Chapter 39 Section 16

While waiting, Zhang Bo said: "This Prince Zuo Fengyi used to be the official of his son's parents and the county magistrate of Xiaqiu County in Shanyang County. I was traveling in the Guandong, and I happened to meet him on the way to take up the post in Guanzhong." I echoed in my mouth: "Oh, from a small county magistrate to You Fufeng all at once, this is a super move, this prince must have some extraordinary talents." Zhang Bo's face suddenly became a little strange, and he said, "I don't know about that. But this prince is in the position of You Fufeng. It is said that his performance last year was not bad. Now he has reached his age and has become a real officer."

Just as I was about to say something, the servant had already brought a young man into the hall. As soon as I saw this young man, I felt a little familiar, maybe I met him somewhere?But I can't remember anything.He was of medium height, fair complexion, but with an odd chin.Zhang Bo sat facing south, and I sat facing east. When he bowed to Zhang Hou, I happened to see the profile of his face. A piece of his mandible protruded suddenly, making his mouth unobstructed. It makes people wonder if his mouth will be full of bad things if it rains.He solemnly bowed to Zhang Hou and said: "Junhou, my father got up this morning when the cock crowed. Instruct the servants to prepare wine and food, and wait for you. Your Majesty, please drive."

After finishing these words with difficulty, he swallowed a mouthful of saliva.My mind suddenly became clear, isn't this person the one who stuttered Jing Yanting who Lu Zhong mentioned to me?It turned out that his father was Zuo Fengyi Wang Wengji, and Wang Wengji and Zhang Hou met at Jingyan Pavilion, no wonder Zhang Hou was a little evasive when he mentioned them just now. Zhang Hou now covered his right abdomen, frowned and said: "I'm really sorry, I've been sick recently, and I don't usually go out, but I forgot about it, and I will be punished with death. If you give me a chance to correct my mistakes, we will drive away immediately How about it. In addition, I have a friend here, the famous Liushi Wan Zixia, I hope you can allow me to go with him."

He stuttered and said immediately: "Your Majesty, you are welcome, you are angry, jade, and your body is uneasy. I think it is because you are overwhelmed with thoughts. Go out, walk, and you will be fine." He turned his face to me again, bowed deeply, and said: "Liu Shi , Wan Zixia, the great name, Ru Lei Guan, Er, I hope I can, condescend, and go together." I was a little displeased at first, but Zhang Hou decided to take me to Wang Wengji's house on his own, but seeing this simple and honest stutterer in front of him being so sincere, he felt relieved.What's more, the discovery just now aroused my curiosity. His father, Wang Wengji, was obviously a senior official who was scared to death in Jingyan Pavilion. I had to go and see what kind of person he was.Especially this stuttering wife, who actually made Lu Zhong salivate so much, I especially want to see her, although it may not be by chance.

Wang Wengji's house was also on Xiyin Street, not very far from Zhang Hou's house, and the carriage galloped quickly, arriving soon.This house is far worse than Zhanghou's. After all, a family is a family. People like Wang Wengji, who managed to earn two thousand stones by hard work, have to go down several generations at least if they want to catch up with the style of Zhanghou's family. .But if Wang Wengji had only one stuttering son, the hope of passing it on would be very small.Looking at his simple and honest face, I couldn't help feeling sorry for him. The yard was indeed very lively. Through the side door on the left side of the yard, I saw many maids squatting on the well platform in the side yard, washing all kinds of vegetables and fish.On the left side of the atrium in front of you, a row of wooden frames have been placed, on which stone chimes of different sizes are hung.Seeing Zhang Hou coming, an old man with gray hair and a three-beam crown hurried down the hall, bowed deeply to Zhang Hou, and said with a smile: "Zhang Hou came here in vain, what a blessing! What a blessing!"

Zhang Hou also smiled back and introduced me to him.But when he heard my name, his face seemed a little displeased, but he still greeted politely: "It turns out that it is Liu Shi Zixia who is famous for his chivalry and righteousness. I'm sorry." It seems that he doesn't like me as a local ruffian very much. of. I guess the reason why Zhang Hou forcibly restrained his physical discomfort and rushed to Wang Wengji's house, on the one hand, was with an attitude of not breaking his promise, and on the other hand, he wanted to talk to Wang Wengji about Chen Tang.Sure enough, after drinking for three rounds, he ordered the music to stop, and said to Wang Wengji, "Today I have a happy event, and I want to share it with the Fujun."

Wang Wengji said with great interest, "Oh, what's the happy event for the prince." Zhang Hou said with a leisurely smile: "My memorial to recommend Chen Tang has been approved by the emperor, and he will be selected as Lang Guan soon." Wang Wengji was taken aback for a moment, and it was obvious that he was not surprised, but he still forced a smile and said: "Chen Tang is really lucky. He has a noble person like a prince who has been taking care of him. I hope that Weng Ji will be lucky enough to have a dog as a candidate one day. Then you can die in peace.” If I hadn't guessed the identity of the stutterer in advance, I would definitely be baffled by their questions and answers.Now that I guessed it, I can guess that Wang Wengji is jealous, so why should he be so jealous?At least Chen Tang saved your son's life and your daughter-in-law's chastity, and for this he paid the price of losing two fingers, shouldn't you be happy for him?Besides, your son is stuttering, how can he enter the palace to serve the emperor?If the emperor saw his huge mandible like a crocodile, he might feel depressed instead.

Zhang Houdao: "Your son is loyal and thoughtful, he is a good choice to be an official. With his rank, when he meets the next round of selection, he will definitely be able to rely on his shade to achieve his wish." "Then I would like to thank you, Junhou, for your kind words." Wang Wengji immediately showed sincere joy.