In the ten days from Chang'an to Rongyang, Zheng Wanzhen looked at the surrounding scenery in the car, and from time to time asked someone to pick a bouquet of wild flowers for him, or let the carriage stop and walk off the car, and go to the mountain spring to get a bag of spring water to drink. Looking at Zheng Wanzhen, who was like a child, smiling happily, Li Jiancheng did not have a trace of fatigue in his heart. Finally came to the Rongyang ancestral house. The servants of the Zheng family diligently received the Zheng clan and relatives and friends from all over the world.

"Ahh Li Gongzi and Sister Wanzhen, you have worked hard all the way, please go to the guest house to rest. It was Zheng Weikang, the grandson of Zheng Yi, the patriarch of the Zheng family, who spoke. In ancient times, women were guests after they got married. So Zheng Wei said this is not rude, Li Jiancheng and Zheng Wanzhen obeyed Zheng Weikang's arrangement, under the guidance of the subordinates, Li Jiancheng and Zheng Wanzhen went to the guest house, and Zheng Weikang was still welcoming other clans and guests. At this time, Zheng Wanzhen saw her father's frame.

"Dad, I'm here." As he spoke, he quickly ran to his father.

"Daughter see daddy." Zheng Wanzhen saluted respectfully to Zheng Yuanxiu.

"Son-in-law, see father-in-law." Li Jiancheng also hurriedly ran to Zheng Yuanxiu and bowed.

"Ahh Virtuous son-in-law is exempt from courtesy, please get up quickly, they are all a family, they don't need to be too polite, they are all married, and they are like little girls who have not been out of the cabinet, don't forget, you are now the young lady of the Li family, and you must have manners when you go out. Zheng Yuanxiu hugged Zheng Wanzhen dotingly, although there was some reproach in his tone, but there was still not much harshness.

"Dad, no matter how old I am, am I still my father's daughter?" Zheng Wanzhen said coquettishly in Zheng Yuanxiu's arms.

"Alas! I can't help it. It's done! Wanzhen didn't play any young lady's temper after marrying into your house! If there is any faux pas, I hope you will bear with me! ”

"Father-in-law, where is it, Wanzhen's personality is straightforward and cute, it's too late for me to love her!"

"Daddy! What are you talking about? Thinking of a virtuous and virtuous woman like me, it is his blessing to marry him, don't you say! Zheng Wanzhen took Li Jiancheng's hand and secretly pinched it a few times. Li Jiancheng was so painful that he wanted to scream out, but he still endured it.

"Alright. Wanzhen, my father is going to visit the uncles in the clan, and I will see you in the evening. ”

"Dad, you must come at night!"

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At dinner, Zheng Yuanxiu came to the guest house where Li Jiancheng and Zheng Wanzhen stayed, "Dad, you are here, sit down quickly." You see, this table of dishes are made by my daughter, you try this steamed carp first, it is delicious, soothing the liver and regulating qi, you are busy with official business, you want to eat a little more! Father! Try this again, it's donkey meat, and see how your daughter is doing. Zheng Wanzhen warmly entertained. Li Jiancheng also frequently persuaded them to drink, and after they were full of wine and food, Zheng Wanzhen went to prepare the bath water for them to bathe. Li Jiancheng and Zheng Yuanxiu were left in the house.

"Built, this time Rongyang will not be as simple as accompanying Wanzhen to worship ancestors and save relatives!" Zheng Yuanxiu said to Li Jiancheng with a smile, and Li Jiancheng said in his heart that Jiang is still old and spicy.

Zheng Yifu, Zheng Yi, who was close to the age of six, sat in front of the bed, and Zheng Weikang knelt in front of him to wash his feet.

"Grandfather, the seventh brother of the Zheng family and the patriarch of the Zheng family in Jiangnan have all arrived in Rongyang today, and more than a dozen family gate valves of all sizes such as the Li family of Longxi, the Wang family of Taiyuan, and the Xie family of Jiangnan who are related to them have also arrived."

"Hmmm! Kang'er, have you paid attention to the recent movements in the imperial court? Zheng Yi asked.

"Grandfather, the struggle between the prince and other princes has recently entered a white-hot stage, from the grandson's point of view, the prince is going to take action against other clans, and the court and us and other clans will make major waves, grandfather, what should we do?"

"Kang'er, you are my eldest grandson, and the title of Duke of my country will be inherited by you in the future, you must be assertive in case of trouble, and you can't always help you think and plan!" Zheng Yi was a little dissatisfied.

"Yes, grandfather, grandson thinks that in terms of bloodline and the current situation, we should be close to the crown prince and help him stabilize the position of the regime."

"Hey! Kang'er, you are good at everything, but you are too loyal and respectful. Books are meant to be read, but books are only for those little people, don't let books shackle your mind. Grandpa asked you, who was Grandpa's first lady back then? ”

"Yes! The grandson remembers that it was the princess of Pingyang in the former Northern Wei Dynasty. ”

"Hmmm! And who is the Second Lady? ”

"It's her grandson's own grandmother, Princess Liang Guoangu. Or the matchmaker that Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty personally made for his grandfather! ”

"Hmmm! You have a good memory, you are right, it stands to reason that the court of the Northern Wei Kingdom and the Northern Zhou Dynasty are kind to me! But why didn't I do my best for them, grandfather, do you know why? ”

"Grandfather, grandson don't know!"

"You have to remember that you will be the ruler of the clan in the future, and others will do good things to you because you want to use your strength to achieve his goals, everyone says that your grandfather can get a high position because of the friendship with today's saints, so high-ranking officials are generous, in fact, Emperor Xuan favored his grandfather back then, but in the eyes of the Northern Zhou clan and court officials, I was just a courtier, so when Emperor Xuan was dying, my grandfather and I forged an edict with Liu Fang for my own life and the glory of the family, so that today's saint monopolizes the government, Only then did we have today's Great Sui Dynasty. If you lose all the foundations that support your strength, others will trample you like dust under your feet. What you lack is the ruthlessness of your uncle. Pay more attention in the future! ”

"Yes! The grandson has been taught! After Zheng Yi finished speaking, he closed his eyes, as if an old monk had settled down, and Zheng Weikang quietly retreated.