Chapter 217: Uninvited Guest
In winter, it seems that overnight, the sky and the earth have changed color, and the sunshine that I usually see is not so frequent, but hides behind the thin clouds and mist, and looks at the world secretly, the temperature drops sharply, the wind is even colder, and it is fierce, flying sand and stones, and it is a little more fierce.
Accustomed to the mild climate of the autumn sun, the sudden change, Han Rui was naturally a little uncomfortable, he still woke up in the morning, a burst of ice and cold, touched the silk jacket, there was no temperature, shivered, rolled the jacket, turned out a few thick clothes in the cabinet, and put them on his body indiscriminately, which was much more comfortable.
Opening the doors and windows, a gust of cold wind blew on his face, mixed with cold night dew, which really made Han Rui enjoy the cold and biting, he couldn't help it, and shivered again, and after the servant brought warm water and washed, he slowly got used to it, and then went to say hello to Qian Xu and his wife, and the three of them gathered in the hall to enjoy breakfast.
After chatting about some trivial matters, Zheng said worriedly: "Husband, the weather is suddenly cold, San Lang is in the prison house, I am afraid that he has not brought enough quilts and clothes to ward off the cold, should I send someone to bring him over." ”
The answer is naturally yes, Han Rui said with a smile: "I'm free today, I'll send it over, I haven't seen the third brother for a few days, and I will visit and condolence by the way, so as not to complain that I am eating, drinking and having fun outside, regardless of his suffering in the national prison." ”
"This kid, it's not for him to have fun, why are there so many complaints, besides, this is also for the future future, what is it to suffer a little hardship." Qian Xu said helplessly, but revealed his concern for Qian Feng.
"Okay, San Lang complained that he was complaining, but I didn't see him object, Twenty-one Lang, you wait, I'll be back immediately." Zheng said, didn't even eat breakfast, confessed, and hurried back to the room to pack up his clothes.
"It's really, it's about to finish eating, it's just a moment, and I can't wait." Qian Xu shook his head and sighed, but he also put down his chopsticks and went over to help.
Han Rui chuckled, people have a deep relationship with husband and wife, so they don't want to participate in it, sit and wait for a while, there are some more big bags and small boxes in their hands, they definitely can't take it with them on horseback, they set up a carriage, listen to the thousands of instructions of Qian Xu and his wife, and bring Qian Feng's words, Han Rui nodded again and again, saying that after writing them all down, he was able to drive away.
Familiar with it, entered Chang'an City, went straight to Wubenfang, came to Guozi Prison, or did not need to report, directly drove in, inquired all the way, found Qian Feng, found Han Rui to find, as if he had seen a long-lost relative, Qian Feng rushed over, quite a weighty body, almost did not crush Han Rui.
"Twenty-one Lang, you're finally here." Qian Feng burst into tears and complained sadly: "Two days late, my brother was frozen to death before he starved to death." ”
"It's not that exaggerated, isn't it a prison to give you a mattress?" Han Rui was skeptical.
Qian Feng sighed and said: "It's a gift, but it's light, it's filled with catkins, what can it do, it's better to wear clothes and be warm." ”
"It's free, it's good to have it, be content." Han Rui said with a smile, holding a large bag and a small bag, and followed Qian Fengdi's most prison cell, there were several young scholars in it, who seemed to know Han Rui, and between the words, they were a little more restrained.
However, the age is close, and Han Rui did not show an arrogant demeanor, putting himself on the same status as them, and Qian Feng was gagging next to him, and the atmosphere slowly became active.
After chatting for a while, I felt that sitting in the prison was boring, Qian Feng proposed, everyone went out of the room, walked around in the Guozi Prison, last time I came in a hurry, I went in a hurry, I didn't look closely, now I am strolling, and there is Qian Feng's guidance, Han Rui found that the scenery here is indeed extraordinary, and the garden architecture, similar to the Li Palace, should be from the hands of the same craftsmen.
Just when Han Rui and others were visiting the garden, a few people were ushered in on the opposite side, led by Li Tai, who seemed to be very popular in the Guozi Prison, and everyone saw it and saluted and greeted him.
Li Tai was graceful and returned the salute one by one, but his pace was not slow, he walked straight to Han Rui, bowed his hand, and said with a smile: "Mr. Han, Xiao Wang is polite." ”
In front of everyone's eyes, there is no place to hide, and I have seen it at the banquet in Ligong, and I can't pretend not to know him, and people are so polite, and they are nobles, so they can't be rude, so of course Han Rui has to show a smile and salute back: "Your Highness has a good reputation, I am just a common person, and I am only a shallow learner, and I can't call Mr. ”
"The master comes first, and Mr. Han's talent is enough to deserve it." Li Tai smiled, very sincere, and his bearing was like the sunshine in early spring, warming people's hearts.
If it is a towering tree, no matter how much storm is useless, if Han Rui became famous before, there were still many people who were jealous, but as time went by, there were fewer and fewer people who were jealous, replaced by deep admiration, only a few hardliners, dissatisfied, but with a sense of powerlessness in their hearts.
So when Li Tai called Han Rui Mr., many scholars next to him not only did not speak disrespectfully, but showed expressions of approval, and some even opened their mouths to echo.
Stretching out his hand to stop Han Rui's modesty, Li Tai smiled: "Actually, Xiao Wang has also had several encounters with Mr. Han, he has heard of his reputation for a long time, he admires him in his heart, and he can't immediately intersect with him, but due to various coincidences, he has not been able to get acquainted with him. ”
There is no reason to excuse himself, everyone agreed in unison, the crowd was excited, and it was difficult to resist the enthusiasm, Li Tai came with great righteousness, and the situation was pressing, unless Han Rui hated it and risked offending Li Tai, and might even provoke Li Shimin's anger, otherwise there was no room for refusal, and he had no choice but to agree.
All the way to the mighty, I heard that it was the king of Yue to invite a guest, some scholars actually followed with a cheeky face, Li Tai was not displeased, but happily welcomed, from here you can judge the difference between him and Li Chengqian, Li Tai is hospitable, does not refuse to come, treats everyone very sincerely, words and deeds, extraordinary bearing, unconsciously heartbreaking.
However, Li Chengqian is a little arrogant, when he gets along with everyone, he seems a little unkind, only in front of like-minded people, he shows his true surname, the comparison between the two, if you only talk about the impression of meeting at the beginning, it is natural that Li Tai is easier to get the hearts of the people, but in the end, the organs are exhausted, depressed, and the cheap Xiaojiu Li Zhi, it can be seen that the world is unpredictable.
Han Rui secretly thought, followed the crowd, went out of the main workshop, passed through Pingkangfang, and arrived at the east of the city, as if he did not want to give people the impression of luxury and luxury, Li Tai led everyone to the restaurant at home, as if he expected to meet Han Rui in Guozijian, and actually booked a courtyard here in advance.
Han Rui was suspicious, walked to the pavilion, and suddenly saw two familiar figures, greeted him, and was looking at himself with hostile eyes, at first glance, he immediately recognized it, but it was Zhou Wei and Xiao Ye, who had not seen him for several months, after many scenes, Han Rui had learned to remain quiet, lightly pulled the surprised and inexplicable Qian Feng, stopped and watched coldly.
Unlike Han Rui, Xiao Ye and Zhou Wei have extremely complicated moods, I remember that when they said that on the bank of the Bianhe River, pointing to the surging river, they vowed to ask Han Rui to kneel down and worship, full of ambition, rushed to the capital, and with the help of family forces, they successfully entered the Guozijian and met Li Tai, the king of Yue, which was a rare opportunity.
Everything is so beautiful, after a few months in the capital, their horizons have improved, and they realized that they are ridiculous when they make an oath, what is Han Rui, a village boy, there is no need to waste time on him, and his goals and ambitions should be more broad.
The two of them were ambitious and outlined their grand dreams, but they happened to hear Han Rui's name, thinking it was the same name, so they naturally didn't care, but as Han Rui's reputation became more and more famous, the two realized that something was wrong, and hurriedly inquired, but the result surprised them.
The old enemy of the past, he didn't obediently be his small landlord in Yangzhou, but came to the capital to fight, isn't he afraid that the family's mansion will be taken away, the two of them were indignant and cursed, and they were reminded of the memories of the past, and the mood is naturally self-evident.
Now, because of Li Tai's order, the two are even more helpless and tragic, this is clearly to make them bow their heads to Han Rui, is it tolerable, which is unbearable, after several considerations, they decided, endure it, and, very simply, barely squeezed out a smile that is more ugly than crying, and saluted: "Han Rui, long time no see, everything is fine." ”
The eyes of the two were like spitting fire, and they couldn't tell how to curse themselves in their hearts, Han Rui guessed, as if he hadn't seen someone in front of him, his face was expressionless, he passed directly, walked to the banquet, and sat down peacefully.
Hmph, Qian Feng smiled sullenly, ignored the two, and went straight to Han Rui's side, looked at it with interest, and saw Xiao Ye and Zhou Wei, their faces were blue, white, red and yellow, and their hearts were full of joy, and they were full of smiles.
didn't seem to see this scene, Li Tai looked calm, and said: "Mr. Han, you must also know Xiao Gongzi and Zhou Gongzi, you are fellow villagers, similar in age, and have the same interests, so you should be more intimate in the future." ”
"Xiao Gongzi is a disciple of the Xiao clan in Lanling, and he is just a villager in the countryside, how dare he climb high." Han Rui was very sincere and polite, but he did not hide the meaning of rejecting people.
The people next to him are not stupid, they can naturally see that Han Rui doesn't seem to treat the two of them very well, and he is confused in his heart, but he doesn't show it, Li Tai smiled kindly, as if he didn't realize the contradiction between them, he raised his glass and smiled: "You are all good talents and wise men, you can come with a face, Xiao Wang is happy in his heart, first toast you with a glass of light wine, and then talk with you." ”
Having said that, everyone naturally raised their wine together, a glass of belly, the embarrassing atmosphere faded a little, when the staggered staggering, someone broke in outside, accompanied by a burst of orchid-like atmosphere, there was a charming and colorful beauty in the banquet, without waiting for everyone to see clearly, went straight to Han Rui, put his hand on his shoulder, leaned forward, a piece of crisp chest like clotted white jade, warm and soft fragrance, exuding endless temptation.
(To be continued)