The Wife is First

Chapter 111
Because of the tension in the war, Jing Shao went straight to the camp in the south of the city and left with his soldiers without even being seen off by the emperor.

The imperial decree from Beijing was rushed to the south of the Yangtze River for eight hundred miles, and within three days it reached the hands of the fourth prince. When Jing Shao arrived in the south of the Yangtze River, the fourth prince had already left in despair. attack.

"You're here." Lu Zhanpeng took a sip of tea before he recovered.

Jing Shao looked at Lu Niao's unshaven beard, and couldn't help laughing at him: "Why are you like Jing Yu, a king of Huainan beat the shit out of you?"

"You are just like Jing Yu!" Lu Zhanpeng rolled his eyes at him, "You don't even know how incompetent that kid is and how much he lost his troops! When I took over this mess, King Huainan's siege giants had already reached the city gate Get off!" Thinking about the scene at that time, I still have lingering fears.

Mu Hanzhang took Xiao Huang around the house. This house is a new house that Lu Zhanpeng helped to build. It is completely a scene in the south of the Yangtze River. Five steps, one scene, ten steps and one pavilion, small bridges and flowing water, pavilions, waterside pavilions, bamboo forests and flowers. Layer upon layer is only dazzling.

Xiao Huang took a fancy to the big garden with bamboo groves, and rushed to take it for himself, scaring the servants in the garden to scream.

Chasing away the chattering Lu Zhanpeng, Jing Shaohuang went to the garden to look for his princess, and saw gurgling water surrounding the wooden water pavilion, a beauty in green clothes casually leaning on the railing to read a book quietly, and a black and yellow tiger crouched at his feet On the side, sleeping soundly holding a calf.The setting sun reflected on that handsome profile face, looking peaceful and beautiful.

Jing Shao walked over slowly, the wooden waterside pavilion was polished smooth and flat, there were no seats, and a few soft cushions and a low table were scattered on the floor.When he got closer, he realized that his princess was sitting on the floor with bare feet, one white and tender foot stepped on Xiao Huang's belly, the soft fur covered the top of the foot, making those round toes look a bit pink.

"How's the war outside?" Seeing him coming, Mu Hanzhang put down the book in his hand.

"It's getting late, the Huainan Army has gone back for dinner." Jing Shao said indifferently.

"Luzhou is only thirty miles away from Pingjiang. I'll go there early tomorrow morning, and I'll be back in the evening." Mu Hanzhang moved away the sweaty calf warmed by the tiger, and Jing Shao immediately grabbed him and pulled him to him. by myself.

"No, wait for another two days, and I will accompany you when I drive Gu Huaiqing ten miles back." Jing Shao looked at the foot in his hand with interest, grabbed a soft sleeping paw, and The soft soles of the feet scratched lightly.

Mu Hanzhang backed away timidly: "There are officials sent by Father Huang in Luzhou, won't people recognize you when you go?"

"I'll pretend to be a servant and go with you for a day, and then I'll ask them to move the business to Pingjiang," Jing Shao had already planned, "The front yard of this house is still empty, and it happens to be your yamen envoy."

The next day, Jing Shao repeatedly told Mu Hanzhang not to go to Luzhou, and rode Xiao Hei to the front of the battle.

There was nothing left and right, so Mu Hanzhang took out a pamphlet to read.This was written by Ge Ruoyi when he was about to write the charter for the maritime business. The Ge family has been engaged in maritime business for generations, so they naturally know a lot about the methods involved.Originally, he wanted to bring Ge Ruoyi, but Lin'er was still young, and Beiweihou's mansion was not peaceful, so he had to keep her there.

Not long after, I heard someone report that someone asked to see Marquis Wenyuan.

"Do you know who is here?" Mu Hanzhang frowned, he didn't know many people in Jiangnan.

"That person claims to be the county magistrate of Luzhou." The servant replied honestly.

Luzhou magistrate?How could a little county magistrate be so well informed?Mu Hanzhang got up: "Let him wait in the main hall."

When Mu Hanzhang changed his clothes and went to the main hall to see the so-called magistrate of Luzhou, he couldn't help but froze on the spot: "Brother Zhaoran!"

The person who came was none other than Qin Zhaoran, the champion of this year's new division. Mu Hanzhang hadn't seen him since the time he met at the Qionglin Banquet. He heard that he invited himself to be a parent officer, but he didn't expect to do it Luzhou magistrate.

Qin Zhaoran stared at him for a moment, then came back to his senses, concealed the bitterness in his eyes, bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty has seen Marquis Wen Yuan."

"Brother Zhaoran, you don't need to be too polite." Mu Hanzhang stepped forward to support Qin Zhaoran, and asked him to sit down freely, "I haven't seen you since the Qionglin Banquet, and I didn't expect to be a county magistrate in Luzhou."

Qin Zhaoran lowered his eyes: "The relationship between Beijing and China is complicated, and I don't want to wade into that muddy water."

"That's true," Mu Hanzhang smiled, "The lord also considered the same way, so he didn't force it." At that time, Jing Shao heard that the two of them were classmates, and he planned to invite the champion man to drink in the mansion entirely for the sake of his princess. Later, Gu Qinzhaoran didn't come to Jingshao and didn't care much.Such rhetoric is just Mu Hanzhang's habit of pushing all good things to Jing Shao.

Hearing this, Qin Zhaoran sighed: "It's obvious that there is no shape, and I have let down the kindness of the prince." He was able to come to a rich place like Luzhou, and it was entirely the result of Jing Shao's special care of others. It is very clear, so there is no position to say anything.

Mu Hanzhang smiled, the two studied together when they were young, and even though they hadn't seen each other for a few years, they still felt close in their hearts, so he asked him about his situation after leaving the Mu Family School.

"We agreed to take the exam together after three years of study, but unexpectedly you are already married." Qin Zhaoran lowered his eyes, hiding the melancholy in his eyes.

Mu Hanzhang smiled and did not respond, picked up the teacup and took a sip. The new house drew a stream of active spring water, and the tea brewed was particularly fragrant: "How do you know I'm in Pingjiang?"

Speaking of this, Qin Zhaoran's face suddenly became serious, and he looked around.

Seeing that he had something to say, Mu Hanzhang waved his servants to retreat. A guard left behind by Jing Shao refused to leave, and stood outside the door after being stared at.

"Don't go to Luzhou for the next few days." Qin Zhaoran frowned, looking anxious.

"Why is that?" Mu Hanzhang put down the teacup, and his expression became solemn.

"Someone threatened me with my official career and asked me to arrest you." Qin Zhaoran said slowly.

Mu Hanzhang tensed up immediately, and subconsciously pressed his right hand on the handle of Hanzhang's sword.

"Don't be afraid," Qin Zhaoran naturally saw Mu Hanzhang's defensive action, and a wry smile appeared on his lips, "I am just a scholar, not to mention that there is a heavy army guarded by King Cheng, if I want to harm you, why would I come here in person... ..." After speaking, the voice could not help but lowered.

Only then did Mu Hanzhang come back to his senses, and looked at Qin Zhaoran with a little apology: "I have been on the battlefield with the prince for a long time, and some habits cannot be changed for a while, brother Zhaoran."

When Jing Shao came back, he saw the guard standing pitifully outside the door.

"Yo, why are you standing here by yourself?" The guard on the right behind Jing Shao came over with a smile and asked the guard.

"Master Hou and the magistrate of Luzhou are talking in secret inside, and the subordinates are not allowed to stand in the house." The guard said aggrievedly.

"Bastard!" Jing Shao kicked the guard, and told him to protect the princess. Now that the princess is locked in the same room with other men, she doesn't care. Thinking of this, the joy of fighting on the battlefield just now Dissipated, but replaced by anger.As soon as the door of the main hall was pushed open, Mu Hanzhang was sitting very close to a well-dressed young man, looking like they were having a good time talking!

Mu Hanzhang turned his head and saw Jing Shao who was furious, and couldn't help being a little surprised. It's only noon now, so why did Jing Shao finish the fight?

In Jing Shao's eyes, this appearance was obviously guilty, and he grabbed his wrist and asked, "Who is this person?"

"Your Majesty, Qin Zhaoran, I have met His Royal Highness Cheng Wang." Seeing Mu Hanzhang's wrist turned pale by Jing Shao, Qin Zhaoran couldn't help frowning.

Jing Shao frowned and looked at him for a moment, then remembered the new champion.

"Why are you back now?" Mu Hanzhang was gripped in pain, twisted his wrist and pulled it out of Jing Shao's hand.

"Come back for dinner." Jing Shao said as a matter of course.

"Brother Zhaoran, let's stay and have lunch together." Mu Hanzhang got up, and told his servants to add some dishes. He thought he was the only one eating, but now Jing Shao is back, and the two above and outside are obviously here to eat The left and right guards must not be enough to eat.

Qin Zhaoran didn't agree, because he came here with someone behind his back, so he had to go back quickly, and Mu Hanzhang didn't force him to stay.

During the dinner, Jing Shao's expression was not very good. He knew that Qin Zhaoran and his concubine were classmates when they were young. At that time, he won the first prize and saw that his concubine didn't care very much. See what's wrong.

(End of this chapter)