The reunion of father and daughter after a long absence is a great joy in life.
When he first saw his beloved daughter, Prince Teng burst into tears and couldn't help himself.
Half a year has been an inhumane time. His Highness Prince Teng, who is alone in a foreign land, misses his beloved dogs, birds, crickets, fighting cocks, and beloved concubines every day. Secondly, he misses his most beloved daughter.
Already.
After the initial excitement and joy, Prince Teng suddenly realized that his daughter was a little strange today.
Jinxiang seemed to be about to go on a trip. He packed up three fully loaded carriages, his face flushed, and his eyes filled with joy.
Based on Prince Teng's understanding of this cold-natured daughter for more than ten years, he dared to swear to God that his daughter's current appearance had absolutely nothing to do with him. There were definitely other reasons for her excitement and joy.
Facing Prince Teng's suspicious eyes, Jin Xiang looked flustered. He uncomfortably smoothed his hair and said, "My father suddenly returned to Beijing and didn't send anyone to say hello in advance..."
"Huh?" Prince Teng became more and more suspicious. What do you mean by saying hello? Can I give you a message in advance?
"Good girl, are you... going on a long trip?"
Jin Xiang became more and more panicked and said: "Ah, no, it's not. My daughter plans to transport the things she doesn't need at home and throw them away outside the city to save space..."
Prince Teng narrowed his eyes, walked around Jinxiang to the back of the carriage, opened the curtain, and at first glance he saw the pair of celadon tribute vases he cherished so much. Those vases were given to him one year after his birthday when the late emperor was still alive.
, a banquet in the palace, which the late emperor rewarded him for his pleasure.
Prince Teng's expression suddenly turned ugly: "This, this... is this something unnecessary?"
Jin Xiang dodged his eyes and glanced aside, saying: "The vase is just a decoration. It can't be eaten or played with. What's the use of leaving it at home?"
Prince Teng took a deep breath, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, his own kind, besides being gentle and quiet, occasionally a little naughty, is still cute.
Looking back at the carriage, Prince Teng smelled the aroma of wine again, and surprisingly saw two unopened jars of wine in the carriage, which smelled vaguely like his favorite grape wine.
Prince Teng's expression turned ugly: "Good girl, do you want to throw away these two jars of wine too?"
"My father has been away from home for a long time. What's the use of keeping the wine? It's better to throw it away."
"These two unopened tribute Shu brocades..."
"My father has been away from home for a long time, so what's the use of keeping the Shu brocade? It's better to throw it away."
"These two hundred-year-old wild ginseng..."
"My father has been away from home for a long time, so what's the use of keeping the wild ginseng? It's better to throw it away."
"This watchdog..."
"My father has been away from home for a long time. What's the use of keeping a watchdog? Why not... eh? Huh? Oops! When did this dog escape into the carriage? Get off quickly!" Jin Xiang hurriedly drove the dog out of the carriage.
Prince Teng sighed: "Do you want to throw away everything in these three carriages?"
Jin Xiang's face turned red and he said with a guilty conscience: "Yes."
"Good girl, you...are somewhat insulting my father's wisdom."
Jin Xiang became more and more guilty and said: "Anyway... they are useless things. It doesn't matter if you throw them away. Father can just replace them with new ones."
King Teng suddenly returned to Beijing. Although Jinxiang was happy, he was still a little disappointed.
I'm afraid I won't be able to go to Ganjingzhuang today and won't be able to see Li Qinzai.
Prince Teng once again looked at the three carriages and the entourage who were ready to go behind the carriages, shook his head, and walked into the palace.
After suppressing their doubts, the father and daughter chatted about their experiences in a peaceful and lively atmosphere.
It was getting close to noon, so Jin Xiang had another meal with Prince Teng, which was considered as a blessing for his father. Finally, Jin Xiang returned to the backyard.
Prince Teng sat alone in the hall, the smile on his face gradually faded, and he waved to the old housekeeper.
The old housekeeper is a smart man. Of course he knows who is the boss in the family.
After almost no questioning, Prince Teng got the answer from the old housekeeper.
"Ganjing Village? The daughter of the Cui family invites you?" Prince Teng frowned and murmured to himself, then suddenly slapped his thigh hard: "No! There is adultery!"
The Cui family's daughter was invited, it was all a pretense.
King Teng did not forget that before he went to Bingzhou, Li Qinzai's bastard had no connection with his daughter.
My daughter said she was going to Ganjingzhuang. Three carriages were filled with expensive gifts. Could it be that they were for the daughter of the Cui family? Jin Xiang had a cold personality, but he had never been so polite to anyone.
So, these three carriages were given as gifts to please Li Qinzai?
You thief, you've gone too far!
I am going to Bingzhou to build a road, and you are going to steal my tower.
How can you be so shameless? How dare a married man covet my beloved daughter?
However, seeing his daughter filled with joy and loading three carriages with gifts to see Li Qinzai, Prince Teng's face couldn't help but become more solemn.
Is this really consensual love? Are they going both ways?
Prince Teng, who had his tower stolen, felt that the situation was serious. Did that bastard Li Qinzai take advantage of his absence to do something to ruin the family tradition with his daughter?
If the dignified county lord, the emperor's cousin, had an affair with a married woman, wouldn't it become a laughing stock in the world if word spread that the Teng Prince's lineage spread?
The seeds must be nipped in the cradle!
King Teng secretly made a decision, and then became depressed. He had been away from home for more than half a year, and he didn't know where the bastard boy and his daughter had progressed.
What he fears most is that what is in the cradle is not a sign, but his nameless grandson...
"Come here, please pass on this king's order. From today on, the door will be closed to thank guests. No one is allowed to come in or out, including the county owner, and she is not allowed to go out."
"Also, prepare the carriage, I am going to Ganjing Village!"
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Ganjingzhuang.
Li Qinzai squatted on the edge of the field, quietly observing the green shoots of sweet potatoes.
After a few days, the green buds became stronger and stronger, and the green leaves gradually took shape. It was obvious that they were growing well.
When the autumn harvest comes, the harvest will surely be considerable.
Moisturizing things silently, starting from sweet potatoes, completely changing the world.
Leaving the sweet potato field, Li Qinzai walked to the other end of Zhuangzi, where ordinary wheat fields were planted.
Spring sowing has arrived, and farmers are sowing seeds. Li Qinzai has also sent the tribesmen from the Li Family Courtyard to the fields to help farmers with farm work.
Old Wei was turning over the soil with a hoe, and drops of sweat fell on the ground and soaked into the soil instantly.
Li Qinzai squatted on the edge of the field and looked at him with a smile on his face.
Old Wei straightened up and realized that Li Qinzai had arrived, and hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
Li Qinzai waved his hand at him: "I'm busy with you, don't worry about me, don't delay your work."
Old Wei grinned and said, "I'm done with my work today. I'm here to help loosen the soil at Widow Song's house."
Li Qinzai raised his eyebrows: "Widow Song hasn't succeeded yet?"
Old Wei sighed in embarrassment and said: "I'm afraid we need to work harder. After returning from the northwest, the old man robbed Tuyuhun to make a little fortune and gave her a lot. In the end, she threw everything out including her body and belongings.
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As he spoke, Old Wei sneered: "She has a very stubborn temper. Even so much money can't impress her. Ha, I have to say, she successfully attracted my attention..."
Li Qinzai said tactfully: "Old Wei, is there a possibility that the reason why she is not attracted to you is because you are too ugly?"
Old Wei was stunned for a moment, subconsciously touched his face, and then sighed dejectedly: "It's really possible..."