After the case of King Peng's rebellion came to an end, the once indignant eunuchs and the people seemed to gradually forget about the matter, and the prosperity and liveliness of Chang'an City were restored again. In the blink of an eye, it is the season when the warbler flies and the grass grows, and the teenagers and little ladies wearing light and colorful spring shirts can be seen almost everywhere, as if they are more eye-catching than the flowers that are blooming in violet. And the fresh flowers worn on the hairpin bun also add a bit of good color to everyone.

The king of Xin'an County, who has always been diligent, took a rare day off and came to the Shili Pavilion outside Chang'an City with the guards to wait. Princess Changning and Princess Yong'an's chariot was also parked on the side, and the palace maids used barricades to enclose a meadow for them to rest and rest temporarily.

"Brother, why don't you see Wang Zhiyuan?" Princess Changning's willow eyebrows were raised lightly, and the corners of her red and tender lips were slightly hooked, "He has lived in the Puwang Mansion intermittently for so long, so it is reasonable that he should come over to welcome the third mother, so that he can thank the elders?" Obviously, what she wanted to say was definitely not the case, but the palace maids were on the side, so it was inconvenient to say it clearly.

"Originally, he did plan to come, but today is not a holiday, and it is really inconvenient for him to take leave." Li Hui pretended not to understand, "Although Yushitai cleaned up a group of people, the rest were all aroused by him, and they stared at him all day long to find his mistakes. If he comes, tomorrow the court will definitely be impeached. ”

To be a conscientious official in the Imperial History Observatory must be arrogant and not afraid of any powerful person. However, if you are too arrogant, you are likely to overreact. Those imperial historians may not know that what Wang Zixian did was what should be done, but he just watched him as a young junior be able to stir up trouble in the imperial history platform, maybe he was really a little embarrassed on face.

"Cheng Ri was targeted by a group of colleagues, and it was difficult for him to stay in the Yushitai." When Princess Changning heard this, she was quite sympathetic, "However, now that his reputation has spread, the officials of the other ministries are afraid that they will also be worried when they see him." No matter where Grandpa transfers him in the future, it will not be easy to integrate into it. ”

"If you sit upright, why are you afraid of supervising the imperial history?" Li Hui said, "I think that after my uncle cleans up the Yushitai, he will continue to promote him." Some time ago, my uncle also mentioned that the two of us might be more suitable for Hubu and Taifu Temple—however, I would rather stay in Dali Temple and let him go to Taifu Temple. ”

Princess Changning teased the naughty Princess Yong'an beside her, and replied: "Brother may not be able to stay in Dali Temple. Recently, I heard A-Niang mention that A-Grandpa seems to want you to go to Zongzheng Temple. She pondered for a moment: "If you go to Zongzheng Temple, you will inevitably be promoted to the next level." From the four products of Zongzheng Temple Shaoqing, what do you think? ”

Li Hui was stunned, and couldn't help but think of the recent rumors that King Jing had "fallen out of favor", and seemed to smile: "It's okay to go to Zongzheng Temple, you will definitely be a lot more leisurely." Now that A-Niang and Shou Niang have returned to Chang'an, I just have time to take care of A-Niang's knees. ”

Although staying in Dali Temple can participate in the interrogation of various major and important cases, he can also use his authority to thoroughly investigate Princess Anxing and others. However, now there are too many eyeliners staring at Princess An Xing, and it is inconvenient for him to show it. What if he goes to Zongzheng Temple? Cases involving clan rebellion are always inseparable from Zongzheng Temple, as long as you follow the saint closely, you can also grasp all the news. Moreover, as the prince who oversees the imperial history, he has the responsibility of impeaching hundreds of officials, and it is undoubtedly more justified to use him to attack these traitors.

"The third mother returned to Beijing for your marriage, right?" Princess Changning said again, "Brother, do you have any suitable countermeasures?" A-Niang also said that Du Niangzi is still keeping filial piety, and it is not decent to keep you waiting. Even if you have to get married according to your grandfather's holy decree, the third mother will definitely find a way to welcome your two sons into the door first. ”

Li Hui tightened his eyebrows, and couldn't help but sigh: "I ......" He and the prince are in love, how can they bear to marry each other and have children? Neither a wife nor a concubine must be present between the two of them, otherwise it will be tantamount to betrayal. No matter how difficult it is, he wants to keep his promise of being a couple for the rest of his life.

"Brother, in my opinion, it is impossible for you and Wang Zixian to never get married." Princess Changning said, a faint cold color shrouded in her eyebrows, "Even if you don't want to, the world and rumors will force you to compromise." Otherwise, unless you stay away from officialdom and the rights and wrongs of Chang'an City, you can get real peace. In that case, why don't you try to ask Du Niangzi if they can get married—"

"Yue Niang." Li Hui interrupted her, "I can't be so selfish and disturb the peace of Du Niangzi regardless of it. "Since Du Niangzi already has his own ideas and is unwilling to maintain the marriage contract, why should he be strong? Even if they are just a nominal couple, even if they can be casual with each other, they will always feel uncomfortable.

"Brother, you're wrong." Princess Changning shook her head, "Du Niangzi has long lost her peace. If you break the engagement, it will most likely be even more difficult for her. Brother has been busy lately, probably haven't heard the rumors in Beijing? I don't know who it is, but it was rumored that she was killed by Keqin, Shabi Seven Kills, and I don't know if you can calm it or something like that. ”

"Who told me about this?" Li Hui couldn't hide his anger. The Du family has long faded out of everyone's field of vision because of their closed filial piety, and they have almost never attracted the attention of others over the years. If it weren't for him, why would Du Niangzi provoke villains and right and wrong? also complained that he had been too busy in the past two years, and had not carefully considered how to break the marriage contract earlier without hurting her.

"Even if we find out who did it, it's too late." Princess Changning continued, "Her reputation has been ruined, if the marriage contract is dissolved...... She may have to live with this reputation for the rest of her life. Of course, all she wants is to escape into the void, and she may not care about these false names. ”

“…… What you mean, I understand. Li Hui was silent for a long time, and Fang said, "She is now guarding filial piety, and it shouldn't be convenient to go out." However, it was also time to see her again. "Resolving the marriage is indeed very difficult, and it seems that the road ahead is even bleaker. However, in any case, he had to rise to the occasion and could not keep delaying it. Otherwise, it will only make all three of them feel miserable.

At this time, the guards of the Puwang Mansion who were sent out to inquire about the news reported outside the barrier: "The king, the two noble lords, and the car of Her Royal Highness the princess is twenty miles away. "Twenty miles is already a distance that can be seen far away.

Li Hui immediately walked out of the barrier, and Princess Changning and Princess Yongan followed closely behind and came to the Ten Mile Pavilion. Looking from afar, I saw dozens of cars coming from the east, and the honor guard was in good order. If it weren't for the special regulations on driving and honor guards, this overly quiet and quiet convoy would seem to be no different from ordinary officials and family members.

In a short time, the horses were close at hand, and they slowly stopped. Li Hui then came to the carriage that was surrounded in the middle, and said loudly: "The child meets A-Niang!" Carefully calculated, he and Yan had not seen each other for two years, and his heart was both happy and excited, but inevitably nervous.

The curtain of the car moved slightly, and Princess Pu Yan helped the maid to get out of the car slowly, carefully looked at the young son in front of her, and smiled with satisfaction: "Mother Zhang takes care of you very well." When they left Chang'an, the child's face was still a little childish, which made her always worry about it. But now, he is like an adult man, tall and slender, with a sense of fortitude between his eyebrows. It is like a piece of jade, under the polishing of time, it finally blooms with a warm brilliance.

"My son has seen the third mother." Princess Changning also led Princess Yongan forward.

"Yue Niang has grown into a beautiful and moving lady, and I can't recognize it for a while." Yan couldn't help but look at her, said with a smile, and looked at Princess Yong'an lovingly, "Wan Niang, do you remember me?" ”

Rao is Princess Yong'an has a good memory, and when she sees each other again after two years, she can't help but feel a little rusty. The little guy blushed shyly, and after calling "Third Mother", he hid behind his cousin and poked his little head out to look at the other little guy who was getting off the carriage - Li Lan and Li Shouniang, the county lord of Shouyang County.

Shou Niang is two or three months older than Princess Yong'an, but she is a head taller than her, wearing a fiery red beard suit, soap-colored bearded boots, and a small pony whip, looking like a lively and agile little Langjun. She opened her round eyes, looked around at everyone, and then ran over happily: "Uncle! ”

"Shou Niang still remembers me?" Li Hui was deeply moved, and opened his arms to hug his little niece tightly.

Yan couldn't bear to hit him - if he hadn't sent a bunch of gifts from Chang'an to Luoyang every month, she and Zhou would have mentioned giving gifts to her uncle in front of the little guy almost every day, I'm afraid that the young Shouniang might not remember him. Of course, this kind of detail does not need to be mentioned.

Shou Niang giggled, even after being let go by her uncle, she still snuggled up to him reluctantly. She didn't want to tell anyone, but after seeing her uncle's provocative phoenix eyes, she remembered her grandfather. Then, naturally, she and Princess Yong'an were almost face-to-face......

For the little friends of the year, the two little guys have some vague impressions. The two looked at each other with some hesitation, Shou Niang racked her brains and thought about it, and said tentatively: "Wan Niang......"

"Ah...... Ashou! Princess Yong'an's eyes lit up and she immediately hugged her.

After the two little ones recognized each other, they chatted affectionately together, completely forgetting about everyone else. Princess Changning felt a little sour in her heart, but with Yan by her side and greeting her over the years, a little affection disappeared without a trace. Yan was just as she remembered, always gentle and loving, and even her eyes were full of love.

When the car came to Yankangfang, Princess Changning took Princess Yong'an to say goodbye: "A-Niang also misses the third mother very much. If the third mother is free, why don't you enter the palace to visit A-Niang another day? "The Pu Wangfu family is reunited, and it is naturally inconvenient for their sisters to be present. Rao is two little guys both pursed their lips and coquettishly, and she was not moved at all.

"I'll enter the palace tomorrow." Yan agreed.

The main gate of King Pu's Mansion slowly opened, and it was not until the princess's car drove in that it closed again. Li Hui welcomed the Yan family and Shou Niang into the main courtyard of the middle road that had already been cleaned up: "Since receiving A-Niang's letter, Mother Zhang has already cleaned up and arranged the middle road, I don't know if it is in line with A-Niang's wishes?" ”

"Of course." Yan curled the corners of his lips. Mother Zhang is her confidant, so she naturally knows her preferences. Looking at it, whether it is the scenery in the courtyard or the sporadic furnishings in the inner hall, they are all her favorite and habitual use. Although Luoyang is more comfortable and casual, it is still not as good as Chang'an, and it is still not as good as his own mansion. Only when she returned here did she feel completely at peace in her heart.

Li Hui saw that she had a smile between her eyebrows, but she inevitably showed a little tiredness, so she said: "A-Niang is tired from the journey, it is better to take a break for the time being." When A-Niang wakes up, we will have an evening meal together. As for the energetic little niece Shou Niang, of course, he will take him around the mansion, so that he can be familiar with his own mansion.

The youngest son was as filial as ever, and the Yan family was in his heart, so he left Zhang's mother, who he hadn't seen for a long time, and watched his uncle and nephew go out hand in hand. When Mother Zhang unplugged the jade hairpin comb on her bun, she suddenly asked lightly: "Why don't you see Wang Langjun?" ”

Zhang Fumu's hand moved slightly, and she continued to loosen her hair bun quietly: "Her Royal Highness the princess forgot, Wang Langjun has won the first place, and now he is already supervising the imperial history." Today is not a holiday, and it is inconvenient for him to take leave, so he did not go to greet him with San Langjun. However, after thinking about coming to the lower office, he will come over quietly. ”

"......" Yan Shi was silent, his mood was a little complicated for a while, and he didn't know if he wanted to see that handsome and outstanding young man.