Chapter 582 Live up to the family lintel
Although Yang Kuan left, the destroyed atmosphere did not recover immediately. Yuwentai was obviously depressed and in a bad mood.
Li Tai saw Yu Wentai sitting in the banquet and drinking several glasses of wine. He was obviously a little upset by the prince's behavior.
In the eyes of some people, regardless of the Eastern Wei or the Western Wei, the royal family was just a puppet at the mercy of powerful ministers. All power was concentrated in the hegemony where military leaders gathered, and the emperor was of little significance.
But in fact, this is not the case. The existence of the two Wei emperors is still of great significance. Without the existence of the royal family, it would be difficult for the Bafu itself to immediately have the prestige and qualifications to rule.
Although Gao Huan was ugly enough to chase the emperor, and Yu Wentai was evil enough to kill the king, the key point was that the emperor they were working with was too troublesome. Emperor Xiaowu was also a rare talent who could make two powerful officials in the hegemony feel sick to their stomachs.
Unless forced to do so, Gao Huan and Yuwentai actually did not want to have a serious relationship with the emperor. Even if they don't have political acumen, after all, they still have the example of their common boss, Er Zhurong. It's just that the younger generation has become less and less martial arts, and their respective endings are also deplorable.
Thinking of this, he glanced at Yu Wenhu who was sitting down at the table, and then looked at Yu Wentai who was looking sad. He thought to himself that if he could find an opportunity, he might as well advise Yu Wentai to appoint Yu Wenhu in the East Palace to see how to fight poison with poison. What a wonderful reaction happened.
"Alas, I wanted to talk and drink with Renlue, but it is still unavoidable to be disturbed by worldly affairs. It seems that Boshan's words of not being able to bear his father to fall into the secular world are indeed not foolish and filial words. Renlue, you have a son to use, it is really enviable Others. Since you don’t regard being an official as beautiful, I won’t force you anymore.”
After a while, Yu Wentai managed to squeeze out a smile again on his face, and said to Li Xiao: "But I won't disturb you with official duties. I still have a private matter to entrust you with. Although Ren Lue and I are new acquaintances, if we talk about There is a long-term relationship between us. In the old years, when Boshan was isolated here, I took pity on him, introduced him to the house, educated and appointed him, and treated him as my nephew. If the Duke of Hanoi hadn't taken the initiative, it would be you who would meet me today. I……"
Speaking of this, Yu Wentai glanced at Li Tai with regret, probably because he was heartbroken by his eldest son-in-law, and he felt more and more the value of a good son-in-law.
He collected his thoughts for a moment, raised his finger and pointed at his son in the table and said to Li Xiao: "The brief description of the past events is not to ask for repayment, but I hope that Ren Lue can also feel the same and come to my house in his spare time. The young people are also taught by the disciples. It is not required that they can achieve great success, as long as they know the book and understand the principles."
Having reached this point, it would be unwise for Li Xiaoruo to refuse again. In particular, what Yu Wentai said does make sense and is not a boast. In the past few years since Li Tai entered the customs, his care for him has gone beyond the normal master-slave relationship, and is more like the cultivation of the younger generation by an elder.
"An Ding Gong's kindness comes first, and both the common people and the dogs are extremely grateful. Although a certain person is not proud of his academic skills, if you, gentlemen, come to your home to inquire, you will tell everything you know and understand clearly!"
Li Xiao stood up again, bowed his head and said, "Li Tai couldn't sit still at the table, so he hurriedly avoided the table to worship."
After hearing this, Yu Wentai's face showed a look of relief again. They drank a few more drinks with each other, and then arranged for Yu Wenyu, a professional errand boy, and his cousin Yu Wenhu to take the father and son home.
In addition to hosting a banquet in person, after the group left the hall, the servants of the mansion were ordered to prepare many gifts and load them on several carts to accompany them out of Tai Mansion.
In addition to Li Tai and his family members, there was also a group of people outside the gate of Tai Mansion. The leader was Yuwen Hu's eldest son Yu Wenxun.
The boy was not wearing warm clothes, and his face was turning green from the cold as he stood outside the house. After seeing everyone leaving, he hurriedly stepped forward and said to his father: "Aye, I followed your orders and visited all kinds of daily necessities. The utensils are all rare treasures that are hard to find in the city, and they are all loaded into the back of the car..."
"What are you shouting for? You prepare a few real objects, how come there is so much nonsense! Are you praising the wonders and delicacies and asking for subsidies?"
After hearing this, Yu Wenhu's face suddenly darkened, and he swung his horsewhip to hit his son. Then he said in a vicious voice: "Can't you see the wise man in front of you? Why don't you come in and see me?"
As he spoke, he smiled at Li Tai and said: "Knowing that the household in Boshan has sufficient supplies, I will not be short of daily necessities for my benefactor. But I have benefited from Boshan a lot, and I often lament that I don't know how to repay. On this occasion when Mr. Li is entering the country, I would like to prepare a few things to keep in the house for later use. Please don’t refuse, Bo Shan!”
Without waiting for Li Tai's reply, Yu Wenhu took his son to Li Xiao and said, "Although this son is not well-bred and is not known for his talents, he is also obedient and obedient. He is also young and lively, and is familiar with the people in the city. Li Gongzha entered China. In this state, if there is something strange about the personnel, you might as well keep this son as a subordinate for dispatching envoys."
After hearing this, Li Xiao couldn't help but feel even more complicated about his son's personal interactions in Huazhou. Although Li Tai didn't understand Yu Wenhu's excessive solicitude, he certainly wouldn't leave his legitimate son to do handyman work, so he quickly took off his fur coat and returned it. It was put on by Yu Wenxun, who was clutching his shoulders and hanging his head while trembling.
"You and I are good friends who have a deep friendship and complement each other. We are not evil elders who rely on our friendship to serve as slaves. It must be hard to go in and out of the village to collect these goods in the cold winter months. If you have time in the future, come to my house and give you a good horse. Ju Ceyu."
Li Tai patted Yu Wenxun on the shoulder and said with a smile.
After Yu Wenxun heard this, he shook his head in a hurry. In the blink of an eye, he caught a glimpse of the stern look in his father's eyes. Then he quickly calmed down his expression, lowered his head and said respectfully: "Thank you, Duke Xihe for the generous reward!"
When the group of people returned home from Taifu, it was already dark at night. A large tent was also set up in front of the house, and lights were decorated inside and outside. It looked very festive.
Li Xiaoxing walked to the door and couldn't help but frowned when he saw the array and said in a deep voice: "It's too luxurious to live in such a home."
Li Chao, who came to the street to greet his father and brother, heard what Aye said, and quickly approached his brother and whispered: "Brother, my sister-in-law has been sending people to prepare gifts and ask for advice in order to welcome Aye back home. What are the welcome and farewell etiquettes between the two capitals, Hebei Shiliu and Guandong? Even Lu Pushe was invited to the house a few days ago to give advice..."
When Li Tai heard this, he thought of his wife's elaborate arrangements to satisfy the newly returned Ah Weng, so he couldn't help but smile knowingly.
Immediately, he frowned and said to his father: "Aye has returned safely, and it is not an exaggeration to dedicate the whole family to it! The purpose of displaying these materials and utensils is to declare to Aye that I have the skills to manage the family and have enough supplies. It is a new year for my relatives to gather together. It’s almost time to get even more happy, and it’s inevitable to have unrestrained feelings. Even if you want to return to the family tradition, please let everyone express their feelings after the festival.”
After Li Xiao heard the words, he also laughed. He had two drinks in a row and the night breeze was blowing. He felt a little happy now. After turning over and dismounting, he looked at the gorgeous door and said with a smile: "In the old days, I lived in a frugal country and it was difficult to adapt to the prosperity. But, Now that wealth and honor are forcing me, why can’t I accept my son’s gift?”
"Who is boasting and disturbing others here? It's really hateful!"
Gao Zhongmi and others, who were crowded outside the city earlier and had no time to reminisce about the past, also came to Li Tai's house to wait. When they heard Li Xiao's smile standing outside the door, they couldn't help but scream in anger.
Li Xiao walked in with his two sons behind him. When he saw that there were all familiar people here, he seemed to feel relaxed, so he also pointed at Gao Zhongmi and laughed and cursed: "You are a bad friend in the second year of high school. You came into my house before." He asked for food but robbed me of going out to my hometown. Today, if I don’t drink heavily and punish myself, how can I wash away my old grudges?”
The crowd shouted and hugged each other, blaming each other and comforting each other to celebrate the reunion after a long separation. Then they hugged each other and walked into the hall. It seemed that they would not be drunk tonight.
However, Li Tai did not have as much emotion and energy as these old guys. He was already very tired on the way home. He drank twice in a row inside and outside the city, and he was already quite drunk now. What's more important is that I have been away on a business trip for more than a year. When I finally get home, instead of quickly going back to my room to sleep with my wife, I end up eating and drinking with a group of people. Isn't this sick?
Everyone in the hall was familiar and informal, and Li Tai didn't bother to entertain any more. He ordered that the food and drinks were enough, and then went to the back hall.
When he walked through the side hall and stepped through the door, he heard someone whispering to him from the side. He turned around and saw that it was the maid beside the lady. When he walked over, he was told that his living room had been moved to the east wing by the lady. Inside, the main hall in the backyard was cleared for his father Li Xiao to live.
When Li Tai heard this, his heart felt warm, and he strode towards the side courtyard. As soon as he stepped through the courtyard door, he felt a fragrant breeze blowing towards his face. Miaoyin, who was wrapped in fox fur and looked fluffy, had just jumped in front of her husband with a look of surprise on her face, and then turned away with a frown on her face: "My husband stinks of wine..."
Li Tai stepped forward and hugged the woman's slim waist under the fur coat, hugging her in front of her. The woman struggled slightly and then buried her head in her husband's arms, muttering in a low voice: "I haven't paid my respects to Aweng yet... It’s the husband’s fault, not the bride’s fault!”
"Don't worry, Aye is an easy-going person. We will have a happy gathering with his close friends this night. It won't be too late to go and pay homage tomorrow morning."
Li Tai put down the lady, held the catkins tightly in his hands, and walked side by side to the Nuan Pavilion in the side courtyard. He continued to smile and said: "I met Aye again in Jingzhou before, and I felt very calm. First, Guanzhong's heroic achievements were dazzling, and secondly, This is a good wife in the household, both in public and in private, and does not disgrace the lintel!”
"No, it's not that much to boast about. It's just a little more boastful than usual..."
After hearing this, the lady blushed with embarrassment, lowered her head and said a little coyly, but she still raised her pretty face to look at her husband secretly, and whispered with a bit of anxiety and expectation: "Did you really say that? Aweng , How should Aweng respond? If it’s a good comment, husband, tell me quickly. If it’s a bad comment, I don’t really want to know..."
"Haha, after all, Aye has never met Madam, so she hears all the good and bad from me. When you pray tomorrow morning, Madam, remember to be more confident and prove that what I say is true."
Li Tai took the woman's hand and said confidently.