The people in the room were silent for a moment, and Fang said: "Since my cousin is prepared, it should not be allowed for Yang to refuse." Well, please wait a moment and go back in. Then came the sound of Suo Suo from within, as if someone had risen in his clothes. I could faintly hear a few faint whispers from a woman, as if someone else was whispering something.

Wang Zixian waited patiently. Since he is a child of a family and has reported the name of Langya Wang, he naturally can't rashly break into the master's bedroom, so as not to lose the demeanor of Wang Xie. Moreover, he has always been a very patient person, and he doesn't mind if he needs to wait a little longer.

At this moment, footsteps suddenly sounded in the side room next to him. There was a creak at the door, and a young man of about seven or eight years old stood behind the dark door with a bow and arrow, looking at him coldly.

The light in the main room spilled in, illuminating the child's figure clearly. Undoubtedly, he gave birth to Fu Hao's appearance, his lips were red and his teeth were white, and he looked very much like Mrs. Wei and Yang Banniang between his eyebrows. However, the white and tender face did not have the childish innocence of ordinary children, but was full of vigilance and indifference. In this way, he is more like a little beast that protects his territory, bravely facing strange enemies, and wants to protect his father and mother with his teeth and claws.

The prince smiled at him, intending to show his kindness. The little fellow was more vigilant, and held his humble little bow and arrow tightly, as if he were about to raise it and shoot it at him in the next moment.

"Ah Tao, don't be rude to your guests." Xu knew his temperament very well, and Yang Dalang spoke out in a very timely manner, resolving the tension between the two, "Could it be that you don't remember what I taught you before?" If a guest comes, you will greet them and guide them to the main room to sit down. ”

Obviously, the nickname of this Tao Xiaolangjun was chosen according to the peach tree in the yard. Although it sounds like a little lady, it is very consistent with this place, this time, and this scene. Children who were born and raised in this small courtyard should naturally have such a name, which has nothing to do with anything else, just appropriate.

Wang Zixian smiled lightly again, a gentleman, gentle as jade, which made people really not feel any bad feelings. Ah Tao stared at him, slowly put away the bow and arrows, and said sullenly: "Distinguished guests, please come with me." His gestures were no different from those of a child in the mountains, but he still vaguely carried the shadow of a child of the family, and he was still smart and comfortable when he bowed and saluted.

So, Wang Zixian followed Ah Tao Xiaolangjun into the main room, and saw a person about twenty or thirty years old lying on the soft couch on the side, looking over with a smile. He had a face like a crown of jade, was born very well, did not have a beard, and looked extraordinarily young. However, the side of the right chest protrudes strangely, as if the spine that should support the waist is squeezed together. This made his figure look very strangely curled, as if he couldn't even straighten his upper body, and could only lie down on the couch completely.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room was slightly tense. Yang Dalang seems to be indifferent, but in fact, there is a deep depression between his eyebrows and eyes. And Ah Tao was even tighter, as if as long as this "distinguished guest" showed any contempt, he would pounce on him and bite his throat.

However, the prince has been traveling abroad for many years, and what person with crooked eyes and nose has not seen? Even if it was uglier and weirder, it was normal in his eyes. After all, being born ugly doesn't mean that people's hearts are ugly. Sometimes, on the contrary, there are many people with outstanding skin, and their hearts are even darker and more ruthless.

In Wang Zixian's eyes, Yang Dalang is no different from any other healthy person. There was neither contempt nor sympathy in his eyes, he just glanced at it naturally, and then politely bowed his hand: "A certain prince has seen his eldest cousin." On my first visit, I should have brought some gifts. Due to the tight schedule, I can't prepare completely, so I ask my cousin for forgiveness. ”

Yang Dalang's brows moved slightly, as if he was slightly relieved, and showed a smile: "Since it is my own relative, I don't need to be so polite." Moreover, in the past twenty years, it has been rare for a guest to visit, and I should have done my best to be a landlord. It's a pity that the weekday consumption is limited, and I can't set up a banquet to entertain you. ”

"If it is the same at first sight, why should there be any feast? All you need is a cup of tea. Wang Zixian smiled and continued.

Yang Dalang curled the corners of his mouth and nodded: "There is still no shortage of buttermilk and tea, and you can refill as many cups as you want." ”

After that, the two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had known each other for many years, and there was a sense of tacit understanding between them.

Seeing this, Ah Tao also quietly breathed a sigh of relief, put down the bow and arrows and sat silently on the edge of the couch. It was only then that he showed a little childish childishness—he thought he was quietly looking at the guest opposite, but he didn't know that the curiosity in his eyes had already exposed himself.

At this time, a tall woman came out of the back room, carrying buttermilk and tea, and whispered, "Please use it slowly." "She was born very strong, and her appearance was only ordinary, and her demeanor was somewhat reluctant when she bowed. Obviously, she was not a woman of the world, nor was she one of those delicate personal maids, but a rough servant.

However, Yang Dalang said calmly: "This is a clumsy Jing good lady, who has been with me for more than 20 years, and has long been dependent on life and death." ”

Wang Zixian immediately called: "I've seen my cousin-in-law." "Well, this cousin is a woman—no matter what kind of woman she is, she will not surprise him. And if the identity of his family's "insider" is known to the family in front of him, I am afraid that he will inevitably show surprise.

Shanniang was stunned, as if she had never seen such a neat person. She even looked at the young man several times, and with hesitation, she silently knelt down on the edge of the couch. Tao quietly moved over and snuggled up to her side. Although the mother and son did not look alike, their resolute and silent appearance at this time looked very similar.

"How did my cousin know about me?" Yang Dalang asked again, "Presumably, almost no one in the Yang family will mention me now?" And, I don't think my cousin seems to have come just for curiosity. However, whatever the purpose of your trip, I can't do exactly what you want. ”

The prince took a sip of buttermilk and replied with a smile: "Before, my uncle intended to give me the eighth lady, so I specially got to know the people in the county mansion, so as not to make any jokes in the future. Indeed, I thought that there was only one cousin in the county government, and if I hadn't asked carefully, I wouldn't have known that the eldest cousin was trapped here. ”

Six points of truth and four points of falsehood in his words looked extremely sincere, and the doubts on Yang Dalang's face couldn't help but decrease a little. However, these few words alone are certainly not enough to gain his trust: "...... So, you just want to visit me? Or, just wondering, why did the county government avoid mentioning me? Oh, you don't look like someone who would be curious about other people's family affairs. ”

"How can the county government be 'someone else'?" Wang Zixian also replied truthfully and falsely, "Can't you say that it will be the Yue family in the future?" Shouldn't such a close relative be easy to understand? If I don't know anything about the county government, I happily agreed to this marriage, so it doesn't seem like my temperament. ”

"......" Yang Dalang looked at him deeply, "Now that you have seen my appearance, you should understand." A 'monster' like me, naturally, still doesn't appear well, so as not to ruin the reputation of the Hongnong County Mansion. And my grandfather, the most cherished thing is reputation, and he will never allow himself to have any stains. ”

"My cousin must have just had an illness?" The prince said, "Could it be that with the ability of the Hongnong County Mansion, it is impossible to invite a famous doctor to treat my cousin with acupuncture?" When I was traveling, I also met hermits who could cure incurable diseases. If my cousin needs it, I'll look for one or two—"

"You are so zealous, you can see that you want a lot." Yang Dalang shook his head. He was about to say no, but Ah Tao couldn't help but ask eagerly, "Really?" Do you really have a way to ask a famous doctor to cure Grandpa's strange illness? ”

In the face of such a sincere and enthusiastic desire of a child, even the cold-natured prince Xian couldn't help but be slightly moved. He pondered for a moment, and Fang replied honestly, "I can indeed find a way to get a famous doctor." However, as for whether the disease can be cured, there is no guarantee. After all, I'm not a healer. ”

Ah Tao's gaze dimmed instantly, and the good lady took him into her arms and gently comforted him.

Yang Dalang also sighed: "Thank you cousin for your kindness." However, it doesn't have to be a hard work. When I first fell ill, my grandfather and aunt also invited countless doctors to treat me. I've tried everything, but my feet are still not good at walking, and then I gradually became like this. When I was young, I was sick and there was nothing I could do, let alone now. ”

The prince looked at the family in front of him, and it was rare to hesitate. Yang Dalang has been trapped in a square inch for many years, and even his wife and children have been affected with him, and it is difficult to affect Mrs. Wei or Yang Shijing if he thinks about it. If he had the ability to do so, or if there were loyal servants willing to plan for him, he might have sent Ah Tao out long ago. After all, with his ability, how could he not know that Ah Tao grew up in this courtyard, like a bird in a cage, and could only be limited to this forever?

Is it still necessary for him to continue to sow discord? Let this innocent family, let this family who is simply powerless, fall into a dilemma? No, of course not. Not to mention that they don't have the ability to influence the Yang family, even if they accidentally reveal a thing or two to others, it is very likely to sabotage their plans.

Thinking of this, Wang Zixian asked again: "What is there lacking in the eldest cousin?" I'll send it quietly another day. "Naturally, he must act from beginning to end, without revealing any flaws. Even Mrs. Wei knew what he had done, and she would surely turn a blind eye because of his good intentions.

"My cousin has a heart. Our food, clothing, housing and transportation have our own mother's care, you don't have to worry. Yang Dalang said lightly.

So, Wang Zixian told him about the recent events in Beijing, and mentioned with a little regret that Yang Banniang had entered the palace and was named a talented person, etc. This family of three has almost never seen outsiders, and it is even more rare to hear about these anecdotes, and they all heard them very fascinated. And Yang Dalang was even more thoughtful.

After the guests and hosts were happy, Wang Zixian got up and took his leave. Ah Tao sent him out, and saw him climb up the wall lightly, and his eyes widened.

"I'll send you a good bow and arrows another day." Wang Zixian smiled at him, jumped off the wall, and disappeared.

Ah Tao stood in place in a daze, looked at it reluctantly for a long time, and then returned to the main room step by step. At this moment, neither of them knew that there would be a deeper fate between them.

In the main room, Shanniang easily picked up Yang Dalang, who was groaning, and went to the back room.

Yang Dalang suddenly raised his head and said: "Good mother, in a few days, I will tell the person who sent me food, I want to see A-Niang." ”

Shanniang never asked the reason, just listened to his instructions, nodded and agreed.