After the Spring Festival, Wei King Li Tai was about to take up his post at the end of the year.
The prince's vassal is equivalent to establishing an independent country and enjoys great military and political autonomy in the fiefdom, but at the same time, there is no chance to return to Chang'an.
This time Li Tai hosted a banquet for his old friends, presumably to say goodbye. After all, communication was inconvenient and roads were blocked in ancient times. Chang'an and Wuyue were thousands of miles apart, making travel very difficult. I don't know how many old friends have parted ways, and it will be difficult to see them again in the future...
At the farewell banquet, Fang Jun had to give respect to King Wei Li Tai, even though he was not too happy to go. Few of the friends around Wei King Li Tai could look at each other with Fang Jun...
Early the next morning, Fang Jun dressed up under the service of Wu Meiniang, put on a set of dark blue straight clothes, and wore a pair of cloth shoes with thousand-layer soles. This man looked fresh and clean, but of course he was a bit shabby...
Wu Meiniang gently combed Fang Jun's hair. A pair of soft butterflies tied up Fang Jun's long hair. The cuffs moved up slightly, revealing a jade-like wrist that beat the frost and snow. Her red cherry lips opened slightly, slightly With complaints.
"Why are you dressed like this, Langjun? He looks like someone from a poor family in the countryside. It is a banquet for His Royal Highness the King of Wei, and it is also a spring outing. There must be many young men from famous families. Langjun is like this, I am afraid he will be laughed at."
Fang Jun's attire is really too "civilian". There is neither silk or satin, nor gold or jade. Even the shoes on his feet are worn by ordinary farmers, which really makes him lose his identity...
Fang Jun looked at Wu Meiniang's perfect profile and slim waist reflected in the bright and clear glass mirror, and said with a smile: "Why are you laughing at it? It's because their official is older than me? It's because their father is tougher than me. ? Or do they have more money than me?"
Wu Meiniang said coquettishly: "You are so stubborn! Of course, few people can match you in these conditions, but the way you dress is worse than even an ordinary scholar from a poor family, so naturally some people will laugh at you."
Fang Jun asked back: "How can you see it? Since they can't compare with me in anything, what right do they have to laugh at me? Not to mention that I am naked in these clothes. Am I not Fang Erlang?"
"You... are so quibbling, you really pissed me off!" Wu Meiniang was so angry that she lightly hit Fang Jun on the shoulder. This guy was always messing around, and he actually used the tricks he used to deal with political opponents in the court at home. Wu Meiniang was naturally displeased.
The censors and officials of the entire dynasty were no match for Fang Jun in a verbal sparring match. How could Wu Meiniang not be defeated?
Fang Jun didn't take it seriously and said: "Since it is a banquet for flower viewing in the temple and it is not a formal occasion, why not dress casually? Besides, these shoes are just right for hiking into the temple and fit your feet!"
He would not feel wronged because of what others thought. If he followed Wu Meiniang's wishes, he would have to wear the most solemn clothes and be very restrained inside and out. Wouldn't he be making himself uncomfortable?
It’s not like going to court to see the emperor...
Wu Meiniang was helpless, curled her lips, rolled her eyes and made a face behind Fang Jun. She always felt that her husband was sometimes omnipotent and fascinating, and sometimes he was simple and childish, making people speechless...
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Zhongnan Mountain has beautiful scenery and is far away from the hustle and bustle. It has been a favorite place for temples and temples since ancient times, especially at the northern foot of Chang'an, where there are many temples and temples hidden among the mountains and forests.
The ancients favored Buddhism and Taoism, so the temples and temples were prosperous and extremely solemn and tidy, making them a popular place for tourists to stay.
Luoxia Temple is not far from Songyin Temple where Princess Fangling practiced spiritual practice. It is said that it was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and has been handed down for nearly two hundred years. It is an ancient temple.
After major repairs during the reign of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, it is grander and more magnificent than most of the famous temples and ancient temples in Zhongnan Mountain. Of course, compared with the large-scale construction of the Imperial Cien Temple, its few regulations are nothing.
Luoxia Temple is far away from the hustle and bustle of Chang'an and is not in the bustling area of the city. Apart from devout men and women, most of the people who are interested in visiting Luoxia Temple are literati.
There was an endless stream of tourists along the way. When they arrived at Luoxia Temple, Fang Jun got out of the carriage, ordered his two followers to stay and look after the horses, and led Xi Junmai and Wei Ying up the mountain path. Not long after, a grand mountain gate appeared in front of the three of them. On the plaque were the three characters "Luoxia Temple" with flying dragons and phoenixes dancing vigorously. The inscription was "In the fourth year of the founding of the Emperor, the imperial treasure of the Sui Emperor". I didn't know it belonged to Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian. It was handwritten or written by some great writer.
Just as he walked outside the mountain gate, he saw a young man in white shirt standing in front of him, surrounded by several servants, looking up at the plaque.
Fang Jun walked closer, and the young man in white shirt happened to turn around, and the two looked at each other.
But it was Du He, the second son of Du Ruhui and the younger brother of Prince Li Chengqian.
Both of them were slightly surprised, not expecting such a coincidence.
After hesitating, Du He showed a smile first and asked with a smile: "Erlang is going to attend a banquet at His Highness the King of Wei?"
Fang Jun nodded and asked curiously: "Young Master Du is also here for the banquet?"
Don't blame him for feeling confused.
Du He was a loyal supporter of Crown Prince Li Chengqian, and he was extremely loyal to him. He even planned to rebel with Li Chengqian for the sake of Li Chengqian's position as crown prince. In history, it was this man who was falsely accused of treason with his former lover, Li Chengqian, who lost his position as crown prince and was deposed by His Majesty Li Er. This shows that the relationship between Du He and Li Chengqian is very close. Know.
The king of Wei, Li Tai, had been fighting for the position of crown prince for a long time with the prince Li Chengqian, and they were on the same page. Li Chengqian's loyal horseman Du He had no contact with the king of Wei, Li Tai. They were in a very clear opposition. How could he come to attend the banquet of the king of Wei, Li Tai?
Hearing this, Du He looked unhappy.
He said carelessly: "His Highness asked someone to come. He said that King Wei's vassal was coming soon. Enemies should be reconciled rather than settled. In the past, all grudges should be laughed away... In fact, it is purely unnecessary. What kind of character does King Wei have? He is a villain who must retaliate. Now, Being forced by the emperor to go to the land of Wu and Yue, he was not allowed to use any means, so he would obediently express his surrender to His Highness. But if he gets the opportunity, the first person to try to occupy His Highness's position as crown prince will undoubtedly be the King of Wei! His reconciliation is nothing more than a dream, Your Highness is too kind to a woman..."
Fang Jun smiled and said nothing.
The kindness of women? This was the most important reason why Li Chengqian was re-approved by His Majesty Li Er. It was Li Chengqian's indecisiveness that made His Majesty Li Er believe that he would be able to treat his brothers well after he succeeded to the throne, so as not to repeat the tragedy of the Xuanwu Sect.
This Du He is somewhat loyal, but he is more stubborn than him...
He did not comment on Du He's words. After he complained, Fang Jun asked with a smile: "How about we go together?"
Du He said happily: "As you should, please."
He has a good impression of Fang Jun.
Whether it was "a pot of wine, a pole, as happy as I have a few people" by the Lishan River, or later giving advice to Li Chengqian when he was in the most critical moment, it shows that Fang Jun is not a two-faced villain, but also a duplicitous villain. Not a hypocrite who adds insult to injury.
The two walked side by side, followed by the domestic servants.
Du He seemed to be very familiar with this place, so he explained it to Fang Jun along the way and acted as a tour guide. He talked about the glorious history of Luoxia Temple when it was used as a summer resort by Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty from a stone tablet on the side of the mountain gate by Zheng Daozhao, a calligrapher from the Northern Wei Dynasty. He also talked about how Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty built a stupa here. In short, every palace and pavilion has The history of the country seemed to be carved in his mind, and allusions came to him at his fingertips. Fang Jun's calmness and elegance made Fang Jun click his tongue.
This Du Er Shao actually seems to be a monk from Luoxia Temple in his previous life. Every brick on the ground can tell an allusion! At this moment, Du He seemed to be possessed by a great literary man. Is there still a little bit of impetuousness and stupidity?
People have thousands of faces, no matter how incompetent they are, they still have merit...
The two of them were walking and chatting. At first, they could only glimpse a corner of a forest of bright red flowers on the mountaintop not far away. When they turned around a corner of a house, walked a few steps along the mountain road, and rounded a building, a patch of pink suddenly appeared in front of them. The sea of color, the red seems to be suddenly overwhelming, making people feel like they are in a red world...
Each peach tree is like a graceful girl, graceful and charming, which makes people feel pity in their hearts. The peach tree is very short, but its branches are spread out in all directions and covered with flower buds. The color of peach blossoms is pink, and the blossoms, branches, clusters, and groups are dazzling and thrilling.
The peach blossoms are shallow and deep, and the makeup is evenly shaded...
