Chapter 10: Goodbye Brother

Seeing that Chang'an was close at hand, the king of Xin'an County not only waited for the battle, but also rarely felt a little nervous. In his previous life, he never had the opportunity to leave the fiefdom from life to death, and everything he knew came from rumors and newspapers, coupled with his own speculation and speculation, he felt more and more that life was boring and hopeless. However, everything he knew in this life had been subtly deviated, and it was naturally impossible to assume that things would still develop as they had done in the past.

In order to avoid omissions, he specially wrote down the genealogy of the royal clan silently, and took it to ask the Yan family: "Mother, in the past, children were not very careful when they learned genealogy, and I don't know if there are any mistakes......

Not only did he learn without care, but Yan didn't force him to memorize them all. After all, before the edict came, they all thought that they would never leave Junzhou, and naturally it was impossible for them to deal with their clan relatives face-to-face. What's more, with the help of Shi Xiang, the governor of the palace, and the loyal servants and maids, there will be princesses in the future, and the ordinary rituals do not need to be bothered too much by the gentlemen.

Therefore, what Li Hui remembers most clearly is Grandpa's brothers and sisters and the next generation of cousins and cousins. As for my grandfather's group of older brothers and sisters, they were really flourishing, and he just picked out the title name and made a record of it, and just married his children and so on. Fortunately, he has a good memory, and after more than ten years, he can still write these words silently.

Yan Shi was very pleased and sighed: "You never wanted to spend this kind of effort before, but now you want to be in front of me-good boy, you have finally become a son who can take charge of himself." Along the way, although I have encountered so many things, I have sharpened you, which is very good. Because she is a young son, their family identity is sensitive, and she is not strict with this child's upbringing, which is quite spoiling and indulgent. Unexpectedly, the child grew up overnight.

"That's fine. After arriving in Chang'an, I don't know how many wind and frost swords are waiting ahead, you must not be as naΓ―ve and ignorant as your grandfather. Yan had never commented on His Royal Highness King Pu in front of his son so bluntly, and his eyebrows were helpless, "He said that he wanted to guide you to study, you just coaxed him to be happy, and just followed him to write, paint, and recite poems." If it's anything else, listen to it and it's over, and your brother should remember what you taught you. ”

"Yes, the child knows." Li Hui replied, "Mother, don't worry, I will listen to my brother's arrangements in the future, and I will never listen to my grandfather's words at will." "If his grandfather was really an outstanding scholar and martial artist, he would not have fallen to the current state. King Pu is young and smart? I don't know who boasted about it at the beginning, probably because of his grandfather's favored face.

is only smart enough to be wise, but he has a mysterious self-confidence, and he can also have a mysterious favor, and the best ending is his grandfather. And the worst outcome is not to die well, don't mention it.

Yan nodded in satisfaction, carefully looked at the genealogy he had written, corrected some mistakes for him, and filled in many omissions. There are not only Gaozu lineages in the clan, but also the kings of Yong'an County, Hejian County, Jiangxia County, etc., all of whom are brothers and nephews of the same clan who made great military achievements with Gaozu in the world. Now they have all passed away long ago, and the children and grandchildren left behind are either divided or demoted, or idle or holding important positions in the court, and their fates are completely different.

Li Hui looked at those ill-fated clan families and realized that this was the future that the Pu Wang family might face. However, at this time, he is still the emperor's grandson, and he will be the emperor's nephew in the future, as long as he does not rebel, he should be safe and sound. As for being trapped in a fiefdom, if you can get one or two friends to travel with you, you will have seen the scenery thousands of times, and you should also have infinite novelty. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but think of Wang Zixian again, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but hook.

Yan said: "Most of the clans of the same clan are in fiefdoms, and only a few are officials in the court. We are sensitive, so we don't need to have close contact with them, so it's enough not to be rude. As for the three uncles and grandfathers, they were not optimistic about your grandfather back then, and now they are in a high position, and they will not be close to our family in the future. ”

Li Hui knew that these three uncles and grandfathers were all younger brothers of their grandfathers, and they were about the same age as their grandfathers, and they were raised by their grandfathers as sons, and their friendship was very deep. One was named King Jing, one was named King Lu, and the other was King Peng. Now they are either Zong Zhengqing or the governor of the distant side, and they are all very beautiful.

"Go back to the ox cart and rest, don't be in a hurry." Seeing that he was seriously looking at the densely written piece of paper, Yan couldn't help but laugh and said, "You have never met, and when the time comes, your brother will take you to meet them, and it will not be too late to write them down at that time." Your brother has been in Chang'an for many years, and he knows more about the affairs of the clan, so it is good for him to give you a detailed explanation. ”

Li Hui then bowed his head and retreated, and was about to turn over and get on his horse, when he saw the dust in front of him, and a few sturdy fast horses were running in the distance. The rider at the head was about twenty years old, and his face was full of wind and dust, but he did not detract from the handsomeness and outstanding bearing of his face in the slightest. He was stunned for a moment, and was about to say hello, when he heard a soldier say in a loud voice with a red face: "Great King, Great Langjun is here!" ”

Li Hui's eyes moved slightly, and his emotions were very complicated. Sure enough, it was his brother, and his appearance was almost the same as when they first met in the previous life. His brother was ten years apart from him, and they had never met, and their friendship was very cold. In the previous life, they only lived under the same roof for three years when they were filial piety to their grandfather. After the filial piety, the elder brother attacked the king of Pu, and then was ordered to leave Junzhou with his mother, leaving him alone and never returning.

At that time, he was still young, and his heart was not without resentment. But then I thought about it, how could my brother be just a courtier, so how could he disobey the holy decree. Besides, it was a rare opportunity for King Pu's family, and in order to get rid of his fate, it was impossible for him not to grasp it tightly. Moreover, Grandpa's mausoleum is in Yunxiang County, Junzhou, which is not only a fiefdom palace, but also a family temple. As a young son, it is only natural for him to stay in the old mansion and guard his grandfather's mausoleum.

It's just that by the time he wants to open it, it's too late. A few years later, my mother passed away, and my brother and sister-in-law came all the way to help the coffin. On the way, the elder brother was frightened and seriously injured when he fell from his horse, and died in the pavilion soon after. The sister-in-law and her young son trekked hard and worked hard to finally bring the coffins of her husband and mother back to Junzhou for burial. At that time, he was already sick and bedridden, and he could not survive a year of grief. In the end, only his nephew Li Qiao, a six- or seven-year-old child, was left in the Pu Wang family.

Thinking of this, his eyes reddened slightly. The loss of his freedom, being watched like a prisoner, was perhaps the most unbearable torture he tolerate. But it was the successive loss of loved ones that made him finally despair, and his condition deteriorated rapidly. He also thought about raising his nephew well for his brother, but his weak body was really powerless. Moreover, in the contact with his nephew, through those childish words, he suddenly realized how reliable his brother really was, and what kind of pressure he had been under.

Although the relationship between them is weak because they have never met, the brotherhood can be cultivated slowly. As long as their brothers can trust each other and work together, they can't say that they can turn their fate around in this life? At the very least, they will not end up dying one after another, leaving only orphans and widows to live by.

After Li Xin jumped off the horse lightly, he saw a handsome and upright young man standing in front of him, with a pair of bright phoenix eyes that seemed familiar, and his eyes were full of excitement, and even seemed to have a little nostalgia. He paused slightly, and then slowly walked towards him, his voice a little low: "San Lang? ”

"I've seen my brother." Li Hui hurriedly put away his complicated feelings, just like an ordinary young man, and smiled happily.

Li Xin looked at him carefully and bowed slightly: "When I meet Grandpa and Mother, I will come to talk to you again." "The two brothers are just meeting for the first time, so naturally there will be no touching scenes such as many feelings, crying and laughing. They barely knew how to get along with each other, so they fell silent.

Li Xin went to meet Li Tai first, and Li Hui followed behind. I saw my grandfather open the curtain of the ox cart, revealing a round face, his eyes squinted and swept over, and his tone was even more awkward: "Why is Da Lang here?" If the youngest son is that he deliberately ignores the talent guide and is not close, then the eldest son, who was sent to the palace and raised since childhood, has no opportunity to cultivate any father-son friendship at all.

"I heard that Grandpa encountered bandits on the way, my grandfather was not at ease, and the child was also very worried, so I hurried out of Beijing to greet him." Li Xin replied, also lightly, "The guards are all behind, and the child is worried about the health of Grandpa and Mother, so he took the first step and brought the Imperial Doctor over." Grandpa needs to check the pulse and rest? Or, let the Imperial Physician show her mother? ”

Li Tai waved his hand: "No need, just keep going." What is your grandmother's condition? ”

"Since last winter, my grandmother has been getting sick and is now bedridden." Speaking of Empress Qin, Li Xin couldn't hide his worry in his expression. He grew up in the palace and was raised by Empress Qin, and his feelings for his grandmother have always been very deep: "The crown princess and the princess Yue go to serve the sick every day, and You Niang often enters the palace." The You Niang he is talking about is his wife Zhou, who is also the daughter of his aunt Princess Linchuan. The two are cousins who grew up as childhood sweethearts, and their relationship is very deep.

Hearing this, Li Tai couldn't help but burst into tears: "A-Niang is already sick like this, how can I delay on the road?" Immediately continue on the road, without delay! Before tomorrow evening, you must enter Chang'an City! ”

Li Xin nodded and said in relief: "Grandpa, don't worry, it will be in time." ”

Then, Li Xin went to see Yan again. Yan talked to him for a long time, and entrusted Li Hui to him to take care of him, and said: "Your brother has never been to Chang'an, nor has he ever seen your grandfather and uncle, so it is inevitable that he is a little apprehensive. While you still have time, you can tell him about your grandfather's and uncle's temperament and preferences, so that he can be at ease. ”

Li Hui didn't expect that the nervousness that he thought he had well concealed had already been seen through by Yan Shi at a glance, and his face was suddenly slightly red. Li Xin glanced at him and looked a little relieved: "Mother rest assured." Even if my mother didn't give me this mission, as the eldest brother, I should teach him well. ”

Suddenly, the king of Xin'an County felt: Brother A's temperament doesn't seem to be exactly the same as he imagined? How do you feel like you're more enthusiastic than in your previous life?

What about the sparseness of the good ones? What about indifference? ――Could it be that he was so unlikable in his previous life?