In the early morning of the next day, the Qingdao wharf was still shrouded in mist, but more than 1,000 soldiers stood on the wharf early, waiting for Zhang Yun's order to start boarding the ship.

Zhang Yun and Han Cheng arrived belatedly, and after glancing at the soldiers, they looked at the fog on the sea.

"Wait, wait for the fog to light up before going to sea."

After that, Zhang Yun ordered the soldiers to sit down and rest.

"Whoa!"

Hearing Zhang Yun's command, the soldiers took their weapons and then sat down neatly.

Although it was early in the morning, there were already many merchant ships and fishermen going to sea, and the fishermen had to go out early so that they could come back before dark, and only then would the fish be alive and sell for a good price.

What's more, he sneaked out to sea in the middle of the night, but fortunately, now the pirates have basically been suppressed by Zhang Yun, and Zhang Long is his black glove, so he won't plunder these bitter haha.

In the past, even people and boats were given to the end.

Before many fishermen went out to sea, they whispered to Zhang Yun and others, but the soldiers of the Changning Army were unmoved.

Time passed minute by minute, the sun gradually rose, the dazzling sunlight dispelled the mist, Zhang Yun looked at it, and slowly got up.

"Start boarding!"

With that, the soldiers stood up in unison and began to slowly board the ship, a total of 10 ships, 5 warships and 5 merchant ships.

It's also good to go to Jiangnan and take the opportunity to bring some goods over to make extra money.

Fifteen minutes later, the soldiers had boarded the ship, and Zhang Yun ordered the sails to begin.

Suddenly, a huge fleet of ships began to sail towards Matsue Mansion.

Two days later.

Zhang Yun's fleet arrived at Songjiang Mansion, where Zhang Yun ordered to stay for two days.

When the soldiers heard the news, they smiled happily, they had long heard that this Jiangnan was good, but they grew up in the north, so they had never been to this Jiangnan.

Zhang Yun made a few requests to them, and then gave them a day off, so that they could have a good look at the customs of Jiangnan and the women of Jiangnan......

The originally crowded dock was instantly depleted with many people.

Zhang Yun smiled at Du Ling, "Let's go, Du Gongzi, don't you invite the brothers in for a cup of tea when you get to your house?" ”

"Ah, yes, yes." Hearing Zhang Yun's words, Du Ling came back from his trance.

This seems to be a dream, two months ago he was from this position, with Xu Guangqi went to the capital to take the exam, and now he has returned to his hometown, although his hometown has not changed, but now his state of mind is very different.

There is a feeling of returning home.

However, now he is thinking about whether to explain to his parents that he plans to go into business and make money.

Zhang Yun saw his embarrassment and chuckled, "Don't worry, I have found you an idle position in the Ministry of Rites." ”

"Thank you, then."

Hearing that Zhang Yun had already made arrangements, Du Ling naturally put away his original worry.

Then, without hesitation, he took Zhang Yun and his party of more than ten people and walked towards his home.

Han Cheng's clothes on the brocade clothes were particularly conspicuous, causing pedestrians to back down.

Zhang Yun hurriedly asked Han Cheng to go to the tailor shop to change clothes, and the group continued to go towards Du Ling's house.

10 minutes later, the group walked to a gorgeous mansion in the south of Huating County.

There are two large stone lions in front of the mansion, a tall gatehouse and a plaque at the gate, all of which tell the family's extraordinary identity.

However, at this time, the door is closed.

"Knock knock...... Du Ling stepped forward directly and stepped forward to knock on the door.

After a while, there was a sound of footsteps inside, and there was still a shout in the mouth.

"It's coming, it's coming."

"Branches!" The door slowly opened, and a young maid of about fifteen or sixteen years of age peeked out from within.

"Young Master, you're back!" The girl shouted in surprise when she saw that it was Du Ling.

"Hmm."

"By the way, Xiaocui, where is my father? What's the door closed in broad daylight? ”

The girl who was called Xiaocui heard Du Ling ask about Du Wen, and her face suddenly changed, "Young master, go and see the master." ”

Seeing the girl's appearance, Du Ling grabbed her hand, and his voice trembled a little, "Tell me quickly, what's wrong with my father?" ”

"Sir, after he learned that you were admitted to the Jinshi, he drank a few more glasses of happiness and fell ill in bed."

In the end, the girl said with a bit of crying in her words, and her pitiful appearance was distressing.

When Zhang Yun and the others behind Du Ling heard this result, they couldn't help but turn dark and looked at each other.

It's a joy and a tragedy.

When Du Ling heard that his father was sick, he walked quickly towards the house.

Xiao Cui smiled politely at Zhang Yun and the others, and then welcomed them in.

"Daddy, Daddy." As soon as he stepped into the inner room, Du Ling began to scream.

When Du's mother saw her son coming back, she first checked his whole body and found that there was no damage.

Then the mother and son reunited, and naturally they had something to say.

"By the way, Ling'er, why did you come back?" After Du Mu was happy, she came back to her senses.

It stands to reason that Du Ling should be in the capital at this time.

Du Ling found a reason to prevaricate, and then grabbed his mother's hand, his face full of eagerness.

"Mother, what's wrong with my father?"

When Du Mu heard this, she sneered, "What can he do?" It's just pretending to be sick and not wanting to go to the banquet. ”

"Then Xiaocui said he fell ill after drinking?"

"It's good morning, Xiaocui is right, your father can't drink too much now."

"It's just right now, I don't have to go out to socialize."

Du Ling breathed a long sigh of relief, "That's good, that's good." ”

"I thought Dad was really sick."

Du Mu pulled Du Ling and asked some about what he had seen in the capital, and Zhang Yun walked in with Han Cheng and others.

"Zhang Yun has seen the old lady."

Du Mu didn't know Zhang Yun, so she hurriedly cast an inquiring glance at Du Ling.

Du Ling was about to open his mouth to explain, but Zhang Yun waved his hand to interrupt. "I'm a friend of Xu Guangqi's son, just call me by my name."

"Oh, it's Xu Gongzi's friend." Du Mu suddenly realized, then please sit down.

Although Du Ling didn't know why Zhang Yun wanted to hide his identity, Zhang Yun naturally had his intentions in doing this, and he didn't debunk it.

"Zhang Gongzi, you sit here for a while, and I'll take Ling'er to see his father first."

"Xiaocui, don't show tea to the guests yet."

With that, Du Mu took Du Ling and walked towards Du Wen's bedroom.

In the bedroom, Du Wen sat at the head of the bed in a gown and held Du Ling's good news, looking at it, he also laughed from time to time, and his joy was overflowing.

"Stepping on the ....."

Suddenly hearing footsteps outside, Du Wen hurriedly hid the good news under the pillow, and then lay on the bed with the quilt pulled over and closed his eyes, and let out a few wails from his mouth from time to time.

"Branches." The door was suddenly pushed open, and a beam of light entered.

Then Du Mu and Du Ling walked in.

"Don't pretend, Ling'er is back."

"Ahem......"

Du Wen coughed, then opened his eyes, visibly shocked by the news.

"Daddy." Du Ling opened his mouth and shouted.

Du Wen first experienced joy, and then he was very puzzled by Du Ling's return at this point in time.

"Oh, you old immortal, Ling'er rarely goes home once, and asks questions."

"If you want to see it in the future, you won't see it yet."

Du Ling was about to make a fool of himself, but Du Mu was the first to speak.

Father Du smiled, and then patted Du Ling on the shoulder. "Yes, our ancestral grave is going to smoke now."

"Who dares to say that our family is a broken businessman."

"Father, there's nothing wrong with being a businessman." Du Ling said with some displeasure.

Du Wen smiled and said slowly: "It's good, but it's not as good as you being an official." ”

Du Mu then spoke: "Since you are back, then the marriage between you and Ling'er should be done as soon as possible." ”

"Lest you arrive in the capital and no one is around."

"Huh?!" Du Ling was visibly surprised.

The Ling'er in the mouth of her parents is his child daughter-in-law Du Ling, who is only sixteen years old now.

Adopted in the Du family since childhood, because of his handsome birth, he is deeply liked by the people in the house.

However, Du Ling has always regarded her as a sister, but he has no intention of being his wife.

"Dad, mother."

"Ling'er is still too young." Du Ling hesitated, his face embarrassed.

Du Mu smiled and said: "It's not small, it's not small, it's sixteen years old, and ordinary girls are one year old at this age." ”

"Before, your father and I were afraid of delaying your studies, so we didn't mention it to you, but now your title on the gold list is to open up branches and leaves for the Du family."

As she spoke, a girl of about sixteen years old walked in.

The girl was delicate, fair-skinned, and had a shallow smile on her face, like a delicate doll, which made people can't help but feel pity at first glance.

"Brother Ling, you come back." As soon as he entered the door, he took Du Ling's hand and shook it constantly.

"Hmm." Du Ling touched her head and replied dotingly.

"Ling'er, your brother Ling wants to marry you as a wife, are you willing?"

Du Ling's face turned red, and he replied in a thin voice, "I do." ”

"Hahaha... Well, you'll have the same room tonight, and we'll have a wedding another day. Du Mu heard Du Ling's answer with a smile on her face.

"Mother, this is too fast, and I can only stay home for two days this time, and I have to go to Nanjing."

Du Mu said tentatively: "Can't you talk to the above, give you a few more days off?" ”

"Hey, what do you know about a woman, although he is now a Jinshi, he is still a newcomer, if he angers Shangguan, he will have good fruit to eat?" Du Wen took the initiative to relieve him.

Du Ling cast a grateful glance at him.

Du Wen's next words made Du Ling almost stumble and fall to the ground.

"The wedding can not be held first, you can round the house first, anyway, it will be done early and late."

Du Ling was still ready to argue, but seeing Du Ling's expectant gaze, it was difficult to refuse.

"Dad, mother, I'll go down first, I have a friend who is still outside, I have to go out to say hello."

Then, Du Ling gave his hand to his parents and pulled Du Ling out.

After seeing the two of them walking away, Du Mu nodded with satisfaction.

Seeing this, Du Wen slowly spoke: "What do you think, how about Ling'er being Ling'er's wife?" ”

"Of course it's good, they grew up together, so naturally there is no need to say much about their feelings."

Du Wen shook his head, "It's good, but it's not good enough, Ling'er can be a concubine or even a wife, if she is a wife, it's a little worse." ”

"That's why I'm not going to get married first."

Du's mother wanted to refute, but when she thought of her son's future, she reluctantly nodded.

If his son is an ordinary talent, it doesn't matter who he marries, but now that he has won the Jinshi, the future wife naturally can't live without her mother's family.

When Du Ling walked out of the bedroom, he found that Zhang Yun had left.

"Young master, those guests said that if the young master wants to find them, he will go to Master Xu's house." Xiao Cui looked at Du Ling with a anxious face, and hurriedly explained.

The old man Xu in Xiaocui's mouth is naturally the Xu family in Huating County.

Du Ling nodded.

After nightfall, Du Ling lay on the bed, and Du Ling held the pillow and touched it into Du Ling's room.

"Why are you here?" Seeing that the person who came was Du Ling, Du Ling asked with concern.

Du Ling's eyes widened, and he looked innocent. "Mother asked me to sleep with you."

"Well, you can't move when you sleep in it."

Du Ling nodded obediently, and then lay down in it and fell asleep sweetly.