Chapter 38: Goodbye Old Man

Li Taiwei's name is Li Duanyi, and the character is Yuanbo. His father, Li Zunxuan, Jinshi and later married Song Taizong's favorite daughter, Princess Wanshou. The title of Wanshou is like the child's milk name, and after getting married, she was officially crowned as the eldest princess of Suiguo, and since then, she has changed her title many times, of course, the more she is sealed, the bigger it is.

Although the princess of this family is the eldest princess, the family has a background, and the father and son are both talented, and they have many friends with literati and doctors. After the eldest princess got married, because of her benevolence and filial piety, she was looked at differently by the first emperor and praised by literati and doctors. There is one thing that can see that this eldest princess is different. When the princess of the previous dynasties got married, the elders of the husband's family had to be downgraded, that is, the father-in-law and mother-in-law could not be the elders of the princess, and could only treat each other as equals. This rule was changed from this longevity princess, she served her aunt as a bride, and was regarded by the emperor as having a family education and felt that she had face, not to mention the praise and respect of others.

Regardless of reputation or qualifications, not to mention the Ma family, which is only the son-in-law of Liu Mei's family, even the ex-husband of the Queen Mother, Liu Mei's family, cannot be compared with this family.

Li Duanyi happened to be serving as the deputy envoy of the herd at this time, so he didn't know which big man had made a knife to clean up the Ma family, who had recently been arrogant to the limitless.

Because the horse supervisor had been withdrawn after all, and the herd division only occupied the local horse grazing in Zhongmu County, Li Duanyi asked Zhongmu County to send someone to assist. The so-called gods fight, the little ghosts suffer, who wants to get involved in this kind of thing? Zhongmu Zhixian found an excuse and sent Guo Shi, who had just been transferred.

Guo Zhiyi was a newcomer not long ago, so he could only be sent on a mission, and he didn't think so, like Zhixian, who was afraid of wolves and tigers, and couldn't go far in his career, so he took over this task.

After a few casual words of gossip with Xu Ping, Guo Zhi took someone to leave. Before Li Duanyi came down to Zhongmu, he had to find out the situation first, and don't make jokes at that time.

Watching Guo Shi leave, Xu Ping turned his head and glanced at Sang Yi, and the two just smiled bitterly.

I thought that this matter would pass like this, but who knew that suddenly there would be this wave again.

Back at the place where the harvester was tested, Sun Qilang said: "Official, just now there was a Zhuang guest who said that Li Tishi has arrived in front of the village, so let you go back quickly." ”

Xu Ping was not in the mood to try again, so he took everyone back to the village together.

Li Yonghe and his son Li Zhang were having tea in the living room, while several accompanying soldiers were scattered in the courtyard. Seeing Xu Ping coming back, Li Zhang jumped up and said, "Brother, why didn't you come to Tokyo City to see us in the past few months!" ”

Xu Ping had never even been to the nearby county town of Zhongmu, let alone Bianliang City. He is a person who doesn't like to join in the fun, not to mention that he always has a passerby mentality to the world, but he is at ease to farm in his own village and use what he has learned to bring new farming methods to the world.

Seeing Li Zhang staring at him, Xu Ping shook his head and said: "This Zhuangzi is new, and there is a lot of waste waiting to be revived, I can't be busy all day long, how can I have time to run around." ”

Li Zhang didn't believe it: "This is not what you used to be!" When you are in the city of Tokyo, you will feel uncomfortable if you don't go to Golan Washer for a day, where can you endure this loneliness! ”

Li Yonghe scolded: "You can't do it, you only know how to play all day long!" Your brother of the Xu family has grown up, do you think it is still the same as before? ”

Xu Ping came up to greet Li Yonghe and said, "Just now in the field, I met an official, who said that he was the chief secretary of the county, Guo Zhi. He said that he and Uncle Shi have to deal with some things nearby, and this time I'm afraid I will have to stay longer? ”

Li Yonghe's expression darkened: "Not bad." This time there is something to do, and it won't be the same as last time. ”

Xu Ping saw that Li Yonghe didn't want to mention his own affairs, so he changed the topic: "Then I'll ask Xu Chang to arrange a place for you to live." He set up a new home outside the village, and the small courtyard where he used to live was vacant. ”

Speaking of Xu Chang, Li Zhang interjected again: "Good Xu Chang, sneaking has become a family, and he doesn't invite us to eat and drink!" It's also fun from childhood to adulthood! ”

Xu Ping also laughed when he heard it: "What play from childhood to adulthood?" It's not like you're pestering him yet? With you little brat, he's annoyed and annoyed! ”

Xu Chang said on the side: "Da Lang said that I like to take him." ”

After saying a few words, Xu Chang said goodbye to make arrangements, and Gao Daquan and Sun Qilang went to pack up farm tools.

Seeing that there were no outsiders, Li Yonghe called Xu Ping in front of him, looked up and down, and said: "Dalang, you have really grown up, and you are organized in dealing with people and things." Lin Xiu has only been to the capital a few times in the past few months, and he also praised you when he mentioned you, saying that he was no longer the same as before. Even reading has improved greatly, not only can I read it, but I can also make good poems. Xiucai also read it to me, but I didn't have half a point in my stomach to learn, but I just thought it was good, and I couldn't say anything. When you have nothing to do, talk to your colleagues in the literary class who are full of poetry and books, and they also praise you for doing a good job in poetry. The elder brother of the Xu family has worked hard for half a lifetime, and he wants to be blessed by his old age, and this wealth will fall on you. ”

Xu Ping just smiled bitterly, he just copied a poem on a whim, and when it comes to poetry and book talent, at least at this time, there is no half a point. Unexpectedly, several families looked forward to him as a Chan, and only showed a little hint, which gave these people infinite hope. This misunderstanding is a bit big.

Li Zhang sat on the side, tilting his head to look at Xu Ping, with a look of disbelief in his expression. This brother grew up with him, what virtues do he know best, and he can really become a talent?

Looking at the sky, Xu Ping asked, "Uncle Shi, have you had breakfast on the way when you came from the capital?" If it hasn't been used, I'll have someone prepare. ”

Li Zhang hurriedly said: "We have used it when we pass through Zhongmu County on the road." I was going to eat at your farm, but those soldiers didn't fight but said they were hungry. ”

After gossiping, Xu Chang arranged to come back later.

Li Zhang said: "Everything, you accompany my father to talk, and my brother and I will go to Lin Xiucai's house." This time, I brought a gift for the Lin family's lady. ”

Li Zhang was at the age of playing, and Li Yonghe had no choice but to let the two go.

When he went out, Li Zhang asked Xu Ping: "Brother, didn't you say last time that there was a personal messenger named Xiuxiu?" I also have gifts for those around you. ”

Xu Ping said: "Today's 'Daughter's Day', she is also in the Lin family and wants to beg together." ”

Li Zhang nodded: "That's the best." ”

Turning around the courtyard, before arriving at the door of Lin's house, I saw Lin Suniang walking from the river with Xiuxiu and Su'er, each holding a few lotus flowers in their hands. Lotus flowers are also used for the Tangram Festival, and they are all made into lotus.

Li Zhang stepped forward in a few steps and saluted Lin Suniang: "Sister-in-law, what a coincidence!" ”

Lin Suniang looked at him with a smile: "You poor mouth, when did you come?" ”

Li Zhang said: "Just arrived." This time, I have a gift for you. ”

After speaking, he took out a pair of gadgets from his arms and handed them to Lin Suniang mysteriously.

Xu Ping was curious and leaned in to take a look. It turned out to be a pair of clay figures, a man and a woman, with painted clothes on their bodies. It's cute, and it feels like the dolls he sold in his previous life. These two villains are made in the shape of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, which girls use when they beg at night, and they are also children's playthings.

Lin Suniang happily took it in her hand and said, "I am not in Beijing this year, and I thought I wouldn't be able to see this pair of grinding and drinking." The pair you chose is well-done and well-behaved, I like it very much. In the past two years, you have grown up, and you are really sensible. ”

Li Zhang smiled, and when he saw that Su'er and Xiuxiu were looking at him with blank eyes, he took out another pair and handed it to Su'er: "Sister has it too." ”

This is a little smaller than Lin Suniang, but it looks similar.

Su'er showed joy on her face, and she took it in her hand and played with it.

Li Zhang turned to Xiuxiu and said, "You are Xiuxiu?" ”

Xiuxiu didn't know him, just nodded.

Li Zhang said again: "The last time I came over, my brother also mentioned you, but you went home to visit relatives and didn't meet you." You are the person next to your brother, of course you can't be left out in the cold, this pair will send you. ”

He took out another pair from his bosom. This pair is the same size as Su'er's, but the appearance is a little different, and it looks more delicate.

Xiuxiu didn't dare to reach out to take it, and looked at Xu Ping with a blank eye.

Xu Ping smiled: "This is my brother who grew up playing with me, since I have the heart to give you away, you will accept it." ”

Xiuxiu listened, then took it and held it tightly in her hand. She is different from Lin Suniang and Su'er, a child of a poor family, who has never had this kind of plaything.

After giving the gift, Lin Suniang said to Li Zhang: "You came suddenly, I don't have a gift for you." ”

Li Zhang grinned: "Just invite me to a cup of tea." ”

Lin Su Niang shook her head with a smile: "Today is not an ordinary day, the festival of our girl's family, the yard is full of begging things, and it has nothing to do with you men." You go to play with Da Lang, these pairs of grinding and drinking music also cost you a lot of money, although you want to get it back from Da Lang. ”

After speaking, he turned around and left with Xiuxiu and Su'er.

Xu Ping saw Li Zhang standing there embarrassed, and stepped forward to him and said, "Since this morning, the three of them have been mysteriously in that small courtyard and don't know what to do, why should we go to join in the fun?" ”

Seeing the three of them walking away, Li Zhang smiled and said, "Who wants to play with their girls!" Give them some gifts and have fun. Brother, let's go catch fish! Last time, Lin Xiucai came to the capital and brought two jars of bad fish to our family, and everyone was full of praise for eating them. Xiucai said that the pond in this village has hundreds of catties of big fish when you fish casually. I'm here this time because I've made up my mind to get enough! ”

Xu Ping smiled bitterly, this brother really can't be idle for a moment, if he takes time out to accompany him, then he really doesn't have to do anything.