Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 197
To be a stranger in a foreign country alone, think of love every time during the festive season.

Xue Lang did not have such emotions and feelings.When I first wore it, I would often think of Xue Qing and feel sad that I couldn't go back.It has been more than half a year now, and the sorrow of parting from relatives has been deeply buried in my heart, and I don't want to show it anymore.Most men are like this. They don't want to show their sadness and sadness to others, they just bury it deeply.

Besides, sadness is the most useless thing.Even if he was heartbroken in the Tang Dynasty... but he would never go back to modern times.For him and Xue Qing, it is the greatest comfort that each of them is safe and living a good life.Even if relatives and friends cannot be contacted, as long as they think that the other party is still living a good life, it is the greatest comfort.

So, Xue Qing, I'm fine, how about you?Happy Double Ninth Festival, Xue Qing!Also, happy birthday to myself!
On the night of the Double Ninth Festival, Xue Lang only brought the buns with him. In the backyard, facing the moon, he toasted a glass of wine and said something silently, and then went to sleep feeling disappointed.

On the last day in Chang'an, I was busy with packing.At this time, the benefits of having a capable woman are revealed. Compared with the messy luggage at the time, Su Siniang's luggage for the Jiang Lin brothers is very orderly. There are clear instructions on where to put everything .

Mantou looked very melancholy about the matter of going on a boat again.As for its melancholy way, it is quite entangled, it just stares longingly at its master without calling out, just looks at it quietly, its eyes are very pitiful, Xue Lang is quite worried when he sees it, he walks over, hugs its head, and asks it: "How about I send someone to take you back by land?"

"Wang!"

Shake your head!

"You want to go back by boat with me?"

"Wang Wang!"

This call is resolute, is Mantou trying to challenge himself?Xue Lang had no choice but to make a big statement.

After tidying up and tidying up for a whole day, before dawn the next day, when the city gates just opened, Xue Lang led his people on the road. Compared with the high-profile entry to the city with the noise of gongs and drums when he arrived, when he left, he was incomparably low-key. , only Su Siniang and her elder brother Su Dalang were seen off.

Xue Lang persuaded: "The morning dew is heavy, brother-in-law and younger siblings should go back quickly."

Jiang Lin also said: "Go back quickly, take care of yourself, at least next year, we will come to Chang'an. Uncle, my lady will trouble you to take care of me."

"rest assured!"

They said goodbye again and again, boarded the leaving carriage, and did not return to the city until the carriage was no longer in sight.However, the long return journey of Xue Lang and his party has just begun.

……

Weize Pass——

"My lady, the letter from Beijing has arrived."

Princess Pingyang had just returned to the backyard from the martial arts arena, and A Kou handed over a letter while she was still in uniform.Princess Pingyang took it and opened it, glanced at it quickly, couldn't help being stunned, and was in a daze for a while, with a half-smile expression on her face, it seemed a little self-deprecating, and a little happy, extremely complicated, with a low voice, almost muttering Language: "Xue Youyang, Xue Youyang! Why is this..."

The voice gradually became inaudible, and it didn't look like he was asking a question, but seemed to be sighing infinitely.A Kou silently rolled up her dark round eyes to look at the master, then bowed her head——

A qualified secret guard only needs to faithfully carry out the orders of the master, never need to ask the master why, when the master wants you to know, he will naturally tell you.

Princess Pingyang gestured to Akoo, and Akoo walked away in a low-key way, and the room became quiet again, as if there had never been more than one person.After Akoo disappeared, Princess Pingyang closed her eyes slightly, and when she opened them again, her eyes had returned to the calmness of the past, as if the extremely complicated sigh just now was a dream and had never appeared before.

Changed into a dark uniform and went out, sat in the main hall, Chuxue had already placed a snow-white teacup on the table for her, opened the lid, and the scent of chrysanthemums wafted into her nostrils.

Princess Pingyang sniffed it and asked, "What kind of tea is this?"

Chuxue replied: "This is the chrysanthemum ginseng tea that the servants asked Xue Zhiyi for advice. It is brewed with ginseng flowers, white chrysanthemums, and medlars. It is suitable for drinking in autumn. The lady trains hard, so drinking this tea is suitable."

"It's actually a prescription given by Youyang... Then you should try it."

As he spoke, he took a sip, nodded, and said, "Not bad."

After finishing speaking, he drank tea one after another without saying a word.At this time, the sun was already in the west, and the sunlight poured into the room from the window panes, and it happened to hit behind Princess Pingyang. There seemed to be a layer of light yellow halo behind her. Under the reflection of this layer of halo, Princess Pingyang appeared Beautiful and dignified, with a peaceful and distant atmosphere, extremely beautiful and mysterious.

When Miss Liu came in, she saw such a scene.Her Highness the princess sat upright in the halo, so beautiful that people couldn't bear to be shocked, she was stunned by it.

It was still Princess Pingyang who felt her gaze, froze, and raised her head vigilantly. When she found out that it was Lady Liu, she lost her defensive posture, and calmly raised the corners of her mouth: "A Liu, come in."

No longer the leisurely attitude just now.Obviously nothing has changed, but Her Royal Highness seems to be a bit more majestic, and also a bit more distant. The quiet and beautiful princess just now seems to have never appeared before.

Lady Liu subconsciously shook her head, trying to wake herself up a little bit, straightened her mind, and said: "His Royal Highness's reward order came early, and Xue Jianyi's reward order was only received today. He is not a Marquis for military merits, and he is made a county." Duke, that's appropriate. Xue Ziyi's speed of promotion from being penniless to being a county Duke is really rare in ancient and modern times."

Princess Pingyang shook her head and said: "No. In my opinion, Youyang's achievements and rewards are not enough to match. With Youyang's talent and knowledge, when sweet potatoes and potatoes are popularized in the coming year, and when both have a good harvest, you will be Youyang When he was promoted to the throne of the country."

Lady Liu asked in surprise: "Your Highness is so optimistic about Xue Lang?"

Princess Pingyang nodded: "Doesn't A Liu feel that Youyang's talent is not worthy of the reward?"

Miss Liu thought for a while, and said: "It's not that they are unmatched, it's that Ah Liu never thought that Xue Youyang could rise to the position of Duke."

"Why do you have such an idea?"

Princess Pingyang asked back.Officer Liu said: "With Xue Lang's talent and ability to manage the world, what is lacking is just an understanding of the customs and customs of our Tang Dynasty. Given time, after accumulating experience, he will be able to take on important responsibilities. However, being an official does not only depend on Talent and the way of being a man are also indispensable. Xue Lang is a benevolent gentleman, but he is too dull. If you think about it, with His Highness's keenness, you can also see that Xue Lang is not good at managing interpersonal relationships. In other words, if Han Changshi did not mention it, I didn't know that Xue Lang had never taken the initiative to visit Han Changshi since he entered the mansion. He only knew his neighbors when he interacted with the officials in the mansion. Question. How can this kind of behavior gain a foothold in the court?"

It turned out to be the reason.Princess Pingyang smiled without saying a word and declined to comment.

Miss Liu couldn't get a response from His Highness the Princess, so she couldn't help asking: "Your Highness said, is Xue Lang too clumsy like this? A man walks outside, even if he is not good-looking, he should be good at dancing with long sleeves. Xue Lang is already expensive now. As the Duke of the county, with his talents, the sage will definitely entrust him with important tasks. If he is too clumsy in human relations, how will he deal with affairs in the court? I am afraid that it will not last long, and he will inevitably be demoted from the capital."

Princess Pingyang still didn't comment, she just said lightly: "Youyang will come back!"

Miss Liu was taken aback for a moment, and asked, "What did Your Highness say?"

Princess Pingyang repeated it patiently: "Youyang will come back!"

"Come back... come back to Wei Zeguan, and continue to serve as the counselor of His Highness?"

Miss Liu's face was full of disbelief.Her Royal Highness nodded her head to confirm, her tone was normal: "I received a letter from Beijing, saying that the sage was offered the post of servant of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but Youyang rejected him, but Youyang still came back to Weizeguan to be a counselor in my mansion. "

"..."

Miss Liu was speechless for a long time in surprise, and after a long time, she said: "Xue Lang, you idiot! Idiot! Idiot! Say important things three times!"

The corners of Princess Pingyang's mouth were slightly curved, she took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "Aren't you just a fool."

The two looked at each other, speechless for a while.

After a long time, Her Majesty the Princess said: "With Youyang's impatience, you must hurry up and hurry up if you want to come to Beijing. It will not take more than half a month. I will send someone to Puzhou to wait and find out the return date. When Youyang returns, I will Go to meet him in person, celebrate and wash away the dust for Youyang."

"Here."

Mrs. Liu's answer was really repeated, and she couldn't help but sarcasm again: "I thought I could save a congratulatory gift, but there are always fools who are unexpected and don't feel sorry for the poor family at all. , the congratulations cannot be spared."

Said it was sarcasm, but the tone was full of joy.

Thinking of Xue Lang's comment on Miss Liu's arrogance, Princess Pingyang couldn't help smiling.

(End of this chapter)