Records of the King of Xin'an County

Compared with the future princess of Xin'an County, Wang Zixian is of course more willing to send people to do their best to investigate the princes of Duke Cheng's mansion.If it is said that news from the Du family came intermittently, then it is not an exaggeration to describe the news from Duke Cheng's mansion as "like a spring".After all, the gentlemen of the Yan family are trying their best to spread their reputation, and they will not miss all kinds of banquets and cultural meetings.As more and more people came into contact with them, the image of the "elegant and noble son" they deliberately created became more and more popular.

"He is indeed a smart man." Li Hui pondered for a moment after hearing the rumor that Mr. Yan's family had surrendered generously in the Yang family's Wenhui. Sneak into Duke Cheng's mansion, and carefully interrogate their family's servants."

"If you're a real gentleman, you can barely match Changning Princess." Wang Zixian had never met the man of the Yan family, so naturally he couldn't tell whether this person was the same type of person as he and Yang Qian.Even if he is indeed a hypocrite, if he can maintain the image of a gentleman for a lifetime, the hypocrite will become a real gentleman-thus, it is not important to distinguish the truth from the false, what is important is who and what the young man's hypocrisy is aimed at.

Li Hui was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice: "Such a young man is easy to leave a good impression on people." If the Yan family's master is good enough, even if his grandfather is still a little reluctant, it is very likely that the princess of Changning will be allowed out .Strictly speaking, Zhou Yi's temperament is a little too out of touch, while Qin Cheng's has a sense of pride, and his temperament and talent have their own strengths and weaknesses.Since they are all relatives of the family, and they are all cousins, the grandfather will of course choose the one with the most outstanding character.

Of course, it's really unfair to judge his character before meeting Mr. Yan's family.Moreover, this is a major event related to the future happiness of Princess Changning, and Li Kun and Mrs. Du will definitely make a decision.As a cousin, what he can do is too limited, and it is difficult to influence the elders' thoughts.

A few days later, the sage Xu Shi couldn't bear to see Concubine Yan Shu sobbing and begging from time to time, so he decisively summoned several young lords of the right age in Cheng Guogong's mansion.Li Hui and Li Jing tried every means to persuade the elders, and stayed in the Lizheng Hall to watch.Not long after, I saw four handsome men of similar ages coming in one after another, kneeling down and saluting to greet them like flowing clouds and flowing water, which was really pleasing to the eye.

While Concubine Yan Shu was introducing them to the saint with a smile on her face, Li Jing couldn't help lowering her voice: "Cousin, why are there four here? Is this what Yue Niang means? Seeing that they are similar in age, it is impossible for them to be all Shouldn’t you be in the same line? If you can’t even inherit the position of Duke, how can you have the right to let Yue Niang down?”

"They are all the grandsons of Duke Cheng. They have not yet separated from each other, so they should come together. If only the eldest grandson is allowed to come, wouldn't it be obvious that they are entering the palace for the future Princess Shang? Maybe the grandfather hasn't seen each other properly yet. All kinds of rumors spread in Chang'an City. If Yueniang's reputation is ruined because of them, uncle and aunt will definitely feel bad." Li Hui explained.The cautious approach of the Duke of Chengguo is enough to show that at least they have tried their best to seek the downfall of Princess Changning, and they are using fair methods.Invisibly, it also made him feel good.

"Cousin has checked them? Which one do you think is suitable?" Li Jing became more and more curious, looking at this and that.The appearance of the Yan family has always been outstanding. Everyone has exquisite eyebrows and eyes, red lips and white teeth, and their appearance is four or five points similar.

"Didn't you just say that? If it weren't for the future Duke Cheng, how could he be qualified to be the lord?" Princess Changning is the future eldest princess with an extraordinary status.If the high-ranking official families only want the second son or other descendants to be the lord, they will definitely not be able to succeed.Only by giving up the eldest son and giving up the position of future clan wife can they show their sincerity.This was the case for Princess Shangqinghe of the Duke of Wu's mansion back then.

Of course, Li Kun and Mrs. Du may not be able to appreciate the position of a mere clan wife.Isn't the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty more noble than any clan wife?The position of the Duke's wife or the clan's wife is just icing on the cake.But whether the royal family wants it or not is one thing, and whether the courtiers donate it or not is another.

Not long after, Li Kun and Mrs. Du also came.His Highness the Crown Prince smiled like a spring breeze blowing on his face as always, testing the true talents and learning of these Yan family gentlemen between the lines.Du Shi looked at their bodies and appearances, his eyes seemed gentle, but they were actually extremely critical.At present, they only have such a well-raised daughter under their knees, and they usually want to hold it tightly in their hands, so naturally it is impossible to let it out easily.

The sage listened to their comings and goings. After a while, he seemed a little tired, and said, "Wu Lang...take...them...go out...to practice riding and shooting."

This is what it means to think that their talents and learning are not bad, and want to see their martial arts and their bodies again.Li Kun nodded slightly. In fact, he himself is not good at riding and shooting, so it is really difficult for him to take the school exam.However, when his gaze passed over the two nephews in the corner, the corners of his lips curled up: "A Hui, A Jing, let's be stubborn with these cousins."

Li Jing's eyes lit up when he was named, and he was already eager to try: "It's been a long time since I have seen the cousins ​​of the Yan family, and they all look a little unfamiliar. Let's go, let's go to Qianniuwei's school! I heard that they have won a lot of good things recently. Ma, I'm worried that I won't have a chance to try it! Cousin, what do you think?"

Li Hui smiled slightly: "My son, it's only fun when you are riding a horse and archery! Let's go! Don't worry, grandfather and uncle, we will definitely take care of several cousins ​​from the Yan family and bring them back after a while." After finishing speaking, he He looked at the gentlemen of the Yan family with a smile, and led them away with Li Jing.

The sage then ordered Li Kun and Mrs. Du to go to work on their own. Seeing Concubine Yan Shu tightening her veil, she looked over nervously: "Sage...how do you think cousin? These children are really top-notch in everything. There is a lot of fame in the city. The concubine promises that no matter who is the Lord, he will love Yue Niang wholeheartedly!"

"I... think about it again. You go back." The saint sighed, and after a while, he ordered the supervisor in the palace to call his two grandsons.

However, after Li Hui and Li Jing brought the gentlemen of the Yan family to the school grounds, they were not polite to them, and immediately proposed to compete together.Horse riding, archery, swords and halberds, they all practiced stubbornly.Li Jing won the first place, Li Hui was slightly inferior, Dalang of the Yan family was equal to him, and the rest were slightly inferior, but their skills were not bad.In the end, everyone was sweating profusely and panting, but looked extremely happy, as if all the recently suppressed emotions were swept away.

"Happy! Really happy!! I invite you to shoot and play polo in the future, you are not allowed to refuse!!" Li Jing laughed loudly, obviously completely forgetting what the purpose of their trip was.

Dalang of the Yan family smiled and cupped his hands and said: "Thanks to the two great kings for their attention, I and my younger brothers are very grateful. No matter when we receive the post, we will definitely not be absent. I am afraid that the two great kings will see us every day in the future. If you feel that our riding and archery has not improved, you will be disappointed with us."

"Progress comes from practice!" Li Jing waved his hand boldly, and sold his cousin in an instant, "If my cousin hadn't practiced riding and archery with his grandfather every day, how could he be as good as he is today? Nine out of ten shots? In the beginning, he couldn’t even hit four out of ten shots!!”

Li Hui glanced at him and decided to pretend he hadn't heard anything.Yan Dalang continued very naturally: "If it weren't for the great king's talent in riding and shooting, even if he studied hard every day, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to achieve such a result easily." Very comfortable.

Li Hui ignored the faint sense of discord in his heart, and bent his lips: "A Jing, you take the Yan family cousins ​​to the next palace to change clothes. I'll ask my grandfather, what can I do later?" Do you have any other arrangements?" Li Jing readily agreed, and the Yan Family Dalang nodded slightly to him with a smile, and then left.

Li Hui had to admit that this young man was indeed very good, not to mention that he was both civil and military, at least he was very comfortable in dealing with people and things, and he was also very keen in observation.Strictly speaking, if he has always been so careless and gentle, he might really be a good husband to Yue Niang.However, no matter how good the young man is, as long as he thinks that he will marry his own sister in the future, he will suddenly become a little hideous——

The King of Xin'an seriously listed the shortcomings of this person: first, the gentleman's demeanor is not known to be true or false, and it needs to be carefully checked before it can be trusted; For the benefit of the Yan family, he constantly lured Yue Niang to come forward to ask for benefits; third, he is already thirteen this year, four years older than Yue Niang, and the two of them may have some differences in their thoughts...

When he returned to the Lizheng Palace alone and seriously fed back these thoughts to the saint, the saint couldn't help laughing and coughing again and again: "You are so picky about marrying a younger sister. In the future... marrying a daughter... but what to do?"

Li Hui hurriedly got up and stroked his back: "This...then I have been investigating since I was a child, and I have to be as trustworthy as a nephew before entrusting my daughter to him. Grandfather don't laugh anymore, grandson just thinks, I know too little about this Cousin Yan, so I'm just a little worried."

The saint regained his strength, smiled and shook his head: "Even... as trustworthy as a nephew... people's hearts are also fickle... You think too simply... you should be careful when picking a new son-in-law, but raising your own little lady ...that's more important. Yue Niang will be the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty in the future... She should have the poise and majesty...Even if people's hearts change, no one would dare to treat her wrong..."

"A Hui...one's own strength...is the most important thing...a force can be reduced to ten times." The old man earnestly taught, "It won't last long with external force...you have to have enough ability...so, no matter where you are, If you can live a good life...there is a way to live a good life..."

Li Hui was startled: Grandfather is right, if he is strong enough, who would dare to be rude?Who dares to be wronged?Can the dignified future eldest princess get involved in a marriage?If the head of the Yan family treats Yue Niang sincerely, then this is a good marriage; if he has other thoughts in his heart, Yue Niang can't bear it, who would dare to let her continue to endure it?Why isn't he like this?His grandfather was telling him that he must make himself stronger, so that he can face anything with ease!

Seeing him thoughtful, the sage smiled gratifiedly and said, "Good boy...Think carefully...what will happen in the future...Since you are about to get engaged...Grandpa will give you a word...'Xuan Qi', how?"

Xuan, remote and far away, the so-called "mysterious and mysterious, the gate of all wonders"; Qi, auspicious, auspicious.

This is an old man's expectation for the future destiny of his grandson, and it is also the best wish.

Li Hui was lying on the side of the sick bed, with slightly red eyes, and said with a smile, "Thank you, grandfather! My grandson likes it very much! If Ah Jing knows, she might be so envious!"

The sage laughed again when he heard this.