Little Grape Chasing Her Husband

Qi Hengcheng was beaten to the point of running around, screaming, "I was wrong, I was wrong! Junting, Master Dongfang, Putao, brother, big brother... I was wrong, I was wrong, please forgive me!"

Liu Runzhi and the others were dumbfounded.Dongfang Junyao whispered: "Brother Liu, should we stop it? The fourth brother seems to have gone berserk..."

Liu Runzhi said solemnly: "I guess Junting has wanted to beat Hengcheng for a long time, let him vent, who is called Hengcheng's mouth?"

Dongfang Junyao thought about it, nodded and said: "Anyway, big brother Qi has thick skin and thick flesh, so he is not afraid of being beaten. We came out to make fourth brother happy, so that's fine."

So two very unreliable brothers betrayed Qi Hengcheng like this.

After being beaten up, Putao felt relieved physically and mentally. He straightened his clothes and said to the victim who was squatting on the ground covering his face and crying, "Oh, I'm just a frail young man with no strength to restrain a chicken. If I can't beat you, why are you crying?" ?”

Qi Hengcheng almost vomited blood.Is this also called being powerless?Your fist almost broke my bones, okay! ?

He glanced at Putao resentfully.

Putao clutched his chest and said, "Oh, I'm just soft-hearted." Then he helped Qi Hengcheng up and said, "Okay, okay, if you are wronged, go home and cry with your wife, as if I have bullied you too much."

Qi Hengcheng was speechless, and turned his head to stare at Liu Runzhi and Dongfang Junyao angrily.The two turned their heads away immediately.

"Oh, Jun Yao, look how nice the weather is today."

"Yes, Brother Liu, the weather is really nice."

This group of disrespectful people!Qi Hengcheng was about to vomit blood!

Putao politely took out his handkerchief and wiped his sweat, straightened his clothes, and said with trembling spirit: "Okay, let's go hunting!"

A few people were about to set off into the mountains when the masters sent by Dongfang Junren had already galloped over.

Rao is such a calm person like Tang Zhengyan, he was flattered again.He really didn't expect that the legendary Prince Jing was, was... such a kind and easy-going person.

When Prince Jing walked into the study with a big laugh, Tang Zhengyan thought he was the eldest brother of Putao, but it was because Prince Jing was much younger than he imagined, with a fair face, bright eyes, and a smiling baby face. , and even some round baby fat on the cheeks (this is unscientific, how can there be baby fat at this age?).

As soon as Jing Wang saw him, he took his hand affectionately, and said with a smile: "You are Tang Zhengyan. I have heard about you for a long time, and you are indeed a good-looking talent, a good-looking talent!"

Those bright black eyes looked at him without blinking, which made Tang Zhengyan feel a little nervous.

He gave the salute solemnly, but King Jing didn't seem to care, as if he was too lazy to exchange greetings, he went straight to the topic and said: "You are the great benefactor of our Puputao, and we will be a family in the future, so you don't have to be so polite. Sit down! Come on!" Tea on tea! By the way, let’s have some snacks, the sweet glutinous osmanthus cake made by the imperial chef from the palace last time is good, let’s serve two plates first.”

The maidservant who was waiting on the side groaned secretly in her heart.The prince has a sweet tooth, and his rotten teeth have caused the imperial doctors to worry a lot. The princess issued a ruthless order not to allow him to eat sweets, but at this time...in front of the guests, he dared not speak out to warn him.

The big maid was also clever, she answered with a low eyebrow crisply, and after leaving the door, she turned around and summoned a little maid to report to the princess.

Dongfang Haoye cheerfully condescended to entertain Tang Zhengyan, and the more he watched, the more he liked it.Hmm, that's right, not surprised by favor or humiliation, he is an upright person with deep feelings in his heart, and his heart is quite solid, he actually brought two boxes of souvenirs, neither humble nor overbearing, courteous and affectionate, seems to be reliable.

The little prince was here showing his son-in-law to his son, while Putao on the other side had already rushed back as if he was dying, and galloped all the way, not knowing that his hat was blown crookedly.

He hurried back to the palace, and when he got off his horse, he almost fell and stumbled towards the house.Little Zhuzi chased after him all the way, seeing his master was so at a loss, he hurried up to stop him, persuading him: "Master, please slow down, you should at least change your clothes before going to see the guest?"

Putao came back to his senses, and looked down at his clothes. It was originally a hunting suit, which looked heroic, but he beat Qi Hengcheng on the grass, and then ran all the way back, with loess all over his feet and legs. The clothes are also full of dust.He stomped his feet and said, "I shouldn't be going to the suburbs today. It's Qi's fault. I should punch him more today!" Otherwise, he would stay at home and have time to change clothes and dress up.

Xiaozhuzi thought to himself: It was clearly the post from King An's son Dongfang Junyao who asked the young master to go hunting, but the young master blamed Qi Hengcheng on it. This Lord Qi is really unlucky. If you offend our young master once, you will offend us for the rest of your life.

Putao's feet were like the wind, and he walked quickly from the backyard to his own yard, urging people to boil water for a bath, and then asking people to go to the front hall to inquire about news, while he plunged into the box and rummaged through his clothes.The room was turned upside down by him, and the maids and servants in the entire Wisteria House were busy working.

Xiao Zhuzi said: "Oh my young master, the hot water is ready, you take a bath first, I will help you find clothes, otherwise it will be too late, Mr. Tang has been here for half an hour."

Putao hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, yes! Bamboo help me find that white crane satin gown... No, no, I want that light yellow fairy chrysanthemum shirt... Oh no, it's the new one made this spring My blue shirt. Find them all for me, and I’ll pick them carefully later.”

The bathroom was ready, Putao ordered and rushed in, stripped naked a few times and jumped in, the splash of water drenched the waiter next to him.

After taking a bath in a hurry, he also specially applied the orchid sesame oil tribute from Yufang Kingdom in the south, and his whole body smelled delicious.

Xiaozhu has already found out all the clothes he mentioned, and put them all over the room.

Dongfang Haoye had already heard the news of Putao's return from his servants, he couldn't help secretly praising his youngest son for being smart, knowing that he should send a letter to his fourth brother as soon as possible.

At this time, the servants came to report: "My lord, my concubine is back. I heard that Mr. Tang is visiting. Please take Mr. Tang to the Yuhua Hall to sit. It will be time for lunch later."

Beitang Yaoyue entered the palace early in the morning, and Dongfang Haoye wanted to entertain Tang Zhengyan according to his own way while he was away, showing the father-in-law's profile. Who knew that Beitang Yaoyue would come back so soon, so he smiled and said Invite Tang Zhengyan to Yuhua Hall together.

Prince Jing's Mansion is very large, Lord Jing walked in front, Tang Zhengyan followed two steps behind, the two chatted while walking, Dongfang Haoye also enthusiastically introduced the scenery of the Palace to him.

When they arrived at the Yuhua Hall, Beitang Yaoyue had been waiting for a while, and when she saw them coming in, she smiled slightly and said, "Here comes Zhengyan, sit down."

Tang Zhengyan saluted, exchanged greetings with Beitang Yaoyue, and then sat down politely.Dongfang Haoye sat on the right side of Beitang Yaoyue, who was the first person on the left, his face was slightly restrained, and he looked more dignified.

Although this change was subtle, Tang Zhengyan was always careful and noticed it.

Both Dongfang Haoye and Beitang Yaoyue liked Tang Zhengyan very much, they didn't make them feel restrained, on the contrary, they kindly and amiably gave Tang Zhengyan the illusion, as if they were really the nephews of this family.

Jing Wang and his wife are both cunning and well-informed people. No matter how cautious and intelligent Tang Zhengyan is, he can't beat these two old foxes. Therefore, within half a day, he unconsciously and sincerely regards the two as people who care about him. elder.

Strange to say, when they first met in the county, Beitang Yaoyue also acted very easy-going and friendly, but it was difficult for Tang Zhengyan to really get close to her, as if there was an invisible layer of alienation floating around.But this time Prince Jing sat there, the concubine's demeanor seemed to have changed, she was more warm and kind, making it easy to get close to her.So Tang Zhengyan fell into the trap accidentally.

It was the middle of the day, and it seemed that it was time for lunch, and the grape hadn't arrived yet, Dongfang Haoye couldn't help but mutter to himself why his son was moving so slowly, why didn't he rush over quickly when he heard that his sweetheart was here?

He was muttering in his heart, when he heard Putao's clear but nervous voice from outside the door: "Father, Daddy, the child has come to greet you."

The maid raised the bead curtain, and Putao walked in slowly.

Tang Zhengyan hasn't seen grapes for half a year.Seeing him coming in at this time, he quickly raised his eyes to look, but couldn't help being stunned.

Putao was wearing a purple rattan gown embroidered with beads, and a gold belt embroidered with the same color was tied around his waist. Two top-quality jade huangs, one yellow and one green, hung from it. The sound of chanting.His black and dense hair was braided and tied behind his back. On his head was a crown inlaid with gold and jade, and a strand of red tassels hung from each temple.

Although Putao walked slowly and calmly, her face was flushed and her breath was still a little anxious. She glanced at Tang Zhengyan affectionately with her black eyes.

Dongfang Haoye secretly sighed that the women's college... oh no, it's a big girl who doesn't want to stay.Look, look!He said he came to pay his respects to himself, but his eyes and hearts were all about that boy Tang Zhengyan.

Thinking about it this way, I couldn't help but feel sour in my old heart, and the look in Tang Zhengyan's eyes became a little unkind.

Beitang Yaoyue didn't think much about it, she smiled slightly and said, "You came just in time, come and meet your benefactor."

"Brother Tang." Putao walked towards Tang Zhengyan with a smile.

Tang Zhengyan met him at the most desolate time in Putao's life, and at that time Putao lived with them in Tangjia Village, wearing only his own old things. Although he knew that he was a handsome boy with handsome features, he never I have seen him dressed so gorgeously and delicately as a nobleman.Even in the few days when Putao found his family in the county seat, everything was the same as before, so in Tang Zhengyan's eyes, Putao at that time was no different from before.

But at this moment, Tang Zhengyan felt a sense of strangeness when he looked at this handsome young man in front of him.

He stood up in a daze, met with Putao, listened to Putao's question, and only answered habitually, without any distraction.

Seeing Putao after a few months of separation, Tang Zhengyan did not lose weight and haggard. On the contrary, his demeanor became more calm and his brows became more handsome.

Seeing his son staring at Tang Zhengyan without turning his eyes, Dongfang Haoye felt sore in his heart, so he coughed hard and said, "Okay, let's go to the dining room for dinner." He said and got up and walked in front.

Beitang Yaoyue glanced at her son who was still staring at Tang Zhengyan obsessively without knowing that his father was unhappy, couldn't help but sighed secretly, and followed Dongfang Haoye away.

The group moved to the dining room, the eldest son Dongfang Junqian, the king of Dejun Dongfang Juncheng and the fifth son Dongfang Junren were already waiting.

Dongfang Junqian and others exchanged pleasantries with Tang Zhengyan again, and everyone sat down to eat.Dongfang Haoye and Beitang Yaoyue are naturally the first, Dongfang Junqian sits at the head of the father, next to Dongfang Juncheng, and at the bottom is Dongfang Junren.Putao and Tang Zhengyan sat side by side under Yaoyue in Beitang, looking like a married girl returning to her natal home with her son-in-law.

Tang Zhengyan and King Jing's family had lunch, and they were about to say goodbye. Putao couldn't bear it, and he couldn't keep it alone, but Prince Jing stretched his waist, smiled and said, "I'm getting older, and I like to sleep too much. Ben Wang will go back to the house to take a nap. Junqian, you and Junting will take Zhengyan to visit our home. There are several masterpieces in the study in the back room, and the picture of master Su’s light boat on a snowy night is the most rare. You guys Young people appreciate it together." After speaking, he took Beitang Yaoyue's hand and went by himself.

Dongfang Junqian smiled just like his old man, took Tang Zhengyan's hand with a smile, and said, "It's rare that the father is so generous that he opened the study in the back room for us to watch. We can't miss this opportunity. It's full of father and father." Daddy’s collection. Let’s go, I’ll take Brother Tang to have a look.”

Tang Zhengyan originally wanted to go home to review his homework, but he heard that it was in the private collection of Prince Jing, and there were rare masterpieces, so he didn't want to miss this opportunity.For him, learning one is a long-term achievement, and the review is not at this moment, so he followed it.

Dongfang Juncheng did not join in the fun.He has opened a mansion and is just next door. Although the family has not yet been separated, he is already an adult man and has a position in the court. Dongfang Haoye dislikes having too many sons at home, so he is allowed to live wherever he wants. , so Dongfang Juncheng will live in his own mansion for a few days a month.Just now at the end of the month, there are still things to deal with in the mansion, so I leave and go back to the mansion.

Dongfang Junren also went to practice.He and his future brother-in-law have already left a good impression on each other, and the rest is to practice martial arts well. In the future, if the fourth brother is bullied, he can go to his mother-in-law's house to help him find the place.But judging by Tang Zhengyan's character, he would not let his fourth brother suffer any grievances.

So in the end only Dongfang Junting followed, and went to the study with his elder brother and Tang Zhengyan.

King Jing's collection is really extraordinary.Dongfang Junqian asked the book boy to bring out those masterpieces one by one. Tang Zhengyan's eyesight was not good enough.

Putao has been sitting aside watching Tang Zhengyan, serving him tea and water from time to time.Tang Zhengyan was fascinated by it, and drank tea as soon as he was offered, without paying attention.

It wasn't until the sky was getting late and the light gradually dimmed that Tang Zhengyan suddenly came back to his senses, rubbed his eyes and said, "What time is it?"

Putao said softly: "It's almost time to apply, Brother Tang, take a rest, be careful of your eyes."

Tang Zhengyan was startled and said, "It's so late?" Only then did he realize that he and Putao were the only ones in the room.

He reluctantly put away the ancient scroll book in his hand, caressed the cover, and looked at the other picture scroll books on the table with nostalgia, and sighed: "My lord is really a scholar, and the things in his collection are really extraordinary. , there are so many out-of-print ancient books.”

It was the first time Putao heard his father being praised as a bachelor, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching.In fact, most of the collection here belonged to his father, and some of them were even dowry gifts from his grandfather when his father got married.

But of course he would not expose his father's shortcomings, so he said with a smile: "Brother Tang, if you like it, you can come and watch it anytime."

Tang Zhengyan shook his head and said, "The scientific examination is approaching, I'm afraid I don't have time soon. After the scientific examination is over, if you get a Jinshi, you will be an official soon. I'm afraid you don't have time." Reading in Jing Wang's study.

Putao heard the words sadly: "Then it will be difficult for me to see Brother Tang again?"

He said these words out of feeling, without thinking deeply, and only realized something was wrong after he blurted out. When he looked up, Tang Zhengyan also looked embarrassed.

Putao's eyes turned red, and she hurriedly said, "Brother Tang, I don't mean anything else, I, I... just treat us as friends..."

Tang Zhengyan looked at him with deep eyes, and smiled slightly: "Pao, we are friends from the beginning. Brother Tang understands what you mean, so you don't have to worry about it."

Putao listened to his empathetic words, but instead of feeling happy and relaxed, her heart was sore and bitter, and the pain was unbearable.

He lowered his head and said softly: "Brother Tang is right, I was overthinking."

Tang Zhengyan looked at the young man's fair and graceful neck, and heard Grape's sour and unspeakable soft words, suddenly felt a pain in his heart, feeling that he was so cruel, and couldn't help but want to touch his neck to comfort him.

Tang Zhengyan himself was taken aback by this thought.When did he have such... thoughts about grapes?This is too pity, it's unbelievable, there must be something wrong!

Tang Zhengyan stood up abruptly, and said, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb you. It's time to say goodbye."

Seeing him standing up suddenly, Putao was startled, and stood up: "It's still early, go back after dinner at my house."

"No need, I have to go back to study. Besides, Zhengli and Zhengyi are still waiting for me at the inn." Tang Zhengyan insisted on leaving, but Putao couldn't keep him, so he had to send him out of the house sullenly.

During dinner, Dongfang Haoye knew that Tang Zhengyan had gone back. Seeing Putao poking the rice bowl with chopsticks and counting the rice one by one, he said: "First, your father and I prepared some things for Tang Zhengyan's scientific research. You can give them to him tomorrow. Send it. Let’s take a look at the inn he lives in. If it’s not good, our family still has a small house with three courtyards in Yonghe Lane, so he can move there for borrowing. He’s not the only one, I’ve taken in a few A student lives there, and they can discuss knowledge together."

Putao thought for a while and said, "I won't go. I'd better let the elder brother go."

Dongfang Junqian is the eldest son, and will inherit the throne of Prince Jing in the future. He has seen Tang Zhengyan's knowledge and character today. two.Just seeing his younger brother like this made him feel uncomfortable, and persuaded him, "You can go with me."

Putao shook his head, but finally did not agree.

The next day, Dongfang Junqian went to invite Tang Zhengyan in person with his belongings, persuaded Tang Zhengyan with his sharp tongue, and moved with his whole family to King Jing's house in Yonghe Lane to borrow with several other students. live.

In a blink of an eye, it was the day of the imperial examination.Many students lined up like a long queue at the gate of the Gong Yuan, waiting to be searched in.

Tang Zhengli and the young servant Qin Zhu looked left and right with things in their hands.Tang Zhengyan slapped him on the back of the head and shouted, "What are you looking at? Please wait."

Tang Zhengli said: "Fang... so what, why didn't the fourth son come? Last time you visited the prince, I didn't follow, and I don't know how he is now? His Royal Highness is really honorable, and he has a good temper. It looks similar, but not as beautiful as the fourth young master."

Since Tang Zhengli knew Putao's identity, he could no longer call him "Fang Ting" or "Fang Ting".

Tang Zhengyan said: "I am taking the imperial examination, what is he doing here? He is the fourth son of Jing Wang's family, with a distinguished status, how can he come to this kind of place."

Tang Zhengli pursed his lips, and was about to refute, when he suddenly "huh" and said, "I seem to have seen him..."

Tang Zhengyan hurriedly asked, "Where?"

Tang Zhengli rubbed his eyes, and said, "Maybe I saw something wrong. There was someone who looked like Fang Ting just now, but it passed by in a flash, maybe I didn't see it clearly."

Tang Zhengyan followed his gaze for a while, and faintly saw a corner of a light blue shirt protruding from under a big tree across the street.

He was silent for a while, then said, "You read wrong."

Putao hid behind the tree, watching Tang Zhengyan successfully searched and entered the palace, then turned and left in peace.

In a blink of an eye, after the imperial examinations were over, Putao sneaked back to the Gongyuan to guard. Seeing Tang Zhengyan coming out with a haggard face, he was almost helped back by Tang Zhengli, and she was so distressed that she secretly wiped her tears.

Dongfang Junqian couldn't stand it anymore, and discussed with his younger brother in private: "Pao is infatuated with Tang Zhengyan, but Tang Zhengyan doesn't seem to have such intentions. Do you think he can accept Putao?"

Dongfang Juncheng said: "This kind of thing cannot be forced."

Dongfang Junqian chuckled and said, "I don't think Tang Zhengyan is uninterested in grapes."

"how do I say this?"

Dongfang Junqian looked like someone who had come here, and said triumphantly: "You have never been in love. I don't know what a man who is in love looks like. I have met Tang Zhengyan a few times, and every time I mentioned grapes to him, he said A little uncomfortable. It's not that I'm bored, on the contrary, it's chaos if I care about it."

Later, Dongfang Junqian made an excuse to visit the house on Yonghe Lane twice, and had contact with Tang Zhengyan. Every time he mentioned grapes, although Tang Zhengyan was calm on the surface, in fact, he still showed a little bit of concern and contradiction in his eyes.Dongfang Junqian is very keen and aware of it.

Dongfang Juncheng said, "Then what do you want?"

"Naturally, it's a match between one and two."

"Don't be silly. If Dad finds out, I won't spare you."

Dongfang Junqian put his arms around his shoulders, and said with a smirk, "Don't worry, I have already told my father, and my father is sure."

Now that Dongfang Haoye has a son, he can't do many things by himself.Moreover, he had a grudge against Tang Zhengyan who "stolen" the grapes, so he was very reluctant to match them up.But seeing Putao's pitiful appearance, he couldn't bear it, so he instructed his eldest son to help him, so that he must find a lifetime of happiness for his younger brother.

Dongfang Junqian is exactly like his old man who fears the world will not be chaotic. After being provoked like this, he immediately prepared to take action with joy!

Dongfang Juncheng was also very moved when he heard the words.He and Dongfang Junqian are twins. Although they have different personalities, they have a good understanding at critical moments. Besides, they both love their younger brother very much. It makes no sense to watch Putao continue to be unhappy.

With such a plan by the two of them, Dongfang Juncheng dragged down someone who had "offended" Putao with evil intentions.

Qi Hengcheng, who was far away in the Qi Mansion, suddenly sneezed twice in a row, and muttered: "It's a good sneeze, but who misses me?"

His wife, Liu Shi, smiled and said, "One sneeze is thinking, the other is scolding. Your two sneezes are because someone scolded you. But in a dream, I thought who missed you."

Qi Hengcheng laughed, put his arms around his virtuous wife and said, "But I didn't serve you well last night, madam is scolding me?"

"Bah! You shameless bastard!" Liu Shi was so ashamed that she twisted Qi Hengcheng's face, listening to him beg for mercy.

Besides, Tang Zhengyan was ignorant of the upcoming conspiracy and tricks. When he came back from the Gongyuan, he had a big meal first, then took a shower and went to bed and slept for a day and a night. .

After he woke up, he got up, tidied up, and had a serious family meal with Tang Zhengli, Tang Zhengyi, and his servant Qin Zhu, before he finally recovered.

Tang Zhengli said: "Brother, someone came to Prince Jing's mansion this morning, saying that the prince invited you to attend a banquet in another courtyard tomorrow. After the exam was finally finished, the prince meant to let everyone loosen up. Brother Wang, Brother Liu and others from the same courtyard The students have also received the invitation. Since you are still asleep in the morning, I will accept the post on your behalf."

Tang Zhengyan said: "Prince Jing's son is of high status, please post a post to invite us, we must not understand the rules. You did the right thing, and a nobleman invited us, so we shouldn't have resigned."

This is also because Jing Wang has always had a good reputation and is well-known in Qingliu, so scholars are willing to give him face, and the emperor turned a blind eye to him, not caring about his making friends with students.

So the brothers of the Tang family discussed it, and Tang Zhengyan decided to go to the appointment tomorrow.

—— "The end of the first episode" please look forward to the next episode of "Little Grape Chasing Her Husband"