In the early summer days, Xie Yi, the newlywed Yan'er, was very comfortable and proud.

Happy times always pass quickly, and in an instant it is the beginning of June.

Smallpox in the same state has been completely controlled, and except for a few patients and those who have died, there have been no new infections for more than half a month.

According to the opinion of Menxia Province, with the experience of the same state, cowpox can be spread to the whole country in the next three to five years. Smallpox will be eradicated in 10 years.

Without this worry, the people of Chang'an City were completely relieved, and life was still back to normal, and as the summer harvest progressed, the people had many smiles on their faces.

The court was calm, and there was still a little joy when I talked about it carefully, because His Majesty Li Er was going to take a new concubine.

Originally, this was put on the agenda at the end of last year, hoping that the newcomers would enter the palace to relieve the emperor's grief over the death of the eldest grandson, and many daughters of the family even went to Chang'an very early to prepare for the candidacy.

But it was unfortunate that when the emperor returned to Chang'an from Luoyang, he encountered an assassination, so that the rumors were loud, and Li Shimin had no mind at that time and no energy to choose a concubine.

Later, he agreed with the eldest grandson Wuji to postpone the time to February, but the result was very unfortunate, and a series of storms in the court after the year. The emperor and courtiers were all anxious, and they had no time to choose a concubine.

Until June, the hereditary assassination history and the Du Fuwei and Kan Ling cases were settled, the smallpox prevention and control was also very effective, and the imperial court and the Tang Dynasty monarchs and ministers were also a little idle.

Naturally, the matter of choosing a concubine can not be delayed any longer, and the matter is led by the Ministry of Rites, preparing to select a group of women with both ability and political integrity to enter the palace as concubines.

It is said that he has both ability and political integrity, but the most important thing is actually appearance and background.

If you are not the daughter of a big family or a famous family, how can you be qualified to enter the palace to serve the king? If there is no appearance, how can the emperor see it?

The edict was issued, and in Chang'an City, the families of various counties and cities moved one after another, or urgently registered. Or send her daughter to Chang'an as an alternative.

The marriage of the monarch and the minister, both parties have their own purposes, and carry out this tacit "business".

Xie Yi had only heard of these things and didn't care about them.

The newlywed Yan'er, hugging left and right, enjoying the blessings of all people, how could he care about these things.

What's more, the two people introduced by Kan Ling, Yebei and Xueyan, have finally arrived in Chang'an, and Xie Yi's rare energy is all focused on reception and planning for self-defense.

When I met the two of them. Xie Yi was slightly surprised, and thought that the two peerless masters must have a unique style, and they would even be the "non-mainstream" of the Tang version.

In fact, the two of them are not as dusty as they imagined, they are independent, and they look ordinary on the outside. Yebei is no different from an ordinary market man, and Xue Yan looks more elegant, like a scholar.

That's right, the real master should be hidden.

It seems to be to reassure Xie Yi. The two of them took Xie Yimian seriously, and demolished a few tricks in the Bofu of Huaiyang County, and Yebei also performed the ability to fly the eaves and walk the wall on the spot.

Xie Yi was very satisfied after reading it, even if he didn't understand martial arts. It can also be seen that these two are extraordinary. Without Weiya and special effects, it can already catch up with the chivalrous heroes in later film and television dramas.

With these two masters at home, safety can be assured. What's more, Kan Ling was very kind to them back then.

Yebei was besieged and chased when he was chasing and killing a son of a family. When he was injured, he was rescued by Kan Leng; Xue's family was bullied by local tyrants, but fortunately Kan Ling maintained it and was able to settle it properly.

So the two of them are grateful to Kan Leng. Xie Yi and Kan Leng's case made a big fuss, and they also heard about it. Knowing that the Bofu of Huaiyang County is Kan Leng's righteous sister and brother-in-law, he is naturally willing to repay his kindness and serve his life.

After all, Xie Yi just asked them to come to the home to be bodyguards, and they didn't need to do anything to kill people and rob houses, at least not now.

After Kan Ling saved them back then, they also intended to repay the favor immediately, but they were reluctant to get involved in Kan Leng's revenge cause at that time, so this favor was owed for many years.

This time, when I received the message, I asked them to do something so simple and there was not much risk, so they were naturally willing to come and repay the favor.

After a good conversation, Xie Yi said that he could pay them a high salary and let them bring their families to Chang'an. The elderly can be properly supported, and the children can receive a good education.

After many years of running around in the grassy green forest, they have lived a life of licking blood from the knife edge, Yebei and Xueyan are somewhat tired, at least they don't want their children to repeat the mistakes of the past.

On the contrary, I hope that they can learn some crafts, read some books, and live a peaceful life in the future. Xie Yi fully met their hopes, not only for their families to live a stable and good life, but also for children to receive a good education, which can be said to be unwanted.

It is good for the two masters to be in charge, but Xie Yi feels that it is not enough, especially when the family is scattered, they need protection.

The harassment that Du Xijun encountered in Dongshi must not happen again, so it is inevitable that there will be insufficient manpower.

Mentioning this, Yebei and Xue Yan said very happily that Master Xie didn't have to worry at all, they could recruit people on their behalf.

Xie Yi agreed, but they didn't have to rush it, after all, trust between people needs to be built step by step, especially when it comes to their lives.

There will also be a process of investigation of Yebei and Xueyu, and as for the newly recruited personnel, it is even more necessary to be cautious. After thinking about it, Xie Yi decided to use the name of recruiting guards for the caravan first, and proceeded slowly.

In this way, you can avoid the suspicion and criticism of the court and some people, and avoid someone from making a fuss about it; At the same time, you can use the caravan as a periphery, not so important environment, to investigate and screen, and select loyal and reliable people as the Xie family's henchmen.

Yebei swore and said: "Xie Langjun rest assured, Yebei has been favored by Brother Kan in the past, and he will be loyal and protect your mansion." ”

"Xue Yan is also familiar with Xie Langjun at first sight, your status is noble, but you have never despised me and others, and you have treated my parents, wife and children so kindly, Xue Yan is grateful."

"You two are serious, you are my uncle's friend, and you are also my Xie Yi's friend. The two of them were invited to come, mainly because they had encountered several dangers and were worried about the safety of their families. ”

Xie Yi said leisurely: "Now that there are two of them, Xie Yi is much more at ease, and he will rely on the two more in the future." ”

At the banquet where the wind and dust were washed, the three of them talked happily and gradually "put their hearts in their hearts". Although both of them are reckless and green forest heroes, they have both been killer assassins, both are smart people, and they are quite measured in their words and actions.

Xie Yi is very satisfied with this, but the fly in the ointment is that Kan Ling is far away in the state. If he was in Chang'an, he was by his side and personally managed these people, he would be more at ease.

"Xie Langjun, we will be regarded as the guards of the palace from now on, I don't know what to do in the future, please explain."

Xie Yi said softly: "It's nothing, it's just to protect the whole house, when I or the two ladies go out, you can accompany or secretly protect it." ”

"Yes!"

While happily saying yes, Xue Yan hesitated slightly, and said softly: "Guarding the mansion, it's good to follow Lang Jun, but the ladies go out alone, isn't it sometimes inconvenient for us to follow?" ”

"This ......" Xie Yi didn't mind very much, but after all, the defense of men and women existed in these years. Let's not talk about their concerns, I don't know if Du Xijun and Zheng Liwan will have opinions? (To be continued......)