Bright Moonlit Night

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Jin Yitou came back to Fangmanting after dinner. At this time, Zhao Yan had already returned. Fu Ming thought to himself, what is he doing here now?

Lu Fei brought tea, but Fu Ming didn't light incense and play the piano as usual, he also brought a cup of tea, sat at the other end and drank slowly, without saying a word.

After a while, it was Jin Yi who spoke first: "Yen Lan has been learning the pipa for many years, but that night was the first time I heard her play." His tone was more peaceful than before.

It seems that they didn't come to inquire about crimes. Fu Ming was relieved a little, but he didn't want to bring up the matter at that time, so he replied: "Sister Yanlan is talented, why can't she learn something?"

Some words were intertwined in Jin Yi's mind, but it was still difficult to get out of his mouth. After a long while, he said again: "Mid-Autumn Night, I was invited by the chief to play with a few people in the middle of the night."

sir?It must be the one who kept silent at that time, but made everyone pay attention to his face to act.Fu Ming knew it in his heart.Jin Yi wanted to say that if there were high-ranking people among them that day, even if he wanted to, he couldn't interfere offside, right?So, Jin is here to apologize tactfully?

Fu Ming knew that he should go downhill, so he readily accepted his explanation, and generously expressed that he was relieved.

But that Master Cui that day, Tao Yang told Fu Ming afterwards, was a collateral child of the Cui family, a cousin of Cui Jing. But they are not as good as Cui Jing.On Mid-Autumn Festival night, the person who offended Fu Ming first was not the officer Jin Yi mentioned, but Cui Rong. If Jin Yi really wanted to defend himself, how could he remain silent?

It was Cui Jing, who later wrote to apologize to him, saying that perhaps it was because the two brothers were at odds, and Cui Jing and Fu Ming had a good relationship, so Cui Rong took the opportunity to embarrass him.If a friend is so sincere, what about Jin Yi?

Fu Ming smiled, the smile was exactly the same as what Ye Jin saw that day, but his tone couldn't tell the emotion: "Your master is the head of the family, whoever you make friends with and who you hang out with, you have no right to interfere, and you have no right to comment."

Hearing this, Jin Yi understood that Fu Ming hadn't planned to forgive himself yet, and thought to himself that after a few months of entry, his temper has grown.But Jin Yi felt ashamed, so he still said in a good voice: "Master Cui drank a few more glasses that night, he told me yesterday how much he offended you, and asked me to bring a gift to apologize to you .”

Fu Ming thought to himself that he should be sensible. Even if he is unhappy, even if he is unwilling to accept the ignorant apology from that person, he can't do it willfully. So he calmed down his mood and said slowly: "Mr. I will forget about it soon, so I don't have to worry about it."

Jin Yi didn't know whether Fu Ming really didn't care about it, or just calmed down, but seeing that his expression was calm, he didn't sit any longer, stayed behind to apologize, got up and left.

After Jin Yi left, Fu Ming asked Lu Fei to put the gift away, but he didn't even look at it himself.

He hated that Mr. Cui, since he hated him, he didn't intend to make friends with others, and he was reluctant to accept this apology from Jin Yi.As for Jin Yi, although he rationally knew that he shouldn't care about it, his emotions still made him feel uncomfortable when facing Jin Yi today.Although Jin Yi came here with an apology and apology, he was the one who conveyed it, but what really embarrassed and saddened Fu Ming was his husband's indifference and indulgence back then.

That's all, Fu Ming smiled smugly, what else can he do?

From then on, Jin Yi still came to Fangman Court frequently as usual.Fu Ming treated Jin Yi more attentively in words and deeds, and became more respectful and polite.I don't know if Jin Yi didn't notice Fu Ming's attitude or didn't care, but Zhao Yan already noticed it.

One day, at the dinner table, Zhaoyan asked Fu Ming: "Don't Uncle Ming like this spicy steamed fish head very much? Why don't you move your chopsticks?"

Fu Ming really liked it, he didn't move his chopsticks because Jin Yi hadn't moved his chopsticks for this dish, but he said: "I don't have a very good appetite today, and I don't really want to eat fish head."

But Zhaoyan shook his head, took a chopstick of fish meat from the fish head and put it into Fu Ming's bowl by himself, and said with a smile: "If you have a bad appetite, you should eat what you like!"

Fu Ming felt both helpless and relieved, so he picked up some fish and ate it.

Jin Yi looked at him, and finally said: "If you are uncomfortable, I will not come here to eat in the future."

"No, Daddy! No, Daddy doesn't want to come here for dinner." Zhao Yan became anxious first.

Fu Ming hurriedly said: "There's nothing uncomfortable. It's a great honor for my master to come."

Jin Yi put down the bowl and chopsticks, and said in a cold voice: "If you have something in your heart, you can speak it out. I don't like to beat around the bush. Why should you care about the trivial matters that night. Although you are married into Jin's house, you are still a dignified man. How can you talk to me? Like a woman, so awkward, losing her husband's bearing?"

Hearing this, Fu Ming's hands froze, he was silent for a moment, put down the bowl and chopsticks, closed his eyes and replied: "My master taught me the lesson, I have learned it, and I will not be like this in the future."

After Jin Yi finished speaking, he felt a little regretful that he had slipped his words, but Fu Ming's lukewarm attitude made him feel even more depressed, so he stopped talking, got up and left quickly.

"Daddy!" Zhao Yan didn't call his father, turned to look at Fu Ming, Fu Ming smiled at him, spooned fresh shrimp custard into his bowl, and said in a warm voice: "It's okay, don't worry, eat the meal first."

At night, when Fang Man's courtyard was completely silent, Fu Ming asked Lu Fei, "Am I a little ignorant of current affairs?"

Lu Fei shook her head.

Fu Mingdao: "I used to be able to swallow any amount of grievances in the Fu family, but now, it's worse than before."

Lu Fei took a step closer and looked at Fu Ming with pity, "My lord, I know you are not a capricious person, but you just treated me as a family member, so you can't help feeling sad."

Fu Ming lowered his head, raised his head again after a long time, and said with a slight smile, "I was delusional. People, you can't be precious. Once you think you are, you will forget the situation, and you will suffer in the end." That smile In the candlelight, it looked a little lonely.

Lu Fei comforted: "My lord, the time is short, and it will get better and better in the future."

But from this night until the end of autumn and winter, Fu Ming hardly saw Jin Yi again.

Jin Yi no longer set foot in Fangman's court, but it's not entirely because he had a rift with Fu Ming. Being entangled in official affairs also made him spend less time with his family.

After the winter, the bandits in southern Xinjiang who had been on the verge of making a move gradually formed a team, and finally raised the flag of rebellion, turning the southern border of Qi into a puddle of muddy water, and the people had no peace.Jin Yi was ordered to lead the army to suppress the rebellion.

In this regard, the masters of the Jin family were both happy and worried.The Jin family is gradually declining, and it is necessary for the descendants to make military contributions to revive the family. However, after the winter, the weather is harsh, and the southern border is a miasma, and fighting is also a difficult and dangerous thing.

As the day of the army's departure approached, the old lady asked Mrs. Wang to pack Jin's luggage every day. This should be done by Fu Ming, but as a man, Fu Ming may not be as careful as a woman.Moreover, Wang has followed Jin Yi for many years and served Jin Yi to grow up. The old lady thinks it is more appropriate to entrust her with this matter.

Before Jin Yi set off, he took extra time to go to the old lady's house to say hello, and even said goodbye to his uncle and Ren Lan, and received many reminders and blessings.But he didn't go to Fangmanting.

"My lord, my master is leaving the house tomorrow, you..." Lu Fei hesitated to speak.

Fu Ming put down his pen, looked at the fine snow falling in the light under the eaves outside the window, and said after a while, "Bring an umbrella."

Xie Lan smiled and said, "Let's go!"

The candlelight reflected the snow light, moving all the way from the Fangman Court to the center of the entire backyard of the Jin Mansion.

Knocking on the door, Bai Lu's voice came from inside: "Who is it?"

"Sister Bailu, our young master is here." Lu Fei responded.

The door opened, the thick curtain was raised, and the heating was blowing in, Fu Ming couldn't help sneezing.

In the room, Mrs. Wang was taking a few maids to count the packed luggage, while Jin Yi was wiping a long sword by the candlelight. The light of the sword and the armor on the rack were dazzling.

After seeing each other, Fu Ming said, "My lord will go to war tomorrow, let me take a look."

Jin Yi nodded, saw the water stains on Fu Ming's shoes, and asked, "Is it raining or snowing outside?"

"It's snowing." Fu Ming replied.

The two of them had nothing to say, but the sound of Wang's luggage counting echoed in the room, especially clear.

Jin Yi put the sword back into its sheath and said: "Tap back and forth, clicked several times, it is enough. You have worked hard these few days, go back to the house and rest."

Hearing this, Wang asked the maids to close the box, and walked to Jin Yi's side and whispered softly: "I'm going, far away, and it's not a place like Kyoto. Swords have no eyes on the battlefield. I must Take care of yourself. The concubine prays for the master every day at home, hoping that the master will win the battle and return safely as soon as possible."

Jin Yi nodded and waved again, and Wang took her personal servant girl back, and when she walked to the front of the curtain, she turned her head and said, "Young Master Ming, please go back to rest earlier, I am tired, and I have to get up early tomorrow." !"

Fu Ming ignored her, she gritted her teeth in a muffled voice, then smiled coldly and walked away coquettishly.

Fu Ming took a small bundle from Xie Lan's hand and put it on the table, "Drink these medicinal powders with water. After drinking, they can dispel cold and dampness, and warm the stomach. If you trust me, you can drink it often, so that you won't lose weight. Easily acclimatized."

Jin Yi nodded, "I see, you have a heart, thank you."

Fu Ming didn't say any more, got up and said goodbye.

Before leaving, Jin Yi called him to stop him, and said to Bai Lu, "Go get my crane cloak." When Bai Lu got it, he handed it to Fu Ming himself, "It's cold outside, put it on and go back. , Don’t catch a cold.”

Fu Ming took it and put it on. It was a little heavy and a little big, but it felt very warm. He smiled and nodded, "Thank you, sir." He turned around and walked a few steps before stopping, "I've already thought of the name of that song." , called 'Mingyue Ye', I will play it to you when I come back."

The person behind replied "OK", and said: "These days I've been away, you have worked hard to take care of the family."

"Don't worry, Lord." Fu Ming nodded in response, stopped staying and strode away.

When we returned, the snow fell even more heavily, and the wind and snow flakes filled the night sky.

Xie Lan asked, "My lord, is it snowing so hard, can the army still move out?"

Fu Mingdao: "As long as the road can pass, it will be opened. War is not a child's play. Military orders are like mountains, and they will not be changed easily."

Xie Lan nodded. At this moment, she could better understand the difficulty of being the head of the family to support the family business, so she silently prayed for Jin Yi in her heart.

The master and servant were silent all the way, the falling snow was silent, but the wind was tight, and the night became more and more silent.