"Brother!"
"Second brother? You are finally back."
We met in prison and reunited with tears. Xiao Rui took Xue Li's hand and introduced him to Zhao Deyan: "Brother Zhao, let me introduce to you. This is my sworn brother Xue..."
"Xue Li! We meet again."
"Ahem, I forgot, you have known each other for a long time." Xiao Rui said awkwardly.
Xue Li asked in confusion: "Brother, why are you together?"
Xiao Rui said with a smile: "He is not the Zhao Deyan he used to be. Now he is the Prince Fu of the Tang Dynasty. He will be responsible for teaching the prince's studies in the future and he will be his own man. How about it? Are you still used to it after not coming back for so many years? How did your Majesty award him the reward?"
Xue Li's face turned red, "Brother, Your Majesty granted me the title of Marquis of Longmen County, and also allowed me to continue to serve as the governor of Liangzhou, not the kind of distant leader. This is inconsistent with etiquette, and if I become the magistrate of Liangzhou, I will be far away from my eldest brother. .”
"that's it?"
Xue Li couldn't hide it, so he said weakly: "Your Majesty also wants to marry a princess to me..."
"Oh? Which one?"
"No, no, I declined. Master Liang married his daughter to me, so he had no choice but to agree. In my hometown in Longmen County, there is also a baby girl who is married to her fingertips. I plan to pick her up in a few days. return."
Xiao Rui laughed loudly and said: "It's so normal. Your Majesty and Master Liang both have the same idea. If you are so capable, you should be your son-in-law. Who wouldn't want a son-in-law like this?"
Zhao Deyan echoed from the side: "Yes, you are the only talent in the world who can be compared with the Marquis."
"Brother, don't stay in this dark dungeon anymore, come out with me." Xue Li grabbed Xiao Rui and said.
go out? Do you want to rob prison?
"Your Majesty has promised to let you out, and I am here to take you home."
real?
Xiao Rui kicked over the brazier next to him in surprise, "Come on, come on, I thought he didn't want me to go home for the New Year. Brother Zhao, come on, come with me to Xiaojiazhuang. You don't have any relatives or friends." , come celebrate the New Year with us.”
I?
Zhao Deyan shook his head: "I am still guilty. Your Majesty will let you go, but I can't get out."
can not go out?
Xiao Rui laughed loudly and said: "How could it be possible? You are the Crown Prince, you are no longer a sinner, you can go out at any time."
"Master Marquis, don't be joking. If there is no order, if I go out like this, I will be considered a prison escape."
"No, no, no, when you are escorted back, you will no longer be detained." Xiao Rui reminded.
"Then why are you locking me up here for a few months?"
"Because I asked for you. I am too bored here and want to find someone to chat with. We can chat, so I asked someone to invite you here. You can leave at any time, no one is holding you captive. you."
puff……
Zhao Deyan almost vomited blood.
How many months did you spend in jail for stupidly cooperating with me?
"What? Are you out of love? Don't want to go out?" Xiao Rui teased.
emotion? I bother! Who has feelings for prison? Zhao Deyan strode forward angrily.
"Hey, are you angry? It's not a loss for you. You've been reading my books for a few months."
Zhao Deyan ignored him.
Xiao Rui waved and shouted: "There are countless delicious foods and wines in my village, things that are not available in Chang'an City. Do you really not want to try them?"
Xue Li whispered: "Brother, I am the top strategist in the world, how can I be greedy for food and drink?"
Xiao Rui raised his chin to show you.
Sure enough, Zhao Deyan stopped, turned around and asked angrily: "You won't lie to me this time?"
"Of course, when you return to Zhuangzi, I will personally cook two dishes for you. You should have heard that I am the God of Cooking in Chang'an. I taught the current imperial chefs and the most skilled people in the city." Xiao Rui strode forward, pulled Zhao Deyan and walked out.
Xue Li was stunned for a moment. Is this okay?
The heavy snow in the sky wrapped the entire city of Chang'an like a thick quilt. Xiao Rui did not ride in a carriage, but rode slowly on a horse. After living in a dungeon for several months, he no longer wanted to be locked up in a closed space.
"It's really like being in a cage for a long time and returning to nature! The free air is so good, fresh and wonderful..." Xiao Rui recited poems about freedom as he walked. Zhao Deyan curled his lips, what are you showing off for? Who doesn't know you are a great talent?
First, he returned to Song Guogong's Mansion to meet his parents, and then Xiao Rui directly arranged for people to escort them to Xiaojiazhuang to celebrate the New Year, even with his parents.
Zhao Deyan was stunned, what is going on? After all, Duke Guo of Song is also the prime minister of the country. Although your champion is an adult, he is still a son of a human being. He has never broken down the family and established a household. How can he interfere with his parents' residence? But this is the case with the Xiao family. Xiao Yu has completely delegated his power. He will only wait for two years to resign from His Majesty, and he is going to fish and retire in Xiaojiazhuang with the Supreme Emperor.
On the way, Xue Li talked about his own affairs, and Xiao Yu agreed, "It's easy to handle. Your parents are gone, so I, the adoptive father, will be in charge. When are you going to set off? We went there together and discussed the details with the woman. Then we will fulfill the engagement and marry him over. I asked your adoptive mother to prepare the marriage at home, and the matter was settled years ago."
Xue Li said gratefully: "In the cold winter months, I have to work hard for my adoptive father to travel far away, which makes the child feel uneasy."
"Where are you talking? My father is not too old to walk anymore. This is a happy event. It doesn't matter if it's Hedong and his party, or it's the Youzhou border fortress."
Xiao Rui reminded: "Second brother, although you are from a poor family, you are still of the blood of the Xue family in Hedong. In the past, when you were studying alone, you were just unknown, but now you are famous all over the world. People from the Xue family in Hedong may let you recognize your ancestors." What do you think about returning to the clan?"
Xue Li shook his head: "I don't want to have anything to do with them. In the early years, after my parents passed away, I was ostracized by my uncles in my hometown. I had no choice but to live in a broken cave dwelling with air leakage. I almost froze to death and starved to death. Who cared about me? People from the Xue family in Hedong Where are they? The ones bullying me are my uncles from the Xue family in Hedong."
"Now that I am an official, I have to be related to them? Haha, to be rude, if I don't go back to seek revenge on them, I will be looking at the face of my late parents."
Xiao Yu advised: "My child, the Hedong Xue family is not something that your country uncles can represent. I am talking about the famous Hedong Xue family. After you recognize your ancestor and return to the clan, you will get help from the clan. In the future, you will If Mai becomes brilliant, there might be a chance to take over the Xue family in Hedong. No matter whether in government or in opposition, it will only benefit you and not harm you."
Xue Li said stubbornly: "Every child understands what my adoptive father said, but my eldest brother said that gold shines wherever it is. A man is upright and does not need a backer. He is his own backer. If he relies on the help of the Xue family in Hedong , Xue Li can make great achievements, but I am too incompetent, so I don’t want this kind of merit."
Zhao Deyan admired him and said: "What a courage! No wonder you are where you are today. It is in line with the saying that a gentleman should always strive for self-improvement. This is the real hero!"
Xiao Yu sighed: "Well, I just don't want you to have a difficult time walking in the future. After all, it's good to have more people helping you."
Xiao Rui said: "Dad, our family is not very weak, right? The second brother's talents are not limited to being a general or a prime minister. Is he missing the Xue family in Hedong? Do they want to help or not? Xue Li is my brother. Can't I, Xiao Rui, protect my younger brother?"
"Shut up! Can't you change this reckless temperament after being imprisoned for several months? A man never fights alone in the world. Being brave and ruthless is just a man's courage. In the end, it still requires human kindness. In the future, you should be more restrained, Shao Offend some people. You can be fearless, but your children still need to develop when they grow up."
"If you hadn't offended too many people, Xue Li could at least stay in Chang'an City and reach the level of General of the Twelve Guards this time. It's better now. After the spring, he will have to go to Liangzhou."
Xue Li quickly advised: "It doesn't matter, foster father. I don't care what official you are, I just don't want to be separated from you. There will always be a time when you come back."
Um... Xiao Rui was speechless after being scolded, and weakly retracted his head.
"Ahem, Brother Zhao, look quickly. Xiaojiazhuang is in front of you. It looks good, doesn't it?"
