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"You rascal, you're finally willing to come back to the capital," the Jia Daishan said angrily when he saw Xia Fu.
"I had no other choice, so I could only come and beg the generals." Xia Fu still addressed the Jia Daishan as he used to address the Jia Daishan in the military camp.
"Are you still going back to the capital this time?" The Jia Daishan sighed. This person had left for many years. Ever since he got married, he moved to the border. It had been more than 20 years, and everything had changed. Many of the old people who had accompanied the Emperor to conquer the world had passed away.
"General, as you know, I'm a boorish person and am not used to the twists and turns of the capital. When I chose to leave the capital, it was also because I didn't want to cause trouble for you. The people at the border are simple and honest. Moreover, my brothers are all there, so I feel more at ease there. When this matter is over, I still want to go back," Xia Fu said.
"Forget it. You're too stubborn on this point. Even if you don't care about trifles, the Ning and Rong Manors won't be able to settle it for you." The Jia Daishan sighed.
Xia Fu smiled and didn't say anything. It was obvious that he had made up his mind.
In fact, only Xia Fu himself knew that going to the border was the best choice. He was Ning Guogong's personal guard and had saved Ning Guogong's life many times before the world was settled. He had even saved the Emperor once. Therefore, in the eyes of these people, he still had some face. He was a boorish person. In the capital, out of ten people who were hit with a plaque, three of them were probably nobles. The other seven were definitely high-ranking officials by marriage. In the capital, he would probably offend people every few days. If he offended them once or twice, Ning Guogong would settle it for him. If it happened too many times, he would naturally not like it. That little bit of face he had would be used up time and time again.
However, if he went to the border, it would be different. He was very familiar with the border and didn't have to worry about offending people. Moreover, the little bit of face he had in front of Ning Guogong could be used in the most practical way. When he came to the capital this time, Ning Guogong's Mansion wasn't very enthusiastic about him. Even the Duke Rongguo treated him like a distinguished guest.
Thinking about his colleagues who coveted the wealth and prosperity of the capital, none of them lived as comfortably as he did.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. You came this time just to find a husband for your daughter? But are you willing to let your daughter marry so far away? "The Jia Daishan asked.
"Isn't there no other way? You also know that although the border has been very peaceful these years, if there is a war … Men are still fine. At most, they only have one life. However, it's different for women. You know how those barbarians do things. I have to make more plans for her, "The Xia Fu said with a pitiful expression.
Xia Ji, who was standing at the side, criticized his father in his heart. His father was really good at pretending. He was practically crying. If a war really broke out at the border, with his sister's martial arts, although she couldn't lead the troops to fight and beat the barbarians back, it would be a piece of cake for her to escape.
"The love of parents for their children must be far-reaching. I pity all the parents in the world. I will ask Madam to pay attention. I will definitely find a good family for your daughter," The Jia Daishan thought of his two sons and sighed. The East Mansion had Jing 'er to support the family, but in Xi Province, the eldest son was too spoiled by the Old Madam. He wasn't good at studying and martial arts. The second son was good at studying, but he had always been unlucky in the imperial examinations.
"Thank you, General," The Xia Fu thanked him.
Xia Fu and the Jia Daishan talked about old times in his study and then brought them to the front hall. Jia Jing, Jia Xie, and Jia Zheng were already chatting. The three of them looked happy and harmonious, but only Jia Jing knew that he really couldn't chat with his two cousins.
Brother She didn't like studying and was very playful. The content of their conversation was also eating, drinking, and having fun. However, compared to Brother Zheng, he was much better. Brother Zheng was full of nonsense and always talked about saints. He was very impractical. With Brother Zheng's character, if he really became an official in the future, he wouldn't be able to go further.
When the Jia Daishan came out with Xia Fu and Xia Ji, the three of them immediately stood up. Before Jia Jing could say anything, Jia Zheng said, "Father, this must be Bodyguard Xia. I heard that you saved my father. Zheng, thank you again, Bodyguard Xia. If my father had more bodyguards like Bodyguard Xia, he wouldn't have suffered so many injuries."
Xia Fu was a little embarrassed. How was he supposed to continue this conversation? Why didn't he say that the Duke Rongguo's second bodyguard was Ning Guogong because Ning Guogong saved him first? Moreover, many of the Duke Rongguo's bodyguards had also saved the Duke Rongguo and gone through fire and water with him. If the Second Young Master said this, wouldn't it make the Duke Rongguo's bodyguards bitterly disappointed?
"Zheng 'er, if you don't know how to speak, then don't speak." Jia Daishan frowned. This son of his really didn't know how to handle affairs. If these words were spread out and distorted by people with ulterior motives, it would be said that the Duke Rongguo was dissatisfied with his former subordinates. In the end, three people would turn into a tiger. Once the rumors spread, the subordinates who had followed him for half of their lives would have a grudge.
Jia Zheng was just about to open his mouth and defend himself when Jia Jing saw this and hurriedly said, "Today at the East House, we are holding a welcoming party for the Dongshu family. Uncle, are you busy today?"
"No, I haven't seen Little Xia in many years. Today, we will definitely drink until we are drunk." Jia Daishan smiled.
"I can't compare with General's alcohol tolerance. Please have mercy on me." Xia Fu was very perceptive and didn't mention the matter just now.
"Haha, Little Xia, you already said that as a father, I can't not improve my alcohol tolerance." Jia Daishan said straightforwardly.
Jia Daishan, Xia Fu, and Jia Jing started chatting. Jia Xie at the side glanced at the dejected Jia Zheng. What a good-for-nothing. His mother actually thought that Jia Zheng, who didn't know how to handle affairs, was better than him. Jia Xie pursed her lips.
At the dinner banquet, Xia Lu sat at the dining table and suddenly felt a little uneasy. Well, she had read in novels or on TV that a daughter-in-law had to set rules in front of her mother-in-law and also needed to serve her mother-in-law. It turned out that she lived in the border area and her family was very simple. Xia Fu was an orphan, so Mother Xia naturally didn't need to set rules in front of her mother-in-law. Therefore, Xia Lu had never seen a daughter-in-law serving her mother-in-law. Now that she suddenly saw it today, it made Xia Lu feel very uncomfortable.
When it came to serving her, Mother Jia still treated everyone equally. The Jia Chang Clan and Jia Wang Clan stood behind Mother Jia. If Mother Jia wanted to eat the dishes on the left side of the table, the Jia Chang Clan would take them. If Mother Jia wanted to eat the dishes on the right side of the table, the Jia Wang Clan would take them. The division of labor was very clear.
Out of the six people present, only four were sitting at the big dining table: her, Mother Xia, Madam Jia Jing, and Mother Jia. Xia Lu sighed. Being a daughter-in-law was really sullen. Thinking about the Jia Chang Clan and Jia Wang Clan, when she was a daughter in her family, she was also pampered by her parents.
Seeing that Xia Lu was in a daze, the Jia Chang Clan walked over and reached out his chopsticks. He picked up some mutton for Xia Lu and said, "I feel that the mutton today is not bad. Summer Girl, try it."
Xia Lu came back to her senses and looked at the Jia Chang Clan's warm and gentle smile. She was flattered and immediately panicked. She didn't know what to do.
Seeing that Xia Lu was at a loss, the Jia Chang Clan smiled. What an innocent girl.
Seeing Xia Lu like this, Mother Jia smiled and said, "Don't feel burdened. Eat." Yes, she was an innocent girl.
"Yes, yes." Xia Lu was under a lot of pressure. She couldn't bear it.
Under everyone's gaze, Xia Lu resisted the pressure and devoutly ate the mutton.
Seeing that Xia Lu had eaten, everyone looked away. At this time, Mother Jia spoke again. "She Daughter-in-law, you've been busy all day. There's no need to trouble yourself. Sit down and eat."
"Thank you, Mother-in-law." The Jia Chang Clan thanked her, put down the serving chopsticks, and sat down. Xia Lu noticed that after the Jia Chang Clan sat down, she quietly rubbed her lower back.
Seeing that the Jia Chang Clan had sat down, the Jia Wang Clan pursed her lips. She liked to do these little things to show that she was very kind and generous in front of others. These small favors were nothing to her. If she was really kind and generous, why didn't she divide some things when she got the right to be the housekeeper?
After the Jia Chang Clan sat down for a while, Mother Jia also asked the Jia Wang Clan to sit down and eat. After the Xia Wang Clan sat down, a servant naturally took over the work of the two of them and served them food.
After the banquet, Mother Jia took some free time and pulled the Jia Chang Clan out.
"What? You want me to pay attention to this Summer Girl? What's wrong with this Summer Girl? "The Jia Chang Clan was confused.
"In two or three months, Zheng 'er will have completed a year of mourning for his wife. The previous one didn't leave any children for Zheng 'er. I'm old and anxious to have a grandson. This Summer Girl also came to find a family to marry, so I thought … You know, among us sisters-in-law, you're the best at judging people. So, please help me take a look at this Summer Girl's temperament and character, "Mother Jia said. This matter could only be told to the Jia Chang Clan. If the Jia Wang Clan heard it, everyone would immediately know that this matter was not set in stone yet. If it was not suitable, she would help this Summer Girl find a suitable family to marry into.
"But her status is a little low." The Jia Zhen would inherit the title of nobility in the future. This Summer Girl's father was only a minor sixth-rank official. Although she had saved his life, it still couldn't change the fact that his official position was too low.
"Whether her status is low or not is not important. What's important is her temperament. If she's like the previous one and causes chaos in the family, I don't want her no matter how high her status is. But then again, Zheng 'er is marrying a second wife. If there really is one with good conditions, we wouldn't dare to accept her," Mother Jia said.
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