Trying to keep a calm demeanor, Pei Shiju returned to Menxia Province and sat in front of the desk. He sighed softly, and after a while he took out Li Gaoqian's memorial from the bottom.
Pei Shiju's eyes flickered. Cui Xin was born in the Cui family of Qinghe. He had a high status in the clan and had relatives and friends in the top families... Li Shan, Li Shan, how can I allow you to climb up to the Cui family of Qinghe!
Nowadays, although the five surnames and seven families are famous in the world, they have no established power in the court, and they cannot choose any outstanding figures. For example, Fanyang County Duke Lu Chisong and Cui Xin are both from Zhongshushe, and Zhao County Li The descendants of the Taiyuan family, the Taiyuan Wang family, and the Boling Cui family were no better than the censor and the six ministers. Only Zheng Shanguo, the Duke of Xingyang County, became the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs because he came from the prince's wife family.
In the court, because the King of Qin appointed himself Shangshu Ling, when it came to the prime ministers and assistants, there were only five prime ministers and assistants in Zhongshu Ling and the two servants under the door, plus the left and right servants of the Shangshu Province. The Wenxi Pei clan’s Western Dependents’ House occupied two This position... How many families were angry about this, Pei Shiju didn't know why.
If Li Shan gets married to the Cui family in Qinghe, what will happen to Pei's family in the west when he hears about it... Pei Shiju doesn't dare to guess.
Holding the memorial in hand, Pei Shiju's eyes were dark, Cui Xin, you can't blame me for this!
Pei Shiju cleverly used the gossipy relationship between Cui Xin's daughter and Li Shan today to successfully introduce Cui Xin, a close minister of the emperor. Why is he doing this?
Then you have to ask Cui Xin himself.
After being humiliated twice, especially after the rumors that Li Dewu recommended Li Shanbei to Hebei Province last year, Pei Shiju has been wondering... who else knows about this?
It was certain that Yuwen Shiji and Princess Nanyang knew about it, but Pei Shiju also vaguely guessed that what Yuwen Shiji did was related to his abandoning his wife and son a few years ago and had nothing to do with government affairs.
Pei Shiju was wondering whether Princess Pingyang and his wife would know... This is Li Shan's most stable and direct supporter in the court.
But after observing for a long time, Pei Shiju didn't notice anything unusual about Princess Pingyang. Instead, he noticed something unusual about Cui Xin, a member of the Zhongshu Province.
Pei Shiju didn't think Li Shan could reach a high-level family like the Cui family in Qinghe before, until he began to suspect that Cui Xin knew the inside story.
To this end, Pei Shiju tried various means. Cui Xin's second son married the daughter of Li's family in Zhaojun. He died of illness in June this year. He heard that Pei's family in the west wanted to marry her daughter as his wife... but Cui Xin used the second son as his wife on the spot. Zi refused because of sadness.
This is an inappropriate reason... Wen Xi's two prime ministers and assistants in the West House of the Pei family, even if Cui Xin's second son is really heartbroken, the Qinghe Cui family will not refuse this marriage, at least Cui Xin will not Rejected so quickly in person.
Pei Shiju immediately confirmed that Cui Xin not only knew the inside story, but also intended to betroth his daughter to Li Shan...otherwise Cui Xin would not have reacted so quickly and decisively.
My son and I are all the same, shameless!
Hey, if Li Shan knew what Pei Shiju thought, he would definitely spit on the old man's face...Li Dewu's behavior is shameless, and mine is Tianhe's work!
Although Li Shan also thought about not marrying a prominent family at the beginning, he finally found that it was almost impossible... His mother would not agree to marry a commoner woman, Zhu Wei and Ling Jing would not agree, and Princess Pingyang would not agree. , even the saints Li Yuan and Li Shimin would not agree.
In this case, it is necessary to choose a good one... Unfortunately, her surname is Li and she comes from ancient times, so she cannot be a princess anyway. Otherwise, Li Shan thought it would be good to wait for Li Shimin's daughter.
Choosing Miss Cui was partly because of the Furong Garden incident, Tianhe's work, and partly because of Cui's determination before her parents, which Li Shan couldn't help but admire.
In addition, among the top families in the world, the only one who has a major conflict with Li Shan is the Cui family of Qinghe... Beheading Cui Bo will allow Li Shan to draw a line in this marriage in advance and try to ensure his independence. .
As for the eleven-year-old Miss Cui, who is still beautiful even though she has not yet bloomed... Li Shan has not considered it at all.
Various thoughts swirled in Pei Shiju's mind, and he slowly stuffed the memorial to the bottom... Chen Shuda would not take away the memorial that he had seen.
After slowly walking out of the door, Pei Shiju went straight back home, thinking over and over again that now was not the best time.
Need to wait, and wait.
Moreover, someone needs to be found in front... Regarding this, Pei Shiju already has a candidate.
Anyway, today I only said that the emperor might be able to send close ministers to appease him. His Majesty and Zhongshu ordered Yang Gongren to appoint Cui Xin's general... On the surface, he has nothing to do with me.
That night, the old fox Pei Shiju thought a lot, but Cui Xin didn't think so much and was even furious.
In the afternoon, he was summoned by Zhongshu Ling Yang Gongren to explain, and then went to the palace to see Li Yuan. The latter praised Li Shan frequently, and Princess Pingyang and Li Jiancheng on the side fully described their merits... Cui Xin's face turned dark at that time. This is forcing me to give up my daughter. Marry Li Shan!
After leaving the palace, Cui Xin sent the letter home and asked a few colleagues to inquire... his face became even darker.
"Father."
Seeing Yingying's daughter bowing down, Cui Xin forced a smile. For the sake of his daughter, he really couldn't tell the truth... As for "Inscription on the Humble Room" describing his aspirations, that little bastard was just lying!
"How could Lang Jun go to the frontier?" Mrs. Zhang frowned and asked the servant to bring the freshly brewed tea.
Cui Xin took a sip of tea, with no expression on his face... It can't be said that His Majesty was doing favors to Li Shan, and the marriage between the two families was a deliberate move.
"The sixth brother, the seventh brother, and Xiaofang's personal guards in Chang'an have all gathered to protect Lang Jun. There are about a hundred people, but most of them have not gone into battle." Mrs. Zhang hesitated and said: "Xiaofang suggested that, Please ask the East Palace to send guards..."
"No need." Cui Xin shook his head as he held the teacup and said, "I am going to Mayi this time, and I have the acting magistrate Li Shan."
"Li Shan?" Mrs. Zhang was stunned, "What is he going to do?"
Cui Xin glanced at his wife and said, "Yuan Junzhang is here to surrender. Li Shanshi has made great achievements and is favored by the saint. How can he sit back and watch his great achievements fall by the wayside?"
Mrs. Zhang vaguely heard something... Her husband's departure was still in Li Shan's favor, or it could be said that the saint did it deliberately.
Cui Xin continued: "The King of Huaiyang is currently stationed in Daizhou with a large army. Huairen is a close friend of him and there is no need to borrow external guards."
Mrs. Zhang could tell something, but Mrs. Cui was too young after all and couldn't understand it at all. She only knew that her father was going this time and Li Shan was with him.
After driving her daughter back, Mrs. Zhang asked in a low voice: "The saint is interested..."
Cui Xin knew what his wife was asking, and nodded slightly after hesitating for a moment... Judging from Li Yuan's attitude today, it is very likely that Li Yuan will grant marriage to both families when Li Shan returns to Beijing in the future.
After the couple talked for a while, Cui Xin walked to his daughter's boudoir in the backyard. As soon as he entered the door, he saw a variety of things on the table, including treasure bags for going out and small and exquisite tea sets. He couldn't help but feel excited. Nuan... my daughter is considerate.
"I am going to the frontier for state affairs, and I also ask my father to pay attention to himself on the way and not to worry his family."
"It doesn't matter." Cui Xin deliberately laughed and said: "What's more, even if you feel the cold, you still have Huairen's skill."
In fact, Cui Xin also knew that this was nonsense. He had been deliberately trying to find out about Li Shan... Although this person saved Princess Pingyang's life, he was actually not good at common diseases.
Cui Xin looked down at the salute prepared by his daughter on the table, and couldn't help but shake his head and said, "That's all. Why are you bringing the tea set to the Northland?"
Mrs. Cui's cheeks were slightly red, "I heard from my cousin that Li Langjun rarely drinks tea on weekdays, and he doesn't drink tea unless it is made with exquisite tea sets. Please invite father..."
The smile on Cui Xin's face gradually disappeared, he raised his head and looked at the ceiling, his eyes were dull, and he felt his nose was slightly sore.
