The deposed emperor Xiao Yan, also known as Xiao Liren, finally recognized Xiao Xun among the crowd.

Because, the other party had the face of the Xiao family.

The shadow of the Xiao family can be seen from the facial features and face shape.

He didn't get up, just observed quietly.

Xiao Bu came out of nowhere, looking excited.

"How is it, are you still used to such occasions?"

Xiao Liren nodded, "Not bad! It's so lively."

"It is only when there are many people and lively, the popularity of the shop will be prosperous. Do you know that they don't have to pay a penny to attend my poetry meeting. However, I have the right to gather the poems and articles they wrote tonight into a book and publish them, and all the money they sold for the collection is mine."

Xiao Liren was very curious, "Is the collection of essays very easy to sell? Is it very valuable? After listening to their articles and poems, it can only be considered mediocre."

Xiao Bu smiled secretly, "You don't understand this. The collection of essays is not sold to people outside, but to everyone present.

For example, if you write an article at a poetry meeting, do you want to buy a book to take a look?

It is not enough to buy one, at least seven or eight books, or more than a dozen books, send them back to your family and send them to your relatives and friends. Is that true?"

Xiao Liren suddenly realized, "No wonder your business is booming, you have to do even if you lose money in poetry, literature and articles."

Xiao Bu said modestly: "It's not worth mentioning, it's not worth mentioning. I'm so happy today!"

Xiao Liren didn't understand where his happiness was and was very confused.

Xiao Bu pretended to be deep, "I heard a big gossip today, and I was really quenching my thirst, so I was very happy. It was all things that had nothing to do with you, so you don't need to inquire."

Xiao Liren nodded, but indeed did not inquire.

He said to the other party: "Xiao Xun seems to be very popular."

"As soon as my shop opened, others came, they became familiar with each other and made connections. Although I didn't like him, he didn't do anything bad, so I didn't stop him from attending the poetry and literary meeting."

"Why don't you like him?"

"He is not on the same path as us. Although both of our surnames are Xiao, it is obvious that you and I are the same people and are close relatives. He is at most the same tribe. Maybe he will stab you in the back at any time."

"Then you still receive him."

"I said that he did not do anything bad, and I was not good at being a villain, and I had a bad reputation. However, I must be guarded against others. If I can't contact him, don't contact him."

"He's here!"

Xiao Liren stared at Xiao Xun and watched the other party come towards them.

Xiao Bu stood up first and stepped forward to greet him a few steps, "Is there any masterpiece today?"

Xiao Xun smiled and said modestly: "I got two poems occasionally, and they can only be considered ordinary. This guy is..."

"Like you, you are also teaching in the literacy class. But the teaching area is far worse than you. After all, you are an old man, and people envy you for teaching in the capital."

Xiao Xun waved his hand, "It's not worth mentioning, it's not worth mentioning. He has to bear the high prices, and teaching in the capital is not as good as in the towns below."

"You have bought a house and said that the price is high. Let's go, I'll take you over to meet a few newcomers, all of whom are scholars from the south..."

Xiao Bu skillfully took Xiao Xun away.

Xiao Xun never contacted the deposed emperor.

Xiao Liren breathed a sigh of relief. He was really worried that Xiao Xun would come over and ask about his identity.

The thing he fears the most now is that someone inquire about his past.

Whenever he encounters someone who asks about his past identity, he will avoid it.

The identity of the king of a devastated country has always been something he needs to escape.

perhaps……

One day, he grew up and matured, and he no longer escaped.

But now, he is afraid.

He does not want any stranger to know his past identity.

For him, it was very painful.

After all, he didn't like the scene that was too lively, so he left early.

Unexpectedly, someone was waiting for him outside the shop.

The Lord of Jianing opened the carriage door and said, "Come on! I don't know if I come back, I'll come to visit me. I have to pick you up. Don't go back to that little house tonight, just live there. Xiao Bu and I have already said hello."

Xiao Liren nodded and got on the carriage silently.

The moon rises to the willows, and the capital is still bustling with people.

The nearby night market is even more comparable to the New Year temple fair, with a crowd of people and crowds.

"For the first time I know that the nights in the capital are actually more lively than during the day."

The county lord of Jianing looked at the bright lights outside and said, "There is no curfew in the capital. The night market can be sold from evening until dawn to morning market.

Look at those restaurants, they are open all day. They can eat at any time during the twelve hours a day.

There is also a night market outside the city gate, which is larger and more lively than the night market in the city. I heard that a group of gurus came out of the city recently and danced so well.

Or we will stay out of the city for one night and go to see the beard dance.”

"Hu Ji?" Xiao Liren was very curious.

"Yes! It comes from the Western Regions. There are trade in the west, and many Hu people come from the west to make a living. They all say that in the future, there will be more Hu Ji and Hu people in the capital, as well as people from overseas, all of whom have strange shapes, which is very different from ours."

Xiao Liren looked dazed. After a moment, he suddenly said, "Then go see Hu Ji early tomorrow morning."

The county lord of Jianing covered his mouth and chuckled, "I was still sleeping early in the morning, so there was no Hu Ji to see. We had to wait until the afternoon, and then slowly left the city. I sent someone to book a small yard in advance and stay for one night."

Xiao Liren nodded repeatedly, "I haven't seen Hu Ji before."

"Ji, she looks strange and beautiful."

Xiao Liren couldn't imagine what it looked like strange and beautiful.

Anyway, his curiosity about Uji has risen sharply.

The county lord of Jianing reminded him again: "I will go to pay my respects to my grandfather and grandmother tomorrow. My grandmother Chengyang has also arrived in the capital, and I will also pay my respects tomorrow. Brother, why don't you go to participate in the imperial examinations? Cousin Zhong has also participated in the imperial examinations."

Xiao Liren shook his head slowly, "Uncle Zhong's family background is innocent, so he can naturally participate in the imperial examination. I am the king of the country who has lost his country. How can I participate in the imperial examination?"

"But the rule of the court is that as long as you have a good citizenship, you can participate in the imperial examination. You are now a good citizen..."

"Even if I am a good citizen, when I sign up for the imperial examination, my identity as the king of the country is no longer a secret, and everyone in the court knows it. If you ask me to become an official, how can I gain a foothold in the officialdom? I am afraid that if anyone makes any decision, there will be someone to investigate and some people suspect that I want to subvert the court."

The eyes of the Jianing County Lord turned red and he no longer persuaded him.

I just felt distressed for my younger brother.

Xiao Liren was very open-minded, "For me, teaching is the best way out. No one cares about my past. I am Mr. Xiao as the student calls me, and Mr. Xiao is me."

The county lord of Jianing looked at him, "Are you not wronged?"

Xiao Liren shook his head, "I am very lucky compared to most people. I am a hundred times better than my days in Jianzhou City.

At least, I can walk freely and do what I want. As long as I don’t leave Gyeonggi, basically, my daily life, diet, words and deeds are not interfering with. This is the best and most suitable for me.”

"If you meet your grandfather and grandmother tomorrow, just say that to them and give them peace of mind."

"good!"

The siblings never mentioned their mother Yan Yunqi.

Jianing is afraid of irritating his younger brother.

Xiao Liren took the initiative to ignore it.

As for Yan Yunqi herself, she wanted to see her son, but she was afraid of seeing her son.

Perhaps, she could only take a look from a distance and talk to comfort her.

...

Early in the morning, Empress Dowager Xiao reminded his servants to prepare a banquet.

Back then, she lived in Jianzhou City for several years, and she knew the taste of her grandson Xiao Yan.

So, today I bought a table of authentic Jianzhou dishes in the kitchen, all of which Xiao Yan likes to eat.

The siblings came to pay their respects, but they didn't expect that my grandfather was also with my grandmother. What was even more surprising was that His Majesty was also there.

Yan Yunge looked at the brother and sister with a smile, "Sit down and talk, don't be so restrained. I'm here today, just take a look and leave in a while."

Both the siblings secretly breathed a sigh of relief and sat upright on the chair, in a manner.

Xiao said angrily: "You scared everyone!"

Yan Yunge laughed, "With my mother now she has a grandson, do you want a daughter?"

Xiao hurriedly said, "It's different!"

Yan Yunge just made fun of it, but others were always nervous, and even his family was no exception.
To be continued...