royal girl

Chapter 73 A Thousand Miles of Light and Shadow 6
To be clear, although Mrs. Dong's behavior is a bit rebellious and arrogant in this time and space, she still adheres to this standard as a whole.Adhering to the ideological principle that men dominate the outside and women dominate the inside, it is the duty that a woman should perform.

But Huiyu is different. She doesn't want to be the cannon fodder of the original text, but at the same time she doesn't want to be an anomaly in this time and space, so most of the time Huiyu's behavior is still trying to match the behavior of other ladies.But in her heart, Huiyu had to protect herself in order to get rid of the potential of cannon fodder, which itself was a contradiction.So she had to find someone as a breakthrough point, and Xing Yulang became Huiyu's target. From the frequent letters and temptations, Huiyu became more and more convinced that her decision was not wrong.

But these things can't be told to others. Huiyu even dares to guarantee that Xing Yulang will never tell anyone about this matter, even his uncle and second uncle.

He helped Mrs. Dong all the way to the outside of Xing Yulang's study in the General's Mansion.At the border, Xing Yulang prefers to be called the Great General rather than the Marquis of Bei'an.So even though he is the newly promoted Marquis, the people here still call him the General as before.

The guard in front of the door saw the two of them and immediately greeted them, "Madam, Miss, the general is waiting inside." The guard didn't even ask about Mrs. Dong's presence here.

Mrs. Dong Er nodded, and Huiyu helped her walk in all the way.

Huiyu felt that in a general's study room, half of the wall would not be used for displaying books, but more precious weapons should be hung for display, which would further highlight the general's prestige.But Xing Yulang's study can hardly be seen as the study of a general who has fought in the battlefield for many years, and the books on the entire wall are neatly arranged.And looking closely, these books don't seem to be placed there as a spectacular facade, but they all have traces of being read, and I can't help being surprised.

In addition to the book wall, there is a chess table on the big couch by the window, and a game of chess pieces on the table.The chess pieces are made of jade, and the whole body is shiny with oil, which means that they were often touched.The couch is covered with dark green cushions, and the pillows of the same color are leaning on the back, and the brocade with dark flowers is a bit dignified.

Xing Yulang looked at Huiyu looking at his study with a smile, let his daughter sit down beside him, and asked her, "Little girl, how is your grandfather's study?"

Huiyu tilted her head and thought for a while, then blinked her big eyes, "Unexpected, but reasonable."

Xing Yulang was slightly taken aback, and then burst out laughing, "It's unexpected, but reasonable."

Mrs. Dong Er didn't know what kind of mystery the grandpa and grandson were playing, so she gave them a displeased look, explained her intentions, and expressed Mrs. Gu's intentions, "I thought that if there are good people at the border, The family style is upright, the population is simple and multi-faceted, but the Gu family is so anxious to post it, I think it is inappropriate. Father, you have worked with General Gu Zuo for many years, you should know something about his family, right?"

Xing Yulang looked at his daughter in surprise, frowned slightly, and did not speak.

Huiyu was already sitting by the window to watch the game of broken chess at this time, looking like a well-behaved baby who doesn't listen to the adults.Xing Yulang took a deep look at her, then looked at his daughter and said, "Don't answer this matter, be tactful when you refuse, and don't offend anyone."

Second Madam Dong breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "I knew it would be like this, OK, then there's nothing else, I'll go back first."

Huiyu looked at the communication between the father and daughter, and had to say that she was very surprised. Mrs. Dong didn't ask what was wrong with the Gu family, and Xing Yulang didn't seem to have any intention of explaining it. As a modern woman, she naturally felt quite uncomfortable. of.But it's much easier to understand here. Mrs. Dong came to express her attitude to her father. Since her father's attitude is the same as hers, it will be fine if the result is achieved, and she is not interested in other things.

But Huiyu is different. She is very interested in the affairs of the Gu family.Seeing that Mrs. Dong was about to leave, Huiyu immediately acted like a baby to her mother, "I'm asking my grandfather to teach me how to play chess, mother, you go back first, I'll leave later, can you make it?"

Mrs. Dong frowned, "Your grandfather is so busy, don't disturb him."

"It's okay. I just want to take a rest. It's good to let the girl play chess with me." Xing Yulang laughed, and sat opposite Huiyu, and said to her: "The little girl dares to play chess with me. Let me play chess with you." Grandfather will test your ability."

Mrs. Dong Er wants to say something else. It's not good for a girl to stay in a place like the study, but seeing her daughter's big eyes eager to try, her father rolled up his sleeves and couldn't help but hold his forehead. Forget it, never mind. .

Ancient times are different from modern times. In ancient times, a man's daily life was either the main courtyard of the hostess or the residence of the hostess. It was just a place where he had to go often.The master's real living place and residence is the study, and the backyard is just a place where he wanders around.Of course, as the hostess, the main courtyard is the most important thing, occupying the name and status, and the concubine and aunt are just adjustments.But if you meet bastards like Master Dong Er and Xia Mingzhe, who take the concubine's room as a treasure, the wife of the main room will be wronged, it depends on how the man's attitude is tilted.

Therefore, ordinary people really can't enter Xing Yulang's study, even if there are guests, there is a flower hall in the front yard specially for meeting guests.

Huiyu knew from the original text that Xing Yulang had a very good relationship with his late wife. Since his old wife passed away, except for an old aunt who was carried by his wife when she was alive, she has never continued to take concubines.Now he is at the border, even the old aunt is left in the capital, and now he is alone.Such an odd number is really rare among men. The result of this is that the men of the Xing family basically don't have any concubines.Uncle Xing and Uncle Xing both gave birth to sons and daughters as their first wives, so they didn't even carry a concubine. Even if they were maids who had been married before they got married, they are just decorations at home now.The family style of the Xing family was passed down from the upper beam to the lower beam. Xing Yulang and his old wife Yu Piao have a deep affection, and even the children are very dedicated to their relationship. Maybe it is because of this that Mrs. Dong and Mr. Dong can't get along well. It is different from the root.

Huiyu sighed inwardly, a woman who marries a man from the Xing family can only be blessed for several lifetimes.

Looking at this table of broken chess pieces, Huiyu was also a little dull. Anyway, she probably won't have such a good fortune in her life.But I didn't think about the future, I looked up at my dear grandfather, and asked with a smile: "Grandfather, who did you play with in this game of broken chess?"

Xing Yulang looked at Huiyu, and instead of answering, he asked, "Do you think this game of chess can continue?"

Huiyu smiled, "Yes, but I'm afraid that both sides will lose in the end, so it's just right to stop here."

Xing Yulang was taken aback for a moment. He thought for a while that Huiyu would sit here and watch chess at most with a cup of tea. Can he see the result with just a cup of tea?This child...is really very smart.

"Tell me, what's the matter with you." Xing Yulang didn't hold back anymore, looking at Huiyu with piercing eyes.

Huiyu: ...

Do you really feel good about this look as a grandfather?

Huiyu always feels that she is a little mouse under the cat's paw, which is very frustrating.

Huiyu looked back at the chessboard, thought for a while and said, "My mother and I plan to wait until the draft is over next year before going back."

"Okay, that's fine."

"During the time we are at the border, my mother and I will not come out to interact with people here."

"Okay, follow you."

"The fourth prince was attacked, and my mother and I don't know if we don't ask."

"should."

"The Gu family... the Gu family may be a disaster."

This time Xing Yulang didn't answer, Huiyu didn't hear the answer and raised her head to look at Xing Yulang, only to see that he had a strange expression on his face, looking at her with burning eyes, as if... seemed to see something weird same thing.

When Huiyu spoke this time, she didn't intend to take the probing route of beating around the bush, but said something directly.Xing Yulang's answer was crisp and quick, and he cooperated very well, even...he didn't even ask, which made Huiyu a little uneasy.

In fact, facing her famous grandfather, Huiyu really felt a little bit unconfident.Even though she has the experience and vision of her previous life, living in this time and space, she can't do many things even if she wants to.So she needs a shoulder that will not betray, but there are really not many around her who can rest assured and use it.

Huiyu finally remembered why Gu Cang was so familiar, he was Ji Fuyan's arm buried in the army in the original text, that's why Xing Yulang and Xing Ruizhi died on the battlefield later.Since Huiyu already knew this, Gu Cang must be eliminated, but now she doesn't know what Xing Yulang thinks of Gu Cang. After all, in the original text, Gu Cang was able to lurk until he killed Xing Yulang, which shows how scheming this person is. , which is valued by Xing Yulang, Huiyu said this at a risk.

Therefore, Xing Yulang looked at her with strange eyes at this time, and she could understand it, and the rest was uneasy.

The room suddenly became quiet, and neither of them spoke, Huiyu felt the pressure faintly.It's like a confrontation between the two armies before the war, a duel in momentum.

"You say that the Gu family is a disaster, do you have any basis?" Xing Yulang broke the silence, "You probably haven't had any interaction with the Gu family before."

In one sentence, Huiyu's bottom was revealed clearly.

Huiyu had already thought that she would definitely be questioned if she said this sentence, and she was already prepared, so she would naturally not be overwhelmed by the question.

"Grandfather is right, I have nothing to do with the Gu family." Huiyu said slowly, after hearing this pause, she raised her head and looked at Xing Yulang, her eyes were clear but like a bottomless vortex , "I once heard a girl from the Xia family mention the Gu family by chance."

Xing Yulang's expression sank, "Xia family."

"Yes, the Xia family."

"okay, I get it."

Hui Yu smiled when she heard the words. Of course the sisters of the Xia family did not mention the Gu family to her, but in the original text, Gu Cang was indeed Ji Fuyan's.And the Xia family and Ji Fuyan were already tightly bound in the same boat, so Huiyu just mentioned the Xia family without saying anything else, and Xing Yulang naturally understood.

If it wasn't for their close relationship, how could the sisters of the Xia family mention the Gu family?
As long as Xing Yulang becomes suspicious, if he investigates carefully, he will always find clues.Huiyu can guarantee that Gu Cang is indeed Ji Fuyan's, so there is nothing to worry about.

Moreover, if this is the case, then the attack on Ji Qiyu's road may make sense.Who can mobilize manpower to carry out assassinations not far from the border?Under Xing Yulang's nose, if he can't be noticed, firstly, if this person is someone Xing Yulang trusts, secondly, this person has the right to deploy troops on his own.

Huiyu first mentioned that Ji Qiyu was injured, and then pointed out the Gu family later, and also vaguely told Xing Yulang the relationship between these two things.Another point is that the Gu family knew the news that Mrs. Dong and Dong Huiyu had arrived at Shidunkou so quickly, which is itself a suspicious thing.If the Gu family had any private contacts with the Xia family, everything would make sense.

Regarding the matter of Ji Qiyu's injury before, Hui Yu really didn't think who was behind the scenes, but when Gu Cang's name appeared, and now he remembered the content of the original text, many things could be understood without explanation.

Since Huiyu has said everything that should be done and said, there is no need to sit here. She was about to get up to say goodbye, but she heard her grandfather laughing suddenly on the opposite side. She couldn't help but look up at him, I saw Xing Yulang's eyes were sharp and powerful, and even Huiyu couldn't bear those straight eyes.

"This time the fourth prince was injured and attacked, I already became suspicious of Gu Cang, but I didn't expect you to think of it too. Girl, you are only twelve years old this year, what happened to make you become... like this?" Xing Yulang didn't seem to want to hear Huiyu's answer, and continued: "Since you started writing to me, and the changes in the situation in Kyoto were revealed in your ordinary chats, I have a vague feeling that you are not a simple girl. Later, you are just like me. Thinking the same, bold, careful, and extremely accurate, decisive. If you were born as a man, you will definitely be able to achieve a career in the future. But, you are a girl."

The fourth prince was injured, so Xing Yulang had secretly investigated and became suspicious of Gu Cang.In the original text, the four princes did not have the plot where the four princes replaced the emperor and went to the border to comfort the army, so naturally there was no scene where the fourth prince was injured and then Gu Cang was exposed.But with Huiyu's time travel, many things changed, and Xing Yulang was suspicious of Gu Cang because of this.Huiyu couldn't tell what she was feeling right now, but she just had a faint feeling that her time travel could expose Gu Cang in advance. From this, it can also be seen how deeply Gu Cang hid in the original text, and how powerful her grandfather was.

"Yes, that's why Huiyu's life is difficult." Huiyu didn't intend to hide what kind of person she was, so instead of denying Xing Yulang's words, she followed his words and said, "People, when you have nothing to rely on, I just have to understand, the previous illness almost killed me, if I still don’t know how to improve, how can I blame others?” Huiyu deliberately brought the topic to the matter that she had traveled to the original owner and fell ill. Huiyu didn't lie, Dong Wan's mother and daughter did tamper with it, and the original owner is really gone.

Xing Yulang frowned, apparently very dissatisfied with his son-in-law, but he couldn't slander his biological father in front of the child, so he couldn't answer directly, but said: "When you get married in a few years, your brother can also It worked."

Huiyu lowered her head halfway, hearing that Xing Yulang didn't say a word about Master Dong, she knew she was very dissatisfied with this son-in-law.But Dong Yunji was mentioned again, to comfort Huiyu, your brother who is still up to date.This kind of creature, the foreign family, was quite special in ancient times. It was the basis for two completely stranger families to trust each other through marriage.Now that Mr. Dong Er is not treating Mrs. Dong Er well, the Xing family is naturally unhappy.But with the power of the Xing family and the Dong family now, if the two families maintain a fairly close distance, then the person sitting on the dragon chair might not be able to sleep well.

Huiyu smiled sarcastically, she did not expect the misfortune of Mrs. Dong's marriage, but she managed to save Dong and Xing's family.

Dong Huiyu, who was indirectly affected by this marriage, actually knew in her heart that when the family and politics collide and friction, a little girl like her really can't take the position of being light-hearted.If the Xing family and Mrs. Dong's mother and daughter had to keep only one, which one would Xing Yulang choose?
Huiyu didn't even need to think about Xing Yulang's answer.

"That's why I support my brother to join you." Huiyu smiled sweetly.

Xing Yulang sighed at Rare, and his eyes were a little more complicated. This child is too smart and too rational and calm.He would rather she live a dull and happy life than to work so hard.

Xing Yulang picked up the pieces on the chessboard one by one, and said while picking up: "This is a chess game played by the Fourth Prince and me."

This is an answer to what Hui Yu didn't answer before. Hui Yu didn't seem surprised, but just nodded slightly, "The fourth prince's chess path stretches for thousands of miles, and he is attacking and defending properly. Huiyu was lucky to play with the fourth prince Played a few games of chess, most of them drew."

"Oh?" Xing Yulang was really interested, "Our grandfather and grandson will play next game."

"It's better to obey than to be respectful. Grandfather, it's not fun for us to play chess. How about placing a bet?"

"What's your plan, little girl?"

"The winner has absolute control over Kan Zhiyi."

Xing Yulang paused when he heard this, and looked up at Huiyu, "Do you know what you're talking about?"

"Huiyu knows." Huiyu didn't raise her head, but the corners of her lips were slightly curved, "A girl's waist is harder, and she will be able to straighten her back at her husband's house in the future. Huiyu can't rely on other people's help for the rest of her life." live."

Whether it's Dong Yunji or Bei'anhoufu, they are just big cakes that you can see. You can break a piece and eat it, and you can smell the fragrance all the time, but you can't live with you all the time.But it's different when you come and don't leave. As long as Huiyu's label is attached, that's her confidence.

As a housewife, whether the dowry is rich or not is also a very important factor.

Xing Yulang didn't speak, obviously Huiyu's words surprised him.He had brought Kan Zhiyi here for several months before, and he thought that Huiyu could already understand the fact that Kan Zhiyi wanted to leave her.Who would have thought that this little girl would be so clinging to her, she was more cunning than he imagined....

Moreover, Kan Zhiyi played a much greater role in his hands than when Huiyu was injured.

He was a little hesitant, even a little displeased, this girl's heart was too big and too wild.

Huiyu didn't hear Xing Yulang's reply, so she was not in a hurry, and continued with her head down, "Kan Zhiyi doesn't show up yet, but in a few years, the reputation of 'come and never go' will become more and more famous. By then He can no longer be the arm of the grandfather but will become a burden instead, but it is different if it is given to me, it is just a housewife who wants to earn more dowry silver and accidentally meets a good shopkeeper and made a fortune."

The Xing family is powerful and powerful. If they have more money, they will not be able to sit still now. The Xing family is in danger.

Xing Yulang frowned deeply, "Girl, are you really only 11 years old?"

"No, people who have walked around the palace of the King of Hades have seen more and seen more, and they have to remember more. Hmm... more clever than ordinary people of the same age." Huiyu put all the sunspots into the jade jar beside him , the voice from Yuzi's collision was really pleasant, and relieved the tension in the room, "Grandfather, wouldn't it be better to have one light and one dark?"

With Kan Zhiyi in Huiyu's hands, there will not only be "come and never go" in the future, but also other more profitable shops.But these are the private property of a married lady, since it belongs to her, who can control who she wants to use secretly, and who can know?But if it is clearly held in the hands of the Xing family, this point will become a fatal injury in the future when the Xing family makes some mistakes and is attacked.Taking a step back, Kan Zhiyi was originally discovered by Huiyu. Huiyu can lend it to the Xing family, but cannot gift it to the Xing family.

In the eyes of a group of politicians, the relationship between a married woman and her natal family is not as close as being close to her husband's family.

Therefore, Huiyu was telling Xing Yulang that it would be safer and more secure for Kan Zhiyi to be in her hands.

"Let's play chess with grandfather." Xing Yulang withdrew his gaze and signaled Huiyu to go first with black.

Huiyu finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he had to admire Xing Yulang. Facing such a big temptation, he was able to make this decision, which was impossible for anyone who had great wisdom, courage and a strong mind.

'Come and never go' such a golden hen that can lay eggs, who can say let it go?As long as Xing Yulang is greedy, Huiyu can't and has no way to take it from her.This also shows from the side that in Xing Yulang's heart, family affection is relatively more important than these powerful gold and silver.

"Returning to Your Highness, our general is playing chess with the second girl. The general said that if His Highness doesn't feel bored, he can go in and watch."

Ji Qiyu was recuperating from illness, so she walked outside Xing Yulang's study and wanted to visit Xing Yulang.That's why the guards were asked to go in to pass the message, but Dong Huiyu was there unexpectedly.

play chess?

It seems that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is really good.

Thinking of this, Ji Qiyu nodded slightly, and walked in casually.All the way through unimpeded, directly into the study.I saw Xing Yulang and Dong Huiyu sitting on both sides of the couch, playing chess with their heads down.Hearing the sound of footsteps, Xing Yulang gestured to Ji Qiyu, and Ji Qiyu nodded, walked to the brocade bench in front of the two chess table and sat down.

Watching the chess without speaking, Ji Qiyu was not born.

Huiyu looked up at him, only to see that Ji Qiyu was still wearing a wide-sleeved robe as before, but this time she changed into a moon-white one with black brocade edges, giving her a powerful appearance.The eyebrows and eyes are not as sharp as before, but a little softer, like a rising crescent moon, with a brilliance that cannot be ignored in the softness.Hui Yu pursed her lips, even though she didn't think she was ugly, she still felt unbalanced looking at Ji Qiyu like this, why is a man so beautiful.Then he lowered his head again, and lightly placed the chess piece in his hand on the chessboard, making a crisp sound.

Ji Qiyu looked at the two players on the chessboard and raised eyebrows, looked at Huiyu resting her chin on her left hand, her eyes fluttered like butterfly wings, and there was a faint smile on her mouth, she just looked at herself before turning her head away , Is he born ugly?

After going down a few more steps, Xing Yulang laughed twice, "No more, you've won."

"How can it be considered that I have won? Thank you grandfather for showing mercy." Huiyu smiled sweeter, with an unconcealable joy in her eyes.

Seeing Huiyu like this, Ji Qiyu was really curious, "Is this how happy you are after winning a game of chess?"

Xing Yulang laughed again when he heard Ji Qiyu's words, and said helplessly: "This girl has taken a fancy to a shop of mine, and she insists on begging for it from me. We will decide the outcome by a game of chess, and if she wins, I will give it to you." She does the dowry, hahaha. It's just a shop, I'm not that stingy."

"Oh? Ms. Dong Er is lucky to meet such a generous grandfather like you." Ji Qiyu didn't take it very seriously, but it was just a shop, how could such a family background like Xing Yulang pay attention to it.

"My grandfather is very generous." Huiyu smiled more and more happily, "I've been coveting 'come and never go' for a long time, and I like a lot of things sold in the shop."

Ji Qiyu was startled, and suppressed the strangeness in her heart, it was Xing Yulang's business to come and not go, and the people in Kyoto basically knew about the disturbance.However, Xing Yulang will give it as soon as he asks for a shop that is making money every day?

He couldn't help being surprised how much Xing Yulang loved Huiyu, his granddaughter!

(End of this chapter)