My mother still has some official business to do. Pei Lang was dragged away by the second brother, and Xue Yuxiao sat next to Cui Mingzhu, seeing that she was neatly dressed and decent, and did not have the slightest disrespect, he was very satisfied: "I'm really afraid that you brought that romantic habit over, my mother has a bad temper with outsiders, be careful that she educates you as an elder." ”

"I know, I know." Cui Mingzhu said, "How dare I not be dignified in front of Lord Sikong?" My mother can beat me to death if she hears it...... By the way, anyway, you don't take leave, and it's even the Chinese New Year's Eve, how many days of free time, when will I take you out to play? ”

Xue Yuxiao was about to refuse, when she suddenly remembered that Xie Ruo, the commander of Ziweiwei, seemed to love men and often went in and out of the land of fireworks, and she looked pensive, as if she was hesitating.

Cui Mingzhu was shocked - she wouldn't revert to her old ways, did she really mean this? What about the brocade? Cold sweat broke out on Miss Cui's forehead, and she was just about to say, "Forget it", when she heard Xue Yuxiao say: "It's okay, but I can't go as me." ”

Cui Mingzhu's heart was cold, the corners of her eyes twitched, and she almost wanted to raise her head and leave, ending the topic.

Xue Yuxiao rubbed his fingers and discussed with her in a low voice: "Fengyue's affairs, you are an expert in each of them. Do you know that officials in the DPRK and China went to these places to hide their identities? Having fun in secret, but on the surface it's very serious? ”

Cui Mingzhu said: "You are ...... Isn't that the sea gone to such a person? The patriarchs are strictly controlled, the righteous are jealous and jealous, and there are those who are stared at by His Majesty's people, and one who is not careful will be tried in the name of corruption...... That's a lot. How do you think there are so many high-rollers in Jingzhao, the top flower boat on the Liuhe River, and frequent visitors, which one is not a dignitary? ”

It seems that it is difficult to investigate. Xue Yuxiao asked her: "If I want to find out whose true identity ......?"

"There's a rule out there, you can't be too spy-proded into other people's identities." Cui Mingzhu frowned and said, "Unless you are a regular customer inside, which one of them knows their identity from the mouth of the person - how good is the person you want to check?" In case it hits me, I'll ask for you. ”

Xue Yuxiao said: "No need, it's not good to make everyone know." If you don't ask, but leak it yourself, won't you startle the snake? ”

Cui Mingzhu nodded and said, "That's the same." If you don't really want to be chic, then I'm relieved. ”

"Rest assured?" Xue Yuxiao glanced at her.

"Hey, nothing." Cui Mingzhu immediately found that his tone was leaking, "I'm glad that you can play with me, so I'll quietly take you out to play next time, I told others that you are the cousin of the Cui family, and you can do three, called Cui Sanniang." ”

Xue Yuxiao said coldly: "Do you want me to call you eldest sister?" ”

Cui Mingzhu's face turned red, and his careful thoughts were immediately punctured. She said in her heart that if there is fate, you will become the seventh brother and sister, and this eldest sister is called. Thinking like this, she regained her momentum and said stiffly: "I was born earlier than you, what's wrong with you screaming?" Don't suffer. ”

Xue Yuxiao smiled, didn't answer the question, and asked her: "Why did your parents have something to do during the Chinese New Year?" Actually rushed back to Boling overnight, so anxious? ”

Cui Mingzhu said lazily: "Who knows, it is estimated that something happened to the field industry in my hometown, and even my third aunt went back...... My mother was afraid that I would turn the sky upside down in Beijing, so she couldn't control Cui Qi and let him run away again, and she wanted me to learn from you, so she sent me to Taipingyuan. ”

Xue Yuxiao agreed, she pondered for a moment, and suddenly said, "Do you have any ......secret drama plots or anything like that?"

"Poof." Cui Mingzhu was drinking tea, a mouthful of tea squirted out, she didn't bring a handkerchief, pulled out one from Xue Yuxiao's sleeve, wiped the tea from the corner of her lips, her eyes widened, stared at her and said, "You won't really-"

Xue Yuxiao said: "I'll take a look at it in advance, so as not to enter the flower boat when I get it, and be shocked by what I shouldn't see." ”

"It's such an adult, what shouldn't you see." Cui Mingzhu glanced behind the screen, "You have Pei Gongzi by your side, do you still need to watch this?" False seriousness. ”

Xue Yuxiao: "......"

Well, it's okay to be pretty. She just uses this thing as a material for understanding the world's knowledge and enlightenment, lest she know nothing when she is ready to fly.

Xue Yuxiao took a breath, a little embarrassed, and lowered his voice: "Then do you know how to avoid getting pregnant?" ”

Cui Mingzhu was stunned. She looked at the side of the screen, looked at Shichiro who was decocting the medicine outside the door, clenched her teeth, and spit out: "You...... Don't let people have children, you beast! ”

Xue Yuxiao: "......"

"It's not good to be too cold." Cui Mingzhu grabbed her hand and persuaded hard, "Giving her husband that kind of medicine that hurts her body is a heartless and unforgiving move, what if you drink too much and can't give birth?" It's not like you can't afford to feed multiple children, how can you ......"

"I mean physical." Xue Yuxiao emphasized, "Physics...... Outside, outside! ”

Cui Mingzhu: "...... Oh. ”

She looked embarrassed, and her rusty brain finally clicked: "It's not difficult...... I don't know what to do outside, but I can take you to find it. You can't have children in the land of fireworks, and there must be a way to keep the little ones from getting pregnant. When are we going to sneak around the kiln...... Sneaking to get down to business? ”

Xue Yuxiao felt that she looked too unreliable, so he said, "It's better that you didn't ask me." ”

I don't feel it, I think about it

Chapter 65

Although Cui Mingzhu is a veteran of Fengyue, her reputation is too loud, she is frivolous, and her old friendship with Xue Yuxiao is well known, but it is actually not a good way.

Xue Yuxiao inquired slightly, did not reveal more thoughts, and also politely rejected the other party's proposal to bring himself "insight". She temporarily thought about it, first handed a few letters to the southbound merchant ships on the water, and learned that the caravan was stable and the "goods" were full, so she put her mind at ease and chose an auspicious day before the year to visit Zhao Wenqin, Zhao Zhongcheng and Wang Cheng.

Because the deer park is far away, I went to Zhao Zhongcheng's house first. Zhao Wenqin was lying on a recliner woven with bamboo strips and vines, the chair was covered with thick fur, she would finish the guest, Fang and Youren, after drinking, she was slightly drunk, I heard that it was Xue Yuxiao who visited, and did not take into account the etiquette on the surface, and directly invited her in.

Xue Yuxiao brought some vegetables and fruits that are not easy to see in winter, as well as some chicken and duck meat food, and prepared a precious treasure ink and hexagonal green gold inkstone. The color of Bao Mo is pure and strong, and it is very valuable. Its deepest value is not expensive, but priceless and not easy to obtain.

There is a lot of sincerity in this. Zhao Wenqin glanced at the gift list, and casually handed it to the husband who served the wine from the side to let him go down to handle it, and let Xue Yuxiao sit opposite, with a smile on his face, the wine was not gone, and he said a little lazily: "You are not only famous now, but also made a marquis with military merits. I really didn't misunderstand anyone that day, you are a man of great talent, but ......"

She paused slightly, and suddenly said: "You have made the blood of the local wealthy clan, and there is no one who does not hate you." ”

Xue Yuxiao said: "What if you hate me." ”

"What if you hate me." Zhao Wenqin was slightly stunned, repeated, and said with a smile, "Although you are gentle and amiable on the surface, and your temperament has completely changed, I can see that you still have a rebellious nature." That's good, it's been a long time since I've seen someone so lonely. ”

She got up from the recliner, raised her hand and poured a cup of tea for Xue Yuxiao, without touching the remaining wine next to her: "The atmosphere of the imperial court is not clean, I have been in the office for many years, and I am more and more disappointed, so I am obsessed with the study of storybooks and drama lyrics, just to chat for fun." During this period, I also thought about sending down a talent from the sky to sweep away the accumulated shortcomings and revive the national prestige - for many years, it was just a pipe dream. Until, meet you. ”

Xue Yuxiao said: "Without your help, Yuxiao would not be able to enter the office smoothly, and it would be difficult to build the size." ”

Zhao Wenqin shook her head with a smile, she knew that even if she didn't have herself, Xue Yuxiao would probably be able to think of other ways - the road is open to people.

On the case next to Zhao Zhongcheng, in addition to tea and wine, there are also several other books. It happened that Xue Yuxiao came over, so she invited the "Mingyue Master" to comment on the story. Xue Yuxiao opened the book, only to read for a while, and found that this is a story about a famous man and a painting girl, although the people in the wind and dust are the protagonists, but the characters are true and affectionate, intoxicating, she glanced at the name of the writer, and said: "This is the ...... The story of the characters in the Qinglou Music Workshop? ”

Zhao Wenqin nodded with a smile and said, "I am listed here, but I don't actually take care of Lantai affairs. It is also common to go around collecting wind and going deep into the wind and moon in order to find a story. This person is a lady I know, surnamed Zhu, a girl from Shangyu Zhu's family, and a rare idiot in Fengyue Field. ”

Back then, Xue Yuxiao and Li Furong went to investigate the luxurious flower boat of the Bodhisattva barbarian male slave, which was the property of the Shangyu Zhu family. It's just that at that time, I only saw a steward, and I didn't see anyone who could really speak to the Zhu family.

When Xue Yuxiao thought of this, his heart moved, and he asked, "The student is very interested in this book, I wonder if you can introduce it?" ”

Zhao Wenqin said: "What's the matter? She originally admired the name of your Mingyue master, and often knocked on the side to inquire about me, wanting to get acquainted with you. But...... You two ......"

The Zhu and Cen families are quite related to the Yuan family in Runan, and Xue Yuxiao was attacked in Shanhaidu, and Lord Sikong used this to poach the water affairs of Shanhaidu from Yuan Fangtuo.

Xue Yuxiao immediately thought of this and said, "I don't have any mustard in my heart, but I don't know what this 'butterfly layman' thinks?" ”

This man's pen name is "Butterfly Dweller".

Zhao Wenqin smiled and refilled the tea for her, Xue Yuxiao was unwilling to work her, so she took the initiative to take the tea cup and poured it full of sip. Listen to her say, "As long as you don't mind, I guess she won't mind." I'll tell you, Liuhe Shili Flower Boat, seven or eight percent are in her hands, this person's surname is Zhu, and his name is Yingtai......"

“…… Ahem, ahem. Xue Yuxiao was choked by the tea in his hand all of a sudden.

Zhao Wenqin was stunned, motioned to the waiter next to her to smooth her back, and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Lovers?! Xue Yuxiao's mind was numb, this heavy name is really heavy...... It was shocking. However, although the story of Liang Zhu was only recorded in the "Ten Roads and Four Fan Chronicles" in the early Tang Dynasty, the background of the story originally took place in the Jin Dynasty, and Zhu Yingtai himself was born in Shangyu County, Huiji County...... The Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Eastern Qi Dynasty have a similar atmosphere, so she won't meet the real one, right? So where is Liang Shanbo?

The change in her expression was not hidden, and was noticed by Zhao Wenqin. Zhao Zhongcheng asked, "Do you know her?" ”

"Nope." Xue Yuxiao said, "The students don't know each other. It's just that the name has to do with me...... Well, the owner of a story I conceived has a duplicate name. So I was surprised. ”

"Do you have a new book to do?" Zhao Wenqin immediately became interested.

In order to make a reasonable excuse, Xue Yuxiao explained: "Although there is a prototype, Yuxiao still puts his family and country first, and has not yet put pen to paper. ”

This is also reasonable, Zhao Wenqin nodded. She picked up the book written by the butterfly monk and sighed: "She lives on the bank of the Willow River all the year round, and there is only one idle official on her body, but the wealth of the Zhu family is all related to this person. Yingtai is dedicated to writing books, and wants to enter Lantai Academy to study, but there is no one to recommend him, so he asks me to come here...... But I haven't recommended students for many years, and when I first come forward, I'm afraid that people will be jealous. In this way, you take the official seal of the Lantai school secretary, and in the name of the Lantai lecturer, go to see her on my behalf, so that you can get acquainted. ”

Since Xue Yuxiao entered the military government, he has stepped down from his post as the school secretary, but Zhao Wenqin likes her very much, so the original school secretary and official seal have not been retrieved.

Xue Yuxiao had a legitimate reason to meet with the daughter of the Zhu family, so he naturally readily agreed.

After getting the residence of the butterfly monk from Zhao Zhongcheng, Xue Yuxiao waited for a while, and when he saw that she was sleepy, he said goodbye and left. She walked down the alley, and in about half an hour, she saw the gate of the deer park.

The deer park is a beautiful and pure place, and the servants and slaves are very quiet and polite, and some of them can read and write. Seeing Xue Yuxiao's visit, he was not surprised, one person went to report, and the other person led Xue Yuxiao.

Prime Minister Wang has no reason not to see her.

Soon, Xue Yuxiao was led into the main hall, and the gift list had been handed over by the attendant. The attendant held it in front of Wang Xiu, she was painting in front of the bookcase, shook her head and didn't look at it, pointed to the chair not far away, and said, "I don't know what you want to thank me." ”

Xue Yuxiao calmly sat down and replied: "The prime minister's still water is deep and quiet, so everyone can't speculate easily." However, in the court hall, I can't forget the meaning of taking care of Yuxiao. ”

Wang Xiu was wearing a silver-gray brocade dress with a water unicorn pattern. She has a high updo, a hairpin, and because she is idle at home, she does not wear a crown, and she is plain. In addition to leaving gray hair, this trace of years of polishing also brings a temperament like a mountain and still water to Prime Minister Wang.

"I'll just say it casually." Wang Xiu didn't admit it, and said lightly, "If you want to thank you, thank you." In a few days, I will send someone to bring you a gift. ”

Xue Yuxiao looked at her and looked okay, but her face was a little tired, her lips were slightly pale, and she said: "I asked a famous doctor a few days before I put the deer park, and the prime minister only recovered after his illness, and the younger generation should not be bothered too much, please take care of your body." ”

Then he got up and saluted. She had only been here for a short time, and sure enough, she had met and left. Wang Xiu raised his eyes to look at her and said, "I just had a cold by accident and had a little illness." The doctor was hired for Heng'er. ”

Wang Heng......

Xue Yuxiao raised his eyes to look at her, and subconsciously asked, "Is Heng Gongzi unwell?" ”

Wang Xiu didn't answer immediately. Her gaze enveloped Xue Yuxiao, at this moment, she didn't seem to be thinking about a courtier, an outstanding junior junior, but she was not staring at her with the eyes of her daughter-in-law and looking at her, but from the perspective of "son's sweetheart", looking at her with a gaze that did not contain too much scrutiny.

She naturally deserves to be taken care of and relied on by others. She is even worth thinking about day and night by the entire Xiao Langjun who accompanies the capital. Heng'er admires her, that's too normal.

Wang Xiu sighed in his heart, and his expression remained unchanged: "He is frail and can't worry too much." ”

Xue Yuxiao said: "Too worried? Why is Heng Gongzi worried about this? ”

Wang Xiu said: "Since it is a heart disease, how can others know?" ”

That's right. Xue Yuxiao thought that Cui Qi was living at home, it was better to take him again, Prime Minister Wang Cheng would definitely be willing to pay this consultation fee for Wang Heng, Qilang was short of money, and he would be happy to go, so he said: "Cui Xiaoshen Doctor lives in Taiping Garden, it is better to-"

Before the words fell, the prime minister raised his hand to stop it, Wang Xiu knew that Xue Zeshu intended to hire the Cui family for his daughter, but there was no movement yet, so he frowned and looked at her and said, "You want to bring Cui Qilang to visit?" I have only this one child left unmarried, so don't try to hurt me so that there is no one under my knees. ”

Xue Yuxiao didn't understand what he meant, but he heard the rejection in the Prime Minister's words. She didn't know where to provoke the other party, and was thinking about whether to visit Wang Lang? But the fiancé, I am afraid that she is too presumptuous to visit like this, especially when she mentions it in front of her mother, it seems even more ill-intentioned......

Thinking of this, Wang Xiu suddenly said: "This little illness on my body has not been completely cured, and I am worried that the illness will provoke him." You go and supervise it on my behalf and let him drink the medicine well. ”

Xue Yuxiao: "......"

Wang Xiu looked at her: "What are you doing standing?" ”

Xue Yuxiao pointed at himself: "Me? "Me?

Wang Xiu's face was a little tense, but she was really worried about Heng'er's body, so she had to look at her silently.

Xue Yuxiao really couldn't guess what the Prime Minister was thinking, her silent gaze was even more worrying than Xie Fu's intimidating gaze. Xue Yuxiao glanced at the gift list placed next to him, and said in his heart, since they have all come to visit the prime minister to express their gratitude, why should they excuse themselves for this trivial matter? It's just a lonely woman and a widow, and Prime Minister Wang Cheng is inevitably too relieved.

She saluted and was about to go. Wang Xiu said again: "You can only speak, don't move your hands and feet, let people see that you don't speak." ”

Xue Yuxiao looked back and promised: "I respect the character of the little boy, and I will never offend in the slightest. ”

Wang Xiu was silenced by this sentence again, and she showed a very subtle and strange expression, as if Xue Yuxiao promised her that she was unhappy, and she was still unhappy if she didn't promise so.

Xue Yuxiao gave up the idea of figuring out the prime minister, and followed the servant who led the way all the way to the garden.

Although it is a winter day when the grass and trees are withered, the deer park is elegantly built, and the landscape is still beautiful. Xue Yuxiao followed the servant up the stairs, looked through the verandah, and saw a lonely figure sitting in the room where the wind curtain moved slightly.

None of the servants were ordained, but in order to be courteous, they all stood by and waited for orders.

Xue Yuxiao walked over, stretched out his hand to open the wind curtain, and walked into it quietly. There were two teenagers in the room who were immersed in the medicine, and they didn't see her. So she kept a normal speaking distance, sat on the seat on the other side of the glass screen, and whispered, "...... I heard from the Prime Minister that you are not in good health, and you are suffering from heart disease...... What is the reason for this? Is it better now? ”

The screen was hazy, and the figure reflected suddenly froze, and he suddenly looked up and saw a figure behind the screen just a few feet away. Her hairpin ring moved slightly, and the silver snake ornament on her forehead fluttered and trembled, for she sat in the opposite doorway, and the cold wind that blew in shook her shirt slightly.

Wang Heng sat up straight, stared at her, and said for a long time, "...... I'm much better. Did your mother say it to you? I...... I'm actually much better. ”