happy to say politely. Zhuang Pu was also grateful when he saw that he was capable, and promised: "When I am busy with this stubble, I will send you a painting." Even if we don't come, we will send it. Don't worry! ”
He and his cousin agreed with a full face, and when he sent a few people out, he grabbed He Hongzao and said: "Anyway, follow closely, if you can get it today, you can go and ask for it." Mr. Miao's paintings are now fetching a high price! ”
And Hongzao nodded in response.
Out of the fat Yan Zhai, several people rushed to the customs office.
Along the way, Zhuang Pu was overjoyed, as if he had found a miracle doctor and could save Mr. Guan immediately, humming a little tune. Su Yuan and He Hongzao shook their heads, showing a little helplessness.
Zhuang Jue was very puzzled and asked Su Yuan: "This matter is really a loss to Master Zhen." How did you meet her so coincidentally! ”
Su Yuan said: "It's a coincidence, how can it be written?" I heard our old Fu Jin often say that Master Zhen is a warm-hearted person, and he also has a deep relationship with your aunt's eldest cousin, Concubine Yuan. Maybe it's because of this that I stepped up to help, I don't know! ”
Zhuang Jue clapped his hands and said happily: "It's not!" How can this Zhen master get along with his eldest cousin again? ”
Su Yuan shook his head and smiled, but he didn't answer, here, he didn't know much.
Naturally, Zhuang Jue and Zhuang Pu didn't know the relationship. After the discussion, Su Yuan said that "it is unfortunate that it will become a book"? This precious master is Xuan. Yu Yao has known Yu Qi since she was a child, and naturally has a deep relationship with her sister Zhuo Yiyue, not to mention serving the emperor together in the palace.
But who would have expected that because of the intersection of this accident, Zhuang Pu and Yu Yao will have a big story in the future. Naturally, this experience made He Hongzao also fall into chaos.
All in all, Mr. Guan is a major turning point for the people of Zhuangfu, a turning point for gangs and factions.
It's a pity that at the moment, no one sees the dark waves.