Sensing Yuan Shen's change after seeing Cheng Shaoshang, Li Hao couldn't help but sigh. Sometimes fate is destined, and Yuan Shen still couldn't overcome the hurdle of Cheng Shaoshang.
Just from these words, it can be seen that Yuan Shen still has a grudge in his heart, but this is normal. After all, the bad impression left by Liang and Yuan Pei's marriage on Yuan Shen cannot be eliminated so quickly. of.
But Li Hao still wanted to give some advice: "There are many different ways of getting along with each other in this world. There are those who treat each other with respect like father and mother, but there are also those who are as affectionate as the brothers of the Cheng family.
Why do you take this matter so negatively? There are many girls in the family. If there is something that really makes your heart beat, you might as well take the initiative. If you really miss it, I'm afraid you will regret it for the rest of your life.
Speaking of which, our family is quite good. We have a distinguished family background and open-minded parents. My father and mother will not use the marriage of their children to benefit the family. What else are you dissatisfied with? "
Yuan Shen heard the words and smiled and said: "This is not as easy as you said. Marrying the wrong wife will ruin three generations, not to mention that the bride I want to marry will be the clan wife of the Yuan family in Jiaodong.
She must be able to be dignified and virtuous, show compassion for the weak and the elderly, offer sacrifices to guests, and serve as leaders and helpers. How can such a person be chosen casually? "
"You are thinking too much. I think in the final analysis, as long as you have good conduct, you can learn everything else. If it doesn't work, just imitate my grandma and put aside all the trivial matters. Isn't it okay these years? "Li Hao replied.
Seeing that Yuan Shen didn't say anything after listening, Li Hao didn't know if he really listened, but it was hard to say more, so he could only let Yuan Shen think about it slowly.
Fortunately, the housewarming banquet of the Cheng Mansion was immediately followed by the birthday banquet of Princess Yuchang. In the original plot, it was at that time that Yuan Shen had already invited the Liang family to invite Mr. Cheng to visit the mansion to admire the plum blossoms.
It was only because Cheng Shaoshang had a fight with Wang Jian and Lou Li that he had two panda eyes patched up on himself, which prevented him from making the trip.
Although Cheng Shaoshang has no longer exposed Princess Yuchang's tricks, this fight may not happen again, but who knows whether those little girls will come up with other tricks, so we still have to be on guard. have to.
This matter can only be left to Qu Lengjun. After all, it is not easy for Li Hao to get to the place where the women gather.
In addition, in case a fight does happen, some measures must be taken to prevent Princess Ruyang from causing trouble. Ling Buyi cannot be allowed to steal the limelight again, so Li Hao plans to involve the prince.
Anyway, if they want to punish Wang Yao for this kind of thing, they will definitely not be able to do it. In the end, they will just make peace with each other. This is what the prince is best at.
By the way, Li Hao also wanted to test and see what the prince's reaction would be when he saw Qu Lengjun.
If the prince really forgot, then Li Hao would be able to sincerely support the prince. Otherwise, Li Hao would be ready to leave the East Palace as soon as possible, and then watch him be tortured and wasted by the third prince and Ling Buyi.
The prince himself had received an invitation from Princess Yuchang, and with Li Hao's encouragement, he soon agreed to attend.
But after the prince agreed, the princess got the news and said that she would go together. Li Hao suddenly felt that the Ruyang Palace was really busy that day.
Although Li Hao likes to watch the excitement, if the excitement is related to himself, it will not make people happy.
Especially since the Crown Princess is not very smart, it would be fine if she was up to some conspiracy.
I'm afraid that this guy will suddenly get crazy and do something ridiculous, dragging his family into trouble and making others laugh.
Li Hao wanted to stop it, but the prince didn't express any opinion, and it was even harder for Li Hao to say anything.
He could only find Qu Lengjun as soon as possible after returning home and tell her the matter.
Qu Lengjun also frowned when he heard this: "If that's the case, then I won't go there that day. After all, you are serving in the East Palace. It's not good if it's too tense."
Li Hao replied: "I am not telling you this to make you retreat. Now that everyone is in the capital, it is not a problem to hide all the time. Our Yuan family is not afraid of her being an unpopular person. Crown Princess.
I just want you to be prepared in advance so that if she does something stupid, you can have a way to deal with it.
And as for the Cheng family, you should also find a way to get the news. After all, their family has a bold master. "
Qu Lengjun replied: "That's right. After all, the Cheng family is different from the Yuan family. It's not easy for them to get involved with the princess for nothing. It's better to keep some distance that day."
Li Hao replied: "You just have to be aware of this matter. Anyway, I will be there when the time comes. If you really encounter trouble, you can have someone notify me in time to handle it."
After confirming these things, the two continued to be busy with their own affairs, and the capital was quite quiet recently.
The only thing that is interesting is the entanglement between Prince Yong and He Zhaojun. Rumors about the two are spreading in the public. In addition, He Zhaojun and Lou Yao are still engaged, so everyone is watching this now. What will be the progress?
Among the many people watching the excitement, Li Hao and Ling Buyi were the few who understood the secret of the matter. However, Ling Buyi's intention was to investigate the secret exchange of weapons in Gucheng, while Li Hao was planning Do you want to use this matter to plan your next family?
If we can find a way to save the Cavalry General He Yong at the last moment, then with this life-saving grace, we will naturally get help from the He family. In this way, it is always right to have more powerful life-and-death friends.
However, there is also a problem, that is, given Emperor Wen's trust in King Yong, Li Hao had no reason to ambush soldiers and horses around Feng Yi County in advance before the matter was exposed.
For this reason, Li Hao specially ordered people to start collecting information about King Yong's fiefdom and Feng Yi County to see if he could find any clues that could make the final decision. After all, he did not have the face of Ling Buyi with Emperor Wen. Without conclusive evidence, he could not kill such a person. The earliest hero to follow the dragon.
Fortunately, even if King Yong wants to rebel, he will wait until Prince Xiao returns to Feng Yi County, so Li Hao still has time to find out.
On the birthday of Princess Yuchang, Li Hao and his wife went to Ruyang Prince's Mansion together with Yuan Shen, riding in two carriages as usual.
It's just that the topic Li Hao chatted with Qu Lengjun in the carriage was different this time, and it was related to Yuan Shen sitting in front.
"Do you think my uncle-in-law is really attracted to Shao Shang? He and Shao Shang have seen each other privately several times in the past few days. I have never heard of this before.
Moreover, in the past, the uncle-in-law was unwilling to attend such banquets. For example, he did not go to the banquet hosted by Jingyang Marquis and Ban Marquis the year before last. However, this time the young Shang wanted to go, so the uncle-in-law also went, which was quite strange. "
Facing Qu Lengjun's question, Li Hao naturally knew the answer in his heart, but he couldn't say it truthfully in front of Qu Lengjun.
"That may be true. I have never seen my brother do this to any girl in the past, but if this can really happen, wouldn't it be great?
In the past, you always said that Cheng Shaoshang was born in a pitiful background and was brought up by her hateful second aunt so that she had no ideas. In the future, marriage matters would be difficult to arrange, so you don't have to worry about it now.
Moreover, the two of you know each other well. If you are going to become brothers-in-law in the future, you will be able to get along more harmoniously in your daily life. "
Qu Lengjun nodded when he heard this: "If this is really possible, that would be really good.
But the two of us are just worrying about it now, and the details still have to depend on their own minds. "
"It depends on what they want! Then I'll go try it first and see what my brother thinks." After saying that, Li Hao got out of the carriage and jumped directly onto the horse held by the boy next to him.
After running to Yuan Shenma's car, he deliberately asked: "Brother, are you familiar with Princess Yuchang? You have never been active in this kind of banquet in the past."
Faced with Li Hao's question, Yuan Shen asked directly: "Oh, I'm not familiar with Princess Yuchang, but you and I are familiar with each other. You can go, but I can't go. What's the truth?"
"I can go, of course I can go, but I don't know if my brother is going to celebrate with Princess Yuchang, or if he wants to see someone."
Hearing Li Hao's meaningful words, Yuan Shen's expression suddenly changed and he asked, "Have you sent someone to keep an eye on me these days?"
Li Hao didn't want to take the blame, so he immediately explained: "No, I don't have time to take care of this matter. At first, Cheng Shaoshang asked Leng Jun to inquire about you. Leng Jun felt something was wrong, so he told me.
Then I asked about your travels in recent days and who you met. Since you didn't keep anyone secret, I would naturally know. "
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shendang looked at Yuan Cheng who was following the carriage, because he had been following him these past few days and knew his whereabouts very well.
Yuan Cheng noticed Yuan Shen's gaze and laughed awkwardly, saying, "Young master, you didn't say you wanted to keep it a secret. When the second master asked, I answered without thinking."
Yuan Shen was helpless towards him and could only shake his head to express his speechlessness, and then said to Li Hao: "I met with Cheng Shaoshang just to pass Mr. Huangfu's message back and forth to Mrs. Sang. Don't think about it." Too much."
Li Hao said: "Yeah, maybe I'm overthinking it, but why did I hear that my mother wanted to hold a plum blossom appreciation party? You said that my mother never likes excitement, so why did she suddenly act out of character?"
Seeing that Li Hao even knew about this, Yuan Shen knew that he had no need to defend himself, and just said with a sour tone: "I didn't expect that my mother would talk to you about everything. I just mentioned this matter, I guess." Even my wife doesn’t know, so I let you know.
It just so happens that the invitation has to be left to the concubine to avoid any mistakes. "
Li Hao naturally had no problem with this, so he agreed immediately, and then went back to inform Qu Lengjun of the matter.
Qu Lengjun couldn't help but say with emotion: "It seems that my uncle-in-law is really interested in Shaoshang. This move is really fast."
Li Hao heard this but didn't take it seriously. After all, compared to Lou Yao and Ling Buyi's attitude of proposing marriage if they disagreed, Yuan Shen was already procrastinating.
Soon the three of them arrived at Ruyang Prince's Mansion. Compared with the banquet held in Cheng Mansion, the scene in Ruyang Prince's Mansion was much bigger, and the level of the officials who came and went was also greatly improved.
Moreover, because Princess Yuchang's parents died early, and as the elders, Prince Ruyang and his wife had high status, they could not welcome guests outside.
So there were only a few diners outside to support them, accepting gifts from visitors and guiding everyone to different halls.
In fact, this birthday banquet was divided into three parts. One part was for the male guests to gather together, the other part was for the married ladies from various houses, and the rest was for the unmarried girls.
In this way, Qu Lengjun's own position is with Xiao Yuanyi, and he is out of touch with Cheng Shaoshang. This is good, at least he doesn't have to worry about Cheng Shaoshang meeting the Crown Princess and anything bad happens.
When Li Hao arrived at the male guest's seat, Lou Yao was already there, but Ling Buyi and Xiao Shizi were not seen. However, these two people arrived before the prince in the end and did not steal the crown prince's seat.
When the prince came, Li Hao naturally had to go up and deal with it, but just after Li Hao finished dealing with it, these people disappeared again, and Yuan Shen also disappeared.
It is obvious that Lou Yao and Xiao Shizi must be heading for He Zhaojun, and Ling Buyi will keep an eye on Xiao Shizi and will definitely follow him. The goals of these people are connected, and only Yuan Shen's goal is. I was trying my luck to see if I could find Cheng Shaoshang.
However, this time there was no malicious intention from Princess Yuchang, and it was not known whether Cheng Shaoshang would be forced to come out to relax, or whether Cheng Shu would be pushed into the water.
Since he was not sure what happened, Li Hao quietly retreated out, planning to find out where the lake in the mansion was located. After all, human life was at stake, so he didn't have to watch the excitement, but he had to prepare some precautionary measures.
So Li Hao went out and found a boy. On the pretext that he wanted to find a place to relax, he asked about the location of the lake in the mansion, and then rushed there.
As a result, when Li Hao arrived, he happened to see Wang Jiao and Lou Li setting up something here. Obviously, even if there was no incident with Princess Yuchang, the development of this matter would still have not changed.
However, Li Hao did not come forward directly at this time, but waited for them to take action, and then he would be convincing.
Then, Li Hao saw Cheng Shuo, led by a girl, coming to the lake to talk. There was nothing strange at first.
Until someone came running from behind and said something in Wang Yao's ear, and then Wang Yao gave a wink.
The little girl next to Cheng Shu pretended to be careless and pushed Cheng Shu into the water.
Then someone shouted: "Ms. Cheng Sanniang has fallen into the water, Mme. Cheng Sanniang has fallen into the water."
Not only did everyone on the shore have no intention of rescuing, Wang Jian and Lou Li also took out the trip ropes they had prepared and went to the lake to ambush them.
Li Hao originally planned to come out to rescue people, but he stopped when he saw that Cheng Shuo had not fallen into the water very deep, but he was panicking and did not stand still, as if he was in danger.
After all, there won't be any real punishment in the end. If he plays, he won't be able to do anything to these little girls. It's better to let Cheng Shaoshang come and teach them some physical lessons directly.
As long as he comes forward last, he doesn't want Cheng Shaoshang to beat him into a panda and miss the Yuan family's plum appreciation banquet.
