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Huihefang

Duke Lian's Mansion

To the east of Guogong's Mansion is Yulin Alley, and in Yulin Alley is the Consort Lu's house with six golden flowers.

This place is not far from the palace.

To the north is Fanlou, the largest main store in Bianjing.

Further south, you can reach Donghua Gate. From Donghua Gate, you can go all the way east out of the city.

Bianjing is one of the most prosperous places.

Today, in front of the broad gate of the Duke's mansion, a motorcade entered the mansion.

In the surprised eyes of the maids at the second gate,

The old lady of the Duke's Mansion used to be surrounded by a decent and elegant nanny.

At this time, his face was stained with blood, his hair was disheveled, and his clothes were even more dirty.

She just hugged the somewhat embarrassed grandson of the Duke's family and got out of the carriage.

The eldest son of a concubine who was still a bright and handsome man when he left the house, was now being held captive by someone using the rope that had been used to tie the sacrifices. He was tied firmly.

He was followed by servants from the Lu family, as well as handsome servants from other families.

In the front hall of the inner courtyard of the Duke's Mansion,

The British prince who accompanied him was invited to rest in the front hall.

Under the watchful eyes of the couple and the biological mother of the eldest son,

Lu Zezong, the direct grandson of the Lu family, who had been resting in his grandma's arms, told the story clearly after being asked by his mother and grandmother.

The female servant in the second room of the Lu family's inner courtyard was quickly escorted to Mrs. Lian Guogong by the fierce nuns in the Duke's mansion.

The concubine in the second room was tied up and kneeling at the door.

Mrs. Lian Guogong asked a few questions and then she asked. This hide-and-seek game was played by the two brothers last autumn and winter.

After knowing this, the widowed eldest wife of the Lu family kept trembling with her hand holding the handkerchief, firstly out of fear, and secondly out of hatred.

At this time, Consort Lu, the third son of the Lu family who was not far away, also came to the house with the princess and eldest wife.

After listening to a few words from the old lady of the country,

‘Boiled beans burn pods, and flesh and blood kill each other’

The prince-in-law closed his eyes in pain and sat on the chair. The princess beside him was also a little embarrassed.

Suddenly,

Consort Lu's eyes suddenly opened, he slapped the table, threw the teacup on the table towards the concubine kneeling at the door, pointed at him and scolded:

"I'm also curious about why you were playing hide-and-seek with him before. Why were you beating a small drum somewhere! Where were you beating it! You beast!!!"

Shouting, Lu Sanlang looked at his second brother.

The person kneeling at the door was frightened by the teacup thrown towards him.

Hearing this, the biting nun was stunned for a moment, then figured out the whole story, and was about to pounce on the person again, but was pulled back.

The eldest wife of the Lu family looked puzzled when her brother-in-law was so angry, but the princess next to her whispered:

"Taoist temple, when the drums sound, everyone should stay away from the Qianshan Mountain, because the Qianshan Mountain is going to be lit and the sacrifices will begin."

In other words, when everyone was staying away from the Qianshan for sacrifice, her young son was hiding inside the Qianshan as if he were at home.

The Lu family's daughter-in-law's hands trembled even more when she heard this, and her hands and feet became weak with anger.

Lian Guogong glanced at his second son's family. The second son and his wife looked a little strange, but the biological mother of the bastard just lowered her head.

"Take him to the ancestral hall and ask him slowly."

After the Duke finished speaking, someone dragged the concubine of the Lu family outside.

"Sanlang, come with me to see the sons of the Zhang family."

Consort Lu signaled his eldest wife to comfort his sister-in-law, and he quickly followed his father.

Another conversation,

After talking to Sanlang and Shilang of the Zhang family, listen to what they say

‘It’s too hot to get close to anyone’

'Brother Jing has to be smart, otherwise.'

‘I went there and the wooden stakes alone kept kicking’

'Slow down, or you will be buried by the pouring flames. ’

The old Duke Lian nodded.

Knowing that the Lu family's affairs would definitely be indispensable today, the Zhang brothers left directly after finishing speaking.

After seeing off the Zhang family, Prince Consort Lu helped his father back to the yard and briefly told the women what he had heard.

The nanny on the side also added a few words from time to time.

After saying that,

The hall fell silent.

"Madam, I risked my life to save Zong'er. Let's go at noon today."

Mrs. Lian Guogong nodded and said, "Okay! Then, how will our family repay you?"

Subsequently,

Lu Zezong was soothed and comforted by the shaman who had made good friends with the Duke's mansion. He bathed and changed clothes with his grandmother, and then got into the carriage with his grandmother.

I turned around halfway and went to the British Government House.

The group of people came to Quyuan Street.

Mrs. Wu, who knew the news this morning, had already left the Xu family. When she came, she told Sun in detail about the situation in Lian Guogong's house, but she did not stay with Sun to entertain guests today.

Two princesses came to visit,

All the doors of the Xu family were wide open. Zai Zhang and his younger brother stood respectfully at the gate.

Mrs. Sun stood at the second door with her daughter-in-law and daughter.

After entering the Xu family gate and arriving at the second gate,

The two wives of Duke Lian and the fifth lady of the Zhang family were sitting in the same carriage. It seems that Mrs. Lian Guogong asked a lot about the Xu family on the way.

The eldest daughter-in-law of the Lu family and her nanny took Lu Zezong in a carriage.

The Zhang family’s eldest daughter-in-law and second wife were also brought here by the British father-in-law.

Everyone got off the carriage together, and there was another introduction and greeting.

While they were talking, six ladies of different sizes got out of the last two carriages of the Lu family, but they were from the Lu family.

Come to see Mrs. Sun and finish the ceremony.

Zhang Wuniang was still familiar with these six girls and introduced them to An Mei.

Several ladies who had not been to the Xu family often held hands and followed the crowd, looking at the appearance of the Yongyi Hou Mansion.

I was surprised by the large racecourse at the gate of Xujiayuan.

Entering the front hall,

Because my mother and grandmother were there, the brothers and sisters from the family didn't shy away from it. They all sat in the hall where the Xu family entertained guests openly.

The raccoon slave was not afraid of people. He walked around among the girls and attracted a lot of attention.

The British duchess also gave up the two top seats to Mrs. Lianguo and Mrs. Sun.

After saying many words of thanks, Mrs. Lian Guogong held Sun's hand and said that she hoped to recognize her sworn brother.

Mrs. Sun was about to say something polite and modest, but when she saw Mrs. Lian Guogong's extremely sincere eyes, the palm that held her hand tightly and her affectionate look,

Combined with what Mrs. Wu said before about the situation of the Lu family,

Then looking at the smiling British princess, Sun said:

"This is also the fate of two children. It just so happens that this monkey boy doesn't have a younger brother. It is his blessing to have a brother from the Lu family recognize him as his elder brother and help him calm down his temper."

Mrs. Lian Guogong hurriedly patted Mrs. Sun's hand and said, "Madam, our family is so lucky!"

"Zong'er, why don't you come over and pay homage to your brother?"

Sun waved towards Xu Zaijing, who walked to the middle of the main hall and supported Lu Zezong, who was much shorter than him and was about to kneel down.

The young Lu Zezong looked confused.

Sun, who was sitting at the top, hurriedly said: "You brat! Let's worship with the Lu family brother!"

Xu Zaijing chatted,

He had never worshiped as a sworn brother before.

This unexpected incident made everyone in the hall laugh.

Later, Xu Zaizhang and Xu Zaijing took the Lu family brothers to the Xu family ancestral hall, offered incense to the ancestors of the Xu family, and kowtowed.

After Xu Zaijing and others returned to the hall, Duke Lian said:

"In the future, we will also be relatives, so we cannot miss out on the meeting gift. Come!"

After saying that, several nuns from the Lu family came in carrying precious wooden boxes.

Mrs. Lian Guogong signaled to her eldest daughter-in-law and said,

Lu’s parents-in-law quickly stood up and saluted and said:

"Sister, my ancestors on my mother's side were the presidents of Wensi Academy for several terms. There are all these things in the house that people look down upon. Please don't dislike them."

Wensiyuan, under the Ministry of Works of the Great Zhou Dynasty, is in charge of the carving of gold, silver and rhinoceros, as well as various painting, boxing, decoration, etc. departments.

Looking at the ingenious jewelry in the wooden box, Ms. Sun quickly put it away.

The British father-in-law on the side still said: "We are all relatives, so don't stay outside."

Only then did Sun reluctantly accept it.

The ladies talked for a while,

As they could not delay Xu Zaijing's visit to the Lu family's ancestral hall, everyone said goodbye and left.

Xu Zaijing naturally followed the Lu family back to Huimingfang on horseback.

Just like in the Xu family, he kowtowed in the Lu family ancestral hall, so that he and the Lu family brother could be regarded as true sworn brothers.

There was no drinking blood wine or beheading chickens or anything like that. We just went to each other's ancestral halls to offer incense and kowtow.

After kowtowing, Xu Zaijing spoke to the elders Lian Guogong and Consort Lu.

The best jade carvings brought by Xu Zaijing from Yangzhou and several treasures sent by the Marquis of Xiangyang were presented as meeting gifts, which were similar to those sent by the Lu family.

However, when Xu Zaijing returned to the Xu family, he was followed back by a carriage from the Lu family.

There were no gifts for the Xu family on the carriage. They were all gifts for the girls of the Gu family, Sun family, Xie family, and Sheng family.

The nanny on the Lu family's carriage said bluntly that she would not let Mrs. Sun return the favor again.

Back to Quyuan Street,

Mother Zhu sent away this nanny from the Lu family,

Xu Zaijing was sitting in his mother's hall, listening to his mother and two sisters-in-law talking about Lian Guogong's family affairs.

For example, after the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, all the ministers of the Ministry of Punishment had to visit the Lu family.

How many officials from the Ministry of Industry are closely related to Lian Guogong’s family?

That weak cousin of Mrs. Li of the Lu family will be appointed as the supervisor.

etc.

Mrs. Sun was lying when she said she was unhappy. In the future, with such a real relative in the family, no matter what benefit the brother has, he will be indispensable.

Seeing Xu Zaijing listening carefully, Sun said directly:

"Just in time, spread out the things your adopted brother's family gave you."

"Mom, eat this quickly"

"Which family wouldn't let you eat?"

"oh."

Afterwards, Xu Zaijing did not change his clothes. He rode his Liju and let Qingyun drive the carriage. He took the gifts from the Lu family and started walking around Bianjing City with his relatives.

In fact, the main ones are the Sun family and the Xie family. After all, the other two relatives can just be brought there when they go to school.

Xu Zaijing had dinner at Sun's house on the last day.

When we returned to Quyuan Street, the sky had begun to darken, and the Xu family also hung up lanterns.

the next day

The grass is still resting,

Xu Zaijing got dressed under Hua Xiang's service and came to the side of the racecourse together.

Although it was still early, it was already getting a little brighter.

At this time, Alan Xunshu and the two were being beaten by Qingyun alone.

Qingyun shouted at them to raise their shields higher while he was fighting. Apparently, he wanted to practice a few more shield raises to help him share the pressure.

On the other side, the Li brothers were practicing their finger strength. According to them, it was Bai Gao Guo Buzi's training method for climbing steep mountains and rivers.

After Xu Zaijing finished his morning practice,

Then he came to Sheng's house with yesterday's gift.

At noon,

The three orchids of the Sheng family each carried wooden boxes back to the backyard of the Sheng family.

Minglan showed it to Mrs. Sheng as if she were offering a treasure.

The old lady handed the golden hairpin inside to Fang’s mother. Fang’s mother looked at it carefully and said:

"Old lady, this craftsmanship is still inferior to what you have in your jewelry box."

Old lady: "Ahem."

"But it can be considered a rare masterpiece."

The old lady smiled and nodded: "Ming'er, it's too early for you to put it on, so put it away!"

And in Wei Ruixuan and Linqige,

Wang Ruofu and Lin Sushuang were both amazed at the jewelry that Ru Lan and Mo Lan brought back.

After all, the works of the masters of the Wensi Academy are not commonly seen outside.

Wang Ruofu collected the jewelry Ru Lan got.

After Lin Sushuang went to school in the afternoon at Mo Lan,

She specially inserted the hairpin Mo Lan received into her bun.

After looking into the water chestnut mirror, I received heartfelt praise from Xue Niang.

Pingmei and Tingyi's gifts were brought back by Gu Tingye.

According to Gu Tingye, who came to school in a different way,

The two people who received the gift thought it was from Gu Tingye, and almost praised Gu Tingye so much that he couldn't find anything to say.

Of course, after finally finding out who sent it, Gu Tingye was inevitably punished by Mrs. Bai.

But the feeling of being praised after giving a gift entered Gu Tingye's heart.