Chapter 134 Husband and wife become one

In Nanchang City, Liu Qing carefully wrote back to Ou Zanghua. This was the third letter from home she had received this month.

In the letter, Ou Zanghua told her many interesting stories, and Liu Qing became curious about Anren County.

Liu Qing wanted to go to Anren County, not because Ou Zanghua's writing was so interesting, but because her paradise was there.

"Not smoke!"

"Sister Qingqing, did you call me?" Qu Feiyan poked her little head out from outside and asked cheerfully.

"Well, I want to go out and meet the three masters." Liu Qing nodded.

"Okay, I'll ask Brother Da Nian to arrange a carriage." Qu Feiyan responded, ran out to arrange everything, and then led Liu Qing out.

Since the Hualin thieves Luo Guangquan and Chen Fu have been captured, Ruizhou Prefecture is back under the control of the imperial court and all kinds of resources have to be arranged. Therefore, Nanchang City has been very busy recently, with many merchants coming and going from the south and the north.

However, when these people saw Liu Qing's carriage and the guards guarding the carriage, they consciously made way.

The carriage passed through the downtown area and arrived at Yonghe Gate. Ou Zanghua's troops were originally stationed here, but after capturing Ruizhou Prefecture, the Left Censor-in-Chief Chen Jin ordered Ou Zanghua to move his troops to Raozhou Prefecture to wipe out the Yaoyuan bandits.

Considering that the wounded should not be moved too much, Ou Zanghua left the wounded and the people from Hengshan in Nanchang City.

Except for Zuo Lengchan, Zhao Sihai, Zhang Jingchao, Bu Chen, and Deng Bagong, the other seven of the Thirteen Guardians of Songshan were all recovering from their injuries here. Although Qian Zhongyi and Ma Xiaolin were not as seriously injured as the other generals of Songshan, they were not brought along either.

These nine people lived in the military camp and it was very uncomfortable not being able to drink.

Fortunately, Master Dingxian was kind-hearted. After confirming that Qian Zhongyi, Ma Xiaolin and others were not seriously injured, she wrote them a note and allowed them to go out and relax.

Ding Mian, Lu Bai, Fei Bin and the other five people who are still recovering are envious. They have been abstaining from alcohol for almost a month. If this continues, the five of them will...
"But what?"

Nun Dingyi walked in, looked at the five people who were sitting together and plotting to sneak out, and said in a cold voice: "You'd better behave yourself. I am not as easy to talk to as the head sister. Lord Ou and Senior Brother Zuo told you when they left that I can beat you or scold you."

"Master Dingyi." When the five people saw the person with a bad temper coming in, they knew that Master Dingxian must have been driven bald by them, so they sent this person in instead.

"Master, the main thing is that the brothers feel they have almost recovered! When we were in the martial arts world, we had injuries more serious than this, but didn't we still drink?" Fei Bin cupped his hands and said with a wry smile.

"That's why you have weak qi and blood, and your martial arts have not improved over the years." Master Dingyi said indifferently.

When the five people heard this, they were immediately unhappy.

If this happened in the martial arts world, I would have to fight with the old nun today to let her see what Songshan swordsmanship is.

At this moment, Yilin walked in quickly and said, "Master, Madam Ou is here. She is outside the camp. Master asked you to come with her."

As soon as these words were spoken, the five people immediately calmed down and did not show any displeasure at all.

As the saying goes, husband and wife are one, in their eyes, Liu Qing is just a junior from Hengshan, but she married well.

In today's martial arts world, there are at least dozens or even hundreds of female heroes who are stronger than Liu Qing, but it is estimated that not one of them dares to attack her.

Tang Ying'e smiled and said, "Mrs. Ou is here. Master Dingyi will go and take a look first. The five of us brothers will sit here and will not go anywhere."

"Okay, you guys wait here." Master Dingyi nodded and took Yilin out of the tent. She saw two senior sisters also coming out with their disciples.

Hengshan Sanding left the military camp together and saw a carriage parked nearby.

When Liu Qing got out of the carriage, everyone bowed and said, "Greetings, Madam Ou."

"Greetings to the three nuns, and greetings to all the Hengshan sisters and fellow apprentices."

Liu Qing returned the greeting, then looked at the three nuns and said, "Before I left, my husband told me to ask San Ding if I was undecided, so I took the liberty to come and disturb you this time."

When Hengshan Sanding heard this, the smile on his face became even softer.

Nun Dingxian stood up with one hand, chanted a Buddhist name, and said, "Thank you for the kindness of Master Ou. We are not up to the task. If Madam Ou has any instructions, we will do our best to assist you."

"No, no," Liu Qing shook her head and asked hesitantly, "I just want to ask the three nuns, can we go to Anren County?"

"Madam Ou," Master Dingxian thought for a while and said, "Anren County is adjacent to Yaoyuan County. There are bandits there. If there are not enough guards, it may not be safe."

Liu Qing looked a little lost. How could she not understand what Master Ding Xian meant?

At this time, a fast horse came running towards this side, and a cavalryman turned over and said loudly: "Excuse me, is Madam Ou here?"

Qu Feiyan came out and asked, "My wife is here, what do you want?" The cavalryman immediately shouted, "The imperial edict has arrived, Madam Ou, please return home as soon as possible to receive it!"

Liu Qing was stunned, but fortunately he had experience of receiving imperial edicts in Hengshan County before, so he said goodbye to Hengshan Sanding immediately.

Hengshan Sanding was afraid that Liu Qing did not have enough manpower, so he specially sent ten female disciples to accompany him.

Liu Qing naturally would not refuse. She was more willing to trust these senior and junior sisters from the Five Mountains Sword Sect than the maids who were hired temporarily.

They hurried back to their temporary residence in Nanchang City and immediately began to clean, prepare fruits and flowers, and then waited patiently for the imperial edict.

At the same time, in the Nanchang government office, Nanchang prefect Li Chengxun and a group of officials knelt on the ground to respectfully welcome the imperial edict.

Holding the imperial edict, Lu Fang said in a loud voice: "The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims that Li Chengxun, the prefect of Nanchang, is resolute and strategic, and has attacked the bandits by surprise, thus resolving the crisis in Ruizhou. I trust him to be transferred to Zhejiang Province as an inspector. I hope that you will perform your duties conscientiously, serve the people diligently, and be loyal and honest. I decree this!"

"I accept the order! Long live the emperor." Li Chengxun excitedly took the imperial edict. He didn't expect that he could take a big step forward with this achievement.

The prefect was of the fourth rank, and the censor was of the third rank.

What is more crucial is the Zhejiang Censor!
Although Jiangxi is rich, Zhejiang is even richer!
He stood up and asked hesitantly, "Excuse me, has my Junior Brother Ou been arranged?"

"His Majesty Lord Ou will make the arrangements personally, and Lord Li just needs to do his own thing." Lu Fang smiled and said in a gentle tone.

Li Chengxun understood the meaning of the invitation and said cheerfully, "You have worked hard on the journey. Why don't you take a rest in the government office and take a look at the beautiful scenery of Nanchang City?"

"Thank you, Lord Li. I still have to go to Lord Ou's residence to announce the decree, so I can't be delayed." Lu Fang bowed and left with the Jinyiwei.

Upon seeing this, the officials around immediately came up to flatter him. In addition to envy, their words also revealed their willingness to go to Zhejiang with Li Chengxun.

Lu Fang sat in a sedan chair and, under the protection of the guard of honor, came all the way to the Ou residence in Nanchang.

Liu Qing, who had already prepared everything, led everyone to the living room. When she saw Lv Fang coming in with the imperial edict in his hand, she immediately knelt on the ground with everyone else: "I, Ou Liu, respectfully welcome the imperial edict."

In the Ming Dynasty, those who had imperial edicts were ministers and could call themselves ministers’ wives. Those who did not have imperial edicts were commoners and could only call themselves commoner wives.

Liu Qing belongs to the latter.

With a solemn expression, Lu Fang took out the imperial edict with a brocade-covered rhinoceros-shaped scroll and said loudly:

"The Emperor, in accordance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: I see that Mr. Ou has both literary and military talents, and is a great talent for the great cause, all because of his generous and calm mind, his dignified conduct at home, and his gentle and cheerful nature. Mrs. Ou Liu is a good wife for the family, her character is as pure and quiet as an orchid, her conduct is excellent, her talent is both elegant and polite, Mr. Ou has a virtuous wife, and I am very pleased with her. I decree to confer Mrs. Ou Liu the title of the sixth rank Anren, and to extend her surname to her sons. I decree this!"

After reading it, Lu Fang handed the imperial edict to Liu Qing and gently reminded her, "Madam Ou, this sixth-rank imperial edict was won for you by Lord Ou on the battlefield. So you must keep this document properly. If there is any mistake, your salary will be deducted."

Liu Qing took it stupidly and even forgot to say thank you.

She always thought that the imperial edict was for her husband, but she didn't expect it was for herself.

She was especially moved when she heard that the Sixth Rank Lady was won through her husband's military exploits.

Fortunately, Qu Feiyan, who was standing by, was reliable and gently reminded her, "Sister Qingqing, thank you quickly!"

Liu Qing came back to his senses and immediately asked, "Empress Lü, can Qingqing do this?"

"Madam Ou, His Majesty has his own considerations. You just need to accept the order and express your gratitude." Lu Fang immediately stopped Liu Qing and said seriously, "Husband and wife are one. I believe that Lord Ou thinks the same way."

After hearing this, Liu Qing bowed and said, "I, your humble servant, thank you for your grace."

Lu Fang smiled, then presented the dress of a sixth-rank lady and handed it to Liu Qing. It was custom-made by the Nanjing Weaving and Dyeing Bureau, and Liu Qing would have to wear it when she entered the palace to meet the queen in the future.

After completing the process, Lu Fang was about to say goodbye. He had to go to Anren County to issue the third imperial edict, so he was very busy.

When Liu Qing heard that Lü Fang was going to Anren County, his eyes lit up immediately and he asked, "Empress Lü, can I go with you?"

"Madam Ou, I have never heard of anyone helping to take care of family members when issuing an imperial decree." Lu Fang said with some amusement.

Qu Feiyan quickly said, "No, no, we are going the same way, right? Sister Qingqing."

"Yes, yes, that's what I mean!" Liu Qing nodded his head quickly.

Lu Fang shook his head helplessly and said, "I will leave at 7:00 tomorrow morning."

"Yeah!" The two girls nodded with a smile and immediately started to arrange the itinerary.
(End of this chapter)