[Chapter 5, Volume 5]

Chapter 176 Chapter 176 I will not give up

He Ya, who came out of the palace with a delicate girl, drove to Jingshui Lake in a carriage. Whenever she had something on her mind and didn't want to know anything, she would go to the painting boat in the still water lake. In her heart, only the painting boat belonged to her completely. It was only on the painting boat that He Ya's heart calmed down.

Unexpectedly, when He Ya arrived at the Jingshui Lake, she was surprised to see Liao Wenbo. Coincidentally, Liao Wenbo was also walking alone by the lake. From the look on his face, He Ya instantly understood that Liao Wenbo probably knew the news that Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingsong had made.

Although the weather was already very cold at this time, the still water lake had not yet frozen. There are also many sons and daughters who are not afraid of the cold by the lake, and the little ladies go together. The carriage He Ya was riding in was very gorgeous, which could attract the attention of some people, and Liao Wenbo certainly saw it.

After stopping in place for a while, Liao Wenbo walked over and smiled at He Ya: "Little lady He, come to the lake on a painting boat again?" ”

"Cousin, although I have changed my surname to He, I still hope that you can call me 'cousin'." He Ya's eyes flashed, and a generous and decent smile rose on her face. This look made Liao Wenbo feel like he was back in Jiangling Mansion. Qingya laughed there, and that's what it looked like.

But Liao Wenbo came back to his senses, but shook his head noncommittally: "That's all in the past, and the taste is extremely bitter, so why bother thinking about it." ”

"Although it is bitter, how could you and I forget." He Ya muttered to herself and slowly lowered her head. Liao Wenbo also heard He Ya's words and felt empathy, but he didn't know what to say for a while. But after He Ya thought of something, she immediately raised her head and said, "Young Master Liao, are you still in contact with Lu and Lu Gongzi?" ”

"There are some contacts, why do you ask?" Liao Wenbo knew that He Ya was cruel to Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er at the beginning, so he looked at her with an inquiring gaze.

He Ya understood what Liao Wenbo meant, but ignored it, but said softly: "If you see Gongzi Lu, please tell him that Princess Jingrou is asking around about their brother and sister." ”

"Princess Jingrou?" Liao Wenbo was slightly stunned, and soon remembered that the entire Jingshi almost knew that Princess Jingrou had her admiration for Huo Qingsong. Now that Huo Qingsong has made a marriage with Lu Xiang'er, she inquired about the Lu family brothers and sisters, there must be a reason for this. Thinking of this, Liao Wenbo asked rhetorically: "Then why don't you go and tell him in person, I see that you ...... to him?"

"Liao Gongzi, it's inconvenient for me to see him, so I can only ask you to do it for me." He Ya interrupted Liao Wenbo's inquiry, blessed him, and continued to walk towards the dock.

Liao Wenbo looked at He Yaxiao's back, and the look in his eyes was very complicated. But when He Ya's voice sounded in his ears, it was better not to see each other, and Liao Wenbo turned to leave. Compared with He Ya, Liao Wenbo is still very fortunate that he stopped in time, and he can still talk to Lu Hong, and he can still look at Lu Xianger from afar.

Originally, Liao Wenbo came to Beijing this time, but he planned to ask for Lu Xianger's forgiveness again. But after seeing her a few times, Liao Wenbo had to believe that if he missed it, he missed it. Although Liao Wenbo is very unwilling now, he doesn't want Lu Xianger to be hurt. Thinking about what He Ya said, Liao Wenbo returned to the inn by the lake, and asked his little servant to put on the carriage and rush to the Piaoxiang Wine Workshop. Liao Wenbo knew from Feng Wen that Lu Hong would go to the wine shop every day during this time.

Since its opening, Piaoxiang Distillery has been full every day. Fortunately, after the soju process was purchased in the brewery of Jingshi, the guys in the brewery were a little more leisurely. But some wine lovers still come to Piaoxiang Distillery to buy shochu and wine.

Lu Xiang'er couldn't come to the winery during this time, so Lu Hong and Chaoxia would go to the winery on her behalf to see the sales of soju. By the way, Lu Hong will also get to know people from all walks of life in Jingshi through the winery, so as to make some contacts, which will be conducive to Lu Hong's career in Jingshi in the future.

Sometimes, Huo Qingsong was embarrassed to go directly to Lu's house to find Lu Xiang'er, so he would come to the winery and go back with Lu Hong. Lu Hong was also happy to let Huo Qingsong go with him, and he could learn from his well-informed 'brother-in-law' about knowledge that could not be seen in books.

"Brother Huo, why are you here so early today?" As soon as Lu Hong arrived at the winery, Huo Qingsong came to the door. According to past experience, Huo Qingsong should train Yu Linwei at this time of the day, and it is normal for Lu Hong to have doubts in his heart.

Huo Qingsong was already very familiar with the winery, so he went directly into the reception room at the back, and said simply: "Today is resting, and there is nothing to do, so I will come here to sit." ”

"Oh, Brother Huo, you drink tea first, and I'll take a look around later. If there's nothing to do, let's go back. Lu Hong's heart was bright, and his movements were much faster, ready to finish his work as soon as possible and go home.

But when Lu Hong came to the shop in front of him, and just said a few words to a few guests, he saw Zhao Chengmin, the fourth prince in civilian clothes, walking in with a cold air. Lu Hong hurriedly caught up and just wanted to give a salute, but was rejected by Zhao Chengmin by shaking his head. I don't know if it's because of the weather, Lu Hong feels that Zhao Chengmin's face is a little unsightly. And Zhao Chengmin didn't have the smile he used to have, and asked Huo Qingsong directly.

Lu Hong, who had some doubts in his heart, still didn't dare to be too snub with Zhao Chengmin. How to say, Zhao Chengmin also took care of their brothers and sisters, and Lu Hong hurriedly said: "Brother Huo is inside, the palace, the son can go in directly." ”

Zhao Chengmin nodded, then raised his feet and walked inside. But after walking a few steps, Zhao Chengmin seemed to remember something, so he turned his head and said, "Master Lu, you can come along." ”

"Oh, that's good." Lu Hong was slightly stunned at first, then gave Yuan Musheng a look, and followed Zhao Chengmin to the reception room. And Yuan Musheng also knew Zhao Chengmin's identity, and when he saw Lu Hong's eyes, he understood something. When a guest arrives, he and the guest talk directly at the table in front of the window, without directing the guest to the reception room.

Besides, Zhao Chengmin walked into the reception room, and after seeing Huo Biaosong, his face was very bad. Huo Qingsong had already heard Zhao Chengmin's voice, and he didn't look at him, so he drank tea and said, "You were scolded by the loyal prince?" ”

"No, although the King of Loyalty and Courage is arrogant, he is not a barbarous person, why do you want to scold me." Zhao Chengmin shook his head and sat next to Huo Qingsong. took the tea handed by Lu Hong, and it was not as elegant as usual, so he drank half a cup in one go. Nodding to Lu Hong and motioning for him to sit down as well, Zhao Chengmin said again: "Father knows Chaoxia." ”

"Your Majesty has known Chaoxia for a long time, you ......" Huo Qingsong just said this, he remembered what to do, and said in a deep voice: "What do you mean, Your Majesty already knows that you are going to marry Chaoxia as a concubine?" ”

"Not bad. I wanted to wait until the time was ripe to talk to my father. But that...... was known by my father, and after returning to the palace from the Zhongyong Palace today, my father directly explained to me that he would not let Chaoxia become my princess. Zhao Chengmin sighed lightly, looking a little annoyed and a little lost.

Lu Hong, who was sitting on the side, was stunned, he and Lu Xiang'er both knew that Zhao Chengmin had a good impression of Chaoxia. But Lu Hong didn't expect that Zhao Chengmin would marry Chaoxia as his concubine. A prince has such a heart for a 'people's girl', how can you see how much Zhao Chengmin likes Chaoxia.

Lu Hong was happy that Chaoxia had such a sincere heart for her, and at the same time, Lu Hong also felt a little sorry why Zhao Chengmin was the prince. If Zhao Chengmin was just a person like Huo Qingsong, Chaoxia might have some possible names to become his wife. But Zhao Chengmin is the prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the candidate for the princess cannot be a 'people's daughter'.

Zhao Chengmin was silent for a while, and then he remembered the purpose of letting Lu Honglai, so he raised his head and asked directly: "Lu Gongzi, do you think Chaoxia will be willing to be my side concubine?" ”

"Huh?" Lu Hong was thinking about it, but when he heard Zhao Chengmin suddenly ask, he didn't know how to answer. After thinking about it carefully, Lu Hong had some reservations and said seriously: "Your Highness, only if you ask Sister Chaoxia in person about this matter, will you know what she is like." However, from what I know about Sister Chaoxia, like Xiang'er, she just wants to have someone who is sincere to her, and she doesn't want to share someone with others. ”

"I could see what she was thinking. It's just that I always have a fantasy in my heart. Zhao Chengmin waved his hand, and his expression fell again. And when Huo Qingsong heard Lu Hong's words, something flashed in his eyes. However, Lu Hong didn't see it, he was looking at Zhao Chengmin thinking about something.

Speaking of which, Zhao Chengmin himself didn't believe that he would fall to such a point for the sake of a little lady. Before he met Chaoxia, based on Zhao Chengmin's appearance, I don't know how many little ladies admired him. If it weren't for what he was still worried about, Zhao Chengmin's prince's mansion would have already become a 'daughter country'.

When he first saw Chaoxia, Zhao Chengmin happened to see that Chaoxia was teaching a thief. It was the first time for Zhao Cheng to see a little lady with such good skills, and he had some impressions of her for a while. At the time of Tanglin Mansion, Zhao Chengmin did not expect to meet Chaoxia again. After getting to know Chaoxia more and more, Zhao Chengmin realized that he seemed to care about her very much. Zhao Chengmin, who was a little dazed, was still embarrassed by his feelings, so he returned to Beijing after the township test.

But after coming back, Zhao Chengmin clearly understood. Chaoxia's position in his heart was more important than all the little ladies he had seen before. Although time passed, Zhao Chengmin wanted to see Chaoxia more and more. If it weren't for Song Yuan knowing that Chaoxia, Lu Hong, and Lu Xiang'er were coming to Beijing, Zhao Chengmin would definitely find an excuse to go to Jiangling Mansion again.

Seeing Chaoxia again, Zhao Chengmin was just looking at her secretly at first, planning to give Chaoxia a new 'identity', an 'identity' that could be worthy of the prince. But before he was ready, he couldn't help but meet Chaoxia and was out of control. Now, he has finally let His Majesty the Emperor know, and Zhao Chengmin really doesn't know what to do now.

Looking at Huo Qingsong, who was also thinking about things, Zhao Chengmin said softly very seriously: "Cousin, I will not give up Chaoxia, even if I give up the position of prince, I will not give up Chaoxia." ”