From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Go to the garden to relax and talk, this is Zhao Jianjia's request.

After this incident, she seemed to have a lot of insights and wanted to say something.

Zhou Yuan certainly would not refuse and readily agreed.

It was spring, the air in the early morning was extremely fresh, and the garden was still a little chilly after the mist had dissipated.

The two walked side by side, and in this quiet environment, their hearts seemed to gradually calm down.

Zhao Jianjia said: "Unlike other girls, I have loved writing since I was a child. My father said that if I were a man, I might be able to pass the imperial examination."

"I have always been very talented in poetry and songs, and the praise I have received since I was a child has made me quite proud."

"I expect my ideal husband to be a hero who can govern the country with both literary and military skills. However, when I was sixteen, my father, who was tired of proposing marriage, finally announced the marriage."

Speaking of this, Zhao Jianjia sighed and said: "Zhou Yuan, do you understand how I feel? My dream is shattered, I I can only accept my fate. "

"I have had a bad life in the past few years. Since my father was transferred to Yunzhou, I have been even more anxious because I know that the engagement may not be delayed any longer."

"Sure enough, what is coming has come. Filial piety is the most important thing. I can't let my father break his promise. I can only be forced to agree."

She looked at Zhou Yuan and said bitterly: "I don't have any ill will towards you. I just have nowhere to vent the injustice of fate, so I have an innate prejudice and disgust towards you."

Zhou Yuan nodded. He was very satisfied with Zhao Jianjia's frankness now. He fully understood what she said.

At the same time, it was precisely because of Zhao Jianjia's frankness at this moment that he had a very good impression of this beautiful girl for the first time.

Who doesn't like beautiful girls?

What's more, Zhao Jianjia is excellent and has good qualities in every aspect.

These days, few people will choose to apologize frankly because of their conscience.

But she did it.

So Zhou Yuan said: "Let's get along according to the three rules we agreed on before. I won't make it difficult for you."

"Thank you."

Zhao Jianjia was really touched. She wiped the tears from her eyes and said: "I won't stop you from doing anything you want to do in the future. Go to the brothel if you want. You have to make friends. I can't hold you back."

"But... don't you really want to study and take the imperial examination?"

After all, she is a person of this era. Of course, she believes that men should study and take the imperial examination, and strive to get a good name on the list one day.

Zhou Yuan would not want to change her values ​​of the times for nearly 20 years. He just smiled slowly and said: "Maybe, maybe not. There are already many troubles in life. Think about the future in the future."

Zhao Jianjia did not agree with this statement, but still said: "Well, this is your choice. I won't interfere."

She looked at Zhou Yuan, smiled, and said: "I hope we can find the person we like as soon as possible and pursue our own destiny."

"Of course."

Zhou Yuan also laughed.

He secretly thought in his heart, if I could let you run away after getting married, I would be too lame.

…

Life has entered a stable rhythm, which is what Zhou Yuan wants to see. Apart from some rumors from the outside world, he and Zhao Jianjia get along very harmoniously.

Zhou Yuan spent some money and asked a carpenter to build some simple fitness equipment. It was not professional, but it was enough for his daily training.

His body was too weak, which was the foundation. Zhou Yuan did not dare to slack off, so he made a training plan for himself.

Go to bed early at night and get up at dawn in the morning. First, go out for a run, then come back to have breakfast, and then start machine training.

According to the specific situation of his body, he did not force himself to run a certain distance, but took it step by step.

Of course, in addition to physical exercise, food intake is also essential. His appetite is much bigger than before.

After persisting for more than half a month, Zhou Yuan felt that his body had become a little stronger and healthier.

It's the end of the month, and the Yunzhou Poetry Society's outdoor activities are being prepared intensively. Zhao Jianjia has been very busy these days and has spent very little time at home.

But she couldn't help asking in the morning: "Zhou Yuan, you do these things every day, are you practicing martial arts?"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Not necessarily practicing martial arts, it is also necessary to keep fit, you know, my family was poor, I had nothing to eat when I was a child, and I have not been in good health since I was a child."

Zhao Jianjia nodded, and then tried to ask: "By the way, you should also join the Yunzhou Poetry Society, they are all people of the same age, chatting about poetry, collecting folk songs and painting a few paintings, which is also very good."

Zhou Yuan declined this kind of activity, he really had no interest in pretending with a group of literati.

It's a poetry activity in name, but in fact it's just men and women going out to play, making friends and flirting.

"Oh, thisI have something to do in a few days, so I won't go."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Just have fun."

Zhao Jianjia was a little disappointed and said softly, "Zhou Yuan, you are actually quite talented. Your couplets and your poems have been hot topics among the scholars in Yunzhou recently. They welcome you very much."

Zhou Yuan said, "I'm still not going. I really have something to do."

He pointed to the bamboos beside him and smiled, "I've been looking for them for several days, and I've also asked a blacksmith to make the fish hooks."

Zhao Jianjia said incredulously, "You...you're not going to go fishing, are you?"

Look at what you said. Fishing is not as interesting as your outings. Do you know how it feels to fight with the fish in the water? Do you know the heavy feeling in your hands when you catch a fish?

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Well, I'm going to fish by the Yunjiang River. It's spring, and the fish should come out to breathe. "

Zhao Jianjia had no choice but to smile bitterly, then waved her hand and prepared to leave.

At this moment, Ziyuan came over.

"Son-in-law, son-in-law, there is your name card, sent by Baihua Pavilion."

Name card?

Zhou Yuan was a little confused. He had been here for more than half a month, but this was the first time he received such a thing.

Zhao Jianjia also stopped, turned around, and asked in confusion: "Baihua Pavilion?"

Zhou Yuan took it quickly and opened it. It was indeed the handwriting of Miss Cai Ni.

Her handwriting is very unique, sharp and elegant, and her attainments are very high.

"I have been tossing and turning, thinking of you for half a month. Tonight, I will prepare a bed for you. Please be sure to honor me and talk about poetry and lyrics by lamplight at night."

I am really not interested in lamplight, but I am okay to pick people.

Zhou Yuan said in his heart, and then saw a piece of letter paper in the name card, which was the poem "Mantingfang".

"What is it written? "

Zhao Jianjia's voice was a little low, and she obviously knew that it was not a good idea to ask like this.

Zhou Yuan would not show her the name card, but handed her the letter.

"The Fairy of Flowers mentioned the poetry meeting and sent the poem over. Do you like it?"

Are there really poems?

Zhao Jianjia's heart moved, and she looked down, her eyes gradually widened.

She read it carefully several times, and her face was already full of shock. She looked up and said in surprise: "This poem... can be said to be a peerless product! The Fairy of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion is really worthy of her reputation! She actually has such talent!"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "How about using this poem to open the poetry meeting and outing?"

Zhao Jianjia was excited: "It's impeccable! It's perfect! "

"This poem will open the poetry meeting, which will definitely cause a sensation in Yunzhou. Zhou Yuan, thank you. If it weren't for you, our poetry meeting wouldn't have been so smooth..."

At this point, she seemed to realize that she was a little too excited. Her face turned slightly red, but she didn't say anything. She just bowed deeply to Zhou Yuan.

That smile was like the most beautiful flower in spring, gorgeous and charming.