Relatives of Turkic people are often unreliable, and they are more direct than Tang people when it comes to choosing interests.
People in the Tang Dynasty tend to be more tactful and good at making strategies. It is best to sell someone and have someone count the money for you.
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Chang'an, the rear residence of Changsun Wuji.
This is an old house with three entrances. It is located in the west of the city, but it is not part of the Buzhengfang where senior officials live.
Changsun Wuji has been living here since he came to Chang'an. After he joined the Dali Temple, he had no intention of moving out. Most people who don't know where he is are saying nostalgic, or saying that he is honest and self-respecting.
People who don't like Changsun Wuji will definitely complain about his hypocrisy in private, putting on airs to gain reputation, and so on.
But to be honest, Changsun Wuji has now served as the minister of Dali Temple and has entered the ranks of high-ranking officials in the imperial court. His family is also very prominent, so the residence he lives in is indeed too shabby.
Changsun Wuji is not alone in his family, but now he is also a member of a large family.
One wife and three concubines have now given him five sons and three daughters, but they are all still young. Otherwise, how could this old house be accommodated with servants?
Considering that there are many people in the family, I am still in my prime, energetic, and my career is on the rise. It seems that I can give birth to more children, which can be said to be a prosperous family.
Changsun Wuji also began to consider moving, but he didn't want to live in Buzhengfang because it was too close to his uncle Changsun Shunde and his two unlucky brothers.
Bu Zheng Fang is such a big place. When we go to work, we usually see each other for an hour without looking up... Once we meet, it's less awkward than anything else. If there is a conflict, wouldn't it make people laugh?
Moreover, he could not trust the character of his eldest son, Shunde, and the two brothers. If they lived nearby, what would they do if they attacked his family?
In fact, it is precisely because of these considerations that he has been living in this old house to stay away from right and wrong, because the place is small and the home is quite lively.
Changsun Wuji lost his father when he was young and was bullied by his brothers. Later, he lived in his uncle's house. Gao Shilian's children were actually not friendly to their brothers and sisters.
Gao Shilian is also a man with many children and grandchildren. Now his eldest son is serving in the Ministry of Household Affairs, his second son is serving as host and guest at Honglu Temple, his other two sons are local officials, two are early, and the remaining two sons are still young.
The little one was born last year and was raised in the house.
In fact, the whole family fled to Chang'an with Dugu Xiude and the Gao family in Luoyang to avoid disaster, and their chances of survival were much higher than those who stayed in Luoyang.
Now they all survived, and after Gao Shilian defected to the Tang Dynasty, everyone was reunited.
It can be said that throughout the dynasties, in times of war, the joys and sorrows of the nobles can be well reflected in the Gao Shilian family.
Changsun Wuji was not very gregarious at his uncle's house back then. He was just like this when he was a young man living under the influence of others. If he did not suffer from depression, it would mean that Changsun Wuji was kind-hearted.
On the contrary, Changsun Wujiu was smart, good-looking, and got along very well with his cousins and cousins, and saved a lot of trouble for his brother.
When Changsun Wujiu married Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji gained glory again. He had grown up by then and no longer needed to rely on his uncle's protection. He also had a high starting point for becoming an official. At this time, he was not so easy to bully.
Already.
Changsun Wuji has been lonely since he was a child, so now he really likes the feeling of being surrounded by his family. It is really not a means to gain fame.
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"Has the aunt arrived? The carriage parked outside belongs to her, right?"
Changsun Wuji walked into the door of his house in official uniform. He saw the carriage parked beside the door and immediately asked the steward.
The steward immediately gave an affirmative answer. Today, Changsun Wujiu went back to his hometown to visit relatives. He informed this party yesterday, so Changsun Wuji returned early today.
I still wanted to welcome my younger sister, so that my younger sister could feel the warmth of the family and that her brother would still respect her as always, but she came over early, which made Changsun Wuji quite regretful.
My sister has been living in Mrs. Chu's house for more than two years. She rarely visits home. It is not easy for him to visit the gate of Mrs. Chu's house. Therefore, the two brothers and sisters, who have been dependent on each other since childhood, live together in the capital, but it is inconvenient for them to communicate with each other. What do you think?
What is this?
But there was nothing they could do. During the great changes more than six years ago, it was not easy for their brothers and sisters to survive, but now these are the prices they must bear.
In fact, the main reason why I sent my younger sister to Mrs. Chu's Mansion was that my sister was a widow at home and was depressed all day long. Some people were still thinking of giving her away, so they went to Mrs. Chu's Mansion to avoid trouble.
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The former Princess Qin has now become the Changsun Auntie. Thinking of this, Changsun Wuji felt very uncomfortable, feeling that he was not a good brother.
Although his official position is high, he still cannot give his sister the life she wants. However, he can only sigh inwardly that God has no eyesight and there is nothing else he can do.
"How does Auntie look? Are you in a good mood?"
Changsun Wuji walked to the back house and asked the steward.
His family's mansion was small and there were many people in the family, so there were no inner and outer houses, so there was only one manager in the mansion.
That is to say, both the eldest son and the second son were sent to Chang'an Academy to study. Otherwise, his family's relocation plan would have to be moved forward much earlier.
"The aunt looked fine. I couldn't tell you about the other little people. The two maids she brought with her didn't pay attention to anyone. When they arrived, they gave Da Lang Erlang two Duan Inkstones. They are good things. I heard that only Taichang
You can find it in the temple.
I brought two pairs of hairpins for the madam, as well as some odds and ends for the young ladies and young gentlemen, they are all very rare..."
Although the steward was a bit nagging, Changsun Wuji nodded repeatedly. The girl had always been a considerate person, and everyone in the house was taken care of. Only him, the elder brother, had lost something.
Changsun Wuji was very pleased. From the gifts he brought, it could be seen that Mrs. Chu had not treated her badly. Well, after all, she was her sister-in-law, not an outsider.
After entering the second gate, several children rushed out, gathered around their father's feet, and cheered. Changsun Wuji touched the son's head, hugged the daughter, and smiled.
Several servants came around to take care of the lively little masters.
Changsun Wuji had many things on his mind, but he felt extremely relaxed when he returned home. He liked the fireworks in his house very much, and felt that it was much more humane than those in those big houses.
It's just that today his sister suddenly came back to visit relatives. He didn't know why his sister came home, but he was a little worried.
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When he arrived at the back house, he was not in a hurry to see his sister. He had his own wives and concubines with him, so he was not in a hurry.
He first changed into his regular clothes, drank a few sips of tea, and then went to the flower hall of the back house.
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Aunt Changsun was talking to her sister-in-law. Her plump and plump body was sitting upright on the couch, and she looked a bit solemn. This was the origin of her maiden name.
Her sister-in-law is also from a noble family, but she is always a bit reluctant to let go in front of her sister-in-law. This rare temperament is the ultimate goal pursued by aristocratic women.
Just like men, with aura, anyone who comes in front of you will notice you, and they will be more restrained when speaking.
The two sisters-in-law were talking about some family matters, and the three concubines sitting below were pouring tea and water, and interjecting a sentence or two from time to time. The atmosphere was pretty good.
Seeing Changsun Wuji's arrival, the women all stood up happily and gave him gifts one after another.
The joy on Changsun Wujiu's face flashed across his face. He had met once at the beginning of the year. The brother and sister hadn't seen each other for half a year, and they missed each other very much.
Changsun Wuji took a look at his sister. She was still so plump and plump, and there was no sadness in her expression. She was no different from when they met at the beginning of the year. He couldn't help but feel at ease.
He waved his hands and said: "You all go down and prepare a table of wine and food. When the aunt comes back, our family will be happy together."
The wives and concubines made a promise, got up and left.
The maids who served brought fresh tea and left the flower hall, leaving the brother and sister alone to talk privately.
Changsun Wuji sat down on the collapse, and his sister got up to pour him tea. Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "Why did I suddenly remember that I came back..."
After saying that, his smile turned awkward, "Well, that's not right. I'll punish myself with a few drinks for my brother and make amends for my sister."
Changsun Wujiu looked at his brother and curled his lips, "Brother, you don't have to be so careful when speaking. It's been so many years. I always thought that I could forget about the past, but eldest brother kept reminding me, so I didn't dare to come to the door.
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After hearing this, Changsun Wuji felt a little sad in his heart, but he smiled broadly and nodded in a flattering manner. If the subordinates of Dali Temple saw Changsun Qingzheng at this time, their jaws would definitely drop.
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After taking a few sips of the tea soup poured by the girl, Changsun Wuji felt warm in his heart, "How are you living there? If not, just move back. I've been looking for a new house recently, so I can have a place to live.
Even if I want to come to Madam, I won’t stop her. We accept her love for taking care of her for so many years, but we don’t have to stay with her all the time..."
Changsun Wujiu frowned, and Changsun Wuji immediately stopped talking. He was conceited about his talent, and there were only a handful of people who could truly awe him.
His younger sister, Zhang Sun Wujiu, is undoubtedly one of them, because since he was a child, rather than saying that he has been taking care of his sister, it is better to say that her sister has been taking care of his older brother.
It was like this when he was a child. If Changsun Wujiu hadn't always been around others, he might have received many beatings. When he grew up, he would still be average. His official position back then could be said to have come from his sister.
After defecting to the Tang Dynasty, the same was actually true. The girl came to live in the house of Mrs. Chu, and Changsun Wuji took advantage of the opportunity to get attached to him. Isn't part of the reason why he has been able to have a prosperous official career in the past few years because he was close to Mrs. Chu?
Over the years, he owed too much, and his elder brother acted more like a younger brother.
At this time, Changsun Wujiu said: "What are you talking about, eldest brother? If I returned home a few years ago, it would be nothing. Now that eldest brother is in the third rank and the family is prosperous, how can we still be so casual? The news has spread, why are the brothers and sisters of the Humanity Chief Sun?