In the middle of Yecheng Square, a carriage slowly stopped in front of a house. Wang Xi got out of the carriage first, and while instructing his servants to come in and post a message, he turned back to Li Licheng, who was getting off the car, and said with a smile: "This house is so beautiful."
It is the home of Li Sanqi, Duke of Dongping, in Yedu."
After hearing this, Li Licheng became a little nervous. After getting off the car, he lowered his head and straightened his clothes. At the same time, a short young man in his twenties walked out of the house door and walked towards Wang Xi.
He cupped his fists and said, "There are auspicious birds singing and dancing in front of the court this morning. As expected, distinguished guests will come to the door soon. Your Majesty, please come in quickly. My brother will go to Pengcheng Gong's Mansion to send greetings. He will return soon."
This young man is Li Yu's seventh son and Li Licheng's youngest brother. His name is Li Xinze. Although he is short and a bit funny, he is also knowledgeable and courteous and has a good demeanor.
"I came to the door without warning, but the master didn't feel bored and was thankful that Lao Qilang was there to welcome him."
Wang Xi said to Li Xinze with a smile, and then pointed to Li Licheng who was standing behind him and introduced: "This Li Lang is an old friend who recently came to Yedu. He also has a relationship with the Zunfu. He is
So today we come together to visit you."
After Li Xin heard this, he looked at Li Licheng again. After looking at it for a few times, he felt that he looked familiar, but he was not sure about the identity of the other person. He just smiled and said: "Sorry for being rude, please ask Li Lang and Wang to envoy
Let’s talk about it later when you come to the hall.”
When Li Licheng saw that this sibling brother could not recognize him, he couldn't help but tremble at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes suddenly became a little moist. He was fostered in his aunt's house, and he was only seven years old when he moved west with Xiaowu, and this
The younger brother Li Xin is just a swaddled baby. It is normal for him not to recognize himself, but it is quite sad and sad to think about the fact that brothers cannot recognize each other.
He tried hard to control his emotions, and under the guidance of Li Xinze, he and Wang Xi entered the house, and then couldn't help but look around.
This house is located in a relatively remote location in the district. It is a courtyard with two front and back entrances. The area is not too large, and the layout and furnishings of the house are not gorgeous. It looks like an ordinary family with adequate food and clothing. I remember Li Licheng
It can be said that there is a huge gap between the two houses in Luoyang.
Such a gap also reflects the changes in the situation of their family. When they were in Luoyang, their family was not only a famous family, but also a noble relative of the emperor. The family was naturally very wealthy.
But now that even the Yuan family has lost their royal family honor, they, those former relatives of the emperor, naturally no longer have any honor.
Before Li Licheng came here with Wang Xi, he also inquired about the situation of his brothers. Since his father Li Yu was killed, his eldest brother Li Daoduan succeeded him to the title. Now Li Daoduan serves as a regular servant in the court.
, there are four other brothers, Li Yixiong and sixth brother Li Zhiyuan, who have served as assistants in other counties respectively under the old family, plus the younger brother Li Xinze who has not yet become an official.
The four brothers who are now staying in the Northern Qi Dynasty are not very noble. Under the care of their relatives and friends, they can be considered to have enough food and clothing. The actual situation is not as good as that of Li Licheng, who is living alone in Kansai.
Of course, Li Licheng also received the care of his cousin King Taiyuan. Not only did he successfully marry a wife and start a family in Guanzhong, but his official title and living conditions were greatly improved.
Li Xin had been sizing up Li Licheng from the corner of his eyes, wondering what relationship he had with his family. However, when he saw Li Licheng's rude look of looking around after entering the house, he couldn't help but feel a little unhappy, but he didn't show it.
After sitting down in the hall, Li Xin personally brought some cheese berry snacks for guests, and then couldn't help but ask Li Licheng: "May I ask where Li Lang lives? Please forgive me for being young and short-sighted, so I have a lot of old people."
I don’t know, I don’t know how the love story that Wang Shijun talks about should be narrated?”
Wang Xi was made very uncomfortable by Li Licheng in his manor a few days ago. Seeing that the two brothers were unfamiliar with each other, Wang Xi watched with interest with a smile on his face and did not explain aloud.
Li Licheng looked at this little brother who was a little dazed. He didn't know how to introduce himself for a while. He opened his mouth and hesitated, then just asked: "When will the eldest brother come back?"
Li Xin was stunned when he heard this slightly affectionate title, and a thought came to his mind. However, he thought that his lost brother was far away in Guanxi, and the journey was long, so how could he appear in Yecheng, so he replied:
"Peng Chenggong held a banquet in his residence today. He sent several people to invite him, so I went to pay my respects. I have already sent people to inform you. I believe he will return soon."
Pengcheng AD Shao was the nephew of Emperor Xiaozhuang Yuan Ziyou, and Li Licheng's mother was Yuan Ziyou's sister, so Yuan Shao was their cousin. Li Chong's family had been married to the Yuan family for generations, and their relationship was
They are also very close.
Yuan Shao married the former empress of Emperor Xiaowu, the daughter of Gao Huan. Although she was no longer part of the Yuan and Wei clan, she was still the consort of Gao Qi, so her status was still quite noble and she did not receive much impact from the change of dynasty.
After chatting with each other for a few words, footsteps sounded outside the hall. A middle-aged man walked in from the door and bowed to Wang Xi from a distance. However, when his eyes looked at Li Licheng who stood up to greet him, this
The young man's expression suddenly changed, and he walked quickly to Li Licheng, and said with a slight hesitation: "Now, you, look at me as a close relative... Are you Wu Lang?"
"Brother, it's me!"
After Li Licheng heard this, tears suddenly poured out of his eyes. He took a step forward, worshiped in front of his eldest brother Li Daoduan, and said sadly: "We have been apart for many years, and we can only meet in dreams... But
In recent years, even the voices in my dreams have become blurry. If I don’t come to see you again, I’m afraid I will forget the appearance of my brothers!”
Li Daoduan was middle-aged, and his emotions were already very restrained. But after confirming Li Licheng's identity and hearing these words, he couldn't help but burst into tears. He bent down and hugged Li Licheng, crying in his mouth.
Get up: "Wu Lang, my Wu Lang is finally back! When you were lost, your parents regretted it until their death. Now my brothers are finally reunited. I can see my parents again after death. I can feel no regrets..."
Li Xin, who was next to him, realized at this moment that the so-called love relationship was actually a close relationship between siblings. He also saw his two brothers hugging each other and crying, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.
When Wang Xi saw the reunion of their brothers, he was also quite sentimental. He knew that Li Daoduan might not be able to entertain him for the time being, and he and Li Daoduan did not have a close relationship. He just wanted to send Li Licheng to meet him, so he realized what was going on.
He got up to say goodbye and left.
The Li family is not a large and complex family. In addition to Li Daoduan's family and the unmarried Li Xinze, there are also several domestic servants. Li Licheng was led by his brother to worship his parents first, and then met his wife and children.
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Of course, he did not forget to tell his brothers not to publicize his arrival. Compared with the famous Taiyuan King, he is naturally unknown and will not receive much attention. However, he has settled in Kansai for many years and has held office.
After all, Shannan Daotaifu’s resume should be kept low-key.
After the brothers were reunited, it was inevitable to ask each other about the past. When he heard Li Licheng talk about his experience and situation in Kansai, Li Daoduan was also deeply relieved and couldn't help but sigh: "Wu Lang is a blessed person, even though he is alone
Living in Kansai, I was able to meet the most outstanding son of my family. I am also familiar with the deeds of that cousin, but I regret that we were not able to have a deep relationship with him in the past year."
Li Tai's family had lived in seclusion in Qinghe County for a long time, but their family did not move to Hebei until the capital was moved to Yecheng in the Eastern Wei Dynasty. After his parents died, Li Daoduan was still busy with the family's livelihood and educating several younger brothers. Naturally, he had no
Too much time is spent traveling around the country to visit relatives.
"Now that I'm here, I don't have to regret it anymore. Wang Shannan's career in Taiyuan is booming. He can not only support his relatives and friends to live a leisurely life, but also needs talents to help with big things. I came to Hebei this time to bring a few of our close relatives there.
Go to Xiangyang!"
As soon as Li Licheng finished speaking, Li Xinze beside him couldn't help but said excitedly: "Fifth brother, can we really go to Xiangyang to join the King of Taiyuan? Can we work under his house and make achievements?"
Li Tai is an absolute idol in the minds of the Guandong clans, especially the younger generation. He is the hero who can lead their Guandong clan back to the top. He no longer has to be scorned by those Jinyang nobles and Xianbei sergeants.
!
So not only Li Xinze, but also Li Daoduan's two sons were very excited when they learned that they had the opportunity to follow this fifth uncle to Xiangyang and couldn't help but think about it.
However, as the head of the family, Li Daoduan had to be more prudent and thoughtful. After hearing this, he just sighed and said: "The career of King Taiyuan in Kansai is indeed admirable and enviable. Wulang, you must have gone through a lot of difficulties along the way. Your family will have a chance."
It is a good thing to be able to go and rely on you. But now my family is not at the point of life and death, and there is no way to survive. Moreover, both my parents have died here. Once they pass away, our ancestors will inevitably be lonely and desolate..."
Although Li Daoduan did not object to his family following Li Licheng to Xiangyang, he himself wanted to stay to prevent his parents' tombs from being buried in weeds. Although his eldest son also very much hoped to go to Xiangyang to do meritorious service, when he heard what his father said, he also wanted to go to Xiangyang.
He expressed that he wanted to stay with his father.
Li Licheng tried hard to persuade him again, but seeing that his brother still insisted on his own opinion, he had no choice but to give up.
However, as other family members leave, Li Daoduan and others who stay in Hebei will definitely be more dangerous. They may one day be punished by the Northern Qi court. For example, Qinghe Cui before was not guilty.
He died, but he was still involved in the killing because of his close relationship with the Li family in Longxi.
Of course, this is only an extreme situation. The East and West sides are deeply involved in each other's personnel, and it is difficult to completely eliminate them. If Li Daoduan can keep a low profile, keep a low profile, reduce his sense of existence, and get the help of relatives and friends here,
If you help and cover up, you may not be punished by anger.