Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 660

Fang Jun and Princess Gao Yang's carriage stopped outside Chengtian Gate, the newlyweds got off the carriage, and went to His Majesty Li Er's bedroom hand in hand under the service of a long line of maids.And more than a dozen carriages carrying various gifts were led to the corner gate on one side, and they were allowed to enter the Taiji Palace only after undergoing strict interrogation.

The spring is warm and flowers are blooming, and the Tai Chi Palace is full of spring.

His Majesty Li Er's trump card confidant, the old servant Wang De, led the way, leaning slightly sideways, talking with Fang Jun all the way.

People are old and mature, let alone such a clever heart like Wang De?
The current Fang Jun's rise is already unstoppable.Wang De has seen many marquises and dukes who are not as weak as the crown, but such a young official is responsible for the preparations for the Eastern Expedition that His Majesty attaches great importance to, so Wang De has to look at him differently.

It can be foreseen that as long as he makes corresponding achievements in the future Eastern Expedition, he will inevitably be promoted to a high-ranking official at the ministerial level after returning to Beijing.In the long run, the position of a prime minister is almost certain...

"I heard that Manager Wang's hometown is in Hangzhou?" Fang Jun asked casually.

Wang De smiled wrinkled his face: "It's hard for the son-in-law to know the life experience of the slave and maidservant. It is a village at the foot of Kunshan Mountain in Suzhou. Back then, the family was poor and there were many brothers and sisters. The hometown was hit by floods. Seeing that they could no longer support them, my father took care of him." I sent the slaves to Chang'an, cleaned themselves up and entered the palace, and was later given to the late emperor by the former Sui Wen emperor. It's been a few decades since this happened..."

Wang De was very emotional, but he didn't resist talking about some tragic past events. Reminiscing about bitterness and sweetness has always been a good way to talk about heart-to-heart, and it can easily bring the relationship closer and relax the guard.

Fang Jun smiled and sighed: "I would rather be a dog of peace than a person in troubled times..."

Wang De clicked his lips and cupped his hands in admiration: "The son-in-law is really talented. In one sentence, he has exhausted the sorrow and misfortune of the chaotic world where human life is as cheap as a dog."

Princess Gao Yang walked with a dignified demeanor, her pretty face didn't show much expression, but upon hearing this sentence, she raised her eyes to look at Fang Jun, and the eyes burst into glory, full of pride and love.

Fang Jun strolled, strolled in the courtyard, smiled and waved his hands: "You always eat more salt than a certain meal, how dare you show off in front of you? By the way, I don't know who else is relative at home? A certain is about to leave Jiangnan, you always know that a certain fief is in Huating Town, just one step away from Kunshan, if there is anything that needs to be taken care of, it's okay."

Wang De bowed slightly and said gratefully: "Thank you, my son-in-law. It's just that all the brothers and sisters in the family are dead, and there is only one nephew, but he is a farmer with no talent and no morals. , working hard and relying on the sky for food, although it is a bit more difficult, it is better than being practical."

Wang De was very grateful for Fang Jun's concern.

From the first emperor to His Majesty today, the restrictions on eunuchs are very strict. Even a confidant eunuch like Wang De is not allowed to make friends with foreign courts, let alone participate in political affairs.Wang De didn't dare to ask Fang Jun for anything...

Furthermore, if Fang Jun has the heart, why does Wang De open his mouth to ask?

Fang Jun raised his thumb and praised: "The old man is indeed wise, and he sees the true meaning of the world!"

How many people get rich suddenly, they will praise their relatives and friends immediately.Wealth, official position, desperately go back to get back, lest others don't know how capable he is, it can be said that one person can achieve the Tao, and the dog can ascend to heaven.

But often this is the worst possible behavior!
In the past, a poor old man in the countryside, even if you gave him gold and silver, power, level and quality, he could become a high-level figure overnight?Not only is it impossible, but it is extremely easy to become a target for others to woo and annihilate...

Like Wang De, it is the best way to just buy a field for his nephew in the country and become a wealthy farmer.

Wang De smiled indifferently: "The son-in-law is too famous, and the old slave is just an eunuch, so how can he be wise? It's just to be at ease with the situation, and only hope to deal with it safely."

Fang Jun shook his head and said: "So what about eunuchs? No one wants to injure themselves to seek wealth! In the end, it's just a way to survive. There are all kinds of people in the world, just wanting to have the sun and the moon with a clear conscience, isn't it more dignified than those dignified In fact, the so-called literati who are full of bits and pieces are much stronger?"

It is true that the mentality of eunuchs will be greatly different from that of ordinary people due to their physical disabilities.Because they have no descendants, they have no scruples in doing things, and they often become extremely insidious and cruel scourges.

But everything has to be viewed dialectically.

Are those dignified literati really better than the eunuchs, the wind and the moon, and the spring and snow?
The eunuchs of the Han Dynasty are famous in history and have left a bad reputation for thousands of years, but the officials of the Han Dynasty are not so good!

With insight far ahead of the times, it is natural to look at problems from different angles.

Wang De was inexplicably moved.

Just as Fang Jun said, if it wasn’t for the fact that he couldn’t survive, who would want to cut himself across the board, ruin a lifetime of light, and become an eunuch destined to decay in the dark and be disgusted by others?

But the world will never pity these castrated people. In the eyes of the world, as long as you talk about eunuchs, they must be yin and yang, cruel, violent, evil, and bring disaster to the country and the people. All people cast aside...

Taking a deep look at Fang Jun, Wang De lowered his head and did not say anything grateful.

Some things don't have to be said, just keep them in your heart...

Of course, Wang De, who has experienced great storms, will naturally not have any ridiculous idea of ​​"a scholar will die for his confidant" just because of Fang Jun's words, but a certain degree of goodwill is inevitable.

While talking, they came to the gate of Shenlong Temple.

Wang De bowed slightly and said: "Your Majesty has an order. When Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Consort come, just enter, and no one else is allowed to wait on you. Your Highness, Consort, please!"

Princess Gao Yang gave a little blessing, and said softly: "Thank you, sir."

Fang Jun also clasped his fists and nodded, and joined hands with Princess Gaoyang to climb the steps at the entrance of the Dragon Palace.

Wang De stood for a while, staring at Fang Jun's back in a daze, and then quietly backed away.

Princess Gaoyang swayed lightly, looked around, and asked Fang Jun in a low voice: "Why do you want to make friends with Wang Daguan?"

Fang Jun smiled and said: "The Tang Dynasty stipulates that foreign ministers are not allowed to make friends with internal servants. This crime is not a small one. My lady, please don't harm me..."

"Too lazy to talk to you!" Princess Gao Yang rolled her eyes, showing a look of disdain, and quickened her pace.

Sandalwood is burned in the main hall, which is quiet and fragrant.

His Majesty Li Er was dressed in ordinary clothes, sitting on the brocade couch, holding a book and reading it with great interest.

Fang Jun and his wife prostrated themselves on the ground together: "My son, I have seen my father."

His Majesty Li Er put the book in his hand, and said with a smile: "There is no need to be polite, Shu'er, hurry up to the father's side, let the father see if he has lost weight?"

Princess Gao Yang obediently stood up and leaned against His Majesty Li Er, and said with a bright smile, "Your Majesty, is your house a dragon's pond or a tiger's lair or a poor mountain? It's only been three days, how come you lost weight?"

His Majesty Li Er twirled his daughter's hair, with a doting expression on his face: "Although it was only three days, in my father's heart, it's like three autumns, every day is worrying, it's like a year, just waiting for you to come back. "

"Father..." Princess Gao Yang called out softly, her clear eyes were already filled with water vapor.

His Majesty Li Er calmed down, patted Princess Gao Yang's fragrant shoulders, and said with a smile: "Go to the ladies, don't make such a childlike gesture, lest Fang Er, a rascal, make fun of our women!"

"Hmph! How dare he?"

Princess Gao Yang raised her snow-white and sharp chin with a proud face.

His Majesty Li Er laughed and said: "Okay, it really is the daughter of a certain Li Shimin, she has courage!"

Princess Gao Yang smiled carefully, got up and walked out of the palace lightly, and went to the residences of the concubines to deliver gifts.

Fang Jun looked depressed and looked at His Majesty Li Er dissatisfied.

Is there anyone like you who is a father?Openly encouraging daughters to bully sons-in-law, is there any human rights anymore...

His Majesty Li Er sat up straight, looked at the worried Fang Jun with a smile, and asked with a smile: "Why, I support my daughter to be tougher, but you are not convinced?"

Fang Jun curled his lips: "I dare not."

No, no, dare not...

His Majesty Li Er raised his eyebrows, noncommittal.Whether you don’t have it or you don’t dare, don’t you still have to bear it?

Raising his hand, he signaled Fang Jun to sit on the mat beside him, and asked, "Is there any secret case for Jiangnan?"

Fang Jun thought for a while, and said inexplicably, "Huating Town is indeed a good place..."

His Majesty Li Er was stunned. Is this kid dissatisfied with the title of "Marquis of Huating County"?

(End of this chapter)