When Xia Xun returned home, his family members saw that he looked gloomy and knew that he was in a bad mood, so they became cautious for a while. [ ] Xia Xun was indeed troubled, because although he hated people like the Yang family to the extreme, he was really
When he was asked to deal with these people, he felt like a dog biting and pricking, with nowhere to bite. Whether in Qingzhou or Peiping, whether it was his conspiracy against others or others' conspiracy against him, he could calmly fight back
, happy grudges.
But right now, he has no good way to deal with the Yang family. These people are indeed hateful, but what they do does not require him to kill decisively and use such violent methods. These people cling to that
It is an indestructible patriarchal brand. You are a junior in the family. It is not easy to gain the upper hand through tricks. This is Xia Xun. It is very impressive to be able to hold on to this point. It would be even more unbearable for another person.
In history, there was once a talented man who became an official. He couldn't bear the exploitation of his relatives like blood-sucking leeches, and he couldn't think of any way to refuse in terms of etiquette, law and morality. In the end, he gave up the official position in anger.
Abandoning his wife and children and becoming a monk, he was able to escape the endless blackmail and harassment from his family, which shows how difficult it was.
Xia Xun's first priority now is to put down roots here. As for leaving the Yang family and establishing his own court, he still needs sufficient preparations, or at least an appropriate time. Over in Qingzhou, King Qi will never get into trouble.
Someone was sent to find out if he was married, so it didn't matter if the marriage was delayed. The problem was that he also had another identity, that of Jin Yiwei.
This is an officially recorded identity, but he has been back to Yingtian for so long now, and there has been no movement from the Jinyiwei side. Xia Xun does not believe that Jinyiwei is paralyzed to such an extent. Several people sent to Qingzhou are dead and disabled.
, he left the place without authorization, and the superiors ignored him? He didn’t know what the people in Jinyiwei were planning. He looked calm and composed on the surface, but he was always cautious.
He also had this consideration in making peace with the Xie family but not making the matter public for the time being. He must have a good reason when Jin Yiwei sent someone to question him. There are three types of unfilial piety. Having no heirs is the most important thing. I am also the eldest and not the youngest.
Yes, you can't let me get a wife, right?
At this time, the main energy is on guarding against powerful opponents who have not yet appeared, but there is a group of big evil, small evil, and extremely annoying guys who will cause you some trouble every now and then, and the opponent is also
If you have learned enough, you will always have to find some theoretical basis supported by the patriarchal clan before you feel disgusted. There is nothing Xia Xun can do except worry.
No one dared to sweep Xia Xun's wind tail, but Peng Ziqi was not afraid. She would only act well-behaved in front of outsiders, shouting "officials are fair". When the two of them got along in private,
Peng Ziqi is still the same Peng Ziqi, and he has not lost his character just because he became Xia Xun's woman.
"Hey, what happened?"
When the two of them were alone, Peng Ziqi came to Xia Xun, touched his shoulder, and asked.
Xia Xun recounted what happened today at the Yang Family Ancestral Temple from beginning to end. Peng Ziqi frowned and said, "Logically speaking, it is reasonable for children of the same clan and clan to have a future and take on more family responsibilities. However, and
Let’s not mention the grievances between our family and the family at the beginning. Let’s just say that they are trying to blackmail you because you killed their cattle and sheep the previous time. If we really agree to them, we will be at a disadvantage.
, they will definitely intensify their efforts and exploit us in every possible way. If we take a step back, we will have to step back step by step."
Xia Xun praised: "That's right, so I didn't pay attention to those birdies. If they are willing to go through troubles, just go for it. At worst, they will drive me out of my family and cut me off from the genealogy. I am already ashamed to be with these people. I will really be expelled." What big deal is it to leave the family?"
Peng Ziqi frowned her delicate eyebrows slightly, always feeling that the opponent's skills were more than that, but if there were any insidious and vicious back-up moves, the Peng family had never done anything to extort and oppress the children of her sect. She really I can’t imagine how shameless Yang Rong’s ancestors and grandchildren could be.
Xia Xun saw Peng Ziqi thinking hard, so he put his arms around her shoulders and said with a smile: "Okay, don't think so much. They are just toads on the insteps and don't bite. They are disgusting. I really want them to do evil. I don’t have the ability yet. We have been through strong winds and waves, how can we really be entangled by such a group of gangsters? Don’t think about it too much. I have been busy rebuilding my house these days. Living in a guest house all day long is not a good idea. There is nowhere to go, it’s very boring. Tomorrow morning, I will take you to Qixia Mountain for a walk, and then to Jinling City for a walk to relax."
Peng Ziqi smiled, hummed, and suddenly remembered something important, so he asked: "By the way, you went to look for Miss Xie's family today, did you find her?"
Xia Xun smiled bitterly and said: "Young lady from the Xie family..., everything you do recently is not going well. This matter is even more difficult to explain in words. I will explain it to you in detail on the way to Qixia tomorrow."
Jiangnan beauty, plum blossoms in February, green willows in March, hearts in April...
The beauty of Qixia lies in the late autumn, when the maple forest is like fire and the mountains are red, so it is known as "Niushou in spring, Qixia in autumn". The most suitable tourist destination in spring is actually Niushou Mountain, but Xia Xun doesn't know much about this. In his mind, Qixia is obviously more famous than Niu Shou, so the first place to visit is naturally Qixia Mountain.
Originally, Xia Xun wanted to hitch a carriage and go to Qixia because he wanted to take Xiaodi with him, but Xiaodi had some inconvenience in the past two days. Although what she said was vague, Xia Xun understood it as soon as she heard it. As a result, he and Peng Ziqi were the only ones left, so they switched horses and walked even more briskly.
As the two of them walked together, Xia Xun told Xie Yufei everything in detail since he first met her. Peng Ziqi listened without saying a word for a long time. Xia Xun tilted his head and asked, "Ziqi, what do you think?"
Peng Ziqi said: "Me? I admire her very much. I think she is amazing and a strange woman."
Xia Xun nodded lightly, Peng Ziqi glanced at him secretly, her heart beat a little faster, and she said with a smile: "But..., but..., since you have agreed to divorce, why did you make an agreement with her not to make it public? And ...There is still a three-year appointment? You...you still like her, right?"
Xia Xun nodded again: "Well, it's not just admiration, I do... somewhat like her."
Peng Ziqi lowered his head slightly and said quietly: "So... if she knows that you don't dislike her and is still... willing to marry you, she will still be... your wife, right?"
Xia Xun said: "It is March of the 30th year of Hongwu."
"Huh?" Peng Ziqi glanced at him inexplicably.
Xia Xun was calculating in his mind. He couldn't remember the exact date of Zhu Yuanzhang's death. He only vaguely remembered that it was between the Spring and Autumn Period. Since the emperor's grandson had already taken over most of the state affairs, Zhu Yuanzhang would die either this year or next year. So he You only need to delay your stay in Jiangnan for a year at most and try not to get involved with the imperial influence. You can safely survive the most dangerous period and embark on a smooth road in life.
Xia Xun said slowly: "Because of some special reasons, I can't leave Jiangnan now. At the same time, I also need this marriage contract to continue to be my talisman. Next year, um! At the turn of summer and autumn next year, I will go back to Qingzhou with you. ."
Peng Ziqi's heart beat faster. A daughter who had eloped could only be a concubine. If she wanted to become a wife, she had to provide three matchmaking certificates and six certificates, and formally come to propose marriage. She did not dare to have such extravagant hopes, she just wanted to be with the man she loved. At the same time, she didn't think too much about other things, but now that Xia Xun once again mentioned that he wanted to go back to Qingzhou with her, it seemed to have a completely different meaning. If she could become his wife, she would certainly not choose to be a concubine, but... , he also said that he didn’t want to give up on Xie Yufei, what exactly did he mean?
In fact, Xia Xun's idea is very simple. Now that he has reached this era, he doesn't mind... To be more precise, he likes this kind of environment where he can have the opportunity to have the girl he likes openly. This is a man's naked instinct. Infatuation Dedicated people existed in ancient times and also in modern society. However, no matter in ancient times or modern times, such people are in the minority, and he is not one of them.
He was just an ordinary man. Under the legal constraints of the original social environment, there were countless men who openly and covertly worked hard to create such opportunities. Under the current social environment, he could not resist the temptation and suddenly left the original world. , without the constraints of the original legal and moral environment, he only sticks to his own heart, which dominates all his actions. To others, it may be noble or vulgar, but for him, as long as he is worthy of his conscience, , enough.
When he came back from rescuing Xiaodi, he had already thought about it. If Xiaodi would like him, he would love her, take care of her, and stay with her for the rest of his life just like he did with Ziqi. Xie Yufei was a good girl in his heart. Regardless of her character or appearance, when she proposed to terminate the engagement, Xia Xun could see the deep pain and sadness in her eyes. Regardless of the fate between the two because of Yang Xu's engagement, regardless of their own They met and admired each other in Jinan when they came to Peiping. Regardless of his apparent motivation to maintain the engagement for the time being, he also had a man's desire for this girl.
He was very grateful that Zi Qi could be with him regardless of his status, but what he could have done originally was to cherish her more and protect her so that she would not be bullied by the head wife of the wealthy family. Now? , but his mood has changed. He doesn't want Xie Yufei to be on Peng Ziqi's head, and he doesn't want Peng Ziqi to be on Xie Yufei's head. Trying to make them become partners might be a good choice.
He was so evil that he didn't want to reveal this plan. Peng Ziqi couldn't get the answer he wanted, and couldn't help but feel resentful.
"I recall that when I was a girl at home, people said that there was something special about her actions. Chanjuan had autumn cicada wings on her temples, twinkling with the distant mountains. She laughed and accompanied the play in the back garden. At this time, I did not know you. I am playing with green plums against the short wall. You rode a white horse next to a hanging poplar. They looked at each other from a distance on the wall. When they saw you, they broke their hearts. When they saw you, they broke their hearts and shared your words. You pointed to the pines and cypresses on the mountain. Feeling you, the pines and cypresses turned into my heart, and the two servant girls joined forces to chase you away..."
Xia Xun coughed and said, "Good poem, what does this mean?"
Peng Ziqi was suffocated. Just when he was about to be annoyed that he knew what he was asking, he suddenly thought that he was not the real Yang Xu. It was very possible that he didn't understand the meaning of the poem. He was obviously playing the harp to a bull, and he couldn't help feeling bitter about it. He glared at him fiercely and then galloped off.
Although Xia Xun didn't know the origin and meaning of this poem, he knew from her expression and actions what she was worried about. Xia Xun hurriedly whipped his horse and chased after him. The two horses were close to each other, their eyes were close, Xia Xun pressed the horse's back,
He jumped up onto her horse's butt and reached out to hold her slender waist.
Peng Ziqi twisted her body angrily, but Xia Xun held her waist tightly and whispered something into her ear. Peng Ziqi turned his head in surprise and asked, "Really?"
Xia Xun chuckled and said, "It's hard to say... If you are still so cruel to your man, huh, I don't know if I will change my mind. You will be a concubine who will be bullied for the rest of your life."
"No, no, if you dare to do this, I won't bite you to death!"
Peng Ziqi burst into laughter, jumped up neatly, and turned around, facing Xia Xun. She said she wanted to bite him to death, but a pair of cherry lips pressed against his cheek, very tenderly.
gave him a kiss.
"It's good to introduce a competition mechanism, but monopolization is wrong." Seeing Peng Ziqi be so gentle and proactive in showing love for the first time, Xia Xun couldn't help laughing.
But Peng Ziqi soon realized that something was wrong. Although there were very few tourists coming to Qixia Mountain in spring, there were not no pedestrians on the road. Although she was Xia Xun's woman, the two of them rode on the same horse and faced each other.
Jian Ye was really shy. She wanted Xia Xun to go back to her horse, but Xia Xun refused to leave. She wanted to turn around, but Xia Xun was not allowed. She was so embarrassed that she had to bury her head in Xia Xun's arms and pretend
Ostrich.
The two people entered Qixia Mountain in a shocking way...
"Everybody listen!"
Yang Yu stood in front of the tribesmen with saliva flying around, roaring at the top of his lungs. On the side, Yang Wu led seven or eight strong men with shovels in their hands, full of murderous intent.
"The rules of my Yang clan are: 1: respect family law and abide by national law; 2: live in harmony with the clan and be friendly to the village; 3: be filial to parents and respect elders; 4: comply with etiquette and correct the name; 5: worship ancestors so that the incense will last forever;
Six: Love your tribe and help each other; Seven..."
"Yang Xu violated all of the ten major clan rules! The ancients said that even if the family is small, if there is no dignity, filial piety will decline; if there is no ruler, the law will be abolished; if there is a strict ruler, then the family will be upright. Those who govern the family must govern everyone.
If you don't follow the law without hesitation, you will exile your human feelings, and you will definitely have regrets, lose the order of elders and children, mess up the distinction between men and women, hurt kindness and justice, harm ethics, and so on. Can our Yang family tolerate such people?"
Yang Wu raised his arms and shouted: "The old man has gathered the clan elders and deleted Yang Dingkun's family from the family tree. At the same time, he wrote to Yingtian Mansion, asking it to be forwarded to the Ministry of Rites, accusing Yang Xu of various illegalities and requesting that his fame be reduced. The descendants of Yang Dingkun's family are unworthy.
, unkind and unjust, and now being expelled from the sect, do you still deserve to stay in the ancestral grave of my Yang family and enjoy the sacrifices of future generations? There is no longer a name of Yang Dingkun in the ancestral hall, and his tomb should also be in the ancestral grave of my Yang family.
He moved out here, we can't let him stay here and bring shame to our ancestors!"
Someone in the crowd timidly discussed with him: "Brother Wu, let's do this... it's not good, right? Even if we ask him to move his grave, why don't we just ask him to move the grave himself? Now I haven't told anyone, so I'm going to do it without permission."
Lifting up the coffins of someone's parents and exposing them to the sun, is this...is this..." Chi Yang Wu glared, but he did not say the words "harmful to nature".
Yang Wu pointed at his nose and shouted: "Are you from the Yang family? Hmm? Do you also want to be like Yang Xu, disrespectful to your elders, unfilial to your ancestors, and be kicked out of the sect?"
"Hey, Wu, don't talk like that."
Yang Yu stopped him and smoothed over the situation with a smile: "What Yang Xu did was infuriated by heaven and man. What we did today is to do justice for heaven. Although it is unreasonable, it is also reasonable. Although it is unreasonable, it is also reasonable. This
It is a unanimous decision made by our whole clan. As the saying goes, you can’t blame everyone, so we just did it. What can Yang Xu do? What can the government do? Those who are willing to protect the reputation of our Yang clan, come with us!"
Yang Wu jumped out again and put on a black face, saying viciously: "The old man is a generous and kind-hearted elder, so naturally he doesn't want to do such a thing, but that Yang Xu went too far! This matter was not ordered by the old man, but it was
We are showing filial piety to the younger generation. The elders of the clan are all there. If you want to be like a bear bag and dare not go, just go home and hold your child. Let's go!"
Xia Xun is not afraid of the Yang family's exclusion and suppression, but the ordinary Yang family members do not have the courage and courage. Some of them, especially the people whose cattle and sheep were killed by Xia Xun, hate Xia Xun deeply and can dig it out.
They wanted to vent their anger at his ancestral grave. The young and strong men of other tribes were instigated by Yang Yu, Yang Wu and others, and they were also aggressive. Although a small number of people who kept to themselves felt that this was a bit unethical, everyone else had gone.
, if I don't go, I'm afraid I will be oppressed in the family in the future, so I have no choice but to go.
Yang Chong and his son stood in the dark, seeing all this clearly. Yang Dingsheng said with some worry: "Son, are you making too much noise like this? Your grandfather is still kept in the dark. In fact, he
Expelling the clan is enough, why bother with this... Digging up people's ancestral graves is really..."
Yang Chong sneered: "Dad, you have also reached Yang Xu's momentum and expelled the clan. Do you think he cares? Is there any loss to him? By doing this, can you kill a hundred people? I'm afraid there will be more in the family.
A lot of people have taken action and it has worked. What I did was a last resort. Besides, it was a spontaneous and righteous act by the tribe, and the government must also comply with public opinion."
He smiled sinisterly and said: "Last time, he took advantage of the great principles and principles, and even my mentor couldn't stop him with his words, but this time it's different. We have the right to drive him out of the clan. We have taken advantage of him."
Reason. The clansmen moved his grave to gain justice, huh! The lawsuit was brought to the Jinluan Palace, and he had nothing to do. Dad, you should take grandpa with you and go out to visit friends as I said. Dad and grandpa have nothing to do with this matter.
If you know what you know, you will not lose the kindness of the elders."
Yang Dingsheng had no choice but to sigh and leave. Yang Chong ran towards the Yang family cemetery with his hands on his back, carrying a shovel and a hoe, and an even more proud smile came from the corner of his mouth: "I took over your ancestral home, and you killed all the cattle and sheep.
I've dug up your ancestral graves, and I'm afraid you won't be angry and kill someone? If you fight me, you're worthy!"