Fan Li slapped his thigh: "King, I have found the reason why Mrs. Changguo is sick!" ”

King Wu said eagerly: "Young uncle, tell me quickly, why is Madam sick?" ”

Fan Li said: "King, you see, Madame is by your side, enjoying the best life in the world, with your considerate care, and Zi Mei Luo Jiang as her friend, and is a world-renowned dancer, she has everything, but she lacks the same." ”

King Wu said, "You say, what else is she missing? I'll go get it for her. ”

Fan Li said: "What Mrs. lacks is family affection!" Do you think, Mrs. has been in the palace for more than ten years and has never seen her parents and relatives, can she miss it? ”

King Wu said: "Yes, Mrs. was born and raised in Ramie Village by the Huansha River, and the ideas of the elders are very deep, and they still pay great attention to family affection. It is also human nature for a lady to miss her hometown and relatives. How do you think we should cure my wife's illness? ”

Fan Li thought for a while and said, "Madame has a heart disease, and heart disease still needs heart medicine." If you want your wife to be in good spirits, let her see her parents, or talk to her parents. ”

King Wu nodded: "It makes sense." Tell me how to do it? ”

Fan Li said: "That's easy to do, let Mrs. go back to China to save her relatives once, isn't it over?" ”

King Wu said, "Is there any other way?" ”

Fan Li said: "Also, take the two old people to Gusu, and you can meet your wife." ”

King Wu said, "Do you think that method is good?" ”

Fan Li said: "If you arrange for your wife to go back to Yue to save her relatives, then you must be accompanied by the king." When the king accompanies him, he will lead the palace maids in the harem to take care of them along the way, and he will also send thousands of forbidden troops to escort them along the way, which will be a mighty force of men and horses, and it will take several months to go back and forth. It also costs a lot of materials. And now it seems that the world is peaceful, but in case any of the vassal states are in trouble, the king is not in the country, and it is not a day or two that can be contacted, things will not be easy to handle. ”

King Wu pondered for a while and said, "This is really a bit difficult. Then what if someone sent someone to bring the two old men to Gusu and let the lady meet them? ”

Fan Li said: "Then things are much simpler. Light car fast horse, back and forth for more than a month can bring the lady's parents to Gusu, it can be said that it does not cost anything at all, at most bring some gifts with the car to worship the two elders. ”

King Wu pondered and said, "There is another possibility, that is, what if they are not willing to come to Gusu? ”

Fan Li said: "There is this possibility, when people are older, they have some complexes that are difficult to leave their homeland. However, at least you can bring back some definite news, and you can also bring some boudoir items from Xi Shi when he was at home, or bring some local souvenirs. Seeing things and thinking about things like this, Madame's mood will improve. ”

King Wu said: "Okay, let's take the second plan and send someone to pick up my wife's parents to Gusu." ”

Fan Li said: "This is very good, I don't know who the king plans to send and when he will leave?" ”

King Wu said: "Young uncle, tell me, which minister in the court is the most suitable to go?" ”

Fan Li said: "This person should be the most trusted person of Mrs. Xi Shi, so that Mrs. Xi Shi can rest assured, and it is best to be familiar with her parents, so that it is easy to talk when they meet." A person who has never known each other said that he wanted to pick them up, but they might not dare to come. In addition, as the king's envoy entering the Yue Kingdom, he should also inform the king of Yue, which is in line with etiquette. ”

King Wu looked up at Fan Li and said, "Isn't this messenger you?" The Manchu ministers are the only ones who fully meet this condition. And it was you who brought Xi Shi out of Ramie Village, and she trusted you the most. ”

"Me?" Fan Li seemed stunned.

King Wu said: "It's you, young uncle, for the widow and the Xi Shi, you can work hard." ”

Fan Li said: "Okay, the minister's decree." ”

King Wu said: "What gifts do you need to bring, you make a list, ask the harem to prepare, and you choose the best use of the carriage and horse." ”

Fan Li said: "Don't have too many gifts, some food can not be brought, it is easy to break after a long time, just bring some gold and silver and Mrs.'s belongings, the second elder sees his daughter's belongings, and sees his daughter's belongings." As for the carriages and horses, the ministers planned to go on horseback, and if they were willing to come to Gusu, it would be convenient to buy carriages and horses there, so as to save a lot of time. ”

King Wu said: "You are very thoughtful. When are you going to leave? ”

Fan Li said: "The minister gets his wife's belongings, and he can leave within a day or two." The minister had one more request. ”

King Wu said, "No one should refuse to accept any request. ”

Fan Li said: "The road is far away, and the minister wants to bring someone as a companion, and he can also come up with ideas when he encounters things." ”

King Wu said: "This is easy to do, you can take whoever you want." ”

Fan Li said: "The minister wants to take Xi Shi's maid to go." ”

King Wu was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Okay, the widow promises you, the journey is lonely, and it is also a good idea to have someone to talk to." ”

Fan Li's request was originally out of line with etiquette. Although Zimei is just Xi Shi's maid, she is also the king's woman, and others can't touch it. Lonely men and widows walking all the way, what will happen, heels can also think.

But King Wu still has great trust in Fan Li. Back then, Fan Li brought Xi Shi Zheng Dan and Zi Mei Luo Jiang into the palace, all of which were unopened in their original packaging. As a palace guard, Fan Li can walk freely in the court, and for more than ten years, he has never gossiped. Rehearsing "Swan Lake" for a month or two, Fan Li and dozens of palace maids of the dance team mingled all day long, and they never had rude words and deeds.

All of these moved King Wu very much, and also made King Wu, who couldn't live without Xi Shi, feel incomprehensible.

Therefore, Fan Li's request to bring Zimei to accompany him, King Wu agreed without hesitation, in fact, Fan Li just asked a palace maid to be his wife, and King Wu would agree without hesitation.

In the Spring and Autumn Period, the etiquette system was not as strict as after the Two Song Dynasty. It is also a small reward for Fan Li, in fact, it is easy for Fan Li to make him a cuckold.

As soon as Xi Shi heard that the king had sent Fan Li back to Lamy Luo Village to pick up his parents to come to Gusu for reunion, he was in great sorrow, knelt on the ground, and cried bitterly: "Thank you, the king, the concubines thank the king for his kindness, and ask God to bless the king with a long life." ”

Seeing this, King Wu hurriedly helped Xi Shi up: "Madame's liking is more important than anything else." If you have anything to convey, just tell the young uncle. ”

Xi Shi saluted Fan Li: "Brother Fan Li has traveled thousands of miles to pick up the second elder, Xi Shi is grateful, please tell the second elder, everything is fine with my daughter, don't worry." Please pay attention to the warmth and take care of your body. ”

Fan Li said: "Please give a little bit of Madame's belongings and let Fan Li bring them to relieve the thoughts of the second elder." ”

Xi Shi immediately withdrew the green jade bracelet on his wrist, pulled out a golden hairpin from the hairline, and handed it to Fan Li: "Please bring it to the second elder." ”

Fan Li took it and put it in his arms: "King, the minister will make preparations today and leave tomorrow." ”

King Wu said: "The young man arranged it himself. ”