On this day, Wei Hanlin, who was in the capital, was about to come to Nanjin County at the invitation of his uncle. At the same time, coming with him was a distinguished guest - Princess Zheng Yao Qiu.
The ceremony was unprecedentedly grand, there were many servants, countless carriages were piled with jewels, the sound of hooves was like thunder, and the army was guarding the perimeter. Even the common people hundreds of miles away could hear it. Everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of the princess, so they gathered On both sides of the line.
And the carriage walking in the middle looked extremely stunning and luxurious. I saw Yao Qiu holding the sleeping Zhang Xiaoxin in one hand, and holding the Book of Songs in the other hand and reading in secret. She wears a Tang-colored sweatshirt, a light blue coat with a purple lining printed with orchids, and a black fox fur robe with a white lining on the back. Seeing the rise, the red lips slightly raised, looking extremely noble and elegant.
Zhang Qingmeng was supposed to be visiting in person, but he was afraid that the power in Beijing would be unstable and felt that he was in a dilemma. The astute Yao Qiu saw through this, so he took the initiative to help her husband out of the siege, and decided to bring his daughter to Nanjin for the banquet in person.
Zhang Qingmeng feared that something unexpected might happen, so he ordered his confidant General Ni Hao to lead two thousand experienced soldiers to protect the surroundings. He also specially selected more than a thousand male, female and child servants to protect Yao Qiu Zhouquan, and on the other hand, to protect the world. People declare their importance to the Wei family, thereby winning over people's hearts.
She took a short rest, gently opened the car curtains, and gazed at the clear sky. With her delicate and jade-like face, even the common people who didn't know the slightest bit of humor were so frightened that they thought a fairy had descended to earth. They all knelt on both sides and shouted: "Princess Princess Jin An!"
After hearing this, Ni Hao realized that Yao Qiu had opened the curtains and thought he had some instructions, so he quickly clamped the horse's belly and caught up with the carriage.
"Sister-in-law! Are you too bored reading?" Although Ni Hao's voice was rough, he was still polite. He pointed his horse whip and guarded the princess.
Wei Hanlin also hurriedly came on a white horse. He was wearing a bamboo-colored green shirt, his face was as white as jade, his eyes were delicate and handsome, and he was as handsome as a painting. There is always a lively expression on his face and a bookish air, which is full of praise. When Ni Hao saw him coming, he laughed loudly and said, "Who is it? It's a handsome young man who fell from the sky!"
"Captain Ni's compliments like this make me feel ashamed and extremely ashamed." Wei Hanlin also laughed happily. His laughter had a kind of magnetic tenderness that made people intoxicated.
Yao Qiu did not put on airs at all, but answered Ni Hao very kindly: "My daughter reads a lot of books at home, and she becomes depressed when she has a delicate mind. Fortunately, I have the 'Lotus Fragrance' lavender specially made by Hanlin for me, otherwise this long journey will be very difficult." So sad!”
Wei Hanlin replied: "It is a great honor for Xiaosheng to be liked by the Princess. This 'lotus fragrance' is made using ancient methods. Based on the previous methods, Xiaosheng also added a little honey."
"So that's it. Only you can imagine that there is a little rich sweetness in the quiet lotus fragrance. I didn't expect that you have so many ways to develop strange fragrances." Yao Qiu's lips were like cherries for the first time, with a unique The scent of lavender exudes a noble and gorgeous temperament that makes people sigh.
With a clang, the wheel accidentally hit the stone, and the carriage shook violently. The crazy vibration almost shook the entire carriage.
Xiaoxin was frightened out of her sleep and started crying. The carriage driver was so frightened that he hurriedly stabilized the horse and knelt down in front of Yao Qiu, trembling and begging for mercy: "Princess, please forgive me...Princess, please forgive me..." Spare your life..."
Ni Hao's eyes widened in anger, and his beard stood on end: "It's his grandma's! You shocked the princess and the princess, don't you want to live?"
The entire honor guard stopped, Xiaoxin's wet nurse also rushed over to comfort her, and the female attendants also tried their best to calm Yao Qiu's mood.
"It seems like this guy won't survive..." the maids muttered in low voices.
But no one expected that Yao Qiu not only did not get angry, but said to the coachman gently: "It's okay, it's just a bump, it won't hurt your muscles and bones."
"Sister-in-law!" Ni Hao said, "This is not a trivial matter. This has hurt your golden body and frightened your eldest niece. How should I explain it to Mengzi?"
Yao Qiu looked at him with elegant eyes, and then smiled: "It is inevitable to hit a rock, not to mention not hurting at all, why do we have to press hard and chase after each other? It is not easy for us, why bother? So?"
Tens of thousands of pairs of eyes watched everything, and when their ears heard these words, the people were filled with admiration. The princess was so virtuous, and so must King Zheng. The coachman kowtowed his head repeatedly to express his great kindness and kindness, which he would never forget. So during the next journey, the coachman became more cautious, not because he was afraid of the princess's power, but because he wanted to repay the kindness.
Wei Hanlin watched everything and thought in his heart: "The princess may seem weak, but she has such great wisdom in her heart. Just a few words are enough to make the world sing praises to the king. I must think twice before speaking..."
Finally arriving in Nanjin County, Mr. Wei held a grand welcoming ceremony at the gate of the city, with loud gongs and drums, making it extremely noisy and lively. When he saw a pair of magnificent motorcades arriving, he knew that this was the princess. "Quick! Play music!"
A refreshing dance music sounded, and the beautiful notes echoed in the sky. Yao Qiu took Zhang Xiaoxin's hand and slowly walked out of the carriage with the help of a servant. The people who greeted him all knelt down, and Mr. Wei started by saying, "Greetings to the princess!"
Everyone came to greet him, and Yao Qiu stood there with great dignity, accepting everyone's praise. Those bright eyes only shine brightly when she opens her red lips and is about to speak: "Thanks to Mr. Wei's kindness, I am here today on the order of His Highness Prince Zheng to receive the street glory for the young master and wish Wei Wei the best." The family is prosperous." Her words and deeds are always just right, as if they can bring out a faint fragrance.
The princess has come to Nanjin County! This matter has spread in the streets and alleys. The local county magistrate and his master abandoned all official duties and came to the Wei Mansion to express their loyalty to the empress. Yao Qiu was busy meeting various prominent local figures and had to entrust Zhang Xiaoxin to Wei Hanlin's care.
It is already sunset, and the tired birds flap their wings and return to their nests with food in their mouths. The light cast by the setting sun has a touch of sad and sad beauty. Wei Hanlin took Xiaoxin and found his cousin's house under the guidance of the servant. This place is very remote. Although it is not magnificent, it is small and elegant.
"Cousin -" Wei Hanlin shouted happily, but there was no response from the room except the children's laughter.
Just when he was a little lonely and about to turn around and leave, a faint fragrance floated over. Wei Hanlin, who was extremely sensitive to spices, was instantly startled. He tried to smell it and found that although the fragrance was not as fragrant as roses, it was The scent is very comforting.
The door was opened, and the aroma was more fragrant. Wei Hanlin didn't know how to drink, but he felt drunk at this time. Looking up, I saw a boy wearing a mountain-colored singlet lying on the doorframe, watching them warily.
In order to show that he had no ill intentions, Wei Hanlin waved hello with Xiaoxin's delicate little hands and smiled brightly on his face. At this time, he glanced at the boy again, and saw that the young boy had a delicate face, bright eyes and white teeth, and two phoenix eyes like lake water. Although he looked at people coldly, they looked extremely clear.
"I am your young master's cousin." Wei Hanlin explained with a smile.
The boy glanced at him coldly: "Young master is not at home, even if you are a guest from the capital, please help yourself." It had a little sandy sound, but it was very pleasant.
Wei Hanlin walked in with Xiaoxin in his arms and saw five or six little boys as big as her playing in the room, and the boy just now was the biggest.
"Where did your young master go?" Wei Hanlin asked the boy who poured the tea. The room was full of fragrance, not like incense.
The boy shook his head and did not answer. He came over with graceful steps and poured tea. It's strange, the closer the boy is, the stronger the aroma Wei Hanlin feels.
"I would like to ask..." Wei Hanlin grabbed the boy's sleeve: "What kind of incense is used in this dress?"
The boy replied impatiently: "It's useless!"
Seeing his cold attitude, Wei Hanlin was embarrassed to ask further, but the fragrance was intoxicating, so it was simply nonsense to say that he didn't use a good and exotic fragrance.
Two servants from outside barged in unscrupulously and shouted to the boy: "Xiao Lian! The master said that he must bring that guy back today no matter what. How can he neglect the princess?"
"'That guy' or whatever, you have to be careful with your words!" The boy waved his hand disdainfully and looked at Wei Hanlin with his peripheral vision: "Let's go, I will take you to see the young master, but you have to keep it a secret..." Yan Then he pushed the servant away abruptly and left without looking back. Wei Hanlin quickly picked up Zhang Xiaoxin and chased after him.
Wei Hanlin led the white horse out and asked by the way: "Is 'Xiaolian' just talking about you?" Then he laughed at himself: "Oh my god, this is obviously a girl's name, how could it..."
"Yes." The boy admitted that his name was indeed Xiaolian, but he never talked about the origin of his name. Wei Hanlin did not continue to ask, so he got on the white horse and, under the guidance of Xiaolian, came to the sea of flowers on the outskirts of Nanjin City.
The flowers are wanton and romantic, the evening breeze is still gentle, and the sunset is a sea of Nanjin flowers. Covered with a layer of light gold gauze. Wei Hanlin took the two of them galloping in the sea of flowers, as if it was an illusory dream.
Xiaolian looked at a figure in the distance and stretched out her index finger: "The young master is right there."
Under the afterglow of the setting sun, this beautiful young man wearing bright clothes and an angry horse laughed loudly. He was so high-spirited, as if he had endless energy in his body. The fat man sitting in the middle of the sea of flowers was lonely and jealous.
Zhang Xiaoxin jumped up and down to pick flowers. Her laughter was as sweet as a silver bell. She was petite and very cute.
"Wei Guizhuang! You bad boy called me easy to find!" Wei Hanlin showed his teeth like magnolia petals, dismounted and patted the fat man on the shoulder: "You never liked flowers before!"
Wei Gui moved his fat body awkwardly and stared at the handsome cousin in front of him, muttering in his heart: "Is he really a cousin? Why is he so beautiful? Why!"
"Why don't you say anything?" Wei Hanlin looked around and saw countless garlands surrounding him.
Wei Guizhuang has been very close to his cousin since he was a child, because except for his cousin, everyone just regards him as a mocking joke.
"Cousin, why are you..."
"This is your wedding day, how can your cousin not come? Are these garlands reserved for the bride?"
Although Wei Guizhuang nodded, he knew in his heart: Only in this sea of flowers could he meet the young man named Zhang Junsheng again. Beside Zhang Junsheng, he briefly experienced the joy of happiness. So he never forgot it and visited frequently from that day on.
"Let's go before the sunset!" Wei Hanlin's bright smile reflected on his face, making Wei Guizhuang feel ashamed - he resented why he was so ugly.
On the way back, Xiaolian insisted on dismounting and made room for the young master. Wei Hanlin was very interested in the boy at this time, so he asked his cousin: "This boy is really smart. Is he your servant?"
"I spent money to rescue him from a human trafficker. He seemed to be from a noble family, but something unexpected happened and his family later sold him. I saw how pitifully he was mistreated by the traffickers, so I redeemed him..." Wei Guizhuang seemed a bit casual when speaking in front of his cousin.
"What's the matter with the strange fragrance on this child?" Wei Hanlin asked.
"Strange to say, it seems that he has had this unusual fragrance since he was born. He can smell it even from a hundred steps away. He refused to name it, but I thought the fragrance was very much like lotus fragrance, so I named him 'Little Lotus'."
Xiaolian lowered his head. He had never heard the young master say so many words before, and he almost said all the words he had said over the years.
Zhang Xiaoxin put on the wreath and said happily: "Uncle, do you think brother Xiaolian will be my biological brother?"
After hearing this, Wei Hanlin took a closer look at Xiaolian's appearance. Although she was very delicate, she was not the same as Zhang Qingmeng.
"Princess, please stop joking." Wei Hanlin knew that Zhang Qingmeng had another son living in the world. He also knew the name. He came here to find it on the request of King Zheng. He wanted to reveal the name to his cousin, but after various considerations I gave up the idea next time.
Wei Guizhuang asked cautiously: "Prince Zheng... really has a son as rumored?"
"Ah...well...that's true."
"Cousin, actually I have always had a problem, I don't know..."
Wei Hanlin smiled and said: "Where did the topic go? That's all, let's talk about it!"
"Can you help me marry that girl?"
"The joke is getting more and more pointless!" Wei Hanlin scolded: "This is uncle's hard work."
Wei Guizhuang dismissed it: "Painful? He is just forcing me to get married, blocking the mouths of outsiders, and protecting his family's reputation..."
"That's your home too..."
"No!" The fat on Wei Guizhuang's face trembled: "They have never regarded me as family!"
After that, the four of them were silent all the way.
After a few days, all arrangements were made for the reception, asking for names, acceptance, recruitment, application period, etc., leaving only the last item of personal greeting. Unexpectedly, Wei Guizhuang locked the door early and would rather die than step out of the house. The princess and the nephews in the capital looked on. Mr. Wei was almost completely humiliated. Seeing that the auspicious moment had come, he could only sigh repeatedly at his decadent son.
The other legitimate children came over and said to the sad-looking father: "Bitches like that prostitute who were born should be driven out of this house as soon as possible!" There was an arrogant and sinister smile on their faces, and this fat guy quickly Just get out of this house!
"Don't talk nonsense! Guizhuang is your brother after all, why are you so incompatible?" After hearing what they said, Mr. Wei felt even more miserable. He thought that when Mr. Wei was young and romantic, he got into a lot of trouble with Xunhuafuliliu, and Wei His return home was the result of his drunken and impulsive relationship with a prostitute. If I had known that something like this would happen today, I shouldn't have been soft-hearted and accepted this scoundrel.
Wei Hanlin looked at his second uncle and didn't know what to say. He had to sit aside and said, "The auspicious time is coming. My cousin is too willful to return home. What should I do if I miss the time?"
"Let my nephew laugh. This kid has always been like this. But he is fine on weekdays, but he makes trouble at this time and makes the world laugh. Alas..." Mr. Wei took a sharp snuff and coughed non-stop: "We can't wait for him Now, I’d better ask my other sons to marry him, it’s better than not going at all!”
Unexpectedly, when the legitimate sons heard this, they cried and shouted one by one: "Father! If you do this, how will we behave as human beings in the future? If you want us to marry that fat pig, we might as well die!"
Mr. Wei became increasingly upset and shouted loudly: "Shut up!"
The scene was chaotic and chaotic, difficult to describe in words. Wei Hanlin sat aside awkwardly, with a smile on his face. Mr. Wei turned to him for help: "My dear nephew, I know you are not willing, but you must help my uncle this time..."
Wei Hanlin replied: "He told me when he got home that day. I just thought it was a joke and didn't take it to heart. Who would have thought that he would become serious and would not go out. I didn't have anything to do with it, but doing so would inevitably cause trouble. People leave their mouths behind.”
"I don't care about so much anymore. If you don't go to welcome the bride, it will make people laugh!" Mr. Wei held his nephew's hand tightly: "Since my nephew is willing to do this favor for my uncle, I am so grateful that I can't be more grateful..."
Wei Hanlin comforted him and said: "What did you say, uncle? Hanlin has no virtue or talent at all, so he is very lucky to be able to contribute such a small amount. Don't worry about it, uncle."
In this way, he, who was originally a guest, suddenly became the "protagonist", and of course he was just welcoming the journey back home. Everyone in the mansion was in a hurry, and a huge wedding team was organized. Wei Hanlin was wearing a Xuanduan dress, and even the white horse was tied with bright red flowers, making him look very elegant. It was as if he really was the groom. Mr. Wei was extremely moved when he saw it: "My good nephew is so beautiful that he is unparalleled. He is so admirable!"
"Uncle, you are overly praised. Hanlin is just a 'fake groom' on behalf of the bride. How can he take away the grace of his returning cousin?" Wei Hanlin's refreshing laughter surprised everyone. The maids tried their best to serve, just to win a glance. The male servants couldn't help but think to themselves: "If he is a woman, I think I will definitely pursue him..."
Wei Hanlin raised his riding whip and ordered to the huge wedding team: "Welcome the bride!" The suona sounded and the gongs and drums were so loud that the whole county dropped their livelihoods and crowded on the streets to watch the Wei family. Luxurious style for family wedding.
To be continued…
