[Red House] Li Changan

From spring to summer, wicker welcomes a pool of pink lotus. Before the world complains about the unbearable heat, it hastily walked through the autumn days full of maple leaves. The seasons change, and the pedestrians on the street have already changed into thin jackets.

The mansion of Chu Yuanwai in the east of the city was extremely lively. A big banquet was held for the old lady’s birthday. The house was filled with relatives and friends, and a banquet was also set up in the yard, which was separated by a screen, and a brazier was placed under each table to ensure that the dishes on the table were served well. It was hot, and the neighbors were invited to celebrate the old lady's birthday.

Daiyu came from Li's house early, helped Mrs. Lin get up, cleaned up, had breakfast, and then came out to meet guests.

"You girl, you have a heart, come here so early, and accompany me as an old woman, this Li family..." Mrs. Lin took Daiyu's hand and walked in the garden, a little worried that the Li family would have nothing to do with Daiyu's affairs because of this. crux.

Hearing this, Daiyu smiled, stretched out her hand to push aside the plum blossom branches hanging down, and helped Mrs. Lin go out.

Not to mention that they came here this morning, even if they came last night, the people of the Li family would not have any qualms about it, let alone that they only came here at this moment.

"Li Xianggong's family treats you sincerely. It's really wrong for you to have this marriage. God favors you." Mrs. Lin also heard some things about Li Chang'an and Daiyu from Lin Ruxue these days.

The red plum cloak swept across the snow, and Daiyu laughed when she heard Mrs. Lin mention Li Changan.

Who treats her well, she knows better than anyone else.

"Grandmother said it all. It's a fate that was just right. It's also destined by God. Don't worry about it. Today is your birthday, so don't patronize me, or my aunt will say that I will trouble you again later." .”

"When will your in-laws and sister-in-law come over?"

"Mother-in-law and sister-in-law should come at lunch time, and father-in-law will be later. These days, the yamen has a lot of work, so I'm afraid I won't be free."

"As long as you want to, you don't have to come here."

"kindness."

While talking, Daiyu had already arrived at the front yard, Daiyu asked Nanny Zhang and Lianqiao to accompany Mrs. Lin to the front to meet guests, and she took Zijuan and Xueyan to the other side.

Even though it was the old lady's birthday, it was not for Daiyu to overwhelm the guests, and her aunt had to come to entertain guests in the front yard.

After entering the room, Zijuan took Daiyu's cloak and hung it sideways. When she turned her head, she saw Xueyan pouring tea for Daiyu, and said, "Young master sent me a letter last month. I guess the letter this month will also be sent." It’s only been two days.”

Hearing this, Daiyu nodded, took a sip of the tea, and the chill on her body was driven away a lot.

It was cold outside, this cup of hot tea saved her from the cold hands and feet.

"It's getting colder and colder, I'm afraid we will have to delay for a while on the road."

"A person with such a thoughtful mind as my uncle, I'm afraid he expected it earlier, maybe someone sent it two days earlier." Zijuan walked to Daiyu's side, looked at Daiyu's expression, and smiled.

It was clearly expected in his heart, but he pretended not to care, and he didn't know if this arrogant temperament was brought out from the mother's womb.

Even pursing her lips could not stop the smile on the corner of her lips, Daiyu put down her cup, and looked at Zijuan and Xueyan with her chin: "You said, Mr. Xianggong will come back a few years ago, didn't you—"

"What does the girl want to say?"

"I don't know if I have to go back to the capital to return to my life before I can come back."

For almost a year, Li Chang'an never sent a letter every month. From the letters, Daiyu and Li's family knew that Li Chang'an had made great achievements in the army. Ten miles outside the city, an enemy army was found trying to sneak in.

Li Chang'an made a decisive decision and immediately arranged for the deployment to capture all the enemy troops alive and make another contribution to the army.

Marshal Ma Junma of the Dingyuan Army gave Li Chang'an a credit for this, and Li Chang'an's military credit for quelling the chaos in northern Xinjiang was not limited to this one.

When the class teacher returns to the court, he will be rewarded for his merits. I am afraid that Li Chang'an will soar into the sky and become a great success.

"If I want to receive the reward, I'm afraid I have to go to the capital again. I don't know, but according to my uncle's temperament, I'm afraid I will come back before New Year's Eve no matter what."

They don't know anything else, but Li Changan's love for Daiyu is probably unmatched in this world.

Before going out with the army, he could rush back to spend a birthday with Daiyu, so why not go back to Li's house, and An An lived a happy new year.

"That might be a little later."

Putting down her hands, Daiyu glanced outside, listening to the noise outside, she suddenly missed Li Changan very much.

After being separated for such a long time, she really never thought that she would not feel that the time was so long. The two separated on the pier, as if it was yesterday, and the time passed in the blink of an eye.

The Chu family was lively and lively until nightfall. After nightfall, almost all the guests dispersed, leaving only my family members gathered in the house, blocked by thick screens and door curtains, with braziers placed at the four corners, even if the cold wind seeped in. , it may not be cold.

Holding the stove in her hand, Daiyu nestled in a thick cloak, revealing a pair of bright eyes, watching the others chatting with a smile, occasionally echoing a word or two.

In fact, the atmosphere of the Chu family is not active at all. Chu Chan is a businessman, but he is a person who likes to dance and write. I am afraid that he chooses to do business because of his ancestral family business.

In the whole family, there is only one Chu Zining and his parents have no temper at all. He has a go-along personality and is hospitable and enthusiastic. He smiles at everyone, which is quite pleasing.

"I said you sister, why don't you say a word."

Daiyu couldn't help smiling, and looked up at Chu Zining: "Cousin, you are talking happily, how can I interrupt you? Besides, grandma, aunt, and uncle are all talking, so I'm too embarrassed to say it."

"I can hear it. You are changing the way to say that I have a thick skin. Your mouth has not changed at all." Chu Zining looked at Daiyu and saw her sitting there wrapped in a cloak, like a ball of glutinous rice. Yes, I couldn't help but smile even more happily.

"What are you laughing at, brother?"

"Laughing at your eloquent teeth, I can't stand that guy Li Changan taking your words like sweet dates."

"You child, my own sister doesn't protect you, and she just says something to annoy others."

"Mother, you are too biased. If you don't believe me, you can ask your father. Since Miss Lin came, your mind has become more and more biased."

Lin Ruxue put down her tea, and exchanged glances with Chu Chan, and Mrs. Lin over there even laughed.

Has Chu Zining learned how to sue?

"Ask your father, he thinks I'm biased."

"Then father must have listened to you, how could he go against you." Chu Zining still had this bit of self-knowledge, Lin Ruxue doted on Daiyu, that's what it should be.

Although he doesn't know much about the inside story of the Suzhou incident, he knows that Daiyu must have played a big role in it. His mother was able to pick up Mrs. Lin, and she personally watched all the basic necessities of life. We must remember Daiyu's contribution this time.

Chu Chan put down his cup and looked at Chu Zining.

"Daiyu is a likable girl. That's something that can be seen by human eyes. But you, who have been going to the army by yourself, have been out of tune for so many years. You have been a school lieutenant, but you often ask your mother to replace her." You worry."

Now Chu Zining is really a little embarrassed, especially with Li Changan as a comparison. Look at the current Li Changan, the teacher returns to the court, and the superiors will be rewarded for their merits. At that time, Li Changan may not be promoted in a row. Little, he became a celebrity in the army.

The war in northern Xinjiang lasted for a year, and it was only half a month ago that the enemy army was finally repelled, and all the important border towns were conquered, and the opponent signed a non-aggression treaty for 20 years, during which time tribute was paid every year.

This is first class work.

Those who can save their lives in this battle are truly glorious, and they will die. Although it is a pity, the family will enjoy endless glory and wealth in the future.

"Master, madam, someone came outside, said to deliver a letter to the cousin girl, and went to the prefect's house, but he was nowhere to be seen, so I found him here."

"Where did it come from?"

"It seems, it seems that they came from Longbian and rushed into the city overnight."

Daiyu, who had a smile on her face just now, froze for a moment, almost knocked down the cup by her side when she got up, glanced at Lin Ruxue, and got Lin Ruxue's consent before she could speak.

Daiyu nodded, and walked out holding the hem of her skirt, not even having time to fasten her cloak.

This must be Li Chang'an's letter, from Longbian, only Li Chang'an's letter.

When she reached the side hall outside, Daiyu saw someone standing there with a chill on her body, so she took a breath and stepped forward.

"It's been hard work along the way."

"Is... General Li's wife?"

General Lee?Has Li Changan already become a general?

Daiyu was startled, Xueyan and Zijuan who followed had already answered her words first.

"This is General Li's home letter. My wife has put it away. The small letter has been delivered. I have to go back now. There are letters from other places to be delivered tomorrow morning." The messenger looked at Daiyu and handed the letter to her: "Li The general also sent a message, saying that his wife and family members don't have to worry about him, and everything is fine with him."

Hearing this, Daiyu nodded, turned her head and gestured to Zijuan: "Zijuan, send this lord off."

Zijuan nodded with a smile, and gave Xueyan a wink.

This letter is Daiyu's "life-saving talisman" for this month. Without such a thing, Daiyu might not be able to survive this year.

Holding the letter in her hand, Daiyu walked to the side and sat down, opened it carefully, with joy on her brows.

Xueyan watched from the side, and immediately went to the door and carefully closed the curtain, and moved the brazier to Daiyu's side, for fear of freezing people.

"Girl, be careful of catching a cold. My uncle is coming back soon. If I catch a cold, I'm afraid it will cause people to worry again."

"understood."

Replying absent-mindedly, Daiyu opened the letter, glanced at the familiar handwriting on the letter, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help rising.

——When my wife sees the letter, she can rest assured.

……

"Snow geese!"

Xueyan, who was thinking about how to cover the air leakage, was stunned by Daiyu's sound.

Looking back at Daiyu quickly, she couldn't help but said, "Girl, what's wrong with you?"

"He, he will be back next month."