Chapter 101: The Wedding of a Subordinate
Lu Wei came back to his senses and said, "There is a subordinate who is married and wants to invite you and me to have a wedding wine together." ”
Zhang Yuqing nodded, smiled and asked, "You value this person very much, right?" ”
Lu Wei has a cold personality and doesn't talk much, not like he likes to eat and drink to join in the fun.
"You have also seen this person, it is Meng Zeliang, the first place in the last big competition in the army." Lu Wei nodded. This person is the first person he really promoted after he took charge of the Baochuan Army.
Meng Zeliang was originally just an ordinary soldier, although he was outstanding in martial arts, brave and strategic, he had not been promoted in the army for many years, and he was promoted to the officer level by virtue of Lu Wei's appreciation, and he had long been loyal to Lu Wei.
There are many officers like Meng Zeliang who have been promoted, and Lu Wei plans to change the middle and lower-level officers in Baochuan as soon as the time comes, and completely replace them with his own people.
Therefore, he must go to Meng Zeliang's wedding, and he must bring Zhang Yuqing, not only to give Meng Zeliang face, but also to let others see.
"It's time to go." Zhang Yuqing agreed, walked to the front of the case, opened the drawer with his left hand, and the right hand hiding the gourd took the opportunity to reach into the drawer, put down the gourd, and took out a delicate box, then closed the drawer, opened the box, and showed it to Lu Wei.
Fang Qin half-hung his head, his eyes secretly stared at Zhang Yuqing's right hand, and the suspicion in his heart became more and more confirmed.
Zhang Yuqing said: "This is what He Qi brought back when he went out to sell goods, and Chun Niang and I each have a pair." Do you think it's appropriate for their wedding gift? ”
Inside the vermilion-lacquered box are two verdant jasper bracelets, which are good things at first glance.
Lu Wei's heart was shocked.
He knew that He Qi admired Wang Chunniang and was only grateful to Zhang Yuqing, not that he suspected that He Qi had strange thoughts about Zhang Yuqing, but He Qi knew that he went out and came back to buy gifts for Zhang Yuqing, but as a husband, he completely ignored this.
In contrast, dim sum or anything is completely off the table.
Moreover, the dim sum was still given by his mother......
The congratulatory gifts to his subordinates actually relied on his wife to transfer them with other people's gifts.
Why did he let Zhang Yuqing open his heart to him and accept him?
In the cold and windy weather, Lu Wei sweated on his head, and his heart was desperate and desolate.
Zhang Yuqing looked at Lu Wei's expression carefully and asked, "What's wrong?" But don't think the gift is appropriate? ”
"What others give you, how can you give it to others?" Lu Wei struggled and said.
Zhang Yuqing smiled, "What's this!" ”
"No, I'll let Fang Qin buy it again." Lu Wei said that this was his last trace of dignity and stubbornness as a husband.
Zhang Yuqing saw that he insisted, so he took back the box.
Waiting for Lu Wei and Fang Qin to leave, Zhang Yuqing couldn't hold back anymore and hurriedly walked out of the house.
The courtyard was empty, only the sound of Zhang Yuqing's own rapid breathing.
"Chun Niang! Chun Niang! Zhang Yuqing's voice changed.
Wang Chunniang came out in a hurry.
Zhang Yuqing grabbed Wang Chunniang and asked in her ear, "What about him?" ”
Wang Chunniang almost didn't dare to look at Zhang Yuqing, and whispered: "He Qi personally sent him away, he should be out of Baochuan City at this time." ”
The look in Zhang Yuqing's eyes instantly dimmed.
I have been looking forward to the reunion of my relatives for so long, but I just took a look at each other in a hurry, and I didn't even have time to say a few words, and I separated again.
Wang Chunniang said: "The guy in front saw that the adult was coming, so he didn't report it, and when he walked to the backyard, Sheng Gongzi was still in the house...... What if you don't say anything now, but when you think about it in the future, you become suspicious? ”
"I know." Zhang Yuqing said, tears fell to the ground without warning, and the cold northwest wind instantly dried her tears on her face.
Wang Chunniang couldn't bear it and persuaded: "Sheng Gongzi knows in his heart that he has to go, and it is also for your good." ”
Zhang Yuqing waved her hand, signaling that she understood, Wang Chunniang didn't need to say much, turned around and walked into the house, her back was lonely, revealing a sadness and sadness.
After coming out of the "President's Office", Fang Qin kept silent about Zhang Yuqing's hiding things.
Now Lu Wei is obviously enthusiastic about Zhang Yuqing, trusting Zhang Yuqing more than trusting his brother for many years, he told Lu Wei that he doubted Zhang Yuqing, and only made Lu Wei scold him again.
As for the thing that Zhang Yuqing hid, he would find a way to find out in the future, and let Lu Wei see it clearly with his own eyes when the time came!
On the day Meng Zeliang got married, Lu Wei went to the barracks first, and when it was almost time, he rushed back to the Dusi Mansion to pick up Zhang Yuqing and go to Meng Zeliang's house.
When Zhang Yuqing got into the carriage, Fang Qin's eyes stayed on a small purse hanging from Zhang Yuqing's waist.
The purse is exquisitely made, and the things don't look very heavy.
Zhang Yuqing has always dressed up simply and neatly, rarely using extra jewelry, and this purse only appeared on her after she tried to hide things that day.
Fang Qin silently withdrew his gaze.
There are quite a few people who come to Meng Zeliang's house to congratulate him, including their comrades in the army, relatives, and neighbors.
But no one thought that the supreme commander of Baochuan would come, Meng Zeliang's smile was full of confidence, and his eyes were full of gratitude and admiration when he looked at Lu Wei.
Lu Wei gave a gift, which was a set of colored porcelain bought by Fang Qincai, which had a good meaning and good condition.
Meng Zeliang immediately respectfully put the colored porcelain on the table in the hall, so that everyone could see it as soon as they came in.
Although Meng Zeliang is now an official, he comes from an ordinary background, his family is an ordinary farmer, and the banquet is also held at home. And Baochuan is located in the northwest, the people are open, do not talk about men and women, although men and women eat separately, but the banquet is placed in the courtyard. There are many guests, and the courtyard is full of tables.
Lu Wei and Zhang Yuqing were invited to the main seats of the male and female guests respectively, and there was only a passage for serving food between the two.
Meng Zeliang's mother was a country woman, with a handkerchief wrapped around her head, and she would not say anything good and obedient, but only smiled at Zhang Yuqing who was flattering.
After Zhang Yuqing moved the chopsticks, the ladies on the table dared to pick up the chopsticks.
At the table next to Lu Wei, after three rounds of drinking, the men talked about the last time Lu Wei led his troops to defeat Duomu Yi, which was the first victory in the official duel between Daxia and Hu people in more than ten years, which was of great significance.
It is said that such a great merit should be crowned with an official knighthood, but not only that, but there was not even a verbal commendation!
Zhang Yuqing curled the corners of his lips sarcastically, the prince hated Lu Wei, and threw Lu Wei to Baochuan because he wanted to see Lu Wei die here, but he didn't want to see Lu Wei lead the troops to achieve any victory, so he naturally pretended to be deaf and dumb and didn't give any response.
Emperor Taichang's father and son betrayed the country, stepped on the bones of countless people to steal the world, only regarded the world as a tool for their enjoyment, and didn't even pay attention to such major events as the reward of the border guards.
Do you really think that if you marry the daughter of the phoenix, you can firmly occupy the throne and enjoy wealth forever?
Seeing that everyone's topic was getting more and more taboo directions, Fang Qin got up and said with a smile: "Everyone follow the adults to work hard, and you are still worried about the day when there is no court award?" ”
"Yes, yes, yes!" Someone reacted immediately, raised his glass and smiled, "Lord Lu is really the most capable person I have ever seen in my life!" Young and promising, brave and strategic! ”
With this person at the beginning, other people jumped out of the flattering words and rushed to be the first.
It wasn't until someone shouted, "Master Lu is the true god of war!" It is the steel backbone of our Great Xia! The Shengdao Pavilion that guarded the deer guard back then was a wine bag and rice bag! In vain! If it weren't for him, our Great Xia wouldn't have made Hu people bully like this! ”
Zhang Yuqing sank his face and looked at the person who was so excited that he was foaming at the mouth.
"Lord Lu." Zhang Yuqing turned his body slightly, approached Lu Wei, and whispered in his ear, "Your subordinates are quite good at complimenting people!" ”
Although she knew that she shouldn't speak at this moment, Zhang Yuqing still didn't hold back.
At the wine table, Lu Wei, as the one who was sought after and flattered, did not show any joy on his face.
Hearing Zhang Yuqing's sarcastic whispers, Lu Wei's impatience rose to the peak, put the wine glass on the table heavily, and said coldly: "This is over!" ”
The main table immediately fell silent, and soon the whole courtyard was silent, and even the crying children were covered by adults.
Lu Wei softened his tone, "Lu, thank you for your compliments, today is a good day for Meng Zeliang, we are all here to celebrate, Lu will not take the lead!" ”
Meng Zeliang was covered in a cold sweat on his back, hurriedly picked up his wine glass, and laughed: "Come on, come on, I'll drink three glasses first, thank you for coming!" ”
The comrade next to him coaxed: "How can three cups be enough!" At least thirty cups! ”
Zhang Yuqing's heart was heavy as if it was filled with lead.
How can the fate of the country be sustained only by a general who defends the city?
When Emperor Huai was in power, Daxia was already full of holes, and his father had been carrying Daxia for so many years, but he was difficult to defend the country of Daxia with difficulty in the case of lack of soldiers and food.
It was not his fault that Emperor Taichang sent people to open the city gate in a fierce battle, and it was not his fault that the Hu people went all the way from Luerwei to the capital.
It was not his fault that the Janissaries in the capital took high salaries and fled, leaving a city of unarmed people to be slaughtered by the Hu people.
But when Emperor Taichang ascended the throne, the victor of history always had to find someone to bear such a big sin.
My father became the culprit.
People only remember that he did not guard the city gate, which caused the lives of Great Xia to be ruined and so many people died. People have forgotten who opened the gate of the Lu'er Acropolis, forgotten that there were no troops blocking the way, and forgot the Praetorian Guards of the capital who fled faster than the people.
Zhang Yuqing got up and wanted to use the excuse of going to the thatched house to go out for a walk and leave the crowded courtyard.
Meng Zeliang's wife hurriedly asked her eldest daughter-in-law to follow, so as not to snub Mrs. Dusi.
After leaving the courtyard, Zhang Yuqing turned around and smiled at the young daughter-in-law who came with her: "You go back, I'll walk casually." ”
How dare the young daughter-in-law let her go alone, and follow her with a smile not far away.
At this moment, Shang Qin also came out, and he still had a warm smile on his face when he was at the banquet.
Outside the courtyard, several military men led by Zou Bin drank with red cheeks, hooked their shoulders and backs, and walked crookedly into the courtyard.
When passing through the narrow courtyard gate, Fang Qin touched Zou Bin's arm.
Zou Bin seemed to be ignited with anger in his heart, pushed Fang Qin away violently, and scolded: "Blind your dog eyes!" ”