"Mom, Master's wife! We are here to pick you up!" Tai Yongning took the lead in bowing and spoke with a smile.
Song Hui and others also hurried forward and exchanged greetings.
Young and handsome, such young men are already outstanding, and now four of them stand out at the same time, which is naturally a rare sight.
Not only were Yang Lihua and Mrs. Wu grinning from ear to ear with joy, but even the people in the neighboring boxes were peeking in.
Yang Lihua and Mrs. Wu quickly invited them into the house to have tea and snacks together.
Zhuzhu was crying out to be held by her brother. Sitting in her brother's arms, the chubby and smiling baby made Song Hui and the others feel itchy and took out the little toys they had bought on the road.
Sure enough, the fat girl did not disappoint them. She gave each of them a milky kiss, which made the young men blush and very happy.
Yang Lihua asked Song Hui and the others where their families were and how they were doing. She was approachable and gentle, just like one of their own elders, which made Song Hui and the others relax and answer her questions one by one.
Inevitably, Song Hui and his companions asked about the affairs in the north. They usually heard about them from the common people in the market. Many of the bizarre news were of no practical use except to make them laugh.
For example, yesterday, an old lady selling steamed buns was packing them for the family while she was talking to the uncle selling soup noodles next door about how the Rakshasa devils all had white faces and yellow hair, wings on their backs, fangs in their mouths, and could jump several feet high...
Yang Lihua was not stingy and briefly told them the news from the north and comforted them at the end.
"Don't worry. The border guards are brave and loyal, and will do their utmost to fight back against the Rakshasa invasion. You must study hard and become officials in the future. You will speak out against injustice and provide livelihoods for the people!"
Song Hui and the others stood up and saluted together, "Thank you for your guidance, Auntie. We will definitely study hard."
Yang Lihua quickly waved her hand and said, "Please sit down. I'm just a woman and I don't know anything. I'm just saying a few more words of gossip."
But Song Hui and the others disagreed. Even at poetry gatherings, where scholars gathered, many people dismissed the topic of the northern border and the invasion of the Russian demons. They treated it as if defending their country and shedding their blood were trivial matters. Only the fruit wine in their hands and the romantic pursuits were noble.
Don’t they know that when the enemy’s butcher knife is at their necks, their favorite poems and essays will not make the enemy soften his heart!
At that moment, the young people wished to send them to the north to see the smoke of war at the border.
Of course, they also hope that the new emperor will be a wise and brave man, and change the pathological situation of the Wei Dynasty where the civil officials are strong but the military officials are weak!
After sitting for a while, everyone went home together.
Mr. Wu was rarely away from his study. He walked down the alley with his hands behind his back, strolling leisurely. When he saw everyone coming back, he smiled and said, "You all went out shopping, leaving me alone at home. It's so lonely."
Everyone couldn't help laughing, not to mention that he looked a bit aggrieved.
Zhuzhu ran over and pinched a piece of osmanthus candy and stuffed it into Mr. Wu's mouth. "Sir, eat candy. It's sweet. Zhuzhu loves it!"
"Oh, Zhuzhu is the most thoughtful. Mr. Wu will send someone to buy you the most delicious candied fruit in the south of the city tomorrow!" Mr. Wu smiled happily, and then looked at his son beside him, feeling really sad.
Sons are just clumsy, daughters are sweet and caring. Looks like I need to hurry up and have another one! But if my son can get Zhuzhu back as his daughter-in-law...
This method is better and more direct!
Not to mention that Mr. Wu secretly arranged a daughter-in-law for his son, but only that Yang Lihua and Zhuzhu stayed at Wu's house for four or five days, and then Chen Zhao came to visit with Chen Ruiyang.
Mr. Wu had often heard Tai Yongning talk about Chen Zhao, and he admired him very much for his travels throughout his life and his wide circle of friends.
What's more, Yang Lihua also mentioned that night that Chen Zhao was raising military supplies for the border defense troops and was a rare man of integrity.
When Chen Zhao came to visit, Mr. Wu specially postponed a banquet and waited at home to personally receive Chen Zhao in his study.
Chen Zhao was eloquent, well-versed in both civil and military affairs, and had a very broad knowledge. No matter where Mr. Wu talked about, even if it was about the grassland royal court, he could answer fluently.
The most important thing is that he has a straight back, clear eyes, and a very good demeanor. He does not have the stingy and calculating look of a common businessman at all.
Mr. Wu almost wanted to treat him as a close friend, and ordered the kitchen to send a banquet to welcome this new friend who felt like an old friend at first sight.
Even Song Hui's disciples were called over, hoping that they would listen more and broaden their horizons.
Yang Lihua only spoke a few words to Chen Zhao before he was asked to leave by Mr. Wu. Yang Lihua had originally thought that Chen Zhao would be sent to the flower hall soon, and she was anxious to ask if there was any news from home.
Unexpectedly, not only did Chen Zhao not come back, but Tai Yongning and others were also lured there, and even Zhuzhu and Young Master Wu ran over to join in the fun.
Yang Lihua was happy. It was not difficult to pass the time by eating and sewing with Mrs. Wu.
This welcoming dinner lasted for half the night. Chen Zhaocai woke up early the next morning, rubbing his head, and started talking to Mr. Wu about business.
"Sir, I heard your family is from this place? I have some old jewelry that I'm planning to exchange for gold, silver, or grain to send to the border to support the troops defending the border against the Russian invaders.
"I wonder if you have any relatives or friends in this field who could help me connect with them. Otherwise, if I waste my breath and talk, it will be a small matter, but if it delays the battle, it will affect the border war."
"Of course," Mr. Wu agreed immediately. "Protecting our country is the duty of every member of the Wei Dynasty. However, as someone who has spent his entire life studying, it would be useless for me to go to the border. Fortunately, I can help with this little bit now, so I will naturally do my best to help."
After that, he called Wu Yin and asked his cousin, with whom he had been close since childhood, to come.
This cousin was in charge of the clan's silver shop. After personally inspecting the things Chen Zhao brought, he gave a reasonable price. When he heard that Chen Zhao wanted food, he didn't ask any more questions and went out to find a familiar grain merchant to exchange for half of the food.
Chen Zhao was extremely grateful and held a banquet at the restaurant to thank Mr. Wu and his cousin, and happily drank again.
Most of the time, men's friendships are established at the wine table, so after drinking, Chen Zhao gained another friend!
After playing with Zhuzhu and Young Master Wu for a day, the older brother Chen Ruiyang also became Young Master Wu's favorite brother.
He is an only child. His brothers are usually forced by their father to study hard, so he is the only one left and feels very lonely.
Now Chen Ruiyang is leading him and Zhuzhu. Sometimes they play the role of a constable catching thieves, and sometimes they play the role of a general riding a horse to kill the enemy. Even if he gets tired, he can turn a red rope into flowers!
He wished this brother was his real brother!
Unfortunately, the time we were together was too short.
Chen Zhao and Chen Ruiyang stayed for three days and then took Yang Lihua and Zhuzhu back to Shunde Prefecture.
Mr. Wu was reluctant to leave, so he made an appointment with Chen Zhao that he would come to his house whenever he came to Huairen.
Mrs. Wu also held Yang Lihua's hand and urged her to stay for a few more days.
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