I originally set my heart towards the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch.
This was Fang Chongyong's mood at the moment. On his way back to Chang'an, he was sitting in the bullock cart and thinking:
Was Li's brain caught in the door?
Or is Fang Youde not high enough to even count on the pre-arranged engagement?
Is there any secret here that I don't know about? For example, if Li Heng's promise comes true, he will marry Wang Zhongsi's family?
Fang Chongyong vaguely remembered that Tang Dynasty Emperor Li Yu seemed to be about the same age as him.
He weighed repeatedly in his mind how to solve this matter.
Originally, Fang Chongyong was not very interested in marrying the Wang family. It was Wang Zhongsi who entrusted him with the important matter, so he stepped in to mediate it.
Now that I was being tossed around like this, I was actually put in a difficult position.
If you really don't recognize this marriage, then you are not a human being inside and out, and it will be difficult for Daddy Zha and Wang Zhongsi to explain.
And accepting this marriage is like putting a hot face on a cold butt!
"Did Mr. Lang hit a wall in the Wang family? Is it someone there who wants to regret the marriage?"
Zhang Xun, who was driving, asked doubtfully. He was someone who had been here before, so he knew about things like having a hairy son-in-law come to his door.
"It wasn't said clearly over there, and it couldn't be said clearly. It's just that the intention to refuse the marriage was obvious. I couldn't bear it, so I just returned the birth date, so that they don't have to worry about being a villain."
Fang Chongyong couldn't help but sigh.
Zhang Xun had long sensed that Fang Chongyong was far smarter than his peers, even compared to adults. He thought for a while, nodded slightly and encouraged: "You can take a breath of life, the young man did nothing wrong."
"yes."
Fang Chongyong reluctantly agreed, but secretly thought: If only it could be that simple.
Zhang Xun thought that Fang Chongyong couldn't bear this tone. In fact, Fang Chongyong, who had lived in two generations, had never seen any big scenes? In the previous life, the mother-in-law's eyes were higher than her head, and she would look at people through the cracks in the door. Isn't it strange?
When Zheng Shuqing came up and accused him of being a deer, didn't he find a way to escape from the sea of suffering in the end?
The reason why Fang Chongyong returned Wang Yunxiu's birth date was because he seemed very impulsive. In fact, he was not angry at being rejected. He was angry at Li's stupidity, and even more frightened by the stormy waves that might be coming!
Now Li asked Li Heng to use her connections to help Wang Zhongsi leave Dongyang Mansion. She only considered the convenience but did not consider the huge risks involved!
If Li Heng really wants to handle this matter, let alone return to Chang'an, Wang Zhongsi may even be sent directly to Lingnan! Even if Li Longji randomly found an unfounded crime and dealt with it, it is unknown!
Li Shi never thought about how terrifying energy Li Heng and Wang Zhongsi would produce if they joined forces! How deeply fearful it would be for Li Longji.
Li Heng now has the hard card of Huangfu Weiming in his hand. Although this person is not yet a military governor, he has both civil and military skills. Not only has he been to Tubo, but he has also served as Sinongqing! He also served as a general on the left.
It was only a matter of time before he was appointed Jiedushi. He was suppressed now just because his sworn brother Wang Yu was implicated, but sooner or later he would be promoted by Li Longji.
Because the position of Jiedushi requires talents with both civil and military skills. Moreover, when it came to fighting against Tubo, Tang Ting always lacked generals who understood Tubo's situation. Huangfu Weiming has countless opportunities to make a fortune!
In addition to Huangfu Weiming, Li Heng's most loyal confidant is Wei Jian. Now Wei Jian is the magistrate of Chang'an. I heard that he has the possibility of becoming a prime minister and is good at managing money. It is only a matter of time before Li Longji makes great use of him.
It can be said that the future is unlimited.
With these two people, one civil and one military, one external and one internal, Li Heng had strong supporters in both the court and the border towns.
So when Prince Li Ying is bound to be deposed, the next round of succession for many princes will inevitably begin. Li Heng's strength is terrifying just by looking at it. It literally says "I will be the new prince" written on his forehead!
If there was another Wang Zhongsi among Li Heng's cronies who had repeatedly made military exploits at the border, Fang Chongyong could fully imagine how afraid Li Longji would be!
When Li Longji becomes slightly ill and unable to govern, Li Heng can use Wei Jian to control the center, and Huangfu Weiming and Wang Zhongsi to control the border towns. Is it difficult to change the world? Then use a PTSD slogan, for example, something that makes the courtiers very afraid, such as Concubine Wu Hui taking advantage of the emperor and disrupting the government.
Taking advantage of the courtiers and clan's deep fear of Wu Meiniang, they would rather kill the wrong one than let her go. I'm afraid the success rate of the coup will be astonishing!
Not to mention the extremely suspicious Li Longji, even Fang Chongyong himself felt chills on his back just thinking about it.
Now that I have the opportunity to cut myself off from Wang Zhongsi's family, why don't I wait for the Chinese New Year if I don't run away?
When Li Longji starts killing three sons in one day, let's see how Li will cry! At that time, their whole family would be frightened day and night, thinking that they would be implicated by King Zhong.
I'm afraid Li Heng has already started to operate this matter. Unfortunately, the more he works, the farther away Wang Zhongsi will be from returning to the battlefield, and the more dangerous his own situation will become.
"Blessings are where misfortune lies, and misfortunes are where blessings lie. That Wang Sheng said that this trip was necessary, and he was right. It was all in vain."
Fang Chongyong couldn't help but sigh. The fortune teller Wang Sheng's calculation of receiving five hundred coins at a time was not too high, but too low. He was so accurate.
Returning to Chang'an, Fang Chongyong wrote a letter to Wang Zhongsi. In the letter, he analyzed the pros and cons of this incident in detail, and then told the truth, breaking down all the possible crises and told the other party, and said that today's situation The situation is very strange and dangerous.
Fang Chongyong told Wang Zhongsi that it might not be a good thing to be thankful that he was dormant in Dongyang Mansion and was not noticed by Li Longji.
As for the engagement, it was not mentioned in the letter.
However, before the letter was sent, a "big event" happened that Fang Chongyong did not expect.
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On the second day after Fang Chongyong returned to Chang'an, two uninvited guests came to his door, catching him off guard!
Fang Chongyong looked at the slender girl in front of him, wearing a man's white robe, with a heroic look on her eyebrows. She looked to be only eight or nine years old, and her silky hair was simply tied up. Refreshing and sophisticated without powder.
Those bright eyes kept staring at him, making Fang Chongyong, who had always been eloquent, somewhat speechless for a moment.
Next to the girl was a young man who looked very similar to Wang Zhongsi, but he looked about fourteen or fifteen years old. He wore the same style of robe as the girl, only one size larger.
"My Wang Yanshu, the eldest son of Wang Zhongsi, has met his brother-in-law. This is his unmarried wife Wang Yunxiu."
Wang Yanshu winked at Wang Yunxiu with a playful smile, gesturing for her to speak.
"What do you mean?"
Wang Yunxiu asked.
Fang Chongyong was stunned and responded casually: "Huh?"
"Ah what! If the marriage is a major matter, if it is the will of your parents, it is your father who wants to break off the engagement. If the marriage is decided by you and me, then you have to ask me if I agree! You can't even do it in front of me. It is simply unreasonable to break off the engagement without seeing each other!
What do you mean? "
The more Wang Yunxiu talked, the angrier she became, and she wanted to punch Fang Chongyong directly.
"Then...what do you think?"
Fang Chongyong felt that the girl in front of him was a bit fierce and not cute at all, so he asked cautiously.
Seeing that a good thing was going to collapse, Wang Yanshu waved his hand to signal Wang Yunxiu to shut up, and then said with a smile: "Father often said: Faith is the foundation of a person.
My brother-in-law rushed back to Chang'an from Kuizhou, and then all the way to Zheng County, Huazhou. It can be said that he has traveled a thousand miles and made a living. What happens to Prince Zhong and what happens to mother does not represent our opinions.
I and the Twelve Lady (Wang Yunxiu) both believe that my brother-in-law is one of our own, can be entrusted with important matters, and is more reliable than Prince Zhong. "
Is there such a thing?
Fang Chongyong looked at Wang Yanshu and Wang Yunxiu with a horrified expression.
"What are you looking at? In a few years you will have to marry me, and you will have to look at it even if you don't want to."
Wang Yunxiu snarled angrily. After sitting down, he was so angry that he didn't know who to turn to.
Finding that Fang Chongyong was stunned and silent, Wang Yanshu could only say gently: "We have always felt that although King Zhong (Li Heng) has a close relationship with my father, he is always an outsider and his thoughts are unpredictable.
So this time we came to Chang'an with our mother on our back. First of all, our eldest mother (Wang Zhongsi's mother, Kuang) was from a small family. She liked her husband very much regardless of her family background. She believed that he valued love and righteousness and could bring ten people together. The second lady entrusted her to the husband;
Secondly, I also want to know what my brother-in-law plans to do and whether he needs anything from us.
To be honest, since my father was demoted to Dongyang Mansion, the family has been in complete chaos. My mother seemed to be in a state of emergency and sought medical treatment. My brother-in-law is very smart, so I asked my brother-in-law to solve his doubts. "
After saying that, he bowed deeply to Fang Chongyong.
The sudden visit of these two people made Fang Chongyong confused about how to deal with it.
"So, this marriage is of your own free will?"
Fang Chongyong looked at Wang Yunxiu and asked doubtfully.
This girl's face hasn't fully grown yet, but she already has the appearance of a beautiful woman. Her figure looks very toned, especially her legs are in really good proportions, and she is actually a little taller than herself when she stands.
"Otherwise? I don't want to come, who can force me to come?
I feel that you rushed from Kuizhou to Zhengxian County as a manly act. My future husband should be such an upright man.
Since the marriage contract has been arranged by our parents, we should keep our word and promise. How can we change it overnight?
You wouldn't say you regretted it, would you? "
Wang Yunxiu spoke quickly and quickly, unlike those shy little ladies who were pretentious, and she spoke clearly.
"I'm just afraid that if we are like-minded, it will be tragic if we end up becoming brothers with different surnames."
Fang Chongyong looked at Wang Yunxiu and smiled bitterly.
"Then Alang, why don't you serve the wine quickly? What do your mother-in-law and mother look like!"
Wang Yunxiu couldn't help laughing and said, Fang Chongyong was in a trance when he saw his heroic appearance. I have seen many hypocritical women in my previous life, but I have never seen such a strange woman.
Wang Yanshu couldn't help complaining at the side: "My sister just fell in love with my brother-in-law. You traveled thousands of miles to find a wife, and you are so righteous. When she learned that you were going to break off the engagement, she and her mother had a big fight..."
"Can you shut up that bitch of yours?"
Wang Yunxiu tilted her head in embarrassment, rolled her eyes at Wang Yanshu and scolded.
Fang Dafu brought a jar of red lotus spring with a smile, looked at Wang Yunxiu with deep meaning and said nothing, and then quietly withdrew.
Wang Yanshu and Wang Yunxiu both looked at the Honglianchun in the white porcelain wine glass in a daze. Even if they were not drunkards, they could tell that the wine in front of them was expensive.
The three of them drank until their faces turned red. They put their glasses down in unison and prepared to talk about serious matters. Only after confirming that the marriage contract is fine can we start talking about business. The Wang Yanshu brothers and sisters are not as reckless as they appear. They also have principles and bottom lines.
"It's okay to call you A Lang now. The top priority now is to revive my father, but we have no way out. If you have any ideas, A Lang, you might as well talk about it. Let's find a way to persuade my mother about the matter."
Wang Yunxiu rarely put away his temper and said seriously.
"It used to be an easy thing to do, but now it's difficult. King Zhong's operation has probably started, and now he can't stop even if he wants to.
They will only be a disservice, and the more they help, the more help they will get. "
Fang Chongyong sighed and said that when he heard Wang Yunxiu's mother said that she asked Li Heng for help, he knew that things were going to be bad!
"If we contact King Zhong's people now and ask them not to take action on this matter, will there be any chance of improvement?"
Wang Yanshu thought for a while and asked Fang Chongyong somewhat unconfidently.
"The most taboo thing about asking someone to do something is changing orders overnight. Don't loyal kings not want to lose face? Are you just here and there when you are summoned by your family?"
Fang Chongyong looked at Wang Yanshu and asked, if he can't figure this out, then he really doubts that Wang Yanshu's IQ is not enough to conspire against big things!
"What's so difficult to understand? It's just that noble people can't be used cheaply. Let's continue talking, Alang."
Wang Yunxiu's reaction was a beat faster than that of her brother. It can be seen that although she has a bad temper, she is very smart, quick to talk and never sloppy.
"The trouble with this matter is that the saint may think that King Zhong is so keen on reviving his father-in-law because his father-in-law is a member of King Zhong's party.
As long as this layer of worries can be relieved, it will be easy for my father-in-law to return to Chang'an and even be entrusted with important tasks. "
Fang Chongyong roughly said that it would be better not to tell them in detail about the danger involved, as it would be bad if the two and a half-year-old children were frightened.
"It doesn't sound difficult..."
Wang Yanshu said thoughtfully.
"I think it's okay."
Wang Yunxiu said with certainty.
"How dare you be so sure..."
Fang Chongyong couldn't help but sigh at Wang Yunxiu.
This little loli started talking nonsense in a serious manner about something that he himself was not sure about! Could it be that just because he is a little taller than himself, he can ignore the chaotic political situation in Chang'an?
"Then I'll give you a pair of shoes. Then you can run around more and be more diligent. I'll leave everything to Alang."
Wang Yunxiu took out a pair of new shoes made by herself from her cuffs and stuffed them into Fang Chongyong's arms without asking if they fit. She picked up Wang Yanshu and left, looking a little embarrassed.
After Fang Chongyong sent the two of them out of the door, Wang Yunxiu made a face at him and said, "Don't even think about breaking off the engagement. You can't break it off."
Only then did she show the innocence that a girl should have, and Fang Chongyong was filled with excitement.
"I don't want to break off the engagement..."
Fang Chungyong's momentum was completely suppressed by the other party, and he retorted feebly.
After walking out of Chang'an City, Wang Yanshu asked confused Wang Yunxiu, who was in a happy mood: "Are you really sure? In fact, it's still several years away. There are still three or four years before the marriage, and the sexual intercourse will be more It’s about going forward…”
"It is common for people to cling to people when they are prosperous, but it is not common for people to help when they are down. Now that the Wang family is in trouble, as a person who is engaged to the Wang family, he has no time to escape, so why bother to come to Zheng County to help us? Let alone Starting from Kuizhou, we have traveled thousands of miles.
Isn’t such a person worthy of entrustment? My father's vision was not bad, but it was my mother who had always pinned her hopes on King Zhong, which was really unwise. "
Wang Yunxiu replied solemnly.
Wang Yanshu nodded slightly. He saw that Wang Zhongsi praised Fang Chongyong in the letter as "affectionate, righteous, courageous and resourceful", but Wang Yunxiu had not seen this letter.
"Wang Sheng from Xuanpingfang told your fortune and said that your future husband-in-law has the talent of a prime minister. I think my brother-in-law is very intelligent and it will not be difficult for him to become a general or prime minister in the future. Then Wang Sheng is indeed well-deserved!"
Wang Yanshu laughed and teased. Wang Yunxiu stamped her feet with a red face, turned around and left, ignoring Wang Yanshu no more.
What the two of them didn't expect was that the time for their mother, Mrs. Li, to pass away as an heir, would come earlier and more urgently than expected.
The drastic changes in Chang'an's political situation exceeded everyone's expectations!
