Chapter Seventy-Five: Martial Arts with Literature (1)
Huo Qingsong suddenly came to Jiangling Mansion and left suddenly. And his sister Huo Qingqing, who came with him, can be regarded as living in the Lu family. Through a meal of wine and a mantra after drinking, the relationship between Lu Xianger and Huo Qingqing became more and more harmonious. In less than two days, the two were like close friends who had known each other for many years.
Lu Hong was very puzzled in his heart, but he didn't dare to approach the two girls. Who knows what Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingqing have in mind, let Lu Hong accompany them to hang out. Lu Hong now has a headache when he hears about shopping, and his legs and stomach are still cramping. Fortunately, Lu Hong's 'vacation' ended soon, and he returned to the academy to study, and he finally didn't have to hide from Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingqing.
But although Huo Qingqing is here, Lu Hong's departure still has a little impact on Lu Xiang'er. In the past, when Lu Hong left home, Lu Xianger was accompanied by Lu Erniang or Chaoxia. And now that Lu Xiang'er is the only one left, she will always feel a little uncomfortable in her heart.
Huo Qingqing saw that Lu Xiang'er was in a bad mood, so she took her hand again and wanted to go to the Qingxin Teahouse. Hearing Huo Qingqing mention it, Lu Xiang'er remembered that she had promised to take Huo Qingqing to drink tea and eat pastries. Lu Xiang'er, who has never lost her trust, had to go out with Huo Qingqing.
Along the way, Huo Qingqing kept pulling Lu Xiang'er to talk about her past. When Lu Xiang'er started, she listened a little absentmindedly. But she slowly heard that all Huo Qingqing said was how Huo Qingsong left home again and again, and how she lived alone. It turned out that Huo Qingqing was secretly explaining Lu Xiang'er, and Lu Xiang'er immediately had a lot of good feelings for her.
"Qingqing, there is Qingxin Teahouse in front. The last time I went, it was a year ago......" Thinking of the promise to Huo Qingsong, Lu Xiang'er was suddenly a little embarrassed. Packing up her mood, Lu Xiang'er quickly raised a smile and told Huo Qingqing everything she knew about Qingxin Teahouse.
After three years, Lu Xianger already knew from Lu Hongkou, who lived in Jiangling Mansion, that the previous Hongyun Mansion and this Qingxin Teahouse belonged to the Liao family. This Liao clan was once the largest local clan in Jiangling Province and a famous family of the Great Zhou Dynasty. However, later, because of Emperor Taizong's suppression of the major clans, the Liao clan no longer had the original glory. After gradually withdrawing from the court, the Liao clan began to do business. Now, the Liao family has become the Liao family in Gangneung, and its influence is only around Gangneung Mansion.
"Xiang'er still knows a lot about the Liao family in Jiangling." Huo Qingqing looked a little unpredictable when Lu Xianger talked about the Liao family.
Although Lu Xiang'er didn't notice Huo Qingqing's expression, she heard that her tone was very light, so she thought that she didn't like to hear this, so she smiled and said, "I'm just hearsay." At this time, I will tell you about it, and it will just make you listen to the fun. What about the Liao family, what does it matter to us people. We just went to Qingxin Tea House, drank tea, ate pastries, and were happy. ”
Listening to what Lu Xiang'er said later, Huo Qingqing seemed to like listening to it very much, and a smile immediately appeared on her face: "Xiang'er's words are good, as long as you are happy to eat and drink, you don't care about other things." Speaking of which, the Qingxin Teahouse was already close in front of him, so Huo Qingqing and Lu Xiang'er looked at each other and smiled, and entered the teahouse.
But when the two entered the teahouse, they found that there were a lot of guests in the teahouse today. Fortunately, when Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingqing came, there happened to be a small private room left. Otherwise, the two of them will live up to the phrase 'come with excitement and return with defeat'.
Sitting in the private room, Lu Xianger took the initiative and ordered a pot of lighter tea and two plates of special pastries. When Xiao Er left, Lu Xiang'er suddenly stopped him and asked with a smile: "Little Second Brother, there are so many guests in the teahouse today, is there any tea or pastry in your teahouse?" ”
Lu Xiang'er's inquiry seemed to make Xiao Er very proud. When he spoke, Lu Xiang'er felt that kind of radiant tone: "Oh, the two guest officers misunderstood, our teahouse has not launched new tea and new pastries. These guest officials came to our teahouse because they learned that they were going to hold a party in the teahouse the day after tomorrow to welcome the four princes......"
It turned out that in order to welcome the four princes to Gangneung Mansion to be the host of this township test, the Gangneung Mansion Mansion, Luming Academy, and Qingxin Teahouse joined forces to hold a party. The name of the gathering is 'Civility and Martial Arts', which is to allow the Four Princes and all the students who participated in the Wenju and Wuju in Gangneung Province to come into contact with each other. Maybe the one who has learned into the eyes of the four princes will have a good future even if he fails to make the list.
Because this party will be held in the Qingxin Teahouse, from tomorrow the Qingxin Teahouse will be closed and simply decorated. Some people who got the news came here early to get some affection with the shopkeeper of the teahouse, so that they could come to this party the day after tomorrow.
"It turned out to welcome the arrival of the four princes." Seeing Huo Qingqing's expression, Lu Xiang'er waved her hand and said with a smile: "If you want to come, I have no choice." However, if you go back to the post house, maybe His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince will bring you here. ”
"I don't want to be with him." When Huo Qingqing heard this, he quickly pursed his lips, and never mentioned the matter of coming to participate in the 'Martial Arts with Literature' again.
Lu Xiang'er smiled secretly and turned to something else. However, the more curious Lu Xianger was about the 'Fourth Prince Zhao Chengmin' in Huo Qingqing's mouth. Speaking of which, in the two days she was in contact with Huo Qingqing, in addition to mentioning Huo Qingsong and Song Yuan, the most mentioned person was Zhao Chengmin, the fourth prince.
Although Huo Qingqing didn't understand what she said, Lu Xianger guessed from her words that Zhao Chengmin and the Huo family might have some kinship. Therefore, when Huo Qingsong and Song Yuan were not at home, Zhao Chengmin would often visit Huo Qingqing in General Huo's mansion. Moreover, every time the fourth prince goes, he will bring some gadgets to Huo Qingqing, or take her out for a walk.
From Huo Qingqing's tone, Lu Xiang'er was very sure that her least favorite thing was to hang out with the four princes. It may be that the fourth prince is 'too lafeng', Huo Qingqing follows him around, and is always inexplicably hostile to the famous ladies. The fourth prince never explained, and sometimes used Huo Qingqing as a 'shield', which caused her some trouble. Therefore, Huo Qingqing was very careful to avoid standing with the four princes. She would not send herself to the Four Princes because of such a party.
"Xiang'er, I want to eat that fruit soup you mentioned. Let's buy some fruit and make that soup later. Huo Qingqing listened to the noisy sounds in the teahouse, and some didn't want to stay here. Moreover, Lu Xiang'er's mood seems to be much better. She thought about the 'fruit soup' she had heard Lu Xiang'er talk about, and she really wanted to try it.
Lu Xiang'er also didn't like the always quiet teahouse to become a restaurant, and after drinking the tea and eating the pastries, she and Huo Qingqing left immediately. When the two returned home with a few fruits they bought, they saw Lu Hong sitting in the yard.
"Brother, why are you back?" Lu Xiang'er handed the fruit in her hand to Aunt Zheng and asked her to wash it and put it in the kitchen, so she looked at Lu Hong strangely.
Huo Qingqing originally had the same thoughts as Lu Xiang'er, but when she thought of something, she couldn't help but exclaim: "You won't come back to participate in the gathering of 'using literature to meet martial arts' the day after tomorrow." ”
"How do you know?" Lu Hong still wanted to surprise Lu Xiang'er and Huo Qingqing, but he didn't expect Huo Qingqing to know. However, seeing Lu Xiang'er's inquiring eyes, Lu Hong still nodded and said affirmatively: "The academy selected some students to attend that party, and gave these people a few days off. And I'm one of them. ”
"Really, do you have to prepare a suit, brother?" When Lu Xiang'er saw the old clothes on Lu Hong's body, she suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly said: "Brother, A-Niang also made you a set of deep clothes, I should have brought it over." I'm going to look for ......."
"Xiang'er, don't worry, I haven't finished my words yet." Lu Hong stopped Lu Xiang'er and smiled mysteriously: "The mountain said that those of us who go to participate in the 'Martial Arts with Literature' can bring a family member or a friend. ”
"Really?" Hearing this, Lu Xiang'er just wanted to say something, but Huo Qingqing was the first to scream. Moreover, she immediately ran to Lu Xiang'er and looked at Lu Hongxiang to see if he was joking. When Lu Hong nodded very seriously, Huo Qingqing wanted to exclaim again.
However, she quickly thought of something, stretched out two green jade fingers, and asked carefully, "You can only bring one family member or friend, can't it be two?" ”
"Yes, you can only bring one, not two." Lu Hong lowered his head slightly, his tone was affirmative, but Lu Xiang'er accidentally saw the smile in his eyes. Huo Qingqing didn't notice it, and after Lu Hong nodded, his whole body sat on the stone bench as if he had no strength. Looking at her expression, she should be very unhappy.
Lu Xiang'er hurriedly pulled Lu Hong's sleeve, and Lu Hong coughed and said, "I have a classmate who is also going to the party, and his family is far away in the countryside. So, he didn't have any friends or family to bring, so I agreed with him and gave me the spot. ”
"Really, that means, I can go with us?" Huo Qingqing saw Lu Hong nodding again, his eyes were full of brilliance when he was neutral. With a light snort, Huo Qingqing said hello to Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong, and ran into his room, not knowing what to do.
Lu Xiang'er's Huo Qingqing, who was in a hurry, smiled slightly, and got up to go to the kitchen. She remembered that Huo Qingqing had said many times that she wanted to eat the 'fruit soup' that Lu Xianger had used to make money. I have bought so many fruits today, I have to make them, otherwise they will be easy to spoil. When Lu Xiang'er finished cutting the fruit in the kitchen, she turned around and saw Lu Hong standing at the door, and she didn't know how long he had been here.
Lu Hong didn't wait for Lu Xiang'er to ask, so he said softly: "Brother Ping'er sent soju to Hongyunlou today......