The woman from the Jeong Clan gritted her teeth and said, "Since it's the emperor's arrangement, I'll go to the palace to see him tomorrow morning. After all, I'm a third-grade countess now, so I'm qualified to see him. I'd like to ask him why he sent my son to that godforsaken place, the Western Region. "
The former Jeong Clan became a fifth-grade county magistrate because of Du Qi and officially entered the ranks of the titled ladies.
After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he began to reward them based on their contributions.
Du Ruhui had contributed greatly to the establishment, so not only was Du Ruhui promoted, but Madam Zheng was also promoted to a third-rank commandery madam. Even in the imperial court, it was rare to see such a person. His status could be said to be noble.
She could see the emperor if she wanted to.
Du Qi's face fell when he heard the Jeong Clan's words. He had shot himself in the foot. He thought the matter would be over if he pushed the blame to Li Shimin. He did not expect the Jeong Clan to go to the palace because of this.
That was troublesome.
Du Qi looked at Du Ruhui and motioned for him to mediate, hoping to ease the situation. However, Du Ruhui looked away. He would not lose the big picture for the small things. If he angered his wife, he could not bear the consequences.
The Jeong Clan felt something fishy when they saw the father and son looking at each other.
Something was wrong.
The Jeong Clan said again, "This time, even if I have to risk my life, I'll go to the emperor and ask him not to let you go to the Western Region. You're a rich man. What can you do in that remote place? If he wants to expand the territory, he'll send someone from the army. In short, my son can't go. If the emperor doesn't agree, I'll kill myself in the imperial city. I don't believe that the emperor will let you go. "
This time, his words were even more unyielding than before.
Du Qi felt sorry when he heard that.
He could not fool the Jeong Clan. He had to tell the truth.
Du Qi said, "Mother, the emperor didn't arrange for me to go to the Western Region. I volunteered to go there. Therefore, it's useless for you to look for the Emperor. "
When the Jeong Clan members heard this, they immediately opened their eyes wide and looked angry. They said fiercely, "Bastard, did you go to war and become stupid? Or did you get kicked in the head by a donkey?"
The Jeong Clan flew into a rage and glared at him.
That ferocious look made Du Ruhui's heart tremble. He obediently sat at the side and didn't say anything.
The others didn't say anything either.
In fact, in the eyes of the Du family, the Jeong Clan's actions were justified and correct. Going to the Western Regions, where even birds don't shit, would be tormenting oneself. It was extremely unreasonable.
Du Qi naturally couldn't say that he was dissatisfied with the Emperor robbing the Du family. He didn't want to be held back in the country, didn't want to be treated like a fat pig in the country, so he wanted to go to the Western Regions.
This was something that couldn't be said.
Du Qi thought for a moment and said, "Mother, I'm going to the Western Regions to do things for our family's sake. Mother, think about it. I'm now Ping Xi Wang. After I go to the Western Regions and take over the area outside Shazhou, it will be our Du family's. This matter, no matter how you look at it, is worth it. In any case, your son is now Ping Xi Wang, the imperial court has conferred the title of Ping Xi Wang. I can't be unworthy of the title. "
The Jeong Clan members didn't care about these words at all. They said, "No matter how good the Western Regions is, it can't be better than Chang 'an. In Chang 'an, that's your home, that's your root. I don't care, you can't go anywhere. You have to stay in Chang 'an. "
Du Qi suddenly felt a headache coming on.
It was really hard to persuade his mother here!
Even if he was resourceful, his mother was stubborn and not easy to persuade. Therefore, after thinking for a while, Du Qi said, "Mother, going to the Western Regions has already been decided. There's no room for negotiation. You don't need to persuade me about this matter. Even if you go to His Majesty to make trouble, it won't change anything. Moreover, if you go to His Majesty to make trouble, the one who will suffer in the end will be me, your son. "
"You …"
When the Jeong Clan members heard this, tears came to their eyes at once.
The son traveled a thousand miles, the mother was worried.
It was one thing for Du Qi to go on an expedition, but the journey to the Western Regions was long, and they did not know the situation. How could Madam Zheng not be worried? Even when Du Qi went to the Turks, the Jeong Clan often couldn't sleep, because they were always worried about Du Qi's safety. Now that Du Qi was going to the Western Regions, the Jeong Clan was even more worried.
Du Qi sighed and said, "Mother, your son going to the Western Regions is a big matter for the Du family. Don't cry."
Du Ruhui said in a deep voice, "Alright, don't cry. This matter has been decided. There's no turning back. I'll explain the specific reasons to you. "
When the Jeong Clan heard this, they thought about Du Ruhui's words and didn't say anything else.
Originally, the family reunion was supposed to be joyous.
But now, the atmosphere was solemn.
The expressions on their faces were quite solemn.
The family banquet ended just like that. Du Qi took Li Yanyun and Qianxue to the backyard to reminisce, while Du Ruhui and the Jeong Clan also returned to their own courtyard.
The Jeong Clan stared at Du Ruhui and snorted. "You old thing, tell me, why did Erlang go to the Western Regions?"
Her eyes were fierce.
She was like a tigress protecting her cubs.
Du Ruhui's heart trembled when he saw this. Even though he was an important minister in the imperial court and could decide the lives of countless people with a word, he still felt a little nervous in front of his old wife.
Du Ruhui explained, "Madam, the reason why Erlang went to the Western Regions was because the Western Regions was simple. When he went to the Turks, the imperial court asked for money from our family, so Erlang took a million strings of coins as the army's pay. "
"Although His Majesty didn't show up, the important ministers in the imperial court pushed me one after another. In the end, I had to take this job. In view of this, Erlang thought that our Du Family couldn't be 'robbed' so often. So, Erlang made this arrangement to go to the Western Regions to develop. "
"Erlang's plan should be that after establishing a foothold in the Western Regions, the commercial center will gradually shift to the Western Regions."
"This is Erlang's consideration."
"So, Erlang took the initiative to ask to go to the Western Regions."
Du Ruhui said, "When we were in the imperial court, Erlang didn't ask to go to the Western Regions directly. He said that he wanted to go to the Western Regions to be the county magistrate and to develop the commercial route. So, His Majesty appointed Erlang as Pacifying West Lord and made the current arrangement. "
After hearing this, the Jeong Clan couldn't help sighing.
Every family had its own difficulties.
It was reasonable to say that a big family like the Du Family didn't have to worry about food and clothing, but they also had worries.
The Jeong Clan thought for a while, then suddenly looked at Du Ruhui and snorted, "Erlang did this because of you. If you were stronger or pretended to be deaf and dumb, Erlang wouldn't have been 'robbed'. This matter was caused by you. You old thing, you're really useless. You can't even protect your son. "
Hearing this, Du Ruhui smiled awkwardly.
How was he old?
They were all old things!
But the Jeong Clan's words really hit Du Ruhui's weak spot. He didn't protect his son.
He was quite disappointed.
His expression also had a touch of loneliness.
The Jeong Clan and Du Ruhui had been husband and wife for decades. She could understand Du Ruhui's expression at once. Seeing Du Ruhui's lonely expression, her heart thumped. She was worried about her son and hurt her man.
The Jeong Clan walked in front of Du Ruhui and rubbed his back. She smiled and said, "Husband, you know me. I don't mean to criticize you. I just can't control my mouth."
"As for Erlang, the children and grandchildren will have their own fortune."
"If Erlang wants to go to the Western Regions, let him go. You can't control him, and you can't control him."
"What's more, with Erlang's meritorious service, his official position is now above yours. How can you protect him? You can't restrain him at all. How can you protect him? "
The Jeong Clan continued, "Besides, Erlang has always been a child with his own opinions. Once he had decided on something, no one would be able to persuade him otherwise. This stinking brat is the same as you. Once he has decided on something, even nine bulls can't pull him back. "
Du Ruhui chuckled and said, "I know. Don't worry, I'll be fine."
As the husband and wife talked, the atmosphere became harmonious.
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