Chapter 140

For officials, holidays like the tenth day of the Lunar New Year are rare days when they can sleep in. Even if officials have to go out for a walk, unless it is an urgent matter, they will sleep enough before getting up.

This is the case for Uncle Ping Jiang, who lives next to Princess Huayang's mansion.

Pingjiang Bo was nearly fifty years old, and the title and mansion were inherited from his ancestors. By the time of his generation, he was in decline, and the title was gone after he died.Uncle Pingjiang is not very talented, but he is diligent enough. He has worked hard since he was a child and studied hard.

The autumn is crisp, and Uncle Ping Jiang is going to take his two sons to the countryside for a horse race to exercise their muscles.

He didn't get up until early in the morning, had a meal, packed up, and was ready to go out.

The three father and son had just stepped out of the house, and from the corner of their eyes they caught a glimpse of a carriage coming this way in the alley. The three fathers all turned their heads, and the first thing they saw was the son-in-law Chen Jingzong who was riding beside the long princess in the carriage.

Chen Jingzong and the others were familiar with each other for a long time, no matter how handsome they were, it was the majestic black horse that Chen Jingzong was riding that surprised the three of them first and then envied them.

"Uncle is going out?"

As the distance got closer, Chen Jingzong condescendingly greeted, and smiled showing his white teeth.

The muscles in the corners of Uncle Ping Jiang's eyes twitched, this bastard, that old fox Chen Tingjian has never been so ostentatious in his thirty years as an official, why is his son so temperamental?

"Yes, where are the son-in-law and the long princess going?"

Jealous to death in his heart, Uncle Pingjiang smiled very respectfully on his face.

Chen Jingzong glanced at the curtains of the carriage, and said slowly, "Go back to the Chen Mansion and sit down."

Uncle Ping Jiang nodded with a smile, and the smile was maintained until the long princess drove away.

His eldest son also dared to speak: "Father, when did the son-in-law get such a good horse? I used to see him always riding an ordinary black horse."

Uncle Pingjiang said sourly: "Yesterday the Tatars offered horses, and the emperor rewarded the long princess with a horse."

His second son: "Then the long princess turned around and gave it to the consort? After all, it was a gift from the emperor. Isn't the long princess afraid of the emperor's care?"

Uncle Ping Jiang: "What do you know? At that time, the long princess said that she didn't need such a good horse. The emperor suggested that she could give it away, so the long princess was basically a reward for the horse."

The two sons looked at each other, and they were very envious that Chen Jingzong had a good father. If their father had the ability of Pavilion Elder Chen, maybe they would be the man favored by the long princess now!

From the Princess's Mansion to Chen's Mansion, all the people passing by were the mansions of dignitaries and dignitaries, even if they bumped into the Patriarch Chen Jingzong, they could basically exchange a few words.

Although Hua Yang was sitting in the car, he could still imagine how proud he was.

Among other things, wherever she went on holidays before, Chen Jingzong always rode with her, why did she insist on riding a horse today, not to show off?

It's just that Hua Yang couldn't tell whether it was the horse he was showing off, or her "favor" to him.

Not long after, the Chen residence arrived.

After Chen Tingjian was promoted to Chief-of-Staff, he set a rule for the concierge, only entertaining officials who have urgent official business to discuss with him or ordinary people who have grievances, otherwise the female relatives are allowed to visit the Sun's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and all men are welcome.not see.

Therefore, those courtiers who wanted to establish a relationship with the Chief-of-Staff wisely did not come to disturb, and the front of Chen's house was also quiet.

Yesterday evening, Chen Jingzong asked Fugui to go out to inform his family that they would be back today, so all the members of the Chen family gathered together early in the morning, waiting to welcome the long princess.

When the concierge sent someone to report that the long princess had turned into the alley, Chen Tingjian and Mrs. Sun led their sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and grandchildren out together.

When they came out, the first thing they saw was Chen Jingzong riding a steed.

Chen Tingjian, Chen Bozong, and Chen Xiaozong who have seen the long princess horse selection with their own eyes: ...

On the side of Sun's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Luo Yuyan has the most discerning eyes. When she saw Chen Jingzong's horse, she quickly whispered in her mother-in-law's ear: "Mother, fourth brother's horse is unusual. It can't be bought without a thousand taels of silver!"

Feeling that her son was extraordinarily handsome and heroic today, Sun's legs trembled and he almost lost his footing!

One thousand taels, she has followed her husband to this day, and she has seen ten thousand taels of silver, but who in the family has used one thousand taels of silver alone?Did the son use the consort's salary to spend money indiscriminately, or did the long princess spend money for the son?

Sun secretly looked at her husband.

Chen Tingjian pursed his lips.

Chen Bozong forced a smile on his face and explained to his mother: "Mother, the Tatars presented a horse yesterday, and the emperor wanted to reward the long princess. The long princess said she didn't need it herself, so she specially chose this horse for the fourth brother."

Mrs. Sun calmed down, as long as the son and the long princess didn't spend any money!

The carriage moved slowly, and Chen Jingzong also rode the horse slowly and leisurely. When he reached the front of Chen's house, he dismounted calmly and greeted his mother in an ordinary way.

Chen Tingjian looked at his son coldly.

Chen Jingzong went to help Hua Yang to get off.

Chen Tingjian quickly changed into a refined, peaceful and respectful look.

It was difficult for him to say anything. When Sun saw his daughter-in-law, he was flattered and said: "Such a horse, the long princess can use it by herself, but it's too wasteful to use it for the fourth child. He is not worth it."

Chen Jingzong only looked at Hua Yang.

Hua Yang smiled at his mother-in-law: "A BMW is a hero, and the son-in-law is a military general who has made military exploits. It is suitable to ride this horse. Mother should stop being humble for him."

Sun said half seriously and half jokingly: "When I returned to Ling Zhou, some neighbors said that they saw green smoke rising from the ancestral grave of old Chen's family. I dare say that the green smoke is the blessing that the ancestors saved for the fourth child. Look at him following youHow much light is on it."

Hua Yang looked at his father-in-law with a smile.

Chen Tingjian said helplessly: "It's his good fortune that the long princess rewarded him. It's just that the fourth child is the least humble. The long princess should not spoil him too much."

Hua Yang: "You and your mother said that, but you don't know that the queen mother often tells me to be nice to the son-in-law. You are all my elders, but now I am confused and don't know who to listen to."

Chen Tingjian, Sun Shi: ...

Wan Yi smiled and leaned over, holding the fourth aunt's arm and said: "Your Majesty is the biggest, of course you have to listen to your Majesty."

Hua Yang patted the little girl's head, and walked into Chen's mansion first.

It's just that the male and female relatives separated soon. Da Lang Erlang Sanlang pestered the fourth uncle to take them to ride horses, and Chen Tingjian, Chen Bozong, and Chen Xiaozong also came to the racetrack.

The racecourse in Chen's Mansion is smaller than that in the Princess's Mansion, at least there is such a space.

Chen Jingzong took his nephews for a ride.

Chen Tingjian coughed, and Da Lang obediently led the two younger brothers away.

As soon as the children left, Chen Tingjian's face immediately sank, he stared at the fourth son and said, "You really know how to show off!"

Chen Jingzong: "The emperor is about to say in public that he gave me this horse as a reward. Since I have received the emperor's favor, I should let the emperor know that I like this reward very much. I will hide it and use it. The emperor will suspect that I am not looking at it."Not on this horse. By the way, I learned this from you. Didn’t you always put on the great cloak that the late emperor rewarded you as soon as winter came?”

Chen Tingjian: ...

Chen Bozong persuaded: "Father, what the fourth brother said has some truths, so don't argue with him."

The main reason is that there is no use in caring, and can only be angry with the fourth child every time, but the fourth child is invulnerable.

Chen Tingjian hummed and walked away.

Watching his father disappear, Chen Xiaozong went straight to the imperial steed, with admiration and love that couldn't be hidden in his eyes.

Just when he was about to reach out to touch, Chen Jingzong walked over quickly and grabbed his wrist in time.

Chen Xiaozong couldn't believe it: "Young Four, don't go too far!"

Chen Jingzong: "The long princess gave it to me. As an older brother, you have the nerve to get involved?"

Chen Xiaozong: "A horse, why am I embarrassed?"

Chen Jingzong: "The long princess named it Baixueta. Baixueta means peony. This horse is equivalent to a peony flower she gave me. The children are still young, so it’s fine if you like it. You are going to be thirty soonExcuse me, old man?"

Chen Xiaozong: ...

The older Chen Bozong: ...

Chen Jingzong ignored them and ordered Fugui to take Baixueta to the stables.

Fugui, who knew the meaning of Snow White Pagoda, did not dare to touch the horse, but held the rein carefully, pulling the horse to show the respectful gesture of Eunuch Wu supporting the long princess.

Chen Xiaozong finally let out a sneer: "Usually, Xiu Mu, you would run around here and there with the long princess. Last night I wondered why you were willing to go home to visit relatives. It turned out that you came here just to show off."

Chen Jingzong: "I know that you are all concerned about how well I live in the Princess's Mansion. Only when you see with your own eyes how well I live can you rest assured."

Chen Xiaozong: "Your skin is getting thicker and thicker. It seems that I don't need to give you facial fat this year. Your thick skin is enough to withstand the wind and frost of autumn and winter."

Chen Jingzong: "If you dare not give it away, I will tell my third sister-in-law that there is a girl in our town who has been thinking about you."

Chen Bozong frowned: "Which girl?"

Chen Xiaozong was anxious: "Brother, you really believe him, he is threatening me at all, knowing that her third sister-in-law is the most jealous."

Chen Bozong taught his two younger brothers a lesson: "This kind of thing can't be done, and it can't be used as a joke."

Chen Jingzong: "Don't worry, big brother, I'm not the third brother. I smile at everyone and show mercy everywhere."

Chen Xiaozong: ...

In the morning of the next day, Chen Jingzong rode the extremely handsome white snow tower, and came to Daxing Zuowei at a fast speed. The poor Fugui was thrown far away by him, and there was no shadow in sight.

When the soldiers guarding the camp saw the son-in-law's divine horse, their eyes lit up, knowing that the son-in-law was easy-going, one of them envied: "Your Excellency's new mount?"

Chen Jingzong touched the horse's neck with a smile, and said casually: "The emperor rewarded the long princess, and the long princess gave it to me again."

Soldiers guarding the camp: ...

After Chen Jingzong entered the guard, it didn't take long for more than 5,000 recruits and veterans in the entire guard to rush to the stables, eager to see the demeanor of the horse.

Fugui stood outside the fence of Baixue Pagoda, yelling loudly: "You can see it, but don't touch it. The son-in-law said, whoever dares to steal a horse hair, he will reward him with a stick!"

The soldiers roared with laughter.

Laughing and laughing, they knew that their commander valued the long princess the most, including the horse that the long princess gave them, so they all obeyed the rules honestly.

In a blink of an eye, it was the thirteenth day of the eighth month, and there was another court meeting in the palace.

It was still dark, Chen Jingzong rode the White Snow Pagoda to the imperial city, turned around an alley, bumped into another horse head-on, and Qi Jin was sitting on the horse's back.

Chen Jingzong turned a blind eye and kept going at his original speed.

Qi Jin was two horses behind him, and what he saw was Chen Jingzong's straight back, and the round and strong buttocks of that divine horse, shaking regularly from left to right.

Obviously every horse walked like this, but for some reason, the horse Chen Jingzong was riding seemed to show contempt and ridicule towards him.

Qi Jin secretly gripped the reins tightly.