In fact, as early as a few days ago, the patriarch had already learned the news that the prince had become the head of the first place, and now he hurried to say goodbye with a group of clansmen, which was just a timely situation. Watching Wang Changde laugh with will, listening to him boast that he had seen that his own son was by no means a thing in the pool many years ago, and listening to him eagerly reveal that his second son was also favored by the Ministry of Rites Shangshu and wanted to marry his daughter - the patriarch stroked his long beard, squinted his eyes, and smiled without saying a word.

How could the people of the Wang clan not know what virtue Wang Chang was? said two perfunctory sentences to him, but he couldn't help but mock in his heart: if he had found out that the prince's sacrifice was definitely not something in the pool, could it be that Xiao Yang's family forced this child to travel alone at a young age, which could also be regarded as "grinding"? Could it be that ignoring Xiao Yang's embezzlement of Da Yang's dowry and driving away all the servants and maids left by Da Yang's family can be regarded as "love"?

Taking advantage of Wang Chang's words, he couldn't care about anything else for a while, the patriarch called the prince aside, and said with a smile: "Good boy, winning the first rank in one fell swoop not only makes our Shangzhou Fang raise his eyebrows, but the scribes in the entire Shangzhou City are also proud of you." Good! Very good!! Our Shangzhou Wang family will be able to socialize with people in the future, and we don't have to feel inferior!! ”

Nowadays, all the housing branches of the Langya Wang clan are in a state of decline, and the Shangzhou Wang clan is particularly inconspicuous among them. The other housing branches have more or less produced five or six grade officials, and even Beijing officials who serve scarlets, but the Wang family of Shangzhou has always been trapped in Shangzhou, and there are no outstanding talents. Therefore, they are also the children of the Langya Wang family, and the reputation of Shangzhou Fang is really low, and other house branches do not often interact with them. However, after the prince presented the head of Zhongjiadi, the patriarch received several letters from other branches and Cheng Yi, and his attitude was completely different from the past.

"From grandfather's reassurance, now it's just the beginning of a thousand miles." Wang Zixian smiled slightly, "There are still many talented children in our Shangzhou room, and the future must be promising." "If you leave aside Wang Chang and Xiao Yang, the power of the clan is also available. Of course, he never thought of letting the clan influence him, he just wanted to use his identity as a child of the Langya Wang clan at the right time. Moreover, he could not have understood the truth that if you want to take it, you must first give it.

The patriarch couldn't help but be slightly moved, and his eyes fell between his gentle eyebrows: "Another day, I will let all the children of the clan go to see you, you can choose a few of them and take them to Chang'an together." As for what they will encounter in Chang'an, it is also their fate, and they can't ask for it. ”

"From my grandfather, since I took them away from Shangzhou, I will take care of them in Chang'an." The prince smiled and said, "Otherwise, if they suffer something, won't they not be sorry for the trust that my grandfather and the elders have placed in me?" "A son of a good character is naturally more trustworthy than the young scribes who have somehow gathered around him. If he can ascend to the top in the future, he will be his right-hand man, and he must not be neglected.

The patriarch stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction, and said, "After you return to Beijing, there are also elders from other branches in Beijing who want to see you." However, when you suffered from rumors that day, they were silent, and they did not defend you because they were also the queen of Langya. Now that I saw you become famous in one fell swoop, but you rushed to get up, in the end, you are just a profit-seeker, you don't have to be too sincere with them. ”

"From my grandfather's peace of mind, I can save it." The prince replied. He now knows everything about the Jingguan in Chang'an City, so he naturally understands who these "elders of other housing branches" should be. At the feet of the powerful and powerful dignitaries and nobles, they are just some people who have not only declined but have not inherited many ancestors. It is enough to associate with them as ordinary distant relatives, and there is no need to have any kinship feelings and hopes for them.

Of course, he could understand why they were silent and watched coldly. After all, the rumors are menacing, and the slightest carelessness will lead to fire - and at that time, the only one who stood up for him and stood up for him to solve this matter was his Xuanqi. It's enough for him to have Xuan Qi, so why do you need anyone else?

Because of this great event, the tribesmen stayed until late at night when the gate was about to close. For the first time, Wang Chang received the respect and praise of his clansmen, and he was fluttering all over. Seeing that Wang Zixian and Wang Zimu's brothers came to greet him, he couldn't help but pull them to talk for a long time.

Xiao Yang's face was sad on the side, and he finally got the opportunity, and took the opportunity to say a few good words from the prince, and then said: "Listen to my uncle (the wife of the patriarch), the dowry of the famous families in Chang'an City is now either sixty-four or thirty-two, and it must not be less than thirty-two...... With the current situation of our family, I'm afraid it's not easy to get together a solid thirty-two lifts......"

Wang Changzheng rarely talked to his two sons about the spring and snow, and when he heard her mention economic affairs, he couldn't help but be a little impatient: "What's not easy?" Isn't there still a Zhuangzi shop in Huazhou? Pick one or two and sell it, not to mention thirty-two lifts, even sixty-four lifts can be made!! That's the Hongnong County Mansion, if we can't even get a real dowry, wouldn't it ruin the face of the Langya Wang family? ”

Seeing that he didn't give her a good face in front of his son, Xiao Yang was extremely aggrieved. How could she not know that the family affairs of the Hongnong County Mansion are extremely rare, but the Zhuangzi and the shop pù in Huazhou are already the last entry of her family, how can she say that she will sell it? Could it be that if you become Erlang's marriage, you don't have to live in your own family?

In addition, although the female family will only double the dowry given by the family, and the Hongnong County Mansion will never shorten the dowry of its own little lady - but it is a concubine, and it is not only good-looking, but there will never be many Zhuangzi and shop pù who can be used as inputs. Moreover, the dowry is all held in the hands of the daughter-in-law, can you still count on Yang Siniang to support the whole family in the future, and will Wang Luoniang's dowry also come out?

Thinking of this, she felt more and more embarrassed, and she actually wept silently. Now she is the age when she is half-old and still charming, and she is so full of tears that Wang Chang can't help but show a little pity.

Seeing this, Wang Zixian and Wang Zi had to get up and retire immediately. Even after leaving the inner hall, the two brothers could still hear Xiao Yang's crying and Wang Chang's reluctant coaxing. Wang Zixian didn't think anything of it, but Wang Zimu blushed and had nothing to say for a while.

When the brothers returned to the courtyard where the prince had lived, they were surprised to find that many servants were coming and going, decorating the courtyard inside and out. Wang Luoniang, who was standing in the center of the courtyard, gave a few delicate orders from time to time, and sent everyone around very skillfully. Wang Xiangniang stood on the other side with her head down, looking at the newly transplanted apricot blossom tree.

"......" The prince looked at Qingsu and the others who were hiding in the corner, raised his eyebrows, and asked them wordlessly what had happened. His yard has always been only taken care of by a few parts left by himself, and there has never been such a large number of servants and maidservants and all kinds of warblers and swallows. After they set it up, can this yard still be lived?

Qingsuo showed a helpless look, and Cao Shilang couldn't help but say: "It's all big ladies-"

However, before he finished speaking, Wang Luoniang looked back with a smile, greeted him very happily, and called sweetly: "Big brother is back!" As for Wang Zimu, who was standing next to him, he seemed to have been completely ignored by her.

She didn't seem to think that there was anything wrong with her suddenly becoming so considerate and affectionate, she pursed her lips and smiled and said lightly: "Before the eldest brother came back, why didn't you send someone home to inform you first?" After hearing the news of the eldest brother's return home, he suddenly remembered that the eldest brother's courtyard had not been taken care of for a long time, so he came over to take a look. ”

Heh, I haven't listened to it for more than ten years, and I only remembered to "take a look" today? The mother and daughter are so thick-skinned that they are really the same. The prince couldn't help but be surprised, so he listened to Wang Luoniang sing and write well: "Take a closer look, these rough people really can't be trusted. The good courtyard is only cleaned every day, and all kinds of furnishings and arrangements are old, and I don't know how to replace them with new ones. And in this courtyard, it is empty, there are not even flowers and trees, how does it look like the place where the head of the new branch of the first family lives? ”

Wang Zixian looked around and seemed to smile: "So, now it's all Luo Niang's handiwork?" ”

"Yes, I've been busy for two or three hours, what do you think, big brother? Like? Wang Luoniang smiled very sweetly, "If the eldest brother thinks that today's arrangement is too hasty, how about coming over tomorrow to arrange it?" ”

"I'm used to these simple and quiet days, and I don't need to bother you anymore." Wang Zixian didn't follow her words and give her any face, but said lightly, "Moreover, my courtyard has my own subordinates to take care of, and I don't need to use other servants and maids." With so many people gathered here, don't the rest of the house need to be taken care of? If my mother had heard about this, she would not have thought it was appropriate. ”

Hearing this, Wang Luoniang's face was blue and white, and she almost turned her face. However, Xu is how she remembered that this eldest brother was no longer the inconspicuous person of the past, but a newly promoted young man, and she actually held back her anger. After a while, she reluctantly smiled and said, "It turns out that the eldest brother doesn't like this, but he is reckless." I also hope that the eldest brother will not take it to heart and worry about little women like Er and Xiangniang. ”

"Of course I won't bother with you, you've been busy for so long, it's really hard. Now that the night is dark, there is no need to be busy, just go back to the yard to rest early. The prince said, glancing at Wang Xiangniang, "Xiangniang will go back too." "I deliberately forgot Wang Xiangniang when I invited the credit, but I just said it when I asked for it. Oh, Wang Luoniang's younger sister is just like Wang Ziling, and her character is really breathtaking.

Wang Luoniang took Wang Xiangniang's arm and left together. The servants and maids she brought did not dare to stay in this courtyard, so they hurriedly followed. In the crowd, Wang Xiangniang quietly looked back and glanced at the prince, as if she wanted to say something. After Wang Luoniang found out, she pinched her arm heavily and took her away with a sneer.

Seeing this, Wang Zimu frowned tightly, and turned around to catch up with her and count her down a few words. The prince said: "She is a sister, you are a brother, and Xiangniang is a sister." If you want to teach her, I can only come out, not you. However, whether she listens or not is another matter. ”

"Brother ......" returning to his long-lost home should have been a joyous thing. However, in just a few hours, Wang Zimu felt that his heart was getting heavier and heavier. When he was in Chang'an, he could be taught to be busy with many things such as going to school, and occasionally he would completely forget about these family members. However, after returning to Shangzhou, seeing their words and deeds made him feel like a fish in his throat, and he was not happy in any case.

"What do you think she's for?" The prince hooked the corners of his mouth, "Treat me like this, naturally ask for a lot." However, the human heart is insufficient, and I will definitely not be able to respond to her request. ”

At Wang Luoniang's age, what else can she ask for? It's nothing more than a wishful husband, nothing more than a good marriage. However, with her character, marriage is revenge, how can he let his friends fall into the fire pit? Of course, he also disdains to embarrass a pampered little lady, has no intention of interfering in her marriage, and deliberately makes her unhappy. As for Du Chongfeng, whom Xiao Yang had looked at before...... Oh, that's none of his business.

"Brother doesn't have to answer her, and he doesn't have to answer her...... Wang Zimu said in a low voice, "With her age, she can't wait too long." Brother just delays it, and her mother will definitely try her to get her married. Suddenly, he remembered Princess Changning—if she knew that she had such parents and siblings, would she still be willing to descend to him? Does she still think he's good in everything?

If he could choose, he would rather live with his brother and sister than have a vicious mother and brother, a father and sister who only know the benefits. However, no one in this world has ever had the opportunity to choose their origins and family, and he is no exception.