Chapter 109: Eve of departure

The next morning, Li Weizheng first met Jiang Yan and reported on his plan to go south. Then he rushed to the military camp, where he and Fitingan and Luo Guangcai held a short meeting and determined the matter of going south. Luo Guangcai led 300 elite troops from the Three Embroidered Uniform Guards to go south with Li Weizheng. Fitingan stayed in the capital. When Li Weizheng was not in the era, he held a thousand-household power. In addition, the safety of Li Weizheng's family was also protected by Fitingan.

After arranging the matter of going south, all the selected officers and soldiers took a day off and went home to prepare for going south. Li Weizheng took over what he had to do to Fitingan and was preparing to go home to pack up tomorrow's luggage.

"Master Qianhu!" Li Wei was walking to the camp gate when Luo Guang suddenly ran from behind and called him.

"Why haven't you been home yet?" Li Weizheng took nearly an hour to hand over the work with Fitingan. He thought everyone should have gone home long ago, but he didn't expect Luo Guangcai had not left yet.

"I just wanted to explain to my brothers, so it's a little late. I have something to ask about."

"Let's go! Let's talk as we go."

The two of them turned over at the camp gate and walked slowly side by side. "What's the matter?" Li Weizheng smiled and said.

"Do you still remember the one-armed man who cut off Kikuchi Hide's second-hand wrist?"

"Of course I remember!" Li Wei glanced at him and smiled, "Why, have you found his whereabouts?"

The one-armed man never showed up again since he defeated the might of Kikuchi Xiu'er. Luo Guangcai was particularly interested in him and used the resources of the Jinyiwei to find his whereabouts, but there was no clue. Afterwards, he carefully savored the situation at that time. He suddenly realized that Li Wei knew about this person, so he didn't care about his departure.

"There is no clue. I think if this person can help us in the Guangdong matter, he will undoubtedly have an armed force." Luo Guangcai was testing Li Weizheng, otherwise the three hundred elite troops of the Jinyiwei would also value a one-armed warrior.

Li Weizheng understood his intentions, and he smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry! There is no love for no reason and no hatred for no reason in the world. He will come out and will appear soon."

Li Wei was returning to the mansion, and saw that the butler Li Fu was telling his wife Aunt Yan something. Li Fu was going to set off to Peking the day after tomorrow. Aunt Yan was not allowed to follow him because she wanted to stay and take care of Zitong. Seeing that the young master came back, Li Fu quickly said a few words to his wife, then came up and smiled and said, "Young master, everyone has arrived, waiting in the living room!"

This time, Li Fu went to Beijing to open a pharmacy and brought a total of 600 taels of gold. The funds were very abundant. The key was people. Li Fu and another family member from Linhuai County were the leaders. The second was Li Weizheng rescued two famous doctors from the imperial prison last night. They had died in the official account of the Ming Dynasty and would also go to Peking with Li Fu to spend the rest of his life. In addition, Li Fu had just come to Beijing to make a living in the capital. His son-in-law's surname is Sun. He is currently a small businessman. He has worked in a medicinal material shop in Fengyang for a few years and is very active. He will be responsible for the procurement of medicinal materials. His daughter is doing odd jobs in the store, with a total of six people, and he is already waiting in the living hall at this time.

Seeing Li Wei coming in, several people stood up together. The two doctors looked at each other, walked up to him and knelt down for Li Wei, and said with tears in their eyes: "My lord is for saving his life. I am willing to be a cow and a horse to repay him."

Li Wei was quickly helping them up. Seeing that they were very thin, he asked with concern: "If you are weak, you can take a few days off and take care of your body before leaving."

Both doctors shook their heads and said, "We are now soldiers, and we just want to leave the capital early and go far away to spend the rest of our lives peacefully. Although we are a little weak, it's okay to ride in a carriage."

"What about your family? Do you know you are not dead?" Li Weizheng asked again.

"Not yet, I'm afraid they will tell you the news for the time being. I'll wait for a year or two before I can quietly write to them."

Li Weizheng smiled and ordered everyone to sit down and said to them: "The reason why I wanted to open a medicinal material shop in Peking was an accidental opportunity. I found that some expensive medicinal materials in the north, such as ginseng from Liaodong, etc., were very different from the prices in the south. There was a lot of commercial profits in the middle, so I had the idea that if I had the opportunity, I would open a pharmacy shop specializing in the north and south medicinal materials, but medicine is not divided, and opening a pharmacy shop requires medical practice. So the two doctors will be the storefront of our pharmacy in the future. The name of the pharmacy is "Zhengrentang". I will ask you six of you in the future. I will never treat you badly. After the pharmacy is up, I will give you 30% of the parts."

Everyone was excited and expressed their determination to do their best to make the reputation of "Zhengrentang" as soon as possible. Seeing that they were very morale, Li Wei nodded with satisfaction and asked Qianqian to get the thousand-year-old ginseng for him and gave it to Li Fu and smiled: "The medicine shop should have a treasure for the store. This three-thousand-year-old ginseng will be the treasure for the store of "Zhengrentang". I will give it to you."

Li Fu took the box and said solemnly: "Young Master, please don't worry! We will never let down the young master's hope."

With the confidence of Millennium Ginseng, the atmosphere in the room began to become warm, and everyone was full of longing for the future. Even the two weak doctors became excited and surrounded Millennium Ginseng to praise.

At this time, Li Weizheng smiled at everyone and said, "Everyone, let's have a good rest! We will officially set off the day after tomorrow. Uncle Afu, please stay. I will explain a few more words to you."

Everyone dispersed, and only Li Fu was left in the room. Li Wei was closing the door, and then he whispered to him: "Uncle A Fu, when you go to Peking to open a pharmacy shop, you are the shopkeeper and the second owner. After the pharmacy shop has become famous, the focus will be on the areas around Peking and Liaodong. Get to know more local celebrities for me and open up more channels in the officialdom. Don't be anxious, come slowly, accumulate little and do it deliberately, so as not to be suspected, just pay more attention to it in normal times."

Only then did Li Fu understand the profound meaning of the young master opening a medicine shop. He said! How could he go to Peking for no reason to open a medicine shop? He nodded and said, "Don't worry, young master! I understand what you mean. I will understand the situation in Peking and Liaodong for you."

After arranging the store, Li Weizheng came to Zitong's room again. Two doctors had already consulted Zitong in the morning. The threatened miscarriage she had had two days ago was because of his father's reprimand that moved the fetal qi. In addition, she was anxious, and there was a crisis. Now her qi and meridians were stable, which means that the fetus was saved. The only thing she needed to do now was to stay in bed and then use diet to supplement it. After resting for half a month, her body should be able to recover slowly.

In the room, Qianqian was talking with Zitong. Li Wei was walking in and seeing them talking and laughing. He was extremely relieved. He smiled and said, "I don't understand why women have so many things to say when they are together. Are you not afraid of talking about the topic?"

Ye Zitong smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. After talking about the topic, start from scratch and change the pattern. For example, in the past, we talked about the sleeves of clothes, but we changed the collars of clothes. In the past, we talked about how to plant flowers, but now we talked about how to use flowers to arrange the room. It's not as simple as three bowls of tofu and three bowls of tofu."

Seeing that Li Wei was coming in, Qianqian got up and smiled and said, "I'll go and see if the lunch is ready."

She walked out with brisk steps and brought the door with her hands. Li Wei was sitting next to Zi Tong, holding her hand and smiling: "According to your personality, it's really hard for you to lie on the bed and can't move."

Ye Zitong also smiled and said, "If it were something else, I would definitely not be able to lie down for half an hour and would have gotten out of bed long ago. But in order to save the child in his belly, I only need to lie down for another half a month. Even if I let me lie down for a year, I promise to persevere."

Li Wei sighed secretly and apologized: "I should have been by your side with you, but I'm leaving tomorrow. I'm so sorry!"

Ye Zitong's bright eyes showed tenderness like water. She shook her head gently and said gently: "I said last night that although I have no blessing to be married by you, and I cannot wear wedding clothes like other women and walk in a sedan chair to enter the door, but I am now satisfied. You gave me a home and a home of my own, so that I can wait for the arrival of my child in peace and joy. Dalang, I have already obtained the greatest happiness of a woman. What else do you have to be sorry for me?"

She pulled Li Weizheng's hand and asked him to gently stroke his slightly raised belly, "Do you feel that the child's heart is beating."

Li Wei was lifting her little shirt, pressing her ear to her belly, listening carefully, slowly he laughed, "I heard it, it was very weak, but it was very rhythmic, I don't know if it was a boy or a girl."

"You think of a name for the child!" Ye Zitong had a premonition that when he gave birth to a child, Dalang might not be able to come back, Guangdong is such a faraway place.

"Well! Let me think about it." Li Wei was closing his eyes and pondering for a while, when he suddenly opened his eyes and smiled: "As the saying goes, Ye Zhiqiu, if a boy is called Li Ye, if a girl is called Li Zhiqiu, what do you think?"

Ye Zitong read the name twice, then smiled and said, "I hope it's a girl, I like the name Zhiqiu."

"Da Lang!" Ye Zitong remembered another thing and hurriedly said, "You should go to my house and say goodbye to my sister. Even if you can't meet, you can still feel at ease. After all, your engagement is still there, and my father is not at home now."

Li Weizheng shook his head, "Let's talk about this later! I don't have the mood for the time being."

"Da Lang!" Ye Zitong pushed him gently and said coquettishly: "Even if you are going for me, please go there! Tell my mother that my situation is very good. Let me tell my sister that I will come to accompany me more if I have nothing to do in the future."

"Okay! I'll go and report my mother-in-law to my mother-in-law." Li Weizheng stood up and smiled, "I wonder if your mother will beat me out with a stick. I have to wear armor."

"Look at how you talk." Ye Zitong gave him a blank look and said angrily: "My mother has always been honest and timid. How dare she provoke you, Qianhu, the Jinyiwei."

"Okay! OK! OK! I'm saying the wrong thing for my husband. I'll apologize to you. Now I'll buy some good gifts and visit my mother-in-law." Li Wei kissed her on the face, turned around and went out.

Li Wei was not wearing armor, but instead changed into a blue shirt and a square scarf, pretending to be a gentle scholar. Although he missed the fifth place in this life, he graduated from undergraduate degree in his previous life and was considered a juren. He was holding the fine spots and a few pieces of high-quality silk from Gu Ji Pastry Shop. He stood at the door and waited for a long time, and finally came out with a butler, bowed to him and said, "Prince Li, please come with me, my wife is welcome."

Although he felt gentle, others did not feel this way. As they entered the mansion, the servants couldn't help but pick up a brick and looked at him vigilantly. The leader of the Jinyiwei actually came. However, Ye Tianming strictly prohibited the news of the eldest lady from spreading. Many families thought that Ye Zitong had returned to their hometown, but they didn't know that the leader of the Jinyiwei was their son-in-law.

The housekeeper took him to the guest room, and asked someone to give him a cup of tea, and then went to report to his wife. Li Wei was putting the gift on the table, sitting bored in a chair waiting for the reception. For a moment, the sound of rapid footsteps came from outside the door, and Mrs. Ye walked in with a nervous look on her face.

Li Wei was quickly approaching and bowing deeply, "Da Lang greets my aunt!"

Mrs. Ye glanced at him and sighed, "Dalang, why do you tell me what to say about you? You can sit down first!"

Both Mrs. Ye and Li Weizheng's mothers are from Mudu, Suzhou. They have a very good relationship. She has always liked Li Weizheng very much and betrothed Ye Sutong to him. At first, it was her idea. She always hoped that Li Weizheng could marry Su Tong as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, this obedient and well-behaved nephew has abducted her eldest daughter and turned her face to her husband, which made her disappointed and worried.

Mrs. Ye also sat down and asked worriedly: "How is Zi Tong now?"

"Reply to my aunt's words, Zitong's health has gradually improved. She just had to stay in bed and rest. Today she called me over, please rest assured."

"Then are you going to marry her?" This is also something that Mrs. Ye cares about. Her daughter is already pregnant. If Li Dalang turns against her, her daughter's reputation will be ruined in this life. He is very nervous, afraid that Li Wei is saying something apologized.

Li Weizheng smiled awkwardly and said, "Although we did not hold any ceremony, Zi Tong is already my wife."

This sentence made Mrs. Ye feel worried for a few days. Although the two young men did stupid things, fortunately there was no tragedy, it was a satisfactory ending. As for her husband, I will persuade him slowly!

A smile finally appeared on Mrs. Ye's face, and she said with some emotion: "You child, if your mother knew you had done such a ridiculous thing, she would have to hit you, but fortunately you can take responsibility, but it is also gratifying."

At this moment, Old Mrs. Ye's trembling laughter came from outside the door, "Is my eldest grandson-in-law here? Why don't you tell me?"

Ye Sutong walked over slowly while supporting the old lady. Mrs. Ye was startled and hurriedly went up to support her, and then quietly complained to her daughter, "What are you doing?"

"I asked her to come. I can't walk. Can't I help me?" The old lady was obviously a little dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law. When she saw Su Tong leaving, she called her, "Why are you leaving? Li Dalang is no longer an outsider now, why don't you give me a greeting to my elder brother!"

Ye Sutong had no choice but to blush and salute, and whispered: "Brother Li!"

"That's right. If you want to call Brother Li, he is my eldest grandson-in-law, but your eldest brother, do you understand?"

Seeing that the old lady seemed to have the intention of giving Su Tong to Li Weizheng, she couldn't help but sigh secretly. The master had already made it clear that Su Tong would never marry Li Weizheng again. It would be delayed for a year or two before finding a chance to get the marriage back. She also had this idea in her own opinion. How could she give both daughters to one person?

But the old lady still has this idea, how can she explain it to her?

At this time, Li Weizheng knelt down and kowtowed respectfully to the old lady, "I wish my grandmother good health and longevity!"

Among the elders of the Ye family, Li Weizheng likes the most. He is insightful about the world and can understand the difficulties of his younger generations. When the old lady saw him kowtow to her, the walnut patterns on her face were all smiling. She hurriedly said, "Your mother-in-law and mother-in-law don't recognize you, but I admit you, I don't like to talk about fame and fortune. Those eight-legged essays are all nerds. What is promising? They were personally named Qianqian by the emperor at a young age. This is promising. The woman that a real man likes must be snatched from his father that night. That night, you snatched the big Tongtong away from his father. Very good, I like it very much!"

"Mom! Dalang brings good news, Zitong's body gradually gets better." Seeing that the old lady is getting more and more outrageous, Mrs. Ye hurriedly stepped forward to interrupt her, and smiled at Li Weizheng and said, "Dalang, do you think this is the case?"

Li Weizheng hurriedly said, "That's true, but I'm going to Guangdong for a business trip tomorrow, which may take at least half a year. Zi Tong is alone at home. I came here today and wanted to invite Su Tong to accompany her."

Ye Sutong was startled. Why did Brother Li go on a business trip for half a year? Before she could speak, the old lady said repeatedly: "Go! Of course you have to go! According to my wishes, I simply took Da Tongtong back. Da Lang was going to Guangdong. How could she live alone there?"

Mrs. Ye sighed again and said tactfully: "Mom, of course I want Zi Tong to come back, but I always have to discuss it with Tianming."

The old lady suddenly glared at her eyes and said angrily: "You said, "Isn't it because you talk too much last time that the big Tongtong almost had a big problem. You still don't repent. Do you have to make mistakes again and again?"

Mrs. Ye was scolded in front of her younger generation, and her face was swollen and red. She didn't dare to talk back, so she had to bow her head and said, "Yes! Mom has taught her the right lesson."

Seeing that the elders seemed to have some disagreement, Li Wei smiled and said, "Then I will go back first, I will leave early tomorrow morning and I have to go back to clean up."

Mrs. Ye also hoped that he would leave, so she nodded quickly and said, "Okay then! I won't keep you anymore, try to come back as soon as possible."

Li Weizheng said goodbye to the old lady again, and finally bowed slightly to Ye Sutong, leaving a smile. He had just walked a few steps, but heard the old lady say with a crutch: "Little Tongtong, go and see you off Brother Li."

Ye Sutong sent Li Wei out silently, and the two of them were speechless all the way, and they were still more than ten steps away from the door. Ye Sutong lowered his head and suddenly whispered: "Brother Li, I misunderstood you last time in Hanyang, and I apologized to you."

Li Wei was silent for a moment, shook his head and smiled, "Last time, I left without saying goodbye, I should be the one who apologized."

Ye Sutong seemed to want to say something, but in the end she couldn't say anything, and sighed softly and said, "Brother Li, I won't give it to you."

"Then I'll leave first." Li Wei was holding her fists and turning around to walk.

"Brother Li!" Ye Sutong suddenly called him, and Li Wei turned around and smiled, "Is there anything wrong with Miss Ye?"

Ye Sutong finally plucked up the courage, looked at him affectionately, and said slowly: "The officialdom is dangerous, Brother Li should take care of him."

Li Weizheng nodded and said sincerely: "You should take care of yourself, be happier, and spend more time with your sister."
Chapter completed!