Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

184 Chapter 3.91

Volume Three

3.91 The official document of awarding officers has been issued by the Ministry of War.

I have to say, let’s not discuss Xue Xun’s other aspects or his private thoughts. At least when it comes to spending money, he is really generous, just like this brand new river cruise ship parked at the Jinling Pier. It's very satisfying in every aspect.

According to modern standards, the displacement of the entire ship is about [-] tons, which is not too large, but it is really not small when placed on an inland river, especially in this era; the structure is divided into three layers, and below the deck are all kinds of freight, The lower cabin has two floors on the deck. The lower floor is a functional area and activity area, and the upper floor is a luxury room.

The decoration is extremely luxurious and low-key. Not to mention hand-knitted carpets, famous calligraphy and painting hangings, three-layer soundproof wall panels, and high-end nanmu furniture, because these are all very simple and not outstanding, just in line with the cabin. All kinds of high-end marine products integrated into the decoration, such as coral trees and retractable luminous pearls for lighting, can cause a sensation once exposed.

"Hello, Ziyang, you're so kind!" In the high-end bedroom on the upper floor, Wang Shuying leaned softly on the bedside, looking at the busy scene on the dock from a distance, her already rosy face became more beautiful, "I really can't bear to see you go. .”

"Are you reluctant to part with me or this?" Zhou Yang deliberately teased.

"I can't bear to part with you, but are you satisfied?" Wang Shuying said angrily, "Anyway, I have lost all face here. I didn't know what confusion I made just now. I was called on board by your look. In a hurry, I even asked Without any decent reason, I just said, 'I forgot to explain a few things,' and followed him directly in. You quickly think of an excuse so that I can go back and explain to Bao Yatou."

"What's the point? Just say that you told me about Beidi Company again." Zhou Yang said with a smile, "Anyway, it takes a while to talk about business matters casually. You can talk about anything. It’s over; besides, I don’t want to let you go, isn’t this just a way of showing it?”

"Is that how you behave?" Wang Shuying was amused by him, "Okay, anyway, I'm doing what you want, but I don't know when I will see you next time, and when you will have to wait. After you go back this time, you should be able to Granted an officer, right? I remember you told Zhu'er yesterday that there would be no problem?"

"What's the problem?" Zhou Yang continued to comfort, "Well, as you said, once we separate this time, we won't see each other for a long time, but there is a poem that says, 'If the love lasts for a long time, then again How can it be day and night, today's parting is for reunion in the future, it is best not to part again!"

"Then you..." Wang Shuying felt weak and said helplessly, "What does this mean?"

"Eat your fill first, and then let's talk about the future!"

A long time later, the little widow, who was still weak all over, sat in the carriage and looked at the departing cruise ship from the window. Even though she knew she had lost sight of each other, she silently raised her right hand and slowly swayed it, as if she was in love with her. Lang said goodbye.

"Mom, why did it take so long? It's been more than an hour." While she was confused, there was a sudden call from beside her, which made her tremble all over.

"Bao girl, didn't I ask you to go back first?" Looking at her daughter who had just entered the carriage, Wang Shuying averted her eyes with a guilty conscience, "It is the hottest time now. I have stayed outside for a long time, so I am not afraid of heatstroke. ah?"

"Anyway, there is an ice box on the carriage, so it's too hot." Such a long time?"

"It's just the matter about Beidi Company. It's so trivial and annoying that I didn't bother to listen in the end. I just let him handle it by himself." Wang Shuying said quickly, "Then I explained your brother's matter again, especially He emphasized that he is never allowed to go out again, unless he comes and takes him away after he is awarded the title."

"Brother," Xue Baochai still hesitated for a moment, but finally gave up, "That's all, just follow Brother Zhou's instructions. Is your mother feeling uncomfortable? Your face is very red, right?"

"Oh, what are you thinking, girl? What can I do?" Wang Shuying quickly turned her face to avoid her daughter's gaze, "It's just that the weather is getting hotter, so go back quickly!"

“Really?” , even so, when he docked at Tongzhou Pier, it was already May 26, but as soon as he stepped out of the pier, he was surprised to see an acquaintance waiting not far away.

"Oh, my Master Jinshi, you made it easy for me to wait!" Jia Lian's servant Xing'er rushed over with a tired but excited expression, "Fortunately, I went to Xuezihao to inquire about the news. I know that you have You can get there in a few days from Jinling. You are also a big-hearted person. Why are you so brave to leave the capital when you are about to be promoted to an official?"

"Stop!" Zhou Yang quickly interrupted him and turned around to signal the Li brothers to continue handing over to the Xuezihao reception staff. Then he strode to Xing'er and said, "What's going on? But what does Brother Lian have to explain? "

"Back to Uncle Zhou, didn't our Second Master already decide to go to Yancheng to serve as county magistrate a few days ago? Anyway, I have already arrived, so I wanted to leave early so that I could relax on the way." Xing'er said flatteringly, "Before leaving, Uncle Chen from the former Duke of Qi's Mansion asked him to bring a message, and if he met you, he could pull you over and explain; the second master decided to stay here in Tongzhou!"

"Oh?" Zhou Yang was stunned for a moment, and quickly got on the boat to explain a few words to Qingwen. Then he got the horse back down and told Xing'er to set off, "Do you know what's going on? Isn't it that Brother Lian should go to Yancheng to take up the post? ?Why did you stop here?"

"How can a slave ask this?" I haven’t gone out yet, so Uncle Zhou should ask it himself!”

The two of them rode horses and trotted all the way, and Tongzhou was not that big, so they reached the Xuezihao semi-colon in the city in just two sticks of incense. Without paying attention to the announcement, Xing'er led Zhou Yang directly to Jia Lian's guest room.

"Huh? Brother Zhou is here?" The second master of the Rongguo Mansion was still sleeping soundly, shirtless, and was still drowsy when he woke up, "But what - oh, by the way, what time is it now?"

"Second Master, it's already passed the afternoon time." Xing'er from behind quickly stepped forward and replied, "The young man met Uncle Zhou getting off the boat at the pier, so he quickly took it over."

"Yes, yes, brother Zhou went to Jinling, I asked you to pick him up." Jia Lian finally came to his senses, patted his head and put on a plain white gown before saying to Zhou Yang, "When I came over, Brother Chen asked me to tell you to go to him quickly so that he can discuss the conferment with you, but it must be too late now, I heard that the official document for the conferment has been issued by the Ministry of War."

"It doesn't matter, can Senior Brother Chen still trick me?" Zhou Yang said with a smile, "Second Brother Lian, on the other hand, I haven't congratulated you yet. You have already gone to Yancheng to take office, why should you celebrate?"

"It's just seventh-grade sesame and mung beans. How can it compare to you, Brother Zhou? Next month, Qianhu Shiqiuer, a fifth-grade official, will be missing." Jia Lian was obviously jealous, but his emotions only flashed by, " Okay, have you eaten? If not, we just have some together. It’s hard to say anything else about this snow brand, but the seafood taste is pretty good."

"Okay, let's give it a try first." Zhou Yang nodded with a smile, "By the way, why haven't you seen my second sister-in-law, Miss Heping'er? You've been in office for at least two or three years, and how can you do it without someone who knows both the cold and the hot side? Mr. You can’t just let the servant do everything, right?”

"Let the tigress follow, it's hard to say who will serve whom!" Jia Lian waved his hand impatiently, signaling Xing'er to go out and arrange the banquet, "I would like to take Ping'er with me, but the tigress doesn't agree, so I'll take him with me Xing'er and Long'er are here, anyway, you can use it whenever you want."

"." Thinking of this "handsome young man's habit of expelling anger", Zhou Yang twitched the corner of his mouth and realized that he had asked a stupid question, "By the way, did Senior Brother Chen tell me what exactly was arranged for me?" ?”

"It seems to be from somewhere in Xiangbei Province?" Jia Lian obviously didn't take it seriously and handed him a name card. However, his answer also made Zhou Yang relax, "Anyway, it's just that area. What did you just say?" Didn’t you say that, brother Chen won’t trick you; also, take this post, and when you return to the capital, go directly to Qi Duke’s Mansion to thank Uncle Chen.”

"That's fine." Seeing that the dust had settled and the distribution was reasonable, Zhou Yang could finally let go of his thoughts and looked at the Chen Yejun name card in his hand for a few times before saying, "Second Brother Lian has been living here for a few days. , I guess you’re ready to go? You won’t miss the deadline for taking office, right?”

"It's only five days in total, and I haven't had enough fun yet." Just as the food and wine had been laid out at Xing'er's place, he invited Zhou Yang to sit down, "What is the deadline for taking office? Is it possible that the officials can still send someone to keep an eye on it? I want to go It will be over if we go there when the time comes, anyway, I have already sent two masters there, so I can’t miss my official duties!”

Zhou Yang:.
(End of this chapter)