Records of the King of Xin'an County

Cao Silang quietly glanced at his lord, and then at the king of Xin'an County, he couldn't help being secretly surprised.When Alang rode his horse from Shangzhou to Chang'an yesterday, it was still covered with dark clouds, lightning and thunder, and it seemed that he could see people and kill people, Buddhas and Buddhas at any time - but after one night, he returned to his usual His high-spirited and calm, no trace of resentment and resentment can be seen anymore, it is no different from a miracle.

Sure enough, only the king of Xin'an County can persuade Alang in this world.As the saying goes, one thing lowers one thing, it does make sense.Doesn't even a powerful person like A Lang always think about the King of Xin'an?He didn't even think about it, he came to Chang'an in a rage, probably because he wanted to tell the king of Xin'an all his grievances.Alas, such a life-and-death friendship, they really make these reckless men envious! !If a person can make such a brother in this life, it is really worth dying!

He was secretly envious, but he didn't know that this "affection" was not that "affection", and it was indeed impossible for ordinary people to obtain it in their lifetime.The king of Xin'an County is entangled in conflicts because of this kind of "affection". Even when he is saying goodbye, he is extra cautious, watching closely the actions of Wang Zixian, lest he go beyond the rules in public.

"Wait for me to come back." Wang Zixian looked at him meaningfully, left these words with a smile, and then rode away.Cao Silang followed closely behind, and the two rode away, one in front and the other behind.

After returning to Shangzhou City, Wang Zixian did not go back to Wang's house, but went to visit the patriarch first.The patriarch entertained him with a smile, and called out all his descendants to accompany him for dinner.Although the conversation was very happy, Wang Zixian still tactfully declined their invitation to continue discussing poetry and prose, and smiled slightly: "There are some things I want to discuss with my grandfather. Regarding poetry and prose, we might as well talk about it another day."

The patriarch seemed to have sensed something from his attitude, so he took him to sit in the study and said, "Zixian, what difficulties have you encountered? The old man has already said that no matter what happens to you, just talk about it." Listen, the old man will make the decision for you."

"..." Wang Zixian looked at him intently, "Then can grandfather decide for my aunt? Redress for her?"

The patriarch was startled, and sighed: "You finally know. After the death of the Dayang family, the Xiao Yang family married in a filial piety, and there were quite a lot of complaints in the clan. At that time, the Xiao Yang family was secretly in touch with your father. Rumors of the marriage had already spread intermittently, and many people in the clan felt that this marriage was just a fig leaf, which would damage the reputation of the Wang family. But at that time, you were still a baby, and your father insisted that you must immediately marry a wife to take care of you. I agree with Xiao Yang's marriage..."

"I understand that in the final analysis of this kind of matter, the Yang family must come forward. If there is no real evidence, the Wang family has no reason to prevent Xiao Yang from marrying." The natal family who became the only one of the Xiao Yang family was ruthless to A Niang. In the huge Hongnong Yang clan, no one stood up for A Niang, so she could only be murdered by the Xiao Yang family every day, and became Xiao Yang It is an excuse to manage the reputation of being virtuous and filial."

Speaking of this, his eyes were already filled with tears, and he bent down and bowed deeply: "As a son, I have to avenge my mother. Please help me from my grandfather!!" In the final analysis, he was just a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy, and it was difficult to control his emotions when he mentioned his mother's hatred.His slender body trembled with anger and sorrow, and the intermittent sobs were enough to make everyone who heard and saw moved.

The head of the patriarch looked helpless, and helped him up: "As the head of the patriarch, I should help you of course! Our Wang family is not like their Yang family, we will never tolerate sinful people! Good boy, what are your plans? You must know that if there is no evidence for Xiao Yang's murder of your mother, there is no way to do it. Moreover, this matter must not be caused, and the reputation of our Shangzhou Wang family must not be discredited, and you must not be implicated for nothing. "

"Such family ugliness, of course, cannot be settled by the government." Wang Zixian raised his head, showing tears on his face, but his expression was extremely determined, "I have no objection since my grandfather just dealt with it according to the family rules. As for Xiao Yang, she The crimes committed are far more than murdering my mother."

Instigated by the Yang family a few years ago, Xiao Yang persuaded Wang Chang to send a trilogy to assassinate King Pu, and he still has evidence.Just this one thing is enough to make these two people unable to stand up for the rest of their lives.As for the secrets in the back house, it's just a small detail.The only thing that the Wang clan could never forgive was the "ten heinous" crimes of "intending rebellion" that were enough to involve all members of the clan.Once their own interests or even their lives are involved, everyone will be united in hatred and regard them as enemies.

After discussing with the patriarch, Wang Zixian took Cao Silang back home.It was getting late, Qingsou was waiting near the gate of the mansion, seeing that his expression was as usual, he couldn't help but feel relieved.He was about to report what happened in the past two days in a low voice, when Wang Zimu hurried out to greet him: "I heard that elder brother is in a hurry, did you go back to Chang'an?"

"There are some important matters that need to be discussed with Xuan Qi. I just remembered, so I left in a hurry." Prince Xian replied, glanced at him, and smiled, "Someone asked me, when will you be able to return to Chang'an—I I can only answer that this matter is entirely up to you. How about it? There is nothing important in Shangzhou anyway, so it doesn't matter if you go first."

Hearing this, Wang Zimu's eyes lit up suddenly: "...I...then I'll go first?" Staying in this home makes him breathless every moment, and he always has a feeling that he will be punished by guilt. Shame suffocates the illusion.If possible, he naturally hopes to return to Chang'an as soon as possible, continue to live a free life, and see his beloved girl at any time.If possible, he also hoped that he would not have to face the deep gap between his elder brother, his parents, and his second brother before he came up with a suitable solution.

"Let's go tomorrow." The prince said with a smile, "Today is the Shangsi Festival, and I have already missed a good day. Go back to Chang'an earlier, maybe you can still catch up with the banquet in late spring. However, you must remember not to act rashly. Let Xuan Qi arrange it for you." As for the elder brother, whether Xuan Qi is willing to turn a blind eye or not is his choice.If Zimu can persuade him to make a connection, maybe he can really marry the princess and return home.

Wang Zimu nodded repeatedly, and the corners of his lips curled up uncontrollably.The two then went to the inner hall of the main courtyard to say hello together. On the way, they met Wang Luoniang and Wang Xiangniang who had returned from the greeting.

Naturally, Wang Luoniang would not let go of this opportunity, she saluted the prince with a smile, and inquired about his whereabouts in the past two days.This time, Wang Xiangniang did not retreat to the side silently, but also stepped forward and took the initiative to help him out: "Thank you, brother, for sending Qingsou to invite a doctor. After drinking the medicine, my lady's complexion has improved a lot."

"It's just a matter of delaying the appointment of a doctor. We are all a family, so you don't need to express your thanks." Wang Zixian continued.Zeng's illness was too serious, even if he invited a doctor to diagnose and prescribe medicine, it was just dragging the day.But even so, it was better than dying silently in the corner of the Wang family.Just for Wang Xiangniang, she should also find ways to survive.

After hearing what the two said, Wang Luoniang and Wang Zimu were both startled.The former came to his senses in an instant, and raised his brows upside down: "I should have reported the affairs of the inner house to Auntie, and let Auntie make the decision. Why didn't you tell Auntie clearly, instead you bothered elder brother? You really don't understand any rules."

The latter said: "My concubine is sick? Xiangniang, why didn't you tell me earlier? If the doctor had been delayed earlier, my concubine wouldn't have to suffer from the illness. Eldest brother is always busy, if you can't find him, just look for me. "He didn't say a word about the rules of the inner house, because he knew very well that Mrs. Yang should have known about Mrs. Zeng's illness long ago, but she just didn't want to talk about it.Regarding the mother's selfishness, indifference and ruthlessness, he has already learned to accept the facts.

The two brothers and sisters almost spoke in unison, but what they said was completely different.Wang Luoniang stomped her feet involuntarily, and gave Wang Zimu an angry look: "Why do you meddle in the affairs of the inner house? Xiangniang, come with me, I have to teach you how to behave tonight!!" After that, she Then he made a gesture to lead Wang Xiangniang.

Wang Xiangniang took a few steps back timidly, Wang Zixian immediately stood in front of her, and said indifferently: "Luo Niang, does Xiang Niang understand the rules, she has her own mother to teach, and you don't need to intervene. It's getting late now, you guys Let’s go back now. If you have anything to do, you might as well talk about it tomorrow before it’s too late.”

Seeing that he stood up for Wang Xiangniang again, Wang Luoniang was extremely annoyed, she snorted coldly and took the maid away.Wang Xiangniang thanked the two elder brothers loudly, and then left quietly.Wang Zimu looked at her back and sighed softly: "This house...it really doesn't feel like home at all, and I don't know if mother still has the heart to take care of it..."

"She has been busy preparing for Ziling's dowry recently, so she is inevitably a little relaxed about the inner house." Wang Zixian replied casually.

When the two brothers came to the inner hall, they could vaguely hear intermittent weeping from inside.The two looked at each other, stepped back in embarrassment, and then heard Wang Chang call: "But Dalang and Sanlang? Come in quickly." In an instant, Xiao Yang's sobs turned into whimpers, which sounded more and more serious. It looks very pitiful.

Wang Zixian and Wang Zimu then went inside to salute, before they raised their heads, they heard Wang Chang ask, "Dalang, what are you doing to meddle in the affairs of the inner house? When the doctor entered the mansion today, the servants thought he was leaving." In the wrong place, he was almost kicked out. Zeng's illness was arranged by your mother. No matter how kind you are, you can't pass your mother at will."

Xiao Yang continued weeping: "It's also my concubine who was negligent for a while, and didn't know that Zeng's illness was serious... It's all concubine, the mistress, who is not considerate, and I can't blame Da Lang and Zeng's mother and daughter... But, there are many young girls in the clan today. With all the family members present, our family's face...is really lost..."

Wang Zixian lowered his head, not bothering to pay attention to the hidden thorns in her words, and said expressionlessly: "I know I was wrong. Two days ago, I happened to meet Xiangniang crying, asked a few words, learned that my concubine was seriously ill, and saw Xiangniang again. The mother was crying so sadly, so the boy decided on his own... However, the boy also asked Xiangniang, and she said that she had mentioned this matter to her mother. The boy guessed that maybe the mother was busy with Ziling's marriage recently, so she forgot about it for a while It’s unknown. As a child, it’s natural to share the mother’s worries.”

Wang Chang had always been impatient with such housework, so he waved his sleeves and said, "Well, it's just a trivial matter, so don't bother with it anymore! You have always been kind-hearted, and I can't blame you for this matter. Speaking of which, you I went back to Chang'an in two days? Why is it so sudden? But what's the rush?"

"..." Unexpectedly, this matter would be settled so easily, Xiao Yang almost choked, and her crying became softer and more melodious.

"My son saw that grandpa and grandma were worrying about Ziling's dowry, so I went to Chang'an to ask some friends from high-ranking official families." Wang Zixian raised his eyes, and in an instant, his face was full of joyful smiles. But he didn't get to the bottom of his eyes, "I finally found out the exact news, so I can share my worries for grandpa and grandma."

"Good! Good!!" Wang Ziling's marriage was the second proudest event in Wang Chang's life, so he was overjoyed to hear that.Even Xiao Yang unknowingly stopped crying, pretending to wipe away her tears, and quietly listened with her ears up.