Although it is already spring in March, the grass grows and warblers fly outside. The light is brilliant. However, the temperature in the room is still a little cold.

The stove in Lu Heng's small room still hadn't been removed and removed, and the fire in the furnace was burning brightly, making a whirring sound. The fire peeked through the cracks in the small lid, shining circles of red light on the walls.

Before you know it, it's noon. The smell of food wafting in from outside made Lu Heng, who had been painting turtles all morning, finally come back to his senses.

What a fragrant taste!

Lu Heng smelled the aroma of food in the air, and realized that it was already noon.

When I opened it, my sister-in-law prepared a wooden lunch box for herself. Lu Heng put the meal on the stove and prepared to heat it up. There was a bang on the door.

When I opened the door, it turned out to be Jia Ding Li Er. At this moment, Li Er was holding a wooden plate. There is a bowl of white rice on top, as well as two side dishes and a bowl of soup. A faint fragrance that refreshes people's hearts.

"The eldest lady asked me to send it over!" Li Er held the plate and said to Lu Heng, who was a little surprised, with a smile.

Lu Heng smiled and let Li Er in.

"Seriously, Master Lu, the eldest lady is really good to you. It's been many years, and I haven't seen the eldest lady bring food to anyone! Li Er said to Lu Heng while setting out the food.

On the side, Lu Heng added some charcoal to the stove, washed his hands, came over and sat down, and said with a smile: "Hehe, thank you for me, Miss!" ”

Li Er smiled, put away the plate, and said that after you use it slowly, he was about to leave the room.

Lu Heng, who was picking up a piece of meat, suddenly seemed to remember something. put down the chopsticks and stopped Li Er: "Li Er, how long have you been in the palace?" ”

Li Er bowed down respectfully and said, "The youngest one entered the palace at the age of thirteen, and this year, it will be seven years!" ”

"Oh, it's been a long time. It's also the old man of the palace! Lu Heng chewed the meat in his mouth and said vaguely.

Li Er didn't know what Lu Heng meant by asking this, but he didn't ask very well, just nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, it's been seven years!" ”

Lu Heng nodded and said to himself, "Yes." It's been seven years. Seven years is a short time, but it is actually a blink of an eye! ”

Lu Heng put down his chopsticks, picked up the tea that Li Er had just made for himself, and after taking a sip, he pointed to the chair on the side and said, "Don't stand there, sit down and say!" ”

Li Er took a step back and shook his head a little stubbornly: "The little one doesn't matter, just say what you have to say, just stand the little one!" ”

Lu Heng looked at his slightly frightened expression, and he was no longer reluctant. Picked up the teacup and blew it gently, took a sip of tea, looked at him and asked, "Li Er, when you first entered the palace, did you think about your future future?" Oh, that said, have you ever wondered what you're going to be like in the future? ”

Li Er stood there, laughing, as if self-deprecating and said: "Dissatisfied with the son, the young one will also think, one day, to be a steward of the palace or something, hehe, make more money and subsidize the family!" It's just that many years have passed, and the little ones don't think about it anymore. My mother often said that contentment lasts forever. The little one, I thought to myself, so be it! It's good to have a bite to eat. As for stewards and the like, it's best for villains not to think about it! ”

Lu Heng listened to his words, holding the teacup, looking at the gently floating tea leaves in the cup, and there was always a faint smile on his face. After a long time, Lu Heng turned his eyes to look at him, smiled and asked, "Hehe, Li Er, if one day, you really become the steward of the palace, what will you do?" ”

was suddenly asked by Lu Heng, and Li Er was a little relieved. was stunned in place for a while, looking at Lu Heng with very innocent eyes, blinking and blinking.

In the room, the fire was whirring. The light of the fire in the furnace flickered against the wall. On the table, the brewed tea exudes a faint fragrance, and wisps of hot air evaporate from the teacup and gradually disappear into the air.

Lu Heng just looked at Li Er with a smile, but Li Er stayed where he was, not reacting at all.

"Hey, what about you!" Lu Heng reminded with a smile, and after that, he still stared at Li Er with a smile.

Li Er shook his head, and it took a while to calm down, and then he shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Lu Gongzi said that he laughed, the little one knows his ability, how can he be in charge." Lu Gongzi, don't be happy! ”

Li Er stood there, seemingly a little discouraged. However, Lu Heng still saw some clues from his somewhat surprised and lost expression.

People are ambitious. Speaking of ambition, it is not. At the very least, it is self-motivation, or the motivation to pursue a better life. Such motivation exists in everyone's heart. Some people hide it deeply, and it is not easy to reveal it at ordinary times. Some people show it all the time, for fear that others will not know about his pursuit.

However, the ambitions of childhood cannot withstand the whipping of the years. The long wait and the mediocre life have worn away their edges and corners, as well as their hopes. Gradually, they no longer hope or dream, and they gradually get used to mediocrity and a life without ideals.

Li Er is actually such a person, when he entered the palace when he was young, he once dreamed of being as majestic as Chief Manager Fang one day. Every time I drank a little wine, I ate a little meat. Then marry two wives and enjoy the blessings of all people. But seven years have passed, and he is still an ordinary familyman, still a monthly payment of two cents of silver. I used to dream, I don't know that when I peed that day, I threw it into the latrine.

Now, Lu Heng suddenly told him about it. The hope that had been shelved for many years in Li Er's heart finally ignited a small flame.

His eyes of longing and fear of loss looked at Lu Heng, who was eating white rice without grace, and smiled bitterly in his heart.

"Young Master Lu, don't make fun of petty ones!" Li Er lowered his head and said with a wry smile.

Lu Heng held the chopsticks in his hand, glanced at Li Er, and said with a smile: "No, no, no, I didn't joke with you, I saw that you were close to the purple aura of the heavenly court, which is the appearance of great blessing." It should be a sign of good luck, Li Er, this shows that your good days are coming! Hehe! ”

Hearing Lu Heng's nonsense, it was not reliable at all. Li Er shook his head with a wry smile and sighed in frustration. The small flame in my heart, as if it had fallen into the latrine, was extinguished by a bubble of urine.

"It's okay to talk about it. Li Er, if one day you become a steward, what will you do? Lu Heng didn't seem to intend to let him go, but put down his chopsticks. His face also became a little serious, and he stared at Li Er with burning eyes.

"Heh, Lu Gongzi laughed...... Belch! Li Er originally wanted to refute it, but he raised his head just to meet Lu Heng's indifferent but convincing eyes.

Perhaps it was the majesty that inadvertently exuded that made Li Er panic.

Li Er hurriedly lowered his head and said respectfully: "Yes!" ”

Then, Li Er pondered his words and said slowly: "If one day, what the son said can become a reality, the small, the little one must marry a wife first!" And then have a son! ”

Lu Heng listened to Li Er's words, shook his head with tears and laughter, and then said with a smile: "That's it?" ”

Li Er smiled awkwardly, nodded and admitted, "I've thought of these for the time being!" The mother has wanted to hold her grandson for many years, but she has not been able to fulfill her mother's wishes. I'm really sorry for my mother's nurturing grace. ”

As he spoke, Lu Heng tasted it gently while holding the teacup, while watching Li Er's expression change intentionally or unintentionally. Seeing the look of shame flashing in the eyes of the other side when talking about his mother, Lu Heng smiled, took a sip of tea, and nodded with a smile.

"If Gongzi Lu has nothing else to do, the little one will retire first!" Seeing that Lu Heng didn't ask any more questions, Li Er thought about leaving quickly. After all, the look in Lu Gongzi's eyes just now was really scary. From the bottom of his heart, Li Er was still a little scared.

Besides, there is a rule in the palace that the family should not be too close to the accounting room. I've been here for so long, and I'm not sure I'll be sued.

Lu Heng nodded and said, "Well, you go back first!" ”

Li Er hurriedly nodded yes and walked out.

When he was about to go out, Lu Heng, who had already stood up in the room, suddenly stopped him.

"Li Er!"

Li Er stepped down and asked respectfully, "Master Lu, is there anything else?" ”

Lu Heng held the teacup and said to him with a smile: "Li Er, opportunities are only reserved for those who are prepared. You, remember! ”

Li Er nodded and replied respectfully: "The little one has been written down!" Thank you Lu Gongzi for your suggestion! ”

Out of the door, Li Er walked a little restlessly. He couldn't figure out why Lu Gongzi would ask about his ideals, and he couldn't figure out what he said to himself.

He felt that Lu Gongzi might have mentioned it casually, and he had no other intentions. But from his heart, from his instinctive feelings, he seemed to vaguely feel that when Lu Gongzi said this, he actually had a deep meaning.

However, what does Lu Gongzi's words mean?

Li Er shook his head as he walked: "I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out!" ”

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