Ordinary people, who would dare to think of such a thing?
There were also people in the previous dynasty who wanted to overthrow the court, but those people were forced into a corner and became rebels on their own initiative.
What was the reason for Tang Xinghuai's actions?
“I never realized it before, but now that I think about it, I was really brave back then. It’s not easy to have survived until now with such a dangerous person by my side.”
"You've survived until now only because I'm soft-hearted?"
"Isn't it because I'm still useful? Don't forget, I provided you with a lot of medicine."
"Aren't you grateful? If it weren't for me, even if you had the drugs on you, you'd probably be locked up and never see the light of day."
Song Ning took his arm and laughed, "Yes, yes, you are my savior. Don't worry, I will definitely treat you well in the future."
This sounds a bit awkward. In sketchbooks, these are the kinds of things that scumbags say when they want to fool young girls.
However, it was still useful.
......
That day, as soon as Song Ning returned home from the shop, Old Madam Liu pulled her aside and whispered, "Er Ya, the magistrate is here."
"when?"
"They've been here for a while now, and are standing outside Yunniang's door."
I heard that the two had a very unpleasant falling out, and Madam Xu was not very satisfied with this son-in-law, feeling that people who often went out to fight were unsettling.
"What was Madam Xu's reaction?"
"The old lady was naturally not very happy, but she didn't say anything. After all, so many years have passed. Now, as long as Yunniang is happy, that's all that matters. Old Madam Xu doesn't want to interfere. Besides..." Old Madam Liu whispered something in Song Ning's ear.
"I'll go take a look."
When Song Ning arrived, Zheng Gaoyi stood like a wooden stake in front of Yun Niang's door.
"Your Excellency, no one is here. What are you doing standing at the door?"
Zheng Gaoyi was taken aback: "Not here?"
"I say, wise and mighty magistrate, before you stood at someone's door, didn't you first check if the person was there?"
Zheng Gaoyi was immediately embarrassed, since no one had said they weren't there.
He's been standing here for an hour.
Yunniang has been helping out at the clothing shop lately, going out in the morning and returning in the evening.
Song Ning was speechless: "Alright, stop standing there, let's go outside and talk?"
Zheng Gaoyi awkwardly stepped forward: "Er Ya..."
"Sigh, I'm not going to help you. You'll have to figure it out yourself."
When it comes to pursuing a wife, you still have to put in the effort yourself.
"Are you leaving again this time you're back?"
"Are you going back after coming to the capital?" Zheng Gaoyi asked rhetorically.
"I probably won't go back. I'm getting married soon, what's the point of going back?"
Zheng Gaoyi sighed like an elder, "Sigh, I was thinking of being your godfather, but now, at such a young age, you're going to be my peer."
Zheng Gaoyi and Xie Linzhou addressed each other as brothers. Originally, according to her age, she could have called Zheng Gaoyi "father," but after she and Xie Linzhou got married, she would have to call him "elder brother."
"Sigh, it seems we're not meant to be. Maybe in the next life."
After talking for a while, they finally managed to get rid of the person.
Her family is likely to be in for a rough time from now on.
Zheng Gaoyi is such a troublemaker.
Sure enough, the next morning, as soon as Song Ning got up, she heard a commotion outside.
As soon as I got dressed and came out, I heard the cursing going on outside.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
Liu Yuelan shook her head helplessly: "The magistrate came to our door today. Yunniang originally refused to open the door, but he kept banging on it. Yunniang was afraid of disturbing your sleep, so she opened the door and let him in. They started arguing as soon as he entered the room."
The only sound that could be heard inside was Yunniang's voice; Zheng Gaoyi made no sound at all.
Could he have been knocked unconscious by his aunt? After all, the way he attacked last time, if he hadn't been stopped, the magistrate might have been killed.
From that day on, such a scene frequently unfolded in the Song family, and the house became extremely lively.
However, Zheng Gaoyi brought her a lot of news when he returned this time.
Tianxiang County has now become a trade center in the north, and transactions between cities in the north now pass through Tianxiang County.
His return this time wasn't entirely for Yunniang.
Since the last victory, the north has remained stable and recently expressed a desire to seek peace and open trade.
This is a great thing that benefits the country and its people. Zheng Gaoyi dared not make the decision alone. He returned this time to report this matter to His Majesty.
"That's good news, but the border is plagued by war for years. Is it believable that Beiliang would suddenly sue for peace?"
"Don't worry, things aren't much better in Northern Liang lately. Their country is unstable. Their emperor just passed away recently, and I heard that the princes are fighting tooth and nail over the throne. They've only just settled down, and now they want to start a war? I'm afraid they don't have the ability."
The newly enthroned emperor of Northern Liang was a proponent of peace, and his ascension to the throne was a coincidence.
Because his brothers had died or been injured in the struggle for the throne, when the struggle ended, the court officials discovered that the only prince still unharmed was that one.
I heard that this prince was found among the common people. He had experienced hardship and knew the suffering of ordinary people, which is why he sought peace with the Jin Dynasty.
The Northern Liang was severely weakened by the last war, and with internal strife, the news from there should be true.
"Don't worry, Ying Huai knows about this too. With him around, you can rest assured."
Song Ning was unaware of the affairs of the court, but this was a good thing. If trade could truly strengthen exchanges between the people of the two countries, the lives of ordinary people would be more stable in the future.
Most of the people in the Jin Dynasty are very poor now, so developing commerce and productivity is the best solution.
If the people are well-fed and have money to earn, and the people are at peace, then the Jin Dynasty will also be at peace, right?
I only heard from Xie Linzhou that the court was in an uproar over the selection of personnel for this matter.
Both the Crown Prince and the Second Prince wanted to take charge of the matter themselves, while some neutral parties suggested choosing a truly capable person who could not come from any faction. This suggestion was opposed by the Crown Prince and the Second Prince.
The debate in the imperial court has been going on for several days, and there is still no resolution.
The Duke's Mansion never took sides. In Xie Linzhou's view, neither the Crown Prince nor the Second Prince was fit to be emperor.
If they truly seize control of the world in the future, they will be doomed sooner or later.
Xie Linzhou has been very busy and worried lately. With the end of the year approaching and the New Year just around the corner, the Duke's Mansion is concerned and often sends Song Ning over to keep him company and talk to him.
Now the entire Duke's mansion relies on Xie Linzhou, because of this matter, Miss Xie and her husband, as well as Miss Xie the Second, have all returned.
Zheng Gaoping is not in the capital now, and Miss Xie is worried about her younger brother, so she simply stayed at her parents' home.
"Xiao Ning, go in and ask. Lin Zhou hasn't come out since he went into the study, and we don't dare to go in and disturb him. We'll have to trouble you."
Song Ning carried the food into the study and stood by the desk for a long time after putting it down, without Xie Linzhou looking up.
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