In the early morning of the next day, Wang Zixian and the other four brothers and sisters went to the inner hall of the main courtyard as usual to greet them. Wang Chang did not rest in the inner hall last night, Xiao Yang was sick again, and the maids serving next to him were extremely cautious. The prince glanced at them thoughtfully, and then his eyes fell on Wang Luoniang and Wang Xiangniang.

Wang Luoniang's injury was not serious, and the redness and swelling on her face had not completely disappeared, leaving some traces of fingerprints. She held Wang Xiangniang's arm expressionlessly, and followed behind the prince step by step, ignoring Wang Ziling. Wang Ziling didn't care about her coldness, he was vaguely anxious, and he was thinking about all the hundred times. It's just that I don't know what crooked thoughts he will have if he can't ask for it for a hundred times.

"Let them in." Xiao Yang leaned against the crypt sac sickly, his brows furrowed. Although she has always been very well maintained, she has been very worried recently, and she suddenly fell ill again, showing a little old in the end. Not only are the fine lines at the corners of the eyes and eyebrows heavier, but even there is a little more silver hair in the cloud-like sideburns. When she saw the magnificent, her eyes couldn't help but condense. When she saw the cold appearance of Wang Ziling and Wang Luoniang, she even felt a pain in her heart.

"My son, what are you two doing?" She hurriedly summoned Wang Luoniang to her side, took her into her arms, and said to Wang Ziling lightly: "Erlang, it's your fault to do it." Your sister has been pampered since she was a child, how could she ever be so angry? Why don't you apologize to her quickly? ”

"......" Under her eager gaze, Wang Ziling had to take a step back, bow down, and make a full gesture, "Hao Luo Niang, it was all mine yesterday, don't you have to be angry." However, if you look closely at his eyes, there is no trace of remorse, let alone a sense of regret.

"There is no overnight hatred between brother and sister." Xiao Yang summoned Wang Ziling to his side with satisfaction, "In the future, you must help each other, and you must not cause trouble because of such a trivial matter." If this matter gets out, I can't say that anyone will still see your jokes, are you willing? ”

Wang Luoniang's eyes reddened aggrievedly: "But A-Niang...... There is really nothing left in our treasury, and we can't even get ten dollars out of the books. I'm really worried, won't we have to live on credit after a while? As the daughter of a declining family, she has never tasted poverty, but she has an instinctive fear and disgust for "poverty". Thinking about his dowry is just to ensure a worry-free life in the future.

"Don't worry, it's not like this." Xiao Yang clapped her hand, and said to Wang Ziling, "As for the hundred guan you want, I will think of a way to make it up." Wait a little longer, and you won't be able to make it up. As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly: "Erlang, you should also be considerate of the difficulties at home." ”

The prince agreed, but his gaze wandered around without a trace. Wang Zixian narrowed his eyes slightly, followed his gaze and looked around, and smiled playfully in his heart. Wang Xiangniang still hung her head and made a cowardly attitude, not daring to see more, not daring to listen more, and not daring to say more.

At this time, Xiao Yang whispered something to Wang Luoniang, and then motioned for Wang Xian and Wang Xiangniang to leave. Wang Luoniang's eyes flowed, but she raised her voice and said, "Ah Niang, let's let the eldest brother and Xiang Niang stay." The eldest brother ...... to that Du Langjun Presumably, there should be some understanding of ......", but she didn't fully believe Wang Ziling.

Xiao Yang's face suddenly sank, and he smiled reluctantly: "It's okay." However, Erlang and Nadu Langjun are brothers in the same sect, so they must be more familiar with him. Erlang, tell me, what about Du Chongfeng Du Langjun you mentioned? Appearance, character, heart, talent and family background are all outstanding? ”

Prince Ling was stunned, and a little darkness quickly flashed in his eyes: "Mr. Zhou and his cousin have a good evaluation of him, Jingzhao Du is a talented person, and his temperament is like a gentleman. If you look at it carefully, it is a good candidate for a new son-in-law. What's the matter, A-Niang took a fancy to him? ”

The prince smiled sarcastically in his heart: Mr. Zhou Jiyan and Yang Qian's evaluation of Du Chongfeng is not only "good"? simply regarded him as another young man in the future, praising him all day long. Wang Zimu also respected and admired him very much, and although the two were of similar age, they regarded him as a brother. In front of Du Chongfeng, everyone in the sect was overshadowed, not to mention Wang Ziling, a disciple with an embarrassing status. As time goes by, everyone inevitably develops jealousy - not to mention his innate narrow-mindedness.

Xiao Yang nodded with satisfaction, and Wang Luoniang blushed even more and leaned into her arms.

Xiao Yang smiled and gently stroked her shoulders and back, and continued: "Erlang, after returning to Beijing, you will inquire about the tone of that Du Langjun." If his family has not yet decided on a marriage, he might as well mention our Luo Niang. We are the side branch of the Langya Wang family, and he is the side branch of the Jingzhao Du family, which can be regarded as a good match. And ......" she glanced at Wang Zixian: "Luo Niang is the younger sister of the head of the new branch." ”

Hearing this, Wang Zixian hooked the corners of his lips, but Wang Ziling stiffened - if he was jealous of Du Chongfeng, he hated Wang Zixian completely, and it was simply to the point of gritting his teeth and hating to death every day. Seeing that Xiao Yang wanted to use the name of the prince's offering to seek a new son-in-law like Du Chongfeng for Wang Luoniang, the anger in his heart immediately boiled. If this marriage is completed, even if he marries Yang Shi Niang, there will be no place for him to speak in this family!! We must not let this happen!!

So, he pretended to hesitate, looked at Wang Zixian, and said: "This Du Shishilang is good in everything, but unfortunately it is far inferior to others." I heard that his parents died, and he was raised by his uncle and aunt, so he was too restrained in terms of fate. Moreover, his family is poor, and he can barely survive thanks to his cousin's subsidy over the years. "With the prince present, he naturally doesn't dare to talk nonsense, but it is okay to be true and false. After all, how much can he, the eldest brother, know about Du Chongfeng?

Wang Luoniang's face turned slightly pale, and she suddenly raised her eyes. Xiao Yang was also stunned, and frowned: "After the Jingzhao Du Clan, it actually fell to this point?" However, if the Yang family takes care of it, it will gradually get better as long as it enters the office in the future? ”

"My cousin cherishes him very much, and keeps saying that he wants to talk to him about a little lady with a full dowry." Wang Ziling continued, "Just these days, he also mentioned that the county prince intended to marry Yang Banniang to Du Shishilang. ”

Wang Luoniang couldn't help but look at Wang Zixian with tears in her eyes, pinning the last shred of hope on him: "Big brother...... Is this true? Ever since Xiao Yang mentioned Du Chongfeng in front of her, she regarded him as her future husband. Unexpectedly, although this husband is good, sooner or later he will be someone else's property. Compared with the concubine of the Hongnong County Mansion, she is just the younger sister of the head of the district, it is simply heaven and earth, and everyone knows how to choose!

"Du Chongfeng has a talent, and the county prince is a person who loves and cherishes talents, which is indeed very likely." Wang Zixian sighed lightly, "However, Luo Niang doesn't have to be discouraged. Let Ziling ask him before talking. Perhaps, he has other plans in mind. ”

"What else are you going to ask?!" Wang Luoniang stood up suddenly, "Our family wants power and power, and there is no dowry if we want a dowry!" Shame on yourself?! Even a little lady like her, who grew up in spoiling, is self-aware. Among the little ladies in Shangzhou, she is now proud of everyone just by virtue of her brother and prince. But if you compare it with those really powerful and powerful noblewomen in Chang'an City, you can only be ashamed of yourself.

With that, she wiped her tears and hurried out of the door. Wang Xiangniang hurriedly followed behind her and called "sister" repeatedly. Xiao Yang looked at the back of his beloved daughter, and only felt that his heart hurt even more. At this time, she saw that Wang Zixian was extremely unpleasant, and found an excuse to drive him out. When he looked at Wang Ziling again, no matter how much anger he was, he was helpless: "If you help Luo Niang find it carefully, she is also old, and it is time to get married." ”

Wang Ziling nodded absentmindedly: "The child can save it, can't I help her find a good husband after returning to Chang'an?" It's just that she has been shouting about the dowry, and it is time for A-Niang to restrain her. ”

"I will not be short of your dowry, nor will I be short of her dowry." Seeing that he dealt with it so perfunctorily, Xiao Yang couldn't help but be secretly annoyed and drove him out.

Not long after, the female relatives of the clan came to visit the sick. Xiao Yang reluctantly negotiated with them, and tried to borrow money from them in the name of Wang Zixian. Who knew that everyone had the excuse that they couldn't turn around recently, and they didn't have the slightest intention of relenting and agreeing, so they just sat down and hurriedly said goodbye and left. Xiao Yang was disappointed and difficult, as long as she thought of what they were talking about behind their backs, she felt a faint pain in her head.

The next day, Wang Luoniang strongly asked to take Wang Xiangniang out to enjoy the banquet together. Seeing that her feelings were low, Wang Xiangniang had always been submissive, and Xiao Yang had to agree to let her go out for a walk. Not long after the two sisters left, a strange servant came from Chang'an and asked to see Wang Ziling by name.

When the prince heard Cao Shilang mention that it was a servant of the Yang family, he put down the pen in his hand with a smile, and slowly put the letter into the box and sealed it: "You might as well arrange a few more people to follow him and urge him." For a person like him, who thinks very highly of himself, he will never remember what the servants of the Yang family look like, as long as he sees the evidence, he will naturally believe it. ”

Cao Shilang nodded with interest, and just as he was about to go out to make arrangements, he had an extra box in his hand. I heard my own Langjun say again: "You go to Chang'an and hand over the letter to Xuan Qi and Sun Rong respectively." Xuanqi asked, if he wrote back to me; Sun Rong didn't need to say much, he naturally knew what to do. ”

Seeing that he was only left behind by the messenger who delivered the letter, but the interesting matter was handed over to Sun Rong, Cao Shilang suddenly drooped his head and dragged his feet out weakly. Wang Zixian raised his head and looked at the sky—in a day or two, it should be the best time. It's time for him to get the news with the patriarch.

For another two days, Wang Luoniang and Wang Xiangniang went out to play as usual; Wang Ziling turned pale and let people send away the servants of the Yang family; Xiao Yang has the strength to hold on to hope and continue to entertain guests, but he has been repeatedly disappointed; And Wang Chang finally ushered in a group of elders such as the patriarch.

He greeted them with a smile on his face, and when he looked up, he found that everyone was looking at him with anger on their faces, and their eyes were heavy, obviously not good. For a moment, he didn't know what was going on, and asked tentatively, "What ......is the matter between the father and the uncles?"

"What's the matter with us?!" The patriarch shouted, "Rebel!" Do you not know what good things you have done?! ”

Wang Chang froze, and his heart weakly avoided their aggressive gaze.

Seeing this, the patriarch even concluded that this matter was true, and sneered: "If you still can't remember, the old man will help you remember!" Tuesday Lang - What do you think of the name?! ”

Tuesday Lang?! Wang Chang was suddenly shocked, his face turned pale in an instant, his two strands trembled, and he fell to the ground unsteadily on his feet for a while.