The two brothers of the Wang family took advantage of the excitement and returned home with great joy until dusk. Along the way, Wang Zimu was extremely excited, and he almost couldn't wait to share his harvest with his brother, which was very different from his usually slightly quiet appearance. Every move and word showed that he was very interested, and he was very satisfied with today's trip. The prince listened with a smile, and pointed out to him from time to time, which made him pause.

Seeing that the small courtyard was in front of him, Wang Zimu was a little happy, and his face was quite regretful: "In the past few months, I have been studying behind closed doors, and I have already accumulated many doubts in my heart, but I really can't find a suitable answer. And the eldest brother is busy with his business on weekdays, so I don't want to disturb him. Now I finally got the opportunity to ask for advice, but I don't want to be home. I wonder when the eldest brother will still be free? If I don't disturb my eldest brother's homework, can you answer my questions? ”

"You and my brother, you don't have to be so reserved." The prince said softly, "As long as I stay at home, you will be able to see me whenever you come." My brother is dedicated to learning, it's too late for my eldest brother to be happy, how can I blame you for disturbing me? In addition, teaching is mutually beneficial, and it is also very beneficial for me to answer your questions. ”

"Then there will be Brother Lao in the future." Wang Zimu smiled with crooked eyebrows. Although the two of them are half-brothers, they are very similar because of their close blood, and they both take the length of their parents' appearances, and they look very handsome and exquisite. On the contrary, it was Wang Ziling, who was born most like his father Wang Chang, and was a little more romantic. The handsome and delicate ones add elegance and calmness, coupled with tenacity and heroism, which is particularly eye-catching; And those who are romantic, if they are not chic and open-minded, they will inevitably lose too flashy.

Similar in appearance, compatible in temperament, and deep brotherly affection - if you don't know the three brothers at a cursory glance, I am afraid that Wang Zixian and Wang Zi are brothers of the same mother.

The appearance of the two of them like brothers, friends and brothers fell in Wang Ziling's eyes, which made him grit his teeth with hatred. At this time, he was sitting under the pomegranate tree, surrounded by beautiful maids, and there were some guards standing on the side to guard and wait. It's just that no matter how gorgeous the clothes are, no matter how many servants and maids are served, and no matter how high the posture is, they still live in this dilapidated and simple courtyard. I couldn't invite people to get together, and I was really uncomfortable to live in. Coupled with the fact that he missed the opportunity to make friends with the children of high-ranking officials today, the resentment in his heart became stronger and stronger all day.

So, without waiting for the prince to make peace with the prince, he took the initiative and sneered: "The eldest brother and the third brother are really interested, so it can be seen that there is indeed a lot of gain today." It's a pity that I, the Double Ninth Festival was spent alone in this dilapidated courtyard. But if you think about me for a minute or two, you won't leave me here and ignore me! ”

Seeing that he was resentful and reversed black and white, Wang Zimu couldn't help but defend: "What the second brother said is wrong. It was clear that the second brother had been wandering around for several days without being home, and came back drunk in the morning, and brought a group of strangers home. Since you have invited guests to come, do you want to leave them behind in order to go out and play? How can anyone be so in charge? The two of us didn't say much at the time, and we didn't want to lose the etiquette of being the master. ”

was accused by him, Wang Ziling felt even more annoyed: "What am I going out for all these days, is it possible that you don't know?!" It's been half a year since I came to Chang'an, and my eldest brother not only didn't recommend us to enroll, but he was also stingy with the posts of the Wenhui Poetry Club! If I hadn't worked my own, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to make friends with such an ordinary scribe!! While I'm not there, I've decided to meet some kind of winding water! Could it be that the eldest brother just can't see me make friends with celebrities?! ”

The more he spoke, the more hateful he became, and he didn't choose to speak, completely ignoring his past covetousness: "Isn't the eldest brother jealous of me?" They don't want to recommend me to enroll, and they don't want to give me the opportunity to make a name for themselves in Chang'an?! Grandpa and Auntie have written to urge you several times, but you are still unmoved, it can be seen that there is really no filial piety! Hum! Okay, I'll go back to Shangzhou! Tell your grandmother everything you have done, and teach your brothers to see how you are a brother!! ”

The prince was immediately furious, and his face was red with anger: "The second brother simply doesn't know what to call ......"

Wang Zixian bowed his head slightly towards him, and sighed very lightly: "Second brother, look at you now, do you still have a little bit of the style of the children of the Langya Wang family?" He looked regretful, his eyes were helpless, there was concern in his indifference, there was hope in his disappointment, and he looked like a worried brother: "You ask yourself, have you ever read a book with peace of mind in the past six months?" Have you ever truly believed that I would plan for your future? ”

"If you can still calm down like you did in Shangzhou, why should I let you hone your mind? If you're still as calm as you used to be, why don't I introduce you to Mr. You are so impetuous, how can a real famous teacher see you in his eyes?! It's useless to visit, it's better not to see! Otherwise, it will leave a bad impression on the famous teacher, and it will be even more rare for those gentlemen's blue eyes in the future!! ”

His face was righteous and awe-inspiring, he frowned slightly, and continued to scold: "What do you look like now?!" In order to seek fame, he actually associates with a group of people who don't know where they come from, isn't it ruining the reputation of our Langya Wang clan?! Not to mention the money spent, you still dare to drink during the national filial piety?! Drunk all the way back from being crowded?! ”

Wang Ziling was scolded by him and angrily retorted: "The period of national filial piety has long passed!" How about a drink?! ”

Wang Zixian was suddenly disappointed, and couldn't help but show a look of anger: "Do you still remember that our grandfather is a county lieutenant!" Although it is only from the ninth grade, we are also a dignified official family! Serve the national filial piety for three months! How can we, the sons of the Langya Wang family, be as indulgent as the common people?! It's a shame that Grandpa's official position is not high, otherwise if your drunken state this morning is known to the superintendent of the imperial history, our family will be in a catastrophe!! ”

Hearing this, Wang Ziling choked, and he had nothing to say. Wang Zimu was worried: "Big brother, if you really cause trouble for Grandpa, what should I do?" "Drinking alcohol during the national mourning period is negligible at best, but it is a disrespectful crime at worst. Losing their official position is considered light, not to mention their family, even the entire Shangzhou Wang clan may not be able to escape punishment.

Wang Ziling's face turned from red to blue, and then from blue to white, and finally realized what kind of trouble he was very likely to cause. At that time, he was so excited that he was complimented by everyone, and he only heard a burst of "drinking victory", where can he care about the national mourning or not? Now that I think about it, I really made a big mistake! I don't know how those people mocked him behind his back, and what kind of trick they planned to use this as a lever?!

"The second brother has never revealed Grandpa's name and official position to others, right?" Wang Zixian immediately waved away all the servants and maids, took Wang Ziling and Wang Zimu into the main room where he lived, and said in a low voice, "If this is the case, there is still a place to turn around." You have been studying behind closed doors all this time, and you don't have to associate with those people. In a few days, I will send my troops to tell them that you have returned to Shangzhou, and you can meet again in the future. It's just that from now on, you must not participate in any cultural meetings at will! Otherwise, if there is a person who is jealous, when you take the test or after you enter the office, report the matter to the superintendent of the imperial history, and your career will be suspended from now on! ”

Wang Ziling's face turned pale, and he almost bit his lip to bleed. He glanced deeply at the prince, and had to admit that it was most appropriate to deal with it according to his method. But the fears, worries, and jealousies that had been entrenched in his heart were already mixed up in one place, and where could he be grateful? So, he turned sharply and walked away from the main room in a hurry, angry and annoyed.

Wang Zixian sighed at his back, and comforted Wang Zimu a few words, his eyebrows and eyes became more and more soothing, and his heart was even more calm. He had already seen through Wang Ziling's temperament - this son was too eager for quick success, and he could toss things with a slight delay. When the matter is exposed, he can immediately occupy the name of righteousness and condescendingly control him. At the same time, the mistakes related to his future were also tightly grasped by him. As for when he will take it, it depends on when he is interested.

The night is getting deeper, and the east and west wings are still lit with candles. There was also a faint sound of dispute in the east wing, as if the two brothers were in a disagreement. In the main room, it seems that the shadow of holding a book and reading hard and having no time to look at it is reflected, but no one knows that Wang Zixian has unhurriedly passed through the secret door and came to the vine garden next door.

The vine garden is filled with blooming chrysanthemums, and the octagonal pavilion is surrounded by barriers to block the howling autumn wind. As the prince walked away, he saw Li Hui sitting in the pavilion, playing with a sharp horizontal knife, as if he was in a trance, and seemed to be pondering. He smiled slightly and asked, "Is this today's lottery?" ”

Li Hui raised his head: "I lost to my second cousin, and I couldn't get anything." My grandfather couldn't bear to see us lost, so he rewarded us with good things. The horizontal knife was something he wore with him, and it is said that he had accompanied him in the Eastern and Northern Wars and had seen blood. In addition to this knife, I also picked a BMW from the stable that the Western Regions Protectorate paid tribute to, with a black body and only four hooves are white, named 'Treading Snow'. ”

The prince took the horizontal knife and looked at it carefully, and when he pulled out the scabbard, he could indeed vaguely feel a sharp qi rushing in, as if he could cut through the skin: "The knife is indeed a good knife that is difficult to buy, and the horse must also be a good horse that cannot be changed." Why is the king a little depressed? ”

Li Hui sighed suddenly: "My grandfather is even more loving, but seeing that his body is getting worse day by day, I am really worried about him." Birth, old age, sickness and death are common things in the world, but unfortunately, if it involves one's own relatives, it is often difficult for people to see it. An elder like my grandfather, a monarch like my grandfather, I really hope that he can live a long life. In his previous life, he did not have the opportunity to meet his grandparents and grandmothers, let alone be maintained and taught by them. Now I have made up for my regrets, but I also have to face the pain that I have lost and am about to lose.

The two such kind and wise old men, every time they get along, they are earnestly advised, and he is really reluctant to face the permanent parting. Moreover, his grandfather is still here, as if he is very peaceful, he doesn't have to think about any ups and downs for the time being, just be a filial grandson who is dressed in colorful clothes and entertains relatives. This kind of day even gave him the illusion that the years were good. If he had a choice, he would not be on the defensive, nor would he have endured it.

It's a pity that such a day is one day less. I don't mention my family's own affairs, and there is an unknown murderer eyeing him, which is really difficult to reassure, so I can only take precautions.

“…… With you by your side, the saint should also feel satisfied. "And—long live," the prince continued, "and—long live...... It's really too difficult, but you know that saints can't live a hundred years old? Now, perhaps it is just because of the loss of the queen, the saint has not completely come out of his grief. ”

"I'm sorry for you." Li Hui knew very well that what he said was just relief. As a person who accompanies the saint every day, how can he not see that his grandfather's health is indeed deteriorating? However, this kind of birth, old age, sickness and death was originally destiny, and no matter how worried he was, he couldn't change anything.