Hai Changan's real name is Changan. He actually had nothing to do with the Zhou family, he was just implicated by the family.
The grievances between the Chang family and the Zhou family can be traced back to the time of the late emperor.
At that time, Empress Dowager Zhou was still Empress Zhou, and the legitimate prince she gave birth to was supposed to be the perfect candidate for the throne. However, the one who favored the Sixth Palace at that time was Concubine Chang, and several other concubines also had holy favors. They all have princes under their knees, with different qualifications, but the most eye-catching one and the most favored by the late emperor is Prince Ji, the son of Concubine Chang.
The late emperor once said to his close ministers in public more than once that it is a pity that King Ji did not come out of the queen's belly, otherwise he would have been crowned prince. However, the queen had a son, and there was no fault, and the family's moral character was impeccable. According to the According to the ancestral family law, the prince can only be the son of the queen. No matter how reluctant he is, he can only choose to give up Prince Ji.
Then the legitimate prince born to Queen Zhou died inexplicably.
On the surface, the death of the legitimate prince was just an unfortunate accident. But many people know in their hearts that it is completely a conspiracy. As for who the murderer is? There is a lot of conjecture. Considering that after his death, King Ji had the highest voice for establishing a crown prince, the latter, as a vested interest, was naturally the most suspect. However, other concubines and princes also behaved suspiciously, which made it difficult for Queen Zhou to determine the accurate candidate for the murderer.
Queen Zhou, or all the children of the Zhou family, were brought up to follow rules and reason. If there is no clear evidence, they will not accuse the suspect and put him to death. In the end, she just chose an adult prince who lost his mother at a young age, had no maternal support behind him, and had decent talents and qualifications, and promoted him to the position of crown prince, which greatly affected the ambitions of Chang Guifei and other concubines and the prince they gave birth to. Completely shattered.
This is Emperor Deguang.
However, Emperor Deguang's attitude changed drastically after he succeeded to the throne. He was no longer filial and respectful to the Queen Mother Zhou, and he was also dissatisfied and suspicious of the Zhou family. Naturally, the Zhou family would feel resentful - if their own prince and grandson hadn't been murdered, why would they choose such a white-eyed wolf? !
It is a pity that although Concubine Chang Guifei died for the late emperor, she also saved her son. Prince Ji and other emperor's brothers are all living well. Although they have never held power, they have always been pampered and privileged for many years. When the emperor was in poor health and faced the crisis of having no heir to inherit the throne, they could still show their presence and make the emperor worried. In this process, King Ji and the Chang family behind him were often in a dominant position.
The Zhou family stayed away from the court and watched with cold eyes what happened in the capital over the years. They felt more and more that the Chang family was unfathomable and seemed to be the mastermind behind the murder of the son of the Queen Mother Zhou. The deeper their resentment towards the Chang family, the worse the situation of the Chang family children will be under their noses. Chang'an and his son have lived in Chang'an for so many years, so they naturally have a deep understanding of it.
However, even when Chang An's father was alive, he could clearly feel the hostility of the Zhou family, and no Zhou family had ever intentionally hurt or framed him. What really made him sad was the pressure exerted by his family.
He was originally the most outstanding child of the previous generation of the Chang family, but because he was from a sideline, he was kicked out by the family and became a sacrifice. The Chang family expected him to bear the wrath of the Zhou family on their behalf, and perhaps become a tool for the family to sue the Zhou family. However, he survived well in Chang'an. Not only did he get promoted, he made many local friends, and even his son He also grew up healthy, and could even enter health school and become classmates with the children of the Zhou family...
This was not in the interests of the Chang family, so Chang An's father had no choice but to "die" of illness unwillingly.
But before he "died of illness", Chang An's father entrusted his son to his friend Hai Xiya. With the tacit approval of the Zhou family, Hai Xiya adopted Chang An, changed his name and surname, and took him to a border town. From then on, he and Chang An The family cut off contact. Hai Changan did not fall into the hands of the family and become a tool for them to attack others. Instead, he grew up peacefully in the border town, married a wife, had children, and lived a happy life.
He knew that he was a thunderbolt and could be used by the Chang family to attack the Zhou family at any time. He is aware of the sins inherent in his family's bloodline, and does not resent the Zhou family's caution against him. Instead, he is grateful. The Zhou family has always been tolerant of his father and son. Therefore, since he returned to Chang'an, he has consciously lived in seclusion and kept a low profile, trying not to be an eyesore to the Zhou family.
It's just that in this way, in his prime, he has no skills, but can only put them aside, which is a pity.
The Duke of Zhen Guo asked him to do archery instruction at Chang'an Guard School, which would not only give full play to his expertise in archery, but also allow him to act openly in front of others. This is more significant than letting him enter the Health School. Because this means that the Zhou family no longer regards him as an enemy and threat. Even if the Chang family comes to visit him again, he will no longer be suspicious of the Zhou family.
How could Hai Changan not be grateful? He only felt that Marshal Zhou, the Duke of Zhenguo, was a hundred times better than the head of the Chang family in terms of morality and conduct!
And he also thought about how to repay Duke Zhenguo's tolerance and kindness.
Ma was happy to see her adopted son, and was equally happy for him: "Of course the old marshal's character was not mentioned. The Zhou family has always been upright. They will not anger innocent people for no reason! Neither you nor your father had anything to do with what happened back then. , and I have never touched the glory of that noble concubine, but I have been harmed miserably by the Chang family. How could the Zhou family think that you are enemies just because your surname is Chang? The real enemies are still in the capital! All grievances have ends, and debts have ends. Lord. If you want to take revenge, you should go to the rightful master!"
Hai Changan lowered his head and smiled, then raised his head and said: "Since he is going to work in the Wei School, my son should get ready. I wonder if our family has any acquaintances in the Chang'an Wei School? My son did not study there, and he does not recognize their teachings. Professors don’t know whether their colleagues are easy to get along with, whether there are any thorns in the students, or how the courses are arranged.”
Mrs. Hu hurriedly said: "My aunt's nephew is serving in the Chang'an Guards and may know something about health education. I will go to my aunt tomorrow to see if she can help inquire."
Ma was also recalling: "I once went to Chang'an Guards to help settle accounts. Their commander seems to be the nephew or nephew of the commander back then. It can be regarded as a bit of an old friendship. I'll ask someone to find out. Ask around and I'll tell you when I get the letter." Then she asked Mrs. Hu, "Find a good tailor outside and make some new clothes for Chang'an, both winter and spring clothes, as well as a few more bows and arrows. , it’s best to change the horse. He will go on a business trip after next year, and all these outfits must be re-purchased according to Chang’an’s rules. He cannot be embarrassed in front of his colleagues and students!”
The adopted son of a small official without family support must maintain his airs so that he will not be despised by the generals' children who are born in a noble family. In particular, Hai Chang'an is a descendant of the Chang family. Many people in Chang'an know his life experience. This is not something he can cover up with the surname "Hai".
Mrs. Hu quickly agreed. Hai Changan said: "There is no need for horses. Now I am used to using old bows and arrows, and I may not be able to adapt to new ones. Just have a set of clothes that can support the scene. When teaching on weekdays, wearing old clothes will make it easier to move. There is no need to waste money. I am here to teach. As long as I have real skills, who can underestimate me? The Bianjun does not have such a snobbish style."
However, Ma and Hu ignored him at all and just discussed what kind of clothes to make, which workshop to find for new bows and arrows, and a new saddle for his horse. They must dress Hai Changan up and down. . It would be best if he can shock everyone as soon as he appears in Chang'an Weiweixue, and no one will dare to be rude in front of him from now on...
Hai Changan tried to interrupt several times but couldn't, so he had to give up and turned his head helplessly, just in time to see his niece Haitang snickering beside him.
He paused and couldn't help but chuckle.
(End of chapter)
