Tang riddles

The Qinghe Cui clan, this generation has a total of 19 sons, five of whom have inherited the Qinghe Cui clan's five households, and more than [-]% of the males have already married and spread their branches and leaves.

Cui Zhen is the third son of the eldest son of the fifth house, and the third brother of the same generation.Therefore, people who are close to him call him Cui Sanlang.Above him, Cui Jia Dalang was his own brother, but unfortunately died in his early years.Cui Erlang is the eldest son of Erfang, and now he is an official in the court. Cui Erlang's father is Cui Yan, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.Right now, several of the brothers at the top of the rank are getting older, and the older generation in the family is dying. Cui Zhen inherited the long house four years ago and became the head of the long house. The long house has always been the core of the Qinghe Cui family. Soon after he became the head of the long house, he became the current head of the Qinghe Cui family.

The owner of the family naturally takes running his own business as his primary responsibility. In this regard, Cui Zhen is convincing. His ability is the best among his peers. Although he is only a fifth-rank magistrate, there is no outsider. Will therefore underestimate him.

Even Li Jinyue, who grew up in the court since she was a child, couldn't help but marvel at the splendor and beauty of this mansion after stepping into the Cui family's mansion in Qinghe.The Cui family of Qinghe is worthy of being a big family that has been established for hundreds of years. Its rich heritage makes the royal family sigh.This is not only reflected in wealth, family tradition is the most important thing.In Cui's residence, even if it's just a servant, he behaves with rules, has read books, talks politely, and if he takes it out and puts it in another house, he can at least be competent for the duties of a big housekeeper.Not to mention, in this house, every setting has a hint of charm, whether it is elegant or elegant or full of interest. Li Jinyue just felt that it was an eye-opener and was amazed when he walked from the main gate to the reception flower hall.

And the little Yang Yuhuan was already in a daze, and her mouth was tongue-tied.

Entering the flower hall, in addition to walking on the banquet, sitting on the banquet, there will be exquisite refreshments served by the attendants.Yang Yuhuan didn't dare to occupy the main seat, but sat behind Li Jinyue's side with her head hanging down, not daring to make a sound.Li Jinyue didn't care about her, but entrusted the servants standing beside her to add a small tea table and put it in front of Yang Yuhuan.Leave her in the flower hall to listen to the conversation.

After the routine pleasantries, the topic got on the right track.Cui Zhen smiled and said:

"I heard that Your Excellency the Princess is going to Youzhou for military training, so I, Cui, made preparations early to welcome the Princess."

"Mr. Wei Chen took the trouble, Jin Yue appreciates it."

"Your Excellency, Mrs. Cui has something to say, and I don't know if I should say it or not."

"Mr. Wei Chen, you are welcome, please speak."

"It's like this, my younger brother Shibalang is currently leading troops in Youzhou. The princess will definitely see him when I go. My little brother who is not good at martial arts has a good martial arts, but he is a fool. It has been a year or two for Guan, and he has never seen him want to get married. The family also found many women of the right age for him, but they were all rejected by this boy. Ask him why, but he said that he likes to have martial arts. A heroic woman who can fight side by side with him. Shibalang, the princess you have admired the most since he was a child, presumably this is the reason. But it is really difficult to find a woman in this world who is capable of martial arts and can go to the battlefield. Cui Somebody thinks, the princess's army and the Gongyue army are all women, maybe there will be suitable women among them." Cui Zhen was so ashamed when he mentioned this matter, the princess of Jin came all the way, but he mentioned the marriage with someone, it's really a bit strange Difficult to speak.

Li Jinyue turned Cui Zhen's words in her mind twice, and gradually realized a little bit of meaning.Although Cui Zhen wanted Li Jinyue's help, he selected a woman from Gongyue's army to marry Cui Shibalang.But how can ordinary women of Qinghe Cui's noble family be able to climb high?Looking at the Gongyue army, there are only three people who are barely worthy, Cheng Yi, Yu Chiyan, and herself.Even Xu Jie was excluded, because her martial arts skills were useless, and she could not fight on the battlefield for a long time, so she did not meet the conditions of the Shiba Lang.

As for Cheng Yi and Yu Chiyan, although they are the descendants of the founding heroes, they are of collateral blood after all.After all the calculations, only Li Jinyue herself is worthy of this marriage.

This Cui clan of Qinghe wants Princess Shang!

Li Jinyue smiled, and said sweetly:

"Mr. Wei Chen is too polite, you just need to say a word. In this case, I will report all the birth dates of unmarried women of the right age in my general in the future. You can choose it. If there is a suitable one, I will call it out for you to have a look at." , and the matter is settled."

Li Jinyue pretended to be deaf and dumb, but Cui Zhen was not in a hurry, he was a bit worried about not clarifying his words.Shiba Lang of their family, that bastard, has really admired Li Jinyue for many years, and threatened to marry the princess, otherwise he would never marry him for the rest of his life.But the Cui family of Qinghe is so connected, it is impossible for him to get married casually just because of his self-willedness.Marriages of aristocratic families have always involved many things, not to mention that Li Jinyue's status is extremely special. She is the only direct descendant of the royal family. She has been in the army for many years. Although she does not have much power, she has a very high reputation in the army. At least seven of them recognized Li Jinyue's military talent.She is still a widow and widow. She was once married to Xiao Balang of the Xiao family in Lanling, so she is nothing more than a widow. Back then, there were rumors about her grinding the mirror.

Although there are many things that make Cui Zhen dissatisfied, Cui Zhen still wants to discuss this matter with Li Jinyue first. Whether or not to get married can be put aside first, but Princess Jin is worth wooing.Cui Zhen has a venomous vision, the current situation has changed dramatically, the crown prince has fallen, the candidate for the new reserve has not yet been decided, and the saint is always wandering.And the princess of the Jin Kingdom may play a key role in promoting the establishment of the sage.This is very helpful for the Cui family of Qinghe to cope with changes in the future situation.The most important thing is that the concubine of Cui's parents married King Zhong as a concubine, and now she is a side concubine.Although she is a concubine, her mother died young and she is the only daughter of the eldest house, so she grew up under the love of her brothers since she was a child.Cui Zhen has always been worried about the situation of his own sister, so he is also worried about the situation of King Zhong.Perhaps, in the future, whether or not the King Zhong can survive the turbulent battle for the crown depends on Li Jinyue.

Cui Zhen briefly mentioned this matter, then changed the topic to a relaxed and leisurely one, and chatted with Li Jinyue.Although Cai Cai felt a little uncomfortable just now, Li Jinyue didn't care much about it. Chatting with Cui Zhen, her mood gradually became more relaxed.

The two were talking about their excitement, when suddenly, the butler of Cui's residence hurried in, regardless of Li Jinyue's presence, walked to Cui Zhen's side, and whispered something in his ear.Cui Zhen frowned, cupped his hands and said to Li Jinyue:

"Princess, I'm really sorry, I have some urgent matters at home, so excuse me."

"Mr. Wei Chen, please go ahead."

Cui Zhen and the butler hurried around the screen and walked to the back hall.Li Jinyue sighed, shook her head and smiled bitterly.Behind her, Yang Yuhuan had been staring at the delicate pastry in front of her for a long time, swallowing desperately.As soon as Cui Zhen left, she hurriedly took off the silver mask covering her face, picked up a piece, and ate it in small bites. The sweet and soft taste made her very surprised.

When Li Jinyue heard the noise behind her, she turned her head and saw Yang Yuhuan eating a piece of pastry with a little scum on the corner of her mouth, looking quite childlike.She laughed, took out a handkerchief from her sleeve, helped her wipe the dregs from the corners of her mouth, and said:

"You girl, it's like I'm starving you."

Yang Yuhuan smiled at Li Jinyue with food in her mouth, the dimples on her cheeks were cute and playful.A strange feeling suddenly rose in Li Jinyue's heart. This innocent smile seemed to slow down the flow of time, bit by bit, faint like ripples in her heart.She was a little dazed until Yang Yuhuan handed her a piece of pastry:

"Princess, do you want to eat? This is delicious. I have never eaten such a delicious cake."

Li Jinyue smiled lightly and shook her head: "If you like to eat, I will give you all. I don't like sweets."

"Really? What a pity. The sweet taste is so delicious, why don't you like it?" Yang Yuhuan seemed to be unable to understand Li Jinyue's taste.

"You, don't eat too much sweet things in the future, it will damage your teeth. After eating, drink some tea." After speaking, Li Jinyue raised her hand and poured a cup of tea for her.

"Princess, how long are we going to stay here?"

"At most three days, we will continue to set off." Li Jinyue said, she really didn't want to stay in Qinghe County for a long time, but she just promised to give birth dates to girls of the right age in the army, so she couldn't leave immediately.

Li Jinyue came to her senses, and suddenly realized that Yang Yuhuan had taken off the silver mask she wore when she entered the mansion to eat pastries.These days, whenever she went to a crowded place, Li Jinyue would ask Yang Yuhuan to put on a mask and thick armor, pretending to be her personal soldier, and follow her side.Entering Cui's mansion this time is no exception, there is no way, this girl's appearance is too amazing, it's better not to show it to others everywhere.

She grabbed Yang Yuhuan's mask and said solemnly: "After eating, put on the mask quickly, don't take it off casually."

"Oh." Yang Yuhuan pouted.

At that time, Cui Zhen behind the screen was talking quietly with the housekeeper.

"Master Lang, there are two nuns outside the door asking to see you."

"The nun came to the door, you give some money for fasting, and you just pass it away, what's the point, you drag me here to have a secret talk? Didn't you see that I am entertaining distinguished guests?" Cui Zhen said very dissatisfied.

"But Lord Lang, those two nuns threatened that assassins would come to the mansion in the next few days, and would... come to take your life." The housekeeper said tremblingly.

"Nonsense!" Cui Zhen's face turned red with anger, and his beard blew up. "Where did this monster come from? She is bewitching people in front of my Qinghe Cui family's gate! Send someone to arrest her immediately."

"Oh, Master Lang, you can't be arrested. The nun said, she has a way to save your life, otherwise, no matter how heavily guarded the mansion is, you will surely die. The most important thing is that she also said that the eldest son of Fan Yang Li's family has died. Yu died last night, and the murderer will come to take your life next."

"What did you say? Fan Yang Li's eldest son died?" Cui Zhen was taken aback.

"It's absolutely true, it was an untimely death. The nun was a step late in the news, and just delivered to the mansion. I heard that the death was quite strange. She was stripped of her clothes and lay prone on the floor of the study room, with a bloody cross carved on her back." .”

Cui Zhen's complexion turned pale, his thick eyebrows tightened, he thought for a moment, and said:

"Go, welcome that nun in, and lead her to the flower hall."

"Here."

The butler left, while Cui Zhen stepped out of the screen, cupped his hands and confessed to Li Jinyue:

"I'm really sorry, Your Excellency, something happened at home just now, and I have to deal with it myself. You've been tired all the way, why don't you go to the wing room to rest first, I'm ready."

Li Jinyue got up and returned the salute:

"Mr. Weichen is too polite. It is Jinyue who is bothering you. Please go ahead, Jinyue will leave now."

After being polite a few times, Cui Zhen ordered a maid to lead Li Jinyue and Yang Yuhuan to the wing room.Who would have thought that just as Li Jinyue stepped out of the threshold of the flower hall, there would be two nuns in white walking towards the veranda opposite. It seems to be shrinkable into inches.The poor housekeeper hurriedly chased after him, but he couldn't catch up no matter what.

Seeing this scene, Li Jinyue stopped immediately.

When the two nuns approached, the leading nun, a beautiful nun in her thirties, clasped her hands together and saluted Li Jinyue. Li Jinyue nodded in return, then the nun turned around and looked at the shocked Cui Zhen who was standing at the door and said:

"Cui Sanlang, a poor nun, it's impolite to break in."

Before Cui Zhen could reply, Li Jinyue was taken aback and hurriedly said:

"Are you a great master? For many years, I have only heard of his name but never seen him in person. Today I finally have the chance to meet him."

"Princess Jin, you and I are destined to meet each other sooner or later." A master laughed.

"Princess, do you know this master?" Cui Zhen asked.

"Exactly, she is the master of an old friend of mine. But I have never met a master before." Li Jinyue said.

"Oh, that's how it is." Cui Zhen nodded, "Since it's the princess' old friend, princess, please stay a little longer, Master, we'll talk in detail in the hall."

"Amitabha." A master clapped his hands together, sang the Buddha's name, and followed Cui Zhen into the flower hall. Li Jinyue and Yang Yuhuan followed closely behind, and returned to the flower hall.

A master seemed to be really anxious. As soon as she was seated, before the host asked any questions, she said:

"Cui Sanlang, from now on, please pay attention to your diet. You need to watch the cooking process of any food before eating, and all the dishes and dishes must be replaced with new ones. Don't be alone, and at least Bring a confidant with high martial arts skills, and you need to verify whether this person is a disguise. If you can survive seven days, it will be fine."

"Master, what is this?" Cui Zhen was very puzzled, there were so many questions that he didn't know where to start.

"The Li family of Fanyang has already been blackmailed, and they are required to provide food, armor, and weapons, otherwise they will kill again. Right now, all the noble families in Hebei Province may encounter the disaster of the Li family of Fanyang, and your Cui family of Qinghe, even more It is the first to bear the brunt." Yi said, "I happened to pass by here, and I know a thing or two about this matter, so I came here to tell you, I hope Cui Sanlang will pay attention to it."

In the hall, there was an instant silence.

The author has something to say: I have something to go out tomorrow, whether to update it depends on the situation.If I haven't updated at ten o'clock in the evening, then there will be no tomorrow.