Living leisurely in Tang Dynasty

Chapter 118

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His Majesty Li Er walked there, besides soaking in the hot spring, he also planned to discuss the wedding date with Li Zhi. In matters of marriage, Li Zhi has no autonomy, and His Majesty Li Er also intends to give him a chance to choose. He had already chosen the daughter of the Wang family of Taiyuan as the concubine earlier.

Because Li Zhi was thrown to the Imperial College, the wedding date was postponed a bit, but His Majesty Li Er heard from Kong Yingda and the others that Li Zhi was mediocre and not particularly outstanding, and it was impossible to take part in the imperial examination and become a blockbuster. Moved, ready to let him and Wang's daughter get married as soon as possible.

Li Yuanying heard that there was still such a thing, so he stopped making trouble immediately, and ran to ask His Majesty Li Er when he would choose someone, why didn't he know. Li Yuanying blamed His Majesty Li Er very much: "I am the uncle of the pheasant slave, so I didn't prepare a gift for him, how bad!"

His Majesty Li Er said: "No one will argue with you."

Li Yuanying pestered His Majesty Li Er to ask who had appointed Li Zhi. His Majesty Li Er was too lazy to explain to him and asked him to ask Changsun Wuji.

Li Yuanying went to look for Zhangsun Wuji again.

Changsun Wuji heard that Li Yuanying was sent by His Majesty Li Er, so he explained to Li Yuanying: Now there is a saying of "five surnames and seven clans". , Li family of Zhaojun, Cui family of Boling, Cui family of Qinghe, Lu family of Fanyang, Zheng family of Xingyang and Wang family of Taiyuan.

These are all well-known aristocratic families, and His Majesty Li Er chose for Li Zhi the daughter of the Wang family of Taiyuan, with a good family background and good education, which shows how much His Majesty Li Er loves Li Zhi.

Li Yuanying said: "Then what kind of person is she? What does she look like? Is she good-natured? Is she tall? Is she thin or fat?"

Changsun Wuji was speechless for a while, then shook his head and said, "He is not married yet, how can he inquire about this?" Changsun Wuji had to persuade Li Yuanying to keep his mouth shut and not dare to say anything , Dare to ask any questions, and consider the consequences of speaking out and asking questions. How can you ask these questions as an uncle? When it's time to avoid suspicion, you still have to avoid suspicion!

Li Yuanying nodded obediently, went back and told Li Zhi the original words, and patted Li Zhi on the shoulder very regretfully: "I can't help you anymore, your uncle won't tell me!"

Li Zhi also felt speechless: "Of course we will see you when we get married." He knew early in the morning that his Majesty Li Er would arrange his marriage, and he also knew the general range in which His Majesty Li Er would choose a concubine for him. None of the curiosity. No matter what he looks like and what his temperament is, the matter is a foregone conclusion. Could it be that he can still be replaced? Since I can't make the decision myself, I might as well wait for His Majesty Li Er to arrange it with peace of mind.

Li Yuanying found it boring.

When Li Chengqian and Li Tai got married, he was still young and had no chance to get involved. Finally, Li Zhi was about to marry a wife, but Li Zhi was not at all excited, which was really disappointing.

Li Zhi and Li Yuanying talked about other topics: "I don't read well enough. My father probably doesn't want me to stay in the Imperial College. When I get married, I may have to go to the fief." His fief is in Taiyuan, the princess Wang's He is also from Taiyuan. His Majesty Li Er may plan to pack him up and become a feudal clan after he gets married.

Li Yuanying urged: "Aren't you going to take the Jinshi exam together?"

Li Zhi shook his head and said, "My knowledge is not enough to be a Jinshi."

Li Yuanying was not disappointed either, and said enthusiastically, "It's not bad for you to go to Taiyuan. After you get there, you can go around with your concubine more often, and then give us some attention. Then I will discuss with Lao Kong and take someone to Taiyuan." Looking for you to play, and by the way, see what Taiyuan can be used to practice! Anyway, it is your fiefdom, so you can do whatever you want!"

Li Zhi was a little happy when he heard what Li Yuanying said. After repeated brainwashing by Li Yuanying in the past two years, Li Zhi also felt that it was great to go to the fief early, and would learn about the situation in Taiyuan from time to time.

The two of them got together immediately, you glanced at me and discussed how to play Taiyuan.

After talking enough, Li Yuanying and Li Zhi thought about it: "You are going to fief, and I don't know when you will be able to go."

Li Zhi said: "Aren't you going to be admitted to Jinshi? You are only thirteen years old, how can you pass the exam so soon." Li Zhi quietly analyzed his father's psychology for Li Yuanying, "I think father is reluctant Let you be a vassal, you alone can disturb the movement of ten people, and if you are not around, the emperor's side will be much deserted."

Li Yuanying sneered at this statement: "He is willing to part with your son, why is he reluctant to part with me?" Li Yuanying and Li Zhi muttered, "I think Brother Huang is just bad, I can't say that he will come to Lishan, he just wants someone to carry me up Car; I said I was going to fief the land, but he refused to let me go. He just didn’t let me do what I want!”

Li Zhi firmly believed that His Majesty Li Er had his own considerations, and their father was not as naive as Li Yuanying.

Li Zhidao: "Then next time you tell your father that you don't want to go to the fiefdom, but want to stay in Chang'an forever, and see if your father is really against you."

When Li Yuanying heard this, he really thought it was a good idea. The next night, Li Yuanying went to soak in the hot spring with His Majesty Li Er, and said to His Majesty Li Er: "Brother, I have inquired with others. Tengzhou is far away from Chang'an, and I don't know the people there. It’s not fun, I want to stay in Chang’an and never leave! Otherwise, don’t let me do it, I’ll stay with you in Chang’an all the time!”

His Majesty Li Er was leaning on the side of the soup spring, with his hands resting on the stone bank, and the old god was listening to Li Yuanying's words. After Li Yuanying finished speaking, he glanced at Li Yuanying's expectant face, His Majesty Li Er said slowly: "Success, I promise you to live in Chang'an for the rest of your life, and you don't need to take a step out of Chang'an. This is very good, and the court also saves money manor."

When Li Yuanying heard this, he became anxious, why didn't his elder brother go as agreed. Li Yuanying immediately changed his words: "I thought about it, it's better to go to the land fief, it's against the rules."

His Majesty Li Er said: "It doesn't matter, you haven't done anything in compliance with the rules, it's not bad." His Majesty Li Er seemed to be more and more moved as he talked, and said with sincere emotion, "I still think about you going to the fief , I want to see you very hard, since you also want to stay, then stay."

Li Yuanying didn't want to stay in Chang'an for the rest of his life, and was so anxious that he went to pull His Majesty Li Er: "I don't want it!"

His Majesty Li Er glanced at him and said lightly, "Didn't you say you wanted to stay?"

Li Yuanying sold Li Zhi angrily: "It's all a bad idea from the pheasant slave. He said let me try to see if you will really turn against me!" In the end, he didn't turn against me at all, and it almost made him even the city of Chang'an. Can't get out!

His Majesty Li Er said: "Which time did I not follow you in what you want to do?"

Li Yuanying thinks about it too, his brother let him do whatever he wants to do! Li Yuanying wasn't shy either, and immediately turned into a good brother who was diligent and dog-legged. Lai talked about interesting things during the day beside His Majesty Li Er, and didn't feel embarrassed at all when he suspected that His Majesty Li Er loved to turn against him earlier.

Those who were lucky enough to bathe in the hot spring with His Majesty Li Er felt that His Highness Prince Teng was really thick-skinned if he didn't say anything else. Even if ordinary people are shameless, they will not change their appearance all at once like him, and they will not take a breather at all when they switch!

The monarchs and ministers spent a few days of vacation in Lishan Tangquan, and they were all very happy. His Majesty Li Er's depression during this period of time was also swept away. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, His Majesty Li Er gave everyone a promotion and salary increase, and Wei Zheng was also appointed as the prince and grand teacher.

On the way back to Beijing, Li Yuanying heard about this, and as soon as he returned to the palace, he went to look for Li Chengqian to comfort the poor nephew.

A Wei Zheng's ability to find faults can completely surpass the combined effect of Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining, and Zhang Xuansu. Brother Huang really knows how to pick, and the one who can curse people is the best.

Li Chengqian is in a pretty good mood recently, although he has been scolded by Zhang Xuansu and the others a few times, but he has to be scolded if he wants to play, he is very used to it. Li Chengqian commented objectively: "Master Wei is someone my father relies on very much. It is very good for my father to let Master Wei be the prince and grand master."

Li Yuanying still felt that being the prince was too hard, and he couldn't follow him when he ran to Tangquan, hunted, or escaped the summer heat. He said sympathetically: "If it were me, I would definitely not be able to bear it."

Li Chengqian didn't want to talk about these disappointing things, so he told Li Yuanying that a group of new musicians had come to the East Palace, and asked Li Yuanying to listen to their singing and dancing. If he thinks it's good, he can ask his brothers to come over to have a good time during the Chinese New Year. Of course, Li Yuanying will also invite him.

Li Yuanying doesn't understand the rhythm, but listening and reading are naturally no problem. He grew up surrounded by beauties since he was a child, so his ability to taste is not bad.

Li Chengqian ordered someone to call the new musicians to present a song for Li Yuanying, and the uncle and nephew sat together to drink tea and enjoy the songs and dances carefully prepared by the musicians. To be selected as a court musician, the skills are not bad, Li Yuanying thought it was okay, but the lack of vitality, turned to Li Chengqian and said: "It's not lively enough, but the nephews may feel a little bored."

Li Chengqian knew what Li Yuanying liked, so he clapped his hands to make people stop, and changed to something more lively.

Li Yuanying is satisfied, he likes to be lively. The tune was to his liking, and Li Yuanying began to dance again. Those who could come up to dance were first-class beauties, but to Li Yuanying, appearance and figure were not very important. After watching it for a while, he felt a little boring. He was very cheerful, and his eyes were attracted by the musicians playing the pipa.

This musician is beautiful in appearance, not much worse than the girls who are performing the dance, and he also plays the pipa very well.

Li Yuanying asked the people serving Li Chengqian: "Who is the one on the left playing the pipa?"

He raised his eyes left and right, recognized it for a moment, and replied: "That's Xinxin, he plays the pipa well, and he is also good at singing and dancing."

Li Chengqian didn't pay much attention to the person playing the pipa, and he also looked over when Li Yuanying asked him this question.

There is no shortage of beauties in the Eastern Palace. Although this Xinxin is good-looking, she is not very special. Li Chengqian glanced at him, but he didn't have any impression, so he said to Li Yuanying: "Uncle Yao, if you like him, I will ask Taichang to assign him to you in the next year."

Li Yuanying didn't think about asking for it at first, but after hearing Li Chengqian's words, he had a new idea, and replied bluntly: "I really have a place for Le Ren here, if you want to give me someone, I will accept it." down."

Li Chengqian has a clear distinction between likes and dislikes, and he can share everything he has played well with him, and he doesn't care about those who don't play with him at all. " After speaking, he became curious again, and asked Li Yuanying, "Uncle Yao, what do you think?"

Li Yuanying said: "Isn't Fengtai Building known as the Imperial Academy's special supply? If so, how can there be no special things. This Xinxin plays the pipa well. I am going to ask him to put some poems of his classmates on the tunes first, so that people can read them in Fengtai. There will be more semicolons outside Fengtai Tower in the future, and a poem can be sung all over the country, so there must be many people who are willing to submit poems to Fengtai Tower.”

Who doesn't want to be famous all over the world? Reputation is an important consideration when taking the imperial examination and conferring officials, so Li Yuanying felt that it was possible to train a group of musicians who could sing and sing poems to further improve Fengtailou's status in the minds of literati.

Li Chengqian heard that Li Yuanying had such an idea in a flash, and couldn't help asking: "Uncle Yao, didn't you think about it a long time ago to ask for someone from me?"

"No," Li Yuanying said, "I just figured it out when you said you wanted to give me someone. Don't tell me you're reluctant to give someone back?"

Li Chengqian said: "Why? Uncle Yao, you can give it all you want. Is there any shortage of musicians here?" Li Chengqian sighed, "I just think your brain is so good. You can make an idea."

Li Yuanying said proudly: "Of course, my brain is the best." He told Li Chengqian that he planned to drive Fengtai Tower all the way to Mount Tai. He has to think of some new tricks and make Fengtai Restaurant the best restaurant in the world, so that his capital will be more!

Li Chengqian thought to himself, no wonder Father likes you so much, it turns out that you flatter Father so much.

But anyone can say big words, who can't do it by showing filial piety? What is rare is that Li Yuanying is really doing it, and he is wholeheartedly committed to fulfilling his promise. Li Chengqian still admired Li Yuanying's words and deeds. He said: "If you are short of people or money, you can come and tell me, and I can do it here."

Li Yuanying felt that Li Chengqian was really a good nephew, so he went to His Majesty Li Er to praise Li Chengqian the next day, saying that Li Chengqian was generous and generous, and was willing to contribute money and people to support their Taishan plan.

His Majesty Li Er was also very moved when he heard this. But after being moved, he shook his head and said: "The expenditure of the Eastern Palace is also allocated from the imperial court. If it is used too much, the household department will still have opinions." In fact, not only the household department will have opinions, Wei Zheng, Zhang Xuansu, Yu Zhi Ning and the others will all start complaining, and getting money from the East Palace will not work at all.

Li Yuanying didn't intend to speak to his elder nephew at first, but he patted his chest and assured him: "Brother Huang, don't worry, I said earlier that I don't need money from the imperial court, so naturally I won't ask Chengqian."

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