Come on, Your Highness

October has passed in a hurry, and another Spring Festival is coming.

This Spring Festival, He Xichao's name was entered into the He family tree, and now he is a serious young master of the He family, except for himself, everyone in An Yunxuan is very happy.

On the second day of junior high school, on the day when the married woman returned home, the nurse next to Mrs. Li made a special trip to take Li Yuechan and He Xichao to the Li residence.

Under Li Yuechan's pleading eyes, He Xichao agreed.

The master of the Li family has been a servant for more than ten years. He was transferred from the Ministry of Rites to the Ministry of Accounting five years ago. It's up to him to decide, and it's just a matter of vacating a seat at the end.

Li Yuechan hadn't seen her father for 13 years. When she saw her suddenly, she couldn't help crying, "The unfilial daughter pays her respects to her father."

He Xichao, who was following behind Li Yuechan, twitched the corners of his mouth, and knelt down silently along with him helplessly.

Li Shilang looked at him and sighed, "Get up, don't mention the past, since you are already in Beijing, I will come and see you as a father."

Li Yuechan choked up and said, "Yes."

Li Shilang is about the same age as Wei Guogong, but compared to Wei Guogong's majesty, he is more elegant. He looked at He Xichao behind Li Yuechan and said: "This is Xichao, come, come to my grandfather."

He Xichao got up, walked over, greeted, "Grandfather."

"Good boy, he was able to pass the examination of scholar at such a young age. He is really smart, and his grandfather is also honored!" Li Shilang praised.

He Xichao smiled humbly, "You are too much."

"This year's autumn, will it end?"

"Yes."

"Can you be sure?"

"Just try your best."

Mrs. Li laughed and said, "My lord, it's unnecessary to ask this question. I'm sorry that I won the test in the court. The ministers of the court who have seen the test in front of the palace that day don't know his talent. How can you not be sure of the mere rural examination, even if you take the Jieyuan examination, it is not surprising!"

Mrs. Li beckoned to He Xichao, and the nun beside her was holding a number one scholar lock inlaid with gold and jade. Looking at the fineness and smoothness of the jade, one could tell that it was a rare treasure.

"The good thing I found a few years ago has been put aside and not given to anyone, but now I find that it was originally prepared for Xi Chao, good boy, come, take it."

This meeting gift is really precious, but it is rare in the royal family.

He Xichao glanced at the second lady next to her. Although her face was calm, her hand was twisted.

And He Mingrui, he has seen countless good things, even though this champion lock is good, it doesn't make him jealous.It's just that when he went to his natal family, he had always been the most favored one, but now that He Xichao took away his attention, he felt uncomfortable.However, after all, they are not seven or eight years old at the beginning, and 13-year-old children also know what forbearance is.

"Mother, is this too precious? Xichao is still a child, besides Ming..."

Li Yuechan was very nervous, but before she finished speaking, Mrs. Li waved her hand, "What are you worried about? If you have Xi Chao, you will naturally have Ming Rui. It's just that Xi Chao said a few more words when we met for the first time. Don't worry, don't worry. A wishful handle, the same style, is about to be given to the two brothers. From now on, we need to help each other a lot, Mingrui, come, this is yours."

Two brothers, one Suo, one Ruyi, Mrs. Li's bowl of water is very flat.

"Look at these two brothers, they both look good."

Everyone in the room laughed when they heard this.

"Okay, Zu Hui, you guys bring Mingrui and Xichao to the front to play, they are all about the same age, you can play together, and let our female relatives talk about it."

Li Zuhui is the eldest grandson of Li's family, and there are several children beside him, big and small, including heirs and concubines.

In addition to the second wife of Duke Wei's mansion and Li Yuechan, the Li family also returned with several married aunts and grandparents with their children.

There were a lot of guests, the Li family's eldest family didn't go back for today's reception, and picked another time to go back.

With so many children together, it looks much more flourishing than Wei Guogong's mansion.

It was probably explained to him that Li Zuhui took good care of He Xichao and took him with him wherever he played. He was the oldest present and looked like a big brother. He took good care of him.

After all, He Xi Chaolizi was not a child, and he was not interested in the fun between these half-children, so he just sat on the side and watched, Li Zuhui called out a few times, and then let him go.

He Xichao waited, and after a while a steward came to him and said, "Master Cousin, Master has an invitation."

After trying so hard to let him come, Li Shilang must not only want to meet him, but must ask him something.

He Xichao got up, nodded to Li Zuhui, and followed the steward.

He Mingrui glanced in the direction he was leaving, and frowned.

"Mingrui, it's your turn." Li Zuhui came over, handed him the sign, and suddenly said in a low voice, "Grandpa intends to let him study with Mr. Wang Ge."

Old Wang Ge?

He Mingrui raised his hand, threw the stick into the pot, and said, "He is very proud. Back then, so many great scholars wanted to take him as a disciple, but my grandfather refused."

"But Mr. Wangge is an important minister of the imperial court, and he is also the grandfather's teacher. If he is ambitious, wouldn't he want to be wooed by the eldest prince?"

He Mingrui looked at him, "What does grandfather mean?"

Li Zuhui smiled, "Ming Rui, let me remind you, have you noticed that the eldest prince is very different since he let He Xichao be his companion?"

He Mingrui said: "Of course, in the past he would never do anything to anger the emperor, but now he doesn't care about anything, it's so outrageous that it's jaw-dropping, no one is watching his jokes."

Li Zuhui shook his head, "No."

He Mingrui frowned, "How do you say?"

"I still remember the fight between the princes in the study room. He was only beaten [-] boards, and the other [-] boards belonged to He Xichao, but what about you? ", the emperor issued an imperial decree to reprimand him, so he became the sufferer. Then, he directly threatened Xu Zhi for a companion reading, which seemed very rebellious, but in the end, it was still only twenty boards, but Xu Zhi did not. Death, the imperial concubine lost her concubine position. After that, Yan Ziwen slumped on the bed with forty sticks, and he had nothing to do... So many things, did you find out? Although he angered the emperor, the final result Often it is others who are unlucky." Li Zuhui looked at him meaningfully.

He Mingrui's expression darkened, "You're saying that he didn't give up on himself, but did it on purpose, but it's too dangerous. The emperor is very troublesome to the eldest prince now, and he doesn't even have a word of praise."

"Look, this pair of master and servant has fooled you all. If you are really rejected by the emperor, let alone a headache, you don't even bother to mention it."

He Mingrui sneered, "My cousin knows a lot."

"I also occasionally heard the conversation between my grandfather and my father to understand. Although our Li family has supported the third prince for so many years, it is not easy to change the course, but who made He Xichao also grandfather's grandson? It doesn't need much intimacy, as long as there is this relationship. That's enough. In the future, whether it's a retreat or a pawn, Grandpa would be happy if He Xichao could go higher."

He Mingrui's face was vague, and he suddenly said: "Do you think my grandfather knows?"

"They're all old foxes, how could they not know, not to mention that the eldest prince is also the grandson of Duke Wei, otherwise how would He Xichao's family tree get up?"

He Mingrui sneered, then he looked at Li Zuhui and asked, "What about you?"

"Of course I'm on your side, we are the first cousins."

"Brother, it's your turn." The child in the distance was shouting this way.

"Here we come." Li Zuhui patted He Mingrui on the shoulder, "If you think what I said is right, then you have to tell your empress and aunt as soon as possible and make preparations." After speaking, he went forward.

When He Mingrui and Li Zuhui were still worried that He Xichao would become Wang Ge's old disciple, He Xichao had already flatly refused.

Li Shilang was very puzzled. Based on his observation, He Xichao was a very ambitious person, so he shouldn't let this opportunity pass by.

He squinted his eyes and looked at his grandson, whom he had never met before, and heard the child say: "Grandfather, just talk about feelings with grandson, don't worry about this academic matter. After all, how did Xu Zhi make things difficult for me?" , I still remember very clearly that I keep a respectful distance from Mr. Wang Ge."

"This is just a matter of will, Xi Chao, you are a smart boy, listen to your grandfather's persuasion, and make plans after considering the pros and cons." Li Shilang said meaningfully.

He Xichao's eyes drifted across this study room. The walls were filled with famous people's calligraphy and paintings, and the shelves were full of precious ornaments. Although he didn't quite understand the Four Treasures of the Study on the desk, he also knew that they were rare items.

He withdrew his gaze and smiled: "Thank you grandpa, but forget it, I rejected so many famous teachers, and suddenly accepted Mr. Wangge, I offended too many people. After thinking about it, I think it's not worthwhile. Besides..."

He raised his chin slightly, and said confidently and flamboyantly: "Old Wang Ge can't teach me anything. I don't think the imperial examination is difficult. Of course, I don't plan to find a master to restrain me."

Although Li Shilang was very displeased with this kid's arrogance, he couldn't help pouring cold water on him: "Being an official is not just about reading books. Just look at those old Jinshi who have stayed in the Imperial Academy for years and years, and you will know how important connections are." ..."

"But I am the eldest prince's companion."

Li Shilang sneered, "Eldest prince? No matter how noble your status is, it will be in vain for a mere brat if there is no one in the court."

He Xichao nodded, "It seems quite reasonable."

Li Shilang was persuasive, "So the elder Wang Ge is not important?"

"Grandfather, you said that as long as I agree, Elder Wang Ge will immediately stand by the eldest prince's side and serve him loyally. Are you sure, it's so easy?" He Xichao asked back.

Li Shilang smiled, "You are so smart, you can always find a way."

This is really shameless, is He Xichao so easy to fool?

"Maybe there is another possibility." He suddenly lowered his voice and said, Li Shilang frowned slightly, and then he heard him continue, "Maybe... the eldest prince may have too much involvement with the Li family because I am the apprentice of the elder Wang Ge." After a while, you won’t trust me so much.”

Hearing this, Li Shilang's eyes flickered.

He Xichao sneered in his heart, but he spread his hands in front of him, "Compared to being one of the elders among many students, a good grandson of the Li family, who has too many entanglements with me, I would rather be the most unique and pure by the eldest prince's side." That, you mean no, grandfather?"

Li Shilang took a deep breath and said with a smile, "Sure enough, you are smart."

He Xichao picked up the teapot on the table, and continued to Li Shilang: "The most taboo thing about people is that they can't see their position clearly. If they want everything, if they don't give up anything, it is very likely that they will not get anything. Xi Chao Even though he is arrogant, he still knows how weak he is, and he doesn't have the ability to deal with such a complicated spider web, Grandfather, please forgive Xi Chao for his ignorance, and please drink some tea."

At the Li family's banquet, everyone laughed and said Yan Yan, Li Shilang attached great importance to He Xichao, and picked up several chopsticks, which made people look sideways.

He Mingrui looked at He Xichao accepting it calmly, and when he turned his head, he saw Li Zuhui's eyes with deep meaning, and his eyes couldn't help but darken.

The meeting is over, so it's time to go back.

After He Xi bid farewell to Mrs. Li, she waited for Li Yuechan outside the house, only to find that behind Li Yuechan were two strange maids, twelve or thirteen years old, dressed in pink and apricot clothes, one was round and the other was slender. The same points are all good-looking, and when they are bigger, they will be beauty embryos.

He turned his head and looked at the second lady, the same two people.

what's the situation?

On the carriage, Li Yuechan said helplessly, "This is a reward from my mother."

What?He Xichao felt that he heard it wrong, "So you just accepted it? Do you know what these two people are here for?"

Li Yuechan said: "Mother also knows that this is inappropriate, but it's a gift from the elders, it's hard to say no, it's up to you whether you want to leave it in the house or not."

It's such a joke in the world, He Xichao really thinks there is something wrong with his mother's mind.

He settled down and said: "Since you know it's wrong, why accept it? I am the eldest prince's companion, and it can be said that he is the most trusted person. I can't have the slightest sloppy around me. It's good for you, get me two A person with ulterior motives who can tell at a glance comes in."

"No, Xi Chao, mother doesn't want it either, but if she said no at that time, your grandmother would definitely be unhappy. Mother managed to ease the relationship, don't want to..."

"What don't you want?" He Xichao asked approachingly, "Is that so-called natal family so important? More important than your son?"

"Why do you think so, Xi Chao, don't be angry, if you don't want it, we'll send it far away, don't let them serve you, anyway, it's in our hands, we can arrange whatever we want."

"Arrangements? Heh, what are the arrangements? We have to find a house for them to live in, and find someone to watch them so they won't run around and listen?" He Xichao immediately opened the curtain of the car and ordered Ah Fu, "When you arrive at the mansion, immediately Go find a tooth."

"Yes, sir."

However, when Li Yuechan heard what he said, she was surprised: "Xi Chao, what are you doing? Didn't you slap your grandmother in the face by doing this? You broke the relationship with the Ji family."

"That's right, my son is going to cut it off."

"No, your grandmother said, your grandfather found you an old man as a teacher, such a good thing, you..."

"I refused." He Xichao interrupted her coldly.

Li Yuechan widened her eyes and was stunned, "Why?"

"Teacher with ulterior motives, what do I want to do here? As Li Shilang's teacher, Mr. Wang Ge has secretly supported the third prince. Believe it or not, I really worshiped him. When the hat is pressed down, I will be out of breath. At that time, the eldest prince will be suspicious of me, and the third prince will not be able to rely on me. My life will be over like this. All my previous efforts will be in vain. At that time, let alone the Li family, it will be Duke Wei's mansion There is no place for our mother and child."

"No, no, my mother still plans to let me participate..."

"Participate in what?"

Li Yuechan shook her head.

He Xichao said: "No matter what it is, the Li family treats you with a pleasant face now, and they have loved the second lady even when they hurt you, but they have a plan. Mother, you have to know that you are just a concubine after all...and let her own child... It's just a concubine whose daughter has lost face."

The last sentence was a bit heavy, when He Xichao saw Li Yuechan's dazed face, two lines of tears instantly shed, and he just looked at him silently, as if he couldn't believe that his son would say such a thing.

He Xichao regretted a little and wanted to apologize, but he knew that once he apologized, what he said today would be in vain, so he remained silent in the end.

The sound of rattling horseshoes and the sound of wheels turning came in clearly, and the atmosphere in the carriage was oppressive and breathless.

After a long time, Li Yuechan finally said: "Xi Chao...do you despise my mother..."

"No." He Xichao denied, "You are my mother, and I will never dislike you. It's just that I don't want to tell you over and over again: as early as when we went to Beijing, we begged Wei Guogong bitterly. , when the Li family doesn't care, I don't want to have any contact with them, but you always don't listen, mother, tell me why?"

Li Yuechan bit her lip, unable to speak.

He Xichao nodded, "Then I guess. There are only two people in this world who will tolerate you unconditionally. One is father and the other is me. You know it very well in your heart, so you can disregard my dissuasion and approach the Li family willfully. Whether I accept it or not, taste the dangerous and illusory family affection in the name of my good, and satisfy the vanity, because you know that even if it happens, I can't leave you alone. Or your son will always seem to have There is a way to solve it, so I am unscrupulous."

Li Yuechan became anxious when she heard that, "No, Xi Chao...you misunderstood my mother, I really just thought it would be better for you, so I..."

He Xichao took a deep breath, "Okay, tell me again, son, I really don't need you to worry about it. As long as you do well, I'm satisfied. Can you promise me?"

Li Yuechan twisted the handkerchief and nodded gently.

He Xichao let out that breath heavily, and then Duke Wei's mansion arrived.

The author has something to say: He Xichao: I think what I said is clear enough

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