[Chapter 5, Volume 5]

Verse 187, chapters 187 are not simple

Just as Huo Qingqing didn't know how to enter the palace, the door of the palace was opened. The palace examination was over, and many candidates were sad or happy, and crossed the palace gate in groups. As I said before, today's palace examination was held at the same time as the Wenju and the Wuju. However, the students of Wenwuju did not enter and exit the palace through a palace gate. They are also divided into literary and martial arts candidates, and they enter the palace from the east and west side gates of the palace respectively.

Looking at the open east gate, Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia, who were sitting in the carriage, didn't care about the cold weather, opened the curtain of the carriage, and looked out boldly. Soon, the two saw Lu Hong in the crowd, and Wen Song and Li Wenhao on both sides of him were talking about something. But after seeing Lu Xiang'er, Lu Hong ran over to this side separately from the two.

Wen Song and Li Wenhao saw that Lu Hong's body was steady and disappeared without a trace, and they both looked at each other and smiled. However, neither of them did not come along, but searched for their families. It was Wen Yao who came to pick up Wen Song, and when he heard that his strict father and Song Yuan drank too much, Wen Song's face was a look of wanting to laugh but not daring to laugh. Thinking of this rare scene, Wen Song immediately got into the carriage and wanted to go back to visit Wen Nuo.

As for the one who came to pull Li Wenhao, it was the housekeeper of the Zhongyong Palace. The old housekeeper didn't know what he said, and Li Wenhao's face changed greatly after hearing it. After he jumped into the carriage, the carriage quickly left, causing many candidates to avoid it. Lu Hong, Lu Xiang'er, and Chaoxia didn't notice these because they were talking about the palace test. When Lu Hong wanted to say goodbye to Wen Song and Li Wenhao, the two of them were missing. Lu Hong, who was helpless, had to get into the carriage and prepare to go back with Lu Xianger and Chaoxia.

Chaoxia said suddenly: "Brother Hong, wait a little longer." Qingqing went to find Huo Qingsong, and we waited for her. ”

"That's good." Lu Hong was slightly stunned and nodded, but his gaze swept back at Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia's faces. Seeing that there was something wrong with the expressions of the two of them, Lu Hong's joy immediately dissipated because he did well in the palace examination.

Listening to the voices of the candidates outside, Lu Hong also knew that this was not the best time to ask, so he endured it and didn't make a sound. However, Lu Hong made up his mind, and when the carriage arrived in a secluded place, he would definitely stop and ask carefully.

Just as he was thinking, the curtain of the carriage was lifted. Huo Qingqing, whose face was a little red, didn't know whether he was running or frozen, so he quickly got into the carriage. After glancing at Lu Hong, she said to Lu Xiang'er: "Xiang'er, my brother asked me to tell you, he already knows." He told us to go back first, and he would leave the palace later. ”

"Alright then, let's go back." Lu Xiang'er nodded, and Chaoxia immediately made a voice to let the carriage drive towards the Lu family.

Lu Hong understood from Huo Qingqing's words what happened between Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingsong, and his heart sank. The matter between Chaoxia and Zhao Chengmin had just come to an end, and something happened between Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingsong, and Lu Hong's heart that had just fallen rose again.

After glancing at Lu Xiang'er a few times, Lu Hong listened to the voices outside and finally didn't get too big, so he couldn't help but ask, "Xiang'er, what misunderstanding did you have with Brother Huo?" ”

As soon as Lu Hong's words came out, Huo Qingqing's eyes were picked, and he said hurriedly: "There is no misunderstanding between Xiang'er and my brother, don't talk nonsense." It's all the princess Jingrou, who can't marry my brother, and doesn't want Xiang'er to marry comfortably. ”

"Princess Jingrou?" When Lu Hong heard this name, his face changed, and his expression froze. When he looked at Huo Qingqing, Lu Hong's brows furrowed: "Qingqing, what did Princess Jingrou do?" ”

"Xiang'er, haven't you told Lu Hong yet?" Since Huo Qingqing and Lu Xianger got along, it has not changed. If Lu Hong had asked like this before, Huo Qingqing would have said it. But now, Huo Qingqing first asked Lu Xiang'er's opinion. After all, Lu Xianger is the one person in charge.

Seeing that Lu Hongdu had already noticed it, Lu Xiang'er didn't want to hide it anymore, so she said softly: "Princess Jingrou is planning to add a wife or a few concubines to the General's Mansion before I get married." ”

"Huh?" When Lu Hong heard it at first glance, he couldn't say a word. After thinking about it again, Lu Hong didn't know what to say. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was too common to have the ability to accept a few concubines. And it is rare to marry a wife or take a concubine before getting married.

Princess Jingrou's purpose in doing this was to disgust Lu Xiang'er and make her uncomfortable marrying Huo Qingsong. And Lu Xiang'er can't stop Huo Qingsong from taking a concubine no matter what, which is the most basic condition for being a lady.

I have to say that Princess Jingrou played beautifully, and her intentions were extremely insidious and vicious. If His Majesty the Emperor really gave two 'concubines' to Huo Qingsong, Huo Qingsong would be 'disrespectful' if he didn't accept them. The most important thing is that the 'little concubines' given by His Majesty the Emperor, as the housemother, Lu Xiang'er, can't just kick them out of the mansion casually.

The more Lu Hong thought about it, the more he couldn't sit still. Thinking that Huo Qingqing had met with Huo Qingsong before coming back, Lu Hong immediately asked, "Qingqing, what did Brother Huo say after hearing this?" ”

The elder brother was silent for a while and didn't say anything. Huo Qingqing peeked at Lu Xiang'er, and saw that her face didn't seem to be very good, so he immediately said: "However, you don't know my brother's temperament. He has never said anything, but he has hidden it in his heart. But I believe that my brother must have a way to solve it. Perhaps, he has already gone to see His Majesty by this time. ”

When Lu Hong heard what Huo Qingqing said, his heart was slightly relieved, and he also nodded: "What Qingqing said has some truth, but Brother Huo's temperament is like that. ”

Lu Xiang'er also knew that what Huo Qingqing and Lu Hong said was not wrong, but she was still uncomfortable in her heart, and she always felt that this matter would not be so easy to solve. Before, Lu Xianger had thought that if Huo Qingsong really accepted a concubine, she would withdraw from the marriage. But when she calmed down at this time, as long as Lu Xiang'er thought of this result, she felt a twitching pain in her heart.

At this time, Lu Xiang'er finally understood how sad Chaoxia should have been when she said that sentence to Zhao Chengmin. Thinking about it, Lu Xiang'er turned to Chaoxia and glanced at her. Chaoxia seemed to see her mood from Lu Xiang'er's eyes, gently held Lu Xiang'er's hand, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, and there was a look of encouragement in her eyes.

Huo Qingqing felt a little uncomfortable when he saw this scene. She is very much looking forward to Lu Xiang'er marrying into the General's Mansion. Now that something like this has happened, even Huo Qingqing and Lu Xiang'er will not be happy. However, for the sake of his brother, Huo Qingqing is still responsible for exonerating Lu Xiang'er.

First of all, we have to let Lu Xiang'er stop thinking about this all the time. Huo Qingqing rolled his eyes, and then said to Lu Hong: "Hey, I haven't heard you say how you did in the exam." I guess I didn't answer yes, I'm embarrassed to say. ”

"Tell you, I'm smart." Seeing Huo Qingqing's expression, Lu Hong understood what she meant after a little thought, and immediately smiled: "Speaking of which, I really want to thank Brother Huo and my father for this literary test." If it weren't for the two of them helping me wholeheartedly, I might not be able to do well in today's literary exam. ”

As Lu Hong spoke, a confident look appeared on his face, which really attracted the attention of Lu Xianger and Chaoxia. The four of them chatted around today's palace test. When I heard that Zheng Tong, who was sitting in Lu Hong's party separated by two people, he hurriedly knocked over the ink and almost didn't finish it, but it made Lu Xianger and the three of them laugh with relief for a long time.

“…… After the results of the literary examination come out, the people of the Ministry of Rites will divide the candidates of the palace examination into five groups according to the results for the martial arts examination. The eight people with the best results will be selected and then enter the palace to draw lots in front of His Majesty. Lu Hong said that three days later, it was the time for the martial arts examination, and Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia really didn't care about other things. The two of them are now full of thoughts about how to make up for Lu Hong in the past few days, so that he can get a good score in the martial arts examination.

Just after Lu Xiang'er and her party finally arrived at home, Huo Qingsong was also busy with the matter at hand, and also knew all the plans of Princess Jingrou in detail. Looking at the sky that was gradually darkening, Huo Qingsong's face was even darker and more gloomy, as if it was like the calm before the storm.

Fang Zhe looked at Huo Qingsong's face and whispered with some concern: "General, Your Majesty has always loved Princess Jingrou, and the princess actually begged Your Majesty with that kind of excuse, I'm afraid Your Majesty will be soft-hearted and agree." At that time, His Majesty opened Chrysostom, and the general was really in a dilemma. ”

"I know. However, I will not let Princess Jingrou get her wish no matter what. Huo Qingsong sneered, and then said softly: "I'll see how proud the person behind Princess Jingrou can be." ”

Fang Zhe listened to Huo Qingsong's last words, his expression immediately changed, and he said in surprise: "General, do you suspect that this idea was given to Princess Jingrou by someone else?" ”

"Hmph, with Princess Jingrou's little ability, how did she come up with this 'killing two birds with one stone' plan." Huo Qingsong didn't know what he thought, his eyes narrowed slightly. The cold light in the corner of his eyes made Fang Zhe shudder a little. Fang Zhe felt very sorry for calculating Huo Qingsong, in his opinion, his general Huo was very vindictive. I want to take advantage of him, but I don't know how much I have to pay.

Huo Qingsong raised his head again and looked at the sky, then put on his cloak and prepared to leave the palace. And when he was about to walk out, he said to Fang Zhe: "That person's news is accurate, Princess Jingrou is going to invite the banquet to raise the son on the day that he brought it up?" ”

"Don't worry, general, I have a great kindness to that person, and this news is absolutely accurate." Fang Zhe patted his chest, very confident in this. Seeing that Huo Qingsong nodded, he still instructed: "It's better to let that person be careful, the people in the palace are not simple." ”

"The subordinates that the general said remembered. When I found a time, I told the man. "Fang Zhe has just entered the Beijing Division, and he is very convinced of everything Huo Qingsong said. Thinking that since Huo Qingsong said so, it might be true. Thinking about everything he had experienced when he came to Jingshi, Fang Zhe still felt that Jiangling was good. However, since he decided to follow Huo Qingsong, Fang Zhe would not regret it.