Records of the King of Xin'an County

【Uneasy】Wang Xiangniang

"Captain...Alang."

Before leaving, Sun Rong stopped hesitantly.

Dudu Wang raised his head and looked at him with raised eyebrows: "You and I have known each other for many years, is there anything you can't say?" Now, Sun Rong is not only his trusted confidant, a long-sleeved and good businessman, but also the successor of Yu Chida. Lang became one of the Sima under his command, a high-ranking official serving Fei from the fourth rank.However, his Zuo Sima was in charge of completely different affairs from the right Sima Cheng Qing, and was quite similar to the previous ones—specializing in the training of tribes and personal soldiers, and went to the Anton Governor's Mansion and Mohe, Baekje, and Sinai. Luo and other places, collecting all kinds of news.

After hesitating for a while, Sun Rong finally gritted his teeth: "Ah Lang, I want you to marry me as the officiant."

"This is a great happy event, why don't you open your mouth?" Wang Zixian laughed, "You are older than me, and you are already close to standing. Ordinary men at your age may soon have children." You're engaged and married, but you don't seem to be in a hurry. Do you know what those personal guards and trilogy say?"

"How can you not know?" Sun Rong showed a smile, "Alang is not married, and I am not married, they are too embarrassed to marry a wife, lest 'not married' will be valued by our supervisors. They didn't get married until Alang gave them fifty crowns as a wedding gift, and they didn't wake up."

"Now I finally have a chance to dispel the rumors." The prince offered, "I wonder which young lady you are looking for? Whether it is from a high-ranking official's family or a family's family, I will be a matchmaker for you. "Sun Rong was born in a poor family, and he was once reduced to his family's family, but he has long been released. In terms of status, he is almost the same as ordinary children from a poor family.However, in terms of ability, it is by no means comparable to those from ordinary poor families or even from aristocratic families.

There are very few military officers who have been promoted to the fourth rank in less than [-] years in the court - of course, compared with the noble Beijing officials, they have to be downgraded by one or two ranks.Even so, in the eyes of civil and military officials in the Anton Protectorate, and even outside the capital, he is also a good son-in-law.Even age is not a problem, after all, it is still the first marriage.

"..." Sun Sima hesitated for a while, and Fang boldly replied, "I want to marry the second lady...Xiangniang."

"What?" Wang Dudu raised his eyebrows, his smile deepened a bit.

"I want to marry Xiang Niang." Sun Sima said nastily.Wang Dudu usually has a lot of prestige, even though they have known each other for many years, he is still very guilty, and even dare not look directly into the eyes of his future uncle.

"What?" Dudu Wang narrowed his eyes, "Say it again."

Sun Sima gritted his teeth secretly, summoned up his courage and said loudly: "I have been in love with Xiangniang for a long time, and I want to marry her, and I will definitely treat her like pearls and treasures, and I hope Alang will make it happen!!"

"The momentum is enough." Wang Dudu smiled, "Why didn't you say that just now? Can I still eat you? However, your hands and feet are really fast. Xiangniang has only been in the Dudu's mansion for five months. You You actually dared to come to ask for marriage, you must have got her consent? Could it be that you have not married all these years because of—"

Sun Rong understood better than anyone else the danger hidden under the big brother-in-law's bright smile, and hurriedly said: "I did think Xiangniang was very nice before, but it wasn't a relationship between a man and a woman. It wasn't until two years ago... that I was sure, she She is the woman I want to marry. But at that time, I was only a captain of Guo Yi, and I felt that I had no confidence to ask A Lang to marry me, so I asked her to wait for me for two years..."

"Brother." At some point, Wang Xiangniang had already arrived outside the study, standing by the door with a smile on her face, "I've waited long enough, brother, let us be fulfilled." She has been nearly twenty years old, and she is indeed I don't want to wait any longer.Moreover, she felt that elder brother actually didn't care about official position in his eyes, but cared more about character.But at that time, Sun Rong didn't have the courage, so she had to wait for him.

Wang Zixian looked at her and sighed slightly: "Do you want to stay here?" Although Sun Rong was his confidant, but after all, he was a fourth-rank official, even if he returned to the capital, it would be difficult to bring him back with him.And he must be going back to Chang'an, after all, where Xuan Qi is, that's where he is.

"Brother, the world outside of Beijing is so vast, why should I be trapped in a corner of the house?" Wang Xiangniang said softly, "With him, as he moves around, I can see more people and hear all kinds of things. All kinds of words, as long as you think about it, you will feel that this kind of life is very interesting."

"That's good." Wang Zixian suddenly remembered Xuan Qi's longing eyes many years ago, and his expression softened a lot, "Look for any auspicious days recently, and hurry up to have a happy event for you. Your dowry is still in Beijing, so come back again." It's too late to buy one, so let's replace it with other property."

Sun Rong quickly expressed his loyalty: "Brother, don't worry, I have prepared everything." He has prepared the dowry and the dowry, and he just waits for the big brother-in-law to make things happen.

Wang Zixian glanced at him expressionlessly—how could he never realize that this man's face is actually so thick?

【Sadly】Concubine Yuan Shu

Empress Dowager Du supported the maid and walked slowly into the Chengxiang Hall.

After five years, I came here again. This once luxurious and rich palace has become lifeless now.She looked around and couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional. Perhaps, this was probably the last time she came here.

"The Empress Dowager arrived, and I was far away to welcome her. It's just that I didn't expect that I would see the Empress Dowager again one day." A haggard middle-aged woman came out of the hall.She seemed to be trembling every step she moved, relying on the maid next to her to barely stand and walk.If she hadn't been accompanied by a loyal palace maid, I'm afraid she wouldn't be alive today.

"I'll drop by to have a look at you." Empress Dowager Du said indifferently, "I haven't seen you for many years, and I don't know how you are doing."

"Oh, it's just a matter of living." Concubine Yuan raised the corners of her lips sarcastically, "Thank you Empress Dowager for remembering my concubine, not forgetting to seal this concubine, and never sealing up this Chengxiang Palace and letting my concubine move to another palace." As far as Concubine Yuan knew, after the death of the first emperor, except for Empress Dowager Du who moved to the palace, the other concubines did not move.It is still the same until now, as if there is only one less emperor in the palace, and one more young emperor.

"Since you have a good life, why should I disturb your peace? Goro is still young anyway." After finishing speaking, Queen Mother Du turned around to leave, but she heard a low voice behind her: "Goro... Goro ……Ah……"

The first emperor was Goro, and today's sage is also Goro.No matter which Goro it is, Concubine Yuan has left regrets.When the first emperor learned that she colluded with Ni Wang and used drugs indiscriminately and harmed him, he only sighed and never came to Chengxiang Palace to visit her again.Until the time of his death, he seemed to have completely forgotten her, and did not leave her any words.As for now, maybe there is only a little chance to become her Goro and her child?

Empress Dowager Du did not look back, and Feng Jia left slowly.

Concubine Yuan was left alone standing in the wind, whispering softly, over and over again.

One month later, Concubine Yuan died of illness. Empress Dowager Du made the decision and gave her the posthumous title of "Zhuang" and buried her in Qianling.

【Worry】Shou Niang

In the seventh year of Jingyun, the Zhou family, who followed King Sipu to Fu Tuyuhun, finally returned to Chang'an with his eldest son Li Qiao and second son Li Zheng.When Empress Dowager Du collapsed, she also came back to attend the funeral, but after the national filial piety period, she hurried to the frontier again.However, when she returned to Beijing this time, she did not plan to go out again in a short period of time.There is no other reason, the eldest daughter Shou Niang has grown up.

Time flies, the former delicate and naive little lady has now become a heroic girl.The name of Shouyang County Lord is also well-known in Beijing.When it comes to horse racing, hunting, polo, etc., even the children of many clans and noble families are far inferior to her.Every banquet, the Lord of Shouyang County must be one of the most popular unmarried girls, second only to Princess Wu (Princess Yong'an).

Also because she is the treasure held in the palm of Prince Pu's lineage, when she was only eleven or twelve years old, there were already an endless stream of courtesans, and they secretly tried hard on each other.If you can marry this county lord, you will have a father-in-law who will inherit the title of prince in the future, an uncle who is now a high-ranking prince, and two cousins ​​who are titled unprecedented "princess of the country", A grandmother named "Elder Princess"... all the benefits, even if you fold your fingers, you can't count them! !

However, the people who conveyed the intention of marrying Princess Pu to Yan Shi were like crucian carp crossing the river, but Yan Shi never let go, only saying that everything was decided by the son and daughter-in-law.Moreover, you must be a good son who your granddaughter likes before you can marry a beautiful woman.Grandmother Linchuan Dachang Princess also had the same meaning, she politely declined all those who expected her to persuade Yan Shi or Zhou Shi.

Now that Mrs. Zhou has finally returned to Beijing, everyone is gearing up and hastened to send the banquet posts over, and then criticize the demeanor of their own gentlemen.Not asking for anything else, if they can leave a good impression on Princess Sipu, at least this first step will be considered accomplished - you know, so far, they haven't even been able to take the first step!

Princess Sipu is a person who is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, so she only picks and chooses these banquet posts, and goes to the banquet one by one.She has been away from Beijing for a long time, and she should go out more to socialize and plan for her children's marriage.Taking her daughter and son with her is also a good way for those appreciating eyes to take a look-it's not that my own vision is high, but that if he is not a sufficiently outstanding man, he is really not worthy of his beloved daughter.Can't you choose a son-in-law who is inferior to a son who is even a few years younger?

After spending several months like this, Mrs. Zhou finally picked out a few people, and asked her daughter quietly: "Shou Niang, which gentleman do you think is good? I saw a Mr. Gao, and you seem to often race horses together?"

"This man thinks very highly of himself. When racing horses with our little lady, he looks elegant, but in fact he is very contemptuous." Shou Niang said clearly, "The Cheng family is too gentle, and he is equally considerate to every little lady. It is okay to make ordinary friends. , but becoming a husband is really annoying. The Du family probably doesn't like my temperament, and loves someone else, so I don't need to wrong myself..."

After reviewing each of the gentlemen, Shou Niang sighed, "Ah Niang found out such people, why are they all like this?"

"..." Zhou was speechless for a while.She has not been in Beijing for many years, and her understanding of these gentlemen is indeed far inferior to that of her daughter. Instead of picking and choosing by herself, it is better to-"Then what kind of gentlemen do you think can be seen?" As soon as the words fell, Zhou suddenly thought of something , hurriedly answered: "Shou Niang, could it be that you also fancy..."

Shou Niang couldn't help laughing: "My mother is worrying too much."

"Yang Shen is indeed good in everything, but he is destined..." I can only Shangzhu.Zhou couldn't help but think: if it wasn't for Wanniang and Yang Shen being in love, in Yang Shen's capacity, she would actually be the most suitable for Shouniang.

"A Niang, no matter how good A-Tao is, not everyone loves him." Shou Niang said, holding her arm and shaking, "I like a more calm and gentle temperament. Uncle said, only such a temperament , can be compatible with me. Sex is as hot as fire, and sex is as warm as water, it is like Tai Chi with two sides, which is perfect. I think about it carefully, and it is indeed the case."

"It's actually not uncommon to see a gentleman with this kind of temperament." Zhou said.

"Only marry real gentlemen." Shou Niang raised her lips, "Never give up."

"Okay, okay, okay, it's all up to you." Mrs. Zhou shook her head, "You still have to ask your grandmother and grandmother to help you find it. I really can't see it by myself. If you have a fancy , you might as well speak out.”

"Really?" Shou Niang's eyes moved slightly, "Then let me marry Yan Shiwulang."

"... He is your cousin in terms of seniority."

"So what? Are there few wrong-generation marriages in our clan?"

"……really?"

"really."

"What exactly do you see in him?" Mrs. Zhou couldn't help rubbing her forehead.Yan Shiwulang is indeed a good talent and a rare young Jinshi, but his temperament is a bit too soft.It was rumored that even when other members of the Yan family bullied him, he did not say a word at all, nor did he fight back. He even defended those people outside, making them even more arrogance.

"He is good at everything, but he needs a lady who can stand out for him." Shou Niang covered her lips, as if she had thought of something, her eyebrows were beaming, "Don't you think we are a good match?" Everyone in the world said Yan Shiwulang His temperament is too gentle, as if anyone can bully him.But if you think about it carefully, after the news is known to everyone in Beijing, will the people who bullied him benefit, or someone who has won the sympathy of everyone?

Of course she couldn't let go of such an interesting man.

【Brothers against each other】Li Xin

In the slightly crude ancestral hall, His Royal Highness King Sipu was leading his two sons to worship their ancestors.Although far away from Chang'an, almost half of the people under his jurisdiction are Tuyuhun people, but the affairs of the Sipu royal family still follow the rules of the capital.Festivals such as winter solstice, first day, Qingming and other festivals to worship ancestors, etc., have never been delayed.

Li Xin raised his head, stared at the densely packed tablets, his expression was slightly concentrated, and he turned his head to indicate that the second son would sit with him in front of the ancestor's spiritual tablet.His expression was very dignified, Li Qiao and Li Zheng didn't dare to neglect, they sat upright without looking sideways.The two of them are not very old, one is only ten years old and the other is only seven years old, but their father has long stopped treating them as ordinary children, and often tells them important things, and they are also used to thinking about issues beyond their age .

"Do you remember Uncle?"

"Of course." Mentioning uncle Wei Wang Li Hui, the eyes of the two little guys lit up, "Grandfather, did uncle write again? What did you send us this time?"

"Are you only thinking about the gift he gave you?" Li Xin showed displeasure, "Uncle treats you well, not just thinking about you all the time, just collecting playthings for you."

"Grandfather, my son knows! Uncle likes us." Li Qiao pursed his lips and smiled, and Li Zheng also nodded.

"Then you should also know that although he likes children, he may have no heirs in this life." Li Xin sighed softly, "I plan to adopt one of you to him, and in the future he will be his child, for him Inheritance." Xuan Qi's line was severed, and as an elder brother, he couldn't bear it.He had also discussed this matter with Mrs. Zhou, who tossed and turned for several nights, but finally agreed with tears.Father and mother agreed even more - they never really objected to Li Hui and Wang Zixian's offer, they were just worried that they would not be able to enjoy incense after death.

"Which one of you wants to adopt?"

"I am willing!!" The two children replied almost in unison, their eyes sparkling.

After hearing the other party's enthusiastic response, the two who had just returned as brothers and sisters realized that they had become rivals, and they all immediately showed disgust.One said: "My uncle likes me the most, of course I should be adopted." The other said: "Nonsense, my uncle likes me the most!! He used to hug me and play around almost every day!!"

"You don't make progress in studying, and you often slack off in martial arts. Uncle doesn't like you."

"Didn't you cry in fright for the first time on the battlefield? I must tell my uncle!!"

"Hmph, there are so many defects that you need to correct, I can't bear to count them."

"You can't count! Do you want me to count your flaws?"

But in a short while, the two children turned into black-eyed chickens, arguing over the "key issue" of who would adopt their uncle.As a father, Li Xin was also unfortunately affected several times.

He suddenly felt that his mood was extremely complicated.

Therefore, His Royal Highness Si Pu declared unbearably: "Enough is enough, neither of you are suitable."

The two children were stunned for a moment, and couldn't help sobbing: "Grandpa lied to us...he actually lied to us..."

It is really unseemly to quarrel in front of the ancestors, so His Highness Sipu Wang took the two of them out of the ancestral hall: "I adopted you to my uncle to show filial piety to him, not to make him suffer. That's all, you should learn calligraphy." Practice calligraphy, those who should practice martial arts should practice martial arts, don't be lazy!!"

The two little guys only felt that their eyes were dark, and they couldn't help crying, crying loudly.

His Royal Highness Si Pu secretly decided that he would never disclose the process of this matter to anyone, including his beloved wife Zhou.