veterinary

Zhao Qinghe and Brother Hou couldn't help but look at each other, it really said that Cao Cao Cao Cao is here, just as this side is talking, someone is coming over there.

But this is not surprising, Hou Zhongyi belongs to the faction of the Sixth Prince, and now the Sixth Prince's power has been greatly weakened even though it can't be said to be down.The faction of the Sixth Prince was quite arrogant in the past and offended many people in the court. Now that the Sixth Prince has been sent to a cold place, and the Empress has been imprisoned again, the people of this faction were unavoidably panicked.

Zhongyi Hou Zhu Tianrong is the young minister of Guanglu Temple, the official residence is from the fourth rank, and to put it simply, he is specialized in taking care of meals. Most of his current position is due to the sixth prince.No matter what, he is also a Marquis. Normally, this kind of people would disdain to give their descendants, even concubines, to other people as husbands and wives, but Zhongyi Hou has no taboos, so one can guess what kind of character he is.Now that the Sixth Prince has gone wrong, and Chang Tingzhao has become a hot figure, it is expected that he will be interested in his adoptive son who has no affection for him.

It stands to reason that Zhao Qinghe should go to see him, but they sent someone over first, which can be said to have given them enough face.

"Do you know who it is?"

Dang Gui said: "It is said to be the chief steward of the Zhongyihou Mansion."

Zhao Qinghe nodded, it was within the normal range, at least Marquis Zhongyi was not that eager, if someone from the Zhu family came, then Marquis Zhongyi would be too weak.

Dang Gui brought in Chief Steward Zhu. The head of Chief Steward Zhu had a fat head and big ears, and he was dressed very decently. At first glance, he could tell that he was a steward from a rich family.

The housekeeper Zhu respectfully saluted Zhao Qinghe as soon as he entered the door, "Fourth master, I have heard that the fourth master is a dragon and a phoenix, and now I see him. It is really extraordinary. Once the marquis gets the imperial decree, he can accept the fourth master." I am very happy to be the adopted son, this is the great honor bestowed by the emperor."

Zhao Qinghe's eyelids twitched, and now he is ranked with Chang Tingzhao.

"Accordingly, I should go to see my adoptive father and adoptive mother first, but the news came suddenly, and I still need to prepare for the first time to come to the door. The delay has not been made yet. I just hope that the adoptive father and adoptive mother will not annoy me in their hearts."

Butler Zhu hurriedly said: "Madam Hou likes you, so why would she be annoyed before it's too late, she's just so happy that she hastily sent a villain over to say hello to Fourth Master."

"The adoptive father and adoptive mother are so kind, but I am at a loss. I don't know if the adoptive father and adoptive mother will be free in three days? Can you come to visit on that day?"

Butler Zhu said with a smile: "Coincidentally, after three days, Hou Ye Muxiu sent a villain to ask if you can get together."

Zhao Qinghe said embarrassingly: "It's quite frightening to say, I'm a foreigner, and I didn't know much about Zhongyihou's mansion before, can you tell me about it in detail? Now I don't know the preferences of my adoptive father and adoptive mother, and other things. The brothers and sisters are also very strange, and my heart beats like a drum."

Butler Zhu was very happy to see Zhao Qinghe's modest appearance, and he seemed easy to get along with.Now I dare not say that relying on Zhao Qinghe to catch Chang Tingzhao's line, at least he is not a domineering one at present, and will bring disaster to the Zhongyihou's mansion in the future.

Chief Steward Zhu gave Zhao Qinghe a brief introduction to the situation of the Marquis of Zhongyi. The Marquis of Zhongyi has four sons and three daughters. The others are from concubines.

Butler Zhu, out of flattery, praised all the people in Hou Zhongyi's mansion like flowers, throwing all good words at them, especially the description of Hou Zhongyi and his wife. You have to be like a Bodhisattva.

Although Chief Steward Zhu spoke exaggeratedly, Zhao Qinghe also got some useful information from his words, and had a general understanding of the preferences of Hou Zhongyi and Mrs. Hou, but the specifics would not be known until the meeting.Although it is quite perfunctory to do obeisance to foster father and adoptive mother, it is just for the emperor to make things right, but in this way, he will also be connected with the Zhongyi Hou Mansion, at least he can face it, otherwise it will damage the emperor's face .

Butler Zhu is a smooth-talking guy who knows how to do things. While describing and praising the Zhongyihou Mansion, he also found out Zhao Qinghe's preferences.The two talked very happily, and before leaving, Zhao Qinghe stuffed a big red envelope into Butler Zhu, and narrowed Butler Zhu's beautiful eyes.

In the evening, Zhao Qinghe and Chang Tingzhao talked about this matter, "I don't know what gift to prepare. Speaking of which, I haven't come to the capital as a serious guest yet."

Chang Tingzhao didn't take it seriously, "There's nothing to fear from the loyal Marquis, he's just a great cook, so you don't need to be too nervous. I'll prepare the ceremony for you, just carry it over."

Zhao Qinghe couldn't help but glared at him, "He is in charge of meals, but he can't be called a cook, so the cook still doesn't agree."

Chang Tingzhao laughed, "I'm not talking nonsense. The ancestors of the Zhu family were indeed cooks. They were served by the ancestors of the Zhu family when they were conquering the country. They liked the first-hand medicinal food very much. After the founding of the country, they were given a title. Back then it was considered He was honored and favored for a while, but later he slowly fell down and only kept his title. He didn't show much else until he was promoted by the sixth prince to be loyal and loyal. Medicinal food is quite rewarding, and because of this, it has caught the eyes of the sixth prince and greatly favors the Marquis of Zhongyi."

Zhao Qinghe didn't expect this to happen again, this Dayou really answered the saying that 360 lines can be the number one scholar, as long as you do well, you can get support no matter what you do.

"It sounds like the Zhu family is not bad, at least they have their own persistence." No matter what, this cook's name is not good, and in this famous Beijing, with such a name, he will be ridiculed.Don't say that men and even women don't know how to cook in person. At most, they watch the fire from the sidelines, even if they make it by themselves, they don't know how to do it by themselves. Not to mention the humiliation of their status, they have been nesting in the kitchen with a puff of oily smoke taste.It is rare for the Zhu family to have a title but not forget their roots.But there are quite a few who feel that they are not ordinary people when they have a title, and they never touch these "low things" again, and finally lose their advantages and become ruined.

Although there is a suspicion of being a follower, it is inevitable for a person to gain a foothold in the officialdom.There is no absolute distinction between black and white in the officialdom, and too much is easy to break.

Chang Tingzhao said: "You are a hero of Dayou, even though you acted according to the trend, the emperor will consider a thing or two."

Hearing this, Zhao Qinghe felt even more relieved. Although he didn't get along for a long time, he didn't want to be disgusted when he was about to get married.

Three days later, Zhao Qinghe went to visit the Zhongyihou's Mansion. He didn't dress up specially, but he was dressed a little more formally than usual.As soon as Zhao Qinghe arrived at the door, Housekeeper Zhu greeted him and led him in with a smile.

When Zhao Qinghe saw Zhongyihou's family, he couldn't help being happy. This family was really a cook, and both men and women were very plump and round.Hou Zhongyi and Mrs. Hou are particularly fat, and their eyes are squeezed into a line.

Zhao Qinghe knelt on the ground respectfully and kowtowed, "Father and mother, please accept my child's worship."

This move can be said to give Hou Zhongyi enough face, even though he is an adopted son, everyone knows what is going on.

Although Zhao Qinghe is only a veterinarian, he also knows that the current situation is something that their Zhongyihou's Mansion cannot achieve.Although the Marquis of Zhongyi has a title, and Marquis of Zhongyi is also an official in the court, but he has no right to speak in the court, and now the sixth prince looks like this, and the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion will be at the mercy of others in the future.

Hou Zhongyi said cheerfully: "Please hurry up, it's a family that doesn't need to be so polite."

Zhao Qinghe wasn't too polite, "It's the first time I haven't met my stepfather, adoptive mother, brothers and sisters, and I don't know everyone's preferences, so please accept some small gifts."

The Zhu family kept saying that they were being polite. They didn't expect anything at first, but their eyes widened when they got the gift.Whether the gift is heavy or not is second to none, but it is very suitable, and it can be seen that a lot of effort has been put into it.What does this mean? It means that Zhao Qinghe values ​​their Loyalty Marquis Mansion!

Although Zhao Qinghe is only a veterinarian, his background is not obvious.But he will marry Chang Tingzhao in the future, and it can be seen that Chang Tingzhao is very happy with this future wife.Even if it can't be a help in the future, at least it won't make Hou Fu too sad.

Feeling a scrutinizing gaze, Zhao Qinghe couldn't help but looked over, and saw a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy staring at him.This young man is white and tender, his small face is like a raised bread that makes people want to rub it, and it also inherits the characteristics of the Zhu family, very round but not fat.If you guessed right, this is the real Fourth Young Master of the Marquis of Loyalty, and now he has become Fifth Young Master Zhu.

Seeing Zhao Qinghe, Zhu Wushao couldn't help grinning, "You're so skinny."

This sentence made the whole scene stiff. Although it was not a big deal, it was too abrupt to say these things when we met for the first time.Zhu Wushao also realized that he had said something wrong, and his fleshy face turned red instantly, like a tomato.

Zhao Qinghe couldn't help laughing, which relieved Hou Zhongyi and Mrs. Hou.

Mrs. Hou quickly explained: "This child is just a careless one. Fortunately, he didn't marry him, otherwise..."

Hou Zhongyi quickly pushed Mrs. Hou, but Mrs. Hou didn't understand what was going on for a while, she blinked her eyes in a daze.

Marquis Zhongyi gave her a hard look, "What nonsense are you talking about, Qinghe, don't be angry, your foster mother didn't mean that."

Madam Hou also reacted at this time, with a face of embarrassment, hesitating for a while, not knowing how to explain.

Zhao Qinghe said with a smile: "It's good that the adoptive father, adoptive mother and fifth younger brother don't have time to rejoice."

Hou Zhongyi shook his head again and again, "This matter was originally not what our family wanted, but we can't refuse the Sixth Prince's kindness, and now it's consummated."

Hou Zhongyi also felt something was wrong after he finished speaking, scratching his head and not knowing what to do.Mrs. Hou also gave Hou Zhongyi a sideways glance at this time, she just glared at me, but now she is just as speechless as I am.

Zhongyi Hou Shizi hurriedly stepped forward to intercede, "Please don't worry about it, my father and mother are straightforward, and they don't speak very pleasantly but they are not malicious."

Zhao Qinghe said with a smile: "It's okay, it's all a family talking to cover up and everyone is uncomfortable. Besides, what the foster father said is right, it is indeed consummation now."

The Zhu family agreed again and again. Although everyone was quite cautious, the scene was not too embarrassing.In the end, the Marquis of Zhongyi was not afraid of losing his status, and he personally led the eldest son to the kitchen to cook dinner to show how much he valued Zhao Qinghe, which surprised Zhao Qinghe.Rejecting Zhongyihou again and again but still simply, he had no choice but to give up.

Mrs. Hou could see Zhao Qinghe's awkwardness, so she said: "Don't look at our family is also the family of a duke, but the vigor that emerges from the bones is different from other serious dignitaries and nobles. This is our loyalty. Hou is looked down upon by others. These years, our Zhu family has a reputation, but in fact it is no different from ordinary people. But this is our family's ancestral motto, no matter what we look like in the future, we must not forget the fundamentals, just to make you laugh gone."

This sentence actually made Zhao Qinghe feel good about the Zhongyihou's mansion, and the original sensibility dissipated a lot, "I am also a craftsman, just like my adoptive father and foster mother, no matter what happens in the future, I will never give up. This craft."

Mrs. Hou smiled immediately and said: "Sure enough, it's not that the whole family doesn't come into the house. If you talk like this, the foster father and foster mother will feel at ease."

Zhao Qinghe now has personal feelings for Mrs. Hou, and can't help saying: "It's really awkward to let the foster father and foster brother cook in person."

Mrs. Hou smiled and said: "Our family doesn't have so many rules, besides, your adoptive father and brother like it. When I got married, I was as thin as you and I was as thin as noodles. I was fed by your adoptive father. This body. There are also two aunts you haven't seen. Those two are hard-fought. In the past, they escaped from the disaster at home, and their family members died of starvation. In the past, their bones were even more emaciated. The bones can be counted one by one, good guy, you haven't seen it now, they are all as fat as a ball."

Zhao Qinghe couldn't help laughing, and couldn't help sighing in his heart, this Mrs. Hou is really kind-hearted and fat. It can be seen that she has no taboo towards the two concubines. When she said it, she didn't dislike it at all, but actually liked it appearance.And just now I saw that she was also very lenient to the concubine and the concubine, the family got along well and there was no intrigue.Whether this loyal Hou dare not say anything else, the family is well managed.Compared with Ding Guogong, he is much smarter, at least he can afford to marry and take care of him. It's not like Guo Gonggong has three wives and four concubines like others without that ability, and the family is restless.

Seeing Zhao Qinghe's appearance, Mrs. Hou felt more at ease, "Speaking of which, your wedding is only half a year, which sounds like a long time, but it's actually very hasty. Do you have any rules?"

Zhao Qinghe clasped his hands and said, "I also ask my adoptive mother to be the master. I come from a small family, so I don't know much about these things."

Mrs. Hou understood, "It stands to reason that I can't get past your parents, but the person you married is unusual, it's a real duke's house, unlike ours, there are many rules in it, you must You have to be careful. Your parents don't understand after all, so I leave the stepmother's entrustment to the stepmother. It's better not to say, at least it won't go wrong."

"It's all up to the mother-in-law, it just makes you tired."

Mrs. Hou said frankly: "It's not hard work, the step-mother is happy for this! The step-mother sees that you are a real person, and the step-mother will not hide it from you. You have solved a big problem for our Zhu family. Although the fourth child in my family is not the fifth child He's just a bastard, but he's a good man. If he were to marry General Chang, although it would be honorable, it would be too reluctant. I, the mistress, can't explain to her mother. It's better now. You and General Chang are in love with each other. This result is really true Your Majesty is holy."

Zhao Qinghe understands that Madam Hou's words are seven points true and three points false, not because she looks so heartless on the face, saying this is just to let him understand that their family will not have any unreasonable thoughts about Chang Tingzhao. Zhao Qinghe expressed his position in front of him.After all, everyone understands the tricks, and now they have become a family again. If Chang Tingzhao doesn't make it clear, if Chang Tingzhao comes to the Zhongyihou's mansion in the future, Zhu Wushao will be embarrassed.

Zhao Qinghe smiled and said nothing, Madam Hou continued to talk about the marriage when she saw that her goal was achieved, "You are going to marry from the Zhongyi Hou's mansion, and your yard is currently being tidied up, if you need anything, just ask, the stepmother will definitely help You are ready."

"Mother-in-law, my son is also about to talk about this. It's really troublesome to move around, and it's far away from the horse herding prison, so my son won't come to live here until he gets married. Please forgive me, mother-in-law."

Mrs. Hou nodded, not surprised, "Forget it, but this house has to be tidied up, otherwise people will see us and say we are mean, and if you don't say it, the most important thing is to make you lose face in the future. Since you don't come here often, The mother-in-law will take care of it according to your second brother's yard, and if there is something wrong, we will talk about it later."

Zhao Qinghe had no objection, "I don't pay much attention to these things, it's all up to my adoptive mother."

Although this loyal Marquis has been belittling himself and calling himself worthless, in fact, he can see how rich his family is from the mansion.Zhao Qinghe believed that Mrs. Hou would do it properly, and with the money rewarded by the emperor, the loyal Marquis would not be so stupid as to make mistakes in this.

"Did you choose your companion room and dowry maid?"

Zhao Qinghe was stunned for a moment, "Huh?"

Mrs. Hou couldn't help shaking her head, "I know that you big men don't understand these things. It stands to reason that you should have three companions and four dowry maids for General Chang. Otherwise, how can you use them in the future? You must have your own cronies. Otherwise, it will be very inconvenient in the future. Although you are a man, you should pay attention to these things. After all, as a wife, you have to take care of the affairs of the inner house. How can you do it if you don’t have someone who can help you. Although you don’t have a mother-in-law above you, that old lady is not easy lights."

Zhao Qinghe couldn't help frowning, he really didn't have a servant around him, only Angelica.

Seeing his appearance, Mrs. Hou couldn't help sighing, and she knew that Zhao Qinghe didn't care about it at all when she heard about the situation from Housekeeper Zhu before seeing that he had no servants to wait around.

"It's not easy for your stepmother to decide for you. You should keep it in your heart and go back and prepare carefully. There is still half a year. Although the time is short, you can make do with it. Anyway, you are a man and you can show your face. In the future If there is a problem, it is easy to solve. If there is something you don’t understand, come to find your stepmother.”

Zhao Qinghe quickly thanked, "Thank you stepmother for reminding me, otherwise I really didn't expect this."

Madam Hou was quite satisfied, and felt that her adoptive mother could still start to play a role, at least it would benefit Zhao Qinghe.He also talked to Zhao Qinghe about a lot of things, which made Zhao Qinghe scratch his head again and again. He didn't expect to get married so many things!

Originally, getting married was a lot of things, the most important thing was that Zhao Qinghe was a high climber, not on the same level at all, so there would be more preparations.

Madam Hou spoke dryly, took a sip of tea and thought about it before she said in a low voice: "I heard that General Chang prefers to be masculine, so the dowry maid can be changed to a dowry boy..."

Zhao Qinghe was drinking tea, and almost spit out when he heard this, "Mother-in-law, you are really...too considerate."

Mrs. Hou gave a fake cough, because the sixth prince had greeted her in advance, and she had also made preparations, so she had thought of everything.

"I'm afraid you men won't like to hear this, but this is what a married person looks like. Besides, you and General Chang lived and died together, even if you have a few hooves, it won't disturb the relationship between you and your husband. Look at me and you The adoptive father is fine, as long as those people are honest, it’s not a big deal. Besides, there are many people who are lively. You see, the four of us can just play horseshoes. It's messed up. By the way, General Chang will definitely stay in the future. You have to keep an eye on this, and it must be a girl who has signed a death contract. Otherwise, it will be difficult to manage because of your lack of children. "

Zhao Qinghe didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he also knew that Mrs. Hou was confiding in her heart, and it was the first time she had met so many exhortations. No matter what the intention was, it was very rare.

"Mother-in-law, you don't have to worry about the general, I'm the only one in the general's life."

Mrs. Hou disagreed and said: "Just listen to the man's beautiful words, and don't take it seriously, so as not to hurt your heart in the future."

Zhao Qinghe's face twitched, "Mother, I am also a man."

Mrs. Hou choked suddenly, and couldn't say a word for a while.

"Thank you stepmother for your concern, but the general and I are different from other couples after all." Zhao Qinghe didn't say deeply, after all, it was the first time we met, so talking too much would make you feel nauseous.

Mrs. Hou also went down the ladder, "As long as you know what's in your mind, the foster mother is just a reminder."

The two diverted the topic in a tacit agreement.

Zhao Qinghe had seen the world, and he had eaten a lot of delicacies from mountains and seas on the first floor, but he couldn't help but be speechless when it was served at the Zhongyihou Mansion, it was so rich!

When I tasted the taste, I really had to use that sentence to describe it, it was so delicious that I almost swallowed my tongue.As a result, when Zhao Qinghe left Zhongyihou's mansion, he could barely walk, and Chang Tingzhao had to help him rub his stomach at night.

"Loyalty Marquis and His Royal Highness are shameless. They actually cook by themselves. They are also Marquis after all. But the cooking skills are so good that I can't bear it anymore." Zhao Qinghe sighed again and again, and obviously ate it down his throat. , But when I think of the taste, I can't help but smack my lips.

Both of them understood that Hou Zhongyi's behavior today was only half-truth and half-false, and he was not as stupid as he appeared.

There are three purposes: first, to show that their family is also a craftsman, so that they can get closer to Zhao Qinghe and win Zhao Qinghe's favor; fawn on.Now the Sixth Prince is basically down. The so-called wall is down and everyone pushes it. In addition, the emperor has the intention to destroy the faction of the Sixth Prince. The court has begun to impeach the Sixth Prince. Save.

Chang Tingzhao said thoughtfully: "If I put you in the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion to raise you for a few months, I don't know if I can make you fatter. Now I'm holding you in panic at night, and I can't do many movements..."

"roll!"