Huan Rong

As for the heir to the throne, Huan Rong had a headache for a while.Received many replies from brothers in succession, all of them declined without exception.

The frequent exchanges of private letters naturally attracted the attention of Huan Huo and Huan Chong.

Huan Si and Huan Shixiu were officials abroad, and Huan Shiqian led the army all year round, so he couldn't contact him for a while, so Huan Shikang and Huan Xiu became the best interrogators.

Knowing the cause and effect, Huan Huo and Huan Chong were surprised at first, and then puzzled.

"Your Majesty is in the prime of his life, why choose an heir from within the clan?"

Huan Shikang and Huan Xiu were equally at a loss when faced with the questions from the Maharaja and Uncle, unable to give a definite answer.

Huan Huo had many sons and received many letters.

I asked around from near to far, and even borrowed pigeons from the palace, and sent letters to Huan Shiqian, and the replies I got were similar. , as the meaning of heir cultivation.

Realizing that something was wrong, Huan Huo and Huan Chong did not dare to be negligent. After careful discussion, they sent people to Jiankang at the same time to send a letter to Huan Rong.Ask the emperor what he meant.

Huan Rong's eyes lit up when he received the letters from the two uncles.

Yup!

If you can find a "breakthrough" from your uncle, why don't you worry that your brother won't give it to you?

But how should the letter be written?

Knocking on the table with his chin propped up, Huan Rong thought about it, but couldn't think of a good solution.His gaze inadvertently glanced at a plate of fried cakes on the table, a thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately had an idea.

The fried cake was sent by Changle Palace. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is filled with sweet bean paste. It tastes very good.

When you think of Changle Palace from fried cakes, you will naturally think of your mother and aunt when you think of Changle Palace.He didn't know how to explain it to his uncle, maybe his mother would have a way?

Thinking of this, Huan Rong couldn't sit still any longer, and got up to drive Changle Palace.

Just walked out of the gate of the palace, and accidentally ran into Yuan Feng who entered the palace to pay his respects.

"His Majesty."

Yuan Feng is already in the year of dancing elephants, like a young white poplar full of vitality, tall and straight, handsome and extraordinary.

Looking at the handsome young man in deep clothes with jade belts, his eyebrows flying into his temples, and his eyes like lacquer, Huan Rong couldn't help but lament that time flies like running water.It inadvertently slipped through the fingers, and when I came back to my senses, the four-headed body had grown into a handsome boy,

Huan Rong stepped down the stone steps and said with a smile, "Can I go and see the Queen Mother?"

"Return to Your Majesty, I have seen the Queen Mother."

Seeing that Yuan Feng was still rigid and his rules were better than in the early years, Huan Rong couldn't help raising his eyebrows, and said, "Did the Empress Dowager tell you about the engagement?"

Hearing this, the handsome young man finally made a breakthrough, and the bases of his ears were stained with crimson.

"Return to Your Majesty, the minister has learned."

"How?" Standing in front of the stone steps, Huan Rong motioned Yuan Feng to come closer, deliberately lowered his voice, and said with a smile, "I heard from A Bao that you were guarding in front of Yin Shangshu's mansion a few days ago. Brother misunderstood?"

Yuan Feng's face turned even redder, and he couldn't maintain his seriousness any longer.

"His Highness saw it?"

"I see." Huan Rong nodded, happy to see Yuan Feng break his skills, and continued, "Not only Ah Bao, but also Ah Bao can see clearly."

Yuan Feng froze on the spot.

"A few days ago, my elder brother came back from the sea and brought back a lot of novelties. Ah Bao spent two days thinking about it, and ran out of the palace when he found an opportunity. He happened to pass by that day and recognized the carriage in your house , I followed after a moment of curiosity."

What happened next, needless to say, both of them knew it well.

Yuan Feng opened and closed his mouth, unable to utter a word for a long time.

"Young Mu Ai, there is no need to be embarrassed." Huan Rong patted Yuan Feng's shoulder, and lowered his voice, "Did you see clearly this time? If not, please ask mother to call a girl into the palace..."

"Brother!"

Yuan Feng was already smoking from the top of his head, he didn't care about the rules anymore, he opened his mouth to stop Huan Rong.

Don't want Huan Rong to laugh out loud, and use more force in his hands, "That's right, it's outrageous to keep a straight face all day long at the age of teenagers. After the court meeting yesterday, when I saw Yin Shangshu, I despise you inside and out." Too old-fashioned. If you want to embrace a beauty, you have to make a good impression on your elders, don't you?"

Yuan Feng was betrothed to a girl from the Yin family of Chen County.

Speaking of the Yin family of Chenjun, there was also a lawsuit in the early years.

When Huan Rong was not an official, he was invited by Xie Xuan to participate in Qushui Liushang for the first time, and was jointly set up by Yu Youzhi and Liu Niang of the Yin family. He almost made a fool of himself in public and became a laughing stock among the gentry.

Times have changed, the past has changed, the Yu family has declined, and some children have been officials in the court. They have been promoted with their talents, and their momentum is no longer what it was before.It still takes a lot of effort to be accepted by the upper class gentry again.

Yin Liuniang is still unmarried and has practiced in Taoist temples all year round, so she is gradually no longer mentioned by others.

Both Yin's father and son were officials in the court and made great achievements.

Yuan Feng's future Taishan is Yin Zhongwen, the second son of Yin Kang, and his first wife is Huan Rong's concubine sister, Huan Da Sima's own daughter.

When reciting the family tree back then, Huan Rong also lamented the strength of Sima Huan.

As the son of a military family, the Huan family was not accepted by the top elite.Huanda Sima couldn't marry Miss Wang Xie for his son, so he simply went the opposite way, and married his daughter to the end.

Huan Rong's eldest sister married into the Wang family in Taiyuan. Although the husband is not very talented, he is Wang Tanzhi's own son, and he is very tall when he talks about it.

The second sister married into the Wang family of Langya. Although she is not from Wang Xianzhi and Wang Biao, she is the son of the prefect of a county.In addition, this concubine sister fell into Mrs. Li's eyes and received a lot of advice. After marrying into her husband's family, the husband and wife have been harmonious for several years, and there is very little talk.

As for the third sister who married into the Yin family, Huan Rong didn't have a deep impression.

Long before his nephew, the other party had passed away due to illness, leaving no son and a half behind.After the funeral, Yin Zhongwen hired Zhou's daughter, Huan Yi's father-in-law, Zhou Chu's niece.

At first glance at this network of relationships, you may feel a little dizzy.

If you draw it carefully, you will find that the surname of Qiao, the surname of Wu, the noble family, the relatives of the clan, and the powerful officials of the court, whether they advocate metaphysics, respect Confucianism or come from a military family, are all in the net.

Draw a line at will, and you can pull out several thread ends and weave various relationship networks.

Yuan Feng's ancestral home was Chen Junyangxia, and the family was once prosperous in the previous dynasty.Later, because Yuan Zhen and his son rebelled in Shouyang, the family power declined.After Yu Huanrong proclaimed himself emperor, there was no sign of recovery.

However, with the current Yuan family of Chen Jun, it is unrealistic to be married to a high-ranking family like Wang Xie.

Even if favored by the emperor, the family foundation is still an important reference for the marriage of the gentry.In addition, Yuan Feng was born in a military family, did not follow Confucianism and Taoism, and devoted himself to studying Legalism from his husband, so he couldn't get along with most high schools.

Even if one likes his talent and wants to marry, the one who gets married may not necessarily be a daughter of the direct branch.

Not to belittle, but often so.

Marriage is about the right family, and the wife's family is too strong, which may not be a good thing for Yuan Feng.

Based on various considerations, Princess Nankang made the decision and chose a girl from the Yin family for him.

Firstly, the ancestral home of the Yin family is in Chen County, and they have a close relationship with the Yuan family. Shi, needless to say the relationship with Huan Rong.

Another point is that Princess Nankang has met the girl of the Yin family and is quite satisfied with her.

On the day of the palace banquet, arrange for Yuan Feng to meet the girl face to face, although it is just a hasty meeting, the young man has already buried his thoughts.If not, he wouldn't be driving around Yinkang Mansion on the day of the Double Ninth Festival, just to meet the girl who is out of the mansion for fun.

"If you want to see a girl, you can generously hand over the greeting card, and the Yin family will not refuse you. Don't be so reckless again, causing people to misunderstand."

After some teasing, Huan Rong put away his joke, and said earnestly: "The most important thing is sincerity, do you know the meaning of this statement?"

Yuan Feng was very clever, he didn't need Huan Rong to say too much, he knew what he was saying.

Looking back on that day, I really did not behave properly.If you send a greeting card in advance, expressly saying that you and the Yin brothers and sisters will ascend to the heights to enjoy the autumn, how can such a joke come out.

It's not a good thing to be misunderstood by your future wife and brother.It takes a lot of thought to reverse the impression.

Seeing Yuan Feng understand, Huan Rong smiled and nodded.

Who is not young and impulsive?

It's rare to see young people not following the rules and acting recklessly, which is quite a novelty.When Yuan Feng has children in the future, should he find an opportunity to tell them about his father's great achievements?

Several shrunken four-headed people sat side by side, with big watery eyes open, like little adults, with surprise on their faces, really cute and fun.

Thinking about it, Huan Rong couldn't help laughing.

"Brother?"

"fine."

Huan Rong clenched a fist with one hand, pressed it to his lips and coughed.

After all, this can only be thought about.

After all, the times are different, and the harmless jokes for later generations cannot be made today, and must be kept in the heart.I couldn't hold it back anymore, so I could only close the door and have fun secretly.

Without mentioning the marriage, Yuan Feng quickly returned to "normal" and brought up the main purpose of seeing Huan Rong.

"Study tour?" Huan Rong was surprised, "Didn't you go there before?"

"I went to Yangzhou before, but this time, my husband decided to go to Ningzhou. If there is time, I will go to Jiaozhou."

Hearing this, Huan Rong subconsciously frowned.

Yuan Feng went to Yangzhou, he had no objection.It is the base camp of the gentry, where great Confucian scholars gather and the style of writing flourishes.When a brick is dropped, it might hit a celebrity.

Before that, Yuan Feng went on a study tour with his teacher and visited many well-educated people one after another.A few days ago, I submitted a report, the content is quite insightful, and it was praised by several bigwigs.

If he went to Ningzhou alone, Huan Rong wouldn't worry too much.

Zhou Zhongsun led the assassination envoys of Ningzhou and Yizhou, and his power was very strong.

He dealt with the barbarians in the neighborhood so badly, and occasionally someone who was picky would be quickly snapped with a knife, and they couldn't cause much trouble at all.

Coupled with the policies implemented by the imperial court, as well as the power in the hands of the emperor and the Huan family, as long as Huan Rong does not fall, Zhou Zhongsun will guard the border with peace of mind and do his best for Huan Han.

To use an inappropriate analogy, it is not an exaggeration to say that Zhenshan is too old.

Yuan Feng grew up beside Huan Rong, and he was rarely known for his talent and learning. Zhou Zhongsun will definitely try to get married and send people to protect him.

Furthermore, Ningzhou is building a second college. According to Fan Ning and Secretary Huan, it is necessary to invite Mr. Jiankang to go there.The nearby counties have heard the news, so there is no need to worry about safety along the way.

What worried Huan Rong was Jiaozhou.

The rebellion in Jiaozhou was over early, and the current governor of Jiaozhou is loyal to the imperial court and will not have any hostility towards Yuan Feng.

However, the prefecture has suffered from war not long ago, there are still remnants of troubles a few months ago, several important counties and cities are all in ruins, Huan Rong is really worried when Yuan Feng passes by at this time.

Seeing Huan Rong's doubts, Yuan Feng said sternly: "Your Majesty fought on the battlefield in the year of the elephant dance, captured Xianbei Zhongshan King alive, and made great military exploits. I have already served Yuanfu, but I am only going to study in frontier states, and I don't have many enemies around , there is no blade at your side, why should His Majesty worry?"

"Jiaozhou is not a good place." Huan Rong sighed.

"I know." Yuan Feng said sternly, "I was born in Jiaoliang Jinxiu, but I didn't grow up in peace and happiness. It's good to have a prosperous article, but what I have to learn is far more than that."

Having said that, Yuan Feng cupped his hands and said solemnly: "Brother, please allow me."

Not "Your Majesty" but "Brother", which shows the determination of the young man.

"Okay." Huan Rong took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, suddenly feeling like my family has grown up.

At this age, it is impossible for him to have a son as old as Yuan Feng.But as far as feelings are concerned, they are no less than their own blood.

"You need to be careful along the way, and remember to bring the next part."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I'm very sad." Huan Rong suddenly raised his face and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty?" Yuan Feng was puzzled.

Huan Rong continued to keep a stern face, and made a gesture of holding his heart.

"...Brother?" Yuan Feng seemed to understand something, and tried to change his words.

"En." Huan Rong put away his seriousness, stretched his expression, and pressed Yuan Feng's shoulder firmly, "That's right."

The young man was speechless.

After sending Yuan Feng away, Huan Rong continued to drive Changle Palace.

Walking to the front of the palace gate, I met another acquaintance.

"Brother?"

Huan Rong almost didn't recognize Huan Xin who was wearing a Taoist robe and growing a beard at first sight.

His appearance remained the same, but his eyes and demeanor were completely different.

Go a little less to drill camp, and show a little more indifference.

Seeing the surprise on Huan Rong's face, Huan Xin smiled slightly, uttered a Daoist sign, and said, "Long time no see, Your Majesty is safe."

While talking, an eunuch from Changle Palace came out of the palace to invite him.

Seeing Huan Rong and Huan Xin meeting each other, the eunuch paused, and couldn't help showing a bit of surprise.Quickly reacting, he bowed to Huan Rong, saying that Princess Nankang and Mrs. Li were both in the inner hall.

"Brother, come to see Mother?" Huan Rong asked when the two walked to the front of the hall.

"Return to Your Majesty, that's right." Huan Xin's tone was steady, with a smile on his face all the time.Walking by his side inexplicably makes people feel calm.Huan Rong observed carefully, only sandalwood lingered on Huan Xin's body, and there was no smell of elixir.

Walking into the inner hall, meeting Princess Nankang and Mrs. Li, Huan Rong was not in a hurry to speak, and continued to observe Huan Xin.

After a long time, he had to admit that this elder brother had indeed changed a lot, he was completely different from before.

"I got news from Jiaozhou that there are some monks bewitching the people, so please see me."

Hearing Huan Xin mention the monk, Huan Rong put down the lacquer lamp and his expression became serious.

Previously, the imperial court decreed that non-Japanese monks were not allowed to enter the country, and all those who entered were expelled.Looking at it now, it doesn't have much effect?

"My servant asks the Queen Mother and Your Majesty for permission to drive out the monks so as not to disturb the hearts of the people. If he insists on not obeying, please join hands with fellow Taoists all over the world to protect the people and bring down the wrath of thunder."

Translated, courtesy first and soldiers later.

Please go away politely first, if you don't leave, you will be kicked out, if you don't get kicked out, do it directly.

Taoism pays attention to quietness and inaction, and also distinguishes between situations.

Huan Xin really couldn't accept the teachings preached by these foreign monks.Although there are flaws in his personality, he is somewhat soft-hearted, but he is Huan Wen's parent and son. If someone touches the bottom line, it is only natural for him to make up his mind.

Seeing Huan Xin like this, Huan Rong suddenly felt unreal.

What to say?

Because of family genes, do what you do and love what you do?