Chapter Twenty-Nine: Brothers Meet
After a long absence, or experienced a thrilling battle, or experienced a treacherous trial, Li Hui and Wang Zixian naturally have a lot to say. However, the king of Xin'an County was about to invite his friend back to the Pu Wangfu to talk about it, when he heard the sound of horses' hooves. Looking back, it was his brother who came on horseback, and his sword eyebrows twisted slightly: "What are you still doing here?" Why don't you catch up? But if you don't pay attention, you will be gone, and I will have to come back to find you! ”
Li Hui was stunned: "Doesn't Brother have to go back to the palace to restore his life?" "What's the use of him in the past?
After thinking about it, he immediately came back to his senses: no, of course, it wasn't just about going back to the palace. The return of the eldest father's family to Chang'an means that after more than ten years, the royal family is finally reunited. How could he be absent from such a moment? Moreover, when he came to greet his eldest brother and at the same time to greet his elders, his grandfather and grandmother must have felt relieved - although he did not intend to do so.
Seeing that he came to his senses, Li Xin didn't say much, but said lightly: "Wang Langjun has stayed in the Puwangfu Guest House for the past two days, and the journey has been really hard, so it's good to rest for a few days." In the future, the two of you will have the opportunity to have a long talk, and you don't have to stick to the moment. ”
Hearing this, the prince smiled slightly, and saluted: "Thank you for the king's kindness, but-"
Li Hui noticed his refusal, and said with a smile: "Why does Zixian live in the guest house? Not only is it inconvenient to come and go, but it is also lonely to live in. It's better to live with me, the west road where I live is empty, and there is a lack of popularity. After that, he didn't wait for the prince to say more to Li Xin, so he instructed the subordinates next to him: "Take my distinguished guests back to the palace, and bother Mother Zhang to entertain her." ”
Since he was enthusiastic to keep it, the prince offered it, but he had to agree. Li Xin glanced at them, her eyes narrowing slightly.
Until the two brothers returned to the convoy, Li Xinfang said: "This prince's sacrifice is definitely not a thing in the pool, how much do you know about him?" What is his temperament? How many people are in the family? What are your plans for the future? ”
"Zixian is naturally not an ordinary person, otherwise how would I protect him to help my brother?" Li Hui said calmly, "As for his temperament, maybe I only know one or the other at the moment, but it doesn't matter." The time we had together was too short to know. As long as you have sincere fellowship, why can't you understand in the future? ”
Li Xin frowned: "You can't help but think too simply." It is better to make friends and have a simple temperament. He was unmoved when he killed, he used his troops strangely, his mind was deep, and he didn't know what a great future he would have in the future. Reasonably, you are really not suitable for friendship. I'd rather you make some fox friends and dogs, fight cocks and dogs all day long, and play horses and roam around than you will be played by him in the future. ”
Li Hui glanced at him and couldn't help but smile: "Brother, it is said that those who are close to Zhu are red and those who are close to ink are black." Do you want me to become a gentleman, or do you want me to dedicate myself to becoming a child? Moreover, is my brother underestimating me too much? How did I know I would be tricked without knowing it? After Lang Lang laughed, he said with a straight face: "Brother, the friendship of gentlemen is not in interests, nor in suspicion." Just like the Boyazi period, you can meet a bosom friend of mountains and rivers by chance, regardless of your background, family background, or gains and losses, and you can only be a friend of life and death in the future. ”
"It is true that when I first met Zixian, he was born as the son of the king of Langya, and his demeanor and conversation like a gentleman made me interested and we were able to intersect. Today, however, we don't just communicate because of identity. I can feel his sincerity all these days. ”
"That's because you have too few friends!" Li Xin said unceremoniously, "I don't know how many children of Toshihiko in Beijing are, and they are more suitable to follow you than him!" When you were in Junzhou, you didn't see any decent children of the family, so you thought he was special! will feel that he is worthy of fellowship! ”
"Zixian isn't special enough?" Li Hui asked rhetorically, "If you say anything about Jingzhong Junyan, the Yan family's group of Langjun is famous?" I have carefully observed them, and I feel that they are far less than Zixian. I've already made such great friends, so why settle for less? What's more, these Kyochu Toshihiko are either precious and delicate or snobbish. Precious flowers, I think it's tasteless; Snobbish eyes, our Pu Wang family probably can't get into their eyes. ”
"How can you be sure that the prince did not come for profit?" Li Xin was almost laughed at by Adi's stubbornness.
"What profit do I have that he should seek for?" Li Hui was as calm as ever, "At most, it's just to say a few words to the examiner Wailang for him when he is paying tribute." If it was only for the sake of his career, he could have switched to his uncle's disciple instead of befriending me. I'm just an idle king, unprofitable, and unplanned. Therefore, the meeting of Pingshui is fate, and I am willing to believe him once. If you really are not a person who is all the way in the future, then you will cut off your robe and cut off righteousness. ”
Li Xin was speechless for a while, and Liang Jiufang secretly gritted his teeth and said: "I'm not at ease, let's check his family first!" ”
"Brother has found out, don't tell me." Li Hui replied, "What should be said, he will definitely say." If you shouldn't say it, wait until he wants to say it. "Anyone has secrets in their hearts, and there is no need to be completely honest. How could he not have a secret in his heart that he could not speak directly to anyone?
Li Xin was annoyed that he was stubborn, and couldn't help but take the horsewhip and lightly smack him on the horse's buttocks. The red steed was slightly startled, and immediately ran in small steps. Horses are not allowed to run on Chang'an Street, and Li Hui was busy controlling the horses, and he had no time to reason with his brother for a while. Li Xin watched him hurriedly rein in the horse's belly, busy and busy, full of anger and couldn't help but turn into a helpless sigh.
The people who stood by their brothers' sides and kept them in the way were all the henchmen of the Pu Wangfu, pretending not to hear anything. Dozens of steps away from them, Li Ju looked at the affectionate appearance of the brothers, a faint envy flashed in his eyes, and he also followed the horse, and said with a smile: "Brother, more than ten years have passed, Chang'an City seems to have not changed much, and it is still vaguely the same as it was back then." ”
Li Xin looked back at him and said meaningfully: "It seems that there has been no change, but in fact, it has long been a matter of right and wrong." Aji, more than ten years ago, it was a storm, but now it is cloudy, and you still have to be careful. ”
"I can save it, brother rest assured." Li Ju replied in a low voice, a little more melancholy in his smile.
When the convoy slowly arrived in front of the Taiji Palace, there was silence at the palace gate, and no palace envoy brought the eaves to greet him. Su Shi held the hand of the concubine and glanced at Li Song. Li Song gloomily looked at the majestic and magnificent palace room in front of him, suddenly pushed away the servant who was holding him, and limped inward. Li Ju stepped forward and wanted to support him, but he was still resolutely pushed away.
At this moment, Li Tai slowly crossed the side of the palace gate by the eaves, and ordered someone to stop with a smile. Li Xin and Li Hui had a stirring in their hearts: Isn't Grandpa staying in Hongwen Pavilion all the time? Hongwen Pavilion is located in the outer court of Taiji Palace, next to the provincial official office under the door, and there is still some distance from the Yongchun Gate of the palace gate in the southeast - but he wants to rush over at this time, so what is the matter, isn't it obvious?! In front of everyone's eyes, the two brothers are so unhappy, how would my grandfather react if he found out?!
His Royal Highness King Pu didn't notice the nervous eyes of the two sons in an instant, and unhurriedly moved down from the eaves, dusted off his sleeves, and arched his hand: "Brother, I haven't seen you for many years, and your demeanor is still better than before." "He was born round, and his waist and belly were too large, and he only owed a debt, and he regarded it as the end of his salute.
The two Li Hui brothers breathed a sigh of relief: It seems that they should be too nervous. My grandfather was able to gain the upper hand when he won the heir many years ago, and he shouldn't make any mistakes in front of Li Song. You must know that it was Li Song who was irritable and irritable back then, but it was he who was often wronged and complained about - now pretending to be a brother and a friend is simply easy for His Royal Highness King Pu.
Li Song looked at Li Tai, who was full of red light, and his eyes were as cold as ice: "It's really been a long time, and you have never changed." His voice was slightly hoarse, and he spoke every word very slowly, and the deep meaning contained in it was self-evident.
Li Tai raised his eyebrows, and before he could say anything, Li Hui had already pounced on him with a smile, and buried himself in his soft arms without saying anything: "Grandpa came just in time!" But worried about the great father's injury? The eldest father's leg injury has not healed, and it is inconvenient to walk, how about Grandpa let the eaves to the eldest father? ”
The father and son exchanged eyes silently, if it weren't for the fact that there were people standing around, His Royal Highness King Pu would have been eager to throw the young son in his arms out - he was just here to see the joke, not to show his brother's friendship and brotherhood!! Moreover, the palace people did not prepare the eaves, which must be the meaning of the emperor! Just a man who has committed the crime of treason, allowing him to return to Chang'an is already a great grace, what kind of eaves do you sit in the palace?! Grandpa and Auntie don't pity Li Song anymore, why should he be such a good person?!
However, the words have already been said like this, can he refute it?!
So, His Royal Highness King Pu could only grit his teeth and pinch his son's tender face: "Since the eldest brother is injured, then take the eaves to the Liangyi Palace, and don't teach Grandpa to wait for a long time." ”
Li Song glanced at their father and son gloomily, and opened his mouth to refuse, but Su Shi smiled: "Thank you, third brother." ”
"Sister-in-law, you're welcome." Treating the female dependents, Li Tai had to reluctantly put away his unwillingness and smiled. After saying that, he looked at his nephew who was standing tall next to him, and his fat big palm slapped him, almost slapping the sick and weak Li Ju into coughing: "Ah Ju has also grown so big...... Let's go! ”
The abolished prince Li Song's family returned to the palace, but they did not receive the same treatment as the Puwang Li Tai's family returned to the palace. The saint still summoned them in the hall of the two ceremonies, but he did not mean to embrace and weep with his son. After Li Song led the Su family and his children to perform the first ceremony, he only looked at the family of four lightly, and sighed: "It's okay to come back, go to the Lizheng Palace to see your aunt." Gorou, place them in your courtyard, and the Su family will also enter the palace every day to serve the sick in the future. ”
"Grandpa, don't worry, the Du family has already cleaned up the courtyard of Buzheng Fang, and the eldest brother and sister-in-law can live in it later." Li Kun said with a smile, holding Li Song's hand, "If there is anything wrong, the eldest brother and sister-in-law don't have to be polite to us, just say it." ”
Li Song glanced at him expressionlessly, and the complex meaning in his eyes was even more complicated than when Li Tai had been. Li Kun didn't seem to be aware of anything, and still smiled gently like a spring breeze. Li Heng and Li Tai, father and son, stood next to each other and saw it clearly.
When everyone retired and left the Liangyi Hall and went to the Lizheng Palace, Li Xin and Li Hui, who were supporting Grandpa on the left and on the right, gradually fell last.
Li Tai looked at the backs of the people in front of him, and suddenly smiled: "He is uncomfortable, I am comfortable!" ”
Li Hui and Li Xin glanced at each other, and both shook their heads helplessly.