lady, please calm down

Chapter 300 If something happens, I have to look after my fifth brother!

"I have been on the throne for ten years. The seas and rivers are clear, and the world is at peace. The people are at peace, and the surrounding areas are salty. The officials govern the country clearly, and the monarch and his ministers are harmonious. King Lin of Lu is a noble character. I am very grateful to Chen Jingyan, a fellow governor of Caizhou, for his ability. He has a reputation as a virtuous person and is now transferred to the position of Chief Historian of Prince Lu's Palace."

People who are politically sensitive can naturally hear certain trends from the imperial edict.

For example, in the decree of Fuchang on February 11, 26, the Emperor of Da Qi first reviewed his "political achievements" during his 11 years in office, and then praised the new King of Lu, saying "very much like me" if.
The candidate for the new emperor is ready to be announced.

But Chen Jingyan, who received the edict, had no time to carefully read the huge amount of information in the imperial edict before he was shocked by his new appointment.

He has never cheered for King Lu, nor is he one of King Lu's closest confidants, yet he has dropped such a big piece of cake for nothing, which is quite paradoxical.
But the Queen's decree that followed made Chen Jingyan's family completely confused.

"I heard that Chen Jinyu, the daughter of Chen Changshi, is skillful, generous, gentle and honest, and has outstanding appearance. The queen is very pleased to hear that. Now the eldest son of the second wife of the Wu family in Yingchuan, Yifan, has become weak in his old age. When it is time to marry, he should choose a virtuous daughter to marry him. When Jinyu was waiting in the boudoir, she and Yifan were made by nature. In order to become a beautiful woman, the daughter of the Chen family was specially betrothed to the son of the Wu family as his wife. All etiquette was jointly handled by the Wu and Chen families and the Ministry of Etiquette. Choose a good time in the golden autumn. Get married.
The announcement was made inside and outside, and the envoys heard about it. "

'Om~'

In the official residence, there was a burst of low-pitched discussion.

Chen Jingyan, whose mind was in a mess, was helped up by the old servant and received the imperial edict in confusion. Tan was also in a panic, so much so that he even forgot to give the "shoe money" to the envoy who announced the edict.

At this time, Sun Changhao and the Wu couple, who had been dormant in the Four Seasons Garden for several months and had not been seen, entered the Summer Cui Garden.

Like the master here, Mrs. Wu first ordered her servants to reward the eunuch who announced the decree, and then walked slowly to Mrs. Tan, looked at the latter expressionlessly, suddenly smiled, and said with a victor's attitude: "Where is Ayu? Ask her to come to my room, I have something to explain."

Tan was angry, but also sad. The discord between the men could perhaps be bridged by profit.

But if there is a conflict between women, it is not that easy to resolve.

Ayu had contradicted the Wu family in person. The latter was an upright elder of the Wu family, and Wu Yifan was afraid of her aunt. Why wouldn't Ayu be tormented by her in every way when she went to the Wu family?

But the matter between Ayu and Wu Yifan has now become a marriage granted by the queen, and even her husband, whom she regards as a 'god', cannot disobey her.
For a moment, countless scenes flashed through Tan's mind, all of which were scenes of her daughter being bullied after marrying into the Wu family. She couldn't help but feel sad and her eyes turned red.

"Hey? Why are you still crying, Mrs. Chen? Are you dissatisfied with the Queen's arrangements?"

In the last sentence, Wu deliberately raised her voice, causing the eunuch who announced the decree to frown and look over.

"No matter what Mrs. Sun says, a civilian woman wouldn't dare."

Tan endured the humiliation, but made a decision in her heart!

Even if he risks resisting the imperial edict and lets his daughter fake her own death and escape to the Kingdom of Zhou, he cannot just watch her jump into a pit of fire!
Wu didn't know what Tan was thinking, but the latter had to bow her head and be small despite being sad, which made her feel very comfortable and couldn't help but laugh, "That's good, just invite Ayu to come. I Let’s talk about women’s virtues with her. If Mrs. Chen is interested, you can come and listen together.”

The so-called talk of 'women's virtue' is actually an implicit accusation that Chen Jinyu and her daughter do not understand women's ethics.

If she said this to Cai Hua, she would probably regard Wu's words as fart. After all, Mrs. Cai Sanniang never cared about women's virtues.

But for the women of the aristocratic family, this was a naked humiliation.

The situation was stronger than the people, and there was no way he could get through this first. Tan had no choice but to turn around, only to find that her daughter, who was behind her just now, was nowhere to be seen.

"Where's Ayu?"

Tan was stunned, but no one in the messy courtyard could answer her question.

Next door is Jieshuai Yamen.

In the study, Chen Chu had learned the full contents of today's two decrees.

While thinking quietly, Mao Dan came to report that the young lady of the Chen family was here.
Chen Chu was a little surprised that the imperial edict had just been read out, and Ayu ran very fast.

After a while, a panicked Chen Jinyu entered the study.

After entering the door, the two of them looked at each other, and Chen Jinyu burst into tears without warning.

"Ayu, just now Yizhi"

Before Chen Chu finished speaking, he saw Chen Jinyu shaking his head like a rattle, and suddenly said: "Uncle, my hand was broken, oooooooooo, it hurts so much."

Whether it was because she didn't want to talk about it or because she didn't dare to talk about Yizhi's marriage, Chen Jinyu found a slightly childish reason for crying, and showed her right hand to Chen Chu, crying until she was out of breath.
However, he saw that there was a wound the size of a soybean in the white and tender palm, and the blood oozing out covered half of the palm.

Chen Chu temporarily put aside the imperial edict and called Maodan to fetch hot water and medicinal powder.

Afterwards, Chen Chu dipped a soft towel in warm water and carefully wiped Chen Jinyu's wound, then applied the medicinal powder carefully.

Originally she was quite afraid of pain, but Chen Chu was gentle enough, and the pain in her heart had already covered up the pain in her limbs, so Chen Jinyu couldn't feel the pain.

Just sitting on the stool, staring down at Chen Chu who was squatting in front of him, holding his little hand and carefully applying the medicine, he felt an unspeakable sadness in his heart.

From the moment she heard about Yizhi, Chen Jinyu had lost all hope.

She would not encourage Chen Chu to take her to escape to another place like Cai Hua once did. Chen Jinyu did not believe that Chen Chu would abandon his Huaibei foundation, brothers, and family for her.

Secondly, she didn't want Chen Chu to do that. In Ayu's mind, her uncle was a man who did great things. If he really gave up his family and career for a woman, she would look down on him.

It's not worth it even for her.

Nowadays, Ayu has gradually grown from a little girl who was just in love to an adult who knows what she wants.

However, in the three years they were delayed, she and Chen Chu could not leave many memories. Looking back in detail, there were only a few scattered fragments.
I was curious when I first heard about my uncle's name when I was still in Tongshan.

On the night of the Tongshan Rebellion, a strong figure emerged from the dark night when he was terrified and helpless.

He ran away from home and went to Yunong, but due to his own impromptu thoughts, he became a bedmate.

There was also the brief pleasure of two people holding hands and traveling around Tokyo at night.
Speaking of it, Ayu herself couldn't figure out when she secretly promised her heart. Anyway, she suddenly heard the bad news about the marriage today, and her heart ached very much.

I have never been so sad in my life, and every time I take a breath, there is a dull pain in my chest.

On the other hand, my uncle doesn't care about me that much. Maybe, in a few years, he will forget about me.
Thinking of this, Chen Jinyu's tears fell again, leaving watermarks on the clothes on her chest.

"Why are you crying again?"

Chen Chu raised his head, but Chen Jinyu, with tears in his eyes, pointed to his knees, flattened his mouth and sobbed: "My knees are also knocked, they hurt."

Saying this was just for the last bit of face. Chen Jinyu didn't want to say that she was crying because of her uncle.

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Chen Chu lifted up the hem of his skirt and pushed the white silk trousers from his ankles to his knees.
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This action immediately frightened Chen Jinyu to the point where she stopped crying.

Although the two had had slight physical contact, it was still a huge disrespect for them to do so at this time.

Chen Jinyu subconsciously shrank her legs, but Chen Chu held her slender ankle firmly. Just when Chen Jinyu was blushing, Chen Chu looked closer at her knee and said, "It's not broken, there is a bruise, please rub some." Medicine bar.”

After that, regardless of whether Chen Jinyu wanted to or not, he raised his hand to pick up the medicinal wine bottle, poured a little into his palm, rubbed his hands to warm the medicinal wine, and then gently placed his palms on Chen Jinyu's round knees and began to rub them.
Chen Jinyu felt that her hands and feet were suddenly soft, the hair on the back of her neck stood up, and her breathing became rapid involuntarily.

After applying the medicinal wine, Chen Chu raised his head and glanced at Chen Jinyu, then lowered his head and blew gently into his lap.

The breath that came out was long and soft. Chen Jinyu shuddered and unconsciously let out a soft moan.
Chen Chu raised his head again, and Chen Jinyu, whose face was as red as a monkey's ass, had erratic eyes.

One person is squatting on the ground and the other person is sitting on the stool.

One person raised his head and another person lowered his head.

Once eye contact is made, it cannot be broken again.

Chen Chu's head was raised higher and higher, while Chen Jinyu's head was lowered and lowered. Finally, their lips touched.

Chen Jinyu, who has had several experiences, has become more and more proficient, but this time she is more devoted than ever.

Until the brain was deprived of oxygen and fell into slight dizziness, unable to think, he followed his most primitive instinct.
After kissing for more than a hundred breaths, Chen Chu let go and let her breathe.

At this time, Chen Jinyu was shocked to find that her clothes had been stripped to her waist, leaving only a bellyband on her upper body.

But the most embarrassing thing for Ayu was that at some point she took the initiative to help Chen Chu take off his shirt, and the latter was also shirtless.

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What to do?Chen Jinyu, who wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl in, timidly raised her face that was almost bleeding, and called out, "Uncle."

Then, he rolled his eyes and fainted.

Oh, it’s time to faint.

However, when he fainted, he accurately fell into Chen Chu's arms.
Is it embarrassing?Is it embarrassing?Are you nervous?As long as he faints, all this has nothing to do with Ayu!
Chen Chu picked up Chen Jinyu and carried him into the back room of the study. When he entered the door, Chen Jinyu, who was obviously unconscious, raised his toes and closed the door lightly.
Looking at this proficiency in pretending to be dizzy, it is quite worthy of my father!

Let’s go back to the Xia Cuiyuan official residence next door.

The Chen family was in a state of chaos right now. Mrs. Tan, accompanied by her sister-in-law, stayed in the bedroom, weeping constantly.

Her husband's promotion was far less of a shock to her than learning that her daughter had to marry into the Wu family.

In the front hall, Chen Jingyan, who was sighing, was also frowning. Chen Jing'an, who was accompanying him, gave a few words of advice and finally said: "The queen's marriage is scheduled for this autumn, so there is still some time for planning. But what do you think of the long history of Prince Lu's residence? "

"Hey"

Chen Jingyan sighed first, and then said: "I just heard the imperial edict for the first time, and I was very happy as a brother, but then I thought about it more, and there was something wrong with it."

"Oh? What's wrong, brother, tell me in detail."

"It's not my turn to be the Chief of the Palace of Prince Lu! Prince Lu is a drunkard whose intention is not on the wine, but on Yuan Zhang!"

"Great!"

Chen Jing'an couldn't help but slap his thigh, "Brother, I wish I could understand the joints!"

"Brother is not a three-year-old child anymore!" Chen Jingyan glanced at his brother angrily and analyzed in detail: "King Lu either wants to win over Yuan Zhang, or he wants to weaken Yuan Zhang's power! After I was transferred, this The position of Tongzhi of Caizhou will no longer easily fall to the person Yuan Zhang likes."

"Then brother, do you want to stay in Caizhou or go to Tokyo to take up a post?" Chen Jingan considered.

How Chen Jingyan chooses is the key. Who in Daqi has thighs as thick as those of the 'Future New Emperor'?
From this point of view, defecting to Liu Lin is the best choice for a qualified politician, and even if you vote for Liu Lin, it does not mean that you will break with Chen Chu.

You can completely stop Chen Chu by saying, "When I get to Prince Lu's Mansion, I will still care about my fifth brother."Therefore, Chen Jingyan is not sure what choice Chen Jingyan will make.
Chen Jingyan pondered for a few breaths, and finally said leisurely: "I would like to stay in Caizhou. Although Yuan Zhang is young, he values ​​love and righteousness, and is very forgiving to those close to him. Look at the people around him, whether they are Yang Dalang, Liu Sixiang, Jiang Huaixiong, Director Cai, Ximen Bureau, and even me are brothers. Who could have imagined the situation today a few years ago?
Nowadays, after fighting the rebellion, Huaibei is full of vitality.Yuan Zhang has a lot to do, and Huaibei has a lot to do! "

"Brother, what you said is absolutely true!"

Chen Jing'an was relieved. What he was most worried about was that his brother was really attracted to the prince's chief minister, Shi, who sounded nice but was not easy to act.

Chen Jingyan waved his hands and sighed again, "You think I don't know? It's not like King Lu didn't have advisers and officials when he sat down. As an outsider like me, as the head of all the officials in the palace, everything will be unsatisfactory, and I will be restrained and evaded by the old ministers. , take the blame!”

Having said this, Chen Jingyan pursed his lips in the direction of the Four Seasons Garden and said, "Today's Sun Changhao will be me, Chen Jingyan, in the future."

Chen Jing'an nodded in agreement.

Chen Jingyan then continued: "King Lu wants to use me to recruit Yuan Zhang, but Yuan Zhang's temper may not be honest. If I don't get along well on that day, I may be killed by King Lu to vent his anger!"

'You may not be able to be honest' means exactly what it means.

But Chen Jing'an couldn't help but feel reassured after hearing his brother's analysis. He finally smiled and said, "What my brother said is exactly what I think!"

Unexpectedly, Chen Jingyan sighed again and said helplessly: "So what if I know this? This is an imperial edict, how can I resist and disrespect it as a brother?"

Chen Jing'an pondered for a moment, then said: "Brother, for the present plan, it is better to communicate with Yuan Zhang quickly, so as not to be distracted by this imperial edict!"

"Yes, ask Lao Wu, maybe he can come up with some ideas. Come on, let's go find him now."

"it is good."

The two brothers left immediately, but when they left the official residence, they met a group of colleagues guarding outside.

Amidst the congratulations with different thoughts, Chen Jingyan waved his hands calmly, and without fear of what others thought, he went straight out of the office and turned to the Jieshuai Yamen next door.

Caizhou officials couldn't help but talk about it. Chen Tongzhi just received the transfer order and went to visit Lu Anhou. This is an attitude!
There is a vague intention of putting Marquis Lu An above the imperial court!
But Cai Yuan, Ximen Gong, and Xu Bang, who were originally worried, stood in the crowd and looked at each other, each smiling with relief.

Third child, you performed well this time!

However, it was said that Mr. Yanagawa was a frequent visitor to the Shuai Yamen who was very familiar with him. The Marquis had already told him that Mr. Yanagawa did not need to give permission to enter.

Therefore, the two of them went straight to the study room where Chen Chu often stayed.

Mao Dan, who was guarding the courtyard gate, was bored and playing with grasshoppers made of new straw when he suddenly heard a familiar voice saying: "Mao Dan is not guarding your master outside the study, but he comes to play at the courtyard gate. Are you lazy again?"

Because Chen Jing'an came so diligently, he was very familiar with the people around Chen Chu, and it was normal for him to chat and laugh a few times.

Mao Dan raised his head and was about to salute when he saw Chen Jingan standing aside. He felt as if he had seen a ghost. The warm spring day made him break out in cold sweat!

Chen Jing'an took another look at Mao Dan, who was usually very smart but was a little dull today, smiled and shook his head, and took his brother to the hospital.

Mao Dan finally came to his senses, made a quick mistake, and stopped in front of the two of them. At the same time, he turned to the study room with a closed door a dozen steps away and shouted: "Mr. Yanagawa, Chen Tongzhi, wait a moment! My Hou I am taking a nap."

The back room of the study.

The morning and afternoon sunlight slants into the room.

Chen Jinyu wrapped her head in the quilt and turned sideways towards the wall, leaving only Chen Chu with a smooth back.

It seemed that he didn't know how to face Chen Chu.

It was the same just now. He was pretending to be dizzy at first, but then he couldn't pretend anymore, so he bit his lip and closed his eyes the whole time.

Until now, Mao Dan suddenly heard a panic shout outside the house, and Chen Jinyu suddenly turned around and looked at Chen Chu. There were still a few tears from the pain on her pink cheeks, but her almond-shaped eyes were wide open. His mouth was slightly open, obviously frightened.

"Daddy found out so soon! What should I do, what should I do!"

"Otherwise, just show your cards and let me do it."

Chen Chu, who was also stunned, planned to smash the jar, but Chen Jinyu shook his head wildly, "No! Daddy will beat me to death! Me"

Chen Jinyu stood up from the bed, took her bellyband to protect her chest, and looked around anxiously.

But the inner room is only used as a temporary resting place. There is no furniture such as a wardrobe. Where can one hide people?
"What should I do?"

"Don't panic~"

As soon as Chen Chu finished speaking, Chen Jing'an's dissatisfied voice came from outside, "It's broad daylight! I'm so lazy, Yuan Zhang can still sleep after such a big thing happened in the government office?"

"Oh, sir, wait a moment, I'll get better soon."

Chen Chu shouted outside, put on his clothes in a few seconds, turned around and whispered to Chen Jinyu, who was still sitting on the bed like a frightened deer: "Don't panic, lie down and rest."

After that, Chen Chu went out of the inner room, closed the door, and then opened the study door.

As soon as the door opened, Chen Jing'an and the other two hurriedly walked in.

Chen Chu, who was about to walk out, pulled their arms and said, "Sir, Chen Tongzhi, let's go to the front desk to discuss matters."

"Just right here! Just now, the government office has issued an order. Doesn't Yuan Zhang know?"

He was very anxious, but Lao Wu hid and slept. Unhappy, Chen Jingyan complained and sat in the study instead of being a guest.

"Maodan, make tea~"

Chen Jingan also ordered as if he had returned to his own home.

"oh oh."

Mao Dan, who followed in, saw that everything was normal in the house, and subconsciously glanced at his employer, and then at the closed door of the inner room.

"Ahem, go away, you idiot! Didn't you listen to your husband's instructions? What are you doing in a daze?" Chen Chu scolded.

"Oh, yes."

Mao Dan quickly exited.

Someone huddled up inside and hid under the quilt. Hearing his father's voice across the door, his nervous heart jumped into his throat.

outside.

After tea was served, the three of them closed the door.

In order to avoid estrangement, Chen Jingyan was very honest and told his true thoughts, including those considerations from the perspective of pros and cons.

In this way, it is more real.

However, compared to the conversation with Chen Jing'an just now, he added a few more words, "Human beings are not grass and trees. Yuan Zhang and I have known each other for four years. Yuan Zhang is both a brother and a friend to me! My brother's heart can be expressed by the sun and the moon!" "

Damn!

For no reason, Chen Chu's face felt hot.

An hour ago, he was still doubting that his third brother would abandon him for a promotion.

In fact, this cannot be completely blamed on Chen Chu for not trusting Lao Chen. The main reason is that the latter has had a precedent of swaying in the Wu family before.

But no matter what happens, there is still a possibility of making amends.

But another thing
Once the window paper is punctured, it will never be intact again!

Seeing that Chen Chu was distracted, Chen Jing'an coughed and said, "Yuan Zhang, this appointment comes from the imperial edict. If my brother doesn't take office, there may be even greater trouble."

"Well, sir, there is no need to worry. As long as Chen Tongzhi is willing to stay in Caizhou, there will be a way!"

"it is good!"

With Chen Chu spitting out his words, Chen Jingyan was half relieved.

After another round of deliberation, the Chen brothers stood up to leave. When they were about to go out, Chen Jingyan suddenly sighed and lowered his voice, "Yuan Zhang, there is one more private matter."

"Third brother, just tell me."

"Hey, it's still about the Wu family. Today, Yi decreed to grant marriages to both families. But Yuan Zhang also knows that my family and the Wu family are at odds, so Wu Maozhi is no longer a good match. Can you please ask someone to come to the queen to make a difference? .”

"Third brother! Don't worry, Ayu is like a sister to me, and I will never let her do anything she wants!"

"Yuan Zhang."

Chen Chu's eloquent words made Chen Jingyan, who was rarely emotional, choked up.

If something happens, you have to look after your fifth brother!
However, when Chen Chu said that he regarded Ayu as his biological sister, it was because of the seniority difference. She should be her niece!

However, in his hurry, Chen Jingyan did not dwell on such trivial matters.

Chen Chu sent the Chen brothers all the way to the yamen gate. On weekdays, only a few people in Caizhou City received this kind of treatment, and Cai Yuan was one of them.

"Yuanzhang, there's no need to send it off, go back."

Chen Jingyan was moved and tried to dissuade him.

However, Chen Chu insisted on sending the person to the government office. When he was leaving, he took the initiative to hold Chen Jingyan's hand, which was quite sympathetic.

"Don't worry Yuan Zhang, what I said is true! If Yuan Zhang doesn't let me down, I will not let Yuan Zhang down!"

Chen Jingyan thought that Chen Chu was still worried that he would go to Tokyo to take up his post, so he immediately made an emotional promise.

"Uh"

Chen Chu looked apologetic and said casually: "Third brother, I am young and reckless. If you do something wrong, please don't blame me!"

"Hahaha, don't worry! Third brother doesn't blame you!"

(End of this chapter)