The drizzling rain had been falling from the night before until the next morning, and as soon as Shen Zi'an pushed the window open a crack, a clammy and cold north wind came in. The raindrops hit the heather leaves in front of the court, making a rustling sound.

The third date has arrived.

Although he has not been in the Shen Mansion for three years, his house has not only been preserved intact, but also the windows are so bright and clean, as if someone often comes to clean it, which is one of the things that surprised Shen Zi'an slightly. And sleeping peacefully in this room for the first time, without the nightmares of the past, and without the depression of being out of breath, is the second.

"Maybe it's true as my brother said, what happened ten years ago should also be over." Shen Zi'an looked at the smoky courtyard outside the house and thought to himself.

After finishing the meal, Shen Zi'an was going to the hall. As soon as he went out, he saw Shen Ziheng walking over.

"Father is afraid that you haven't gotten up yet, so he insists that I urge you." Shen Zi said sideways as he walked, walked in front of him, looked him up and down, and said with a smile, "You wear this body, you are really like a celestial person." ”

Shen Zi'an listened, his face was hot, he took a few steps under his feet, and he crossed Shen Ziheng sideways, and said without looking back, "Second brother, don't make fun of me with yesterday's words." ”

Shen Ziheng was embarrassed when he saw him, laughed, and said, "Good looking is good looking, what's the shame?" ”

Shen Zi'an suddenly stopped, turned his head and threw him a roll of the eye.

Shen Ziheng hurriedly stepped forward and smiled, "Okay, okay, don't talk about it." Let's go, my father is in a hurry. ”

After Qi Yuanjin went to report the day before yesterday, the next day Shen Mansion came to pick up Shen Zi'an. First Shen Xiao and Shen Ziheng talked to him about the various powerful relationships and customs in the palace, and then Jia Miaoyi took out a few specially made clothes and asked him to try them back and forth a few times, and finally chose a set in the evening. Everyone in the house, from the old family to the little one, all know that their third son has a good look, but because he doesn't show up often, not many people have seen it with their own eyes. Now that he had the opportunity, he went to the door of Shen Zi'an's bedroom in groups of three or five to take a look. It is like the words of heaven and man come from this.

For a whole day, everyone in the Shen family who had some face told him more or less, and Shen Xiao was even more relieved, even if it was night, he sent people to visit him a few times. Only Shen Zizheng complained of illness, did not show up, and did not pass on the word. Shen Zi understood in his heart, so he didn't inquire anymore.

"Why is my father more nervous than when my eldest brother got married?" Shen Zi'an said with a smile.

"How can this be compared, the eldest brother getting married is a happy event, you are ......" Speaking of this, Shen Ziheng felt speechless and hurriedly silenced.

"What does the second brother mean, isn't it a happy event to go to see the king?"

"I didn't say that." Shen Ziheng hurriedly argued. He has been the most talkative of the three brothers since he was a child, if Shen Zi'an wants to play tricks on people one day and seize a trivial matter to sue the steward, in the end, it must be him. Seeing Shen Zi'an's smiling appearance, Shen Ziheng muttered in a low voice, "Always so sharp-tongued, see which girl is willing to follow you in the future." ”

Shen Zixin's lungs are not good, but his ears are very pointed, "The second brother is already a big one, and he hasn't said anything yet, why did he count me?" ”

"After the eldest brother gets married, it will naturally be your turn, why am I in a hurry?"

"Could it be that the second brother already has a sweetheart?"

"Don't dare to talk nonsense!" Shen Zi hurriedly wanted to cover his mouth.

Shen Zi'an turned his head to look at Shen Ziheng's embarrassed appearance, and said with a smile, "I don't live at home, but it doesn't mean that I don't hear about the world." The affairs between the princes and grandsons are also relieved by listening to them. ”

"Who is making nonsense in front of you, I will tear his mouth." Shen Ziheng was so anxious that he jumped to his feet.

"It's just a rumor."

"Nonsense, there is no such nonsense in the rumors."

Shen Zi'an was full of smiles, and walked a few steps into the hall, leaving Shen Ziheng standing alone in front of the door, his face blue and red.

Inside the house, Shen Xiao had changed into a black and red official uniform, sitting upright, closing his eyes and recuperating. Su Yu sat on the side, and when he saw Shen Zi'an coming, he greeted him with a smile and said, "Your eldest brother is worried, let me see you off." ”

"Is my eldest brother's illness getting better?"

"Much better." Su Yu hesitated for a moment and said with a smile.

Shen Xiao also opened his eyes when he heard the conversation between the two, and said, "Coming?" Come and show me. ”

Shen Zi'an hurriedly stepped forward and arched his hand, "Father." ”

Shen Xiao pulled him in front of him and asked, "Have you remembered everything I said to you yesterday?" ”

"Father, don't worry, he can't remember this memory?" Shen Ziheng happened to open the curtain and came in, and couldn't help but interject.

"When is it, still here is the poor mouth." Shen Xiao scolded.

"Yes......" Shen Ziheng lowered his head and replied no-no, then stood aside and stopped making a sound.

Shen Xiao repeatedly told Shen Zi'an, and after about two pillars of incense, Shen Yan trotted into the house, "My lord, Rong has arrived." ”

Shen Xiao hurriedly stood up and said, "Please come in." ”

Su Yu's eyes suddenly turned red, he took Shen Zi'an's hand, and said with a forced smile, "When I was a child, I also heard what your eldest brother said. Our son Anfu has a great life, and he is a talent, and he will definitely be able to become a dragon and phoenix among people. It's just that you must be careful when you go, what to say and what to do, and you have to be clear in your heart. ”

"Sister-in-law, don't worry." Shen Zi'an persuaded with a smile.

Before the words fell, I saw a thin young man in his early twenties who had come to the door with Shen Yan.

"General Shen is okay?" The young man smiled.

"How is Rong and Waiter?" Shen Xiao also said politely.

The young man looked at Shen Zi'an and said with a smile, "This is the third son of General Shen's family?" Sure enough, his bearing is extraordinary, no wonder the king insists on seeing it. ”

Although Shen Zi'an didn't know the person in front of him, he also shouted along with Shen Xiao's words, "I've seen Rong Attendant." ”

The young man smiled, "It seems that the little boy doesn't recognize me." ”

It turned out that the person in front of him was Rong Xing, Shen Zi'an couldn't recognize it, but Shen Xiao was very familiar with it. Ten years ago, he rescued Shen Zi'an ashore, and then rushed all the way back to Shen Mansion. Shen Xiao knew in his heart that Rongxing's kindness would not be repaid by himself.

"The little dog never entered the palace again, and he couldn't let him thank the adults in person, so I feel guilty." Shen Xiao said.

Rong Xing didn't care, "General Shen doesn't have to be so polite. Speaking of which, the days go by really fast, and Ling Lang and I haven't seen each other for many years. ”

"It's been ten years."

Rong Xing frowned, thought for a while, and said, "It's twelve years." ”

Shen Xiao was puzzled, and before he could ask, Rong Xing smiled again, "It's not too early, please come with me." ”

Shen Xiao straightened out his clothes, and he was about to go together, Rong Xing saw this, stopped, and asked, "General Shen, what is this?" ”

"If the king wants to see the dog, I'll go with me."

Rong Xing was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "The argument should be like this." It's just that today happens to be the day of rest, and the king just wants to be quiet for a while, and ask General Shen to stay. ”

Shen Zi'an smiled, "In that case, I'll go with Rong and the attendants, and my father doesn't have to worry." ”

"It's good, it's good." Shen Xiao muttered.

Rong Xing smiled, "General Shen is relieved, can the little boy still be eaten alive by the king?" ”

Shen Zi'an turned around and made a deep bow to Shen Xiao and the others, "Father, second brother, sister-in-law, I'm leaving." Then he looked at Su Yu and said, "I still hope that my sister-in-law will talk to my eldest brother, and Shen Zi'an will say hello to him." After finishing speaking, he went out with Rongxing. Su Yu was already sobbing in the room, and Shen Xiao slowly sat back in his chair without speaking.

When Shen Fu goes out, after an alley, it is Kangning Street, because it leads directly to Wangcheng and is the most prosperous street in Pingjing, so it is also called "Wang Street". There has always been a saying in the streets and alleys, "The Shen family's white jade lang, leaning on the bridge with red sleeves." "I don't know where the news came out, I heard that Shen Sangongzi was going to enter the palace to face the saint, and the men, women and children in Pingjing City didn't care about the cold winter rain, they all poured onto Kangning Street, wanting to see it. For a while, the street was crowded with people, so it was not lively.

Shen Zi'an was closing his eyes and pondering in the carriage, when he suddenly heard an exclamation, and then the carriage shook violently a few times. I only heard someone outside the car shouting loudly, "Bold! Shen Zi'an lifted the curtain slightly, saw a guard running over, so he asked, "What's the matter?" ”

The guard arched his hand and said, "A woman suddenly broke out and disturbed the carriage, so don't worry about it. ”

Shen Zi'an raised the curtain a few more points, leaned out half of his face and looked out, only to see a girl in a plain skirt rolling on the side of the road, covered with muddy water, begging for mercy from the guards. The man in the lead didn't know what he was cursing, but when he was angry, he raised his foot and stomped on her twice, and then drew his sword and was about to slash.

"Stop!" Shen Zi'an hurriedly jumped out of the car and walked over quickly. When everyone saw it, they hurriedly made a way, but only the leader still scolded angrily, "Bird, this little cheap hoof startled the child's car, and it is time to chop her alive." ”

Shen Zi'an sneered and said, "The adult has murderous intentions, so why use Shen as an excuse?" I can't afford a good life. ”

"Gongzi Mingjian, the lower officials are kind." The man argued.

"I have received my lord's wishes, but this sword is easy to hurt people when it is drawn, so it is better to take it back."

"Birds!" The leader cursed in a low voice and walked away angrily.

Shen Zi'an ignored him, squatted down and asked softly, "What's wrong with the girl?" ”

The woman seemed to grasp the life-saving straw, grabbed Shen Zi'an's sleeve, and cried and said, "Please spare the little girl, the little girl just went into the city to buy some things, but I didn't expect so many people on this street to be accidentally squeezed out, not intentionally to disturb the adult." ”

Only then did Shen Zi'an see that small beads of blood were oozing from her face and hands, and she couldn't help but feel distressed, and said, "Help the girl up." The two stood up, and Shen Zi'an asked again, "I don't know the girl's surname?" Where do you live? In the next place, send someone to send the girl home. ”

"The little girl's surname is Fu." The woman pursed her lips and raised her eyes to look at Shen Zi'an, then hurriedly lowered her head and said, "Don't bother the adults, just go back by yourself." ”

Shen Zi'an arched his hand and said, "Then I don't force the girl below, the girl is careful herself, she still has something to do next, so she will leave first." ”

Seeing Shen Zi'an return to the car and sit down, Rong Xing beckoned the coachman, "Let's go." After about two more teas, I finally arrived at the foot of Fengtian City. There have always been rules in the city, and if it is not the position of the prince, no chariot or horse can enter. Shen Zi'an got out of the car, looking at the black city wall and the heavy city gate, he had a sense of inauthenticity.

Rong Xing saw that he was stunned, so he asked, "Childe is afraid that he remembered the old things?" ”

Shen Zi'an smiled, noncommittal, and said, "Rong Sui, please." ”

"Please."

Walking among the green tiles and red walls, Rong Xing suddenly smiled, "I don't know if Childe still remembers, when Childe was selected as a companion ten years ago, it was the path I took Childe to take." ”

Shen Zi'an turned his head to look at Rong Xing for a while, and then suddenly said, "Yes, I didn't recognize it." ”

"But compared to Childe seeing me, I saw Childe two years earlier, and in the back garden of the Shangsi Festival, Childe seemed to be lost at that time."

Shen Zi'an thought for a moment and said with a smile, "I don't even remember." ”

"I remember it very clearly," Rong Xing let out a sigh, "When I saw Childe at that time, I knew that Childe must become a great thing." ”