17 Ouyang Ke Tongren

Please Jin Wang take it back.Who doesn't know that his marriage is purely child's play?It really doesn't make sense!

The imperial edict has been issued, if it is withdrawn, what will be the dignity of the royal family?How will the princess marry in the future?Therefore, Jin Wang simply sneered at Xiao Cheng Wang's refusal. What should be prepared for the big wedding is to prepare as usual. I don't believe that the arms can be twisted past the thighs.

"My lord, otherwise... you should agree." Ouyang Ke was the first to lose his composure, but he became confused when he cared.Even an ordinary person will understand that no matter who dares to challenge the authority of the ruler of this country, it will not end well.

"I'm worried about you... I'm fine." Ouyang Ke lowered his head, but clenched his fists tightly: "If the princess doesn't want to, I will hide away. I just ask you not to drive me away. I can stay away from you." Look at you. That's enough." He was on the verge of tears as he spoke.For some reason, he will never learn to control his feelings when facing the person he likes.He doesn't like being so humble, but he will never learn to retreat when he is about to be hurt like others.

Zong Yan smiled slightly, he was willing to go all out now.He knelt down on one knee and held Ouyang Ke's hand tightly, feeling that the other's hand was cold.

"It doesn't matter," he said gently, "I've made up my mind. At worst, I'll elope with you secretly. Escape to your Western Regions. If you don't mind, just keep me."

Ouyang Ke's eyes widened, and there was a hint of disbelief in his surprise: "You... are you really willing... to go back to the Western Regions with me?" He stammered, but clenched his hands tightly.

Zong Yan chuckled and deliberately made a embarrassed expression: "As long as you don't let me be your snake slave, it doesn't matter. I can eat very well, can you afford it?"

"I can afford it." Ouyang Ke held Zong Yan's hand tightly and smiled like a child.

(35) Resistance

"Your Majesty, King Cheng is here again." The servant who notified him looked at Jin Wang's dark face, and was too panicked to say anything more.

"Let him go!" Jin Wang threw the file and said angrily.

Other people's proposal to marry a princess is like welcoming a phoenix. Just this little Chengwang, it's as if he wants to copy his whole family.If it wasn't for his father's affection, Jin Wang might have considered the option of ransacking the house.

The subordinate went out for a while and came back with a bitter face: "My lord, King Cheng knelt at the entrance of the main hall, and said that he would not get up unless you take back your order..."

"Okay, then let him kneel." Jin Wang laughed back angrily, "I want to see how hard his bones are.

From morning to night, from sunrise to sunset, Zongyan knelt there all the time.His mood was very calm, and he had to ask Jin Wang to take back his order.Although I told Ouyang Ke before that I would elope to the Western Regions and so on.But he knew in his heart that it was just to comfort the other party.If he refuses to marry the princess and leaves everything behind to escape, then Jin Wang will definitely not let it go, even if they escape to the ends of the earth, Jin Wang will send people to hunt them down to the ends of the earth.This is not the life he wants.He would rather die by himself than implicate Ouyang Ke.But now that both of them are deeply involved in this relationship, it is better to give it a go, live together, and die together.

He knelt on the side of the hall, and many ministers passed by and pointed.

Jin Wang finally surrendered first, he didn't care about Zongyan, he wouldn't care even if those who disobeyed the king's order knelt down to death.What he cares about is the face of the royal family.Because almost everyone knew why Zong Yan was kneeling there, because he refused to marry the princess, which was really embarrassing.

This is probably calculated by Zong Yan in advance, right?King Jin narrowed his eyes slightly, since you don't make me feel better, then don't blame me for not making you feel better.

The prince's relegation to governor suddenly became a big news in Bianjing.

There was a lot of noise in the mansion, and everyone understood that it was Zong Yan's sin because he refused to marry the princess.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the steward left several of them at once.The servants were also panicked, and many of them who had not signed the death contract were also active in trying to find a new owner.

Zong Yan returned to the mansion and remained silent.Locking himself in the study room, when the meal was delivered at night, Ouyang Ke stopped the servants and delivered it to the prince himself.

Zong Yan was rehearsing the art of war on the sand formation, and he was a little surprised to see Ouyang Ke: "Are you here to deliver the meals yourself?"

Ouyang Ke looked at the prince, he thought Zong Yan would be sad, but he didn't think so.

"I thought the prince regretted it"

When Ouyang Ke put down the food box, he felt so sorry that he couldn't describe it in words.The source of all this can be said to be caused by him, but now he cannot enjoy the fruits of doing so with peace of mind.

Indeed, the prince no longer needs to marry the princess, he should be happy; in the eyes of outsiders, no matter how you say it, his status is considered secure.To be honest, he was indeed very happy. After all, during the nearly two years since he came to Chengcheng Palace, he has increasingly regarded this place as his destination.If someone drives him away, he will be very sad, right?But, will the prince be happy if he does this?Jin Wang's neglect, colleagues' exclusion, and now, even the official position has been demoted again and again.He also heard rumors from people inside and outside the house, saying that he, Ouyang Ke, was a disaster.After the prince married him, he acted as if he lost his soul.

Zong Yan smiled, and he opened the food box.Take out a hard-boiled egg.

"How could I regret it? I just want to keep what I cherish the most."

Ouyang Ke raised his head and looked at Zong Yan with some confusion.

Zong Yan slowly opened the eggshell: "In my previous life... I should say it was before, I always wanted to get everything I could get: fame, fortune, beauty... But in the end, I got nothing. But I found that I don't know Before I knew it, even the most cherished things were lost. But now, I am very clear-headed, and I know what I want. As for those lost, they are just like the shell of this egg, just like floating clouds. And the rest , is what I want and should be cherished." Zong Yan peeled off the egg in his hand, and seemed to return to his previous life in a trance.At that time, he was finally reduced to begging for food, and the worst thing was that there was no one around him who sympathized with him.For the rest of his life, he got nothing.

Ouyang Ke was moved, and asked with a slight smile: "My lord said, what I want to cherish is..."

"It's you, fool." Zong Yan's tone became playful. "Look, it's like an egg. How can you occupy the yolk of the egg, which is also my favorite part. As for other things, such as property and reputation, the egg white must be counted more, and it is best to have it. If it is for you , I can also throw them away without hesitation." After finishing speaking, Zong Yan took a bite of the egg, with smiles on his brows and eyes.

Ouyang Ke didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Although Zong Yan's metaphor was vulgar, he understood it and felt very warm in his heart.But she still pouted: "My lord, you are the egg."

Within a month, he fell several times in a row, which showed the Jin Wang's annoyance.

Zong Yan has now been reduced to the level of a city gate official.But in his opinion, now is also a rare moment of leisure.

Get up early to click on the gate of the city, and lead the subordinates to patrol the streets of the city during the day, and the day's tasks will be considered complete.

Because the position has been reduced to the point where it cannot be lowered.Therefore, his mansion became smaller and smaller, and in the end he only rented a courtyard in the suburbs.Almost all the servants in the mansion also resigned, only Ah Cheng and Ah Wen voluntarily stayed.

Ouyang Ke once discussed with Zongyan in private, and he felt that Zongyan was too wronged in this situation.He can send a letter back to White Camel Mountain and borrow some money to make money.It can also maintain the original dignity of the mansion.

But Zong Yan disagreed.

First, he didn't want to use the money Ouyang Ke borrowed from his family;

Second, it was also he who told Ouyang Ke that the reason why King Jin repeatedly demoted officials was obviously because of his anger.At this time, it is the best policy to cooperate with him and calm him down.If he saw that Zong Yan and the others had repeatedly demoted officials, he could still live well, and he didn't know what he would do when he was furious.

So, for now, the more low-key the better.

Zong Yan returned from patrolling the streets, but did not see Ouyang Ke.He went to the kitchen and saw Ouyang Ke leaning over to start a fire at the stove, the thick smoke made him cough repeatedly.

At that time, I felt distressed, and rushed forward, pulling Ouyang aside: "Why do you ask you to do this kind of thing in person? Where is Awen and Acheng?"

Ouyang Ke rubbed his smoky red eyes: "Awen went to the market to buy things, and Ah Cheng went to chop firewood. Besides, I can do these jobs..."

Zong Yan looked at Ouyang Ke's hands. There were one or two blisters raised by sparks on it. At that time, the domineering prince said, "Don't do this kind of thing yourself again. Let me go." Ouyang Ke looked at it with a silly smile Zhuo Zongyan, no matter what, the feeling of being pampered is really good.

He noticed what Zong Yan was holding in his hand: "My lord, this is in your hand..."

"Oh," Zong Yan picked it up, and it was a sugar figure with rough craftsmanship.

"I bought it specially when I was patrolling the streets. Don't you like sweets?" After speaking, he stuffed the sugar figurine into Ouyang Ke's hands.

Ouyang Ke looked at the somewhat melted sugar figurine in his hand, silently broke off a piece and put it in his mouth: "It's so sweet!" He smiled wryly.

"Look at you, you've eaten all the way out of your mouth." Zong Yan lovingly picked up a trace of sugar at the corner of Ouyang Ke's mouth with his fingers.

Ah Wen and Ah Cheng huddled outside the kitchen, wondering whether they should go in or not.

"I think I should start a family..." Ah Cheng said blankly, his eyes full of envy and jealousy.

"It's sticky here every day, and I'm not afraid of being sweet..." Ah Wen hummed.

The two looked at each other and smiled. This may be the reason why they stayed beside the two adults. They may not have anything to do with prosperity, but this kind of warmth is enough to attract them.

(36) treachery

Xingding first year

The Jin Dynasty was facing internal and external troubles, and faced two attacks from Mongolia and Xixia.

Jin Xuanzong Wanyan Xun