Di Daughter's Interpretation

Chapter 77

Zhang Yu returned to Dangyang Road, washed and changed into light clothes, and got up to go to the neighbors.When he was about to leave the room, he turned around again and took a careful look in front of the big mirror.The large mirror was made of glass, clearly reflecting a handsome young man in white.When Zhang Xi was satisfied with taking a picture in front of the mirror, he left.Cailu and other girls covered their mouths and sniggered, each laughing so hard that their stomachs hurt.

Zhang Xi climbed over the familiar wall and arrived at Xieyu's courtyard.His heart was pounding, and there was a slender young girl standing quietly in the courtyard, dressed in a moon-white dress, as beautiful and moving as the crescent moon in the sky.

"Are you back?" the girl asked with a smile, her voice was as gentle as water.The big boy in front of him is still as handsome and bright as he was a year ago, but the childishness on his face has obviously faded, replaced by a calm and faint majesty.Being a general and commanding thousands of troops is really different.

"Well, I'm back." Zhang Yu said softly, concentrating on his words.The moonlight is bright tonight, and Jieyu under the moonlight is softer and more charming.Zhang Yu's palms were gradually sweating, and he hadn't seen him for more than a year. This is really frustrating!She is so beautiful, even more beautiful than before, and it makes people feel warm.

Xie Yu's cheeks were flushed by him, and he hasn't seen him for more than a year. This kid has become more courageous. He didn't dare to stare at him like this before! "Big Beard, besides fighting wars, what else have you done this past year?" Xie Yuqing asked crisply.

"In addition to fighting, we still have to fight." Zhang Yu complained in his tone, "Liaodong has been occupied by the Jurchens for more than half, and we regained our homeland with great difficulty." This battle was really difficult. The tough and warlike Jurchens were driven away.

"The bearded man is amazing!" Xie Yu praised sincerely.The Jurchens grew up in a bitter and cold place, and they fought bravely and tenaciously. They were the most vicious enemies of the Celestial Dynasty.It's amazing to be able to defeat the Jurchens!
Zhang Yu smiled slightly, "You said you didn't like the Jurchens, so of course you have to drive them away." Xie Yu doesn't like the Jurchens because they have big braids?Yes, a man with a big braid is really ugly, too ugly.

Cai Fan and Cai Ping peeped out of the window secretly.The bright moon is in the sky, and the silver light shines on the ground. Under the moonlight, the man lowers his head slightly, and the girl raises his head slightly, "It's so beautiful, both of them are beautiful." Caiping secretly envies, golden boy and jade girl, are you referring to them?Cai Fan is more realistic, "When are these two going to see it? It's already midnight." The young master is fine, the man is strong, so it's okay to stay up late; the girl is weak, so it won't work!
Cai Fan looked outside in annoyance, thinking in her heart, "Why don't you leave, why don't you leave?" She was relieved when Zhang Yu's reluctant farewell explanation left, and hurriedly came out to continue the explanation. She said with a smile, "Girl, let's rest earlier." The servant Xie Yu fell asleep with quick hands and feet, and retreated lightly.

The next day Zhang Yu came in from the gate to meet An Zan and Tan Ying, and after greeting An Zan and Tan Ying, he sat down to talk in a proper manner. "These pearls, mink fur, and thousand-year-old ginseng are for filial piety to uncles and aunts." They generously presented Liaodong specialties.At noon, An Zan asked him to have dinner with him. After the meal, they played two games of chess and drank a pot of tea. Before they knew it, it was dinner time, and he had dinner at An's house before leaving.

An Zan had always been kind to him, and Tan Ying liked him a lot, "This child is more stable than before," Tan Ying said with satisfaction when there were only the husband and wife at night. They behaved very differently, like grown-ups.

"Wuji is a child with a simple nature and profound blessings." An Zan and Zhang Yu talked for a long time, and he became more and more fond of Zhang Yu. The central media came to propose marriage. Speaking of which, the two children are not young, Ah Ying, Xie Yu's dowry should also be prepared slowly."

"Yes, the dowry should be prepared early." Although Tan Ying nodded in agreement, she still felt a little regretful, "Wuji is a good boy, except that he is a concubine." After all, his birth is a stain, disgraceful.

An Zan smiled and said, "If he is not a concubine, how can he live alone with his grandmother still alive? Ah Ying, Xie Yu has no mother-in-law to control him after marrying him, how comfortable he is; The wall, if you miss your daughter, you can go to see it at any time.” It’s a great thing for a daughter to marry a neighbor.

Tan Ying herself had suffered enough from her mother-in-law, and when she heard the words "no mother-in-law is in control", she took it for granted, "Wuji is a good child, and he has a destiny with our family. Xie Yu's marriage is very appropriate. Tie, there is nothing wrong with it."

Zhang Yu came in through the gate again the next day, and stayed in An's house for most of the day.At night, when I climbed over the wall to see Xieyu, I was excited, "Auntie treats me so well!" She asked for warmth and care, with such gentle eyes and kind words, as good as my own mother!Xie Yu smiled at Mimi and said, "What's the matter, it will be better in the future." Once Tan Ying accepts the big beard from her heart, she will definitely treat him very well.Sure enough, from then on, Tan Ying treated Zhang Xi very well, which made Zhang Xi very happy.

Zhang Yulian went to An's house for three days to eat, but he didn't come on the fourth day: he was appointed as the governor of the Chinese army's governor's mansion, in charge of training and military discipline, and he was busy as soon as he took office. "Is there really no one in the court?" Xie Yu asked An Zan secretly, "How can a bearded man with such qualifications be able to be a second-rank military officer?" Before the coup, the bearded man had never led a soldier; Liaodong battlefield is only Shen Mai's deputy.How can you be a second grade at a young age?Although Ben Ming puts more emphasis on literature than martial arts, the second-rank military officer is incomparable with the second-rank civilian official, and there is no comparison.But after all, he is also a senior official.

An Zan smiled, "One day the emperor and one courtier, the emperor must use trustworthy people." A character like Wuji is certainly trustworthy, the emperor has a good vision. "Yue Ting is half a rank higher than Wuji, the former military governor's mansion, the governor Tongzhi, and a first-rank military officer. Shen Mai is old, and only won the title of Dongchang Bo. "If you say that the emperor was really kind to Shen Mai, the former bandit, he not only gave him the title of earl, but it was also hereditary.It is only customary that the legitimate son can inherit the title. Shen Mai is old and has no biological son. This title will still be returned to the court in the future.

Xie Yu thinks about it too, which leader employs people instead of his own people.Without Zhang Xi and Shen Mai, how easy would it be for the emperor to seize the palace?Shen Mai's three thousand dead soldiers were the main force to seize the palace.

"Daddy, what official position will you have in the future?" Xie Yu was very concerned about this issue.An Zan is not tactful and sophisticated, and has no foundation in the court. Being a high-ranking official is not good for him.Civil servants are different from military officials. As long as military officials can fight and know how to fight, civil servants have to have seniority, and they must.

"I don't know." An Zan shook his head.The emperor only praised him and gave him another month's leave, without saying anything else.Wei Nianzhong has already entered the cabinet, and the first assistant is Gao Rushou, the former second assistant. He is already in his 60s, and he obviously won't be able to work for a few years.Wei Nianzhong's future is bright.

Two days later, An Zan's appointment came down: the left servant of the household department and the scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion.The An family became famous as a cabinet minister!Tan Ying's tears were about to flow out. It was really unexpected that her husband could enter the cabinet like his father.You must know that the rank of the Cabinet University Scholars ranks before the six ministers. Although they do not have the name of prime minister, they actually have the power of prime minister.

"Mother, you are so blessed," Xie Yu flattered Tan Ying, "my grandfather is Ge Lao, and my father is also Ge ​​Lao." Tan Ge Lao's daughter, An Ge Lao's wife, father and husband have all entered the highest power center, like Tan It's really rare for Ying to be like this.

An Rushao was restrained by Tan Ying to practice calligraphy, and could not go out to play with Xiaobai and the others. He felt unhappy, "What's so strange, your father is Ge Lao, and my father is also Ge ​​Lao!" He practiced calligraphy , thinking angrily.However, what is the old man?He can't figure it out.

Since then, the number of carriages and horses in front of An's house has increased significantly, and An Zan's former colleagues, classmates, or relatives and friends who beat around the bush often come to visit. Tan Ying entertains visitors every day, but she is very busy. "Guess who's here today?" Tan Ying asked with a half-smile when there were only the husband and wife at night.An Zan shook his head, how could he guess this?Tan Ying hummed, "Mrs. Du, bring her precious son Du Wenyuan."

Mrs. Du was still as gentle and noble as before, Du Wenyuan was still as steady and gentle as before, Tan Ying treated them as politely as before, and everyone acted as if nothing had happened.It's just that Mrs. Du stammered before leaving, "I didn't see your daughter today", Tan Ying's heart was burning with anger, and she still had the face to ask for an explanation?

An Zan gently persuaded, "Human feelings are cold and warm, and the world is hot and cold, so don't take it to heart." The Du family has a strict family style and has always been cautious in dealing with people, so it can't be regarded as their fault.Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is something that many people will do. After all, there are very few sincere gentlemen like Wuji.

"Since I'm optimistic about this child Wuji, why don't we make a decision on the marriage as soon as possible." Tan Ying remembered Mrs. Du's flickering mention, "Xiaogou is not sure about the marriage so far, and he refuses to nod no matter who the girl is." I can't help but hate, what do you think of the girl of the An family?Come and go?Who cares if your son decides to marry, anyway, my girl has already made a decision!
An Zan smiled and said, "Okay, okay, just wait for the Marquis of Jingning to return to Beijing, and we will quickly handle the marriage of the two children." He knew in his heart that his wife was unhappy about the Du family's affairs.In fact, there is no need, there is a son-in-law like Wuji, why are you angry?You should be happy.

However, why hasn't Marquis Jingning returned to Beijing yet?The new Governor of Shaanxi, the Chief Envoy of Shaanxi, and the Prosecutor of Mentoring have already left Beijing. It stands to reason that it is time for Yue Pei to return to Beijing after the handover.Thinking of this, An Zan frowned slightly.

neighbor.

"Father is serious, he hasn't come back yet." Zhang Yu complained.If he doesn't come back, who will propose marriage for his central matchmaker?Alas, everything is ready, I only owe my father.

"Ah," Shen Maixing made up his mind, "As far as I'm concerned, we don't have to wait for him anymore. You ask me to be your adoptive father, and I'll come forward to propose marriage for you. What do you think?"

"You will make trouble!" Zhang Yu rolled his eyes at him, "I beg you to be a foster father, and leave him alone, so he won't be sad to death?" Seeing Shen Mai's dejected look, Zhang Yu couldn't help feeling sorry for him again, "Don't worry , I will give birth to a son in the future, and I must have your surname!" The eldest is not Shen, the second is Shen, anyway, there will always be one surnamed Shen.

"Call me grandfather!" Sure enough, Shen Mai came to the spirit, "I will take away the child and raise him! Guaranteed to raise a peerless master!" Ah Xie has good qualifications, and little Ah Xie must also have good qualifications. A child with good qualifications meets him Such a master, tsk tsk, has a limitless future.

"It doesn't matter if I say it," Zhang Yu honestly admitted, "it's up to the child's mother to say it." The child's surname is Shen and the surname is Yue. Take it away?Wouldn't it be great to live in one place, no matter where you go.

This idiot who is afraid of his wife!Shen Mai was very disdainful, "hummed", turned and left, "Go and see my Earl's Mansion!" I don't care about titles and so on. The Shen family has cleared their grievances and restored their reputation, which is what matters .I personally killed Yang Shoufu, and after that countless officials wrote letters to impeach "Yang Bin secretly hoarding warriors and plotting wrongdoing" "Yang Bin is arrogant and domineering, disregarding the laws of the country"... The emperor ordered the house to be raided, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate who was ordered to raid the Yang family was stupid: the mansion is as luxurious as the palace, Really hoard the dead!As a result, all the adult males in Yang Bin's family were sent to the smoky land, and all their property was confiscated.

Revenge can be regarded as revenge; the Shen family has also regained its reputation, and now it is only waiting for Ah Yu to get married and have a son, and the Shen family will have a successor!Shen Mai smiled and Mimi thought, now there is nothing missing, only a little Ah Yu is missing!

Cisheng Palace.The empress dowager, who has always been easy-going, is stubborn this time, "The family law of the ancestors, all concubines are selected from the families of small officials or commoners, and they are here for you. Can you change it?" , Must you be knowledgeable and open minded?They all have fathers, brothers, and families behind them, so they are not willing to devote themselves to their husbands and the royal family.

The emperor was also very stubborn, "The choice of the empress has a lot to do with it." The empress wants to be the mother of the world, and she has to support the prince. Women from commoner backgrounds, or girls from small official families, where have they received this kind of teaching?How can an ignorant woman give birth to a knowledgeable prince.

"It's not just this one that needs to be changed," the emperor looked directly at the queen mother, and said calmly, "the clan's rules must also be changed." The first rule set by the emperor Taizu was to raise all the children and grandchildren of the royal family and not allow them to be officials. Business, farming, and labor are also not allowed.Today, the clan has reached as many as 10 people, and none of these people are engaged in production, so how can the imperial court afford it.

"It is imperative for the clan to support itself." The emperor's voice was firm, "Otherwise, the foundation created by Emperor Taizu will be destroyed once." After that? "Last year, the taxes paid by the feudal officials in Hunan were more than [-] taels of silver, which was still not enough for the clan's expenses." The taxes and taxes of a province are exhausted, not enough to support the clan!
(End of this chapter)