In the northwest corner of Jiangling City, the lights in the back house of the Prince Consort's Mansion are flickering, and the night is quiet.
Among the court servants, Wang Pin (biàn), the official minister, was chatting with a beautiful woman in palace attire.
This beautiful woman looks to be in her early thirties. Her double skirts with blue gauze patterns are trailing to the floor. Her waist is as fat as willows, and her temple hair is like clouds. Her golden steps are swaying like green pearls, and her jade scratched head is green and blue. She is graceful and graceful, graceful and light. , radiant and stunning.
The beautiful woman is the granddaughter of Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty, the daughter of Prince Zhaoming Xiao Tong, the sister of Xiao Jin who was a pilgrim, the eldest princess of Luling, Xiao Miaoying, and a true relative of the emperor.
The Prince Consort, Wang Pin, was born in the Langya Wang family. During the Liang Dynasty, he served successively as Secretary Lang, Prince Sheren, Luling Internal History, etc. Now he is in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, and he is winning.
The couple is a combination of the top high-ranking families in the Southern Dynasties and the royal family. They are well-matched. After getting married, the two respected each other as guests and had a pair of children. Their son Wang Guan (guàn) inherited the talent of Wang and Xiao in studying and was quite literate.< /p>
Because the eldest princess Xiao Miaoying also read poetry and books, Wang Pin often discussed political affairs with her, and Xiao Miaoying often had unique insights. However, at this time, the topic of the couple was not about government affairs, but about their daughter Wang Huan .
Wang Pin is the brother-in-law of the current emperor, and he is also a powerful figure in charge of officialdom. At that time, the officials and workers in the court were very fawning over him. In addition to various filial piety during the holidays, some people also set their sights on his children. On your body.
Wang Pin is a high-status and powerful official. If it is not official business, he will not see anyone else, and he will not accept any gifts. Although he is very disgusted with those who come to propose marriage, his children are all grown up, and he can't help but worry about his life's major events. Not considered.
Among those who came to propose marriage, Wang Pin had the best friendship with Zuo Min Shangshu and Taichang Qing Cai Daye. The two were not only colleagues in the court, but also close friends in private. Their friendship was profound.
Speaking of Cai Daye, he was also a powerful person in the dynasty, and his brother Cai Dabao was even more impressive. Cai Dabao studied diligently since childhood and read a lot of books. Recommended by Xu Mian, he served as the Yueyang King's Attendant, Registrar's Office, and Shangshu Yi Cao Lang. From then on, he followed Xiao Jin and went out to town in Kuaiji, as an envoy to the Western Wei Dynasty, and conquered Jiangling.
In the third year of Chengsheng, after Emperor Yuan of Liang was killed, Xiao Qi formally ascended the throne and established Xiliang, with the reign name of Dading.
Cai Dabao successively served as a minister, Shangshu Ling, Jingzhou governor, Prince Shaofu, and was granted the title of Marquis of Anfeng County, with a settlement of 1,000 households. Together with Shangshu Youcheng and Xinkang County Marquis Wang Cao, he is the left and right humerus of the current sage Xiao Jin.
At that time, the two wives of Wang and Cai were pregnant at the same time. Wang Pin and Cai Daye talked about it at the banquet. If the two wives gave birth to two boys, they would become brothers, if they had two girls, they would become sisters, and if one boy and one girl were born, they would become brothers. Couple.
It stands to reason that the Wang and Cai families are already well-connected, and it would be great if they could form an in-law family.
This afternoon, Cai Daye and his second son Cai Yuncheng came to the Prince Consort's Mansion again and mentioned the marriage proposal in a roundabout way.
In the past, every time he came to the palace, he could see Wang Pin's daughter Wang Huan, but today the daughter did not show up. When he asked, he found out that Wang Huan was not in the palace. As for Wang Huan's whereabouts, Wang Pin hesitated and refused to say.
Cai Daye has two legitimate sons. The eldest son Cai Yungong is appointed as the prince. He is knowledgeable and calm.
But the younger son Cai Yuncheng was far behind his elder brother. He spent all day doing nothing, looking for flowers and asking for help, and his reputation really made him rack his brains. Although Cai Yuncheng had several concubines, he did not marry the main wife.
Like most parents, Cai Daye prefers his younger son from the bottom of his heart.
He had watched Wang Huan grow up since childhood. If he could marry her into the Cai family and discipline Cai Yuncheng, maybe this useless son could change his ways.
He had sought his wife's consent for this matter early on, and he also knew that his youngest son had always admired Wang Huan. Now that his son was about to reach his prime, he could really consider the matter of proposing a marriage.
Cai Daye also thought carefully about his son's marriage.
Wang Pin is the Langya Wang family and the brother-in-law of the current Holy Emperor. Although Wang Pin usually keeps a low profile, Cai Daye knows that the Wang family tree has deep roots and is much more powerful than the Cai family in Jiyang. If he really wants to climb up to this level. As a relative, no one can challenge the position of the Cai family in the court, and with the fierce temper of the eldest lady of the Wang family, are you afraid that she will not be able to control her idle son?
Cai Daye knew that his second son had bad conduct, but he had a good skin. He couldn't be said to be like Song Yu or Pan An, but he was handsome and handsome. There was no exaggeration. If you didn't know his background, , it is inevitable to regard him as a young talent.
He had mentioned the matter of proposing marriage more than once in the past two years, but Wang Pin was always vague.
For this reason, Cai Daye really held his breath. If Cai Yuncheng was not a good-looking person, he would have given Wang Pin a look, and now he can only endure it.
Whenever Cai Daye came to the Prince Consort's Mansion, he would take Cai Yuncheng with him. Cai Yuncheng did his best in front of Wang Pin, looking like a polite and humble gentleman.
Wang Pin had heard about this junior's reputation for a long time, and was not blinded by the appearance. However, his etiquette was so thoughtful that the Cai family and his son could not see any clues.
In fact, Wang Pin felt very sorry.
In terms of family background and personal friendship, the Cai family are all good candidates for marriage. However, Cai Yuncheng is so unsatisfactory that he is definitely not a lover that his daughter can entrust to her whole life.
The Wang family is a prominent family, and their children are particularly well-matched when it comes to marriage. However, Wang Pin is also an enlightened person, and he cannot do anything to ruin his daughter's lifelong happiness for the benefit of the family.
In addition to Wang Pin's own thoughts, there is another important reason why Wang Pin is very cautious about his daughter's marriage.
The emperor loves Wang Huan very much, his niece. Apart from the formality, Wang Huan's food and clothing expenses are all comparable to those of Princess Xuancheng. His daughter's marriage is not only determined by his intention to be a father, but also by the emperor. Just nod.
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Judging from this point alone, Cai Daye's incompetent son has lost the qualification to propose marriage. It's just this point that Wang Pin can't say clearly.
Cai Daye and his son made the trip in vain and were very disappointed. Before leaving, they repeatedly proposed to invite Wang Pin and his family to the Cai Mansion for a banquet after the Qingming Festival. In fact, it was just to create an opportunity for the two young children to meet.
Wang Pin couldn't refuse Cai Daye's warm invitation, so he had to vaguely agree.
Cai Daye was overjoyed when he heard this. After finalizing the time again, he got up and left with his son, and left the palace. He secretly made up his mind to restrain his son during this period and not let him do any ridiculous things again.< /p>
Wang Pin and his wife regarded their daughter as the apple of their eye. As their daughter grew older, her marriage was mentioned more often in their conversations.
At this time, Wang Pin told his wife what happened when Cai Daye came. Xiao Miaoying smiled lightly and said, "Speaking of which, it's all my fault for my husband. He insisted on making that troublesome agreement with Mr. Cai, but now it's all for me." You have a problem."
Wang Pin has always respected Xiao Miaoying, and has never blushed for many years since they were married. At this time, listening to his wife's words, he said with embarrassment: "Princess, don't say any more. At that time, my husband never thought that his second son was so incompetent. If he knew , I would definitely not say that."
Xiao Miaoying covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Husband, don't be anxious. I just said it casually, not to mention husband. I'm afraid even Mr. Cai, the father, doesn't know that Yuncheng is so miserable. Speaking of which, it's really It's strange that Yuncheng and Yungong were both born from the same mother, but the gap is so big, it's really puzzling."
Wang Pin sighed and said: "Jingdao and I were ministers in the same court and had a close personal relationship. I really couldn't bear to hurt his heart. I tried to explain the matter to him several times, but in the end I still couldn't."
Xiao Miaoying said: "You and I have been married for many years, and your husband is very passionate about sex. How come I don't understand this? You don't have to worry about this. I will go to Cai's house for a banquet next month. I should knock the drum to Mrs. Cai. She is a smart person, so she told her earlier so that the Cai family could stop thinking about it."
Wang Pin was overjoyed when he heard this. Although he was a powerful minister, it was better for his wife to come forward when it came to his children's matters. His wife was not only Wang Huan's mother, but also the princess of the dynasty. She represented the royal family to a certain extent, so he He crossed his hands and said: "Thank you princess. With the princess taking action, my husband is relieved."
There was a charm in Xiao Miaoying's eyes, and she said angrily: "You and I have been married for more than 20 years, how come we are still so heretical?"
Wang Pin coughed a few times: "This is not a heretic, but just because my husband respects the princess from the bottom of his heart."
Xiao Miaoying glanced at him sideways, her pink cheeks flushed, but she was half shy and half happy. Since marrying Wang Pin, the couple's love for each other is really enviable to others. Now, both her children have grown up. , the son didn’t say that, but the daughter... I thought about it and sighed lightly.
"Why did the princess sigh?" Wang Pin asked with concern.
"It's not because of your precious daughter!" Xiao Miaoying frowned slightly, "My daughter never leaves the house. She works hard as a nun in the mansion, learns some music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and will be married to a husband and raise her children in the future. .Your daughter is not bad, but she likes to dance with guns and sticks, and fight and kill. Who in the future will marry such a wild girl?
It's because you, the father, are used to saying that she is still young and not strictly controlling her. Now that she has grown up and has a wild temper, you can't control her even if you want to!"
Wang Pin twisted his beard with his hands and said with a smile: "Madam, you are too worried, but it is also good for a girl to learn some boudoir things. When she comes back this time, I will talk to her. Although my daughter is not good at female prostitutes, , but it can be said that he is both talented and beautiful, and he will definitely find a young hero to match him in the future."
Xiao Miaoying blamed her husband for doting and pampering her daughter. She rolled her eyes at him and said angrily: "You men are just big-hearted. She is used to being wild outside and her reputation has been lost. I am afraid that the princes and ministers in Jiangling will not know about you." This daughter is so famous.
It's just that you, as a father, are used to it, and the emperor's brother of mine treats his niece like a treasure, and even allows her to work as a head catcher in the Yamen.
Tell me, a woman who has not left the court wears a weapon and patrols the streets every day to hunt for thieves. Is this what a woman in the court should do? She is just a public face. What if one day she meets a gangster? Good?"
As I spoke, my eyes turned red and tears filled my eyes.
Wang Pin stood up hurriedly, walked behind his wife, massaged her shoulders gently, and said: "Princess, calm down, calm down. When my daughter comes back, I will take her to face the saint immediately and ask your majesty to take back her life."
Xiao Miaoying took out a gold-threaded brocade handkerchief and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said, "I wonder who this girl's temperament is following?"
Wang Pin smiled and said: "It's not my Wang family anyway!"
Xiao Miaoying glared at her husband fiercely with her beautiful eyes, and said angrily: "You are so young, but you are not in shape!"
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