[Chapter 5, Volume 5]

Chapter 184 Chapter 184 See the Zheng family again

I don't know if Chaoxia's words worked, since that day, Zhao Chengmin has never come to the Lu family again, and there is no news to Chaoxia. And after that day, Chaoxia was like nothing had happened, and every day she either accompanied Lu Xiang'er to make wedding dresses or cut ice in the yard.

On the day of Lu Hongdian's test, in the west courtyard of Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia, icicles more than two meters high had already been erected. Of course, it only took two days to make so many ice cubes, and it was also because of the participation of Lu Xiang'er, Huo Qingqing, and Wen Yao. On the third day, several people had no intention of cutting ice, because the temple had tried.

Before dawn, Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia got up to make breakfast for Lu Hong. Although they didn't have to do it themselves, the two of them were still busy in the kitchen for a long time. And when breakfast was done, Lu Erniang went to the door accompanied by Song Yuan. Today, Song Yuan deliberately drove his modified carriage over, just so that Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia would also follow him to send Lu Hong into the palace to participate in the palace examination.

Like the last exam, the liberal arts and martial arts exams were both on the same day and in the same place. However, the location of these was moved to the palace and was personally supervised by His Majesty the Emperor Zhao Changyuan. Because of the large number of candidates who participated in the palace examination, the location of the palace examination was set in the Taiji Hall in the palace.

The Taiji Hall is the largest palace within the Imperial Palace, with a capacity of nearly a thousand people. However, it is also because the Taiji Hall is too big, it can also be said to be a test. Because it is the middle of winter at this time, too many charcoal braziers cannot be placed in the Taiji Hall, so as not to cause fires. Therefore, when answering the question, it must be very cold. Especially from the beginning of the exam, the candidates can't move around casually, and it is really a loss if they don't have a good body.

"Brother Hong, quickly change this robe." As soon as Lu Erniang arrived at Lu's house, she took out a robe that was much thicker than usual and asked Lu Hong to change it into. This is the cold thing that Lu Erniang knew about the location of the exam, and deliberately stepped up to prepare it for Lu Hong.

Lu Hong was a little surprised, but he didn't excuse himself, and went back to his room with a smile on his face. Lu Hong, who was influenced by Lu Xiang'er, is not as good as a nerd, as long as he is good to himself, he doesn't care if he will be laughed at or not. Compared to the goal in Lu Hong's heart, he didn't care if he was looked at with contempt a few times.

After breakfast, several people got into Song Yuan's carriage and rushed to the palace. Sitting in the carriage, Lu Xiang'er remembered the last test. She remembered very well that it was that time that made her know about the existence of the Zheng family. Thinking of that superb person, Lu Xiang'er didn't dare to think about it anymore and ruined her mood.

However, the world is so difficult to get along with. Song Yuan's carriage arrived at the gate of the palace, and everyone got out of the car like the people around them, preparing to send Lu Hong to the gate of the palace. But when a few people turned around, Zheng Baiyang's voice came from their bodies.

"Brother Hong, is it Brother Hong in front?" Zheng Baiyang didn't know how to recognize Lu Hong, so he walked over briskly regardless of the look of Mrs. Zheng beside him. But when Lu Hong and the others turned around, he saw Song Yuan and Lu Erniang, and his expression was immediately a little embarrassed.

Song Yuan couldn't see Zheng Baiyang's complicated eyes looking at Lu Erniang, so he stepped forward to block in front of Lu Erniang, and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Lord Zheng, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

"Xia Guan has seen Grandpa Guo and his wife." Hearing Song Yuan's accentuated 'Lord Zheng', Zheng Baiyang saluted Song Yuan. At this time, Mrs. Zheng also came over with a pair of children and an old woman with white hair and a glittering eye.

When the old woman saw Zheng Baiyang giving salutes to Song Yuan and Lu Erniang, jealousy flashed in her eyes. But when she opened her mouth, her tone was like that of a kind elder: "Bai Yang, this is Grandpa Guo, why don't you introduce the old man to him." ”

"Yes, A-Niang." Hearing the old woman's words, Zheng Baiyang did not hesitate at all, and immediately introduced to Song Yuan that the person in front of him was his old mother, Mrs. Zheng.

When Mrs. Zheng saw Song Yuan's polite smiling face, she called Mrs. Zheng, Zheng Tong, and Zheng Fangfei to greet Song Yuan together. And Lu Erniang behind Song Yuan, Old Madam Zheng looked directly at Lu Hong as if she hadn't seen it.

Lu Hong is about to be eighteen years old, and his figure is somewhat like Zheng Baiyang, but there are more Lu Erniang who looks alike. And Lu Hong, who has gone through a lot of things, has removed that childishness. In addition to the vitality of young people, there is also a confidence in the future, which is very eye-catching. Today, Lu Hong is wearing a brand-new robe, which is very outstanding among many students.

Although Mrs. Zheng didn't want to admit it, the facts did not allow her to argue. Compared with Lu Honglai, Zheng Tong, her favorite grandson, is still like a teenager who has not grown up. Zheng Tong, who has an arrogant face and frivolous demeanor, if he stands next to Lu Hong, he will be completely covered by the light on Lu Hong's body.

Looking at Lu Hong, something flashed in Old Madam Zheng's eyes, so she smiled kindly, beckoned to Lu Hong, and said, "Brother Hong, you haven't changed much from when you were young, come over and let your grandmother take a look." I didn't expect that our Brother Hong could also participate in the palace examination, God bless our Zheng family. ”

As soon as Old Madam Zheng said this, the faces of several people on Song Yuan's side changed. Song Yuan had disgust in his eyes, and he didn't look at the embarrassment of Zheng Baiyang's face, and pulled Lu Erniang, who was a little distracted, to the side. Song Yuan, who only had Lu Erniang in his eyes, never looked at the Zheng family again, but just whispered something to Lu Erniang. And Lu Xiang'er didn't want to have anything to do with the Zheng family, so she looked at Lu Hong before walking aside with Chaoxia.

Zheng Fangfei, who was standing beside Mrs. Zheng, saw Lu Xiang'er walking away, and suddenly remembered something, and a gloating look immediately appeared on her face. After glancing at Lu Xiang'er, who looked peaceful, Zheng Fangfei slowly left Mrs. Zheng's side with a hint of jealousy. Mrs. Zheng and Zheng Tong were both looking at Mrs. Zheng and Lu Hong, so they didn't notice Zheng Fangfei's departure.

Lu Hong looked at Mrs. Zheng, who was richer than she had in her impression, and couldn't help but think of how she treated Lu Erniang back then. It can be said that if it weren't for Mrs. Zheng's instigation, Zheng Baiyang would not have been able to marry his cousin as his wife, and it would have been impossible for Mrs. Zheng to persecute Lu Erniang step by step. In the end, the heartbroken Lu Erniang resolutely reconciled and left the Zheng family with the young Lu Hong.

When Old Madam Zheng beckoned, Lu Hong's heart had already flashed through everything he had experienced in the Zheng family. At the beginning, Lu Hong really hated all the people in the Zheng family, but now Lu Hong suddenly felt that he hated him, and he really promoted this family.

Lu Hong, who was relieved in his heart, slowly stepped forward with a heart that did not fluctuate. First, he gave Mrs. Zheng a salute to the juniors to see the elders, and Lu Hongcai said in a slow voice: "Old Madam Zheng, I don't know if Lord Zheng has told you. Lu Hong's surname is Lu, not Zheng, and it is very clear on the household registration, I hope you will not make any mistakes in the future. ”

Mrs. Zheng didn't expect that Lu Hong would really refuse to 'recognize his ancestors and return to his ancestors' at all as Mrs. Zheng said, and she couldn't help but be angry in her heart. Actually, if she didn't know that Lu Hong was a little involved with the royal family, the Guogong Mansion, and the General's Mansion, how could Old Madam Zheng be willing to talk to Lu Hong. In her heart, there has never been a grandson like Lu Hong. But for the sake of Zheng Tong's future, she can't be angry.

"Brother Hong, although your aunt and your father have reconciled, you are your father's son after all. broke the bones and tendons, Brother Hong, you don't want to admit it, you are also the Zheng family. Old Madam Zheng said as she looked at Lu Hong's expression. But seeing that he was still unmoved, Mrs. Zheng changed her tone and sighed softly:

"Grandmother knows, you must still be holding a grudge against me for letting your aunt and daddy reconcile. Grandmother didn't say much about those things back then, and justice was in the hearts of the people. But Tong'er and Fangfei are your dear brothers and sisters, you have a relationship with a nobleman, why should you be a cheap outsider. ”

When Old Madam Zheng said this, her eyes couldn't help but drift to Lu Xiang'er, which made Lu Xiang'er feel stunned immediately. But she soon understood what Old Madam Zheng really meant, and Lu Xiang'er couldn't help but laugh. FeelingsThis old lady Zheng thought that Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingsong were married, which was promoted by Lu Hong, and she was blaming Lu Hong for why she didn't let Zheng Fangfei marry the General's Mansion.

After hearing Mrs. Zheng's words, Lu Hong was very angry at first, and then a little speechless for the self-righteous Mrs. Zheng. Zheng Baiyang, who was on the side, walked up to Mrs. Zheng with some shame and said in a low voice: "Mother, don't talk nonsense, Brother Hong'er is ......."

"Bai Yang, what nonsense did I have. Brother Hong is the Zheng family, and he should think about his family. Even if he left home since he was a child, it was because Erniang had to take Brother Hong away. Old Madam Zheng glared at Zheng Baiyang, obviously dissatisfied with him speaking for Lu Hong.

Zheng Baiyang didn't seem to dare to contradict Old Madam Zheng, so he said in a low voice: "Mother, let's talk about these things later." It's time to let Tong'er enter the palace, and the palace test is about to begin. ”

"Oh, that's a big deal." Mrs. Zheng listened to Zheng Baiyang's reminder and remembered what day it was. She hurriedly turned around and smiled at Zheng Tong, but she remembered something, and turned her head to Lu Hong and said, "Brother Hong, Tong'er is your younger brother, if your brother has any difficulties, you have to help with it." ”

At this time, Lu Hong didn't want to say anything, and at this moment, Lu Hong was very glad that he was not left in the Zheng family back then. Glancing at Zheng Baiyang with a mocking gaze, Lu Hong turned around and walked towards Lu Erniang and Song Yuan. Zheng Baiyang, who originally wanted to say something, saw Lu Hong's gaze, so he had to secretly sigh and turn around to tell Zheng Tong.

Zheng Tong, who was being pulled by Mrs. Zheng, glanced at Lu Hong and said in a low voice: "Grandmother, your grandson is no worse than him, why do you want him to help your grandson." ”

"You stupid boy, if you want to be a general, you have to have subordinates, isn't it good to have a subordinate who really helps you?" Old Madam Zheng sneered, making Zheng Tong immediately smile. And Mrs. Zheng saw that Mrs. Zheng had seen Lu Erniang and Lu Hong, and she was still as before, and she was also relieved and looked very proud.

On the other side, Zheng Fangfei also secretly said a few words to Lu Xiang'er, and walked back to Mrs. Zheng's side proudly. Lu Xiang'er was made by Zheng Fangfei's words and her face sank. Chaoxia, who also heard Zheng Fangfei's words, took Lu Xiang'er's hand and walked towards Lu Hong, and said in a low voice: "Xiang'er, don't care, maybe she deliberately said this to instigate." ”

"Sister Chaoxia, this matter can only be trusted, not credible." Lu Xiang'er sighed softly, a smile appeared on her face, and she said to Lu Hong: "Brother, don't affect your mood for irrelevant people. From the moment you enter the palace, you'll have only one goal. ”

"I know, waiting for me to come back." Lu Hong smiled at Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia, and gave a big gift to Lu Erniang and Song Yuan, before turning around and handing over the sign and entering the palace.

Song Yuan glanced at Lu Erniang with a complicated expression, shook his head, and said softly: "Erniang, you have to remember that the past has passed." You are the lady of the Guogong Mansion, the 'Lady of the First Rank' canonized by His Majesty personally, and there is no need to grovel to outsiders. As long as you don't get bullied, I'm in charge of everything. ”