[Chapter 4, Volume 4]

Verse 150 Chapter 150 After-dinner chat

Lu Hong returned home before dark, and the dreary atmosphere finally dissipated quickly when he returned. And Lu Erniang, who had been persuaded by Song Yuan, did not ask Lu Hong about it, so she let people set up a warm pot. Huo Qingqing, who had been quiet for a long time, finally became lively, and happily pulled Lu Xiang'er to get the wine.

I have to say that gathering around hot pot from ancient times to the present is a very atmospheric thing. When I sat down, I felt the heat in the table, and my heart was very happy. Because tonight is to celebrate Lu Hong's completion of the examination and literature, and to wish Lu Hong a good result in the martial arts examination, Lu Erniang specially allowed Lu Hong and Lu Xianger to drink.

Hearing this, Huo Qingqing also looked at Huo Qingsong and looked at him with a pleading gaze. Originally, she had already prepared that Huo Qingsong would not agree, so she planned to intercede with Lu Erniang. Unexpectedly, Huo Qingsong nodded after a slight pause. Even Huo Qingsong, the most serious person, did not refuse, Huo Qingqing had no scruples, and poured wine for everyone very happily.

Lu Erniang, as the hostess, also drank some, but because Song Yuan and Huo Qingsong were by her side, she just ate some and went back to the room. Lu Xiang'er, Chaoxia, and Huo Qingqing, after Lu Erniang, also left the table and went to the West Cross Courtyard to chat. The rest of Lu Hong, Song Yuan, and Huo Qingsong drank some wine, and then drank soju instead.

After three rounds of drinking, Song Yuancai asked Lu Hong in a low voice about the meeting with Zheng Baiyang. Lu Hong squinted at Lu Erniang's room before he said to Song Yuan: "Mr. Song, don't worry about Zheng Baiyang, you just need to wait for me to take the martial arts examination and marry my aunt into the Guogong Mansion." ”

Song Yuan looked at Lu Hong for a long time, seemed to understand something, and then nodded and said, "Don't worry, your aunt has become the duchess of the country, and I will protect her." I don't mind that the current Song Guogong will change back to the 'Song Erlang' of the past. ”

"That's great, thank you Mr. Song." Lu Hong glanced at Song Yuan and fell headlong on the table.

Huo Qingsong looked at Lu Hong's appearance, then put down the wine glass in his hand and said, "Uncle, looking at his appearance, he shouldn't be able to return to the Zheng family." Moreover, when he said this, it showed that the Zheng family would not give up for the time being. ”

"I know, Brother Hong is afraid that Erniang will be hurt." Song Yuan nodded, indicating that he understood what Lu Hong meant.

As he spoke, Huo Qingsong picked up Lu Hong, preparing to help him back to the East Cross Courtyard. Xiao Wu, who found some movement outside, saw Huo Qingsong supporting Lu Hong, and immediately rushed forward to pick up Lu Hong. Huo Qingsong saw that Song Yuan seemed to be still drinking, so he turned around and walked towards the West Cross Courtyard. As soon as he walked to the gate of the courtyard, Huo Qingsong heard the sound of conversation inside.

Although Lu Xiang'er, Chaoxia and Huo Qingqing were sitting in the room, the laughter of the three of them still came out. Among the three, it was obviously Huo Qingqing who was talking, Lu Xiang'er was asking, and the two of them would laugh at Chaoxia from time to time. Huo Qingsong heard the three of them talk about tomorrow, and immediately stopped and stood quietly at the gate of the courtyard.

"Sister Chaoxia, I heard the nurse say, the second lady will take you with me tomorrow, you remember to change into new clothes." Huo Qingqing sat between Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia, and smiled secretly at Lu Xiang'er.

Lu Xiang'er understood what Huo Qingqing meant, leaned forward, looked at Chaoxia and said with a smile: "Sister Chaoxia, Qingqing is right, you have to dress beautifully to attract the attention of those ladies." Anyway, you are also the righteous daughter of the future lady of the Guogong Mansion, and you will definitely be able to find a good family. ”

"Don't laugh at me, don't forget, you two have that day." Chaoxia glanced at the two of them, and then remembered something, and said to Lu Xiang'er: "Xiang'er, why don't you go with you tomorrow, or you can be my companion." ”

"That's not going to work, I'm going to the shop tomorrow. In a little while, the brewery will be opened. I'm going to have to take advantage of this time to make more wine. Lu Xiang'er shook her head, looking very busy. But there was still one thing she didn't say in her heart, that is, on the day Lu Erniang married into the Guogong Mansion, Lu Xiang'er was ready to charter the wine for the entire banquet.

By the day the wine arrives, it will almost be well fermented. And soju can be mixed with some ordinary soju bought from Gangneung Province with a few jars left over from the past. Although the taste may be worse than that brewed by Lu Xiang'er, it is definitely better than the one bought outside.

Huo Qingqing saw that Lu Xiang'er was a little distracted, and the meaning of saying good things for her brother rose in her heart. Since Huo Qingqing knew that Huo Qingsong had failed, he was very disappointed, and he wanted to say good things for his brother in front of Lu Xiang'er. But when Lu Xianger was busy with the winery, and Lu Hong would try, Huo Qingqing never had time.

At this time, in addition to Lu Xiang'er in this house, it was Chaoxia, Huo Qingqing thought about it and said: "Xiang'er, I'll accompany you to the shop tomorrow, I don't want to stay in the house at all these days." ”

"What's the matter, you're bored in the house again?" Lu Xiang'er was thinking about things in her heart, and she didn't care about what Huo Qingqing said.

But Huo Qingqing suddenly said: "Hey, Xiang'er, Sister Chaoxia, you don't know." A few days ago, Princess Jingrou and the second prince came back from the border pass, and they always came to the house. Even when my brother was not there, she didn't leave and always pulled me to talk. I don't want to be in front of a pretending princess all day, and my whole body is uncomfortable. ”

"Princess Jingrou, she is the daughter of His Majesty the Emperor?" Listening to Huo Qingqing's tone, Lu Xiang'er suddenly stopped her thoughts, a little curious. Maybe she still had some feelings in her heart, but she didn't notice it by Lu Xiang'er.

Chaoxia sat as an outsider, and when Huo Qingqing talked about 'Princess Jingrou', she understood her thoughts. However, Chaoxia saw that Lu Xiang'er didn't seem to understand, and she was happy to watch from the side. Speaking of which, although Huo Qingsong had little contact with Lu Xiang'er during this time, he did a lot of things for her. It is hard for Chaoxia to imagine that a person like Huo Qingsong would bother so much for a little lady. At present, except for Huo Qingsong, there are really no outstanding people next to Lu Xiang'er, and Chaoxia has the intention of taking another look and watching coldly.

Huo Qingqing was overjoyed when she heard Lu Xiang'er ask, but she didn't show anything on her face, and said very casually: "Yes, Princess Jingrou is indeed the biological daughter of His Majesty the Emperor, and her mother is Concubine Xiang......"

I have talked about the two queens and two concubines of His Majesty the Emperor Zhao Changyuan before, Empress Yuan, Empress Ouyang, Concubine Xiang and Concubine Song. Compared with other emperors, Zhao Changyuan's concubines are really not many. In addition to these four who are more valued, there are also concubines, and there are almost five or six concubines in the harem.

Huo Qingqing said that Princess Jingrou Zhao Shuxian and the second prince Zhao Chenggao are both from Concubine Xiang, she is also Zhao Changyuan's youngest daughter, and she is more favored. In addition to this little princess, Zhao Changyuan also has a princess, who is also the first princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the eldest princess Zhao Shuping. The biological mother of the eldest princess is Concubine Song, who has been married a few years ago and follows the horse in the frontier. I heard that I have recently returned to Jingshi and am busy building the princess's mansion.

Let's start with this Jingrou princess, because the eldest princess is not in Beijing, she is very favored by Zhao Changyuan, and it can be said that she wants the wind to be windy and rainy. The aristocratic children of the entire Jingshi are also holding Princess Jingrou, hoping to get her favor and become her concubine.

But three years ago, Zhao Changyuan held a banquet in the palace for the triumphant counterinsurgency army, and Princess Jingrou, who had not yet reached the end of the war, met Huo Qingsong. It may be that Huo Qingsong's face is cold, or it may be that Princess Jingrou fell in love with him at first sight. In short, after that, Princess Jingrou took the initiative to show favor to Huo Qingsong.

Zhao Changyuan liked Huo Qingsong very much, and asked him on behalf of Princess Jingrou, but Huo Qingsong replied. I don't know what Huo Qingsong and Zhao Changyuan both said, anyway, since then, His Majesty the Emperor has never mentioned this matter. But Princess Jingrou never gave up, and when she saw that Huo Qingsong ignored him, she wanted to walk into Huo Qingsong's sight from Huo Qingqing.

"Xiang'er, you don't know, for a while, as soon as I heard her name, I would immediately find a place to hide." Thinking of the experience during that time, Huo Qingqing hurriedly shuddered before continuing: "Fortunately, before you came to Jingshi, Princess Jingrou followed the second prince to the border to comfort the soldiers who were not in Beijing, but I have been quiet for a long time. ”

Chaoxia thought of buying vegetables outside for a few days, and when she saw the convoy, she couldn't help but say: "Is it that a few days ago, there were many officials who went out of the city to greet someone, so the second prince and Princess Jingrou came back." ”

"There are so many officials, how can they go to greet the second prince and princess." Huo Qingqing pursed his lips and said, "That's when the loyal and brave king who guarded the frontier returned to Beijing, and His Majesty the Emperor sent so many officials to greet ......."

Hearing Chaoxia and Huo Qingqing talk about other places, Lu Xiang'er didn't interject, but involuntarily fantasized about the appearance of Princess Jingrou. Based on what Huo Qingqing said, this Princess Jingrou is obviously also a beautiful woman. However, this princess is really enthusiastic, and she actually took the initiative to pursue the person she likes, and Lu Xianger admires it very much. I don't know why, Lu Xiang'er thought of Huo Qingsong and Princess Jingrou together, but she had an astringent feeling in her heart.

Lu Xiang'er sat in the room and sorted out her emotions, but Huo Qingsong, who was standing at the entrance of the courtyard, had a somewhat unsightly face. Obviously, he was a little dissatisfied with Huo Qingqing telling Lu Xiang'er about Princess Jingrou. In his heart, he was thinking that after returning home, he would tell Huo Qingqing about it, but Song Yuan walked out of the main room.

Huo Qingsong felt Song Yuan's gaze, and immediately moved his body, before he raised his voice: "Qingqing, it's not early, it's time to go." ”

"Got it, brother, I'll be out right away." Hearing Huo Qingqing's echo, Huo Qingsong turned around and walked outside the courtyard and asked Huo Bao to prepare the carriage.

Song Yuan watched Huo Qingsong walk out of the courtyard, then shook his head and said with a low smile: "For Xiang'er, it sounds like a corner, and he really looks like his father." However, Qing Song is stronger than his father, and he actually uses the art of war in this. I'm afraid that by the time Xiang'er notices, the people around her will be moved by Qingsong......"