At this moment, in Chang'an City, the wood is fragrant, and there are countless night banquets, or luxurious, or lively, or elegant. Thousands of miles away, on the outskirts of Guangzhou, Lingnan Road, there are also several people drinking to the moon. In the sound of the tide, several bonfires were scattered on the silver sand, and three or two people sat around the bonfire, talking and laughing.

At the farthest point from the shore sat two gray-haired old men, each holding a small jar of wine, full of wine, already drunk and hazy. Their topic changed from poetry and song to piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and casually talked about life experiences and so on, which seemed to be very deed. However, if someone listened closely, they would find that almost half of their conversation was not answered, and it was not known why they had been able to talk so much with interest.

I heard one of the old men with a red face say triumphantly: "Old man...... The old man's disciple will take the provincial exam next year...... It must be, it must be the youngest leader in our Datang! With that, he burped contentedly: "You...... If you don't believe me, let's make a bet! ”

The other old man snorted unconvinced, and staggered around: "Hey, Jiadi...... What about the first head? On the livelihood of the people...... He...... How much can he understand? Decaying ...... The old disciple, don't talk about it...... Xingnong Water Conservancy...... The Way of Numbers...... Definitely one of a kind! ”

"Hmph, who said...... Who said he didn't understand the livelihood of the crops? Follow the old man all over the ...... Traveled all over the country...... What else is there that he doesn't understand? This...... These days are not in vain, he learns everything quickly! You, if you don't believe it, just call him over and ask!! ”

"Yes...... What is there to ask, no one can do such a thing...... No one can compare to my disciples! ”

"Listen...... Listen to your bragging...... I feel blushing!! ”

"You're ...... It's bragging!! ”

The two of them fought with red faces, like flaunting naughty boys, and neither of them would bow their heads first. The three young men who were sitting not far away could only laugh helplessly when they heard the sound of dispute in the wind. Ever since their husband became friends, they had to fight almost every day or two, and they had long been accustomed to it, and they were very tacitly pretending not to know, let alone persuading. After all, it's also a pleasure for close friends to mingle, and they shouldn't be bothered.

Even if the gentlemen put the three of them in a row every time they quarreled, they also took the false victory and defeat very lightly. Just because, from the first time they met, they were clearly aware of the differences between each other. They are good at completely different things, so there is no need to deliberately compare. Using one's own strengths to be shorter than others' shortcomings is not a victory, and it is also an insult to their pride.

"Do you really want to go back to Chang'an to take the provincial exam? If you want to catch up with the survey, how many days will it be time to leave? ”

"It's time. It has been too long since I left Chang'an, and I must rush back as much as possible so as not to change. What about the two of you? Have you never thought of serving the court and benefiting the people? What you have learned is to cultivate the people's livelihood and promote agriculture and water conservancy, if you don't serve as a parent official, how can you show it? ”

“…… You have a point...... However, what we have learned is not the right way. Although the imperial examination is the only opportunity for the children of the poor to seek official positions, we do not want to miss it - but when it comes to strategy, how can the two of us compare with the talents from all over the world who have been immersed in it for decades? Don't say that it is a provincial test, it is a county test and a government test, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for us to pass guò. ”

"In addition to Jinshi and Ming Jing, the imperial examination also has Ming Law, Ming Calculation and other subjects, and from time to time there will also be a system of subjects to recruit talents. You might as well persuade your husband to come to Chang'an to live for a while. I believe that as long as you have talent, you will have a chance to excel no matter what. If it doesn't work out, isn't there still me? When the time comes, come to me, and I will plan for you. ”

"Hehe, then we'll thank you first. Drink to win! ”

"Drink to win."

Silver moonlight sprinkled the sand and fell on the three young men. From a distance, everyone seems to be coated with a layer of light, and their smiles seem to have a unique power. Especially the young man sitting cross-legged on the left, even if he is wearing a cloth shirt, he still has a graceful demeanor that is difficult for ordinary people to reach. And when he turned his face slightly, his handsome and outstanding appearance made it even more difficult to take his eyes off.

"Zixian, in fact, the time you have traveled is not very long, if you are willing to calm down and walk around again, you will only gain more. The longer you sharpen, the higher your ability will naturally be, and you will definitely be able to hit it with one hit in the future. On the contrary, when you return to Chang'an after a while, it will be like being trapped in the four walls again, and you will definitely feel extremely difficult. The elegant and steady young man said.

The young man smiled slightly, and curled the corners of his lips: "How do you know, why am I not willing?" ”

Hearing this, another tall young man with a short beard laughed loudly: "What a 'sweet and sweet', could it be that there is a fair lady waiting for you in Beijing?" ”

The young man's brows moved slightly, and he said calmly: "Every moment and every moment, I am worried that he can't wait-" After that, he lowered his eyes and silently read a name, his expression was much gentler: Xuanqi, the bright moon is at this time. When I return to Beijing, I don't think it will be just in time for your wedding. Although your filial piety period has passed, Du's filial piety period still has some time, and it is impossible to say that it will continue. Destiny really belongs to me.

However, the person he was thinking about had no time to feel for the moon at the moment, but sat with his head hung upright to meet the impending storm. Yes, although the night banquet in the palace has ended, the Mid-Autumn Festival night of King Pu's family is no longer warm. In the inner hall of the main courtyard, the mother and son are facing each other, and they are already full of wind and rain.

Yan sat alone on the couch, looking at his two sons kneeling in front of the couch with a pale face. She clutched the corners of her sleeves tightly, leaving wrinkles everywhere on the dress, and asked with trembling lips, "Da Lang, how can you bear it...... How can you bear to let Saburo stay alone in Kyochu?! What kind of place this is, you know better than anyone else!! ”

Li Xin raised her eyes and calmly explained: "Ah Niang, only in this way can we temporarily get rid of those ubiquitous conspiracies and calculations, and can we avoid Princess Anxing, who will go crazy sooner or later." No one wants to experience a second assassination like that back then. Even if you are not a victim, if you are framed as a perpetrator, you will never be able to get away with it. We don't have enough power to protect ourselves right now, so we have to make this decision. ”

"Then have you ever wondered what kind of danger Saburo will encounter? When he is alone, we are thousands of miles away, and there is a high probability that we will not get any news, let alone help him! Yan had never been so out of control, covering his face and breaking into tears.

"If it weren't for the Ah family back then, I wouldn't have been able to let you stay in Beijing with confidence! Even so, I know very well how hard you have been all these years! Now that the Ah Weng family has passed away, who else can protect him?! I have nothing to do to protect you...... But if you can't even accompany you, what face do you have to listen to you call 'A-Niang'?! ”

"Ah Niang...... Li Hui stepped forward on his knees with red eyes, holding her trembling hands, "Don't blame Brother, this is all a child's idea." A-Niang...... Auntie, don't be angry, listen to the child first - in our family, the easiest to go on a business trip cuò, and the easiest to be coveted by others is Grandpa. If something happens to Grandpa, our whole family will not be able to escape the doom. If Grandpa had been staying in Chang'an, we would not have been able to guard against those conspiracies and calculations all the time, and sooner or later we would teach people to find flaws. ”

"So, in fact, A-Niang must know very well in her heart that only by leaving Chang'an, we will have a chance to breathe. But since my uncle didn't want to let Grandpa go to the fiefdom at the beginning, how could he let our family leave now? Brother went to Luoyang with Grandpa and Auntie to be filial piety and impeccable, and the child should naturally stay, so that the rest of the people can be at peace. ”

"But—"

"Auntie, believe in the child. If the child stays in Chang'an, our family is safer. First, we will not be ignorant of Chang'an's affairs, and we can exchange news and be flexible at any time. Second, there is no benefit for juniors like Er, Princess Anxing can't be interested, and naturally she won't waste effort to deal with children. Third, the child is no longer the powerless young man he was at the beginning. The martial arts taught by his grandfather, the children studied and practiced hard day and night, at least enough to protect themselves. Fourth, Zixian is about to return, and the child is not alone. ”

Hearing this, Yan Shi was slightly stunned: "Wang Langjun? She naturally remembers this young man who left Beijing, he is the only confidant of his young son, no different from his own family, and he is absolutely trustworthy.

"Yes, don't forget, Zixian has both civil and military skills, and with his help, the child is like a tiger." Li Hui smiled lightly, "So, Ah Niang, don't worry." The child promises that after the matter in Chang'an is completely over, our family will be reunited safe and sound sooner or later. ”

Yan finally regained his former composure, and although his pale face still had tears, his gaze became gentle again. She looked at her two sons and sighed: "Da Lang, I blame you by mistake." If you think about it, it seems that this is the only way we can go now...... There really is no choice. Whether you are suspicious or selfish, the current situation is indeed a bit abnormal. If you can leave Chang'an, it will be better. ”

"Ah Niang, have you heard anything from the second mother?" Li Hui remembered Wang's expression during the banquet.

Yan Shi replied with a wry smile: "She just said ominously, she regretted it. She was reluctant to live in the fiefdom in every possible way, so she persuaded her children to beg together, but Brother Yue always insisted on her own opinion. Later, Ah Weng changed his mind when he was dying, and she felt very glad in her heart. It's just that now, I suddenly became more and more uneasy, and I always felt that the Yue Wangfu was in crisis. ”

"Yue Wangfu......" Li Hui thought for a while, "Ah Niang and Ah Brother can rest assured, if there is a case, I will secretly think about it." ”

Yan Shi bowed slightly: "When the time comes, you will do your best, you just need to be worthy of your heart." Since this matter is a foregone conclusion, let it be arranged by your brothers. However, I must meet Wang Zixian before I can leave Chang'an with confidence. When he returns to the capital, you will bring him to us, and I have something to ask him. ”

Hearing her words, Li Xin couldn't help frowning, and Li Hui naturally nodded and agreed: "The child understands." ”

The long Mid-Autumn Festival night was finally about to pass, and after returning to his courtyard, Li Hui couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Mother Zhang followed him into the main room, and with some hesitation, she took out a letter from her sleeve that was folded into a square victory: "San Langjun, this is sent by an old woman who claims to be a servant of the Du family in the evening. ”

"The Du family?" Li Hui was slightly stunned and took the Fang Sheng.

A faint aroma hit, vaguely like sandalwood burned in front of the Buddha. If it weren't for Mother Zhang mentioning it, he would almost forget that he still had a princess who had already been set and had not passed through the door.