Jin Wang Li Zhi looked up out of the car window and saw the imperial guards lined up on the left and right, blocking most of the road. Many business travelers going back and forth had to get as close as possible to the other side of the continent before they could barely pass. There were even a few teams with so many people that they couldn't squeeze through. Seeing the momentum of Li Zhi's team, they didn't dare to express any dissatisfaction, so they had to wait until the back.
"Brother-in-law, are you going to Lishan Farm?"
"Exactly."
"I beg my father's grace to go to Lishan Villa to stay temporarily to escape the summer heat. The scorching sun is blazing and the heat is unbearable. My brother-in-law might as well ride in the same car with me until we go to Lishan Mountain to go our separate ways. How about that?"
"..."
To be honest, Fang Jun didn't want to get close to Li Zhi.
He has always kept a distance from the youngest legitimate son of His Majesty Li Er. This is actually because he has seen from history that this man is too scheming and cruel. of.
The reason is because his brothers died too coincidental and too tragically before and after he ascended the throne...
Throughout the history books, what is recorded is how Li Zhi cherished and rewarded his sisters, and how Li Zhi cried bitterly after his brothers died.
In essence, His Majesty Li Er said that Li Ke, the king of Shu, is "like himself", which is a bit far-fetched. The person who is most "like himself" is actually Jin Wang Li Zhi...
But now sitting on Li Zhi's carriage, Li Zhi extended the invitation with a warm and friendly smile, and then refused, which was a bit unreasonable.
He could only say: "Your Highness is so kind that I dare not refuse."
Li Zhi looked happy, stroking his hands and saying, "That's right. I've long wanted to get close to my brother-in-law, but I've never had the chance."
After saying this, he ordered out the window: "The prince's consort is in the same carriage with me. Let's set off immediately. Don't be stuck on the road and miss the merchants on their way."
"Here!"
The motorcade set off and rolled along.
When Fang Jun saw his husband boarding King Jin's carriage and heard that he was riding with King Jin, he followed behind the motorcade without saying a word.
In the carriage, Li Zhi poured tea for Fang Jun with his own hands, and Fang Jun bowed slightly to show respect.
Li Zhi sat casually behind the coffee table, sipping tea, tasting it in his mouth, and said with emotion: "Since my brother-in-law invented this method of frying tea, tea has become popular all over the world. Not only the dignitaries, literati and poets are flocking to it, but also the townspeople, Even the peddlers and pawns regard it as an indispensable treasure. My brother-in-law is a scholar of heaven and earth, and has found his own way, which is really admirable."
Fang Jun drank tea and felt quite strange as he listened to Li Zhi's words.
For a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old, this old-fashioned way of commenting on tea is really too inconsistent...
Fang Jun held the tea cup, carefully considered his words, and said slowly: "Your Highness, you are so complimentary. Tea drinkers are also the best trees in the south."
, has a very cold taste and is best for drinking. A person who practices frugal virtues will suffer from heat, thirst, nausea, brainache, eyesight, irritability in the limbs, and discomfort in all joints, and even if he talks for four or five times, he will be able to compete with the drunkenness and nectar. The old friend already knew the wonders of tea, but I just learned from the old friend's knowledge and slightly changed it. Fortunately, its taste is exquisite, so it is deeply loved by the world. How can I dare to take credit for promoting it? I am ashamed to accept His Highness's words. "
The smile on Li Zhi's face became a little stiff.
I feel like I have tried my best to build a relationship, but I am being lightly held thousands of miles away, and my hot face is pressed against someone's cold ass...
Taking a deep breath, Li Zhi smiled bitterly and said: "I have something that has been lingering in my mind for many years. I wonder if my brother-in-law can help me clear up my doubts?"
Fang Jun said politely: "I have few talents and little knowledge. How can I solve the worries of Your Highness? However, in life, it is common for people to be unsatisfied. Even though Your Highness is a noble man in heaven, when you still want what you want but cannot get it, this is the time. The way of heaven cannot be changed by human beings. Your Highness is gifted and intelligent, and you can see it thoroughly even if you think about it, so as not to limit yourself to a nest, which will only increase your troubles."
The carriage drove smoothly on the road, the breeze blew in from the open window, and the fragrance of tea lingered.
Li Zhi naturally understood the knocking meaning in Fang Jun's words, but his heart became more and more worried, like a blockade...
What he didn't understand was why Fang Jun was so wary of him and kept him at a distance?
It is true that when it comes to etiquette, Fang Jun has never been disrespectful, and when it comes to family affection, he has never been indifferent. He looks calm and indifferent, but he always lacks that kind of closeness from the heart.
It's all superficial...
What did you do wrong?
After thinking about it, he simply asked bluntly: "Is my brother-in-law dissatisfied with me? Or, has I ever offended my brother-in-law without knowing it? If so, I hope my brother-in-law will speak out."
Fang Jun was stunned: "What did your Highness say? You are the prince of the Tang Dynasty, and you are His Majesty's favored legitimate son. How dare I be dissatisfied with you? Your Highness, please don't worry too much. This is not the case."
Li Zhi didn't know why today, but whenever he saw Fang Jun acting so businesslike, he felt very depressed, and the more he wanted to figure out what the problem was...
He knelt down behind the coffee table, straightened up slightly, and leaned forward slightly. He stared at Fang Jun with his eyes full of confusion: "Back then, my brother-in-law was engaged to Sister Gao Yang, so he entered the palace and met Si for the first time. He doted on his son, and in the next few years, he regarded him as his own sister, as if he were a pearl, and his doting was known to both the government and the public. But why was it that the king and his son met his brother-in-law together, but why did his brother-in-law treat him so badly? You love me so much, but you stay away from me and never get close to me?"
This incident has been lingering in Li Zhi's mind and has a great impact on his self-confidence.
A boy has deep admiration for his "brother" who is only a few years older than himself, but stands out among his peers. From the time when Fang Jun married Princess Gaoyang, Li Zhi I really hope to be able to get closer to Fang Jun, and it is best to be able to lead him to control the wind and rain among the dandies, and be proud of everyone!
However, no matter how hard he tried and how he showed his affection, Fang Jun would always treat him politely and perfunctorily...
Growing up, Li Zhi relied on his cleverness and intelligence to be favored by many elders and brothers, which gave him a strong sense of superiority. However, Fang Jun suffered a heavy blow.
As he grew older and his mind became more mature, Li Zhi considered himself to be an outstanding figure among his father and his sons, and was even close to being the crown prince for a time. However, Fang Jun, whom he always wanted to befriend, never did. Be close to him.
He even indirectly sabotaged his plan to compete for the heirloom, causing himself to be imprisoned by his father...
What puzzled him the most was why, when the prince was already betrayed and on the verge of collapse, Fang Jun did not wait to accept his overtures, but instead stood firmly by the prince's side. He would rather accompany the prince to fall into the abyss and lose Fang's family. The glory of a clan?
He never felt that he was inferior to the prince, and at that time he never felt how close Fang Jun was to the prince!
Why could Fang Jun put aside everything and wholeheartedly support the indecisive and mediocre prince, instead of investing in himself who was smarter, had more support, and was more likely to succeed?
He can't figure it out!
…
Fang Jun sat opposite Li Zhi, still holding the tea cup in his hand, sipping it with lowered eyebrows and eyes. After a long while, he put down the tea cup, glanced at Li Zhi, sighed softly, and said, "Your Highness and Jin How can Princess Yang be the same? The princess is a girl. She will marry as a woman when she grows up. We are both courtiers and close relatives. We should pamper and treat her like a jewel, and we will never let the princess suffer even Not the slightest bit of grievance. Your Highness is not like that. You are a nobleman of Heaven, your Majesty’s son, and a man with seven feet high. In the future, you will assist His Highness the Crown Prince in governing the country of the Tang Dynasty. Naturally, you will have to endure a lot of hardships and develop your skills. Only a resolute and courageous character can serve the king and benefit all people. If he is doted on by himself, and all his wishes are fulfilled, how will he face hardships and overcome all difficulties in the future, and assist the king to become an unparalleled hegemon? Therefore, it is not It's just that I don't want to get close to His Highness, let alone doting on His Highness, I really don't dare."
Li Zhi: "..."
Mother!
I know you are talking nonsense, but I actually think it makes sense...
Fang Jun ignored the depressed atmosphere on Li Zhi's face, but looked at him with deep eyes, and said slowly: "Your Highness is His Majesty's legitimate son, with a distinguished status. Every move and action involves many eyes and thoughts. I only hope that Your Highness will stay clean." , Be safe and keep yourselves, and do not cause those with ulterior motives to misunderstand, and then misinterpret His Highness’s intentions, causing catastrophe and endless consequences.”
