Chapter 131: Visit
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Xu Junying was silent for a while, then asked, "So, you have a lot of... over there, has anyone proposed to you?"
Mei Niang pursed her lips. Two people confessed their love at the same time... which is equivalent to proposing marriage. They are both very good in character, talent and appearance. I was just undecided and fell into the river and died before I could get married."
Xu Junying didn't care about her "death", but he was quite critical of someone confessing to her. It's ridiculous that a woman can accept betrothal gifts from two families?"
Mei Niang was stunned for a moment, then responded with a smile and said, "I didn't accept the betrothal gift, and the betrothal gift didn't come to me either."
"What about confession? Confession is equivalent to proposal, so you should pay the betrothal gift."
Mei Niang couldn't help laughing. Do you think you can just say "marry" like you did when you married Qin Mei Niang? That's not the case. You have to be serious and get a definite promise. The man and woman have to understand each other and have a mutual admiration before they can talk about marriage... You may still not understand. The wedding customs in my hometown are actually very simple. Let me tell you first that it is called confession. That is, a man says to the woman he likes: I really like you, please date me. The dating here is limited. If the woman also likes it and nods, she can only have that man in her heart from then on. This is the so-called love covenant. Proposing is different. There are many ways to propose. The most common way nowadays is that the man holds a bouquet of flowers - preferably roses, and a ring, and says to the woman: I love you, please marry me. If the woman agrees on the spot, she will wear the ring given by the man, and this is considered a lifetime commitment. Then they would prepare and hold a grand and gorgeous wedding, and with the blessings of both parents and relatives and friends, they would become husband and wife... It was not like your dynasty, where there were too many red tapes, three matchmakers and six betrothals, dowries and accompanying rooms, which were annoying and tiring."
Xu Junying lowered his eyes. Different countries, different customs - it's fine to propose like that, but that confession and that covenant are not unheard of in this dynasty... They are all romantic things played by idlers and elegant guests. People like us don't have the time or the mood to do these things."
"So people like you can enjoy the imperial marriage, and you have the final say. You can marry whoever you want, regardless of whether the girl is willing or not."
Xu Junying looked up at her with a gloomy look in his eyes. Mei Niang waved her hands and said, "I'm sorry. I was just talking nonsense. Don't mind it. Just pretend I didn't say anything."
At this time, Baoju's voice came from outside the door, reporting to the Lord: Zhang Hexia has arrived, Bai Zhanying is sitting in the flower hall of the East Courtyard."
Xu Junying said to Mei Niang, "Since they are both, then let's meet together... Remember one thing: unmarried women in this dynasty value their reputation the most, and married women value their virtues even more. They will not easily meet strange men, and it is even more forbidden to be alone without anyone to accompany you. You are my wife now, and you have a covenant with me, so you must accept the rules and constraints."
Mei Niang has stood up, walked a few steps, and stood there waiting impatiently. Don't worry, I have learned all these broken rules of the rich and powerful families. I am not good at other things, but I am the best at pretending."
Xu Junying was choked by her and refused to move. It’s not that you have to pretend, it’s... you have to be consistent in your words and deeds, that’s the only way.”
Mei Niang looked at him helplessly. "Okay, I'm done. Go away. Go away. "You said okay, it's so boring to let someone come to your house and sit on the bench."
Xu Junying and Mei Niang walked towards the east courtyard together, entered the moon-shaped gate, walked through the neither-long-nor-short corridor, and came to the east flower hall. Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi were not restrained. Before the host arrived, they sat opposite each other, set up the chessboard and played chess. Ruizhu and Ruibao served tea on the side. Mei Niang walked in and opened her mouth to call for help, but suddenly she felt her waist tighten. Before she could figure out what was going on, she leaned against Xu Junying. Xu Junying's hands were tightly around her waist, and it was difficult for her to break free.
Facing the gazes from Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi at the same time, Mei Niang blushed instantly, became silent, and had to lower her head.
Xu Junying gently let go of Mei Niang, greeted the two visitors with a smile, spoke polite words, and offered them a seat in the living room. He told Ruizhu and Ruibao to get out some freshly bought good tea, and then went to the kitchen to bring a table of delicious dishes, ready to have a few drinks with his two good friends.
Mei Niang had no choice but to follow him, bowing her head and listening to the three men chatting. After that, the host and the guest sat down. Xu Junying helped Mei Niang sit down first, then sat next to her, smiling and saying, "My humble wife has caught a cold recently and feels a little unwell. Her voice has become hoarse. When she heard that the two of you were coming to the mansion, she insisted on coming together to meet you. It was because the last time Xijiang Xuelan's matter had come to an end, and the third sister-in-law diagnosed a pregnancy pulse, so she wanted to thank you in person."
Xu Junying, who always looked quite upright, suddenly acted like this, which was even more fake than wearing a mask. Mei Niang couldn't accept it and couldn't help but glared at him. Xu Junying smiled at her and said in a doting tone:
"Shouldn't I thank you two on behalf of Rulan? Why don't you dare to say it? Come, drink some warm tea first, and then talk slowly. Your throat must be hurting."
Her voice was no longer hoarse. She had stayed up late the night before and made it hoarse. She slept for a while, got up, scolded Zheng Meiyu, ran back to the upper room, brushed her teeth and rinsed her mouth with green salt, and then she felt better. Why did he keep emphasizing her voice? Was he hinting to her that he didn't want her to speak?
The inexplicable hug just now was because she wanted to call for help. Since he promised to let her go, he didn't let her. What does that mean? The more I get to know this person, the more abnormal he is.
I don't care. If I'm suppressed like this, I can't even last a month, let alone three months.
Mei Niang refused to take the tea bowl handed by Xu Junying, and said with a smile, "I'm not thirsty, Lord Hou, drink it yourself." Zhang and Xia, please have some tea."
Zhang Jingyun smiled and said, "You have caught a cold, but you must take medicine in time. Don't delay it until it becomes a serious illness, which will be very bad."
Lingxuzi said that if you have a severe cold, you can take one of the pills I gave you before. If you feel that the weather is not good, take one pill and soak it in a pot of hot water, drink some, and teach people around you to drink it. It can suppress and prevent various symptoms."
"I see, then the pill is really a panacea."
Lingxuzi smiled and said, "A real elixir should be able to bring a person back to life. I have never seen one before."
Xu Junying's mind worked quickly. He listened to Lingxuzi's words, looked at Mei Niang, and smiled at Lingxuzi, saying, "It is said outside that my wife was able to come back to life because I couldn't bear to let her go. I guarded her day and night, and my true love moved the heaven and earth. This is of course true. I really can't bear the heart-wrenching pain of losing her, but she is alive, perhaps because she took some pills given by Brother Xia before. Brother Xia's pills can be called magic pills."
Lingxuzi nodded and said, "That's the Qi-boosting pill. Only my master knows the formula. It can really save people in times of crisis. The emperor also took this kind of pill that time. You were hit by a poison arrow last time. I only have three left. I'll give them all to you."
Xu Junying raised his hands and bowed, once again thanking the two of them. You two are really kind to me, Xu Junying. Every time I was in danger, you two helped me. If it weren’t for this Qi-boosting pill, I wouldn’t have recovered so quickly, and maybe my left arm would have been useless… Because this pill was so good, I couldn’t bear to finish it, so I kept one, thinking that it might save someone. When I got home, my wife was seriously ill, so I gave it to her. She didn’t get better at the time, and she died half a month later. Fortunately, she was alive again two days later, which was surprising and gratifying. Looking closely, the pill played an indispensable role.”
He looked at Zhang Jingyun and smiled, saying that there were many precious medicinal materials from Jingyun, and he would like to thank him for them as well."
Zhang Jingyun smiled and shook his head. "Old friends, it's really boring to talk about this. Back then, several of my uncles were captured by the northern tribes in order to obtain the horns of the goat. Master led our division to rescue them. If you hadn't led the cavalry to support us and used a trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain, allowing us to escape safely, the result would be unpredictable."
Lingxuzi said that when he thought back to the days in the north, it was hard, but he was very grateful.
Xu Junying nodded, "Yes, it is unforgettable. After many years of fighting, our dynasty was still able to defend itself and strengthen its military strength, and finally made the northern countries surrender, so that the people on the border could live and work in peace. This is a great blessing."
Mei Niang listened to their conversation but could not get a word in. She wanted to get up to see how the banquet was prepared, but then she heard Zhang Jingyun say that he had to rush to the imperial farm outside the city. The weather was uncertain and it was going to rain again. She decided not to drink and would come back another day. She would take her leave now."
Why is Xu Junying so anxious? Who lives in the imperial manor outside the city? The emperor, the queen, and the queen mother are all in the palace."
Lingxuzi smiled bitterly. It was Princess Sude. She left the city last night and stayed at the imperial manor. Today, the empress dowager issued an imperial decree, saying that Princess Sude was unwell and asked us to check her pulse.
"Don't you have an imperial physician? Don't skip a word.
"Now the two of us are the imperial physicians of the Cining Palace," Lingxuzi said helplessly. Jingyun and I came here only to treat the King of Qi and to protect the dragon fetus in the Queen's belly. We go in and out of the palace every day, and live in Guiyun Villa outside the city in our spare time. We didn't feel anything before, but now we are caught by the Queen Mother. It's not enough for me to write prescriptions, I have to personally make plasters and pills for her... March is here, the Queen is about to give birth, and after the dragon child is born, the two of us should quickly retreat - the imperial capital is prosperous, but it is not our place. If we continue to live like this, we will become numb."
Mei Niang nodded in agreement. I feel the same way. The capital city is too boring."
Xu Junying thinks that staying at home for a whole winter might be boring. If you are willing, we have a farm outside the city and we will take you there to live someday. After the joint examination in March and the palace examination in April, the emperor wants to go hunting and will bring some palace maids and concubines with him. You can also go."
Mei Niang smiled and said that staying outside the city was fine, but hunting would definitely be fun. If you allow me to go, I will definitely go. Zhang and Xia, you will go too, right? It will be more lively and fun with more people."
Zhang Jingyun smiled and said, "If we were still here, we would go there."
“That’s great.”
Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi stood up to say goodbye. Xu Junying could not keep them, so he had to let Baizhan lead the way and go out through the east door. Mei Niang followed behind Xu Junying and sent them out of the small door. They greeted each other and said goodbye, and watched them go out of the second door.
As soon as the guest left and no one followed him, Mei Niang and Xu Junying glared at each other and asked, "What did you mean just now?"
Xu Junying was very calm. I wanted to ask you what you meant. You were taught well over there to be dignified, virtuous, polite and abide by the rules, but you didn’t do it.”
"I..." Mei Niang looked around and lowered her voice. "I? At least I didn't touch you, but you..."
Xu Junying pulled her into the yard, turned around and closed the door, and then said to her, "They came to visit me in the name of visiting, but in fact they came to visit you. Why is that? It's because you revealed to them that we are not on good terms, so they are worried. I did that just now, with no other intentions, just to save some face and let them see that I, Xu Junying, am not a rough man who only knows how to march and fight and doesn't care for his wife."
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