The famous book tour starting from the Red House

Chapter 247 Chen Ting Visits
"Don't just talk about Jia Baoyu, but talk about yourself. I've heard from Baochai that you listen to your wife in everything now. She tells you to go east, so you dare not go west. What happened?" Seeing Xue Pan's gloating face, Mu Xu couldn't help but tease him.

As soon as these words came out, Xue Pan froze like a rooster who had lost a fight, and said unhappily, "Sister, too, why do you say everything out, really echoing the old saying, this married girl , the water poured out, the ancients did not deceive me.”

"She just cares about you, who makes you, an elder brother, so worry-free all day long!" Mu Xu defended Baochai.

Xue Pan took a sip from his wine glass, and said with a wry smile, "I'm not afraid of my brother-in-law and my brother-in-law's jokes. I have never been beaten so much when I grow up! My father didn't beat me a few times when he was around, but This Mrs. Liu is fine, he will punish me every few days, making my life miserable, like walking on thin ice."

Xue Biao on the side turned to Mrs. Liu, and chose to speak for her, "Brother, I think my sister-in-law is a good person. Since she came in, she has managed the house in an orderly manner, and our family's business is booming. Auntie and my mother They all praise sister-in-law."

"Hey, what kind of confusing soup did Mrs. Liu give you, why are you all talking to her?"

Mu Xu laughed lightly, "Since everyone says your wife is good, it must be reasonable, maybe she can make you change your stinking problems."

"Forget it, don't mention her as a disappointment. Two days later is the day when the tadpoles get married. Can my brother-in-law and sister come to visit me?"

"This..." Mu Xu glanced at Xue Biao who looked forward to it, and said hesitantly, "In two months, Baochai will be born. I'm afraid it's inconvenient."

"Hey, look at me, I forgot about this important event." Only then did Xue Pan remember that his younger sister is indeed handicapped now, but he still did not give up and said, "Even if my younger sister can't come, it's the same for my brother-in-law." .”

"Well, if there is nothing to do that day, I will go there."

Seeing that Mu Xu agreed, Xue Biao was overjoyed. After all, with Mu Xu, the son of Dongping Prince, as the finale, their family also has face, right?In the following time, Xue Biao began to toast Mu Xu frequently, and Mu Xu never refused to come.And after this conversation, he found that Xue Biao was really talented, not only smart, but also able to talk, much better than Xue Pan, the dumb king.He couldn't help thinking in his heart that he might be able to let him do things for him in the future.Thanks to Xue Biao's warming up from time to time, the meal was very enjoyable, and after a long time, the three said their goodbyes.

The next day, Mu Xu was playing with the children at home, when Mei Jian came to see him holding a post, "Your Majesty, the post was sent by someone from the Chen family." He took the post, opened it and looked at it, only to see He wrote that Chen Ting was going to visit him in the afternoon.After thinking about it for a while, he understood that Chen Ting's intention for coming this time should be for the northern conquest of Ping'an Prefecture.

Sure enough, as soon as Chen Ting arrived at the Dongping Palace in the afternoon, he just met Mu Xu, and after a short greeting, he thanked Mu Xu, "I came this time, apart from thanking the prince for recommending me before His Majesty, I just wanted to ask Your son’s opinion on the rebels in Ping’an Prefecture.” At this point, he said with a little embarrassment, “I know my family’s affairs. Reaching out to such an important task makes me extremely terrified, for fear that I will fail His Majesty's entrustment."

Mu Xu personally poured a cup of tea for Chen Ting, pushed it in front of him, and then replied with a smile, "General Chen is too self-effacing, who said you have never led the army, I know, since you led the Beijing camp From now on, the entire Beijing camp can be said to have a completely new look, much better than before."

"My son is so honored, I am really ashamed."

"I'm just telling the truth. As for the general who just asked me my opinion on Ping'an Prefecture, I do have some shallow opinions. I hope the general will not take offense when I say it."

Chen Ting hurriedly made a gesture of invitation, "I hope that your son will not hesitate to enlighten me, and I will listen attentively."

"Where to talk about enlightenment, it's just some humble opinion. The general also knows that Ping'an Prefecture is located outside Yanmen Pass, and it is the only way for the imperial court to defend the grassland barbarians from going south. There are [-] elite troops." Seeing Chen Ting nodding, Mu Xu continued,

"According to the information obtained so far, in order to fight against the imperial court, Tu Yu and Lu Fang wantonly expanded the army to more than [-] people regardless of the actual situation in Ping'an Prefecture. The land of the state must not be able to support so many people. Therefore, they have only recently begun to make frequent intentions to go south, and they can't hold it anymore."

"And the reason why I suggested to His Majesty to appoint General Chen as the commander of the army is that the general has a calm personality and can march step by step. He will not rashly choose a quick battle with the rebels. In this way, the rebels will be wiped out sooner or later. .”

Hearing this, Chen Ting replied with a smile and waved his hands, "That's ridiculous. After listening to what the prince said, I finally have a bottom line in my heart and know how to deal with these traitors. But I still have some doubts. The prince thinks that if they are desperate, Will you collude with the surrounding barbarians?"

"That's right, what General Chen said is very true, and that's exactly what I'm worried about." Mu Xu's expression immediately became serious, and he said seriously, "I don't know much about Lu Fang, but I know Tu Yu quite well. This person will not easily admit defeat until the last moment, if he is pushed to a desperate situation, I am afraid that he will really borrow troops from the barbarians, and the general will have to guard against it then."

Chen Ting frowned and thought for a moment, then stood up and clasped his fists to Mu Xu, "Thank you, sir, for clarifying the confusion today, I already have some ideas in my mind, but I need His Majesty's consent, I will go to the palace to see you."

Mu Xu didn't ask Chen Ting what his plan was, he just sent him out of the gate of the palace, then turned back to the inner courtyard, and as soon as he reached the gate of Zhaohui courtyard, he met Baochai who came out of it.Seeing that Yinger was the only girl supporting the pregnant Baochai, he couldn't help scolding, "Why don't you bring two more girls, don't you know your body is heavy?"

Baochai showed a sweet smile, "Don't worry, I know what's going on in my heart. Doctor Zhang came to treat me two days ago and said that I am very healthy."

Mu Xu stepped forward and waved to Ying'er, signaling to let Baochai go, and then he personally supported Baochai, and while walking towards Qingzhiyuan, he asked, "Are you looking for Yu'er, or are you here?" came to find me?"

"Sister Lin took Brother Mao to grandma's place. I came to see you specially, but I only found out after asking Mei Jian, saying that you went to the front to meet a guest."

"What's the matter, let the girl come and tell me, why do you need to make this trip?"

"I'm also following the doctor's advice. Doctor Zhang specifically told me a few days ago that I should be more active every day, so that the delivery can go smoothly."

Mu Xu still knew this truth, even if he didn't say any more, he just carefully helped Baochai back to the yard, waited for her to sit on the couch in the room, and then asked, "Okay, now we can talk , why did you find your husband?"

"It's nothing serious, but today my mother sent someone to ask me if I want to go back after two days of my brother's big day."

Hearing this, Mu Xu immediately refused, "You look like this, I don't dare to let you go, besides, I met your brother and cousin yesterday, and I promised them that I will go for you on that day Last time."

Baochai was taken aback when she heard the words, "Why didn't my mother tell me about this? It made me think about it all the time, and I don't know how to convince you!"

Mu Xu shook his head and laughed, "There's nothing wrong with this. It must be because your brother didn't tell your mother about it after returning home, so she sent someone to ask you what you mean."

(End of this chapter)