To Rule in a Turbulent World

Chapter 208 Volume 4 Subtracting Word Magnolia

You Miao's words really came from the heart. Over the years, Nie Dan's upright character is like a mountain behind You Miao.You Miao ruled the imperial court, big and small, military affairs, people's livelihood, political reform, counter-insurgency, as long as he recognized the truth, he would not give up on all issues. Most of his self-confidence and self-sufficiency came from Nie Dan.

The imperial court was not only afraid of Sun Yu, Zhao Chao, but also Nie Dan.All the prestige, seniority, party unity and dissidents are all fake, only the tens of thousands of troops in Nie Dan's hands, and the hundred thousand barbarians blocking the north of the front line are real.Nie Dan supported Zhao Chao, and no one in the court dared to touch the emperor.And once Nie Dan withdrew his support, the old grievances between the new dynasty and the gentry over the years might not be resolved with a few words.

So You Miao must do everything he can to prevent this from happening.

"Your family's property is really magnificent." Nie Dan smiled rarely, and said: "Sure enough, it is said that Youjia is the first in Jiangnan."

Seeing that it was the young master, the servants rushed out to greet him. You Miao took Nie Dan and walked in, saying: "It's far away. Although my father said he started from scratch, he can only be regarded as a nouveau riche. If there is no Youjia, the Qiao family The family line. Like the Tang family in Jiangnan, the Xie family look down on newcomers."

Nie Dan nodded, and did not comment on the renovation style of the building. The Moyan Building has not yet opened, but the plants and trees in the courtyard, the rockery and the flowing springs have been arranged.You Miao took Nie Dan to a courtyard near the river, where it was very quiet, only the river water gushed in the wind from time to time.A first-quarter moon shines in the sky and water.

"Why are you here so late?" Qiao Rong came in the corridor with sleepy eyes, and was stunned when she saw You Miao with a tall man whom she had never met before.

You Miao hurriedly introduced to Nie Dan: "This is my cousin. Cousin, this is my sworn brother."

Qiao Rong understood, and hurriedly said: "Let's ask someone to arrange food."

Nie Dan nodded calmly and said, "I'm bothering you."

Qiao Rong smiled and said, "This is You Miao's place, and I'm just helping to take care of it. The eldest brother can treat this place as his own home. The two brothers will have some side dishes first, and I'll go to the kitchen to have a look."

You Miao nodded quickly, and Qiao Rong bowed to Nie Dan and took her leave.

Nie Dan looked a little dazed, so You Miao let him in, knowing that Nie Dan was not used to being served, so he sent all the maids away.Only Mu Feng was left to listen to Nie Dan's orders outside the other courtyard during this time.

"Mu Feng has followed me since I returned to Jiangnan." You Miao said, "Let the elder brother order him first."

Nie Dan hurriedly said, "No need."

You Miao raised her hand to indicate that she wanted it, otherwise Nie Dan would be alone, and there would be a lot of inconvenience.Then he said to Mu Feng: "You don't have to tell me what General Nie tells you, you will listen to him here."

Mu Feng nodded and accepted the order.Nie Dan smiled and said, "You and I are brothers no matter what we say. Big brother won't doubt you."

You Miao hummed, and Nie Dan disarmed in front of the mirror, revealing a body full of scarred muscles, and You Miao helped him change into a robe again.The two sat at the table and drank tea. Qiao Rong didn't wait for You Miao to speak, but she walked outside and ordered Nie Dan to take a bath first by boiling water.

After washing, the window was opened in the room facing the river in the other courtyard. The brazier in the room was burning warmly, and there was a table of side dishes and a pot of shochu.They are all winter fresh from Yangzhou.

You Miao poured wine for Nie Dan and said with a smile, "Since you're back, let's rest for a few days."

Nie Dan finally nodded and said: "One step is one step, but I still need to trouble you to pay more attention to the pension."

You Miao hummed: "I know."

Nie Dan held up his chopsticks, ate a small dish, and suddenly fell silent. You Miao was frightened and a little afraid of him, for fear that he would say something like Zhumen's wine and meat stinks. , Jiangnan is still singing every night, drinking and feasting every day...

"Isn't the food delicious, brother?" You Miao asked.

Nie Dan said: "No, it tastes very similar to the one your sister-in-law made during her lifetime."

When You Miao saw that the dish was fried shrimp with lily, she felt relieved. This dish is quite common in Jiangnan.Presumably the cook hired by Moyanlou was also attentive, so he said to Mu Feng, "Go and ask who made this dish."

You Miao wanted the cook to cook more, but Qiao Rong came over with a smile after a while and asked, "Is the food delicious? The building hasn't opened yet, and the cooks are all from outside. They have already returned from work. The dishes on this table I cooked it myself."

You Miao was a little surprised, and laughed in her heart, saying that Qiao Rong is really good, she can go up to the hall and down to the kitchen.Nie Dan cupped his hands and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, I'm really disturbed by all these troubles."

Qiao Rong said: "Miaozi's elder brother is also one of our own. If you like it, eat more."

As she spoke, she came over to pour wine again, You Miao's heart moved, thinking that it was time for Nie Dan to rest and relax, she said to Qiao Rong, "Cousin, come and have a drink too."

Qiao Rong hummed, and Nie Dan hurriedly offered a seat for Qiao Rong to sit down. You Miao ordered the servants to set out chopsticks, bowls and cups. , dare not drink too much."

Nie Dan has marched and fought all his life, and has been widowed for 15 years. After his wife died, the capital came to act as a matchmaker for him to remarry, and he broke the threshold.However, Nie Dan had never had any contact with girls, and most of them refused because of the expedition.Qiao Rong was also a lady of every family, and behaved decently. During the dinner, they talked a few words about the march, and Nie Dan talked a lot about it.

You Miao was drinking, thinking in her heart, Qiao Rong is too old to be married, if both parties are interested, it would be a good thing if they can match each other, thinking about this, she rolled her eyes to the east and west, Qiao Rong guessed It means, after drinking and eating, let someone clear the table, leave and go back to sleep.Said: "Is Miaozi sleeping at home tonight?"

You Miao just had this intention and said: "It's too late to go back, let's rest in the building."

Nie Dan said: "Don't bother people to clean it up anymore, you and I will sleep on the same couch."

When Nie Dan spoke, You Miao nodded happily. After drinking, her whole body became hot, and she huddled with Nie Dan to sleep.It's still very bright outside when it's snowing, and the night light shines in through the window lattice.

You Miao whispered: "Brother."

Nie Dan murmured, closed his eyes, and obviously hadn't fallen asleep, sighed after a long time, and said, "I haven't slept in the bed at home for many years."

You Miao asked: "You marched and fought for the apocalypse, what supported you all these years?"

Nie Dan didn't answer. After a long time, You Miao was a little sleepy. Nie Dan said, "I have an appointment with Yun'er. No matter what, we must have a home..."

"Yeah." You Miao mumbled in a daze, "That's what you said..."

Nie Dan said: "Wang Shibei set the Central Plains Day..."

Next, You Miao was too sleepy to hear what Nie Dan said.