"Is this the general's mansion? It looks much more grand than our small courtyard!"
Sang Meiren followed his father Sang Hongyang and stood in front of the gate of the General's Mansion, marveling at the magnificence of the General's shogunate.
The little girl may have never been to the palace.
When he entered the palace and saw the three major palaces, Jianzhang Palace, Weiyang Palace, and Changle Palace, he would no longer be in awe of the general's residence.
However, Sang Qian on the side scolded his sister: "Don't talk nonsense, this is the general's residence, and the Sang family cannot afford to offend the people inside!"
However.
But Sang Meiren ignored Sang Qian, held his father's hand and said, "Dad, look at Sang Qian, he is mean to me again!"
Sang Hongyang said: "Little sister, your brother is right."
"The general has a high status, and now he is one of the six princes. He is not comparable to our Sang family, so we can't talk nonsense."
"Also, it's time for you to calm down."
"Otherwise, how will you get married in the future?"
After hearing Sang Hongyang's words, Sang Meiren proudly raised her nose and snorted: "I don't want to get married. Who wants to marry those stinky men?"
"If you want to get married, let Sang Qian get married!"
"snort"
However, as soon as he said this, Sang Hongyang scolded him: "You are talking nonsense again. Since ancient times, only women have been married, how can men marry!"
"Hmph, I don't care anyway!" Sang Meiren said.
Sang Hongyang wanted to talk about Sang Meiren, but at this time the door of the general's palace opened, and the head of a maid popped out, asking: "Who are you, and why did you come to our general's palace?"
Hear the words.
Sang Qian stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "We are from the Sang family in the south of the city. The man behind me is my father, who is the chief minister of the court. Today I specially came to the general's residence to pay homage to the general."
"at the same time."
"To congratulate Brother Huo Guang on being granted the title of Marquis of Bo Lu!"
"Before coming here, I had an appointment with the General's Mansion. Could you please go and send a message to the General?"
After listening to Sang Qian's words, the maid said, "Okay, everyone, wait a moment, I'm going to ask the head of my family!"
The words fell.
The maid then went to inform the general.
It took a while.
The maid then came to open the door and said, "Everyone, please come in. I will lead the way for you."
"Good work."
Sang Qian bowed his hand to the maidservant, and then led him into the general's mansion.
The courtyard of the General's Mansion is very large.
The Sang family was walking into the yard. By coincidence, they happened to meet Mr. and Mrs. Wei who were walking outside.
Because Mr. and Mrs. Wei and Huo Guang are usually close to each other.
so.
Sang Mei saw him from a distance, and when she got closer, she shouted: "Mr. Wei!"
Mr. and Mrs. Wei heard this.
First, he raised his head and glanced at Sang Meiren in confusion. For a moment, he was a little confused. Who is this girl?
However.
He saw Sang Qian again.
Only then did he discover that it was the unruly girl from the Sang family who had slapped my old cousin for no reason back then.
Why did you come to his house today?
Mr. and Mrs. Wei didn't understand, and didn't want to ask. He just hummed, "Why are you wearing rouge and gouache on your face at such a young age? You're still wearing these clothes!"
However, Sang Meiren said: "It's beautiful!"
Mr. and Mrs. Wei squeaked slightly and said, "Heh."
At this moment.
Sang Qian seemed to have discovered something extraordinary, and his voice became high-pitched and said, "Hey, Mr. Wei, why is your face swollen?"
Mr. Wei touched his face.
He suddenly became angry and glared at Sang Qian. After snorting angrily, he ignored everyone, threw up his sleeves and left directly outside the house.
This is an extremely disrespectful scene.
The Sang family was very angry.
But this was at the general's house, Sang Hongyang didn't dare to have an attack, and Sang Qian had no choice but to hold back.
only.
Sang Meiren didn't care about this. Looking at Mr. and Mrs. Wei leaving, she immediately muttered, "This Mr. and Mrs. Wei is really rude."
Sang Hongyang didn't care and said with a smile: "As a son of a general, it's normal to have a bad temper!"
Say it!
Then he continued walking inside.
After bypassing the pavilions and terraces, the Sang family finally arrived at the residential area above the General's Mansion.
now.
The general had already ordered tea and snacks to be laid out, and he was waiting here for Sang Danong's arrival.
Wait until the other party arrives.
The general stood up to receive Sang Hongyang's family in Han Dynasty etiquette, and said: "This is the first time Sang Danong has come to my house. What a distinguished guest!"
Sang Hongyang hurriedly smiled and said: "If the general is here, then we are not honored guests. It is the glory of our Sang family that the general receives us!"
Da Nong Order.
As one of the Nine Qings, his status is naturally not low.
But before, Sang Hongyang was just a small servant, so he had no nerve to come and pay homage to the general.
After the two parties exchanged a few greetings, they took their seats.
The way of being a guest in the Western Han Dynasty was naturally to sit on the floor.
For ordinary people, it would be good to put a mat under their buttocks and stuff some soft objects like reed flowers underneath.
But the general's family is not an ordinary family.
Since there is a chair for kneeling on, even if you sit like this for a long time, you will not be tired and your knees will not be sore.
After the general raised his glass and invited Sang Danong to have a drink, he asked: "I wonder why Sang Danong came to see me at the general's house?"
I heard the general asking questions.
Sang Hongyang immediately put down his wine glass and said politely: "General, I come here specifically to congratulate General General on the victory in the Battle of Mobei and usher in decades of peace in the land of the Han Dynasty! "
"Without the harassment of the Huns, our Han Dynasty's economy will definitely take off!"
"And as a great peasant commander, the burden on my shoulders is much lighter. I should be grateful to the great general."
Everyone likes to hear good words, and the general is no exception. He immediately waved his hand and said with a smile: "Sang Danong is serious. It is the general's duty to fight for the country. There is no need to thank you!"
"If you really want to thank me, then you should thank Your Majesty."
"Only His Majesty's Holy Wisdom can lead to victory in the Battle of Mobei."
Hear the words.
Sang Hongyang immediately raised his glass and said, "Yes, this is your Majesty's favor."
The words fell.
I drank another glass of wine.
The wine of the Han Dynasty was wine brewed from grain, which was truly good wine.
It is not the kind of industrial waste product blended with modern alcohol.
Moreover, even if you drink too much ancient wine, you will not get drunk easily, and it will not cause any harm to the body.
Wait until the drink is finished.
Sang Hongyang put the cup down gently, and then said to the general: "In addition to visiting the general, I also specially congratulate the general's nephew Huo Guang. I heard that Huo Guang shined in this battle of Mobei. , captured the Xiongnu chief Yu Yizhixie alive and escorted him back to Chang'an. Finally, he was granted the title of Marquis of Bolu by His Majesty."
"I had some friendship with Marquis Bolu before."
"Why, Marquis Bolu is nowhere to be seen in the house today. Is he out?"
When the general heard this, he immediately shook his head and said with a smile: "If it were the past, it is really possible that he would not be here."
"Recently, after my nephew was granted the title of Marquis of Bolu by His Majesty, so many people wanted to see him that they lined up outside the gate of Ba City."
"We have no choice!"
"He can only live in my general's house with food, clothing, housing and transportation to avoid those cumbersome people."
"After all, not everyone can enter my general's mansion."
Hearing the general's words, Sang Hongyang immediately smiled and said: "Oh, it seems that I am also a troublesome person, and I am bothering the general."
Wei Qing laughed and said quickly: "No, no, Sang Danong is one of the nine ministers of the imperial court, and my words are not directed at you."
Said.
Wei Qing called a maid and said, "Go and call Marquis Bolu."
"promise."
When the maid heard this, she went to inform Huo Guang.
At this time.
Sang Hongyang asked again: "General, how old is Bo Luhou this year?"
After hearing what he said, Wei Qing thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "She doesn't look very old, only fourteen years old. Hey, the kids today are much more powerful than I, the general, was back then."
Sang Hongyang immediately echoed and said: "Being a marquis based on one's own military exploits at the age of fourteen is definitely something that will never be forgotten."
"I'm sure the future will be bright!"
"Time is not forgiving. When Marquis Bo Lu first entered Chang'an, he was still very immature."
"Now, he is also a prince who takes charge of his own affairs."
"Look at me, a child who is only sixteen or seventeen years old and knows nothing. He is not like his father. I am really worried."
Sang Qian on the side quickly lowered his head.
It seems like this is not him.
General Wei Qing said: "Why should Sang Danong be sad? I think my wise nephew is much better than my three useless children."
"Those three naughty guys in my house are just a son who doesn't resemble his father!"
"Growing up, these three people have caused me no idea how much trouble they have caused."
"I almost brought my little nephew Huo Guang to ruin."
"Fortunately, His Majesty's wisdom allowed me to take him with me, and that's how we became the Marquis of Bolu today!"
After a few glasses of wine, the general began to feel proud of his nephew's achievements.
It seems.
He really regarded Huo Guang as his own child.
Just like the great nephew Huo Qubing.
His Majesty allowed him to take away his military power. As an uncle, Wei Qing believed that Huo Qubing was his nephew and a member of the family.
So I didn't care about it at all.
Sang Hongyang saw that the drinks were almost gone, so he took advantage of this to start talking about what he wanted to say, saying: "Haha, no one of the children in the general's house is outstanding. The three brothers were infancy and became marquises. They were already mine as soon as they were born. I can’t wait for a status that I can’t even hope for.”
"Hey, my eldest son is ignorant. Forget it, I will choose a wife for him and live his life peacefully. It will be considered a blessing."
"Even I have a little daughter, who is also thirteen or fourteen years old."
"In two years' time, we will have haircut ceremony and prepare for the wedding."
"I don't care about boys. If a girl wants to get married, I don't know if I can find a good family to marry into!"
Hearing this, the general immediately laughed twice and said, "Sang Danong, girl, why are you so anxious? Since ancient times, it has been the case that men are hard to marry, but women are easy to marry."
"Wait until two years have passed since your daughter had her haircut!"
"The person who comes to your house to propose marriage is probably stepping on the threshold!"
"The general is right." Sang Hongyang ostensibly obeyed the general's words, and then he casually asked: "General, I would like to ask, has the Marquis Bo Lu been engaged since he was a child? body?"
Huo Guang was suddenly mentioned.
This made the general feel doubtful. He frowned and thought for a moment, then shook his head slightly and said, "I didn't hear that from my nephew."
"But I don't know about this either."
"When my nephew comes, just ask him!"
Ancient wine was not easy to get drunk.
As a general, Wei Qing would naturally not get drunk.
so.
His mind was still very clear. He tapped his fingers lightly on the food table twice, and his eyes gradually became clearer.
Zi Sang Hongyang asked Bo Lu Hou if he was engaged.
The general understood that this great peasant order came for marriage.
Although Wei Qing treats Huo Guang as his own child, he is not his parent after all.
Those two from Pingyang County are the ones.
so.
Wei Qing will not interfere with Huo Guang's marriage, nor will he take the initiative to arrange it. Unless Huo Guang's parents entrust this matter to themselves.
But that's not possible.
If Huo Guang was unknown, he might let his uncle take care of this matter.
But Huo Guang is already the Marquis of Bolu.
How could the matter of marrying a wife pass through his hands?
so.
Regarding what Sang Hongyang said later, the general did not answer anything and only waited until Huo Guang came.
Not long after.
The maid then called Huo Guang.
"Uncle." Huo Guang handed over his hand, first called Wei Qing, and then said: "Call me, but what's the big deal?"
Wei Qing said immediately: "It's not a big deal, but Sang Danong wants to meet you, Marquis Bolu, who personally captured the Xiongnu Great Chanyu."
Huo Guang then turned his gaze to Sang Hongyang aside and said, "Oh, it's Sang Danong. I didn't pay attention just now. I'm sorry."
Did not notice?
Definitely noticed.
only.
Huo Guang is currently having a headache when being visited by others. The entire elite circle in Chang'an City wants to visit him.
Once or twice is fine.
Too much will be annoying.
What's the saying?
When you are poor in the busy city, no one cares about you; when you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives.
Huo Guang was awarded the title of Bo Lu Hou, which cannot be described by such a simple word as "rich". Liehou, the first among the twenty nobles, was the highest honor among non-royal clansmen in the Han Dynasty.
It is a symbol that combines honor, power, fame, money and many other factors!
Said without politeness.
As long as your surname is not Liu, becoming a marquis is the highest pursuit for a man in the Han Dynasty.
Sang Hongyang also stood up immediately and said: "Haha, I haven't seen Marquis Bolu for a long time. When I heard about this ennoblement, I came to congratulate you."
"I don't know!"
"When will Marquis Bolu be free, can he come to my house as a guest?"
Huo Guang frowned and said, "The matter of being a guest may have to be postponed for a while. After all, as your Majesty's captain of the carriage, there are still a lot of things to do."
"oh."
Sang Hongyang didn't speak anymore and sat down.
The relationship between the two is very delicate.
In the past, they were sometimes hostile and sometimes united.
And all this.
It's all about interests.
Now Huo Guang is the Marquis of Bolu, whom His Majesty personally conferred. This made Huo Guang no longer able to gain enough benefits from Sang Hongyang, and the relationship naturally changed.
At this time.
The general saw that the two of them were silent and the atmosphere was awkward for a moment, then he said: "Sang Danong, weren't you just asking me if my nephew has any engagement?"
"how?"
"Don't you ask now?"
Sang Hongyang smiled faintly and said: "I saw that there seemed to be fatigue in Marquis Bolu's eyes. He must be tired from working day and night, so it's hard to ask too much."
Working day and night?
Who did you fuck?
Huo Guang touched his nose speechlessly and said calmly: "I am not engaged, but I prefer to make the decision on my own marriage."
At this time.
Sang Hongyang immediately smiled and said: "That's natural, that's natural."
Although Sang Hongyang received Huo Guang's favor, he changed his position from a servant to a big farmer.
But he also gave a lot back to Huo Guang.
between two people.
No one owes anyone anything, after all, it's all for profit.
It's just that the current party's identity has suddenly become prominent, and the interest relationship in the past no longer exists.
As a person with certain ambitions.
Sang Hongyang was not willing to flatter himself in front of a junior like Huo Guang, so when the auras of the two sides collided, there was an inexplicable feeling of embarrassment.
Seeing this, the general had no choice but to say: "Huo Guang, you should know Da Nong Ling's children, right? Take them around the house, you young people, if you can chat, I will accompany Da Nong Ling to drink." "
"good."
Huo Guang replied calmly.
The words fell.
He took Sang Meiren, Sang Qian and his brother and sister for a stroll in the general's yard.
As a man who has lived in the General's Mansion for two and a half years, he naturally knows everything here.
Because it was too familiar, Huo Guang found it boring.
Especially with two juniors from the Sang family.
After wandering around for a while, Sang Qian suddenly said: "Brother Huo Guang, where is the toilet in the general's mansion? I need to solve a personal problem."
Huo Guang pointed to the right and said, "Nuo, it's over there."
"Thank you."
With that said, Sang Qian ran away.
then.
Huo Guang and Sang Mei were left on the field.
At this time, Sang Meiren had a lot of rouge and gouache on her face.
These things are only used by old and beautiful people, but when used by a young and beautiful girl like her, they cover up their original beauty.
But Sang Meiren didn't know it. She smiled and asked Huo Guang: "Bo Luhou, do you think my makeup and dress are beautiful today?"
Beautiful?
A little girl of thirteen or fourteen asked him if he was beautiful?
Ah!
Although it was ancient times, Huo Guang's upright outlook on life did not allow him to have any attempt at this white and thin aesthetic!
So after the Sangmei people asked this question, they immediately replied: "How beautiful? Where is the beauty?"
"Did you go out and look in the mirror?"
"Why do you look like a chicken!"
(End of chapter)
