After marrying Bai Yueguang, the little wolf dog turned into a scumbag

It was the turn of summer and autumn, and the northern barbarian cavalry went south to harass and attack, and even slaughtered two cities on the border!The government and the people were shocked by the news that the dynasty had not used a weapon for 30 years, and the border guards could not withstand the opponent's offensive at all, and they were in constant distress. Only then did everyone realize that decades of peaceful days that emphasized civility over military affairs have left the court without a trace. Will be available.War is hard to win, and peace is unwilling. The voices of the main battle and the main peace quarreled. When the civil and military quarreled and refused to give in to each other, the northern barbarians went to the city again. The city gate was stained red with blood. The enemy soldiers even women and children Chickens and dogs were not spared.

Today, the Holy Majesty was furious and ordered 30 troops to be dispatched from the founding general to fight against the northern barbarians. The ancestors of General Sun were extremely brave, but he himself grew up in rich clothes and lived to be 50 to [-] years old. I have never touched a sword before, and I am timid before fighting.At the suggestion of his staff, General Sun asked for a warlord to go with him, so as to strengthen the army. In fact, he planned to have someone to shirk responsibility when he was defeated. Feeling overjoyed, he immediately bestowed the golden armor and seven-treasure long sword, and ordered Jiang Bicheng to go out with the army.

This change also changed the situation in the officialdom. The Holy Majesty personally ordered a group of young talents to be promoted to military positions. Wu Xichun's elder brother was among them. An Zhiyuan used this relationship to find a purchase in the Ministry of Household Affairs. The shortage of military supplies.Prince Jin's mansion is even more in the limelight. During the palace banquet, the Holy Father personally hugged Brother Yu on his knees and rewarded Jiang Mengyou with many rare treasures. Rumors spread from the deep palace that everyone thought that Prince Jin was far away from the crown prince. one step closer.

Jiang Mengzhen rested her arms on her palms, and sat under the small window to watch the fallen leaves. On the table was a pot of white crabapple flowers inlaid with gemstones, which was specially sent by Jiang Mengyou, and there was an imprint made in the palace on the bottom of the pot .Mrs. Qi is afraid to do anything more recently. If Jiang Bicheng wins the battle and Jin Wang really becomes the prince, then Jiang Mengzhen is the younger brother of the future queen, and she won't be able to go back and forth when the time comes.Mr. Qi was happy to see the success of this, so he could not help but pay more attention to Qi Heji, and found that this son had passed the military election of Habayashi Wei unknowingly, he was surprised and proud, now the country is short of military talents Although he still looked down on the brave warriors in his heart, he had to admit Qi Heju's good luck.He intends to repair the father-son relationship with the concubine who was raised in the free range, but Qi Heji groaned and asked him warmly. If Master Qi would treat him like this a few years ago, Qi Heju would have been flattered and grateful, but now, he only feels mixed feelings. When father and son get along, there is much more embarrassment than warmth.

"My lord is in a daze again." Bi Yan held up the hot tea, "Are you worried about Master Hou?"

Jiang Mengzhen flipped the tea leaves with the lid, "Father is just a scholar after all, and the sword has no eyes, how can I not worry?"

"I've heard people say that the warlords are only used to hold the line in the rear, so there's no danger in thinking..."

"Based on my father's temperament, if I don't cut off a few barbarian heads, how can I give up?" Jiang Mengzhen sighed: "When my sister and I were young, I often heard him talk about the border affairs, mentioning the burning, killing and looting of the northern barbarians. , he was very angry, and now that he personally puts on the clothes, it can be regarded as a fulfillment of a wish."

While the two were talking, Jiang Xiang came in and reported back: "Master, Mr. Wu has come to see you, and he got off the carriage at the gate."

"Please come in quickly!" Jiang Mengzhen only heard that An Zhiyuan had been promoted again, but did not hear that he was taking a concubine. The depression before was quite different, he got up hurriedly and said, "I was thinking about going to visit you, but you came first!"

"Your family is very hot now, how dare you take it too far?" Wu Xichun said with a smile: "I was very upset before, and it made you worry about being with me... Now everything is over, of course I want to Come to tell you the good news!"

"An Zhiyuan doesn't accept Li Qingluo anymore?"

Wu Xichun couldn't help clapping his hands, "I can't hide it from you! He said that the reason why he had this idea was just to make Li Qingluo dependable for life. Now that I really don't want to see me, and I have been in a cold war with him for a long time, let's forget it." —He still cares about me after all!”

"That's great, you guys have feelings after all..." After Jiang Mengzhen said this, he couldn't help but think of himself and Qi Heju. Could there be feelings between them?When will the cold war between the two begin?

"Qian Yuan told me that he had already shown Li Qingluo a good family. I was so happy to hear that, he paid her a dowry and gave her two shops to ensure her well-fed..." Wu Xichun saw Jiang Mengzhen looked sad, took his hand and said with concern: "What's the matter with you? I just talked about my own affairs, and didn't ask how you are doing recently... Do you have something on your mind? "

"It's nothing." Jiang Mengzhen forced a smile, "I had some bumps with the second young master, and my father went out with the army, so I was inevitably a little worried."

"Hou Yefu's fate will naturally return in triumph. Don't worry about it, this blessing is yet to come! As for you and the second young master, there is no big deal between husband and wife. If you are willing to speak out, I will Also help you arrange arrangements, okay?"

Jiang Mengzhen lowered her eyes and was silent for a while, then slowly said: "You know that my marriage with the second young master was really a coincidence. The eldest young master died young, and I was pushed to him in a hurry—I don't want to marry you." I don't know if there is someone he likes in his heart, but he knows the matter between me and the young master. He didn't mention a word before, I thought he didn't care, after all, the young master has gone, but I found that he has been To be brooding is just to be patient."

"In this matter, you have to understand the second young master. No one can accept that his husband has someone else in his heart."

"But the young master saved my life after all. If I completely forget about him, wouldn't I be an ungrateful person? Besides, he has already gone, and if I miss him occasionally, what harm will it do to the living?"

Wu Xichun said in surprise: "Why do you think that way? If the second young master has a heart knot about this, it will cause great harm!"

"Those things have already happened. I'm not a god who can erase the past. He will feel awkward when he thinks about it. What can I do?"

"It's really not like what you said. You clearly knew that he was making trouble, so instead of trying to appease him, you just let it go. Don't you care about the second young master at all?"

Jiang Mengzhen opened his mouth, and was a little speechless. Wu Xichun didn't know about Yan Zhi and Zhu Hen, and he didn't know that Jiang Mengzhen's retreat was self-protection after being sad. There was always a relationship between him and Qi Heju. Lacking fate and trust, it's not that he doesn't care, but he doesn't dare to care, for fear that he will be disappointed after opening his heart again.

Jiang Mengzhen suddenly realized at this moment that he cared more about his dignity and emotions than Qi He's anxiety, so he couldn't help but sighed faintly, and said dejectedly: "I really don't like him enough..."

"Second young master, why don't you go in? The young master is meeting guests inside."

Seeing Qi Heju standing upright outside the screen, Jiang Xiang couldn't help asking, Qi Heju lowered his eyes and said: "I won't bother him if he has guests... It's nothing at all, don't tell me I've been here." He randomly stuffed the Jiangnan pastry in his hand to Jiang Xiang, "...Take it and eat it."

Qi Heju felt empty in his heart. Although he didn't dare to hope that Jiang Mengzhen would like him, he was still quite shocked when he heard this with his own ears.He rushed back to the library and continued to read books without sleep and food. Qi Heju urgently needed to be selected into the Habayashi Guard to prove his worth and heal the suffocating frustration he felt at Jiang Mengzhen.

Because of the war in the north, the Qi Mansion did not invite guests to perform on stage during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They only bought two baskets of fat river crabs, opened a jar of 50-year-old Huadiao wine, and hosted a crab feast for their family.

Mrs. Qi saw that Master Qi was paying more and more attention to Qi He, and felt anxious and angry. For the first time, she called the third and fourth children to the table with Brother Yao, and wanted to use the other concubines to distract Master Qi's attention.Sitting opposite Jiang Mengzhen was Lin Xiaofeng who was a married woman. Although there was a maid serving him, Lin Xiaofeng handled the eight crabs very strangely, as if he was using them for the first time. Jiang Mengzhen vaguely remembered that his family was a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River, and secretly strangeness.

Jiang Mengzhen shaved the greasy crab paste and white crab meat into a small silver plate, put some ginger vinegar on it and pushed it to Qi Heji's hand. Qi Heji stopped the crab's hand and said in a low voice: "... Eat it yourself, don't worry about me."

Jiang Mengzhen smiled softly, "This food is too cold, I can't bear it in my stomach, please help me eat some."

If you don't like him, why do you treat him so well?Qi Heju pursed his lips, and picked up the tin pot that was warmed in hot water, "Then drink some rice wine to warm your body, there are plums in the wine, it's not bitter."

"Seeing that you young couple are so good, I feel relieved." Master Qi raised his wine glass and said to Jiang Mengzhen: "Master Hou is fighting on the front line, defending the family and defending the country. We are honored to wait for you. This cup is a far away wish for the army. Victory at an early date!"

"Thank you, father." Jiang Mengzhen raised his glass and touched his lips. He was too strong to drink, and the people present did not dare to find fault with him recently.

"He'er poured himself a glass too. You will participate in the Habayashi Guards Wenbi tomorrow. I believe you will be selected as a father. Glory to my Qi family!"

When was Qi Heju expected so by his family?This belated paternal love made Mrs. Qi and Qi Queqiao jealous, and Qi He was comforted and at a loss. He was about to raise his head to drink the wine in his glass, when he heard a chaotic noise from outside. A servant came in and replied: "Outside is a servant of Prince Jin's Mansion. It seems that something serious has happened, and they are clamoring to see the Second Young Madam."

Before the words were finished, the people from the palace had already barged in, "Plop" knelt at Jiang Mengzhen's feet, and Jiang Mengzhen recognized him as an old man from the Hou's residence, "My lord, something is wrong! The palace has received an urgent military report." , the army was defeated, and there were countless casualties! Jin Wang has already gone to the palace, and the princess called me, Mr. Huihui, and asked you to return to Jiangling quickly, lest the news reach Madam, she...she can't stand it!"

Jiang Mengzhen almost fell on the table. He knocked down the wine glass, his face turned pale instantly, and asked anxiously: "What does this mean? What do you mean...unbearable? Where is Lord Hou? Is my father safe and sound?"

"The documents received by the imperial court are all whitewashing the peace! If someone from the front line hadn't escaped back, no one would know that the army has been defeated!" The man was crying while talking, "The army was besieged by the northern barbarians for several days in Bailang Mountain. For ten days, the man surnamed Sun did not dare to send troops to fight. Seeing that 30 people were about to be trapped to death, Master Hou personally led a team to break through. The people retreated and fled! Those who fled back said that the army was defeated like a mountain, and the northern barbarian cavalry trampled our army's bones into mud—the Lord Hou also died in battle!"

Everyone present said "ah", Jiang Mengzhen's eyes darkened, his legs softened and he fell backwards, Qi Heli stretched out his arms to wrap his arms around his waist, frowned and rubbed and massaged his chest, Jiang Mengzhen took a long time After taking a breath, he closed his eyes and leaned against Qi Heju's arms, tears streaming down his face, as if he could regard everything he heard as a nightmare without opening his eyes.

"My lord's condolences!" The messenger said in a hoarse voice, "My lord and my concubine are not allowed to leave Beijing without an edict. At such a time, the Holy Majesty summoned all the princes overnight to discuss the war. I'm afraid that King Jin's order will not be able to be invited. The madam is all counting on the son!"

"...Okay," Jiang Mengzhen let out a breath slowly, opened his eyes and said, "Go back and tell your sister, I will set off for Jiangling right away."

The person who reported the letter went, and Jiang Mengzhen stood up straight with the support of Qi Heju, and bowed to Master Qi and Mrs. Qi, "Father, mother, the army is defeated, my father is dead, Mengzhen has no master, and is in a panic. I beg you!" Xingye rushed to Jiangling to visit my mother, I hope you will agree..."

Before Master Qi could speak, Mrs. Qi said first: "How are you going? How decent is it for a married man to go out by himself?"

Jiang Mengzhen choked with sobs and said, "I really don't care about that much..."

"I'll go with him," Qi Heju said suddenly, "My father-in-law and mother-in-law don't disdain me, so I should be filial."

Jiang Mengzhen naturally knew the weight of the words "I will go with him", which meant that Qi Heju had to give up the selection that had been preparing for nearly a year, and give up a chance to change his destiny that was close at hand. Master Qi was furious when he heard the words Burning, he slapped the table hard, "Are you crazy? If you miss this time, you will have to wait a few more years for the next time. Now the time and place are the best time to be promoted - even if I die, you will die tomorrow." Going to take the exam!"

Qi He thought to himself: If you are dead, I will probably take the exam. He has already seen through that his father's belated attention and favor are all based on whether he is "useful".Qi Que said coolly: "Our Second Young Master and Second Young Madam are really free to come and go. Last time we went back to the Prince's Mansion, we just walked away. Naturally, we don't need to ask parents' permission when we go back to Jiangling Marquis Mansion."

"As expected, you are the one who can't help you, you're so disappointing to me..." Mr. Qi beat his chest and said, "Meng Pillow! Quickly persuade him, we are not unreasonable people, just wait for a day , things have come to this, what can we miss if we leave tomorrow?"

Although the deceased was already dead, they couldn't be sure when the news would reach Jiangling, but it was too cold to say these words at this time!Jiang Mengzhen couldn't wait for a moment, let alone a day?Seeing that the Qi family is so cold-blooded and selfish, Jiang Mengzhen could only stare at Qi Heju with teary eyes. He knew that if Qi Heju let go, Mrs. Qi would never let him go alone with etiquette. Waiting overnight must be like frying in boiling oil.He also felt sorry for Qi Heju who missed the assessment, but before the life and death of his parents, Jiang Mengzhen had no choice but to pray that Qi Heju's conscience would find out and accompany him to Jiangling to protect his mother.

"I don't want to take the exam, what are you forcing him to do?" Qi Heju walked out with Jiang Mengzhen in his arms, and ordered the servants to prepare the carriage amid Master Qi's roar, and they went back to Wan Yunxuan to tidy up briefly. He went out without delay.

After waiting for a long time but no carriage came over, Qi He walked to the stable with a sullen face, and sure enough, he saw a few guards surrounding him, refusing to let the carriage out, "Second Young Master, don't make it difficult for us," said the nurse Said with a hippie smile: "The master forbids you to move the carriage."

"Do you want me to do it?" Seeing that they refused to give way, Qi Heju simply reached out and grabbed the leader by the neck and threw him to the ground.

Jiang Mengzhen waited at the gate for a while, and when he saw Qi Heju personally leading the carriage, he was excited and moved, and threw himself into her husband's arms and said in a loud voice: "Thank you, thank you so much! I missed you this time." about..."

"It's okay." Qi Heju carried him into the carriage, and interrupted him amidst the sound of hoofbeats: "Anyway, I couldn't pass the exam."

Jiang Mengzhen's tears flowed more fiercely for some reason, he shook his head and buried his face on Qi Heju's neck, "You can do it, I know you will pass the exam..."

"I have your words," Qi Heju's throat rolled back and forth a few times, he stroked Jiang Mengzhen's cool black hair, and slowly uttered a few words: "...it is enough to have your words .”

They rushed to Jiangling day and night, but when they entered the Hou's mansion, what they saw was a flat room. The old housekeeper broke down in tears and said, "It's only one day away! Yesterday, Madam got the news, and after finishing the mourning hall of Lord Hou, she used a white Aya committed suicide!"

When Jiang Mengzhen saw his mother's body, his heart was broken and he couldn't manage at all. All funeral matters were handled by Qi Heju on his behalf.Ten days later, Jiang Mengyou finally asked for an order to come to Jiangling. The siblings cried bitterly. Jiang Bicheng's body was nowhere to be found in the rebellious army. What was buried with his wife was only his daily clothes. Jiang Bicheng was bestowed with the word "courage" as his posthumous title and posthumously named Duke of the State, but what's the use of the infinite scenery after death?

In the garden, the swing that Jiang Bicheng personally made for the siblings was still there, and Jiang Mengzhen sat on it sadly, listening to her sister sigh and say: "The imperial court is about to negotiate a peace..."

Jiang Mengzhen raised his head suddenly, and said incredulously, "Did 30 people die in vain?"

"If you can't win the fight, what if you don't negotiate a peace?"

The two were silent for a long time, and Jiang Meng said after a long while, "It was on this swing that my father taught me to read the first poem-the end of the Han family's monarchs and ministers' banquet, and they talked about the military exploits on the cloud platform. The emperor Linxuan bestowed upon you Seal, the general wears it out of the Mingguang Palace."

"It has always been my father's wish to get rid of border troubles and break through the prison court, but I don't know when it will come true..." Jiang Mengyou patted his younger brother on the shoulder, "Go back, it's getting colder and colder, you have to take extra care Myself, only you and I are left in our Jiang family..."

Jiang Mengzhen's tears should be, people have misfortunes and fortunes, who can predict life and death?The magnificent Hou's mansion collapsed day and night, the vegetation swayed, the geese screamed, and the prosperity and prosperity passed away like a cloud of smoke. All the servants in the mansion were dismissed, and only an empty mansion remained. Weeds are gradually growing, and there are no more children and parents playing and laughing under the swing frame.

The author has something to say: At the end of the banquet, the monarchs and ministers of the Han family talked about Yuntai's military exploits.The emperor Linxuan bestowed Hou Yin, and the general wore it out of Mingguang Palace. —— Wang Wei