Little Grape Chasing Her Husband

Putao returned to the room, took out something from her pocket, opened it, and found that it was the white jade bracelet left by Tang Mu wrapped in a handkerchief.That handkerchief was also very familiar, it was the handkerchief that Tang Zhengyan used to wipe his tears that night when he punished Putao for writing a book.

Putao hugged these two things, and lay on the bed motionless, her eyes had shed too many tears just now and couldn't cry anymore, but they were still astringent.

Little Zhuzi came in lightly, seeing his master lying on the bed mourning silently, he couldn't help but feel a little helpless.It was the first time he had seen the young master like this since he was a child. Even when the young master lost his love because of Qi Hengcheng at the beginning of the year, he was more angry than sad. It can be seen that the love is not as deep as this time.

"Fourth young master, don't be sad. If Mr. Tang wins the election this time, he will go to Beijing next spring, won't we see you again then?"

Putao stared at the thing in his hand obsessively and did not speak.

Xiao Zhuzi said: "That's right. I heard that you have returned to the capital, Young Master. Mr. Qi, Mr. Liu and the young son of Prince An's family all said that they want to invite you to drink. When are you going to get together with them?"

Putao said sullenly, "No."

Little Zhuzi rubbed his hands together, and said, "Then, do you want to go and see the fifth young master? The fifth young master should have finished practicing by now, why don't you go and play with the fifth young master?"

Putao said: "No! Don't bother me! Get out!"

Little Zhuzi was helpless, and said with a bitter face: "Master, I made a big mistake this time. I didn't protect you well. The prince said that he would punish me. If you are unhappy again, I will be kicked out of the house."

Putao just turned over and sat up, and said: "Father said that he will punish you? He dares! I will settle the score with him!"

"Don't! The prince just fined me with one year's salary, which is really nothing. I didn't protect you well, so I should have been punished." Xiao Zhuzi felt very guilty and remorseful for his dereliction of duty.He hit his head, and he was stupid for several months, until he was found by the people of the East Gate, and he was slowly cured, and now his skill has only recovered to [-]% of the peak period.It was also a blow to his ego.

Putao took his hand and said: "Good Zhuzi, it's a good thing you saved me when I went out this time, otherwise our master and servant don't know what to do. You have done a good job. You have also suffered, so let's recuperate well these days. I will give you back the money my father fined you."

Xiao Zhuzi was so grateful that tears filled his eyes, knelt down and said, "It's all slaves who are not good at doing things. I am already very grateful that the young master didn't punish me. I must not be rewarded. Fortunately, young master, you are safe and sound, otherwise Xiao Zhuzi would not be able to atone for his sin even if he died ten times!" "

Putao patted him on the shoulder and said, "Get up. You and I are not outsiders. I treat you like a brother. Don't say such things." He and Xiao Zhuzi grew up together. They are called master and servant, but they are actually brothers friend.He may not say some things in his heart to his father and father, but he will tell Xiao Zhuzi.

"Little Zhuzi, help me to find out if Tang Zhengyan has won Qiu Wei this time." Counting the days, Qiu Wei's result should come out.

The little bamboo agreed.

Sure enough, he had some connections and skills, and he came back the next day to report: "Young Master Tang has won Huiyuan this time, and he is the leader of Qizhou Province."

Putao couldn't help being happy for Tang Zhengyan when he heard the words, feeling a faint sense of pride in his heart, and said, "I knew he would win."

He kept the Tang family's jade bracelet and Tang Zhengyan's handkerchief together, and took them out to have a look when he had nothing to do, to chat about his lovesickness.Beitang Yaoyue and others didn't mention Tang Zhengyan's matter in front of him, they only hoped that his feelings would slowly dilute with the passage of time.But they don't know that Putao has already engraved this feeling in his bones, and he can't forget it even if he wants to.

It is a big event for the fourth son of Jing Wang's family to return to the circle of princes in the capital.Both Qi Hengcheng and Liu Runzhi, the son of the Minister of Rites, posted posts to Putao, inviting him to have a small get-together.

Putao ran away from home this time and Prince Jing's Mansion kept it a secret. He only said that he was visiting his grandfather in the Ming Kingdom, so his brothers and friends didn't know the truth. Only Qi Hengcheng was a little guilty, and he had approached Dongfang Juncheng several times in private. , kept asking: "Is Jun Ting still blaming me? Or why did you go to the Ming Dynasty without even drinking my wedding wine?"

Dongfang Juncheng just said: "My grandfather loves him the most on weekdays. He wrote a letter a few days ago saying that he missed him, so my father sent him to Cheng Huan's knees to fulfill his filial piety."

After Qi Hengcheng asked a few times, he stopped asking.He also had some energy in private, so he secretly inquired a few times, and finally found out that Putao did not go to the Ming Dynasty, so he secretly paid attention to it.As soon as he heard that Putao was back, he hurriedly sent him a post asking for a treat.

Putao had just broken up in love, and she was not in the mood at first, but after all, she was a close friend of hers, so she cheered up and went.

He has changed a lot these days. Not only has he grown taller, but his appearance has gradually grown. The round face that was originally a little baby fat now has sharp lines, and the brows are more calm and heroic. Unable to wear women's clothing as before, making it difficult to distinguish between male and female.Therefore, as soon as he stepped into the private room of the restaurant, Qi Hengcheng, Liu Runzhi and others didn't recognize him for a while, and they were all stunned for a moment.

Then everyone sat down and talked about the old days.The grapes were listless and listless, and their replies were inconsistent. Qi Hengcheng and the others could tell that, and couldn't help but wink at each other.

Liu Runzhi went over to Putao's shoulders, raised his glass and said, "What's the matter with you? Did your grandfather kill you? Seeing that you have changed a lot, it can be seen that you have suffered a lot. Come, let's have a drink. Today we must drink Put those unhappy things aside, let us brothers have a good time. In the evening, my brother will take you to drink flower wine by the Tai'an River!"

Putao drank all the wine in the glass and said: "Okay! Let's drink flower wine tonight! Sister Liu and the others haven't played with me since I was 12 years old, hum! I don't play with them either! Let's go find a beauty tonight!" "

The sister Liu mentioned in Putaokou is the granddaughter of Prime Minister Liu.When he was a child, he liked to wear women's clothing and hang out with girls, and he had a very good relationship with several ladies from the big family, and he grew up as a childhood sweetheart.It's a pity that after he was 12 years old, it was inconvenient for men and women to communicate with each other. His handkerchief friends also became gender-conscious, and they distanced themselves from him one after another. Putao was deeply disappointed again, and hated her male body extremely.However, he has an open-minded personality and liked to hook up with boys since he was a child, so he also made Qi Hengcheng and other close friends, which is not considered a wasted childhood.

Liu Runzhi was overjoyed, thought he was enlightened, and patted him on the shoulder vigorously and said: "My good brother, there are a few new flower girls on the Tai'an River, they are so beautiful, my brother will find them for you tonight!"

Putao rolled her eyes and said, "Who wants a flower girl? Is there any handsome Hua Lang?"

Liu Runzhi suddenly became dumb.

Qi Hengcheng hurriedly said: "Yes, yes! Absolutely! Junting, what do you want? Brothers will find you!"

Today the world is peaceful, Ming and Wen are open, and Yujing, as the capital of Wen, has all kinds of tricks.Especially when Prince Jing made a big splash and married the third son of the Beitang Prince's Mansion in the Ming Dynasty, his masculinity became even more prosperous, so the liking of grapes was normal among high-ranking officials, and he didn't take it seriously when he was young.

Grapes are not intoxicating wine, everyone gets drunk, murmured: "You want to be like Brother Tang."

Qi Hengcheng was taken aback, who is Big Brother Tang?

But Putao didn't go to Chengtai'an River that night, because he was drunk, so drunk, lying on the table and crying non-stop, pulling Liu Runzhi's sleeve and calling "Brother Tang" all the time.

Liu Runzhi and Qi Hengcheng were a little dumbfounded, and finally sent him back to Prince Jing's Mansion. When they returned, they sat in the carriage and discussed: "Jun Ting has been calling 'Brother Tang', and I don't know who that person is. I see Jun Ting seem……"

Qi Hengcheng said with a dark face: "Hmph! No matter who that Tang is, if he dares to defeat Junting, I will finish him off with one blow!"

Liu Runzhi said in his heart: It seems that you have never failed Junting.But he didn't say anything, just said: "Don't meddle in this matter. I know you feel ashamed of Jun Ting because of the verbal engagement back then, and you always want to make up for it. But Jun Ting is not such a narrow-minded person, I It seems that he didn't take that matter to heart a long time ago, and everyone will be good brothers as before, don't meddle in your own business, it is Jun Ting's private business after all."

Although Qi Hengcheng was a martial artist, he was somewhat scheming, and said: "I know. Don't mention today's matter to anyone, let's keep it a secret for him."

"It's up to you to say."

Although Qi Hengcheng covered Liu Runzhi's mouth in private, he went to inquire about it himself.He and Dongfang Juncheng had a close friendship, so he turned around to ask Dongfang Juncheng, but it was a pity that Dongfang Juncheng didn't show anything, and didn't tell him anything.

In the blink of an eye, the weather has not warmed up yet, and the number of students going to Beijing to take the exam has gradually increased.Those who are a little bit rich have already filled the inn, and those who are short of money rent a cheap house together.

Dongfang Junting went to the streets these days, and often saw some shabby-clothed scholars spending a few copper coins on the street, buying a bowl of bone soup and eating flatbread.

Since ancient times, reading has been the most costly thing. Not to mention the cost of paper, ink and writing brushes, just buying books can empty a landlord's family, plus all the expenses needed to go to Beijing to catch the exam, the wealthy family is okay, The poor scholars are really almost the same as the beggars.There is still a month before Chunwei, and these people can't wait to break a copper plate into two halves.

Dongfang Junting saw that his heart was sour, and when he went back, he asked his father if he could find a way to help those poor students.

Dongfang Haoye understood his thoughts.I don't know how many times the three-year imperial examination has been held, and I have never seen Putao so caring before. This time, I am afraid that it is because of Tang Zhengyan that he thinks of himself and wants to help poor students.

"The grapes have really grown up. Don't worry, leave this matter to the father." Dongfang Haoye looked at his son's height which was already comparable to his own, raised his arm and rubbed his head.

Dongfang Haoye is still very reliable in his work.The next day, he told the court that many students are hungry and their clothes are outdated, and there is still more than a month before Chunwei. I am afraid that many people will not be able to bear it.He also expressed his willingness to donate ten thousand taels of silver to help the emperor subsidize poor students.

His brother is naturally happy to do such a good thing that others pay money to gain fame.However, Prince Jing is his own younger brother, and the emperor couldn't take advantage of it for nothing, so he decreed that Prince Jing would take the lead in organizing the event.

When the queen mother heard about this, she supported her two sons and gave five thousand silver.As soon as the Empress Dowager came out, the royal family and some high-ranking officials and dignitaries also bled one after another, raising a lot of silver taels.

When Tang Zhengyan went to Beijing with his two younger brothers, Zhengli and Zhengyi, he heard voices all around praising the emperor's sageness and loving the people like his son.And because this matter was proposed by Prince Jing and personally sponsored, he won the title of a virtuous king.

King Jing originally had a good reputation.Back then, because she married a male concubine, she had become the subject of gossip all over the country, and it was well known throughout the country.In the past few years, he has made a lot of achievements in the government. He even went to the epidemic area to rescue countless victims regardless of the danger. He almost contracted the plague himself and could not return.In addition, for a while, he played as an inspector censor, oh no, he visited several provinces, solved several major cases, and defended many people, so he gained quite a reputation.

However, this funding for poor students has made King Jing's reputation soaring.People used to say it was "the prince who married a male concubine", but now they say it is "the virtuous king who loves the people like his son". The difference is really huge.

Dongfang Haoye didn't expect to get such a good reputation by helping his son with some errands.He is a person who never puts these things at ease, and his reputation is too late for others to be happy, but he said to Beitang Yaoyue with a sad face: "Being called a "virtuous king" will not work if you don't want to be a "virtuous" in the future. Why don't you call it 'King of Leisure', I look forward to being free every day."

Beitang Yaoyue gave him a white look: "In his position, he seeks his own government. As a prince, you enjoy the royal family's salary and are supported by the people of the world, so what if you do something?"

Dongfang Haoye patted his thigh and sighed: "I don't know when Tangtang will give birth to a grandson for me. When he and Hua Rong give birth to a son, I will abdicate. Let him be the 'virtuous king'. Let's go out and play. God South China Sea North, you have to go through it once in your lifetime.”

Beitang Yaoyue was also yearning, but he was more thoughtful than the little prince, and said: "I have to wait a few more years. Guoguo hasn't married yet, walnuts are raised in the East Palace, and Putao wants to marry..." The son's matter is handled well.Especially the grapes, I am really worried.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help feeling resentful towards the little prince.Such a good son, why should he be raised as a daughter?

Dongfang Haoye pretended not to see Beitang Yaoyue's resentful eyes, and changed the subject in time: "Tang Zhengyan has already entered Beijing, let's wait for a few days to see if he will come to say hello."

Beitang Yaoyue said: "Tang Zhengyan is quite strong."

Dongfang Haoye smiled lowly: "If you don't dare to come to the door because you are afraid that people will say that he is gaining power and wealth, then you have a fake character. If you are a person with real backbone, you won't break your waist because of it."

Beitang Yaoyue looked at him with a smile, nodded and said, "Exactly."

Let's say that Tang Zhengyan brought his younger brothers to Beijing because of the money donated by Beitang Yaoyue.Originally, he was really hesitant to visit Prince Jing's Mansion, but after he came to Beijing and heard about Prince Jing's reputation, he made up his mind.

The virtuous king is a truly respectable person, how can he not visit his house because he is jealous of those external fame?What's more, he once promised that Beitang Yaoyue would go to pay his respects, and he must not break his promise.

So on the second day after he settled down in the capital, he prepared a gift and brought his newly recruited servant to Suzaku Avenue.

I don’t know if I don’t come, I’m startled when I come.It turns out that Prince Jing's Mansion occupies half of Zhuque Avenue, and more than half of this neighborhood belongs to Prince Jing's Mansion, which can be said to be very powerful.

Even if Tang Zhengyan was mentally prepared, he was still taken aback by this situation.The servant behind him was already stunned, holding the gift tremblingly.

Tang Zhengyan was originally very calm in front of Prince Jing's Mansion, and he didn't feel inferior or cowardly, but when he came to the vermilion gate bestowed by the emperor, he really hesitated.Looking at the grandeur of Prince Jing's Mansion, the main entrance may not be opened often, maybe only when angels or distinguished guests come. An ordinary student like him, who is basically not a friend and just came to pay his respects, may not be suitable to come here .

So he thought for a while, and took the boy around the wall of Prince Jing's Mansion, trying to find a side door to enter.Unexpectedly, the entire street is almost in Prince Jing's Mansion, and I didn't see a side door after walking more than half of it.

At this time, there was a sound of horseshoes on the street. A half-grown boy, about ten years old, was riding a very beautiful maroon pony, leading several people behind him to ride towards him.

Tang Zhengyan stepped aside, but the young man walked up to him, stopped his horse suddenly, looked at him, and asked, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Tang Zhengyan sized it up, and saw that the young man was wearing a royal blue robe with a pure white fox fur jacket, white moccasin boots on his feet, and a luxurious red gold inlaid jade crown on his head. There is also a strand of tassels hanging from each ear, and the dress is rich and gorgeous, just like a little prince.But what made Tang Zhengyan's heart move was that the young boy's bright eyes looked exactly like grapes.

Because Lord Jing Dongfang Haoye has done a great deed to the scholars recently, his virtuous name has spread and he is highly respected by scholars, so Tang Zhengyan can easily find out all about the affairs of Prince Jing's family as long as he inquires carefully.He remembered that Prince Jing had five sons in total, and Putao Dongfang Junting was the fourth. This boy was young and looked so similar to Putao, he must be his fifth younger brother Dongfang Junren.

Thinking that this young man might be Putao's younger brother, Tang Zhengyan felt cordial, smiled slightly, and said neither humble nor overbearing: "Tang Zhengyan, I came here to visit an old friend in Prince Jing's Mansion. I wonder if the young master has any orders?"

The young boy suddenly widened his eyes and said, "You are Tang Zhengyan?"

Tang Zhengyan raised his eyebrows in surprise, he didn't expect this young man to know himself.Could it be that he is very famous in Prince Jing's Mansion?

"It's right here. I don't know why the young master knows that I'm here?"

This precious young master is Dongfang Junren, the youngest Fifth Young Master of Prince Jing's Mansion, whose nickname is Xingren.

It is said that Dongfang Junren was regarded as half a private property by his fourth brother Dongfang Junting when he was born, and he always dressed him according to his own preferences. When he was a child, he was often forced to wear skirts and dress up as a little girl.However, Dongfang Junren is different from Dongfang Junting. He is still a man in his nature. When he has gender awareness, he will no longer let the fourth brother dress himself up.And at that time, Beitang Yaoyue paid a lot of attention to her son in order to avoid another son who was raised in the family like Putao, so she rescued Xingren in time.

This Dongfang Junren is also struggling, in order not to be chased by the fourth brother all over the yard with skirts and hair accessories, he practiced martial arts with all his heart at a young age, coupled with his outstanding talent, his martial arts were unexpectedly outstanding.At present, he has been able to draw with his second brother Dongfang Juncheng. In a few years, Dongfang Haoye and Beitang Yaoyue may not be his opponents.

Although he doesn't like his fourth brother treating him like a girl, the other brothers in the house are all ten years older than him. They treat him as half a son, and they can only be close but not intimate. He grew up, and although it was a good chance not to lead him astray, after all, the two brothers became closer.Putao has been unhappy since Jiangnan came back, Xingren went to make him happy a few times, seeing that he has been unable to show his face, he was very worried, went to his elder brother to inquire, and found out the truth of the matter.

Dongfang Juncheng knows all about what happened to Putao after he ran away from home this time.If he knows, it means that Dongfang Junqian also knows, and if Dongfang Junqian knows, it basically means that everyone in the family who should know knows...

But Dongfang Junqian still knows: Xingren is his brother, there is nothing to hide, and Putao has always loved him, so it is good to let him go to make Putao happy.

Xingren inquired back from her eldest brother, and knew that Putao was so desperate for his savior surnamed Tang, that she was somewhat worthless for her fourth brother.But Tang Zhengyan saved Putao's life after all. Xingren has an upright character and knows that the word "love" is about your love and my wish, so I can't say anything wrong with him, but I finally wrote down the words "Tang Zhengyan".

He took a closer look at the young man in front of him, and felt that Tang Zhengyan's appearance was ordinary, at most he could only be regarded as handsome, and his clothes were also very ordinary, but his face was upright, his demeanor was calm, his demeanor was neither humble nor overbearing, and he was generous, which made people easy to like him.

Dongfang Junren thought that the fourth brother was infatuated with the man in front of him. A few days ago, he went to the fourth brother's yard and asked him to practice swords together. As soon as he entered the room, he saw the fourth brother holding a handkerchief and a bracelet in the shape of a Xishi holding a heart. Tears were still streaming down his face, and he was so sad that he was so miserable that the corners of Dongfang Junren's mouth twitched and his skin went numb.

Speaking of which, although his fourth brother used to be a bit girly and liked to dress up as a woman, he was still a dashing young master when he changed into men's clothes, and his temperament was not squeamish.But ever since he met Tang Zhengyan, he really wished he was a woman. Dongfang Junren saw him open the box several times to find the woman's dress he had worn before, in a daze, and stayed for a long time without putting it on again.It can be seen how much influence Tang Zhengyan had on his fourth brother.

Dongfang Junren jumped off his horse, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and said kindly: "So it's Brother Tang. You are a celebrity in our house. My father has been talking about you since the beginning of the year, is it time for you to go to Beijing? If so After entering Beijing, shouldn’t it be time to pay my respects? Now I’m looking forward to you.”

Tang Zhengyan was flattered, he didn't expect Beitang Yaoyue to miss him so much, maybe it was just the young master's kind words?

Dongfang Junren enthusiastically pulled Tang Zhengyan to the gate, and asked as he walked: "Brother Tang is bringing his servant and carrying some things. Could it be that he is going to visit our house? What a coincidence that I met By the way. By the way, I am Dongfang Junren, and my nickname is Xingren. Brother Tang can just call me Xingren."

Tang Zhengyan almost choked on his saliva.Why is it that besides the son of Prince Jing's family whose nickname is Putao, there is also a son named Xingren?And isn't this fifth young master a little too enthusiastic?My heart is a little hairy...

In fact, Dongfang Junren is really not enthusiastic by nature.His personality is more like that of the Beitang family, which belongs to the stable one, but his mind is more flexible, which is inherited from the Dongfang family.He knew that the fourth brother had a deep-rooted affection for Tang Zhengyan, so he loved the house and wanted to help match one or two.And with his fourth brother's hatred for marriage, if Tang Zhengyan is confirmed, his father and king will also help, and fourth brother must be married off.Therefore, at this time, he entertained Tang Zhengyan with the feeling of his future brother-in-law (brother-in-law?).

The two of them came all the way to the main gate of Prince Jing's Mansion. The servant had already knocked on the door first, and the middle door was wide open.

Dongfang Junren enthusiastically pulled Tang Zhengyan into the door, while winking at a servant behind him.His fourth brother was not at home today, and was taken to the countryside by Qi Hengcheng and other brothers to hunt and race horses early in the morning. If he came back too late and missed Tang Zhengyan, he might cry.So Xingren hurriedly asked his confidant to report to the fourth brother.

At this time, Putao was being dragged by Qi Hengcheng, Liu Runzhi, Dongfang Junyao and other good brothers to go hunting in the suburbs.In fact, the weather has not fully warmed up at this time, so there is no spring outing, and there are not many prey.It is true that Putao has been lifeless this winter, and several of his friends were a little worried. When they saw that the weather was starting to improve, they hurriedly dragged him out to relax.

Dongfang Junyao is the son of Prince An, the cousin of Putao. He saw Putao carrying a delicate longbow, and said curiously: "Fourth Brother, isn't this the bow you used to use? How many stones does this bow have?" ?”

Putao said: "The previous bow was not easy to use, so I changed it. This one is about three stones."

Hearing this, Qi Hengcheng screamed strangely: "You are so strong, Junting. You used to use a six-stone bow, but now you have replaced it with a three-stone bow. What if it breaks?"

The corners of Putao's eyes twitched, and he looked at Qi Hengcheng unkindly, and said sinisterly: "How could it be broken, I have such little strength, this one is just right."

Qi Hengcheng laughed loudly, and said, "How is it possible! Are you kidding me? Come on, let's change to my bow, you are so strong and strong, this is just right for you."

These words have stabbed a hornet's nest.Before Liu Runzhi and Prince An could react, the grapes had already changed color. They rushed up and grabbed Qi Hengcheng and beat him up. While beating, he shouted, "Who says I'm strong? I'm so gentle and weak, how dare you Tell me I am strong! Where do you see that I am strong? Where do you see that I am strong? Tell me! Tell me!"