The Great General and His Little Scholars

Xu Pinyan wondered, "Why?"

Xu Wen sighed and said: "Sima Zhong was demoted to Tanzhou back then, so he stopped intervening in any political affairs, and spent his whole day being romantic and absurd. It is said that the youngest son of Fucheng King was born to a woman outside the mansion. Take Sima Jiangtong back to the residence."

Xu Pinyan was surprised and said, "There is such a thing?"

"Of course there are. There are no such good-looking children in Fucheng Palace and the whole family. How can there be only one of the best looks like Sima Jiangtong?"

Xu Wen said and persuaded: "Although his family is also a prince, and Sima Jiangtong is a young Jinshi, he has a good reputation for a while, but after all, he has a bad background. You are an upright county king, you should find someone with a suitable background. Bar."

Xu Pinyan lowered his head, remained silent for a while, and said in a low voice: "Even though Mr. Sima came from a humble background, his mother has passed away, so there is nothing to worry about there. Besides, he is the son of King Fucheng after all, so it doesn't count as an insult to me."

When Xu Wen heard what Xu Pinyan said, she knew that she was determined.Can't help sighing: "This is really a bad fate. There are only two good daughters in my palace's family. Why are they entangled with the general's family?"

"Forget it, since you have the heart, I will ask the general's wife to see if Sima Jiangtong has ever made a marriage promise in Tanzhou."

The autumn in the capital has already deepened, and the weather is getting colder and colder.On this day, the sky was gloomy, and there was a cold wind blowing all day in the darkness, as if a heavy snow was about to fall.

Liao Mingsi was dressed in armor and a navy blue fox fur cloak over his shoulders, and rushed into the general's mansion in the cold wind, Xing'an and several personal guards followed closely behind.

Liao Mingsi flew off his horse, handed the reins to the guards, and led Xing'an to He Qing's yard first.

He Qing was sitting in the hall, when he saw Liao Mingsi coming in, he ordered someone to quickly replace the carbon in his hand stove, handed it to Liao Mingsi and said, "The north wind is so strong today, and I went to the school for training, but my hands were so cold It's about to crack."

"Fighting and training in the school grounds, it's cold there." Liao Mingsi hugged the stove in his arms, and said with a smile, "I went to mother's place, and when I took the stove, I felt a chill coming from my body."

After drinking a cup of hot tea that He Qing handed over, he asked again: "Mother asked me to come back, is there something wrong at home?"

He Qing looked at his son dotingly, and said with a smile: "Since returning to Beijing, we haven't had a good meal together. It just so happens that Jiang Tong came back early today. Your father means that our family will have dinner together tonight."

"That's a good thing." Liao Mingsi said happily: "If so, my son will drink the Jiangnan daughter red that my father treasured. In such weather, it would be nice to boil the wine with plums and drink two cups of it piping hot."

"It's up to you, I'll tell them to prepare."

Liao Mingsi walked out of He Qing's place and walked quickly into his yard.Xing'an shouted outside the courtyard: "The eldest son is back."

As soon as the door curtain moved, Jiang Tong came out to welcome him.

Jiang Tong had already changed into casual clothes, his hair was still not wearing a headscarf, and was tied smoothly on top of his head with a white jade hairpin.This dress is what Liao Mingsi likes, it highlights Jiang Tongjiao's good facial features and delicate temperament.

Jiang Tong was wearing a sandalwood red narrow-sleeved cotton gown, with the collar turned up to reveal the moon-white tunic collar underneath, making his face extremely fair.

The long gown covered the feet, and the waist was tied with a sapphire-inlaid belt, leaving a knee-length blue silk ribbon on each side, which looked slender and elegant.

Jiang Tong walked up a few steps and said, "The weather is surprisingly cold today. It just so happened that the senior scholar Fu Zhengchun of the Imperial Academy gave some good tea, which can be eaten after brewing."

Liao Mingsi took Jiang Tong's hand, walked into the room together and said, "It's so cold, I didn't feel it in the schoolyard just now, but when I came here on horseback, my ears almost froze."

Jiang Tong hastily stretched out his hands to cover Liao Mingsi's ears, and said distressedly: "Really, it's as cold as ice." He said to Cuiqiao, "Take the pair of earmuffs I brought from Tanzhou in my suitcase. take it out."

He added: "I'll wear it when I go to the school tomorrow, so as not to freeze my ears."

Liao Mingsi said with a smile: "The general's head is used to wear a helmet, how can he wear a helmet with earmuffs? Let's put it aside and wait for you to use it."

Jiang Tong and Xing'an helped Liao Mingsi take off the armor one by one. The armor was thick and airtight, and the middle coat inside was already soaked.

Cuiqiao hurriedly brought over the hot water that had been prepared earlier, Jiang Tong twisted the towel himself, and wiped Liao Mingsi's body carefully.

Liao Mingsi looked down at Jiang Tong's serious appearance, and the affection in his heart tickled his heart.Turning his head to see that clever guy in Xing'an had already dragged Cuiqiao to nowhere, he stretched out his hand and hugged Jiang Tong, who was busy, into his arms impatiently.

Jiang Tong was caught off guard, and his cheek was pressed against the bronze-colored strong chest, his face flushed, and he hurriedly stretched out his hand to push Liao Mingsi and said, "What are you doing again, the servant is still here."

"It's just us, that fellow in Xing'an is the smartest, and he has dragged Cuiqiao out to hide." Liao Mingsi refused to let go, and only tightened his grip: "One day I was training in the school ground, and you were all on my mind. Make trouble, I can't concentrate. What should I do!"

Jiang Tong leaned against Liao Mingsi's chest, listened to his fast and powerful heartbeat, and smiled with his lips pursed: "How do you want to deal with this subordinate, General?"

Liao Mingsi lowered his head to look at Jiang Tong, the flames in his eyes were burning again: "Of course it will be severely punished, and he will never be soft." Then he moved his mouth to Jiang Tong's ear, and said with a gust of heat: "Don't you want tonight? Beg for mercy, this general will not give up."

Jiang Tong's face was red to the ears, but he turned his head and squinted at Liao Mingsi, looking at him with eyes like water: "The general and his wife are still waiting to have dinner together, why don't you let go?"

Liao Mingsi was furious at being teased, but he knew he couldn't delay.Then he gritted his teeth and kissed that ruddy lips fiercely: "Trick me on purpose, don't want to sleep tonight."

Jiang Tong smiled and begged for mercy: "I was wrong. There is still an important imperial edict to be drafted tomorrow morning, so please forgive me, General."

"It is imperative to forgive you. At most, the Japanese general will personally send you to the Hanlin Academy tomorrow. If you arrive a little later, they will not dare to say anything."

Liao Mingsi said, but he still refused to let go, Jiang Tong broke free and took the clothes for him to change.Carefully recomb the hair, put on the fringe, and dress up properly.

Liao Mingsi tidied up in front of the full-length mirror, turned around and took Jiang Tong's brocade mink velvet cloak, put it on him, and the two went to Liao Shan's courtyard to accompany Liao Shan and He Qing for dinner.

Liao Shan and He Qing were already waiting in the restaurant, Liao Mingsi brought Jiang Tong in, saluted and sat down one by one.

Liao Shan asked about the affairs of Liao Mingsi's school, and about the daily life of the Imperial Academy, and sighed: "I still remember when Jiang Tong came to the house, you two were just children. In a blink of an eye, you are already in Serving life in court, time is really like water, how can we not grow old."

Looking at Jiang Tong again, he said, "You are so promising now, and you have an explanation to your parents. After you went to Tanzhou, I secretly gathered the bones of Brother Tong and your mother and buried them in your mother's grave. The hometown. Wait for the Qingming Festival next year, and I will take you back to sweep their graves."

Jiang Tong nodded gratefully and said: "The general has great kindness and virtue, and Jiang Tong is not enough to repay in this life."

"Hey, we're all a family, so what are you talking about? If I rescued you that day, I'll treat you like Ming Si, so you don't have to be so polite."

Liao Mingsi also patted Jiang Tong on the shoulder and said, "Father said that we are already a family, so why be so cautious. Next year on Qingming Festival, I will go back with you to pay homage to the two elders."

Jiang Tong nodded, with tears in his eyes.

He Qing hurriedly said: "The family is reunited today, don't say anything sad. Ming Si, didn't you say that you want to drink the daughter's red that father treasured? It's already hot, try it."

After finishing speaking, the maid brought up the hot wine pot and filled a cup for everyone.The four of them had a great time, pushing cups and changing cups, toasting and adding vegetables.

Jiang Tong's alcohol was weak, and after a few cups, his face turned red, a little graceful.Hearing what Liao Mingsi said, he just laughed. The laughing Liao Mingsi wished he could immediately run back to the yard with someone in his arms, and have a good time.

However, Liao Shan was in high spirits, and he talked about his heroic deeds with the help of wine, and he started talking endlessly.

Liao Mingsi had listened to it countless times, but he was always absent-minded.Jiang Tong was addicted to listening, and followed Liao Shan's narration intently, changing his expression, and applauded as if he was in a bookstore when he got addicted.

Liao Mingsi didn't want to disturb the interest of the two, so he could only bear to sit with him.

At this time, He Qing who was standing next to him suddenly said inadvertently: "My lord general, the two children are now able to serve in the court, and they are considered accomplished. This Ming Si is already twenty, and Jiang Tong is also 17 years old. Next, it is time to get married." A close family, a good family, you and I will have nothing to worry about from now on."

After hearing this, Liao Shan immediately said: "Ma'am is right. But doesn't our family Mingsi already have a eldest princess? Maybe the queen mother will propose marriage soon, so we don't need to worry about it."

As soon as these words came out, Liao Mingsi's throat tightened immediately, and the soup that reached his mouth spurted out "poof".

He Qing laughed and said, "Look at this kid, he's too shy. You father and son are too. Why are you keeping this news from me? Come on, give the eldest son a towel to wipe the soup."

"Mother, it's nothing. Father is drunk, so don't listen to his nonsense." Liao Mingsi hurriedly explained, but his eyes were on Jiang Tong, ignoring the handkerchief handed by the maid next to him.

On one side, Jiang Tong's pretty smile froze on his face, his eyes were full of bewilderment and panic, and he could only look at Liao Mingsi fixedly.

Liao Mingsi was anxious, and said in a displeased voice, "I have told the emperor long ago that I have always been a courtier in front of the eldest princess, and the emperor also understands my intentions, and has suppressed this matter, so why is father still talking about it by hearsay. "

"Oh? Really?" Liao Shanjiu ate a little too much, dizzy, and couldn't figure out what was going on for a while, so he just went to the side in a daze.

But He Qing didn't know the meaning of Liao Mingsi's words, and said again: "I don't know if your matter is true, but the matter about Jiang Tong was told by the Empress Dowager today. I have already edited the book for the assistant. King Cheng, ask for his opinion. If he agrees, then the marriage between Jiang Tong and the king and county head of Sufeng County—Xu Pinyan will be settled."

Liao Mingsi's heart sank to the soles of his feet all of a sudden, and his whole body froze on the stool as if someone had poured a basin of cold water on his head in the cold winter months.The two with Jiang Tong met each other, panicked.