Although he retired from the imperial hospital three years ago, the dignitaries and dignitaries in the imperial capital were still looking at the pain, and they were able to invite the former imperial doctor of the Xue family to come to the house for diagnosis and treatment, but he had been closed at home, never invited to the public, and claimed that he had an incurable eye disease and could no longer see a doctor.

But no one knows whether it is true or not, his retreat has made Xue Liangan out of the limelight, not only in the palace has repeatedly received holy graces, but also outside the palace, he often walks around in famous families and sees people for others. It can be said that those who come do not refuse, and of course, the consultation fee is also expensive.

Xiao He couldn't recall whether his family had any connection with the Xue family when he was a child, but Xue Liangan already knew his secret, but he never said it, and she always had a knot in her heart. It wasn't until today's post arrived, like a knocking brick, tapping on the door to solve the puzzle, just waiting for her to find out.

She immediately picked up the pen and replied to the post, and sent someone to send it.

When the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the bluestone brick avenue in front of the Xiao Mansion, the carriage of the Xue Mansion stopped at the door. Xiao He was dressed in civilian clothes without an entourage, so he only got into the carriage. For some reason, she had a hunch that she wouldn't be an enemy.

The appearance of this carriage looks extremely simple, it does not look like the car in the chief imperial doctor's mansion at all, but it is no different from ordinary people's homes, I think that Xue Liangan does not plan to publicize this meeting, Xiao He naturally will not make a big fanfare, she goes back alone, which can be regarded as showing some sincerity.

When Xiao He got off the carriage, he looked up and saw the plaque of Xuefu, but he didn't know what it was like.

The servants took her into the house, but they did not enter the main hall, and went around to the inner courtyard. And the man who led the way led her to the main house of the inner court, and then withdrew. Xiao He was a little puzzled, but she wanted to know the answer more, so she walked to the door in a few steps, and was about to raise her hand to knock on the door, when the door opened from the inside.

A faint incense stick greeted you.

"Lord Xiao, please inside." The one who opened the door was none other than Xue Liangan.

Xiao He followed him in, and then saw an old man with crane hair sitting in the room, and after seeing him come in, he hurriedly got up, his eyes were slightly red and he couldn't stop blinking, as if he was trying to identify something from his face.

"This is my father." Xue Liangan said indifferently and said nothing.

Xiao He arched his hand, "Mr. Xue, Xiao is polite." ”

Xue Huaijin took two steps forward and asked in a trembling voice: "The old man was a little kind when he saw Lord Xiao for the first time, and asked suddenly, does Lord Xiao's family have relatives from Zhujiazhuang in Yuzhou?" ”

Xiao He's heart trembled, Yuzhou Zhujiazhuang was his grandfather's hometown and his mother's mother's house. The ripples in her eyes flashed, "Why did the old gentleman ask this?" ”

"The old man used to have a little friend who was a person from Yuzhou Zhujiazhuang, with a single name and a small character Huier. I wonder if Lord Xiao denies it? Xue Huaijin looked at her with a gloomy face and said.

At this time, no matter how strong Ren Xiao He is, it is difficult to hide the sadness in his heart, this name in Xue Huaijin's mouth is her mother's maiden name, even the small characters are worthy of the number, if you are not a particularly familiar person, how can you know this. Her expression changed, and she was seen by Xue Liangan on the side.

Xue Liangan then stretched out his hand to support Xue Huaijin, and turned to the inner hall, "Lord Xiao, please come in with me." ”

There are many tablets enshrined in the inner hall, and the fragrance of the thread that Xiao He smelled came from here. And Xue Liang'an got his father's instructions and moved the mechanism on the side of the offering table, and opened a secret door on the wall next to it, in which two tablets were enshrined.

Xiao He couldn't help the waves surging in her heart, and when she stepped forward to take a look, the tablet was written with the names of her parents, and there was the word "Engong" in front of her father's name. For so many years, as a daughter, she has not been able to offer incense to her parents once, and now she actually sees their tablets in other people's homes.

Judging from the color of the incense niche in the dark pavilion and the scratches on the wooden board of the incense burner, this is a long-lasting color, and it cannot be achieved without three or four years. And if it's just to deceive her, there's no need to do enough of this, now that she's alone, with no power, no money, and no power, it's really not worth the pains.

Xue Liangan turned around and saw Xiao He looking at the tablet and crying silently, so he said to his father: "It should be." ”

Xue Huaijin really suffered from an eye disease, and his vision was not very clear, so he didn't see the expression on Xiao He's face with his own eyes, but when he heard his son conclude like this, he breathed a sigh of relief and sighed: "Lord Wang, your pearl has finally been found by the old man." ”

Then Xue Liangan told Xiao He about the past - Xiao Li, Prince Xiao, had saved Xue Huaijin in the old years. Although the ancestors of the Xue family do not cling to the powerful and rarely walk around with the prince's mansion on weekdays, this kindness has always been remembered by the Xue family under Xue Huaijin's education.

Back then, the Xiao family was beheaded, and the prince's mansion was burned down by a fire, Xue Huaijin also thought that he would never have a chance to repay the favor in this life, but some time ago, I heard Xue Liangan mention that he had treated a courtier who was dressed as a man.

His heart moved, and he asked Xiao He about his appearance. In addition, Xue Liangan had also seen Princess Xiao when he first entered the imperial hospital, and when he talked to his father, he could also recall one or two. Under the speculation of their father and son, they were somewhat sure that Xiao He was Xiao He, the only daughter of Prince Xiao.

Therefore, Xue Liangan found an opportunity to invite Xiao He to come and talk about it, and once again took the opportunity to test it to see his reaction.

His father and son also risked being found to be enshrined in the tablet of the traitor in the imperial court, and recognized Xiao He, which couldn't help but make her sigh that the Xue family was loyal and courageous, and her father didn't save the wrong person back then.

Xue Huaijin saw that he recognized Xiao He, so he no longer had scruples, and asked straight to the point: "Why did the county lord disguise herself as a man and enter the court as the champion?" Do you want to overturn the case for the prince with your own strength? ”

Although he is the old man of his father in front of him, Xiao He can't easily believe it, naturally he won't tell his plan in full, and killing the king is a big crime of the Jiu clan, now she is alone, and she has no worries, even if she loses, the worst thing is that she goes to Huangquan to accompany her parents, and she doesn't have to drag others down.

She complied, "That's exactly what I mean." ”

"Then this will be an extremely difficult road, if the county lord does not dislike it, the old man and the dog are willing to help the county lord." As he spoke, Xue Huaijin knelt down in front of Xiao He with a flutter, and Xue Liangan also knelt down.

The combined age of the father and son is enough for Xiao He to call Uncle Sheng, how can she afford such a big gift, and hurriedly leaned over to stand up with the old man, "Mr. Xue, how can I afford such a big gift?" ”

"The county lord can definitely afford it, now the court seems to be peaceful, but the turmoil inside has never subsided, the old man left the palace early, the fire has been extinguished, just wait a hundred years to find the prince and princess over there to repay the favor. God may have mercy on my old son, let me see that the county lord is still alive before entering the earth, even if I fight this old bone, I will help you get what you want. ”

Xiao He heard that he was sincere, so his subordinates secretly stepped up and helped Old Man Xue up.

Xue Huaijin felt that Xiao He's wrist strength was profound, far more powerful than ordinary women, and even more powerful than ordinary men, first shocked, and then nostalgic, at this age, she should have stayed in the boudoir and enjoyed the leisure and joy of her youngest daughter's house, but she was burdened with the pain of annihilation, endured for many years, and practiced kung fu.

With this thought alone, he will not lose the prestige of Prince Xiao, nor will he lose his style in the past.

If it is the son of the world, how good it would be, but then I thought about it, if the son of the world is afraid that he will not be in this world for a long time, how can he have a chance to survive to this day.

He sighed and said: "My son is now on duty in the palace, and he can be the eyeliner of the county lord, and he can also receive some news when he enters and exits the famous family in the imperial capital." Although my Xue family is not a big family, as long as the county advocates it, even if it is for the life of my whole family, the old man will not frown and say half a word. ”

Xiao He hurriedly said: "The old gentleman is serious, I have already been rejuvenated by Lord Xue to save my life." Since you and I are old acquaintances, we don't have to be so polite. On the other day, if there is a need, I will definitely speak up, and then I will have to bother the two of you. ”

Xue Huaijin glanced at Xue Liangan, "Go ahead, call Hongzhu in." Xue Liangan nodded and went out.

Xue Huaijin took Xiao He to the inner hall and sat down outside.

In a moment, Xue Liangan came in with a young woman, who was only about seventeen or eighteen years old, and she was smart and well-behaved. As soon as he entered, he saluted Xiao He first, "Your Excellency is polite." Then he turned to Xue Huaijin: "Meet my father-in-law." ”

Xue Huai motioned for her to get up and said to Xiao Heyan: "This woman's name is Hongzhu, she is a girl I bought from human traffickers sixteen years ago.

Her medical skills are now fully passed on to me, and she follows the county lord and becomes a maid, firstly to hide her identity for you, and secondly, to take care of your food, clothing. I wonder what the county thinks? ”

"I'm just afraid of wronging the Hongzhu girl...... of course Xiao He is satisfied, this has solved a lot of her problems, but people are good at a girl, put it next to her, a fake man, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult to marry again in the future. Unless he can do it as soon as possible and return her freedom, ......

As soon as Hongzhu heard Xiao He's words, she immediately leaned down and knelt down, "If Hongzhu can serve adults, it is Hongzhu's blessing, and she will never be wronged!" "This girl is really not an ordinary clever, but Xiao He can't say anything, so he can only thank Old Man Xue.

Xiao He then took Hongzhu and left the Xue Mansion. Before leaving, Xue Liangan instructed Hongzhu a few more words, asking her to be more careful in everything, Hongzhu looked at Xue Liangan's expression was extremely focused, and she was also very careful when answering.

"Hongzhu remembers her brother's instructions, and will live up to the trust of her father-in-law and brother to take care of the adults."

Xiao He and Hongzhu rode in the same carriage, and she swept Hongzhu and Xue Liangan's expressions when they said goodbye, in addition to the reluctance of ordinary brothers and sisters, it also made her see a little affection. That kind of look, she has seen it in Li Nanke's eyes, and she will never be wrong.

Xue Liangan already has a family, I'm afraid this is also a reason why the Xue family will send Hongzhu to her, which is implied by the way. This is Xiao He's intuition as a woman. For a moment, she felt a little more pity for this red bead.