Kido

Chapter 44

Zhang Yu is usually busy with work, and it is rare to have such a relaxing and comfortable time. He took Xie Liunian to play and had a good time, "Little one, you will grow up in two years, who should uncle take to play?" Ah Er is now like an adult, little Ah Xie already knows Mu Shaoai, and Yaya is also a big girl.

After picking the fruit, Xie Yu ordered people to spread green felt on the grass and serve delicious food.Everyone sat on the ground, talking and laughing while eating and drinking.Xie Yannian and Xie Tangnian are both lively and active, so they are naturally very happy to play.

There was a crystal plate in front of Zhang Yitong, containing fresh cherries with drops of water that had just been washed from the stream.Zhang Xi wiped off the water droplets with a snow-white cloth towel, "Little one, let's eat cherries." Handed it to Xie Liunian.He takes care of rubbing, Xie Liunian takes care of eating, he wipes very carefully, Xie Liunian eats very attentively.

Zhang Xi and Xie Yu sat side by side, looking at each other and smiling from time to time.This little Axie, he is the youngest and the most spoiled among the three brothers, usually his brothers let him go, but now he is quite decent when he takes care of the little girl.Looking at the serious young son, Zhang Yu suddenly had a feeling of "my family has a son who has just grown up".

Grandpas are all smiling Mimi.Fu Shen wanted to make a joke about Zhang Yi, but Shen Mai stopped him, "No! My family is thin-skinned." But you can't help but joke.My good grandson is not used to Hu Dahai, baby.

On the contrary, Xie Tangnian accidentally turned his head and took a look, feeling very sorry, "How did this happen?" He moved over and thanked Zhang Xi politely, "I'm sorry." With his own brother around, how could Xiao Qi let others Look after?Xie Tangnian took the cloth towel, wiped the cherries carefully, and fed them to Xie Liunian.

After playing for a while, I went back to change clothes and wash, and went to the Dahua Hall for lunch.After dinner, Yaya courteously pulled Xie Liunian, "Little one, come with me." It's time for you to take a nap.Xie Tangnian is a good brother who is dedicated and responsible, and he insists on following him, "Sister She is young and timid." She would be scared if she wakes up and doesn't see her parents and brothers.

In the end, the three brothers and sisters of the Xie family went to Xixin Pavilion together.Xie Liunian climbed onto the big round bed and took a sweet nap with his little belly stretched out, while the other four sat in the living room playing cards. "It's fun, really." Yaya enthusiastically recommended playing cards, "It's easy to learn, and the little one can learn it after two times." Little sisters can learn it, so what's the big brother talking about?

Sure enough, Xie Yannian and Xie Tangnian learned quickly, at least faster than Wu Xuan and others. "Much better than Wu Xuan." Yaya breathed a sigh of relief. "It's far worse than Xiao Buer." Zhang Xi muttered secretly.

When Xie Liunian woke up from sleep, it was the time when Xie Yannian and Xie Tangnian lost their minds.Xie Liunian sat next to Xie Tangnian with a small stool, "Brother, show me this one!" He acted as a small military adviser.

Picking fruit, having a picnic, playing cards, the happy time is easy to pass, and before you know it, it is time. "Uncle will take you back." Zhang Yu came over.He promised Fourth Master Xie that he would send the three children back to Xie's mansion at the end of Shen Shimo at the latest.

Sitting in Zhang Yu's arms again, he rode his horse back as fast as lightning. "Uncle, learn to ride a horse!" Before parting, Xie Liunian actively demanded.Should learning to ride a horse be more fun than learning to write?

Zhang Yu laughed loudly, "Small, let's wait two more years." Anyway, wait until he is six or seven years old to start learning.Alas, I don't know if Xie Wanhong agrees or not.The little one is the daughter of the Xie family, if her father doesn't allow it, I'm afraid she won't be able to learn.

Back at Xie's mansion, Xie Liunian had to make up today's homework and write fifty characters.After every ten writings, Xie Liunian would stop to rest and discuss with Fourth Master Xie diligently, "Daddy, in two years, let me learn to ride a horse, okay?"

Fourth Master Xie took his daughter's homework and inspected it carefully.Xie Liunian was chattering on the side, "It's so good to ride a horse, it's so good!"

He Li covered his mouth and smiled.Both Yulang and the uncle have filed for sick leave. The uncle is really sick, and it is said that he is in great pain.A wandering doctor said that he would use a knife for the uncle, which was extremely dangerous, but the uncle was suffering from a serious disease, so he almost agreed.

Fourth Master Xie put down his daughter's sticker, and said leisurely, "Three years. Whether you are allowed to learn to ride a horse after three years depends on your situation in the past three years." If you are obedient, I will let you learn.If you are disobedient, hum, just keep reading and writing obediently.

Nanning Marquis Mansion. "Ah Xie, you should study and write well." Fu Shen looked at his grandson with sympathy, "The little one's father and elder brother are both gentle, how can you succeed without education."

Zhang Yi turned his head and didn't look at him.Grandpa likes to tease children the most, it's not kind.Shen Mai protects his shortcomings, and he is unwilling to talk to Fu Shen, "What kind of books to read and what characters to write, my family can't use them. Ah, when you grow up, can you be a marquis?" It's still high.

Zhang Xi was furious, "I don't want it!" Whoever said that the youngest son is worthless, I am not!When I grow up, I will be more airy than my elder brother and second brother!Neither the eldest brother nor the second brother wants this title, nor do I!

Yue Pei and An Zan only smiled and did not speak.In the ordinary Duke's mansion, the sons have tried their best to plan for the title, but the Nanning Marquis's mansion is different, and the three sons are not unusual. "Give it to Xiao Xie." Both Shen Chen and Yue Chi don't want this title, "We will earn our own fame in the future." One of them is surnamed Shen and the other is surnamed Yue. The son of Nanning Houfu is very awkward.

Little Axie doesn't want it either. "I'll take the No. [-] examination in the future." If you become a Marquis, you can only enter the military, not a civil servant.At the beginning, Xiao Zhang Xie forced Zhang Xie to take the No. [-] Scholar exam, but later changed, "I will take the exam myself!" I won't bother you, I will work hard on my own.

Fu Shen leaned closer to Zhang Yi, "My dear grandson, if you win the gold list in the future and become famous all over the world, you will be blessed. You didn't read the opera, you can marry several wives if you win the number one prize." A good woman who is ashamed of flowers.

Zhang Xi rolled his eyes at him, "Don't! My son will be unhappy!" You are lucky, there are more than 20 concubine sons, prostitutes and concubine daughters, do you know how difficult it is for uncle?Either this younger brother has something to do, or that younger brother has something to do. It's really not easy for him to be the prince of Lu'an Hou.

"My son will be unhappy"?Grandfathers, you look at me, I look at you, it is funny, but also a little puzzled.Where did this start?Ah Xie was so young, how could he think of "my son"?

It was still Zhang Xie and Xie Yu, the parents who understood children, Xie Yu couldn't say anything, Zhang Xie was not polite to Fu Shen, "The youngest son of your family was jealous of the dude a few days ago, and fought in Qiuxiangyuan! It's brother Zimu who went to benevolence." Over the years, Fu Zimu has swallowed his anger and cleaned up many messes for his younger brothers.When Fu Shen was young, Master Fu Hou had a romantic nature, the backyard was full of beauties, and there were many concubines and concubine daughters. These romantic debts were finally the burden of Fu Zimu, the son of Marquis of Lu'an.

Fu Shen was a little embarrassing, and couldn't hold back on his face.Wuji, a silly son-in-law, never turns a corner when talking to his father-in-law!Shen Mai laughed, "Who doesn't have any incompetent children, Fu Shen, don't think too much about it." Shen Mai and Fu Shen have been friends for many years.

Zhang Xie glared at Fu Shen, turned his head and smiled at his wife, "Xie Yu, our little Xie is really smart, isn't he?" This is how old he is, even thinking about whether his son is happy, how far-reaching he is.

This year's spring and summer were not very peaceful, and when the autumn wind gradually picked up, the turmoil gradually subsided.The emperor laid down a heavy hand, and all the officials above the third rank who cried bitterly in Fuque of Zuoshunmen were demoted to civilians.After that, the civil servants kept silent and stopped talking about the establishment of the prince.

Fourth Master Xie leisurely spent a hot summer at home.Every day, except to say hello to Uncle Xie, I either read, write, or raise my children. I really don't hear anything outside the window, and I only read books for entertainment.

In August, I went to the Hanlin Academy to cancel my vacation and went to the Yamen as usual.There was a prelude to the palace, the emperor asked about the establishment of the reserve, Xie Siye answered without revealing, "Emperor Taizong once said that this is a family matter, and the courtiers don't know about it."

The emperor smiled and asked about current affairs.Answer: "Today's people in the world, those who have land can only get one or two, and those who have no land often have eight or nine. People who don't till eight or nine can eat only one or two chestnuts, and they will have to be trapped."

The emperor became interested, "So, what can I do?" He replied, "In equalizing the land. All the fields in the world are equalized, and then the world can be responsible for farming. It would be better to promulgate laws to limit land, strictly prohibit mergers, and choose to follow goodness and benevolence. The official, to caress him."

In September, he was promoted to be the official historian of the Imperial Academy.Editing is the seventh rank, and editing is from the sixth rank, so it can be regarded as a promotion.Uncle Xie couldn't help being overjoyed, "Yulang has been promoted in less than three years. Congratulations." How many officials can only be promoted once every three years, and how many people can't be promoted once every three years.

Fourth Master Xie smiled lightly, "What is this worth?" The eldest brother is also eager to love his younger brother, and he has only been promoted by half a level, so he smiled all over his face.I couldn't bear to spoil Uncle Xie's interest, so I let Uncle Xie call a small show, and didn't invite outsiders. I just thanked my family for setting up wine and listening to the opera, and enjoyed it all day.

"It's a pity that I can't serve my parents forever." During the dinner, Uncle Xie said gratefully.He has stayed in the capital since he passed the Jinshi examination, and he has only returned to his hometown twice in the past ten years.Every time I just stay for a few days, thinking of Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Xie's old age, I often worry about it.

Fourth Master Xie is also a dutiful son, and when he thinks of his parents thousands of miles away, he feels pity in his heart.Xie Yannian was pouring wine at the side, and said with a smile: "Mother's letters often say that little Bo'er is very innocent and cute. Grandpa and grandmother often tease and play with Xiao Bai'er, and they often laugh." With a grandson under her knees, she is not lonely.

Xie Tangnian was also holding the pot at the side.He held Fourth Master Xie's lapel, with a gloomy expression, "Daddy, I miss my grandparents." He grew up with Mrs. Xie since he was a child, and Mrs. Xie took care of him meticulously.

Uncle Xie and Fourth Master Xie looked at each other, and their hearts were connected: the two brothers wrote a sincere letter that night, expressing their love for their loved ones in a lingering and touching way.The next day, he ordered someone to send him back to Taikang quickly, "I don't believe my parents won't be tempted."

The reply quickly returned to the capital, and the fourth wife wrote it.The letter didn't say too much, but simply explained, "Clean the house in Beijing quickly, and will leave for Beijing in the near future."

For a while, everyone was busy.The eldest wife is naturally the busiest, she has to clean the house, arrange household items, and prepare everything for daily use.She hadn't served her parents-in-law for many years, so she was a little uncertain about the preferences of the old lady, and she had to ask the old man in the house, Mr. Xie and others one by one, which was exhausting.

Uncle Xie and Fourth Master Xie were worried that the two were old and tired from the journey, "The most important thing is that two proper doctors are necessary to accompany them, which is absolutely indispensable. Moreover, more guards must be hired." A group of old people, women and children , who may have an illness or discomfort, must be followed by a doctor.It's a long way from Taikang to the capital, who knows which part of the road is not peaceful, the more guards the better.

It was also Xie's family's fortune, and it happened that two eminent monks from Shousheng Temple were invited by the abbot of Minci Temple to come to Beijing.These two eminent monks are not only good in martial arts, but also proficient in medical theory, with them walking along the way, the Xie family brothers feel at ease.

Xie Yannian is probably the happiest person in the entire Xie family.His mother, younger sister, younger brother, and grandparents will all be seeing each other soon! "Xiao Qi, good sister." Xie Yannian smiled and asked Xie Liunian, "We are reuniting the whole family, are you happy?" He has always been respectful and afraid of Fourth Master Xie, and he can only talk to Xie Tang if he has something on his mind. Nian, or Xie Liunian to confide.

"Happy." Xie Liunian smiled obediently.Of course I am happy, grandpa and grandma are here, such two loving old people.In fact, Xie Liu had the least favorable impression of "grandmother" and "grandmother" in his previous life.In her previous life, her grandmother was contemptuous of "little girl" and "little girl's film" when she spoke, and refused to look at her directly.Grandmothers only smile when they see their sons and grandchildren.

In November, a group of travel-stained people arrived in the capital.Uncle Xie and Fourth Master Xie took leave and received them outside the gate of Fucheng.Old Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Xie came from afar, all with tired faces, but seeing their own son, they were unspeakably happy, "Da Lang! Yu Lang!" Pulling up his son who knelt on the ground and kowtowed, tears fell down his face.

The fourth wife is holding Xie Jinnian in her hand, and the nurse next to her is holding the little Xie Bainian.Fourth Master Xie saw his youngest son for the first time, stretched out his arms to hug the child, and looked at it again and again.Xie Bainian seemed to know that this was his own father, he moved his small body and grinned at him happily.

Xie Bainian is exactly like Xie Yannian.If they are together, even people who don't know each other can tell at a glance: they are brothers.They are so similar in length.Xie Yannian was overjoyed, "Xiao Baier, Xiao Baier." It's impossible to kiss a younger brother.

Unexpectedly, the family of the third master and third wife were also there. "Second sister-in-law stayed to watch the house, watch the house." The third master was a little incoherent.Uncle Xie and Fourth Master Xie knew that there was something different, but it was inconvenient to ask more questions, so they just greeted each other with a smile.

A group of people marched to Dengshikou Street.The old lady Xie entered the door, turned around and ordered sharply, "You don't have to come in! Dalang, send their family to the ancestral home!" Enough is enough, I can no longer be under the same roof with them.

(End of this chapter)