After Wang Zimu heard that the prince had returned to Beijing, he also hurried to meet him in the vine garden. After two or three years of not seeing each other, the two brothers have a lot to say. It's just that the eyes around him are full of watching eyes, which is to tell the feelings of parting, and it should not be too long, so as not to arouse suspicion. After all, although they are brothers, they are still half-brothers in the eyes of outsiders, not very close, and their current positions are faintly antagonistic.

When he had to get up and say goodbye and leave the vine garden, Wang Zimu even missed the days when they lived in a simple courtyard. How close they were at that time, if he had any doubts in his heart, he could go straight into his brother's room and ask about it two steps. And now, when he heard all kinds of news, he was full of worry and incomprehension, and he couldn't find his brother to remind him at any time.

Since the rumors spread, Wang Zimu suddenly realized that he had once again fallen into a contradictory situation. On the one hand, he is the brother who has always been extremely trusted, and on the other hand, he is a teacher who teaches him carefully. If he follows his heart, he will not hesitate to defend his brother. However, in the face of the indignation of all the brothers and sisters, his defense was so weak.

The strange look in their eyes at that time is something he still can't forget, as if he were a traitor. The second brother, Wang Ziling, even unabashedly accused him of being too partial to his brother, but he didn't care about Senior Brother Yang. However, at that moment, what he was thinking in his heart was that there were countless people who spoke for Senior Brother Yang, but no one was willing to speak for Senior Brother. If even he doesn't favor the eldest brother, that is the real betrayal.

"Big brother, there have been a lot of rumors in Beijing recently, and Senior Brother Yang was a little unhappy when he learned about it. The brothers of the division also heard about it, and they were even more indignant. "Taking advantage of the fact that there is still some distance from the place where Yang Qian and the others are, Wang Zimu quickly communicated with his brother," It is rumored that Guozi Jian Jiu once commented that the eldest brother is higher than Senior Brother Yang, and this time he will definitely be able to win the first place. It is also rumored that Senior Brother Yang is quite jealous of the eldest brother, and when the eldest brother returns to Beijing, he deliberately destroys the reputation of the eldest brother......"

Seeing that he was talking faster and faster, obviously quite nervous, Wang Zixian raised his eyebrows and said with relief: "It's just rumors, whether it's Brother Yang or me, I won't take these things to heart, you don't have to be anxious." Come to think of it, it must not be me who upsets Brother Yang, but the person who promotes the rumors. "Presumably, there is also Wang Ziling, who previously advocated bad things on his own.

He and Yang Qian hated each other when they first met, and these rumors only deepened the fear between them. Even if the rumors are resolved, Yang Qian will definitely not turn to appreciate him. As for himself, he only dislikes the powerful Yang family, Princess Anxing and the Yang family's own ambitions. Now Chang'an City seems to be harmonious, and he is just an insignificant little person. But as the situation changes, sooner or later they will become undying opponents.

“…… But ......" Wang Zimu tightened his eyebrows, and before he could say anything, he saw Wang Ziling coming over with a smile: "The eldest brother is really difficult to invite, the cousin has been waiting for a while, and I don't see the eldest brother come over to greet him." We still have to be urged three times and four times, and the eldest brother is willing to come over? ”

It seems to be a naughty joke, but in fact it is accusatory, but it is really menacing. Wang Zixian glanced at the two or three strange young men behind him, and smiled lightly: "Brother Yang has always been lively around him, but I am not a good one. Originally, I wanted to wait for the crowd to disperse before visiting Brother Yang, but I taught you that there was a misunderstanding, which was because I was not thoughtful. ”

Wang Ziling was stunned, he didn't expect him to admit his mistake so neatly, and couldn't help but continue: "The eldest brother needs to apologize, but this is not the only thing. Recently, there have been rumors in Beijing, so is there nothing that the eldest brother needs to explain? Otherwise, how could those inexplicable remarks be known to everyone? ”

"What rumors?" Wang Zixian frowned and wondered, "Why have I never heard of it?" ”

Wang Ziling opened his mouth to answer, but a light laugh came from next to him: "It's just some nonsense, why take it to heart?" Those who are clear are self-purifying, and Senior Brother Yang has never cared about these. Ziling, a few of you are also worried about chaos, how can you blame Wang Langjun? But it was Du Chongfeng who came to relieve the siege with a smile: "Senior Brother Yang has always admired Wang Langjun, and after hearing that you returned to Beijing, he has been thinking about meeting you." Now that I finally met it, I naturally can't miss it in vain. ”

Wang Zixian arched his hand towards him: "Du Langjun, it's been a long time. ”

Du Chongfeng returned the salute elegantly, his eyes swept over Wang Zimu and Wang Ziling, and said with a smile: "Wang Langjun, please." ”

Wang Zixian followed Du Chongfeng for a few steps, bypassed a rockery, and saw Yang Qian standing alone by the lake. Because there had been a snowfall, the surrounding area was covered with snow and frost, and he was dressed in a crow-blue robe, which gave him a sense of independence. From a distance, it is a good scenery that is enough to enter the painting. And when he looked back, his eyebrows and eyes smiled, as if the spring breeze was coming in an instant, and everything was recovering, which was extremely comfortable.

However, at this moment, Wang Zixian had a strong sense of jealousy in his heart. The two of them are too similar, the difference is only that one has achieved fame, and the other is still unknown. Whenever I look at each other, I feel like I am looking in a bronze mirror, and I see another self who seems to be "talented" and "mild-tempered", but is actually "ambitious" and "unscrupulous".

How can there be two people in this world? How can you be able to discover the ruthlessness hidden in your heart, and it is very likely to guess the person you are thinking and thinking? Therefore, they are destined to look at each other unpleasantly, and they are destined to imagine in their hearts how to destroy each other, and even how to make each other disappear completely.

It's just that none of them have the right opportunity at the moment.

Of course, Yang Qian may be more anxious than Wang Zixian. After all, at the moment, the other party does not have any power in his hands, and it is the easiest time to destroy him. However, there are many rumors at the moment, if he does something in a hurry, he will undoubtedly make the rumors come true and ruin the reputation he has accumulated so hard, and the gains outweigh the losses. Knowing this, he risked breaking his arm secretly, and he should have sent someone to completely eradicate him during the three or two years he had been traveling.

It's too late to say anything. Since it can't be destroyed for the time being, maybe there is only one way to try another way - that is also a move that Yang Qian began to lay out many years ago, at that time he never thought that he would feel such a strong threat, so he just casually laid a few chess pieces, but now it is time to take effect.

"I should have visited Brother Yang as soon as possible, but I haven't been looking for a suitable day." The prince said with a smile, warm as jade, and with a noble bearing. When he stood beside Yang Qian, whether it was his appearance or demeanor, he was almost on par with him. The two stand opposite each other, which is also enough to enter the painting.

Yang Qian's eyes moved slightly: "You have been busy with the provincial examination qualification recently, I understand your difficulties." How is it? 一qiē可回顺lì? If there's anything I can do to help, just say so. I'm also looking forward to seeing you at the top of the list next year. Hehe, a real 'young Jiadi head' was born, and I don't know how to jubilate inside and outside Chang'an City. ”

Hearing his words, Wang Zixian couldn't help but laugh: "Those nonsense, Brother Yang also believes it?" Brother Yang is the youngest leader of the first rank since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and naturally knows best how rare the first is to be. I am self-aware, and I don't have any ambitions, just need to get the Jinshi and enter the career in peace, and it is enough. ”

"Why should Zixian be humble?" Yang Qian also laughed, "If you get the first place, not only your Wang family is extremely happy, but even our Yang family is also honored." After all, you are the son of the daughter of the Yang family, and we are cousins, blood relatives. So, one is prosperous, one is lost, do you say yes or no? ”

Hearing this, the prince was stunned, slowly raised his eyes, shook his head, and said, "Thank you cousin...... The matter of provincial test can be followed by fate. "Oh, a good "blood relative", a good "one glory, one loss". It's a pity that he has always felt that blood is meaningless, and "love" and "righteousness" are not born out of blood. In his eyes, the Wang family is nothing, and the Yang family is nothing.

Yang Qian saw that he seemed to soften a little, and his expression became a little gentler: "I have some experience in Yu Gongju, if you have any questions, just come to me, don't care about those rumors outside or the eyes of others." Even the King of Xin'an County and Princess Changning don't need to care too much. After all, now that the wind and waves are calm and the palace is harmonious, we are real relatives, so why do we have to be tied up for those things that catch the wind and shadows? ”

"My cousin is right." The prince replied in a low voice, hiding all his suspicions deeply. No matter what Yang Qian's intentions are, he just has to plan it.

"Another day, I will ask my father to recommend you to the examiner of the Ministry of Officials. The more referrals, the more beneficial it will be for you, and you are not allowed to refuse. ”

“…… Cousin Lao bothered. ”

"Now that you know I've put a lot of thought into it, you don't have to avoid us in the future. Good relatives almost never move, if others know, wouldn't they laugh at our six relatives for not recognizing us? Yang Qian's words became more and more casual, "Did you still tell Zimu not to look for you lightly?" When we got the news that you had returned to Beijing, his restless appearance fell into our eyes. It's all pitiful, tsk. ”

Wang Zixian sighed, shook his head and smiled: "Zimu's temperament has always been like this, and in the past two years, I have been fortunate to be taught by my cousin, and I think he is much more relaxed in receiving people and things. Zi Ling's temper is a little sharp, and now he looks vaguely smooth, but it is still a little insufficient, and I think it is also because of his lack of experience......

"It is the duty of your eldest brother to teach Ah Di, how can he entrust it to us senior brothers?" Yang Qian smiled at the corner of his mouth and continued, "However, it's not too late now, if you are willing to move in with Mr. Song, you can teach them well." ”

"This ...... I'm afraid the gentleman doesn't want to. Wang Zixian sighed again, "Sir's temperament has always been casual, and I can't persuade him." ”

Seeing that he was embarrassed, Yang Qian was not reluctant: "Since this is the case, you can come over and take a walk." ”

"If my cousin doesn't dislike me, I'll bother me every once in a while—"

"How can you dislike it?"

Wang Ziling and Wang Zimu looked at the two of them from a distance, and they both showed unbelievable looks. Could it be that they were mistaken? How come in an instant, the two people by the lake are already like brothers? Talking and laughing, even more casual than their two brothers?

Du Chongfeng looked at the stunned two brothers, hooked the corners of his mouth, and looked at the lake from afar, with a little interest in his eyes.