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When Zhuang Yang returned at dusk, he saw the envoy of King Wu who had been waiting for a long time, and also got a wooden letter from the envoy.

The sunset glow cast on the hall, making Zhuang Yang's face red, and the light and shadow moved on the short black case. Zhuang Yang's slender white fingers rested on the wooden letter, and he did not open it for a long time.

He should have been shocked, but he was very calm. After all, Ah Hong became a vassal king.There are some things that can never be as you wish, and some things are done, and there is no point in opposing them.

Finally, Zhuang Yang opened the wooden letter and took out a letter from the wooden letter.

Zhuang Yang read many of Liu Hong's letters this year, but Zhuang Yang did not reply to any of them.It's not that Zhuang Yang didn't pay attention to every letter from Liu Hong;

When he opened the silk book, he found Liu Hong's familiar handwriting, and the words were full of longing, even with a pleading tone.Zhuang Yang remembered Liu Hong's appearance, his words and smiles, and he could imagine his appearance when he begged.

Why didn't I miss him, and cared about him all the time.Now enfeoffing a country and becoming the king, he actually asked his father for a feudal country as he said back then.

The land of Wu is not too far away from the land of Shu. If he entrusted his country to Wu, he should sit in Jiangdong for the Emperor Han to keep the peace.

Zhuang Yang folded the letter and held it in his hand.He pondered for a moment, and asked the fine silk to fetch pen and ink, so that he could write back.

If it weren't for all kinds of worries, Zhuang Yang could promise Liu Hong his whole life, so why would he refuse to see Liu Hong.Zhuang Yang knew that Liu Hong could no longer leave the state of Wu, and his status as a prince and king kept him in the territory.

After writing the letter, put it in the wooden letter, and Zhuang Yang handed it to the envoy.

Even if Liu Hong misses him again, he only sent an envoy to communicate instead of sending a group of people to take Zhuang Yang away.For Liu Hong, he needed Erlang's consent.

In the reply, Zhuang Yang told Liu Hong that he would leave for Wudi in January after he had settled the affairs around him.

After seeing off the envoy, Zhuang Yang went upstairs to his dormitory. He took out a lacquer box from the bedside, opened the lacquer box, and there was a jade pendant in the box.This kind of courtesy jade was given back to him if he knew about it, but now it seems that he has accepted him as a fixed appointment.

This year, I didn't reply to his letter because I wanted to make him give up, but he was so cowardly, he did it first and then told me.

In Zhuang Yang's heart, there was happiness and worry, and it was difficult to describe his mood for a while.

During the days of separation, Zhuang Yang always told himself not to miss Liu Hong, but this feeling of longing never disappeared.Every time I go out of the corridor early in the morning, stand inside the railing and look at the river, I will think of the young man who shot a bow and danced a knife by the river.In the morning light, under the shade of a tree, I seemed to see such a vigorous figure in a trance, as if he had always been there and never left.

The bamboo house by the pool has been vacant since the villa was built.There are Zhuang Yang's books and piano, and the original dormitory has not been changed, even a pair of shoes and a robe of Liu Hong.

Zhuang Yang often plays the piano, reads and writes there, but never spends the night there.

I never thought that I could stay together, and I never dared to think about it.Only Liu Hong refused to let go and held on tightly.

Touching the gentle jade body, Zhuang Yang wore it on his waist for the first time, which was arrogance in his capacity.Just when there is no one in the night, it doesn't hurt to presume once.

There are many rules in the world that cannot restrain Zhuang Yang, but obey them for the sake of the one he loves.

The life of the farmer is still the same. Zhuang Yang records the tenants and fields, and writes them in a book, intending to hand them over to his servants after he leaves Zhuli.There are not many servants in Zhuli Manor House, but there are many servants in Jinguan City Manor House.Ah Yi lives in Zhuli, and has the highest status among the servants, and is also the most trusted by the family. The rent collection will be entrusted to him in the future, and he can read on fine silk.

Zhuang Yang buried his head in writing, the sound of cicadas in the bamboo forest was continuous, and the breeze was gentle.

"Brother, drink a bowl to cool off the heat."

Zhuang Lan personally delivered a bowl of mung bean soup. Her wedding is coming soon, and she will not have much time to live with her family.

"Alan, just let the fine silk be delivered."

Zhuang Yang put down his pen and picked up mung bean soup to drink, which was refreshing and refreshing.

"I'm here to see my brother."

Zhuang Lan sat down at the side and browsed the wooden slips on the case. She could read and knew that it was about tenants collecting rent.

"Alan, among the pearls and jades given by Emperor Han back then, there is an amber pendant. I want to give it to you."

Amber is extremely rare, and it was the most valuable in the box of pearls and jade presented by the Emperor Han.

"I have already obtained a lot of property from my brother."

Zhuang Lan shook her head. She was doted on by her elder brother since she was a child, and it can be said that she was spoiled by her elder brother. When she became an adult, her dowry was mostly prepared by her elder brother. This kind of kindness cannot be repaid in a lifetime.

"It's for a woman, no one else in the family."

Zhuang Yang laughed and took a small triangular lacquer box from the desk. He opened the lacquer box and took out a small oval amber from it.There are three brothers in the family, and there is only such a younger sister, not to mention the deep love between them, how can people not love them.

"Wear a silk thread, it can be used as a necklace."

Zhuang Yang put the amber in Zhuang Lan's palm. It was dark yellow and translucent, with a small bug wrapped inside.

Zhuang Lan looked at Amber, her nose suddenly turned sour, and her tears dripped down. After she got married, she could no longer be with her brother.

"Why are you crying?"

Zhuang Yang raised his hand to wipe Zhuang Lan's tears. He was so gentle, which made Zhuang Lan even more sad.Zhuang Lan opened her arms, embraced Zhuang Yang, choked up and said, "Brother, remember to come back and see us."

Although she knew that Brother Ah Hong must be very kind to her elder brother, but she couldn't bear him.

"I'll come back from time to time to see my mother, you, Ah Ping and my elder brother."

There are also friends, as well as the bamboo shoots downstairs, big and small omelets.

On the family side, only Zhuang Lan knew about the relationship between Zhuang Yang and Liu Hong, while Zhuang Bing was only guessing. When Zhuang Yang went to Jinguan City to meet Zhuang Bing and told him that he was going to Wudi, Zhuang Bing confirmed his inner guess .

He was a businessman who traveled around when he was young, and he had never seen anything shocking.He naturally disapproved of Zhuang Yang not marrying without a wife, but he would not force Zhuang Yang.

"I heard from Zhuang Ping that my mother doesn't even know you these days. I'm very worried about letting her stay in Zhuli, and I just let my mother come back to live."

Zhuang Bing is the eldest son, it is only natural for him to want to support his mother, besides, he is really worried about his mother not staying with him like this.

"I'll ask my mother, if I go to Wudi, I will come back."

Although his mother's sanity was not clear, Zhuang Yang wanted to ask her.

Hearing Wu Di, Zhuang Bing knew that it was not far away, and it was really not difficult to meet him. Besides, he suspected that Liu Hong went out of Beijing for the sake of A Yang. Although he couldn't understand it, it was too shocking.

"You don't have to worry about family matters, Aping and I are here."

Zhuang Bing said, patted Zhuang Yang on the shoulder, and said: "A Yang, take care."

Zhuang Yang nodded, bowed to the ground, he felt guilty for his family.

"Go, it's almost dusk, sir, it's time to go home."

Zhuang Bing knew that Zhuang Yang was going to visit Zhou Jing. Zhou Jing was an academic officer in the county school. He was the head of the academic officer and was in charge of education in the county.There are a lot of talents in Shu, and he deserves to be a school official.

After Emperor Han ascended the throne, a letter of invitation arrived in Shu, summoning Zhou Jing to Beijing.With Zhou Jing's contribution in the battle of Jinguan City, Zhou Jing is enough to be a Marquis.It's a pity that he committed the crime of collaborating with the enemy, and his credit was lost.Zhou Jing was a talent, Emperor Han knew that he was an informal emperor, so after a while, he still wanted to reuse Zhou Jing.

Zhou Jing received the letter of invitation and returned a letter from Emperor Han, saying that if he had committed such a crime, if he were a high-ranking official, it would be difficult for His Majesty to subdue all officials, so he could not take up the post.The power of Zhou Jing's writing has long been known to the world, and Emperor Han did not embarrass him when he read such a touching article.

In that dilapidated Zhou mansion, Zhou Jing lived a peaceful life not long ago. Since the Han king and later Han emperor left Jinguan City, people came to visit from time to time, trampling all the weeds inside and outside Zhou Jing's courtyard.

Later, Liang Yu, governor of Yizhou County, asked Zhou Jing to serve as a county academic officer. Zhou Jing readily agreed. Although he was quite ashamed, he still wanted to do his little bit for this peaceful world.

Zhou's house was dimly lit at night, Zhuang Yang came to visit, but it was still the book boy who came to open the door.Zhou Jing is still the same, there are no extra servants, no wives, concubines and maidservants.

"Sir, here comes Zhuang Sheng!"

The book boy was happy and ran to the house to report.

Every time Zhuang Yang came over, Zhou Jing was very happy, no wonder the book boy was like this.

Zhou Jing heard the sound, he was still wearing an official uniform, obviously he didn't have time to change it after he came back, but he was holding a book in his hand.

"Ayan, when are you coming?"

Zhou Jing hurried up to meet him and invited Zhuang Yang into the house.

They haven't seen each other for a long time. When Zhuang Yang came to visit, Zhou Jing happened to be in the county school. At that time, Zhuang Yang didn't know that Zhou Jing had become a school official.

"I went to Jinguan City this morning. I figured that my husband should go home, so I came here."

Zhuang Yang laughed, and he bowed to salute.

Zhou Jing nodded and said after sitting down, "I still think about when you will come to see me."

The words were calm but meaningful. Mr. Zhuang Yang thought that Mr. Liu Hong must have known that Liu Hong had been granted the title of king in Wu.

"The student received a letter from King Wu twenty days ago, asking me to teach the son of King Wu in Wu State."

Zhuang Yang has nothing to hide from Zhou Jing, he trusts his husband very much.

"King Wu has any heirs?"

"It's an adopted son."

If Ah Hong hadn't mentioned it in his letter, Zhuang Yang would have almost forgotten that he had such an adopted son.

"Even if he is an adopted son, he will not be able to be crowned Prince Wu in the future. If King Wu has no heirs, he will be extinct from the country."

Zhou Jing told Zhuang Yang that there was his intention. He didn’t want King Wu to have heirs, but princes and kings who would destroy the country and pose no threat to the throne, so the emperor didn’t have to be wary of him.That is to say, after Liu Hong's death, Wu State will have no princes and kings to inherit, and Wu State will return to the emperor's hand.

It was really astonishing that Liu Hong didn't want to be the crown prince and went out of Beijing to take up the country. Zhou Jing was proficient in ancient and modern times, and such a strange event was unheard of.

Zhuang Yang was silent, how could he not be clear about these things.

"Ayang, the teacher of the adopted son does not have an official position, he can take it. You go to Wu and say that the king of Wu follows the people, pays less money, and that Wu has the benefits of copper and salt, so the country of Wu must be rich and stable."

Zhou Jing especially likes him as a disciple. The master and apprentice have similar temperaments. He hopes that Ayang can live a life without worries in the future.

"Mr. Xie, the students understand."

Zhuang Yang bowed his knees. He came to see his husband not only to bid farewell, but also to listen to his advice.

Zhou Jing looked at Zhuang Yang and nodded.In fact, he was a little bit reluctant to let this disciple leave, but based on his understanding of Zhuang Yang, he also knew that Zhuang Yang would not stay in Wudi forever, and would come back from time to time.After all, there are his relatives and friends in Jinguan City.

Before Zhuang Yang got up to go to Wu, Zhuang Lan got married, and Zhuang Yang stayed in Shu for a month just to wait for Zhuang Lan's marriage.

The welcoming team was extremely lively, and there were countless people onlookers, congesting the streets of Jinguan City.Zhuang Lan, who was married in a glorious day, sat in the car, crying down her clothes.These are tears of joy, but also tears of regret.

The three Zhuang family brothers watched the welcoming team leave with blessings in their hearts.

"Father, where is aunt going?"

A Yuan didn't know much about getting married. He was about to run out with the crowd, but was held back by his father Zhuang Bing.Zhuang Bing knelt down and said: "Your aunt has gone to her husband's house." A Yuan asked: "Is the aunt coming back? When will I see my aunt again?" Zhuang Bing said with a smile: "I will come back in the future. go back."

Zhuang Yang thinks that his elder brother and Ah Ping's daughter-in-law are both virtuous women, and Alan will treat Alan kindly when he returns home to visit relatives in the future.With Alan's temperament, she will not be bullied.Longevity is kind and generous, the Zhang family is very rich, and he is also a Tinghou. He is prosperous and rich, and enjoys endlessly for three generations.

After Zhuang Lan got married, Zhuang Yang stayed at Jinguancheng's home for two days, accompanying his mother.Then, Zhuang Yang went back to Zhuli alone and packed his bags.

The mansion in Zhuli is taken care of by Ah Yi and his wife, both of whom are excellent people, so there is no need for Zhuang Yang to worry.

The old egg cake was sent back to the mansion in Jinguancheng to enjoy the blessings, and there was a little egg cake in the bamboo, a very cute little milk dog.What Zhuang Yang was worried about was the bamboo shoots, which he couldn't take away.

"Erlang doesn't have to worry about it. Xijuan feeds it batter every day, and it comes back every night. If other beasts bully it, I will also help it heal."

Ah Yi saw Zhuang Yang touching the round head of the bamboo shoot, and the bamboo shoot was eating a pot of batter heartlessly and intently.

"I'm relieved."

Zhuang Yang smiled gently, he trusted Ah Yi and Xijuan, especially Xijuan was careful and conscientious in doing things.

I heard that tapirs have a lifespan of more than [-] years, and bamboo shoots are only in their prime. I think I will see them often in the future.There are a lot of bamboo in the bamboo, and the climate is suitable for it to live.

Seeing that the time for the rendezvous was approaching, Zhuang Yang went back to the house to prepare, and Ah Yi moved his bags to the courtyard.Zhuang Yang was picking up the jade pendant in the dormitory, when he heard Ah Yi shout from downstairs: "Erlang, the person to greet you is here, it is General Dachun!"

Naturally, Liu Hong would not let Zhuang Yang go to Wudi alone. He was not at ease on the way, if Erlang Wenzhi was robbed or starved.The team he sent to greet him was led by Da Chun.

Zhuang Yang went downstairs to meet Dachun, and Dachun came up to salute, but he still called him Erlang and remained respectful.

Everyone loaded Zhuang Yang's luggage into the carriage. Zhuang Yang had a lot of things, mainly books.

Zhuang Yang boarded the carriage and looked at the farmer's yard, he was reluctant to part.His eyes finally fell on Ah Yi and Xijuan, and he was very pleased that the house built by him was taken care of by their husband and wife.

"Let's go."

Zhuang Yang spoke softly, as if he was afraid of being heard by the bamboo shoots who were playing with the pot.

The carriage moved forward slowly, Zhuang Yang waved goodbye to A Yi and his wife, and suddenly a fat round yellow milk dog jumped into the carriage, and A Yi shouted anxiously: "Xinbing, come down!"

Zhuang Yang touched Xibing's little head and waved his hand to indicate that it's okay, just take it with you.