Traveling through the heavens from the prequel of the Lotus Lantern

Chapter 664: As bright as the morning light floating on the water, as quiet as the warm wind combing the willow color

Cheng Shaoshang frowned slightly, as if he remembered something, and said:
"Lianfang, hide the money and the food. Guan Fu Li will send someone to pick us up soon."

"Just in case, we all take some money and keep it close to us, and pack some food that can be taken away at any time without being easily discovered."

"In this way, even if we return home, we can be prepared for emergencies."

She paused slightly:
"Fortunately, Xu Xian is not in a hurry to get the next ten sets of tables, chairs and benches, and I have to be driven to the countryside farm seven or eight times throughout the year. After all, I will stay here for more than half a year, so I have plenty of time. "

When Cheng Shaoshang said this, a sigh appeared on his face:
"The world is really unpredictable. I used to be driven to the farm, and I was always looking forward to going back home to have a few good meals. But now I feel constrained and uncomfortable going back home, and I don't want to go back."

Time flies like water, and more than two years have passed in a flash.

Yongle Palace.

A man of seventeen or eighteen years old, with a tall figure, noble Tsinghua University, orchids and jade trees, a face like jade, and peerless grace, sat helplessly on a chair, and on the couch above, the Yue Concubine sat impressively. .

In two or three years, her face became more delicate and brighter, and she looked like she was 27 or [-] years old.

"Mother, the news of Longyou's great victory has been sent back. The army has returned in triumph, and the world has been completely peaceful."

"Especially when my father heard that Zi Sheng was returning with his troops, he stayed up all night. If you don't care about my father's body and bones, what are you doing with me?"

Concubine Yue asked back unhurriedly:
"When your father stayed up all night, it was in Yongle Palace. I was so troubled by him that I couldn't sleep well all night. Why don't you care about my mother's body and bones?"

Yang Jiao became even more helpless:

"I don't care enough about my mother-in-law. In order to make my mother-in-law return to youth, I have worked hard to teach Tai Chi. The tables, chairs and benches in Yongle Palace that are not tiring are not all brought by my sons and ministers."

"Also, when I saw that my mother-in-law couldn't let go of the scroll, I felt that the bamboo slips were too heavy and would hurt my mother-in-law's wrists, so I made lighter paper."

"I also felt that the concubine's daily life was too miserable, so she made snowflake salt."

"The mother-in-law no longer has the reputation of being arrogant and domineering because of the favor she received in the past, but it is all because of her sons and ministers. Now, in the court and among the people, no one knows that there is a virtuous concubine living in the imperial city."

Concubine Yue had a calm expression on her face:

"Shuzi, you don't think my mother knows, you just want to be a free king, so you put all these popular names on me."

"You have always been close to Changqiu Palace, so why don't you give these titles to the queen and the prince?"

Yang Jiao laughed and said:

"They are all soft-hearted and kind-hearted people. They cannot control those who want to profit from white paper and snowflake salt. How can a mother and concubine be so unkind? Even if their brother comes to ask for something, he will only Reprimand him out of Yongle Palace."

Concubine Yue did not comment and asked again:
"Can't that be given to your third brother?"

Yang Jiao laughed:

"Why go to such trouble? Giving it to my mother and concubine is equivalent to giving it to my father. When the time comes, my father will hand it over to someone he thinks can take on this important responsibility."

"Anyway, what belongs to you will eventually come into your own hands. The most important thing to avoid is rushing for success in everything. You should know that taking your time is the fastest way."

When Concubine Yue heard this, she couldn't help but sigh:
"It's really a twist of fate. You have the best temperament and are well-controlled in your actions, but you are also the one who never pursues progress."

Yang Jiao raised his eyebrows slightly:

"How can a secular emperor be free and happy when he achieves enlightenment and becomes an immortal?"

Concubine Yue shook her head:

"Back to the subject, I called you here today because you are almost eighteen and should be looking for your real wife." Before she could finish her words, Yang Jiao interrupted:

"The third brother has not married yet, so we still follow the elder's rules. If he doesn't marry his first wife, the fifth brother and I cannot marry him ahead of time."

Concubine Yue said meaningfully:

"Your third brother told me that he will only accept concubines in this life, not concubines."

Yang Jiao's expression remained unchanged:

"It just so happens that I want to become an immortal and become a Taoist, so I can no longer be tied down by the world of mortals."

Concubine Yue saw her two sons becoming more and more disobedient and began to have a headache:
"Wen Ziyan, for the past three years, you really thought that His Majesty and I didn't know that you have a close relationship with the fourth wife of the Cheng family."

"I really can't believe that the fourth prince, who has always been reclusive and likes to be alone, would actually look at the girl in a different light."

"If other girls knew about this, it would cause a huge quarrel."

Hearing this, Yang Jiao frowned slightly. Being in the imperial city, there were always some unavoidable celebrations and banquets. As he grew older, his grace and appearance became more and more impressive.

I don't know how many people were surprised by his appearance and figure, saying that he stood like a orchid and jade tree, smiled like a bright moon in his arms, was as bright as the morning light floating on the water, and was as quiet as the warm wind combing the willow color, which is unique in the world. Rare in the world.

Therefore, Yang Jiao's reputation became even more prosperous, and the girls in the entire capital became even more crazy about him. As a result, he often had to deal with the unmarried female relatives of many civil servants and generals at banquets.

Of course, this is also because in today's world, women are not too restricted by ethics. It is rare for women to join the army and run a business, and it is even more common for women to remarry after a divorce.

As a result, many girls will launch a more violent offensive when faced with someone they look at.

At this time, Emperor Wen, who was also looking younger and younger, walked in with a smile. When he saw Yang Jiao, he was slightly surprised:
"How come you, a fool, have time to come to Yongle Palace? Why didn't you go outside the city to meet the little girl today?"

Yang Jiao cupped his hands and saluted:

"Father, the fourth lady of the Cheng family is clever and handy, especially good at carpentry. My son and I met her because she wanted to build comfortable tables, chairs and benches."

Emperor Wen's eyes were full of meaning:

"Really? It's a pity that I don't believe it."

He waved his hand and said to Concubine Yue in a showy tone:

"Zi Sheng led the army in triumph. I think of his outstanding achievements. Over the years, he has killed generals and armies, conquered thousands of miles, and wiped out the power of bandits and bandits. I have raised him in front of me again. He is no different from my own son."

"An edict has been issued to appoint him as the deputy lieutenant of Guang Luxun, commanding the left cavalry battalion of the Yulin Guards, and commanding the Yueqi lieutenant of the five schools of the Northern Army. He can be appointed as an official and a servant, and he can be imprisoned and receive orders."

"He is also given special gifts to bring swords and shoes to the palace. He will not go to court and will not be praised and worshiped."

Concubine Yue understood that Emperor Wen had a deep father-son affection for Ling Buyi. Although she felt a little inappropriate, seeing that he was in high spirits, she thought of talking about it later and said:
"Zisheng's hard work and great achievements deserve a generous reward."

Yang Jiao suddenly said:
"Going to the palace with swords and shoes, you will not follow the rules when entering the court, and you will not be praised or worshiped. In the past dynasties, there are all powerful officials who are domineering and monopolizing power. Zi Sheng was only 21 years old, and he has reached the point where he cannot be promoted. From now on, he will either rebel or commit suicide."

"Father, are you sure you are rewarding Zi Sheng? Or are you forcing him to death?"

Emperor Wen's face froze, and he immediately reacted. When it came to the adopted son who was raised in front of him and felt pity and guilt, he suddenly fainted and left quickly. Before leaving, he said:
"It seems that the fourth lady of the Cheng family has not confused you into all kinds of confusion. I am very pleased."

Yang Jiao looked at Concubine Yue who was smiling with an expressionless face:

"Mother, if I say that in the past two years or so, I have been just ordinary friends with Mrs. Cheng Si, would you believe it or not?"

(End of this chapter)