Chapter 969 Journey to the South of the Yangtze River (1)

It rained all day, sometimes pattering, sometimes silently. Han Jianming opened the window, and the wind and drizzle drifted into the room, bringing a burst of coolness.

Han Jianming asked, "Brother You hasn't arrived yet?" Half a month ago, he received a letter from Yuxi, saying that Qiyou was going to visit Jiangnan, so it should be time.

Han Hao shook his head and said: "No. Master, don't worry, I have sent Yun Zhe to guard at the gate of the city. Yun Zhe will report back as soon as the little Highness enters the city." Han Yunzhe has met Qiyou, and it is most appropriate to send him there .

After a pause, Han Hao asked, "My lord, why did your Highness come to Jiangnan this time?"

"They said they came to Jiangnan to play." Seeing Han Hao's surprised look, Han Jianming said, "The princess said so in the letter." Don't talk about others, even Han Jianming is dubious about this statement. Jiangnan is different from Mianzhou, the weather has been calm and nothing has happened recently, and Qiyou is different from Qihao, so he doesn't want to accumulate any good reputation.

After a long time, Han Hao said: "The princess really dotes on children." The little highness is only a ten-year-old child, but he is relieved to let him go to Jiangnan thousands of miles away to play alone. The hearts of the prince and the princess are really big.

Han Jianming smiled and said: "Don't underestimate Qiyou, although this child is stubborn, he is also smart, otherwise the princess would not let him come to Jiangnan."

At this time, Brother Yu entered Jinling City. He originally thought that there should be no one on the road when it was raining, but he didn't expect that there were still many pedestrians with umbrellas on the street.

Qiyou looked at the women holding umbrellas, turned to Yu Zhi and asked, "Yu Zhi, didn't you say that the rules in Jiangnan are strict, and women don't step out of the second gate?" Why are there so many people in the street? woman.

Yu Zhi chuckled and said, "The ones who don't leave the door are the daughters of wealthy families. If women from ordinary families don't go out, how can they survive?"

Qiyou couldn't help laughing, and said, "You're right, I'm a fool." After hearing that Zaozao often complained that there are too many rules in Jiangnan where women don't go out, he mistakenly thought that women in Jiangnan didn't go out!

Yu Zhi looked at Qi You and said, "Fourth Lord, before leaving, the princess told me that if you cause trouble in Jiangnan, she will never let you go out again."

Qi Hao said cheerfully: "I came to Jiangnan for fun, not to cause trouble." The main reason is that Zao Zao described Jiangnan as picturesque, so I always wanted to come and see it.

After walking for a quarter of an hour, the group arrived at the governor's gate. Looking at the two majestic stone lions and the three gates with vermilion animal heads, Qiyou said with a smile, "The Governor's Mansion is no different from our palace."

Yu Zhi said with a straight face, "Fourth Master, be careful with your words."

Qiyou felt that Yu Zhi was too rigid, so he curled his lips and said, "I didn't say anything wrong. The palace was originally the governor's palace in the northwest." However, the Ming palace has been expanded now, and it should be bigger than here. However, the residences in the south of the Yangtze River are famous all over the world for their exquisiteness, and they want to come to Han's residence to force their palace to look good.

Yu Zhi didn't speak any more.

The group got off their horses, and as soon as they stepped through the gate, they saw Han Jianming walking over with Mrs. Xiang and Brother Chang.

Brother Hua was the first to speak: "Father, big brother." As for Xiang who was standing beside Han Jianming, he was ignored because Han Jianming hadn't introduced him yet.

Han Jianming nodded.

Qiyou said to Han Jianming with a smile on his face: "Uncle, I haven't seen you for a few years, you are getting younger and younger." This is not entirely false, Yunqing is two years younger than Han Jianming, but look Obviously older than Han Jianming.

Brother Chang couldn't help shaking when he heard this, how dare this cousin talk to his father like that. It was also Han Jianming who had always been strict with him, which made Brother Chang very afraid.

Han Jianming smiled, stepped forward and patted Qiyou on the back: "You brat, you dare to make fun of your uncle."

Qiyou said sincerely: "Uncle,

I'm not joking, I'm telling the truth. "

Han Jianming laughed loudly, and then introduced Xiang Shi to Qiyou: "This is your eldest aunt."

Qiyou glanced at Mrs. Xiang, and politely called her eldest aunt. But I underestimated in my heart, this woman is about the same age as Cousin Hua, and this uncle can do it well.

Hua Ge'er called out expressionlessly: "Mother." To Hua Ge'er, this stepmother who appeared halfway was almost a stranger.

Xiang replied with a smile.

Brother You frowned, then raised his head and smiled and said, "Auntie, how could Cousin Hua and I meet you for the first time without a greeting?"

Xiang's face froze, he didn't understand how he had offended Brother Hua, and let him make trouble in front of so many people. Xiang smiled and said, "The presents are in the house!"

Han Jianming smiled and said, "Come in!" The sky is still cloudy, who knows if it will rain later.

A group of people walked towards the upper courtyard.

As soon as Qiu Shi saw Brother Yu, he hugged Brother Yu and screamed heartily, tears fell on Brother Yu's face.

Brother Yu frowned tightly, this grandmother is too careless. But even though he was impatient, he didn't dare to push Qiu Shi away, otherwise he would definitely be punished when he went back.

Because Brother You didn't hide his emotions, Han Jianming hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Mother, Brother You has been driving for half a month, let him take a bath first. What can I say? It’s not too late to wait.”

After hearing this, Qiu let go of Brother Yu: "Good boy, go take a bath first, and come out to eat after the bath. I have already ordered the kitchen to cook your favorite braised pork."

Brother Yu said with a smile: "Grandmother, you remember wrongly, the ones who love to eat braised pork are my father and eldest sister." He also likes to eat braised pork, but his favorite is roasted whole lamb.

Qiu Shi didn't feel embarrassed: "I'm getting older, and my memory is not good."

During the meal, Ruyan introduced each dish to Brother Yu. These dishes include stewed chicken, squirrel mandarin fish, crab soup, braised pork, duck blood vermicelli...

Qiyou said with a smile: "My eldest sister kept talking about the delicious dishes such as squirrel mandarin fish and duck blood vermicelli, but it's a pity that Mama Bai couldn't make the taste she wanted." It's not that Mama Bai is not good at cooking, but The ingredients are not fresh.

Qiu took a piece of fish for Qihao with her chopsticks, and said with a smile, "Eat more fish, you will be smarter if you eat fish."

Qiyou said cheerfully: "Grandma, I'm smart even if I don't eat fish." Of the six children, Brother Yu is the most stinky fart, and he doesn't know what modesty is.

Qiushi said with a smile on her face: "Yes, my brother Yu is smart even if he doesn't eat fish." Not to mention Qiyou hasn't seen him for a long time, even her grandson Qiushi loves her grandson without bottom line.

These dishes were so delicious that Qiyou accidentally got full. Touching his round belly, Qiyou said, "Grandmother, uncle, I'm sleepy, I have to go to bed." After such a long journey, even if they walked slowly, they were still very tired.

Qiyou's yard was arranged in the front yard. Originally, Qiu Shi wanted Qiyou to live in her yard, but Han Jianming refused. Qiyouxu is already eleven years old, how can he still live in the backyard. Of course, even if he agrees, Qiyou is not willing to live in the back house, because living in the back house is very inconvenient.

As soon as he lay down, he heard Zhao Qian, his confidant, say outside: "Fourth young master, uncle and madam sent someone to bring things over."

Qiyou said lazily: "Bring it in and let me have a look." Look at what gift this eldest aunt gave.

When I opened the box, I saw an inkstone inside, on which there was a pattern of a crane standing on a pine.

Qiyou took the inkstone and observed it carefully in his hand, then smiled and said to Brother Hua: "This crane and pine are not carved, but natural. Such things are rare, cousin, It seems that Uncle likes this Eldest Aunt very much!" You don't need to ask Brother You to know that Han Jianming must have brought out this Duan Inkstone. There are very few Duan inkstones in the first place, and such naturally formed patterns are even rarer, and ordinary people cannot get them.

Brother Hua didn't say a word, and whether Han Jianming liked that woman had nothing to do with him.

Qiyou is also used to Brother Hua's temperament: "What did that woman give you?"

Brother Hua said calmly, "A piece of Hetian jade pendant engraved with Haidongqing pecking at the swan."

Qiyou said with an uneasy expression, "Don't you know that you never wear jade pendants?" Mrs. Xiang didn't know that Brother Hua's preferences were normal, but as a father, he didn't even know his son's preferences. How incompetent.

"It doesn't matter whether he knows or not." After a pause, Brother Hua said again: "Fourth young master, not every father can be as good as the prince. So, you have to cherish your blessings." The preferences of each child are crystal clear. So every time they go out or their birthday, Yunqing can give them a gift they like.

Qiyou raised his eyebrows and said coldly, "Cherish blessings? When did I not cherish blessings?"

Brother Hua glanced at him, but didn't speak.

Seeing his expression, Qiyou couldn't help but think of Brother Hao, and immediately discouraged: "Forget it, I won't talk to you anymore, I'm going to sleep." I don't know if it's because I stayed with Qihao all the time , Brother Hua acted a bit like Qihao.

The futon returned to the main courtyard and said to Mrs. Xiang: "Madam, Your Highness has collected the things."

Xiang frowned and said, "Your Highness seems to have a problem with me."

"Madam, it is estimated that your highness is influenced by the fourth master." After a pause, the futon said: "Madam, you are an elder, so it doesn't matter if your highness doesn't like you." Whether it is or not is not important.

Xiang smiled wryly and said, "I'm worried that your highness is influenced by the princess." If the princess doesn't like her, her situation will be bad when she returns to Pickaxe City.

Fu Tuan felt that Mrs. Xiang was thinking too much: "Ma'am, the princess is a married girl, so she can't take care of the affairs of the Han family. Besides, the old lady often said that the princess is very busy, and the slaves guessed that even if she wanted to take care of it, she probably wouldn't have time. "

"Fourth master's marriage is decided by the princess, and it is the girl from General Xu's family." Xu Zhen is a general with 300,000 soldiers and horses in his hand, with a high position and authority. How could she suppress such a daughter-in-law entering the door?

Mrs. Xiang said with some concern: "The eldest girl and the fourth master are all looking for someone from a prominent family, and I don't know what kind of family the master plans to choose for the second master?" Even if she gave birth to a son, her life in Han Mansion would not be easy.

The futon said in relief: "Madam, don't worry, the master knows it well. Madam, the most important thing for you now is to raise the baby well and give birth to a white and fat young master."

Xiang nodded her head: "You're right, help me to bed and rest!" Recently, Xiang's mind is short and lethargic.

In the afternoon, Brother Yu took Hua Brother and Yu Zhi out for shopping, and they didn't come back until dark.

After taking a shower, Han Yunzhe came over and said, "Your Highness, the Eldest Master has something to tell Fourth Master." Qiyou and Brother Hua ate outside, and they were full.

Qiyou nodded with a smile. Cousin Hua is the eldest brother's companion, I believe the uncle will not be embarrassed.

Brother Hua entered the study room, stood in the middle of the room and saluted Han Jianming: "Father." He was polite and unfamiliar.

Han Jianming looked at Hua Geer's polite and unfamiliar look, and his heart was blocked. But Brother Hua couldn't make a mistake like this, and he couldn't scold him: "Where did you play with Brother Yu today?" It was Han Hao's son Han Yunzhe who took them to play today, and he made Brother You as soon as he came back Tell Han Jianming everything. This time, he has nothing to say.

Brother Hua said expressionlessly: "Your Highness walked around Jiangmen Street from beginning to end, and ate several snacks." Qiyou is not jujube, he will not buy blindly. The money should be used wisely, and he can save a lot of money when he is familiar with the situation here before buying things.

After humming, Han Jianming asked again: "All these years, have you been okay in the palace?"

"Uncle, aunt, and cousin are all very nice to me." The palace is more like his home.

It's not that Han Jianming didn't think about repairing the relationship between father and son after Brother Hua was sent back. It's a pity that Brother Hua never gave him this chance, and he gave up after a long time.

"Girl from the Xu family, are you still satisfied?" The marriage is almost settled, so I don't think it's superfluous to ask again.

Brother Hua didn't answer this question, but asked: "Eldest sister married into the Feng family, and I settled for a girl from the Xu family. Father, what kind of family are you going to choose for eldest brother?"

This obviously meant something. Han Jianming stared at Brother Hua and asked, "If you have something to say, just say it."

Being stared at like this, Hua Ge'er's expression remained unchanged. If Brother Chang, he would have been terrified.

Brother Hua said: "Father, both the Feng family and the Xu family are in charge of the military. Father, if you marry a girl from a family with military power to the elder brother, aunt and uncle will definitely think about it." He doesn't like the Han family anymore Also part of this family. Something happened to the Han family, and he couldn't be alone.

Han Jianming's complexion changed. He wanted to find more prominent in-laws for his family, but he almost committed a taboo.

After calming down, Han Jianming asked, "Did the elder son tell you something?"

Brother Hua shook his head and said, "I thought of it myself." If my father did too much, my aunt would definitely guard against him. The biggest backer of the Han family is the aunt. If she despises the Han family, they will probably be kicked out of the center of power.

Han Jianming looked at Brother Hua with a complicated expression, and said after a long time, "I see."

Brother Hua didn't know Han Jianming's tangled mood, but even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

Han Jianming called Mr. Zhao in and told Mr. Hua the last sentence.

Mr. Zhao's expression was a little serious: "Master, although Fourth Master said that he thought of it himself, but this kind of idea can't come out of thin air." Fourth Master grew up in the palace, so he must have heard some rumors when he said this.

Han Jianming nodded and said, "I think so too. Now it seems that this marriage with the Liu family is impossible."

After finishing speaking, Han Jianming sighed and said, "If Brother Hua is the eldest son, then I have nothing to worry about." With Brother Hua's ability, even if the Han family cannot be raised to a higher level, it is still more than enough to keep the success of. (to be continued)