After using the power of his elders to remove Wang Chang from his position as the only commendable county lieutenant, Li Hui did not hide from Wang Zixian. He had never been of the temperament to do things quietly and anonymously, nor did he think that such an important matter should be kept a secret. After all, Wang Chang is the father of Wang Zixian, and any change will have a slight or serious impact on him. Only by telling the truth can he think about countermeasures in advance. Otherwise, if there is any misunderstanding, won't the gain outweigh the loss?

"Just in case, I resorted to such a method of drawing wages from the bottom of the kettle, completely cutting off his future. Only in this way will your patriarch not hesitate at all, and will definitely favor you and keep him tight. It's just that the timing was too coincidental to discuss with you, so I made my own decision. Doesn't this ruin your plans? ”

Wang Zixian looked deeply at the young man sitting opposite, as if something was constantly swelling in his heart, and he wanted to tear his chest with his teeth and claws, and pounced on him to completely drown the other party. He knew that it was a surging emotion, an emotion that only arose because of the other party. It turned out to be like a babbling stream, cheerful and warm; Now it has become a rushing river, deep and turbulent and enthusiastic.

Sure enough, there is only this person in this world, who is wholeheartedly planning for him, who really puts him in his heart, and who has fellowship with him in an equal manner. Everything he does is done because of him and for his consideration. Whether it is big or small, it is full of care and love that he has never had.

It turns out that everyone in this world really has a weakness. And his only weakness is him. However, even if he gives his future and life to him, maybe he is still willing. I was reluctant to lose him, to lose this most important person—and I didn't even want to think about the slightest possibility of loss. So, he had to continue to hide his secrets and be careful to stay by his side. Except for the secret that he would dislike him, he was willing to share all the qiē with him.

"Zixian?" Li Hui didn't see him respond for a long time, thinking that he was indeed on a business trip, and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Could it be that he was indeed too eager to disrupt the arrangements of the prince? So he's muttering, how to fill in the gaps? At that time, after listening to the words of the county lord of Changning to hold grievances for their brothers, he also had an idea, so he took the opportunity to visit Du Shi to completely end Wang Chang. Now that I think about it, maybe it's really impulsive?

The prince returned to his senses, and couldn't help but hook the corners of his mouth: "No, Ah Hui, your trick is very good." Come to think of it, I will go back to Shangzhou in the future, and I don't have to look at their faces all day long. With your help to solve my worries, I can continue to study in Guozijian with peace of mind, and sooner or later I will earn you a first-class head back. ”

The only pity is that Wang Chang's "good reputation" did not spread. He originally wanted to take it slowly, and use Prince Ling to provoke him to come back to Chang'an in person. After he ran into walls everywhere and realized the sinister nature of Chang'an, he let him, the "evil father", set off his "filial son" well. Then he was supervised by the imperial history, so that he lost his official position and returned to Shangzhou in disgrace. Now the result is actually not bad, after all, his "good reputation" has spread to the palace.

"Earn me a first-class head?" Li Hui couldn't help laughing, "Okay! Good! Then I'll be able to show off to others - I'm the youngest friend of the dynasty, and if you want to get to know Wang Zixian, you'll have to pass me first. I will sift through all the posts of the literary and poetry clubs for you. Whoever thinks highly of himself, who thinks of himself, who thinks of himself, who seeks fame and profit, will not let them come and hinder your eyes. ”

The two of them had a good heart, and they all thought of Yang Qian's Yang-like head, and immediately looked at each other and laughed.

After laughing, the prince offered Li Hui to pour tea slowly, and squinted his eyes slightly in the fragrance of tea: "Yang Qian wanted to pinch me by taking advantage of Zimu's apprenticeship, but he didn't succeed, and he can't say what tricks he will come up with in the future." I want to give him a handle, what do you think? The hazy light smoke obscured his deep eyes, and the indifference in them was like counting nine cold days.

"Send it out?" Li Hui comprehended, "Wang Ziling? Do you want to 'fulfill' him? He could understand his best friend's thoughts, and instead of waiting for Yang Qian to attack again, it was better to show weakness for the time being, confuse him, and avoid his edge. As long as Wang Ziling stays in Chang'an, he will be a bright target, and sooner or later he will become the target of the enemy. As long as you hold him, you can more or less control the two brothers of the Wang family. If he can't stand the provocation and secretly calculates his brother, it is not the best policy to take precautions.

"I'm just a student of Guozijian, how can I 'fulfill' him? It's just a matter of giving him a chance to 'fulfill' himself, depending on whether he can grasp it. If even this little thought is not worth expending, it is useless for him to stay in Chang'an. Send him to Yang Qian, maybe he can live a stable life. The prince lowered his eyes, "However, I still don't understand why Yang Qian wants to get along with me." Isn't it because I turned down his invitation to apprentice? ”

"I'm a little curious, too." Li Hui continued, "Could it be that he is an unpredictable prophet like me, foreseeing that you will be the first leader in the future, and will take away all his fame?" "At the end of the day, only jealousy can explain this. Perhaps, Yang Qian can indeed distinguish talents, so he has such scruples about the prince. If it can't be subdued, it will naturally only be suppressed, or even completely destroyed.

"If you don't know the power of a prophet, he will definitely not be as good as you." The prince smiled.

The two then changed the subject and stopped talking about it. After all, their lives are fun, and they don't have to revolve around a stranger. Moreover, spending the winter in Chang'an City for the first time, they all felt quite fresh and looked forward to it. Trying a fireside night chat in the middle of the snow seems to be a good choice?

In a blink of an eye, it was the day of the winter solstice, and the sage led the civil and military officials to the temple to worship the ancestors, and the royal family and the clan naturally followed. The ritual is very cumbersome, not only to obtain the crown, but also to repeat three kneeling and nine prostrations. Li Hui looked at his grandfather's back from a distance, and he was really worried about him in his heart. Such a sacrifice made even a young and strong young man like him feel a little tired, let alone an old man whose body was already getting weaker and weaker?

However, in the eyes of his children, grandchildren, and ministers, the saint's back was still straight, as if there was no difference from the past. Only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who was closest to him, noticed that his movements were gradually becoming sluggish and weak, so he stepped forward without a trace and helped him up. The saint, who was secretly relieved, glanced sideways at him and smiled with relief.

After the sacrifice was over, the royal family and the clan changed their clothes and came to the Lizheng Hall to worship Queen Qin. This time, a lot of graceful figures were added to the sacrifices, but the ladies also joined in. This was not a major sacrifice, so it ended soon after. The saint, weeping again, rested directly on the bed in the inner room of the temple and motioned for everyone else to leave.

Li Hui turned back one step at a time, but he was still not at ease in the end. Li Xin took him out and said in a low voice: "At this time, grandfather should want to be alone, and it would be unfilial if he disturbed him." Moreover, my uncle and aunt must have already arranged for the imperial doctor to stay outside. Let's go to the feast, and tomorrow we will tell my grandfather about the excitement, and he will be more happy. ”

Li Hui bowed slightly, and out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw Li Qianniang, the county lord of Yichuan. He furrowed his eyebrows, vaguely feeling that the corners of her eyes and eyebrows were full of pitiful, as if she had completely changed into a person. Could it be that she escaped by pretending to be pitiful, so she plans to show such a pitiful posture in the future?

Indeed, in this way, there are many people who are susceptible to her demagoguery. Not to mention the two brothers Li Wei and Li Jing who had been shaken before, there were also some people in the clan who were particularly gentle towards her - such as Li Ge, the youngest son of King Jing, and several county lords who came out of the concubine. Moreover, even Princess Anxing treated her a little more relaxed. Although the two didn't say much, each other's demeanor and demeanor were quite meaningful.

Li Hui couldn't help but think of the Sun family brothers and sisters that Wang Zixian had mentioned, and he didn't know if they had successfully approached the Xu family now. The relationship between Princess Anxing and Li Qianniang is too delicate, and she can't say when something will happen, so she always has to prepare carefully.

Li Xin also noticed his gaze: "In front of everyone's eyes, they don't dare to show any traces." Now, I don't know how many people in the Taiji Palace are staring at them, and there is no shortage of you. All you need to do is feast and drink in peace, and it's not too late to arrange the rest after the feast is over. ”

When the royal banquet was held, in the small courtyard of Yankangfang, Wang Zixian was also taking his two younger brothers to worship his ancestors. After solemnly bowing to the ancestral tablet, the three of them poured incense into the incense burner, and then raised the wine cup and sprinkled wine on the heavens, the earth and the ancestral spiritual seat. Because they are not officials, they don't need any rituals, and they don't have to use the complicated etiquette of the official eunuchs, so the process is much simpler.

After worshipping the ancestors, a barrier has been set up under the pomegranate tree in the center of the courtyard to block the wind. The three brothers sat around the fire, and Ah Liu and the maids served delicate food like flowing water, and slowly retreated after the food table was full. There is no one around Wang Zixian and Wang Zimu to serve, and Wang Ziling has always been a beautiful woman in gorgeous clothes, but it is not good to be too presumptuous just after sacrificing to the ancestors. As a result, only the three brothers were left in the barrier.

After eating the lunch silently, Wang Zixian said slowly: "The Yang family sent a letter, saying that there is an auspicious day in the first month of the lunar month, which is suitable for worshipping the teacher. At that time, Zimu will join Mr. Zhou with Zhang Nian and Du Chongfeng. Now, I have ordered the gifts to be prepared. Zimu, after worshipping a famous teacher, you must not slack off. Good students respect Mr. Zhou, respect every senior brother, no matter what their background, must not be taken lightly - I don't have to repeat these things? ”

"Yes, big brother, I can save it." Wang Zimu agreed, but there was no joy on his face. He already knew the groundless accusations in Grandpa's letter, and he also understood what kind of pressure the eldest brother was under now. If he had foreseen this, he would never have agreed to apprenticeship. A good happy event, but it made the already divided family even more unreasonable, and the young man's heart was extremely heavy. Things he had tried not to think about now had to be pondered over and over again. And the more he pondered, the more panicked he felt, and he always felt that there was something truth that seemed to be about to come out.

Seeing that they were still very calm, Wang Ziling was no longer proud, sneered a little anxiously, and said in a long voice: "Haven't you forgotten Grandpa's entrustment?" ”

Wang Zixian glanced at him lightly: "Grandpa's entrustment, of course I have never forgotten it." It's just, how can I teach Yang Zhuangtou to change his mind? Even if Zimu becomes his junior brother, we are just nodding friends. ”

"So, you'd rather be an unfilial person than plot for me?!" In a fit of rage, the prince violently overturned the food table, and the scraps were scorched all over the ground, making it a mess.

Wang Zimu lowered his eyes and did not react. Wang Zixian's expression still did not fluctuate: "I can ask for a chance for you to see Yang Xiangtou." Whether you can grasp this opportunity and let him win you is your ability. You should know very well in your heart that there is nothing more than that for me to do. After that, he smiled slightly bitterly: "I haven't asked anyone in my life, and now ...... I had to make an exception. ”

Wang Ziling was slightly stunned, and then showed a look of ecstasy: "Hehe! You can rest assured! As long as I see Yang Mingdu, I will naturally have a way to ask him to recommend me as a junior brother! ”

"Very well, then I'll see." The prince replied, smiling reluctantly.

Seeing this smile in Wang Ziling's eyes, he became more and more proud, feeling that he had mastered his weakness single-handedly. But in the eyes of Wang Zimu, it became more and more bitter. He suddenly felt that he was actually no different from the second brother, they were just moths that pounced on the eldest brother and sucked his flesh and blood to strengthen himself.