Chapter 693: Astonishing Momentum
Su Xiuye led the soldiers of the Dongshan camp and set out in formation. As they walked through the streets of the capital, their sonorous steps and fierce momentum shocked the people watching on the streets.
"Didn't they say that the soldiers in the Dongshan camp were all weaklings?"
"Yeah, aren't they saying they can't even stand up straight and walk very weakly?"
"Aren't they all just playboys who don't listen to lectures?"
"Why are you walking so neatly?"
"Look, they walk like a line."
"Wow, it's so beautiful, so shocking, and so imposing!"
There were people standing on the upper floors watching, and they saw it very clearly. They were shocked by the momentum of the soldiers in the Dongshan camp.
Their footsteps were so coordinated that the sound they made when they hit the ground was deafening.
It's so sonorous and powerful that it makes people's blood boil.
“It’s so beautiful!”
"That's our General Su!"
"Yes, it's the eldest son of the Su family!"
"It's Su Xiuye, his daughter is Su Ruoqing."
"The Su family is really full of talented people, both men and women are very strong!"
"Yes, I heard that Lord Su has governed Hezhou very well, and Hezhou has become prosperous now."
"I heard about it, but I really can't imagine what Hezhou is like."
"Just take a look at the outer city built by Princess Yan Ning and you'll see. The cement for their cement roads was transported from Hezhou."
"There are still many delicious foods in Hezhou, and there is also a women's academy."
"Now that the weather is warmer, can we go to Hezhou for a visit?"
"Is Hezhou really prosperous? Let's go there. It's very desolate. I heard there was a flood before, and many people fled Hezhou to live elsewhere."
“Some people say there aren’t many people left in Hezhou.”
In fact, although there are many rumors about Hezhou in the capital, saying how good Hezhou has become now, many people do not believe it.
I think that's just an exaggeration.
Who made Lord Su a favorite of the emperor and a person he trusted? Many people said these words in order to curry favor with the emperor and make him happy.
Yes, deep down, everyone still doesn't believe how prosperous Hezhou has become.
It’s only been a short time. Su Xueyi has been in Hezhou for less than a year.
Hezhou was washed away by floods, and the people of Hezhou were oppressed and taxed more heavily by previous officials.
In this situation, how do people in Rivers State live.
Anyway, everyone thought it was just a rumor.
But even though several people who have been to Hezhou have come back to tell us how great Hezhou is, some people still don't believe it.
However, those who have been to Hezhou and played there believe that when they come back, they still want to take their relatives and friends to Hezhou for rafting.
"Since you don't believe it, why not go to Hezhou and see it for yourself and you'll believe it."
"I heard that Hezhou will hold a lotus viewing event in the summer, where you can have fun and eat delicious food."
"Besides, there is a water route from Hezhou to the capital, and there are also water escort agencies. It's very safe. Unlike before when there were still water bandits, but now they are all gone. It's safe to take the water route. You can go and have a look."
“Plus, paper and books are cheaper there.”
Although the emperor in the capital also set up a papermaking workshop, it was just the beginning and had not yet reached the scale of Hezhou.
Paper is only circulated in a small range, and the price of many papers is still very expensive.
Of course, when everyone was discussing this, Su Ruoqing naturally knew that her father had taken his troops out to fight.
But she felt it was better as long as it wasn't a war at the border.
But perhaps she was still worried about this matter, and Su Ruoqing became sexually active that night.
Fortunately, Huo Bingshuo and Huo Bingse were both at home in the evening.
Moreover, Huo Bingshuo had hired two experienced midwives early in the morning, and there were also maids at home to ensure Su Ruoqing's safety.
Fortunately, Su Ruoqing's body was well taken care of, so she gave birth to a boy smoothly.
Everyone in the mansion was very happy.
However, Huo Bingshuo entered the room to see Su Ruoqing.
Although Huo Bingshuo was not allowed to enter the room according to the rules, he didn't care about the rules at all. He just wanted to accompany Su Ruoqing.
So from the very beginning, Huo Bingshuo had been holding Su Ruoqing's hand.
His eyes were also on Su Ruoqing.
"Thanks a lot!"
Huo Bingshuo's eyes were red with heartache, and he lowered his head and gently kissed Su Ruoqing's eyebrows.
Su Ruoqing was really tired. The midwife came over with the child in her arms. Su Ruoqing took one look and then fell asleep weakly.
Huo Bingshuo stayed by the bed.
Huo Bingshuo didn't feel relieved until Su Ruoqing woke up the next day.
Only then did he carefully hold his son in his arms and show him to Ruoqing.
A smile appeared on Su Ruoqing's face.
She whispered to Huo Bingshuo, "Thank you!"
"Silly boy, I should thank you."
They only feel at home because they have each other.
Now that they have a child, they feel more at ease.
It was only after Su Ruoqing was with Huo Bingshuo that she felt she had a home.
When she was in the Su family, she knew that everyone was very nice to her.
But perhaps because of her childhood experiences, she still has some psychological trauma in her heart.
What she longs for most deep down in her heart is to have a home and someone who cares about her and can always be by her side.
Now that she has a husband and a son, her heart is filled.
There is a sour feeling in my eye sockets.
In fact, now Huo Bingshuo can understand Ruoqing with just a look.
Huo Bingshuo looked at her with heartache, gently stroked her hair, with deep affection in his eyes.
After being with Huo Bingshuo, Su Ruoqing could truly feel the feeling of being deeply cared for and loved by someone.
This kind of unconditional love makes her feel very safe.
Because she only needed one look to know that Huo Bingshuo cared about her.
Even if she didn't say anything when eating or doing things, she felt that he seemed to understand her.
She is not in such a good mood all the time.
She was sometimes in a bad mood, but he would always be patient and tolerant of her and soothe all her emotions.
Thinking of the past, Su Ruoqing just felt that the past was like smoke, dissipated by the wind, and the days ahead were real and solid.
Back in Liuhe Village, she was so fierce and strong-willed that she probably didn't dare to think about the future.
But after such a long time, when I think about it again, it seems as insignificant as a cloud.
Many things that I once cared about are no longer cared about.
"You must be hungry. What do you want to eat? I'll ask the kitchen to bring it over."
When Su Ruoqing was asleep, Huo Bingshuo always asked the kitchen to prepare warm porridge and other easy-to-digest food so that Ruoqing could eat it when she woke up.
Huo Bingshuo has always been very attentive to Ruoqing.
…
Because the news happened so suddenly, Madam Su and the others rushed over the next day after hearing the news.
Dong Wenren and Gu Shuyun also came.
And many people in the capital sent gifts.
When people discuss Su Ruoqing behind her back now, they no longer make up stories to blame her like they did in the past.
Ever since Xiao Yueyao hosted that banquet, everyone knew that Su Ruoqing was different from the rumors. After learning about her abilities and talents and what she had done, everyone admired her very much.
Not to mention that Su Ruoqing was still able to run the business in an orderly manner even when she was pregnant after getting married.
The Huo family didn't have much wealth in the capital, but after Su Ruoqing took over the management, the business of several of the Huo family's stores became very prosperous.
Even Huo Bingse, the daughter of the Huo family, who was once inconspicuous, learned to manage the household, keep accounts and do business under Su Ruoqing's guidance.
He is very knowledgeable in doing all these things.
People also become more confident and generous.
Su Ruoqing was grateful to her third aunt for her careful guidance and teaching, which made her what she is today.
So she also taught Huo Bingse carefully. As long as Huo Bingse was willing to learn, she would teach him seriously.
Fortunately, Huo Bingse is also very smart, and she can learn a lot of things when taught to her.
Moreover, Huo Bingse also respects her sister-in-law very much.
Because she was pregnant, she couldn't do some things, so Huo Bingse helped her inside and outside, helping to manage the affairs at home and in the store.
If you don't understand something, come and ask her for guidance.
So now many ladies also know about Huo Bingse.
"I really didn't notice it before. This little girl from the Huo family is pretty good."
"Her sister-in-law brought her up single-handedly. I heard she teaches her every day."
"The Su family is really amazing. They have their own way of teaching people. Look at Huo Bingse now. He is so graceful and elegant, and he even has the air of a scholar."
"Su Ruoqing was brought up by Princess Xiao. According to Princess Xiao's methods, Su Ruoqing will naturally be able to teach others."
"Even though the Huo family's little girl hasn't reached the age of marriage yet, she will be there soon. She will be after the New Year. Many people are thinking of proposing marriage to the Huo family."
"The Huo family used to be so inconspicuous that no one would notice them. But after Huo Bingshuo and Su Ruoqing got engaged, the Huo family's status has risen dramatically. Even the emperor trusted Huo Bingshuo and promoted him to deputy chief of the imperial guards."
"Besides, the Huo family used to be a powerful family. They were also a prestigious family in Xingbei. It's just that dynasties have changed, and the Huo family is now insignificant. But they still have a lot of background, right?"
"I can only say that the Huo family has good vision."
"Look, the Su family doesn't have any girls of the right age right now. The only family that has a marriage relationship with the Su family is the Huo family."
"And the Gu family. Dong Wenren married Gu Shuning, which was equivalent to an alliance with the Su family, so let's take a look at the Gu family."
"That's the Imperial Censor's family, and they also pay attention to matching up."
Now everyone understands that the Su family is at its peak.
"You said, what about Lord Xiao's relatives? Even if there are no relatives, there must be relatives by marriage, right?"
"The mother of Shangguan Kang, the dean of Lulin Academy, is Marquis Xiao's sister, but Marquis Xiao's sister is gone."
"How old is Shangguan Kang? I heard he's not in good health."
"You're the only one who believes the rumors. Princess Xiao is so amazing and her medical skills are so strong. She has already nursed her cousin back to good health."
"I heard that Shangguan Kang went to Hezhou and wrote poems and articles when he came back."
"Why haven't we heard about it?"
"My poems and essays are all kept in the academy, how can I let anyone read them?"
"How many people are trying their best to get into Lulin Academy now?"
"That's not true, but Lulin Academy is very strict in selecting students, comparable to Wende Academy in Hezhou."
Everyone discussed and knew about Wende Academy in Hezhou.
The main reason is that everyone in the capital has also read the newspaper from Hezhou Wende Academy.
Newspapers are really rare things.
Now, the adults in their family like to read the newspaper after returning from court, saying that they can learn a lot of things through the newspaper.
Anyway, women don’t understand.
How many women are as powerful as Princess Xiao?
He really is proficient in everything, even making paper.
They can also grow the kind of grapes that are tributed to foreign countries, and use these grapes to make wine.
Anyway, they are not used to drinking strong liquor, but they like drinking wine.
The key is that wine is hard to buy.
Many merchants from other places rushed to buy the wine and transport it to various places for sale.
But I heard that the Huo family can have as much wine as they need.
When they came to visit Su Ruoqing, they were treated to good wine and delicious food, all of which was wine.
They were really convinced.
…
In the outer city community, Zhao Qiaoqiao went to buy vegetables with a basket.
Ever since Zhao Qiaoqiao and Lin Chi got married, they have lived in the community built by Princess Yan Ning.
Since moving in, Zhao Qiaoqiao realized how good this community is.
I live in a two-story courtyard where I can grow vegetables. I don’t have to go to the bathroom outside on rainy days, I can just flush the toilet inside the house and it’s very clean.
The room was very well decorated and the windows let in lots of sunlight.
The community is also very safe. The gate will be locked at night and outsiders are not allowed to enter or leave at will during the day.
They are all guarded.
There is also an alarm facility, which will sound a loud bell when it is pressed.
When I go out to buy groceries on weekdays, there is a commercial market next to it, which makes it very convenient to buy vegetables, meat and other food.
And the price is cheap, much cheaper than in the inner city anyway.
When she went out to buy vegetables, there were many people shopping in the market.
Some of them are from wealthy families in the inner city who come out specifically to buy things.
I think some of the things here are very cheap.
Of course, some people still shop in the inner city because the outer city is still far away.
But Zhao Qiaoqiao's parents would come here to buy vegetables, meat and other things.
Because the pie shop opened by her parents, brother and sister-in-law is doing good business, and the ingredients they use are cheap, the cost can be much lower.
Besides, if my parents are tired, they can come home to rest.
There are many rooms on both floors of the house.
My parents came to see it once and they both said it was great.
The mattress was very soft and it was her first time using such a mattress.
It turns out that beds don’t necessarily have to be hard.
Zhao Qiaoqiao came out to buy vegetables. The women at the vegetable market stalls all recognized her. "It's Qiaoqiao! Look, these are our freshest vegetables of the season. Look at this eggplant, it's so big and good..."
Zhao Qiaoqiao also greeted people enthusiastically and bought some vegetables if she saw they were good.
While walking around, I heard people talking, and suddenly I heard them mention the Huo family.
"Mrs. Huo has given birth to a son."
"It's been a year, this is the time."
"Do you think the princess will return to the capital?"
"I heard that Hezhou is very busy. How can the princess have time to come back? Besides, Lord Su cannot leave Hezhou. How can he leave casually while he is in office?"
"But gifts must be given."
Zhao Qiaoqiao was stunned. Huo family, Su family?
She knew that Lin Chi’s current master was the princess and he worked for the princess.
Mrs. Huo is a member of the Su family, so shouldn’t they also send gifts?
Zhao Qiaoqiao was thinking about something and wanted to discuss it with Lin Chi.
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