Compete for the Song Dynasty

Wang Pang dismissed Yang Jian, and two maids walked into the study room, each holding a tray with incense cakes neatly stacked on it; the two walked to the furnace cauldron in the middle of the room, and after adding some coal cakes to the cauldron, The two backed out.

The room was quiet again, and there was a faint aroma of incense wood mixed with burning incense cakes in the room.Wang Pang stood up, walked to the side of the tripod, took out the letter sent by Yang Jian, opened it again, looked at it, and put it back in his arms.Wang Pang knew that he could burn the letter now, but the whereabouts of his son made Wang Pang hesitate.

Will Jinlian really know the whereabouts of her son?Could it be Qin Minxue's idea again?And although this worry kept turning in Wang Pang's mind, it was indeed looking at the fire in the cauldron and the faint fragrance from the tip of his nose that made him calm down.Looking back on these years, the young man was young and energetic. If he hadn't been used to the court officials' rejection of Di Qing, how could he have jumped out to follow Di Qing, and how could he have married Yuexia?

Thinking about it now, I have achieved the position of the prince.If Lin Xiuxiu didn't tell her about her son's whereabouts, would she still help her?Wang Pang shook his head lightly, definitely not.Probably this may be called sophistication!Because one of his own decisions may stand on the opposite side of the court, and he may lose what he has right now, whether it is wealth, status or the tacit understanding with Zhao Xu.

The sound of knocking on the door interrupted Wang Pang's contemplation, Cai Jing stepped in and said, "My lord, are you looking for me?" [

Wang Pang returned to the book case and sat down. After turning around, he had already sorted out his thoughts and made a decision. "How's everything going with you?"

Cai Jing said respectfully: "The boys in the house are almost done, and they will be delivered to you tomorrow. In addition, Mr. Hou's documents have also been sorted out. He said that if you ask, let me tell you. We can start our journey in a day or two."

Wang Pang nodded, and said earnestly: "Okay! This time you are sent to follow Mr. Hou, you must experience our reform experience in Yongzhou. Listening to Mr.'s advice will be of great use to you in the future."

Cai Jing was also very considerate of Wang Pang's painstaking efforts, bowed his head and said yes, and was very grateful for Wang Pang's cultivation. "My lord, don't worry. I will study hard from Mr. Hou. By the way, my lord, when will you return to Yongzhou? Should we still go to Yongzhou to find you?"

"Oh! No need. You just accompany my father back to the capital. I am very relieved that there are He Xingyuan, Li Jie and others in Yongzhou. When I finish the matter at hand, I will naturally go. Not next year State-to-state talks?"

"Then, won't we be able to see you, my lord, when we go back to the capital?" What Cai Jing said was really moving, in his heart it was quite a happy thing to work with the king.

"You guys can rest assured to do what you are doing, especially you! Besides doing things, prepare for the scientific examination!" Wang Pang asked again, and then asked: "By the way, are you escorting the assassin back to the capital this time? other things?"

"This, it's not a big deal." Cai Jing lowered his head, hesitating whether he should say it or not.

"Oh? If it's not a big deal, then it's a small thing?"

"My lord, you always say I'm too gossip, I'm afraid you'll scold me again!" Cai Jing grinned.

"Hehe, there is indeed something to do, I won't gossip about you, just listen to it, I'm tired from socializing these days, so I should relax!" Wang Pang said generously.

"Okay! It's not a big deal anyway. You know that Qin Shaofu, after all, he is an official in the capital. Our General Nan has no high official position, so we have to listen to him in everything! Someone wants to see Lin Xiuxiu, Nan Jifeng won't you?" Yes, but Young Master Qin and Fu Zhun. General Nan hates this Qin. And... and..." Cai Jing secretly observed Wang Pang's expression as he spoke.

Wang Pang smiled: "It's kind of interesting. Who wants to see Lin Xiuxiu? The one named Qin is not very likable. What else?"

Seeing that Wang Pang didn't blame him for gossip, Cai Jing left and opened up the chatter box and said, "I don't see Lin Xiuxiu much, most of them are women from Fengyue place in the passing place, and send some clothes and food. It seems that Lin Xiuxiu is very popular. And there is , this Qin Shaofu met Lin Xiuxiu privately, and made a lot of troubles. We all felt that along the way, Lin Xiuxiu was not like a suspect in custody, but rather this Qin Shaofu's best friend. Hey, you didn't see the one who was flirting with each other look..."

Lin Xiuxiu's popularity is not enough, from Wang Bang's understanding of Lin Xiuxiu, although this girl lives in a brothel, she thinks a lot for her sisters.Moreover, Lin Xiuxiu had the opportunity to receive some information only when she had contact with the outside world, even news about her own son. At least from this point of view, Lin Xiuxiu might really know something.And the eye contact between Qin Minxue and Lin Xiuxiu does not rule out Cai Jing's embellishment, but it can let Wang Pang detect that Qin Minxue wants to help Lin Xiuxiu out of self-interest, or that Qin Minxue is here for the real thing this time.

Wang Pang smiled disdainfully, you want to save Lin Xiuxiu, but you don't want to come forward yourself.You miss everyone Zhao Xu likes, you are really blind.

"Well! Got it! You are indeed good at gossiping, have you been holding back and wanting to talk?" Wang Pang interrupted Cai Jing.Cai Jing knew that he had talked too much, so he quickly shut up, nodded, and smiled embarrassedly.

"Okay, it's a good thing you didn't tell anyone! You go and prepare, and go to Cai Junmo's mansion with me to have a banquet at night!"

Cai Jing heard that Wang Pang didn't blame him much, and heard that his cousin Cai Xiang's mansion was attending a banquet, so he hurriedly changed his clothes and prepared to go.Wang Pang called Nan Jifeng again and asked for details. Sure enough, there were some things Cai Jing said. As for the affair between his children, Nan Jifeng was naturally not as gossiping as Cai Jing.Wang Pang had the bottom line in his heart, and ordered Nan Jifeng to send Li Enxi to Yangzhou first, and then back to Yongzhou. [

In addition to being busy with the affairs of the mansion, Wang Pang has been busy with various entertainments in the past few days, but this banquet at Cai Xiang's mansion is the most important one among Wang Pang's various entertainments.First of all, Cai Xiang supervised the bank next to the king on behalf of the court, and secondly, the two had a deep friendship.In addition, Wang Pang was not the only one who came to Cai Xiang's mansion today. Cai Xiang also made an appointment with Ouyang Xiu, a drunkard, and Li Shen, the judge of Kaifeng Mansion. These three were the first to support Wang Pang before he went to Yongzhou.

Everyone first congratulated Wang Pang Yongzhou for his success, and then they had a banquet and sang songs. They were already close friends and naturally drank happily.Then Wang Pang mentioned the Wang Gongchen he met when he was in Yangzhou. Fortunately, this mention also said that Wang Gongchen and Ouyang Xiu were brothers-in-law. Very ashamed."

Everyone also knew that Wang Gongchen was demoted for bribery, so he also smiled, and Cai Xiang said: "Speaking of Wang Gongchen, I also think of something, you and Wang Gongchen are relatives, are you in the same town now? Nan Wang is also married?!"

Ouyang Xiu paused for a moment, then laughed: "That's right! Brother Wang Xian, didn't you receive the letter in Yongzhou?"

Wang Pang was confused by the words: "No!"

Cai Xiang said: "This drunken man married a daughter-in-law who is the daughter of Wu Chong, deputy envoy of Yantie. If I remember correctly, this Wu Chong's daughter-in-law is the daughter of your Wang family."

Wang Pang nodded quickly, the first time he came back to Linchuan, he had seen this in-law Wu Chong, who had a broken mouth like a pedantic Tang monk.Unexpectedly, now, even Ouyang Xiu went around to get married with him, he raised his wine glass with a busy smile and said, "My uncle, my nephew would like to offer you a toast!"

"Hahaha, it's almost free. Let's just talk about it. Now I'm confused, everyone is relative!" Ouyang Xiu said with a big smile.

Wang Pang couldn't help laughing when he said this, thinking that these officials in the Song Dynasty were very interesting, and the marriages of their children formed a network.Just imagine which dynasty or generation is not like this.Not to mention right now, in a few decades, there will be a treacherous minister of Qin Hui in the Song Dynasty who took Wang Gui's granddaughter, and Wang Gui's granddaughter is indeed Li Qingzhao, an outstanding Song Dynasty talented woman.Who can associate the fact that the treacherous minister and the talented woman are relatives, but it really happened in history.

Cai Xiang improved his business and said: "Are you the only ones who will get married? Let me tell you, I also became a great matchmaker once. Unexpectedly, Jiefu admired my cousin Cai Bian very much, so I acted as a matchmaker from him, and now the marriage has been settled. , we will also be relatives in the future. Speaking of which, the drunken man is still close."

Wang Pang knew this matter best. Wang Anshi had already mentioned in the correspondence between Wang Pang and Wang Pang that Wang Pang's younger sister had formally engaged the Cai family.Everyone laughed, but Li Shen frowned and said: "Hey, why do I feel something is wrong. Now the three of you are relatives, it seems that I am an outsider here."

Wang Pang said to Li Shen: "What are you in a hurry for? The drunkard and brother Junmo both have daughters. If you say you are interested in whose family, I will be a matchmaker!"

Li Shen shook his head and said: "You are really embarrassing me. Now I only have a daughter who is waiting to be married. Where can I get a son!"

Wang Pang turned his head and pointed at Cai Jing behind him and said, "Daughter is easier to handle! Have you seen this kid? This is my right-hand man and Jun Mo's cousin. You don't mind if I protect the matchmaker once today!" Said Stop and say to Cai Jing: "Yuanchang, come and see your father-in-law!"

Li Shen was stunned: "I know that Yuan Chang has a good hand, but I have to think about it, and I have to discuss it with my wife when I go back?!"

Cai Xiang made a serious face: "Why, you still look down on my cousin?"

Li Shen waved his hands again and again: "Where is it, just?"

Wang Pang smiled: "Brother Li, this Cai Jing and Cai Yuanchang are potential stocks. I can guarantee that I will be able to go to high school within three years! In the future, I will only be above you and me!"

The few people that Wang Pang said all looked at Wang Pang and then at Cai Jing. Even Cai Xiang doubted whether he, a foodie brother, could do what Wang Pang said.

Li Shen said as if he had made up his mind: "Okay, if Yuan Chang enters high school within three years, then the marriage will be settled like this!"

After the joke was over, the matter was put aside, and Wang Pang vaguely felt that Cai Jing was not without the joy he imagined.Leaving Cai Xiang's mansion, Wang Pang asked Cai Jing with a smile: "What? Are you dissatisfied with this king's marriage proposal? Are you still thinking about Xiangxiang around the princess?"

"My lord, are you still talking about me gossiping? I know that you intend to propose marriage, but what you say is like a prophet. You said that I will not be able to enter high school in three years. I am worried about this. Will I not be able to pass next year? "[

Wang Pang said slightly drunk: "Believe it or not if the exam will not be held next year!"

"Ah! You know all of this?" Wang Pang said lightly, but Cai Jing already admired Wang Pang extremely.