Chapter 202
Chapter 202
The flamboyant capital is a scene of singing and dancing, the streets are verdant and green, the vegetation is fragrant, and swallows in black clothes and white bellies are flying around.
In the past two months, even though the royal guards, who were criticized as court eagles, ransacked the homes of two corrupt officials and washed the blood of the execution place time and time again, people only regarded it as a pastime after dinner.
It's just some small officials. One day, if something bad happens to the big shots in the court, it will be an anecdote.
Speaking of which, it's not as interesting as the fact that the general's wandering nephew was found back!I heard that Mr. Lang is brave in the same line as the general. After joining the army, he saved the life of the general on the battlefield. The next day, he changed from a miscellaneous soldier to a general's personal guard in one step!
On the second day after the general returned to Beijing after winning the battle, his wife held a flower viewing party.Anyone can see that the general wants to marry his nephew, marrying a brother or daughter with a prominent family.
It's enviable!
Chi Xiao is not curious about these gossips, because he only needs to be loyal to the emperor, and he is not familiar with civil and military officials—unless it is time to collect criminal evidence.
During the two months, he obeyed the emperor as usual, but it was different after having doubts in his heart: the emperor sometimes rewarded himself generously, and sometimes scolded and scolded him with excuses.
Chi Xiao has long been used to the uncertainty of people in high positions, but thinking about it carefully, the emperor seldom treats others like this, laughing and cursing as if he regards himself as a close junior or a hateful enemy.
With a little speculation, he finally found a breakthrough in the past two months, prying open the mouth of the dummy orphan who was a popular eunuch more than ten years ago.Knowing the whole story, I also understand why my uncle never talked about the past: it is really a gritty and powerless family feud!
At the palace banquet at the end of the year, the emperor fell in love at first sight with the Chi family, who was accompanying his minister to the palace banquet for the first time.
Although he is a high-spirited Xinke Tanhualang, Chi Ye has no room to resist the emperor's power.During the night when Jinyi besieged the mansion, the Chi family and his wife would rather die than follow suit. A blood letter was handed over to Jinyi, and they both committed suicide and went to Huangquan together, leaving behind only their infant son Chi Xiao.
The older the child was, the more he resembled his mother's appearance, which dazzled everyone at the banquet. He was tall and strong and had the shadow of his father everywhere. He was recruited into the Jinyiwei by those who wanted to curry favor with the emperor.
It's ridiculous!The Emperor I served, and the Jinyi Guard who served for many years, turned out to be the murderers who forced my parents to death!No wonder the reason of death was hidden on the tombstones of his father and mother, only the name and year in blood red. No wonder there was a picture of a beauty very similar to himself hanging in the emperor's study.
If you don't take this revenge, you are not the Son of Man!
Chi Xiao blew out the candle, put away the evidence, and bid farewell to his uncle who lived in seclusion in the countryside.
Another month flies by.
It was the first time that Chi Xiao was accidentally injured when he was on a mission. Amid the regrets of his colleagues, he went through the formalities of returning from illness for half a year and left the capital.
At that time, the emperor had died violently for a few days, and there was a turmoil between the three princes to seize the throne. It was a good time for the eagles and dogs to seek power.If you bet on the right person, you might be able to soar into the sky in the future!
Some people feel regretful, and some are glad that there are no competitors. After all, the commander is old, and the new emperor will definitely support the cronies who took the lead in taking over.
But everything has nothing to do with me!At most half a year, the chaos of power transfer will subside.
Chi Xiao paid homage to the spirits of his parents in heaven with ease, and drove to Linxi Village in a carriage.
in the village.
During these three months, the Qiao family lived very comfortably. Because they were ardently pursued by the Jin Yiwei, the matchmakers all put A Qiao on the list of introducing their beloved, unless the Qiao family's parents asked for it, they were afraid of offending Chi Xiao.
But in comparison, the ups and downs of the Bai family's life is what people listen to with gusto.
When Chi Xiao drove into Linxi Village from the back of the village along the creek, under the big banyan tree at the entrance of the village, the villagers were still chatting and spitting. Be amazed.
"Brother Qingshu is truly blessed."
The aunt who was shaking the palm-leaf fan ate the melon and talked happily.
"Who said no?"
"Even if you become a widow, you can still be asked to marry by a nobleman with a glance in your heart. That's a big sedan chair! This is the first time I have seen him in this life. He is indeed the general's nephew."
The woman sitting opposite had a look of envy, thinking in her heart why isn't my brother lucky?
"What nephew, he's clearly a major general! I heard that the general has only one adopted son. In the future, huh, huh, Qing Shu's blessings are yet to come."
"Hey, after all, he is the most handsome brother in a hundred miles around us, and he is born with a good life."
Others are chatting with each other.
"It's a pity that I didn't know who I knew at the beginning..."
"...Yeah, stop bragging, people have moved away for so long, what are you afraid of?"
"No matter how good your life is, it has nothing to do with us. I don't want to look at the unlucky things of the remaining Bai family members. I really don't know if it's God's embarrassment or man-made disaster."
"...I just hope that his prime minister will be safe and sound, and don't almost harm us like his ex-husband did!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, speaking of it, do you think that the major general looks a lot like Qingshu's ex-husband?"
The most gossip old man in the village lowered his voice.
"Did you read it? I didn't dare to watch it anyway, because I was afraid that like Ah Hu, my eyes would be gouged out for offending a nobleman. Qingyi has not been married for long, and she doesn't even care about her relatives."
Thinking about it is scary.
"Let's not talk anymore, let's talk about the harvest, this year the seedlings have grown strong!"
……
Joe's house.
"A Qiao! I'm back."
Chi Xiao excitedly ran to the door of the beauty's house and knocked, the thoughts of San Yue gathered and almost overwhelmed him.
I don't know if Ah Qiao has missed me?
Do you remember me when Wangcai raised together?
It wasn't long after the young man stood there thinking wildly, Qiao Yu opened the door.
"Mr. Chi, long time no see."
The stunning beauty smiled as gently and amiably as in the memory, with charming eyes like autumn water flowing, looking forward to brilliance, countless peach blossoms instantly bloomed in the young man's heart, revealing pieces of happiness and joy.
I always feel like I haven't seen him for a few months, Aqiao seems to be more fairy-like, his face is so radiant that people dare not look directly at him, and his words and deeds are touching.
Blushing and dizzy, Chi Xiao followed A Qiao into the yard, picked up the broom and swept the floor skillfully as before, but the sweeping was really disorganized, always circling around the beauty.
The bright red hydrangea is shining faintly in the sun, and the best brocade has formed the embryonic form of the hydrangea, and the eight sides are embroidered with various beautiful patterns with gold thread.
Qiao Yu is now going to match the hydrangea with tassels, but it is a bit difficult for him to weave the blessing knot, and he can't master it well.
"A Qiao, would you like me to try?"
Seeing the beauty slightly worried, Chi Xiao couldn't wait to share her worries.
"Achi?"
Qiao Yu was holding a small hydrangea on her lap, and hesitated a little: "This is the hydrangea I want to use to recruit relatives. Mother said that it would be better if I embroidered it myself."
Hydrangea invites relatives? !
Didn't Aqiao ever fall in love with me for a moment?
No, Aqiao is testing me!
Chi Xiao convinced himself in an instant: How could he win the heart of a beauty simply by his usual hospitality?That was too careless and too easy!It's better to throw the hydrangea, let Aqiao see my skills.
The young and prosperous Mr. Yanyan smiled and demonstrated the weaving of blessing knots for the beauty himself. He took the trouble to help adjust it over and over again. He just felt that there were more reasons to get along with the beauty, and his eyes when looking at the hydrangea ball softened a lot.
He also returned home halfway, and sat next to the beauty with a basket of bright fabrics of various colors carefully selected in the capital.
"Aqiao, I brought back some specialties from various places. The Yuehua brocade, Ruduan and other materials inside are suitable for making tassels."
"This……"
Qiao Yu's eyes lit up when she saw the fresh fabric. Its luster was soft, not only light and fluffy, but also silky and soft to the touch. It was very pleasant: "Wait for me."
He went back to his room and dug out his savings, which could probably buy half of the basket of materials.However, the material needed for hydrangea is not much, but it is enough to buy a little for use.
"Okay, I'll take it."
"Ah Qiao can take whatever he wants, and I'll take the rest back."
Chi Xiao did not refuse, and accepted the money from his sweetheart without hesitation.
After Aqiao said in person that he wanted a hydrangea ball to invite relatives, he had to be careful not to send anything beyond normal exchanges.Otherwise, when recruiting relatives in the future, gossip will be provoked, and even if he still grabs the hydrangea in the end, it will be unavoidable.
If the Qiao family has no intention of moving out of the village, then it is necessary for him to consider the local customs when doing things.
The handsome man carefully put the ordinary silver money into the fine forged money bag, and then stuffed it into his chest, feeling that he was getting closer to A Qiao: put the silver money in the box and treasure it after returning home!
There are still more than eight months, and Aqiao will throw hydrangea balls to invite relatives on his birthday.Starting tomorrow, I will come to help my father-in-law and mother-in-law with work every day, and in the rest of the time, I will tie sandbags to practice martial arts!
"Ah Qiao, I'm using too much force here. Be lighter, and the knot will be fluffier. It looks better when it's chubby."
"Okay, I'll try again."
Qiao Yu pulled out the golden brocade rope that had just been braided in, and re-weaved it.
The two continued to "teach" and "learn".
evening.
After eating the delicious home-cooked food cooked by his sweetheart himself, Chi Xiao left with high spirits holding the cloth, and concentrated on practicing martial arts for an hour in his own yard.
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