Records of the King of Xin'an County

As the late spring approached, Shangzhou City gradually became lively, and there was an endless stream of tourists out for spring, and the laughter of tourists was everywhere.However, in the early morning of this day, the people who went out suddenly found that hundreds of scholars had gathered near the long pavilion outside the city gate, which looked like a dark cloud from a distance.Scholars in the entire city of Shangzhou seemed to gather here, regardless of the aristocratic family or the poor, everyone was beaming with joy and high spirits, and they could vaguely hear words such as "Langya Wang's son" during their high-spirited discussions.

Many curious people couldn't help asking a few questions, and these scholars replied enthusiastically: "This time, we in Shangzhou can be regarded as elated, and there is the youngest Jinshi in the country. The champion! It was hand-picked by the sage! I heard that he is coming back from Chang'an today, and we all want to pay him a visit!"

"Don't lie to me, even I know it, so what provincial exam hasn't been announced yet, where did the first-ranked head come from?"

"It's true that I don't know about other subjects, but the number of Jinshi Kodendi has been spread throughout Chang'an. The youngest first-ranked leader in the dynasty, even the saint and the queen summoned him in person. False? If you don’t want to believe it, just wait another half a decade, and you’ll know if it’s true or not when the provincial test is published. However, after the publication of the list, this young man returned to Chang’an, and you don’t want to see him again .”

"Really? Then what kind of young man is this boy? Which family's young master is he? How old is he?"

"I heard that he is a descendant of Langya Wang's Shangzhou Fang. He used to be indifferent. As for his age, he is about sixteen or seventeen years old—tsk tsk, don't you think you want to get a son-in-law? Forget it. , the new son-in-law that even the dignitaries in Chang'an City want to grab, how can we have the turn of our little lady from Shangzhou?"

"How do you know if you don't try it? No way, this little gentleman likes our little lady from Shangzhou!"

Not long after, the "Langya Wang Clan" came out with the news that they were in the first rank, and the whole city of Shangzhou was excited.People poured out of the streets and alleys, like watching lanterns during the Lantern Festival, crowding the city gates.Everyone stood on tiptoe and looked up the post road, everyone wanted to see the rumored boy-like head for the first time.

The tortuous life experience of a young man is also circulating among the crowd: he lost his mother shortly after birth, his aunt became a stepmother, and soon had a younger brother; when he was young, he often traveled alone with his old servant, and his younger brother was quite famous in school However, he was unknown; later, somehow, he entered the Guozi Academy in Chang'an to study, and worshiped a little-known gentleman, but his younger brother worshiped a well-known gentleman in Chang'an City as his teacher, and so on.

There are even some news that are both true and false, which has attracted many people to think deeply.Not to mention officials and rich families, but ordinary people have also experienced many gossip, right and wrong.If a smart and intelligent person, after hearing these stories, how could he not understand that there must be some shady secrets in them?

Near noon, on the post road from Chang'an, more than ten riders finally came galloping.The leader is a handsome young man dressed in plain clothes, with clear eyes, calm and composed, with a smile on his lips, and a tall and tall figure, like a jade tree facing the wind, enough to make people forget the world.

"Here comes the champion!!" Everyone was carefully identifying him, when someone in the crowd suddenly shouted, "This is the Jiadi Zhuangtou of our Shangzhou! I have seen him before! He is the son of the Langya Wang family! "As soon as these words came out, the crowd was excited, and everyone rushed up like a tide.

Seeing this posture, Wang Zixian immediately got off his horse, bowed his hands and saluted them.Behind him, Wang Zimu and several students from Shangzhou also dismounted in a hurry—it was the first time they had seen such enthusiastic fathers and fellow villagers.Perhaps only the reputation of the youngest leader in the country can attract these folks from the village.

"Are you the first prince Xian of the new division?" The scholars who quickly surrounded them were the first to ask, everyone's eyes were full of blaze.

Although Shangzhou is close to Chang'an, it is not under the jurisdiction of Guannei Road, but belongs to Shannan Road.In terms of the name of the literature, not only is it inferior to Tongzhou and Huazhou, which also belong to the Guannei Road near Chang'an, but also Jingzhou and other places on the Shannan Road are also better in literature.Today, a world-renowned young man finally appeared in the land of Shangzhou. It can be seen that the culture of Shangzhou is vaguely rising. How can the scholars not rejoice? !

"I am Wang Zixian." The young and handsome man smiled slightly, with an elegant demeanor, "Unexpectedly, all of you came here because of me, and I don't know how long you have been waiting here. I really neglected you." Or the dark-faced merchants and farmers, he treated each other with a smile and courtesy, as if these were long-lost distinguished guests, and their behavior was impeccable.

As a result, the crowd became more and more enthusiastic, asking and asking around him.It was not until the soldiers guarding the city gate came to disperse them, thinking that they blocked the nearby traffic and hindered the traffic, that some people reluctantly left.Wang Zixian took Wang Zimu to apologize to everyone, and invited the literati to attend the literary meeting hosted by him after two days, and finally he was able to escape.

At this time, some good people brought the good news to Wang Chang and Xiao Yang.Hearing this, Wang Chang couldn't help being overjoyed, he hurriedly changed into brand new clothes, and looked forward to it at home.Xiao Yang almost tore the brocade handkerchief in his hand, and secretly gritted his teeth with hatred, but on the surface he had to show surprise, and ordered his servants to put up lanterns and festoons to welcome Mr. Da Lang.

When the prince Xian and the prince returned home, all the servants rushed over to express their congratulations.Everyone had a look of pride on their faces, as if they had forgotten how they despised the Da Langjun back then, and how they mocked him behind his back.Qingsou followed behind the prince with no expression on his face, his eyes swept over them inch by inch, causing them all to step back involuntarily, not daring to rush forward to make another mistake.Cao Silang was even more mocking, showing no mercy to them at all.

Wang Zixian didn't care much about these little Yang's minions, he went straight to the inner hall of the main courtyard, met with Wang Chang and Xiao Yang, and made a grand ceremony: "I have seen my father and mother. This time, my son I was lucky enough to win the first rank, and I finally lived up to the expectations of my father and mother."

"Good! Good! Good!!" Wang Chang raised his head and laughed loudly, hurriedly helped him up, his eyes were filled with unprecedented kindness, "Good boy! You have honored the lintel of our family. In the future, we will go underground to meet our ancestors. I also have a clear conscience!! Okay! Tomorrow we will go to worship our ancestors! We must also have a good feast for the clansmen—" He was thinking about how to hold a big banquet and what kind of distinguished guests to entertain, but he completely ignored Xiao Yang's Yue Yue. Looking paler and paler.

Have a clear conscience?If they knew that you were so stupid, I am afraid that the underground ancestors would not want to recognize you as an unworthy descendant!Wang Zixian sneered sarcastically in his heart, his face was still gentle: "Grandpa, the provincial examination has not yet officially announced the results, so it might be a bit inappropriate to make such a big fanfare."

"Since you are already appointed by the sage, what's the problem?" Wang Chang didn't care, "Not to mention the patriarch and the others, maybe even the governor's mansion and the governor's mansion will give you a post, want to see you What about you." The more he thought about it, the happier he became, as if a road to wealth and glory was in front of him.

Hearing Wang Zixian repeatedly saying "it's not right", Xiao Yang managed to cheer up, and said with a smile: "Ah Lang is right, this is indeed a great event, and it is time to celebrate it. This is good news Now that the news has been spread, maybe the patriarch and the others will come over later, we have to get the servants ready." She looked around and frowned: "Why are you the only two coming back? Where's Erlang? ?”

"Second brother fell into the water and suffered some wind and cold, and is resting in bed." Wang Zimu replied, with a slightly cold expression, "However, mother, don't worry, the symptoms are not serious, and it may take two days to recover."

"I have suffered from the wind and cold, and the symptoms are not serious?" Xiao Yang was full of worry, and when she looked at Wang Zimu and Wang Zixian, she couldn't help complaining, "If his symptoms are mild, after he recovers, you brothers can start the journey again. It's not too late to return to Shangzhou, why are you in such a hurry? You can't even wait two or three days?"

"Mother doesn't know, the reason why we hurried back to Shangzhou was not just to repay the joy of the provincial examination." Wang Zixian raised his brows slightly, "Actually, when Erlang was in the Hongnong County Government... something happened accidentally. Unexpectedly, the Duke acquiesced in his marriage with Yang Shiniang. When we came back, we wanted to tell my father and mother and start planning Erlang's marriage."

"Accident?" Wang Chang just paused for a moment, then laughed again, "The young lady of the Hongnong County government is going to marry Erlang from our family?! Good! Good! Erlang is really promising Very good!! That’s the Minister of Rites of the dynasty—the daughter of the head of Hongnong Yang’s Jingzhaofang family!! Good eyesight! Not bad!! Haha!!”

Xiao Yang also couldn't hide her joy, she covered her lips and smiled coquettishly: "Clan brother can see Erlang, it shows that Erlang will also have a bright future in the future. Otherwise, how could he be willing to marry his own daughter to Erlang?" She completely Ignoring the unfinished meaning in Prince Cai's speech just now, he exaggerated and exaggerated Prince Ling, his whole face seemed to be shining.It seems that her son is the one who has won the first place, and her son is the most promising junior of the Wang family.

Seeing that the two were so brazen, Wang Zimu couldn't help it anymore, and said indifferently: "Mr. Hongnong originally intended to betroth the young lady from the first line to the eldest brother. But because the second brother fell into the water with their tenth mother, it was not allowed. Instead, he promised the second brother the tenth mother who was a concubine. However, he also promised that he would definitely find a young lady who is good in everything for the elder brother." Although Yang Shijing had clearly stated that he wanted to be a matchmaker for the young lady of the Pei family, his elder brother Since it is impossible to marry a wife, he can't reveal the matter at will, lest the reputation of the little lady of the Pei family be ruined for nothing.

After hearing his words, both Wang Chang and Xiao Yang were startled, and they looked at Wang Zixian in unison.But Wang Zixian shook his head and said with a smile: "It's because I don't have a relationship with the Yang family, Erlang and the Yang family have a relationship. Sanlang, there is no need to mention this matter. The most important thing now is to invite an official matchmaker, prepare a dowry, and arrange Erlang's marriage. It went off without a hitch.”

Then Xiao Yang gave Wang Zimu a resentful look, as if complaining that he shouldn't talk too much, but the corner of her mouth could not hide her joy: "This marriage should be done in a good manner, You must never let the Hongnong County Government down." However, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice, and after she finished speaking, her brows became sad again.

Wang Zixian pretended that he hadn't seen it, and heard the servants report that the head of the royal family was coming, and said: "Since the head of the family is here, why don't you take the child to meet the head of the family? Sanlang, you also come together." If you let Wang Zimu Staying here and fussing about those details with Xiao Yang, I'm afraid it will be himself who will feel ashamed in the end.

Smart people, why bother with fools?