Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Last Place
[Chapter 3, Volume 3]
Section 99 Chapter 99 Last Place
Chaoxia, who was seriously injured and fainted, was sent to Zhichong Mansion by the four princes. After that, the fourth prince left in a hurry, as if he had forgotten his agreement with Huo Qingsong. Huo Qingsong didn't think about it, and just asked Lang Zhong to treat Chaoxia's injuries. Only Huo Bao was very strange why the expression of the fourth prince was a little annoyed.
In the process of being treated by Lang Zhong, Chaoxia was awake for a while by the pain. Seeing Huo Qingsong, she once again asked not to tell Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong, and then fainted again. Although Huo Qingsong didn't answer to give Chaoxia any expression, he still settled her in the secret room of Zhichong Mansion.
It was also at this time that Fang Zhe led people to find a wooden house that had not been built for a long time in the mountains near the school grounds. All the furnishings in the wooden house are crooked, and there is no trace of anyone. Fang Zhe inspected it carefully, and he knew that the people here were in a hurry, and there must be more than ten people.
Thinking of hiding so many 'remnants of King Chen' here, Fang Zhe was angry and annoyed. With so many people coming and going in Jiangling Mansion at will, but he didn't find out a little bit of news, doesn't this mean that he is very incompetent, how could Fang Zhe not be annoyed.
Looking at the wine bottles and all kinds of game in the house, Fang Zhe's face was gloomy: "Take this as the center point, go to a radius of 100 miles, and search for me inch by inch." I don't believe that so many people can't leave a trace of it. ”
The soldiers of Zhichong Mansion were looking for traces of 'Chen Wangyu' in the mountains, but Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong did not know that Chaoxia had been injured and was recuperating in Zhichong Mansion. Just as Lu Xiang'er thought, Liao Wenbo and Qingya came to Lu's house again in the afternoon. Lu Hong and Qingya are in close love, and they will definitely not miss any opportunity to meet. It wasn't until it was late again that Qingya followed Liao Wenbo away.
When Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong sent away Liao Wenbo and Qingya, and the Huo family guards who were secretly protecting Huo Qingqing, they handed over a letter to Lu Xiang'er. The content of the letter is basically to tell the brothers and sisters of the Lu family that news has come from Chaoxia, and she is tracking down the 'Chen Wangyu Party', so that the brothers and sisters should not worry about Yunyun. In short, it is to let Lu Xianger and Lu Hong feel at ease, and Chaoxia is fine.
The reason why Huo Qingsong did this was that he guessed that Lu Xiang'er would definitely go to him to ask Chaoxia. In order to be afraid that Lu Xiang'er would know that Chaoxia was in Zhechong Mansion, Huo Qingsong took the initiative to write a letter to her to tell them the news of Chaoxia. Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong were indeed as Huo Qingsong thought, and with the news of Chaoxia, they slowly put down their previous worries. In order not to cause unnecessary trouble, Lu Xiang'er did not plan to go to Zhichong Mansion again, just as Huo Qingsong wished.
In the following days, there was not a day that Liao Wenbo and Qingya did not meet with Lu Xianger and Lu Hong. When Huo Qingqing's feet were healed, the five of them went around the Jiangling Mansion. Lu Xiang'er deliberately observed Qingya many times, but still didn't find anything. And the previous relationship between Qingya and Lu Hong seems to be getting better day by day.
On the surface, Qingya is really good to Lu Hong, and she pays attention to Lu Hong from words to deeds. Knowing that Lu Hong attached great importance to this imperial examination, Qingya mentioned that she wanted to accompany Lu Hong to see the results of the Wuju Township Examination. In case Lu Hong misses, he will find a way to advise His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince and ask him to recommend Lu Hong.
Sitting in the pavilion on the mountainside of Huaping Mountain, Qingya greeted the breeze, looking at Lu Hong's eyes with a sense of affection. As long as there is nothing wrong with the eyes, they can see it. Huo Qingqing looked back and forth at Lu Hong and Qingya's bodies, and then smiled secretly. But when she noticed Liao Wenbo's eyes, her smile faded a lot.
"Young Master Lu, Sister Xiang'er, Lord Thorn Shi has already promised to introduce His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince to his cousin. As long as there is a 'letter of recommendation' from His Royal Highness, Lu Gongzi can go to Beijing to participate in the examination. After Qingya finished speaking, Liao Wenbo also nodded to her words. Moreover, he also showed that with the kind words of Lord Shi, as well as Lu Hong's performance in 'meeting martial arts with literature' that day, the four princes could almost write a 'letter of recommendation' to Lu Hong.
After listening to what Qingya and Liao Wenbo said, Lu Hong, Lu Xianger and Huo Qingqing, you look at me, I look at you, no one said a word. Before they met Huo Qingqing, Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er would definitely be very grateful to Qingya and Liao Wenbo at this time. Through Huo Qingqing, the four princes and the brothers and sisters of the Lu family are still very familiar with each other. Moreover, after Lu Xianger gave the four princes a jar of soju for more than three years, the four princes also jokingly said that they wanted Lu Hong to participate in the examination. Although it is a 'joke', the fourth prince is a prince after all, and he will not say anything casually.
However, the acquaintance with the four princes cannot be talked about to outsiders, because there are too many things involved. Lu Hong didn't want to deceive Qingya, and he didn't want to lie, so he could only keep quiet. And Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingqing didn't know what to say for a while, so the three of them quieted down. Unexpectedly, Liao Wenbo and Qingya regarded the silence of the three as a manifestation of Lu Hong's lack of confidence in his achievements.
Qingya's expression when she looked at Lu Hong was immediately full of guilt, and she almost told the truth when she saw Lu Hong. Fortunately, Lu Xiang'er saw this scene and immediately said: "Liao Gongzi, Sister Qingya, it's too early to say this, it's better to wait for my Wuju Township to test the list." ”
"What Little Lady Lu said is very true, so let's talk about it the day after tomorrow." Liao Wenbo thought that Lu Xiang'er wanted to save some face for Lu Hong, so he ended the topic with Lu Xiang'er's words.
Lu Hong sat next to Lu Xiang'er, looking at Liao Wenbo's eyes full of gratitude. Regardless of whether Liao Wenbo can do what Qingya said, Lu Hong is very grateful to him. In fact, Lu Hong and Liao Wenbo met by chance, and they met in Pingshui. After that, even if there was an extra Qingya, Liao Wenbo still made such a contribution, and Lu Hong treated him almost as his confidant.
Therefore, when Lu Hong found out that Liao Wenbo looked at his sister's eyes, he was not as disgusted with Liao Wenbo as before. However, even so, Lu Hong still disapproves of Liao Wenbo being able to contact Lu Xianger too much. Whenever Liao Wenbo wanted to find a chance to be alone with Lu Xiang'er, Lu Hong would disturb his mind.
Lu Xiang'er didn't notice it, but after getting along for a long time, Lu Hong's deliberate actions also made her look at some eyebrows. Although Lu Xianger only has a good impression of Liao Wenbo's feelings for her children, Lu Hong doesn't believe it, which makes her very funny but doesn't want to do anything.
Liao Wenbo said more and more obviously, which made Lu Xianger a little confused. In the eyes of all unmarried young ladies, Liao Wenbo comes from a famous family, has a good appearance, and has a good temper, which can be described as the most ideal gentleman. Lu Xiang'er wondered what was wrong with her, but she couldn't afford to think about Liao Wenbo.
On the contrary, Huo Qingqing seemed to be very concerned about Liao Wenbo, and his eyes were also a little tender when he looked at him. What Lu Xiang'er couldn't figure out was that Huo Qingqing's temperament was to do whatever he wanted, and he would never hide it. It is very rare to have an outstanding gentleman like Liao Wenbo, and any little lady will definitely try her best to get Liao Wenbo's favor after contacting him. Huo Qingqing seemed to be hesitating, or avoiding Liao Wenbo.
Lu Xiang'er thought of Liao Wenbo's behavior that became closer and closer to her, and thought that Huo Qingqing was like this because of her, and thought of finding an opportunity to explain to Huo Qingqing. But Huo Qingqing didn't know why, as soon as Lu Xiang'er mentioned this, he changed the topic or avoided it directly. Lu Xianger was very helpless, but she didn't want Huo Qingqing to think that she was also interested in Liao Wenbo.
Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was the day when the township test martial arts list was released. With the thrilling experience last time, Lu Hong was ready to go to the list alone this time, leaving Lu Xianger and Huo Qingqing at home. Lu Xiang'er was thinking that she could have a chance to stay alone with Huo Qingqing for a while, but Huo Qingqing was picked up by Chen Lin, the guard next to the fourth prince.
Lu Xiang'er remembered that Huo Qingsong said that when the fourth prince returned to Beijing, Huo Qingqing could go home with him. So when Chen Lin came to pick up Lu Xiang'er today, he might have asked her what she thought. If Huo Qingqing agreed, then she wouldn't be able to live in the Lu family for a few days. Since she met Huo Qingqing, Lu Xianger still likes this little lady who is one year older than her, but is younger than her. Thinking that Huo Qingqing was about to leave, Lu Xiang'er was really a little reluctant.
"Qingqing's home is in Beijing, and A-Niang is also in Beijing......" Lu Xiang'er sat in the courtyard and thought of Lu Erniang from Huo Qingqing, and then thought of Piaoxiang Wine Shop from Lu Erniang. Suddenly, Lu Xiang'er thought of something, and joy immediately appeared on her face. And the more Lu Xiang'er thought about it, the bigger the smile on her face.
Soon, Lu Xiang'er raised her head and sighed again: "After thinking about it so much, if you want to achieve it step by step, it depends on whether my brother can test martial arts in the township." ”
As soon as Lu Xiang'er's words fell, the gate of the Lu family was pushed open, and Lu Hong, Liao Wenbo, and Qingya walked into the courtyard one after another. Lu Xiang'er was already very familiar with Liao Wenbo and Qingya, so she didn't greet the two first, but ran in front of Lu Hong.
"Brother, how's that?" Lu Xiang'er couldn't see anything from Lu Hong's face, so she had to ask eagerly. Lu Hong was looked at by Lu Xiang'er's expectant eyes, and turned away with some embarrassment. This move immediately made Lu Xianger's heart sink.
Thinking of Lu Hong's importance to this imperial examination, Lu Xiang'er comforted again: "Brother, it's okay, don't be discouraged." As long as you have a 'letter of recommendation', you can still enter Beijing to take the entrance examination. ”
As soon as Lu Xiang'er said this, Lu Hong stepped aside, looking a little ashamed. And Qingya followed up to Lu Hong's side and said softly: "Lu Gongzi, although I said yes, I said yes...... But it's also a thing to be happy about, you see that you have confused Sister Xiang'er. ”
"Sister Qingya, what the hell, I'm really confused by my brother and you." Lu Xiang'er looked at Lu Hong blankly, not understanding what Qingya meant by happy things.
Liao Wenbo looked at the three people in the courtyard, then coughed and said, "Let me tell you." Senior Brother Lu passed the township test martial arts, but he was the last one in this township test......"