Zheng Wangfeng married the legitimate daughter of a fourth-rank official of the He family, which was considered a high achievement for him, a minor official from the seventh rank.
However, after his wife became pregnant, he was promoted to a higher level and is now the sixth-rank head of the Ministry of Etiquette. With the He family taking care of him, his official career is smooth.
"I relied on my father-in-law to get promoted so quickly. In fact, he has no real ability at all and is not as good as our Zhao'er." Sister-in-law Cheng said sourly, "The He family is also blind. They actually found such a person as their son-in-law. If they knew that Zheng Wangfeng was here, Fenghuang County has already married a bunch of concubines and has a son. I wonder if they will fall out..."
"Okay!" Old Mrs. Cheng glared at her, "Other people's affairs are none of your business. You keep nagging. Is it good for you if the He family falls out?"
Sister-in-law Cheng pouted.
She was dissatisfied that Zheng Wangfeng, a fellow Jinshi who ranked at the bottom, was promoted faster than Zhaoer, who was the most beautiful woman in the year.
But now that Zheng Wangfeng has attached himself to the He family, if she tells about Zheng Wangfeng's bad things behind his back and offends the He family, it will definitely cause trouble for Zhaoer.
She endured it and stopped talking about the Zheng family.
The first-year banquet ended quickly, and the guests came to say goodbye and go home one by one.
Cheng Wanwan said a few words to Cheng Zhao, and then left with his two sons.
In the past two or three years, she and Sanniu had been together often and separated. The mother and son spent too little time together, and there was nothing much to do, so she took Sanniu back to the military camp in a carriage.
In the carriage, Zhao Sanniu and Cheng Wanwan went about their daily routine: "The military takes turns to take vacations during the Chinese New Year. I take vacations before the New Year. From the 20th of the twelfth lunar month to New Year's Eve, I will be on duty at the station on the first day of the new year..."
"You have worked hard these past few years." Cheng Wanwan patted his shoulder, "You have been in the army for so long, and my mother has never had a good chat with you. You have been doing what you like to do for so long. Any different feelings?"
Zhao Sanniu thought for a while and said: "When I was in Dahe Village, I always felt that I was very good at learning martial arts. When I got to the army, I realized that there were people outside the world. I also set stricter standards for myself to study martial arts hard. That's what I am now My identity is the commander of thousands of troops stationed in the capital, so I can only stay in the capital. In fact, I want to go to the border, either western or northern Xinjiang..."
He let out a long sigh, his face full of regret.
Cheng Wanwan's heart suddenly skipped a beat: "Do you want to go to the front line to fight?"
"The Daewoo Dynasty looks like the country is peaceful and the people are safe. In fact, small wars often occur on the border. Some small countries always like to provoke the Daewoo Dynasty's national prestige and repeatedly stir up trouble." Zhao Sanniu clenched his fists, "If I were at the border, I could just get those Practice your hands, bitch!"
Cheng Wanwan spoke slowly: "Do you remember how your father died?"
Zhao Sanniu's mood instantly dropped: "Remember, I died on the battlefield, at the hands of a barbarian... I know my mother didn't want me to go to the front line, but she has done so much for the Dayu Dynasty. As the son of Sui Shu, I also want to do something for the country and the people. I don’t have a good brain, I can’t read, and I can’t farm. I only know some brute force. Only on the battlefield can I have room to show off..."
He had already said so, what else could Cheng Wanwan say.
A soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier, and a soldier who does not want to go to the front is equivalent to a deserter.
Her son is so outstanding, she should be proud of him.
The mother and son were talking, and the carriage quickly arrived at the gate of the military camp.
Before the carriage stopped, Cheng Wanwan heard noises coming from the entrance of the military camp and the voice of a woman cursing angrily.
"... Ruan Jingwei, don't think this is a military camp. I don't dare to shame you! Mingzhu is a girl, and you brought her into the military camp! It doesn't matter if it's her first time here, I can turn a blind eye. ! Unexpectedly, I carried it with me for a whole year, and you thought I was dead!"
Cheng Wanwan opened the curtain and looked out, and saw a noble lady in the middle of the crowd. From the words, it can be inferred that this should be Mrs. Ruan, the wife of the General Hussars.
Mrs. Ruan pointed at the hussar general's nose and cursed. The dignified second-grade general was disgraced by the scolding.
"Mom..." Ruan Mingzhu stood on the side with his neck curled up, "With so many people watching, don't scold my father. How can he act like a general in front of these soldiers in the future... If you want to scold us, go home. scold……"
"And you!" Mrs. Ruan raised her hand and poked the little girl's forehead, "How many times have I told you, you are a girl, and if you don't want to learn from the embroidery girl, I have never forced you to do it. If you want to learn martial arts, I have specially hired one. Master comes to teach you at home. You can do whatever you want. When did mother stop you? Why did you come to the military camp? There are all men here inside and outside. How do you behave among men every day!"
Ruan Mingzhu whispered: "If mother didn't make trouble here, who would know that I am a woman..."
"You're still reasonable!" Mrs. Ruan was so angry that she looked at the surrounding soldiers, "You all remember this face for me. From today on, if anyone sees her entering the military camp again, tell me. A reward of one hundred taels of silver! Don’t be afraid of offending your general. If he dares to use this matter to put your little shoes on, just tell me and I will make him walk around without food!"
"Mom!" Ruan Mingzhu, who had been feeling guilty just now, suddenly became furious, "Before I came to the military camp, my father reported it to the emperor, and the emperor agreed. I have not violated any discipline or rules, why should I not be allowed to come to the military camp again! I just like staying here. , I just like to practice and learn martial arts. I am also a human being, why can’t I do what I like! I never want to go back to the Ruan family again, I hate you so much!"
She turned and ran away.
Mrs. Ruan was angry, but also felt aggrieved.
She loved this old girl with all her heart, but this girl actually said she hated her to death, and her motherly heart was broken.
She only collapsed for a moment, and then she picked up her energy to chase Ruan Mingzhu.
But as soon as she took a step, Ruan Mingzhu ran faster, for fear that she would catch up.
General Ruan Jingwei said with rare force: "So many people are scolding the child. How can she get off the stage? If you have a temper, why don't you go home and let it go? She ran outside alone. What if something happens?"
Mrs. Ruan gritted her teeth: "Send someone to chase her quickly."
"I'd better go." Cheng Wanwan came over at some point, "The more people chase me, the faster the little girl will run. The suburbs of Beijing are surrounded by deep mountains and old forests. It would be bad if she ran into the deep woods. , Mrs. Ruan went into the tent to rest for a while, I will definitely bring Miss Ruan back before dark."
Mrs. Ruan knows her daughter's temper. She can't say anything or scold her. She often runs away from home. If you send someone to look for her, she will hide her on purpose to prevent you from finding her.
At this time, it would be more appropriate to let an outsider chase.
Mrs. Ruan said sincerely: "Then I'll trouble Suishu people. I'll come to the door in person to say thank you some other time."
Cheng Wanwan didn't say anything more and took steps to chase Ruan Mingzhu.
She actually quite likes this little girl. She is bright and generous. She helped look up clues during her last trip to Linxi and dared to question Princess Rongqing face to face. She is a bold and careful person.
