The whole capital is urging me to get married

Chapter 52 (Revised)

This topic was a bit heavy to bring up at the dinner table, Xu Changyan paused, looked away a little, apparently not wanting to answer.

Chongzhao emphasized his tone, "It's impossible for you not to find out how I died."

Xu Changyan said in a low voice, "I haven't even seen your last side."

Chong Zhao didn't hear clearly, turned to look at him, "What did you say?"

Xu Changyan said slowly: "Judging from the confession, you were poisoned. At that time, the backyard was on fire. When I rushed back, the fire had been stopped, but I couldn't get your body. I only know that you are..."

There is no way to return to heaven, and the person has already gone.

Zhongzhao frowned: "You failed to get my body?" Wouldn't it be burned by the fire?

Xu Changyan said: "No. When the people in the mansion sent me the news, my father-in-law...uncle was also there, and he tried his best to stop me. When the two of us arrived at Xu's mansion, he asked someone to take you away. His attitude was tough. , The mood is not very good... I didn't react at the time, and when I figured it out, the Li family has already put you in the coffin."

Chongzhao was silent for a moment, the backyard of Xu's mansion was on fire, he might have been burnt down, it's good that Xu Changyan didn't see it.

Recalling that day, the two had a cold war for more than half a month, and they didn't see each other.His heart ached, no one could bear such a cruel thing if he encountered it rashly.

Xu Changyan's eyes darkened, and he gradually recalled, "After taking care of Xu's mansion, I immediately went to Li's house, but my uncle refused to let me in, so he blocked me at the door. He didn't even want his old face, and called me a heartbreaker , How to treat you badly. I agreed to everything, but he still wouldn't let me in, saying that if I dared to step in, he would fight me hard, and I didn't dare to provoke him, so I waited at the door."

The palm of Xu Changyan's hand that was holding him was covered with cold sweat, and Chongzhao squeezed it with some sobs, "You...you didn't..."

Xu Changyan said: "The burial will take place after a three-day suspension. Mrs. Zhong fell ill the next day, and the news of your death spread immediately. I didn't believe it at all, so I followed the funeral procession and kept walking." Go to the outskirts of the city. The gods are above, and the dead are the greatest. I don’t believe it, but I dare not prove it. Seeing your coffin being sealed underground..."

After the rebuilding of the burned side courtyard of Xu's mansion was completed, Xu Changyan searched all over Xu's mansion, all over the capital, and one day in the cold winter when he was completely drunk, the Prime Minister dragged him out of the box in the ship building.

The cold wind on the lake blew, and Xu Changyan was mostly sober, and heard his adoptive father say to him that he was extremely disappointed.

It's another New Year in the capital, the sky is full of fireworks, the streets and alleys are bustling, the courtiers take a bath, Emperor Heng entertains civil and military officials, and annual rewards are sent to each mansion.

The gate of Xu's residence was closed, and Xu Changyan headed for the frontier with simple luggage.

Xu Changyan didn't dare to say a word about what happened next, he could only say: "Later, I died in the frontier and came back here after waking up. I didn't believe it at first, thinking that I was dreaming. At that time, my memory was chaotic, as if it was an accident. After years of dreaming, I wasted several days in the Xu Mansion before I asked where you were, and hurried to Tianyi Pavilion to verify."

Zhongzhao recalled the scene when they met again. As a son of a wealthy family who grew up in a wealthy family, it was too embarrassing to tell about the fact that he was almost tripped by the threshold, and he felt that the topic was too heavy and hurt people's hearts.He blinked and quickly said, "Don't mention it, don't mention it, hurry up and eat, the food is cold."

Xu Changyan didn't take the chopsticks, so he took care of his sluggish expression. The hand holding the chopsticks paused in mid-air for a while, then leaned forward and asked softly, "Do you want me to feed you, Master Xu Zun? Why did you lose your temper like a child?" .”

The corners of Chong Zhao's mouth curled up, his eyebrows and eyes curved, and his lips were flushed red.Xu Changyan came back to his senses and didn't realize it at first. When he was about to tease him back, a large piece of rice was stuffed into his mouth, and he couldn't speak.

When the first statue made the adults' mouths empty, the charming atmosphere just now had disappeared completely, and the table was full of mundane smoke and fire. Xu Changyan said, "Why are you so obedient and patient today, are you stupid for sleeping?"

Chong Zhao said, "I want to pamper you, can't I?"

His voice was slightly raised, with a seductive tone, Xu Changyan suddenly felt his blood rushing up, took a deep breath, and said in a hoarse voice after a while: "If you continue to tease me like this, don't even think about it tonight." gone back."

Shigezhao retracted his eager thoughts.

Satisfied after eating, Shigezhao wiped his mouth with a smile, and touched his stretched stomach.

Recently, the Duke's Mansion had to fill the holes of Li Chongxing's corruption and bribery, and almost all the money that could be used in the mansion was spent, and there were some belongings and treasures of the ancestors who were really reluctant to pawn them, and the expenses suddenly tightened. , Zhongzhao didn't have much money in his hand, and the salary from Dali Temple hadn't been paid yet, so he could eat as much as he could for a meal.

Xu Changyan's dangerous eyes fell on his stomach, which was unintentionally covered with his hands, and his mind was a little wandering.

When can I touch it myself...

The heavy care is tight, and he hasn't seen it with his own eyes yet.

The servants were busy packing their things, Chongzhao and Xu Changyan walked into the yard, butler Song came up and said, "The house has prepared some snacks, young master, please bring some over there?"

Chongzhao hesitated: "Eating and taking at the same time, isn't that bad?"

Xu Changyan said: "I can't finish it, so you can take some back home and have it as a supper at night. The cook in the mansion is new, and his cooking skills are even better than those in Zuixianlou. Don't you really want to try it?"

Zhongzhao nodded quickly, he had to bring it with him, and he could spend as much time as he could, besides, this wasn't what Xu Changyan should take care of.

Zhong Zhao said reservedly: "Then I will be disrespectful."

After staying in Dali Temple for so long, the three provinces and six ministries have figured it out clearly, and they can even use the idioms that literati are talking about. Xu Changyan simply has no choice but to take his words.Chongzhao carried the delicious food with him in a comfortable mood, took Yi Ning with him, and walked more than ten steps to the Zhaohou Mansion on the opposite door.

He saw a dark figure in the distance, holding a book and reciting by the pond.

Re-photo slapped his forehead, "Forget Brother Wang, it's over, he won't be waiting for me without food, right?"

The two walked over, Wang Zizhen had memorized a lot of books, and his reaction was a bit slow, saying that he had eaten something, and he came out to digest food and breathe.

Chongzhao asked Yi Ning to share some pastries with him, "The pastries sent by the Xu family are delicious, brother Wang can have a taste."

Wang Zizhen twisted his face, "Master Xu, the head of the Nine Dragon Guards?"

After that day, he purposely asked the identity of the person, and after figuring out the ins and outs, he wished he could write a long speech to reprimand the lackey of the imperial court, and then write another one. The poor and soft-hearted young master of the aristocratic family is the kind that Lin Feibai secretly bought on the street to watch.

This idea is very dangerous. It is not guaranteed that one day Jiulongwei will come to check|block it.

Wang Zizhen said unyieldingly: "No, I will never eat their food."

Seeing that his attitude was firm, Zhong Zhao asked Yi Ning to take back the things.

When Zhaohou's mansion is completely out of food, Wang Caizi is afraid that he will dig up tree roots to eat.

When Zhongzhao asked about Wang Zizhen's entry into the palace, Wang Zizhen's eyes were bright, and he said: "Your Highness, the young prince, is smart, open-minded and eager to learn, pure and upright, and has the appearance of a wise monarch. If he can inherit the great rule, it will be the blessing of the Great Qi."

Zhongzhao laughed, "Being bought by the little prince so soon? Then take the exam hard and try to come back with a champion."

Wang Zizhen nodded confidently, "I will work hard to live up to your expectations... By the way, I also met the Prime Minister in the palace. He pulled me and talked a lot, and asked me about my family background I asked my teacher."

Zhong Zhao raised his eyebrows, "Master Prime Minister? What do you think of others?"

Wang Zizhen said: "The Prime Minister is a saint! He is really very amiable, knowledgeable, and has the world in his heart. I really admire it. If I can reach the height of one hand in the future, I will be satisfied."

Chongzhao was slightly startled, he didn't expect Wang Zizhen to give such a high evaluation.There are many sages throughout the ages, but few can be called holy. Those who can have a holy name are nothing more than huge influence and long-dead.

The prime minister has been in office for dozens of years, diligently pleading for truth and pragmatism, and sharing the worries of the emperors of the three dynasties. As the head of civil servants, everyone admires and appreciates him, even Emperor Heng is extremely appreciative.But... After a closer look, although there are countless credits, he has not made any great achievements that can be called holy.

But Wang Zizhen has read a lot of books of sages and sages, and his vision is more unique than most of them. Maybe the prime minister really has this ability, and all his achievements in Daqi can be left in the history books.

People of the older generation like the prime minister, knowing that Xu Hongyi has such great ambitions, what would they think?Is it dismissive or... a silent gesture of support?

Think again, ask about the relationship between Prime Minister Xu Changyan and Xu Hongyi another day, and find out.It's best to let the prime minister keep Xu Hongyi under control, and don't keep teasing his brother.

Once everything has a beginning, there will be a next time.If you spend a lot of time, there will always be times when you miss.

Because Xu Changyan was seriously injured, Emperor Heng allowed him to recuperate at home for seven days, and the affairs of Jiulongwei were handed over to Dali Temple. a meal.

On the third day, Xu Changyan was almost recovered from his injury, so Chongzhao stayed for a while longer and asked some business matters, Xu Changyan patiently explained to him.

This day Chongzhao came out full of food and drink, and Yi Ning ran over sweating profusely, "Young Lord, it's not good."

Chongzhao was startled, thinking that something important had happened, Yi Ning spoke very fast: "My lord suddenly came over, and he has already entered the gate of the Hou Mansion!"

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According to encyclopedia records, the township examination is held in autumn, also known as Qiuwei

Examination: An examination held in the capital every three years, because it is held in spring, it is also called Chunwei

It is the imperial examination system in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because of the overhead and time arrangement, the examination is written as Qiuwei. In addition, the system in the text is all nonsense and cannot be verified. It is well known