Duke Zhao's Mansion.
After Changsun Chong was carried back in a chariot by the palace guards, he was placed back in his room. Changsun Wuji had already invited an imperial doctor from the palace to treat him immediately. Whiplash is a very troublesome thing. Although it usually does not damage bones, the damage to muscles and tendons is extremely obvious. If you are not careful, you may be permanently disabled.
Seeing his son's injuries, Changsun Wuji was shocked: "Why is the injury so serious?"
Changsun Chong was in pain and embarrassed, and said angrily: "The execution guard was talking and laughing with the Fang family. From my child's point of view, he must have colluded with the Fang family and deliberately framed me. Otherwise, even if His Majesty punishes me, , where is the need to beat him so hard?"
But he didn't understand that it was precisely because he was so proud that he kept silent, so he tried harder and harder. Otherwise, how could he explain to the emperor?
Changsun Wuji was furious!
"It's really lawless. Under His Majesty's eyes, they actually dare to do such a crazy act. What do they want to do? Chong'er, please take good care of yourself. There is no need to be angry. As a father, I will make the decision for you. I will never spare the prison guard who is responsible for the punishment. !”
Changsun Chong quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
The reason why he wanted the guard to die was not just because he was whipped too hard, but because the guard discovered that he was incontinent...
As long as the guard is alive, there is a chance that he will spread the word. By then, his eldest son, Sun Chong, will not be alive either...
The guard who was in charge of the punishment was still very measured. Although he had a lot of strength and wanted to make Changsun scream a few times, his muscles and bones were not injured. It was just that the injuries were frightening when he saw the flesh was torn apart. Naturally, the imperial doctor invited by the palace had no problem treating such a small injury. He simply cleaned the injury, applied medicine, and then prescribed a prescription for nourishing blood and qi, and then left.
Changsun Wuji had no choice but to ask the housekeeper to give someone a little thought...
After the imperial doctor and servants all left, Changsun Wuji sat in front of the couch, looked at the deserted room, and sighed: "Li Zhi still refuses to come back?"
Changsun Chong's face froze and he was speechless.
"It's not a problem to always be like this. There is no woman in the room, and she is not popular at all. Since Li Zhi is acting petty, you should at least try to persuade her. Although men are superior to women, Li Zhi is a princess after all, let alone Your cousin, there is nothing to be ashamed of if you lower your voice." Changsun Wuji reluctantly advised.
Changsun Wuji liked Princess Li Lizhi of Changle very much.
He is virtuous and intelligent, but he is not blindly opinionated. He is very knowledgeable about some political affairs. No one knows his son better than his father. Although Changsun Wuji dotes on his eldest son, he is also well aware of Changsun Chong's shortcomings.
This child is too smooth and has never encountered setbacks, which inevitably leads to the problem of pride and arrogance. On this point, Li Lizhi often politely advises him, which is good.
But after all, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Changsun Wuji also knows that even the emperor cannot let his children live completely according to his own settings. When children grow up, they will always have their own ideas, and they can only be dissuaded.
After thinking about it, Changsun Wuji said: "Lizhi has been married to you for many years, but has never had any children. This is my father's worry. A few days ago, I wanted to ask your Majesty for a favor and let you take a concubine, but... I have never had the chance. Looking at it now, there is no time to delay. Tomorrow, my father will go to the palace to express his love to His Majesty. Even if he is scolded by His Majesty, he will not care much. However, you have to remember to my father, taking concubines is just In order to continue the family lineage, if you do something like neglecting a beauty, you don’t need to be punished by His Majesty, I will be the first one not to spare you!"
Changsun Chong's face was stiff and he said calmly: "Well... although the child and Li Zhi are often noisy and awkward, their relationship has not changed. Let's forget about taking a concubine? After all, this matter is not good-looking on Li Zhi's face."
"You don't need to say anything more about this matter. My father has already thought about it for a long time." Changsun Wuji waved his hand and interrupted Changsun Chong: "It's a big deal to carry on the family line. You can understand it even if you think about it, so be it. You are well-educated. My father is responsible for everything. However, in my father's opinion, you, the admiral of the Shenji Battalion, might as well hand it over. Your strength lies in confidential documents. The military is too rough for you. Reluctantly, don't think about face-saving things, use your strengths and avoid weaknesses, that's what a wise man does, competing in areas you're not good at is stupid!"
"No!" Changsun Chong said with a ferocious look on his face: "My child will never give way to the Shenji Camp! Everyone in the world says that my child is not as good as Fang Jun, but my child refuses to accept it! Previously, my child just lost because he had no experience. It is his first time to control an army, so he will inevitably care about one thing and not the other. Over the past few days, my son has gradually figured out the ropes. How can I hand over the Shenji Camp so easily? My son must run the Shenji Camp well and let outsiders see. No matter what my eldest son, Sun Chong, , are all better than him, Fang Jun!"
Changsun Wuji looked helpless.
It is a good thing to have ambition and not give up easily. But if you don’t hit the wall and don’t look back, that’s worrying...
But it doesn’t matter. Isn’t this still me?
Even if something goes wrong with his son, as long as he is here, he can completely protect his son from the wind and rain. Is that young man not frivolous? Who didn't do something stupid when they were young? As long as you practice enough, you will naturally become enlightened, and then you will be able to take on big responsibilities.
"Okay, it's up to you! I'm a little tired as a father, so you can rest and think about how to rectify the Shenji camp."
After saying this, Changsun Wuji put his hands behind his back and left.
In the room, Changsun Chong's face was ashen!
Changsun Chong felt as if his heart was being pricked by needles when he thought of the words his father had just mentioned about his heir!
A wave of resentment rises uncontrollably!
Li Chengqian!
It's all your fault...
You are already ashamed of me. Just now in front of His Majesty, you did not favor me but wanted to fight with Xini at fifty points each. It is simply unreasonable!
That deep resentment made Changsun Chong's eyes turn red, and a crazy idea arose in his heart!
"Chang Sun Bao!"
Changsun Chong shouted, and a young man walked in immediately outside the door. He crossed his hands and said, "Da Lang, what's the matter?"
This young man is in his thirties, with a fair face and no beard. He is dressed in a blue shirt and looks quite elegant and elegant.
Changsun Bao is a branch of Changsun's family. His family is in decline. He has been sheltering Changsun Wuji in his house. He is very loyal to Changsun Chong as he watches him grow up.
Changsun Chong said in a deep voice: "Come over here!"
When Changsun Bao came closer and leaned down, Changsun Chong leaned over and whispered in a low voice.
After hearing this, Changsun Bao was stunned for a long time, and said urgently in a low voice: "Da Lang, think twice! This matter involves a huge amount. Once the news leaks out, it will be a huge disaster! Besides, the head of the family will definitely not agree, this..."
"Shut up!" Zhangsun Chongli shouted, but the injury on his hip was affected. He gritted his teeth in pain and sucked in air-conditioning. "If you don't tell me, I won't tell you. Who knows? Arrange someone close to you to handle this matter. Then someone will get you a sum of money, fly away and live anonymously, and live the rest of your life freely. Wouldn't it be much better than being a slave in the house? You haven't married yet, but when you marry a wife and have children in the future, you can also give your descendants a good background. , if you stay in the eldest grandson's family and become a slave for generations, and will always be a lowly citizen, will you be willing to do so?"
Changsun Bao was silent.
This last sentence struck a chord with Changsun Bao.
He was very intelligent, and he knew all the Four Books and Five Classics from hundreds of schools of thought. Changsun Wuji once said more than once that if he were born into an ordinary family, he would be recommended by the village elders to gain fame.
It's a pity that he is a cheap man...
The Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System divides people into different levels from birth. If you are born with a low status, you will always be a low status. Even if you have extraordinary abilities, you will still be a low status!
A person with a lowly status has no land or land. He can only live dependent on his master's family. He cannot be an official or become an official. He will always be a lowly citizen for the rest of his life!
He has passed the age and is still alone. Why?
It's not just that he looks down on those bitch women who were born as slaves, but the daughter of a good family looks down on him! He doesn't want to settle for the rest of his life, so he remains single!
Maybe... we really should give it a try?
Although the stakes are huge, the benefits are too generous!
Even if you don't think about yourself, shouldn't you fight for a future for your descendants? !
Gritting his teeth, Changsun Bao said in a deep voice: "Just follow Dalang's orders!"
After a pause, he said emotionally: "I have been taken in by my master since I was a child. I have no repayment for my deep love and kindness! I will go out this time so as not to bring danger to Da Lang. I don't plan to come back. From now on, I can't be by Da Lang's side." Waiting, I hope you will take good care of me! The master’s kindness in raising me will be treasured by my eldest grandson, and I will repay you later in the next life!”
Changsun Chong held his hand and said with emotion: "I can't bear to leave you... But this matter is of great importance. How can I rest assured if it is left to others? After the matter is completed, I will send someone to give you a huge sum of money. God The higher ground is far away, let’s try a new way of living!”
"If Changsun Bao is shattered into pieces, he will definitely live up to Da Lang's trust!"
Changsun Bao knelt down and kowtowed, with tears in his eyes, he turned and left.
Changsun Chong lay on the couch and clenched his fists fiercely...
