Furong Pond is Qujiang Pond, located in the southeast corner of Daxing City. It was named because of the twists and turns of the water flow. Qin Shihuang built the "Yichun Courtyard" as a palace here. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Qujiang was included in the royal gardens and palaces were built called "Yichun Garden" and "Leyou Garden". An important reason for the construction of Daxing City in the Sui Dynasty was that the water quality of Chang'an City in the Han Dynasty was polluted and it was difficult for the people to use water. When building the capital, considering that the Qujiang Pool was the highest, the ground was dug into the pool and water was diverted into the city through canals for drinking by the people in the southeast. Yang Jian I thought the word "qu" was unlucky, so I took the lotus pond.
The Furong Pond has a zigzag shape and was excavated due to the terrain. The scenery is natural and beautiful. Literati, monks and Taoists, noble ladies came here to drink and banquet with friends, meet friends with poems and answer debates.
This kind of elegant event coincided with Yang Jian's ambition to promote culture and education and restore the Han Dynasty, so he ordered the Ministry of Industry to modify it, making the hibiscus pond with a thousand acres of water around it surrounded by undulating pavilions and weeping willows like clouds, making it a famous tourist attraction in Beijing. resort.
Yang Ji originally thought that it would be cold and there would not be many tourists, but the situation was exactly the opposite. When he came to Furong Pond with his entourage, he found that there were a lot of people and people here, and there were even cars and BMWs on the shore. Along the way, there are snow and grass in the forest along the coast. There are banquets, singing and dancing everywhere, and the sound of singers laughing is endless.
After asking the entourage around him, he found out that Yang Jian had locked himself in Yong'an Palace last month to mourn the passing of Queen Dugu. As for the state affairs, he had entrusted them to Yang Guang.
Yang Guang had been crown prince for less than two years. Yang Jian suddenly handed over such a huge empire to him, which was undoubtedly a severe and arduous test. In order to avoid any big trouble during the period of supervising the country, Daxing City was strictly controlled.
The dignitaries and the children of the powerful did not dare to play in Pingkangfang near the palace for fear that they would become the prince's political achievements, so they took the singing and dancing girls and went to the Furong Pond far away from the palace to gather.
This side of Furong Pond has become "a lawless place where the mountains are high and the emperor is far away".
This incident also reminded Yang Ji of the recent joint efforts of Yang Yong's party members. In addition to forming cliques, this group of people may also create trouble for Yang Guang. If Yang Guang handles it improperly, Yang Jian will be disappointed, and Yang Guang's "incompetence" will naturally become the reason for Yang Yong's comeback.
It's one thing to understand, but Yang Ji doesn't want to get involved at all. He is as strong as Yang Guang, but he still has to compromise carefully. He is a prince with no official position, so it's okay to fight. If he goes against the powerful people in the city, he may It was a pretty ugly death.
"Brother, Brother Wenhui! Wait for me." Someone called him from behind.
Yang Ji turned around and saw a handsome young man riding a horse. This young man was wearing a jade-colored cross-collar robe, a seven-star belt around his waist, and a purple gold crown on his head. In addition, he was slender, like a little girl.
This young man is Yang Jing, the Taoist king among the "Four Golden Heads", with the courtesy name Xian Zhen; he was originally the concubine of Teng Mu King Yang Zan. Seeing that he was quiet and well-behaved, Yang Jian succeeded him to Yang Song, who died young and had no children. Yang Jing suddenly transformed from a concubine who was deeply hated by her aunt to a prince who was the most powerful among the people.
Yang Ji saw that behind him, in addition to ten guards with swords, there were several followers with gift boxes, who were somewhat similar to himself, so he smiled and said, "Is Xian Zhen also going to the banquet?"
"Yes!" Yang Jing's heirs, Yang Song and Yang Shuang, were both half-brothers born to Concubine Li. They had a good relationship with Yang Ji, who grew up together in the palace. When he saw that Yang Ji had a horse but didn't ride it, he He dismounted and handed the horse to the guards.
Yang Ji took a look at him and found that he was much darker. He smiled and asked, "I haven't seen him for more than two months. Why has he turned darker?"
Yang Jing's face turned red: "Everyone says I look like a little girl, so I always apply toner when I go out." At this point, he glanced at Yang Ji and saw that Yang Ji's handsome face was dark and full of energy. With a masculine aura, he asked for advice: "Brother, I used to be fairer than me. How did I turn black?"
Yang Ji burst out laughing: "The method is actually simple. Just practice martial arts naked in the sun, which can not only tan but also strengthen your body."
"I will do the same thing when the new year comes." Yang Jing paused for a moment, as if she thought of something, and said with a smile on her face, "Congratulations, brother."
"What's my joy?" Yang Ji looked at him inexplicably.
Yang Jing smiled and said: "Didn't Duke Qi marry Gao Ling, the wife of the Gao family, to my brother?"
Yang Ji said in astonishment: "Who did you listen to?"
"Everyone says so." Yang Jing said.
"Is that what everyone said?" Yang Ji stared at Yang Jing, completely dumbfounded.
"Yes!" Yang Jing said, "When I went out, the whole Chongrenfang was talking about it."
"Damn old guy, so cruel!" Hearing this, Yang Ji was shocked and angry. From Yang Jing's words, he judged that this was Gao Jiong's back-up plan, and he was preparing to use public opinion to force the mother and son to submit.
This method is too sinister! Moreover, it was still a rogue conspiracy. Even if Yang Ji saw what it was about now, he would have no way to avoid it. Although he knew it was false, Yang Guang might not think so.
But when he calmed down and thought about it, he felt relieved again. After all, this was still a conspiracy that could be broken through. Because as long as he doesn't marry Gao Jiong's daughter, this dirty trick will be self-defeating.
However, since Gao Jiong is deliberately calculating, I am afraid that his methods are not limited to this. I am afraid it will not be easy to handle this matter well.
Yang Ji was thinking about countermeasures in his mind and asked again: "Besides this incident, are there any other rumors?"
"They also said that Gao Ling didn't like my brother, and that he would marry a pig or a dog instead of my brother." Yang Jing said angrily: "In short, it's very unpleasant."
Yang Ji smiled faintly: "I understand."
Seeing Yang Ji's calm expression, Yang Jing was surprised and said, "Brother, aren't you angry?"
"Why are you angry? Do you want to beat Gao Ling..." The next words were stuck in Yang Ji's throat and he suddenly realized that it might be Gao Jiong's intention to beat Gao Ling himself.
Yang Jing opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.
"The Gao family did ask Sister Leping to facilitate this marriage, but Aniang already pushed it forward yesterday." Yang Ji smiled and walked forward.
Yang Jing followed and asked in surprise: "Auntie pushed it?"
"Very surprised?"
"Are you not surprised?" Yang Jing said with a bitter smile: "The Gao family is full of officials, and the legitimate daughter of their family is very important. My mother has met Gao Ling, and she praised Gao Ling as something rare in the world. She said that the young lady of the Gao family is well-educated and sensible. , is a talented woman with dignified appearance, and she also said that there is an endless stream of people coming to Gaofu to ask for marriage on weekdays, but none of the Duke of Qi agreed."
Yang Ji asked: "Is Gao Ling really as good as you say?"
"Of course!" Yang Jing nodded heavily and couldn't help but ask again: "Why did you push it?"
Seeing that his followers were far away, Yang Ji whispered: "No matter how good Gao Ling is, she is still Gao Jiong's daughter; and Gao Jiong is the father-in-law of the deposed prince. It's too late to keep him at a distance, how can he marry such a person?" His daughter?"
Yang Jing suddenly said: "That's it."
"In the next few years, you'd better not get involved in political affairs. If you really can't escape, just pretend to be stupid." Yang Ji suggested.
"I know." Yang Jing is the product of an accident. His mother was just a maid with a low status in the past. Although the two of them have established their own business, her mother has limited knowledge and experience and cannot teach him anything. Moreover, his father Yang Song died young during the Northern Zhou Dynasty and had no personal connections left at all. This puts Yang Jing, who inherited an empty title, in a predicament without strong guidance. Her personal knowledge, strategy, and courage have not improved due to her elevation in status.
Yang Ji is different. He is far better than Yang Jing in all aspects. What he can see clearly, Yang Jing may not be able to. Fortunately, this Fa Xiao is smarter and can know good and bad at a glance.
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Furong Garden is built on a small island inside Furong Pond, with only a stone arch bridge connected to the shore. Trees are planted all over the island, and many pavilions and pavilions are nestled among the flowers and trees. Together with the clear water in the pool, it has become a pleasant place with beautiful scenery.
"Xian Zhen, do you know which building it is?" Yang Ji expected that Teng Wang Yang Lun would invite more than just the two of them, but no matter how he said it, it would be impossible for him to book the huge Furong Garden; because spending money like water is a behavior of the nouveau riche, and it is not possible for him to spend money like water. Even the powerful and well-established people would not do it. However, the invitation did not specify which building it was.
Yang Ji originally thought that Yang Jing, Yang Lun's half-brother, knew, but Yang Jing shook her head decisively: "I don't know either."
"Then let's go up and have a look." Yang Ji looked back and took off a broad sword from the saddle.
Yang Jing said speechlessly: "Brother, why did you bring the sword?"
"As a dandy, the 'sword' never leaves the body." The horse sword is Yang Ji's horse weapon, and the close-up weapon is a sword head. The sword head is made as long as a Han sword and has eight edges. It can break The armor is stronger than the sword, but the blade is broad and thick, and its cutting and durability are stronger than the Han sword. With the handguard, it becomes a strange-looking broad sword.
The two brothers each left two guards to look after the horses, and then walked side by side to the bridge.
Halfway up the bridge, Yang Ji found a girl in white standing on the other side of the bridge. The girl had slender shoulders and a slim waist, and her slender figure was like a crescent moon.
She leaned on the railing and looked at the lake, looking very peaceful. Her long black hair was neither tied up nor combed into a bun, and was only tied casually behind her back with a moon-white ribbon. Although the hair and clothes are flying in the wind, it always gives people a quiet feeling.
The girl seemed to feel someone was watching her and couldn't help but turn around. When she turned back, her black and white eyes collided with Yang Ji's.
She is not old, she seems to be even younger than Yang Ji, but she has skin as smooth as gel and a bright face. The snow light reflects on her face, and her snow-white face seems to be translucent. This is an extremely beautiful woman. woman.
Seeing Yang Ji staring at her, she was neither shy nor shy, as if she felt that Yang Ji was just appreciating the beauty, so she showed a clear and shallow smile, as if a fresh and timeless lotus flower was blooming.
Yang Ji smiled and nodded in greeting. He grew up in the palace and had seen many beauties. Although this girl was beautiful, she was not the best in the world, but no one had such an extremely quiet aura.
Although the girl was generous, Yang Ji was not an idiot like Jia Baoyu. After silently signaling, his eyes passed over her and continued to move forward.
When she reached the end of the bridge, she found a carriage parked not far away from her. Several guards with swords silently protected her. They glanced at Yang Ji and others warily and ignored her.
After this group of people, there were many similar groups of people. They were all the family members of powerful people who came out to enjoy the snow scenery of Furong Pond. I saw many of them along the way.
In the middle of the bridge, more than a dozen young men wearing arrow-sleeved military uniforms and holding swords gathered together. These people were all rangers and young knights in Daxing City.
These dozen or so knights were gesticulating and had no idea what they were arguing about. Although Yang Ji thought they were a little weird, he wasn't surprised. Because the people in Guanzhong have a strong custom of practicing chivalry and cultivating scholars, there are very few chivalrous people and chivalrous people in Daxing City.
These so-called knights are actually idle gangsters and desperadoes, while knights are young men of power who are in the rebellious stage. Of course, there are some people with real abilities among them, but most of them are idle and bullying people. , they deceive each of the "young heroes" who are rich but stupid, into thinking that they are great heroes with great righteousness, so as to achieve the purpose of cheating food, drink and money.
Yang Ji didn't want to cause trouble, but when he and Yang Jing arrived, more than a dozen young knights shouted and blocked the two brothers' path. Each of them held their swords across their chests and looked at Yang Ji with extremely evil eyes.
