The general's wife knows medicine

Tang Peipei and Mu Jintang left the palace together.

As soon as they left the palace, news of Mu Jintang's resignation spread.

Many people felt sorry for his decision.

In the afternoon, they went to meet Princess Qinghe together.

"You are here." Princess Qinghe said with a smile.

"Greetings, mother." Tang Peipei and Mu Jintang bowed together.

Princess Qinghe smiled and asked them to stand up, and the family sat down and chatted.

Tang Peipei and Mu Jintang looked at each other, a little hesitant, not knowing where to start.

Mu Jintang said: "Mother, we..."

Princess Qinghe interrupted, "I know everything. I support your decision." Princess Qinghe took their hands and patted them gently. "Jintang's father guards the border all year round. We can only get together for half a month every two or three years. At that time, I was worried every day. Later, Jintang grew up and was taken to the battlefield by his father when he was a teenager. At that time, I quarreled with him. That was the only time we quarreled. However, Jintang wanted to go, so I had to compromise. From then on, I changed from burning one stick of incense every day to burning one stick of incense in the morning and evening. Just to beg for the safety of my husband and son."

Speaking of this, Princess Qinghe's eyes couldn't help but become red.

Mu Jintang was also a little sad.

Seeing her son's concerned look, Princess Qinghe smiled and said, "Now it's all right. You've resigned and won't have to go to the battlefield anymore. That's what I want most."

"But mother, don't you think it's a pity?" Mu Jintang asked.

"What's a pity?" Princess Qinghe asked, "Your safety and happiness are the most important."

After a pause, he continued, "I also know why you chose to resign at this time. The Mu family has guarded the border for decades, and Jintang is deeply loved by the people. It was because of this that the late emperor was afraid and summoned Jintang back. Now, Jintang's battle has made the people of Chen surrender so decisively. As an emperor, I am afraid he will be even more afraid. Even though Lao Wu has a close relationship with Jintang, he can't stand being provoked. It is best to retire now."

Tang Peipei and Mu Jintang smiled at each other.

Tang Peipei even took Princess Qinghe's arm and started to act coquettishly.

This made Princess Qinghe laugh and scold her.

"What are your plans for the future?" asked Princess Qinghe.

"We want to go to the water town in the south and find a beautiful mountain village with flower fields under the moon." Tang Peipei answered first.

"Well, that's good." Princess Qinghe nodded in agreement, "Stay away from disputes and enjoy a simple life."

Mu Jintang looked at Princess Qinghe and said, "Mother, are you willing to go with us?"

Princess Qinghe smiled and said, "Let me think about it."

Tang Peipei said coquettishly: "Mother, go, go, just come with us."

Princess Qinghe tapped her forehead and scolded her with a smile, "Girl, can't you let me think about it carefully?"

Tang Peipei didn't care, she liked Princess Qinghe very much.

Moreover, Princess Qinghe is Jintang's only relative. If she doesn't go, Jintang will definitely miss her all the time.

Princess Qinghe was so annoyed by her that she finally agreed to go with them.

In the afternoon, the emperor's new decree arrived at the Princess's Mansion.

"It's up to heaven, the emperor decreed.

General Weide was a brave and skilled warrior, both wise and courageous, and made great military achievements for the country.

He should have been highly valued by the court to commend his achievements.

However, the general has a simple mind and is determined to be among the mountains and rivers. Although I am reluctant to let you go, I don't want to force you to stay.

Therefore, the brigadier general resigned from his official position and enjoyed himself among the mountains and rivers.

To show my respect and gratitude, I would like to retain the general's title of King Zhongwu and the title of General Wei De as a token of my honor.

I wish the general a healthy and lasting life.

Admire this! "

The eunuch who announced the decree also brought many rewards and words from the emperor.

"General, the emperor said that your mansion in the capital will be kept for you forever. You can come back whenever you want. In addition, the emperor also said that when you decide where to settle down in the future, remember to tell the emperor, and the emperor will grant you another mansion."

Mu Jintang bowed and said, "Please go back and tell the emperor that I thank the emperor for his kindness! As for where to settle down, I haven't decided yet. I will tell the emperor when I decide."

Tang Peipei gave the eunuch who announced the decree a purse and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

The father-in-law wanted to refuse, but Tang Peipei stuffed it into his hand and said with a smile: "There is no need to refuse, father-in-law."

The father-in-law finally smiled, thanked and left.

Now that the emperor has agreed to their resignation, they can start preparing to pack up.

Tang Peipei drew a blueprint of a small courtyard and gave it to Wood, asking him to personally select a beautiful village and build such a courtyard.

Then they went to the Wolf Hunting Village and told the Lu family that Mu Jintang should resign and they would leave the capital.

The Lu family was all very surprised, and then they were just reluctant to let go.

Tang Peipei gave all the shops and workshops in Beijing to her uncle Lu Lifeng, leaving behind some silver for circulation, and took away the rest.

From now on, this workshop and shop belonged to my uncle.

Tang Peipei originally wanted to take Lu with her, but she said that Tang Peipei was already married, and it was not in order for her to have her own mother around. Besides, her grandparents were old, and it was unknown how much time they had left, so she wanted to stay with the elderly and fulfill her filial duties.

Tang Peipei thought about it and agreed, saying, "Okay, let's get settled first, and then we'll come pick you up."

Princess Qinghe sold all her properties in the capital and gave all the money to Tang Peipei, asking her to move to a new place and help her buy new things.

Mu Jintang also had some properties in the capital, most of which were bestowed by the royal family and could not be sold, so he left a manager to be in charge of them.

There was still a month left until the New Year, so Tang Peipei discussed it with his family.

Princess Qinghe thought that after celebrating so many New Years in the capital, each year was no different, so she decided to just move her family to a new place to celebrate the New Year.

A month later.

The day before leaving the capital, Tang Peipei went to the palace to see Ye Yunshu again.

This time, I came to say goodbye.

The next morning, just as the sky was getting light and the city gates were opening, two simple carriages left the city and headed south.

As early as half a month ago, Wood brought back news that there was a Taohua Village in Liuxi Town, Dianzhou in the south. The village was full of peach trees. From March to April, the mountains were full of peach blossoms and the fragrance of flowers filled the air.

After Tang Peipei discussed with Princess Qinghe, they decided to set up their home in Taohua Village.

Because there is still a month before the Chinese New Year, they have plenty of time.

I wasn't in a hurry to travel along the way and walked very leisurely.

Half a month later, they finally entered the territory of Dianzhou.

Princess Qinghe had never been far away from home. This was her first time seeing scenery outside the capital. Everything she saw was new to her. She no longer looked like the noble lady she had in the capital, and even smiled more often.

Tang Peipei had never expected that such snow scenes could be seen in the south in ancient winters.

Looking around, snowflakes were falling and covering the land. The whole town seemed to be covered with a layer of white silver, as beautiful as a fairyland on earth.

The lake is vast and misty, like an endless ocean.

Snowflakes fell on the lake, causing ripples that intertwined with the smoke and waves, forming a moving picture.

The mountains in the distance are looming in the haze.

At midnight, the setting sun shines obliquely and the fishermen sing in the evening.

Tang Peipei and his companions entered Taohua Village amid the melodious singing of the fishermen.

Taohua Village is backed by mountains and surrounded by water, so one needs to take a boat to get in and out.

The villagers of Taohua Village had long known that a wealthy family was going to settle in their village. When they saw Tang Peipei and his family's boat, they curiously stood at the entrance of the village, wanting to see their new neighbors.

Seeing Tang Peipei and his friends get off the boat, a woman came forward and asked if they needed help.

From this point of view, people who want to come here should be hospitable and easy to get along with.

Tang Peipei was relieved.

I politely replied, "Thank you, Auntie! We have enough people."

Then he took out the food he had bought on the road from the things he had brought with him and distributed it to everyone.

Wood was waiting at the entrance of the village early and arranged for people to carefully move the things to their courtyard.

The courtyard designed by Tang Peipei is not big, it is in the shape of a U.

The middle yard is the same as other people's yards, except that an outer perimeter is built on the outside.

Behind the outer perimeter was a row of houses, which were used to house the servants and guards.

Most of the servants in the family stayed in the capital, and they only had one servant by their side. There were two people by the side of County Master Qinghe, one of whom was an old nanny who had always been by her side and had not yet married, so she also came along.

The guards were all former guards from the General’s Mansion, but he only brought about twenty of them with him, and the others stayed in the capital.

They are just like ordinary people now, and there is really no need for so many people.

There are a circle of peach trees planted around the yard. I guess they will have to wait until the year after next for them to bloom and bear fruit. It won’t be possible next year.

Wood had arranged everything in the house.

Since then, they settled down in Taohua Village.