Wu Zetian and Tang Song were talking alone. With her left hand, she drove away Crystal, the granddaughter of Zhang Jianzhi, the leader of the Li Party. With her right hand, she immediately prepared a marriage proposal and specifically specified that she would be chosen from the clan with the surname Wu. Such an unconstrained arrangement, let alone Tang Song, was Shangguan Wan'er also couldn't keep up and raised her head in surprise.
"Tang Song has reached his age. How can there be a seventh-grade official who has not yet been married?" Wu Zetian looked at Shangguan Wan'er's relaxed expression and said, "You must do your best in this matter."
Shangguan Wan'er lowered her head deeply and said, "My daughter accepts the order."
When Tang Song heard about Wu Zetian's arrangement, he wanted to refuse it, but he swallowed it back. Rejecting people, especially rejecting people like Wu Zetian, is really a skill. Being reckless may end up harming others and yourself, which is obviously not suitable today.
After finishing the matter, Wu Zetian, who was in a good mood, was accompanied by Zhang Changzong and returned to Yaoguang Palace. Because he had the inner court's official waist card and the marriage grant, Tang Song openly came to Shangguan Wan'er's side.
Shangguan Wan'er was speechless all the way, and remained silent until she entered her huge signature room on the side of Yaoguang Palace.
Tang Song saw that the signing room was very private, so he took a few steps forward to hug Shangguan Wan'er. Unexpectedly, Shangguan, who was usually gentle and obedient, was twisting and struggling in his arms like a fish out of water, "In the blink of an eye, He is the noble son-in-law of the clan, why are you here to hug me?"
No matter how much she struggled, Tang Song just wouldn't let go. He held Shangguan Wan'er's eardrops in his mouth and said vaguely: "Wan'er is trying to be a jealous lady! Your angry attitude really adds a different kind of charm. What kind of clan noble son-in-law are you?" ? I would rather become a eunuch from the palace to accompany you. I will never marry a daughter of the Wu family."
Hearing this, although Shangguan Wan'er's body was still struggling, it was more like a squeezing and rubbing sex between a man and a woman, but her mouth refused to relax at all. "Hmph, that's nice to say! Why didn't you refuse when the saint said he wanted to marry me just now?"
Karamatsu¡¯s lips were still holding the crystal helix, gently twisting and stroking it slowly, like a greedy puppy that refused to let go of the meat and bones in its mouth no matter what.
After all, Shangguan Wan'er couldn't help but laugh out loud, and then she felt that her body was sore and limp and she had no strength, especially as there seemed to be dozens or hundreds of ants crawling in her heart, "Well don't little rascal Wellthis is not the place"
When she finally managed to hold Karamatsu's little dog-like face and mouth in place with both hands, Shangguan Wan'er's face had already appeared a layer of blush like peach blossoms in March, with a thick layer of water swimming in this blush. meaning. She was so charming that she spoke with a thick and long nasal voice, "Tell me, why didn't you refuse just now?"
"Today is really not the right time. The matter of the crystal was barely passed. It would be unwise to offend her over this trivial matter. Besides, I am also afraid that if you refuse just now, your majesty will do something to the crystal again." Shangguan Karamatsu Wan'er explained what Wu Zetian said before. "You just hold off for now. After I give away the crystal, I will find an opportunity to push the matter aside. Marriage is a lifelong matter, and I will never trade it. Don't worry, Wan'er."
Shangguan Wan'er shook her head after hearing Wu Zetian say to Tang Song, "It's hard for me to take care of the Zhang family girl for you." "Crystal cannot be kept by your side, and we must send her away as soon as possible. The saint is not a patient person."
Tang Song hugged Shangguan Wan'er and nodded.
"Hey, this girl is really pitiful! How can she live without you?"
This time Tang Song still didn't say anything. Shangguan Wan'er waited for a while and then gently rubbed her face against his, "Huh?"
"I don't know." Tang Song thought about the last experience in the Little Wuxiang Temple, and then thought about the changes in Crystal that had made him increasingly unfamiliar these days, and his voice with many uncertainties also drifted, "I thought she was still from the Bagua Pool. That girl, but she has gradually ceased to be. It was only recently that I realized that I had never really understood her."
Shangguan Wan'er didn't speak, and Tang Song continued in a low tone: "I originally thought that she was the person who needed protection the most in the world, but recently I have a vague feeling that she is actually more powerful than most people in the world."
Shangguan Wan'er was very surprised, "Powerful?"
"Yes." Tang Song let go of Shangguan Wan'er and pointed at his heart, "I'm talking about this, her heart is very strong, that's all, let's not talk about her."
Shangguan Wan'er didn't have much interest in crystals. After hearing this, she stopped continuing the topic and leaned softly into Tang Song's arms, "Even if there is no such thing as crystals, you should get married."
Tang Song was speechless, "I was so angry just now, why now"
"You don't know why you were angry just now? I was standing in front of you, and you didn't refuse the emperor's offer of marriage, hum!" After a long time, Shangguan Wan'er said again: "As for"We're going to get married. I've known about it for a long time, so why should I be angry?"
When it comes to this topic, Tang Song's guilt is palpable, and he lets him have whatever he wants. At this moment, he doesn't know what to say. He can only say in a loud voice: "Wan'er"
Shangguan Wan'er was silent for a long time and then sighed, "I grew up in a deep palace for thirty years. The first fourteen years I experienced pain and humiliation in the cold palace of Yeting, and the next sixteen years by His Majesty's side, I was also in the cold at high places. In this life I'm destined to miss the wedding dress, and I can't blame you. Even if I'm not in the palace, I'm still nearly ten years older than you, so how can I marry you?"
When Tang Song was about to say something, Shangguan Wan'er covered his mouth first, "After all, I am no better than those ordinary women, and you don't have to persuade me, so you don't have to worry about it. But you, now that you have become an official, you need someone after all. The media is marrying a good man, otherwise he will always be immature in the eyes of his colleagues."
There was a clear edict in the Tang Dynasty that stipulated that men were considered adults at the age of fifteen and women at the age of thirteen and were allowed to get married. Karamatsu is over twenty and it is indeed time to get married. Originally, it would be okay if he didn't become an official, but once he became an official, he remained single. He was indeed an anomaly in the officialdom of this era.
"That's all, if you have to worry about this matter, then who am I?"
Tang Song changed the subject and got down to business, "Zhang Changzong didn't see anything unusual about me today. Is it difficult for him to know that his fourth brother was beaten that night at Huayue Tower?"
"If you were the King of Liang, would you tell Zhang Changzong about this matter?"
Tang Song was speechless after hearing this. I was really stupid. Isn't this a superfluous question? "Then why did His Majesty specify that he should be chosen from the Wu family in his previous marriage proposal?"
After hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er pondered for a long time before speaking: "The saint's move really means to protect you. Needless to say if you succeed Wu in the future. Even if you don't succeed to Wu, Your Majesty must have backup arrangements to protect Wu. The safety of your clan members, so that you can actually be at peace no matter whether you follow Siwu or not. On the other hand, if you are very close to the Li party, once His Majesty decides that Siwu will carry out a new round of purges against the Li party When the time comes, you will inevitably suffer disaster. When the political struggle really goes to a certain stage, even if His Majesty has the intention to protect you, it will inevitably be constrained. Even if your life can be saved by then, the future will be difficult to say."
Shangguan Wan'er's analysis was very different from Tang Song's guess, but after hearing it from his own mouth, he was still a little relieved, "It doesn't matter whether it's Si Wu or Si Li. Your Majesty hasn't made the final decision yet."
Shangguan Wan'er shook her head, lowered her voice and said: "In recent days, it has become increasingly obvious that King Wu Chengsi of Wei and King Wu of Liang have merged with each other. It is difficult to predict what will happen next."
??Wu Sansi and Wu Chengsi merged? Tang Song was shocked when he heard this, but he still wanted to ask more questions. However, someone from the palace came to report outside the door, saying that the saint wanted to see the superior official to receive an edict.
Shangguan Wan'er agreed, and after coming out of Tang Song's arms, she gave him an imperial badge, "Regardless of the military party and Li party. Just watch the excitement of this fight for the throne, and don't get involved. Absolutely!"
After giving instructions, Shangguan Wan'er left in a hurry. Later, a young eunuch came in and said that he had been ordered by Shangguan to guide him out of the palace.
On the way home from the palace. Tang Song has been thinking about the merger of the two martial arts. This was different from what he saw in the books of later generations. The changes taking place in front of him were increasingly unlike the period of history that later generations would be familiar with.
After returning home, he first met Shangguan Jin and talked about two things. One was that six retired veterans of Wanqi had arrived at his residence. They were brought by Chen Xuanli. Chen Xuanli stayed in his residence for a long time. Seeing that he had just gone back before he arrived, he agreed to come back another day.
The second thing is that the old man Tang Daren also went to the Hongwen Seal Society in Shendu this morning. Just as Tang Song expected, this visit was really like a fish in water and he couldn't miss Shu.
After hearing this, Karamatsu smiled and nodded, but then he talked about another thing. This time Liu Mei's uncle Liu Shang also came to Beijing with Tang Daren and Tang Yuan. With him, he could take over the housekeeper's affairs. Tang Songyin, who was short of manpower, thought of taking Shangguan Jin out to do another thing.
Shangguan Jin, who was born as a general, was actually very impatient with the housekeeper's affairs. Hearing Tang Song's words, he immediately became energetic and asked, "What's the matter?"
Tang Song looked around and when he saw no one around, he whispered: "I want to ask my eldest brother to keep an eye on Prince Liang's Mansion."
There is no clue as to who the murderer of the last White Horse Temple assassination was. There was another fight in Huayue Tower a few days ago. More importantly, Tang Song could not let go of the two martial arts merging. He made such a decision after seeing Shangguan Jin being able to free his hands.
Hearing this arrangement, Shangguan Jin chuckled and said, "This is interesting, but if you want to keep an eye on Prince Liang's Mansion, you can find another way due to lack of manpower. Traveling at night is a big problem."
There was a curfew system in the Tang Dynasty, except for certain?Except for the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Yuan Dynasty night, etc., travel at night is restricted, which is why the above official said this.
"I'll come to Zhang Wuqi and Deputy Inspector Zhang to figure this out." Tang Song pressed Shangguan Jin's shoulders, "Brother, we are just monitoring. If we can keep an eye on them, we can keep an eye on them. If we can't keep an eye on them, it's okay. In short, safety comes first in everything." .When you need money, go directly to the accountant to collect it, no need to look for me.¡±
Shangguan Jin nodded, "I understand. I'll tell Mingzi to go now. He has been lying down these days and is getting moldy." After saying that, he went straight to find Shangguan Ming.
After Tang Song and Shangguan Jin separated, they did not go back to their rooms, but went to Crystal's room with great difficulty.
Crystal didn¡¯t rest. She was leaning over the desk next to the lamp tree, concentrating on something. She didn¡¯t even notice Karamatsu approaching.
There are some letterheads neatly arranged on the desk, and there are two things similar to account books, namely the statistics of the northern branches of Hongwen Seal Society, and the student directory of Tongke New School in Anyi County, Yangzhou. As for those letters, they were all letters exchanged between Tang Song and Shangguan Yu, Shangguan Li, Yu Dongjun and others to communicate news and instructions.
Seeing Crystal looking at such a pile of things with great interest and concentration, Karamatsu couldn't help but sigh.
Crystal raised her head and glanced at Tang Song. This look was almost the same as when they first met in Luoyang that day.
¡°Have you not seen all of these before?¡±
"I've seen it before. But when you put it together like this, you can see a lot of new things." Crystal reached out and pointed at the records and letterheads in front of her and said, "The expansion of Hongwen Seal Society in the north is extremely smooth. If no unexpected events occur, all branches in various places will be fully deployed within this year. In addition, the number of people who take the initiative to study at Anyitong Science Hall is gradually increasing. By next spring and March, there will be no problem with the number of students exceeding 400."
The two businesses he left behind are developing at a stable, medium and high speed. Logically speaking, Karamatsu should be happy when he heard this, but he was not happy at all. He even became distracted when listening to Crystal's words, and his eyes just fell on On the ancient relics on the piano stand in the corner.
"Crystal, play me a piece of music"
Crystal glanced at Tang Song, put away the things in front of her, stood up, and brought the piano over. "What do you want to hear?"
Tang Song lay down on the brocade couch next to the study table for resting, closed his eyes and whispered softly: "That's the last piece you taught me."
""Feng Qiu Huang"" Seeing Tang Song closing his eyes and saying nothing, Shushuang stopped saying anything. After a while. Then there is the clanging sound of the piano flowing out from the ancient relics.
The skills of national craftsmen and the royal sound seemed to have remained unchanged, but Tang Song, who was lying on the brocade couch, could no longer find the feeling of listening to the piano by the Bagua Pond in Lumen Mountain.
What exactly has changed? Qin? Or human?
Has the crystal changed? Or yourself?
Or maybe the world has changed?
The music has ended long ago, but Tang Song has been reluctant to open his eyes. After a long time. Crystal's voice sounded, "If you have anything to say, just say it, I don't like the way you are now."
Inexplicably, Tang Song felt a fire in his heart. Suddenly he stood up from the brocade couch, "I don't like your recent appearance even more. Think about Lumen Mountain. Think about Bagua Pond, and take a good look at this ancient relic in front of you. Crystal, crystal, you don't have to worry about me. What changed after being assassinated at White Horse Temple that day? I want you to be yourself, I want you to live the life you want, I want you to be calm and gentle, I want you not to eat the fireworks of the world."
Karamatsu's excitement seemed to be unreasonable, but he happily said what he had been holding in his heart for a long time.
" It's definitely not his style to be angry like this, but he is just extremely uncomfortable with it. He doesn't like the earth-shaking changes in the crystal recently, and he doesn't like the feeling of watching an extremely beautiful thing gradually change in his hands.
¡°Perhaps even Karamatsu himself didn¡¯t realize that the crystal represents the person he was at the beginning of time travel, the person who was obsessed with the beautiful scenery of Lumen and would rather live here forever, seeking nothing and having a clear mind.
The person he was at the beginning of time travel has completely changed, but as long as the crystal is still there, he can find the shadow and roots of the past. But now the crystal has changed too
Karamatsu had never lost his temper in front of Crystal. This was the first time. However, facing this first time, Crystal behaved calmly. He only responded with a faint rhetorical question, "This is the life I like now. Is it possible?" Do you want me to live in that claustrophobic life forever?"
A faint rhetorical question extinguished all the fire in Tang Song's heart. The feeling of powerlessness made Tang Song fall back on the brocade couch.
For a long time, there was no sound at all in the room.
It was still Crystal who spoke first, "Tell me what's going on."
Karamatsu¡¯s voice is dryDry and astringent, the whole story of Zhang Changzong's cold arrow was told in a straightforward manner.
"I'm leaving early tomorrow morning, and I just happened to take a detour to Beidi to see those Hongwen branches." There was no hesitation or hesitation in Shushu's words, and there was no reluctance that should have been there.
Karamatsu didn¡¯t know what to say at all, so he didn¡¯t say anything in the end. He just stood up wordlessly and walked out of the crystal room wordlessly.
Early the next morning, Tang Song, who had not slept well all night, personally delivered the crystal to a pavilion ten miles outside Luoyang City. Accompanying him as guards were the six retired veterans of Wanqi introduced by Chen Xuanli.
"Just keep wearing men's clothing like this on the road. You might as well make your face look ugly to avoid causing trouble."
¡°Don¡¯t be too hasty when traveling every day. Be sure to walk along the main road. Leave later in the morning and stay early in the evening.¡±
"You must be careful when eating. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, see a doctor immediately. Don't delay."
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Along the way, Karamatsu repeated these words over and over again like a talkative mother-in-law.
The Ten Mile Pavilion has finally arrived, and the time to say goodbye has also arrived. Having said everything that needed to be said and having nothing more to explain, Karamatsu opened his mouth and couldn't say anything, then opened the car door and prepared to get out of the car.
At this moment, Crystal, who was quite calm along the way, suddenly reached out and took Karamatsu's hand.
Tang Song turned around in shock, only to see Crystal holding his hand and pressing it to his chest.
How to make this However, no matter how much Tangsong tried to shrink his hand, Shuijing refused to give in at all, and the firm look on his face was terrifying.
Karamatsu finally obeyed.
Holding Tang Song's hand and pressing it on her warm virgin chest, Crystal met Tang Song's eyes and said slowly: "There are ancient sounds here, and you are here. You and Qin music have entered my heart long ago. This will never happen." changing"
When Karamatsu was about to say something, he was gently pushed out of the car by Crystal, and then ordered the driver to start driving without any sloppiness.
After watching the crystal go away sadly, Tang Song rode his horse straight to the imperial city.
When he walked to the door of Shangshu Province, the chief official at the porter saw him and hurriedly shook his hand as if he had been struck by the wind, and said repeatedly: "Go quickly, go quickly."
"What happened?" Just as Tang Song asked, he heard a commotion inside the gate of Shangshu Province, "Tang Song is here, he is at the door" and then there was a series of footsteps.
Seeing this, the chief official sighed helplessly.
A large group of chaotic footsteps was getting closer and closer. Tang Song saw a middle-aged man in official clothes walking at the front. He pointed at him and said sternly: "To confuse the prime minister of the land and not distinguish between good and foolish, and to confuse the official system, Tang Song." , I can¡¯t tolerate you.¡±
Hearing these words, the sadness in Tang Song's heart immediately disappeared. While his back was straight and straight, he faced this already destined storm with his eyes raised and his eyebrows raised. ()¡ª¡ª
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