Records of the King of Xin'an County

In fact, as early as a few days ago, the patriarch had already heard the news that the prince was dedicating himself to be the No. [-] head, and now he brought a group of clansmen to come to congratulate him in a hurry, and it was just in response to the occasion.Watching Wang Changde laughing out of will, listening to him bragging how many years ago he saw that the eldest son was not the one in the pool, and hearing him can't wait to reveal that his second son was also favored by the Ministry of Rites and wanted to marry his daughter Get married—the patriarch stroked his long beard, narrowed his eyes, and smiled without saying a word.

How could members of the Wang clan not know what kind of virtue Wang Chang was?He said a few perfunctory words in his mouth, but he couldn't help ridiculing him in his heart: If he had already discovered that Wang Zixian was definitely not something in the pond, could it be possible to let Xiao Yang force this child to go out and travel alone at a young age? Grind"?Is it possible that ignoring Xiao Yang's embezzlement of Dayang's dowry and driving away all the servants and maids left by Dayang can be regarded as "love"?

Taking advantage of Wang Chang's talk, he didn't care about other things for a while, the patriarch called Prince Xian aside, and said with a smile: "Good boy, winning the first place in one fell swoop will not only make our Shangzhou house feel proud, but also the literati in the entire Shangzhou city." I'm also proud of you. Good! Very good!! When we Shangzhou Wangs socialize with people in the future, we don't have to feel inferior!!"

Now all the branches of the Langya Wang family are in decline, and the Shangzhou Wang family is especially inconspicuous among them.Other houses have more or less produced officials of the fifth and sixth ranks, even the Beijing officials who are fufei, but the Wang family of Shangzhou has always been trapped in Shangzhou, without any outstanding talents.Therefore, being also a descendant of the Langya Wang family, Shangzhou Fang's reputation is really very low, and other Fang clans do not often associate with them.However, after the prince presented the first title of the Chinese First Class, the patriarch received several letters from other houses and Cheng Yi, and his attitude was completely different from the past.

"Don't worry, grandpa, now is just the beginning of a journey of a thousand miles." Wang Zixian smiled slightly, "There are still many talented children in our Shangzhou house, and the future is sure to be expected." If Wang Chang and Xiao Yang are left aside , clan power is also available.Of course, he never thought of letting the clan control him, he just wanted to use his identity as a child of the Langya Wang family at the right time.Moreover, he can't understand the truth that if you want to take, you must first give.

The patriarch couldn't help being a little moved, and his eyes fell between his gentle eyebrows: "I will let all the children of the clan go to visit you someday, and you can choose a few of them and take them to Chang'an together. As for what will happen to them in Chang'an?" Whatever happens, it is also their fate, and they cannot be forced."

"Grandfather, since I have taken them away from Shangzhou, I will take care of them in Chang'an." Prince Xian said with a smile, "Otherwise, if I make them suffer, wouldn't I be sorry for my grandfather and the elders?" Trust in me?" The sons of the clan with good conduct are naturally more trustworthy than those young scribes who crowd around him for unknown reasons.If he can ascend to the first place in the future, he will be his right-hand man, and he must not be ignored.

The head of the patriarch, Fu Xu, smiled gratifiedly, and said: "After you return to the capital, there are elders from other houses in the capital who want to see you. However, when you were suffering from rumors that day, they were all silent. , I never defended you because you are also the queen of the Langya Wang family. Now that you have become famous in one fell swoop, but you are rushing to join in, after all, you are just a profit-seeking person. You don't have to be too sincere to them .”

"It's my grandfather's peace of mind, I save it." The prince offered back.Now that he knew the Beijing officials in Chang'an City like the back of his hand, he naturally understood who these "elders from other houses" should be.At the feet of the emperor, who is full of powerful dignitaries and dignitaries, they are nothing more than some courageous people who have both declined and have not inherited many ancestors.Just treat them as ordinary distant relatives, and you don't need to have any kindred feelings or hopes for them.

Of course, he could also understand why they remained silent and watched coldly.After all, the rumors are threatening, and if you are not careful, you will burn yourself - and at that time, the only one who stood up for him and spoke up for him to resolve this matter was his Xuan Qi.It is enough for him to have Xuan Qi, why does he need others?

Because of this great joy, the clansmen stayed until late at night when the gate was about to close before taking their leave.For the first time, Wang Chang was respected and praised by his clansmen, and his whole body was full of elation.Seeing Wang Zixian and Wang Zimu's brothers coming to say hello, he couldn't help having a long conversation with them.

Xiao Yang was frowning at the side, finally got the chance, took advantage of the situation and said a few good words from the prince, and then said: "I heard from my aunt (wife of the patriarch) that the betrothal gifts of famous families in Chang'an are now either 64 or 32. It must not be less than 32... With our family's current situation, it may not be easy to make up a real 32..."

It is rare for Wang Changzheng to talk to his two sons about the bright spring and snowy things. Hearing her mention the economic affairs again, he couldn't help being a little impatient: "What's the problem? Isn't there a Zhuangzi shop in Huazhou? Pick one or two and sell it, let alone 32 levies, even 64 levies can be made up!! That is Hongnong County Government, if we can’t even come up with a real dowry, wouldn’t it be ruining Langya Wang’s face?”

Seeing that he didn't give her a good face in front of her son, Xiao Yang felt extremely wronged.How could she not know that the marriage of the Hongnong County government is extremely rare, but the Zhuangzi and the shop in Huazhou are already the last income of her family, so how can she sell it as soon as she says it?Could it be that after Erlang's marriage, the family doesn't have to live anymore?

In addition, although the bride's family will only double the dowry as much as the dowry, the Hongnong County government will definitely not shorten the dowry of its own little lady-but she is a concubine, so it can't be said that it is just a superficial It looks good, and there will never be many Zhuangzi and shops that can be used as income.Furthermore, the dowry is held in the hands of the daughter-in-law. In the future, Yang Shiniang can be counted on to support the whole family, and Wang Luoniang's dowry will also be given out?

Thinking of this, she felt even more embarrassed, and she wept silently.Now that she is in her mid-mature and her charm is still there, Wang Chang couldn't help showing a little pity for her tears.

Seeing this, Wang Zixian and Wang Zimu had no choice but to get up and leave immediately.Even after leaving the inner hall, the two brothers could still hear Xiao Yang's weeping and complaining, as well as Wang Chang's unwilling coaxing.Wang Zixian didn't think much of it, but Wang Zimu blushed and had nothing to say for a while.

When the two brothers returned to the courtyard where the prince dedicated, they were surprised to find that many servants were coming and going inside, redecorating the inside and outside of the courtyard.Wang Luoniang, who was standing in the center of the courtyard, gave some coquettish instructions from time to time, sending everyone around very familiarly.Wang Xiangniang stood on the other side with her head bowed, staring at the newly transplanted apricot tree.

"..." Wang Zixian looked at Qingsou and the others hiding in the corner, raised his eyebrows, and asked them what happened.His yard has always been managed by only a few parts left by him, and there has never been such a large number of servants and all kinds of Yingying Yanyan.After they arrange it, can this yard still live?

Qingsou showed a look of helplessness, Cao Silang couldn't help but said: "They are all big ladies—"

However, before he finished speaking, Wang Luoniang turned her head back with a smile, greeted her happily, and called out sweetly, "Brother is back!" As for Wang Zimu, who was standing next to him, she seemed to have completely ignored him. .

She didn't seem to feel that there was anything wrong with being so considerate and affectionate all of a sudden, she pursed her lips and smiled and said softly: "Why didn't you send someone home to inform you before the elder brother came back? I heard that the elder brother returned home After hearing the news from my family, I suddenly remembered that my eldest brother’s courtyard had not been taken care of for a long time, so I came over to have a look.”

Heh, I didn't care about it for more than ten years, and I just remembered to "take a look" today?The thick skins of the mother and daughter are exactly the same.Wang Zixian couldn't help but smile, and then he heard Wang Luoniang sing and sing again and continued: "Look carefully, these rough people really can't be trusted. The good-looking courtyard is only cleaned every day, and all the furnishings are old. I don't know Replace it with a brand new one. Also, the yard is empty, without even flowers and trees, how can it be like the place where Xinke Jiadi lives?"

Wang Zixian looked around, with a half-smile: "So, now it's all written by Luo Niang?"

"Yeah, I've been busy for two or three hours, what do you think, brother? I like it?" Wang Luoniang smiled very sweetly, "If brother thinks the arrangement is too hasty today, how about I come back tomorrow to continue the arrangement?"

"I've long been used to this simple and peaceful life, so I don't need to bother you anymore." Wang Zixian didn't follow up on her words, and did not give her any face. There is no need to use other servants. With so many people gathered here, don’t they need to be taken care of in other places in the house? If mother heard about this, she probably wouldn’t feel appropriate.”

Hearing this, Wang Luoniang's face turned blue and white, and she almost turned her face.However, perhaps she remembered that this elder brother was no longer the inconspicuous person in the past, but a newly promoted young man with the first rank, and she actually held back her anger.After a while, she forced a smile and said: "It turns out that elder brother doesn't like these things, but I'm being reckless. I hope elder brother don't take it to heart, and care about little girls like Er and Xiangniang."

"Of course I won't argue with you. You've been busy for so long. You really worked hard. It's dark now, so you don't need to be busy anymore. Go back to the yard to rest earlier." The prince offered, and glanced at Wang Xiangniang, " Let Xiangniang go back too." Just now, when he asked for credit, he deliberately forgot about Wang Xiangniang, but when he pleaded guilty, he chose to mention her.Heh, this younger sister Wang Luoniang looks just like Wang Ziling, her character is really amazing.

Wang Luoniang took Wang Xiangniang's arm and left together.The servant girl she brought didn't dare to stay in the yard, so she quickly followed her out.Among the crowd, Wang Xiangniang turned her head quietly and glanced at Wang Zixian, as if she hesitated to speak.After Wang Luoniang found out, she pinched her arm heavily, and took her away with a sneer.

Seeing this, Wang Zimu frowned tightly, turned around and wanted to catch up with her and scold her a few words.Prince Xian said: "She is a sister, you are a younger brother, and Xiangniang is a younger sister. If you want to teach her, probably I can only take the lead, not you. However, whether she listens or not, it is another matter." Something happened."

"Brother..." Returning to the home I haven't seen for a long time should be a joyful thing.However, in just a few hours, Wang Zimu felt more and more heavy in his heart.When he was in Chang'an, many things such as entering school could make him busy, and occasionally he would completely forget about these family members.However, after returning to Shangzhou, witnessing their words and deeds made him feel like a thorn in his throat, and he was unhappy no matter what.

"Arrogance at the front and respect at the end, what do you think she is for?" Wang Zixian raised the corners of his mouth, "Treating me like this, naturally asks a lot. However, people are not enough, I will definitely not be able to meet her request."

At Wang Luoniang's age, what more could she ask for?Nothing more than a wishful gentleman, nothing more than a good marriage.However, with her character, marriage is an enemy, how could he let the friends he knew fall into the fire pit?Of course, he didn't bother to embarrass a spoiled little lady, he had no intention of interfering in her marriage, and deliberately made her life unsatisfactory.As for Du Chongfeng, whom Xiao Yang had taken a fancy to earlier... Heh, that has nothing to do with him.

"Brother, you don't have to answer her, and you don't have to answer her..." Wang Zimu said in a low voice, "At her age, she can't wait too long. Brother, just procrastinate, and mother will definitely find ways to get her married." Suddenly Suddenly, he thought of Princess Changning—if she knew that she had such parents, siblings, would she still be willing to lower him?Does she still think he is good in everything?

If he could choose, he would rather live with his elder brother and younger sister than have a vicious mother and elder brother, or a father and sister who only care about benefits.However, in this world, no one has ever had the opportunity to choose their origin and family, and he is no exception.