The son said on the river: The deceased is like a husband, reluctant to give up day and night.

Fang Zhongyong said at the inn: This time flies so fast. It's Chinese New Year's Eve in the blink of an eye, how to celebrate the New Year?

If it is in Jinxi's hometown, it must be to paste Spring Festival couplets, hang the door gods, and eat New Year's dinner. In the world's most prosperous city, Tokyo Bianliang, how to spend this ordinary and extraordinary day?

In fact, not only Fang Zhongyong was worried about how to spend Chinese New Year's Eve, but the Zeng brothers were also depressed.

Zeng Gong said: "Why is the eldest brother hesitating, my brothers and I have a father to rely on, although they are thousands of miles away from their hometown, they don't feel lonely. But Wen Yuan has no relatives in Beijing, and he will be sad when the family is reunited. We are like brothers and sisters with him, and we are given by him to teach poetry and poetry, otherwise I will be stupid and can be lifted? Brother, why don't you spare a meal? ”

Zeng Ye looked at his younger brother who was a little indignant, and said helplessly: "You don't want to ask Wen Yuan to come and keep vigil together!" It's just that when Wen Yuan came to visit our father two days ago, I proposed to keep vigil together for the New Year. Wen Yuan saw that our home was a little crowded and cramped, so he immediately declined. I know that you seem to be calm, but you are the most affectionate, and I am afraid that you will say something inappropriate, so I have not spoken to you. And Wen Yuan seems to be easy-going, but he is actually the most thoughtful. If you come reluctantly, you can't open your heart, and it will only add to the depression. ”

Zeng Gong was anxious and said, "Is it better to let Wen Yuan keep vigil at the inn alone, in that case, how can our brother see him?" Why don't you accompany your father at home, how about I go to the inn to accompany Wenyuan? ”

Zeng Ye patiently persuaded his younger brother, who was a little impulsive: "You run and try it yourself?" See Father doesn't break your legs! Besides, it may not be our turn to invite him to the vigil. ”

Zeng Gong knew that his brother had no other skills, and he was the best at figuring out people's feelings, and urged: "Big brother has something to say quickly, do you want to kill me in a hurry?" ”

Zeng Ye smiled and said, "Didn't you hear Wen Yuan talk about what happened to him in Yan Mansion when he was a child?" This is what his marriage to Miss Rongyue has basically been decided. Since it is about to become the east bed of Yan's mansion, how can the Yan family let him spend the New Year alone in the inn. Xiaogu, you're too worried. ”

Zeng Gong still said uneasily: "The threshold of Uncle Yan Tong's family is very high, I'm afraid that Wen Yuan will not be easy to enter!" ”

Zeng Ye laughed and said, "It's okay! Brother, I have already sent someone to guard it, if it is almost noon, the Yan Mansion does not invite Wen Yuan, even if Wen Yuan is tied up. It's a big deal, let's just apologize to him then. ”

Thinking of his strict father, Zeng Gong said: "Will my father dislike it? ”

Zeng Ye said proudly: "I have already known my father. Not only did my father not dislike it, but praised me for reading books thoroughly, unlike you, who only read and read dead books. ”

Zeng Gong didn't believe it, and chased his brother to fight.

But he said that in the inn, the innkeeper had given the guys a holiday early, distributed red envelopes (red envelopes), and saluted the few people who were not allowed to go home for reunion in the inn: "Little old man wishes you all to be on the emperor list and prosperous business." It's just that it's a festive season, and those who are in charge and run the hall have to go home for the holidays. If there is any inconsiderate service, please forgive you. As for the wine and food, Xiao Lao'er will also cook a few home-cooked dishes, please don't be shabby. It's not easy to go out, so the little old man will give some wine, and I hope you won't give up. ”

And those who had been out for many years cried out, "The righteousness of the shopkeeper! But don't just say it, the wine really becomes water! The room burst into laughter.

Fang Zhongyong, who was anxious, didn't smile, and thought in his heart: "Seeing the sun rising, it's already the end of the time. Keiko sent a cat slave yesterday to say that she will definitely invite me to spend the night with me today. This seems to be a couplet, why haven't you seen anyone from Yan Mansion coming? Could it be that there is another change? I knew that it was better to go to Zeng's house and talk to Zeng Ye! The brothers of the Zeng family had a heart, and they sent someone to guard it early. ”

Just as he was suffering from gains and losses, he saw a carriage galloping towards him. Before the car could stop, Yan Juhou jumped down and shouted, "Wen Yuan get in the car quickly!" ”

Fang Zhongyong said: "Why is Demao so anxious......" Before he finished speaking, he was pulled by Yan Juhou and dragged to the car. Fang Zhongyong looked behind the car, there is no city management, uh no, the Marquis of Kaifeng Mansion. Besides, now the official of Kaifeng Mansion is Fu Bi, so he won't give his old father-in-law eye medicine under the New Year, right?

Yan Juhou urged the carriage, and Fang Zhongyong only had time to say to the servants of the Zeng family who had been waiting outside the inn, "Report to your young master that I have gone to the Yan Mansion" and left.

After taking a breath, Fang Zhongyong was able to finish speaking: "Why is Demao so in such a hurry? ”

Yan Juhou said with some annoyance: "Do you think I want to? I have already agreed with my father, and I invite you to spend the festival tonight and talk around the fireplace. Who would have thought that my father entered the palace to congratulate the New Year as usual in previous years, and the palace lamps, palace flowers, food and other things rewarded by the official family came down quickly, but my father did not come back. Keiko was impatient, so she begged her mother to take you into the house early. I never thought that the official family had a decree coming down, saying that they would urgently summon you to the palace. That's a great thing! ”

Fang Zhongyong was puzzled: "The official family wants to see me, I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse?" ”

Yan Ju slapped his hand and said, "Where is there any trouble!" It must have been my father's last recital that attracted the attention of the official family, and your name was also in the eyes of the official family. Wen Yuan, as long as you play normally in the Ministry of Rites test and enter the palace test, a Sanding Armor will not run. If you always accompany the king to the left, Feihuang Tengda is just around the corner! In the future, if you are developed, don't forget my poor friend! ”

Pushing Yan Juhou's disgusting face of "local tyrant, let's get married" to the side, Fang Zhongyong said: "The little brother is actually just casually talking, and he hasn't thought it through. Wouldn't it be shameful to go to the official family to show off in front of the official, and is there a suspicion of luck? ”

Yan Juhou said nonchalantly: "What is Xingjin? Relying on some tricks and tricks, relying on slander and flattery, that is called luck. Wenyuan's policy of benefiting the country and the people is dedicated to the saint, it is the monarch and the minister who get along, the official's insight and pearl are exceptionally improved, and the scholar is worried about the country and the people. How dare anyone shout indiscriminately? Wen Yuan was too worried. ”

While speaking, the carriage arrived at the Xuande Gate. Huang Men, who had already led the way, led the way in front of him with an edict, and passed through the not too luxurious Zhao Song Palace without getting off the carriage, and went straight to Qingshou Palace.

Yan Juhou, who had entered the inner palace several times with his father, asked: "Dare to ask my father-in-law, why don't you go to the Qinzheng Palace?" ”

The yellow gate who led the way arched his hand and said: "Don't dare to be the lift of Yan Gongzi, slave Li Xian." Back to the words of Yan Gongzi, the official family is accompanying the Queen Mother in Qingshou Palace for the New Year! Just because the Queen Mother was very happy to hear about Fang Gongzi's good policy, it happened that Lord Yan entered the palace to say hello, and the official family specially issued an order to ask the two sons to kowtow to the prince! ”

You see that this little father-in-law can talk a lot, not only is he knowledgeable, but he also looks tall and burly, with a bear waist and a beard under his chin, uh no, he doesn't have a beard, but at first glance he is a powerful master. Fang Zhong couldn't help but think of the story of a certain hero, so he asked, "Has Huangmen ever practiced martial arts?" Do you know the "Sunflower Treasure Book"? ”

Li Xian said with a smile: "The slave maid was poor when she was young, but she learned some crop patterns, which is not worth mentioning. As for what kind of treasure book Childe said, I don't know which sect and which school of exercises, but I don't know. ”

Yes, this Li Xian should be the last barrier to protect the emperor, that is, the legendary military eunuch. Although it may not be necessary to have a treasure book, the level should not be low. After all, there are rumors of Taizong's axe and candle shadows, and the imperial equipment on duty in the palace may not be so reliable, or the slave of the Son of Heaven who has entered the palace since he was a child is the most reassuring to the emperor.

When he arrived at Qingshou Palace, after the spread of the word, Fang Zhongyong finally saw the legendary Emperor Renzong and Empress Dowager Yang - Empress Cao and Concubine Zhang Guifei had retreated into the bead curtain because it was not suitable to see these two pieces of fresh meat.

To say that Zhao Zhen's first impression of Fang Zhongyong is that he is elegant. It is probably similar to Mr. Liu, an aspiring scholar, when he was young. Of course, it's just that the temperament is similar, and if it is said that the appearance is similar, Mr. Liu must be scared to death. And unlike Mr. Liu, who is full of qi (you have to ask how you know that Mr. Liu is full of qi, and found it when he is reprimanded every day), the supreme ruler of the Great Song Dynasty has faintly blue eyes and swollen eye bubbles, which is caused by overthinking and overwork. The emperor, understandable.

With this appearance, he can enjoy the country for forty-two years, except for the early accession to the throne (twelve years old), which is enough to show that the level of the imperial doctor is very high.

After the two of them made a big salute, Empress Dowager Yang said: "The old eyes of this palace are dizzy, and I only vaguely see a pair of handsome brothers coming. But I don't know which one is Fang Zhongyong? ”

Fang Zhongyong stepped forward and said, "It's the grass people. ”

Empress Dowager Yang smiled: "Since you are a talented person in Lianzhong Siyuan, how can you still call yourself a grass people?" ”

Fang Zhongyong said: "Although the grass people were lucky to get the Xie Yuan of Jiangnan West Road, because they were young and arrogant, they wanted to find a roll call outside the Donghua Gate, so they never went to the Ministry of Officials to select candidates. To this day, he is still white, and he calls himself a grass people. ”

Empress Dowager Yang turned to Zhao Zhen and said: "It is said that this court matter, this woman in the palace should not say much, but such a handsome person is out of the ordinary, what does the emperor think?" ”

Zhao Zhen said with a smile: "What the queen mother said is exactly what the child thinks. And Fang Aiqing's previous strategy is indeed feasible for the public to participate in the political affairs hall. I deserve to be rewarded. Lord Yan, what should you give as you see it? ”

Fang Zhongyong thought to himself, don't come to some nothing, the more fields, gold and silver, the better!

Yan Shu is a loyal gentleman, and excused himself: "Although Fang Zhongyong has a small merit, he really deserves the praise of the Queen Mother. And the minister is familiar with Fang Zhongyong, is it a little inappropriate for the minister to discuss his reward? ”

Empress Dowager Yang and Zhao Zhen laughed together.

Zhao Zhen said: "Since Lord Yan cherishes feathers and refuses to ask for rewards for his fellow villagers, then it is up to me to take matters into my own hands." Chen Lin, you are in charge of the inner court, do you know what kind of reward you should be? ”

Chen Lin said: "With the talent of Fang Gongzi, Jinshi and Di are just looking for things. If it is the last, it can be awarded a substantive position from the seven grades. But since it's a reward, you don't need to care about some vulgar courtesy. The old slave dared to think that he could be awarded the seventh grade to the Chaosanlang. ”

Zhao Zhen scolded with a smile: "You old minion, you are talking about courage, you are very timid!" What does it mean to be a reward, but not to go up? I look at the Xuande Lang of the seventh grade is very suitable, it just so happens that Fang Aiqing entered the palace from the Xuande Gate today! ”