Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 67 2.44 The two princes have basically completed the "team integration"

Volume Two

2.44 The two princes have basically completed the "team integration"

"Grandma, I can't tell you how beautiful I am today. I always feel that I'm much prettier than usual." In front of the dressing table, Su Yun helped Li Wan wash up and put on makeup, and then said with admiration, "I'm already a little prettier." I haven’t seen my grandma as fresh and moist as she is today.”

"It's probably true as Ziyang said, women are like flowers, indispensable for nourishment and watering, right?" Li Wan caressed his rosy cheeks, and there was nothing he couldn't say in front of his personal maid, not to mention the two of them. People have just "joined forces", and there is nothing to be ashamed of. "Suyun, am I really like Ziyang said - well, like a blooming peony?"

"Hee hee, I think my grandma is more beautiful than those flowers!" Su Yunwen joked to his master, "It's not just peonies, peach blossoms, pear blossoms, apricot flowers, none of them can catch up with grandma! The young master is right, grandma is like this A flower should be well nourished and watered, just like today, many good things have been watered by the young master."

"Damn hoof, see if I don't tear your mouth!" The shameless Li Wan lost his image, blushed and got up and chased his servant girl, "You girl, relying on your cruel heart and short life, I'm afraid you've forgotten who is you!" master!"

"Oh, grandma, please forgive me, this servant is wrong!" Suyun endured the "beating" by her master, but she still didn't stop talking, "Now when I think of the young master's appearance when he heard the reason why the elder didn't go out, the servant could bear I can’t help but want to laugh, I’m already over [-] years old, there are people in this room one after another, and I can still hurt myself because of this.”

"Be careful!" Li Wan clearly put more force into his right hand when he "spanked" the maid, and interrupted her angrily, "Is that what you can say? It's getting late now, so I'll go to the ancestral courtyard to have a look. Lan'er, have you finished eating? If you just feel a little wronged, that's all. Don't get hurt by accident, go ahead!"

"Grandma, don't worry, I'll save you this!" Suyun nodded, straightened her clothes and went out quickly.

Not to mention the chatter and laughter between Li Wan and his servants, Zhou Yang here once completed his "export" and returned to the garden while no one climbed over the wall. However, he felt a little "out of power". He secretly thought that it might be because these days were too moist, and in addition, The force of the master and servant's release just now was too strong. It seems that they need to be repaired after returning.

"Brother Ziyang, why didn't Xing'er find you just now?" Just as he was thinking about something, he almost bumped into Jia Lian when he walked to the garden gate, "I just sent Uncle Wang away, and the two historians My uncle is still talking to his second uncle, but he is not as good as a good brother."

"That's all!" Zhou Yang really had no interest in wasting time pointlessly with Shi Jia. Although he still didn't understand that two people in the name of Mao Mao actually got into this situation, but now that he knows It's such a big trap that only a fool would jump over it, "After all, I don't have an official position, let alone a son of the family. At this time, my past is not justified!"

"What's the problem? Anyway, the two of them don't have it. Well!" After just saying a few words, Jia Lian stopped talking in embarrassment, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "In that case, Brother Ziyang will be here for the time being."

"Thank you for the hospitality, Second Brother Lian. It's just that it's late, so I'd better go back early!" The purpose of entering Rongguo Mansion has been achieved. He would be foolish to waste time in such an unfamiliar area. "It's just a place in my home. Second brother Lian also knows that I am the only master inside and outside, if we are apart for too long, those slaves will rebel!"

"That's the case, I won't stay any longer as a brother." Jia Lian nodded, then added after a moment's consideration, "There is one more thing, I hope my dear brother will not forget it."

"Don't worry, in two days' time August 22, the second brother Lian's big day, I will definitely not forget it!" Zhou Yang thought he was talking about the bridesmaid, so he took the opportunity to laugh and tease him.

"Who are you telling me this!" Although Jia Lian is already a "veteran driver", this important matter of marriage is indeed important, and he couldn't help but blush, "Brother, I heard that His Royal Highness the First Prince will be arriving at the end of this month or at the beginning of next month. Hunting in the Iron Net Mountain, accompanying manpower is indispensable, if you are interested in it.”

"Thank you, Brother Lian, for taking care of me!" Zhou Yang looked happy. If he could perform well at such a high-level gathering, it would be of great benefit to his future career. "To be honest with you, brother, I was practicing riding at Tiewan Mountain a few days ago. She had the good fortune to meet His Royal Highness the First Prince, and was given a fast horse as a gift.

It's a pity that since then, I haven't had another opportunity. I just heard that he likes hunting. I also met Her Royal Highness Princess Yongchang at that time and was deeply impressed by her grace. I even had a few moves with the Eastern Guards. I don't know. "Is this time"

"It turns out that my dear brother has such an experience. I'm really disrespectful to you." As for Zhou Yang's obvious problem of carrying private goods, Jia Lian was not able to tell, but he was quite envious of his experience. "Brother, I haven't seen him yet." I have met the eldest prince several times, let alone Her Royal Highness Princess Yongchang, but the ancestor of the family admires Her Highness the Princess quite a lot.

As for the question you mentioned, there is nothing surprising. Your Majesty now has two princes. The eldest prince’s name is Guo Kai, who is the daughter of the current queen. He has been close to Her Royal Highness Princess Yongchang since he was a child. He also likes martial arts and is very close to me. Since Wu Xun has a deep friendship with him, he has always been very interested in hunting activities like this at the end of the month.The second prince's name is Guo Yu, which comes from Concubine Wu in the harem. Concubine Wu is His Majesty's favorite concubine today and the eldest daughter of Mr. Wu Ying, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Therefore, the second prince has been taught by everyone since he was a child, and he is quite popular among scholars. She is talented and famous; she also has a daughter, Princess Zhuang Min, who was born in 42 and is the daughter of Concubine Zhou. Concubine Zhou was an old man who stayed in His Majesty's residence, but the little princess was raised by the Empress since she was a child and has always been favored. "

"Thank you, Brother Lian, for clarifying the confusion. I understand!" Zhou Yang bowed earnestly to express his gratitude. The first prince has basically completed the "team integration", roughly the first prince is close to Wu Xun, and the second prince is a scholar, "Farewell!"

Looking at it this way, the reason why he received a fast horse from the eldest prince last time was not because he thought highly of him, but because he was accustomed to being close to martial arts. Therefore, seeing that he had some value, he was kind enough to help him a little. , useful is the best, useless doesn’t matter.

"Don't worry yet!" Jia Lian grabbed him and said nothing, but his face turned red. "I heard that my wise brother is a great archer. During the martial arts competition in Qiu Wei, he amazed everyone with his archery skills."

"Brother Lian is so complimentary." Zhou Yang interrupted him with a smile and cupped his hands, curious about this person's purpose, "I don't know what you are..."

"When my dear brother comes over, you might as well bring your bow and arrows." Jia Lian then revealed his purpose. "When the time comes to receive the bride, you must bring Yanli. If anything goes wrong, I will trouble my dear brother." Great shot!"

"Huh?" Zhou Yang's heart moved, thinking of the "marriage trouble", he nodded immediately and agreed, "Of course it's not a problem to bring it, but according to the rules, it's not too much to bring a weapon to the door on such a big day."

"It doesn't matter, the best man has a red face and a bad face, don't worry, dear brother!" Jia Lian's answer made Zhou Yang understand that whether he is the "best man" or the "best man", they are the same in ancient and modern times. Some of those who said nice things threw firecrackers at Lao Yue's house, smashed the door or even tore down the windows. He was a martial artist, so it was appropriate for him to be this "white face".

"That being the case, I have nothing to say!" Anyway, it's just for fun, and he doesn't hesitate when he encounters an ignorant person. "It's just that I practice martial arts on weekdays and use battlefield weapons. The size is a bit too big, so I can only trouble my brother." Prepare a shorter sword - and one more thing, after Mrs. Sister-in-law joins the family, don't blame me for being rude!"

"Sword?" Jia Lian was stunned for a moment, not understanding Zhou Yang's train of thought, but it was reasonable to seek benefits at this time. "Don't worry, dear brother, after we get over, I will definitely set up a table for you all." Have a good time, brothers who have worked hard!"

"Second Brother Lian, don't worry, my younger brother bid farewell!" Zhou Yang said goodbye with a smile.

"There are a lot of things going on here, so I won't send you far!" Jia Lian also nodded.

Zhou Yang stopped being polite, turned around and strode straight to the gate of Rongguo Mansion. Along the way, he found that various families had begun to return, and from time to time they had to avoid the female relatives. As for the front yard, which was originally very lively, it was even empty at this time, and even completed The removal of seats and cleaning will not affect the distinguished guests in the backyard at all.

"Brother Zhou!" Just as he walked out of the side door, took the reins from the boy and prepared to mount the horse, a somewhat unfamiliar call came to his ears, causing him to turn around subconsciously, and saw Fu Shi, who had only seen him today, already greeting him with a smile on his face. Come up.

"It turns out to be Xianggong Fu!" Zhou Yang gave his hand in a perfunctory manner, not wanting to have a close relationship with this person. He has seen many such people in modern times, a typical profit creature who "uses people before others and uses them after others", " I wonder what Mr. Fu is doing?"

"Forgive me, Mr. Zhou. I think Mr. Lian has already told you about the arrangements for the wedding." Zhou Yang's answer made him smile. He immediately gave up the original appellation and changed to the standard procedure. "Please forgive me. This time The arrangement was suggested by my younger brother."

"It doesn't matter!" Zhou Yang was too lazy to care. Anyway, there is a saying that goes well, "If you make a mistake on a good day, it doesn't count as a mistake." In this kind of activities, as long as you don't go too far, there is usually no regrets afterwards. "If there is nothing else, If so, I’ll take my leave!”

"Mr. Zhou, go slowly!" Fu Shi said goodbye with a smile on his face, but as Zhou Yang's back gradually faded away, his face gradually changed, and finally his expression became extremely gloomy.

(End of this chapter)