Originally, Zhang Xun didn't really believe in things like ancestral graves.
But unfortunately, the factual basis is here!
He knew very well who Lao Li was. Even when he was at his most prosperous, he could only chop people with a knife. When it came to literature, he could only say that he didn't know a word of Chinese characters!
It makes no sense that such a person can teach a smart person like Li Changkong!
It can only be the blessing of the ancestors.
But Zhang Xun thought about it and still felt that something was wrong, so he said: "That's not right, Old Li. I remember that your ancestors, Old Li, are all farmers, and there are no celebrities."
When Li Zhufeng heard this, he immediately became unhappy.
"Lao Zhang, what do you mean?"
"What's wrong with the lack of celebrities? Out-and-out farmers can still bless future generations."
"Besides, if the ancestral grave of my old Li family is well buried and the feng shui is good, the evil virtues will naturally accumulate."
"It's been accumulated by our ancestors for generations to produce such an intelligent seed as Changkong. Isn't this a matter of course?"
"This..." To be honest, Zhang Xun was shaken.
"Is the feng shui of your old Li family's ancestral grave really that good?"
"How can this be false? Brother, after all these years, when have I ever lied to you?" Li Zhufeng patted Zhang Xun on the shoulder and said.
"That's true." Zhang Xun muttered in a low voice and lowered his head, brewing a bold idea in his mind.
My ancestors, please forgive my child for being unfilial!
After the two of them finished talking, they exchanged cups and cups as usual, talking and laughing.
Not long after, there was a commotion outside the East Palace.
Li Zhufeng immediately stood up and looked up.
"Prince! I saw His Highness the Crown Prince! The Crown Prince has returned with Changkong and the others!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Xun, Zhu Wen and Jia Pingsheng, who were still sitting just now, stood up one after another, their brows and eyes full of expectation.
Although these children are naughty, they are not ineffective at all!
This time, following Li Changkong and making such a great contribution, no matter who it is, it can be regarded as a happy event worthy of special mention.
Naturally, they are proud to be fathers.
The prince took the lead and walked in.
Behind him was Li Changkong, followed closely by Zhu Ben, Jia Taisui and Zhang Han.
"Father, the child is back!" For a moment, the four people said the same sentence in unison.
"Okay! Just come back!"
"Look, I've lost weight. Come to the table quickly and eat more good food."
"It is a great pleasure for my father to go and make great achievements."
For a time, the entire banquet was filled with the father's praise for his son.
After everyone drank and chatted for several hours, the banquet finally ended and the guests enjoyed themselves.
Li Changkong also followed Li Zhufeng back home.
On the way, Li Changkong thought for a long time and finally asked: "Dad, how did my mother die back then?"
Hearing this, Li Zhufeng, who was still walking briskly, immediately stopped. After a long time, he turned around, let out a long sigh, and said, "Did King Zhongshan tell you?"
"Well, I did say some things, but I want to hear the truth from my father's mouth."
When Li Zhufeng heard this, he shook his head and said, "There is no need for King Zhongshan to lie to you. Everything he said is true."
"Not only does he know about this, but you, Zhang Shibo, also know about it."
"It was my father who was useless and failed to protect your mother."
Li Zhufeng let out a long sigh, and his thoughts were brought back to that day when the snow poured heavily. He watched his wife pass away in front of him, but there was nothing he could do.
When Li Changkong heard this, he nodded expressionlessly and said, "I understand. One day, I will kill Tuoba Khan to avenge my mother."
Li Zhufeng looked at him, but shook his head and said, "No."
"You are congenitally damaged and cannot practice martial arts."
"As a father, I am satisfied with what I have achieved today."
"Don't go looking for trouble with Tuoba Khan. He is almost a monster!"
After hearing this, Li Changkong was silent for a moment, his eyes became firmer and he said, "What father said is that children will do what they can."
Li Zhufeng nodded after hearing this, and the two of them returned to Wulinghou Mansion together.
At the banquet, Zhaoyang was too drunk and left the party first.
In addition, everyone at the banquet was drinking and drinking, and Li Changkong was dragged to drink, and he didn't have much chance to talk to Zhaoyang.
After returning to Wulinghou Mansion, the couple had the opportunity to sit down and talk.
"Husband, is this trip going well?"
"Of course it will go smoothly. If you make great contributions, there will be rewards in the palace tomorrow. Don't these ladies already know that?"
"I mean, does your father have any concerns about you?"
"Of course there is."
When Zhaoyang heard this, his heart suddenly jumped up.
She knew how high her father's standards were for treating soldiers.
The standards for his subordinates are so high, let alone his own son-in-law.
"I should be quite satisfied. My father-in-law also said that everything is fine with him. Please don't worry about him."
"That's good." Zhaoyang finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. When Li Changkong was chosen as his son-in-law, people in the palace also helped make the decision.
But in the final analysis, it is still her own idea.
This is neither the order of the parents nor the words of the matchmaker, so naturally one has to worry about whether his father is satisfied.
Now that I have received a positive answer, the stone in my heart has finally fallen to the ground.
"My husband drank so much wine at the banquet. I just ordered my servants to make sobering soup. I will bring it now."
When Li Changkong heard this, he shook his head, hugged Zhaoyang, put it close to his ear, and said softly: "Isn't my wife the best sobering soup? Why should I drink anything else?"
"Husband, I have to go to court tomorrow to be granted a title." Zhaoyang stretched out his hand to push, but the strength was so small that it was ignored.
Li Changkong heard this and said: "Then we will fight quickly!"
For a moment, the candles in the house were extinguished, and there were clouds and rain. The joy in it was naturally incomprehensible to outsiders.
…
The next morning, in the Zhengde Hall.
Emperor Jing Xing sat high on the dragon chair, Zheng Yinghou stood on his left and right, and all the civil and military officials were present.
Emperor Jing Xing saw this and said directly: "Zhu Ben of Qianlong Camp, come forward and listen to the seal."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ben took steps and walked out from behind the officials.
He was only an official of the eighth rank, and he would not have been able to go to the Jinluan Palace. However, this time he set a precedent because he wanted to be granted the title.
"My lord, Zhu Ben is here!"
"The King of Zhongshan said in the battle report that it is not easy for you to drive away the tigers and wolves, and together with Li Changkong, attack the Beiyuan army of ten thousand people!"
"I am now specially promoted to General Yu Linlang of Qianlong Camp, enjoying the official title of seventh rank."
"Thank you Lord for your grace, long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty!" Zhu Ben bowed before returning to the crowd.
The leap from the eighth grade to the seventh grade is not a big step.
All the civil and military officials began to whisper, and Yangcheng Marquis Zhu Wen was even more happy.
His son is better than he was when he was young!
At this age, the future of Zheng Qipin is bright.
When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, he will definitely be promoted again. If he seizes his title again, the Yangcheng Marquis Mansion will surely be prosperous.
Can you not be happy about this?
