However, it was said that after Yang Qian sent the prince away, he returned to Fang Cai's bamboo house. Yang Shijing was wearing a big hat, and continued to spill ink on the bookcase, his expression was extremely calm, as if the conversation and laughter of Fang Cai was just a passing cloud. He hesitated slightly, but still couldn't help asking, "Grandpa is a little too close to the prince today?" He hasn't passed the provincial test yet, he is not a first-class head, and he doesn't know what his heart is, so why should Grandpa treat him like this? ”

"This son is not a thing in the pool." Yang Shijing didn't raise his eyes, so he didn't notice the gloomy look on his face at all, "What kind of character is the King of Xin'an?" At the beginning, he was just a filial grandson under the knee of the first emperor, and his temperament was very similar to that of King Pu, so he won the favor of the first emperor. After the death of the first emperor, he relied on Princess Changning to go to the palace and continued to win the love of the saint. ”

"A county king who is notoriously disliked for literature and martial arts, a county king who often closes his door and does not even associate with the children of the clan, a young man who is only sixteen or seventeen years old - he has become so shrewd and powerful overnight, every word is justified, and everyone has no way to refute it, and he has even more skillfully cast the favor of the saint. How do you think he can be such a blockbuster? ”

Yang Qian was stunned: "Grandpa thinks...... Was it the prince's idea for him? ”

"At present, the king of Xin'an is so favored that almost everyone in the court is impressed, of course, it is not only the prince's dedication to one person." Yang Shijing narrowed his eyes and looked at him, "But, Mingdu, you think about it carefully: the prince was almost completely ruined by the rumors before, but now the tribute law has changed, and he seems to have become a young celebrity who has been victimized by the rumors." The so-called fair and honest examination of the provincial examination is to let him get the first place in the first place openly - in front of everyone's eyes, the young talent is born, and I am afraid that he will become famous in one fell swoop! ”

“…… Yes, he is the one who benefits the most from the change in the law of tribute. Yang Qian said in a low voice, "Who can believe that he didn't go to great lengths to make this happen?" Indeed, if he hadn't pulled the strings, how could Liu Xianjiu openly support the king of Xin'an in the court? How is it possible to get the position of examiner? A Liu sacrificial wine and a king of Xin'an County all recognized him as the first leader of this provincial examination......" Speaking of this, his eyes revealed a little ruthlessness.

"Yes, at a young age, I don't know how much effort it took to turn the tide of the situation so far." Yang Shijing smiled, "Tsk, it's a pity that such a character can't be used by our Yang family." If you can give up a Yang girl to keep him, everyone will be happy. Even if one Yang girl is not enough, two are fine. ”

Yang Qian lowered his eyes, hid the cruelty in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Then Grandpa has to discuss with his mother which sister should be caught by the son-in-law." "There are only two sons in their family, and the people are far less prosperous than the second room, but the daughters are about a dozen concubines. It's just that their age is either too big or too young, and they didn't catch up with the good time for Naliangdi in the East Palace, so the position in the palace was picked up by the only concubine in the second room.

"Which of them do you think can hold this prince?"

"This ...... If you want to hold him, I'm afraid no sister has such a means. ”

"That's right. They are all too immature, how can they be the opponents of Wang Zixian? Anyway, a woman doesn't need to completely control a man, she just needs to be able to teach him pity. ”

The father and son of the Yang family were discussing the candidates for marriage with great interest and treacherous thoughts, and after the prince returned to the vine garden, he only stayed for a while and quietly went to the Pu Wangfu. At this time, the night was dark, and Li Hui had just finished his official duties, and was dancing with a knife in the dormitory to loosen his muscles. He stood by the door and quietly looked at his pretentious figure, and the depression and anger in his heart because of the Yang family completely dissipated unconsciously.

After dancing the knife, Li Hui was already sweating, raised his eyes to see him, and couldn't help laughing: "I heard that you went to the Yang family's literary meeting?" For a whole day, I must have had a very happy conversation with the father and son of Hongnong County. When Yang Shijing looked at him, he noticed that the other party's eyes were different, but he didn't know what the old fox had in mind. Now we may be able to deduce a thing or two.

"He seems to have ten minutes of interest in me." Wang Zixian approached him, smiling rather than smiling, "Maybe your recent demeanor is all counted on me and Liu Xianjiu." It seems that it is difficult for the world to believe that you are 'three years without a bang, and you are a blockbuster', and they all think that someone must be acting through your mouth. Xuan Qi, your past behavior has indeed confused many people, even those old foxes in the court, I am afraid they have not come back to their senses. ”

"That's fine." Li Hui raised his eyebrows, "Let them constantly guess who is behind me, and before they are sure, they will not be embarrassed by me at will." It would be great if I could make them think that my uncle had been teaching me in secret. Whether it is now or in the future, everything he does must be in line with the hearts of today's saints, so as to confirm the reputation of an unwavering "imperial party".

"Come to think of it, even a saint has asked you if you came up with those words alone?" Wang Zixian asked again.

Li Hui hooked the corners of his mouth: "Of course my uncle will ask, and I only need to answer, because I have been confused in my heart for the past two days, I have consulted Master Xuanhui and a few celebrities." After a pause, he shook his head again and smiled: "Unknowingly, Master Xuanhui was brought out again, but I really can't stand him." How about we visit him at the Great Mercy and Grace Temple another day? He likes to play chess, and his chess style is steady, so you can play a few games with him. ”

"It's okay, I've heard the name of Master Xuanhui for a long time, but I haven't had the opportunity to visit him." The prince replied.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and talked about the Yang family casually: "After this incident, Yang Shijing overestimated me, but Yang Qian couldn't tolerate me anymore. Of course, I could never have been the cause of their father-son rebellion—but as long as their father and son began to fall apart, it was probably not hard to find the cause of the split. ”

"Speaking of which, I remember that Yang Qian is the youngest son, and there is an eldest brother above? However, because of his poor health, he never came out to socialize. Li Hui said, these news were naturally told to him by Princess Changning, who regarded the Yang family as a great enemy, "Perhaps, you can try this Yang Dalang in the future." If the Yang family really has wolf ambitions and far-reaching plans, how can this Yang Dalang be willing to have fame, family property, and county dukedom - and even the "world" in the future to be taken away by his younger brother?

"Yang Dalang? Zimu never mentioned it, and probably even he didn't know about it. This Yang Dalang is so unknown, but Yang Qian is famous all over the world, compared with the two, it is indeed difficult not to have other thoughts. The prince groaned slightly, "When I can enter and leave the Yang family in the future, I will go to visit him." ”

It is not easy to dismantle a powerful family, and it is even more difficult to shake a top gate valve like Hongnong Yang. However, even the most leafy giant trees will decay and decay from the inside out, and then they will collapse with a bang. The strife of the family and the wall of brothers are the best way to destroy a family.

The two lightly decided the ups and downs that the Yang family would encounter in the future, and then mentioned something else. When they slept together after the bath, they seemed to have endless things to say—whether it was big or small, or even just the pedestrians they witnessed on the side of the road as they rode back and forth.

Mother Zhang gently closed the door of the dormitory, listened to the faint sound of chuckling from inside, and sighed invisibly. The round-faced little maid with a lantern beside her couldn't help but whisper: "The friendship between our king and this Wang Langjun is really deep. Nuke had never seen such a close friend. It's as if you can say anything, and you don't have to hide anything. Just seeing each other, the two of them were full of smiles, and there was no trace of any anger and sullenness. ”

Mother Zhang glanced at her thoughtfully: "Yes, as long as both of them feel happy in their hearts...... That's enough. The New Year's gifts sent to Henan Mansion have already been out of the warehouse? I'm still a little worried, you accompany me to take inventory again. Luoyang is no matter how good it is, where can it compare to Chang'an? Nothing should be missing...... Saburo made a special trip to the West Market a while ago to choose a Boxing ...... He is such a good boy who is so filial, His Highness has always felt sorry for him, and he should be reluctant to let him live unhappily......"

The ignorant little maid didn't know the deep meaning of her words, so she agreed and went with her. The flickering lights faded away in the night, and soon melted into the darkness in the distance.

More than ten days later, Li Hui ushered in the New Year alone. The saint and Empress Du took pity on him and specially ordered him to enter the palace early on Chinese New Year's Eve. So, he accompanied Queen Du with Princess Changning and Princess Yong'an, but he didn't feel lonely. The Chinese New Year's Eve banquet was even more lively, and all the clans in Beijing, such as Yue Wangfu, Jing Wangfu, Peng Wangfu, Lu Wangfu, Linchuan Chang Princess, Anxing Chang Princess, Qinghe Chang Princess, etc., all entered the palace to celebrate together.

Although he could only sit alone on the table, his parents, brothers-in-law and little niece were not around, Li Hui still infected everyone's joy, and his body was also full of joy. After appreciating the expulsion, he said goodbye to the emperor and returned to the Puwang Mansion - the bedroom was brightly lit, and the hall that should have been cold and lonely was as warm as spring, and his familiar figure was reclining on the soft couch, reading the book intently.

Li Hui couldn't help but be stunned, and suddenly felt that all the qiē in his field of vision had become empty, only that figure was the clearest, as if engraved in his mind and even in his soul. He had never been so aware of how important Wang Zixian was to him. For a moment, he even began to be a little confused.

Is this true of all the friends of life and death and all the confidants in this world? Not only does the soul feel close, but everything it thinks can resonate, and even when I see him, I can't help but want to get closer and closer. Although he felt a little uncomfortable getting too close, it made him even more uncomfortable when he was distancing.

"Xuanqi, are you back?" At this moment, Wang Zixian found him, put down the book and smiled.

At this moment, Li Hui buried his confusion and incomprehension in his heart, hooked the corners of his mouth and stepped forward slowly: "It's really a surprise to see you as soon as I come back." ”