There are precedents in the history of the Red Chamber

It was getting dark, and Shi Zhongzhu went down the mountain slowly under Chi Ji's persuasion.

The matter has come to this point, anger and abuse are useless, Shi Zhongzhu knows in his heart that as long as he wants to finish this matter from beginning to end, he must complete the original three-year policy within one year.

After resting in Baihuayuan for one night, Shi Zhongzhu went to Bowling Hou's Mansion to visit his family early the next morning, and then went to Mingzhu's place.Mingzhu just married the son of General An at the beginning of this year. As the eldest son, An Long can inherit the title of Earl of General An in the future. The woman who rose from servant girl to aunt all the way, relying on General An's favor, made his mother look bad.Of course, General An immediately killed the woman who committed suicide in this way, and the daughter she gave birth to was also married far away.

Shi Zhongzhu was also afraid that he would be hostile to women because of the shadow of his childhood, and there are many examples of things going against the grain.Afterwards, it became clear that Anlong had informed his parents that he had no sons and concubines at the age of 30. Shi Zhongzhu believed that Mingzhu had taken good care of her body since she was a child. As long as Anlong was fine, one son was the least.Therefore, Anlong successfully embraced the beauty.

At the beginning, Shi Zhongzhu and Wei Zhenniang had chosen Mingzhu's husband together. When Shi Zhongzhu chose Anlong, he was worried that Wei Zhenniang would object.Because there is always a kind of thinking that military generals are not as good as civil servants. If the family is to be passed on for a long time, it must be a civil official family and a family of scholars; , everyone is going to be a civil servant, who will be a general?

In history, there were a few dynasties that emphasized civility over military affairs, but the result was that others used force to conquer them; isn't it because the aristocratic families that are gradually declining today are dissipated because they dislike military positions and are not "noble"?Shi Zhongzhu chooses a husband-in-law for his daughter, personal character is important, family background is also important, choosing Anlong is the most suitable.

Wei Zhenniang agreed with Shi Zhongzhu's point of view very much, but Shi Zhongzhu was a little surprised, after all, Wei Zhenniang herself came from a civil servant and aristocratic family.Shi Zhongzhu couldn't help asking his doubts, Wei Zhenniang chuckled and said: "My good man, you really underestimate me, what kind of civil and military distinction is just to coax those fools, as long as you stand in a high position, no matter whether it is literary or Wu, it's the same. Now in the cabinet, there are half civil and military. Even if the clan wants to enter the cabinet, they have to try their best to get a stable position after a few years of experience in the border. I have the most military achievements in the dynasty. Impossible, the style of emphasizing literature is only gradually rising in my court."

After what Wei Zhenniang said, Shi Zhongzhu understood better, that those who have never been able to leave a name in history, whether you are a civil servant or a military general, are just looking at your skills.

Shi Zhongzhu posted a post to An's family in advance, General An was still guarding the north, and the family in the middle of the capital looked like hostages, so the An's family was relatively low-key in the capital.

Arriving at the gate of Uncle Yongwu's mansion, Anlong, who received the news, had already opened the door, ready to welcome his father-in-law.Shi Zhongzhu looked at Uncle Yongwu's plaque, and felt unhappy again.When General An won a great victory and the title was agreed between the court and the central government, "Wu An" was the most popular name. General An happened to be named An, and his achievements were similar to those of Emperor Wu An of the Qin Dynasty.It's a pity, I don't know why the sage is still conferring bravery, Shi Zhongzhu is feeling uncomfortable, and seeing such an example, his heart is even more sentimental.

When Shi Zhongzhu saw An Long, he dismounted without putting on airs, and walked in. An Long welcomed his father-in-law into the second gate, where Shi Mingzhu was already waiting.

Mingzhu took two quick steps and was about to step forward.An Long's heart tightened, Shi Zhongzhu was more nervous than him, he walked three steps at a time, stepped forward to support her and said, "I'm pregnant, why are you still so frizzy?"

"Daddy, it's only two months old, it's fine." Mingzhu said coquettishly.

"Nonsense, the first three months are the most dangerous, Anlong, you have to keep an eye on her." Shi Zhongzhu turned to Anlong and said, Anlong naturally obeyed the teachings of his father-in-law. After so many years of spreading the real person's reputation, it has not faded away, but has become even more impressive.

An Long looked at his father-in-law, who carefully helped his wife into the house, dumbfounded!I have long known that my father-in-law dotes on his daughter, but I didn't expect to dote like this!

An Long's mother has passed away, and all the men of An's family are fighting with General An at the border. As the eldest son, An Long has also experienced in the border since he was a child. Back to the frontier.Therefore, An's family is now a young husband and wife.

"I came to Beijing in a hurry this time. The tonics, medicines, toys, and food I packed for you are still behind. Dad is busy with work and will be transferred back to Guizhou tomorrow. I won't come to see you before I leave. Don't worry. .”

"Father, what are you worried about? I don't lack anything for food and use here. If you say that, it will make Brother Long eat his heart." Mingzhu joked.

"No, no, my father-in-law is concerned, how could I..." An Long explained anxiously.

Mingzhu smiled and said, "I'm just kidding you, Daddy is not such a stingy person, is he, Daddy?"

"I'm such a stingy person, especially when I found out that the little girl I spoiled turned towards others, hmph!"

"Daddy, my daughter has always been your little cotton-padded jacket. In front of you, everyone else stays aside." Mingzhu took Shi Zhongzhu's hand, and blinked to An Long.

An Long naturally saw that their father and daughter were teasing him, so he calmed down and only smiled without making a sound.

Shi Zhongzhu pulled Mingzhu over with his backhand, and said, "I'll diagnose your pulse."

Mingzhu naturally trusted her father very much, An Long also looked at Shi Zhongzhu intently, Shi Zhongzhu felt his pulse, and said: "The fetal breath is stable, there is no problem, it is probably a boy."

"Really?" the couple asked at the same time.

"Daddy, can you really diagnose men and women? Even the imperial physicians at home said they couldn't." Mingzhu asked.

"Silly girl, which imperial physician did you invite? If you are not familiar with the family, who dares to tell you. As far as medical skills are concerned, except for those with special constitutions, men and women can be diagnosed within a month. If the imperial physician tells you You, when the concubine asks questions, will he answer, and if the concubine has a special constitution and cannot be diagnosed, do you believe the saint and the concubine?"

Mingzhu and Anlong nodded, expressing their understanding that imperial medicine has been a high-risk industry since ancient times.

An Long hurriedly asked someone to bring over the order issued by the imperial physician, and asked his father-in-law to correct him.Shi Zhongzhu checked the list carefully, and said: "They are all suitable. Those who can enter the imperial hospital are all famous doctors and national experts. Naturally, there is no problem with the prescription for confinement. Has the imperial physician listed taboos for you?"

"No, Daddy, the imperial physician just said a few words, and now I am being taken care of by the nanny dispatched by my grandma." Mingzhu replied, there has been no baby crying in the An family for many years, and there is nothing special about taking care of pregnant women. professional people.

"Well, I have a nanny here who used to be a medical girl in the palace. I'll send you here and let her take care of you." Shi Zhongzhu said, but looked at Anlong instead.

An Long said: "This can't be better, thank you father-in-law."

"I'll make another list for you to pay attention to." Shi Zhongzhu said. Anlong and Mingzhu hurriedly led Shi Zhongzhu to the study room. Of course, it was an outside study room, which was used to entertain guests, not the kind of study room where confidential matters were discussed.Shi Zhongzhu sat in front of the case, while writing, explaining to the couple, chatting with the couple from time to time, the whole afternoon passed in a blink of an eye.

An Long apologized: "Father-in-law came to the door, but he was busy with us all day. He was really neglected. Now it's time for dinner, let's eat first."

Shi Zhongzhu's notes were almost finished, he put away the written paper, and said: "I am busy with my daughter, son-in-law and grandson, and I am happy no matter how busy I am."

It's not difficult for Anlong, followed him to the dining room to eat, and returned to Bowlinghou's Mansion before the curfew.

Early the next morning, rushing to say goodbye to Shi Ding, Shi Bosong, Zheng Shi, Xu Shi, Shi Shumei, etc. at home, I had to rush back to Guizhou.

When Wei Zhenniang welcomed Shi Zhongzhu, she told him the good news, "I'm pregnant!"

Shi Zhongzhu was only surprised but not happy. The two of them were the same age. Wei Zhenniang was a 36-year-old pregnant woman. If she was not careful, she would kill two people. Shi Zhongzhu didn't feel happy at all.

Wei Zhenniang didn't expect Shi Zhongzhu to react like this, and said unhappily: "Are you unhappy? Why? This is our child?" Wei Zhenniang didn't understand, Shi Zhongzhu is definitely a rare good father in this world, how could he not look forward to the child born.

"Zhenniang," Shi Zhongzhu wiped his face, told himself to be calm, calm, "Zhenniang, you are 36 years old this year, giving birth at this age is too dangerous."

"What am I supposed to be?" Wei Zhenniang said indifferently, "It's not like there are no women who give birth at my age, some people still give birth at the age of 50."

"Zhenniang, you don't understand." Shi Zhongzhu didn't know how to express it, "I came to Beijing this time, and the sage ordered me to finish the preparatory work for a year or so. After one year, I will probably be transferred back to the capital, you know Does it mean that in the next year, I will be very busy, very busy, and have no time to take care of you. Sometimes I have heavy business affairs, too much pressure, and may lose my temper with you. If the business affairs are not carried out smoothly, those crazy people People are likely to jump over the wall in a hurry, I am afraid that you and the child will be hurt. You are already busy enough to take care of the inner courtyard by yourself, but now you have to deal with the wind and rain from outside, I am afraid that you will not be able to bear it. "

Wei Zhenniang didn't expect the matter to be so serious, she leaned in Shi Zhongzhu's arms and said: "The husband has a thousand catties to carry, and the wife has to carry five hundred catties. Didn't you tell Mingzhu like this when she got married? I am your wife, so naturally I have to share the burden for you. ,I'm not afraid."

"But I'm afraid, Mother Zhen, An'an, Pingping, and Ningning are all enrolled in Wanli Academy. I think you can either go to the capital, where your parents will take care of you, or go to Jinling, and take care of our three sons. Don't you miss them all the time? Is it?" Shi Zhongzhu arranged, and in a trance, he understood Lin Ruhai's choice in the original book. It is more dangerous to stay with his own identity, so he can only send his wife and children away.

"I'm not leaving, I'm leaving, who will take care of your daily necessities, besides, if I'm not by your side, you'll have to worry even more, didn't you say you can't worry during pregnancy, I'm sure I'll become sick from depression if I leave you. I do not go!"

"Zhenniang, don't make trouble. It's not that you won't be affectionate when we are separated. You will distract me here. I am not a three-year-old child. After you leave, the inner courtyard will be empty. I will let the guard camp and Ba Jun With close protection, there will be no problem."

"Yaoyun, do the math yourself. I want to be pregnant for three months, and then go on the road when the situation is stable. No matter where I go, the road will definitely take a month. At that time, I will give birth for six months and confine myself for one month. I rushed to you with my child again, that is to say, I have to spend this pregnancy on the go, which is not good for me or the child. It will be different if I don’t leave. The affairs of Guizhou have basically been straightened out. Our family’s I'm not worried about safety, I'm also very experienced as a housekeeper, I won't let unruly people hurt me and my children, just let me stay!"

Shi Zhongzhu sighed helplessly, and if he didn’t want to leave, let’s not leave. Shi Zhongzhu asked well-trained servants to protect the inner courtyard, and the outer courtyard was a guard camp, and nurses who knew medical skills also waited on them. There are many legends about ethnic minorities who are good at using poison. Gu, Shi Zhongzhu is very fortunate that he traveled through a normal ancient world, if he was a martial arts hero, the endless poisonous substances could kill him.