Rewind time to an hour ago.
Puning Fang, Duke Wei's Mansion.
"Ha! Master, are you reading again ~ ~? "
A young woman suddenly appeared at the door of the study. She was graceful and looked to be in her twenties. She was wearing an archery uniform and thin boots. Her sleeves were tied to her arms. She looked valiant and formidable.
"En! What's the matter, Chu Chen ~? "
Li Jing was pondering over some details in Sun Tzu's The Art of War. After hearing this familiar voice that had accompanied him for almost half of his life, he quickly put down the military book, rubbed his temples, and said weakly.
Chu Chen, Zhang Chu Chen, this beautiful young woman was actually Li Jing's first wife, the famous Hong Fu Nu.
However, Li Jing was already 57 years old this year. Even if Hong Fu Nu was not 50 years old, she should at least be 40 years old, right? But looking at her face and the way she was dressed, she looked exactly like a young girl who wasn't even 20 years old yet!
Also, Li Jing did not address Hong Fu Nu as "Madam", but directly called her "Chu Chen". The relationship between this old couple was indeed quite strange.
"Hehe! Master reads military books at home every day. How boring! It's better to read Datang Daily! "
With her hands behind her back, Hong Fu Nu skipped to the desk like a "sunshine girl". She took out a Datang Daily from her sleeve and said with a smile.
Cough cough, no wonder it was said in history that Hong Fu Nu was still young even though she was 80 years old. Now, it seemed that it was true. It was hard to imagine what it would feel like to face a woman in her forties or fifties who smiled faintly like a young girl. In any case, Li Jing seemed to have a strong immunity to this "devilish" girl's laughter. He glanced at the Datang Daily on the desk expressionlessly. His lips moved, and he wanted to say something but stopped.
"Master still doesn't like reading this newspaper ~? Then why don't we go to the backyard and have a spar ~? "
Obviously, Li Jing must have rejected her more than once before. When Hong Fu Nu saw the expression on Li Jing's face, she immediately knew the answer, so she pouted and said angrily.
"Uh ~! Cough cough! Chu Chen, this newspaper only talks about some old and rotten things. It's not as interesting as the art of war. This old man is indeed not interested in this ~! "
Li Jing's face darkened as he spat out blood.
Only Hong Funu would dare to make the Tang Empire's War God put down his military book and read Datang Daily.
"Hehe! Since you don't like reading newspapers, then how about I tell you the story of the founder of Datang Daily? "
Hong Funu tugged at Li Jing's arm and blinked. She smiled mischievously.
"Hehe, Chu Chen is talking about Li Zexuan, right? This old man knows quite a lot about him. He's a promising young man! "
Li Jing shook her head and chuckled.
"Hmph! Of course not! Master, I'm sure you've never heard of what I'm about to say. This is something new that Chu Chen encountered at the entrance of the East Market! "
Hong Fu grunted delicately and spoke with slight displeasure.
"Cough cough, then Chu Chen, quickly tell me. This old man is all ears!"
Li Jing retreated in defeat.
"Hehe! Previously, when I was at the East Market, I saw Li Zexuan's fiancée's family. They came to Chang 'an to send dowry! That's a big show. Just the copper coins alone are worth 20 million! "
"Oh ~? I've heard that Li Zexuan is getting married soon, but I didn't expect it to be so soon! "
"Hehe, that's not what I'm about to say. Master, guess who followed behind to add dowry ~?"
"This … I only know that Li Zexuan's fiancée's surname is Han, and her name is Yuxi. As for their family's relatives in Chang 'an, I'm not sure!"
"Haha! That's what I'm saying! Master, you've never heard of these things! "
Hong Fu's daughter laughed happily. Then, she moved a stool from the side and excitedly began to explain to Li Jing, "Today, when the Han family's team entered the city, Du Yanheng of Chonghua Square's Du family personally led a team of dowry enhancers to follow them. He said that it was for his niece!"
"Niece? How is the Du Family related to the Han Family's girl ~? "
"I heard from the people around that Han Yuxi's mother is the Little Wine Sage Du Daoling's daughter — Du Shiniang. Moreover, Du Daoling didn't agree to this marriage at first. Du Shiniang threatened him with her life before finally marrying Han Tianhu! Back then, this matter caused an uproar in Chang 'an City ~! Master, didn't you hear about it at that time ~? "
Hong Funu played with the hair in front of her chest as she told Li Jing the news she heard.
"Du Daoling … Du Shiniang … Wait!"
Li Jing felt that these two names were somewhat familiar. He frowned seriously and pondered for a while. Suddenly, he slammed the table and stood up, shouting, "Didn't Du Shiniang marry Han Tianlin back then? Could Han Yuxi's father be ~? "
"No, no! Master, you guessed wrong! Han Yuxi's father is called Han Tianhu, not Han Tianlin! "
Hong Funu waved her hand and said with a look of superiority.
"Han Tianhu? Ha ~! That's definitely right. Han Yuxi's father must be Han Tianlin ~! "
Li Jing said with certainty.
"Master, is it really the Han family's Little Linzi ~?"
Hong Funu rolled her eyes and suddenly asked excitedly.
"Yes, it's most likely. In order to live a leisurely life, this kid really concealed his identity and hid it from everyone!"
Li Jing recalled the past with a look of nostalgia. After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Quick! Chu Chen, quickly instruct all the servants in the residence to immediately prepare dozens of carriages of gifts. Go and add to the Han family's girl's dowry now! "
"Oh ~! Yes, yes, yes! If it's really Little Linzi, then isn't Han Yuxi your grandniece? We really should go and add to the dowry! "
Hong Funu reacted and said happily.
Li Jing was speechless. "Isn't she also your grandniece?"
"Hmph! Of course not! I'm still so young. I don't want to be someone else's grandaunt! Master, you should be it yourself! "
Hong Funu snorted and was about to leave.
When Li Jing heard that, his face was filled with black lines. Was this something a grandmother should say?
"Sigh! Oh right, Master! If we want to catch up to the Han family's team, we have to hurry! But this way, we won't have time to prepare many things. What should we do? "
Hong Funu had just walked to the door when she came to her senses and turned around to ask.
"Hehe! It's fine! Even if we don't bring anything and only send some people to support the Han family, Little Linzi will be very happy! "
Li Jing stroked his beard and said calmly.
"Yes, yes! That's true! Then, I'll personally send the Han family's girl's dowry! "
Hong Funu said eagerly.
"Nonsense! Just let De Jian go. What will you look like if you go? "
Li Jing said unhappily. Throughout history, which grandaunt personally went to send dowry to her grandniece?
"Hmph! Why can't I go? Am I unpresentable? "
Hong Funu said angrily with her hands on her hips, revealing her shrewish and unreasonable side.
"You!"
The veins on Li Jing's forehead were throbbing. He wanted to be angry but didn't dare to. After a pause, he could only swallow his anger and coax her nicely. "Cough, cough, Chuchen, I definitely didn't mean that …"
"Then, what do you mean?"
"Uh … You see, you let De Jian send the dowry. We can practice martial arts in the backyard. I haven't tested your martial arts skills in a long time!"
"Oh! So that's the case! Master, please wait a moment. I'll let De Jian bring people to send the dowry. Then, we'll spar! "
Hong Funu smiled and ran out immediately!
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