Very lucky to have escaped the danger of being dismissed from office once, relieved, Chen Yingliang hurriedly slipped back to the East Palace to continue his work, ready to show off his meritorious deeds and atone for his sins, but unfortunately he didn't have the opportunity to show off, because at this moment Shen Shizheng had already passed, and it was time for Chen Yingliang to go home from his business trip. Today was not the turn of You Nei to be on duty at night. The team of You Nei led was basically gone, but Chen Yingliang's immediate superior was still waiting in the duty room. Seeing Chen Yingliang's return, Pei Xin asked nervously, "How is it? Why did His Majesty summon you?"
"It's about Uncle Xiao." Chen Yingliang replied with a sad face: "Uncle Xiao directly brought the complaint in front of the Holy Majesty and the Empress, so the Holy Majesty sent me to ask questions."
"For such a trivial matter, the Holy Majesty actually summoned you personally?" Pei Xin was a little surprised that Emperor Sui Yang had enough time, and then hurriedly asked: "How about it? What kind of treatment did the Holy Majesty give you?"
"Teach me a few words, make me a good job, and then let me come back." Chen Yingliang answered truthfully, but at the same time misunderstood what Pei Xin meant, and hurriedly added: "Uncle, don't worry, the Holy Majesty didn't mention that you gave me You should not be involved in the quasi-leave matter."
"That's good." Pei Xin breathed a sigh of relief, and then said: "Nephew, Mr. Pei Ju, Mr. Pei Zuoxiang asked me to bring you a message. I told you to visit him at his house after your business trip. If he hasn't come home yet, you can stay at his house." Wait, he wants to see you today. Now it's the first hour, so go quickly."
Upon hearing Pei Ju's summoning, Chen Yingliang, who was about to ask for Pei Ju's help, was overjoyed, and hurriedly said goodbye to Pei Xin and hurried home, preparing to change clothes and bring gifts before going to visit Pei Ju's house. Pei Xin muttered again in his heart, "Good luck, Zuoxiang Pei In fact, there is another sentence, if your kid is dismissed from his official position, there is no need to ask you to go to him. Damn, what kind of luck is this kid? As a member of the Wenxi Pei family, I am dignified The fifth grade has never been summoned by the emperor and Zuoxiang Pei alone, why is it easier for this kid to meet the emperor and Zuoxiang Pei than to see me?"
Of course, Chen Yingliang didn't know that his boss had already driven himself mad with jealousy, so he just went home to change his clothes honestly, brought a carefully prepared gift and went straight to Pei Ju's home to pay a visit. The result was the same as what Pei Xin said, Pei Ju hadn't returned home yet, but because of Pei Ju's oral message, those high-spirited doors of the old Pei family never dared to let Chen Yingliang wait in line, and respectfully greeted Chen Yingliang. Please enter the living room, let Chen Yingliang taste tea and wait for Pei Ju's return, and make those civil and military officials who lined up at the concierge of Pei's residence red-eyed with envy - they are not even qualified to enter the living room and wait.
I didn't know how long I had to wait patiently, but finally there was the call of the master returning home from outside the hall. Chen Yingliang didn't dare to be negligent, and hurried to the hall to salute Pei Juji, calling him uncle, while Pei Ju looked a little tired, and gave orders casually. He said "Follow me", and then went straight into the backyard. Chen Yingliang didn't dare to neglect, so he hurriedly took gifts and followed Pei Ju, who led him all the way to the back hall.
As expected, Lao Pei would enjoy it. As soon as he lay down on the silk-covered brocade couch, several beautiful girls of fifteen or sixteen came forward. Two female servants washed his feet, two females beat his legs, and another A particularly beautiful maid stood behind Pei Ju and massaged Pei Ju's shoulders and head. Poor little lady Chen Yingliang, because Pei Ju didn't speak, didn't even dare to sit down, not to mention getting similar enjoyment, and could only stand respectfully in front of Pei Ju holding a gift, waiting for Pei Ju to speak.
After a long time, Pei Ju, who was enjoying the massage service with his eyes closed, finally spoke, and said, "Tell me what happened today, don't be shy, just tell the truth."
Chen Yingliang respectfully agreed, and honestly told the truth about what happened today, and also truthfully reported the details of Emperor Sui Yang changing his poems. Pei Ju, on the other hand, kept his eyes closed and listened without saying a word. It was not until Chen Yingliang had finished speaking that Pei Ju with his eyes closed showed some smiles, and said with a smile: "You little guy is really lucky, Uncle Xiao Guo intends to correct you." You deliberately picked the opportunity when your Uncle Pei Yun and I were not around the Holy Majesty, but unexpectedly, it was resolved by a poem of yours. Very well, you are quick-witted, and the poem you made in a hurry is very appetizing to the Holy Majesty. It’s embarrassing for the Holy One to clean you up.”
"Uncle Xie for your compliment." Chen Yingliang was modest, but he couldn't help but feel a little complacent in his heart - after all, using a flattering poem to resolve a crisis and at the same time please Emperor Sui Yang, this is not something ordinary people can do.
"What is your relationship with His Majesty's concubine Jiang Cairen?" Pei Ju suddenly asked again: "When did you get through to her? Why didn't we know about it before?"
"Jiang Cairen?" Chen Yingliang was confused by the question, and asked in confusion: "Uncle, why can't my nephew understand what you are saying? Concubine Jiang? That Jiang Cairen?"
"You don't know Jiang Cairen?" Pei Ju finally opened his eyes, and asked with a surprised face: "Then why did she risk offending the Queen and Uncle Xiao, and dragged the concubines of His Majesty to summon you?" , gave you a chance to defend yourself in front of the Holy Spirit?"
"The Holy Majesty summoned me because of Jiang Cairen's instigation?" Chen Yingliang became more confused and surprised the more he heard it.
Seeing that Chen Yingliang's expression did not seem to be fake, Pei Ju believed that Chen Yingliang had nothing to do with being in Emperor Sui Yang's harem, and said with a smile: "It seems that it's just a coincidence. If you have a chance in the future, you have to repay Jiang Cairen well. If it wasn't for her today, It will be difficult for you to pass this level. I received a report from the palace that Uncle Xiao Guo deliberately wanted to play you to death today. At the scene, I used the Queen's channel to meet the Holy Majesty. I wanted to let you go home to farm with an impeachment memorial. It was Jiang Cairen who pulled a few concubines to ask the Holy Majesty to summon him, saying that he wanted to see you, the legendary little Chen Qingzhi, with his own eyes. What do you look like? His Majesty the Emperor gave you a chance to defend yourself face to face, otherwise, you would have already lost your official hat and went home to farm."
Recalling the order of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty asking him to raise his head up for the concubines to watch, Chen Yingliang suddenly realized, and while he was grateful to the talented Jiang who helped him in the dark, Chen Yingliang asked doubtfully, "Uncle, my nephew has a question. , My nephew has never met that Uncle Xiao Guo, why did he target me so much?"
"You don't know the reason?" Pei Ju looked a little helpless, and said, "I said, why don't you inquire about the in-laws in the court? Uncle Xiao's wife, Dugu, is the cousin of Tang Guogong Li Yuan. , Uncle Xiao Guo is also Li Yuan’s cousin-in-law, and Tang Guogong and you have had so many unhappiness in the recent period, tell yourself, who is Xiao Yu not targeting you?”
Chen Yingliang came to a complete realization. He lowered his head and gritted his teeth. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little worried. It's really not a pleasant thing to offend a royal relative like the queen's own brother.
"It seems that Brother Hongce is right. You are indeed a troublemaker. Even if you don't make trouble, someone will find trouble on you." Pei Ju seemed to have some sympathy for Chen Yingliang's situation, and said with a smile: " But don’t worry too much, go back and work as an errand, just don’t let people catch you. I will hurry up and handle the matter of letting you go to work abroad, so that you will not be troubled every day when you stay in Daxing.”
Seeing the opportunity coming, Chen Yingliang naturally wouldn't miss it, so he quickly saluted Pei Juji, presented precious gifts with both hands, and took the opportunity to make a request that he would like to become Zanzhi in Qiaojun, but Pei Ju was also happy to hear it, and said with a smile: "Look!" You kid is so well-informed about this, that you even know about the vacancy of Qiaojun Zanzhi. Well, this official position happens to be at the same level as yours, and it's only a deputy. It's hard for others to say anything. Since you want it yourself, then I will arrange it as soon as possible, you go back and wait for the news."
Chen Yingliang, who didn't expect things to go so smoothly, was overjoyed, thanked him again and again, and then left, but Chen Yingliang still had some doubts in his heart, secretly said: "That talented Jiang? Why did he suddenly think of calling me to Emperor Sui Yang? To me Curious to see how handsome I am? But on the day Yang Xuangan was executed, she should have seen me from a distance, why is she still so curious about me?"
Thinking about it, Chen Yingliang suddenly thought of the other person who was present at the time, and suddenly thought of a possibility, and a warm current rushed into Chen Yingliang's heart, "Could it be her? If it's really her, what should I do?"
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After this lesson, he went through Pei Ju's family again, and got Pei Ju's personal promise. Chen Yingliang, who had settled down, finally worked as a job for two days seriously, and was not caught again. At the same time, the marriage between Chen Yingliang and the eldest grandson Xiaoluoli was formally settled. Chen Yingliang begged Pang Yu, who had been promoted to General Zhige, to come forward as a matchmaker, and sent Nacai, Wenming and Naji three gifts directly to Gao Shilian's family for him. Lian Yiyi accepted it, and made the eldest grandson Xiao Luoli and Chen Yingliang formally engaged. Then, although Gao Shilian, Chen Laosan and others all wanted Chen Yingliang to get married immediately, Chen Yingliang made a request to get married in a few years later.
It wasn't that Chen Yingliang suddenly repented of being Chen Shimei, and suddenly didn't want to marry the eldest grandson Xiao Luoli, it was that the eldest grandson Xiao Luoli was too young now, her actual age was only thirteen years old, even though she married at the age of twelve or thirteen this year The girl was very normal, but as an unqualified public servant, Chen Yingliang still couldn't accept the criminal behavior of crushing a thirteen-year-old girl under him, and directly explained the reason to Gao Shilian and Gao Shi, saying that it was The eldest grandson, Xiaoluoli, is too young now, and getting married too early is not good for her health, so she hopes to officially get married in a few years. Seeing Chen Yingliang's firm attitude, the Gao Shilian brothers and sisters also know that the eldest grandson, Xiaoluoli, is indeed too young, so they agree He nodded and agreed to Chen Yingliang's request.
By the way, Changsun Wuji had some opinions on Gao Shilian betrotting his younger sister to Chen Yingliang before, but after learning some cruel facts from Gao Shilian afterwards, Changsun Wuji finally accepted it despite his grief and indignation. Uncle Gao Shilian judged that only Chen Yingliang could make his sister happy for life, so he officially recognized Chen Yingliang as brother-in-law, and politely called Chen Yingliang his elder brother. In addition, Changsun Wuji never contacted a certain friend again—Changsun Wuji could accept harm from a friend, but he couldn't accept harm from a friend to his uncle Gao Shilian, who was equal to his father.
In this way, the two peaceful days passed quickly, and on the third day in the early morning, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty once again showed his true colors and suddenly decided to visit the Taiping Palace in the southwest of Daxing. Wei's Xiaoguo army gathered at the Taiping Palace for inspection. All the civil and military officials of the Sui Dynasty, who were familiar with Emperor Sui Yang's character, knew that this was a signal that Emperor Sui Yang was going to go on tour again, but no one dared to object. They all praised the emperor in unison. He was wise and mighty, spreading his reputation all over the world, and then honestly followed Sui Yang Emperor to visit the Taiping Palace without mentioning it.
Emperor Sui Yang, who always said he would go, left that day, and the Daxing Imperial City that had been bustling for a few days suddenly became deserted. Those who stayed in Daxing were still the generational king Yang You and Wei Xuanwei, who were stubborn, and Chen Yingliang, because he was a subordinate Because of the East Palace of the Daxing Imperial City, he was not summoned to accompany him, and remained in the Imperial City as an errand. For this, Chen Yingliang was both lucky and worried. Fortunately, he didn't have to go to the Taiping Palace with Emperor Sui Yang to live in the military camp, and he didn't have any serious business to do. What he worried about was that Pei Ju could get the position of Zanzhi in Qiaojun for him—Sui Yang The emperor left Daxing suddenly, and the position of Qiaojun Zanzhi could not be settled. Chen Yingliang just wanted to ask Pei Ju to urge him to remind him, and he had no chance to remind him.
No matter how much you worry, it's useless. Chen Yingliang can't stop Pei Ju from asking him to confirm his new position before leaving. In desperation, Chen Yingliang can only stand on the post honestly for another day, and then leave at Shen Shizheng. . At the same time, the servants of Chen Yingliang who accompanied Chen Yingliang to and from get off work had been replaced by Ma Sanbao, the new servant that Chen Yingliang had received for Chen Yingliang. He met Chen Yingliang outside Yanxi Gate on time, and then led the horse Falling into the stirrups, wait for Chen Yingliang to go home.
After a few days of contact, Chen Yingliang found that he was deceived by "The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties". The real Ma Sanbao and the romance were almost two people. In fact, the real Ma Sanbao has a mouth that can speak and talk, and there is no problem with that mouth for future generations to talk about stand-up comedy. He became the pistachio of the old Chen family within a few days after entering the door, and often made Chen Laosan and other members of the Chen family amused. I have to cover my stomach and laugh. Although Chen Yingliang, who has a relatively calm personality, doesn't like Ma Sanbao's frivolity very much, but seeing Ma Sanbao's prominent reputation in later generations and his fairly good sword skills, he quickly promoted Ma Sanbao to a personal servant and brought him with him to observe and to cultivate.
Fortunately, as recorded in the new Tang book, Ma Sanbao is also a very smart person besides being able to talk. He knew that Chen Yingliang didn't like people who could only play tricks, so he was able to restrain his temper in front of Chen Yingliang. If you don't talk, try not to talk, do more practical things and talk less, and basically don't talk nonsense after catching Chen Yingliang, until you enter Yiyangfang, when the old Chen's mansion is already in sight, Ma Sanbao joins Chen Yingliang approached him, and said in a low voice, "My lord, pay attention to the alley on your right."
Chen Yingliang, who was worried, reined in the horse first, then turned his head to look to the right, and saw a red shadow flashing in the alley on the right, and then disappeared without a trace. Chen Yingliang was a little strange, so he asked Ma Sanbao: Who?"
"My lord, the villain said it, so don't be angry." Ma Sanbao replied with his head bowed, "It's the daughter of the villain's previous master Chai Shen, Lord Chaijun, your unmarried wife."
The little leftover conscience came to torment poor Mrs. Chen Yingliang again. He knew that he should pretend he hadn’t seen it and go home, but the little conscience left made Chen Yingliang unable to say anything, so he hesitated. After a while, Chen Yingliang turned over and got off the horse, threw the reins to Ma Sanbao, said in a low voice to wait for me here, and then walked towards the alley, while Ma Sanbao obediently led the horse to guard him. On the side of the road, I was very smart not to follow up to watch the excitement.
Chen Yingliang once hoped that Chai Qian had gone through the alley, but unfortunately, after entering this remote alley, Chen Yingliang found that it was a dead end, and an earthen wall full of weeds blocked the alley. Cut off, Chai Qian in a red shirt stood facing the earthen wall, shrugging her thin shoulders, as if she was crying. Chen Yingliang didn't hesitate this time, walked up to Chai Qian's back, and said hello, "Miss Chai."
Chai Qian's shoulders stopped shaking, and after a while, Chai Qian turned around slowly, looked at Chen Yingliang and asked, "What's the matter?"
Not seeing each other for less than ten days, Chen Yingliang's former fiancée, Chai Qian, has lost weight obviously, and her expression is also very haggard. Her beautiful red eyes make Chen Shimei and Chen Yingliang feel a little ashamed when she sees them. She tries to avoid Chai Qian's gaze. Chen Yingliang said solemnly: "It is destined between us that there is no relationship between us. The matter has come to this point. I will still say the same thing. I wish you happiness and find a good husband as soon as possible."
"Happiness?" Chai Qian's temperament was straightforward, and she knew that this might be the last time she and Chen Yingliang had the chance to talk alone, so she didn't have any scruples, and simply said directly, choking with sobs: "Do you think I can still be happy? I am already the laughing stock of the whole world, what happiness do you think I can have?"
"I also know that this matter will hurt you a lot." Chen Yingliang said helplessly: "But you know the whole process of this matter, so you can't blame me. If you didn't force me to return the jade pendant, I would have found the jade pendant." What happened to Mr. Gao’s family? In other words, if your family brought up our matter again a day or two in the morning, I might not agree to Mrs. Gao’s promise of marriage, or say, your sister-in-law If the whole family hadn't played tricks in Mr. Gao's case, Mr. Gao wouldn't have given me his niece in a fit of anger. There are so many mistakes, all of which are wrong, what do you ask me to do?"
Chai Qian shed tears, because Chai Qian also knew that the matter between herself and Chen Yingliang was indeed caused by her snobbish father and brother who made a wrong choice from the beginning, and she also took a wrong step by mistake. Her former fiancé completely pushed her eldest grandson, Xiao Luoli, and the kind and kind Chen Yingliang did nothing wrong in this matter. However, Chai Qian still had something to say in her heart, "Why didn't you think about rejecting your eldest grandson sister? Or, divorce her now?"
In this case, of course, Chai Qian can only say it in her heart, and she can't say it out of her mouth anyway, but Chen Yingliang smiled wryly and Chai Qian made up for it, "Or, if you don't mind the position of concubine, I will never do not mind."
Chai Qian's pink face turned red all of a sudden, she raised her hand and wanted to slap Chen Yingliang's shameless face, but after she raised her hand, Chai Qian forced herself to stop. The kind-hearted ex-fiancé, Chen Yingliang did not dodge, until Chai Qian slowly lowered her slap, Chen Yingliang said in a low voice: "I know you would mind, and your parents and elder brothers would also mind, so I really can't help it." I do. I sincerely hope that you will be happy and forget about me."
After finishing speaking, Chen Yingliang turned around and left, leaving Chai Qian weeping silently on the spot. Thoughts of regret also crept into Chai Qian's heart, and Chai Qian couldn't help complaining in her heart: "Why don't you ask me more questions?" Again? Or, why did you just give me some time to think about it?"
The contemporary Chen Shimei and Chen Yingliang certainly don’t know the remorse of his former fiancée. After leaving the alley, Chen Yingliang has no conscience and strode away on foot, while Ma Sanbao is leading the horse and hastening to follow. It didn't take long for Chen Yingliang to return to the front of his house. When he was going up the steps, the gatekeeper of the Chen residence greeted him. While saluting, he respectfully said, "My lord, there are two visitors who have been waiting for you at home for a while. It's time."
"Who? Mr. Fang and Mr. Du?" Chen Yingliang asked casually.
"It's not them." Menzi shook his head in denial, and then introduced: "It's a young girl and an old man, the girl said her name is Yu'er, and she is your friend, so Uncle San asked them to wait in the living room. "
Chen Yingliang staggered and fell on the steps of his own house on the spot, screaming in his heart, "No way? I just got engaged again, why did Yu'er come to the door so soon? If she was talking, she decided If you accept my pursuit, then I, Chen Shimei, will be accepted?!"
"My lord, you're amazing!" Ma Sanbao, who didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Chen Yingliang, finally couldn't help showing his true colors. He praised him with a surprised expression, and then said with a playful smile, "I really can't see it, my lord, you are so kind and kind." The person in question is actually the vanguard of the romantic formation, and one of them has just been sent away, and another one is already waiting at home. The villain followed the young master, and he really followed the right person."