"Old man, old man..." Mrs. Shen happily ran to find her husband with Shen Jia's letter.

Mrs. Shen has recently become obsessed with playing chess, and has become close friends with Mrs. Han, a neighbor. They play chess and fish together every day, and live a leisurely life.

Seeing his wife barging in, he asked displeasedly, "Why are you so happy?"

Mrs. Shen blessed Mrs. Han, and happily showed the letter to her husband, "Look, Jiajia is coming back, it's really great! He has suffered a lot outside, and I am worried all day long." .”

Old Mrs. Shen hurriedly took the letter and glanced at it, with a happy expression on his face, "Stinky boy, I want to go back to my hometown if I don't come back."

Old Mrs. Han secretly regretted his move, and asked Mrs. Shen, "How did you raise your son? If those incompetent people in my family can be half as capable as him, I won't worry about losing my family fortune."

This old Mrs. Han used to be an official in the court, but later he retired early when he fell ill. None of his children and grandchildren are promising. It is estimated that in a few years, the Han family will move out of Yujingfang and become ordinary people. up.

Old Mrs. Shen looked embarrassed, and said modestly: "Hey, that brat has been upright since he was a child, and he won't listen to what we say. He just wants to be an official, and he says he wants to benefit the people. I I don't ask him to be a big official, it's enough to do something for the people in peace and stability in this life."

Old Mrs. Han has heard a lot about Shen Jia's deeds recently. Such an achievement can be achieved at a young age. As long as the road is not wrong, it will be sooner or later to enter the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister. But this is someone else's child, and he envies him. Come.

"Mr. Han is staying for dinner. I have ordered someone to make your favorite sweet-scented osmanthus steamed cake. I will ask him to visit you when Jiajia comes back." Mrs. Shen had inquired about it before. He is also a famous writer. Although he is retired now, he has a lot of students. How can he have neighbors like this who don’t move around often?

"Okay, I'll prepare a meeting gift for him when I get back."

Although Shen Jia's letter was mailed back in March, the group of them really returned to Chang'an in April.

"Finally back!" Qin Zhangyuan got off the carriage, looked up at the majestic city wall of Chang'an, with a smile on his face, he fell ill on the way back, and a wind and cold almost killed him, in order to take care of him The return journey was delayed for more than half a month, Jin Yiwei left early, only Shen Jia took care of him all the way.

For Shen Jia, a young man, Qin Zhangyuan both loves and admires him, and wants to snatch Mr. Huai'an's apprentice, of course, what he wants even more is to snatch it back and become his son-in-law.

"My lord, should I go to the palace or go back to the mansion first to rest?" Qin Tong supported him and asked.

"Go into the palace, the emperor is urging him every day, so he must see us come back safe and sound." It was also on the way that Qin Zhangyuan discovered that the always indifferent emperor turned out to be a cold-hearted person, and every few days there would be a letter The letter of concern was sent, and the local governments made an exception to receive them.

"Master Shen, do you have any objections?" Qin Zhangyuan turned around and asked Shen Jia.

Shen Jia looked away from the tall city tower, and said with a smile: "Of course, let's hurry into the palace, the court meeting may not be over yet at this hour."

After entering the imperial city and standing outside the Golden Luan Hall waiting to be summoned, Shen Jia hesitated, grabbed a young eunuch and asked, "Can you twist a handkerchief, I want to wipe my face, the journey is full of dust, and I don't look good. The emperor is disrespectful."

Qin Zhangyuan echoed: "It's better if you are thoughtful, get some water to wipe your face."

When Zhao Zhang got the news, the hall was arguing about a problem. He knew that Shen Jia would be here today, but he was in a delicate mood. some.

When the eunuch notified the two adults that Zhenghou was outside the palace, Zhao Zhang finally couldn't sit still: "Silence! This case will be discussed tomorrow, Xuan Qin Aiqing and Shen Aiqing come in!"

It was only then that everyone knew that the two imperial envoys had returned to the court. Counting the days, they had been on this mission for less than half a year. If there were not frequent news, they would have almost forgotten these two people.

"Xuan...Qin Zhangyuan, see Mr. Shen!"

Shen Jia followed Qin Zhangyuan, strode in, and knelt down in the center of the hall: "Long live my emperor!"

"Calm down quickly!" Zhao Zhang's eyes fell on the top of Shen Jia's head, and he asked a little anxiously: "I heard that the two lovers both fell ill on the way, are they recovering?"

Qin Zhangyuan replied emotionally: "Back to the emperor, you are already well, thanks to the medicinal materials and prescriptions sent by you."

"It's good to recover. You have traveled a long distance. You have worked hard this trip. Don't rush to report things. Go back and rest for two days before going to the palace to talk. Retire."

With a wave of Zhao Zhang's hand, the courtiers bowed and knelt down, and then surrounded Shen Jia and Qin Zhangyuan asking questions non-stop, some of them were close friends, some were purely for fun.

Zhao Zhang was so angry that his chest was tight. He managed to control his selfish desires and let people go back to rest. It was not for these old things to relieve their boredom.

"Go, Mr. Xuan Shen came to see me in the imperial study and said that I have some questions to ask him." Zhao Zhang ordered.

Shen Jia was also impatient to deal with the problems of this group of ministers. They had made a lot of contributions this time, and there were always some people who could not see others' kindness and spoke in a strange way.

As soon as the emperor summoned him, Shen Jia left immediately and ran away, entered the imperial study, the door behind him was closed, there was no one on the dragon chair, and the huge study was very quiet.

"Your Majesty..." Shen Jia called out, but seeing no one answered, she boldly called out again: "Zhao Zhang!"

"Come in!" Zhao Zhang's voice came from the apse, where he rested on weekdays. Shen Jia also lived there, feeling a little bit of anticipation.

The two had been separated for half a year, and they missed each other like a shadow, not only mentally, but also physically. When he walked in, he saw Zhao Zhang was taking off his imperial clothes with his back to him.

"Come here and change my clothes." Zhao Zhang ordered lightly.

Shen Jia curled her lips, thinking that it would be pretty good if you didn't change it yourself?However, he walked obediently under his feet.

He walked up to Zhao Zhang, raised his head and looked at him, his eyes met, and thousands of words seemed to be hidden in these eyes.

Zhao Zhang said in a deep voice, "Untie the belt for me."

Shen Jia did as he did, his hands trembled for some reason, and when he finally untied his belt and took off his coat, Zhao Zhang ordered him again: "Your clothes are dirty, take them off too."

Shen Jia blinked and said with a smile, "That's not okay, I don't have a change of clothes."

"This palace still lacks a set of clothes for you?" Zhao Zhang picked him up horizontally, threw him on the bed, leaned over to press him, and untied his clothes himself.

Shen Jia still smiled, held his hand and said: "It's sunny, is the emperor planning to prostitute himself in the daylight? How can someone explain it?"

"I have told you that I have a secret matter to discuss with Mr. Shen, and no one will come. At a time like this, do you have the heart to push me away? Or do you not want to?"

Shen Jia responded to him with a deep kiss, how could he not want to, he felt like he was about to hold back something wrong.

Zhao Zhang deepened the kiss, and set his hands on fire all over his body. The two couldn't help their love, and they soon entered a happy state.

At the beginning of the cloud and rain, no one wanted to move. Zhao Zhang rubbed his back and touched several frostbitten places. He grabbed Shen Jia's hand. Because the hands were not used to the cold in the north, their roots were swollen. Like a sausage, it hasn't disappeared even in the spring.

"Does it hurt?" Zhao Zhang asked.

"It doesn't hurt, it's just a little itchy because it's too warm."

"I feel distressed looking at it, I'll let the imperial doctor show it to you later, so as not to leave the root cause of the disease."

"It doesn't matter. It's too cold in the north. It's normal to have frostbite. It'll be fine when the weather gets hotter."

"I brought so many people there, and there was no shortage of money and materials, why did I make myself like this?" Zhao Zhang frowned distressedly.

"There is no way to do this. After all, we have to run around outside. No matter how thick the gloves are, it won't help." Not only their hands, but also their ears and feet were also very cold. Shen Jia suffered a lot.

Zhao Zhang sighed faintly, "Thank you for your hard work, it's my fault."

"Don't say that, Your Majesty. I have gained a lot from this trip. Now even if you let me become an official in a local area, I won't lose my eyesight. It can be regarded as a kind of experience."

When Zhao Zhang heard him talk about letting him go, he pinched his neck and said, "Don't think about letting him go, one term is three years, you want me to be a widow?"

Shen Jia laughed sullenly, "You...you are so funny, why do you look like a boudoir resentful woman, okay, it doesn't matter if I go or not, but I have some immature ideas about local government affairs, I will sort them out when I have time Sort it out and show it to you.”

Zhao Zhang broke his face and kissed him deeply, and praised: "It's really my virtuous wife!"

Shen Jia's stomach was growling, and the two got up from the bed, only to find that it was already afternoon, and lunch time had already passed, no wonder Shen Jia felt that she was so hungry that her eyes were dim.

"I should leave the palace. I haven't seen my parents when I come back. They will be worried."

Zhao Zhang couldn't keep him for too long, so he took him to the bath for a soak, suppressed his body that was about to move, dressed him, and then ate something together.

Shen Jia didn't dare to eat too much, and there must be a big meal when she returns home. Her boyfriend has to take care of her, and her parents have to take care of her too. She suddenly feels that a man with a family is very tired.

Before leaving, Zhao Zhang said in a serious tone: "During your absence, that woman came into the house and coaxed your parents so hard that you can't find it. When you go back, it's better to see her less and let her be more peaceful." .”

"Mr. Liu? She should be a measured person. If she can really coax my parents well, we should give her another salary."

Zhao Zhang actually felt that what he said was reasonable, and after a few days, he found a reason to send her a batch of rewards, making the people in Chang'an City think that the emperor wanted to turn back.

Shen Jia left the palace in a hurry, and there were still many things that she didn't have time to tell Zhao Zhang, and she didn't hear him mention Cousin Yun, which was not like his style at all.

He Yan was waiting at the gate of the palace, and when he saw him come out and drive back, he was very happy and hummed a little tune.

"Master, I'll be home soon. I don't know how Mrs. Wang is doing. Aunt Wang must be here too. I'm drooling just thinking about the sausages she made."

Shen Jia teased him, "Then hurry up and marry Aunt Wang's daughter, and you will be able to eat sausages for the rest of your life."

"The young master is not kind. I don't like little sister Xiaohua, who is not yet ten years old."

The two arrived at the door of the house chatting and laughing, and saw a group of people standing at the door from afar, He Yan raised his hand and shouted: "We are back..."

"My son..." Mother Shen yelled loudly, and rushed towards the carriage, so frightened that He Yan quickly tightened the reins and stopped the carriage.

Shen Jia jumped out of the carriage, helped Shen's mother, then knelt down and kowtowed three times, "Father, mother, the unfilial son is back." He really missed his parents, this parting was almost two years, He also got them a fake daughter-in-law, and he felt guilty just thinking about it.

"Get up quickly! Show your mother." Shen's mother's eyes were red, and her son was most worried about her when he traveled far away. She was worried that he would get cold or hot, that he would not eat well, that he would offend others, and that he would worry endlessly. .

He Yan saw a lot of onlookers stopped nearby, and said with a smile: "Master and Madam, let's go in and say, the young master hasn't eaten yet."

"What? I ordered this and haven't eaten yet. Hurry up and get in the house!..."

Shen Jia looked at the table of dishes in front of him, touched his belly, secretly thought it was dangerous, but fortunately he reserved some space, while he was eating, Shen's mother was picking up vegetables, his bowl was always full.

"Eat more, seeing how skinny you are...these are all your favorite dishes, and the food here in Chang'an is also lacking. I have been worried that you are not used to it, and I told you to bring a few more people here, but you didn't listen. He Yan's half-children can't even take care of themselves."

He Yan was also eating, and when he heard this, he raised his head and retorted: "Madam, I don't like to hear you say that. I'm good at taking care of people. If you don't believe me, you can ask the young master, I arranged the food, clothing, housing and transportation all the way."

Everyone at the table laughed, and Mrs. Shen coughed dryly, "Then you are very capable, and I will give you a big red envelope later, and ah, you have to change your name, and call it with everyone."

He Yan pursed his mouth and silently responded.

Shen Jia was full, "Mother, don't hold back, I'm really full, I ate something in the palace just now."

"It's not easy to be an official. You have to return to the palace after a long journey. You can't even take care of food. You are young and can survive. Let's see what you do when you get older." Mother Shen began to nag. The unseen son naturally has countless things to say, and once Shen's mother starts nagging, there is no end to it.

Shen Jia listened quietly, echoing a few words from time to time, and frowned when she heard what happened to Kang Yun, and asked displeasedly: "Why didn't you tell me about such a big thing before? Counting the time means whether I left home or not." How long has it been, if you tell me, I will write a letter back to ask someone to help take care of the family, and I will definitely not let Cousin Yun lose her reputation!"

Kang Yun's eyes turned red, and she said with a smile, "Cousin, it's all over."

Shen Jia grew up with this cousin since she was a child. Although she has no love for men and women, she still treats her as her younger sister sincerely. She said with a stern face: "How can we just forget the losses we have suffered? Wait, cousin will definitely Avenge you."

Shen's mother nodded and said, "It's inevitable. Your cousin is now a fifth-rank doctor, even higher than the prefect of Shuzhou. It's only a matter of one word for revenge."

Kang Yun lowered her head and said, "I'm afraid of causing trouble to my cousin."

"This little trouble is nothing." Shen Jia has been in trouble until now, if even this trivial matter can't be settled, then this official doesn't have to do it. "Okay, let's not talk about sad things. It just so happened that you came back. Mother booked a family for your cousin. The family was anxious to get married. She said that she had to marry at the end of the year at the latest. We also agreed. Remember to give it to her when the time comes." Your cousin should send more dowry."

"Aunt!" Kang Yun blushed, she may not have Shen Jia in her heart, but she also knew that it was impossible for her to marry him.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Have you checked the details of the other party? Which family's husband is it?"

"It was led by County Lord Liu. The other party is the leader of the Jinwu Guard, named Shi Ye. I heard that he is very familiar with you. His original wife passed away, and he did not leave any children. Although it is a continuation, it is also ours. It is not easy to delay time, and if the character is good, it is right to marry early." After all, Kang Yun is about to turn 20, and it is not easy to find such a husband's family.

When Shen Jia heard Shi Ye's name, he spit out a mouthful of tea, "Shi...Brother Shi, he, isn't he over 30? Isn't he too old?"

"Where is it, Commander Shi is only 27 this year, and he is already a young and promising man. Why don't you even know his age?"

"I... I didn't ask!" Shen Jia looked embarrassed, Shi Ye always had a beard and such a temper every time they met, Shen Jia of course thought he was a middle-aged uncle.

Said that Cao Cao and Cao Cao would be here, but the steward came to report that Commander Shi had come to the door with a gift, "He said he knew that our master was back, so he came here specially to visit."

"Ask him to come in quickly!" The teacher's wife shouted happily, and then she winked at Kang Yun, who lowered her head even lower.

When Shi Ye walked in, Shen Jia almost didn't recognize him. This man had changed so much. He had not only shaved his beard, but also erected a high crown. He was wearing a brand-new Shu brocade robe. His shoulders were broad and his legs were long. He also believed the young master of a certain wealthy family.

Shen Jia was stunned. If he had known that he had such a high-quality stock by his side, he might have moved on long ago.

"Brother Shen, you're back!" Shi Ye patted Shen Jia's shoulder heavily, and instantly drove Shen Jia's crooked thoughts away.

"Brother Shi is safe and sound. I never thought that we would have such a fate to be relatives. In the future, we must be devoted to my cousin, otherwise I would not care about brotherhood."

Shi Ye took a peek at Kang Yun and smiled silly. He asked Shen Jia a long time ago if there was an unmarried younger sister in the family. If Shen Jia was half as good-looking, then he would marry him. He is an old cow eating young grass.

Unexpectedly, a girl really came, although this cousin is not as good-looking as Shen Jia, but she is also a rare beauty, so he is not dissatisfied.

"Don't worry, I will definitely treat Yun'er well." Shi Ye patted his chest and promised.

Because a guest came, the food and wine on the table were removed and replaced with a batch of hot ones. Shen Jia couldn't eat any more, so she had to deal with Shi Ye with tea.

When night fell and the rest of the people left, Shi Ye asked Shen Jia in a low voice: "Brother, you are famous enough for this mission. I heard privately that you will be promoted again. Do you know about this?"

Shen Jia knew about this matter. Zhao Zhang asked him what kind of reward he wanted earlier, and he could choose the position of the fourth rank among the six parts at will, but Shen Jia refused. He is so young, how could he immediately accept the award just because he did something? The promotion, firstly, won't convince the public, and secondly, his time in the household department is too short, and he has no idea of ​​changing the department yet, so he has to understand the affairs of the household department thoroughly.

"That's not the case. I've only been in the household department for a long time. How could I be promoted so quickly? They must be talking nonsense." Shen Jia replied affirmatively.

He said that there must be none, and Shi Ye also felt that he was right, "The higher the official position, the better, especially since you are so young, you only entered the official position last year, and you have been promoted all the way. It is inevitable that some people will be jealous, and there is no harm in being more stable. "

"I understand." Shen Jia asked about his work again. The Jinwu Guard had quite a number of troops. Although most of them were from rich families and couldn't do anything serious when they entered, they were well-known in Chang'an City.

"Hey, those bastards who don't obey discipline usually hang out on the street all day long, and take care of things that are unfair. Anyway, the Jinwu Guard and the Shuntian government servant are similar, it's just a better name. In the past few months, the city Nothing major happened, but..." Shi Ye paused, and told Shen Jia mysteriously: "But there was a major event that happened in the palace, have you heard of it?"

"Oh? What's the big deal?"

"The empress's miscarriage. I heard that the former concubine Fang found out that the empress was pregnant and made things difficult for her. Once, she deliberately pushed the empress. This good prince disappeared."

Shen Jia bowed his head, Zhao Zhang mentioned this matter in his letter, and it was received three days ago, he guessed, if he hadn't come back, he couldn't cover up this matter, he would never have told himself.

Good guy, I haven't asked him to settle this account yet.

"Is that really the fault of Concubine Fang?" Shen Jia asked curiously.

"There shouldn't be any fakes. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, and even the Queen Mother didn't object. Later, Concubine Fang was thrown into limbo and died not long after."

"How did you die?"

"I don't know about this. Some say she committed suicide by hanging herself, some said she cut her wrists, and some said she was revenged by the queen, but no matter what, she deserves to die. There is not even a single seedling left in the Pu family."

"The queen mother... I'm afraid she is very sad."

Shi Ye didn't know if the Empress Dowager was sad or not. Anyway, he was not in the hands of the Empress Dowager's natal family. After the Pu family collapsed, all the noble children in the city shrank their tails and dared not stand up to do bad things, which also made Chang'an's law and order much better.

"By the way, there is one more thing, but it has nothing to do with you."

"What's the matter?"

"About the matter of the Yao family, the master of the second room of his family asked about it after this autumn. I heard that the second room of the Yao family had a falling out with the eldest room in order to save people, and has moved out of the Hou's mansion. I also heard from my brother that the second room I want to find you a book of ginseng over there, so you should be more careful recently."

Shen Jia didn't care about this, he acted according to the law, and he didn't frame him, even if he sued the emperor, he was justified.

"Don't worry about them, there is probably no one in the second room who understands. In this situation, they should hug the tree of Dafang tightly. The tree is so big that they can enjoy the shade. Who will they rely on when they move out?"

"No, I heard that the old lady was so angry that she was lingering on the sick bed. The emperor even sent an imperial doctor to see her. She probably won't be able to last long." Shi Ye sighed and continued: "There is nothing to be afraid of the second room, only Han Enhou will Put this account on you, Yao Zhan is the emperor's confidant and the commander of the imperial army, if he wants to deal with you, he only needs to do something when you enter the palace, then you will be in danger."

"Commander Yao doesn't look like this kind of person." Shen Jia and Yao Zhan also had friendship. They got along well in Baoning Mansion back then, but if Yao Zhan really wants to keep his second uncle's hatred on his head , then he has nothing to say.

"Knowing people, knowing the face, not knowing the heart, you are always right to be careful."

"Thank you brother, I will." Shen Jia poured him a glass of wine, changed the subject, and talked about what she had seen and heard in the Northland. Although the journey was difficult, there were many happy things. The two talked until late at night. end.

Shen Jia also drank a few cups with him in the back, not drunk, but when he relaxed, he got a little better. He Yan helped him back to the yard, and his yard was lit up at night, which is a habit for many years. So Shen Jia sent He Yan away and entered the house.

The room changed a lot when he left with him, and at a glance, he knew that Shen's mother had arranged it according to his preferences. He was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a big pillow on the bed, which he was used to when he was in his hometown.

He threw himself on the bed, rolled around with his big pillow in his arms, and was about to kiss him when he suddenly heard a cough.

"Who?" Shen Jia sat up suddenly, and then saw Zhao Zhang sitting on the chair next to the bookcase, looking at him with a teasing face.

"You... when did you come?"

"I've arrived a long time ago, but your house is very lively. I dare not go out, so I just sat here and waited. In the end, I waited and waited. You didn't see me for the first time when you came in. It's really sad."

Shen Jia sat on the bed and hooked his hands at him, "You are so courageous, there are other masters in this house now, are you not afraid that my mother will suddenly open the door and come in?"

"Then just pay a visit to my mother-in-law."

Shen Jia blushed and threw the pillow at him, "Who is the mother-in-law? That's your mother-in-law!"

Zhao Zhang caught the pillow and laughed loudly, walked over and pinched Shen Jia's face, "Okay, you said mother-in-law is mother-in-law, if I dare to call you, will she dare to answer?"

That must not be dared, Shen Jia can imagine that scene, absolutely can't bear to look directly at it.

Shen Jia gave up half of the bed, and the two of them took off their clothes and lay on the bed. There must be countless things to talk about this night, but Shen Jia was very tired, and fell asleep as soon as his head rested on Zhao Zhang's shoulder.

Zhao Zhang touched his ears, but they were still a little red and swollen, and touched his fingers one by one, sighing: "I still made you suffer."

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