In April, the peony and the peony compete to bloom, compete for beauty, magnificent, fragrant and fragrant in Chang'an City. In the blink of an eye, colorful peonies or peonies were inserted into the sideburns of the beauties' crow hair, adding a bit of good color and becoming more and more beautiful and charming. The light spring shirt was also replaced with a light gauze summer shirt, with a half-arm shawl and a flying skirt, which was more graceful.

Li Hui held the white jade plate and slowly walked through the front of the Hongwen Pavilion. The white jade plate is filled with freshly cut peony and peony, and the petals are still rolling with water droplets, which seem to be falling but not falling, bright and moving. He vaguely heard Li Tai's laughter inside, suddenly stopped, and said to the county lord of Changning, who was holding flower scissors in front of him: "Yue Niang, the peony in front of the steps of Hongwen Pavilion is well-born, why don't you cut a few?" ”

"Really? Brother, let's take a look. "The county lord of Changning is very interested in cutting flowers today, and he has already destroyed many flowers with his hands, so he is naturally unwilling to let go of Hongwen Pavilion. She walked ahead with a smile, and sure enough, she found a number of peonies in front of the steps of the building, which were in full bloom. So, she looked back at Li Hui and smiled, and continued to cut flowers.

In the building, you can vaguely hear the sound of Li Tai commenting on books and paintings, intermittently, and I can't hear it clearly. However, it was only a few sentences, but it attracted many people to echo and praise. Li Hui remembered that in the past few days, his grandfather's interest was inexplicably high, and he went out early and returned late in the morning, and he couldn't help but sigh lightly in his heart.

After the family returned to Chang'an, their grandfather and grandmother were not happy. The sick mother and cousin enter the palace every day, but the father hardly leaves the house. The high-ranking officials in Beijing also seemed to have forgotten him, and no one mentioned this abolished prince. Compared with the two compartments, Grandpa felt that he was living a very comfortable life, and suddenly his depression disappeared. Now that he is like a fish in water in Hongwen Pavilion, he is happy all day long, which should be regarded as a good thing. However, what worries him is that in a few days, even the poetry and singing and calligraphy and painting evaluation of Hongwenguan will no longer be able to satisfy Grandpa.

What needs to be done to let Grandpa know that now is not what it used to be, and it is definitely not the time for him to hold frequent literary meetings, make friends with scholars, and win fame. In the heart of the prince's uncle, only the brother who is quiet and satisfied with the status quo is a good brother he can tolerate. Otherwise, what is the difference between what he is doing at this moment and when he won the heir?

"Brother, the jade plate can't hold it." The county lord of Changning carefully put the last peony on the pile of flowers, "Let's go back to the Lizheng Hall and pick out a flower hairpin for grandmother!" Mothers, aunts, sisters and sisters can also choose. Do you want to wear a hairpin? I think my brother must look good wearing it! ”

"You're only beautiful when you wear it." Li Hui picked out two single-petal peonies and gave them hairpins on her double buns. The little guy pursed his lips, gathered his sideburns, smiled brighter, took his hand and walked back.

After the brother and sister returned to the Lizheng Palace, they presented a plate full of flowers to Empress Qin. Empress Qin looked at Xianyan's flowers, and rarely showed a smile: "Yue Niang, Ah Hui, how about choosing two flower hairpins for your grandmother?" ”

Princess Changning picked a fiery red double-petaled peony, and Li Hui carefully picked a slightly smaller red double-petaled peony. The Du family and the Yan family personally put on the hairpin of Queen Qin, not only the big one and the small one are very commensurate, but the bright red and vibrant flowers also set off her sallow face with a little more blood, and it seems that her condition has eased a lot.

The palace maid moved the bronze mirror over, and Queen Qin looked at the mirror carefully and smiled slightly: "Although I am an old woman, I also took two flowers and one or two colors, which is good to look at." It seems that in the future, you can wear hairpins and hairpins and these flowers. Speaking of which, Yue Niang and Ah Hui cut so many flowers, I can't wear them alone, you all pick them up and put them on, let me take a look. ”

As she spoke, she smiled and watched the younger generations pick up flowers with a smile: Su picked a cherry-colored double-petaled peony, Yan picked a pomegranate-colored single-petaled peony, Du's picked a begonia-colored double-petaled peony, Princess Linchuan picked a light yellow double-petaled peony, Princess Anxing picked a fiery red peony that was the same as a peony, and Princess Qinghe casually hairpinned a black purple peony. The grandchildren were more casual, just take one and put it on.

Empress Qin looked around at them, bowed her head slightly in satisfaction, and summoned the only two grandsons present, Li Ju and Li Hui, to her and personally gave them a single-petal peony. Men's hairpins mostly use fresh flowers, looking at the romantic and not too strong fat powder, which is very compatible. After the two Lang Jun hairpins got the flowers, they really received unanimous praise from their elders and peers, and Queen Qin's vision for picking flowers was naturally the top priority of praise.

Empress Qin held the hands of her grandchildren, and suddenly said to the Su family: "Ah Ji is also twenty-two years old this year?" There was no suitable woman in Qianzhou, so he never got married? "Li Ju was the fourth among his cousins, and he originally had a cousin who had always been very weak, and he died within a few years of taking the heir. Now he is Li Song's only son, but he has never been married, which naturally makes Queen Qin a little worried.

Su Shi smiled helplessly and replied: "He was engaged when he was fifteen or sixteen years old, and the other party was the daughter of a petty official in Qianzhou. Later, the family was promoted and was about to move elsewhere, and they were reluctant to marry their daughter far away, so they gave up the marriage. "She has a gentle temperament, and she doesn't mention anything wrong with the other party between the lines, but how can the people present not hear it, it is clear that the other party regrets the marriage." reluctant", how many people's eyes can be hidden?

When Princess Qinghe heard this, she couldn't help but say angrily: "Our Li family's son, how can anyone despise him?" Ah Niang, we must choose a lady who is thousands of times better for Ah Ji! Let that short-sighted family regret it every day. ”

Empress Qin pondered for a while, and said to Du Shi: "Adu, you help Asu consider one or two, and select a suitable little lady from Beijing to suit Azu." Those who tend to be inflammatory, don't be in-laws, just choose a good woman with a good family background. When Aju gets married, I will ask the saint to give grace, and I will not wronged the little lady of a good family. "In this way, it means to knight Li Ju.

Princess Qinghe immediately laughed crisply, hugged Princess Linchuan and said, "How can such a happy event be without us?" If the sisters-in-law don't dislike it, how about we also help to refer to one or two? ”

Su Shi was busy thanking Du Shi and the two sisters-in-law. Princess Anxing raised her eyebrows, hiding the sarcasm in her eyes; Yan looked at Li Hui thoughtfully, and saw that the King of Xin'an County raised his eyes a little dazedly.

Empress Qin did not ignore Yan's expression, and also looked at Li Hui carefully: "Speaking of which, Ah Hui is already fourteen years old. Back then, your grandfather had already married your mother at your age. Ah Yan, why aren't you in a hurry now? When you were in Junzhou, did you ever set a marriage for Ah Hui? Have you ever shown Ah Huixiang the princess? ”

Li Hui immediately shook his head. In his previous life, his grandfather never cared about such trivial matters, and the new monarch died soon after he succeeded to the throne; His mother found a few daughters of the local small family in Junzhou for him, but unfortunately they were all unmatched. In the end, his princess was given by the future emperor His Majesty, and with the same reluctance as him, he married from thousands of miles away, and finally became a resentful couple.

Yan Shi immediately continued: "When I was in Junzhou before, Ah Hui was still a childish mess, and I felt that it was too early to tell him about family affairs. Moreover, Ah Xin also got married at the age of fifteen, so he didn't have to be too anxious. However, now that you are in Chang'an, it is indeed a good time to see the little lady. It's a must, and I have to help the family, my younger siblings and sisters-in-law take a look. ”

Empress Qin glanced at her: "Ah Hui is still young, so there is really no need to be too anxious. Ah Yan, you should think carefully after you go back. After Asu Adu and the others are busy with Ahui's marriage, they will help you see Ahui's family affairs. In addition, Asu, Qian Niang is thirteen, and it is time to think about one or two for her. For Li Qianniang, marrying in Chang'an means that she does not have to go back to Qianzhou, which is naturally her best destination.

Su Shi heard the meaning of her words, and nodded lightly: "Ah Jia rest assured, your son can be saved." ”

The Yan family also understood that Empress Qin did not want to interfere in Li Hui's marriage, so she acquiesced to her giving the little lady of the Yan family a chance to be the princess of the county. However, she didn't need such an opportunity, and she wouldn't give the Yan family another chance to give up her family for the sake of profit. She looked at Li Hui and smiled faintly: "Ah Jia don't worry, I understand." When my sister-in-law looks at my daughter-in-law, can I also join in the fun? Take the opportunity to take a look at the little ladies of each family. ”

Li Hui glanced at his cousin Li Ju, whose cheeks were slightly red, and was thinking about whether he was too calm, so he heard his mother say, "When the time comes, I will also bring Ah Hui over to have a look." Since he chose his daughter-in-law, of course, he had to choose it himself. Then he heard Su Shi say: "It should be so, and Ah Ju should also be present." The two of them went together, and it was not too abrupt. ”

In the meaningful laughter of the elders, Li Ju's slightly pale face was already stained with red, and Li Hui didn't know how to react to a young man of this age, so he had to act as indifferent. As everyone knows, the different reactions of the two also confirm that he has not yet opened his mind, and he is even unaware of the lustful Mu Shaoai.

Yan looked at him and smiled.

The county lord of Changning blinked, and suddenly said, "My son also wants to go and see my sister-in-law, and take a good look at my brother." ”

Du Shi couldn't help but sneer, stretched out his slender index finger and poked her forehead: "You, what are you making a fuss about?" ”

"Why can't you make up for this kind of excitement?" The county lord of Changning felt dissatisfied, snorted lightly, pulled Li Hui and asked seriously, "Brother, how about I choose a sister-in-law for you?" ”

"Good!" Li Hui replied without hesitation. He had no idea of his own princess, and of course the most important thing was his mother's satisfaction—it would be better if his little cousin would be happy, and that he would be happy with his brothers and sisters in the future.

Hearing this, a group of princesses and princesses laughed more and more heartily. Seeing that everyone couldn't suppress their laughter, and had the intention of ridiculing their brother and sister, Li Hui simply said to Queen Qin: "Grandmother, grandson takes Yue Niang to take a walk on the street, and go back when you go." After Empress Qin agreed with a smile, he couldn't wait to go out with the county lord of Changning. Behind them, there was another burst of laughter.

The two cousins came to the palace gate, looking at each other, and they didn't know where to go for a while. After thinking for a while, Li Hui said in a low voice: "After you heard the legend of the suppression of the rebels, haven't you always been very curious about my friend Wang Zixian?" He is now studying in Guozi School, how about I take you to meet him for a while? ”

The county lord of Changning immediately nodded again and again, extremely excited.