Chapter 469 Extra 2
As the only child of the Pei family, Pei Jue has attracted everyone's attention since he was born.
In addition, Wu Ran has inherited the advantages of his parents. He has grown into a modest gentleman with a face as bright as the moon, and is admired by everyone.
Old Lady Zheng and the retired Duke liked their granddaughter Zheng Ci very much and often came to visit her. At the same time, they liked their most promising grandson Pei Jue even more.
As for the people from the other two families, the eldest family had two boys, both of whom were strong and had caused three gentlemen to leave one after another. Before the gentlemen left, they all said that these two boys were good candidates for martial arts, but their studies...probably would be difficult.
The two elders also understood something from each other's subtle remarks, and from then on they no longer forced the two to study. They only required them to learn calligraphy and understand some principles.
The old Duke called in his old friends in the army, some old generals with real talents and skills to personally serve as martial arts teachers for the two men.
Hey, you know what, these two guys are really good at martial arts.
Within two years, he was in good shape and in good health.
Mrs. Zheng was a little sad, thinking that her son was not cut out for studying. His future would mean fighting on the front lines with real guns and swords, which was no match for studying.
Duke Zheng said, "Short-sighted! The current emperor is a man of great ambition. It's only a matter of time before he wants to conquer the foreign tribes. Your two sons will then be able to carry out their ambitions. Our Duke's Mansion was built on horseback."
"Dad, I know..." Madam Zheng muttered softly, "But I only have these two sons, you're going to cut my heart out with a knife."
Seeing the old Duke about to lose his temper, Zheng Yuan said with a smile, "Father, my son was once on the battlefield, and Mother was worried too. My wife is a mother, so please don't get angry with her."
The old Duke suddenly lost his temper and said unhappily, "Just protect your wife."
Zheng Yuan: "I learned this from my father. Loving your wife is what makes a good man of our Zheng family."
Duke Zheng turned his head away with a look of disgust, but curled his lips when no one was around.
No one else saw this scene, but Old Mrs. Zheng did.
Although he said he was unhappy, he was actually very happy in his heart.
That night, Zheng Yuan personally massaged his wife's shoulders and comforted her, "The masters Dad hired for them both are incredibly capable. Don't worry anymore. They're men with lofty ambitions. I know you're worried, but a single move on the battlefield can affect the entire body. If you're so hesitant, they'll be timid and inevitably get hurt."
The eldest lady raised her eyes and said, "Really? Then, I won't say anything."
Zheng Yuan handed her a cup of tea and said, "I can come back from the battlefield, don't worry, our son will definitely be able to do it."
The doctor sipped his tea while muttering, "That's right, my son's martial arts skills are much better than yours..."
Zheng Yuan, who was being criticized, was still smiling.
Zheng Lang, the second son of the Zheng family, lives a life of debauchery. Zheng Jiaojiao has an affair with the second son of the Li family without any matchmaker. She has fallen into depravity and become a concubine, vowing to take the position of the wife. Zheng Lang does not say it on the surface, but he thinks in his heart that his daughter has a problem with her brain.
She could have married and become a wife, but she chose to do so and planned to climb up from being a concubine.
If this isn't a problem with the brain, then what is?
The power of the Zheng family in the court and the connections of the Pei family naturally tend to favor the talented Pei Jue.
He passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi at the age of fifteen, and was only one step away from entering the Golden Palace.
A family of meritorious service does not need to pass the exams step by step.
However, there were always rumors following Pei Jue behind his back. Wherever he went, many people questioned his talent and knowledge, and whether he relied on the influence of his ancestors rather than real talent and knowledge.
He is stubborn and determined to prove himself.
On the day when the Jinshi exam was passed, countless people in Beijing who were waiting to see the show were in an uproar.
Zheng Ci asked the kitchen to prepare a table full of delicious food to celebrate for Pei Jue, and then invited close elders. The Pei family closed the door to visitors that day and was filled with joy.
Pei Ji took out a book and said, "This is the commentary I made when I was studying. You still need to continue taking the test. It should be useful to you."
Pei Jue took it and said, "Thank you, Dad."
Zheng Ci took out a brand new robe and said, "This is what your aunt Tian'er and I made for you. You're very old and need clothes a lot. It's only been made for a short time and it's already too short and torn. I made this one a little longer for you so you can wear it even after a while."
The clothes in his hand were made by his own mother stitch by stitch, and Pei Jue was deeply moved.
Now the Pei family doesn't need the master to do it himself, it's all the mother's kindness.
"Thank you, mother."
Zheng Ci smiled and said, "You are my mother's pride."
Pei Jue suddenly felt his eyes moisten, and turned his head away awkwardly, "Mom, so many people are watching us."
Everyone laughed in unison.
Everyone gave gifts in turn. Old Lady Zheng and the old Duke gave a valuable inkstone.
Zheng Huai and Qiao Xianglan gave a valuable brush.
Finally, it was Jing Luan's turn. Her face flushed slightly as she took out a purse from her bosom. "I, I saw that my brother's purse was a little torn. You often go out, so I asked my godmother to teach you. The herbs inside are all for repelling mosquitoes and insects. My embroidery skills are not very good, so please don't despise me, brother Pei..."
Her voice became softer and softer, and if Pei Jue had not been close to her, he would have almost failed to hear clearly.
Jing Luan felt embarrassed when she saw that he was slow to answer, thinking that he didn't like it.
Just as I was about to put it away, the purse in my hand was taken away.
"It looks good to me."
Then he immediately took off the old purse from his waist and tied Jingluan on it.
Jing Luan's cheeks flushed with shame, her heart beat faster for some unknown reason, and she lowered her head so low that she wished she could wish Pei Jue a happy new year right there and then.
"Okay, okay, sit down and eat now, before the food gets cold."
Seeing Jingluan's embarrassment, Zheng Ci hurried to help her out, and the little girl sat down and ate quietly.
But for some reason, she couldn't eat, and occasionally turned her head to peek at Pei Jue's handsome profile.
At night, Zheng Ci took off her hairpins and rings, and suddenly said to Pei Ji beside her: "Have you noticed today, Jing Luan, is it possible that she likes Pei Jue?"
Pei Ji put down the book and thought for a moment, "She's too reserved and doesn't like to talk. Maybe you're overthinking it."
Zheng Ci felt that his idea was correct. Although the little girl was shy, her eyes were different after all.
"Forget it, why am I telling you this?"
Being despised by his own wife, Pei Ji smiled and took the comb from her hand and combed her long and thick hair himself.
"I said, if Jing Luan really likes Pei Jue, would you be willing?"
Zheng Ci thought for a moment and said, "I can't worry about the child. If they love each other, I naturally have no objection. I watched Jingluan grow up, and she's a good child. She used to be shy, but she's reliable at critical moments and thoughtful. I don't mind her being my daughter-in-law, but Huzi is too dull. I don't know if he'll hurt the girl."
"I just said one sentence, and you think so much about it."
Zheng Ci glared at him fiercely. "These two children are my dearest children. I treat Jingluan as my own daughter, so how could I not think more of her? Her family has fallen on hard times, her parents are gone, and her aunt treats her with indifference. As her godmother, I naturally have to think more about her."
Pei Ji's smile deepened. "Okay, okay, Jing Luan will learn from you. She will definitely be good in the future."
Speaking of this, Zheng Ci began to praise it endlessly.
What Jingluan likes medicine and learns quickly, so he can inherit her abilities.
Speaking of this, she felt a little disappointed. "Master said he would be away for a year. It's been two years now, and he hasn't come back yet, nor has he sent a letter. What happened?"
Pei Ji: "The old ghost doctor is quite skilled. He knows both medicine and poison. Don't worry about him. Perhaps he has been delayed by something."
Zheng Ci nodded.
As soon as spring arrived, Zheng Ci suddenly caught a cold for some unknown reason.
He used to be in good health, but suddenly he lost a lot of weight.
Pei Jue and Jing Luan both stayed by guarding day and night, especially Jing Luan, who lost a lot of weight and had dark circles under his eyes.
"You kid, I can't persuade you. I told you to go back and rest, but you insisted on looking at me. Cough cough cough..."
"Godmother, when you get better in a few days, even if you let me stay, I won't stay here anymore." Jing Luan joked with a smile.
Zheng Ci was amused by her words and patted the back of her hand. "I know you're worried because you feel like you weren't born from my belly. But I've already treated you like my own daughter. You don't need to be so cautious."
Having her thoughts seen through, Jing Luan felt flustered and touched, and could only whisper, "Godmother..."
The hot tears dripped onto the back of her hand, burning Zheng Ci's heart.
This is a sensitive and thoughtful child.
Another day passed, and Zheng Ci's cold not only did not get better, but got worse.
Everyone in the family stopped what they were doing and gathered around Zheng Ci.
Zheng Ci finally woke up at night, and when he opened his eyes, he saw his mother Qiao Xianglan lying beside the bed, guarding him.
"mother...."
Her voice was hoarse.
Qiao Xianglan sat up immediately. "What's wrong? What's wrong? What do you want?"
"water."
"Okay, okay, mommy will pour it for you, don't move."
Zheng Ci was amused by her cautious look and thought to herself that her condition was not that serious, it was just a cold.
Suddenly, they heard hurried footsteps outside the door. Everyone was startled, and Qiao Xianglan subconsciously protected her daughter behind her.
The door was pushed open, and a somewhat weathered old man came out.
"Zheng Ci!"
"Master...Master?"
The old man in front of me with messy hair and flying beard could only be Lao Gui.
Seeing that she was in good spirits, the old ghost blew his beard and glared, "I received the news that you were seriously ill and rushed back. You seem to be in good spirits. How come you are sick? You are a doctor after all."
After saying that, he started taking Zheng Ci's pulse without giving her any explanation.
"You're feeling a little weak, haven't you? You've eaten a lot of cold food? Your stomach is weak too, you've eaten too much! You're already so old, and I still treat you like a child. You don't mind eating raw or cold food, and you've hurt your spleen and stomach by eating too much."
The dignified mistress of the Pei family, Zheng Ci, who was well-known outside, a first-rank imperial lady and a famous benevolent businessman, lowered her head and was scolded by an old man for a long time without daring to speak.
She rarely showed a hint of guilt: "...Master, let's talk nicely."
The old ghost stroked his beard and said, "I need to wash up. You are not seriously ill. You did it yourself."
In front of his mother and younger generations, Zheng Ci blushed.
Just as he was about to argue, Pei Ji strode towards the door.
"Should!"
"Husband!"
"It's no use calling me husband! Master is right. From now on, you are strictly forbidden to eat raw or cold food, spicy food, and you won't have any midnight snacks either."
"Husband!!!"
ruthless!
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