When Yu Hongye heard Xue Shao's intention, he blinked his eyes in surprise, "Hongye is naturally willing to serve his son; But Momiji is a merchant girl, so it's not convenient to go and visit a courtly minister like the head of the household, right? ”

"Xue Kegou is my uncle, he is humble and gentle, and he is very easy to get along with. Moreover, he better drink tea. Xue Shao smiled, "So, I had to wronged Miss Yu to pretend to be my maid." ”

"What's the grievance?" Yu Hongye smiled and said, "Childe Tianhuang is noble, Hongye just wants to be Childe's maidservant, and I can't ask for it!" ”

"Really?" Xue Shao laughed narrowly.

"......" Yu Hongye was stunned for a while, I said casually, how can you take it seriously?

"It looks like you're not sincere." Xue Shaozhi shook his head, "You tease me!" ”

"Momiji doesn't dare!"

Xue Shaozheng said: "Then you quickly sign a paper to sell your wedge, and be my household maid from now on!" ”

"......" Yu Hongye smiled dumbly, arched his hand and said, "Childe wait, wait for Hongye to go and change clothes." ”

"Okay." Xue Shao smiled, with a smart and generous woman like Yu Hongye, he always felt very relaxed, and he didn't have to have any scruples about making a joke casually.

Later, the two of them visited Xue Kegou's mansion together, and Xue Kegou happened to be at home. And there is another person who came to visit today.

The person who came is also a disciple surnamed Xue, surnamed Xue Mingji, and his character is Tongtong.

Not to mention that the Xue family is "a model of etiquette and music, and a crown of glory". Xue Shao's generation has also produced many famous talented scholars, Xue Yao, the son of Xue Yuanchao, is considered one, and the Xue Ji in front of him is even better.

Xue Ji's age is on par with Xue Shao, and his popularity is not inferior to that of Lantian Gongzi. Of course, Xue Shao is known for being suave; Xue Ji, on the other hand, is known for his talent. Nowadays, there is a saying in Chang'an, "Buy Chu Dexue, don't lose its festival". It means that it is not a shame to buy Chu Suiliang's calligraphy but get Xue Ji's work!

Xue Ji's grandfather is the famous Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng was an official with two sleeves and a clean breeze, but he only collected many authentic calligraphy works of Yu Shinan and Chu Suiliang. These things have been passed on to Xue Ji's generation, but they have been carried forward. Xue Ji used these calligraphy treasures as a blueprint to study and practice hard, and now his calligraphy has been fully fulfilled and the essence of Chu.

Later generations called Xue Ji together with Yu Shinan, Chu Suiliang and Ouyang Xun, a famous regular script master in history, and called them "the four masters of the early Tang Dynasty".

Moreover, Xue Ji is also Xue Yuanchao's nephew.

It is conceivable that although the young Xue Ji has not yet entered the ranks, his future is bound to be promising.

Xue Shao was soon invited into the mansion after worshipping the name sticker, and he took Yu Hongye to the main hall living room, and saw a young man sitting on the side very attentively painting, and a kind little old man sitting on the main seat.

Xue Shao was just about to come forward to salute, but the little old man raised his finger and "shhh

Xue Shao walked over and bowed, and the little old man beckoned him to walk next to the young man who was painting, and watched quietly.

The young man's expression was very focused, as if he had not noticed any changes around him. The next brush is like flowing water, and the object in the painting is a crane.

Xue Shao took a closer look, and it was really lifelike and amazing, which can be called a masterpiece in traditional Chinese painting.

There are historical books, and Xue Ji, one of the four masters of the early Tang Dynasty, not only has super calligraphy, but also has unique painting skills. He is good at painting feng shui landscapes, especially cranes.

Now it seems that it is indeed worthy of the name.

Xue Shao looked at Xue Ji's face again, handsome, elegant, and calm, and definitely worthy of the word "handsome guy".

Xue Shao couldn't help but smile secretly in his heart, the genetics of my Xue clan are quite good!

The two stood quietly and admired for a moment, and Xue Kegou waved to Xue Shao with a smile and motioned for him to sit down.

Although there was no conversation, Xue Kegou's words and demeanor made Xue Shao feel kind and cordial.

Xue Shao thanked him with a smile, and sat down opposite Xue Kegou's head and Xue Ji. Then he beckoned to the outside of the corridor and summoned Yu Hongye in.

Yu Hongye took off his shoes and put on his socks, walked in lightly without making a sound, bowed to the ground and bowed, and then quietly began to make tea on the side.

At first, Xue Kewei didn't know what Xue Shao's intentions were, and even blushed his old face...... The old man is old, so you don't need to offer Meiji, right?

But as soon as she saw Yu Hongye begin to show her skillful and elegant tea art, Xue Kegou's old eyes lit up, and he smiled and nodded his head again and again.

All the while, no one spoke in the hall. I only heard the occasional sound of Xue Ji's pen grinding ink when he was painting, and the gurgling sound of boiling water in Yu Hongye's tea stove.

Xue Shao sat quietly and waited.

After a long time, Yu Hongye's tea was boiled.

"Good tea!" Xue Ji smelled the fragrance of tea, and Douran's pen stopped, looked up at the hall, and said in astonishment, "This ...... Isn't this Brother Chengyu, when did he come? ”

Xue Ke laughed: "Si Tong is too focused on painting, I can't bear to disturb you." ”

Xue Shao nodded with a smile, "Go on, just as we don't exist." Autumn leaves, tea! ”

"That little student is rude." Xue Ji nodded and continued to focus on his paintings.

"Add 30% more salt to the old man!" Xue Kegou licked his lips and said.

Yu Hongye bent down and nodded, added some more salt to Xue Kegou's cup of tea, and then went in to offer it.

Xue Shao couldn't help laughing, no wonder the old man often said, "I eat more salt than you eat." The Tang people's habit of drinking tea is rather strange, and they like to add some strange things to the tea, such as ginger, orange peel, pepper, and adding salt is relatively "high-end".

Xue Ke took a sip, nodded three times in a row with a happy face, and gave Yu Hongye a big thumbs up.

Yu Hongye served tea to Xue Ji and Xue Shao one after another, and then sat on his knees and quietly waited for the stove and tea.

Xue Shao took a sip, the tea was very fragrant and pure, and nothing was added. couldn't help but smile slightly, Yu Hongye was careful, and his memory was good.

Xue Kewei finished drinking the tea, smacked his lips unfinished, and raised his cup at Yu Hongye with a smile.

Xue Shao couldn't help but wonder, Xue Kegou was really an old naughty boy who was greedy for tea. Yu Hongye also smiled a little, and immediately served him another bowl.

After a long time, Xue Kegou drank six cups of tea and went on the side of the grass twice, and Xue Ji's painting was completed. Xue Kegou picked up the painting and admired it carefully, unabashedly his praise and joy, "Ha Luha, the old man has finally found the ink treasure of the heir!" The old man wants to collect it well and frame it, and become a treasure of the writer's biography! ”

"The little nephew is ugly." Xue Ji bowed his hand very modestly, and bowed to Xue Shao again, "Fang Cai Xiaosheng is rude, and I hope to honor Haihan!" ”

"You don't have to be polite, you and I are brothers." Xue Shao smiled in return.

Xue Kegou carefully put away the painting, and then sat down and the three of them continued to drink tea.

"I don't know what happened when Chengyu came?" Xue Kegu asked straight to the point.

"The little nephew first entered the career and settled in Chang'an, and specially came to visit the uncle." Xue Shao didn't beat around the bush and said, "In the future, I will have to rely on the care and support of the clan uncle." ”

"Oh, the old man remembered!" Xue Kewei nodded, "The old man just heard that you are already the official order of the seventh grade of the school, right?" ”

"Exactly."

When Xue Ji heard this, he smiled and arched his hand: "Xiaosheng, congratulations to Brother Chengyu on entering the official career!" ”

"It's not just a career in office." Xue Kegou smiled and said, "Chengyu, maybe you have to marry a princess and be a concubine!" ”

"Oh?" Xue Ji raised his eyebrows in surprise and arched his hand again, "Then congratulations to Brother Chengyu!" ”

"Ashamed, ashamed!" Xue Shao waved his hand and said with a wry smile, "Xue Shao doesn't learn and has no skills, so he can only rely on this method to be an idle official." ”

"Huh! If Chengyu can marry Princess Taiping, it will also be an important event for my Xue family. Xue Ke stroked his beard, "I wonder if Brother Ling already knows?" ”

"The queen of heaven has already issued an order to summon her brother back to Chang'an to face the saint." Xue Shao replied.

"Hmm......" Xue Kegou nodded meaningfully, "In this case, your roasted tail banquet should also be held after your brother arrives in Beijing." ”

As soon as Xue Shao heard this tone, it seemed that he had taken the initiative to pay attention to my roasted tail banquet, so he said: "The little nephew came here today to specially invite the clan uncle to attend the little nephew's roasted tail banquet when he arrives. Please also ask the clan to resign! ”

"Oh? All right! Xue Kegou readily agreed, and said with a smile, "The old man has nothing else to ask for, where there is good tea, there is an old man!" - This woman is your maid, what a mouthful of tea! ”

"Little girl Red Leaves, meet Xue Xianggong!" Yu Hongye was very well-behaved and prayed.

The word "Xianggong" could only be used to refer to high-ranking officials at the level of prime ministers in the Tang Dynasty. Yu Hongye slapped Xue Kegou without showing a trace.

Xue Ke laughed: "The old man is not a prime minister!" …… This woman brews a good cup of tea and is so clever and well-behaved, Chengyu, you are really a master! ”

"If the clan uncle likes it, the little nephew is willing to dedicate this girl to the clan uncle and serve him day and night." Xue Shao said indifferently with a smile on his face.

When Yu Hongye heard this, his heart suddenly slammed...... What do you say?

"No, no!" Xue Kegou hurriedly shook his head and waved his hand, and laughed, "The old man is already in his last years, how can he win people's love?" With good intentions, the old man understands it! In the future, if you have free time, sooner or later you will have to go to Chengyu's Mansion to ask for a good cup of tea to drink, and the old man is already satisfied! ”

"Little nephew Hanshe, waiting for the arrival of the clan uncle at any time!" Xue Shao arched his hand and glanced at Yu Hongye sideways, only to see that she lowered her head with an embarrassed and embarrassed expression, which was very funny.

Xue Shao couldn't help but smile secretly in his heart, I know that Xue Kegou won't want it, so he casually said that he did an empty favor, what are you nervous about?

"Sitong, you and Chengyu are brothers of the same clan, and you should also go to his roasted tail banquet." Xue Kewei said unceremoniously.

"Do as your uncle commands." Xue Ji bowed very politely.

Xue Shao arched his hand and said: "Don't say it, Shao must also invite Sitong to come." ”

"At that time, Xiaosheng will be bothered." Xue Ji bowed back.

After chatting for a while, it was getting late, and Xue Shao took Yu Hongye to say goodbye.

Today's performance of Xue Kegou was somewhat unexpected by Xue Shao, he actually took the initiative to participate in Xue Shao's roasted tail banquet, and by the way, he also brought a Xue Ji, and at the same time, he did not shy away from talking about Xue Shao's marriage with Princess Taiping. It can be seen that his attitude is very different from Xue Yuanchao's - he is quite supportive of this marriage.

After all, the marriage between the Shi clan and the royal family has always been an important way to maintain and strengthen the Shi clan. Now the Son of Heaven has only one princess, if he can marry the Xue family, of course, it will be a great honor, and it will also bring great benefits.

It's not that Xue Yuanchao can't think of this, but his identity and position are different from Xue Kegou. His father Xue was one of the eighteen scholars of the Qin Palace, and Xue Yuanchao could only maintain the same clear and firm position as his father—otherwise, wouldn't Xue Yuanchao, the dignified Tianxia Sect, become a kingless and fatherless person?

In contrast, Xue Kegou is just a four-grade "petty official" and has no worries about being difficult to match under his reputation, and he has more reason to pay attention to the benefits that this marriage will bring to the Xue family.

As a result, the two showed very different attitudes.

Thinking of this, Xue Shao couldn't help but shake his head and smile, this marriage had already involved many people's struggles over interests, positions, factions and ideas.

In the future, it will become more and more intense.

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