[Chapter 4, Volume 4]

Section 131 Chapter 131 (2)

Not to mention what the situation was in the hall, Lu Xiang'er followed Huo Qingqing to the back flower courtyard of the Guogong Mansion, and found that Huo Qingsong also followed, so she was a little nervous. Ever since listening to Huo Qingqing's unintentional words, Lu Xiang'er has made up her mind to eliminate the trace of emotion in her heart.

can look at Huo Qingsong, but Lu Xianger understands that some things are easier said than done. Especially the person she wanted to forget had been dangling in front of her eyes, how could this not make Lu Xiang'er uncomfortable, and she was a little angry.

Huo Qingsong also seemed to notice that he was a big man, but it was a little strange to sit under the grape trellis with three women. After thinking about it, he got up and left, not knowing where he went. Without Huo Qingsong in front of her, Lu Xiang'er breathed a sigh of relief. Very freely with Huo Qingqing and Chaoxia, tasting the grapes in the Guogong Mansion.

"Xiang'er, this vine was specially moved into the Guogong Mansion by my grandfather." Huo Qingqing ate the sweet grapes, and his eyes were almost narrowed into a line: "Speaking of which, my grandfather still did this because he drank wine." I remember my grandfather said at the time that if it weren't for the first person to make wine, the Great Zhou Dynasty would really lack a delicious fruit to eat. ”

"Qingqing, you don't have to lift me, I only knew that grapes can be eaten by chance." Thinking of the days when she lived in Qinghe Village, Lu Xianger smiled, but she missed it very much.

However, when it came to grapes, Lu Xianger thought about the fact that she wanted to open a winery in Beijing. Thinking of finding a shop near the Lu family, Lu Xiang'er asked Huo Qingqing about it. Although Huo Qingqing didn't expect that the shop would be rented or sold, he promised to help Lu Xiang'er find it.

Chaoxia, who was sitting on the side, rarely interjected, mostly enjoying the scenery of the back garden of the Guogong Mansion. The last time she sent Lu Erniang to Beijing, Chaoxia also came to the Guogong Mansion, but because Song Yuan was injured, she really didn't come to this back flower courtyard. At this time, if you take a closer look, the back flower courtyard of this national mansion is really big.

Because this grape trellis is located in a corner of the back flower courtyard, the morning glow can still see most of the scenery. What pavilions, pavilions, water pavilions, promenades, rockery fountains, there are a lot, and the layout is also very chic, which makes people feel relaxed and happy at a glance.

For a while, except for Chaoxia's words, most of them were admiring the back flower courtyard, and the three of them got along very well. Lu Xiang'er also took this opportunity to tell Huo Qingqing about the matter of Jiangling Mansion briefly. When he heard about Xiang Qingya's identity, Huo Qingqing was very surprised, but he also understood what Lu Hong's gloomy look was for before. And when he heard that Liao Wenbo was also involved, Huo Qingqing only paused, and was glad that Lu Xianger was not confused by Liao Wenbo.

Hearing that Lu Xiang'er was taken away by the 'Chen Wangyu Party' again, although there was no danger, and finally returned safely, Huo Qingqing still exclaimed. kept pulling Lu Xiang'er, trying to make sure if she really hadn't been abused. Then, Huo Qingqing patted his chest, and even called Lu Xiang'er really 'good luck'.

"Qingqing, I'm telling you this, I don't want to mention Xiang Qingya in front of my brother." Lu Xiang'er thought of what she promised Lu Hong, so she instructed: "Your brother may not know Xiang Qingya's identity yet, and please keep it secret and don't tell him." That's what I promised my brother. ”

"I know, don't worry." Huo Qingqing nodded, but in his heart, he felt a strange feeling that Lu Hong was so dedicated.

At this moment, Huo Qingsong and Lu Hong walked towards this side while talking something. Lu Xiang'er happened to see the two of them in the position where she was sitting, so she immediately got up and greeted them. Because of seeing Lu Hong, Lu Xiang'er naturally wanted to know what Song Beiqiao said in the hall.

Lu Xiang'er came to Lu Hong's face, but Huo Qingsong nodded and walked towards Huo Qingqing, obviously wanting Lu Xiang'er's brother and sister to have a time to spend alone. Lu Xiang'er saw Huo Qingsong's intentions, lowered her head slightly and smiled, and Huo Qingsong, who was provoked, glanced at her before passing by her.

Although such a close confrontation made Lu Xiang'er's heart ripple again, compared to Lu Erniang's matter, the latter was more important. When Huo Qingsong walked away, Lu Xiang'er immediately asked in a low voice, "Brother, what's wrong?" ”

"The old man just asked me what I meant, and I have already made clear to him the attitude of our brother and sister." Thinking of Song Yuan's look just now, which seemed to be getting what he wanted, Lu Hong's heart immediately rose with a lot of emotion.

Come to think of it, if he hadn't met Xiang Qingya and let Lu Hong taste the love between men and women for the first time, he would not have understood Song Yuan's heart at this time. However, no matter what, as long as Lu Erniang is willing, she can live a happy and smooth life in the future, and Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er have no reason to obstruct this matter. After all, Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er will not always be by Lu Erniang's side.

After Lu Xiang'er finished talking to Lu Hong, she also came to the grape trellis. While Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia were whispering something, a sturdy old man came briskly with a family member. When she was in the hall just now, Lu Xiang'er already knew that this person was the chief steward of the Guogong Mansion. This chief steward surnamed Song, was once the follower of the old man, in charge of all the things in the Guogong Mansion, big and small, and can be said to be a more important person in the Guogong Mansion.

"General, little lady, and three distinguished guests, Grandpa Guo's brother and wife have arrived, and Grandpa Guo invites a few to the front." Grand Steward Song bowed to Huo Qingsong and the others, not at all arrogant and rude as Lu Xiang'er imagined.

When Huo Qingsong heard what Steward Song said, he got up and said to a few people: "Uncle and aunt are here, let's go to the hall to meet." Just as the family feast is about to start, don't eat grapes here. ”

"Okay." Lu Hong and the others nodded, and then walked to the front yard with Steward Song. At this time, Huo Qingqing whispered to Lu Xianger to introduce her 'eldest uncle' and 'eldest aunt'.

In Song Beiqiao's life, he had a total of two sons and a daughter. Among them, the eldest son, Song Fang, married his wife Wyeth, who was the daughter of the prince of the dynasty and the priest of wine; The eldest daughter, Song Wen, married Huo Changfeng, the only son of the old general Huo Jing of the General's Mansion, that is, the biological mother of Huo Qingsong and Huo Qingqing; The youngest son is Song Yuan, who is not young, but he has not yet married.

According to common sense, the one who inherits the title of the Duke of the Kingdom should be the eldest son Song Fang, not the youngest son Song Yuan. But in fact, Song Fang is not Song Beiqiao's biological son, but his adopted son. When the young Song Beiqiao fought in the south and the north, he almost lost his life. Thanks to one of his generals who sacrificed his life to save him, Song Beiqiao survived. Later, I learned that when Song Fang was born, his biological mother died of blood, leaving behind this orphan son. Song Beiqiao adopted him and named him Song Fang.

Speaking of which, Song Fang is no different from Song Yuan in Song Beiqiao's eyes, and let Song Bei inherit the title, Song Beiqiao has no opinion. But the Song family is a big family, not just Song Beiqiao. Although Song Beiqiao is the patriarch of the Song family, in the matter of attacking the lord, the elders of the family are all opposed to letting the Song side attack the lord.

For the stability of the Song family, Song Beiqiao had to compromise on this matter. However, in order to compensate Song Fang, he obtained a prominent marriage for him. His wife, Hui Yan, the father of Wyeth, as the son of the country supervising the sacrificial wine, can be said to be full of peach and plums all over the world and has a very high status. At the same time, Song Beiqiao also secretly helped, so that Song Fang's career was open, and now he is a waiter in the Ministry of Rites.

Entering the hall, Lu Xiang'er saw a middle-aged couple talking to Song Beiqiao. Behind the couple, a teenager stands. As if hearing footsteps, the couple and the child immediately looked over here, and Lu Xiang'er saw the faces of Song Fang and Wyeth clearly. Song Fang's appearance is similar to Song Beiqiao and Song Yuan, and there is really nothing imaginary.

Song Fang's white face, flowing long beard, subtle smile, and neat and clean robe can make people see that this is an elegant literati. And although Wyeth heard that she was as big as Song Yuan, her appearance was much younger than Lu Erniang. Moreover, her smile and frown, and her extravagance, all obviously indicate that she is from a famous family. As for that child, it is a miniature version of Song Fang, but his eyes still have the innocence of a child.

But knowing Song Fang's true identity, Lu Xiang'er, Lu Hong, and Chaoxia were all a little nervous. The two sides met the courtesy, and the three of them sat next to Lu Erniang and listened to the elders. And Huo Qingqing, who has always been lively, did not have the joy before and sat quietly beside Huo Qingsong. If Lu Xiang'er hadn't discovered Huo Qingqing's smart eyes, she really thought that her temperament had changed.

Song Beiqiao seemed to see that the atmosphere in the hall was a little depressing, laughed, and said loudly: "Since everyone has arrived, let's start the banquet." Today is a family banquet, there are not so many rules, everyone is sitting at the same table, which also makes the old man happy. Speaking of which, the Guogong Mansion has not been so lively for a long time. ”

"What the old man said is very true, the small ones will go and let people have a banquet." Grand Steward Song obviously knew Song Beiqiao very well, and when he saw his smile, the joy on Grand Steward Song's face was not a little pretentious.

When the chief steward Song left the hall, Song Beiqiao also got up, pulled up the child and glanced at Huo Qingqing again. Huo Qingqing looked at Huo Qingsong, and when he nodded, he ran to the other side of Song Beiqiao with a low voice. At the same time, Huo Qingqing also made a grimace at the child, which made the child laugh. But after thinking of something, he immediately put away his smile, but there was still a smile in his eyes. After following Song Beiqiao out of the hall, he still looked at Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong very curiously.

Song Beiqiao was the first to leave the hall, Song Fang and his wife Wyeth followed behind, Song Yuan looked at the two people in front of him, and insisted on pulling Lu Erniang next to him and following closely. Lu Erniang was pulled by Song Yuan, and her face immediately became a little unbearable, so she couldn't care about Lu Xiang'er, Lu Hong, and Huo Qingsong, the three juniors behind her, and glared at Song Yuan fiercely. Song Yuan squinted his eyes and smiled, as if he was enjoying himself, which made Lu Erniang very helpless.