Do you know: I’m Xu Jiazi

Mrs. Sun looked at her curious daughter and sighed, not knowing whether she was happy or sad:

"well!"

"Madam Wu didn't post anything!"

Hearing this, An Mei looked at her mother with some surprise in her eyes.

Mrs. Sun continued: "She came directly and helped several Zheshe families in and outside Bianjing to inquire."

An Mei nodded:

"That's pretty much it!"

Then he asked excitedly:

"Mom, which families are there? Is there a Rong family?"

Seeing her biological mother and sister-in-law looking at her with some annoyance, Anmei quickly covered her mouth.

"We're already married, why do you still talk so lightly?"

Sun said, nodded Anmei's head, and continued:

"Concubine Rong mostly makes the decision on the affairs of the Rong family these days. I really want to ask our family what they mean by calling your mother and me into the palace!"

An Mei nodded.

Mrs. Sun looked at An Mei and said, "You are already a lady, so be careful what you say in the future!"

"Mom, isn't this in our home! How could I say that outside!"

"Hmph! Who knows if you have a secret in your mouth? If you really want to ruin this girl's reputation, see if I don't hit you!"

"Your officer is going to the north this month. Did he tell you?"

Hearing Sun's question, Anmei put away her smile and nodded:

"I talked to my daughter, and he said that this is only for the next few days, and he should leave a little later than my eldest brother."

Sun nodded, then raised her chin towards Mother Zhu.

Afterwards, all the nuns in the hall were taken out, and even Xu Xingdai was carried away by the nanny.

There were only Sun, Xie, Hua Lan and An Mei in the room.

Sun held Anmei's left hand and stared at Anmei carefully.

Anmei was looked at in confusion, then Anmei raised her collar with her right hand awkwardly, glanced at Sun, and said: "Mother, what's wrong?"

Mrs. Sun ignored the bruises she saw, turned to look at her two daughters-in-law, and said:

"An'er, there are many relatives and women in the house. My mother is asking you, how long has it been since your menstruation?"

An Mei glanced at her two sisters-in-law with some embarrassment, bit her lips, and said coquettishly:

"I came three days before the wedding."

Mrs. Xie and Hua Lan looked at each other. The two sisters-in-law counted on their fingers. They looked at each other and nodded with their mother-in-law.

Sun looked at Anmei's neck under the collar. There were a few bruises there. Sun said seriously:

"An'er, once your officer leaves, I don't know when he will come back, but the battle is fierce and powerful, 伱"

Listening to Sun's harsh words behind her, An Mei, who had always been a bit cheeky, quickly turned red.

Sun looked at An Mei angrily and continued:

"These are just the right days. It's business for your husband and wife to be together. Don't take it for granted! Only after you have it, can you take root in the Huyan family!"

An Mei nodded sarcastically. In fact, she looked like an official and didn't seem to need her mother's instructions.

Xie said: "Siniang, mother, these are golden words of wisdom!"

Hua Lan's slightly fat face was also a little red and said: "Sister, just listen to your mother! This is what Mrs. He said!"

An Mei looked at her two sisters-in-law.

After looking at her two daughters-in-law with approval, Sun said earnestly:

"An'er, I see that your official is hurting you so much!"

"So, An'er, no matter how old this man is, you have to coax him! Praise more and criticize less!"

An Mei said coyly: "Mother, aren't you asking me to flatter you?"

Mrs. Sun patted Anmei's hand gently: "What's wrong with you saying nice things when people love you?"

That is to say, Xu Zaijing is not here. If he were here, he would definitely say: "Sister, this is not flattering, this is full of emotional value!"

An Mei didn't know what she was thinking, but she smiled and nodded reluctantly.

"besides!"

Sun said solemnly: "Have you finished the spring shirt I asked you to make for your little brother?"

An Mei nodded: "It's done! According to your words, mother, use the best ingredients!"

Sun nodded and said, "Remember to send it to your brother! Don't believe it!"

An Mei: "Oh! How dare my daughter not believe it! The two sons of the Marquis of Xiangyang are there!"

"By the way, mother, eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law!"

"I just know. Guess what gifts my mother-in-law gave my two sisters-in-law after they got married?"

Sun and her daughter-in-law told each other that they were a little surprised when they heard it was a sea ship.

Sun said: "Speaking of shipping, An'er, you and your two sisters-in-law can talk about your eldest sister!"

"What's wrong with my sister?"

An Mei said and looked at her mother, Sun, in confusion.

Mrs. Sun smiled, looked at each other with her two daughters-in-law, and said:

"On the night of your wedding, your sister sent Qing Zhi back!"

"Speaking of Mr. Bai from Yangzhou, I am grateful that your brother-in-law earned Mrs. Bai's life. He took the initiative to transfer six salt farms and one-fifth of the Wu family's ships to your sister's name."

An Mei: "Huh? I thought my mother-in-law gave me a lot for the ship, but I didn't expect Madam Bai to be even richer than her."

After saying this, Anmei thought to herself that the jewelry given by her mother-in-law was no longer a chore.

Outside the study,

Qingyun, Zai Duan and Zai Zhang's servants were on guard in the yard.

In the study,

Xu Zai sat behind the table,

Xu Zaijing and Zai Zhang sat aside, listening to important military matters that only commanders above the battalion level could listen to.

Hu Yanjiong stood in front of a map, pointing at a winding river, and saying a few words from time to time.

"Just wait until the next month when the Jin Kingdom, Bei Liao Kingdom and that Great Bohai Kingdom really start fighting, right here!"

Hu Yanjiong pointed to a place on the map and said: "This place will be attacked by land and water of our Great Zhou Dynasty! If you don't get out,"

Xu Zaijing quickly waved his hand and said: "Brother-in-law, you can't talk nonsense!"

Hu Yanjiong was stunned and nodded.

At this time, voices came from outside the door.

As soon as the people in the study stood up, Gu Tingyu opened the door and walked in with a smile.

"They're all here! Brother, what did you just say?"

Zaiduan looked at his eldest brother-in-law with a smile, walked out from behind the table, and said a few words with a smile.

After listening, Gu Tingyu glanced at Xu Zaijing approvingly and said:

"Xiao Wu is right. Although Bai Gao's clan was destroyed due to civil strife, many generals in the army were also affected! However, we cannot say casually how many days we can win."

After finishing speaking, Gu Tingyu also glanced at Hu Yanjiong approvingly and said:

"Brother Jiong, you are going to the front line only half a month after your wedding. His Majesty already knows about this!"

"I complimented you a lot."

"Good job!"

Hu Yanjiong quickly bowed.

Several people talked for a while in the study room, mostly discussing the sons and sons of other duke families under the command of Marquis Yongyi, such as the Cao family, Zhang family and other princely families.

"By the way, Brother Jing, do you still remember Yeluying?"

Hearing what the eldest brother-in-law said, Xu Zaijing nodded and said: "Of course I remember, he, well, who's his brother, wasn't it me who sent him back!"

As he spoke, Xu Zaijing picked up the tea cup, smelled the aroma of the tea, and took a sip.

Hu Yanjiong looked at the two people playing riddles with some curiosity.

Gu Tingyu nodded, looked at Xu Zaijing who was drinking tea with his eyes closed, and continued:

"Well, now this matter has spread all over Beiliao. Yeluying is a woman."

"Pfft! Cough cough cough!"

Xu Zaijing squirted out a mouthful of water and coughed violently for a while.

Xu Zaijing slowed down his breathing, thinking about his previous wrestling postures, and said:

"Brother-in-law, who said that?"

Gu Tingyu said: "The news just came back from the Imperial City Division!"

"In the previous battle between Bei Liao and the Jin Kingdom, only Yelu Ying won, but she did not receive a heavy reward!"

"Any idea where she was sent?"

Xu Zaijing and everyone in the room shook their heads.

Gu Tingyu said:

"He was sent to the northern Liao Dynasty to inspect the Mongolian tribes!"

"They said they were on patrol, but they were actually chased to the north. The guards were in the field and more than half of them were lost!"

"Brother Jing, do you know why?"

Xu Zaijing pondered for a moment and said hesitantly: "Is it because she is a clansman of the Queen of Beiliao?"

Gu Tingyu smiled and nodded at Xu Zaijing: "Yes! But did you think of your two dragon colts?"

Xu Zaijing nodded and asked: "Then, how did it spread that Yeluying is a woman?"

Gu Tingyu said:

"Now she is the Ketun (Queen) of the Zataran tribe in Mongolia."

"With the Zadalan tribe, we defeated the main force of the Northwestern Road Recruitment Division in Beiliao."

Xu Zaijing hesitated and said: "Which Northwest Road Recruitment Division in Beiliao was not led by Uncle Yeluying? How could that be? Okay."

What Yeluying defeated may actually be the part of the Northwest Road that recruited Sili and were loyal to the Northern Liao court.

Gu Tingyu continued: "By the way, her name is Ye Luying now, a brave and heroic Ying."

Xu Zaijing nodded and said:

"If you say this, Yeluying is rebelling against the Northern Liao Dynasty. What if she interfered when our Zhou Dynasty attacked Bai Gao?"

Gu Tingyu said:

"Right now, Yeluying is in full swing and is in the midst of a confrontation with the Lietong Army Division of the Ugu enemy. He has no time to look west."

"Anything else you want to ask?"

After saying so much, Gu Tingyu also picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

"Brother-in-law, is she beautiful?"

Gu Tingyu held back a sip of water before squirting out. He glanced at Xu Zaijing and said, "You were so close to her before. Don't you know if it looks good or not?"

Xu Zaijing scratched his head and said:

"Who has nothing to do to stare at other men?"

"Hey, now that I think about it carefully, she should look like a girl to a boy."

Gu Tingyu nodded.

Xu Zaijing continued: "Well, if Yeluying has nothing to do, why should he dance to the Rong family girl?"

Several people in the room looked at each other.

After saying this, everyone drank tea and talked about other things. The focus was on Gu Tingyu's examination of Xu Zaijing and Xu Zaizhang.

"Did Zhuang Xuexue tell you this idea?"

Xu Zaijing nodded.

At this time, Qingyun outside the door said: "Everyone, the lady said that the banquet has been arranged, please take a seat."

At the banquet, glasses are exchanged.

End of application time (after 5 p.m.)

The Huyan family's carriage drove out of the Xu family's gate.

On the carriage,

An Mei looked at the very sober Hu Yanjiong curiously and asked softly:

"Guanren, brother-in-law, brother-in-law, and Xiao Wu, didn't they make you drink?"

Hu Yanjiong smiled and said:

"The eldest brother and the third brother were thinking about it, but they were blocked by Xiao Wu."

"Said to be."

An Mei looked over curiously: "Tell me what it is."

Hu Yanjiong whispered something to Anmei.

An Mei patted Hu Yanjiong several times in embarrassment.

When An Mei and Hu Yanjiong returned to their house, it was already getting dark.

"Madam, you go and take off the hairpin first, and I'll go to the study."

"I had a few chats with my brother-in-law today about the situation in the north. We should make more plans. I'll go and make some calculations."

An Mei nodded.

The first quarter of Haishi (around 9 p.m.)

Hu Yanjiong walked into the main room while rubbing his sore neck.

The food I ate in the afternoon has now been digested and I feel a little hungry.

Looking at the steaming meat porridge on the table and the glistening pickled courgettes on the side, he smiled and sat at the table, eating slowly.

When placing the spoon into the empty bowl,

An Mei, who was wearing pajamas, walked out, stood behind Hu Yanjiong, and slowly rubbed his neck.

"Madam, hey, where did you learn this skill?"

"I learned it from my aunt's Cousin Ni. Her teaching skills are amazing!"

"Um!"

Half a quarter of an hour later, Hu Yanjiong said: "Then I'll go wash up."

An Mei hummed.

When Hu Yanjiong entered the bedroom, he saw Anmei holding a towel, carefully wiping a jade carving of peony, and then carefully putting it into a precious wooden box.

Seeing this scene, Hu Yanjiong smiled slightly.

This jade carving of peony was a gift he won for An Mei in Jinming Pond.

late february

It was a dark morning, but still a little cold.

Xu Zaijing put the iron gun in his hand into the room next to the racecourse.

Outside the house, the sound was chaotic.

From time to time there is the sound of the collision of metal objects and the snoring of horses.

"Tie this tightly! Put this little water bag in your arms if you can. This way the water won't be so cold when you drink it."

There were also voices of instructions from Uncle Yin and several senior soldiers.

Xu Zaijing walked out of the house,

Looking at his brother standing next to the horse, he walked over and tightened his brother's saddle belt again, then patted the horse.

Follow the group to the gate,

Under the warm light of the hanging lantern,

Mrs. Sun stood by the door, holding her eldest daughter-in-law's hand on one side and Hualan on the other.

Looking at the eldest son coming,

Sun took a deep breath. She had been used to such scenes since Xu Zaijing became sensible.

But after all, there is a difference between the husband going to war and the eldest son going to war.

"Take good care of yourself!"

"Yes, mother!"

Inside the doorway,

Under the dim light of the lantern, Alan and Xun Shu hugged each other hard.

Knowing where his father and brother were going to attack now, Xun Shu, who was very good at treating horses, was sent by Xu Zaijing to his brother's side.

After the two of them spoke a few words in Beiliao, they saw Xu Zaiduan getting on his horse in front of him.

Xun Shu also stepped on the stirrups and mounted his mount.

"Alan, take good care of the young master, Longju and the others."

"rest assured!"

Elsewhere there were several family members of the soldiers talking.

"gone!"

The group of people walked out of the gate.

"Mother, go back!"

After he finished speaking, there was only the sound of horseshoes hitting the ground.

The sound faded away, and after turning around the corner, everyone returned to the yard.

At the end of February,

canal pier,

Xu Zaijing accompanied his mother and sister to bid farewell to Hu Yanjiong, who was leading the children of the Huyan family and many newly built ships.

Before leaving,

Hu Yanjiong also introduced several men from the former Tiger Wing Navy.

Among the navy soldiers, some followed Hu Yanjiong to gain fame; there were also some who could not leave Beijing to work hard because of their family background and parents.

When Xu Zaijing was preparing to go back,

I happened to see Qiao Jiulang walking around the pier with his servants.

When he saw Xu Zaijing, the man next to him introduced by Hu Yanjiong, his eyes lit up!

He said to the boy next to him: "Go and tell Rokuro that there are enough people!"

After saying that, he moved closer to Xu Zaijing.

After some conversation, Xu Zaijing realized that Liang Han's previous idea of ​​making money in Jinmingchi was actually approved by His Majesty.