"Young master, the master's letter is back." In the Dingnan Houfu of Chang'an City, Wei Ran, a 15-year-old boy, was practicing guns in the backyard, and when he heard the housekeeper coming to report, he threw the spear to the family on the side, and then hurriedly snatched the letter from the housekeeper Weber's hand and flipped through it.

After reading the letter, Wei Ran said with a lonely expression: "The Shanhu tribe in the north keeps invading my Daqin border, the Southern Qi troops are ready to move in Huainan, and my father can't come back for the New Year this year." Wei Ran then returned the letter to Weber: "Where is Mother?" Has she read this letter? ”

Webber took the letter and shook his head: "Not yet, Princess Changqing sent someone to the mansion yesterday and asked her wife to go to Kaiyuan Temple outside the city to pray for blessings today, and she has not yet returned." ”

At this time, Wei Ran had already taken the spear from the hand of the family, and while waving the spear, he said: "A few days ago, I was ordered to lead the army to recruit the Shanhu tribe, and I wanted to come to Her Royal Highness the princess was also worried, so I called my mother to go with me to pray for the front-line soldiers. ”

Between the words, I saw Wei Ran's spear like a swimming dragon, swaying freely, and then the tip of the spear shook, and with a sudden stab, the spear penetrated into the mouth of the dummy's heart, and the tip of the spear came out through the body, attracting applause from the family members present.

Wei Ran put the spear in its place, and then said abruptly: "I just hate to be able to gallop on the battlefield like my father, and they all say that they will fight tiger brothers and go into battle with father and son." My father guards Huaibei all the year round, but I can't leave this Chang'an City for half a step, which is ridiculous. ”

The housekeeper Weber was also not surprised by this, obviously accustomed to Wei Ran's complaints: "The young master doesn't have to be like this, the general is outside, and it has been a practice since ancient times for his wife and children to stay in the court as hostages." When the master finds a family for the young master, after the young master has a family, he can naturally go out with the army. ”

Wei Ran sighed after hearing this: "The eldest husband died on the battlefield since he was killed, and the horse leather shrouded his body, and he was angry. But since my father defeated the Southern Qi in a war two years ago and seized all the land of Huaibei, my father has become more cautious. ”

"Master, there is no way to do this, now that Your Majesty is old, the government is controlled by Prime Minister Min, and Prime Minister Min has a dislike for Hou Ye, and Hou Ye naturally doesn't want to be talked about." Webber said, and then let all the families in the backyard disperse, and after seeing that there was no one, he said: "The young master should also be cautious in his words and deeds, now the situation in the court is not clear, and some things are just said in the house, if you are outside, you must not give people a handle." ”

Wei Ran nodded, and at this time, someone came to report: "Son, the son of Chang Lin Bo is here to see." ”

"It turns out that the long term is coming, please go to the lobby." When Wei Ran heard this, the troubles just now disappeared instantly: "I'll go to the room to change clothes and ask him to wait for a while." ”

Chen Changyuan, the son of Chang Lin Bo, is the only son of Chang Lin Bo, because Wei Zhi had saved the life of Chang Lin Bo Chen Qing on the battlefield before, so the two had a close relationship, Wei Ran grew up with Chen Changchang since he was a child, and he was also one of Wei Ran's few friends in Chang'an City.

"Wei Ran, you're here, I've been waiting for you so hard." After Chen Changyuan saw Wei Ran walking out of the inner hall in white, he quickly stood up and said with a smile.

Chen Changyuan is three years older than Wei Ranxu, more than 6 feet tall, very handsome, wearing a green coat on weekdays, holding a folding fan. Because Chang Lin Bo is also away all the year round, he has no time to discipline Chen Changyuan, Chen Changchang likes to make friends on weekdays, dance and write, linger among the flowers, and live happily.

"What are you looking for me today in the long run?"

"I'm bored at home for a long time, come to Wei Di to have a drink or two, I don't know if Wei Di can appreciate his face?" Chen Changyuan shook the folding fan in his hand slightly and said with a smile.

Wei Ran was in a depressed mood today, so he readily agreed. Then Wei Ran took out a sword from the incense table in the lobby, pinned it to his waist, and provoked Chen Changchang to laugh: "What are you doing with a sword for such an elegant thing as drinking?" ”

After Wei Ran sorted it out, he smiled faintly: "I don't know in the long run, there are secret agents in Southern Qi hiding in Chang'an, and my father is now facing off with the Southern Qi army on both sides of the Huai River, so it's better to be careful." Before, the grandson of Zhenguo Gong was assassinated by gangsters. ”

Chen Changchang couldn't help but be dumbfounded after hearing this, and then said with a straight face: "What Brother Wei said is very true, my father is now stationed in the western border, but it has nothing to do with Southern Qi, and Hou Ye wiped out 100,000 troops of Southern Qi the year before last and conquered Shouchun in one fell swoop. I also heard that those who can take the head of the Hou Ye can be sealed directly. You really should be careful when you go out, why don't you bring more followers? ”

Wei Ran waved his hand: "It's okay," and then called Weber: "I'll go out with Changchang for a while, and I won't come back for dinner today, and my mother will inform my mother when I come back." ”

Since the Northern Qin Dynasty surveyed the north in one fell swoop, the war-torn city of Chang'an has regained its former prosperity after decades of recuperation. There are a variety of vendors on both sides, pedestrians coming and going, and the road is even more busy. Wei Ran couldn't help but say proudly: "Such a national capital is rare in the world." If I have the opportunity to pacify Southern Qi in the future, I will definitely show those southerners how they can be undefeated. ”

Chen Yuanyuan's eyes were on the beauties who came and went, and said casually: "I heard that the southerners are very handsome, and their personalities are very different from those of our northerners, and one day I want to see what the southern Oiran is like." ”

"Rack, frame, frame", at this time, Wei Ran heard the sound of horses' hooves coming from behind, and then heard a sentence: "The one who stands in the way is dead." ”

Wei Ran saw an old man in the middle of the road, and fell to the ground in a panic, seeing that the two horses' hooves were raised high and the old man was about to die under the horses' hooves.

The rider was almost thrown off the horse by the frightened horse, and finally stabilized the horse, and in a fit of rage, he threw the horsewhip at Wei Ran, who looked at the horsewhip coming towards him as if he was not afraid, and grabbed the horsewhip as soon as he grabbed it.

Then the man on horseback shouted, "Who should I be, it turns out to be Wei Gongzi." ”

Wei Ran followed the prestige, but seeing that the man riding the horse looked arrogant, he looked at Wei Ran with contempt, Wei Ran let go of the horsewhip, and then said: "It turned out to be Min Gongzi, the main street of Chang'an prohibits riding, Ling Zun is the ruler of the dynasty, how can Min Gongzi not know?" ”

The person who rode the horse was Min Shichuan, the son of Min Guan, the prime minister of the dynasty, and Min Shichuan saw that Wei Ran dared to openly accuse himself, and said angrily: "How can this young master use you to teach me to do things, this damn pariahs frightened my horse, even if I am trampled to death by a horse, it is not a pity to die." ”

Wei Ran listened, his face turned cold, and he was about to speak, when Chen Changyuan suddenly said: "Min Gongzi is angry, I didn't know that it would disturb Min Gongzi, and I hope to forgive my sins." ”

Min Shichuan glanced at Chen Changyuan coldly, and then said: "It turned out to be the son of Chang Lin Bo, so let's give you a face, I won't worry about Wei Ran today." ”

Seeing that there was still a look of disbelief in Wei Ran's eyes, Chen Changyuan hurriedly grabbed Wei Ran, "Thank you Gongzi Min." But seeing that Min Shichuan had gone away, Chen Changyuan looked at Wei Ran, who was angry, and said: "Brother Wei, don't be impulsive, not to mention that Min Xiang is like the sky, Hou Ye is currently facing the front line of the Huai River, the grain, grass and ordnance are all supplied by Min Xiang, and the supervising army is also Min Xiang's person. ”

Wei Ran listened, so he had to sigh silently. Then he looked at the old man before, and the old man hurriedly knelt down and said, "Thank you for saving this son." ”

Wei Ran smiled bitterly and shook his head, and then continued to go to the drunken Xiangju with Chen Changyuan, Chen Changyuan looked at Wei Ran beside him, and couldn't help but say: "Brother Wei, you are 15 years old, and you haven't stepped into officialdom yet. It is normal to be young and vigorous, but now the form in this court is gradually becoming clear, Min Xiang is not only the prime minister of the dynasty, but also the uncle of the prince, and now His Majesty is old, he is not only the prime minister, but also the uncle of the country. Ding Nan Hou and the predecessor of the Zai Fu Du Xiang had a close relationship, after Du Xiang's death, Min was even more ruthless to Du Xiang's protégé, if it were not for Ding Nan Hou's great achievements the year before last, he could not be moved lightly, but he was afraid that Min Xiang had already started. ”

Between the words, he has arrived at the drunken fragrance house.

The old bustard was obviously very familiar with Chen Yuanyuan, and immediately ran up to greet him: "Chen Gongzi, you are here, Xiaoyue thinks about you every day." ”

Chen Changchang's rare old face flushed: "Mom, don't talk nonsense, Xiaoyue and I are just bosom friends." ”

The old bustard smiled and didn't expose it, and then looked at Wei Ran: "This son is so handsome, and there is a heroic spirit between his eyebrows, and Chen Gongzi still doesn't recommend the slave family." ”

Chen Changyuan said with a smile: "This is the son of Dingnanhou, the son of Wei Ran Wei. Never been before. Today, I smell the name of the wonderful fragrance girl, and I come here. ”

Wei Ran looked at Chen Yuanyuan, whose face was not red and his heart was not beating when he lied, and couldn't help but be stunned, when did I come here, didn't I say that I would have a drink or two.

Of course, Chen Changyuan also saw Wei Ran's expression, and immediately asked the old bustard to call the two girls to forcibly pull Wei Ran in, where did Wei Ran experience such a battle, he couldn't help but blush, and the two young ladies who provoked him covered their mouths and smiled: "This son won't still be a chick." ”

Wei Ran had more and more headaches, and finally was forcibly brought into a box, and after a while, the dishes on the wine table were all served, and then a young girl pushed the door in, Wei Ran looked up, but saw that this woman was delicate and beautiful, and her complexion was white and greasy, not to mention that there were few such beauties in the north, even Jiangnan was extremely rare, the girl poured wine for the two of them, and then sat down next to Chen Yuanyuan and said delicately: "Chen Gongzi said goodbye last day, and he hasn't come to see the slave family for a few days." ”

Chen Changyuan drank a glass of wine, hugged the beauty into his arms, and explained softly: "Last time, because I came to see you secretly, my mother knew about it and was grounded for half a decade, and I just lifted the ban today, so I came to see you." ”

Wei Ran listened, and secretly said that he was a cover today. Then the woman looked at Wei Ran and asked, "Gongzi Chen, I don't know what this Gongzi is called?" ”

Chen Changyuan looked at Wei Ran, who looked cramped, and patted the woman's face, "This is my friend, you can call him Wei Gongzi." ”

The woman got up slowly, walked slowly to Wei Ran's side, and then picked up the wine glass: "The slave family respects Wei Gongzi with a glass, Chen Gongzi's background is already extraordinary, I see Wei Gongzi's eyebrows are heroic, and he is also extraordinary." ”

Chen Changyuan laughed and said: "Xiaoyue has good eyesight, and his father is the famous Dingnan Hou. ”

When Xiao Yue heard this, her eyes lit up, and then she gave Wei Ran a glass of wine: "Hou Ye Wei guards the Huai River, so that the southerners dare not invade the south, and we wait for weak women to have the current situation, and the slaves drink a cup by themselves." ”

When Wei Ran heard someone praising his father, he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, and then he drank it all, and his eyes when he looked at Xiaoyue also had a hint of kindness.

"Gongzi Chen, I don't know if Gongzi Wei has a favorite girl here?" After Xiao Yue finished drinking, she looked at Chen Yuanyuan.

"Wei Di has never set foot in the land of fireworks and wind and moon before, where did I come from, I heard that Miss Miaoxiang is very talented, I don't know if Xiaoyue can help introduce it." Chen Changchang said with a smile; "I heard that if you want to see Miss Miaoxiang, not only do you need a hundred taels of silver, but you also have to be willing by Miss Miaoxiang herself, and outsiders can't help it."

"Young Master Chen, wait a minute, the slave family will go and ask." Seeing this, Xiao Yue stood up, saluted Wei Ran and the others, and then went out.

"Brother Chang, you drink flower wine by yourself, why do you use me as a shield" Wei Ran said dissatisfiedly: "My father is very strict and never lets me enter this kind of place. ”

Chen Changchang laughed: "Brother Wei's words are wrong, this is because of all the wonderful things in it, so it will make people fascinating." ”

Then Chen Changchang said: "There are also many dignitaries here, and some news that we don't know may be able to be learned from these women, so it is not all without benefits." ”

While speaking, the door of the wing room was pushed open again, and I saw Xiao Yue followed by two women, and after entering the door and sitting down, she said softly: "Sister Miaoxiang is accompanying a distinguished guest, and she will come later." These two are Miaoxiang's sister's personal maids, and they will accompany Wei Gongzi to drink two glasses first, so that Wei Company can wait for the beauty here. ”

Wei Ran didn't care about this, he didn't know much about men and women, so he just thought that this trip was to relieve his boredom, and then he drank with Chen Yuanyuan.

Chen Changchang saw that Wei Ran was sitting precariously, and although the two women around him were not stunning, they were also rare beauties, Wei Ran was indifferent, so he hinted at Xiaoyue with his eyes. Xiao Yue understood, so she said: "Two sisters, this is the son of Dingnanhou, you must serve with all your heart." ”

But seeing the two women beside Wei Ran, they immediately took the initiative, and Wei Ran, who was teasing with all kinds of words, couldn't help blushing, with the wine in his hand and the beautiful woman by his side, he was already half drunk after a while.

After a long time, the door of the box slowly opened, but when I saw a woman coming in, her hands were like soft wattles, her skin was like clotted fat, her collar was like a grub, her teeth were like a rhinoceros, her head was like a moth, she smiled smartly, and she looked like she had a hint of greenness. My sister didn't sit down yet. ”

Wei Ran looked up at Miss Miaoxiang, and couldn't help but be stunned, and couldn't help but exclaim in his heart: "It's really a very beautiful woman." ”

Miaoxiang slowly sat down beside Wei Ran, and her red lips opened lightly: "Let the little marquis wait for a long time, and the slave family will punish one cup first." ”

Wei Ran had just come back to his senses at this time, and he couldn't help but blush: "It's okay, it's also Wei's luck to see the girl today." ”

Then everyone pushed the cup and changed the lamp, but Miaoxiang was a little uneasy today, although she was still smiling, but she always felt a little far-fetched. Wei Ran naturally couldn't see it, but Chen Changyuan saw through it at a glance: "Miss Miaoxiang, what's the trouble?" ”

Miaoxiang shook her head, then poured Wei Ran a glass of wine, and said: "After drinking this glass of wine with Wei Gongzi, the slave family will be lost first, and when Wei Gongzi comes back in the future, the slave family will definitely accompany him." ”

Wei Ran couldn't help but have a trace of regret on his face, but it also flashed. Although the beauty is next to her, Wei Ran is not a person who loves children, and she was just about to nod her head in agreement, but when she saw Chen Changyuan, she said, "Miss Miaoxiang doesn't give us two face?" Could there be a more important guest tonight than ours? Seeing that Chen Changyuan's face was gradually becoming unsightly, Xiao Yue hurriedly started a round: "Miss Miaoxiang was just accompanying Min Gongzi, and I am afraid that Min Gongzi is already unhappy when she leaves the table halfway." ”

"Min Shichuan?" Chen Changchang asked?

"Exactly, Miaoxiang and I are both Pingless people, and the son of Min Xiang really can't afford to offend." Xiao Yue said aggrievedly, "I didn't know just now, so I went into the house and called Miaoxiang." No wonder his mother refused to call herself, if Min Gongzi saw that Miaoxiang did not return for a long time, he would inevitably be resentful. A few days ago, a son was also called Miaoxiang as a companion, and a leg was broken by Min Gongzi. ”

"The person who was beaten was surnamed Lu?" At this time, Wei Ran suddenly asked.

"It's Mr. Lu. Therefore, the slave family did not dare to stay for a long time, for fear that Min Gongzi would offend the son, although he met Wei Gongzi for the first time today, it can be seen that Wei Gongzi is a simple-minded person, if he is idle in the future, the slave family will definitely serve Gongzi well. Miaoxiang sighed and said gloomily.

"Min Shichuan is lawless, Lu Shaoheng is the son of Hubu Shangshu, this Min Shichuan even dares." After Chen Changyuan drank too much wine, he obviously forgot his low-key principle, and couldn't help but speak loudly.

At this moment, the door of the box was suddenly pushed open: "Miaoxiang, you little slut turned out to be here, and you actually dared to leave Young Master Ben, who was there just now who said that Young Master Ben was lawless." ”