Seeing everyone looking at him, Kong Kun realized that he had lost his composure and continued: "Although I admire Confucianism, I am not a pedantic Confucian scholar. Therefore, I have no objection to my daughter's hydrangea for marriage. Since, today//you won the hydrangea

, it’s God’s will that brings you and Xiuyun together.”

After Kong Yu spoke, he raised his voice and deliberately emphasized the tone. At this time, a servant walked in from outside and whispered something in Kong Ji's ear. Kong Ji saluted his father and left full of emotions. There was a brief moment in the room.

It was quiet. I don't know how long it took, but Xiang Zhuang sighed softly and replied: "Uncle, although I took the hydrangea, my parents are dead at home, and no one has made the decision. When I go back, I will report to my uncle, and my uncle will make the decision. You see

how?"

"Bang..." Kong Yu slammed the table, and there was silence in the room. After a long time, Kong Yu stood up with a livid face and said angrily: "Since you have captured the hydrangea, you must be responsible for my daughter. Otherwise, we, Kong Yu, will

How can we gain a foothold in Suiyang in the future?"

Kong Yu's voice was cold, and every word he said was like thunder, shocking. After a short silence, Kong Yu said in a tone that could not be refused: "This matter is a foregone conclusion. I will let Jill replace me and go to the project."

If you refuse to marry me, I will let the whole world know what kind of people your Xiang family is!"

Is Kong Kun coercing? Or intimidating? Xiang Zhuang was extremely impatient. No matter what method he used, he was at fault first, so he had to hand over his hand and reply: "What Uncle Kong reprimanded is that I will definitely go."

Tell your uncle to propose marriage as soon as possible."

Xiang Zhuang was willing to admit his mistake, and the anger in Kong Yu's heart subsided a little. At this time, Kong Ji hurriedly entered and stood beside Kong Yu, muttering quietly for a moment. Kong Yu was slightly surprised and left in a hurry, leaving Kong Ji with his hands clasped in fists.

, said with a smile: "There are some distinguished guests at home. My father needs to entertain them. Please wait a moment."

The three of them handed over, Kong Ji left, and the relaxed atmosphere finally returned to the room. Xiang Zhuang breathed a sigh of relief. This time, he was really angry. If his uncle knew that he was in Suiyang, he would bring back a nephew quietly.

Wife, I don’t know what his old man will think.

Thinking of this, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but smile bitterly. Wei Jiu and Zhang Buyi were talking about something, but Xiang Zhuang was agitated at the moment and had no intention of listening carefully, so he could only sigh softly and walk out to the living room.

"Brother Xiang, where are you going?" Zhang Buyu asked curiously. Xiang Zhuang walked a few more steps before he weakly replied: "I'm going to relieve myself."

...

Xiang Zhuang was wandering alone in the courtyard. Kong Kun's tough attitude made him understand that he could only talk to his uncle about this matter. Xiang Zhuang was really unsure whether his uncle could organize this marriage. Just when he was feeling depressed and helpless.

, from somewhere, a woman’s clear voice came:

The jianjia is green, and the white dew is frost. The so-called beauty is on the side of the water!

If you follow it back, the road is long and blocked. If you follow it, you will find yourself in the middle of the water.

The leaves are luxuriant and the dew is still white. The so-called beauty is in the meadow of water.

If you follow it back and forth, you will be able to escape when the road is blocked. If you follow it when you follow it, you will feel like you are swimming in the water.

When I collect the jasmine, the white dew is still there. The so-called beauty is in the stream of water.

If you follow it back, you will find the road is blocked and turn to the right. If you follow it, you will wander in the water.

The beautiful melody of the guzheng echoed, and the woman's soft voice sang this poem. Xiang Zhuang was fascinated by this fairy-like voice. While listening, he walked slowly in the direction of the sound. He felt as if he was in a heavenly palace.

In general, the sound of the piano and the music were like heavenly music. When Xiang Zhuang was intoxicated, he passed through a moon gate and suddenly the woman playing the piano appeared in front of him. She was wearing a blue skirt and was sitting on her knees.

On the soft mat, there was an incense burner in front of her, and she was playing and singing in ecstasy...

Xiang Zhuang was intoxicated by the beautiful sound of the piano. He half leaned against the Moon Gate and listened quietly. At some point, he closed his eyes and felt the tranquility and rare freedom brought by the music.

.

Beautiful melody, like cranes flying in the mountains, towering mountains, straight into the sky, naughty children, carrying bamboo baskets, picking fruits in the mountains, beautiful girls, washing clothes by the stream at the foot of the mountain, rough men

Carrying the firewood, he headed home.

The sun rises slowly, the sky becomes brighter and brighter, and the warm and genial sunlight shines on every corner of the earth. What a beautiful place. Is this the legendary paradise?

After an unknown amount of time, the sound of the piano suddenly stopped. Xiang Zhuang opened his eyes and saw that the woman had discovered him, but she was not a little angry at this uninvited guest. She seemed to have anticipated his arrival.

"I... was just passing by, disturbing the girl from playing the piano." Xiang Zhuang smiled awkwardly, turned around, and was about to leave, but the woman stood up and stopped him: "Master, are you... the person you were during the day?"

Xiang Zhuang nodded slightly and said with a smile: "My name is Xiang Zhuang. Nice to meet you."

Xiang Zhuang turned around and left. The woman quietly looked at the figure that was gradually receding outside the Moon Gate, and couldn't help but whisper softly: "He... is Xiang Zhuang."

...

Fusu, Ziying and others walked into the side hall of Kong Mansion slowly under the guidance of Kong Kun's subordinates. As soon as they entered the side hall, Fusu looked around for a moment and couldn't help laughing and said: "Unexpectedly, the layout of Confucius Mansion

, much more elegant than I imagined."

Ziying also smiled and said: "This place has more of a Wei style atmosphere."

Everyone found a soft seat and sat down. Several maids brought tea and placed it in front of everyone. They bowed and left. There was a brief silence in the room.

Fusu took a sip of tea, looked at his uncle and his son, and asked with a smile: "Uncle has traveled around a lot, but has he ever seen such an elegant living room?"

Ziying waved his hand and said with a smile: "The seven kingdoms are constantly in dispute, wars are raging, and gunpowder smoke is everywhere. I have spent my whole life in battles. I have never enjoyed freedom and carelessness. It is only now that the world is unified that I can have a rare leisure."

Ziying picked up the teacup, took a sip, and shook his head with a wry smile: "Life is like tea, sweet but bitter, with endless aftertaste..."

"It's such a sweet and bitter life. When did uncle learn to be compassionate and compassionate?" The two couldn't help but laugh. At this time, rapid footsteps came from outside the door. Soon, Kong Yu's anxious voice came: "Young Master Fusu and

The emperor's uncle Zi Ying is here, why didn't you inform me earlier?"

"My son also just learned about it."

Accompanied by the sound of footsteps, Kong Yu and Kong Ji hurriedly walked into the side hall. Kong Yu bowed his hands and saluted: "I'm here, Kong Yu, to say hello to the young master and to the emperor's uncle."

Fusu quickly stood up, held up Kong Yu with one hand, and said with a smile, "I am disturbing Mr. Kong."

At this time, Kong Ji also greeted the two of them. Soon, Fusu pulled Kong Kun to the soft mat and sat down. On the side, Shusun Tong hurriedly saluted: "Student Shusun Tong, please say hello to the teacher."

When Kong Yu saw Shusun Tong, he already understood something in his heart. I am afraid that Fusu's arrival was related to this person. He felt a little unhappy in his heart, but did not show it on his face. At this time, Fusu smiled and said: "Just now

While walking in the street, I learned that Mr. Kong had chosen his son-in-law, so I stopped and watched for a while. His son-in-law was indeed very skilled and a talented person who would become a great person in the future. I would like to first congratulate Mr. Kong on his death."

Kong Yu smiled and waved his hand: "Young master, you're welcome."

At this time, Kong Yu's eyes fell on Su Jiao, who was standing next to Fusu. Isn't he the one who competed with Xiang Zhuang for the hydrangea? Could it be that... the purpose of Fusu's visit was his daughter?

Kong Kun felt a bad feeling in his heart. He hesitated a little. Fusu saw the change in Kong Kun's expression and was surprised in his heart, but he couldn't ask clearly. He could only smile and said: "Kong has lived in Suiyang for a long time."

, How can Confucian Confucianism be carried forward? In my opinion, why didn't Confucius move his home to Xianyang, which is the capital of the country and the political center of the Qin Dynasty, so that he can recruit many disciples and carry forward Confucianism."

Kong Yu didn't understand Fusu's intention, so he could only say modestly: "Confucianism has actually reached its peak long ago. Our Kong family has been passed down in Suiyang for several generations, and we don't want to touch it anymore."

After Kong Yu finished speaking, a maid had already brought tea and placed it in front of Kong Yu and Kong Ji. Kong Yu picked up the tea cup and was about to take a sip when he looked aside to see Fu Su's tea cup and ordered: "Make a few more cups."

Tea, for the emperor's uncle, the young master and others to change."

The maid took the order and left. Kong Yu took a sip of tea and had to change the topic. He smiled and said, "Young master came from a long distance this time. What do you mean?"

The topic finally got to the point, and Fusu couldn't help but smile and said: "Mr. Kong, don't be anxious, please listen to me first."

Fusu stood up, walked two steps in the room, organized his words, and said seriously: "Since the Qin Dynasty unified the world, the characters have been unified, the currency has been unified, and the measurement units have been unified. On the surface, it is very powerful, but I know very well in my heart that Qin is powerful outside the country.

, I want to get rid of the predicament completely, I hope Mr. Kong can follow me back to Xianyang, contribute to the country, and benefit the people..."

Listening to Fusu's words, Kong Kun felt a little at ease. He was not here for his daughter, but from Fusu's words, Kong Kun could feel that Fusu wanted to invite him to serve as an official. He wanted to refuse, but he listened to Fusu.

Su continued: "The descendants of the Six Kingdoms will not die in their desire to restore the country, and the people of the world will be uneasy. I am very worried. As the eldest son of the Qin State, I have no shirking responsibility. I sincerely ask Mr. Kong to give Su some noodles and follow me to Chang'an to serve the country."

If you contribute, you can also carry forward the Kong family..."

The sincerity of Fusu's words was gratifying. Others might have been moved to tears and readily agreed, but Kong Kun resolutely refused Fusu. Based solely on the tyranny of the Qin Dynasty and the extravagance and waste of the First Emperor's Eastern Tour,

There were ten thousand reasons for rejecting Fusu when the people were going through a difficult time. However, Kong Kun did not want to offend Fusu by stating his words clearly, so he sighed and shook his head: "I... am getting old, and I fear that I will live up to the high expectations of the young master.

I hope you will choose someone else."

Fusu was shocked when Kong Kun refused so decisively. He felt dissatisfied and slightly displeased. He pondered his words, but Shusun Tong beside him cupped his hands and said: "Teacher, I have lived in Suiyang for a long time in the past few years and know very little about the major events in the world. I will wait for you."

The students told the teacher one by one."

Just as Shusun Tong was about to continue speaking, Kong Kun waved his hand and said, "I'm not feeling well and can't stay with you for a long time. Please forgive me, sir."

Kong Yu looked back at his son Kong Ji and ordered: "Please accompany these two distinguished guests for me."

Kong Kun stood up and was about to leave. Fusu was unwilling to accept it. He pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice: "I ask Mr. Kong to think twice about what I said today..."

Kong Kun paused for a moment before leaving, but soon he waved his hand and left slowly. Everyone in the room was silent. Ziying patted Fusu on the shoulder to express comfort, and sighed: "People

Everyone has his own ambitions, and besides, Mr. Kong is already old, so we better not force him."
Chapter completed!