Hibiscus Garden.
The heavy snow came suddenly. One moment the sun was shining brightly, and the next moment it was dark and snowflakes were flying.
King Li Tai of Wei was a young man of literature and art. He loved the scene of snow falling to welcome the spring. He simply moved the banquet out of the building and set it up in an elegant pavilion by the Qujiang Pool. It was surrounded by thick curtains on three sides, leaving only the southern part. The leeward side is open, and the view is wide. You can see the heavy snow falling from the sky and disappearing into the Qujiang Pond, leaving only the faint mist rising.
The pavilions and pavilions beside Qujiang Pool are looming in the heavy snow, and they look like Penglai Wonderland.
Prince Li Chengqian, King of Wei Li Tai, King of Wu Li Ke, and Fang Jun walked out of the tall five-story building, all wearing mink fur, and walked along the winding path cleared by the guards to the pavilion by the pool to enjoy the snow and drink.
Li Chengqian was obviously in a good mood, and the flying snow in the sky did not dim his mood. He said happily: "In the past, every time there was heavy snow in Guanzhong, my father and mother would frown in the palace because I don't know how many people would freeze to death. But in recent years, , the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Jingzhao Prefecture have abundant finances, and every winter they organize people to go to counties and villages to help poor families repair their houses. No matter how heavy the snow is, it can only be a grand gathering for literati and poets to appreciate the snow and recite poems, but It will not be the end of the people."
King Li Tai of Wei paused, sighed, and said in a low voice: "It's a pity that my mother has been frugal for many years and can't bear any luxury, but she has not been able to see the splendor and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty today. If my mother was still alive, even if she was fighting for her father, The emperor punishes him by moving all the good things in the world to the Li Zheng Palace... His son wants to be raised, but he cannot be kissed..."
The two brothers felt heavy. Although Li Ke was not Queen Wende's biological child, he recalled that he had been raised by Queen Wende when he was a child, and his admiration for him was no different.
Only because of Fang Jun's time travel, his memory of the original owner's past became increasingly blurred. His little memory of Queen Wende was not well received by the empress. It was not wonderful... she could only learn from it. The praise and remembrance of Queen Wende among the government and the public, as well as the records in the historical annals of later generations, commemorate this rare generation of virtuous queen.
Several people were silent, and when they reached the south side of the pavilion facing Qujiang Pool, they suddenly saw a painting boat on the pool slowly approaching from a distance. When they got closer, a man stood on the bow of the boat and said loudly: "Wei Chen." Xu Jingzong, I have met His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the King of Wei, and His Highness the King of Wu."
Another person walked out of the cabin, tall and thin, and said in a loud voice: "Veteran Qian Jiulong, I have met your three highnesses."
Fang Jun looked up at the sky.
It was already approaching dusk, with dark clouds hanging low, heavy snow covering the sky, and darkness all around. In such weather, how could an old fox like Xu Jingzong be in the mood to visit the lake?
King Wei Li Taibai's fat face twitched, and he whispered: "It's really annoying for these two shameless people to get together!"
Ever since he realized that he had no hope of becoming a throne, His Royal Highness the King of Wei, who used to be a "courteous and virtuous man", no longer played any nonsense. He just let it go and did whatever he wanted. He no longer had to worry about image issues, but he also liked and hated it. It's clear and straightforward, which makes people feel good.
Wu King Li Ke smiled bitterly and said: "No matter how annoying they are, they are still heroes of the empire, and there are two of them. You can't ignore etiquette, right?"
As he said that, he looked at Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian also sighed and muttered: "So, there is nothing good about the prince's job..."
The two younger brothers can express their likes and dislikes unscrupulously. As the prince, he must abide by the rules in everything he says and does. The slightest deviation will be magnified infinitely. Even if there is a small gathering between the brothers today, nothing inappropriate can be spread. .
It's like being shackled...
However, it is okay to complain, but etiquette is absolutely indispensable, so I had to stand on the shore and said loudly: "It turns out that it is Duke Chao and Xu Sheren. I am having a banquet with my brothers here. How about you two come ashore and have a few drinks?"
As the boat approached, the servants on board set up the gangplank. Several people filed down and stepped forward to salute the three princes.
Xu Jingzong said: "How dare you disturb the pleasure of the three His Highnesses? I am visiting Duke Chao in Qujiang Pond and encountered heavy snowfall. I was about to go back when I met Your Highness by chance, so I came to greet you. Please enjoy yourself, Your Highness, and we dare not disturb you." .”
Qian Jiulong also said: "I am old, I am afraid that I will not be happy with the three highnesses. If I stay here, I will inevitably become a bad guest and make people dislike me. It would be bad. I'd better be wise and go back as soon as possible, haha."
Noticing the displeasure between Li Chengqian's eyebrows, Fang Jun became curious and looked at Qian Jiulong.
This man is nearly seventy years old, with white beard and hair, and a strong body. His tall and thin figure looks somewhat heroic when he stands there, but he does not look any less old and frail.
This man was from the Great Wall of Huzhou, and his family had military commanders for generations. During the Sui Dynasty, he was confiscated as a slave because of a crime, and was given to his cousin Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. As expected, this man became prosperous. He was good at horseback riding and archery, and he often followed Li Yuan. After Jinyang raised troops, he was awarded Doctor Jin Ziguanglu for his merit. He followed the army to attack Xue Rengao and Liu Wuzhou, and was promoted to General Youwuwei after being promoted many times. Following His Majesty Li Er to pacify Luoyang, he assisted Crown Prince Li Jiancheng to go to Weizhou to conquer Liu Heitai, and defeated the enemy with great force. In the twelfth year of Zhenguan, he was granted the title of Duke of Chao.
Although he was a favorite of the late Emperor Li Yuan and later assisted Li Jiancheng, he quickly fell in love with His Majesty Li Er after the Xuanwu Gate Incident. Not only was his title preserved, but His Majesty Li Er also regarded him as a superior, with constant rewards and promotions to the title of Duke. .
Fang Jun has heard about this person for a long time, but Qian Jiulong likes fishing and has a luxurious temperament. He hides in the house all day long and refuses to leave the house, so he has never seen him...
When I saw him today, I didn't feel anything else. I just felt that the demeanor of relying on one's old age and showing off one's old age was disgusting.
Li Chengqian was a good-tempered man, and he didn't take Qian Jiulong's words that were not respectful at all. He just wanted to get rid of the matter and said, "What did Duke Chao say? My father has also been here many times. When I talk about your achievements in front of me, I naturally admire you deeply. How can I dare to be resentful? However, since Duke Chao is playing with Xu Sheren, I will not force you to do anything. When I have time in the future, I will definitely invite you two to a banquet. "
To be able to make the soft-tempered Li Chengqian say these words shows how annoying Xu Jingzong and Qian Jiulong are...
Qian Jiulong showed no hesitation. He was just putting on airs. As a minister, who wouldn't want to have more contact with the prince, drink and have fun? It's just that he is a minister of the late emperor Li Yuan. He made outstanding achievements after the army in Jinyang. Without him fighting to the death, how could the Tang Dynasty be as prosperous as it is now?
People like Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, etc., if they were not relying on the subordinates of His Majesty Li Er in the palace of Prince Qin, they would not be worthy of holding a horse or setting a stirrup for him!
Not to mention such a lucky villain like Fang Jun.
Poor Qian Jiulong, who risked his life and death for the great cause of the late emperor, but in the end he was only awarded a title, not even a princess...
Now I hear the prince's words, it seems that he doesn't want to see me?
You young boy, why?
Xu Jingzong, on the other hand, looked embarrassed. He knew his own family affairs, because at the funeral of Queen Wende, he laughed at Ouyang Xun for being ugly, and after he was demoted by His Majesty Li Er, even the descendants of Queen Wende were dissatisfied with him. The false color was that he was suspected of slighting the heroic spirit of Queen Wende.
How could he dare to despise Queen Wende?
As one of the eighteen bachelors of the Prince of Qin's Palace, watching Li Ermai rise step by step from a desperate situation and fighting for his life, how could he not know the status of Queen Wende in the eyes of Li Ermai?
Even if you lend him a hundred courages, he would not dare to despise Queen Wende!
It's not a big deal to piss off His Majesty. Although His Majesty is strong-willed, he is broad-minded and tolerant, but if he slights Queen Wende, he will die...
At this moment, facing the three highnesses with hesitant expressions, he was helpless and helpless. He deeply regretted his actions back then. No matter how ugly Ouyang Xun was, he just had to endure it. If he hadn't laughed like that, why would he have promised Jingzong? As for this?
At this time, Fang Jun looked past Xu Jingzong and Qian Jiulong, and landed on two slender figures wearing bamboo hats behind them. He saw one of them gently opening the bamboo hat with a delicate jade hand, revealing a picture. With a pretty face like a flower, she glanced at him with a pair of beautiful eyes filled with tears, but hesitated to speak.
Fang Jun frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and asked loudly: "But Rong Niang and Wei Niang?"
Xu Jingzong's face suddenly turned ugly and he glared at Fang Jun, while Qian Jiulong was slightly stunned...
The two men lifted their bamboo hats, revealing two almost identical faces. They first saluted the three highnesses with ten thousand blessings, and said softly: "The little girl Xu Rongniang (Xu Weiniang) has met His Highness the Crown Prince. His Highness the King of Wei, His Highness the King of Wu..."
Then, they both glanced at Fang Jun and said, "I've seen Erlang before, but I haven't seen him for a long time. Erlang's demeanor is even better than before. My little sister is very pleased."
The few remaining memories of these two childhood sweethearts came to Fang Jun's mind. Looking at the two daughters Xu Jingzong and Qian Jiulong took with them when they visited the lake, he naturally thought of them. Xu Jingzong was criticized in history books for one of his crimes, and his face was frighteningly gloomy.
Is this old guy planning to sell his daughter?
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