"Ah Zhu and Ah Bi, those two girls. I asked them to come over this morning. They all agreed." Mrs. Chu was also very happy to see her son agree so readily.
"It's all up to Mother." Chu Xiao heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that it was Ah Zhu and Ah Bi. He said happily.
"Alright, then I'll go and prepare. I'll also get someone to calculate the date.”Mrs. Chu walked out of the door happily and asked someone to make the arrangements.
"Xiao 'er, regarding the candidate for your wife. What do you have in mind?" Only Chu Xiao and his son were left in the room. Chu Ling asked.
"I haven't thought about it yet. It won't be too late to wait another two years." Anyway, even if she married him now, they couldn't sleep together.
Moreover, the person Chu Xiao wanted to marry the most in this world was Wang Yuyan, but he had not seen her yet. Moreover, she was only ten years old now. It was too early. He couldn't say it out loud. Therefore, Chu Xiao wanted to delay for two years.
"In that case, let's delay for two years.”Mr. Chu also agreed. After all, in his heart, he felt that his son was so outstanding that he couldn't settle the marriage hastily. Besides, he was about to take in two concubines, so there was no hurry.
"Alright, you can go back now. Lord Wang would probably be here soon. I'll call you when the time comes." Father Chu said to Chu Xiao.
"Yes, your son will take his leave." As he spoke, he left.
As soon as the sky turned dark, the door to the Chu Residence opened. Just now, the butler had already informed Lord Wang that his palanquin would be arriving soon. Chu Ling and Chu Xiao welcomed him at the door.
"Welcome, Lord Wang, to my humble abode. Please come in." Chu Ling saw the sedan chair coming from afar and walked down the stairs with his son. He said to the person who came out of the sedan chair.
"Greetings, Lord Wang." Chu Xiao looked at the skinny old man in front of him, and the life story of this old man appeared in his mind.
Wang Anshi, also known as Jiefu, was a Han from Linchuan (now Linchuan District, Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province). He was a famous ideologist, politician, writer, and reformist in the Northern Song Dynasty. Wang Anshi successively served as Yangzhou signing judge, Yinxian magistrate, Shuzhou general judge and other posts, with remarkable achievements. In the second year of Xining, he served as a member of the government, and the following year, he presided over the reform. Because of the opposition of the conservative party, Xining was dismissed as prime minister for seven years. A year later, Emperor Shenzong of Song was reinstated, but he soon retired to Jiangning. In the first year of Yuanyou, the Conservatives gained power and the new laws were abolished. He died of illness in Zhongshan (now Nanjing, Jiangsu Province) and was given the title of Taifu. In the first year of Shao Shengyuan, he was given the posthumous title of "Wen," so he was called Wang Wengong.
His revolutionary mentor, Vladimir Leninist, once called Wang Anshi "the 11th-century reformist of China." The reason why Wang Anshi was able to act boldly and was determined to reform was that he was dominated by his own advanced philosophical thoughts. He believed that everything in the world was composed of five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. He also regarded the elimination of the new and the old as the law of development and change in nature, thus establishing the fearless spirit of "Heaven's changes are not to be feared, ancestors are not to be followed, and people's words are not to be cared for". These ideas of progress were also shining brilliantly in his literary works. His prose was known for its vigor and vitality, making him one of the "Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song". His poems are vigorous and fresh, heroic and unrestrained. Unfortunately, most of his works have been lost, and only "Wang Linchuan Collection","Linchuan Collection","Three Classics New Meaning" and "Laozi Note" are preserved. In order to commemorate this ancient outstanding politician, ideologist, and writer, the People's Government built the Wang Anshi Memorial Hall in Linchuan District.
"Lord Chu is too polite. If you don't mind, you can call me Jie Fu in private.”Wang Anshi was about the same age as Chu Ling, but his official position was higher than Chu Ling's.
"Alright, Jie Fu, please call me Yun Shan. Lord Chu, you're treating me as an outsider.”Chu Ling, also known as Yunshan. Since Wang Anshi said so, Chu Ling naturally agreed. After all, they had a good relationship with each other.
"Jie Fu, let me introduce you. This is my son, Chu Xiao." Chu Ling pulled Wang Anshi to introduce his son.
"Chu Xiao, good. He was good-looking and talented. Chu Xiao, Xiao was above the clouds. It seems that Yun Shan has high expectations for your youngest son.”Wang Anshi looked at Chu Xiao and turned to Chu Ling with admiration.
" There, there," Chu Ling said modestly. Chu Xiao stood at the side and smiled without saying anything. It was not appropriate for the elders to ask him on such an occasion.
When Wang Anshi saw Chu Xiao's calm expression, his impression of him increased. To be able to do this at such a young age was really rare.
"Jie Fu, please come in." Chu Ling invited Wang Anshi inside, so he couldn't just keep exchanging greetings at the door. That would be too rude.
"Alright, please come in."
Everyone sat down in the living room. Chu Xiao stood at the side.
"Jiefu, I'll get someone to arrange a banquet. How about we talk after eating?" Chu Ling sat there and said to Wang Anshi with a smile.
"Since I've come to your residence, of course I'll follow the host.”Wang Anshi said half-jokingly.
Chu Xiao looked at Wang Anshi who was joking. He really did not dare to imagine that such a serious person could joke.
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