Hello Chang’an

Princess Xuan'an has lived in the governor's house for some time. She told Wang Changshi that she wanted to wait for the governor Chang's triumphant return so that she could congratulate him in person.

But now that his own governor was unable to come back in time, he had to keep his guests waiting for such a long time in vain. To be on the safe side, Wang Changshi thought about it and asked the Marquis what he meant.

After all, he has also seen these days that the Marquis and the eldest princess must be old acquaintances in all likelihood.

In view of the identity of this old acquaintance, Wang Changshi thought that he might be able to ask the Marquis for advice on another matter that had troubled him recently.

Chang Kuo's leg injury was serious and he was still unable to get out of bed. When Wang Changshi arrived, A Dian was talking to Chang Kuo in the room.

A Dian didn't know what childish words he said, which made Chang Kuo laugh.

A Dian also giggled with a roar, and the two of them laughed like thunder, but they did not disturb the big orange cat in A Dian's arms - this was the orange that Chang Sui Ning gave A Dian for his birthday last year. Linu, who is less than two years old, is growing well and already looks quite stocky. He is snoring in A Dian's arms and sleeping soundly.

A Dian was a little disappointed to hear the news that Wang Changshi Yanming would not be able to make it back before the Changsui Ningnian Festival.

But he quickly turned around to comfort Chang Kuo. After all, Uncle Chang was old and injured, so he was the easiest person to feel sad.

"Uncle Chang, it doesn't matter, I, Orange, Liuhuo, and Uncle Kang are here to celebrate the New Year with you!"

Then he said: "In addition, Uncle Yu and the others are also here!"

Chang Kuo nodded with a smile and said, "It's okay if you don't come back. It's a cold winter this year, the sea is frozen, and there's a headwind. It's not safe to rush forward rashly, and the soldiers will suffer too much."

After fighting for such a long time, people themselves are exhausted, so it is better to rest on the spot in Dongluo. Although Dongluo is severely cold, it is still easy to properly arrange 30,000 soldiers.

After the forty-nine cold days, with the protection of the east wind, we can have a smooth and triumphant return.

Chang Kuo counted the time and said, "In any case, it won't be short of more than a month."

A Dian is a very obedient child. After hearing what Chang Kuo said, he quickly stopped feeling sad and said instead: "Uncle Chang, you should take good care of yourself and eat more, so that when A Li comes back, you can see him." Here’s a fat and white Uncle Chang!”

Chang Kuo laughed and agreed, and then said to Wang Changshi: "Since Sui Ning did not return a year ago, he must inform the imperial envoys."

Yu Zeng and others had received the imperial edict and had not planned to return to Beijing a year ago. However, except for Yu Zeng, those officials whose plans had failed always felt uncomfortable.

After Wang Changshi agreed, he saw that there was no fourth person in the room, so he asked in a low voice: "Where is the eldest princess..."

Chang Kuo said very naturally: "I'll tell her later. If she wants to wait, she can wait. If she doesn't want to wait, let her do it."

Wang Changshi nodded with a somewhat thoughtful expression.

Chang Kuoruo noticed something: "Is there anything else about Chang Shi?"

"Yes..." Wang Changshi coughed lightly and showed a subtle smile: "The official saw that the Marquis and the eldest princess must be old acquaintances, so he wanted to ask the Marquis about the eldest princess's preferences..."

"I don't know much about his preferences..." Chang Kuo thought thoughtfully: "I only know that this person acts arbitrarily, likes to eat sweets and candied fruits, likes to wear cinnabar-colored clothes, and loves to wear jade and red and yellow gemstones..."

Wang Changshi was a little stunned. Is this still called "not fully understanding"?

It seems like this is not an ordinary old acquaintance.

I guess he asked the right person!

Wang Changshi no longer concealed anything: "What I would like to ask is, I wonder what style of male attendant Her Royal Highness the eldest princess... would like?"

Chang Kuo frowned suddenly, sat up a little straighter, stared at Wang Changshi for a moment, and then asked: "Why are you asking about this?"

When Wang Changshi heard this, he realized that the Marquis was indeed a military commander, and he did not have a daughter-in-law by his side. He had always lost his meticulousness in the way he treated guests -

With this in mind, Wang Changshi explained in detail: "The eldest princess has a kindness to the Governor's Mansion. She treats guests according to their preferences. This is also to make guests feel at home..."

After Chang Kuo's expression changed for a while, he said: "I'm not familiar with her and have nothing to do with her! I don't know what she likes in this matter!"

Wang Changshi: "...?"

Didn’t you just say that people like to eat candied fruits?

Chang Kuo said, pulled up the quilt, and started to chase people away: "Ask someone else!"

Then he said: "Why don't you just ask her?"

As he spoke, he suddenly paused and turned to look at Wang Changshi, who was bewildered, warily: "... Changshi has this intention, shouldn't it just come to his mind today?"

"Yes... I have sent five or six male attendants of different styles over the past few days, but they were all sent back by the eldest princess... It is for this reason that I thought of asking the Marquis. ..." Wang Changshi's tone was more cautious as he didn't understand the situation.

Chang Kuo's expression became more complicated.

Did you give away five or six? !

But...she sent them all back?

Chang Kuo's fur that was invisibly raised fell slightly.

Wang Changshi watched silently for a moment, and finally heard Chang Kuo say: "...Our governor's office is different from other places. Sui Ning is still a young girl, so there is no need to bother with these things. Not only the eldest princess, but also those imperial envoys, as well Treat everyone equally, don’t send any singer or prostitute over.”

Wang Changshi was startled for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand and said: "Yes, more than that, the lower official was confused for a moment."

The Governor is still young, so some things must be avoided.

"The Chang Shi is also thinking about the Governor's Mansion. He has such good intentions and cannot be said to be wrong." Chang Kuo's tone softened: "The New Year is approaching and the Mansion is already busy. I will ask people to pay attention to the eldest princess. Just entertaining.”

Wang Changshi agreed, and after exiting, he couldn't help but think about Chang Kuo's strange attitude.

When Wang Changshi was thinking hard, he first met Deputy General Jin who came to deliver the message, and then he ran into Princess Xuan'an.

The eldest princess still covered her face with a beard, wore a high bun, and wore a red fox fur cloak. She had an air of grace all over her body.

Behind her were a maid and Dr. Guan who came to see Chang Kuo every day.

Wang Changshi stopped and saluted, and the eldest princess Xuan'an nodded slightly and left the usual spacious residence.

Looking at the back, Wang Changshi's eyes became more thoughtful.

The eldest princess Xuan'an brought doctors to treat the marquis's injuries. This was nothing at first, but why did the eldest princess come in person every now and then?

The prince and the eldest princess have reached such an age and status, so there is no need to be taboo about male and female defense. Especially the eldest princess has always acted casually and does not stick to worldly views...

However, after these days of contact, he clearly feels that the eldest princess has a rather noble and arrogant royal temperament. If it is just an old acquaintance, just asking the servants to pass the message on a daily basis, she should not come to visit frequently in person. ?

What makes this eldest princess willing to lower her noble head?

Wang Changshi suddenly had an answer in his mind.

Is it possible...could it be...

The style that this eldest princess really likes is Chang Hou's violent and stubborn temper, which is very annoying at first sight, right? !

As soon as this guess came out, Wang Changshi suddenly felt that all the meridians in his body were opened!

Combined with the fact that General Chang is so familiar with Princess Xuan'an's preferences...he can definitely have further suspicions!

Wang Changshi took a breath of air, and suddenly felt a sense of fear in his heart.

He originally thought that providing a male waiter to entertain distinguished guests was a wise and enlightened move that was not afraid of worldly judgments. Now that he thought about it, it was clearly a self-inflicted act of seeking cremation that was not afraid of Chang Hou's slap!

Wang Changshi quietly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Although he was afraid, he could not hide the excitement in his heart.

If it is really as he thinks, how can it be that I have the golden mountain in my hands?

In this room, Wang Changshi felt that the future of Jiangdu was becoming more and more promising. On the other side, Vice General Jin had just come out of Chang Kuo's room after sending the letter. After descending the stone steps, he saw the familiar figure. Deputy General Jin, who was still struggling in the sea of ​​seeking knowledge, decided to take the risk and implement the treacherous plan he had been brewing for a long time -

"Mrs. Rong." He avoided the stone steps and while he was saluting with his fists clasped, something suddenly slipped from his sleeve "accidentally".

He stepped on it carefully in advance, so the jade pendant fell into the snow pile beside the stone steps just in time to prevent the fake show from being really shattered -

But this also has a drawback, that is, the jade pendant makes almost no sound when it falls.

The eldest princess Xuan'an just nodded, lifted her skirt without looking away, and wanted to go up the steps.

Vice Admiral Jin felt anxious and bent down to pick it up. At the same time, he exclaimed: "Oh!"

The eldest princess Xuan'an had already stepped onto the first step. When she heard the sound, she just turned her head and glanced slightly, but didn't pay much attention.

Vice General Jin hurriedly muttered to himself: "Fortunately it's not broken, otherwise I wouldn't know how to explain it to the general!"

Princess Xuan'an stopped at her feet and turned around.

As if unaware, Vice General Jin held the jade pendant in front of his eyes with both hands and blew the snow particles on it hard.

Princess Xuan'an's eyebrows moved slightly, she took a half step sideways, slightly lifted up the moon-white soft gauze hanging from her beard, and took a closer look. After making sure it was correct, she tried to ask: "This thing is..."

How could the things she gave to Chang Kuo be in the hands of this deputy general?

"This was something the general entrusted to me in front of the battle line when we were fighting against the Japanese army in Hwang Shui Yang. I was originally going to hand it over to Lang Jun. But after that, the general was fine, so I wanted to return it to the general, but for the moment I just thought about it. I was trying to deliver the letter, but I forgot..." As Vice General Jin said, he suddenly paused, showed a regretful smile, hurriedly put away the jade pendant, and scratched the back of his head, as if he felt that he had talked too much.

Then he glanced at the general's room, as if hesitating whether to send him in now, but in the end he made a "next time" expression.

After finishing this whole performance, Vice General Jin bowed and left.

Princess Xuan'an stood there, a little lost in thought.

Vice Admiral Jin turned around and walked a few steps quickly. He could no longer maintain his calm expression, and his shoulders were shaking slightly with excitement—

As cunning as he is, he really used this to find out the truth he wanted!

Lady Rong’s reaction just now was that she clearly recognized this jade pendant!

This Lady Rong is most likely the mother-in-law of Sui'an Langjun who "died young"!

As for why he hid his identity and announced his premature death... let's wait until he comes up with a more cunning way to spy on him!

Vice Admiral Jin, who considers himself a treacherous man, had just performed the same act, but in the eyes of Princess Xuan'an, who knew many people, it was full of flaws.

It is difficult for the eldest princess to approve of Deputy General Jin's acting skills, but she has reason to believe that... what the deputy general said was not a lie.

So, Chang Kuoyu thought of her when life and death were at stake in front of the battle, right?

After standing still for a moment, the eldest princess slightly bent her mouth and walked up the steps.

When she entered, A Dian was running out after Orange, while Chang Kuo was leaning on the bedside reading a letter.

The letter was written by Chang Sui'an. After hearing about her father's near-death experience, Chang Sui'an cried while writing the letter. The paper was wrinkled with tears and the handwriting was stained in many places.

Chang Kuo was disgusted: "You're a worthless brat..."

Princess Xuan'an heard the muttering as soon as she came in. She couldn't help but soften her voice and asked: "Is this a letter from Sui'an?"

"Who else could it be?" Chang Kuo snorted and seemingly casually patted the letter on the small table beside the bed. The eldest princess then stepped forward and picked it up to read.

At this moment, apart from the two of them, only Doctor Guan was in the room. As a doctor who had secretly helped Chang Kuo prepare medicines for many years, he knew a little bit about the relationship between the two.

While the eldest princess was reading the letter, Doctor Guan took Chang Kuo's pulse and inquired about his recovery from his injuries.

Finally, Doctor Guan said: "In another half month, General Chang should be able to try to get out of bed and walk around on crutches."

"The crutch?" Chang Kuo asked, "Can I still throw it away in the future?"

Doctor Guan looked a little hesitant: "I dare not say for sure..."

Chang Kuo understood, and he was open-minded: "It doesn't matter, I can still use one leg. Anyway, I don't have many years to live at my age. Let's make do with it!"

Princess Xuan'an frowned: "You're in the twelfth lunar month, what unlucky words can you say?"

But...she and Chang Kuo are indeed no longer young.

Although she took good care of her hair, when she was combing her hair yesterday, she suddenly discovered that a few white hairs had appeared in her hair.

Thinking of everything that has happened over the years, the eldest princess lowered her eyes and carefully folded the letter paper in her hand neatly, as if she was sorting out her thoughts for many years.

Seeing her standing there and not talking, not knowing what she was thinking, it was very different from before, so Chang Kuo took the initiative to talk about Sui Ning's failure to return.

At the end, Chang Kuo said as if he didn't care: "This Chinese New Year is spent without my children here... It's okay, it's quite peaceful to recover alone!"

Doctor Guan clicked his tongue in his heart, what a pretending to be strong.

It just so happens that the eldest princess of his family likes this very much—

"The children are busy with their own affairs, so it's normal that they can't come back in time." The eldest princess said, "In the worst case, Li Tong and I will stay with you to celebrate the New Year."

Chang Kuowei turned to look at her with some surprise, how could this woman be so easy to get along with today? He actually took the initiative to ask to stay?

The eldest princess raised her eyebrows: "What, you are not willing to entertain?"

Chang Kuo: "...such a large provincial governor's office still lacks two pairs of chopsticks and two pots of dumplings for you!"

"Everyone is just like you. We don't need a basin to eat dumplings." The eldest princess curled her lips, but there was also a smile on her lips.

Chang Kuo: "Then I'll give you two golden bowls later!"

The eldest princess glared at him.

Doctor Guan looked at the two people in a harmonious atmosphere with surprise. Seeing His Highness turn his head and glance at him, he immediately withdrew his gaze as if nothing had happened. He pretended to be very busy and turned to admire the screen beside him. He nodded with satisfaction - tsk tsk, this is The screen is quite a screen.

…

In Youzhou in the twelfth lunar month, the cold wind howls at night.

In the military camp stationed at the foot of Shelter Mountain, torches and firewood piles were burning everywhere, dispelling the biting chill.

Chang Sui'an, wearing Xuance Army armor, walked into the coach's tent, cupped his fists and saluted: "Grand Governor!"

The young man sitting cross-legged behind the case looking at the military report looked up, his eyes just like the winter stars hanging in the sky outside the tent.

See you tomorrow good night! (Today I am working hard to start saving the manuscript and prepare for more updates)