Red makeup against the world

Chapter 265 Paving the Way
"So what if you're 30?" Mr. Ning asked rhetorically.

"The age of 30 is when you are full of energy. If you are in modern times, Aunt Nan, you must be a strong woman in the workplace. It is too early to retire now."

Mr. Ning laughed at himself, and said: "Don't look at me at the age of 30. If I add my previous life, I am already over a hundred years old. As an old man, it is natural to do some activities for the elderly. You are still young, more than 20 years old. In addition to being 13 years old now, he is only in his thirties, how can he compare with an old monster like me?"

Xu Wanzhen said angrily: "Aunt Nan, you are not allowed to say that about yourself."

"If you have any embarrassing things in the capital, you can come to me. Based on my familiarity with this place, I may be able to help."

"Then thank Aunt Nan first." With Mr. Ning's status, many things may become much simpler.

"Come on, I'll play and you sing, let's play a song "A Laugh from the Sea"." She was very excited, and Xu Wanzhen naturally agreed.

Mr. Ning solemnly burnt incense to wash his hands, and the sound of "clank" Guqin echoed in the small courtyard.Standing in the courtyard, Xu Wanzhen tapped the time with both hands, and when she heard the familiar melody, she gently opened her lips and sang, "A laugh in the sea, and the tides on both sides of the river..."

Playing this piece of music with guqin has a softer meaning in the lofty sentiments.What flows out of Mr. Ning's fingertips, as well as her insights from a hundred years of life, seem more open-minded.With Xu Wanzhen's soft and clear voice, the perfect fit is perfect.

Sangzi was at the gate of the courtyard, listening to it like a fascination, only felt that life was grand and he should act in a chic way.

At the end of the song, the lingering sound curled up, and the two looked at each other and smiled.

Even though there is an age gap, they all found a confidant in each other's eyes.

"Sangzi, bring the box here."

Sangzi agreed, walked into the courtyard, and held the box to Xu Wanzhen.

Xu Wanzhen picked up a blue forehead with embroidered cloud patterns and pearls from it, and said with a smile: "Aunt Nan, I came here in a hurry this time, and I didn't prepare any gifts. This forehead was made in the past few days. I don’t know your preferences, please don’t dislike me.”

Mr. Ning took the forehead wipe and praised: "This embroidery is really good, the colors and patterns are all in line with my wishes, I really have a heart."

"As long as Aunt Nan likes it."

Before I knew it, I spent an afternoon in this small courtyard.Xu Wanzhen showed a sleepy look on her face, she was still sick after all.

Mr. Ning urged her to go back: "You are still sick, go back and lie down quickly, a woman's body is the most important. After this, we still have more time to meet."

……

Capital, Zhongguo Duke's Mansion.

Wu Zhengxiang rode his horse to the side door, got off his horse.The gatekeeper came forward to take the reins of the horse, and said flatteringly, "The second young master is back?"

Everyone in the mansion knew that he had appointed General Yunhui, and the servants' attitude towards him also changed quietly.After so many years, the Zhongguo Duke's Mansion is no longer a monolith in the hands of the Chen family.

Wu Zhengxiang nodded, and asked, "Brother has returned home?"

The concierge hurriedly replied: "Go back to Second Young Master, Shizi is in the study."

This was his first return home after being rewarded.I want to see how the attitudes of everyone in the mansion will change with his promotion.If he wanted to marry Xu Wanzhen into the mansion, he had to think carefully.

He is a man, even if it is a word of filial piety, he can still be out of sight and out of mind, just avoid it.But as the daughter-in-law he married in, Xu Wanzhen lived in this back house.Chen is his aunt, and Xu Wanzhen's serious mother-in-law.In terms of rules, it is necessary to be careful every morning and evening.

If Mrs. Chen wanted to embarrass Xu Wanzhen, there were really too many ways.Thinking of the torture and abuse he experienced in this back house when he was young, Wu Zhengxiang's eyes darkened. He didn't want Xu Wanzhen to suffer from these things.

Marry her back, not to make her suffer.

He has already received the news that Mrs. Zhu was ordered by Princess Zhaoyang to propose marriage to the Xu family for Fan Bin.To be honest, he felt a little ashamed of himself in front of Fan Bin.If Xu Wanzhen really married him, her life would not be as smooth as marrying Fan Bin.

But where is the reason for love?She is his, no matter who it is, she will never give in.He has confidence in her, but he has to step up here.

A few years ago, he didn't have this strength; later on, he didn't think about getting a wife, so he didn't care.But now in this mansion, he needs to arrange it as soon as possible.There are still two and a half years until she becomes a filial piety, which should be enough time.

Wu Sheng is taking a rest today and is studying the art of war in his study.Seeing Wu Zhengxiang striding in, he put down the book in his hand and said with a smile, "Second brother is back!"

The last time I saw him was at the Princess Mansion.On the day of the emperor's birthday, he appointed his second brother as General Yunhui, but he hadn't had time to congratulate him.

"Congratulations to Yizhi, you are valued by the emperor!" Wu Sheng sincerely congratulated him.

Seeing this elder brother who protected him since he was a child, Wu Zhengxiang let go of his guard, and said with a smile: "What's so gratifying. That General Yunhui is just a false title, it sounds nice."

Wu Sheng punched him on the chest, and said with a smile: "It's enough to have a third-rank name. With your status, what real power do you want?"

He was the one who brought him to Emperor Qinglong himself to join the Shadow Guard.But he didn't just ask about his daily affairs, and he didn't know that now Wu Zhengxiang had become the "Shadow" master who commanded the entire Shadow Guard.

Seeing that his younger brother finally grew into a young hero who didn't need anyone's protection, Wu Sheng was genuinely happy, and said, "Finally, what's the matter? You always go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing."

Wu Zhengxiang rubbed his nose, if nothing happened, he really didn't want to go back home.

"My younger brother has something to do, and I want to ask my elder brother to help me. I want to marry Miss Xu, so I ask my elder brother to tell my father, and invite the official media to come and propose."

"Second brother, for so many years, my father has been blaming himself. Aren't you willing to forgive him? It's best for you to tell him yourself. "

Wu Zhengxiang turned his head, looked at the bookshelf, and said, "My mother's death is unclear, and he refuses to investigate the cause of death. Brother, how do you ask me to forgive him?" He didn't know the real cause of his mother's death.

Wu Sheng sighed and stopped talking about it.The second brother has suffered so much, this knot in his heart cannot be unraveled in a short while.Right now, I hope that he will become a relative, and his temper will be softer.He has seen the young lady of the Xu family before, she is elegant and dignified, and she and her second brother are exactly the same couple.I deserve to accomplish this.

He nodded and said, "Okay, I promise you. When do you want the official media to go to the Xu family to propose marriage?"

"Middle of June." Wu Zhengxiang said the answer he had already considered.

Although discussing relatives requires "the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker", both of them have a tacit understanding to avoid talking about Chen.

Wu Sheng didn't agree with Chen's actions, but it was his mother, and he couldn't say it was wrong.I had no choice but to silently help Wu Zhengxiang, whether it was when I was young or now.

After finishing their business, the two chatted for a while, Wu Sheng said: "Are you coming back to live these days?"

Wu Zhengxiang nodded: "Okay, if nothing happens, I will come back more often."

In these years, he seldom returned to the mansion, as if the Second Young Master had never been in the Duke of Zhongguo's mansion.But from today onwards, we must change this status quo, let everyone in the house get used to the existence of his second young master as soon as possible, and pave the way for Xu Wanzhen to marry in the future.

(End of this chapter)