Hua Manlou bowed slightly: "King Kang!" ”

King Kang raised his hand: "Who are these two?" He could see and hear clearly in the cabin, and such a question was just a polite question.

Xia Chen and Wu Juan Er saluted at the same time: "Xia Chen has seen King Kang. ”

"The people's daughter Wu Juan'er has seen King Kang."

King Kang smiled and said, "No need to be polite, this rain is getting heavier and heavier, come to the cabin and drink a cup of hot tea to warm up." With that, he turned and walked in the direction of the boat.

Xia Chen didn't expect such a big man to be hidden in the cabin, she heard that this King Kang is the emperor's younger brother, and he is a good prince who has won the hearts of the people, if it weren't for his support in the court to maintain some loyal ministers and good generals, and advocate resistance to Xuan, the situation of the Great Cloud Kingdom is not as good as it is now.

Hua Manlou said softly: "Come on." ”

The cabin is arranged like a study, and is divided into two areas by a screen painted with pictures of the four gentlemen, at this time the screen is half-closed, and you can see a carved ebony chaise longue inside.

One of King Kang's maids served hot tea and retreated to King Kang's chair, while Sai Xue and Qiyun stood by the hatch.

King Kang said to Xia Chen: "I don't know how the two of you can provoke that Yan Shiming." ”

Xia Chen didn't know that this "Ming" was not the other "Ming", and when he heard this name, he only felt that his brain was "buzzing", it wouldn't be so coincidental! is still called by this name from ancient times to the present, and they are either rich or expensive, but if she is killed in this life, she will not like "What a Person".

Seeing that Xia Chen didn't answer, Fengyue Gongzi reminded softly: "Brother Chen, King Kang is asking you." ”

Xia Chen came back to his senses and explained what had happened. At the end, he didn't forget to ask King Kang: "I heard that Dayun Kingdom wants to send draft girls to Xuanguo, is this true?" ”

King Kang nodded: "Yes, the marriage ban has already been issued." Don't you know? ”

Xia Chen shook his head: "I have been living at my grandfather's house in Qingzhou, and I have just arrived in Anyang not long ago. ”

The so-called ban on marriage is a precursor to the emperor's draft of a draft girl, and this order states that all women of appropriate age are not allowed to get engaged before the release of the order, which is to prevent some people from marrying their daughters before the draft if they do not want their daughters to be selected.

King Kang smiled bitterly: "Although I am extremely opposed. But to no avail. My imperial brother can't help it, the continuous conquest has made the national strength of my Great Cloud Country declining, and now the treasury is empty. Many places have been hit by disasters and there is no way to provide relief. ”

Xia Chen is too lazy to listen to these high-sounding rhetoric, the treasury is empty, and the emperor still has the money to build a palace? And dignitaries, princes and nobles, which is not a spendthrift of money.

Wu Juan'er said: "King Kang, this draft is different from the past, the selected person will be sent to Xuanguo." Once there are no brothers and sisters in the family like Juan'er, once gone. Who will serve the parents? ”

King Kang said: "You have a point, I will order it to go down, and you will not choose anything like you." ”

Wu Juan'er knelt down and kowtowed after hearing this: "King Kang Shengming, King Kang's great grace and great virtue are not forgotten." ”

King Kang motioned to the maid to help Wu Juan'er up: "Shengming cannot be used on this king." ”

Xia Chen said in a timely manner: "Su Yangkang Wang Xian's name, today I can see that it is indeed worthy of its reputation. In order not to worry about Mr., the two of us retired first. ”

King Kang did not stop him: "Go ahead." ”

Hua Manlou kept sending them to the gate of the academy: "Brother Chen, where do you live now, I'll go see you another day." ”

Xia Chen shook his hand: "Excuse me." If the prince of Fengyue goes to the Xia Mansion, those maids will not be crazy. Besides, I'm studying here, so if you're too idle, why don't you go to some sick people for treatment...... By the way, my grandmother has an eye disease, can you take care of her? ”

Hua Manlou smiled and said, "Of course, Brother Chen opened his mouth and went all out for his brother." ”

Xia Chen thought for a while: "I'll get out of school at three o'clock, when you have time to come to me, I'll take you to see her old man." ”

"Good!"

Watching Fengyue Gongzi leave, Xia Chen just wanted Wu Juan'er not to divulge her martial arts, but before she could speak, the door opened, followed by an angry roar.

"Where have you two gone?" Mr. Wu said as he pulled the two of them into the door.

Seeing that his robe was completely wet from the rain, Xia Chen thought that he must be in a hurry, and had been out looking for them for a long time.

"Daddy!" When Wu Juan'er saw her father, she cried and threw herself into his arms.

Mr. Wu's anger subsided suddenly, he had noticed that although his daughter was holding an umbrella, her hair and clothes were wet, and the hem of her clothes was stained with mud, and he heard his daughter crying aggrieved and sad, and asked eagerly: "Juan'er, what's wrong with you?" Tell sù daddy. ”

Xia Chen said: "Sir, you and Sister Juan'er should go and change their clothes, so as not to catch a cold." ”

As soon as she reminded him, Mr. Wu helped his daughter: "Let's go, go to my study." Chen'er, come over too. ”

Xia Chen had no choice but to follow, but there was an illusion in his heart that he had made a mistake and was called to the office by the teacher to talk.

At this time, the students were in class, because it was raining, and the servants who were in charge of cleaning had not come out, and the rain was not as dense as before, but the raindrops became heavier, hitting the houses and the leaves, making a harmonious and rhythmic sound.

Mr. Wu's scholar was tidying up the study, and he was stunned for a moment when he saw Mr. Wu holding the silk that was still sobbing.

Mr. Wu said, "Jingcheng, go make a pot of hot tea." ”

"Oh." Yang Jingcheng hurriedly put down the book in his hand and went to the kitchen to boil water.

Mr. Wu said to Juan'er: "Go to the inner room to change your clothes, and then take a dry coat for Chen'er." After that, he looked at Xia Chen: "There is no clothes as big as yours, you can just take a moment and let Jingcheng make a brazier in a while." ”

Xia Chen bowed slightly: "Mr. Xie." ”

After Yang Jingcheng brought tea and braziers, Mr. Wu asked him to go to the school to watch the students read.

Xia Chen changed his clothes, roasted the fire and drank hot tea, and Wu Juan'er began to tell what happened before. Although she had tried her best to say it lightly, she still made Wu Sheng angry.

"What is the difference between these lawless gentlemen and the hooligans, how dare the Son of Heaven ...... Alas!

Xia Chen thought to himself, it should be said that they are a group of hooligans with backers.

Mr. Wu looked at Xia Chen: "I didn't expect Chen'er to be able to do martial arts, today is really thanks to you." Then he got up and saluted her.

Xia Chen hurriedly stood up and returned the salute: "Chen'er doesn't dare to thank you for this." ”

Wu Juan'er chuckled and said, "Dad, you forgot that the Xia family is the home of military generals." It is also normal for Chen'er to be martial. But she was able to seriously injure two guards in the blink of an eye, which was amazing. And ......" she paused: "If it weren't for Chen'er's desperate rescue, my daughter would have been unable to escape bad luck today." ”

Mr. Wu couldn't imagine how Xia Chen could have knocked down the two guards. But the daughter is honest, and this kind of thing will not be exaggerated. "Chen'er, I heard that you just returned to the General's Mansion not long ago, what is your martial art?"

Xia Chen said: "When I was in the countryside, I learned it with a retired veteran. ”

"Oh, no wonder."

Xia Chen said: "Sir, you'd better make plans early, I'm afraid that Yan Gongzi won't give up." ”

Mr. Wu was silent for a long time and sighed: "I think we should go back to the countryside." "How many of those important ministers of the court were persecuted by Taiwei Yan and their families were ruined. He is a teaching gentleman, how can he have a way to fight against the Yan family!

Wu Juan'er said in surprise: "Dad! Are you willing to give up these students? ”

Mr. Wu smiled bitterly: "In this world, what is the use of teaching and educating people." ”

Wu Juan'er said: "Dad, don't talk angry." You've been teaching for more than 20 years, but you still remember how to farm. ”

Mr. Wu's expression suddenly became very indifferent: "There is nothing that cannot be planted, I am also tired, and it is good to return to the countryside." ”

Xia Chen said: "Sir." Is it among the students you teach. There are few who are big officials? "In this era, there is a lot of respect for teachers, and even in modern times, students will always have a sense of gratitude for a good teacher, and when a teacher is in trouble, anyone who can help will reach out.

Mr. Wu smiled bitterly: "It's not nothing, but no one is bigger than Captain Yan, how can I let students take risks because of my own business." ”

Xia Chen thought for a moment: "There is another way." As soon as the draft is over, you can marry Sister Juan'er immediately. ”

Wu Juan'er blushed. Jiao said angrily: "Chen'er! ”

Mr. Wu said very seriously: "This is a good way, but I'm worried about whether King Kang's words really work?" ”

Xia Chen was a little surprised: "He is the emperor's younger brother, and he should also be a man of his word, and he will break his word against people like us?" ”

Mr. Wu said: "The current official is not as good as the current management, and the situation of Juan'er is quite different, when the Yan family is selected, can we still find King Kang to explain the reason?" ”

Xia Chen was also worried when he heard this, even if King Kang knew, he would not owe Taiwei Yan a favor for Juan'er, let alone turn his face with Taiwei Yan, he had to think about it again.

Wu Xuan'er said: "Chen'er, you actually know that you are worried about me, don't forget that Yan Gongzi may not be good for your Xia family." ”

Xia Chen smiled slightly: "This Sister Juan'er doesn't have to worry. "Xia Yan's two families are going to get married, I don't believe that Yan Gongzi dares to complain to his father about his mother's family, although he is an aunt, he is not a mother.

Mr. Wu said: "How can you not worry, which of the Yan family is not a good one!" ”

Xia Chen said: "It's really okay, but I have something I want to ask Mr. and Sister Juan'er." ”

Mr. Wu hurriedly said, "You just say it." ”

"Chen'er doesn't want to be known about Chen'er's martial arts, and Chen'er wants to ask Mr. to find a way to let Chen'er skip class for a few days." Now that Mr. Wu already knows about them, she doesn't have to hide them anymore, she believes that both their father and daughter are honest people.

Mr. Wu was surprised: "Why is this!" ”

Wu Juan'er said: "Dad, Chen'er has his own reasons, for the sake of him sacrificing his life to save his daughter, you can help him." ”

Mr. Wu frowned: "I can't watch Chen'er abandon his studies." ”

Xia Chen said: "Sir, rest assured, Chen'er has memorized the Book of Rites. ”

Mr. Wu's eyes widened: "This ...... How is that possible? ”

In the end, Mr. Wu still believed it, and although he was a little pedantic but not stupid, he smiled and asked Xia Chen: "It's not that you haven't read before you came here, right?" ”

Xia Chen said: "Well, Chen'er started reading at the age of five. The reason for concealing it is that there is a bitter reason for it. ”

The more he asked, the more Mr. Wu couldn't guess Xia Chen, Wu Juan'er looked at Xia Chen's eyes shining, she had completely ignored Xia Chen's age, and couldn't help but be impressed by her demeanor, conversation and the spirit she had shown before.

Before she knew it, it was time to get out of school, Xia Chen changed back into her clothes and returned to Xia Mansion with her two cousins.

The rain has cleared and the clouds have stopped, and the sky has a touch of gold, and it looks like the weather will be good tomorrow. As soon as she returned to her yard, Yueniang happily greeted her: "Chen'er, Lu Gongzi sent a letter here." ”

"Show it to me." (To be continued......) R1292