Chapter 24 The Sound of Water

Xue Chongxun sent Zhang away and returned to the study to stay for a while.

This place belongs to his home, but it was the first time I discovered it was really good, quiet and comfortable.

Especially the back porch, I forgot who designed it, it really integrates architecture and nature.

There is a small pond with rockery in the corridor, but the water in the pond is not stagnant, but attracts the water from Tingyu Lake.

A bamboo pole stretched out from the rockery, and clear water slowly flowed out of the bamboo tube, and the sound of water was tinging and tinging, just like a natural music.

There are several cherry trees by the pond water, and the fruits seem to be ripe.

Tang people prefer cherry blossoms and cherries, which are completely fruitful at banquets.Some preferences of the oriental island countries that fully learn the culture of the Tang Dynasty were also deeply influenced by the customs of the Tang Dynasty.

Xue Chongxun walked to a cherry tree, picked a bunch of cherries, put it under the running water bamboo tube, washed it, and then started eating. It was sweet and tender, which was really good.

At night, he couldn't help but stay in the yard where the study was located. There were seven or eight houses in this other yard, including beds and a place to sleep.

The next morning was the day of the five-day and one-day dynasty, and Xue Chongxun also had to attend, so he went to the Hanyuan Palace of the Ming Palace to congratulate Emperor Li Shouli.

Xue Chongxun lived a relatively homely life in Chang'an. He often stayed at home and didn't like going out to eat, drink and have fun. When he saw Brother Fen Li Shouli, he suddenly had an idea: I'm afraid Brother Fen is even more homeless.

I heard that Brother Fen usually likes to practice Tai Chi, and then spends time with his group of women in wine and sex. Except for the Dadagong once every five days, he basically won’t leave Penglai Palace.

Perhaps Brother Fen is still very happy like this, which saves a lot of worry.

The main thing in the Great Court is bell, drums, rituals and music, which is a kind of ritual, without any serious matters.After the dynasty dispersed, the court officials continued to walk north and went to Zichen Hall to meet Princess Taiping. Only then did they talk about the serious matters.

Since Xue Chongxun has come to the Daming Palace, he has also gone in with the prime ministers to participate in court discussions. It is still very beneficial to appear on such occasions that it can increase political influence.

Everyone was struggling with the war against Tubo for a long time, and then involved a lot of things such as the Zhechong Mansion issue and taxation issues.

During this period, Zhang Shuo repeatedly cast his eyes on Xue Chongxun, but Xue Chongxun did not express his support for his Long March athlete's proposal, so Zhang Shuo held back and said nothing.

In the end, everyone failed to come up with a way that made people recognize, and then they broke up. Only Xue Chongxun was called by Princess Taiping and stayed.

Princess Taiping sat upright and said lightly: Last time I talked about your marriage...

Xue Chongxun felt depressed when he thought of this, but there was nothing he could do.

It seems that those who are powerful and do whatever they want are still very happy. Just like Emperor Xuanzong of Tang in history, he fell in love with Yang Yuhuan and his daughter-in-law, and his likeness is no longer stopping him. He is the one who he likes.

He clasped his fists with helplessness: But let my mother take charge.

Princess Taiping looked at his face, but unfortunately Xue Chongxun lowered her head and could only see Kuankuan's forehead. She was silent for a while before saying: I have a crush on two suitable people, Princess Huo and the Lord of Yuyao County, both of whom do you like more?

Yuyao County Lord?Xue Chongxun thought about it for a while and then realized that the Yuyao County Lord was Li Yaner, who was only granted a title not long ago.

Isn't that still a little girl, and he is his niece, who may be younger than Pei Niang in his family.

Xue Chongxun felt a little upset, but he thought of Huo Guo who was fat and fat...

There was a strange mouth between the two pieces of flesh on her face.

When Xue Chongxun thought that the woman might be with him for the rest of her life, she was about to sweat.

He didn't need to think about it at all, and immediately said: If you choose one of the two, it's better to be Li Yan'er... He thought to himself, at least he is a cute little loli, it's not easy to use or not, it's also pleasing to the eyes. People have to live a few more years.

Princess Taiping nodded and said: Very good, I will do this, you can go back first.

Xue Chongxun held the etiquette and said: My son is leaving.

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Princess Taiping was very skillful in doing things. She summoned Sun in just two days and told her about it.

The name is proposing marriage, but what objections can Sun have?

Even if there is objection, there is no right to refuse peace.

This matter was obviously very smooth.

In fact, Sun was very happy. She never expected that as a loser, her daughter could still marry such a high family.

The Xue family not only married Li Tang for generations, but also a Hedong clan with a great foundation.

Sun thought to himself: Unless the in-laws bully Li Yan'er, Li Yan'er will not be wronged.

Just when she was secretly happy, someone suddenly knocked on the yard door outside, and Sun went to open the door, and saw that Wang Zhaoyi and others were outside.When Wang Zhaoyi saw Sun, she actually knelt down on the ground with a plop.

Sun was also surprised. He thought she was here to apologize, but he actually knelt down and was a little surprised.

Wang Zhaoyi said with a sad face: I don’t know Mount Tai at all, so I offend you so much. Please don’t care about villains.

After moving to this chaotic courtyard, Sun was cautious and humble to others, but she didn't always be humble.

In this situation, she was already fearless and stood in front of Wang Zhaoyi without any pressure. After being kneeled down, she said coldly: Wang Zhaoyi, you are not what you do in life.

Yes, yes, the princess taught me a lesson, I made a big mistake in a moment of confusion!

Sun raised her head. Although her figure looked a little weak, her noble temperament was still not inferior when she took out her momentum: Don't worry, I won't bother with you more this time.I can't afford to be fooled with someone like you.Let's go, don't let me see you again!

Wang Zhaoyi kowtowed and said: Thank you for your great kindness and virtue.

Just then, Li Yan'er had just returned from Jincheng and saw Wang Zhaoyi kneeling there. She couldn't help but rub her eyes with her fingers and suspected that she had read it wrong.

After a moment, Li Yan'er couldn't help but laugh and pointed at Wang Zhaoyi and said: Mom, what's wrong with her?

When she was ridiculed, Wang Zhaoyi's mood was conceivable. Her face turned redder than a pig's liver, but she couldn't say a word, so she could only abort her teeth and swallowed it into her stomach.

Sun waved his sleeves: Go, do others see you look so good?

Wang Zhaoyi then got up and left in a mess.

Sun took Li Yan'er's hand and walked into the yard. Li Yan'er kept asking curiously what was going on.

When they returned to the room, Sun took Li Yan'er to her side, opened her mouth and before she could speak, tears suddenly came out.

Li Yan'er widened her eyes and said: Mom, what's wrong with you?Did Wang Zhaoyi bully you again?... It's not right. She was obviously kneeling there.

Sun wiped his tears and said: Mom is happy, but she is a little reluctant.

Li Yan'er looked at her blankly.

Sun slowly took out his hand towel, gently wiped his tears, exhaled, and smiled: Today, His Highness Princess Taiping summoned me and proposed marriage to me.

What proposal?Li Yan'er understood a little and repeated in a daze.

Sun said: Let you marry her eldest son Xue Chongxun... Although he is Xuxian, you will marry him as a member of the official wife.Yan'er's destination is very good, you must know how to be content and cherish.

Xue Chongxun?!

Li Yan'er stood up with an angry look on her face, but soon remembered what her mother had instilled in her, and sat down helplessly. Although my mother told me not to have hatred, I also understood the truth that my mom taught me, but we... this is too ridiculous!

Sun said seriously: Ridiculous?Is marriage a joke? What do you think is ridiculous?

Li Yan'er pouted her mouth, but she looked at Sun with a slim pity, not knowing what to say, but she heard Sun say: Princess Taiping spoke in person, which is more serious than the imperial edict, and there is absolutely no possibility of change. You should learn to be sensible and learn how to be human and worldly, so that you can live safely. The road is still long, do you understand?

Just as Xue Chongxun was helpless, Li Yan'er was also powerless. As a royal family, she had heard a lot of things like marriage, so she naturally understood it.

She was bored for a long time before she said: That mother is enough to be with me. Whether we are locked up in the Daming Palace or the Xue family, it is the same anyway.

Li Yan'er finally realized the reality. When Sun heard her stupid words, she couldn't help laughing and touched her head and said: Have you ever heard of having to take care of her mother when she gets married?

So, I won’t see my mother anymore?Li Yan'er's beautiful eyes widened.

Sun sighed and said: You can meet someone, and you can go back to your parents' home to visit your relatives after marrying, but you should fulfill your wife's responsibilities and you cannot run back every few days.Girls always have to go out... Look at the nest of Yàn in our yard. After the little Yàn is fed by her mother, she will go out to build a nest again. You can't always squeeze with the big Yàn. This is true for Yàn, let alone humans?

Li Yaner suddenly became anxious and grabbed Sun's hand and said: I won't!I won’t marry anymore, I just want to be with my mother!

If you are like this, your mother will be angry!Sun said seriously.

Li Yan'er wiped her tears: Mom wants to drive me away... Other people's families are people I don't know, and I'm afraid...

Sun held her in his arms, and the mother and daughter hugged each other for a long time and were reluctant to part.

Sun became sad again when he was not careful and said with a remorse: I didn’t discipline you well, and it was too late to regret it now. You can only rely on yourself to understand and explore the principles of life and affairs... Mom is too late to do anything now, but there is a saying, you must remember: From now on, the Xue family will be your home.You must remember!

Of course, Li Yan'er doesn't think that the strange Xue family is actually her home?

Sun had to repeatedly tell her, very worried.

Then he taught her some things about adults, especially what she should pay attention to on the night of the bridal chamber, which Li Yan'er didn't understand at all.

There was no other way, so Sun had to give her scientific knowledge temporarily.

When Li Yan'er heard those things for the first time, she was curious and resistant, and she stared at her eyes and listened.

The mother and daughter talked until night fell, as if they had endless things to say. Until the light dimmed, Sun suddenly said: It's dark, I have to go and cook, Yan'er is hungry, right?