Records of the King of Xin'an County

That night, in order to celebrate the sage's granting of official titles, the cousins ​​made a special appointment to have a drink at Prince Pu's Mansion.This move is not just to respond to the saint's words, but to enhance the relationship between each other.Their status is very similar, and it is impossible to get involved in any life-and-death conflict of interests.That being the case, they also have the blood passed down from the saints, and they are also descendants of dragons and phoenixes, so why don't they get closer?

During the banquet, Li Jing, who was the youngest, poured wine for all the brothers, and shouted sourly: "Brother Bo Yue, Brother Qianli, Brother Jueqing, drink victory!" When he said these words, he did not hide it My envy and jealousy immediately made Li Xin and the three of them burst into laughter: "How about getting these words? Do you want one more and more? Don't worry, don't worry, let's ask Grandpa again for you tomorrow." ?”

Facing this group of brothers who have no filial piety, Li Jing snorted resentfully: "I have passed the age of reaching the crown to get the word from my grandfather. What can you be proud of? My grandfather must have put you all in front of me. I forgot, I just remembered to give you a word! If Cousin Hui and I will hold a crowning ceremony in the year of Double Ten, Grandfather Yang will give us a very resounding word!"

The sympathetic Li Hui pulled him to his side and said a few words of relief: "Don't worry. Their characters were all randomly thought up by my grandfather. Listen to them—'Boyue', the eldest son and grandson call 'Bo'; 'Qianli', no Is it a thousand-mile horse? Not to mention 'Jueqing', it's just adding a polite 'Qing'. This is entirely what my grandfather said casually based on their lineage and aspirations."

After his analysis, Li Jing immediately felt much better.The three of Li Xin believed that it was just jealousy: "You said that our characters were chosen randomly, be careful that grandfather will give you a more casual character in the future! Grandfather gave us characters, but you commented like this, didn't you make him sad? ?”

The five made a fuss for a while, toasted each other, and then looked at each other and laughed.Although their experiences of growing up are completely different, some have been living in rich and noble townships, some have been reduced to prosperity, and some have died in depression and then reborn again.However, at this moment, they can understand each other and treat each other with sincerity.

If after the years passed, they could be as comfortable as they are today, how good would it be?It's a pity that everyone is very clear in their hearts that the surging undercurrent in Chang'an City can turn up huge waves at any time, and these waves can completely engulf them at any time.The time they can live happily may be long or short.

Everything depends on whether their grandfather can continue to occupy the throne; everything depends on whether their uncle is kind enough, whether he is sensible enough, and whether he cares enough about brotherhood and nephew friendship.However, in front of the stable emperor, the so-called friendship is too light, like a feather, it will fly away in an instant.

After seeing off the cousins, Li Hui and Li Xin returned to the mansion on West Road and discussed the current situation after a long absence.Both of them knew that the turmoil of the reverse case seemed to have subsided, but in fact there were too many doubts.But they checked and checked, but they still couldn't determine the source of the rumors at that time.As if overnight, rumors that the aristocratic family that failed to seize the heirloom and exiled were the masterminds of the assassination had spread.

"In any case, it was Aunt Anxing who brought the rumors into the palace, and I always feel that she has some schemes." Li Hui said, "Brother proposed to become a county magistrate, did you intend to be in Chang'an County or Wannian County? Let's investigate this together openly and secretly?" The elder brother must be very clear that an ordinary county magistrate certainly does not fit the status of King Sipu.With his grandfather's temperament, he would probably give him the county magistrate of Jing.

Li Xin nodded slightly: "Recently, it seems that life is very relaxed, full of flowers, but I always feel that something is about to move... What do you think uncle will think after the three of us are appointed as officials?"

"I'm afraid my uncle will regret that his son is too young." Li Hui said with a half-joke, and then replied seriously, "I just noticed that the eldest father had never entered the palace before today. When I saw you today, His expression seems to be getting more and more distressed. He has been recuperating in the other hospital, and he doesn't know what will happen in the other hospital..."

Li Xin thought for a while: "The Great Mother is busy preparing for A Jue's wedding, and A Jue is also full of thoughts about the wedding, and he has to find a husband for Qian Niang—maybe, there is indeed something going on in the other courtyard that we don't know about. .Perhaps, it is very likely that Da Shifu will never be able to stay in Beijing again."

The two brothers looked at each other tacitly—would the person who schemed against Li Song let Li Tai go with good intentions?

Li Hui nodded and said: "Brother, don't worry, I will keep an eye on my grandpa and never let him go to any literary meetings. The weather is hot recently, so it's better to stay at home to cool off." My grandpa is huge and the least Heat resistant.Going out at this time is like torture for him, and he doesn't want to run around when he thinks about it.Just change the location of those invitation posts a little farther away, and he will be lazy to go out.

At the end of June, Li Xin, King of Sipu, Li Wei, King of Siyue, and Li Jue, Duke of Xun held grand coronation ceremonies one after another, making preparations for their official careers.Afterwards, Li Xin became the county magistrate of Wannian County, and governed the 55 squares and one city to the east of Zhuque Street, where high-ranking officials and dignitaries gathered; Jue entered the secretary's prison as he wished, and followed his father-in-law to organize books and classics.

At the beginning of August, Li Jue, Duke of Xi, got married.Several cousins ​​acted as bridesmaids and accompanied him to Anjia to welcome his relatives.In addition, there is a group of clan brothers who follow behind arrogantly.When it comes to the prosperity of the population, the royal family is no less than any other family.Every senior prince and county king has many children, and they are flourishing.For this reason, the king of Xin'an had only recently memorized the huge genealogy of his family and the genealogy of the rest of the Li family in Longxi.

Originally, Li Jue wanted to invite Wang Zixian to come over as best man, but Li Hui declined for him.Although Li Qianniang seems to be very peaceful in the past few months, she may be married now, but who knows if she will suddenly become stubborn after seeing Wang Zixian again?He has never forgotten the resentful look in her unwillingness to let it go when they confronted each other in front of Guozi School.Excessive things can be avoided if possible, and nothing can go wrong before she gets married.

Settling down in Shanningfang in the northwest corner, it is just a small house with three entrances, but it looks very elegant.Today, the elegant decorations are filled with joyful decorations, which actually look extraordinarily harmonious.Li Jueyin's poems and writings broke through numerous obstacles all the way, but was stopped by the killing sticks of An's relatives.So, the cousins ​​finally went into battle together, Li Wei and Li Jing rushed to the front, Li Xin and Li Hui protected Li Jue.

In the midst of the excitement, Li Jue finally came to the bride's courtyard safely and chanted a poem to remind her to make up.Li Xin and others cheerfully shouted "New wife, hurry up", without the bearing of an heir or county king.Li Hui was a little dazed, and suddenly heard the sound of the wind behind him, and suddenly raised his hand to grab the attacking stick, and looked back——

The one holding the stick was a young man in a fiery red round neck robe, who looked to be only seven or eight years old, about the same age as Princess Changning.Li Hui thought he was old, so he didn't take his move seriously, so he smiled and said, "Nowadays the new wives are about to be urged out, and it's breaking the rules for you to wield the killing stick again. Besides, it stands to reason that only women Talented people can stand up for the new wife, but Mr. Xiaolang needs to fight with words."

The little man blushed, and knew that he had done something wrong, so he explained angrily: "I didn't hit any of them just now..."

He was very delicate, but his voice was extremely low, as if he wanted to deliberately highlight his bravery.Li Hui took a closer look and smiled knowingly: An's family only has two daughters, where did such a young man come from who doesn't regard himself as an outsider?This should be the little girl, right? "I've never heard of it. You can sneak up and attack again if you don't hit it. Anyway, because you are reluctant to part with my sister, I will forgive you. But let's not be an example."

Miss An was startled, looked at him carefully with wide eyes, then gave up the stick, turned around and left.It wasn't until the bride came out holding a fan that Li Hui saw that she had changed into a skirt and followed beside her, looking at her sister reluctantly.

The wedding car left Anjia and headed all the way to the other courtyard of Buzhengfang.Because Erfang is not far away, the welcoming team specially made a detour for a few more lifangs, and encountered countless roadblockers who were eager to fight.The bridegroom and the bridesmaids complemented each other with civil and martial arts, politely asked them to get out of the way, and threatened with force. In the end, everyone happily passed by throwing money.

When passing by Yankangfang, Li Hui vaguely felt familiar eyes falling on him.However, he looked around, but he didn't find Wang Zixian among the crowd around him.

Of course, he didn't know that in a small restaurant facing the street, the three brothers of the Wang family were sitting by the window, watching the grand wedding.Wang Zixian watched him ride his horse away, and suddenly the new son-in-law in front of the wedding car seemed to have changed into his appearance, which made him frown involuntarily.

Wang Ziling looked enviously at the crown on the new son-in-law's body - Jiuzhai, Tsing Yi, and Clothes, which are the dresses that can only be worn by a high-ranking official and a title for sacrifice and personal reception.How many courtiers in the court of the Tang Dynasty can wear such a dress to sacrifice?How many scholars who are studying in school will wear such a dress as their lifelong goal?

"Tsk tsk, the people of the royal family are far superior to us just by reincarnating...Even after the abolition of the prince, they can still have the glory they have today..."

"Second brother, be careful." Wang Zimu frowned, "Don't make nonsense about the Tian family's affairs."

Wang Ziling also knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, so he just snorted softly: "It's beautiful now, but I don't know how long it will last."

"No matter how long we can be successful, it has nothing to do with us." Wang Zixian glanced at him indifferently, "you should think about how to become a famous teacher. I can't get the places of Guozixue and Taixue. Four schools You can give it a try. But there are too few teachers and too many students, so it’s better to learn from a teacher.”

"Isn't it okay to ask Prince Pu's Mansion for help?" Wang Ziling looked at him suspiciously, as if he felt that he hadn't tried his best at all, "Dignified Prince, isn't it just a matter of one sentence? If brother takes us to Prince Pu's Mansion to say hello, we can just say no." May His Royal Highness Prince Pu help me with this little favor?"

Wang Zixian squinted his eyes, and suddenly smiled: "It's not easy to get places in Guozixue and Taixue. After all, the only one in Puwang's lineage so far is the heir Puwang who has served as Wannian county magistrate, and has no other connections. Moreover, I have only met the Prince of Xin'an a few times, and I have exhausted my friendship to be recommended by him to enter Guozixue. If you have a good way, brother, you may as well teach me how to make the King of Xin'an willing Putting effort into helping people he doesn't know well to disturb King Pu? How can King Pu be so moved that he is willing to stand up for strangers himself?"

"Since the eldest brother finds it very difficult, there is no need to make it difficult—let's go to a famous teacher." Wang Zimu hurriedly said, "No matter how friendly the king of Xin'an County is, it is impossible to help him again and again. If Guozixue If you can get in with just one sentence, how can we get our turn? Besides, isn’t that Mr. Yang Zhuang, who worshiped in the first class, very famous? Why don’t we try it too? If we can get in with Zhuangtou, Under the same discipline, not to mention Mingjing, Jinshi will be no problem in the future."

"The third brother is right." Wang Zixian nodded, "These days, we all go to inquire about where the gentleman lives and what he likes to accept disciples. When the time is right, we will go to see him."

"Since you have all made up your mind, let's go." Wang Ziling saw the two of them looking at each other and smiling again, his heart grew darker, and he turned his head and said nothing more.

The author has something to say: Wang Langjun: I saw you as the best man today

Xiaojun Wang: Hey, if it weren't for Li Qianniang, you could be the best man, and you can be a familiar face in front of my cousins ​​Wang Langjun: That's not important, what's important is that I think you are more energetic than the groom Little County King: Really?I didn't intend to steal the limelight from my cousin~(~￣▽￣)→))*￣▽￣*)o Wang Langjun: So, if there are similar things in the future, don't rush to be the best man, you have to suffer Beat it up, how hard it is Little Junwang: ... When you got married?Don't let me be the bridesmaid?

Wang Langjun: ...we will discuss it at that time (→→, of course there will be a role that is more suitable for you)