Apart from anything else, Wu Xin also wanted to get information from Concubine Wei and discuss countermeasures, but there was no more suitable candidate.
"If a tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it. Nowadays, there are many people who want to deal with Duke Wu!"
Seeing Wu Xin readily agree, Concubine Wei was overjoyed and reminded her tactfully.
She took the initiative to seek this alliance, so naturally she had to show corresponding value, otherwise Duke Wu would definitely not take a fancy to her. A cousin relationship is not solid and stable.
"Oh? For example?" This was exactly what Wu Xin got from Concubine Wei, so he naturally asked.
"Empress! Duke Wu! It's windy outside, please come inside!"
Patriarch Wei, who had been kept aside, finally had a chance to intervene.
Concubine Wei and Wu Xin looked at each other and smiled. What they wanted to talk about was indeed not suitable to be discussed in this courtyard. Since the alliance was confirmed, there was no need to worry!
"I have met the empress! Duke Wu! The patriarch!"
When everyone was about to enter the hall, an old man appeared slowly and quickly, greeting everyone politely, causing Concubine Wei, the clan leader and other Wei clan members to salute immediately. It was obvious that this old man had an unusual status.
However, Wu Xin didn’t know him, so he could just wait for the following and then listened to the old man’s words:
"Xiangzu wants to see Concubine Wei, Duke Wu and General Yuchi!"
Xiangzu refers to Wei Xiaokuan, the ancestor of the Wei family. After Wei Xiaokuan resigned from office and retired from the world, he was given the title Xiangzu by the court. Therefore, the Wei family members habitually call him Xiangzu, which is actually a posthumous title. Take a look
"Oh? Xiangzu wants to see us?" Concubine Wei's eyes lit up and she asked happily, as if she wished she could grow her wings and fly over immediately.
Seeing that the Wei clan members present were looking forward to it, the old man moved and added: "Well! Just the three of you!"
By implication, the others are gone.
Patriarch Wei's face turned dark, a little embarrassed and helpless. This patriarch seemed to have no sense of existence and was ignored many times!
Wu Xin nodded in surprise to the eldest grandson Wugou, and then ordered everyone accompanying him to stay in the front yard. He took Yuchi Gong and Concubine Wei to the rear mansion with the old man.
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Heading all the way to the back of Wei Mansion, the environment along the road was not much different from other mansions, but it could not conceal the expectations, doubts and nervousness of Wu Xin and the other three.
A person's name. The shadow of a tree.
In ancient times, there were famous military strategists and strategists in the two dynasties that dominated the world (the Western Wei and the Northern Zhou Dynasties during the Southern and Northern Dynasties). They fought in the north and south throughout their lives and made outstanding achievements. This information is enough to make people curious.
We arrived at an elegant and quiet mansion with lush greenery and winding paths.
A group of gray or grey-bearded old men were sitting everywhere, drinking tea and playing chess in pavilions, fishing alone by the pond, writing and painting in the courtyard, or holding ancient books and shaking their heads. It was not what Wu Xin and the other three imagined.
The elders will review or watch.
It feels like I've arrived at a leisure center for the elderly.
In addition, Wu Xin and others did feel the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere, and their emotions became much calmer and clearer.
"I've met Xiangzu, Kuaizu (Wei Kui), Zhenzu (Mr. Wei)..."
At this time, Concubine Wei was no longer as strong and dignified as she had been before. She was dignified and virtuous, and she was a gentle and delicate lady.
"I've met all the seniors!"
Wu Xin didn't know anyone, so he just followed Concubine Wei's etiquette and made a rough guess, so they all bowed in greeting.
Yuchi Gong, as Wu Xin's bodyguard, stood behind Wu Xin like a pillar without any reaction. He didn't know why the ancestor of the Wei family wanted to see him, or even why Wu Xin came to the Wei Mansion. He had to bring him with him specially.
Not sure.
Many old men smiled and nodded towards Concubine Wei, Wu Xin and others without saying much. They just looked at them with smiles, which made Wu Xin feel a little uncomfortable. On the contrary, Concubine Wei looked natural and seemed to have anticipated the situation before her.
It should be that these Webster ancestors have always lived like this.
"Xiao Hanqing. If I remember correctly, I haven't seen you for three years, right?"
In the pavilion, an old man who was as white as snow and had a snow-white mustache, giving off a very neat and disciplined appearance, put down the ancient scroll in his hand, looked at Concubine Wei and said hello with a smile.
Wei Concubine Wei Hanqing responded obediently: "Yes, Xiangzu! Three years, four months and seven days!"
The other old men smiled and nodded happily, but Wu Xin and Yuchi Gong grinned secretly. Fortunately, Concubine Wei remembered it so clearly, and she had calculated it to the last day!
Wei Xiaokuan was a little disappointed, shook his head and sighed: "It's only been three years, Xiao Hanqing... has matured a lot. Unfortunately, his character and experience have not improved, but have regressed. Recently, his behavior has been a bit aggressive, which is not good!"
"Nowadays, the situation is turbulent and complicated. Xiao Hanqing is confused. Please give me some advice from Xiangzu!" Concubine Wei solemnly bowed and asked.
Wu Xin understood why Concubine Wei reacted like that before. It turned out that she wanted to seek advice for a way out. Apparently, she regarded these ancestors of the Wei family as top advisers and as advanced sorcerers who could guide the future, which was a bit like a pilgrimage.
Wei Xiaokuan ignored Concubine Wei's request for advice, turned his attention to Wu Xin, and smiled slowly:
"Wu Guogong, Wu Yao! His reputation is well-deserved. To be able to have such magnanimity, state of mind and cultivation at such a young age is truly commendable. It is truly unusual for that reckless man like the Divine Turtle to have such descendants. The Wu family's ancestral grave is filled with smoke.
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"Xiangzu is so grateful! This junior is ashamed!"
Wu Xin didn't know what Wei Xiaokuan wanted to say, or whether it was just a casual greeting, and he didn't know his character, so he could only respond vaguely and modestly.
"I haven't received any awards at all. At such a young age, with such cultivation strength, such prestige and reputation, and such achievements and honors, I can be called a genius. No amount of praise can be exaggerated!"
Wei Xiaokuan shook his head and responded. After a pause, seeing that Wu Xin didn't answer, he probably knew something about Wu Xin's character, so he asked directly:
"Wu Guogong, do you have any thoughts on the recent rumors?"
"rumor?!"
Wu Xin asked confusedly, there are many rumors about him, who knows which one they are referring to?
A half-hundred-year-old man with jet black hair and quite energetic raised his head and reminded: "His great achievements will shock the Lord, and he will be crowned king with a different surname!"
"At this point, it is obvious that someone is targeting the juniors, or they may be planning the Great Sui Dynasty. The juniors are stupid and really can't think of a way to deal with it. Please give me some advice, ancestor!"
Based on Concubine Wei's reaction, Wu Xin guessed that the ancestor of the Wei family might want to give him some advice, so naturally he would not make a fool of himself. He was going to be one of his own anyway, so he took the opportunity to ask for advice.
"If Xin'er is not enthusiastic about fame, he cannot be crowned king. Because the Sui Dynasty did not allow kings with different surnames. Throughout the ages, those who were crowned kings with different surnames have had a bad end. With the character of the current emperor, it is even more unacceptable! Even if it is forced by rumors and public opinion
, if you have to be crowned king, you will definitely be dissatisfied, and it will do more harm than good!"
Wei Xiaokuan took advantage of the situation and called Wu Xin "Xin'er". He was obviously a junior in the clan, but his words were more polite and tactful.
Wu Xin nodded in agreement. He had already expected these things and had no intention of making him a king. However, whether the court would make him a king didn't just depend on whether Wu Xin wanted to or not!
"Let the prince out and hold a king-conferring meeting! This is a good excuse for Xin'er, and it can win many things with one fell swoop!" (To be continued.)
