(Forty-two)
The patriots who fought against the Jin Dynasty back then had no character at all and were all servile.
Only today does Li Qingzhao truly understand Aniang's worries.
When mentioning the gentleman in Xiangzhou, the expression on my mother's face was one of tragic pity and regret.
Perhaps General Yue's life ambitions and lofty ideals ended sadly.
She can take a look at this unfinished world for her mother.
Maybe, slowly, this devastated land of China will usher in new hope.
Li Qingzhao's heart was still full of hope.
There can be regrets and sadness, but the fire in the heart should not be extinguished.
She is a loner, but she is not a loner.
Others always lamented her pity, but they didn't know that she never felt sorry for herself.
She has an open-minded, wise and kind-hearted father and mother.
She also had a beautiful and enjoyable girl life.
I have also had a husband who has been in love and shared the same interests for nearly thirty years.
She spoke freely and freely in the world of words, measured mountains and rivers with her own feet, and explored the ancient and splendid humanistic history in gold and stone books. Her world was never barren.
Back then, she was the most wanton girl in Mingshui City.
To this day, under the guidance of my grandma, there is perseverance hidden behind the willfulness.
The war cannot destroy her faith.
Being alone cannot make her succumb to the world.
AD 1132, the second year of Shaoxing.
Zhao Gou, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, was pursued by the Jin soldiers. He took a boat to the sea and headed south along the coast. After escaping in a panic, he finally returned to Lin'an.
First, follow in the footsteps of the imperial court.
Secondly, at Brother Hao's repeated invitations, Li Qingzhao temporarily moved to Lin'an with his ancient gold and stone books.
In these troubled times, she and Mingcheng spent money like water, and the collections they worked so hard for were scattered everywhere, and now there are not even ten of them left.
However, in the eyes of others, it is still a huge and enviable wealth.
Fortunately, she was not really lonely and helpless. Brother Hao was an official in the imperial bureau at that time. He also had distant relatives who were officials in the court, and Mingcheng's old friends also took care of her.
So, when she first arrived in Lin'an, everything went smoothly.
This year, she is forty-nine years old.
Under normal circumstances, at her age, she would have been enjoying her family life with her grandchildren.
However, she and Mingcheng had no heirs, and they had no adopted son from the clan.
An old woman in her fifties, whose talent and reputation had not faded for decades, and who lived alone in Lin'an with a huge fortune, would inevitably attract some attention over time.
"Is someone coming to the door again?"
Li Qingzhao listened to the distant noise and put down the brush in his hand, feeling quite distressed.
In the twenty-eight years of her life, she was as beautiful as a peach and plum, and it was enough that matchmakers kept coming to ask for her hand in marriage, but now she is an old woman with gray hair and wrinkles on her face.
What is the purpose of these matchmakers who come to your door again and again to lobby?
Is she old?
Waiting for her to die and inherit the inheritance?
Instead of grandly saying that he was moved by her talent and couldn't bear to see her helpless, it would be better to say that he was coveting what she had.
After all, she and Mingcheng had never been ambiguous in their treatment of ancient gold and stone books over the years.
The newly bought old servant walked out quickly.
After a while, the old servant opened the door curtain and walked in, whispering in Li Qingzhao's ear.
Li Qingzhao frowned, when did the official named Zhang meet Brother Hao again?
The words and deeds of the official surnamed Zhang are more reserved and normal than others. He is considerate and considerate, but it is not utilitarian, as if he is really devoted to her.
It's just an appearance.
Brother Hao came here specifically to be a lobbyist for this official?
What exactly does she do to prove that her life is not miserable, and there is really no need to find a random person to intervene in her life.
There is no shortage of money and plenty of money.
Even if she is staying in Lin'an temporarily, she can quickly buy a courtyard and buy the servants who care for the courtyard. All matters big and small are taken care of by her.
What's so bad?
Furthermore, she didn't think any man in the world could match Mingcheng's affection for her.
She already had the most sincere and pure companionship, but these fake cares made her feel ridiculous.
"Please come in."
Li Qingzhao closed the book and said calmly.
At such a young age, being coveted by a Phoenix man with ulterior motives is really off-putting.
Being taught by A Niang's words and deeds, if she can no longer distinguish between falsehood and sincerity, she might as well find a stone and hit her to death.
Li Hao and Zhang Ruzhou walked in one after the other.
When facing Li Qingzhao's stern look, Li Hao couldn't help but feel frightened.
He has experienced the pressure from his eldest sister many times.
"Master Zhang came here for something important?"
She has rejected Zhang Ruzhou's marriage proposal more than once.
Zhang Ruzhou was stunned and seemed shy, "I have admired Mrs. Li for a long time..."
Li Qingzhao raised his hand, "I'm getting older, so it's not appropriate to call me Madam Li. Let's call her Aunt Li."
Aunt Li?
Zhang Ruzhou paused, and all the charm in his heart disappeared completely.
This title always smells of old age and decadence.
Li Qingzhao continued, "Of course, the most appropriate thing is to call me Mrs. Zhao."
"I am just widowed, not divorced."
Li Qingzhao really wondered, they were all literate scholars, why did they have to tear up their dignity?
Zhang Ruzhou is considered to be a Jinshi after all. Even if he can't speak clearly, he should still be able to understand people's words.
Zhang Ruzhou's face turned green and white for a while, but he still resisted getting angry and just turned his eyes to Li Hao for help.
Li Hao changed his words as he spoke.
"Eldest sister has always had a right idea and cannot be influenced by others."
"Since the eldest sister has made up her mind, Brother Zhang should not be persistent. Brother Zhang has an official rank, so it is not difficult to find a woman from the right family to continue his marriage."
Zhang Ruzhou:!?(_;?
This is the lobbyist he hired with so much painstaking effort, but betrayed him at the critical moment?
Yes, it is indeed not difficult to find a continuation string.
It is not difficult to find someone who is young, beautiful and charming.
However, for someone as lonely as Li Qingzhao, who has a huge fortune and a priceless collection, he has not yet been able to find a replacement.
If he could marry Li Qingzhao, a famous poet as his stepwife, he would gain both fame and fortune.
As for Li Qingzhao’s evening party?
Zhang Ruzhou still refused to give up and wanted to say something more.
"It's very inconvenient for men and women to meet privately in the house. Today I can only ask Brother Hao to entertain Mr. Zhang."
"I will ask Master Zhang for advice someday."
Li Qingzhao gritted his teeth and insisted on being polite.
Asking for advice?
Is Zhang Ruzhou worthy?
He's just a bad wolf in human skin, looking like a dog.
Without further delay, Li Hao pulled Zhang Ruzhou out of the study.
Li Hao repeatedly expressed his apology before sending Zhang Ruzhou away.
When he returned to the study, he saw his eldest sister's gloomy face, as if water was dripping from her eyes.
Li Hao was very worried.
Even though he has become a grandfather, he still does not dare to confront his eldest sister.
"Do you still remember what Aniang said to you?"
(End of chapter)
