surnamed Wang

Chapter 252 Princess of the County

At night, the White Lion Restaurant, the largest restaurant in Nanyang Prefecture, is brightly lit.

The White Lion Building is three stories high, the first and second floors are for dine-in, and the third floor has private rooms.

Since the entire building is made of wood, the sound insulation on the first and second floors is not good, and people with real status will not stay downstairs, but go directly to the third floor.

The White Lion Tower is famous in Nanyang Mansion, and it took a lot of money to build, more than half of which was used on the third floor.

The environment here is elegant, each room is decorated with high-end ornaments, and there are calligraphy and paintings of famous artists on the walls, any of which can be enough for ordinary people to spend for several years.

The owner of the restaurant was extremely attentive. Not only did he set up a special staircase leading to the third floor on the outside of the restaurant, he even spent a lot of gold and silver to achieve the ultimate sound insulation on the third floor. As long as the doors and windows are closed, not only can you not hear the busy traffic on the street outside, Even the noise downstairs can be isolated.

Standing by the window on the third floor, Wang Jingquan climbed up and looked far away. He found the scenery was very good, so he couldn't help but said:

"Brother Ziqian is still as generous as ever, so there must be a lot of money spent here."

Wang Gangquan's vision is so vicious, from the moment he stepped into the restaurant, he guessed that it was Pan Ziqian's property.

Pan Ziqian shook his folding fan lightly, smiled and said:
"It didn't cost much. The money was spent on building and decoration, and the land was the cheapest."

Wang Gangquan smiled when he heard this, "If this momentum continues, in a few years, Nanyang Mansion will be even more expensive than the capital."

"Brother Wang, it's still early."

Pan Ziqian's tone was very similar to that when the younger generation was praised by outsiders, the elder said modest words, but his heart was full of pride.

Wang Gangquan obviously understood the satisfaction in the other party's words, and said curiously:

"You really intend to stay here forever?"

"Otherwise?" Pan Ziqian asked back.

"..." Wang Gangquan was speechless.

Just then, there was a door opening behind him.

"My lords, the food is ready, let them serve it?"

It was He Wen who came.

Wang Gangquan nodded, and said to Pan Ziqian:
"Brother Ziqian, let's take our seats too."

……

"Boss Yan, this is Nanyang's specialty braised big carp, try it."

Pan Ziqian, as a top player in the capital's dandy circle, is no stranger to Yan Rongrong. When he first received Wang Gangquan's wedding invitation, he was so shocked that he didn't recover for a long time. If it wasn't for the fact that the late emperor had banned the Pan family from setting foot in the capital, he had to go there with his own eyes. Take a look at this century-old wonder.

Miss Yan, who was called the boss, looked as usual, and stretched out her chopsticks to pick up a piece of fish, apparently gradually getting familiar with this situation.

At that time, she was young and ignorant, and had bullied many descendants of noble families. Now more than ten years have passed, and these people have become kings and marquises. When they turn around and call her Boss Yan, it always makes her feel uncomfortable.

Wang Gangquan said with great interest:
"Brother Ziqian is very familiar with the Yan Family Gang?"

"That is, Boss Yan swept away..."

"I've heard all of this." Wang Bingquan interrupted the other party directly, squinting his eyes and said with a smile: "Tell me something I haven't heard before."

Pan Ziqian was about to speak, but was stared back by Yan Rongrong, and immediately became submissive, not knowing how to speak.

Boss Yan still has his prestige.

……

"I am not talented. I once served as one of the four heavenly kings in the Yan Family Gang, the Guangmu Heavenly King."

Pan Ziqian didn't dare to offend Yan Rongrong, after thinking about it for a long time, he had to expose his fault.

"What?"

Yan Rongrong said calmly:

"Don't you believe it, King Pan Jun is also a general's son. He also practiced martial arts with old General Pan when he was young. He is famous in the capital as a ruthless villain."

"Huh?" Wang Bingquan looked at Pan Ziqian in disbelief, but saw the other party return his wry smile.

Wang Gingquan's eyes were opened. This was the first time he had heard about Pan Ziqian's past. Before, he always thought that the other party should be beaten up because he was a master who couldn't beat a fart with three sticks.

"Since Brother Ziqian is so good at fighting, why did you abandon martial arts and follow literature?"

Pan Ziqian expressed regret when he heard the words:
"Later my grandfather stopped me from practicing martial arts, not only me, but all Pan's family members were not allowed to practice martial arts."

When Wang Gangquan heard this, he suddenly remembered the behavior of old man Pan Yi who retired bravely. At that time, the Pan family was at its peak, with a huge canopy and well-developed root system. Many new generals in the army were brought out by old man Pan.

At the peak, old man Pan, who was in his prime, suddenly announced his retirement. Not only did he surrender his military power, but he also cut off contact with many of his best friends in the army.

In the next few years, many generals were dismissed for various reasons. Only the Pan family survived, and instead they were named King Anbei.

Looking at it now, the old man most likely expected that the Emperor Taizu would use up all his bows, so he handed over his military power as soon as possible and ordered the Pan family not to practice martial arts. This dispelled Taizu's doubts and avoided the catastrophe .

A literati can mess up the government, but it takes a hundred years, but a general wants to bring down the emperor, but it only takes one dynasty.

Taizu Wang Mu, who won the world by sitting on a horse, knew this truth very well, so at the beginning of the establishment of the dynasty, he formulated a strategy of emphasizing literature and restraining martial arts.

The old man of the Pan family also understands this truth, so he let the younger generation learn literature and not martial arts. Only when His Majesty the emperor is at ease, can the Pan family live a stable life.

Thinking of this, Wang Gangquan couldn't help admiring this old man who dared to delegate power, so he took advantage of the situation and asked:
"Is Mr. Pan still in good health?"

As soon as he uttered these words, he saw Pan Ziqian looked sad, and said softly:
"Grandpa passed away a few months ago."

Hearing this, Wang Gangquan sighed endlessly.

……

The two haven't seen each other for a long time, so it's inevitable that you will come and go during the banquet. Wang Gangquan is full of bad water and likes to persuade him to drink.

Stimulated by Wang Gangquan's few words, this party got drunk again, and He Wen, who was accompanying the drink, was the first time seeing King Pan like this, and couldn't help being a little stunned.

"Old He, let's go first, I will catch up with the prince."

Pan Ziqian said while putting his arms around Wang Gangquan's neck.

"Ah good."

Futai He Wen was stunned for a moment, then bowed and retreated.

"In this case, I'll wait for you in the next room first." Yan Rongrong said, getting up and leaving.

At this time, Pan Ziqian whispered to Wang Bingquan:

"Brother Wang, old rules? There are several good Fengyuelou in the local area."

As soon as Pan Ziqian finished speaking, Wang Gingquan immediately felt a chill hit him. He turned his head and saw Yan Rongrong staring at him viciously. He immediately said seriously:
"Brother Pan, who do you take my Wang as?"

"Why the hell are you pretending to be innocent? When did you not take me there before?"

Pan Ziqian, who was drunk, spoke in an extremely unrestrained way, and he didn't realize that Wang Quanquan was constantly winking at him.

"Ahem, I won't go today, oh yes, I met an interesting guy in the capital, and I will introduce you to him when I have a chance."

Wang Gangquan hurriedly changed the subject.

Yan Rongrong took a deep look at the other party, snorted coldly, and finally opened the door to leave.

"Who?" Pan Ziqian drank the wine in his glass, his eyes blurred.

"The son of Liu Jianbai and Liu Ge's hometown is named Liu Luming."

Speaking of which, Wang Gingquan took out a firecracker from his pocket, "Here, this is what he gave me."

Pan Ziqian picked up the firecracker and looked at it, a little surprised, "Is that the capital double idiot?"

Every time he heard this name, Wang Gangquan's face would twitch involuntarily.

"He's not stupid, he's just not very smart...

However, in terms of strange and obscene skills, he is extremely outstanding. Together with him, he and I set up an ordnance factory to produce firearms for the imperial court. "

A trace of regret flashed across Pan Ziqian's face when he heard the words, and he said with emotion: "It seems that I have missed a lot of interesting things these years."

Wang Gangquan joked:

"It's not too late now. How about it, do you want my brother to give you a hand? I'll go back and intercede with the emperor, let your Pan family move back to the capital, and ask you to be the Minister of Finance by the way?"

Pan Ziqian shook his head and said in a low voice, although his face became brighter.

"Let's forget it, life is not easy under the feet of the emperor, it's better here, free and easy.

Furthermore, if you want me to be the Minister of Finance, I will only be willing, Brother Wang, unless you become the emperor. "

"Let me tell you, it's not that you don't want to go to the capital, but that you don't want to part with the big girl and little wife here.

He Futai told me that every time you go out, you must attract bees and butterflies, surrounded by a group of women.With such excellent conditions, why didn't you think of finding a princess? "

Pan Ziqian poured himself another glass of wine, and said slowly:
"Why don't you think about it, the date has been fixed, if it didn't catch up with Grandpa's death, I'm afraid we'd already be married by now.

But you came at the right time. Grandpa's funeral has passed a few days ago, and it's time to arrange the marriage. Why don't you stay for a few days and leave after I get married? "

"Oh, that's a good relationship! I don't know which girl is so lucky to be favored by your county prince?"

Wherever Wang Bing Quan was excited, he directly picked up the flagon and drank.

Pan Ziqian showed a smile on his face, and said lightly:
"You know that person."

"I know?"

"You'll know when you see it."

……

King Pan's mansion was not as big as the feudal mansion in the capital, but it was still small and well-equipped with all the internal pavilions and rockery gardens.

The Prince's Mansion is a house with six entrances and six exits. After entering from the south main entrance, there is a screen wall to block the evil spirits first, and the first person to enter the courtyard is to bypass the screen wall.

Most of the people who live in the first courtyard are the servants of the palace. The housekeepers live in the main room to the north, and the servants, maids, cooks, etc. live in the other side rooms.

The second and third time they entered the courtyard, they originally lived in the Pan family's offspring. Pan Ziqian, the hereditary queen of the county, did not oppress the other brothers like his father, Pan Yuanzheng, but treated them with courtesy and let them continue to live in the Pan residence.

But after all, the other two elder sons are a bit thin-skinned. Ask yourself, if they are the ones who get the power in the end, they will definitely not let this younger brother go easily, so after they lived in the mansion for a while, they still made a request to move out .

Pan Ziqian didn't force it, seeing that they were dragging their families, he gave them a lot of money.

The fourth entry after that was originally prepared for guests. Because of the death of the old master Pan Yi, the princess of the county who has not yet passed away lived in the main room on the north side for the time being, and there were two maidservants in the side rooms on both sides. There is a wall, waiting for orders at any time.

The next five entrances and six entrances are the residences of Pan Ziqian and several elders in the family. These two courtyards also have a living room, a study room, a cool room, and a charcoal room.

Several old people are getting old, their legs and feet are weak and they are afraid of the cold in winter, so they usually enter and exit through the north gate, and they have to prepare enough charcoal for them in winter.

Wang Pingquan followed Pan Ziqian all the way into the mansion, listening to the other party talking about what happened in these years, as if he had a feeling of going back to the beginning.

"Brother Ziqian really has the atmosphere of the Han and Tang Dynasties. The brothers wanted to put you to death, but instead you repayed the blame with kindness. If it were me, I would definitely not be able to do it."

Pan Ziqian also woke up halfway from alcohol, shook his head and said with a smile:
"If you really talk about your heart, I can't compare to you, Brother Wang. The throne in my hands will be handed over to someone else."

Wang Gangquan didn't take it seriously, put his hands in his sleeves and said:
"Let me ask you, are you happy now that you are in charge of eating and drinking for the whole family, compared to when you were unrestrained?"

"Well, it's true that there are some more troubles, but it's only natural for a man to take on some responsibilities."

"Then have you ever felt tired, empty, lonely, cold?"

"This... occasionally does happen."

"Then if this big family suddenly becomes a country one day, and the hundred or ten members of the family become tens of millions, will the burden be a lot heavier?"

"..." Pan Ziqian was speechless for a while, the head of the family knew that Chai Migui was expensive, and sometimes he did miss the unrestrainedness back then.

"And that's not the end." Wang Gangquan continued, "Today there is a locust plague, and tomorrow there is a flood, and a bunch of officials are filling their own pockets and talking nonsense with their eyes open.

Also, there are 3000 beauties in the harem, how lucky are you to come here?The neighboring country will send a princess to test your determination.Every meal has one hundred and eight dishes, and if you don't finish it, it will all turn into slop... Do you feel anxious just thinking about it? "

As Wang Gingquan was talking, his mood began to change, while Pan Ziqian, who was on the opposite side, kept winking at him.

"Are you worried?"

Suddenly, behind Wang Gingquan came a voice that sent chills down his spine.

"Don't interrupt, gentlemen are talking, why do you interrupt?"

Wang Gangquan was a rare man, and continued:

"And my wife is so pretty, how can I care about government affairs?
At that time, the important affairs of the court will be delayed, and I will be called a foolish emperor, which is a minor matter, and my wife will be charged with a crime of harming the country and the people, but it will be a major matter.

Lady, do you think it makes sense? "

After Wang Gangquan finished speaking, he looked at the woman behind him with a flattering face, and the woman looked helpless when she saw this.

On the opposite side, Pan Ziqian was full of admiration. As expected of Brother Wang, Boss Yan was eaten to death.

……

"I heard from the concierge that you're back, but why didn't you send someone to notify me, which made me worry in vain for a long time."

While the three were talking, a woman's voice came from not far away, and Pan Ziqian hurriedly stood up and said:

"Forget about this, this is..."

"Niannu?" Wang Bingquan was surprised.

The woman in gold and silver in front of her is Nian Nu, the maid who entrusted Wang Qianying to her.

……

In the garden of the county prince's mansion, Wang Gangquan said doubtfully:
"You two, what did you do... the two fell in love with each other?"

Listening to the other party's lame words, Pan Ziqian obviously understood what he wanted to express at the beginning, and said with a wry smile:

"Before Nian Nu left without saying goodbye, I asked someone to inquire for a long time but did not find any news about her. Later, the whole family was demoted to Zhongzhou, so I had no intention of looking for it anymore.

Passing by a noodle stall a year ago, unexpectedly saw her, and then..."

"Haha, no wonder you don't tease others when you're drunk, and you fell in love with him from the very beginning?"

Pan Ziqian sneered when he heard the words, but did not deny it.

"No, she should be more than ten years older than you?"

"11 years older."

Pan Ziqian answered truthfully.

"Female junior is holding gold bricks, and these three gold bricks will be half extra." Wang Gangquan muttered softly.

"What do you say?"

"It's nothing, it's fine."

……

(End of this chapter)