Datang start shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 642 Invitation from Kong Linger

Although it has been almost two months since Changle replaced Princess Yuzhang, the royal family did not publicize this matter. Apart from Li Shimin, Empress Changsun, and Princess Changle herself, among the foreign ministers, there were Du Ruhui and Fang Xuan who were in the imperial study that day. Ling, Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin knew about it.

Therefore, speaking from the bright side, there is nothing wrong with Li Shimin calling himself a father-in-law.

Regarding this, Wang Zi'an complained secretly in his heart, but he did not run on him.

However, he honestly and bluntly gave him a big white eye.

"Do you think it's a big tea brick like yours, and it's still a few kilos—come on, Steward Gu, tell him..."

If you say this, then I'm going to cheer up!
Gu Zhong coughed lightly, with a modest smile on his face.

"You guys don't know, the tea you are drinking today is hard-won, and all of them are collected from the young leaves that have just grown on the tea trees on the sunny side of the Lion Peak Mountain in Hangzhou. This tea cannot be picked on rainy days or cloudy days. , It is necessary to choose a sunny season and pick it in the early morning with dew, which is called the yang energy of the four seasons of the world..."

So much attention?
Everyone suddenly became confused.

Is this the legendary Taoist gas harvesting theory?

Seeing that the success shocked everyone, Gu Zhong became more energetic, his eyebrows and eyes raised a little.

"This tea should not be picked early or late. It must be planted at the beginning of February. At this time, the three suns are in full bloom, and all things will grow, and you can get the vitality of the world..."

Is it so mysterious?

Several people glanced at the teacup in their hands at the same time, and subconsciously took another sip.

Hmm, it seems like it might be a little different.

Gu Zhong became more and more proud.

Seeing that Gu Zhongyue spoke more and more vigorously, and seemed to have the posture to continue, Wang Zi'an, who already knew what he was going to say, hurriedly coughed a few times.

Okay, okay, almost—

However, Gu Zhongzheng speaks vigorously, and in his opinion, this is completely trying to save face for his Lord Hou.

Nothing else, in a word, our tea is high-end and exquisite!

"This new tea cannot be picked by men or women. You must choose it as gentle as poetry. In [-], girls in the south of the Yangtze River picked it. Their hands were like jade, and they were as clear as water. This is called the pure yin of the world..."

Prince Ann:  …

Fortunately, although he was a little embarrassed to hear it, Li Shimin, Kong Yingda, Li Gang, Yu Zhining and others didn't feel it at all, and even thought it was very elegant.

After hearing the words, the eyes unexpectedly gave birth to a look of longing.

Looking at the tea bowl in his hand, it seems that there is an extra gentle style of a Jiangnan girl.

"Zian made a move, it really is extraordinary, really particular—"

Li Gang picked up the tea bowl with emotion on his face, and took a sip carefully.

"This is not tea, this is clearly the way to keep in good health—"

Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining couldn't help admiring.

"Zian, you're really elegant, I'd rather—"

Prince Ann:  …

After confirming that it was not an irony, Wang Zi'an immediately cheered up and waved his hands calmly.

"In a word, it is according to the law of heaven, let nature take its course..."

Kong Linger didn't speak, but looked at Wang Zi'an with bright eyes.

I just feel that his every move, even every subtle expression on his face, is so perfect, his handsomeness reveals an otherworldly chic.

Gu Zhong didn't understand, but secretly gave his Master Hou a thumbs up!
"In addition, the self-made process of this tea is also very complicated. Because it is not easy to make, even if it is calculated by cost, every tael is worth more than gold. Although we have hired a lot of people and invested a lot of money, but like There are only a handful of this level..."

As Gu Zhong said, he smiled apologetically at Li Shimin and the other big bosses, then made a plea, got up and left.

Wang Zi'an waved his hands indifferently.

"It's not money, it's just a clean drink—"

Everyone: ...

Everyone, holding the teacups in their hands, was almost reluctant to speak.

This is not tea, this is gold!
If someone else was so extravagant, these big bosses would have to reprimand them for everything, but Wang Zi'an—

Are you talking about money with the disciples of other worldly masters?
People short of money?

This is practice, it is elegance!

Originally thinking about whether it was the old gentlemen who begged for a few catties to drink for themselves before leaving, they consciously closed their mouths.

This thing is too expensive, I can't afford to drink it!

Looking at Wang Zi'an, who looked like an outsider, and the tea in his hand, Li Shimin almost doubted his life.

Is this thing really so mysterious?
Pick up the teacup and drink a few more sips!
It felt that what went down from the throat was not tea, but hot gold.

I really can't see this brat's outfit.

Li Shimin directly shifted his gaze to Li Gang, Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining, and changed the subject.

"How come the three of you are such a coincidence today, come here together when you have time?"

Seeing Li Shimin ask about this, Li Gang, Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining then turned their attention away from the tea in their hands.

"We came here this time mainly because we need to ask Zi'an for two things..."

Wang Zi'an was startled when he heard the words, and immediately nodded with a serious face.

"Kong Jijiu, if you have something to do, just order—"

"Don't dare, the old man and others came together today. One is that the "Nature" magazine has published its fourth issue, and now its influence is getting bigger and bigger. The meaning of the old gentlemen at the magazine is that they want to To hold a celebration ceremony—it has no other meaning, just to help the magazine to strengthen its momentum, and by the way, this—cough cough, can it increase the circulation—”

When talking about this matter, Kong Yingda almost felt a little embarrassed.

Because Wang Zi'an's magazine has always been operating at a loss. Not only do they have to pay generous salaries to the old gentlemen of the magazine every month, but they also give some benefits from time to time. Even the magazine is half-sold and half-gifted...

Increasing circulation means that Wang Zi'an will lose more.

Although Wang Zi'an may not care about this little money, but people don't care because they don't care, but people like himself can't really care less.

Seeing Kong Yingda's slightly shy expression, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but smile.

For a long time, I want money——

Then it will be fine.

"No problem, how much it costs, you can count it up, and I'll let the accountant send it to you—"

Originally, she wanted to stretch out five fingers, but after thinking about it, Kong Yingda retracted two more.

"Five a month—cough, three hundred guan, if you plan carefully, three hundred guan should be enough..."

Prince Ann:  …

He waved on the spot and called a young servant waiting outside the door.

"Go, tell the accounting office, and from now on, we will allocate an extra thousand yuan to the magazine office every month..."

The boy responded, turned around and went down.

Kong Yingda was so moved that she almost read it.

Zi'an, what a good boy, for the sake of the world's scholars, he has worked hard and donated money, what kind of spirit is this, this is impartiality, the conscience of scholars!
It is worthy of being a master in the world who can write "to establish a heart for the world, to establish a life for the people, to inherit the knowledge of the past, and to create peace for all generations".

Thinking of this, he subconsciously turned his head to look at his granddaughter. Seeing his granddaughter smiling and looking at Wang Zi'an affectionately, he couldn't help but sighed again.

It's all my own fault, I didn't hold on tight and let go of such a good grandson-in-law in vain!

Nowadays, people marry two princesses in one go, although one of them belongs to the old man Cheng Yaojin's family, but as long as His Majesty canonize her, she will be a serious princess.

What should I do now?
What about the granddaughter——

Since the winter of last year, how many people tried to come to ask for marriage, or wanted to match their granddaughters, but they were all rejected by their granddaughters.

I know exactly what my granddaughter is thinking.

but--

Do you want to be a concubine?
Even if he is willing to part with the old face of the Kong family, but when his granddaughter marries, she has to bow down, ah, no, it's down to the two of them.Not only do you want to bow down to His Majesty's daughter, but you also want to bow down to that old man Jin's daughter...

"The other thing is about the Chinese dictionary. The big guy wants to ask you, when will we start--and, ahem--"

Having said that, he couldn't continue, and turned his attention to Li Gang, who was the oldest.

"Li Shaobao, why don't you tell me..."

In front of Li Shimin, he really couldn't do what he asked in person.

"I'll just say-"

Li Gang was old, so he didn't care about these things. Seeing that Kong Yingda was a little embarrassed, he put down the teacup in his hand, glanced at Li Shimin, and then turned his attention to Wang Zi'an.

"We have some old friends who heard about it and wanted to get involved—"

Having said that, I hasten to add another sentence.

"Don't worry, they are all educated, and they are free of charge, no wages are charged, and you can even make up part of the fee..."

People with discerning eyes, who can't see the significance of compiling a Chinese dictionary?

This is a grand event that will last forever and is destined to be recorded in the annals of history. In this era where fame is regarded as life, whoever thinks that his knowledge can still be of some importance, who has no idea?
If this is the case, after the beginning of spring, the team will be fixed immediately, and it will be fine to start directly.

The point is, after the Chinese New Year, Wang Zi'an will get married, no matter how impatient everyone is, they are too embarrassed to rush.I thought I could start after getting married, but Wang Zi'an played disappearing for more than a month.

It is too late to decide on a candidate, and it is too late to start work. Many people really can't sit still.

He started to ask around, and said insinuatingly that he was also willing to contribute a small amount to the grand event of scholars all over the world.

Many people even personally entrusted them in front of the three of them, and some people, even they, couldn't escape their sympathy.Therefore, I have to bite the bullet and come to Wang Zi'an. After all, according to His Majesty's arrangement, Zi'an is the one in charge of this matter.

After speaking, Li Gang saw Wang Zi'an dumbfounded.

I thought my request was too much, so I coughed dryly.

"The old man just mentioned it casually, if you don't think it's appropriate..."

Only then did Wang Zi'an come back to his senses, dumbfounded.

"Okay, of course, as long as you have real talents and are willing to contribute to this matter, then we naturally wish for it, Lao Li, are you right—"

Li Shimin:  …

You agreed, you asked me a fart!

"exactly--"

Then, Wang Zi'an smiled and spread his hands.

"See, even a vulgar businessman like Lao Li thinks this is appropriate, what else is inappropriate..."

Li Shimin:  …

Convex (艹盘艺), if I knew it earlier, I shouldn't talk to you!

Li Gang lowered his head and pretended to serve tea, Yu Zhining carefully blew the impure tea foam in the tea cup, and Kong Yingda pretended to appreciate the scenery outside.

Ah, spring is so beautiful!
Kong Ling'er's skills were a little shallow, so she couldn't help but chuckle, but soon realized that she was being impolite, and quickly lowered her head, but her trembling shoulders betrayed her current mood.

Li Shimin:  …

He glanced at Wang Zi'an resentfully.

This dog will never forget to bury me.

All right, just make waves, and when the showdown comes, let's see how you explain to me——

When I thought about this question, I felt relieved.

He glanced at Li Gang, Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining.

"Is there anything else you want to do? Do you want to stay for lunch?"

Li Gang, Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining: ...

What time is it, you just save lunch——

Originally, I really had this idea. In the city of Chang'an, who wouldn't want to be the guest of the Marquis of Chang'an.I won't say anything else, but that delicious meal is enough to worth the ticket!

But His Majesty has said so, who can stay with the cheek?
"No, no, I still have some things to deal with, so I'll go back now, I'll go back now..."

Saying that, they got up to say goodbye.

Seeing her granddaughter still reluctant to part with her, Kong Yingda calmly teased her.

With His Majesty standing here, what chance do you have?
Kong Linger looked at Wang Zi'an with beautiful eyes.

"My lord, take care—"

"Miss Ling'er, I was entangled by them just now, and I didn't have time to talk to the girl. The hospitality was not good, and I asked the girl to be more sympathetic—"

Gentle as jade, with a bright smile.

Kong Linger felt that this sentence was enough.

It wasn't until Wang Zi'an was sent out of the house and was about to board the carriage to leave that Kong Ling'er suddenly mustered up the courage and shouted at Wang Zi'an.

"My lord, three days later, some friends from our poetry club will hold a small gathering on the Qujiang Pond. I wonder if my lord can come to see you—"

Shy and timid, but full of eyes, he looked at Wang Zi'an bravely.

"Girls make an appointment, dare you refuse to follow orders? When the time comes, I will definitely go there on time..."

Wang Zi'an smiled and waved to Kong Ling'er gently.

It doesn't matter whether the poetry will be or not, what is important is that there will be a group of beautiful girls!

Cough, no, organize the language again.

It doesn't matter whether the girl is a girl or not, what is important is the poetry meeting, this kind of elegant activity where scholars write poems, paint pictures, and talk about knowledge, I like it the most!
Sure enough, it’s still spring, the air is filled with girls from the Tang Dynasty——cough, the air is filled with the sweet smell of Tang poetry——

On the Kong family's carriage.

Kong Yingda joked about her granddaughter with a smile.

"Ling'er, when did your poetry club say it was going to hold a poetry meeting, why didn't this old man know..."

Seeing her grandfather looking at her jokingly, Kong Ling'er became coquettish and shook Kong Yingda's arm.

"Father—"

(End of this chapter)