Although it has been almost two months since Changle replaced Princess Yuzhang, the royal family has not publicized this matter to the outside world. Except for Li Shimin, Queen Changsun, and Princess Changle herself, among the foreign ministers, there were also Du Ruhui and Fang Xuan who were in the imperial study that day.
Ling, Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin knew it.
Therefore, from a superficial point of view, there is no problem for Li Shimin to regard himself as his father-in-law.
Wang Zi'an secretly complained about this, but did not try to push him away.
However, he gave him a big eye roll without any courtesy.
"A few dozen kilograms. Do you think this is a big tea brick like yours? It's still a few dozen kilograms - come on, Gu Gu Gu, you come and tell him..."
If you say this, then I will be excited!
Gu Zhong coughed lightly, with a humble and decent smile on his face.
"You may not know that every piece of tea you drink today is hard-won. It is all collected from the young leaves that have just grown on the tea tree on the sunny side of the Shifeng Mountain in Hangzhou. This tea cannot be picked on rainy days or cloudy days.
, you must choose a sunny season and pick it with dew in the early morning. This is called getting the yang energy of the four seasons of heaven and earth..."
So much attention to detail?
Everyone suddenly became confused.
Is this the legendary Taoist theory of collecting qi?
Seeing that the success shocked everyone, Gu Zhong became more energetic and his eyebrows were raised.
"This tea cannot be harvested early or late. It must be planted at the beginning of February. At this time, the three Yangs are in full bloom, all things are growing, and the vitality of heaven and earth can be obtained..."
Is it so mysterious?
Several people looked at the tea cups in their hands at the same time and subconsciously took another sip.
Well, it seems like it might be a little different.
Gu Zhong became more and more proud.
Seeing that Gu Zhong was getting more and more energetic as he spoke and seemed to want to continue speaking, Wang Zi'an, who already knew what he was going to say, quickly coughed several times.
Okay, okay, almost done——
However, Gu Zhongzheng was very enthusiastic about what he said, and in his opinion, this was just trying to save face for his own prince.
Nothing else, in a word, our tea is high-end and exquisite!
"This new tea cannot be picked by men or women. It must be picked as gentle as poetry. Girls from the south of the Yangtze River picked it in 1928. Their hands were as pure as jade and as clear as water. This is called the pure yin of heaven and earth..."
Wang Zi’an:……
Fortunately, although he felt a little embarrassed, Li Shimin, Kong Yingda, Li Gang, Yu Zhining and others did not feel it at all, and even felt very elegant.
After hearing this, his eyes actually showed a look of yearning.
Looking at the tea bowl in my hand, it seems to have the gentle style of a girl from the south of the Yangtze River.
"Zi'an's move is indeed extraordinary, so particular -"
Li Gang picked up the tea bowl with emotion on his face and took a careful sip.
"This is not tea, this is clearly a way to maintain health——"
Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining couldn't help but admire it.
"Zi'an, you are such an elegant person, I am not as good as -"
Wang Zi’an:……
After confirming that he was not sarcastic, the prince became more energetic and waved his hand calmly.
"In a nutshell, just follow the laws of nature and let nature take its course..."
Kong Ling'er didn't say anything, but looked at Wang Zi'an with bright eyes.
I just felt that every move he made, and even every subtle expression on his face, were so perfect, and his handsomeness revealed an otherworldly chicness.
Gu Zhong didn't understand, but he secretly gave his Lord Marquis a like!
"In addition, the process of making this tea is also very complicated. Because it is not easy to make, even in terms of cost, every tael is worth gold. Although we have hired a lot of people and invested a lot of money, but like
There are only a handful of people of this level..."
As Gu Zhong spoke, he smiled apologetically at Li Shimin and other big bosses, then apologized, got up and left.
Wang Zi'an waved his hands indifferently.
"It's not about money, it's just a drink to be clear——"
Everyone:…
Everyone, holding the tea cup in their hands, was almost reluctant to take a bite.
This is not tea, this is gold!
If it were someone else who was so extravagant, these bosses would have to scold them for whatever they said, but Wang Zi'an——
Are you talking about money with a disciple of a worldly master?
Are they short of money?
This is cultivation and elegance!
I was originally thinking that the old gentlemen who were asking for a few pounds to drink before leaving consciously closed their mouths.
This thing is too expensive, I can’t afford it!
Looking at Wang Zi'an who looked like a worldly master, and then looking at the tea in his hand, Li Shimin almost doubted his life.
Is this thing really that mysterious?
Pick up the tea cup and take a few more sips!
It felt like what went down my throat was not tea, but hot gold.
I really can't see this brat pretending.
Li Shimin turned his attention directly to Li Gang, Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining and changed the topic.
"How come the three of you are so lucky to have time to come together today?"
Seeing Li Shimin asking about this, Li Gang, Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining turned their attention away from the tea leaves in their hands.
"We came here this time mainly because we need to ask Zian's opinion for two things..."
Wang Zi'an was startled when he heard this, and then nodded with a serious face.
"Kong Jijiu, if you have anything to do, just give me instructions——"
"I don't dare. Today I and others are here together. First, the magazine "Nature" has published its fourth issue, and now its influence is getting bigger and bigger. What the old gentlemen at the magazine mean is that they want to
Holding a celebration ceremony - there is no other meaning, just to help the magazine build momentum, by the way, I want to ask, this - ahem, can it increase the circulation a little - "
When talking about this matter, Kong Yingda almost felt a little embarrassed.
Because the magazine Wang Zi'an has always been operating at a loss, not only does it pay generous salaries to the old gentlemen of the magazine every month, but it also provides some benefits from time to time. Even the magazine is half sold and half given away...
Increasing the circulation means that Wang Zi'an will lose more.
Although Wang Zi'an may not care about this little money, others don't care because they don't care, but people like him cannot really care less.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Looking at Kong Yingda's slightly shy expression, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but smile.
I’ve been doing it for a long time because I want money——
Then it'll be fine.
"No problem, you can tell me how much it costs, and I'll ask the accounting office to send it to you -"
Originally, he wanted to extend five fingers, but after thinking about it, Kong Yingda retracted two more.
"Five a month - cough, three hundred guan. If you calculate carefully, 300 guan should be about the same..."
Wang Zi’an:……
He waved on the spot and called a boy waiting outside the door.
"Go and tell the accountant that from now on, we will allocate an additional 1,000 guan to the magazine every month..."
The boy responded, turned around and went down.
Kong Yingda was so moved that he almost read it.
Zian, what a good boy, for the sake of the scholars in the world, he has worked hard and spared his wealth. What kind of spirit is this? This is selflessness and the conscience of scholars!
He is worthy of being a master of the world who can write "to establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to carry on the unique knowledge of the past saints, and to create peace for all generations."
Thinking of this, he subconsciously looked back at his granddaughter, and saw that his granddaughter was looking at Wang Zi'an with a smile on her face and her eyes full of love, and he couldn't help but sigh again.
It’s all my fault that I didn’t hold on tightly and let such a good grandson-in-law go in vain!
Nowadays, people have married two princesses at once. Although one of them is from the old man Cheng Yaojin's family, as long as His Majesty canonizes her, she will be a serious princess.
What should I do now?
What should the granddaughter do——
Since the beginning of winter last year, many people have tried to come to our door to ask for marriage, or to match-match with their granddaughters, but they have all been rejected outright by their granddaughters.
I know exactly what my granddaughter is thinking.
but--
Be a concubine?
Even if I was willing to let go of the old face of the Kong family, my granddaughter would still have to be lower than others when she got married. Ah, no, she was lower than both of them. Not only would she be lower than your Majesty’s daughter, but she would also be lower than the daughter of that old man Cheng Yao Jin.
…
"The other thing is about the Chinese dictionary. What I want to ask you is when will we start - and, ahem -"
Having said this, he couldn't continue and turned his attention to Li Gang, the oldest.
"Li Shaobao, why don't you come and tell me..."
In front of Li Shimin, he really couldn't do what he asked for in person.
"I said just what I said——"
Li Gang was old and didn't care about this. Seeing that Kong Yingda was a little embarrassed, he put down the tea cup in his hand very bachelorly, glanced at Li Shimin, and then turned his eyes to Wang Zi'an.
"We have some old friends who heard about this and want to get involved -"
Having said that, I quickly added another sentence.
"Don't worry, they all have university knowledge, and it's free, no wages are charged, and you can even reimburse part of the cost..."
Anyone with a discerning eye who cannot see the significance of compiling a large Chinese dictionary?
This is a grand event that will be remembered for generations and is destined to be recorded in history. In this age where reputation is as important as life, if you think your knowledge is still marginal, who can have no idea?
If this is the case, we can just decide on the end of work immediately after spring starts and start right away.
The key is that after the Chinese New Year, Wang Zi'an got married, and no matter how anxious everyone was, they were too embarrassed to rush her. They thought they could start after the wedding, but Wang Zi'an disappeared for more than a month.
The delay in deciding on a candidate and the delay in starting work has made many people really unable to sit still.
He began to ask around and made some insinuations, saying that he was willing to contribute a small amount to the great cause of scholars all over the world.
Many people even personally asked for help in front of the three people. Some people, even they, couldn't escape their kindness. Therefore, they had to bite the bullet and come to Wang Zi'an. After all, according to His Majesty's arrangement, Zi'an was the one responsible for this matter.
The person in charge of things.
After speaking, Li Gang was dumbfounded when he saw Wang Zi'an.
I thought my request was a bit too much, so I coughed quickly.
"I just mentioned it casually, if you don't feel it's appropriate..."
Only then did Wang Zi'an come to his senses dumbfounded.
"Yes, of course. As long as you have real talent and knowledge and are willing to contribute to this matter, then of course we will be happy with it. Lao Li, are you right?"
Li Shimin:......
You agreed, what the hell are you asking me?
"Yeah--"
Then, Wang Zi'an smiled and spread his hands.
"You see, even a vulgar businessman like Lao Li thinks this is appropriate, what else is inappropriate..."
Li Shimin:......
Damn it, if I had known earlier, I shouldn't have ignored you!
Li Gang lowered his head and pretended to serve tea, Yu Zhining blew the impure tea foam in the teacup seriously, and Kong Yingda pretended to appreciate the scenery outside.
Ah, spring, so beautiful!
Kong Ling'er was a little ignorant and couldn't help but chuckle, but she immediately realized that she was a little rude and quickly lowered her head. However, her shaking shoulders still betrayed her mood at this time.
Li Shimin:......
He glanced at Wang Zi'an with a resentful look.
This bitch will never forget to kill me.
Okay, just make waves as hard as you can. When the showdown comes, let’s see how you explain to me——
When I think about this problem, I feel relieved.
He glanced at Li Gang, Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining.
"Do you have anything else to do? Do you want to stay and have lunch together?"
Li Gang, Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining:......
What time of the day is this? Just save lunch——
I really had this idea in mind. Who in the city of Chang'an wouldn't want to be a guest of the Chang'an Marquis. I won't say anything else, but that delicious meal is enough to be worth the money!
But His Majesty has said so, who can still have the shamelessness to stay?
"No, no, I still have some things to deal with, so I'll go back now, I'll go back now..."
With that said, they all stood up and left.
Seeing that her granddaughter was still reluctant to leave her, Kong Yingda calmly pulled her hand.
With His Majesty here, what chance do you have?
Kong Ling'er looked at Wang Zi'an with beautiful eyes.
"Young Master Wang, take care of yourself——"
"Miss Ling'er, I was pestered by a few of them just now. I didn't even have time to talk to the girl. I didn't entertain you well. Please be kind to the girl -"
As gentle as jade, with a bright smile.
Kong Ling'er only felt that this sentence was enough.
It wasn't until Wang Zi'an was sent out of the house and about to board the carriage to leave that Kong Ling'er suddenly plucked up the courage and shouted to Wang Zi'an.
"Young Master Wang, in three days, several friends from our poetry club will hold a small gathering on Qujiang Pond. I wonder if Mr. Wang will be able to come -"
Shy and timid, but with full eyes, he looked at Wang Zi'an bravely.
"Girl, how dare you disobey me when we make an appointment? When the time comes, I will definitely go there on time..."
Wang Zi'an smiled gently and waved to Kong Linger.
It doesn’t matter if there is a poetry club or not, the important thing is that there will be a group of beautiful girls!
Ahem, no, let’s organize the language again.
It doesn't matter whether you're a girl or not, what's important is the poetry meeting, this kind of elegant activity where literati write poems, paint, and talk about knowledge, etc., I like it best!
Sure enough, spring is still good, the air is filled with the girls of the Tang Dynasty - cough, the air is filled with the sweet smell of the poems of the Tang Dynasty -
On the Kong family's carriage.
Kong Yingda teased her granddaughter with a smile.
"Ling'er, when did your poetry club say it was going to hold a poetry meeting? Why didn't I know about it..."
When Kong Ling'er saw her grandfather looking at her teasingly, she immediately became irritated and shook Kong Yingda's arm.