Royal road

In the late spring and March, it is time for the grass to grow and the warbler to fly, and enjoy the spring.Compared with the unstoppable front line of Chang'an and Luoyang, Shangdang showed a rare leisurely attitude, and the Shangsi Tour Banquet, which has not been interrupted for several consecutive years, was also held as usual.

Having passed through an extremely dangerous winter, and working for more than a month due to spring reclamation, this Shangsi has also become important to the people of Lucheng.Before dawn, a large number of people left the city and walked towards the banks of the Zhuozhang River.The aristocratic family and the rich family drove the barriers, surrounded the camp on the rippling water and lush greenery, and spread lichens, just waiting for the nobles to come to enjoy the spring outing.

How could the prefect's mansion miss such a festival?

Still choosing the beautiful upstream section of the river, the servants of the prefect's mansion set up their tents early.This year's banquet is several times larger than in the past, so it is natural to arrange it well.

Leaving the official road, the wheels of the carriage creaked and rolled on the loess.The unique muddy smell of the river water, mixed with laughter and laughter, drifted into the carriage.Sitting upright on the soft couch, Liang Rong pressed his knees with his small hands, as if he was suppressing the unbearable itch in his heart, trying to put on a well-behaved posture like a little adult.

Seeing that the little guy's ears were almost turning in response to the sounds outside, Liang Feng leaned on the hidden pouch and said with a smile: "If you want to see it, go and see it. It's rare to go out for a picnic, so don't be restrained."

These words made Liang Rong more entangled in his heart. This was the first time he participated in the Spring Festival Banquet of Shang Sixiu, and he was still following his father.Today, officials of all sizes from the prefect's mansion will attend the banquet, and there will be students from various gentry families and county schools. It is really an important occasion for communication.What should I do if I accidentally make a fool of myself?

As if knowing what the little guy was thinking, Liang Feng sneered, and ordered Qingmei to raise the brocade curtain of the car window.The itching was already unbearable, but Liang Rong couldn't bear it anymore. He crawled to the window on two knees and looked out.This place is far away from the river section where crowds gather, but there are still many colorful tents and horses and horses along the bank, and crisp laughter comes along with the smoked wind.

There are really many people!The Zhuozhang River in the distance is even more endless, like a bright and clean carpet on the ground.There are also many waterfowls dancing in the river with constant singing.It was rare to see such a scene, Liang Rong was watching with great interest, when the slowly moving carriage stopped suddenly.

A servant reported loudly: "Your Majesty, an ox cart has broken down ahead. Several people blocked the road for help."

Before Liang Feng could speak, the ten or so guards surrounding the carriage moved first.The horses formed a formation beside the cart, and many people drew their waist knives.A deep voice sounded from the window: "My lord, don't get out of the car. Wait for your subordinates to order someone to go and have a look."

Even if he was promoted to be the captain of the county, Yi Yan would still accompany Liang Feng when he was traveling, serving as the captain of the personal guard and responsible for the security work.Suddenly encountering such a situation on the way, what he thought of was not saving people, but whether there would be an ambush.

When Liang Rong heard this, his little face turned pale with fright, and he quickly moved a few inches towards his father, as if he wanted to block him.Liang Feng was rather dumbfounded.This is not a remote road, even if there are assassins, they will not be stupid enough to set up an ambush here.But Yiyan has already given the order, and he will not object.He stroked Liang Rong's head reassuringly. He leaned against the window and looked out.

More than 500 meters ahead, a bullock cart was slanted and blocked in the road. Maybe there was something wrong with the wheels, and the green cows pulling the cart were mooing and screaming.Beside the car, there were a few servants with anxious faces, who seemed to be frightened by the battle here, cowered and said something to the soldiers, and looked this way from time to time.

When Liang Feng travels, he naturally rides in the eunuch's car, which can be seen at a glance.Are you looking forward to asking yourself?

After a while, the investigators returned.After careful interrogation, Yi Yan said to Liang Feng: "The axle is broken, and it can't be repaired for a while. The female family members of the Xue family are in the car."

The Xue family also has financial ties with the Liang family, and Yiyan will report it with confidence if he is sure that there is no ambush.

The Xue family?Liang Feng raised his eyebrows: "Is the car a girl or a woman?"

"It's a girl."

"Order to go down, move the road, and send someone to inform Xue's mansion. Let's go directly there." Liang Feng ordered lightly.

This was exactly what Yiyan wanted, without any hesitation, he quickly ordered.Although the ox cart is heavy, it is nothing in the hands of these soldiers.Soon the road was cleared, and the convoy from the prefect's mansion neither stopped nor greeted, and just drove past.

Looking at the convoy going away, the maidservant who had been guarding the road opened her mouth, and got into the bullock cart dejectedly: "Girl, the lord is gone."

In the car, a handsome girl with a fashionable bun grabbed the silk handkerchief in her hand angrily: "Then what are you waiting for? Fix the car quickly and follow!"

Who could have predicted such a situation?In the plan, they were supposed to stop Liang Taishou and let him take them to the venue.Today in Shangsi, I don't know how many dignitaries will participate in the banquet.Take an unmarried girl to shake in front of people, are you afraid that there will be no news?With the feeling of "saving the beauty", other things are easy to talk about.

But after all calculations, Xue Wuniang never expected that the mansion would leave so simply!When they saw a broken ox cart on the road, they didn't come to inquire, but drew their knives in formation, so that people dared not approach them.Knowing that she was from Xue's family, she didn't have any intention of extending a helping hand. Instead, she asked people to find her family.How can this help?It is clearly impossible to avoid it!

But such a cold behavior, put it in anyone's mouth, there is no way to find it wrong.It is reasonable to avoid the car of an unmarried girl.No one would think that Prefect Liang was too ruthless, but would only make people think that he was a man of courtesy.A well-planned plan, without any room for display, was completely ruined!

Is this intentional, or is Liang Taishou just such a gentleman? !After being annoyed, Xue Wuniang gradually came back to it.That's right, he is known as the son of Buddha, and there are few rumors about it.There is no concubine in the prefect's mansion, I'm afraid they are really not good at dealing with women.That's fine, anyway, the feast is there, and it won't end in a while, there is always a chance!

Thinking of this, Xue Wuniang quickly pulled back her sleeves and said, "Forget it, don't chase after me. Let's go back to the tent first, and then think of something else."

After a pause, she lowered her voice again, and asked her personal maid: "Qiaoqian, have you seen the appearance of Fu Jun?"

Qiaoqian's face flushed: "The car curtain has not fallen, and I vaguely saw the mansion. The appearance is extremely magnificent, and the rumors live up to it!"

Hearing this, Xue Wuniang breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good!"

It's beyond her expectation that the trouble has come to this point.You know, my father originally planned to betroth her to Liang Taishou as his successor!

Liang Zixi was already well-known in Bingzhou, and her father had business dealings with the Liang family. No one knew the background of this Shangdang prefect better than her.It's just like white porcelain, which makes money every year like running water, not to mention there are ways to make money such as colored glaze and paper.If things go on like this, within a few years, it is unknown that he will become as rich as Shi Chong.In addition, the other party has a title and an official position, and it is rumored that his appearance is first-class and outstanding.Even if it's a continuation, it's not humiliating yourself.

But it was hard to sort out the gains and losses, and before the marriage was discussed, news spread that Wang's daughter was going to marry.When she was not married, Xue Wuniang was more or less resentful.But when she learned that she couldn't get married and wasn't worthy, the anger in her heart turned upside down.This is not over yet, my mother even persuaded her to enter the Liang Mansion as a concubine!The Liang family is not the Pei family, so why should she, a young girl, want to be the concubine of a person of such wealth and status? !

But after several days of face-to-face advice from her mother, Xue Wuniang gradually accepted the idea.Without him, being able to repel [-] Xiongnu soldiers with the strength of a single county is enough to make people excited.In troubled times, being rich and wealthy is not enough, having soldiers is fundamental.And what the mother said made her feel the same way.If he took the lead first, what if Mrs. Wang became angry and refused to marry a daughter?Or if Wang's daughter died early, she may not be without the possibility of rectification.

With such tireless persuasion, Xue Wuniang finally decided to take the risk and try to seduce the Liang Fujun.As a result, people didn't see it, so they got a bad nose.However, she is also a person who becomes more and more courageous as she gets frustrated, which arouses her fighting spirit.As long as Mr. Liang Langjun is as handsome as the rumors say, what's the use of tricks? !

With her mind completely settled down, Xue Wuniang didn't panic anymore.Ignoring the servants who repaired the car, she closed her eyes and carefully thought about the next step.

"Father, don't you want to help that Miss Xue?" Liang Rong couldn't help asking in the car, watching the broken ox cart getting farther and farther away.

"I have ordered someone to find her family, and someone will come to pick that girl up." Liang Feng said lightly.

"But……"

Liang Rong wanted to say something else, but Liang Feng had already touched his little head with a smile: "Don't worry, Rong'er, this is not a wilderness. Her camp must be nearby, as long as the family can find it."

Liang Rong couldn't figure it out, but Liang Feng knew clearly from the bottom of his heart.What are you kidding.How can an unmarried girl be left behind alone in a family reunion festival like the Shangsi Youyan?And if the car breaks down, it will be broken. It is reasonable to send someone to find the family to pick it up. Why stop other cars along the road.Don't you know how to avoid suspicion?

After all, it's just a trick.It seems that Xue Ren is still determined to sell his daughter.But Liang Feng doesn't like this.It doesn't matter if you hunt for beauty, but being treated as a prey is meaningless.

Putting this "encounter" behind him, the carriage continued on and arrived at Youyan's camp in a blink of an eye.Surrounded by officials big and small, Liang Feng stepped off the carriage, turned around and stretched out his arms, and carried Liang Rong out of the carriage.Unexpectedly, his father would still take care of him at this time, Liang Rong's little face was almost flushed red.He hurriedly stood still, hesitated again, and took his father's big hand.

Seeing that Liang Rong's nervousness disappeared, Liang Feng smiled and led his son towards the welcoming crowd.