Prime Minister dare not be

Chapter 69
1. After Xie Ran
Over the years, the imperial power and the aristocratic family have seen each other, but the situation has become more and more stable, and the lives of the people are also peaceful.

The New Year is coming, and every household has been busy for a year, so they have to celebrate it, and the aristocratic family is no exception.Xie Manor cleaned the front yard early in the morning and prepared a family banquet, because the patriarch said that he would celebrate the New Year with all the clan members.

Before it was dark, people had already come to the door one after another, and the banquet was held early.Now the Xie family is talking about appointing people on their merits, regardless of closeness, and seats are arranged according to official positions.Although Xie Ran has no official position, on this occasion he sits at the top as the host.He is good at dancing with long sleeves and skillful in speech, which made the banquet extraordinarily harmonious, with constant laughter and laughter.

After the banquet, the underage juniors all came forward to salute and beg for red envelopes. Most of them didn't know Xie Ran, but they had some impression of Xie Ziyuan's son and praised him a few times.

Taking advantage of his happiness, Xie Ziyuan said with a smile: "Mr. Ran has been single so far, and it's time to start a family. Add a few children as soon as possible, and it will be more lively in the future."

The rest of the people agreed one after another, Xie Ran still had a smile on his face, but calmly avoided the topic.

After midnight, it was regarded as the New Year's Eve observance. The guests all took their leave and Xie Ran went back to his room to rest.Guangfu followed behind him, walked to a secluded place, and said in a low voice: "My lord, forgive me for talking too much, it's time for you to start a family, so many aristocratic families have come to propose marriage, not to mention it's not easy for you to be alone all the time."

Xie Ran heard what he said, but didn't seem to hear him at all.He was standing outside the courtyard where Xie Shu lived, staring at the closed courtyard door, as if the lights inside would be lit in the next moment, and then the courtyard door opened, and the man came out with the same eyebrows and eyes as before, with a smile on his face If you don't mind, call him cousin, or get sick.

He lowered his head, continued to walk forward, and finally accepted Guangfu's words: "I have my own plan, so there is no need to mention this matter again."

Guangfu had to keep his mouth shut.

After staying up all night, he should be tired by this time, but when he returned to the house, he couldn't fall asleep, so Xie Ran put on his clothes and went to the study alone.

After lighting up the lamp, he took out a picture scroll from the box containing precious calligraphy and paintings, slowly unfolded it, and looked at it silently for a long time.

The next day Xie Xuan came to see Xie Ran for something, but when he entered the study, he was still asleep on the desk with a painting in his hand.

Seeing that the burning candle was about to fall over, Xie Xuan was worried that it would ruin the painting, so he hurriedly stepped forward to pick it up carefully, and was about to roll it up, when he glanced at the contents and couldn't help but take a few more glances.

The painting is a scene of drinking and having fun. A woman sits kneeling behind the table, behind her is a bamboo couch and a bunch of peonies in full bloom.What is strange is that the woman's appearance looks a bit like Xie Shu, especially Shen Yun, who looks more and more like her.

His mind moved slightly, he didn't read any more, and started to roll up the scroll.

Xie Ran woke up at this time, saw his movements, frowned and said, "What did you see?"

"I didn't see anything. I came to discuss with my uncle. I saw that the wax was about to drip onto the painting, so I quickly put it away for you."

Xie Ran gave him a suspicious look, stretched out his hand to take it, and threw it aside casually, as if it was an extremely common thing and he didn't care at all.

Strange to say, not long after that, Xie Ran actually agreed to start a family. The other party is the daughter of the Liu family, who also has cousins ​​with the Huan family. It just so happens that the Huan family and the Xie family are close, so they are very optimistic about each other.

Xie's family is very happy. Mr. Ran, who has never been interested in marriage, is finally determined to start a family.Especially for Guangfu, at last he doesn't have to worry about the son being alone for the rest of his life.

Xie Ran was also happy, of course only in front of others.

On the wedding night, the house was full of guests and friends, and the grand ceremony was very suitable for his status as the head of the Xie family.

Xie Ran put on new clothes and stayed in the study for a long time, half drunk and half awake, holding the painting and said: "I once said that I will marry you after you get married, but in the end you are gone, and I broke my promise..."

Getting up and going to the new house, the bride bowed her head and twisted her fingers nervously. He lifted her chin, but he didn't see her face clearly, but he still praised her: "Qingsheng has a good appearance." Kissed, confused, like falling into a dream.

When he woke up the next day, the bride smiled shyly at him, and he realized that she was so strange.

No matter what, Xie Ran is very good at being a man. He treats his new wife very well. The newlyweds are like glue, and everyone is envious when they see it.

He doesn't mess around with flowers, and he also turns a blind eye to the maidservants who post upside down. He is busy with the affairs of the house every day, and occasionally has some entertainment, but he still often finds time to accompany his wife.

Liu was full of joy and believed that she married the best husband in the world. Even the sisters in the family wrote letters to express their envy or jealousy, which made her even more proud.There is only one thing that she is always dissatisfied with, that is, Xie Ran has no official position.She persuaded Xie Ran more than once to recommend himself. With his talent, it is impossible for him to be an official, not to mention that he was a prince's servant before, but Xie Ran just smiled gently and never said anything.

Probably his father-in-law couldn't stand it anymore, and took this opportunity to recommend Xie Ran to Emperor Qingkang.Emperor Qingkang didn't like Xie's family very much, but surprisingly relied on Xie Xuan, so he asked him to come and ask him to talk about whether his cousin was available or not.

Xie Xuan naturally hoped that there would be one more official in the Xie family, who would answer that it would be available, and explained how Xie Ran's poetry, calligraphy and painting were.

Emperor Qingkang nodded, but still thinking about Xie Ran and Xie Shu's close relationship in the past, he only gave him an idle official position, and his rank was not low.

Xie Ran was not as excited as imagined, but acted as if he was very grateful for his wife's arrangement, and the relationship between husband and wife became stronger.

In the spring of the fourth year of Qingkang, he suddenly remembered that it had been more than three years since Xie Shu passed away, and somehow he was emotionally touched, and suddenly decided to go to Jingzhou to worship her.

Liu asked him before going to bed at night, "Can you bring me with you, my husband?"

Xie Ran said: "It's a long journey, I'm worried that you will suffer from bumps and bumps, so let's forget it."

Mrs. Liu then stopped talking, her heart was a little bitter because of the upcoming parting, but sweet because of his words.

Xie Ran didn't bring many people, and the journey to Jingzhou was smooth.

Wenrui Huguogong Temple was built very solemnly, which made him feel better, but the tomb is so lonely, no matter how high it is piled up, no matter how prominent it looks, it is still a tomb, and after two generations of yin and yang, everything is cut off Think about it.

He opened his mouth and wanted to call the prime minister, but found that the position had already been taken by someone else. He wanted to call him by his name, but he was afraid that getting too close would affect his thoughts.

What kind of relationship is this, even a title is so difficult.

Finally, he stroked the tombstone and said, "I'm sorry..."

He regretted the arrangement of the bowl of soup and medicine, but the deceased was already dead, and it was too late.

After the worship, he didn't leave in a hurry, but stayed nearby, just like those soldiers guarding, besides reading books every day, he just went to the tomb for a while, and he stayed like this for more than half a month. He couldn't go down, and repeatedly persuaded him, it seemed that he planned to stay for the rest of his life.

When passing through Wuling County, he suddenly said, "Go and pay a visit to the King of Wuling."

Guangfu felt strange about his decision, but when he looked up, he saw a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, which was slightly mocking.

Xie Ran wanted to go and see the person who made Xie Shu worry about him back then. He got married a year after her death, so what right did he have to have the strongest emotion she had during her lifetime, and he even handed over the funeral affairs to him.

Why!
The benefits of having an official position were reflected at this time, and King Wuling did not refuse his visit.

Xie Ran sat in the living room and looked at Wei Yizhi who walked in. He hadn't seen him for a few years. He was still beautiful and beautiful. His temperament had grown with age, and he became more calm and introverted. .

"See King Wuling."

"Young Master Ran, please sit down."

The two sat down as host and guest. Wei Yizhi asked why he came here. Xie Ran finally had a chance to mention Xie Shu's name clearly, as if with hatred and resentment: "The King of Wuling has probably forgotten that the prime minister has passed away for three years. It's been a year."

Wei Yizhi looked at him without making a sound.

Xie Ran became angrier when he saw this sight, calm on the surface, but his heart swelled and exploded: "After Prince Wuling got married, he seemed to have a very strong relationship with the concubine, and he didn't even return to the capital. I only came here to disturb you because of my relationship with the King of Wuling, so I will take my leave."

He got up and saluted, and couldn't stay any longer.

Just as he was about to walk towards the gate of the mansion, Wei Yizhi followed him out and said, "I don't know Mr. Ran, but he has heard that there is a way for people to meet Yin and Yang."

Xie Ran's footsteps stopped: "What?"

"This king has never forgotten to thank her for a day. Whenever he misses her, he uses this method to express his love. If Mr. Ran also misses her, this king can use it for you once."

If he is sensible, Xie Ran should properly separate the relationship, after all, he and Xie Shu are still relatives, but he couldn't resist the temptation.The biggest regret in his life was not being able to see Xie Shu for the last time, and now he still couldn't hold back.

When he regained consciousness, he was already sitting in the wing room, and Wei Yizhi said that he had to make some preparations and asked him to wait here.

After the door was closed, the room was a little dark. Xie Ran knelt behind the desk, and his mood calmed down little by little. He began to wonder if King Wuling had noticed anything just now, after all, his behavior was already a little out of order.

After clearing his mind bit by bit, he realized that someone had already entered the door. Looking up, Wei Yizhi led a middle-aged man in Taoist robes and walked in. He was about to stand up, but Wei Yizhi raised his hand to stop him .

"Mr. Ran must have heard of the soul-returning incense. Back then, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty missed Mrs. Li so much that he didn't think about eating and drinking. Dongfang Shuo burned the incense to bring Mrs. Li back to life, so that Emperor Wu could meet with her across the curtain and tell each other his heart. "

Xie Ran had heard of it, but never believed it.Who doesn't know that ever since the witchcraft case, the King of Wuling hated these strange and chaotic things, but he took the initiative to mention it today. Could it be that he really misses Xie Shu so much?

Wei Yizhi didn't stop after finishing speaking, and went out.The Taoist leader was proactive, he had already hung the curtains on his own, and ordered his servants to cover up the windows tightly, leaving only the door open, saying that it was convenient for him to invite Mrs. Xie in, and then invited Xie Ran to sit in the room Wait behind the curtain.

He took out an incense pill from his bosom, which was as big as a bird's egg and as black as ink, and lit it in the incense burner. A rich fragrance soon came out, and then he muttered a word, and began to cast a spell. It does not move like ordinary people, it is extremely light and shallow.

At this time, the Taoist priest whispered in an extremely mysterious tone: "My lord, remember not to lift the curtain later, or you will disturb the souls of the dead, and the hatchback will be damaged."

Xie Ran's heart rose to his throat, and he grabbed the hem of his clothes with both hands. He heard the door squeak shut, and saw candlelight lit up around him. Looking up, he saw a figure reflected behind the curtain, and couldn't help trembling slightly. for a moment.

Her hair was still tied up in a bun, her face was still soft, and when she was kneeling, she leaned slightly for comfort, and she actually came back.

"Prime Minister..." His voice trembled violently.

Xie Shu just said "um" calmly, but he was so excited that he was at a loss, a place in his heart seemed to be on fire, and he was in pain and anxious, unable to speak.

"Prime Minister...do you still recognize me?"

"Recognized, retreat."

Xie Ran shed tears unknowingly, and she finally stopped calling him cousin coldly.

"I have a lot of things to say to the prime minister, but I don't know where to start..." The fragrance was overflowing, the candle was flickering, Xie Ran felt that everything was like a dream, he couldn't tell where he was, He even said what was in his heart: "I'm sorry, what you said at the beginning is true. A person like me who only sees benefits in his eyes will really plot against people he likes."

The figure behind the curtain seemed a little stiff, speechless for a while.

Xie Ran didn't go on talking, he wanted to ask that question again, but he was afraid that she would leave in a fit of anger, as decisive as the day of the winter festival, so he just sat and looked at her figure, afraid that she would disappear in a blink of an eye.

Until a short candle was about to burn out, he asked in a panic: "Will I see the prime minister again in the future?"

"I can't, you and I are separated by yin and yang after all." Xie Shu paused after finishing speaking, and added: "Retreat, don't disappoint me for forgiving you time and again, live on, and take good care of Xie's family. "

Xie Ran didn't have time to reply, when he saw the candle was extinguished and the figure left, he couldn't bear to chase after him, but was dragged by the Taoist priest, still struggling, Wei Yizhi pushed the door in and hit him on the back of the neck, Knock him out and finally be quiet.

When he returned to his room at night, Xie Shu hadn't changed out of his men's clothes, and sat behind the desk in a daze.

Wei Yizhi walked up to her and raised his hand to press her shoulder: "The doubt in my heart was finally resolved, but then I became more confused. Is Xie Ran really your cousin? If so, he shouldn't covet her like this." Are you looking after your own nephew? Even if you suspect that you are a woman, it is a disregard for human relations."

Xie Shu narrowed his eyes and said firmly, "He is my cousin."

Xie Ran was already on his way back and did not stop after waking up.

It must be just a dream, in the dream you can squander your emotions unscrupulously, and when you wake up, you will still be as proud and aloof as ever.When he returned to Jiankang, he looked the same to everyone, neither far nor near, elegant and courteous.

Liu thought that he was gentle with her all the year round, but she didn't know that no matter how strong his emotions were, he would never have any more, and they all passed away with that person.

This is what he owes her.

Several juniors got together to drink, cousin Xie Zhang said: "Cousin uncle's temper is really terrible, he is so arrogant all day long, but he has become the head of the clan, so I dare not tell him many things."

Younger brother Xie Jin nodded in agreement: "I'm also afraid of him. When he smiles with you, he feels as if he is thousands of miles away."

Xie Xuan smiled: "It's been like this for so many years, just get used to it."

Xie Ran stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, looking at another year of winter snow, thinking how he was used to her coming back, and now he can get used to her leaving, life is just like this, just get used to it.

2. Huan Ting and his friends
Huan Ting put a woman's dress on his upper body, and looked at the bronze mirror again and again.His appearance is not very outstanding, but he is very handsome, and his temperament is natural, without any affectation. Looking at it this way, he feels quite beautiful, but it is a pity that someone grabbed his ear the next moment.

"Who told you to make trouble at home!"

Huan Ting turned his head and saw that it was Mu Miaorong, he didn't care about saving his ears, he took off his clothes indiscriminately first: "Don't, don't, it hurts, I'll take it off right away."

Mu Miaorong wanted to wring his ears off: "I don't know where this trend came from, but so many people followed suit, didn't you look down on it at first?"

Huan Ting originally disdained it, but no matter how weird an event is, as long as most people are doing it and you don't, then you are the one who is weird.He didn't want to be a weird person, so he tasted the freshness.

"This style was brought out by Zhongqing. I look down on it, but I think up Zhongqing. I just try it out, and I don't intend to wear it out."

Mu Miaorong finally let go: "Wuling King?"

"En." Huan Ting rubbed his ears pitifully.

"Hmph, it's naturally pleasing to the eye when you wear it, why are you coaxing me!"

Huan Ting is not happy anymore, he has been married for almost a year, and he still speaks for his rival, which hurts his self-esteem too much. "Zhongqing is so good in your eyes, but he is married."

It's fine if he doesn't say anything, but Mu Miaorong gets angry when he mentions it.I thought King Wuling was a difficult target, but as soon as the prime minister died, he turned around and married someone else, a woman he had never heard of before. It felt like she was fighting against Xie Shu back then. General meaning.

"Don't mention this to me!" She walked away angrily.

Huan Ting saw that her attitude became even more depressed, and he couldn't get angry with her, so he went out to drink with his friends.

"You mean she still likes Zhongqing?" Yuan Peiling moved the fish on the plate with his chopsticks, and fixed his eyes on Huan Ting who was opposite.

"I didn't say that, I just... just..." Huan Ting searched for words.

"You just think she doesn't pay enough attention to you, after all, you are her husband, right?" Yang Saw waved his fan slowly.

Huan Ting clapped his hands: "Yes! That's what it means!"

Yang Saw and Yuan Peiling looked at each other and said in unison: "What does this have to do with us?"

"Of course it matters. You are my best friends. Shouldn't you help me find a way?"

Yuan Peiling was the first to express his opinion: "That's right, I really have a good idea." He beckoned Huan Ting to approach, and whispered in his ear: "When you go back, tell Mu Miaorong that I gave you a beautiful woman. Here you are, you intend to accept."

(End of this chapter)