Chapter 40: Approaching

In the early morning of the next day, after the description of Ah Liu, the god of the ear, and her husband, the incredible events that happened between the Wang brothers had been vividly reported to Li Hui. He was stunned, and his first reaction was, of course, that I was relieved to know that this younger brother of the Wang family was so stupid. To deal with a person like him, Wang Zixian didn't have to make any effort at all, and he could crush such a villain at will.

Then, he gradually tightened his eyebrows, and it was difficult to hide his displeasure: "It's too late for the Wang family to hide such a private matter, how can you report it to me?" What can be said and what cannot be said, don't you two know yet? If you can't tell the difference, you don't need to stay there. He only thought that putting a suitable person in the small courtyard of the prince could not only take care of his daily life, but also facilitate their correspondence, not to spy on the secret affairs of the Wang family. If you offend the prince because of this, and make him unhappy, it will be more than worth the loss.

"Saburo-kun, don't worry." Ah Liu's husband Li Da is one of the little stewards belonging to the king of Xin'an County, and is currently in charge of taking care of the "rattan garden", "No matter what Ah Liu said, he asked Wang Langjun in advance. If Wang Langjun felt that she shouldn't say it, she would not reveal half a word. Since Wang Langjun acquiesced to her saying this, maybe he just wanted to reassure San Langjun. ”

"That's very good. I repeat, you serve the Son as you serve me, and you must not be lazy. He was the only close friend of mine, and he was very important to me. If you wait for him comfortably, I will reward you abundantly. ”

"Yes, the villain understands that he will not disappoint the king's expectations."

Li Hui bowed his head slightly in satisfaction, and then the matter passed without a trace, and there was no ripple at all.

Then, as soon as he drew his bow and shot a hundred arrows, Zhang Fu's mother reminded him that it was time to change his clothes. Only then did he remember that today was Yan Shangshu's birthday: as the eldest daughter, the Yan family should naturally go to the Yan Mansion to celebrate; Weng's son-in-law, who has not met for more than ten years, Li Tai should also appear to cheer; Not to mention the two brothers Li Hui and Li Xin, who have always been filial sons, must serve their grandmother respectfully.

Because the Yan Mansion and the Pu Wangfu are one east and one west, they are quite far away, so the Yan family urged Li Tai to go out early. His Royal Highness King Pu has been in good spirits recently, singing poetry and harmony with people almost every day, and he can't bear loneliness. So, after sitting alone in the carriage for a few moments, he summoned his sons, who were riding horses outside, and asked them about their recent schoolwork very kindly.

Li Hui practiced calligraphy and painting for at least two hours a day and riding and archery for one hour, and of course he was quite confident when answering: "The child feels that the handwriting he has written recently seems to have grown a lot. Present it to Grandpa in two days, and ask Grandpa for some advice. "It's the limit that he can spare so much time every day.

His Royal Highness King Pu was not satisfied: "Riding and archery and calligraphy and painting are all side roads!" Have you read all the thirteen Classics? Have you written all the poems and songs? At your age, going to school is the most important thing! Tomorrow you will follow me to the Hongbunkan, where I've been teaching poetry lately, so you can listen to it too. ”

King Xin'an immediately showed a look of embarrassment: "Grandpa, the child still has to serve his grandmother!" My grandfather also said that there were children in the Lizheng Palace, and my grandmother was also happy. Chenghuan's grandfather and grandmother are filial piety, which is much more important than going to school. "Even if he wants to go to school, he can't be a student of his grandfather and accept what he thinks. No matter what doubts you encounter, you only need to ask your grandfather and grandmother, or even the prince's uncle, and the answer will definitely be more thorough and true than your own grandfather.

His Royal Highness King Pu was speechless for a moment, so he looked at Li Xin solemnly: "What about you?" Don't think that you don't need to go to school because you're married. ”

King Sipu has indeed neglected to study lately, and has only been busy with other things. Moreover, the joy of becoming a father diluted his worries and anxieties, and made him much more relieved. Unconsciously, even the action of seeking a real job was a little slack. Of course, in front of his grandfather, he will never let go of admitting this: "Grandpa, the child has already passed the age of the crown and has passed the age of concentrating on school. Now that you're an adult, it's time to do something to support the court. Over the years, we have never had any real job in Pu Wangfu, and the child is planning to find one recently. ”

His Royal Highness King Pu was stunned, frowned, and said, "I'll ask Grandpa and give you a governor." ”

The governor of the capital sounds really heroic - the prince or the prince of the county is the governor of the capital, and it is the custom of the saint to reward his children and grandchildren. However, such a metropolitan governor is usually only in name only, and does not have to travel to other places to take up his post at all. Those who really have real power are all the long histories or other drivers in the governor's mansion. His Royal Highness King Pu also led the governor of Yongzhou back then, even if the Yongzhou Governor's Mansion was close at hand, he only needed to continue the wind and snow. No one urged him to take office, and no one bothered him with the military affairs of the Governor's Palace. And in his mind, the vacancy of the Metropolitan Governor was enough to be realized.

Li Xin shook his head: "Grandpa, the Metropolitan Governor is just a false title, but it is just a holy family that can prove my grandfather." The child wants to be a real shortage, even if it is only a petty official of six or seven grades, so that at least he can share a share of his grandfather's worries. ”

"Nonsense! The dignified heir of King Pu, what kind of petty official of six or seven grades! At least it must be a four- or five-grade official in service! His Royal Highness King Pu immediately grasped the key point in his mind, blew his beard and glared at the table next to him, "You have always been not as likable as San Lang, so I have to be cheeky with my grandfather to ask for it for you!" ”

His Royal Highness King Sipu, who was "unpleasant", glanced at the younger brother who was sitting next to him, and gently hooked the corners of his mouth.

And the king of Xin'anjun, who was judged to be "likable", looked helpless: "Grandpa, it's not appropriate to use the word 'begging'." Grandfather has his own decision in his heart, no matter what he gives his brother, it is a holy grace. "Normally, as a holy monarch, his grandfather would always make the most appropriate decision - and this does not include the unexpected situation of his beloved son being thrown into his arms, of course.

"Of course I know what to say and what not to say, and I still need you to teach me? Who is the grandfather and who is the son? Well? His Royal Highness King Pu sneered lightly, his thin eyes narrowed, revealing a look of contemptβ€”as if to say: Those tricks that you kid are flattering to people are all familiar to me back then, and that's it.

As a result, the king of Xin'an County looked more and more unlovable: he was reduced to the same level as his grandfather back then, giving everyone around him a "childish" impression, and he really had nothing to be proud of.

When King Pu's car arrived at Deyan Mansion, Yan Lide and Yan Liben, who had already heard the news, immediately led the descendants of the Yan family to greet them. First narrated the national ceremony and then the family ceremony, greeted each other lively, and the laughter set off the birthday banquet more and more festive. Then, Li Tai went to the inner hall of the main courtyard to meet his mother-in-law Gao, and then accompanied by his uncles and brothers, he came to the outer courtyard to talk and laugh with the guests.

Li Xin has been by his grandfather's side, greeting the people around him lightly. Seeing the extraordinary heir King Pu on his side, many people turned various thoughts in their hearts, came to His Royal Highness King Pu with a smile, and talked to him about the newly popular poems and calligraphy in Chang'an. His Royal Highness King Pu didn't seem to notice their thoughts, and after a while, they talked happily, and their eyebrows became more and more cheerful.

After Li Hui greeted him, he was left in the inner hall of the main courtyard by the Gao family. The lady kept smiling and holding Yan, took her to the couch and sat down, and asked Li Hui to come and sit nearby. Li Hui understood her eagerness to show her mother-daughter affection in front of the guests, but he did not think that his mother and he should cooperate with her without hesitation. What's more, he is actually an adult Langjun, and it is inconvenient for him to be so close to his female dependents, so he excused himself a few words and sat on the nearest short couch.

At this time, there were already many foreign women sitting in the inner hall, all dressed up, and the bright hairpin rings reflected each other, lining the hall full of gold. Their makeup is extremely similar, they are all the most fashionable noblewomen in Chang'an City, and their smiles contain the same elegance and estimation, at first glance, there seems to be no difference.

Listening carefully, their topics are also inseparable from sightseeing, clothing and jewelry, and children's marriages. When the marriage event was mentioned, everyone laughed implicitly, and the Gao family also held Yan's hand and said with a smile: "Who doesn't have a little Langjun and a little lady who are waiting to be married in their family?" Those of us who are elders really have to think about them all the time. ”

Li Hui raised his eyebrows slightly, and glanced at the group of young ladies of different ages opposite. Some of them have been seen somewhere, they should be those little ladies of the Yan family during the Shangsi Festival; Some of them are very strange, and they are very curious when they look at him, and they should also be guests who come with their elders.

Gao saw that he was a little out of the world, so he called Yan Balang: "Treat the king of the county well." You little Langjun have your own place to have fun, and our group of old women will not restrain you. ”

Yan Balang bowed and saluted, and led Li Hui out very thoughtfully. Although they had met a few times, they were still very strange from each other, and they couldn't find anything to talk about. So, Yan Balang was silent for a long time, and said, "The king and the prince are very familiar with each other? The king had visited him at the Guozixue, and had seen the king talk with him in the Furong Garden some time ago. ”

"He's my confidant." Speaking of Wang Zixian, Li Huicai was a little interested, "What? Isn't it unusual? ”

"It is rumored in Guozixue that the prince dedicated himself to the side branch of the Langya Wang family, and I don't know which family he was able to reluctantly enroll. Quite a few people have some ...... Some looked down on him. However, his talent is really outstanding, and he got a medium grade in the ten-month examination two days ago, and came to the second school. It is said that in a few more exams, he will be able to rank in the upper class and go to the third school. Yan Balang paused slightly, and Fang said solemnly, "Don't mention anything else, I just want to say that the son of the Langya Wang clan really deserves his name." ”

"It turns out that you will also speculate in private?" Li Hui couldn't help laughing, "It was the Guozi study that I recommended my son to dedicate, and my grandfather said yes when he saw him, so he agreed." If there are any more rumors in the future, Zixian has no intention of explaining, you can say a few words for him. I confess your love for him. ”

Yan Balang was stunned, and Fang Ying said: "I shouldn't spread rumors indiscriminately, I know the truth, so I should naturally identify it for my classmates." You don't have to accept the king's affection for what you should do. ”

Hearing this, Li Hui glanced at him and said with a smile: "You...... Indeed a nice guy. "Although it is a delicate flower, it is upright. In any case, it is much better than the elders of the Yan family, who only seek profit.