wait for me to be king

Xie Changfeng took the letter in Lin's hand and read it carefully.

This letter was written by Lin's grandmother, Lu. Xie Changfeng quickly grasped the main point of the letter after skimming through the long paragraphs of longing and reminiscing about the past.

The letter said that when Mrs. Zheng was pregnant, she once told Mrs. Lu that if the baby was a girl, she would marry her back to her mother's family.

Zheng's mother was born in Fanyang's Lu family, and Zheng's father was a side branch. Of course, he could not marry the Lu family's daughter from the direct branch, but he found another way. , is Zheng's mother.

The Chu Dynasty was newly established, and the customs and cognitions of the previous dynasty still remained. The aristocratic family was even more noble and arrogant than the royal family. If Lin Jingcheng hadn't surrounded Xingyang with soldiers and horses, it is estimated that Zheng Shinv would never have been able to marry.

Even though Lin Jingcheng is the Duke of the state, in the eyes of those aristocratic families, he is still a mud-legged nouveau riche. Even though his children and mothers are from the Zheng family, their surname is Lin!

For the sake of her children, Zheng naturally hoped that her daughter would marry back to her natal family. Zheng's father and mother Lu had also promised to pay attention to this matter, but they did not expect Zheng to collapse after giving birth and die. The child went directly to the border. The journey was long and letters were difficult. After more than ten years of separation, the matter naturally disappeared.

"Since it's nothing, why did you suddenly bring it up at this time?"

Mrs. Lin sighed, "When my mother was pregnant and went back to Xingyang, it happened that my grandmother's natal nephew went to study in Xingyang. According to his seniority, I should call him my uncle. This uncle of the Lu family and my grandfather had a very happy conversation, and the two discussed it all day long. Jingyi's academics were actually cited as close friends. One day at a banquet, when he was drunk, he just heard that his grandfather was embarrassed by his mother's request. He said that he had just had a youngest son last year, and he would like to marry his grandfather. ..."

The corners of Xie Changfeng's mouth twitched after hearing this, "...and then?"

Lin said helplessly, "Mother was overjoyed when she found out, so she gave the other party a jade pendant engraved with the word Lin, and the uncle of the Lu family gave the nameplate of the identity plate of Lu's children that he carried with him to mother..."

Xie Changfeng almost laughed out loud, Lin's grandfather was really hurt, he cheated a son-in-law like this, and the other party didn't die of annoyance afterwards?

"So it's settled?"

"It's just a verbal agreement." Mrs. Lin folded the letter calmly, "Uncle Lu Jiatang thought it was Zheng's daughter, but after he sobered up, he found out that it was the daughter of the Lin family. Naturally, he was angry, but Lu How can you go back on your word after exchanging tokens for a century-old family? And the mother was still pregnant at that time, maybe it was a boy? So the Lu family didn't say anything."

Xie Changfeng frowned, "Since you are destined for someone, why did your father-in-law marry you off in a hurry?"

"Since my mother passed away, I haven't seen them since the Zheng family came to the funeral." Lin said calmly, "Plus, my father was ordered by the emperor to go to the frontier, and my brother and I followed , there is no contact."

She smiled wryly, "And you must also understand that the royal family looks down on even the princesses of the royal family, let alone me. Uncle Lu's family was plotted to be engaged by his grandfather, and he was unwilling to do so. What's the point of marrying me? So..."

Xie Changfeng nodded, "Then what does your grandmother's letter mean?"

"The cousin of the Lu family went to Beijing to participate in Enke, along with Aunt Lu Jiatang. She heard that I was married, so she went the way of my grandmother, and wanted to exchange the original token back." Lin said that she was a little ashamed, "I heard that I'm already a cousin of the Lu family, and I haven't been engaged to her, maybe it's because of me..."

Xie Changfeng sneered, "Maybe the other party is procrastinating on purpose. It's okay for a man to marry a few years later, but you, if you stay in the boudoir after you reach age...haha."

Lin was silent for a long time, "The general is right, but it's useless to say these things now, I already have a big brother, and when Aunt Lu Jiatang is here, I will take good care of her, and it's good to have a token in exchange."

"The token is with you?"

"At Daddy's place, I'll go back tomorrow."

Xie Changfeng thought for a while, "Tomorrow my father-in-law is going to take me to meet some people, and I think there will be a banquet outside. You might as well take your eldest brother to the Duke's Mansion and wait. We just stay there for one night and come back tomorrow."

Lin's spirit lifted, and she said with a smile, "It's better to entertain Aunt Lu Jiatang in the Duke's Mansion."

Xie Changfeng shrugged, "You can figure it out." After speaking, he turned and went to the study to rest.

Lin's heart was a little lonely, and then she smiled again. This kind of life is not bad now. She takes care of her elder brother and elder sister on weekdays. If she wants to go back to her mother's house, she doesn't have to worry as much as other women. Xie Changfeng is not interested in women either. The backyard is quiet, the life is peaceful and smooth, it can't be better... what a ghost! !

Thinking of Yunyang, Lin's heart felt troubled for a while. The Yun family's direct branch was also Hou Bo's family in the previous dynasty. The leader of the family's direct branch was originally the governor of Daijun, Yunyang's father, but now that the governor of Yun has passed away, the third master of the Yun family is in charge.

The Governor of Yun was considered to have sacrificed his life for the country. When Emperor Xuanming was the acting king, the Governor of Yun was always respectful. Therefore, after the death of the Governor of Yun, in order to appease the Yun family, Emperor Xuanming nominated the third master of the Yun family as the Minister of Dali Temple. .

The ancestral home of the Yun family was not in the capital city. Madam Yun took her son to stay in the other courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing out of the idea of ​​letting her son observe a filial piety before continuing the scientific examination.

Yunyang lived in another courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing, and he ran horses and practiced kung fu in the courtyard all day long, and rushed to the general's mansion to find Xie Changfeng from time to time. Lin could not help it every time he saw the two people having a good conversation and hooking each other up. Tangled.

Lin really planned to tell Duke Ding about this at first, but in the end she held back.

Because her former husband really didn't like men, this bastard is not her husband!

If she told Duke Ding, how would she explain the origins of the eldest brother and eldest sister?

Lin's headache was terribly caused by this.

In the early morning of the second day, Qi Yuan got up as usual, and while washing up, he asked Eunuch Cai abruptly, "Who is on duty today?"

Eunuch Cai was ashamed, "I have inquired about it, and it is Yan Zuowei."

Qi Yuan nodded with his usual expression, and walked away briskly.

The whole day, Qi Yuan didn't see Xie Changfeng, he was puzzled, what kind of plan is this Xie Changfeng planning?

It would be fine if Xie Changfeng clung to him like he did yesterday, but now that he is standing still, I always feel... a little uneasy.

Xu Shi saw Qi Yuan's entanglement, and Eunuch Cai said caringly, "The guard Yan just came to report that Commander Xie went out for a drink today, because he is not on duty and he is afraid of losing his dignity in front of the palace, so he will not come to inspect at night .”

"..." Qi Yuan's hand trembled, and the words on the paper were distorted.

drink?hehe.

He had no expression on his face, "Go call A!"

He can't sit still!

Jiayi came over soon.

Qi Yuan fell into deep thought. Although he decided to take the hidden guards for his own use yesterday, he still had to proceed step by step.

Jiayi is the captain of these ten people, and his loyalty is crucial.

So Qi Yuan said, "Go and watch Xie Changfeng for me."

A one: =mouth=! ! !

When A thought of Xie Changfeng's eyes full of murderous intent yesterday, he trembled all over. He opened his mouth and didn't say a word for a long time. After a long time, he said in frustration, "I obey QAQ."

Qi Yuan waved his hands to make Jia Yi back down. If Jia Yi had second thoughts, I believe Xie Changfeng would have a way to deal with it quietly.

Hey, that's a good idea!

Qi Yuan suddenly developed the correct way to use Xie Changfeng.

Resurrected for the first time, the Minister of Chinese and Military Affairs of the court, he knows what can be used and what can't be used, but if it is a hidden guard like Jiayi, he needs to distinguish carefully.

Now that Xie Changfeng is helping to check, he can free up his mind to think about other things.

Take for example the upcoming Enke.

Enke this time is the first big competition after Emperor Xuanming ascended the throne. This year's Jinshi has produced several good talents. Seven years later, Qi Yuan ascended the throne. If he can get to know each other in advance, it will save a lot of trouble.

Qi Yuan picked up a pen and wrote the names of several people on the paper. He stared at the list fixedly, but then sighed and threw the list into the incense burner next to him.

He is the crown prince, and if he wants to leave the palace, he must report to Emperor Xuanming. When he gets permission from Emperor Xuanming, everyone in the capital must know that he is going out to circle around, right?

Qi Yuan stroked his chin, rolled his eyeballs, and then smiled.

"Do it!" Xie Changfeng drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp, and the people at the table shouted loudly, "Thank you brother for being good at drinking! Come again!!"

Xie Changfeng never refused anyone, as long as he came up to toast, he would accompany him with a bowl, and soon the people at the table drank together with him, and the atmosphere became lively.

Hearing the shouts coming from the next door, Lin Jingcheng smiled slightly, picked up the wine glass, and clinked a glass with the people around him.

"Brother Lin, your son-in-law is really good! How do you say that? One man is the key to ten thousand men? I don't think anyone can drink him!" It was Zhao Ming, Marquis of Mingyuan who spoke, and he gnawed Pig Leg said, "Old Yuan's baby is no match at all."

Sitting on the other side of Lin Jingcheng was a middle-aged man, surnamed Yuan, who was Yuan Lai, Marquis of Qiyang, who served as Minister of the Ministry of War. Hearing Zhao Ming's words, Yuan Lai sneered and didn't take it seriously, "Brother Lin's son-in-law is a border guard. The soldiers at the border all drank burning knives, the wine here is said to be strong, and it is still not comparable to the frontier spirits."

This table was full of old friends of Lin Jingcheng from the past, all nobles from the imperial court. Now that he had disarmed and returned to the farmland, he invited his old friends to drink and eat to bond with each other, and he also introduced Xie Changfeng to everyone.

The aristocratic family huddled together, and the nobles naturally huddled together. They heard that Lin Jingcheng brought his son-in-law to treat guests, and they immediately understood the meaning. Everyone brought their juniors when they went out to the banquet, so everyone gathered together for a few drinks except at the beginning. So another table was set up, and a screen was erected in the middle. The elders chatted and drank slowly, and the young people next door suddenly became more energetic.

These nobles all adhere to the truth that their buddies are beaten out. Even though the young people on the other side of the screen drink up and start shaking their fists, these old nobles are still chatting with smiles, and don't take it seriously.

When it was getting late, Lin Jingcheng and others were preparing to go home. After removing the screen, they found that many juniors next door were lying crookedly on the ground one by one. It's fun.

Everyone's eyes suddenly turned subtle, Yuan Lai sighed, patted Lin Jingcheng's shoulder, and then looked at his son crooked under the table, not without envy, "Brother is so lucky."

Lin Jingcheng was extremely proud, "It's a fluke, a fluke."

Xie Changfeng drank a bit too much, but he had strong self-control and managed to stay awake. When he saw the elders were about to go home, he managed to get up. Don't.

Lin Jingcheng got on his horse and looked at Xie Changfeng, "...if you feel dizzy, don't ride a horse."

Running a horse drunk is prone to accidents, Xie Changfeng nodded upon hearing this, "Father-in-law goes first, I'll lead the horse and go back slowly."

When the lights came on, Xie Changfeng led the horse and walked on the bustling street, his eyes drifted a little.

After walking a few steps, he stopped.

He looked at the shadow in the alley next to him, "Come out."

A poked his head out bitterly.

"What are you doing?"

As soon as A coughed, he played a clever trick and didn't dare to say that the prince sent him to monitor Xie Changfeng, but changed the word.

He said, "Master, let the subordinates follow you."

Xie Changfeng sneered after hearing this, "Follow me?" He hiccupped and looked at Jia Yi with critical eyes, "What do I need you for?"

The corner of A's mouth twitched, and he remained silent.

Xie Changfeng continued, "The strength is so low, I am too embarrassed to take it out."

Jiayi continues to be a wallflower, compared to Xie Changfeng, his strength is indeed not enough.

Xie Changfeng said suddenly, "Wait, you are a hidden guard..."

A looked at Xie Changfeng.

"The dark guards have their own way to enter and leave the Eastern Palace, right? Does that mean you can come in and out at any time? Ignore the palace ban?" Xie Changfeng's eyes sparkled, and a bad premonition arose in Jiayi's heart.

He couldn't help but argue, "The dark guards also have to look at the nameplate when they come in and out."

Xie Changfeng waved his hand, "It's okay! I know how to use you!!"

He took out a palm-sized wine jug from his pocket, and said with a smile, "I just picked it up from the wine table."

Xie Changfeng threw the wine bottle to Jiayi, "Give it to him."

He laughed. "I bought him a drink."

A holds the wine bottle in both hands, his eyes are dull.

Xie Changfeng said again, "I'll ask him how it tastes tomorrow morning?"

He threatened, "Don't fool me!"

A: "..."