There is a girl in the village

The road back to Luoxi Village, those mountains, those trees, those trembling little yellow flowers, those flat-bed oxcarts on the road, and those villagers in sackcloth are so simple but familiar, so far away but real.Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu walked together, filled with emotions.

For the place of birth and birth, it doesn't matter whether it is good or bad, what matters is the attachment and belonging in the heart.The splendid palace with golden walls, the capital where people come and go, the life of rich clothes and fine food, and the supreme status are all inferior to the tranquility of that small village, the clarity of the Luoxi River beside the small village, and the simplicity of the people in the village. They had an unhappy childhood, when Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu set foot on this land again, the throbbing in their hearts was still deep.

Looking from a distance, you can see a few small dirt bumps, which are the cemeteries of the Zheng family. Lu Yuanchang gently held Gu Xiaofu's hand, warm and calm.

"A Yuan, I always remember that evening, when it was getting dark, I was forced to die, and you were the one who came down from the sky to save me." Gu Xiaofu leaned on Lu Yuanchang's shoulder softly, reminiscing about the past.

"I also remember that night when you came to the house alone in the dark, your body was covered with sweat and mist, but there were no tears. You were very scared at that time, but your eyes were firm and determined, especially when you said that you would guard the Lu family for me. I will never forget it for the rest of my life." Lu Yuanchang whispered as he kissed Gu Xiaofu's smooth forehead.

"I remember you went to Zheng's house to buy me back. I remember eating meat for the first time in my life at Mrs. Yang's house. I remember the first time I went to the house and it was like a doghouse. I also remember that you beat the badger to be with me I make hats." Gu Xiaofu smiled sweetly, there are too many good memories of her and Lu Yuanchang in this village.

"My wife, do you know how lonely it is to live alone. Since you came, I feel that every day has hope. In the morning, you sent me out to hunt and told me to be careful in everything. At night, I brought the prey back Home, I can see the smoke coming from my own chimney. There is hot water, hot food, and you. Although you don’t talk much, you will take care of me silently. I read books, you do needlework, I practice martial arts, and you wash clothes. There is one more person on the kang at night, and my heart is warm."

"At the beginning, I thought you were a man, so I didn't dare to sleep for the first few nights!" Gu Xiaofu put her mouth next to Lu Yuanchang's ear, and said something softly, which made Lu Yuanchang laugh.

That's right, Gu Xiaofu was raised by Lu Yuanchang, and Lu Yuanchang even gave Gu Xiaofu a menstrual belt!

"These years have been fighting wars and managing politics. I have wronged you." Lu Yuanchang was very guilty. He was middle-aged and only fulfilled his promise to bring Gu Xiaofu back to his hometown.

"Don't be wronged. I'm willing to follow you and eat chaff and vegetables. What's more, you've been by my side every day these years, treating me as always. That's enough."

People may be good at first, but circumstances can change people, especially under the temptation of money and power, it is difficult for most people to keep their original intentions.Lu Yuanchang became the emperor, if he wanted other men or women, with her control over Datang, her status as a daughter was nothing at all, but Lu Yuanchang insisted on resisting the pressure from the courtiers and stood firm. For Gu Xiaofu, the original promise was invaluable.

Lu Yuanchang smiled faintly, and leaned into Gu Xiaofu's ear, but what she said made Gu Xiaofu blush.

"I brought "Brightness" with me."

When Gu Xiaofu thought of "Jiao Jie", she was really ashamed and ashamed to death.After more than ten years of flipping through, "Jiaojie" is now a bit dilapidated, and the flat corners are rolled up. Some pages are because of the two people's favorites, and there are many watermarks left on them. If you show them in front of people , everyone will understand that this book must be observed and practiced frequently, otherwise, how could it become like this.

"It's so old, it's not serious!" Gu Xiaofu beat Lu Yuanchang several times, seeing Lu Yuanchang grinning hoarsely and pretending to be pitiful, although Gu Xiaofu knew that her own strength was nothing to Lu Yuanchang What, but looking at her wrinkled face begging for mercy, she still couldn't bear to do it again.

Lu Yuanchang is her own destiny, Gu Xiaofu really loves Lu Yuanchang more than her two daughters, if not, how could she give up her two children to play with Lu Yuanchang all over the Tang Dynasty.Gu Xiaofu felt that she was not a good mother, and that these were all caused by Lu Yuanchang, and she was not willing to beat her again, so she became angry and pushed away Lu Yuanchang's embrace.

Husband and wife have been married for many years, and the two have already had a good understanding. Lu Yuanchang has always been thick-skinned in front of Gu Xiaofu, coaxing her with a shy face.

"You know how to bully me, in broad daylight, just talk nonsense!"

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about it, let's talk about it tonight."

The two laughed and joked all the way, and finally returned to Luoxi Village. The two elders of the Yang family, who got the news, were surrounded by servants and looked forward to it at the entrance of the village.

"Godfather, godmother, A Yuan is back."

"Godfather, godmother, the daughter-in-law has not served you by your side these years, the daughter-in-law is not filial."

Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu both knelt in front of the two elders of the Yang family and kowtow respectfully.

"You two children, why did it take you so long to come back? The godmother thought that she would never see you again in this life." Aunt Yang was so excited that she burst into tears, hugging a person with one arm, and kept touching their faces .

The appearance has not changed much, but it has matured a bit. After all, time is not forgiving. The children have grown up, and she is also old. Aunt Yang is now gray-haired. Although life is better, she always remembers Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu, the old man has something on his mind, and he is getting old very quickly.

Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu were in Aunt Yang's arms, weeping too, complaining that they were not filial and made the old man worry.

"It's good to be back, good, old lady, let the two children get up." Yang Ming saw the servants around Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu kneeling because of landing, they also knelt down, Yang Rong's family also knelt down, Only the two elders were left standing, and only then did they recover from their thoughts. Even if they were godfathers and mothers, they were not qualified to make the emperor and empress kneel down.

"Look at my old lady, I'm getting old and confused, get up quickly." Aunt Yang helped the two up with her own hands, and carefully patted the dirt on their knees, looked around, and asked: What about Er and Xiaoxiao?"

"Godmother, Guo'er and Xiaoxiao are staying in the capital, this time it's just me and A Yuan coming." Gu Xiaofu replied.

"You two children, no one taught you since you were a child, so naturally you can't be a father or a mother. They are only so young, how can you be willing to leave them behind, and don't bring them for me to see when you go back to your hometown. Guo'er's visit is just In five or six years, I haven't seen Xiaoxiao since she was born, I have pity on my two granddaughters, they have no father and no mother in Beijing, how can they live a good life." As I get older, I can't help nagging, and I can't help but want to see my grandchildren more Son.

Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu were very embarrassed when they heard this, they couldn't say that they left Guoer to supervise the country, they sneaked out.It was Mrs. Yang who was clever, she quickly winked and asked Eggy to lead his wife, grandson, younger sister and younger brother to meet the two elders of the Yang family, then she changed the topic, and the group returned to the ancestral house.

The Lu family's ancestral house is now very large, half of the village has been zoned in, the Yang family lives in the west courtyard, the main courtyard is reserved for Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu, the east courtyard is connected to Luoxi, and various plants are planted. Few flowers and trees, the landscape is very elegant.

When they returned to the village, it wasn't the emperor and queen. Gu Xiaofu led the lady of the Yang family to the kitchen to cook, while Lu Yuanchang talked with Yang Ming and Yang Rong about the surrounding village.

The people in the village have all lived in neighboring villages now, and before they moved, Yang Ming gave them a lot of resettlement money.Originally, the tenants of the Lu family became the stewards of Huangzhuang, scattered around Huangtian.The Gu family is living a prosperous life, and there is the kindness of the Yang family here.Although the Gu family treated Gu Xiaofu badly, Yang Ming felt that the Gu family always had the grace of nurturing her, and it was reasonable to take care of her at ordinary times.

The Gu family is honest. They regret that they treated Gu Xiaofu badly and hurt the Gu family's fortune, but they are also afraid of Lu Yuanchang's power. Although their family was taken care of by the magistrate and Yang family because of Gu Xiaofu's relationship, they will never Dare to stir up trouble, today's good days are hard to come by, and it's good to cherish them.

Hua Erlang's two sons are currently in charge of Yang Rong's mansion, each married a daughter-in-law, and the eldest son also gave birth to a grandson.Due to the relocation of Luoxi Village, the Hua family simply moved to Linchuan County and became urban residents.

Lu Yuanchang was relieved to see that the villagers in Luoxi Village had been resettled properly.The hearts of the people are unstable, and the country is unstable. She can't forcibly seize the villagers' houses and fields because she wants to build the Huangzhuang ancestral hall. Farmland is the foundation of the people. Without the land, they will starve to death.

Yang Ming is very satisfied with Lu Yuanchang's administration over the years. After all, he was born as a commoner, knows how to care for the people, lightly pays less taxes, encourages childbirth, vigorously develops wasteland, builds water conservancy, develops commerce, attaches great importance to education, clean and honest officials, and streamlined the army. After a year of recuperation, Datang is indeed more popular than Dazhou.

"Old man, let A Yuan rest and eat." Aunt Yang called to stop several people, and ordered her daughter-in-law to bring the meal.

When Lu Yuanchang came to the table, he had fun. Braised mutton in soy sauce, stir-fried wild vegetables, fried shredded pork with green bamboo shoots, and mustard green soup were all his favorites in the past.

"My godmother loves me the most." Lu Yuanchang said obediently.

"These are all Fu Niang told me to do, and I don't do the old lady's business." Aunt Yang looked at the family with a smile, thinking that if Guo'er and Xiao Xiao could come back, their family would be complete.

Lu Yuanchang was so happy that he ate an extra bowl of rice. After the meal, he tried to teach Yang Rong's two sons, but the balls failed. Xiaodouzi was very knowledgeable, so he told Yang Rong to send Xiaodouzi to Beijing as soon as possible to enter the National Academy After studying, after a few years, when you have developed your skills, you can be a county magistrate. With Guoer watching, you can gradually get promoted after accumulating some administrative experience, which will be of great use after 20 years.

It is the law of the Tang Dynasty that no meritorious deeds should not be ennobled. Yang Rong relied on his connections and was conferred the title of Uncle Cheng Yi by Lu Yuanchang. The title would naturally be passed on to the eldest son Dandan. If the youngest son can become an official, it would be great.

The family was chatting affectionately about the separation, and it was late at night. Aunt Yang felt sorry for Lu Yuanchang and Gu Xiaofu's hard work, so she urged everyone to go back to the house to rest.

"Fu Niang, when I help Guo'er straighten out the imperial court, how about we die here?" Lu Yuanchang said while stroking Gu Xiaofu's white and tender shoulders.

"Yes, yes, but I want to see you in women's clothing." Gu Xiaofu twisted her waist and turned to face Lu Yuanchang.

"What's the difficulty? Guo'er has a residence in Xuanyun Mountain. It's quiet and elegant, and no one disturbs you. Let's just live there." Lu Yuanchang smelled the light fragrance of Gu Xiaofu's body and felt very good.

"Xuanyun Mountain? I can't go up." As a native of Luoxi Village, Gu Xiaofu is well aware of the steepness of Xuanyun Mountain.

"With me, tomorrow I'll take you up the mountain, let's go hunting, I'll make you a headhunting white fox cloak, it's beautiful and warm." Lu Yuanchang said flamboyantly.

"Okay, I haven't seen you hunt for so many years." Gu Xiaofu is as good as anyone, and she really wants to see how Lu Yuanchang hunts. Before joining the army, Lu Yuanchang was the best hunter in ten miles and eight villages. , there was never a shortage of meat at home, Gu Xiaofu admired Lu Yuanchang very much.

Lu Yuanchang felt Gu Xiaofu's little hand scratching his body lightly, and his heart moved a little, and he said in a hoarse voice: "It's getting dark, let's practice "Brightness"!"

Without waiting for Gu Xiaofu to agree, Lu Yuanchang got up and swiped himself naked a few times. Gu Xiaofu stared at the bright moon, shyly looked at Lu Yuanchang's bright eyes, and said coquettishly, "Hooligan!"