Chapter 6 chapter Five

In the early years of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty, due to the existence of Zheng Chenggong's anti-Qing forces in the southeast sea, the Qing government strictly enforced the sea ban; until the 22nd year of Kangxi, the Qing government included Taiwan in its territory, and opened the sea ban in the 23rd year, and designated Guangzhou, The four ports of Zhangzhou, Ningbo and Yuntaishan are open to foreign trade. However, in the fifty-sixth year of Kangxi, the Qing government reintroduced the Nanyang maritime ban because many traders who went to sea stayed in Nanyang and did not return. After that, the once-prosperous foreign trade declined again. The merchant ships of France and other countries continue to maintain the pipeline of the Sino-foreign trade.

Lychee Bay, located in the west of Guangzhou, is a large water town full of water chestnut lotus root and lychee fruit. The scenery is picturesque like a paradise. Many literati and bureaucrats simply built a Ming Garden here, so that they can come here to have a banquet from time to time. Inscription, enjoy the beautiful scenery of this scene. Does anyone know that you have another garden here? With a bowl of lychees on her knees, Man'er was busy peeling and eating, and also took time to ask Yun Lu questions beside her. Uncle Wu Wang specially bought this for me, Yun Lu casually replied while looking at a thin book seriously.So no one knows.

Is it just in case there is such a time? Um! Under the dense shade of a tree like a green umbrella, both of them sat on the grass, leaning against a large tree trunk that was at least tens of thousands of years old, experiencing the feeling that the predecessors planted the tree and the descendants enjoyed it. Did you make your own choice because he did it too? If necessary, he would do so, but Huang Kao was very understanding of his attachment to Fifth Aunt, so he didn't need to do so. Are you persistent? Man'er smiled, peeled the biggest and plump lychee and stuffed it into Yunlu's cherry-like mouth. Seeing that such a small mouth could hardly fit such a big lychee, she couldn't help teasing: "Old man, Your mouth is really small!

One lychee was exchanged for two white longan, and Man'er laughed and called to the opposite corner pavilion, where the two adults and children also ate happily. Don't feed them too much! Understood, madam, Yugui shouted back.After eating these, Yugui took them to take a nap. As soon as he came to Guangzhou Mansion, Yunlu married Tabu, Wuertai, Yugui and Tonggui, so that everyone could have a companion.It has been more than two months since they got married, but because of the leap in April this year, it is only the beginning of May at this moment. Throwing the last lychee into Yunlu's mouth, Man'er wiped his hands and asked: What are you looking at?

foreign documents.Yun Lu was still absent-minded. Huh?Foreign documents?Do you know foreign language? Huang Kao asked many missionaries to teach the third brother, the fifteenth brother and me about astronomy, geometric arithmetic, rhythm, anatomy, Latin, and instrument structure manufacturing. At that time, I asked the missionaries to teach me by the way. I don't understand, but That's amazing, where did this book come from? Foreigner's shop. oh!It turns out that every time you go out, you go to the foreigner's shop, why don't you take them there?Full of complaints.

Because I don't allow you to go! Hmph, stingy!Muttering, she rolled over and lay on Yunlu's lap to look at the book cover, and found that there were tadpoles on it.What a strange word.He didn't respond, so she turned her face to the side and saw Yugui and Tonggui were leading the two little ghosts to take a nap, and said: They are going to take a nap now! Yun Lu still ignored her, maybe he didn't even hear her, but she still let out a soft sigh of satisfaction. It’s great, this kind of life, I never thought that I could live such a beautiful life before, I thought I could only spend my whole life ignorantly seeking the approval of the Han people, but I met you, this is probably the luckiest thing in my life

Yunlu still didn't respond, but his hand quietly touched her head and stroked it gently. Maybe many people are afraid of you, but in my heart, you are the best and best man in the world, although cough cough!It looks a little small!Why are you beating me?She clutched her forehead in protest. Yunlu remained silent. Yunlu. Um? Turns out he was still listening.How long can we live like this? He finally put down the book, and stared at her with big black and white eyes round and round. Why do you ask? People are worried!Man'er said in a low voice.Will the emperor let you go like this?

Won't. Then can he find you? If you have the heart, you will find it sooner or later. What if we are found by him? Another place. oh!not worried. Are you not afraid of this wandering life? She smiled, and then climbed up and down into his arms, and he hugged her in his arms. As long as I'm with you, I can be a beggar. What if you go to a foreigner's country? He closed his eyes lightly and yawned, then you have to teach me foreign language.Man'er murmured sleepily. Yunlu didn't speak any more, kept quiet until Man'er's even breathing could be faintly heard, then his expression was quietly covered with a gloomy and stern look, and he said a word to himself.

I'm afraid the emperor won't give up until he finds me back. He was right. In another city in the north, on the day after Yunlu left Beijing, Yongzheng once again yelled at the table. How dare he betray me! Yunxiang sighed.Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking boldly, the sixteenth brother did not betray the emperor, but the emperor betrayed the sixteenth brother's trust in you! Yongzheng was suffocated.I am the emperor, I can do whatever I want! You are not joking, the emperor, especially the sixteenth brother, has done so many dirty things for you, the emperor, that even my younger brother and I would not bother to do, the emperor should not play tricks on him.Yunxiang speaks frankly.If the emperor also plays this kind of trick on my younger brother, although my younger brother will not pat his ass and leave like the sixteenth brother, I will definitely be very sad, disappointed, and even chilled.

Yongzheng was speechless. The sixteenth brother has always trusted his younger brother. When he told his younger brother that he no longer believed in his younger brother, did the emperor know how sad and ashamed his younger brother was?Although I didn't know that the emperor would regret it immediately after he came back, but after all, my younger brother has betrayed his trust in my younger brother.Yunxiang said helplessly. Therefore, what the emperor should really reflect on is what you did yourself, not the result of him leaving because the emperor forced him to do it. Yongzheng was silent for a long while and finally spoke, but he was still unwilling to admit that there was anything wrong with his actions.

But otherwise, how can I let him marry Aminji?When Huang Kao passed away for a hundred days, the seventy-year-old princess Duanmin came from Monan to pay homage to Huang Kao. In fact, she wanted to force the Empress Dowager to agree to Aminji's marriage. My younger brother has the special order of the emperor's examination, so the empress dowager agreed, and then the empress dowager threw this matter to me before she passed away, so I can't ignore the aunt's repeated urging! Yun Xiang opened his mouth, closed it, and shook his head helplessly. Why does the emperor still say so? Because it is true.Yongzheng strongly argued loudly.Thirteenth brother, don't you know how domineering and arrogant Princess Duanmin is?Even if she was quite vague even before the imperial examination, what can I do with her? This minister understands, Yunxiang said with a sigh.Because Aminji's personality is exactly the same as Huanggu's, so Huanggu especially loves Aminji, and everyone hates Aminji.Although A Minji seems to be different now, in fact she still remains the same in her heart, but now she knows how to play tricks on the surface.But the emperor wants the sixteenth brother to marry such a woman, isn't it intentional to make the sixteenth brother have a hard time? Of course not, Yongzheng categorically denied it.I know Sixteenth Brother can handle her! So the emperor wants Man'er to have a hard time? This Yongzheng suddenly turned his back.This has nothing to do with that woman. Your Majesty, Yun Xiang couldn't help sighing again.Aunt Duanmin is indeed difficult to deal with, but at best she is just a very difficult problem, but the emperor took the opportunity to use her as an excuse, an upright excuse, in fact, your real intention, the emperor, is to punish Man'er, I want her to live a long life and make her regret it too much, but until now, if the emperor still insists on going on, I'm afraid it will be you, the emperor, who will regret it! Yongzheng was silent again. Maybe your majesty is not only concerned about Man'er once threatening you, but also because the sixteenth brother has repeatedly disobeyed the emperor's will for Man'er, but the emperor should know that before Man'er appeared, the sixteenth brother was already like this is not it?Yunxiang patiently tried to persuade the stubborn person in front of him. He is like this to Huang Kao, he is like this to Concubine Mi, he is like this to everyone, as long as he is not happy in his heart, no one can force him, he has always been like this, not after Man'er appeared That's how it is! Yongzheng was still speechless. Your majesty, I know that you want to punish Man'er as you wish, and you can live up to the empress dowager's entrustment, and even let everyone see that you will do what you say, no one can resist, and no one can Violation, but in this way, the promise you made to the sixteenth brother, the emperor enough!Yongzheng shouted angrily.Don't think that because I favor and trust you, you can be so presumptuous! The younger brother didn't dare, Yunxiang hurriedly bowed his head.The courtier is just Enough said!Yongzheng waved his hand impatiently.I don't want to hear any more, anyhow, go find him and get him back to me! Yunxiang sighed secretly.But even if he is found, what if the sixteenth brother still refuses to come back? Yongzheng was silent for a moment with his hands behind his back. Let's talk then! In any case, is the emperor just not willing to give in? Forget it, no matter what the emperor says right now, he won't listen to it, let's talk about it later! The younger brother obeys the order! Dozens of dragon boats with dragon heads and tails crowding together in the Zhujiang River Race are really spectacular. The dragon boats are more than ten feet long and seven or eight feet short. There are flag umbrellas and colorful ribbons floating; there are four to fifty sailors, and there are as many as a hundred sailors on a large boat. There are also flag wavers who use flag-beating movements to coordinate the connection between the sailors. The rhythm of drumming is the key to rowing. The sound of hitting the water is an encouragement to the hands, and the cheers of thousands of people are the most powerful solidarity. Suddenly, three drums sounded, the red flag moved first, and dozens of dragon boats leaped out of the water like dragons, and the wide wooden oars were flying like thousands of sharp swords. , that sound is simply more shocking than the roar of a thousand thunders. Wow, that's great!That's great!Sitting on Urtai's shoulder, Xiao Ri'er excitedly patted Urtai's head.come on!come on!yeah! come on!yeah!Mei'er also sat on Tabu's right shoulder, bouncing around, blindly yelling after her brother, and was also staggering in excitement. If it wasn't for Tong Gui supporting her from behind, she would have fallen to nowhere. To be honest, Man'er couldn't see anything. Although they stood quite in front, she was not tall enough. A few men of average height were enough to cover her sight completely, but she was still very happy. Zhang's smiling face was brighter than Chaoyang, he held Yunlu tightly with one hand and Yugui with the other, not knowing what he was talking about. Lord, Lord, after talking to Yugui, she turned and looked up at Yunlu, her eyes were full of pleading.Let's go to Lanyuan Teahouse for tea later, shall we? Go if you want!As soon as he went out, Yunlu's immature baby face became even more stern.But only today. Yes, only today, only today. Man'er smiled and signaled Tabu and Tong Gui to occupy a table first, so as not to be full later.But elder brother!elder brother! Meier waved her hands and cried, refusing to leave, she didn't cling to Ah Ma, she didn't cling to her mother, she just followed Elder Brother; Xiao Ri'er turned her head when she heard the sound, and stretched out her arms towards her younger sister. Come on, brother hug, brother hug! What a joke, he is already sitting on other people's shoulders, and he still wants to hug his sister! Yugui hurriedly took over and hugged her, and the siblings held hands one high and the other low. Although Meier could no longer see the dragon boat, she was still very happy. When her brother called, she followed him, and when her brother jumped, she jumped too. Lord, Meier has eyes like mine, and a small mouth like you! Um!Yunlu responded lightly. Na Man'er clutched her belly, a mysterious joy appeared in her eyes.If I have one again, who will I have next? like you.He learned it well. girl? casual. Man'er smiled even brighter. Casual means that he does not intend to give Meier to the emperor. Without waiting for the result of the race, they left the teahouse first, because the weather was really too hot, and Man'er was worried that the two children who were accustomed to the cold climate in the north would not be able to bear it. Although children are the easiest to adapt to the environment, you must give them some time, right? Lanyuan Tea House is on the shore of Liwan Lake. The vast lake water is as clear as a mirror, and the reflection of green trees and red flowers on the embankment is even more beautiful and charming. I'll go to the foreigner's shop.Just arrived at the door of the tea house, Yunlu said so. Eh?But You guys go up and order some snacks first, I'll be right back.After speaking, he turned around and left. No way, Man'er had no choice but to go to the tea house to meet Tabu, order some dim sum first. Every time they take the little devil out, they follow the same fixed pattern: Wuertai and Yugui are responsible for taking care of the little elder brother, Tabu and Tonggui look after the little Gege, and Man'er is dedicated to serving the old man. And in the end, Tabu and the others usually take the child back first, while she continues to hang out with Yunlu. But at the moment the elder is not around, so Man'er can only eat desperately by herself in boredom. Ma'am, this mountain dregs milk skin roll is really delicious!Tong Gui admired while eating.Sweet and sour, tender and smooth, rich in milk flavor, sweet and delicious, it is different from our northern dim sum! And this Honeycomb Taro Snack, Crab Roe Chicken Wing Ball, it's amazing!Yugui also ate non-stop.Um!Go back and try to see if you can do it yourself. That's good, you can make it yourself if you want to eat it later.Man'er laughed, and then pointed to his son and smiled even more happily.Haha, grow a beard, old man with a white beard! I saw Xiaori'er's cute little face, the lips were whitened by the cream, which looked ridiculous. ah!Xiaomeier also has it, hahaha, old lady with white beard! Hee hee, madam, are you not Eh?I have it too?What a shame!Man'er hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe, and asked, "Is there any more?"still have Miss Liu? ! Huh?willow?Could it be calling her?Does she have any acquaintances here? Man'er hurriedly followed the prestige to look, and then stayed for a while.yeah?Jade girl? ! It was Yu Hanyan, and her younger sister Wang Ruixue, who came to their table one after the other, with expressions of surprise and surprise on their faces. I didn't expect to meet you here, Miss Liu, you look very good.After the surprise, Yu Hanyan's face became more complicated and incomprehensible. Thanks, you uh, you look good too, uh, I mean, you're prettier!Anyway, that's it!This kind of conversation is really strange and embarrassing. The last time we met, we beat each other to the death, and said hello to each other when we saw the coffin, but now here we greet each other with a smile. What is it like now? However, it’s not wrong to think about it!Don't say hello, is it possible to turn the table on the spot and have another life-and-death showdown in front of the crowd? How is he? As soon as he heard it, Man'er knew who Yu Hanyan was asking.He is also very good.It is not surprising that he will be asked, the enemy!The strange thing is that Yu Hanyan's tone and expression don't seem to be greeting an enemy, but rather caring for a lover whom he hasn't seen for a long time. Yeah?Yu Hanyan didn't seem to know what to say anymore, but when she turned her eyes, she was surprised again.Who are these two? His son, four years old, Man'er pointed to Meier again.And his daughter, two years old. Yu Hanyan's eyes widened in astonishment, have you been married for so long?she asked in disbelief.How old is he?It's impossible for him to get married and marry a wife at the age of thirteen or fourteen, right? Man'er smiled, showing three fingers.thirty. Eh? !This shocked cry came from Wang Shi Ruixue's mouth.He is thirty years old? ! Man'er nodded.Although he seems younger than me, he is actually an old man! The wife is incredible!Wang Ruixue murmured.What kind of elixir of eternal youth did that guy take?I don't know if he is willing to share it? Is that incredible?Man'er raised the corner of her mouth mockingly.Think about me!When I got married with him three months later, I found out that my husband, who should be one year younger than me, was actually nine years older than me. The situation that could have been a little husband was reversed in an instant, and he suppressed him to death. That kind of feeling is true. Unbelievable, right? Yugui and Tonggui on the side snickered. Let me tell you, it was really dumbfounding, and it was too late to regret it!Man'er exaggeratedly sighed.well!As a result, the little Xianggong couldn't eat it, but turned into a poor little boy and let him eat it. But he gave you the truth.Yu Hanyan murmured in a low voice, with an indescribable emotion in his words. Danfeng hooked his eyes and smiled contentedly.That's true.ah!Not to mention this, she solemnly asked them to sit down.Tell me why are you here? What about you?Yu Hanyan asked back, a trace of wariness immediately appeared in his eyes. No need for that, we've paused.Uh, I got out of that circle, that's why I escaped here. escape?Yu Hanyan was taken aback.Why? Man'er shrugged.Because his family couldn't accept me, and helped him find another woman worthy of him to force him to marry, he was very angry, so he took me away! I see!Wang Ruixue blurted out.It must be his family who want to use him to gain power! Ga? !Use him to gain power?Isn't he powerful or expensive? Ruixue!Yu Hanyan reprimanded her in a low voice, then turned to Man'er and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, she always speaks so irrelevantly, please say this, she suddenly turned blue and covered her mouth, as if she was about to vomit. Seeing this, Wang Ruixue worriedly asked: What, are you feeling unwell again? But Man'er was stunned when she saw it.Huh?Miss Yu, you, can't you say that she has given birth to two children. Although it is not as serious as Yu Hanyan, she also has the experience of this kind of nausea. But with a glance out of the corner of her eye, this kind of place is really not the best place to discuss this kind of thing, so she quickly changed her mind and asked: Uh, where are you staying at the inn?I think it's better to send Miss Yu back to have a rest first. We just arrived and haven't checked in yet!Wang Ruixue said. So Man'er pondered for a while.Come to my house then.Tab, you We'll go back with you, madam!Tubb said without hesitation. What about grandpa? Nguertai can stay and wait. That's fine too!Urtai, pack some when you come back, lest these two brats yell at me that they don’t have enough. yes ma'am. So, a large group of people left in such a hurry, leaving the tall Urtai alone to face a table with more than half of the leftover snacks. He was a little embarrassed. Carefully holding a bowl of hot medicine, Man'er hurriedly walked towards a small quiet house independent of the forest. As soon as she stepped into the quiet house, the whispers inside stopped immediately, and she smiled unconsciously. Come, come, drink this bowl, and I promise you won't be so sad. Wang Ruixue took the bowl suspiciously.What's this? antiemetic.Man'er simply said that after Yu Hanyan finished drinking, he added another sentence, and there is still an abortion. Yu Hanyan, who was lying on the bed, and Wang Ruixue, who had just brought back the empty bowl, their expressions changed in unison. Anti-birth? ! yes!Isn't Miss Yu pregnant?Don't forget that I have given birth to two children, and this kind of thing can't be hidden from me.Man'er smiled and sat down on the stool beside the bed.Don't worry, you can stay here until Miss Yu's body is stable, I won't drive you away. Yu Hanyan and Wang Ruixue exchanged strange glances before turning to Man'er. Why?We once wanted to kill you, why are you treating us so calmly now? Because we were against each other before, but not now!Man'er took it for granted that now my old man no longer does things for anyone, he just wants to live peacefully with me and the children, so the point of conflict between you and me has disappeared.Besides, she smiled and glanced at Yu Hanyan's belly.you are pregnant again Yu Hanyan opened her eyes and glanced at Man'er's belly.do you also Not sure yet, but probably.Man'erxi nodded diligently.Although it is very hard to give birth to a child, I am happy to suffer this kind of hardship for my old man.You should also be happy to suffer this kind of hardship for your husband, right? Yu Hanyan didn't answer, her dull pupils suddenly turned to the door and lit up. Xiaoran, however, had such a bitter and helpless expression on her face, she whispered and whispered unconsciously revealing a faint affection. The slender young man stood indifferently outside the door with his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on them with unusual sternness. oops!Father, you are back!Man'er jumped up excitedly and ran over to hug his arm affectionately.Look, old friend!I Who told you to bring them back?The boy interrupted her coldly, completely ignoring her methods. Ga?Ah, this man is slapping haha.Anyway!People are not feeling well!Then it's not that we don't know each other, so how can we ignore it, right?As he said that, Man'er forced the young man to turn around and leave, intending to get past this level first.So say it!so I Looking sympathetically at Yu Hanyan's desolate expression, which hesitated to speak, Wang Ruixue sighed. Sister, you still like him, right?She shook her head.You!That's why I tell you that you really shouldn't listen to the big brother, you should listen to me, learn from me, look at me That's different, Ruixue, Yu Hanyan gently interrupted her.The elder brother asked you to follow a man who pretends to be romantic, and his appetite is just right for his temperament. A man is the best if he can’t get it. She's especially good at women, and the trick of whetting his appetite won't work. That's right, but look at my sister's life is over like this, and Ruixue! Okay, let's not talk, let's not talk, then ask if you want to do the head office here? Yu Hanyan lowered his eyelids expressionlessly.If you don't do it, it will be too late. Wait until you feel better? Need not. But if it's like last time All right!Two more days at most. You don't regret it? Yu Hanyan smiled wryly. How can I regret it?