Bastards

Cui Yan bid farewell to Yang Xuan at the door.

The small gate of the small courtyard is not far from the street, and it is connected to a long and narrow alley. The walls on both sides are very high. No matter how bright the sun is outside, it will not let in a single cent. The corners of the walls are covered with moss, which is quite cold .

Yang Xuan walked in the shadows without looking back, her steps were steady, her expression was solemn, and her eyes were firm.The young man has not yet reached his stature, and his shoulders are still immature, but he has already looked up to the sky and the earth, standing proudly and alone, with a hidden infinite power, which can carry thousands of mountains and rivers.

Cui Yu stood quietly, watching the figure go away, feeling inexplicably distressed.Yang Xuan was the crown prince of a country. He was supposed to stand upright in the sun and accept the admiration of all the people, but now he was walking in the cold and narrow alley, his back blending into the darkness, as if he was used to it, as if he didn't care.

Looking back on what happened just now, Yang Xuan was a bit domineering and dictatorial. She made a decision that would not be changed, and her venomous tongue stings people completely regardless of her identity, but all her original intentions were for him.Worrying about him, caring about him, wanting to protect him... Protecting his shortcomings to such an extent, she is not afraid of being betrayed one day.

Cui Yu chuckled, of course he couldn't betray, helping Yang Xuan was his belief and persistence in his life.

His prince should live in the sun dignifiedly!He wants his prince to stand in the most noble place in the world, look down on all living beings, and enjoy the world!

Yang Xuan reminded herself that the great cause is the most important thing, don't get distracted, and walked firmly all the way, but when she was about to walk out of the alley, she still couldn't hold back and looked back.

Cui Yu hadn't left yet, but because the distance was too far, his figure became smaller along with the small gate, and his eyebrows and eyes could no longer be seen clearly.The alleyway is long and there is little light, but the small door is close to the small courtyard, and the angle is just right, just a ray of sunlight falls on him, which complements his black skin and jade, and his temperament is bright, like green bamboo in spring.

Even if he couldn't see it, Yang Xuan could guess that Cui Yu must be smiling now.This person seems to have thousands of beautiful things in his chest. No matter what he encounters, whether it is smooth or difficult, good or bad, he will never be lost or discouraged. One step, firm and calm.

My own path...in fact, has always been clear and firm.This road is not easy to walk, there will be storms and storms, there will be life and death, there will be mountains of corpses and seas of blood, maybe you will work hard, but there may not be a good ending. Forcing myself to be cold-blooded and indifferent, to polish a heart so hard and rough that it is indestructible.But today, looking at the beautiful rabbit in the sun, I feel a sense of warmth in my heart.

This ray of sunshine belongs to him. In order to protect it and continue to own it, he can become stronger and do more!

He must stand at the highest position in the world, so that the sunshine in his life will be brighter and warmer!

……

Walking out of the alley, there is a lively market. Yang Xuan had to go around the street, pass the gate of Cui's house, and turn to an inconspicuous courtyard, where all his people were.When he passed the gate of Cui's house, he glanced at it indifferently.

The door of Cui's house was wide open today, and there was a luxuriously decorated carriage parked at the door, without everyone's signs, just the gold and silver foil decoration can blind people's eyes, it is very rich.At this moment, even the horses and the grooms are here, and they are being carefully served by the Cui family concierge to invite them in. Probably... they are the new relatives that Mrs. Zhang mentioned.

Yang Xuan let out a cold snort, and didn't make much sense. Gu Zi returned to her territory and set off without delay, heading for the river outside Yicheng County.

At the same time, Tian Xiang was sitting in the main hall of the main courtyard, drinking tea leisurely and recklessly, waiting for Cui Xing to give him a reply.

Cui Xing and Mrs. Zhang were sitting opposite each other in the side hall, staring wide-eyed, both of them had expressions of disbelief, and all kinds of excited expressions shone.

"Master, why are you still hesitating?" Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but clung to Cui Xing's arm with an earnest expression, "I can be brought back to Luoyang to be an official, I can make good friends with the imperial concubine's mother family, and I can make a good family for our Zhen'er... ...this is a great thing!"

Cui Xing's hands trembled slightly, his eyes wandered, he swallowed hard, and then he calmed down and said, "After all, Kemao'er is my own son..."

"What about parents and children, aren't they born by concubines? In a family, concubine sons and concubine daughters are the branches and leaves, and they are also supporting forces. Whose family concubine children are not allowed to listen to the elders, and marry to contribute to the growth of the family? The master is an official and has a lot of experience. You should know those things. All the big families of this family also do the same, why can't they bear it when it comes to me?"

Feeling that her voice was a little louder, Mrs. Zhang pressed the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief, and a strange light flashed in her eyes, trying her best to persuade: "It's just a concubine, if the master still wants it, I will help you to carry a few aunts to give birth." , how much you love and how much you love when you grow up, a mere bastard, how can your future be as important as yours? How can our son's future be as important? A man should know how to choose, hello, our whole family can be better..."

"But Natian Xiang, I want Matatoo to serve..."

"So what?" Mrs. Zhang didn't care. "That Mr. Tian has an elegant and gentle personality, and his eyes are soft. You can tell at a glance that he knows how to love others. How can Yu'er be wronged? When he is sent to the mansion, the two of them can only As a friend, there is no ceremony, and he will not do anything outrageous in front of others. Who knows? At most, there will be a few sour words from the greedy mouth. Are you wronged?"

"Really...you won't be wronged?"

Looking at the doctor's face, Mrs. Zhang almost couldn't help rolling her eyes.He was obviously too excited, and wanted to do this very much, but put on a reluctant face, let others persuade him, and in the future he could comfort himself with peace of mind: I didn't do it myself, I was forced by others.

After getting along for many years, she already knew the virtue of her husband. Fortunately, although this temper is not good, it is not bad, at least it will not cause too much trouble.

She put up with it.

"What can I be wronged? It's just that a man's stepping down to be favored violates the relationship between yin and yang, and he may be injured. The master should work harder and find more high-quality medicinal materials to nourish his children. If you feel sorry for him, you can visit him more often, and earnestly care about him. .As for serving people with a low eyebrow and pleasing eyes... Who in this world is not? Who can escape? You are not flattering a superior official, and won't you bend over when I see a senior official's wife?"

Mrs. Zhang watched her husband's expression while talking, and when she saw that the fire was almost ready, she said: "Master, you have to think carefully. After passing this village, there is no such shop. Our family has a young man with beautiful features. Could it be that other people's family is like this?" No good-looking boy? You don’t agree. There are many people who want to agree. With Mr. Tian’s appearance and wealth, there is no telling how many people will be waiting in line! If we are with him, it’s not that we have suffered and wronged, it’s just taking advantage It hurts!"

"Furthermore, a proud son like Mr. Tian has status and status. It is a matter of honor and sincerity to come to the door in person. He is supporting you now. If the master refuses to agree, it will hurt his face. Guess what?" Will he be unhappy? If he is unhappy, will he complain to others in private, so that the master will not be an official?" In the end, Mrs. Zhang did not forget to add another fire.

Cui Xing listened, his eyes rolled quickly, but he finally made a decision, but he didn't make it, and Zhang Shi was very anxious.

"Mother... Father!"

At this time, Cui Jiazhen rushed all the way, and panting, she pushed the door open, her face blushing: "What Lu Zhi said, is it true?"

Luzhi is Zhang's personal servant girl, the one who brought her out of Cuimata's courtyard just now.

"What is the girl's house in such a panic, can you be more steady!" Mrs. Zhang took the lead in cursing, and glanced at Cui Xing, only to find that her husband was not fussy, his eyes turned, and his voice followed Softened, "Mata'er is your elder brother, you are close to him in your heart, and you are informal, that's right, but you should be careful anyway, for a married woman will be laughed at if she does this."

Cui Jiazhen was anxious in her heart, and directly ignored the words of "get close to Cui Yu", and grabbed Zhang's sleeve: "Mother, I really...really..."

Mrs. Zhang patted her hand for comfort, and glanced at Cui Xing lightly: "Today, a nobleman came to our mansion, the most powerful and most favored member of the Concubine Tian's family, Mr. Tian Xiangtian. This Mr. Tian, Even King Yue of Luoyang wants to politely call his cousin, how can it be false if he comes to promise you marriage in person?"

Cui Jiazhen covered her mouth, and the water in her eyes trembled: "That's what..."

"Our prefect of Yicheng County, Yu Xiaoquan, Master Yu." Zhang's voice was soft, with a long ending, "Master Yu also has a sister in the Holy Palace, named Jieyu, with a very good family background, and now it is your father Shangguan... ..."

"Then his family..." Cui Jiazhen bit her lip, "Are you willing?"

Mrs. Zhang rubbed her daughter's hair: "Although Mrs. Yu's sister is in the palace, she is not the same as Mr. Yu. This sister is attached to Concubine Tian, ​​and Concubine Tian loves her nephew Tian Xiang the most... What do you think?"

Cui Jiazhen doesn't understand all of Zhang's code words, but Zhang is her biological mother, she loves her very much, she believes in her mother the most, Zhang's voice is sure that there is no problem, so it must be no problem!Taishou Yu is the biggest official in Yicheng, and he has a good family background, much better than Wu Xian's family. If she can marry into his family...how dare she be so angry, even if she keeps a low profile every day, many people may be jealous of her!She covered her face, feeling ashamed and happy at the same time, so excited that she didn't know what to do.

She didn't understand Mrs. Zhang's words, but Cui Xing understood very well.

Yu Xiaoquan is his immediate boss, he can almost be said to hold the power of life and death, his official career depends entirely on the mood of this lord.Master Yu does have a clan sister in the harem, but this clan sister is not the same as him, and the distance between the two sides is not too close. He has a good family background and ability, but he is the prefect of this small place in Yicheng County, and obviously he does not have enough connections. Eager to curry favor with management.Yu Jieyu is attached to Concubine Tian, ​​and Yu Xiaoquan cannot go against her circle of circles, and must also curry favor with Concubine Tian's family and the two princes, Prince Chang and Duke Yue.

Tian Xiang is quite favored by Concubine Tian, ​​so now he acts as a matchmaker to promote the marriage between Yu Cui and his family. Even if Yu Xiaoquan didn't like his family before, he will have to be grateful and happy to accept it later!

As for him, Cui Xing, with his superiors as his relatives and his support, and Tian Xiang's nepotism, his skyrocketing success in the future is not a dream at all!

Unable to bear it any longer, Cui Xing stood up abruptly, and tried his best to control his hands that were trembling with excitement, with a serious expression on his face: "The family needs, I should understand!"

Cui Jiazhen didn't understand, how did this happen to Cui Mata again?

Mrs. Zhang squeezed her hand: "We have no relationship or reason with Mr. Tian, ​​why would someone suddenly come to flirt with you? He fell in love with your sixth brother Cui Yu... You and your sixth brother have always been on good terms, and you are used to being self-willed. People don't talk about etiquette, but in front of outsiders, remember to restrain yourself a little, so as not to be misunderstood."

Mrs. Zhang did not lower her voice. While reminding Cui Jiazhen how to act, she also reminded Cui Xing to remember that no one will help you for no reason. , the dream of a bright future is possible to come true!

Cui Jiazhen has a temper, but she is also the most practical and winky, especially when it comes to marriage, she will never take it seriously, let alone Zhang's suggestion that she is close to Cui Yu, even if she is beaten and scolded by Cui Yu, as long as the marriage can be achieved, she will be able to do it!I will calculate the ledger after the autumn, and if I get it back, it will be...

The three people in the room turned their minds to each other, and soon, Cui Xing stepped forward, returned to the main hall to reply to Tian Xiang, and agreed to the matter.

Tian Xiang sat peacefully, without changing at all, as if he had expected this result long ago, and glanced at Cui Xing lightly: "I never force others, if Cui Yu comes to our house, he must be willing."

"Of course!" Cui Xing is very confident in controlling his son, even if he can't turn the corner for a while, he still has the means to tame him, "It's just a matter of time... Can Mr. Tian be lenient?"

Tian Xiang waved his hand: "You and I are related, why do you call me son? Just call me by my name. As long as Cui Yu is willing, it's okay to wait, it's just that I miss each other. Today I want to see Cui Yu, and I hope Master Cui will arrange it."

Cui Xing was taken aback: "But he doesn't know now... I'm worried that he will lose his temper and hurt everyone's feelings because of his ignorance."

"It doesn't matter," Tian Xiang said with a smile, "You and I have a discussion, but don't talk about it first. After I leave, you can tell him slowly. I just want to see him."

Cui Xing: "This..."

"Your Excellency, you can put on a hospitality attitude and invite your wife and young lady to accompany you, so that he won't be uncomfortable."

It's all said and done, Cui Xing couldn't refuse, so he had to ask Tian Xiang to wait again, and he went down to prepare.Tian Xiang came here today with a clear purpose and enough time, so I really don't care if I wait...

Hearing the news, Mrs. Zhang in the outer room immediately asked Cui Jiazhen to go back to her room to change her clothes and make up, and asked someone to call Cui Shuo. In Cui Shuo's previous clothes, she found a set of styles and fabrics. They were not worn twice. They were about the same size as Cui Shuo. I took it with me personally, and went to Cuimata's courtyard with Cui Xing.

Cui Yu was calling Lan Qiao to his side to see if the worried boy had recovered from his illness. He glanced out of the window and saw Cui Xing and Mrs. Zhang coming together, as if he had seen a ghost, and subconsciously looked to the west to see Did the sun rise in a different direction... He didn't control the expression on his face, so Cui Xingzhang naturally took a serious look.

Although Mrs. Zhang is a woman with a thick face and a dark heart, she can still hold on, her smile is like spring wind and rain, as if Cui Xing is her own son, but Cui Xing's face is a little hot, he clenched his fist to his lips and coughed a few times, Only then can it be natural again, showing the 'kindness and kindness' of a father.

If something goes wrong, it will be a demon.

Cui Yu looked at the couple silently, with a calm expression, didn't speak, and didn't even say hello.

Mrs. Cui Xing and Mrs. Zhang accused him of not being ignorant of the rules this time, but Mrs. Zhang joked with a smile: "Look, look, this is how respectful and filial the master is. Seeing the master coming, this child forgot to say hello. !"

Cui Xing had a proud face of 'I forgive you': "There are guests at home today, and your brothers and sisters will accompany you to meet them. Your mother cares about you, and is afraid that you don't have suitable clothes to wear, so she personally gave them to you. Come."

This scene... is a bit weird.Cui Mata still didn't speak.

Cui Xing seemed to have a bad tone of introspection, and frowned slightly. When he spoke again, his voice was as gentle as possible: "Go and try it on."

Mrs. Zhang also softly advised: "Your father doesn't say anything, but he cares about you the most. You are always sensible, so you must understand. We are a family. How can there be any hatred in the family? Is there any misunderstanding?" Just untie it, you have to be obedient and filial to your father in the future, so as to live up to the kindness of birth."

Feeling that what Madam said was very good, Cui Xing gave him an appreciative look, Mrs. Zhang lowered her head slightly, revealing a section of fair neck, without white hair and wrinkles, but she still had a charming taste.

Cui Mata almost threw up.

He didn't know why these two came here, but it was definitely not a good thing.He didn't want to watch the sticky performance of the two, and he didn't want to cooperate, or resist without knowing it, it would be a waste of time and energy.To find out what's going on...it's easy, just follow them.

Is there any risk of life in the inner house?

Cui Xing would not be that stupid, and neither would Mrs. Zhang.

"Okay." Cui Yu's eyes flickered, and he responded simply, turning around and entering the room to change clothes.

He is so obedient, Cui Xing's eyes immediately lit up, this son really respects him, he is obedient and obedient, he is determined to persuade, this time the plan will definitely come true!

Mrs. Zhang is also very comforted, as long as this Cui Yu doesn't make trouble, both her sons and daughters will have a good future, and this kid will finally not be an eyesore for once!

……

In the main hall, Cui Shuo and Cui Jiazhen arrived first.For them, Tian Xiang's status is a height they have never reached. In the past, even a glance was an extravagant hope, but now, such a noble person made a special trip to visit him. How could they not be excited?

Cui Jiazhen always pays attention to her posture and expression, maintains a good sitting posture, does not allow her waist to turn her back, shakes her head, and does not allow her to tilt her head. She faces each other with the best profile and always keeps smiling.

Cui Shuo seemed to be indifferent, but in fact he was active and eager. From knowledge to poetry, from aristocratic family to court affairs, he expressed his various views eloquently, trying to narrow the distance with the nobleman.

Tian Xiang kept smiling but not smiling, and occasionally said "um" without saying much, as if listening seriously, but actually she was laughing all the time in her heart.The concubine of the Cui family is not as well raised as the concubine.

He still remembered that on the day of the Xie family's autumn banquet, Cui Yu stood in the atrium with a merchant. Sobering.Although he is a common son, he is big and generous, stands tall, and shows his elegance with every gesture.The beauty of Cui Yu is far more than appearance.

But this Cui Shuo's words seem to be prosperous, but in fact they are full of hypocrisy. He doesn't know what the real family looks like, and his knowledge and strategies have not yet formed. Some words are very funny.Fortunately, it was Tian Xiang who was sitting here today, if it was someone else, I'm afraid he would have laughed and humiliated him.

Tian Xiang turned the teacup in his hand boredly, kept his eyes on the door, hadn't seen him for a long time, wondered if the handsome young man was still the same as before?

There are footsteps from far and near.A lot of people.

Immediately afterwards, the green bamboo curtain was lifted by the maid, and a slender figure came slowly.

Eyebrows trimmed, eyes starry, skin as snowy as jade, lips as vermilion, facial features exquisite to the extreme, chin line soft and perfect, even the red mole between the eyebrows, the size and position are just right.The young man is not only handsome, but his body proportions are also close to perfect. Although he is a little thin, his shoulders are flat and his back is straight, his waist is thin and his legs are long. , It makes people want to drool when they see it...

It was the beauty he fell in love with at first sight and longed for day and night.

His eyes were straightened, and he forgot to take care of the teacup in his hand. He tilted it slightly, and the light-colored tea flowed out and poured on the table.

In order to let Tian Xiang see Cui Yu for the first time, Cui Xing and Zhang took a step back, smiled and let Cui Yu walk in front, and asked the maid to close the curtain.When he came in, he saw Tian Xiang's 'amazed and dumbfounded' demeanor, and he felt very comforted in his heart.

In any case, this Mr. Tian's thoughts on Cui Yu are sincere, as long as things can be done, they will definitely benefit from being parents!

"Mataer, this person sitting here is today's honored guest of our family, Mr. Tian Xiangtian." Mrs. Zhang introduced with a slight smile, "Does the noble concubine know? Your Majesty favors her, and the birth mother of the King of Yue is named Tian. This Mr. Tian Xiang is a member of Concubine Tian's clan, with extraordinary knowledge and talent, he is valued by Concubine Tian the most."

Cui Yu's eyes slanted slightly, and he sneered in his heart, how could he not recognize this guy who said harsh words to him?

"You don't need to say much, madam, I know who he is."

Mrs. Zhang covered her lips with surprise of 'what a coincidence this world is so small', and said, "That's really great!"

Tian Xiang had put down the teacup at this time, got up and walked to Cui Yu, her eyes flickered slightly: "Finally... we meet again, how are you lately?"

Those blunt and hot eyes, this ambiguous tone, plus the previous meeting experience... Cui Yu is not his brainless father, after thinking back and forth, he instantly understood Tian Xiang's intentions.

The phrase 'I will make you cry and beg me to love you', in the end, he just wanted to hold his family hostage?

It really has no technical content, no exciting aesthetic feeling, and no vision.

This person is nothing to worry about.

Cui Yu didn't even look at it lazily, and turned around and walked out: "I'm going back if I have nothing to do."

That's very rude...