There are only two long tables in the small garden. The woman and the young lady are sitting at the tables. Several peach trees not far away are blooming like haze. One of the peach trees in particular is half white and half red, which is very attractive. Attention.
The Li family in Longxi is choosing a daughter-in-law, and it is now the most prestigious Danyang house of the Li family in Longxi. Quite a few aristocratic families are interested in this.
Mrs. Zhu was sitting at the end of the long table, and next to her was Ms. Yang, the daughter-in-law of Zhang's family in Wucheng, Qinghe County. Zhang Wenguan went to Beijing.
Under Yang's low-pitched introduction, Zhu silently remembered the origins of everyone present, and hesitated in her heart. Although they said that you should lower your head to marry a daughter and raise your head to get a daughter-in-law, is this expectation a bit too high?
There were eight families in total, and the one who came the most was the Lu family of Fan Yang, who came with three daughters-in-law and four young ladies... Among the seven families with five surnames, the direct descendants of the main branch married outside the family, and they only married internally for generations. But it is also biased.
For example, the Li family in Zhaojun and the Cui family in Boling have been married for generations, and the Lu family in Fanyang and the Zheng family in Xingyang have been married for generations.
The Li family in Longxi was mainly married to the Cui family in Qinghe and the Lu family in Fanyang for generations, so today the Fanyang Lu family and the Qinghe Cui family account for half of the eight families.
The remaining families are mostly lower-level aristocratic families, such as the Hedong Liu family, the Hedong Xue family, etc.
Mrs. Zhu thought in her mind that Da Lang had tempered and had a gentle temper in the past two years, but at the critical moment, he still insisted that marrying a girl from a well-established family might not be a good thing... But if Da Lang wanted to advance his career, marriage was inevitable. One step forward.
Although it is actually for marriage, in name it is just for enjoying the scenery, and these noble ladies are not the kind to be picked by others. They only show up on similar occasions... which means they are almost old enough.
Changsun also told Madam Zhu in advance that there are many similar occasions, so take your time and choose... With Li Shan's character and talent, although he is not a member of a wealthy family, he is not a member of a poor family either, so there is still room for selection.
In fact, the most important reason is that the Changsun family found out from Princess Qin that Cui Xin, a famous scholar of the Cui family in Qinghe, was interested. Unfortunately, Li Shan killed Cui Bo a few days later...
Outsiders thought that Li Shan, who had made great achievements in Shandong, was wavering between the East Palace and the King of Qin. After all, he had good relations with both parties... but the Changsun family, who knew Li Shan's life experience, knew it well.
One day his life experience will be revealed to the world, and Li Shan will definitely join the service of the King of Qin. Such a young hero is qualified to marry into a prominent family.
"Having been in Beijing for half a month, I have heard about Li Huairen's poetic talent for a long time. The peach blossoms are in full bloom recently. I wonder if there are any good works?"
The voice was slightly sharp. Zhu turned around and saw a young woman. She remembered that Yang had introduced her before. This was Fan Yanglu's daughter-in-law, who was born in the Cui family of Qinghe.
Previously, everyone was drinking and enjoying the scenery, and those who were not allowed to drink were allowed to drink. When Mrs. Zhu drank several glasses of wine, she saw Mrs. Cui with a sarcastic look on her face.
Mrs. Zhu raised her eyebrows and was about to speak when a woman next to her smiled and rushed in front of her: "Haven't you heard that...Li Huairen's poems must go through careful consideration? If there is a poem praising the peach blossoms, it will be completed on the day it is written." , I’m afraid all the peaches have been picked to make wine.”
Everyone laughed, Yang nodded and said, "Erlang is coming to Chang'an today. Let him visit Huairen tomorrow. He may write a poem before the flowers fall."
"Is Zhigui coming to Chang'an?" The woman asked curiously, "Is the eldest brother coming too?"
Yang shook his head and said: "My husband has no time. Erlang wants to settle down in Chang'an and prepare for the scientific examination next year."
The Changsun family not far away glanced over, but unexpectedly Cui Xin's wife Zhang was willing to rescue the Zhu family... Also, Li Shan had a life-saving grace for his nephew Zhang Wenguan.
More than ten days ago, Cui Xin, a famous scholar from Shandong who had been an official since the Sui Dynasty, set out to enter the customs and arrived in Chang'an. He was appointed by the sage Li Yuan as a member of Zhongshushe.
Zhongshu Sheren is not of high moral character, but it is an extremely important key position in the Zhongshu Province. Anyone who is not talented, knowledgeable, and of high moral character cannot be elected... In fact, this official position has always been the only way to become prime minister. .
After chatting for a while, the banquet broke up, and they left in twos and threes. Yang took hold of Zhu and whispered something. Suddenly, a young lady with bright eyes and white teeth came over and saluted: "Greetings to Auntie, hello to Madam Zhu. "
Yang hesitated for a moment before introducing with a smile: "This is the eldest daughter of the Cui family, the twelfth."
Miss Cui's face was flushed, and she looked at Mrs. Zhu furtively.
Mrs. Zhu, who had no idea what was going on, was smiling and sizing up the little girl. She was beautiful and dignified, with few gold and silver jewelry, and her voice was as clear and sweet as a lark.
"It was thanks to Li Langjun that Shandong was pacified." Miss Cui whispered: "After ten days in Chang'an, I also heard about Li Langjun's poetic talent."
"It's an award." Mrs. Zhu was a little proud... Although she still doesn't know why her son suddenly became talented in poetry, she is sure that it was not Ma Zhou or Ling Jing who wrote it.
"The peach blossoms are blooming today. Such a grand occasion, if it could be turned into a poem..."
"If it really becomes a poem, my aunt will definitely tell you." Yang smiled and pointed over there, "Your mother is still waiting for you."
Yang is a sensible person. In fact, Zhang Wenguan was her son who first had this idea... Now it seems that Miss Cui is tempted. Did she see her in Qinghe?
Mrs. Cui saluted again, took a few steps back before turning around and leaving... It was completely in the manner of the younger generation, which made sense, after all, Yang was her aunt.
Zhu returned home confused and immediately called Li Shan to ask what happened. Zhu Wei and Ling Jing were also present.
Li Shan couldn't help but ask: "Mother, there are so many young ladies today, which one do you dislike the most?"
"They are all noble ladies!" Mrs. Zhu glared, "But the last one, Miss Cui, is dignified and polite..."
"Hehe, she's Cui Xin's only daughter." Ling Jing knew who it was as soon as he heard it, and glanced at the lazy Li Shan, "I didn't expect that looking at the ship's plank in the pavilion from a distance, it would be such a fate."
Li Shan sneered and said, "Don't be ridiculous. From that day when I beheaded Cui Bo in front of Cui Xin until I left Qinghe, I never saw Cui Xin again."
Zhu was impatient and scolded him a few times. Ling Jing explained in detail.
Zhu and Zhu Wei were a little excited when they heard that Cui of Qinghe once intended to marry a daughter... In this era, there are many signs of success, but being able to marry a daughter from seven families with five surnames is definitely a sign of success.
But then I heard that it was because Li Shan killed Cui Bo... Zhu's face was a little distorted.
Li Shan and Ling Jing looked at each other. They both knew well. Cui Xin's test that day was vaguely intentional. To a large extent, he was not interested in Li Shan himself, but in the Qin King Li Shimin behind Li Shan.
After all, he was surrounded by Li Daoxuan, Tian Liuan, Qi Shanxing, and Zhang Xuansu at that time, all of whom were from the lineage of King Qin. But then Li Shan killed Cui Bo, which was equivalent to doing Wei Zheng a big favor and taking the blame for Wei Zheng... It was also equivalent to helping the East Palace. The prince came to the rescue.
Later, Li Shan took the imperial examination and became an official... but did not join the Prince of Qin's palace as Cui Xin imagined.
In this case, is it still possible for Choi Shin to put Lee Sun on the list?
Li Shan couldn't help but think in his heart, would Cui Xin choose King Qin when he entered the court?
At this time, Mrs. Zhu slapped the table and said, "Don't delay by reasoning, hurry up!"
Ling Jing smiled half-heartedly, "Huairen, your order today cannot be just two lines of poetry, right?"
Miss Cui asked for a poem... Li Shan remembered the figure on the small building on the bank when he left Qinghe, and couldn't help but said: "Last year, today, in this door, the faces of people and peach blossoms reflected each other's red." The human face has gone nowhere, but the peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze. "
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Shan regretted it.
Ling Jing sighed softly: "It's quite appropriate."
Li Shan's lips trembled, and then he remembered, as if this poem was written by Cui of Qinghe.
