Records of the King of Xin'an County

Of course, Wang Chang and Xiao Yang, who thought they had successfully won the favor of Mr. Song, did not know that this guest, who enjoyed the meticulous hospitality of the Wang family, was thinking about how to help his disciples deal with them.They thought they had covered it up well, and tried to find out the details of this gentleman, and use him to give Wang Chang a little more strength in his long-severed official career—Wang Chang seemed unwilling to let go of any hope. .

Wang Zixian also did not expect that after giving away nearly half of his family's wealth in the past few years but getting nothing, Wang Chang was still unwilling to give up, and he couldn't help but smile slightly in his heart.That's fine, because of the family wealth spent, and because of the hopeless official career, sooner or later they will fall apart, and they will no longer be "harmony" like in the past.And everything that Xiao Yang owed to his mother, Da Yang, and him can also take the opportunity to take it back.

For several days, Mr. Song only cared about chatting with Wang Chang, pretending not to understand his hints at all.Wang Chang still dealt with him patiently, but Xiao Yang couldn't sit still seeing the less and less belongings between his fingers.Taking advantage of Prince Xian coming to greet her, she hinted tactfully: "Da Lang, you have been staying at home for so long, when will you leave for Chang'an? I can also prepare some luggage for you."

Wang Zixian pretended to be pleasantly surprised, and said with a slight smile: "It's because mother is thoughtful, so the matter of luggage will be troublesome to mother. In fact, the boy has been persuading Mr. to go back to Chang'an earlier these two days, but Mr. The Lord is quite speculative, and wants to stay for a few more days. I heard that they plan to go to the scenic spots near Shangzhou, and it will probably take some time."

Hearing this, Xiao Yang's smile was almost unstoppable: "It's early winter, how can there be any good scenery to enjoy in the nearby scenic spots? What's more, they are all elderly people. If they are negligent for a while, they will catch a cold." What should I do if I fall ill? Dalang, you have to persuade them well. If they really want to go, it’s not too late to go again in the spring and autumn of next year.” Staying overnight and enjoying the scenery all mean flowing water For the money, her heart was almost numb with pain.

"My son, go and persuade me again, and mother will be at ease." The prince offered, turned and left gracefully.

When he walked out of the inner hall, he happened to meet Wang Luoniang.Like most of the little ladies from aristocratic families in Cardamom Nianhua, her attire looks elegant and charming, rather plain, but in fact she is very rich.The fabric used for the twisted valerian jacket is by no means ordinary, with a faint glint of silver thread, and the jasper hairpin and step shaker on the head are also extraordinarily shiny.It's a pity that no matter how good-looking her appearance is, no matter how elegant her manners are, they can't conceal her upbringing——

Wang Luoniang raised her eyes, looked at her elder brother, and saluted without any respect: "I have met you." Two brothers and sisters, one was wearing a long gown that was old and not old, the other was trying to dress up. It seems that they all behave elegantly and moderately, but the faint strength of character still distinguishes the superior in an instant.

Wang Zixian smiled gently: "No need to be too polite, mother is waiting for you inside." After finishing speaking, he sighed again as if feeling emotional: "It's only been three years since I saw you, and you are already a big girl. I don't know Grandpa What kind of plans do you have with your mother? Thinking about it, I don’t want to give it up. We brothers, how can we give up?” A few words seem to be extremely caring, and the false and real emotions are hidden in them, which is enough to move people who don’t know the truth.

Wang Luoniang's expression changed slightly, she pursed her lips and glanced at him, then walked into the inner hall with her head bowed in shame.However, Wang Zixian could only take two steps, and he heard her say to Xiao Yang in a coquettish manner: "Who is he? He also came to ask about my son? A Niang, my son feels uncomfortable seeing him at home, what?" Time to let him go quickly?"

I heard Xiao Yang helplessly said: "Your grandfather is still thinking of a way, that Mr. Song can't be easily offended."

Wang Luoniang said dissatisfiedly: "It's just a poor man. The cart brought to our family is disgusting and vulgar just by looking at it, so it's all given to Xiangniang. Look at the cloth jewelry that the second brother brought back from Dongshi. Looking at the things produced in these poor villages, I blush for him. I went out to study for a few years, but I couldn't even bring back any decent things. Our family can rely on him in the future? His husband is nothing more than that, how can it be compared? Mr. Zhou!"

Wang Zixian raised the corners of his mouth, and mocked secretly: "Silly girl, the fabric jewelry that Wang Ziling brought back from Dongshi, didn't they all be spent on Xiao Yang's private money?"He was just being generous to others, how could he be reliable?Heh, I don't know whether Xiao Yang felt happy or worried after seeing these gifts?This father and son are extremely selfish people, they only care about asking for money to spend, but they don't care about the family's financial affairs, so they almost empty out the Wang family?Can the remaining family business still afford the old expenses?

"Don't talk nonsense, Mr. Song is not something you can say." Xiao Yang reprimanded lightly, but she didn't sound angry.She hated Mr. Song very much, and she was annoyed that he enjoyed her own hospitality but it was of no use. It was just hypocrisy to pretend to reprimand Wang Luoniang.

Wang Luoniang snorted coquettishly: "Even if he used to be the director of the Imperial College, isn't he still a commoner now? What can't be said? But Grandpa still treats him like a treasure, and follows him all day long. Yi'er sees , Grandpa will be disappointed sooner or later, and it would be serious to send them away as soon as possible."

"They can't stay for too long." Xiao Yang said, paused, and then sighed softly, "However, he reminded me... It's time for you to look at others. Two years ago, I always felt that you still Little, seeing that you are about to turn fourteen, you are not too young. It's a pity that Erlang and Sanlang don't know when they will be able to win Jinshi, so I will give you a lift... By the way, I remember that they have a senior brother, Jingzhao Dushi The person you belong to? It's a good match, it's very suitable..."

"Auntie..." Wang Luoniang called out tenderly, showing a bit of shame.

Wang Zixian had no sympathy for Du Chongfeng who was favored by the mother and daughter.After all, he had heard Sun Rong mention in a letter that Du Chongfeng seemed to be very interested in Li Hui, and he praised him no matter what the occasion, and defended him earnestly. Moreover, he seemed to have attracted Li Hui's attention recently. .No matter what this person's purpose is, whether his character is honest or hypocritical, he can't tolerate someone approaching Li Hui with thoughts-strong possessiveness is one of them, and hidden danger is also one of them, and he can't stand it either. Someone intends to take advantage of the status of Xin'an County King.

Just as he was leaving the main courtyard quickly, he met Wang Xiangniang who was born thin and slender.Wang Xiangniang is the only concubine in the family, and also the youngest child, who is only about ten years old now.Since she was a child, she has been like an unknown shadow, quietly hiding herself in a corner without attracting anyone's attention.Seeing that she is so knowledgeable, even if she is as willful as Wang Luoniang, she will not make trouble for her at will.And she will only accept everything silently, and never resist.

Wang Zixian was away all year round, and he never spoke a few words with this concubine sister, nor did he have any brother-sister relationship.I thought I could leave with just a slight nod, but unexpectedly Wang Xiangniang saluted him gracefully, and said in a respectful and soft voice: "I like the gift brought back by my elder brother. I really bothered my elder brother. I have been using Yizhou for the past two days." I made a book bag from the brocade, brother, if you don’t dislike it, can you accept it? It can be regarded as my son’s return gift.”

Wang Zixian narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the blue book bag she handed over.The book bag is not the four gentlemen of plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, but a fashionable pattern of shooting and hunting, which is lifelike and very attentive.In a short while, he realized that he had misjudged the concubine girl before, so he said with a smile: "Xiangniang is careful, this book bag is very good." The brocade produced in Yizhou is also the best. Being able to pay tribute to the palace is actually not as unbearable as Wang Luoniang said.Wang Xiangniang's eyesight and temperament are slightly better than the spoiled Wang Luoniang.

Hearing this, Wang Xiangniang's face blushed slightly, and she bowed slightly before turning around and leaving.Of course, the situation of their brothers and sisters giving gifts naturally fell into the eyes and ears of Xiao Yang. This kind of thing that should be very common will not have some influence on this young lady.However, as far as Wang Xiangniang is concerned, what she has gained is extremely small, and it seems that there is nothing more to lose.

A few days later, Wang Chang finally understood that Mr. Song had a weird temper, and it was impossible to bring him any help.So, from then on, he disappeared in front of Mr. Song.And Xiao Yang was finally able to openly urge Wang Zixian to take Mr. Song to leave Shangzhou.

Mr. Song, who has a "lonely" temper, learned about it, and in a rage, he went to live in the home of the patriarch of the Wang clan temporarily.Surprised and annoyed, the patriarch personally admonished Wang Chang, scolding him for not having a family demeanor, not knowing how to treat guests, etc., which made Wang Chang so angry that he fell ill with such rage.

On the one hand, Wang Zixian was serving the sick in front of the sick bed as a filial son, and on the other hand, he rushed to the patriarch's house every day to persuade Mr. Song to change his mind.And Xiao Yang, wanting to cry without tears, invited famous doctors in Zhoucheng again and again, and bought good medicines again and again. Seeing that the warehouse was getting empty again, her heart, liver, spleen and lungs hurt like raw meat. .

After such a commotion until mid-October, Mr. Song finally let go and agreed to return to Chang'an.After hearing the news, Xiao Yang hastily presented the generous Cheng Yi that had been prepared long ago, and sent the master and apprentice out of the Wang family.

After the parts of the Wang family's farewell had left, Mr. Song, who had been showing displeasure, suddenly changed his expression. He glanced at his disciple with great emotion, and sighed: "Tsk tsk, I haven't come up with anything after thinking about it for several days. But you just said a few words casually, tossing them to make them feel uneasy... and even said that your heart, liver, spleen and lungs are not black..."

Wang Zixian raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "Mr. has to be fulfilled before this plan can be successful. If there is no Mr., such a rich Cheng Yi, Xiao Yang will definitely not be willing to give it." He can also understand Xiao Yang The current mentality is nothing more than spending some money to save face, and quickly send the two disaster stars away.If it weren't for the patriarch watching over them and silently waving the flag for them, she would definitely be reluctant to cut their flesh and let their blood out.

"You are the first wife's legitimate son, and these wealth belonged to you in the first place. It was their cunning that forced you to use such a strategy." Mr. Song is naturally partial to his own disciples, but those who should be taught a lesson still need to be taught a lesson, " However, you must remember that these are just trails. If you are promising, why worry about such trivial matters? In the future, you don't have to spend the slightest thought on these, just pass the provincial exam and get a first-class status Head—what can you want in the future?!"

"Don't worry, sir, it's just to tease them a little bit." Wang Zixian shook his head, "They are not worth my troubles to deal with." He has already arranged the affairs of the Wang family, and returning to Shangzhou is just a matter of time. Some emotions just need a little relief.Now that the goal has been achieved, and there are even some unexpected gains, he naturally won't worry about it any more.

Mr. Song was still a little worried, but he managed to suppress the complicated thoughts in his heart.He is really not good at dealing with such things, maybe, he should ask those old friends of his?Or maybe, ask the little county king?