Just after the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th, the residents of Xiaoliuzhi Lane in the southeast of Ganzhou City are still immersed in the festive atmosphere. The people and vehicles in the alley are all visiting relatives.
Most of the residents in Xiaoliuzhi Lane are either rich or expensive, and it is rare to gather in the street at ordinary times. During the festive season, children and women are chatting and laughing with each other in the street. A road, but saw a group of soldiers wearing blue armor galloping towards a handsome man wearing a sapphire blue satin cape.
One of them was a military officer in Ganzhou City, who recognized Xu Ling at a glance, and when Xu Ling and his party passed by, they whispered to their relatives and friends: "Master Xu has recently been promoted from the second rank to the commander of the palace, and he will soon It is really hot to go to Beijing to take up the post!"
Everyone was very envious and sighed, but someone raised doubts: "Master Xu is returning to his home, why did he bring a group of soldiers in full armor?"
Hearing the words, everyone speculated one after another, each had their own opinions, and they all felt a little uncertain about Xu Lingling.
This Mr. Xu is known in Ganzhou official circles for his good looks and good temper. He has a smile on his face all day long, and he doesn't smile or talk, but he doesn't often go back to Xu's mansion in Xiaoliuzhi Lane.
Today is still a holiday, and the Xu Mansion is also very lively.
Mrs. Xu loves to be lively. A few days ago, the eldest girl Xu Min was not in the house. Aunt Yin said that she was rarely sick.
The Mid-Autumn Festival was coming, Xu Min came back with Xinna's sixth concubine, Aunt Yin's "illness" was cured, and Xu Hui also began to appear, all surrounded the old lady Xu.
The old lady Xu also became happy, and ordered two fans to come to the house to play and sing, and the family happily listened to the music, ate wine and reunited.
While the Xu family was drinking, two fans called from the courtyard, one playing the yueqin and the other playing the pipa, lightly stretched their jade fingers, and sang "The Reunion of the Southern Pomegranate Blossoms" in unison: "The promise is tonight. The people are quiet, the moon is high, don't knock on the outer window to express love. Gently swing the flower tip, see the shadow of the screen window shake, and then Fang Xincai will arrive at that time. Why do you need butterflies to use bee matchmakers? ¡±
On Xu Min's left was his new favorite Sixth Aunt, and on his right was his old love Xiulan, holding a wine cup and eating happily, when he suddenly heard the sound of neat boots coming from outside, accompanied by the crisp sound of the scabbard touching the armor , couldn't help but shiver, hurriedly pushed away Liu Yiniang, and stood up.
Everyone looked over in search of sound, and the two fans also stopped playing and singing.
There was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the hall from far to near, followed by the sound of neat military boots stomping.
A moment later, with the sound of boots, Xu Ling strode in. The cloak on his body was raised and lowered, making a sound of "fluttering".
Xu Ling entered the hall covered with a bright red carpet, looked up, and saw her mother, Mrs. Xu, leaning on a brocade pillow and reclining on a rosewood arhat bed; There are also a few women with heavy makeup and colorful flowers; while Aunt Yin and Xu Hui are sitting on the west side.
When he looked at Mrs. Xu, his eyes were calm and unwavering, and when he looked at the people on both sides of the east and west, his eyes seemed to be frozen.
After scanning around, Xu Ling cupped his hands and saluted: "Son, pay respects to mother!"
Seeing her eldest son whom she hadn't seen for a long time, Mrs. Xu was very happy at first, but then she remembered the cold reception she received outside Mrs. Chen's stewed meat shop.
Xu Ling was expressionless, and said politely: "Is mother in good health these days?"
Seeing her son's respect, Mrs. Xu snorted and said, "You still ask me if I am healthy? I'm afraid you will come back because I'm going to die soon?! Even if you come back, I'm afraid it's because you are worried that I will die. , you have to resign from office and serve as a filial piety for three years!"
His mother's words were still so harsh, but Xu Ling no longer felt the pain and suffering as before. He said lightly: "Mother is full of energy, her face is flushed, and she seems to be in good health. The son will take care of the housework today. !"
The old lady Xu was taken aback when she heard the words - what is Xu Ling going to do? He has ignored family affairs for many years!
Xu Min, Xu Hui, and Aunt Yin were pale, and they stood there, daring not to move like a mouse seeing a cat.
Those aunts were also trembling, their faces were ashen, and they wished they could disappear immediately.
There are only two fans, because they don't understand the situation, one is holding the Yueqin and the other is holding the pipa, looking around, hesitating, not knowing whether to leave or stay.
Xu Ling didn't want outsiders to be present again, so he said lightly: "Han Xing, please go out with these two!"
Han Xing answered "yes", walked over from behind Xu Ling, walked toWhen he came back, he went to the kitchen, cooked a few delicate dishes himself, and boiled a pot of mint wine that Xu Ling loved to drink, waiting for Xu Ling to come back.
After Xu Ling finished dealing with the affairs of the Xu Mansion, he went to the Ganzhou Military Guard to hand over to Zhao Yunling, who succeeded him. He was busy for most of the day and didn't return home until late at night.
As soon as he entered the yard, Yuzhi came out to greet him.
Xu Ling looked at Yuzhi who came out to greet her under the soft light, her heart was full of warmth, and said in a warm voice: "Yuzhi, I have taken care of all the housework!"
When Yuzhi heard the words, her big eyes were full of water, and her smile was cute: "Hey, didn't you tell me to be the housekeeper? Why are you doing it for me?"
Xu Ling looked at Yuzhi, the joy in her heart was about to overflow, her dimples were deep, she couldn't help coquettishly: "Yuzhi, I'm hungry"
Yuzhi couldn't bear Xu Ling's acting like a baby, and when Xu Ling acted like a baby, she was overwhelmed with maternal love, and immediately said: "Go in and wash your hands, I'll let someone cook!" (Remember this website: www.hlnovel.com