Probably noticing Zhang Heng's gaze, Xun Shuang introduced with a smile: "Boshen, Zi Yi's nephew, this is my daughter Acai, whose courtesy name is Nu Xun."
this……
Zhang Heng immediately felt ashamed of his colorful thoughts just now, but also had some doubts.
The Han Dynasty was dominated by the politics of wealthy families. Although the upper class also monopolized officialdom, most of these wealthy families were educated and literate, so they had to have some dignity. In order to show their integrity, most officials go to their posts alone, at most with their wives.
For example, his uncle Zhang Wen's wife and children were in his hometown in Nanyang. He had been alone in the capital for many years and only had two concubines.
But this old guy Xun Shuang came to the capital to work as Sikong, so he didn't bring his wife and son with him. Why did he bring his daughter with him instead? It's really strange.
At this time, Xun Shuang's daughter Xun Cai bowed to Zhang Wen and Zhang Heng and said, "I've met my uncle, I've met my brother!"
"Mrs. Xun, there is no need to be polite." Zhang Wen said with a smile and waved his sleeves.
Zhang Heng also quickly raised his hands and said, "I've seen the lady!"
After some pleasantries, Xun Shuang quickly asked: "My dear nephew Ziyi, is everything in the city... well arranged?"
According to his idea, it would be good if he could escape from Luoyang. Don't mess around. The life of his grandnephew is the most important.
However, both Zhang Heng and Xun You were focused on causing trouble, and Xun Shuang had no choice but to focus on Zhang Heng.
"Everything in the city today was planned by Gongda. Why, my uncle has no confidence in Gongda's plan?" Zhang Heng asked with a smile.
"That's not true. Gongda is reserved by nature and behaves steadily. I always feel at ease when doing things. It's just..." Xun Shuang smiled bitterly and said, "There are many Dong thieves in Luoyang City. I'm worried that Gongda will be in danger."
Zhang Heng shook his head and said: "Those who have achieved great things since ancient times have no regard for life or death. Since Gongda has the heart to eliminate thieves, my uncle should be pleased."
No matter how carefully Xun You planned, there were still risks.
If you want to get anything, you have to take corresponding risks. But when Chen Gong heard that he could have a chance to do something big, he even gave up leaving the city early and followed Xun You happily.
"Having said that, but..."
Zhang Heng comforted him: "Uncle, don't worry. After taking care of Dong's minions, Gongda will come to meet you. But we should set off first."
There is a small city outside Luoyang City called Zhushi Ju. Everyone who had left the city one after another in the past few days was now at the Zhu clan gathering, so Zhang Heng and others naturally wanted to go and meet them.
"That's all we can do now." Xun Shuang sighed.
After all, this place was still too close to Luoyang. At that moment, everyone mounted their horses again and headed straight for the Zhu clan gathering.
It is worth mentioning that on the way, when Zhang Heng dismounted to go for a convenience, his uncle Zhang Wen came over and unbuttoned his trousers to pee, but he smiled at Zhang Heng and said: "Ziyi, are you curious about Xun Ciming's behavior in Luo?" Yang is watching, why are you bringing your daughter with you?"
"this……"
Looking at Zhang Wen with a mysterious face, Zhang Heng suddenly smelled a hint of gossip.
Uncle, how old are you, and you are still a lieutenant in the imperial court, is it really okay to talk about people behind their backs like this?
But Zhang Wen had already handed over the message, so Zhang Heng had no choice but to say: "Please ask uncle to clarify my doubts."
"It turned out that Xun Ciming went to Beijing alone to take office, but Xun Cai was tricked into coming here a few months later by pretending to be sick..."
Listening to Zhang Wen's account of the whole incident, even Zhang Heng was stunned on the spot.
It turns out that Xun Cai got married when he was seventeen years old. He married Yin Yu of the Yin family in Nanyang and soon gave birth to a daughter. But the good times did not last long. Two years after the two got married, Yin Yu died, leaving Xun Cai alone at home.
Later, the wife of Guo Yi, the Guo family in Yingchuan, died of illness, so he wanted to marry Xun Cai. The Xun family and the Guo family were both from Yingchuan families and had been friends for generations. Xun Shuang naturally readily agreed and wrote to his daughter Xun Cai, asking her to remarry.
In today's era, the folk customs are strong and there are no moral constraints on women. Remarriage is very common, and there are many examples of even upper-class nobles marrying widows.
For example, in original history, Liu Bei's Queen Wu was once Liu Yan's daughter-in-law, and Cao Pi's Queen Zhen Mi was also Yuan Shao's daughter-in-law. Even Cao Cao's later wife, Mrs. Bian, was only a singer. When it was Cao Cao's turn, she had gone through many hands, but Cao Cao still made her his first wife.
The reason is that this era attaches great importance to inheritance. Widows, especially women who had given birth to children, had proven their ability to have children, so they naturally became a sought-after commodity.
It is human nature for Xun Shuang to ask his daughter to remarry. But who knows that Xun Cai is a strange woman with a strong personality. She insists on keeping the rules for Yin Yu and refuses to go home. So Xun Shuang lied, saying that he was seriously ill and was about to die, and wanted his daughter to come back to see him, and then he deceived Xun Cai into Luoyang.
After arriving in Luoyang, Xun Cai was so ashamed and angry that he learned the truth. He was about to commit suicide with scissors on the spot. Fortunately, Xun Shuang stopped him in time. This incident caused quite a stir in Luoyang, otherwise Zhang Wen would not know the whole story. .
After this incident, Xun Shuang no longer dared to force her to remarry.
After the marriage with Guo Yi fell through, the Yin family in Nanyang learned about the situation and wrote a letter to reprimand Xun Shuang for his dishonesty.
It's understandable that you want your daughter to remarry, but what do you mean by cheating and sneak attack? You don't like me, the Yin family, right? Well, let’s make a clean break from now on!
The angry Yin family directly threw a letter from him, saying that Xun Cai had nothing to do with the Yin family from now on.
Although this farce came to an end, Xun Shuang was extremely embarrassed.
As a great scholar of the time, it was unkind for him to deceive his daughter; it was untrustworthy for him to promise Guo Yi to marry his daughter but failed to do so, and it was unjust to attack the Yin family. Several charges were added to the list, and Xun Shuang was so ashamed and angry that he fell ill on the spot.
This time he really fell ill, and it took him a month or two to recover. From then on, he never mentioned his daughter's remarriage again.
So Xun Cai stayed in Luoyang.
"Ziyi, you don't know, Xun Ciming was so embarrassed that time!"
Zhang Wen's face was filled with a joking smile, just like Zhang Heng's roommate in college in his previous life.
Well, it turns out there is such a thing.
After receiving such a blow, it's no wonder that Xun Cai has a cold face all day long, but he is also a pitiful person.
only……
Zhang Heng shook his head and smiled, suddenly glanced behind Zhang Wen, and said quickly: "Uncle... Ciming Gong is a great scholar in the world, and he has known you for many years. It is really unkind to talk about him behind his back like this."
"What a bullshit scholar, this old guy wasn't a sneaky person when he was young!" Zhang Wen said with disdain.
"But..." Zhang Heng glanced behind Zhang Wen again and pointedly said, "These are all old things. They have passed. Why does uncle need to mention them again? Besides, as a younger generation, my nephew cannot listen to these things. Inappropriate."
Zhang Wen quickly explained: "Since I am telling you this, it must be related to you. You are not married yet, wouldn't it be beautiful if you married Mrs. Xun..."
Seeing that Zhang Wen not only failed to understand his hint, but instead spoke more and more outrageously, Zhang Hen quickly waved his hand.
"Uncle, stop talking..."
"No, I have to make it clear to you." Zhang Wen said with a serious face, "Ziyi, do you know that the Xun family is the largest family in Yingchuan, and there are many young and talented people in the family. You are going to assist Liu Xuande in doing great things. If a person can marry the Xun family, wouldn't it be more powerful than a tiger? Do you think why Guo Yi asked to marry Xun Ciming's daughter is because he is interested in the Xun family's power..."
"Uncle, really stop talking!"
Zhang Heng sighed with a face full of emotion, already having the urge to cover his face.
Zhang Wen also thought that Zhang Heng was dissatisfied with Xun Cai's marriage, so he quickly tried to persuade him: "Ziyi, you are usually very smart, but why are you confused now? His Xun Ciming's daughter, even if..."
But this time, before Zhang Wen could finish speaking, an old shout sounded from behind him.
"Zhang Boxen!"
Zhang Wen hurriedly turned his head to look, only to see Xun Shuang standing behind him at some point. He was so frightened that he trembled all over and turned blue. However, he hurriedly turned to look at Zhang Heng with a strong sense of blame in his eyes.
Ziyi, when did this old guy come, why didn’t you remind me!
Zhang Heng:? ? ?
Uncle, you have to be conscientious, haven't I reminded you yet?
"Old man, what did you just say!"
Xun Shuang strode over, pointed at Zhang Wen and said angrily.
"Haha, that...brother Ciming, I was just joking...joking, don't pay attention...ouch!"
Zhang Wen said with a smile, but before he could finish his apology, he got punched in the face.
Xun Shuang was so angry that he didn't have any sense of restraint. He gave Zhang Wen a panda eye on the spot, but he still couldn't get over his anger and continued to curse: "Old man, let me see if I don't beat you to death today!"
Zhang Wen was usually pampered and pampered, but he had never been treated like this. He was immediately furious, scratched his neck and shouted: "Why, you don't allow others to talk about the good things you have done. Who in Luoyang doesn't know that you, Xun Shuang, are making money by pretending to be ill?" My daughter, you are really a scholar who has read poetry and books!"
"I...I...I'll beat you to death!"
Xun Shuang was completely off guard by these words, and he rushed forward again with his fists waving.
Zhang Wen, who had suffered a loss, refused to show weakness and simply punched each other. The two old men struggled with each other on the spot.
Zhang Heng and others on the side were dumbfounded, and it took them a long time to think of breaking up the fight.
"Uncle, Uncle Xun, please calm down, calm down...the pursuers may arrive at any time, so you'd better stop fighting."
Xun Shuang roared angrily: "Zi Yi, don't care. This old man has insulted me too much. Even if it means death, I will kill this beast first!"
"I have been leading the army for many years, and I am afraid that you, a rotten scholar, will fail!" Zhang Wen shouted not to be outdone.
As a result, Zhang Heng failed to persuade him to fight.
It wasn't until Xun Cai and the housekeepers from the two families came over after hearing the news that they worked together to separate the two old men.
Xun Cai and the housekeeper were both there, so it was natural for the two of them to expose each other's shortcomings, but they still angrily refused to talk to each other.
Xun Cai asked why, but Xun Shuang just snorted and refused to answer.
Helpless, Xun Cai had no choice but to look at the only insider, Zhang Heng.
"Brother, my father and Uncle Zhang... what was the reason for the scuffle just now?"
This was the first time in so many years that she saw her father fighting with others, so even though she had a cold temperament like Xun Cai, she was confused.
Zhang Heng could only smile bitterly in return.
"It's just a verbal dispute. Madam, there's no need to ask any more questions. Let's go on our way first."
What do you want me to say? Could it be that they fought because of you, a widow?
Xun Cai nodded, turned around and persuaded Xun Shuang for a while before coaxing his old father to get on the horse.
Zhang Heng looked at Xun Cai's beautiful back, and suddenly remembered his uncle Zhang Wen's suggestion just now.
Marriage with the Xun family is not impossible.
Moreover, Xun Cai himself was still a young and beautiful woman with long breasts and thighs, protruding front and back... a widow!
hiss……
Thinking of this, Zhang Heng couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and completely reconciled with Cao Cao in his heart.
Who am I, Zhang Ziyi!
How can those young girls who are fifteen or sixteen years old be worthy of my mature style.
Therefore, I must like this kind of more mature big sister.
Well, that's it.
