Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

In the middle of summer, even if the temperature in Linzhou is not very high, it is still a bit hot if you stand under the sun. There should be few pedestrians on the streets of ordinary towns, and they all hide under the eaves and trees to enjoy the shade. However, Xiangyang, which is now as prosperous as the capital, is still crowded.

Today, the population of Xiangyang has reached a terrifying two million, making it the most populous city in the Song Dynasty. Wei Linchun has already begun to want to build the market outside the city to attract merchants to build residential areas outside the city. The city is almost saturated and cannot accommodate so many people.

Especially when the court announced in April that the palace examination would be held in Xiangyang in July and the King of Wei would come in person, more and more people poured into Xiangyang City. Some candidates who passed the examination even came to Xiangyang with their families.

As the crowd in front of the street was commotion, many people who did not wait on the street but stayed in taverns, restaurants, and houses, leaned out of the window or went to the balcony, wanting to see the heroic figure of the King of Wei.

The third floor of Fuze Restaurant.

"Brother Guo, I'm here, I'm here." At this moment, Lin Zhong is no longer the taciturn fool in Mawang Village, Jing County, Fengzhou, but the county magistrate of Lu'an County, Cangzhou, and the little fan of Wei Wang Chen Mo.

Although he passed the provincial examination, he failed the provincial examination. Just when he was frustrated and planned to take the exam again next year, he received an appointment document from the court.

Yes, Chen Mo had said that he could become an official even if he passed the provincial examination, but when Lin Zhong learned that he failed the provincial examination and his good friend Guo Ning was the first in the imperial examination, he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed and envious, so he made up his mind not to be an official this time, but to fight for the next imperial examination.

But he never expected that just when he made up his mind, he received an appointment document from the court, as well as compliments from the person who sent the document.

He said, "The King of Wei, the Prime Minister, and Mr. Chen from the Ministry of Rites are all very optimistic about Mr. Lin. As long as Mr. Lin works hard in Lu'an County, the King of Wei will definitely transfer Mr. Lin to Beijing in a few years."

If others heard this, they would definitely take it as a polite remark, but Lin Zhong believed it.

With the help of his cousin Ma Fu, he took his cousin, his brother-in-law Wang Chong'er, and his wife Wang to Cangzhou to take up his post.

After staying in Xiangyang for two days, he planned to say goodbye to his good friend Guo Ning, but learned that the King of Wei would arrive in Xiangyang soon. Lin Zhong stayed in Xiangyang for a few more days and planned to thank the King of Wei in person.

After all, without the King of Wei, he would not be where he is today, and he also learned from his brother-in-law that the last time the King of Wei went to Fengzhou for a public trial, he also allocated land to his family.

Guo Ning and Lin Zhong stretched their necks and looked at the city gate from afar.

...

Knowing that the people in the city had spontaneously organized a team to welcome him in the city, Chen Mo would naturally not let the people down. He rode a horse, wore a dragon robe, and drove into Xiangyang City with a smile on his face.

As Chen Mo entered the city, deafening cheers suddenly rang out in the city, shouting for the King of Wei.

"Your Majesty." Wei Linchun, the prefect of Linzhou, took a few quick steps, with a touch of excitement and respect on his face, and saluted Chen Mo.

Chen Mo said with a smile on his face: "Sir Wei, congratulations on your promotion."

"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? I rely on you, Your Majesty." Wei Linchun said respectfully.

Chen Mo smiled.

Shao Jinneng, who was standing next to Wei Linchun, said excitedly: "I have seen you, Your Majesty."

Chen Mo nodded and said: "I am sorry to bother you during the time when I am not in Xiangyang."

"This is all my duty." Wei Linchun and Shao Jinneng said in unison.

"Chief Engineer Bai." Chen Mo saw Bai Quanmin, the chief engineer of the composite bow, behind the welcoming official.

Bai Quanmin didn't expect that the King of Wei could still remember a small figure like him. He was very happy and came forward to salute Chen Mo.

There were many people around, so Chen Mo didn't ask directly about the production of the composite bow. He just asked him to come to the mansion for a class later.

Bai Quanmin nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Prince, you must have been tired from the journey. Why don't you go back to the mansion first?" Sun Meng interrupted at this time, ending the conversation between the few people.

And this was certainly not Sun Meng's own decision.

Chen Mo glared at Sun Meng with "dissatisfaction", then looked at everyone and said, "Well, tomorrow the king will come to the yamen, and we can talk slowly."

Wei Linchun and others nodded and said with a smile, "Your Highness, please."

Shao Jinneng said, "Your Highness, the princess and the others are here too."

Shao Jinneng pointed in a direction, and Chen Mo looked in the direction he knew, and saw several carriages, and some familiar maids standing on the carriages.

After Chen Mo turned around and said something to Xia Zhining, he greeted her and went towards the direction of the Prince of Wei's Mansion, surrounded by the personal soldiers.

At this moment, the people in the city saw Chen Mo coming in, and they stepped forward to squeeze into the street and looked at the young man in the python robe. If it weren't for the Xiaoqiwei to maintain order, there would be a stampede.

Facing the enthusiasm of the people, Chen Mo responded with a smile, but did not stop his horse. He knew that once he stopped, the street would probably be surrounded by the people.

Lin Zhong finally came down from the upstairs and squeezed to the front of the crowd, shouting "King of Wei", but seeing Chen Mo just passing by him without hearing his call, Lin Zhong was immediately disappointed, feeling as if he was being ignored, and for a moment he doubted whether the compliments from the person who delivered the document were true.

Guo Ning patted Lin Zhong on the shoulder from behind, as if he knew what he was thinking, and chuckled: "Brother Lin, so many people are calling King Wei, how can you let King Wei notice you, and there are so many people around, King Wei doesn't know you either, so he can't stop just because you are alone.

I really want to thank King Wei. We can just go directly to the King Wei’s mansion to visit him later. "

Lin Zhong was stunned and doubtful: "Can this be done?"

"Don't forget, we are the disciples of King Wei." Guo Ning said with a smile.

Lin Zhong was startled, then smiled and touched the back of his head and said, "Yeah, how could I forget this? Brother Guo is still smart."

…

The city was crowded, so naturally Chen Mo couldn't chat intimately with Wu Mi and the others at the city gate, so he asked Xia Zhining to tell them to go back to their house and wait.

After Wu Mi and the others learned about it, they did not take the main street, but went around to a nearby street to return to Prince Wei's Mansion. In order not to disappoint the people, Chen Mo rode slowly, so even if Wu Mi and the others took a detour, they were still better than Chen Mo. Mo and the others arrived at the house first.

Before Chen Mo arrived, the girls had been organized to greet him outside the house.

Seeing Chen Mo coming over and dismounting, Wu Mifang was shocked. She stepped forward politely, bowed and called softly: "The prince is back."

"Father." Chen Jia, who was held by the maid and stood next to Wu Mi, was taught by the maid to call him "Father" in a sweet voice. At this time, little Chen Jia could speak more clearly.

Chen Mo walked closer and took Chen Jia from the maid's hand. He looked at the pink-carved child with bright eyes. An emotion welling up from deep in his heart made him whisper: "Jia'er, I miss you father." Is he a king?"

Being together for a long time and away from each other for a long time, Chen Jia did not answer immediately. Instead, he first looked at the maid who was leading him, and then at his mother Wu Mi. Looking at their encouraging eyes, he said in a soft voice: "I want to."

"Jia'er is so good." Chen Mo pinched his little face and teased him.

This is his son, how could he not like it.

Seeing that the father and son were almost playing around, Han Aniang came to Chen Mo with Chen Zhong in her arms. Her mature, gentle face flushed with joy and said: "Prince, you are back. Chong'er, call me father quickly." king."

"Father." Chen Zhong also said in a milky voice.

Chen Mo gave Chen Jia to Wu Mi, took Chen Zhong from Han Anniang's hand, held it with one hand, and grabbed Han Anniang's slender hand with the other, squeezed it gently, and whispered: "Anniang, this paragraph How was your time at home? Did you miss me?"

Han Anniang blushed and said, "I think about it every day, and so does Chong'er."

"Really? Zhong'er." Chen Mo smiled.

Chen focused his little head.

"Like your brother, he is a good son of his father." Chen Mo kissed Chen Zhong's little face, but he was disliked by Xiao Chen Zhong, and he immediately raised his hand to wipe his face. The saliva made the women next to him chuckle.

"Good boy, your mother doesn't even dislike it, but you do." Chen Mo said with a smile, but didn't take it seriously.

"Father, father."

The moment two childish voices sounded, two little dolls, one black and one white, ran in front of Chen Mo, and one of them hugged one of Chen Mo's legs.

It was Chen Nuo and Chen You who were over two years old.

The two have completely inherited the beauty of their mother Xia Zhiqing. At only two years old, they look like elves.

Chen Mo could only hand Chen Chong over to Han Anniang, and bent down to hold the twins in his arms one by one.

Chen You came out of Xia Zhiqing's belly first before Chen Nuo. She was the eldest daughter, followed by Chen Nuo, the second child, Chen Jia, the third child, and Chen Zhong, the fourth child.

But because Wu Mi was Chen Mo's first wife, his legitimate son was Chen Jia.

"Nuoer and Youyou are really smart as ice and snow, just like Zhiqing." Chen Mo looked at Xia Zhiqing who came forward and stared at him dreamily, and smiled.

Xia Zhiqing pursed her lips, with a hint of a smile hiding between her brows and eyes, whether it was shame or joy.

Other girls without children felt a little envious when they saw the interaction between Chen Mo and his children, and their desire to have children increased to a higher level.

After they were all done talking, Yi Shiyan, Liang Xue, and Nangong Ru had the opportunity to catch up with Chen Mo.

"Okay, it doesn't matter if you stand outside all the time. Let's go in and chat slowly." Chen Mo was a little overwhelmed. For the first time, he felt the troubles of women. If he keeps reminiscing about the past outside the house like this, then don't do it today. Want to go in.

Chen Mo led a group of Yingying Yanyan and children towards the mansion.

Sun Meng and others had the foresight to stay outside.

…

Backyard hall.

Chen Mo greeted Song Min, Yi Shiyan, Nangong Ru, Liang Xue, Ning Wan, Xiao Yunxi, Chu Juan, and Xiao Ya one by one, and kissed their faces before sitting down.

Then Chen Mo frowned and said, "If I remember correctly, the daughter of the Marquis of Hongdu County, Shu Mansion should have arrived at the house. Where is she?"

As soon as these words came out, all the girls frowned, and Wu Mi said: "Your Majesty, I just asked the maid to inform Sister Qingqing. The maid replied that Sister Qingqing is not feeling well and cannot come to greet her."

Chen Mo looked at the expressions of the girls and nodded. Since there were outsiders around, he didn't ask too clearly. Instead, he smiled and said, "When you get to the house, you'd better call me husband. This seems more cordial."

The girls nodded.

"By the way, let me introduce you to this. This is the Saint of Poison King Valley, Nalan Yiren, Miss Nalan. I told you in the letter that during this period, she will be living in the house." Chen Mo He introduced the Nalanyi people to the girls.

The beauties had already noticed Nalan Yiren. After all, it was hard not to notice her wearing a black robe and an ugly half-face mask.

"Hello." Nalan Yiren glanced at the ladies. All the ladies sitting there were wearing palace gowns and long skirts. Their skin was as white as snow, and none of them looked ugly. Then she glanced at Chen Mo and sighed that he really enjoyed the blessing of having all the women.

Listening to this unique and first-time smoky voice, the beauties were once again a little surprised and became a little curious about Nalan Yiren.

"Mi'er, Miss Nalan is very proficient in poison and medical skills. You can ask her for advice when you have nothing to do." Chen Mo smiled.

Wu Mi nodded to Nalan Yiren: "Then I'll trouble Miss Nalan during this period."

"You're too polite, Princess." Nalan Yiren heard Chen Mo mention Wu Mi, saying that she had superb medical skills and was a disciple of a famous doctor, so they could ask each other for advice.

Nalan Yiren was the only outsider in the hall, so she used the excuse of being a little sleepy after a while.

Wu Mi quickly asked someone to take Nalan Yiren downstairs to rest.

After Nalan Yiren left, Wu Mi whispered, "My husband, this Miss Nalan?"

Chen Mo knew what she wanted to ask, and said, "I made a deal with her. I helped her find her grandfather's murderer, and then she gave me some pills to delay aging and beautify the skin."

Then, Chen Mo gave Wu Mi a porcelain bottle and asked her to see if there was any problem with the pills inside.

When in Tianchuan, Chen Mo didn't dare to let Yue Ruyan and Xia Zhining take it, for fear that there would be any problems. After all, he didn't have the ability to test it.

He asked the imperial physician in the palace to check it, and the imperial physician said there was no problem, but Chen Mo wanted to let Wu Mi confirm it before he felt relieved.

When Wu Mi was checking, the women's eyes were shining, especially Ning Wan and Xiao Yunxi.

Compared to Wu Mi and the others, the two women are already over 30 years old and are panicking about their fading beauty.

The second is Han Anniang, who has also entered the 30-year-old mark.

If there is really such a beauty pill that can delay aging, how can they not be tempted.

"How is it?" Chen Mo asked when Wu Mi put down the porcelain bottle.

Wu Mi did not give an answer on the spot, but said: "From the fragrance of the medicine and the color of the pill, there is no problem. Others need further inspection and it will take some time."

"No hurry, take your time." Chen Mo was not in a hurry.