[Chapter 5, Volume 5]

Section 199 Chapter 199 Confession

After a night of wind and snow, the sky is still overcast, giving people an oppressive sense of desolation. Listening to the cold wind outside, Lu Xiang'er leaned down on her bed and yawned lazily, without any intention of getting up.

The Lu family, which was originally lively and lively, is now very deserted. After eating at the Guogong Mansion last night, Chaoxia couldn't bear to see Second Lady Li looking at her with teary eyes, and went to the Zhongyong Mansion with her. Back to the Lu family, there are only Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong's brothers and sisters. And Lu Hong, who was drunk, was helped back to his yard by Xiao Wu to sleep after returning home. Lu Xiang'er has felt the coldness at home since last night, and she doesn't know when she fell asleep.

Lu Xiang'er, who woke up and opened her eyes, was still waiting for Chaoxia to call her, and it took a long time to remember that Chaoxia had become Li Qingyu and returned to her home. Thinking of this, Lu Xiang'er, who was used to a lot of people, couldn't lift her spirit at all. Looking at Lu Xiang'er, who was in a daze above her head and didn't know what she was thinking, she unconsciously touched the small sword on her chest again. After a while, Lu Xiang'er slowly recovered her thoughts and remembered the incident that made her wonder last night.

It is also strange to say that Lu Xiang'er obviously felt that Li Xingzhou, the loyal and brave king, looked at herself intentionally or unintentionally several times at the dinner, and Lu Erniang also looked at herself with a full of concern. From beginning to end, no one told or made any moves that Lu Xianger could guess. Lu Xianger couldn't imagine it, so she left this mystery in her heart.

Just as she was thinking about whether to go to the Guogong Mansion to inquire about Lu Erniang, Lu Xiang'er heard that the door of her room was opened. Feeling a burst of cool air rushing into the bedroom, Lu Xiang'er also heard Xiao Cui's voice: "Little lady, the son asked me to tell you that he went out and may not come back for dinner at noon." ”

"I see." Lu Xiang'er listened to Xiaocui's words and the sound of her pouring water, so she sat up and put on her clothes. But in Lu Xiang'er's heart, she was thinking about how Lu Hong was about to go to the palace to participate in the final martial arts test, so how to go out at this time.

After getting off the ground, Lu Xiang'er left the bedroom, and when she saw Xiaocui, she asked casually, "Where did Gongzi say he went?" ”

"Back to the little lady, the slave doesn't know. However, Gongzi went out by himself and didn't bring Brother Xiaowu. When Xiao Cui was washing up with Lu Xiang'er, she went to the bedroom to make Lu Xiang'er's bed. Unable to hear Lu Xiang'er's reply, Xiao Cui said again: "Little lady, Grandma Sun has already made breakfast, is the slave maid bringing it, or is the little lady going to eat in the main room?" ”

"I'll go to the main room and eat. There is no Sister Chaoxia in this courtyard, and it is not interesting to stay. Lu Xiang'er picked up the handkerchief and gently wiped her face, even more puzzled in her heart.

Perhaps knowing that Lu Xiang'er has no appetite, Granny Sun made it very simple, a bowl of white porridge, two steamed buns, and a plate of appetizing pickles. When Lu Xiang'er saw the food on the table, she understood Grandma Sun's intentions, and she ate half of her face. Xiao Cui, who was accompanying on the side, also had a smile on her face when she brought down the leftovers.

After eating, Lu Xiang'er looked at the accounts sent by the wine shop, and she was a little idle and didn't know what to do. On weekdays, when Lu Xianger has nothing to do, she will also talk to Chaoxia. But now, there is no one to speak. Lu Xiang'er shook her head lightly and was stunned again. Even when someone came into the room again, Lu Xiang'er didn't notice it.

Huo Qingsong stood at the door to dispel the cold on his body, listening to the lack of movement in the hall, he couldn't help pursing his lips and said in a low voice: "Your little lady, just do this?" ”

Xiaocui seemed to be a little afraid of the cold Huo Qingsong, lowered her head slightly, and whispered: "The little lady has been very quiet since she got up in the morning, maybe she is not used to the absence of the little lady in Chaoxia." ”

"Hmm. By the way, you tell Grandma Sun that there are guests coming in the evening, so prepare more meals. Huo Qingsong nodded, and walked to the hall where Lu Xiang'er was.

Xiaocui got Huo Qingsong's order and immediately went to the backyard to tell Grandma Sun, and quickly returned to the main room. She got Lu Erniang's instructions to take a good look at Lu Xiang'er, she couldn't let Huo Qingsong and Lu Xiang'er get along alone. So, Xiao Cui cleaned the dust in the main hall and paid attention to the movement in the hall.

Last night, when he came out of the Guogong Mansion, Huo Qingsong saw Lu Xiang'er's face with a somewhat lonely look. Sitting in the Governor's Mansion today, he has been thinking about Lu Xiang'er, and he has lost his former composure. Seeing that Fang Zhe was there in the Governor's Mansion, and there was nothing going on, Huo Qingsong found a reason to come to the Lu family to see Lu Xiang'er.

Seeing Lu Xiang'er sitting alone on the wide chair by the window, hugging her knees and looking at the charcoal brazier in a daze, Huo Qingsong's heart instantly swelled with an inexplicable emotion. After calming down, Huo Qingsong gently poured a cup of hot water, walked to Lu Xiang'er's side, and handed it to her.

Lu Xiang'er looked at the steaming water cup in front of her, and was stunned. When she saw Huo Qingsong next to her, Lu Xiang'er looked surprised: "Why are you here?" ”

"I'm okay today, so I'll come and see you." When Huo Qingsong said this, his tone was a little unnatural, and Lu Xiang'er could naturally hear it.

Lu Xiang'er took the water cup, and deduced most of his thoughts from Huo Qingsong's face and his actions today. Thinking of Huo Qingsong's heart for herself, Lu Xiang'er didn't drink hot water, and she felt warm in her heart. After taking a sip of hot water and raising her head, Lu Xiang'er's face was already with a sweet smile.

When Huo Qingsong saw Lu Xiang'er's smiling face, the discomfort just now disappeared immediately, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised. For a moment, Huo Qingsong felt that as long as he could see that smiling face, it seemed that whatever he did was worth it. This kind of mood that has never been felt before made Huo Qingsong very surprised, a little afraid, but more happy, it is really complicated.

Lu Xiang'er put the teacup on the table next to her, only to reflect that her posture was a little inappropriate, and immediately put down her legs and sat down. didn't want Huo Qingsong to pay attention to his behavior, Lu Xiang'er also said at the same time: "Why don't you see Qingqing?" ”

"I went into the palace and told Concubine Song about last night." Lu Xiang'er's movements were very careful, but Huo Qingsong paid attention very clearly. didn't want Lu Xiang'er to know that he was shy, so he pretended not to see anything, and talked to Lu Xiang'er.

However, Huo Qingsong is not good at words, and he really can't say anything. Moreover, just looking at Lu Xiang'er like this, he felt very good, as if he didn't need to say anything. After Lu Xiang'er finished talking about Huo Qingqing, she didn't know what to say. The two sat in the hall and were very quiet for a while. This made Xiao Cui outside very strange, and they all wanted to come in and 'add tea' to check it out.

Fortunately, Lu Xiang'er remembered the little sword tied to her neck again, and she really wanted to talk to Huo Qingsong. In Huo Qingsong's surprised eyes, Lu Xiang'er took out the little sword a little shyly. And walked in front of Huo Qingsong, spread out his palm to let him see the little sword clearly.

"Remember this little sword?" As Lu Xiang'er spoke, she also lowered her head and looked at the small sword in her hand.

Huo Qingsong nodded his head and picked it up, saying, "Remember, it's very sharp, and it saved your life." ”

As he spoke, Huo Qingsong felt a little agitated in his heart. This little sword has been clinging to Lu Xiang'er for many years, and naturally brings some body fragrance on her body. Moreover, when Huo Qingsong picked it up, he also felt that Lu Xiang'er's body temperature was still left on the little sword. Looking at this small object that was in close contact with Lu Xiang'er, Huo Qingsong couldn't help but pick up the water cup next to him to relieve his dry throat.

As the saying goes, if you haven't eaten pork, you've never seen a pig run. Lu Xiang'er sensed something from Huo Qingsong's demeanor, and took back her little sword as soon as she took it back, and there was some shame in her expression. Glancing at Huo Qingsong, Lu Xiang'er immediately whispered: "This little sword was given to me by my father, and he said that he bought it from Hu Shang and gave it to me as a birthday gift." ”

"Oh, then the price of this little sword must not be low." Huo Qingsong had seen it with his own eyes, Lu Xiang'er held this small sword, and cut the big wooden barrel containing rice like cutting tofu. Although this weapon is small, it should not be underestimated, and it must be of great value.

"That's what I thought, too. Just by the gems on this, you know that it is not ordinary. Lu Xiang'er nodded, opened her palm again, and looked at the gems inlaid on the small sword. But after a pause in her tone, Lu Xiang'er suddenly said: "Although my father is a famous businessman in Qianzhou, I don't believe that this little sword is so valuable. ”

"You mean, it wasn't your dad who bought it?" Huo Qingsong is a military general, so he naturally has some knowledge, and after listening to what Lu Xiang'er said, Huo Qingsong also looked at it carefully, and his brows slowly condensed. Pulling out the small sword, Huo Qing loosened the blade with a cold light, nodded and said, "If you look carefully at this time, your guess is probably right, and the value of this small sword will definitely not be too low." ”

Lu Xiang'er heard Huo Qingsong's affirmation, so she sighed lightly: "Last night, A-Niang deliberately used words to let me show the little sword in front of Mrs. Li. At that time, Dr. Li's expression was very strange, and she also told Wang Ye Li about it......"

“…… I felt that my mother was hiding something from me, but she didn't tell me, and I didn't know if I should ask her. Lu Xiang'er raised her head, her expression was a little melancholy, and she whispered to Huo Qingsong: "I don't know why, but I have a feeling that this little sword is related to a major matter, and I am also implicated in it." ”

Huo Qingsong had already understood what Lu Xiang'er meant, put the small sword in the sheath, and untied it around Lu Xiang'er's neck with his own hands. After that, Huo Qingsong also hugged Lu Xiang'er into his arms and said in a low voice: "It's okay, everything is with me." From now on, you don't have to worry about it, I'll take care of it. ”

Lu Xiang'er honestly leaned on Huo Qingsong's arms, feeling very relieved. Although Lu Xiang'er didn't say it, Huo Qingsong also thought of it. Lu Tai was killed by King Chen for informing, and only Lu Xiang'er escaped alone. Lu Xiang'er still has such a thing on her body, and it is difficult not to think about it elsewhere. Suddenly, Huo Qingsong suddenly thought of Song Yuan. Song Yuan has been in the Lu family for two years, and he also rescued Lu Xiang'er when he was in danger. Maybe you can know something from Song Yuan.

After making up his mind, Huo Qingsong said softly: "I understand the competition in front of the palace, do you want to go and take a look......