When they arrived at Xiao Zhenshan's house, the maid put on the teapot and kettle, Lu Zhan sat down, looked at the room and said, "When do you plan to get married?" ”

Xiao Zhenshan sighed, sat down and said with a charcoal fire: "Don't worry, I'll finish my grandmother's filial piety." ”

Lu Zhan didn't bother to gossip, took a peanut and peeled it, and said, "You are two years older than me, I don't know if you have heard of King Ning?" ”

"I've heard of it." Xiao Zhensheng glanced at him and put down the copper tongs with charcoal, "Why are you asking him why?" ”

"Do you know how he died?"

Xiao Zhenshan recalled: "I heard that he died in prison because of a crime? ”

Lu Zhan didn't say a word, he crushed the peanut in his hand before raising his eyes: "I died in prison, but I don't know how to die." ”

Xiao Zhenshan sighed and said confusedly: "Why do you suddenly care about this matter?" ”

"He is my imperial uncle, I heard that he was deeply favored by the emperor back then, but no one has mentioned him for so many years, I think it is strange."

"What's so strange about it, there have been so many things like this throughout the ages. He is your imperial uncle and my cousin, let's not beat around the bush when we talk, since he has committed a crime, then he will not commit suicide, and there will be no good fruit waiting for him. People's hearts are not enough to swallow elephants, this person still has to do his duty, born in the royal family, peace and security is better than anything else. ”

Lu Zhan looked at him: "Why are you so sure that he must have committed something?" ”

"What do you say?" Xiao Zhenshan looked at him.

Lu Zhan thought of the world's general evaluation of King Ning in the past eighteen years, as well as the emperor's attitude towards this matter so far, and lowered his eyes and stopped making a sound.

"Little Hou Ye! The third master has returned to the house, and the Hou Ye asked the little one to report to the prince! ”

At this time, there was a cry from far and near outside the window, and the two turned their heads at the same time, and saw him panting and stopping under the door, and pointed out happily: "I have entered the door!" ”

"No rules!"

Xiao Zhenshan scolded and stood up: "You sit here, I'll go say hello first." ”

Lu Zhan knew that Xiao Qi was raised by the eldest princess herself, although she had not officially passed over, but she was a sibling with Yong'an Houqing, so she couldn't bear to be disappointed, and also got up and said: "Third Uncle Xiao is the same age as my father, and he is also an old friend who often comes back when he is in Beijing, since I happen to meet him and come back, how can I not welcome him as a junior?" Let's go together. Xiangxiang is still waiting for me, and I should go home. ”

It is said that in order to leave an incense for Xiao Qi's father's family, he never officially passed on, and Xiao Qi still called the eldest princess and his wife his father and mother. The eldest princess raised him carefully and cultivated it with his heart, the original intention was to let him and Yong'an Hou get along as brothers, so that they could help each other, as a help for him to become Yong'an Hou, and also let Xiao Qi have the ability to glorify the lintel for his family.

Xiao Qi also lived up to the expectations of the eldest princess, down-to-earth, the young man from Rong, climbed up step by step, went to the west to garrison the border for a few years ten years ago, and then transferred to Tai'an to manage two camps, and now he is also a mighty general. Xiao Qi is grateful for the kindness of his adoptive parents, and his relationship with Yong'an Hou is also very deep, and he also communicates with letters from time to time outside.

Due to the assistance of local river transportation, Tai'an has become the only section of the canal that has not had an accident in the past five years.

Lu Zhan followed Xiao Zhenshan to the front yard, and sure enough, there were many people, but Yong'an Hou and his wife had already come out, and the person they were talking to was also a couple, the man was in his thirties, tall and heroic, although his face was tired, he was still in good spirits and very happy, this was Xiao Zhenshan's uncle Xiao Qi.

"Third uncle!"

Xiao Zhenshan shouted from afar, and then walked quickly.

Xiao Qi looked at him, and suddenly couldn't help but take two steps: "Zhen'er!" ”

"Third uncle and third aunt, the prince happened to be in the house, and he also said that he wanted to come to meet you two!"

Xiao Zhenshan made a face-to-face salute and introduced Lu Zhan to them.

Xiao Qi then looked at Lu Zhan, and then he was about to lift his robe to meet him.

Lu Zhan hurriedly supported him with both hands: "The general is really tormenting the juniors!" You are a meritorious hero of the imperial court, how can the younger generation receive such a great gift from the general? It's still like a child, a little more casual. ”

Xiao Zhenshan also said busily: "The prince is the most approachable, and the third uncle is not formal." ”

Xiao Qi also said happily: "Then the son of the world should not call me a general!" ”

"Yes, Third Uncle!" Lu Zhan smiled like a stream.

Xiao Qi laughed and said: "I have to go to the palace to meet the prince when I go back, I haven't seen him for a long time, I miss him very much!" ”

"The younger generation will go back to play his father, and then wait for the third uncle to come!"

There was a cold noise here, and Mrs. Yong'an Hou laughed: "It's cold outside, let's go into the house to eat tea and talk, my mother is also waiting for you, if you don't go in, she is afraid that the old man will come out in person!" ”

"Marquis, Your Highness asked why the third master and the third lady haven't gone in yet?"

As he was talking, a eunuch in the house came out to urge.

Here, Xiao Qi and his wife hurriedly tidied up their appearance and went inside to meet the eldest princess.

Xiao Zhenshan also wanted to pull Lu Zhan inside, but Lu Zhan said: "Today is your happy day, I won't go, and you will come to me again when you have time." ”

Xiao Zhenshan knew that he couldn't be free if he stayed, so he let him go, and said, "I'll come to you when I go back." And they parted.

When Lu Zhan returned to the palace, Song Xiang asked him, "Where have you been?" ”

Lu Zhan told him about going to Xiao's house to chat with Xiao Zhenshan, but he ran into Xiao Qi's return home. "People are not biological, but the family is harmonious and beautiful, brothers and sisters, which is really enviable."

Song Xiang looked at him, sat down and said, "Is it the third elder and master of the Xiao family who was later transferred back to Beijing?" ”

Lu Zhan turned his head: "You know? ”

"Yes. I also know that he entered the Tongzhou camp. Song Xiang stroked his crown and hat and said, "But the eldest princess is probably looking forward to him coming back, after all, it was originally for the purpose of cultivating more talents for the Yong'an Hou Mansion, and it is better to stay outside Beijing for many years, so it is better to stay in Beijing and take care of each other." ”

Lu Zhan didn't answer, she was silent for a while, and then she said again: "How is the house now?" ”

"The fold is handed into the palace, the Yifu Palace has been peaceful, there is no news from the carrier hall, it is said that the prince came out of the Qiwu Palace and entered the palace, and has never come out. The mother concubine sent Mrs. Nanping away and returned to the room. Concubine Yun and Mrs. Yuexi have always been quiet on their side, and they also did not come out to show their heads. ”

Lu Zhan said: "They have good patience. ”

"How else?" Song Xiang glared at him, "After all, there are not many people as stupid as the Zhou family, but anyone who is smart will not come out at this moment." ”

Lu Zhan did not speak. After a while, he said again: "I'll go to Qiwu Palace." Let's see how the mother is now, and then tell the mother about our plans. ”