weaving

Chapter 299
"It is said that the yamen in Beijing only recognizes money but not people, but they never thought that it would be so smooth today."

The three of them walked on the street in a very happy mood. Today's affairs were handled smoothly, and they wandered around the capital with some time left. Chen Zhong talked about his curiosity.

They stopped in front of a sugar figurine booth to watch, Zhang Cheng casually said: "There is not only a letter from Governor Chen, but also a suggestion from Yang Ge's department, how dare he and the others make secret obstructions, then they don't want to mess around. "

"Hahaha……"

There was a burst of laughter, and everyone wandered casually along the street like this, and they didn't return to the small courtyard behind Tongchun Tower until noon. They entered the courtyard from the side, and Zhang Cheng was not in a hurry to go upstairs.

Standing under the willow tree, he looked at the koi swimming in the small pond next to him, and said, "It's already noon!"

Chen Zhong came over and said, "General, this Wei Zhice is busy, he hasn't shown up all day."

"Hehe, Zhice has a task I entrusted to him to do. You and Niu Sheng have a rest first, and then go out with me in the afternoon for a walk."

Zhang Cheng felt a little thirsty as he spoke, so he entered the small building together with Chen Zhong and Niu Sheng. He drank herbal tea in the hall on the first floor, then went upstairs and went back to his room to lie down.

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Although Wu Jinkang, the Minister of Repair and Repair of the Ministry of Industry, only has the official title of the fifth grade, he is responsible for repairing the royal court, tombs, altars, temples, palaces, city walls, warehouses, houses, and barracks.

It is precisely because of the management of many craftsmen and peasants that although his mansion does not occupy a large area, it is extremely exquisite and elegant, especially the pavilions and waterside pavilions.

At this moment, Mrs. Wu Hanshi of the Wu Mansion is drinking tea in the flower hall, with several maidservants waiting on her side, and two young ladies who look like young ladies are studying the art of needlework.

A woman trotted over with small steps and said at the side of the flower hall, "Ma'am, there is a man named Zhang Cheng from Xuanfu who claims to be your nephew and wants to visit the mansion."

Mrs. Wu was also slightly surprised, she said: "Ah, I just said a few days ago that I would go to Beijing to see you, but I didn't expect to arrive today!"

She slowed down for a while, then quietly turned her head to look at the two women who were embroidering, and said again: "Mother Wu, it should be my nephew who married into the cousin of the Zhang family in the Xuanfu, you take him to the side first." Wait in the side hall, I'll be there in a while."

Wu Ma, who came in to report the letter just now, turned around and was about to leave, when a childish voice came: "Wu Ma, wait a minute, what mother is talking about is Zhang Cheng's cousin who killed the slave chief?"

"It's your cousin who is a general. This time, he has just been appointed as the third-rank commander of the military affairs and general of Xuanzhen. Now he is entering the capital to see the emperor. Your cousin entrusted him to me This elder sister brought some local products from the Xuan Mansion."

When Mrs. Wu said these words, she kept looking at the other lady who was doing embroidery, but she turned a blind eye to the conversation between the mother and daughter and was still embroidering seriously.

"Mother, why don't you ask my cousin to come directly to the flower hall, Yue'er also wants to meet Zhang Cheng's cousin, and listen to his talk about how to kill that slave chief Yuetuo."

The woman who spoke was Wu Tingyue, a lady from the Wu Manor. Seeing that her mother did not agree, she hurriedly said, "Mother, sister Ji also wants to meet cousin Zhang Cheng."

As soon as this remark came out, the elder sister Ji next to her panicked, and her finger was pricked by an embroidery needle. She resisted herself and didn't cry out. Madam Wu over there said angrily:

"You girl, you are really outspoken. You don't look like a lady. Look at Xuanzhu, she is much more well-behaved and stable than you."

But Wu Tingyue looked unconvinced, and continued: "Sister Ji also wants to watch it, right? The big deal is that we don't talk, we just watch!"

Mrs. Wu laughed out loud when she heard her daughter say that. He still turned his head to look at Miss Ji's family and said, "Does Xuanzhu think it's all right?"

"Xuanzhu is fine, Mrs. Wu is in charge."

A pleasant voice came, and Madam Wu was finally relieved, she stopped probing, turned her head and said: "Mother Wu, just bring my nephew right here."

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Not long after Wu Ma left, she led Zhang Cheng to the outside of the flower hall and said loudly, "Ma'am, General Zhang Cheng has arrived and is waiting outside."

Madam Wu said calmly, "General Zhang please come in."

Zhang Cheng walked into the flower hall under the guidance of Mama Wu. He stood in the middle of the flower hall and bowed to pay respects without distraction: "Zhang Cheng greets his cousin."

"Cheng'er, get up, Mama Wu, move a chair for Zhang Cheng, sit down and talk quickly." Mrs. Wu said in a calm tone.

"so high……"

An exclamation came from the side, but Zhang Cheng didn't turn his head to look at it. Based on the sound, he guessed that it should be the little cousin of the Wu family. In fact, Zhang Cheng's height of 1.7 meters [-], even among his peers in later generations, was considered a tall man.

What's more, in an era like the end of the Ming Dynasty, the average height of men was only about 1.6 meters [-]. Of course, there were also many strong and strong people whose height was much higher than the average.

Even among the most capable frontier troops in Ming Dynasty, Zhang Cheng was almost like a stand out from the crowd. That's why Wu Tingyue exclaimed when he saw it suddenly.

What Zhang Cheng didn't know was that even the wonderful eyes of Ji Xuanzhu, a young lady from the Ji family, were watching him, and the brows were full of approval.

But all of this did not escape Mrs. Wu's eyes. Her eyes were always on Ji Xuanzhu's body, watching his every move.

Just now, when she saw that Miss Ji did not object to calling Zhang Cheng to the flower hall, she felt that the matter must be done, and now seeing Miss Ji in such a state, she couldn't help but make up her mind.

At this time, Zhang Cheng had already sat down. He faced Mrs. Wu on one side, and his cousin Wu Tingyue and Ji Xuanzhu on the other side. He was already handsome, handsome, and powerful.

And these years of military career have made his edges and corners more distinct. Although his complexion is not as fair as before, he is more calm and capable, with an imposing manner, which is far from the comparison of those white-faced scholars in Beijing.

"When Zhang Cheng came, my aunt specifically asked me to come to the house in person after arriving in Beijing, to say hello to my aunt." Zhang Cheng said in a calm and peaceful tone.

Mrs. Wu asked with a smile on her face: "I'm sorry for your aunt, Chenger, how is my sister always in good health?"

"Auntie, please rest assured. My aunt is in good health and there is no need to worry about it. I just kept talking about my aunt, and I asked Zhang Cheng to invite her on her behalf. When it is convenient for my aunt, I can go to the Xuan Mansion and see the scenery of the frontier. My aunt can also see it." Let's spend some time with you." Zhang Cheng said.

"Well, I also miss my sister, but the journey is far away and it's not easy to travel. By the way, Fang'er has grown into a big girl." Mrs. Wu asked Zhang Cheng about her niece.

At this time, Wu Tingyue couldn't help interjecting and asked: "Sister Fang'er, how is it? I haven't seen you for ten years!"

(End of this chapter)