Emperor's Grace

From Qiongguan to Jingzhou, it is mid-March, the most beautiful time in spring in the south of the Yangtze River.

It was the first time Yuan Bao left the border when he was four years old. He stared at everything he saw along the way and exclaimed again and again. He was a little country bumpkin, but when he arrived in the south of the Yangtze River, he was even more dazzled and amazed.Not to mention him, even Zhu Yunjing was the first to see this spring scene in the south of the Yangtze River where the flowers are like fire and the birds are singing thousands of miles away.

He Huailing's ancestral home is located on the bank of such a clear water river.

When they came here, they naturally wanted to pay a visit. He Huailing's grandfather was just over the age of ears, he was in good spirits, in good health, and very hospitable. He heard that they had cleaned the yard three days before their arrival. It also took a lot of thought to prepare a family banquet to welcome them.

When Zhu Yunjing met He Huailing's family for the first time, he was somewhat uneasy. Fortunately, He Huailing's grandparents knew his true identity well, even this false identity was set up by He Huailing's uncle for him. Everyone from top to bottom was very polite and warm to him, such a natural attitude made Zhu Yunjing let go a lot.

He Huailing said with a smile: "Que'er has prepared a meeting ceremony for the elders, please accept it."

Zhu Yunjing asked someone to bring up the things, all of which are border specialties, rare in the south: "I don't know what my grandfather and uncles and aunts like, so I prepared some at will. A small gift is not a respect."

It stands to reason that the younger generation came to visit for the first time, and it should be a gift from the elders. Zhu Yunjing really had a heart, and brought the unique flavor of wine brewed from Guan, all kinds of fur objects, and a complete set of harness... for the female family members. Their exotic jewelry is not particularly valuable, but it is really novel.The elders happily accepted, Zhu Yunjing's amiable and unassuming appearance was far beyond their expectations, and they were even more affectionate with him in words.

After coming and going, the elders returned gifts to Yuan Bao. The little guy was a little dazed at first when he faced a room full of strangers, but he was born with a big heart. The great-grandfather took a piece of cake and teased him with a smile. The little guy looked back at Zhu Yunjing and moved over hesitantly. He was hugged by the old man on his lap, and he smiled when he gnawed on the pastry. He called someone as soon as he asked, and his small mouth was sweeter than honey.

"Yuan Bao, my name is Yuan Bao, and my father said that I am the most valuable treasure."

"It's so beautiful here, I like it very much, and so does Daddy."

"This pastry is delicious. Can I have another piece for Dad, no, I want two pieces, and I want to give it to Dad."

Everyone was amused by Yuan Bao's childish words, Yuan Bao blushed and slipped into his great-grandfather's arms.

"This little doll is exactly the same as Huai Ling when she was a child, both are so clever."

I don't know which elder said something, and the people around echoed, talking about the past, Zhu Yunjing smiled and glanced at He Huailing, probably did not expect that He Huailing had such a personality when he was young.

He Huailing shook his head helplessly, and the old man said casually, you are serious.

That day they rested at He Huailing's grandparent's house, intending to stay for three or two days before leaving. He Huailing's grandparent's family was Ding Xingwang, and there were more than a dozen children of the same generation as Yuan Bao. It was the first time that Yuan Bao had a playmate of the same age. Soon I became familiar with my brothers, sisters and sisters, and I didn't need anyone to worry about it at all.Zhu Yunjing looked at his son running wildly in the crowd, and asked He Huailing with a smile: "Why don't we just leave him here."

"... within three days, either you will cry or he will cry."

Zhu Yunjing: "Why can't you cry?"

He Huailing nodded seriously: "If you leave me, I will definitely cry."

Zhu Yunjing: "..."

The idea of ​​keeping Yuan Bao only popped up in Zhu Yunjing's mind for a moment, and then he completely suppressed it. He wanted Yuan Bao to stay here to raise his overly noisy temperament, but he couldn't let go of his son and send him under the fence to separate the two places. Forget it, let's talk about it when he is a few years older.

Xu Shixian, who hadn't seen him for many years, came to visit in the afternoon, and Zhu Yunjing and He Huailing entertained him together.In the past few years, He Huailing and Xu Shixian have occasionally exchanged letters, but Zhu Yunjing has a close relationship with Xu Shixian's family uncle, and the business in Fujian and Guangdong depends entirely on them.

Xu Shixian was still as elegant and handsome as before, with undiminished strength of character, and there was a boy in his teens who came with him and stood behind Xu Shixian with a serious face. He was quite young and mature, and he should be his adopted son.

The three of them sat down to drink tea to reminisce about the old days, and talked about each other's recent situation. Xu Shixian opened a private school here and took in many students from poor families. At last, he didn't waste his knowledge in vain. He sighed and said: " It's a pity that I can't teach this kid, he is not a piece of material for taking the imperial examination, and his elm head can't be enlightened."

Zhu Yunjing and He Huailing took a closer look at the child who was standing upright, with his lips tightly pursed and serious face, seeing that he was dark-skinned and tall and tall, he really didn't look like a scholar, Zhu Yunjing smiled and said: " You brought him here specially, but what's your idea?"

Xu Shixian blushed slightly, and said embarrassingly: "To tell you the truth, I brought A Yuan here today because he said he wanted to practice martial arts and join the army. I was really worried after thinking about it. Hand him over to you, let him experience under Lord Hou for a few years, and maybe he can earn a future in the future."

Zhu Yunjing raised her eyebrows not unexpectedly, and looked at He Huailing with a smile, signaling his decision.He Huailing called the child to him, asked his name and age, and squeezed his shoulders and arms. The child was a little nervous but did not flinch, and said proactively, "I can dance swords."

He Huailing asked someone to hand him the sword, and the child danced in a decent manner. Although the posture is not beautiful, it is full of strength. It is not just an empty show. He Huailing said with satisfaction: "Okay, you can follow me from now on."

The child looked back at Xu Shixian, Xu Shixian nodded encouragingly, he stood up straight, and bowed to He Huailing: "Thank you, General He!"

After drinking two cups of tea, Xu Shixian took his leave and left, saying that he would bring them back when they left three days later.Watching the father and son go away, Zhu Yunjing said with a smile: "He is more relaxed and unrestrained than before."

He Huailing held his hand: "Don't be envious of others, you can too, let's go, I'll take you outside for a stroll."

The streets and alleys in Jingzhou are bustling with people. Walking on the Qingshiban road, smelling the faint fragrance of flowers in the breeze, makes people feel more relaxed and comfortable than ever. Zhu Yunjing sighed: "This place really gave you back It’s exactly the same in my painting.”

He Huailing was slightly surprised: "You still remember that painting."

"Of course I remember," Zhu Yunjing raised his eyes to look at him, with a narrow smile in his eyes, "someone sent a bunch of Jingzhou specialties to the East Palace for no reason, and I assumed he was fine. Being courteous is either rape or stealing, but the painting is really good, so I kept it."

He Huailing raised his hand to his lips and coughed lightly, but he couldn't stop the smile from the corner of his lips: "It was me, Meng Lang."

At that time, he only wanted to make Zhu Yunjing happy, and he didn't expect anything else. Zhu Yunjing said he wanted it, knowing that it was just a polite word, but he still gave it away. How could he think that one day, he would be with him Walk side by side in this picturesque scenery.

"You are more than Meng Lang..." After doing such a thing, he suddenly came up to show his hospitality. At that time, Zhu Yunjing believed that he was a little sincere, and it was true that he wished to cut him. I felt deeply regretful, "It's a pity that the painting was left in the East Palace and was not brought out, so it just disappeared."

He Huailing said: "It was made by my grandfather's hand. If you like it, I'll ask him to draw a picture for you before I leave."

Zhu Yunjing shook her head: "Forget it, why bother with the old man, I have seen it with my own eyes, it doesn't matter if I paint or not, let's move on."

Walking along the alley by the water, turning a corner is the busiest street in Jingzhou, where there are peddlers everywhere. Even during the national mourning period, how can the people live their lives? Those who eat, drink and have fun The place was closed for a month, and it has been opened in the past few days.

They boarded a tea house near the water and sat by the railing. Zhu Yunjing was holding a tea bowl, looking at the scenery of the lake and mountains hidden in the curling clouds outside, gradually fascinated.He Huailing asked him: "What are you thinking?"

Zhu Yunjing came back to her senses, and smiled: "Your uncle said that Yuan Bao looked like you when you were a child. I was wondering what you looked like at that time. You have lived in Jingzhou for so many years, why didn't you raise a single bit of Jiangnan boy who is gentle and moist?" It has the temperament of jade."

He Huailing had no choice but to argue: "I was still in the capital when Yuan Bao and I were the same age, and Jiangnan came later, and the people here are not all what you said."

"I see that your grandfather and several uncles are very gentle and gentle, and you are not affected by it."

He Huailing disagreed and said, "You are Ye Gong who loves dragons."

If he had always abided by the way of a gentleman and followed the rules like others, he and Zhu Yunjing would not be where they are today.

As the two laughed at the same time, Zhu Yunjing sighed softly: "Before I was 17 years old, I never thought that I could live like this."

"Is it not good?"

"Very good." From Dibei to Tiannan, he has lived recklessly and casually in the past few years, with He Huailing and You Yuanbao, there is nothing better than this.

I don't know when it started to rain lightly outside, and the misty rain on the towers looked more like a dream. He Huailing helped Zhu Yunjing fill up the half-empty teacup, and said softly: "Que'er, in the future, we will go all the way to the north and south Let's go."

The sound of falling rain is right next to my ears, dripping, dripping, bringing out the aroma of grass and trees, mixed with the fragrance of tea, which is particularly refreshing. Zhu Yunjing looked at He Huailing's dark eyes and smiled slightly: "Okay."

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Thank you for all the subscriptions and rewards, let’s end the main text here, and there are a few extras

Explain the meaning of the name, the so-called emperor's grace refers to the prince's marriage, just like marrying a princess, he is receiving the emperor's favor, and it has nothing to do with whether he is the emperor or not.

My younger brother's article has been pre-collected in the column, and it will be updated in mid-January