Han Shizu

It was not too late, but the night was already dark, and the welcome banquet in Hongde Hall ended in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.The servant held the lamp to guide the way, Concubine Xiao, mother and son, walked slowly towards the dormitory, the dim light reflected on their faces, revealing two calm faces.

He was silent all the way, even when he returned to the palace, he was silent for a while.Gong'e brought water from the basin, Concubine Xiao took the silk towel, and gently wiped her face, as if she wanted to wipe off the drunkenness on her face.

In Hongde Hall, Xiao Chuo also drank some wine from Gaochang Dao grape wine.In today's Dahan, although grapes are planted everywhere, accompanied by the great development of the wine industry, in terms of quality and taste, the wines of Gaochangdao must be the most "authentic".

However, in recent years, due to the Anxi War, the production of wine has also been affected, and the price has been rising day by day. Gaochang wine has also become a luxury due to its scarcity. Usually, only the rich and powerful can enjoy the authentic wine. Gaochang wine.

Liu Wenji also washed his hands and cleansed his face slowly. During the process, he still didn't speak until the maids were screened away. Xiao Chuo looked at his son who had been silent for a long time and asked in a low voice, "Are you envious?"

Although Liu Wenji is only 13 years old, he is not too young for the Tian family. Although Xiao Chuo's problems are endless, Liu Wenji understands what she is referring to.After a little deliberation, he responded, "Envy!"

How could one not be envious, the Hongde palace banquet just now, although it was just a family banquet, obviously had an extra protagonist, the crown prince Liu Yang's light seemed to have shifted partly to Liu Wenhuan.In the past, in the East Palace, among brothers, Liu Wenji had always been in a state of vassal and vassal, never fighting, and never thinking of fighting.

However, today, when Liu Wenhuan was recognized by his father and rewarded by his grandfather, when other people focused on Liu Wenhuan alone, and when the disparity in status became obvious, Liu Wenji had a whim.

At this time, Liu Wenji couldn't accurately describe his feelings, but he felt a little uncomfortable anyway, maybe he was envious, jealous, or unwilling
Hearing the straightforward answer given by his son, Xiao Chuo couldn't help being surprised, and for the first time looked at him with an inquiring gaze.Originally, Xiao Chuo thought that Liu Wenji would give the opposite answer to this question, even if it was only reserved, but the result was somewhat unexpected.

Compared with this answer, some subtle changes revealed behind it made Xiao Chuo a little flustered and inexplicably looking forward to it.Slowly approaching, sitting next to Liu Wenji, with a smile on his mouth, he said gently: "Why are you envious?"

Liu Wenji shook his head: "I don't know! I'm just envious!"

Xiao Chuo asked: "Is it the envy of getting the title? Or the favor of grandfather and father?"

Liu Wenji was silent for a while, and said, "Big Brother deserves those!"

Seeing his son with a calm face, Xiao Chuo's expression gradually became serious, straightened his body, and asked seriously: "Tell mother! Do you want it too?"

Faced with this question, Liu Wenji was obviously a little nervous. He couldn't hide a look of anticipation on his face. He took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "I just think that I should learn from my elder brother. When I'm 16, I don't know if I can walk thousands of miles in a down-to-earth way like my elder brother!"

Hearing this, a smile broke out on Xiao Chuo's face again, the rich smile even seemed bright, he raised his hand and gently stroked the back of Liu Wenji's head, saying: "You don't have to travel thousands of miles, you can also read thousands of books!"

Hearing this suggestion, Liu Wenji's eyes brightened slightly, but soon became gloomy again: "Can you become a Marquis after reading thousands of books?"

"Wen Ji, you should know that you are different from those scholarly scholars in the world. You read and understand, not for fame and wealth like them. Your birth is determined, and you don't need to worry about mere titles. Similarly, you also You can't be too aggressive in fighting for something you should have," Xiao Chuo sighed softly.

Liu Wenji listened carefully to Concubine Xiao's words, but obviously didn't quite understand, and shook his head directly: "Mother's words, I don't understand!"

Xiao Chuo was still persuasive, and said softly: "Although mother doesn't want to talk about something, and she doesn't want you to be disturbed, but this is the end of today's conversation, so you can just listen to it. Half of the Khitan blood is flowing on your body. "

"But I never thought I was a Khitan!" Liu Wenji suddenly broke out, and said to Xiao Chuo excitedly.Although the green onion face is immature, but the expression is very serious, and the eyes are extremely firm.

Facing his firm and questioning gaze, Xiao Chuo smiled slightly, and said calmly: "Mother knows! Mother never thinks you are a Khitan, and she doesn't want you to be, but how other people think of you is not what we mother and son can control." It's over!"

"There are so many civil and military men of various races in the Han Dynasty, heroes and nobles, and even the founding fathers. Didn't the court regard them as Chinese? Is there no record of their achievements in the history books, and there is no memorial to their heroic spirits in the Zhaolie Temple?" Liu Wenji said.

"What you said is very reasonable!" Liu Wenji's question was so sonorous and forceful, Xiao Chuo's eyes became brighter when he heard it, and he said in a tone of approval: "However, some facts cannot be changed. Mother is really up to you." It is undeniable that the Khitan woman whose grandfather went south.

No one can deny that you are a Han, because you are the grandson of the great Han emperor, and half of the most precious blood in the world flows through your body.However, if you want to get the same things as your big brother, you are destined to work harder"

Hearing what his mother said, Liu Wenji frowned tightly, and subconsciously bit his lip with his teeth, so hard that he almost bled from the bite, but Xiao Chuo didn't stop him. Today's words obviously had a huge impact on Liu Wenji.

But these things must be experienced, 13 years old is not young, and can even be regarded as an adult labor force on the grassland, and it is time to handle things.With clenched fists, breathing heavily, and chest heaving several times, Liu Wenji suddenly raised his eyes to look at Xiao Chuo, his eyes were slightly red: "Did grandfather and father treat me as mother said?"

Wen asked, Xiao Chuo smiled warmly and contagiously, and said softly: "You have been influenced by your father since you were a child, and you were often called to serve your grandfather. Do you think they treat you differently?"

Liu Wenji thought for a while, then slowly relaxed his tense body, and said affirmatively, "No!"

"You have to know!" Xiao Chuo nodded slightly, and said solemnly: "You may need several times of effort to get the approval of foreign subjects, but the opinions of thousands of foreign subjects are not as good as those of your grandfather and father. Ideas matter!"

Seeing that Liu Wenji was thinking, Xiao Chuo said leisurely again: "Mother, I will answer your question just now. You may not be able to become a knight if you read thousands of volumes of books, but your eldest brother travels thousands of miles, and what he walks is only the northwest road. What he sees is only A corner of Anxi. And if you can read [-] volumes of books, you can see the court, the people, and the whole world.”

The conversation between mother and son lasted for a long time, until the dead of night, when Liu Wenji left.In the end, Concubine Xiao gave Liu Wenji another order, asking him to keep in mind what he said tonight, but not to reveal a single word to the outside world. The attitude must be the same as before, without any neglect.

Liu Wenji's biggest characteristic in the past is that he is obedient, and at the same time admits to death, honors promises, and promises to his mother, it is even more impossible to break his promise.

I have to say that the conversation that night touched Liu Wenji a lot. Although there are still many things that are confusing and even seeming ignorant, the 13-year-old Liu Wenji has gone through a spiritual experience that he has never experienced before. of baptism.

As for how much such a baptism will affect him and how much it will affect his future, it remains to be tested.At least after this night, many people who are familiar with Liu Wenji have discovered that His Royal Highness has undergone some changes, some inexplicable changes, which are a bit strange, but not offensive.