Since Wang Shiyun came to Chang'an, the stability of Chang'an has left a deep impression on him.
Luoyang and its surroundings are almost full of ghosts and monsters. After Qiu He led his army into Luoyang, he ordered some houses to be cleaned, which made Liang Jun feel very uncomfortable.
Many people died at home, and their bones were not collected at all. At that time, the entire city of Luoyang seemed to be filled with a faint stench. The wind did not blow away, and the rain did not stop, which directly caused Liang Jun's morale to disappear by half.
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"When Third Brother meets Concubine Xian, please don't say harsh words. Wu Niang is different now than she was back then. Be careful what you say when you meet her, otherwise if you offend her, even I will be implicated."
After walking only a few steps, Wang Shiwei was already panting, his face was covered in sweat, and he was shivering from the cold. In the past two years, he had been addicted to drinking and sex, and most of his body had been hollowed out.
In comparison, Wang Shiyun was older than him and thinner. He stood straight in the cold wind, like a gun standing in the cold wind.
The mental will honed from the chaos in Luoyang is almost indestructible.
Seeing his unsatisfactory younger brother, Wang Shiyun wished he could kick him to death, but he also secretly envied his younger brother's good luck. When his fourth brother was defeated, Wang Shiwei was taken directly to Jinyang.
Now it seems that he is very lucky. He has lived a stable life in Jinyang for two years, unlike when he was in Luoyang City, sitting in the city of Pengchou, dealing with the Lord of Hell all the time.
If Li Ding'an and Dou Jiande hadn't both had plans for Luoyang and would send some food and grass over from time to time, the people in Luoyang would have died long ago.
The most difficult time was last winter, when he was so hungry that he wanted to taste two-legged sheep.
Too many people had died over the years, and he had become numb. The moment he arrived in Kansai, he finally had a full meal in Hongnong, and everyone burst into tears. The misery was almost like a lifetime ago.
No matter what other people think, he spent half a year in Chang'an before he regained his composure.
In the past six months, he had not seen anyone except his younger brother's family. The Wang brothers had committed so many crimes in Luoyang that even he knew that this life was picked up and could be thrown away at any time.
Wang Shichong's branch had been completely wiped out. At that time, Wang Shichong was defeated and the city of Luoyang was in chaos. Someone brought people into the palace and killed Wang Shichong's wife and children.
Of Wang Shiwei's three sons, two died in the rebellion and one died of illness in Luoyang.
Fortunately, Wang Shiwei survived, married several more concubines in Jinyang, and gave birth to three children. What good luck...
His king Shiyun... also had four sons. The eldest son Wang Renze was killed by Duan Da in Hongnong. The second son and third son died in Luoyang. Only his son Wang Daoleng came to Chang'an with him.
All the grandchildren were gone, and only the grandson of his eldest brother Wang Shishi escaped this disaster.
Three generations, dozens of people died in pieces, and only two or three kittens were left alive. Is this their retribution for causing trouble in Henan?
Originally, he wanted to scold his younger brother, but thinking of what had happened before, with the Wang family members declining, and the situation of walking on thin ice in Chang'an, Wang Shiyun sighed secretly.
When the words came out, they were as gentle as a spring breeze, "You have said it many times, and I remember it all. Besides, a good concubine is to you and me, a master and a servant, how can I dare to be disrespectful?
Don't interrupt when we are talking for a while, you have your own reasons for doing so."
Wang Shiwei responded reluctantly. When he was in Luoyang, he was not very afraid of Wang Shiyun. He even felt that he was closer to his fourth brother. He often talked back to Wang Shiyun and had some awkward moments.
But when they met again in Chang'an, he couldn't help but become afraid of his third brother.
After bypassing the Ganlu Hall, Wang Shiwei proudly pointed out and introduced to Wang Shiyun that it was the emperor's palace. He had been invited to it once, and all the people who came with him were his relatives, and everyone was very respectful to him.
This made Wang Shiyun dumbfounded again, thinking that you had completely forgotten the majesty of entering and leaving the palace when we were in Luoyang.
After crossing the horizontal street, there is a different world. Because the outer court is closed for bathing, the Tai Chi Palace in front is deserted, and no one can be seen.
But across the side street is the harem. Along the way, you can often see palace people coming and going, with relaxed expressions on their faces. They also met Gao Biaoren and his party who were leaving the palace.
The two sides greeted each other briefly and went their separate ways without saying anything.
Compared with Heyu Hall, Ningxiang Hall is in a very good location. It is on the south side of Qingning Palace and not far from Hengjie.
The snow scene in the palace is very nice, and the people in the palace take care of it diligently, but it is a pity that the Wang brothers are not in the mood to appreciate it.
When they arrived near the Ningxiang Hall, the palace attendants reminded them. The Wang Shiyun brothers straightened their robes. Wang Shiwei was a little nervous. Now he was completely dependent on his daughter for his life.
And his daughter looked different every day. The last time he saw her, he was even more afraid. The little, kind-hearted daughter in Luoyang City had long since disappeared.
Now, once Wang Zhen comes to his house and bosses around, the whole family will surround her. Even Wang Shiwei takes it for granted, not to mention Wang Shiwei's concubines.
Wang Shiyun could not understand his younger brother's mood. From a distance, he saw a group of people standing in front of Ningxiang Hall, and a petite figure sitting there with dignity.
Wang Shiyun's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that his niece wanted to show off to him? Thinking about the situation when Mr. Wang married his daughter, Wang Shiyun felt ashamed. Well, if you show off, just show off. His uncle is indeed a bit incompetent.
Fortunately, the worst case did not happen. When Wang Zhen saw the people coming, he immediately got up and led his people to greet them. Brother Wang Shiyun bowed and saluted from a distance away.
Wang Zhen returned the courtesy, came closer to look at his father, and then looked at his uncle carefully, then smiled and said: "I haven't seen you for a few years, uncle is suffering."
It's really different. Back then, she didn't dare to talk to her uncle like this. When she was sent to Jinyang for marriage, she was coaxed and frightened by her uncle along the way, but she cried all the way.
Now she was standing steadily in front of Wang Shiyun, speaking slowly and calmly, but there was no trace of her past?
Wang Shiyun once again bent down deeply and said, "I miss you dearly, and I am very frightened. We said goodbye that day, and when we saw each other it seemed like a lifetime ago. Now that I see you well, I am satisfied."
What he said was very emotional, and tears already flowed down within a few words. Wang Shichong cried for wealth from Yang Guang, and as his brother, Wang Shiyun was not bad at all.
Wang Zhen was still a little resentful before, but now that he looked like this, it was hard to say anything. She just stepped forward to help her uncle up and said, "Uncle, please don't be like this. It will be half a year since we arrived in Chang'an."
Right? But we haven’t been able to meet each other yet. It’s my fault. This is not the place to talk. Let’s go in.”
The family entered the Ningxiang Palace surrounded by palace people. Wang Zhen complained that his father had become notorious for living and drinking outside, and asked him to restrain himself as soon as possible, otherwise he would ask the emperor to cut off his source of income.
On the other hand, he asked his uncle to look at his father more from now on, as if he was very concerned about Wang's reputation.
The refreshing move made Wang Shiyun look sideways. No matter how much his brother said, it would be better to meet her once. The image of the Concubine Xian finally became concrete in his mind.
When Wang Shiyun sat down in the hall, he realized that Wang Zhen was almost all talking for a while, and he didn't even say a few words. He was so forceful... Wang Shiyun couldn't help but frown secretly.
Wang Zhenduan was sitting there upright, and her opening remarks were very grand, "My uncle has returned with his people, and His Majesty was very pleased, so he gave me a generous gift. I am also honored in the palace..."
I also hope that my uncle will not imitate Li Mi and act half-heartedly, which will only make him a laughing stock."
You really think highly of your uncle, and you even compare him to Li Mi.
Before Wang Shiyun could speak, Wang Shiwei over there had already said in fear: "The Supreme Leader said so? Oh, then I need to persuade you. How can we be the same as Li Mi?"
Third brother has been staying in the mansion for half a year, never leaving the house, not even taking a concubine, nor marrying a daughter from the Dugu family, so he is honest."
Wang Shiyun was stunned by this younger brother and was speechless for a moment.
Wang Zhen was amused by her father, "My uncle is much more thoughtful than my grandpa... Because of this, I would like to advise my uncle not to be too smart... Everything my uncle says and does is within the sight of the Supreme Being."
Instead of introspecting behind closed doors, it is better to show your loyalty and show your talents. With a heart as big as the sea, you can distinguish the true from the false and appoint them. There is no need to do it deliberately, but it will easily lead to suspicion."
These words were very rude, but they were extremely profound and insightful. The Wang brothers were all stunned.
Looking at their looks, Wang Zhen was secretly proud of herself. Naturally, she would not have thought of these things, but she had many friends. Ever since Wang Shiyun came back, she had been more worried, so she started looking for people to discuss it in circles.
The eldest princess Li Chun is the first one, Queen Xiao has not run away, Ashi Tianxiang... well, forget it, her brains don't seem to be as good as hers, and then there is the Queen.
The knowledge of these people is extraordinary. Seeing Wang Shiyun come and go, the problem is not that big, so a few words of advice can help Wang Zhen.
Wang Shiyun didn't know that his niece had been preparing for this meeting for almost half a year, and had thought clearly before saying such a thing.
He only thought that in such a miserable situation of the Wang family, such a powerful woman had emerged, and she was still so young. She might not be able to make further progress in the future...
In shock and joy, he respectfully held up his hands and said: "Your Majesty sees things so clearly, it really makes us ashamed. So according to your Majesty's opinion, what should I do in the future?"
This is a bit of a test of comparison. Wang Shiyun has been an official for many years and has seen more dead people than Wang Zhen has seen living people. It is true that he was a little shocked, but when it comes to admiration, Wang Zhen is still far away.
Wang Shiyun stayed behind closed doors not to avoid the emperor's suspicion. He was hiding from those people who had returned from Luoyang. If he continued to be involved with those people, that would be the way to death...