In the spring of the 14th year of Xuanyuan, it rained for half a month. In the following days, it became heavier and heavier, with the potential to pour down. It was not until the end of April that the weather finally became clear.
The people in the whole city cried with joy.
Although there were some losses in the city, fortunately the imperial court took precautions in advance, the granary was saved, the river embankments were effectively protected, and no major floods occurred.
The emperor promptly ordered the opening of granaries to release grain, and the people finally did not starve to death.
The same is true in the champion Hou's mansion. With Luo Ran's early precautions, the Hou's mansion basically suffered no losses, except that the food in the second and third bedrooms was not enough. At this time, Luo Ran didn't care so much and asked Manager Wu to share all the food. No one in the house mentioned asking for money.
Because of this incident, Mr. Cao praised Luo Ran for his kindness when meeting everyone, and became closer to Dafang.
On the other hand, Aunt Mei is in charge of the second house now because Mrs. Li has gone crazy.
Aunt Mei took advantage of the night when Luo Dewen came to rest and muttered: "It's true, young lady, why don't you tell the master about such a good thing in advance, so that we can be better prepared. You don't know, I am listening. My cousin said that many families in Beijing have taken advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune!"
After speaking, he glanced at Luo Dewen, which meant that Dafang must have made a lot of money.
Although Luo Dewen didn't say anything after hearing this, he thought Aunt Mei's words were correct, and he was even more dissatisfied with his eldest brother.
Besides, Your Majesty, Fu Jinan was able to avoid such a huge disaster this time because of Fu Jinan's early precautions. Not only did he praise him greatly in the morning, but he also gave him many rewards.
Fu Jin'an accepted all of this without mentioning Luo Ran's reasons. He was afraid of causing other troubles.
After coming out of the palace, he told Changying: "Go and check. During the first lunar month, Shanning went to Fahua Temple to offer incense. What kind of monks did he meet on the way? Also, check the details of the monks in Fahua Temple."
Changying: "Sir, you..."
Fu Jinan's eyes flashed and he said, "If there is such a capable person, he will be of great use in the future."
Changying had no doubts and followed the order.
I just checked over and over again, but there was no result, so the matter was left unsolved.
In the blink of an eye, on the tenth day of October, Master Hongzhi, the eminent monk of Fahua Temple, said that this day is a good day that only comes once in a lifetime, and he meant it to be perfect. It was also a day when Commander Fu of Jin Yiwei and the Lord of Shanning County were very happy.
Three days in advance, the whole capital was already in a state of joy, with bright red silk hanging all over the streets of Zhengyang. From Fu's Mansion all the way to the Champion's Mansion, the scene was comparable to a prince getting married.
Originally, according to Fu Jinan's idea, he wanted to call the house the County Lord's Mansion. After the emperor joked with him that day about getting married, who knew that the commander actually took it seriously.
He didn't care about losing face, not to mention that even if others laughed at him, he would not dare to laugh to their faces unless it was life-threatening.
Especially when I think of his cheap father Fu Yi, he would look very good if he knew that he had married into his wife and would set up his mansion next to Duke Jingguo's mansion.
Unexpectedly, Luo Ran rejected this idea as soon as he mentioned it to him.
At that time, Fu Jinan was still very happy and asked, "Why, are you afraid that I will be laughed at and unable to hold my head up?"
Luo Ran only replied coolly: "I just don't want Qing Ning and Jing Xing to look down on you."
Fu Jinan's face was dark at that time, and Lu Jiuchen took a detour after seeing him for a while.
On the ninth day of October, the day before Luo Ran got married, Shen Yuzhi, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, came.
Luo Ran looked at his haggard face and felt a little uncomfortable. He lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong: "Cousin, I'm sorry."
There was pain in Shen Yuzhi's eyes that others didn't dare to see. He only dared to show a little bit when Luo Ran lowered his head and didn't look at him: "Ranran, it's my cousin's fault."
Who would have thought that he thought the emperor sent him to Guangdong and Guangxi, and he would be back in two months at the latest. Who would have thought that it would be half a year?
He came back two months ago, saw off Shen Xiqing for her wedding, and then left in a hurry. Qingning was in a bit of trouble during those few days, and Luo Ran didn't have time to see him.
Shen Yuzhi looked at the girl in front of him, and went back to the first time he saw her more than a year ago. Unknowingly, his throat felt a little blocked, but in the end he could only say: "Ranran, tell your cousin, this is your Do you want it?"
Luo Ran raised his head with a smile as bright as a flower: "Yes, it's my own wish."
If she said who she felt most sorry for now, it would probably be her cousin and her aunt.
She still remembered how panicked her aunt was when the news of the marriage decree reached the Shen family. She couldn't stop crying. She even thought about letting her only son take her away.
As the mistress of an aristocratic family, it takes such courage to think of elopement.
She couldn't let them worry about her anymore, so she could only tell them: she was willing to get married.
"Okay, as long as you are happy, my cousin will be happy. But remember, if he treats you badly at all, your cousin will fight for you even if he does his best."
Shen Yuzhi's hands under his sleeves were tightly clenched into fists, and he tried his best to say these words.
Changying held the brocade box in his hand, looked at the man and woman in front of him, and then at the people beside him, without daring to say a word.
Luo Ran lowered his head and might not be able to see the deep affection in Shen Yuzhi's eyes, but Fu Jinan could see it clearly as they were both men.
He remembered the three chapters of the agreement she made to him: First, he was not allowed to harm the Shen family at any time. Second, once the positions between the two are wrong and irreconcilable, they can only divorce and allow her to leave with her two children. Third, don't interfere in her affairs.
Every step has prepared a way out for her, but she has no confidence in him.
"Go and deliver the things."
After leaving a few words, Fu Jinan turned around and left.
Changying looked at the lonely figure of the master and felt a little distressed. Fortunately, the master found some beautiful jewelry and hurriedly brought it to him.
On the tenth day of October, Wang came over early in the morning to help.
Luo Ran looked at his aunt's red eyes and felt even more guilty. He held her hand and said, "I'm sorry, aunt."
Ms. Wang shook her head with a wry smile, held her hand and said, "Silly boy, is your aunt such an unreasonable person? I still understand the principle that sacred orders cannot be violated, although I regret that we are not destined to be mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. But my aunt still feels sorry for you more."
Luo Ran tried his best to smile: "Don't worry, aunt, he promised me that he will be good to the two children."
Wang sighed, how could you trust that kind of person's promise? But on this big day, she didn't want to cause trouble for the poor child, so she said sincerely: "Silly child, my aunt feels sorry for you because she feels sorry for you, but you don't just have the attitude that he is good to the child. Life is for two people." If he is good to you, don't always remember the past. Although human life is limited, it will feel short if you live it well, and it will feel long if you live it poorly. Don't embarrass yourself and live your life smoothly. That’s the most important thing.”
Luo Ran nodded seriously: "Yes, I remember it, aunt, don't worry, I will be fine."
