This trip to the capital finally came to an end with the lively and noisy enthronement ceremony. Li Yu was in the room, tilting his head, watching Mu Lan and Jian Xin packing their clothes and many gadgets they bought in Kaifeng City.
Looking at such a wide variety of items, Jian Xin complained: "Your mother always says she doesn't like you and doesn't tolerate you. Didn't she buy so many things every time she took you out? Yu'er, come and take a look. If you have anything you don’t want, I’ll throw it away directly for you. I won’t take it to Luoyang.”
Li Yu walked over and took a look, picked out only a few clothes, and said, "I don't want any of these anymore. Throw them away."
Jian Xin took a look and saw that these clothes were indeed a bit old, and some were even frayed. She picked them out and put them aside. Although she knew they were clothes to be thrown away, Mu Lan carefully folded the clothes neatly and put them down one by one. Then he said: "Master, if you don't want these clothes, then give them to me."
"What do you want these clothes for?"
"I think these clothes are not too shabby. I want to take them back, trim them, and give them to my brother."
"No need. When we get to Luoyang, I'll ask my mother to buy new ones for your brother."
Mu Lan shook her head, "No. My parents have taught us since we were young that we must be self-reliant in doing things and not accept favors from others for no reason. Besides, Madam has already helped us a lot. If you don't want these clothes, just treat them as if I picked them up." of."
After hearing this, Li Yu said nonchalantly: "It didn't cost much anyway. Don't worry about it."
After hearing this, Mu Lan frowned slightly. She felt that Li Yu looked down on her, and her tone was a little angry: "This is not a matter of more money and less money!"
Jian Xin said: "Okay, okay. Since it's the clothes Yu'er doesn't want, Mu Lan just take them. Yu'er, go and see if there's anything else you don't want."
Seeing that Mu Lan was angry, Li Yu was also a little angry. He threw all the clothes he wanted to keep on the ground and said, "I don't want any of these! You can pick them all up!"
"You!" Mu Lan was so angry that she was speechless by Li Yu's move.
"What's wrong? It's noisy. How is cleaning up? After lunch, we are going back to Luoyang." Ouyang Lan walked in, saw clothes all over the room, and asked, "What's going on?"
Mu Lan spoke first, "Just now, I was packing the young master's things and accidentally dropped the box on the ground, so the clothes fell all over the floor. I'll pack them up now."
Ouyang Lan observed it, and naturally she didn't believe it. She pointed at Li Yu and said, "You! Come out with me!"
When Li Yu saw his mother, he immediately became docile and followed Ouyang Lan out.
Ouyang Lan said: "Boy, what's going on?"
Li Yu felt a little guilty, "It's just what Mu Lan said just now."
"real?"
"real."
Ouyang Lan shrugged, "Okay! Then I'll ask your Aunt Xin now. If you dare to tell a lie, I'll see if I don't skin you!"
"No, no, no! Mom, don't do this!" Li Yu surrendered and told what happened just now.
After hearing this, Ouyang Lan kept rubbing Li Yu's face with both hands, "You prodigal boy, do you really think that our family's money is all blown by the strong wind! How dare you throw all your clothes on the ground!"
Li Yu was so upset that he was speechless. Ouyang Lan stopped her hand and said, "Go and pack your clothes yourself. Those clothes were bought in the capital and are not cheap. Also, apologize to others."
Ouyang Lan walked into the house, and Li Yu followed angrily. Mu Lan and Jian Xin were still packing the clothes on the floor, and Jian Xin was still comforting Mu Lan. Li Yu walked over and packed up too.
Mu Lan said expressionlessly: "Master, go and rest. I'll take care of things here."
"That's good!" Li Yu answered without hesitation. When he stood up, he saw his mother looking at him with squinted eyes, then slowly squatted down and said, "I'd better clean up with you."
"Oh." Mu Lan responded with her head lowered and ignored Li Yu.
Fortunately, there weren't many clothes, and Li Yu was just showing off. It was mainly Jian Xin and Mu Lan who packed these clothes. After Mu Lan saw that she had packed up, she walked up to Ouyang Lan and said, "Madam, I'll go down first."
"Wait a moment."
"Do you have any other instructions, madam?"
"Yes. From today on, you will be responsible for taking care of the second young master's daily life."
"This... Madam, Mu Lan is clumsy and not very good at talking. She just made the second young master angry. I hope Madam can arrange for someone else." Mu Lan declined.
Li Yu interrupted, "Yes. Let her serve me from now on!" Li Yu was a little proud. If Mu Lan was arranged to serve him, then she would have to listen to him.
How could Ouyang Lan not see what Li Yu was thinking, and said to Mu Lan, "If you are clumsy in doing things, I'm afraid I won't keep you. As for whether you can speak, you don't have to think too much about it." More. Although you are the young master's maid, I give you another right, which is the right to hit him. If the young master does something nonsense, you can hit him, but he cannot fight back. If he fights back, you can Come tell me and I will cure him.”
Li Yu opened his mouth wide, "Mom, how can this be done? Am I your son or is she your son?"
"Just because you are my son, I have to find someone to take good care of you. This will save others from saying that you were born to your mother, not taught by your mother. You are very temperamental at such a young age." Ouyang Lan said to Mu seriously. Landao: "Although you haven't read a book, judging from your actions, I believe you are a filial and polite girl. Help me take care of him."
"Okay, follow Madam's instructions."
Ouyang Lan smiled happily, and then said: "Hurry up and pack up. We will go back to Luoyang after lunch soon. We may have a late night tonight. If nothing goes wrong, we should be back home before midnight." Then he walked out of the room. .
After Li Yu watched his mother leave, he walked up to Mu Lan with a playful smile and said, "Hey, sister Mu Lan."
Mu Lan glanced sideways at Li Yu and said calmly: "What are you doing?"
"Does my mother mean to let you take care of me from now on?"
"That seems to be the meaning."
"Then can you control me more loosely in the future?"
When Mu Lan heard this, she raised her eyebrows and said playfully, "It depends on my sister's mood!"
"Sister Mu Lan, I was wrong, please don't be angry."
Mu Lan was not very angry at first. When she saw Li Yu admitting his mistake, she said slowly: "Okay. I have to pack my things quickly. Didn't Madam say that she will leave after dinner? If you have nothing to do, just sit over there." Just rest."
After Ouyang Lan walked out of the door, she saw Zhou Weimin walking up to Li Zhentian with a man. So Ouyang Lan walked over.
When Zhou Weimin saw Ouyang Lan, he immediately introduced the man next to him, "Sister, this is my cousin, Zhou Weiliang. He is twenty-three this year." When the man saw Ouyang Lan, he saluted respectfully.
Ouyang Lan nodded, and Li Zhentian said: "Weimin, how did you and your cousin know each other?"
Zhou Weiliang said pitifully: "I also accidentally met my cousin. I thought she looked familiar, so I went up to ask, and unexpectedly she turned out to be my cousin. My father and my cousin's father are brothers. Ever since I heard that my uncle was killed, After that, my father thought about my cousin day and night, but did not know where she was, and finally died in depression. Now that my sister is happy and healthy, my uncle and my father can rest in peace in heaven."
Zhou Weimin also said miserably: "I also arranged for people to come to the capital to inquire about my uncle's whereabouts, but I didn't get any news. I thought that I had no relatives in this world, but I didn't expect that you are still here!"
Although Ouyang Lan didn't like Mrs. Zhou, she was not a heartless person. Seeing this scene, she was a little moved and said sincerely, "Congratulations to your brother and sister for meeting again after a long separation."
"Thank you sister."
"Thank you ma'am."
Li Zhentian said: "Weiliang, what do you do for a living now? We are going back to Luoyang to set up a chamber of commerce. Now is the time to employ people. I wonder if my cousin would like to go to Luoyang with us?"
Zhou Weiliang said: "I'm ashamed to say it, but I just set up a stall and make a living by selling some gadgets. If my brother-in-law doesn't mind, I'm willing to help you."
"You have also set up a stall, so you are very good. Although it is a small business, you have a lot of experience. I need someone like you."
"What does brother-in-law mean?"
"Well, you can come back to Luoyang with us."
Zhou Weimin immediately said: "Thank you so much, officer."
"Thank you, brother-in-law."
Zhou Weimin looked at Ouyang Lan and asked cautiously, "I wonder if sister agrees?"
Ouyang Lan said lightly: "It depends on what the official wants. If the official agrees, I have no objection."
"Okay!" Zhou Weimin said to Zhou Weiliang: "Then you go pack some things quickly and come back to Luoyang with us this afternoon."
"Okay! Sister, brother-in-law, wait a moment, I'll go and come back." Zhou Weiliang responded and went back to pack his things.
After everything was packed up in the inn, Liu Zhan and his wife took their two children Xiaoyue and Zhitian, and Hua Feng also took his wife and Han Ji to see off Li Zhentian, Ouyang Lan and others at the inn. At the wine table, Li Zhentian and Ouyang Lan raised their wine glasses to the crowd and said impassionedly, "Green mountains will not change, green waters will always flow. See you soon!"
Han Ji said: "Don't be so excited! When your chamber of commerce is established, you will probably have to go to Kaifeng a lot! We will meet often."
Ouyang Lan pouted and said, "Brother Han! It's rare for us and my husband to be so solemn! Your words ruined the atmosphere!"
Han Ji laughed loudly and said, "In life, we gather less and separate more. I don't like how tragic everyone is when they say goodbye, as if they will never see each other again."
Liu Zhan said: "Old Han is right. There should be more contacts between Jiangsu Jiangmeng and Longxing Chamber of Commerce in the future. Zhentian, if you have nothing to do, you can take Lan Mei to visit the capital more often."
Yun Kai pushed Han Feng, "Say it!"
Ouyang Lan looked at Hanfeng, "Why is this silly girl so quiet today?"
"You crazy girl! You think everyone is like you!" Hanfeng replied. He said to everyone: "Brother Han and I are going to get married!"
Everyone was in an uproar. The most surprised person was Jian Xin, "Really?"
Hanfeng nodded, "It was the princess and the consort who acted as matchmakers for me and promised me to Brother Han."
Ouyang Landao: "I asked Brother Han how he feels like a spring breeze today. Is this because something good is coming? When will you get married?"
Han Jidao: "At the beginning of next year. I have bought a mansion in the capital. After the mansion is completed, Hanfeng and I will get married late."
"Okay, Zhentian and I will definitely be there by then."
The meal came to an end amidst laughter and laughter. Li Zhentian and others got on the carriage, which gradually drove away as everyone watched. At midnight tonight, the carriage returned to Yinlong Villa in Luoyang.
