"Miss, it's at the door of Fu's house." Siyang stopped his horse.
Zhang Ruyue lifted the curtain on the carriage, looked out slightly, and bent down to get off the carriage. "Siyang, take your horse to feed some forage, and call you again if you need anything."
"Yes" Siyang drives his carriage away
Zhang Ruyue took out the invitation card from the package and handed it to one of the guards on duty outside the door. Because Zhang Ruyue was still unmarried, she had to hide her face to show that "I am Madam Zhang and sister Zhang Ruyue, please tell me"
"Yes" The guard took the post and went inside.
After about half a quarter of an hour, there was a man with several hairpins holding all his hair, wearing royal blue clothes and a few servant girls. Zhang Ruxing came to the door with a somewhat happy and eager face. Zhang Ruyue saw Zhang Ruxing who had not yet gone to the door and shouted
"Elder sister, I have come to see you." Zhang Ruyue handed the gifts and baggage to the servant girl who was following.
"Now there are wars everywhere, and you are not afraid to come here, but it takes a lot of trouble, right?" Zhang Ruxing looked at Zhang Ruyue angrily.
"It takes a lot of time, but I don't want to be absent from elder sister's birthday." Zhang Ruyue ran to take Zhang Ruxing's hand.
"You, don't be so headstrong. There are birthdays every year, as long as they are safe and sound." Zhang Ruxing stroked the back of her hand.
"Oh, there is no caprice. You see, I'm all right. If my father didn't get away from the refugees in Lincheng, he would have come with me." Zhang Ruyue, with a coquetry tone, moved closer to Zhang Ruxing.
"Your brother-in-law will come back later, and I will take you to find him." Zhang Ruxing was thoughtful.
"Sister, why don't you show me around your house first? I haven't finished visiting every time."
Zhang Ruyue was tired all the way. She saw a pavilion in the garden where she could enjoy flowers. She leaned against the table with one hand and fell asleep with her chin on it.
"Like the moon, like the moon," Zhang Ruxing called softly. The second call was heavier than the first one.
"Ah? Elder sister, I fell asleep" Zhang Ruyue was still slightly sleepy.
"I wanted you to sleep a little longer, but when your brother-in-law came back, I'll take you to find him first, go to the guest room to sleep after work, and call you when you have dinner," Zhang Ruxing explained, sorting out his clothes and getting up to help Zhang Ruyue get up.
"Well, alas, my hands are numb." Zhang Ruyue rubbed her elbow painfully, and her face felt a little aggrieved.
"It's my fault that I didn't think it all out. You should have a rest first because you were tired all the way." Zhang Ruxing gently rubbed Zhang Ruyue's numb hand, and his voice was full of blame for himself.
"Oh, Elder Sister, I want to go shopping myself. Why do you blame yourself? We have to go to find our brother-in-law. If you show this expression in front of his brother-in-law, you think I bullied you", joked Zhang Ruyue.
"Why are you still making fun of me when your hands are numb? Go quickly, or your brother-in-law will not be at home soon." Zhang Ruxing pretended to be angry and let go of Zhang Ruyue's hand.
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Zhang Ruxing takes Zhang Ruyue to Fu Yizhou's study. Zhang Ruxing and Zhang Ruyue lean down slightly.
"Yizhou, as the moon is coming," said Zhang Ruxing.
"Let them move a stool," he said to the servant girl next to him.
"How's the situation with your father-in-law?" Fu Yizhou asked comfortingly.
"Although my father is in good health now, there are too many refugees near the city. He works hard every day to appease and take care of the refugees. He is afraid that if this continues, his health will be unbearable." Zhang Ruyue glances away with worry.
"My father-in-law and Li Chen are old friends. Now the Stone City is lost, and Li Chen died in battle. My father-in-law must be very upset."
"Who can be saved by the world turmoil? The fall of Stone City is an inevitable result. Uncle Li Chen has long known that the barren land will eventually run out of food and grass. In addition, the counties have to stop the attacks of bandits and consolidate the city towers. They can't afford to send extra people to support them," sighed Zhang Ruyue.
"I heard that Master Li Chen once wrote a letter to his father-in-law?"
"He asked his father... to save the people," Zhang Ruyue choked.
"Did your father-in-law give me a message?" Fu Yizhou asked kindly.
"This is the letter that my father asked me to bring to you." Zhang Ruyue took out the letter from his sleeve and went forward to hand it to Fu Yizhou.
"He said that it's not easy for you to get to this position now. He has written to His Majesty about the situation in Lincheng and also to He Xiang. He asked you not to interfere too much in this matter to avoid being in danger."
"My father-in-law means... let me protect myself?" Fu Yizhou couldn't believe it.
"There are too many problems with refugees in Lincheng, and many works have been mixed in. Father's meaning has been told in the letter. His majesty is suspicious because of the long journey in Lincheng. His father was famous for his policy of governing civil affairs in Lincheng. Now he has saved most of the refugees in Stone City, which will surely cause malicious speculation and murder. I hope my brother-in-law will protect himself and protect my elder sister." Zhang Ruyue knelt down after saying that.
Fu Yizhou immediately helped Zhang Ruyue, who was kneeling down, "I know what my father-in-law means. When this storm has passed, will you go back to Lincheng?"
Good
He Xiang Mansion
"Teacher, what happened when I saw your letter asking me to come over?" Duan Qingzhi hurried over, dressed in plain white, with two guards in black. When he entered the door, the two guards consciously guarded the door.
"Take a look at this" He Zhongren, the minister of He, handed Duan Qingzhi a letter from Zhang Tuyi (Zhang Ruyue's father) to see. Duan Qingzhi sighed after reading it.
"The war in the north is already tight. Now the Stone City is lost. Only Lincheng is willing to protect the refugees, and only the people suffer from the war."
"Your highness, people are the foundation. Only with the people's will can Daqian keep going. The north is because of the dissatisfaction of the people. Wang Rong and Wang Yao led the people to revolt. Your highness will read this letter again." He Xiang handed another letter to Duan Qingzhi.
Duan Qingzhi was amazed by the severity of his writing and the fact stated above, and sobbed, "Teacher, is it true that what is said above? There are few weeds to eat, no skin to trees, no food to eat with soil and water, and the old man is buried with thin soil, but he can't see his head."
"The capital is prosperous, so I don't know the suffering outside." He sighed
"Who is the source of this letter?" Duan Qingzhi asked curiously.
"He Taishou's Second Daughter"
"It turns out that a woman can also write such angry words. If she were not a woman, I would like to make friends with her." The prince said regretfully.
"Yes, if she were not a woman, she would be able to win the list." He Xiang sighed regretfully.
"Teacher, can you lend me this letter for copying? I want to put it in my study"
"You can take it directly. She writes to me all the year round. I can't put it down. She is a girl. She often writes to borrow my books for her to read. If she doesn't understand, she has to write to me and ask me. Alas, I am bored by her. Seeing her letters will give me a headache" He Xiang said jokingly.
"Then I will take the teacher away?" Duan Qingzhi saw He Zhongren and stuffed the letter into his sleeve.
"Take it away" He Zhongren waved his hand and then pinched his head.
"Your highness, tomorrow morning I will tell you that I will provide food and grass for Lincheng, reduce taxes and save refugees in Lincheng. Someone in the court will stop me. Your highness must not do anything rash." He Zhongren ordered.
"Oh, teacher, I know which is more important. You are serious, and I'm afraid I will be punished again. It seems that my mouth is greedy. I want to eat the winter bamboo pancakes made by the teacher's cook," Duan Qingzhi said wrongly.
"Well, I'll let your teacher's wife prepare" He Zhongren smiled indulgently.
