Chapter 110
Chapter 110
Inside the mule cart, there are three radish heads sitting, making it particularly spacious.
Big head, now renamed Xiang Zheng quietly lifted the curtain and took a look outside, then said excitedly to Heidan sitting on the other side, now renamed Xiang Qing: "Brother Qing, we seem to have crossed the boundary of Hejian Mansion now." , I saw Dafang Mountain.”
Xiang Qing raised his eyes to look at him, his small body was still straight, and said: "If you see Dafang Mountain, you may have already entered the border of Guanzhong Mansion."
"Huh? Arriving in Guanzhong so soon? It's my first time coming out."
Xiang Zheng was silently speechless.
His sister changed her name to Xiang Mei now, and when she heard that she had climbed onto Xiang Zheng's lap, she followed her and glanced out, her eyes sparkling: "Brother, have we really arrived in Guanzhong? Is there anything delicious there?"
Xiang Zheng pouted, carried her down and put her aside, his words were distasteful, but his tone was very gentle: "I just know how to eat!"
Xiang Mei covers her mouth and laughs softly.
Xiang Qing glanced at them, with a smile unconsciously on the corner of his mouth.
They thought they were going to be servants when they entered the Governor's Yamen, but they didn't want that gentle Lord Xiang to pick them up to serve as his little son's servants.
When Xiang Qing and Xiang Zheng heard the news, they were both stunned on the spot, unable to react for a while.
Being a rough envoy's servant in the mansion and being a young master's entourage, although they both have the title of servant, their status is completely different.Xiang Qing and Xiang Zheng didn't know where to put their excited hands and feet. At one moment, they wanted to pat their chests to promise to take good care of the young master, and at the other moment, they wanted to shrink back, lest people find out that they were unbearable and change their minds.
This time, according to the young master, they were going to report to the capital with Mr. Xiang.As the new servants next to the young master, he and Xiang Zheng will also be with him.Xiang Zheng was worried about his sister, and he was worried about entrusting his sister to some sister or aunt in the house to take care of her. Unexpectedly, when the young master knew about it, he waved his hand and told him to bring his sister with him. After Master He Xiang knew about it, no one objected.
Xiang Qing tried his best to straighten his back, Mr. Xiang's family is kind and kind, to be selected by Mr. Xiang to be next to the young master, he and Xiang Zheng must have burned high incense in their previous lives, and this is a good time.He will definitely work hard so as not to lose face to the young master.
Xiang Zheng hugged his younger sister, wiped off her new jacket trimmed with gray rabbit fur, grinning wide.
Hehe, the three of them alone took up a large mule cart, not to mention spacious and spacious, and there was enough hot water, cakes and fruits in it, and every time they went to a post station, someone from Zhengjun would come to check it out. They changed the hot water and hot charcoal in the soup pot, the hand stove, and added pastries and fruits, and there was nothing wrong with it.
If it were half a month ago, such a good day would not even dare to be dreamed of.
In front of Xiang Yuan and the others in the big carriage, Zhao Shenli took care of Xiang Anjue's bristly hair, and asked him: "Zhuang Zhuang knows that he will be in Shen's residence in Guanzhong later, who do you want to see?"
Xiang Zhuangzhuang played with the Kong Ming lock in his hand, without raising his head, he said, "Of course I know, it's Brother Xiang Yu."
Zhao Shen was very relieved, he thought that Xiang Yu had been away for a long time, and at Zhuang Zhuang's current age, he probably didn't remember Xiang Yu at all, but he did remember very well.
"He was studying in the Shen family clan, and he often asked people to bring me interesting things. My set of wood carvings was sent by brother Xiang Yu. How could I not remember it?"
"Then cousin An Jiu, do you still remember?"
Xiang Zhuangzhuang thought and thought, and asked with some uncertainty: "Is that the brother who bought me a small slingshot?"
Zhao Shen: (⊙o⊙)...
Only when someone buys you a toy will you remember your feelings!
Xiang Yuan caught a glimpse of Zhao Shen's speechless face, and quickly picked up the teacup to cover his almost uncontrollable smile.
This is the first time for Xiang Yuan to come to Shen's residence.The courtyard is deep, with nine bends and eighteen bends, and it really looks like a big family.
We were welcomed all the way into the main hall of the Shen family's main house. The red-faced and energetic Mr. Shen stood in the corridor with a smile on his face. Seeing Xiang Yuan and his party approaching, he strode down, stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Master Xiang is really fluffy to be able to come. Shenghui."
"Mr. Shen is serious. How is the old man?"
Xiang Yuan walked over and walked into the hall side by side with Mr. Shen.
"Tofu, the old man is doing well, eating well, sleeping soundly, and feeling refreshed."
Xiang Yuan took a look, no, compared to the last time we met, Mr. Shen's complexion was indeed improved.The tone of his speech was full of energy, and his steps were firm and powerful. It was impossible to tell that he was in his sixtieth year.
After the guest-of-honor sat down, Shen Ze and Xiang Yu, who hurried over from the classroom, came in together. When they saw Xiang Yuan, their eyes gleamed.
Xiang Yu already knew what Xiang Yuan was capable of, but seeing him now was the joy of seeing his family.But Shen Ze was completely different.If he met Xiang Yuan for the first time, he was still a little unconvinced. He felt that he was not a few years older than him. Xiang Yuan was able to be in a high position, but he was luckier than him, and he had no family to rely on, so he had no choice but to work hard. climb.However, after sharing Xiang Yuan's articles, calligraphy and paintings with Xiang Yu last time, witnessing the excellent articles with every single word, Xiang Yuan's style with iron and silver hooks, and the interesting and realistic paintings that are still prevalent today, none of them No longer impacting his cognition.
Xiang Yuan is only seven years older than him, but his achievements have already surpassed him by more than a cut.In front of him, I humbly ask for advice, and I don't need to feel inferior at all. On the contrary, I should be glad that the Shen family has some friendship with Xiang Yuan, otherwise, even if I ask for advice, I don't know how to ask.
Mr. Shen is very satisfied with Shen Ze's current state.
I have always thought that I am the grandson of the proud son of heaven. After this change, it is as if I have been completely reborn. I have completely settled down to study and learn, and I do not reject the ways of being an official and the official customs he explained. The tenacity and calmness of the descendants of the Shen family.
Not only his grandson, Mr. Shen needs to be grateful to Xiang Yuan, but also his second son who was an official in the Dali Temple in the capital defended Xiang Yuan when he was criticized in the court before. After that, the real power in the hands of the second master of the Shen family suddenly increased.After contacting each other before and after, Master Shen Er, an old man in the officialdom, immediately discovered the problem.While following closely the steps of the sage, he angered the enemy camp attacking Xiang Yuan in the hall, and at the same time passed a letter to the old man of the Shen family, explaining the whole story, and repeatedly exhorted the Shen family to establish a good relationship with Xiang Yuan.
Although the Shen family is from a scholarly family and disdains flattery to others, it may be beneficial to establish a good relationship. Such a good thing, a fool would stick to the nobility of a scholarly family and reject it.
Xiang Yuan and the others did not stay long in Shen's residence, after receiving the warm hospitality from Shen's residence, they started their journey after lunch.
Xiang Yu stood in front of the door, watching Xiang Yuan's carriage wheeling away with great reluctance.
Xiang Yuan has already explained to Xiang Yu that this trip to the capital is to report on work, and they will return within ten days. When they return, they will stay in the Huai River and send people to pick up Xiang Yu, and then they will return to Lizhong together. New Year's Eve.
Without Xiang Yu, it is because of Xiang Yu's academic consideration.The road to study requires meditation and hard work, and you will not stop studying. If you don't move, you will take leave. Not only will the teacher in the school have a bad impression, but also the interruption of studies will also have a great impact on Xiang Yu.
"Don't read it, everyone has disappeared. Come back, I have only read the article left by Mr. Xiang. There are many things I don't understand. I just want to discuss it with you."
Hearing this, Xiang Yu smiled at Shen Ze, then turned around and entered the door with him.
This is Xiang Yuan's second visit to Beijing to report on his work.When I came here for the first time, I came to Beijing as the prefect of Tongping Prefecture, a fourth-rank local official, and few of them took it seriously.Now, with the status of a second-rank feudal official, he should not sit on the bench to the end.
"Father, does Qianqian live here? It's so lively, even more lively than Hejian Mansion."
Zhao Shen looked out with Xiang Anjue along the curtain of the car that Xiang Anjue had opened, and nodded when he heard the words: "Well, this is the capital city, so it is naturally more lively than any other place. Also, Zhuang Zhuang, there are many people here. You can’t call him Qian Qian anymore, if you see him, remember to address him as His Royal Highness the Prince.”
Xiang Anjue blinked her eyes, a little confused.
"Oh, I made a note of it. But, Father, if there is no one around, can I call him Qianqian?"
This moment put Zhao Shen in a difficult situation.
Xiang Yuan hugged Xiang Zhuangzhuang with a smile and shook him, and told him affirmatively: "If there is no one, you can naturally call him that."
Xiang Zhuangzhuang suddenly became happy again.
At this time, in the East Palace of the imperial city, a servant dressed in indigo blue clothes walked quickly in the palace. After the announcement, the servant entered the palace and rushed to the prince Li Qiqian who was sitting on the head to report respectfully: "His Royal Highness, Mr. Xiang and his colleagues The family members entered the capital three quarters of an hour ago, and are now staying at the Fuyunlai Inn."
"En? Why is it at the Fuyunlai Inn? Isn't there a room specially prepared for officials who come to Beijing to report on their duties? Why doesn't Mr. Xiang know about it?"
The servant bowed even more: "Prince, Mr. Xiang said that when he went to Beijing to report on his duties earlier, the houses provided in Beijing were extremely tight. This time he will not bother him anymore, and he will choose the inn where he stayed before. Very easy."
This time Li Qiqian hadn't spoken yet, a young man in his twenties who was sitting opposite him with a face like a crown and a handsome face, spoke first, with a hint of displeasure in his tone.
"This Mr. Xiang is also an old man in the officialdom. Isn't it clear that he wants to make trouble with the people who manage the house by doing things like this now? His temper is really narrow."
When Li Qiqian heard the words, his face was sullen and he didn't speak, the servant was sweating coldly, and he didn't dare to say a word.
Waving his hand to tell the servant to go down, Li Qiqian said in a deep voice, "Master Xiang is not a narrow-minded person, so don't make wild guesses."
Hearing the words, the young man lowered his eyes slightly, and said in a low voice, "Yes, Your Highness."
Seeing him like this, Li Qiqian felt even more depressed.
"It's just, Your Highness, the saint's mind is unclear now, and if he doesn't make plans early, something may happen in the future!"
"Presumptuous! How can a sage behave? Is it up to you or me? Don't talk too much, my son!"
Seeing that the prince was displeased, the young man also changed his color, and said anxiously: "Your Highness, I am the cousin of His Royal Highness, Duke Cheng'en's family is only planning for the prince, please think twice!"
"Don't say any more, it's getting late, my son, please go back."
The young man watched the prince walk away in a flick of his sleeves, and couldn't help frowning.
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