[Chapter 5, Volume 5]

Section 177 Chapter 177 Chaoxia's heart

The fourth prince, Zhao Chengmin, left the wine shop in despair, but Huo Qingsong and Lu Hong were still sitting quietly in the reception room. The look in Huo Qingsong's eyes was very deep, and he couldn't tell what he was thinking. But Lu Hong was in a daze, he hadn't recovered from Zhao Chengmin's 'declaration' just now.

I don't know how much time has passed, Lu Hong turned around in a daze and asked, "Brother Huo, what His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince said just now is true, he said that he is willing to give up the position of prince for the sake of Sister Chaoxia?" ”

"Brother Hong, if you understand his intentions, don't spread the word about what you just did." When Huo Qingsong heard Lu Hong's inquiry, he turned to him with a solemn expression, and his tone was also very serious: "If the words just now reach the ears of His Majesty the Emperor, not only will His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince be in trouble, but Chaoxia may not live long." ”

"Brother Huo, I know." Although Lu Hong didn't quite understand, he nodded very seriously.

Huo Qingsong saw Lu Hong's expression, and his heart was slightly relieved. But looking at Lu Hong, Huo Qingsong suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and when he thought of something, his eyes were immediately full of light. Lu Hong's heart was furious when he was stared at by Huo Qingsong, and it could be seen that the look in his eyes darkened again, so he asked, "Brother Huo, are you okay?" ”

"It's fine." Huo Qingsong shook his head, but asked seriously: "Brother Hong, are you sure that you will win the title of 'Martial Champion'?" ”

"I'm not sure, I don't know if any of those students are hidden." Lu Hongwan smiled and took a sip of tea, but he was thinking in his heart why Huo Qingsong suddenly asked this. But as soon as he drank half a sip, Lu Hong suddenly thought of the 'identity' that Zhao Chengmin said, so he immediately put down the teacup and said, "Brother Huo, do you mean that as long as I become a 'martial champion', Sister Chaoxia can become the princess?" ”

Huo Qingsong shook his head again, but his eyes flickered. When Lu Hong was puzzled, he said softly: "Back then, the righteous daughter adopted by my grandfather, my aunt Ouyang Jing, became His Majesty's side concubine, and the reason why she became your grandmother's concubine was completely lazy because of my grandfather's outstanding exploits in his life. If it weren't for that, how could the First Emperor agree to His Majesty's request. ”

"I see." Lu Hong nodded, only if he becomes a person like Huo Jing, Chaoxia can be the princess. However, Lu Hong just wants to be that kind of person, and he also needs to go to the battlefield to fight for merit. But who knows when Lu Hong will be able to arrive in the field. Who knows if Chaoxia and Zhao Chengmin can wait for that time when Lu Hong strives for his meritorious service.

When Lu Hong just sighed to himself, thinking about whether to tell Chaoxia about the fourth prince Zhao Chengmin's intentions for Chaoxia, Yuan Musheng knocked on the door. Lu Hong thought that there was something in the shop in front of him, so he got up and opened the door himself. As a result, it turned out that Liao Wenbo came, and Lu Hong glanced at Huo Qingsong before walking out.

Huo Qingsong heard Liao Wenbo's arrival, but his face was a little cold. Although he and Lu Xiang'er have already made a marriage, Liao Wenbo has not given up on Lu Xiang'er, but he can see it very clearly. Huo Qingsong didn't want someone to have trouble between him and Lu Xiang'er between his marriage, so he guessed Liao Wenbo's intention in his heart.

Unexpectedly, Lu Hong came back soon. also told Huo Qingsong the news brought by Liao Wenbo. Knowing that Princess Jingrou was asking around about the Lu family, Liao Wenbo asked Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er to be careful, but Huo Qingsong just said two words coldly: Eventful.

But as soon as Huo Qingsong finished speaking, a bright color flashed in his eyes, and he said softly: "It turned out to be her, or is it the second prince?" Then, Huo Qingsong pondered again.

Lu Hong couldn't understand what Huo Qingsong was saying, and he didn't want to disturb Huo Qingsong's thinking, so he turned around and went to the front shop again. After Lu Hong and Yuan Musheng said a few words, he returned to the reception room and told Huo Qingsong that he could go back.

In the evening, Huo Qingsong left with Huo Qingqing and Wen Yao, and Chaoxia was a little tired from being pestered by Li Wenhao in the past few days, so she went back to the room early to rest. Lu Hong took advantage of this opportunity to secretly tell Lu Xiang'er what happened in the wine shop during the day. Lu Hong really couldn't think of whether to let Chaoxia know that the fourth prince Zhao Chengmin was sincere to her.

"Xiang'er, I can see that His Highness's expression is serious, and it doesn't look like he's lying." Lu Hong frowned, looking at the oil lamp on the table, very embarrassed.

Lu Xiang'er didn't expect that Zhao Chengmin, who was the prince, would be so obsessed with Chaoxia. Just like Lu Hong, Lu Xianger is very happy that Chaoxia has such a person who is infatuated with her, and at the same time feels a headache for Zhao Chengmin's identity. However, with Lu Xianger's understanding of Chaoxia, that is, Zhao Chengmin's identity is still a prince, and Chaoxia will not come together with him. No matter what means Zhao Chengmin has, Chaoxia will not nod, and may walk away. Of course, the premise of this question is that Chaoxia will not be tempted by Zhao Chengmin, and she will be the least harmed.

Rubbing her head, Lu Xiang'er sighed helplessly: "Your Highness said this in front of you today, just to let Chaoxia know, he may want to see Sister Chaoxia's attitude." Brother, I don't know if my feelings are wrong. I always feel that His Highness is about to 'break the boat'. ”

"Xiang'er, what do you mean, what do you mean by 'breaking the cauldron and sinking the boat'?" Lu Hong was told by Lu Xiang'er that he had some vague thoughts in his heart. But he couldn't figure it out, so he asked Lu Xiang'er directly.

Lu Xiang'er put aside the unfinished embroidery in her hand and said to Lu Hong very seriously: "I suspect that what His Highness said is not for fun. I'm afraid that he will really take the initiative to give up the position of prince because of Sister Chaoxia and become an ordinary commoner. ”

"Huh?!" Lu Hong exclaimed, a little shocked. But thinking about the situation at that time, Lu Hong really believed in Lu Xianger's suspicions. But that kind of consequence, Huo Qingsong also alluded to it at that time, and Lu Hong immediately lost his voice and said: "Oh, how is that good." There was such a thing in the previous dynasty, but it ended in a tragic ending. ”

"Now I can't think of any good way." When Lu Xianger listened to Lu Erniang's story when she was a child, she also heard this story. Because of the big difference in identity, the lovers were together for only ten days. In the end, the woman committed suicide in order for the man to return to his previous life, but the man died in grief because of the woman's suicide.

For a while, Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er were thinking about the story of the pair of men and women, and fell into silence. In any case, it is absolutely impossible for the brother and sister to watch Chaoxia walk down that dead end. Lu Xianger had a sense of affection for her since she first saw Chaoxia. For so many years, she has been Chaoxia's own sister. And although Lu Hong was a little wary of Chaoxia before, but after so many years of getting along, Lu Hong also regarded her as his own relative.

Lu Xiang'er felt that it was too late, so she said softly: "Brother, the palace exam is about to start, you have to concentrate on the exam now, and I will think about Sister Chaoxia's affairs." ”

Lu Hong thought of what Huo Qingsong said was not a solution, so he nodded and said, "I made serious preparations during that time. If I get the first place, maybe there will be some chances. ”

"That's all it can be now." Lu Xiang'er nodded, and got up and walked out of the main room at the same time as Lu Hong, and walked towards their respective courtyards.

Lu Xiang'er walked into the West Cross Courtyard, but found that the lights were still on in the morning glow room, so she stopped. Lu Xiang'er thought in her heart, don't tell Chaoxia about it first, but her footsteps still involuntarily walked to Chaoxia's door. Feeling her strange behavior, Lu Xiang'er laughed and was about to turn around and go back to her room. But at this time, Chaoxia's voice suddenly sounded.

"Is it Xiang'er, wait for me, I'll open the door for you right away." As the words fell, Chaoxia, who was dressed in a coat, opened the door and pulled Lu Xiang'er, who was cold, into the room.

Lu Xiang'er was held by Chaoxia, and her heart warmed, so she smiled and said, "Sister Chaoxia, I'll sleep with you tonight, okay?" ”

"Why, it's because I think I'm going to get married in a few months, and I'm a little reluctant to do it." Chaoxia said this, but she had already pulled Lu Xiang'er onto the bed and covered the two of them with a thick quilt.

Chaoxia's current attitude towards her family is almost the same as that of an ordinary little lady. Sometimes, I will say a few words of laughter. When Lu Xiang'er saw such a morning glow, she didn't want her to change back to her original appearance at all.

Getting closer to Chaoxia, Lu Xiang'er suddenly said softly: "Sister Chaoxia, I have someone to ask for." Have you figured out what kind of person you want to marry, I think that Li Wenhao is good to you......"

"Xiang'er, you are teasing me again, see that I don't clean you up." Chaoxia was a little shy in her heart, so she quickly reached out to scratch Lu Xiang'er's armpits. Lu Xiang'er, who was laughing, begged for mercy again and again, and Chaoxia stopped with a smile, and folded the open quilt on Lu Xiang'er's side again.

The laughter of the two slowly stopped, and Chaoxia looked at the top of her head and said softly: "Xiang'er, you said that Li Wenhao is really good to me, and I have a good impression of him." But I just feel that Li Wenhao is like Brother Hong, which makes me want to be close, but I don't want to be married to him. ”

"Ah, Li Wenhao told you that he wanted to marry you?" Lu Xiang'er said as she watched Chaoxia's reaction. What Chaoxia meant, Lu Xianger understood, and couldn't help but feel sorry for Li Wenhao in her heart. Li Wenhao is also a very outstanding young man, and Lu Xiang'er also sees Chaoxia's attitude in his eyes. But it's really hard to say about feelings, so Lu Xianger had to exclude Li Wenhao.

Chaoxia didn't know what Lu Xiang'er was thinking, so she blinked her eyes before she said, "Today, I went to see my stepmother and met him on the road." Looks like he's waiting for me. He said he wanted to marry me after the temple exam, but I refused. ”

"That Sister Chaoxia has someone in her heart, and she answers so quickly." Lu Xiang'er listened to Chaoxia's tone, and turned her head to look at her.

Chaoxia felt Lu Xiang'er's gaze, and also wanted to find someone to talk about her thoughts, so she closed her eyes and said softly: "I didn't know much before. But when Li Wenhao told me today, I thought of a person, so I rejected Li Wenhao at that time. ”

"I don't know which family's son-in-law fell into Sister Chaoxia's eyes?" Lu Xiang'er grinned, but her heart was raised, and she looked at Chaoxia a little nervously.

I don't know how long it took before Chaoxia whispered: "Zhao Chengmin ......"