It was difficult for Zhao Yun to answer Sun Shangxiang's words. It was said that an upright official could not handle the household affairs, and he could not control the lord's household affairs.
Zhao Yun was dull and didn't answer a word, and Sun Shangxiang didn't ask any questions.
Although Sun Shangxiang likes to use swords, guns and sticks, he has been well educated and influenced by his mother. He observes propriety and etiquette and knows how to be forbearing and restrained. Generally speaking, the wife's family has a strong background. When a husband favors a concubine, he usually has ways to deal with the concubine. To maintain the unshakable status of the head wife.
It has been more than a month since Gan Qian returned to Jiangling. Sun Shangxiang had been waiting for her to come to visit him, but he didn't expect that after waiting and waiting, he became lonely and they ignored him at all.
In fact, it was not that Gan Qian was ignorant of etiquette. The day after she returned to Jiangling, she wanted to go to another hospital, but Liu Bei stopped her.
Gan Qian was powerless, and Liu Bei was worried that if something went wrong, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Lan Tian, so he just let it go.
Arriving at Liu Bei's General Zuo's Mansion, Zhao Yun found that Chen Dao's people were not there, so he knew that his lord was not in the mansion, so he admonished Sun Shangxiang: "Mrs. Sun, it seems that my lord is not in the mansion. How about I take you back to another courtyard?"
Sun Shangxiang also knew the reason, but the purpose of her visit today was to meet Gan Qian, so she said, "It doesn't matter, I want to walk around the house and meet the legendary jade beauty."
Zhao Yun was shocked when he heard this. It seemed that the mistress was here to cause trouble. While he sent people to look for Liu Bei, he followed Sun Shangxiang and did not dare to leave.
Sun Shangxiang walked straight to the back hall coldly. When she stepped into the garden, suddenly a small wooden mallet flew from the yard.
Zhao Yun was about to block it when he saw Sun Shangxiang turned sideways and easily caught the weak 'hidden weapon'.
Sun Shangxiang held the small mallet in his hand. There were ropes and tassels on the hammer handle, like a wooden weapon for playing.
"Who are you? Return the meteor hammer to me quickly." Adou ran to the garden door and reached out to ask for it. He found that he did not recognize this maid, and she had no intention of returning the toy to him.
"Your Majesty." Zhao Yun was afraid that Sun Shangxiang would cause trouble to Adou, so he saluted Liu Chan first.
"Uncle Zhao." Adou nodded first, then looked at Sun Shangxiang in confusion, but instinctively did not ask for the meteor hammer again.
"Are you Adou? You are quite honest and honest." Sun Shangxiang said kindly.
Zhao Yun pulled Adou and whispered: "Your Majesty, this is the eldest lady..."
"Adou, who is talking outside?"
Before Liu Chan could call someone urgently, Gan Qian called out as she walked out.
When the sound stops and people arrive, the wives and concubines meet each other.
Sun Shangxiang and Gan Qian instinctively looked at each other. One was young and beautiful, the other was fair and graceful.
"Mother?"
Adou's call interrupted the brief silence.
Because Zhao Yun was guarding her, Gan Qian guessed the identity of the person who came. She saw her pressing her left hand with her right hand and pressing her left hand on her left hip. Then she put her legs together and bent her knees. She lowered her head slightly and performed a normal salute. She said in her mouth: "Gan Qian has met Madam..."
Sun Shangxiang nodded slightly, thinking that you are a polite person, "Sister, you are as smooth as jade as rumored."
"I'm old and yellow, madam, please come in..."
Gan Qian originally invited out of politeness, but Sun Shangxiang frowned slightly and thought to herself, do you really treat yourself as the master?
Before Sun Shangxiang married Liu Bei, she knew that Liu Bei had concubines and a son. She relied on her mother's family in Jiangdong and didn't care about concubines and bastards at all. But Zhao Yun just called out the prince and asked her to My head was buzzing.
Why would Liu Bei be so anxious to make a three-year-old child his heir apparent? There is no precedent for this in the Sun family, but the word "Crown Son" is really annoying, and Sun Shangxiang has to re-examine this beautiful lady and the naive Adou.
Before entering the back hall, Sun Shangxiang picked up the gavel and threw it at the garden tree, hitting the peach blossoms on the branch like a meteor.
Adou was surprised, but not particularly shocked, because he had seen better methods in Quanling.
Gan Qian's residence was simply furnished, and there were only two or three maids serving her. After seeing these external things, Sun Shangxiang's unhappiness dissipated a lot.
Sun Shangxiang sat down calmly on the main seat. Gan Qian asked the maid to bring fruits and tea, while she stood aside and said nothing.
"Sister Gan, please sit down, too. I have no relatives in Jiangling. Xuande and he are busy with military affairs. Now I am lucky to have my sister back to keep me company. I also have a place to talk." Sun Shangxiang pointed to the side and said.
Gan Qian nodded slightly and said, "Follow Madam's instructions."
"Who is Sister Gan from?" Sun Shangxiang asked.
Gan Qian: "I am from Pei State..."
"Are there any parents or brothers at home?" Sun Shangxiang asked again.
Gan Qian said melancholy: "My mother died early, and my father passed away a long time ago. I still have a younger brother..."
Lu Fan had already inquired about Liu Bei's marriage and children in advance. His original wife Mi Zhen was born into a family of merchants in Xuzhou. Now his two brothers, one is Jingzhou Biejia and the other is the prefect of Wuling, both of whom hold important positions in Jingzhou. She guessed that Gan Qian's younger brother is also in Jingzhou.
"Your brother is also in Jingzhou?" Sun Shangxiang asked.
"Well, he is in Lingling..." Gan Qian did not say Lan Tian's name.
"Could it be Gan Xingba?" Sun Shangxiang asked tentatively.
Gan Qian shook her head, "Madam, I misunderstood. I am from Pei State, and General Gan is from Ba County..."
Among the civil servants and generals surnamed Gan in Jingzhou, only Gan Ning was a Zhonglang general, and the rest were not worthy of publicity at all. After learning that Gan Qian's younger brother was not Gan Ning, Sun Shangxiang's last little worry disappeared.
Adou was made the crown prince, which puzzled Sun Shangxiang.
The two chatted for a while, and Liu Bei hurried back from outside. When he entered the back hall, he found that both of them were calm, and his anxious heart finally fell.
"The two ladies are in such a good mood." Liu Bei said with a smile.
"Husband, the conditions here are poor and there are too few maids. Why don't you let me move to my other courtyard?" Sun Shangxiang suggested.
Before Gan Qian had time to speak, Liu Bei shook his head repeatedly: "Mrs. Gan is frugal, and she won't be used to living in your villa. I think this arrangement is very good."
Seeing Sun Shangxiang hesitate to speak, Gan Qian made a common courtesy and said: "General, you guys talk first, I'll go see where Shu'er and Wan'er went..."
"Go." Liu Bei nodded.
"I am not a jealous woman. It's just that you settled Sister Gan here, but left me in the cold in another courtyard. It might be inappropriate if my brother finds out. My husband still has to respect etiquette..." Sun Shangxiang said tactfully said.
"Bei doesn't know the internal affairs. How do you think Madam should arrange it?" Liu Bei asked.
"Either I move into the General's Mansion, or I build a separate courtyard for Sister Gan, but the size should be treated as a courtesy..."
Before Sun Shangxiang finished speaking, Liu Bei hurriedly said: "It is better to build a separate courtyard. I will ask someone to arrange it tomorrow. Mrs. Gan has always been frugal and will not find a courtyard that is too big..."
Sun Shangxiang liked to display weapons at home. Although Liu Bei was very good at swordsmanship, he didn't like the palace to be filled with swords, so he immediately decided to give Gan Qian a separate courtyard so that she could get away with it.
Sun Shangxiang was a little disappointed after hearing this. It seemed that Xuande had been shocked during the bridal chamber and it would be difficult for him to move into the general's mansion.
After a brief chat, Sun Shangxiang asked puzzledly: "I saw Adou in the courtyard just now. This child is well-behaved and lively. But there is one thing I don't understand. Why did Xuande establish the heir apparent so early?"
"Yuan Benchu and Liu Jingsheng did not establish a heir apparent early, which resulted in the brothers fighting each other, so the officials came up with this suggestion." Liu Bei said.
Liu Bei's explanation was very convincing. Sun Shangxiang nodded and was reluctantly convinced, thinking that he could change his status after giving birth to a child, but Liu Bei didn't go to other courtyards often, so this matter became far away.
After arriving at the General's Mansion to declare his sovereignty, Liu Bei asked Zhao Yun to escort Sun Shangxiang back to the other courtyard.
After Sun Shangxiang left, Adou ran out from nowhere and acted coquettishly next to Liu Bei: "Father, this lady is so fierce. Adou was a little scared just now..."
Gan Qian quickly interrupted: "Adou, don't talk nonsense..."
Liu Bei held Adou in his arms, waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter, I will find you a yard nearby. If not, let Shuzhi protect your safety."
"Shuzhi wants to protect the general. I and Adou should be safe in Jiangling City." Gan Qian shook her head.
Liu Bei nodded slightly and said nothing. The next day, he found a small courtyard next to the general's mansion and asked Gan Qian to move her children in. He also sent a few soldiers to guard it.
Liu Bei had the power of a dragon at this time and would not be fettered by women at all, so he rarely went to Sun Shangxiang's villa and stayed at Gan Qian's place most of the time.
In mid-June of the year, Gan Qian sent a letter to Quanling, saying that Adou missed Lan Yuan and Lan Ji, and invited the Lantian family to visit Jiangling.
At this time, the summer harvest is busy. Lantian regularly goes to various counties to inspect rice harvests, especially to see the experimental fields cultivated by agricultural scientists. Artificially emasculated two-line hybrid rice has begun to be cultivated. This kind of rice does not eat fertilizer and is disease-resistant. High-yielding rice varieties are particularly suitable for this era of abundant manpower.
"Husband, do you want to be busy for a while before going?" Lu Lingqi asked when Lan Tian was hesitant.
Lan Tian shook his head: "I also know a little about the situation in Jiangling City. Brother-in-law, he dotes on Sister A and Adou and neglects Madam Sun. This will definitely make them unhappy. After all, she is Sun Quan's biological sister. She is probably looking for trouble in all directions. Ah Dou. Sister is asking me for help."
"How can this be done? I heard that Mrs. Sun has martial arts, wouldn't my sister be bullied?" Lu Lingqi frowned.
"It won't be a problem with my brother-in-law here, but the maids and attendants around Sister will probably have to endure some hardships. It seems that we have to go and support Sister." Lan Tian analyzed.
Lu Lingqi thought of her own experience, raised her head and sighed: "A woman of noble birth always relies on the power of her mother's family to think highly of herself. This time I will go to Jiangling with my husband."
Lan Tian nodded, "That's okay. I'll bring some fresh lychees from Lingnan. I remember that my sister likes to eat them."
Lu Lingqi had her luggage packed that night, preparing to take a boat north to Jiangling early the next morning. Now that she had Hua Tuo's anti-sickness pills, she was no longer afraid of taking a boat.
Early the next morning, the family happily walked out of the prefect's mansion. As soon as Lu Lingqi and her two children got into the carriage, Gao Shun came over on horseback.
"Sir, let Xingba accompany you to Jiangling. Something happened to Lu Tie in Jiaozhou. I'm going to go south immediately..." Gao Shun apologized with clasped fists.
Seeing Gao Shun's serious expression and Lu Tie's cautious personality, Lan Tian knew that the situation was not good.
After Lan Tian listened to Gao Shun's introduction in a low voice, he immediately frowned, and then said in a deep voice: "The situation in Jiaozhou is more complicated. Bo Ping's personality is not suitable for dealing with it. It would be better for me to go there in person. You can escort my wife to Jiangling." ."
"Wei." Gao Shun was a little excited after hearing this. This time Lan Tian took action in person and should be able to completely solve the Jiaozhou problem.
That day at the Quanling Military Port, dozens of warships parted ways. Lan Tian led a thousand elite troops from the trapped camp south, while Lu Lingqi took her children north to Jiangling.
The family had agreed to go on a trip, but Lantian left halfway due to work. Lu Lingqi was a little disappointed, but Lu Tie was one of the eighteen generals trapped in the camp, so if anything really happened, she would still feel sad.
Lu Lingqi stood on the deck, watching Lantian's fleet go away, and asked Gao Shun puzzledly: "Is something going to happen to Lao Lu?"
Gao Shun shook his head, "The information didn't explain it, but it was mentioned that Lu Tie was seriously injured, so sir, he brought Divine Doctor Hua with him."
"The situation in Jiaozhou is so complicated. I hope my husband can get over it once and for all." Lu Lingqi said melancholy.
"It's hard for others to tell, but sir, you never suffer." Gao Shun nodded.
After Lu Lingqi arrived in Jiangling, she lived directly in Gan Qian's small courtyard. She was very excited because she had not seen her playmates for several months. Adou led Lan Yuan and Lan Ji to play and play.
Gan Qian looked at the children and asked, "Ziyu went to Jiaozhou, where is Deng Fan's child? Why didn't he come with him?"
"Fan'er also went to Jiaozhou with her husband. This child has learned Ziyu's calm temperament and will definitely become a great person in the future." Lu Lingqi explained.
While the two were talking, Gan Qian's maid brought the washed lychees. Lu Lingqi saw that the little girl had bruises on her hands and forehead. She asked doubtfully: "What are the injuries on this girl's body..."
"These are all unfounded disasters..." Gan Qian sighed.
"Is Mrs. Sun so domineering?" Lu Lingqi frowned.
"Xuande often comes here to see Adou. It is understandable that Mrs. Sun is unhappy. The servants and maids who followed her from Jiangdong are all skilled in martial arts. The girls around me have inevitably suffered some grievances. I have tried my best to make them less Going out..." Gan Qian explained.
"Sister, just being patient is not an option..." Lu Lingqi said to herself.
After Lu Lingqi arrived in Jiangling, Gao Shun's men temporarily replaced Gan Qian's guards. The heavy armor soldiers trapped in the camp guarded the gate of the other courtyard. However, not long after they changed shifts, they were provoked by two ruffians in the city.
The two rogues were named Wu Zuo and Wu You. They were from the same clan as Sun Shangxiang's mother. They had a higher status among the servants in other courtyards. After they came to Jiangling, they were arrogant and indulged in some small crimes. Liu Bei considered this. To the stability of the Sun-Liu Alliance, they turned a blind eye to it.
After Gan Qian returned to Jiangling, Sun Shangxiang was ignored. Wu Zuo and Wu You were filled with indignation. They did not dare to provoke Liu Bei, so they turned their attention to the people around Gan Qian.
In the past few months, the maids around Gan Qian, the handymen in the courtyard, and the grooms were all bullied to varying degrees. Gan Qian couldn't bear it and so she wrote to Lantian.
Wu Zuo and Wu You originally didn't dare to provoke the guards, because Chen Dao's guards were also Jiangling's elite, but the sudden change in the gate made them want to test it out.
Did Chen Dao replace the elite? The new guards were all wearing armor on a hot day, and they might be some tough guys.
Just when the two men were trying to insult them, they were punched three times and kicked by the trapped soldiers until they vomited blood.
An expert in Kung Fu will know if it is there as soon as he takes action.
Although Wu Zuo and Wu You had some martial arts skills, they were all showy and embroidered, which was not good enough in front of professional soldiers. In the end, when they were escaping, they kept shouting: "Just wait for me..."
The trapped soldiers used all their killing moves. Although they did not use weapons, they still beat the Wu brothers into a miserable state. Wu Zuo's right hand was broken and five of Wu You's teeth were knocked out.
The close servants were exhausted outside and had no choice but to return to Sun Shangxiang's villa to complain.
"Those two soldiers were so rude. We were just passing by that small courtyard, but we were beaten like this. Miss, please let us make the decision."
Wu Zuo cried while covering his severed hand. Wu You could only kneel beside him because his teeth were knocked out and his speech was unclear.
Looking at the two people lying on their knees, Sun Shangxiang raised his head and reprimanded in a deep voice: "I have told you to be careful. Excessive arrogance will be counterproductive. Are Chen Shuzhi's soldiers so easy to mess with?"
"Miss, we really didn't cause any trouble. It was just the guards who took the initiative to attack. Could it be that Mrs. Nagan didn't want to endure it?" Wu Zuo said seriously, completely forgetting the provocative move just now.
Sun Shangxiang said coldly: "Even if you are a little domineering, given Mrs. Gan's status as concubine, what can she do if she can't bear it?"
"Although Mrs. Gan is a concubine, her son is the eldest son. General Liu and the lady were very affectionate. It was because the governor won a great victory in Chibi. We, the people of Jiangdong, have strong horses and strong horses. Now that the governor has passed away unfortunately, it makes him Do you have other ideas..." Wu Zuo whispered.
In that era of aristocratic families, in-laws were bound by interests. Once there were no interests, no matter how happy the marriage was, it might not work. Sun Shangxiang knew this reason better than anyone.
"Although Zhou Gongjin passed away, I, Jiangdong's hundred thousand athletes, are still here. Xuande would not be so short-sighted..." Sun Shangxiang comforted himself.
"It's good... and Te... if Ben Husi is knocked down..." Wu You added excitedly.
This guy had a few teeth knocked out, and now his mouth is swollen and he can't speak clearly, so he can't speak clearly.
"What did you say?" Sun Shangxiang asked with a frown.
Wu Zuo quickly translated: "Brother You said that the one who beat us was not Chen Dao's guard. Miss, look how badly he was beaten..."
"Not Chen Dao's soldiers? Has Xuande been replaced?" Sun Shangxiang was a little confused.
"Miss, is it possible that Mrs. Gan has found a new backer?" Wu Zuo asked.
Sun Shangxiang asked coldly: "How are the soldiers who beat you better than Chen Shuzhi's original soldiers?"
"Well-equipped, more powerful." Although Wu Zuo was lying just now, he still answered honestly at this time.
Sun Shangxiang smacked the case and stood up. Wu Zuo's description was not Chen Dao's soldiers at all. Could it be that Gan Qian really had some backing? She turned to the two of them and asked, "Don't you worry about it now? I'll take you to ask for an explanation. I'll go see Mr. Zhong Jing later to see if it will be as good as before."
"I'm not in the way..."
When Wu Zuo heard that the young lady was going to help him, he immediately forgot about the pain of his broken hand and nodded excitedly. Wu You beside him looked at him pitifully. There was nothing wrong with Zhang Zhongjing's superb medical skills, but these teeth I'm afraid it won't grow back.
As soon as Sun Shangxiang left the other courtyard, Zhao Yun, who was nearby, immediately got the news and rode on horseback to block the way of a group of female generals.
"Where do you want to go, madam?" Zhao Yun dismounted and asked with fists in his hands.
Sun Shangxiang pointed to the two people next to him and said coldly: "These two useless things were innocently beaten when they passed by Mrs. Gan's door just now. I will take them to see the doctor."
The Wu brothers were also considered celebrities in Jiangling City. They used Sun Shangxiang's relationship to do whatever they wanted, but the master turned a blind eye. How could Chen Dao dare? Zhao Yun was shocked and puzzled.
"Is there any misunderstanding? If Yun had taken them to the medical hall for treatment, my wife would not have bothered to make this trip." Seeing Sun Shangxiang's anger, Zhao Yun quickly began to take care of them.
"Can't I just walk around?" Sun Shangxiang glared.
"Yun Dare." Zhao Yun lowered his head and clasped his fists.
"snort."
Sun Shangxiang snorted coldly and walked forward with his head held high, followed by several maids. Zhao Yun had only seen this kind of formation a few months ago when Gan Qian returned to Jiangling for the first time. He did not dare to follow him lightly and sent someone secretly. Go and report to Liu Bei.
The group walked through two streets and came to the door of Gan Qian's courtyard.
Wu Zuo pointed at the two heavy-armored guards and burst into tears. Sun Shangxiang suddenly felt very familiar. Zhao Yun, who was walking at the end, was startled. Why did the soldiers trapped in the camp appear here?
"Where is General Gao?" Zhao Yun asked before Sun Shangxiang could.
"Everyone, wait a minute, I'll go and invite you." After speaking, a soldier turned around and walked into the small courtyard.
The moment the courtyard door was pushed open, Sun Shangxiang glanced inside. Soldiers in the same uniform were patrolling in formation. She was very shocked and wondered why there were so many people here. Are you trying to protect me?
"General Zilong, do you know their commander?" Sun Shangxiang was very confused.
"Madam, I should have seen it too." Zhao Yun remembered that Sun Shangxiang also went to Yicun to eat roast sheep. How could he not have seen the workers in the Zhen camp and their commander Gao Shun?
"I...have seen it?" Sun Shangxiang looked surprised.
Gao Shun walked out of the small courtyard and saluted everyone with clasped fists: "Mrs. Sun, General Zilong, please speak inside."
When he was doing disaster relief in Yicun, Gao Shun was fully clothed and the soldiers were working lightly. But now the situation is just the opposite. Gao Shun was wearing light uniforms and the soldiers were wearing heavy armor. Although Sun Shangxiang thought it looked familiar, Nothing ties them together.
Sun Shangxiang asked Wu Zuo and others to wait in the front yard. She and Zhao Yun followed Gao Shun into the front hall. She wanted to see what medicine Gan Qian was selling in her gourd, but she discovered the stunningly beautiful Lu Lingqi.
Women are naturally fond of beauty and jealous, and mistakenly thought that Lu Lingqi was Liu Bei's new concubine. The key point is that this woman has no respect at all in her eyes. Is she too arrogant?
Lu Lingqi is nearly 30 years old, which is the age where she is full of charm. Her beauty and British charm are still there. Looking at Sun Shangxiang reminds her of her young self.
"Sister Gan, this is..." Sun Shangxiang felt the sharpness in Lu Lingqi's eyes.
"Mom, why are you here? Come and play with us in the backyard..." Lan Ji suddenly ran out of the back hall, but when he saw something was wrong with the atmosphere, he immediately slipped out again.
Sun Shangxiang frowned and his head was buzzing. He thought to himself, does this woman have such a big son?
