In the tenth year of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the empire finally ushered in a new era name——
Zhenguan!
The way of heaven and earth belongs to those who are pure and virtuous. Emperor Li Shimin issued the "Edict to Change Yuan Zhenguan", announcing that the world has officially entered his Li Shimin era!
And what he has to do is to look at the world, bring order to chaos, and practice the right path!
The first month of the first year is the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Chang'an City was decorated with lights and fireworks, and the sound of firecrackers had not stopped since the night. On Zhuque Street, everyone's faces were filled with smiles and they bowed their hands in greetings. The atmosphere was lively.
Xu Fenglei was sitting in the small courtyard of his home, holding a scripture in his hand, enjoying the quietness, as if he couldn't hear the noise outside.
"Sir, congratulations on the new year and the new atmosphere!"
The maid Xiao Zi stepped forward, placed a plate of snacks on the table, and said with a smile,
"Why don't you go out and take a look? It's so lively outside!"
"The government has issued a notice. There will be no curfew tonight, and there will be a lantern festival tonight! If you don't go out today, you will have to wait until the Lantern Festival!"
When Xu Fenglei heard this, he turned around slightly and leaned sideways on the couch.
"Human beings' joys and sorrows are not the same. I just think they are noisy."
He said lazily,
"I never like to join in the fun. The more lively the place is, the less I like to go and watch it."
"However, you can go shopping, it's a rare peaceful time -"
"Let's do this! I'll give you a day off today, go to the accounting office to get a piece of silver, be a young lady, and have fun!"
One ingot of silver is fifty taels!
Even an ordinary rich lady doesn't have so much money.
These maids received silver rewards, which were indeed richer than those of the ladies.
"Thank you sir for the reward."
When Xiao Zi heard this, she was happy, but then she shook her head and chuckled,
"However, the slaves don't have time to go out and play today. If you take a break here, the threshold of worship in the front hall is almost broken!"
"I'm just here to serve you. The other sisters are very busy, counting the New Year's goods!"
Xu Fenglei: "?!"
"Salute?"
He put down the scroll, stood up and said in surprise,
"I do not know how……"
Xiao Zi curled her lips.
"You don't care about anything. Of course you don't know. If it weren't for our loyalty, your huge family property would have been emptied out long ago!"
She hummed softly,
"Slave, let me tell you, there should be a mistress in this house. It is not easy for slaves to make the decision on many things. If you are not willing to come forward when a distinguished guest comes to our door, then we are not qualified to receive it..."
Xu Fenglei couldn't help being shocked when he heard this.
"Ahem...I don't care about anything, and it's really hard for you..."
He said sarcastically,
"As for whether the mistress is the mistress or not, that also depends on fate."
"Don't force it if you don't have it by fate."
To say that Xu Fenglei is completely a machine without human emotions and without lust is nonsense.
But in his eyes, his wife is his soul mate, someone who can say anything from his heart to anyone. If he still hides it from his wife, it is better not to marry him.
It is a pity that his soul does not belong to this era.
For women of the Tang Dynasty, no one could connect to his channel.
In this case, playing alone is the best solution.
Speaking of which, he is the Duke of Xu and enjoys the title of 1,500 households. He is really a single nobleman!
"Hey, what kind of fate is not fate? I'm afraid that sir can't see the woman in the earthly world, but his eyes are looking at the fairy in the sky!"
Xiao Zi teased,
"If you let go and recruit a bride, the woman who is willing to marry you will be able to circle Chang'an City! Even if she is a princess, she will be willing to marry you!"
Xu Fenglei: "..."
"Okay, okay, no more nonsense!"
He laughed and cursed,
"You, this slave, are becoming more and more rude, no matter how big or small! You want to be punished, don't you?"
Xiao Zi couldn't stop giggling when she saw this.
When they were in Tiance Mansion, Mr. Da treated them very well. Now they are more familiar with them, and he even knows Xu Fenglei's temper. It is absolutely impossible to punish her for such a trivial matter.
While they were making a fuss, they saw a maid in blue walking over quickly, saluting and saying:
"gentlemen."
"General Yuchi, Duke of Wu State, has personally come to greet you. I dare not greet you. Please go and receive him."
When Xu Fenglei heard this, he raised his eyebrows again.
Good guy, this one is really a heavyweight... Yu Chigong has come to wish you happy New Year in person?
Do you have such a big face?
Thinking in his mind, he immediately ordered:
"Okay, tell him to wait a moment, and I'll go change clothes."
"By the way, prepare a generous gift for me and send it to his house later."
The imperial court is not about fighting and killing, the imperial court is about human relations!
People have come to visit in person. If I don't return the favor, I won't be a good person.
"yes."
Xiao Zi nodded obediently, turned and left.
There is no need to worry about preparing generous gifts. Today, Duke Xu's mansion is short of everything except money!
The emperor's reward alone for our Mr. Xu Da is enough to cover his expenses for several years!
…
In the upper hall of the house.
Yuchi Gong led his son, who was sitting on a horse with a golden sword.
Bang Chi Bang Chi.
The son who was brought here chewed the sweet fruit and enjoyed it very much.
Snapped!
He slapped his son on the head and glared:
"Gua Wa Zi! What are you doing!"
"There is no etiquette at all. Do you know that this is your Uncle Xu's house, and we are here as guests! Not your own home!"
"Look, the plate of tribute fruits is almost finished, and you don't know how to leave any for me!"
Yuchi Baolin chewed twice with some grievance, and then handed the plate in her hand to her father.
"Dad, you eat, you eat..."
He said pitifully,
"The child doesn't want to eat..."
"Huh!" Yuchi Gong snorted coldly, took the sweet fruit and threw it into his mouth, and then scolded him, "That's ridiculous! I'm telling you, in front of your Uncle Xu, put away your bearish behavior! Don't be like a stupid goose! Your Uncle Xu likes smart and smart children, you know?"
Yuchi Baolin nodded repeatedly and said: "Kid, please remember, please remember!"
As he spoke, his eyes fell on the plate again, and he kept swallowing his saliva.
"Hahahaha...Old Hei, you also know that Young Master likes children with spiritual energy? Then why did you bring your Pauline here? Are you bringing shame on yourself?"
A cheerful voice came, with a strong joking tone in it,
"Your Pauline looks like a little bear. Can the young master like her?"
"It's better to go back as soon as possible! Hahaha..."
Although the people haven't arrived yet, the ridicule has arrived first!
When Yuchi Gong heard this, his already dark face turned even darker.
"Cheng Yaojin!"
He gritted his teeth and glared,
"Your mother-in-law's dog can't spit out ivory from its mouth!"
"Today is the first day of the first lunar month, why are you here to join in the fun!"
The person who came was none other than Cheng Zhijie, Yuchi Gong’s old enemy.
I saw him entering the hall with a smile, and in his hand was a boy with a tiger head and a tiger head.
When the boy saw Yuchi Paulin, his eyes suddenly lit up and he shouted:
"Pauline, you're here too!"
(End of chapter)
