When the night was dark, the prince Xianfang quietly returned to the Pu Wangfu. It was only at this moment that he felt that the long day was finally over. If it's just about official business, it probably won't feel so exhausting. However, in addition to being familiar with official duties, he also had to make friends with colleagues, subdue subordinates, and deal with sudden domestic affairs.

Whether he had enough time and energy or not, these things followed, but they had to be dealt with properly. In this way, he also understood more and more why Li Hui returned with a thin layer of tiredness almost every day after his official appearance. Perhaps, only after a while of familiarity will it be easier to handle those official duties and make friends with colleagues. At that time, he will not have to spend his mind on these things, and there are many important things waiting for him to plan.

However, at this time, he didn't know that today's busyness and tiredness were far from over. So, when he heard the sound of music coming from near Li Hui's dormitory, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

As far as he knew, King Pu's Mansion did raise some people who were good at music and dance, but most of them were brought to Luoyang by King Pu and his heir, King Pu, for future banquets. The few remaining people only stay in the remote corners of the outer courtyard to practice on weekdays, and they don't come out to entertain guests when they are free. There is no other reason, it's just that the king of Xin'an is not good. But today, for what reason, these tricksters were summoned out to help the fun?

"Good! Good! Not only do you sing well, but you also dance very well!! When the music stopped, I heard bursts of hearty laughter, "Brother, it turns out that you have such an outstanding servant in your house!" You've been hiding them from entertaining them! If I hadn't brought it up this time, how long would you want to hide them? ”

The prince raised his eyebrows: There is no doubt that this must be Li Jing, the king of Tianshui County. He has always been a casual person, if he is bored in the Yue Wangfu, or accidentally causes some trouble, he will avoid coming to the Pu Wangfu. After all, no matter how anxious Li Heng, the king of Yue, and the princess of Yue Wang were, it was impossible for them to come to the Pu Wangfu to arrest him back in person. So, as time went by, the king of Tianshui became more and more comfortable, and he didn't regard himself as an outsider at all.

"If you like them, give them to you. Take it back to the Yue Wangfu and raise it, and you can enjoy their singing and dancing at any time. If they are detained in me, it will be a violent ruin. Li Hui's voice rang out, with a slight sense of disapproval.

"What is the difference between putting it in the Puwang Mansion and bringing it back to the Yue Wangfu? Now that I know that they are excellent in singing and dancing, it is only natural that I will call them to help when I am interested. Li Jing said, as if it was a matter of course, "However, Brother hid it from me so hard!" I'm going to let them sing today!! ”

As soon as the interest came, the king of Tianshui County actually struck the drum, and the drum sound of "dong dong" was rapid and enthusiastic, as if it could break through the sky. In the sound of drums, there are gradually pipa and flute sounds, vaguely exuding the majestic and vast feeling of Liangzhou song.

Obviously, this is not a song that can be sung by mere musicians. Wang Zixian quickened his pace, crossed the door of the Moon Cave, and saw Li Hui sitting in the octagonal pavilion, playing the cave flute in a low voice, and seemed to be extremely engaged; Du Chongfeng on his side played with the pipa, and his ten fingers were like a swift shadow; Li Jing was rolling up his sleeves and beating the drum, and the undulating muscles were faintly visible between the swings of his arms.

Although I don't know why the three of them got together for a small get-together, this song is really worthy of praise. Nowadays, when many people are in the mood, they will play music or sing and dance in person, no matter what the occasion they are in. But most of those pieces are just beautiful sounds, and they are far inferior to the songs of the side plugs. And although this song has no battlefield atmosphere, it has a majestic shape, and there is no killing intent, but it is enough to make people excited.

"What a song!!" The prince praised. Just listening to this song, you can understand that the king of Tianshui yearns for a battlefield fight, and staying in Chang'an is indeed like leaving a beast with its claws cut off in a cage for him. And Du Chongfeng is also a little surprising, the agitation in his pipa music is also implied with war intent, which does not seem to be similar to his temperament and preferences in daily life. As for Li Hui, the sound of the flute is more of a sense of freedom and desolation, as if he has tasted the sweets and hardships of life and then suddenly looks back, which is touching.

Li Jing held the drumstick and stood in place in a bit of a daze, as if he had not come back to his senses for a long time. Du Chongfeng glanced at him, smiled and returned the pipa to the servant next to him. Li Hui also put down the dong flute and said with a smile: "The first time I went to Dianmao, I was busy until now." We were going to celebrate you, but when it was getting late, we couldn't see you, and then we just entertained ourselves. ”

"Oh, it's a pity that I didn't catch up with the banquet you specially prepared. However, it is already worth it to hear Fang Cai's tune. The prince said, and naturally sat beside Li Hui. Although there were two uninvited guests, disturbing the good time the two of them had alone—but for the sake of the face of this song, he didn't care about these two.

In the night breeze, the men continued to sing a low tune. Li Jing finally woke up from his stupor, poured a glass of wine sullenly, raised his glass and said, "From today onwards, I have to call you the county lieutenant Wang." However, speaking of which, it is better to listen to the king's head. I don't know how many county lieutenants in the world have the surname Wang, but there is only one Jiadi head surnamed Wang...... Without further ado, drink wins. ”

"The county lieutenant is just the beginning, and sooner or later in the future, there will naturally be a time when people will call 'Wang Shaofu' (county cheng) or 'Wang Mingfu' (county order), or even 'Wang Zhijun' (assassin history)." The prince hooked the corners of his mouth, "Drink to win." As a young man who has just entered the officialdom, in private, he does not need to hide his goals at all.

"I've been hearing a lot about this lately." Du Chongfeng continued, "The dignified head of the Jinshi Department actually chose a vacancy for the position of Beijing County Lieutenant, and many scribes felt that it was too utilitarian. In their opinion, the vacancy of the school scrivener is noble enough. Studying and studying all day long sounds more like the days spent by literati. ”

"Oh? Just like your Senior Brother Yang? Li Hui raised his eyebrows, "If they can insist on being noble for a lifetime, it is indeed admirable." The vacancies on the side are not noble enough, and only by dealing with books for decades is the real 'elegant' person. However, it is a pity that there are fewer vacancies in the post of secretary and supervisor, and there are not so many people. ”

Secretary and superintendent, Si Shiwen Illustrated Books, also in charge of history. However, the revision of history is often completed at the beginning of the dynasty, and it is also a grand event presided over by many famous scholars. As for other times, the so-called secretary and supervisor only have the reputation of "Qinggui". Many scribes kept saying that they were "noble", but in fact they just wanted to use their fame to gain greater benefits.

Yang Qian's Yang Zhuangtou, as well as the previous Zheng Qin Zheng Zhuangtou, are all like this. They value their business reputation more than anything else, and even put the cart before the horse. A "good name" is not a bad thing, and how many people throughout the ages have been able to ignore other people's comments? And how many people don't mind whether they will be famous in history? However, when the "good name" reaches the point of Cheng Dù, who does not hesitate to pay a price for the sake of gaining fame, it must be a problem if he uses "fame" as his name and seeks "profit" as his truth.

"Brother has a point!" Li Jing stroked his palms and smiled, and turned his head to Du Chongfeng and said, "You don't seem to be a person from the same way as them, so why do you have to mix with them all day long?" How can those sour scribes who only know how to recite poems and write poems every day understand that the huge imperial court is supported by such practical things as economic affairs? ”

This time it was Du Chongfeng's turn to be stunned, thinking that he had never been in contact with such a "frank" person as the king of Tianshui County, and he didn't know how to deal with it. Even the former Wang Zimu, even if he disagreed in his heart, he would not tell his heart so frankly. Moreover, the sons and daughters of noble families and literati that I see on weekdays are all twists and turns when they speak, how can they be so straightforward, and even seem to be on a rampage?

Li Hui rarely saw this young man's stunned appearance, and couldn't help laughing: "Jing Xing, it's rare that you actually understand the practice of the imperial court." ”

Li Jing raised his chin slightly, and it was difficult to hide his smugness: "In life, food, clothing, housing and transportation are the most important. Therefore, the practice of managing food, clothing, housing and transportation is the most important livelihood priority. However, there are more important things that are life and death - if there is a foreign enemy, be sure to defend the border; If there is an internal trouble, it must be eliminated by the law - what the county lieutenant is in charge of is such a major matter of food and clothing as economic affairs; The elder brother is in charge of the handling of the wicked in the internal troubles. How is it? Brother, am I right? ”

"Not bad." Li Hui bowed his head and was extremely pleased, "Jing Xing, you have finally opened your mind." ”

If the king of Tianshui County had the tail of a canine, I am afraid that he would have been wagging uncontrollably. His eyes were shining, he couldn't hide his pride, and continued to "teach" Du Chongfeng with a straight face: "All poems and songs are false, and ordinary people don't care about them." All they care about is life and death, only food, clothing, shelter and transportation. You literati, you only know how to float in the sky all day long, how can you ever fall to the ground and take a closer look......" He won't say, just because he can't float if he wants to, in fact, he also has some envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart.

Du Chongfeng frowned slightly, but did not argue, but silently lowered his eyes and pondered.

Li Jing thought that his "teaching" had an effect, and he talked more and more. Of course, what he said is getting more and more biased, and at first glance it sounds reasonable, but in fact it is full of loopholes. But so what, he's happy. At least, he restrained Du Chongfeng, and stopped paying attention to what his cousin and Wang Zixian were whispering.

Not long after, a song came to report in a low voice, and Li Hui got up and left. The prince poured the wine alone, looked at Du Chongfeng, who couldn't stand the "teaching" of the king of Tianshui County with a slight smile, and moved to the side without a trace, and said very gently: "Du Shishilang, why haven't you come to look for me these days?" ”

"......" Du Chongfeng looked at the king of Tianshui County who was still unsatisfied, and then looked at the prince who knew that he had "bad intentions", and decisively chose - it is more appropriate to deal with the king. He had never seen a character like the King of Tianshui County, and it was really difficult to deal with it. So, he replied: "Our goal has been achieved, so naturally there is no need to meet again." Originally, you and I didn't know each other, and I never appreciated each other's temperament. ”

Wang Zixian shook his head, as if with some disappointment: "You think this is the end? I don't know how many young ladies of the right age there are in his family, just waiting for you to marry. I see, but I was wrong. Just because you don't want to marry that one doesn't mean you don't want to marry another. "Yang Banniang is now a palace concubine, so it is naturally difficult for them to mention her maiden name when they talk about it.

"......" Du Chongfeng frowned tightly again, "I am still young and have never considered marriage. The implication is that she is the little lady of the Yang family, and he doesn't want to marry anyone. Moreover, Yang Banniang's matter has attracted the attention of the Hongnong County Mansion, and it is not easy for Yang Shangshu to take some time to "take care" of the prince, how can he still think of him as an unknown person?

"Oh, not necessarily. My cousin treats you like my own brother, and of course he won't forget you. The prince hooked the corners of his lips. Even if Yang Qian forgot about his little junior brother for a while, he still had a way to make him "can't help but think about it".

This kind of undisguised threat made Du Chongfeng stiffen and speechless for a while.

Although I don't know what the two of them are talking about, this does not prevent the king of Tianshui from pricking up his ears and sounding openly with great interest.