Three Kingdoms

  Chapter 2611 Hatchet, there is no way back

   When Taiyuan was in turmoil, Wang Ying in Chang'an didn't have any special feelings at first.

  Early in the morning, Wang Ying, with her plain face turned to the sky, got up.

  Although she was named Marquis and her living conditions have improved a lot, Wang Ying's habit of going to bed early and getting up early has been maintained for so many years and has not changed.

  In Dahan, although it is said that sleeping late will be disliked by people, many gentry children also have the habit of sleeping late. After all, they don't need to work and have a rich nightlife, so getting up early is undoubtedly a painful thing for these people.

  Study well for three years, learn badly for three days.

Fortunately, Wang Ying didn't become "bad" just because she became a Marquis, maybe it's because she hasn't been a Marquis for too long, maybe Wang Ying hasn't gotten used to the current life in her heart, or something other reasons...

  Wang Ying stood in front of the window, watching the sky gradually brighten, dazed.

  Wang Ying is not bad looking, but because she is restrained and doesn't talk much, she looks a bit dull.

In fact, strictly speaking, except for a very small number of people who are really crooked and awkward, most people, some men and women, in their teens and twenties, as long as they are still on the standard line, basically Neither is ugly. If you are clean and tidy, you can keep your appearance from losing points, and if you put on some suitable clothes, your appearance score will naturally not be too low.

  The courtyard where Wang Ying lives is not too big, but it cannot be said to be narrow either. The third entrance has a back garden and a small building with two and a half floors. It is said to be two and a half floors because there is a half-floor attic-like observation tower on the east side of the small building, which means that the purple air comes from the east.

Wang Ying's boudoir, in fact, is not luxurious or peculiar, at least for teenagers of this age, it is relatively stable, it is a girl spring that looks normal from any angle. Boudoir, there are a little red, green and green decorations, all kinds of small ornaments, but not too many, there are female reds, but a little less, and a little more books.

  After all, for someone like Wang Ying, there is no need to use female celebrities to please anyone. There are still women in the room, and most of them are just used to pass the time.

  The girl stood by the window, silent for a long time, looked at the new branches in the courtyard for a while, finally sighed slightly, and left the window sill.

  The sound of small footsteps came, and a maid came in with a basin of water, "Miss, here comes the water." 』

  Wang Ying nodded, reached out to take the face towel, and wiped her face.

  Before he won the title, Wang Ying was almost a poor child. He even had to go out of the city to collect firewood every now and then. He was used to doing some things by himself, such as washing his face and so on.

In the era of rich living materials in the later generations, perhaps the children in the city will think "woodcutter mining" is very novel, very interesting, and very interesting, but for most Han folk girls, the word "woodcutter mining" is definitely not fun things.

  Seven things to open the door, firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea. Chai, that's what comes first. If there is no firewood for cooking, the chimney will not emit smoke, and the uncooked rice will become immature rice. So every time I go out to collect woodcutters in the city, I have to bring back some firewood that can sustain my own cooking. It is hard work to go up the mountain to collect firewood. Climbing mountains and crossing ridges, overcoming thorns and thorns, cutting mows and picking luck, it is difficult to bear the hard work without good physical strength, let alone being a girl, you may encounter additional risks at any time.

  For example, the daughter of Xiahou’s family, didn’t she meet Zhang Fei when she was collecting woodcutters?

Those gentry ladies who were born well-educated and have pretty good reincarnation skills, let alone woodcutters, some really can’t even wash their faces, sweep the floor, cook, and wash clothes by themselves. If you really want to be alone in a strange environment, no one will wait for you , Burning a meal can poison himself to death on the spot.

  After Wang Ying finished washing her face, the maid reached out to take the face towel and put it in the basin.

  『These two days, what news outside? ’ Wang Ying asked.

"Well, there is nothing new...just, um, it's just that some people say that someone in Taiyuan is acting recklessly and is stealing or selling military supplies to barbarians..." The maid put down the face scarf in her hand, then walked behind Wang Ying, and started Comb Wang Ying's hair.

  『Taiyuan? Stealing or selling arms? 』Wang Ying's heart skipped a beat, and for some reason she suddenly felt a little terrified.

"Well, yes, the idlers in the workshop said that they were very excited, as if they saw it with their own eyes," the maid said while combing Wang Ying's hair, "Let me tell you, these stolen ordnance The person you are in is truly daring... I am truly not afraid of death...」

"What else? 』Wang Ying was silent for a while, then continued to ask.

  『Also...there is Qinglong Temple. They say that they have identified some great Confucian scholars. They are going to...well, they are going to "retreat"... Miss, what is "retreat"? 』The maid skillfully straightened Wang Ying's hair, and then wrapped it with a red brocade ribbon.

  『It means living in one place and not coming out until something is done. ’ Wang Ying said.

  『Oh...』 The maid nodded half understandingly, and began to part Wang Ying's hair, preparing to braid it.

  There are already a lot of hair styles for women in the Han Dynasty. Of course, there is no hair dyeing and killing. Generally popular are triangular bun, double-ring bun, falling horse bun, three-hull bun, etc. There have even appeared wigs connected to real hair to reflect the sense of immortality of long hair, but the home ones are relatively simple. There are both pull and single knots, or as in the present case, weaving a braid for Yunying's maiden.

  The red brocade ribbons are mixed in the hair braids, and then a bow is tied at the end, which is simple and beautiful. The maid was flexible in her hands and feet, and she finished the weaving in a short time. She took the bronze mirror and showed Wang Ying the front and back, "My lady, how about this?" 』

  Wang Ying looked at it and nodded.

  『Miss, do you want to apply powder? ’ the maid asked again.

  Wang Ying thought for a while, shook her head and said, "No need. 』I'm staying at home, and I don't want to attend any formal occasions, so who should I wear powder for? What is it if you are not in a hurry?

  The maidservant responded, then packed up the comb, washbasin and other sundries and went out.

  Wang Ying began to recall what the maidservant had just said.

  Taiyuan…

   Smuggling…

  With the influence of some daily habits of the general Hussars, some vocabulary gradually flew into the homes of ordinary people, not to mention families like Wang Ying, who are regarded as families in the gentry system.

  The servant girl heard about the smuggling in Taiyuan.

  Taiyuan is her hometown, but it did not leave her with such good memories.

  The title brought Wang Ying a relatively stable and wealthy life, but it also took away the simple and happy part of her.

When she was not a Marquis, her life was very hard, but there was no pressure in her heart at all. No one would calculate her, and she didn't have to think about others. Things around her were simple and straightforward. After she became a marquis, everything became complicated and weird. Someone had a smile on their face, but a knife was hidden in their heart...

  『My little lady, Mrs. Zhen is here. 』The maid reported outside the house, interrupting Wang Ying's thoughts.

  『Ah, please! ’Wang Ying said as she went out to welcome her.

  Although it is said that Zhen Mi does not have a title, Wang Ying feels that she is worse than Zhen Mi. This part may be in appearance, perhaps in psychology, or both.

  『Sister Zhen, did you use the dried fruit? ’ Wang Ying greeted.

  Is food the most important thing for the people? Although this kind of greeting is a bit superficial, it is better than asking "Why come to me today when you are free?"

Zhen Mi also knew that Wang Ying was not very good at etiquette, so she didn't go around too much. She took Wang Ying's hand and walked into the hall. Have you heard the rumors? In Taiyuan...」

  Wang Ying nodded slightly: "Little sister just heard..."

"what are you thinking? ’ Zhen Mi asked.

  The maid served some syrup and dried fruit, and both of them subconsciously stopped, giving Wang Ying a little room to think.

  Wait until the maid left, Wang Yingcai sighed, and said: "Sister, please teach me, little sister, I really have no clue now..."

   Zhen Mi looked at Wang Ying and sighed slightly.

If it weren't for the fact that they were all female officials, they all belonged to the small team under the hussars, and they had some friendship. Of course, the most important thing is that Zhen Mi wants to continue to develop on the road of officials, necessary allies and reliable partners is essential. Wang Ying, Wang Ying, Xin Xianying, and Ta Cangying, a female physician in the Baiyi Hospital that Zhen Mi is currently in charge of editing, are all very important, and they have some influence on each other.

  Wang Ying is a banner, the highest position reached by female officials at present. If Wang Ying arrives, perhaps Zhen Mi will not be directly affected at the moment, but in the future, Zhen Mi will definitely not be able to expect her to be able to reach Wang Ying's height. The big man has not had a female marquis for two or three hundred years, and Wang Ying is a special case at the moment. If you want to change from a special case to a regular one, you must let Wang Ying gain a firm foothold first.

  『Sister of the Wang family...』 Zhen Mi said slowly, 『This is not someone else's business...Let's put it this way, I bet that if the smuggler in Taiyuan is finally found out, you will definitely be involved! 』

  Wang Ying was taken aback for a moment, "Why? I, I don't have any relatives in Taiyuan... What, does it really involve me? 』

   Zhen Mi smiled, "If you are really involved, why must you be someone close to you?" then…"

  Zhen Mi quickly turned left and right, moved closer, and said in a low voice, "Back then, relatives of Huqi used the name of Huqi, and the Pei family of Hedong used the name of Pei Juguang, and so on, have you forgotten?" You think it has nothing to do with you, you really didn’t do such a thing, but the question is whether you think it’s okay...』

  『This…』Wang Ying couldn't help feeling flustered after hearing this, 『Here, what should I do? 』

  Zhen Mi said decisively: "The only way is to save yourself!" 』

  『Self-help? ’ Wang Ying opened her eyes wide.

"right. ’ Zhen Mi shook Wang Ying’s hand, ‘Taiyuan Wang family respects you. This respect was given by the emperor before, but now, it needs to be maintained by yourself. What is a "respect"? If you don't care about anything, don't do anything, or don't care, how can others "respect" you? If you don't show your skills, how can others "respect" you? 』

Zhen Mi sighed, and said to Wang Ying, "I came from Jizhou before... I thought I could bear it, let it go, forget it, they would just let me go, and I have come to Chang'an, which is farther away from Jizhou than you are from Taiyuan Farther? Thinking that they are in Jizhou and I am in Chang'an, both of them are safe and sound, but the result... how is the result? Those people came to Chang'an from thousands of miles away, justifiably wanting to take my caravan, why? Just because I'm a woman! 』

"Yes, I took the initial capital from Jizhou and my mother, but I did not manage any of the later industries, the caravans, from goods to personnel, from workshops to stores. from? Zhen Mi sighed softly, "But in their eyes, none of this has anything to do with me... The point is, even the shopkeepers of the caravans under my hands, some people think so!" When my brother came and said a few words, these guys fell over! for what? Just because I am a woman! 』

  Wang Ying opened her eyes wide and remained silent.

"Now, you see..." Zhen Mi said with a smile, "Some people say I'm stupid, that I donated so much money to the caravan, but didn't get a good position, and some people look down on me, saying that my current position is a Bought with Aduwu... Hehe, actually these two types of people are idiots, I'm still in business... Do you think the Hussar General just likes money, and he is happy to see me donate it? This is underestimating me, and underestimating hussars...』

   Zhen Mi continued, "Think about it, my shopkeepers and caravan commanders who were persuaded by my brother with a few words, is it possible that I still keep them?" If you don't keep it, you have to change it or cut it, right? But this cut, no matter how fast or slow, will it affect the original business? If it affects the business, will it affect Huqi's financial resources? Are the people who are laid off all so obedient? Won't you make a fuss? Besides, when I make a move, even if I press this brother, will there be a second brother or something? 』

"It's easy now..." Zhen Mi clapped her hands lightly, turned her wrists, and moved her fingers dexterously like flowers blooming, "I only left the part that is loyal to me... while the other parts are upside down. I went... Hehe, I donated all of it... Others feel that I am a loser, and I still laugh at how stupid they are! Even so, Hu Qi still tried me with the Hundred Medical Center. If I was in the Hundred Medical Center, I was afraid of troubles, avoided troubles, and evaded and perfunctory, then no matter how much I donated, it would be nothing... In this way, sister Ah, do you understand? 』

  Wang Ying took a deep breath, "Sister Zhen, what do you mean... just like dealing with your subordinate caravan shops, dealing with Taiyuan Wang's?" 』

Zhen Mi nodded slightly, "My caravan, my shop, and their sources are all here, and they are all in Chang'an, so I can handle them in Chang'an... and you... naturally need to go back to Taiyuan. Of course, before returning to Taiyuan, it is best to go to Taiyuan." Meet the hussars in person... After all, my caravans and shops are definitely useful to the hussars, but your people from Taiyuan... that depends on what the hussars mean...』

  Wang Ying grabbed Zhen Mi's hand nervously, "Yes, but I'm a little scared..."

"afraid of what? Afraid that Hussars will eat you? Zhen Mi smiled and patted the back of Wang Ying's hand, "Remember, you can only be reasonable with people who are reasonable, and don't be reasonable with those who are unreasonable... Although Hussar's authority is heavy, Hussar is still reasonable , so what are you afraid of? Well, the official office over there still needs to order, and it's not good to be late, so I'll leave first. Girl, think about it carefully, but you have to act faster, it’s best to put out the fire before the rumors burn on you, and then catch those who set the fire... Otherwise, I’m afraid...」

   Zhen Mi patted Wang Ying's hand again, then said goodbye and left.

  Wang Ying sent Zhen Mi out of the yard, then lowered her head with deep thoughts, walked back slowly, and sat in the hall.

   To be honest, smuggling is a major crime, but compared with treason, it is a minor crime.

  There have been people smuggling in all dynasties, and many people died because of smuggling, but because of smuggling, other clansmen were implicated, resulting in the extermination of nine clans, and almost none. Conspiracy is different. Basically, if it is infected, it will not only kill itself, but also implicate the family. It is normal to kill the three clans, and it is common for the five and seven clans. It is not too rare for the nine clans.

  So if it is really controlled within the scope of smuggling by some people, it may have some impact on Wang Ying, but it will not affect his title.

  Wang Ying thought of this, and suddenly realized something in her heart.

  For Zhen Mi, those caravans and shops, those workshops and commodities are things coveted by others, so for Wang Ying, her title is a treasure coveted by those people...

  『Huh…』Wang Ying clasped her hands tightly together, trembling slightly. She felt that there seemed to be endless maliciousness spreading from the surroundings, hiding in every dark corner and narrow gap, waiting for Wang Ying to pounce, bite, and devour when Wang Ying wasn't paying attention.

  This reminded Wang Ying of the **** she met when she was out of the city...

She dodged, she ran, she swallowed her anger, and it didn't help her get rid of the entanglement of those prodigals. Even though she was still very thin at that time, her figure didn't grow. It was just that those prodigals discovered that she was a woman. The key is that she hasn't The adults followed, and the words and teasing quickly turned into hands and feet.

  Wang Ying's hand was trembling, just like that day when she was holding the hatchet, she was trembling like that.

  She had no choice but to lean back against the big tree and resist with a hatchet in both hands.

Seeing that the libertines couldn't take advantage of it, and there was a risk of injury, and Wang Ying was thin and small at the time, and couldn't reach the level that would make those libertines lustful and desperate, so the libertines left cursing. .

  Since then, Wang Ying never put down the hatchet easily at any time.

  She thought that after she became a marquis, she would no longer need to carry that hatchet, but unexpectedly, she now...

  Wang Ying stood up, clasped her hands together as if holding an invisible hatchet, "Get ready to serve!" I'm going to see Hussars! 』

  (end of this chapter)