Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan.

Chapter 247 May the mountains and rivers be safe and the world be at peace
With Qin Zhen making such a fuss, some clan members and nobles no longer dared to take any chances with the two children from the Zhongyong Hou Mansion.

In the sixth year of Jiayou's reign, it's the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Zhang Fu, his wife and Zhang Zhan came to Zhongyonghou Mansion to get together.

Originally, Wei Yuan and his wife were going to the Duke's Mansion, but after discussion, Qiji and Jingshu were both too young and should not leave home.

So I thought of inviting Zhang Fu and his wife over.

In the evening, when they were about to have dinner, the two elders kept staring at the two sleeping children. They did not dare to speak loudly, but just whispered:

"Our grandsons and granddaughters look more and more handsome."

"Yes, she is much more obedient than Guifen when she was a child."

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When Wei Yuan and Zhang Guifen saw the two of them like this, they both smiled knowingly, as if they were hiding some conspiracy.

The latter pouted.

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the house.

Wei Yuan looked at Zhang Guifen.

"You guys wait here, my wife and I will go shopping."

After a pause, everyone came to the pavilion outside to have a meal and admire the moon. During this period, Zhang Fu asked:

Wei Yuan hesitated, looking a little hesitant.

The couple's little tricks couldn't be hidden from the eyes of Zhang Fu and his wife.

Mrs. Zhang lowered her head and drank the soup without saying a word.

Zhang Guifen said with a smile: "Sister Jing and Brother Zhuang will be extremely happy when they find out that they have nicknames."

"Father-in-law, the name Kang Ge'er is not as nice as 'Brother Zhuang'."

If there is any other way, who would want to have a drink with a bunch of bad old men?

Wei Yuan had no choice but to say: "I heard that there is a night market over on Zhuque Street, which is quite lively."

Strong brother?
Zhang Fu nodded, "Then call me Brother Zhuang."

Zhang Guifen was overjoyed and said with a smile, "My daughter thanked her mother."

"Jingshu and Qiji both have famous names, and the children are still young, so they should have a nickname."

Zhang Guifen looked at Zhang Fu with a pair of shining eyes.

When people with Zhang Fu's status go to Fan Tower, they are all given top-floor private rooms, which are extremely confidential.

About a hundred steps further, there is a lively night market.

"Since Guifen became pregnant, I have been busy with government affairs and rarely accompany Guifen. This...this..."

Zhang Guifen smiled and said, "What my father said is that I have discussed with your good son-in-law and asked you and your elders to give your two children baby names."

Zhang Fu was stunned and said: "Later, your uncles and uncles are going to have a drink at Fanlou. I agreed a few days ago. If I don't go today,"

The latter asked in confusion: "You want to take Guifen to see the Mid-Autumn Poetry Festival? Just go, but Guifen's body has not fully recovered yet, so she can't stay outside for too long."

Brother Kang?
When the word 'Kang' was mentioned, Wei Yuan's mind instantly flashed to Aunt Kang's ugly face, and he quickly shook his head and said:

Mrs. Zhang didn't look back and said gloomily: "You are all gone, who will take care of my precious grandson and granddaughter? Don't bother me anymore."

"If you leave your child to others to take care of, Guifen doesn't want to bother her father and mother with all the hard work?"

"Compared to Jingshu, Qiji is quite noisy, Qiji. Qiji's officials chose this name because they want Qiji to be healthy and strong, and they also want Dazhou to be strong and healthy. How about just calling her Brother Kang?"

However, the bad old men he was thinking of were existences that many people could not touch even if they wanted to.

Zhang Guifen stood up quickly and said, "Where are you going, mother?"

Wei Yuan and Zhang Guifen took a carriage to the Imperial Academy.

Zhang Fu glanced at the two of them and immediately waved his hands and said, "Hurry up and leave."

After saying that, she looked at Wei Yuan with a strange look, as if to remind him to tell him something.

After a while, Zhang Fu pretended to cough and said: "Yuan'er, if you have something to do, you might as well speak up. Why are you hiding it from me as a teacher?"

Wei Yuan toasted a glass of wine to his father-in-law and said, "What your father-in-law said is absolutely true, but the midwife in the palace has left, and Guifen is unwilling to find a wet nurse for the two children. Aunt Zhang has something to do and has gone home. "

"There are some literati and poets admiring the moon over there at the Zhuangyuan Building. I wonder who is the first to write poems for the Mid-Autumn Festival this year."

It didn't take long.

Mrs. Zhang suddenly became unhappy, stood up suddenly, and said: "You all have something to do, so go and do it!"

Zhang Zhan had a bitter look on his face, "Father, my child is too drunk!"

Zhang Zhan also wanted to follow, but heard Zhang Fu scolding him.
"Where are you going? I will accompany my father to meet your uncles later."

After saying that, he looked at Mrs. Zhang cautiously.

Hearing this, Zhang Fu and his wife looked at each other and said one after another:
"Jingshu rarely cries, and she is not as quiet as a newborn baby. How about calling her 'Sister Jing'?"

Wei Yuan immediately took Zhang Guifen's hand and walked out of the house.

After Wei Yuan ordered his servants, he took Zhang Guifen's hand and headed to the night market.

Since she met Zhang Guifen, she has never taken her to visit Bianjing City. Especially on the day of the Lantern Festival Party after their wedding, Zhang Guifen dressed up carefully, hoping that Wei Yuan could accompany her.

Unexpectedly, there was a sudden emergency in the court, so Wei Yuan had to go to the palace and was busy until midnight. When he returned home, he saw Zhang Guifen waiting for him to come home.

Wei Yuan felt a little guilty, thinking that on the Mid-Autumn Festival, no matter how busy he was, he would take Zhang Guifen for a walk.

All the way north from the Imperial College is the city street. Only when you get there can you truly realize the prosperity of Bianjing City.

There are many shops in front of them, from silk and satin shops to antique shops, from teahouses to wine shops, there is a dazzling array of all kinds.

The banners and lanterns of every shop were hung high. Even though it was already night, the sound of people coming and going and the sounds of various transactions could still be heard.

Zhang Guifen clung to Wei Yuan and held his hand firmly. When she saw some playthings, she would exclaim from time to time,

"Officer, look, there's a lantern riddle guesser over there."

"My lord, there seem to be a few scholars on the eaves over there drinking wine and admiring the moon. Aren't they afraid of falling?"

"Brother Wei, there is a candied haws seller. I want to eat it. Brother Wei. I want to eat it."

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The sound of "Brother Wei" made Wei Yuan's heart almost melt. At this time, let alone the candied haws, even the full moon in the sky, as long as she wanted it, Wei Yuan would find a way to get it for her.

Prices in Bianjing have always been very high. In ordinary areas, a bunch of candied haws of water only costs about one to two cents.

However, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the candied haws in Bianjing City can be sold for about five or six cents.

Families who can live in Bianjing naturally don't lack these few pennies.

Wei Yuan looked at the majestic Zhang Guifen, the only daughter of the Duke's family, who was now the wife of a marquis, and could not stop laughing even while eating a candied haws, and he couldn't help but dote on the woman in front of him.

Unknowingly, the two of them had arrived at the Bianhe River.

On both sides of the Bianhe River Bridge, there are many places where people can guess lantern riddles, play couplets, and recite poems. There are also some light boats driving slowly on the river, which is bustling and lively.

Some young women will stand on the light boats and scatter flower petals on the river, while others will stand on the attic not far away and look at the moon.

At this time, some single men and women can even go together, and even if a man sees several women who are waiting for marriage and their hair is not tied up, they can even take the initiative to strike up a conversation.

In the past, to be serious, this was illegal, but tonight, there were not so many rules.

When many women passed by Wei Yuan and Zhang Guifen, they couldn't help but pay more attention to them, thinking to themselves, what kind of handsome man and beautiful woman this is, it is intoxicating.

Needless to say, Wei Yuan could 'fascinate' thousands of girls just by standing in the crowd with his heroic spirit.

Zhang Guifen, who is now a mother, can be said to be a man-in-law. She not only has the love that can be seen in the brows of a mother, but also has the heroic spirit of a general's woman.

It was just that the women coming and going stared at them for a long time, and Zhang Guifen began to feel a little uncomfortable. She pretended to be gloomy and said: "Those girls almost lost their souls when they saw you."

Wei Yuan laughed and took advantage of the situation to hold Zhang Guifen in his arms, close to her ear, and whispered: "Perhaps they are envious of my wife because she is so beautiful?"

Zhang Guifen lightly hammered his chest and said, "Fuck you."

Then, she suddenly noticed a few handsome men and beautiful women setting off Kongming lanterns on the other side of the bridge, and she suddenly jumped up and down.
"Guardian, if someone puts out sky lanterns, I will put them out too!"

Wei Yuan smiled and nodded: "Okay, let's buy two."

They bought two Kongming lanterns at a roadside stall. Suddenly, the old man selling Kongming lanterns looked at Wei Yuan and frowned slightly, thinking that he had seen them somewhere.

Sudden! The old man suddenly exclaimed, "Master Wei"

Wei Yuan quickly made a silent gesture towards him.

Zhang Guifen blinked her smart eyes and saw that there were no other guests on either side, so she asked out of curiosity: "How did you know he was Lord Wei?"

There were many people who had seen Wei Yuan in the capital, but most of them were from noble families, like common people living at the lowest level. Their knowledge of Wei Yuan was still limited to portraits and stories told by storytellers.

The old man quickly gave a military salute, cupped his fists towards Wei Yuan and said:
"I was originally the commander of the Horse Army, the Long Guard Army, and the head of the guard camp, Zu Qing. Later, the Marquis founded the Danglu Army and rectified the Horse Army Division. Because the young man was old, he had to retire from the army."

"Now my son Zu Quan, who holds a humble position, is serving the Marquis in the Danglu Army."

Wei Yuan said seriously: "I am serving the country."

Zu Qing nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, the little old man made a mistake and deserves a slap."

Wei Yuan said: "Pretend that you have never seen us before and buy two sky lanterns."

Many people in the army can make Kongming lanterns, because at critical moments, especially during marching operations, these things can save lives.

Zu Qing handed the two Kongming lanterns to Wei Yuan and said respectfully in a low voice: "May I ask Mr. Hou, is this Mrs. Hou standing next to you?"

Wei Yuan nodded, and Zhang Guifen blushed.

Zu Qing said with a smile: "I am very happy to be able to meet Mrs. Hou today. I treat these two lanterns as gifts for Mrs. Hou."

Wei Yuan shook his head and threw him a sling of money, regardless of how much the two lanterns were worth. In short, after throwing him the money, he pulled Zhang Guifen and disappeared into the crowd.

When Zu Qing went forward to look for him, he saw another guest coming.

He looked at the sling of money and had no choice but to give up.

not far away.

Zhang Guifen said: "Even if I have served as a soldier under your command, you can't just give me a drop of money, right? How much is this sky lantern worth?"

Wei Yuan pinched her nose gently and said, "He specifically mentioned that his son was serving in the Danglu Army. He also said that he was happy to see you. He didn't accept the money from our sky lantern. He obviously wanted me to spend more money." Taking care of his son in the military.”

"I'm not a kid who throws away money. If he is sensible, he will ask his son to return the extra money to me afterwards, or give it to Daniel and the others and let them transfer it on his behalf."

"If it's not as good as I thought, it proves that they, father and son, are not people worthy of my cultivation."

Zhang Guifen nodded thoughtfully.

Putting up sky lanterns is to express your wishes.

Wei Yuan and Zhang Guifen each had one. When the lantern was put on, Zhang Guifen looked up and smiled so happily that Wei Yuan lost his mind for a moment.

It seemed that she was like a child.
Well. To be precise, a child.

Wei Yuan looked at her longing expression and couldn't help but have some thoughts. After all, the girl in front of him was only seventeen years old, and she followed him and gave birth to a son and a daughter.
On weekdays, she pretends to be very majestic in the palace, just because she doesn't want people to underestimate her, the loyal and brave Madam Hou of the Marquis Palace.

Thinking of this, Wei Yuan hugged her directly while she was watching the sky lanterns flying further and further away.

She was startled subconsciously, feeling the familiar and warm embrace. She turned around, opened her arms, wrapped them around his neck, and asked with a smile:

"What wish did Brother Wei make?"

"It won't work if you say it."

"No, I want to listen. Good brother, tell me quickly, what wish did you make?"

Hear the words.

By the Bianshui River, Wei Yuan held her tightly in his arms, looked at the Kongming Lantern that had risen in the sky, and murmured:

"My wish is that you and our children can be carefree and happy."

Zhang Guifen's heart warmed, and she took advantage of the small crowd to secretly kiss Wei Yuan on the lips, and then continued to look at the Kongming Lantern with a shy face.

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "What wish did you make?"

Zhang Guifen looked a little playful and said, "I won't tell you."

She watched quietly as the Kongming Lantern gradually left her sight, recalling in her mind the nine words written on the note inside the Kongming Lantern,
[May the mountains and rivers be safe and the world be at peace]

Only in this way will her beloved brother Wei not pick up the Guandao, put on armor, and sit on the horse to fight with the enemy.

Only in this way can her beloved brother Wei be safe and at peace.

"Brother Wei, as long as you are good, the child and I will be worry-free."

Gradually, Zhang Guifen clasped her hands together and prayed to the heaven and earth in front of her with a sincere face.

After a while.

The two of them walked along the Bianhe River to the Zhuangyuan Tower.

The most lively place for the Mid-Autumn Festival Night Party is there.

The No. 1 Scholar Building belongs to the royal family and is only open on the day when the results are released, so that candidates can drink as much as they want and have a good time.

Other than that, you can only have a chance to go in and take a look at major poetry fairs.

The two were about to enter the Zhuangyuan Building to watch the literati reciting poems and writing poems, when suddenly a figure appeared behind them.

Wei Yuan's mind was sharp, and he turned around and stood in front of Zhang Guifen, frowning. When he saw the person wearing a mask and having a graceful figure, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"Girl Ming, luckily this is in Bianjing. If it were at the border, I'm afraid my uncle would have to pay for your medicine."

The security work in Bianjing has always been very good, and Wei Yuan will relax some of his vigilance here.

But if you are at the border and someone wants to scare yourself from behind, especially if there is Zhang Guifen beside you, you are afraid that the person will die or be injured.

The person who came was none other than Minglan. She took off her mask in frustration and pouted, "How did uncle know it was me?"

Zhang Guifen knocked her on the head, "If I can't even recognize my niece, how can I be your uncle?"

(End of this chapter)