Xia Houhui, who woke up when it was almost midnight, hurriedly found some food to fill his stomach and walked out of his small courtyard. He stretched himself and looked at the flowers and trees that were wilted by the hot sun. He didn't know what to do for a while.
This time period is a bit awkward.
If you go out and wander around, it will be evening meal time soon, and you can't go outside the city. If you want to bend your bow and dance your sword to relax your muscles and bones, you have just been full and the sun is really too harsh. If you don't want flatulence or heat stroke, don't bother.
After thinking about it, he simply walked along the corridor to the library at home, intending to find some books to pass the time.
But he didn't want to, so he turned out of the door and happened to bump into Uncle Sun, who was standing silently.
Uncle Sun was the old man who led his family members to escort him back to Luoyang from Qiao County in March.
He was originally a subordinate of Xia Houyuan, and he was quite brave. However, he was injured by an arrow when he went out with Xia Houyuan to suppress a rebellion. After recovering, he could no longer exert his strength, so Xia Houyuan settled him at home and became a pale head.
Because he was taciturn and literate, Xia Houheng assigned Xia Houhui as his personal steward, responsible for taking care of Xia Houhui's daily life and handling some personal chores.
In Xiahou's family, every male will have his own steward after the crown ceremony.
Born in a noble family~
After the crowning ceremony, a man will inevitably have to go out for socializing, welcome people to send him off, trivial chores after becoming an official, etc., which naturally require special personnel to take care of it.
However, Uncle Sun does more than just deal with chores.
When Xia Houhui was away from Luoyang, he often worked as a knight-errant incognito, accompanied by Uncle Sun.
During this period, the children who were adopted were also placed with Uncle Sun alone.
Even Xia Houheng didn't know the secret of the matter.
It can be said that Uncle Sun is Xia Houhui's absolute confidant, the kind of person he can trust with his life.
Therefore, he had always been very friendly to Uncle Sun. Now that he saw him standing outside the gate of the small courtyard in the hot weather, he couldn't help but asked with concern, "The sun is so bad, why does Uncle Sun stand withered outside?"
"Return to Rokuro."
Uncle Sun bowed slightly and replied in a deep voice, "The master of the house has asked Liu Lang to go to the main garden to look for him if he wakes up."
Brother, what can I do for you?
However, it just so happened that I took advantage of the situation and said some things in advance rather than choosing the day.
When he turned around and headed towards Xia Houheng's house, he did not forget to warn him, "There are no female relatives in my house, so Uncle Sun doesn't have to be shy. If you need anything in the future, just come in and look for me."
"only."
To this, Uncle Sun, who was following closely behind, responded respectfully.
But Xia Houhui knew that with his cautious temperament, he would never do as he was told.
After thinking about it, he whispered again, "Uncle Sun, I won't be living at home in a while. Please take care of me and pack away some of my belongings so that you won't be in a hurry."
Is this about being released as an official?
Or do you want to go out and build a cottage to live alone?
However, the head of the family would not agree to such a thing.
Hearing this, Uncle Sun paused slightly, but his expression did not change, and he did not ask the reason. He still said "Wei" very respectfully and continued in silence.
After a while, I went outside the main house.
Uncle Sun stopped, bowed silently, then turned and left.
Xia Houhui, who was always intolerant of red tape, walked straight in without waiting for the servant to inform him.
Before Cao Cao of the Wei Dynasty launched an army to attack Dong, the Xiahou family was a wealthy family in Qiao County, a wealthy family with no shortage of money; now that Cao Wei has become an emperor, it has the pomp of a family that is full of food and drink.
Therefore, as the head of the family, the main residence where Xia Houheng lives is quite large.
I only saw the verandahs of the rooms, all of which were exquisite and unique. As the winding stone steps spread, the majestic main reception hall came into view; and after bypassing the main hall, there was a deep courtyard, heavy eaves, pavilions, and pavilions.
The Chiguan waterside pavilion also has rockeries and rocks, and is dotted with green flowers and trees.
Xia Houheng, who was taking refuge from the summer heat in the courtyard pavilion, also enjoyed it quite a bit.
I saw three or five little maids shaking their long-handled feather fans, a little boy holding a long-beaked pottery gourd filled with iced rice wine standing by the side, and Xia Houheng sitting leaning against a pillar, occasionally holding up a wine cup.
Drinking slowly, sometimes picking up a green plum from the fruit plate on the stone table and chewing it lightly, enjoying yourself and enjoying yourself.
Xia Houhui, who was also striding over, saw it and couldn't help but joked, "The world is raging and the swords are not dead, so it is very difficult for the people to survive, but the eldest brother, as a court official, is comfortable and contented. This can be said to be 'the wine and meat of the Zhumen are smelly'"
, Is there anyone who will starve to death on the road?"
What a mess!
It’s only mid-autumn in August, and the heat is still there. How can the road be so cold to the bone?
It's just green plums to drink with, why does the wine and meat stink!
"Shu Zi, you never do anything right all day long!"
As expected, Xia Houheng, who was ridiculed, immediately opened his mouth and cursed.
But after he finished scolding, he waved with a smile on his cheeks, "The heat is strong after autumn, and it's the time to drink wine and taste plums. Come, Zhiquan, take a seat quickly."
"good."
Sitting down as he was told, Xia Houhui took the long-beaked pottery gourd directly from the child's hand, poured himself a drink, grabbed a green plum at random, took a bite, and asked vaguely, "Brother, why did you call me?"
"It's a casual chat, nothing important."
Xia Houheng replied like this, but as soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand and sent the maid and the child away.
Xia Houhui was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but sit upright.
"Hey, Zhiquan doesn't have to be restrained."
Seeing this, Xia Houheng chuckled and waved his hand, "It's really just a small talk, I just don't want the servants to gossip. Well, last night Zhiquan didn't go home, but he was kept in the palace by the emperor to discuss matters?"
"Um."
Nodding lightly, Xia Houhui said slowly, "Yesterday I drove with me to Beiman Mountain. Because the hunt was quite plentiful, the emperor was delighted and allowed me to take a reward. Therefore, I advised the temple and talked about it until dawn.
."
"In the middle of the night, we sit down at the front table to discuss world affairs."
Immediately, Xia Houheng's beard was filled with joy, and his smile became even brighter as he said, "Zhi Quan, who has only been a casual rider for a few months, has already been able to sit and talk with the emperor for long nights. It can be said that he has won the favor of the Holy One! Congratulations! He will definitely be able to revive in the future.
The reputation of my Xiahou family is very good!"
Uh~
Things are not as good as you think.
Xia Houhui was speechless. After thinking for a while, he lowered his voice and said, "Brother, I want to go out and live alone."
"Um!?"
Xia Houheng, who was overjoyed, suddenly stopped his beard-stained hand and tore off several strands of his beard.
But he didn't care about showing his toothache, but after being stunned for a moment, he opened his eyes angrily and shouted sternly, "What do you mean?!"
"Brother, I want to have a house outside where I can live."
Xiahou Hui repeated it loudly.
Xia Houheng, who heard this clearly, did not say anything anymore, but stood up suddenly, walked out of the small pavilion in three steps and two steps at a time, and picked up the long-handled feather fan left by the maid just now.
It seems that he is going to follow the stick teachings of other meritorious families.
Actually, thinking about it, I don't blame him for being so angry.
"Bai Hu Tong Clan" says, "Clans are together, together. It means that love and affection flow together. From the great ancestor to the great-great-grandson, a family has good luck, and hundreds of families gather together, and they become relatives and love each other for life."
, mourning the death, and having a way to gather together, so it is called a clan.”
Since ancient times, clans have relied on each other and huddle together for warmth.
Even the clans that came out of the fifth server are all in the same spirit, respecting and loving each other!
And Xia Houhui actually wants to separate the family?!
If we separate the families, wouldn't it make Menlin, who was already in decline, even more depressed?!
Take as an example the story of the separation of Cao Ren and Cao Chun in the past.
That's because Cao Ren had misbehaved in his early years and conspired with a dissolute young man to commit illegal acts by robbing merchants. He was worried that it would damage the reputation of his family!
Besides, they were separated in name only.
The proceeds from Cao Ren's plundering over the years were secretly transferred to Cao Chun for the purpose of purchasing land and managing property, thus enriching his family's wealth!
Now that you are a close minister of the Emperor, why would you want to commit robberies?
But after having a long night chat with the emperor, he thought about separating the family?
What a disobedient person!
I don’t even think about the hardships of my father’s death, my uncle Quan and You Quan’s death, the family’s decline, and the brothers’ efforts to revive the family!
For a moment, Xia Houheng was furious.
I feel that if I don't break a few sticks today and give him a severe lesson as the eldest brother, I can't do justice to Xia Houyuan's spirit in heaven.
However, he failed to do so.
He, who was not interested in martial arts, had just cut off the long handle of the feather fan when he was caught by Xia Houhui with one hand.
"Brother, don't rush to take action."
Xia Houhui, who had a look of helplessness on his face, kept smiling bitterly, "How about you first listen to me explain the matter clearly? If the eldest brother is still angry after hearing this, I will die under the stick without moving a step."
"What else can you say!"
However, Xia Houheng, who had already become red-faced, couldn't listen at all. While trying to pull back the long handle of the feather fan with both hands, he yelled, "At such a weak age, you actually think of breaking up the family! I will be beaten to death for my father today."
You unfilial son!"
After trying hard for a while, he couldn't pull the long handle back, which made him even more angry. He immediately let go of his hand, turned around, picked up another one, and smashed it over.
It's just a pity that it still missed.
Xia Houhui stepped forward to avoid it, grabbed his hands, and said urgently, "Brother, this is the emperor's will!"
"Who cares what he wants!"
Xia Houheng's hand was caught and he kicked it directly. Without thinking, he continued to curse, "Even if my father asks me to give him a dream, I won't do it."
Just in the middle of cursing, the words suddenly stopped.
After being stunned for a long time, he asked in disbelief, "What did you just say, the emperor?!"
"Yes, it is His Majesty's wish."
Seeing that he finally calmed down, Xia Houhui breathed a sigh of relief. After half-pushing and half-supporting him to sit down, he briefly told what the emperor Cao Rui wanted him to recommend Du Shu last night, and then added, "Brother, the emperor
To do this is nothing more than to make me a lonely minister. Therefore, for the sake of my family, it is better for me to go out and live on my own."
After listening, Xia Houheng remained silent.
After letting out a long sigh, he picked up the pottery gourd with a long beak and poured himself a drink.
One drink, another drink, another drink, because I drank too fast and the wine wet my beard and front without realizing it.
Xia Houhui, who was on the side, saw him and couldn't help but hold his hand and said comfortingly, "Brother, don't do this. I am a lonely minister of the emperor, and I am not."
Before he finished speaking, Xia Houheng stood up angrily again, slammed the long-beaked pottery gourd on the ground, turned to the north, pointed in the direction of the palace and cursed, "You are a Cao. You are a Cao. You are a Cao."
His chest rose and fell violently many times, and he did not dare to curse the emperor's name.