The Record of Swordsmen in the Late Sui and Early Tang Dynasties

Chapter 821 810: Princess Pearl is pregnant, the emperor gave gifts to win the hearts of his ministers

That Duan Wuji followed Mingzhu into the room, Duan Wuji looked at Princess Mingzhu and asked: "Mingzhu! What's the matter! Tell me and let me hear!"

Princess Pearl smiled sweetly.

"I said, head of the family, I'm pregnant, and you will be a father in the near future."

Duan Wuji was overjoyed when he heard that.

"Mingzhu! When did you find out you were pregnant? Why didn't you tell me about this earlier!"

"Husband, it's not too late for me to tell you now! Let me tell you, I just found out, and it's probably only over a month since I was pregnant!
I estimate that our child will be born in June and July next year.

Husband, isn't this a great thing! "

Duan Wuji listened and nodded.

"Well! This is indeed a good thing!

Pearl!Now that you are pregnant, you should take good care of your baby in the future!

Don't cook the food in this house in the future.

Don't we have maids in our family, just let them do it.

If it doesn't work, I'll hire a few more people from outside! "

Princess Pearl smiled sweetly.

"Husband! You don't have to worry about it, I'm just pregnant, how can I be so hypocritical!
Besides, my mother is not too old, and the food she cooks is also very delicious. Now there are only four of us in our family, so there is no need to hire someone to cook!

Let outsiders know about this, so why not make fun of our family! "

Duan Wuji heard that he was going along with the flow, so he didn't say anything else.

"Well! Mingzhu! You can handle this matter according to what you want. If you want to arrange it, I will support you!"

After hearing this, Princess Mingzhu glanced at Duan Wuji and said with a smile: "You are a person who can talk, it makes people feel comfortable after listening to it!

Well, I have nothing else to do, why should you go, why should you go! "

After finishing speaking, Princess Mingzhu turned and went back to the inner house.

As soon as he heard that he was about to have a child again, don't mention the joy in Duan Wuji's heart!

From then on, no matter what Duan Wuji did, he would do it by himself, so as not to cause any trouble to his beloved wife.

Time flies so fast, another month has passed in a blink of an eye, this morning, Duan Wuji is practicing internal skills at home!Suddenly the porter came in.

"Thousands of years of the Wang family! The son-in-law Chai Shao and Tieniu have come to visit! Do you want to let them in?"

Duan Wuji was very happy when he heard it.

"Do you still need to ask this! Since my two elder brothers are back, how can we not let them in!"

After speaking, Duan Wuji stood up and ran towards the gate without saying a word.

When I ran to the gate, I saw Chai Shao and Tieniu standing at the gate!Duan Wuji took a few steps and came to their side.

"Second brothers, when did you come back?"

Chai Shao smiled slightly.

"Our two brothers returned to Beijing yesterday morning. We first returned to the emperor and reported our work. This time, our two brothers have successfully completed the task. Now the border has been closed again. , we have nothing to do, so the two of us came back to give orders.

We have been busy for a long time in the morning, we had dinner in the palace at noon, and rested at home for half a day in the afternoon, isn't that right, we came to see you after we had dinner this morning.

Brother, how are you doing during this time! "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"I don't have anything to do all day long, how can this be a bad thing!

Two brothers, you have been away for three months!

For such a long time, the three of us have not been together, so today we have to have a good time together!

The two of you sit and drink tea in the study first, and I will ask the servant to inform the kitchen to cook something delicious for us!
Two brothers, please come inside! "

The two of them followed Duan Wuji into the yard and went straight to the study.

After everyone was seated, Duan Wuji poured tea for them, and brought out two plates of fruit and four plates of snacks.

Duan Wuji said to a servant who came in: "Go and inform the kitchen, we have guests at our house today, let them prepare a banquet, I want to treat you at noon."

The servant agreed, turned and left.

Duan Wuji looked at the two people and said with a smile: "Brothers, how many cows and horses did we get back in total this time?"

Chai Shao laughed and said, "This time we have a lot of income. In exchange for a total of 15 cows and 100 horses, we sold more than [-] million shi of grain.

These livestock are still stored in Datong Mansion, and we are waiting for the emperor's order!

Who knows what he will do with those livestock! "

Duan Wuji smiled slightly.

"He can do whatever he likes! This matter has nothing to do with us!"

Before long, the luncheon was served by the servants.

Chai Shao saw it and said with a smile: "Hey! I said brother, where is sister Mingzhu? Why don't you ask her to come out and eat together?"

Tieniu also said: "Yes! Just the three of us eating here, why don't we call Mingzhu siblings!

This is somewhat unreasonable! "

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"Second brothers, don't worry about her! Don't worry! You won't be able to starve her, Mingzhu is pregnant now, and she is raising her baby in the inner room!"

Chai Shao and Tieniu were stunned when they heard this.

"Brother, what? You're going to have another baby soon! This is a great thing!

brother!Our brothers congratulate you!

Since the younger brother and sister are pregnant, we don't have to wait for her, as long as she is not hungry!

Come!Brother, in order for you to have another son, let us buddies drink three cups with him first! "

Ho!The three brothers drank it right away, it's really too little for a thousand cups of wine to meet a bosom friend!

The three of them exchanged cups and chatted while eating!It wasn't until after the sun went west that the banquet was completely over.

The servant removed the remnants of the table, and then brought some tea. The three of them continued to chat while drinking tea.

Knowing that the sun was about to set, Chai Shao and Tieniu bid farewell and went home!

In the following days, the three brothers have nothing to do, and they often gather together!

Eat at your house today, eat at his house tomorrow, and eat at my house the day after tomorrow. The eating and drinking are continuous!

The days go by so fast, and another twenty days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Looking at the approach of the new year, there are signs of the new year in the capital.

The three brothers discussed together, and immediately ran to the imperial city to ask Li Shimin for leave. The three brothers were going back to their hometown for the New Year.

Li Shimin thought that there was nothing wrong now, so he nodded and agreed.

Li Shimin looked at the three people and said: "It's true that there is nothing wrong with the court now, if you want to go home for the New Year, then go back early!
To be honest, our national luck is really good this year. The weather is good all over the country, and the grains are abundant everywhere. This is a rare good sign for many years!

You went to Tubo last year, and it took you less than a year to win a lot of benefits for our country.

This year, the Tubo Kingdom sent us a lot of horses and sheep, which solved the livelihood problems of many people at once!

A few days ago, we exchanged grain for a lot of horses and cattle.

I let Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling deal with all those bulls.

These cattle will become farming cattle next year when they are among the people. I believe that it won't be long before the countryside will be thriving.

Of those horses, I had [-] good horses picked out of them. These [-] good horses were all used as army horses, and they were quickly added to the army.

It didn't take long for these horses to be trained, which greatly strengthened the strength of our army.

Once this frontier is stabilized, our life will be much easier.

These things are all thanks to your brothers!

Although you have made great contributions, you still don't have any salary!To be honest, I really feel sorry for my second brother!

Fortunately, you have also earned a lot of money selling caterpillar fungus this year, which makes you worry about food and clothing!
You go back to your hometown for the New Year this time, so I have to give you some New Year's gifts!

No matter how many things, this is also a little bit of my heart!
Um!I will send someone to deliver these things to you tomorrow afternoon.

You go back to your hometown and have a good year! "

The three of them were overjoyed when they heard this, and immediately kowtowed to Li Shimin to thank him.

"Second brother! Thank you for still thinking about us three brothers.

Just relying on the gift you gave us during the Chinese New Year, we will never forget your kindness in our lifetime.

After the new year is over, if there is nothing to do at home, we will return to Beijing early.

If there is anything in the court during this period, please inform us in time, and we will do things for the court in time. "

Li Shimin laughed when he heard this.

"With your words, I'm relieved. To be honest, if there's nothing else, I won't bother you to rest at home.

If something important happens to the court, of course I will notify you as soon as possible, and you just have to rush back to me in time.

I said three virtuous brothers!When are you making up your mind to leave? "

Chai Shao and Tieniu listened and looked at Duan Wuji at the same time.

"Brother, it's up to you to make up your mind about this matter! We both listen to you."

Li Shimin grinned when he saw it.

"I said Wuji! In your small group, you are their leader, and these people listen to you.

Still, there's no harm in listening to you!They all get rich following you!
It seems that the saying is not false at all!This is called flying away with birds and phoenixes, and being proud of people with virtuous people! "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Second brother! Don't embarrass me, Duan Wuji is just a bastard, what kind of phoenix is ​​he!

They followed me, it's just that our buddies talked together!
You also know that our brothers have been in love for many years, it can be said that they are friends of life and death!

They like to listen to me, and I like to come up with bad ideas!
Therefore, we get along very well!

As for when to leave?If there is no major event, we will leave Beijing in three or four days! "

Li Shimin listened and nodded.

"Well! Then you go away! I wish you a happy new year!"

When the three brothers saw that they were invited down for the holiday, they were all overjoyed. The three happily said goodbye to Li Shimin, turned around and went back to the house.

Duan Wuji returned to Xiaoyao Wang Mansion, and immediately went straight to the back hall, where Princess Mingzhu was chatting with a maid in the back hall.

Seeing Duan Wuji coming in, he quickly asked Duan Wuji, "Husband, where have you been? I haven't seen you for a long time!"

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this.

"Mingzhu! The three of us went to the palace just now, isn't it almost Chinese New Year now!
Just now we went to ask the emperor for leave, we should go back to our hometown to celebrate the New Year!

Pearl!When do you think we will leave? "

Princess Mingzhu was taken aback for a moment, then thought for a while and said, "Husband! I don't think I will go back this year! I have a big belly, so what's the benefit of bumping back and forth! If it's going to be Xiaoyue, it won't be in vain Are you excited?

Besides, not only can I not help the family with work when I get home, but they also have to take care of me!

How annoying would you say that is!

I live here, and I have a maid to take care of me, so nothing will happen to me.

Isn't my mother taking care of me here!Isn't this very convenient! "

Duan Wuji thought about it seriously, and had no choice but to nod his head helplessly.

"Hmm! What you said really makes sense!

Since you don't want to go back, then I won't force you anymore, you can cultivate well in this palace!
You will leave all the matters in the palace to our parents to handle!
There are many servants in our palace, and all the big and small things can be handled by them!

After three or a few days, the three of us should go home, so please take care of yourself!

When the year is over, I will be back in time! "

Princess Pearl smiled sweetly.

"Husband! What you said is nice, my sister Jinhua is at home, can she let you come back early?

Just stop coaxing me to play with your mouth, I still don't understand this truth!
As long as you can come back before our baby is born, I will be satisfied! "

Duan Wuji smiled wryly after hearing this!
"Dear wife! You still understand me! To be honest, what you said is really reasonable!

After I get home, I can't be the master of everything, I have to listen to my parents, and I have to follow Jin Hua's face and actions!

Madame!You understand me so well, but I am so moved, Mingzhu!You are really my good wife! "

Princess Pearl smiled sadly.

"Okay, okay! I don't understand what you can do! The facts are all there! Could it be that I can't even figure this out!
All right, my husband!Don't mention such sad things!How sad to mention such things! "

Duan Wuji grinned when he heard this!
"Well, then I won't mention these things."

After finishing speaking, Duan Wuji walked away knowingly.

In the afternoon of the next day, Duan Wuji was drinking tea at home, when the gatekeeper came in and reported: "To the royal family, there is a father-in-law from the palace at the gate, who has arrived at our gate with several carts." !"

Duan Wuji stood up abruptly after hearing this.

"That's right! Since that's the case, then I'll go out and greet him immediately!"

As he said that, Duan Wuji walked towards the gate, only to see a eunuch in his thirties standing at the gate!
Duan Wuji saw Jin and took a few steps, and bowed his hands at the eunuch.

"My father-in-law, thank you for bringing me a gift!"

That one was too listening and smiled slightly.

"I said Prince Duan, what you said was wrong, the things you sent were all sent by the emperor, I was just running errands!

What does this have to do with me!

The relationship between you and the emperor, those of us who are present-day people all know, how dare we not come here if the emperor is slanderous!

Prince Duan, don't be polite, I'll leave these things to you!It's nothing to do with me! "

The eunuch pointed at the back with a sharp voice: "Quick, get all these things in for me quickly! After unloading the goods, the Sa family can go back to the palace to hand over the order!"

The drivers heard this, and immediately drove the carriage in through the corner gate!

There are so many new year's goods!There were a total of twelve large carts. After these carts were driven into the yard, the cart owners began to unload things.

Among the things sent by the emperor, there are four carts of chicken, duck, fish and other New Year's goods!The rest is cloth and fresh vegetables and fruits.

In addition, there are some Spring Festival couplets and big blessings.

Although these things are not worth much, but this is the emperor's wish after all!

Duan Wuji ordered the servants at home to move all the unloaded things into the warehouse.

Duan Wuji took out 300 taels of silver and began to tip these people.

The owner of each car drove five taels of silver, and the remaining more than 200 taels of silver were given to the eunuch.

Duan Wuji said with a smile: "I don't have a salary as a prince, you must know about this.

You can take this little money back to celebrate the New Year!I wish you a happy new year! "

After receiving the reward, these people were all overjoyed.

The carriage bosses all drove their carriages back. The eunuch got so much money, which was beyond his expectation!

"Prince Duan, you have rewarded me with so much silver, I really dare not refuse it, villain!

Didn't that win your kindness!

Prince Duan!I thank you for that villain!In the future, where the villain is useful, you can speak up! "

Duan Wuji laughed when he heard this.

"Such a small amount of money is just a small idea, don't take it to heart."

Saying that, Duan Wuji sent the eunuch out.

(End of this chapter)