[Chapter 4, Volume 4]

Verse 146 Chapter 146 The Exam is coming

Half a month has passed since Huo Qingsong came to propose marriage. During this time, Huo Qingsong and Song Yuan came to the Lu family a lot less because of the affairs of the court. And every time he came, most of them stayed in the East Cross Courtyard and talked about something with Lu Hong. Even when he saw Lu Xiang'er during the meal, Huo Qingsong was silent as if nothing had happened.

Getting this kind of result is what Lu Xianger wants. But at the beginning, she was still a little lost and uncomfortable. can think that she herself rejected Huo Qingsong, and she can't blame others for snubbing her, Huo Qingsong is also a cold-faced general no matter how she says. If he still stubbornly persists after being rejected, Lu Xiang'er will even wonder if he is still Huo Qingsong.

Fortunately, Lu Xiang'er soon had no time to think about the matter between her and Huo Qingsong. Because, Yuan Musheng brought his family and the guy named Tie Ge'er to Jingshi. Lu Xiang'er began to be busy with the things in the shop with them seriously.

The original shop was a rice shop, and the courtyard behind it was only used to store grain. Now that it is going to be converted into a sake brewery, it can be regarded as rebuilding a shop with a 'front shop and a back shop'. Every day, Lu Xianger has to be in the shop, directing the craftsmen to build the backyard according to her vision. After Yuan Musheng followed Zeng Er, the second steward of the Guogong Mansion, and found the source of grapes and grain, Lu Xiang'er still had to start preparing to make wine.

When the grapes are ripe, the wine is the best. Seeing that there are more and more people in the Jingshi, and they are all outstanding young and handsome men of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Lu Xianger wants to promote her own wine shop and make a lot of money by the way.

Lu Xianger wanted to take advantage of the triennial imperial examination of the Great Zhou Dynasty to make a lot of money. Lu Hong was thinking about the 'former shame' of the last place in Jiangling Mansion in the 'Yixue' exam. All day long, Lu Hong either read in his courtyard or went to the general's mansion to ask Huo Qingsong for advice. Because there was a private martial arts arena in the General's Mansion, Huo Qingsong generously lent it to Lu Hong. Moreover, all kinds of weapons and military books in the General's Mansion, Lu Hong, who provoked him, did not go to the General's Mansion for two days, and he felt uncomfortable.

Although sometimes Lu Hong was beaten by Huo Qingsong when he was fighting, his whole body was blue and purple, but every time he returned home, he had a smile on his face. Seeing the injuries on Lu Hong's body, Lu Erniang felt a little distressed, but Chaoxia saw that Lu Hong's martial arts had improved. Chaoxia is very confident that under the guidance of Huo Qingsong, Lu Hong will definitely be a blockbuster in the examination.

With Chaoxia's assurance and consolation, Lu Erniang was also relieved. During this time, Lu Xiang'er was busy with her shop, and Lu Hong was busy with his exam, so only Chaoxia was by Lu Erniang's side. Feeling Chaoxia's affection for herself, Lu Erniang took care of Lu Hong and Lu Xiang'er's bodies, and then pondered Chaoxia's marriage.

Chaoxia can see from the outside that she is not much older than Lu Xiang'er, but in fact she is almost eighteen years old. Lu Erniang is at her age, and Lu Hong is already three years old. Thinking that Chaoxia is also her own righteous daughter, her marriage is a big event, Lu Erniang has to be careful. Although Chaoxia's temperament has changed a lot compared to when she first came to the Lu family. But in the face of outsiders, Chaoxia is still so cold, and Lu Erniang doesn't know what kind of family to find for her.

Looking at the post in her hand, Lu Erniang sighed lightly: "Sister Zheng is right, let's go." Maybe, you can also find a good family for Chaoxia. and Xiang'er, I have to see it for her. ”

As soon as Lu Erniang finished saying this, she heard a voice outside, and knew that it was Chaoxia and Zao'er who came back from outside. Tomorrow is the day when Lu Hong will try the literary exam, and Lu Erniang wants to make something delicious and let Lu Hong make up for it. and Lu Xiang'er, she has also lost some weight during this time. However, when Lu Erniang just wanted to go out, Huo Qingsong's nurse from the General's Mansion came. Chaoxia replaced Lu Erniang and went to the vegetable market with Zao'er to buy vegetables.

But when Lu Erniang came out of the room, she saw Chaoxia's angry face, and Zao'er, who was walking behind, was carrying the vegetables with a careful face. Lu Erniang immediately said strangely: "Chaoxia, what's wrong." It's not too cold yet, and you're getting frost on your face? ”

"Mother-in-law, it looks like you're in a good mood, and you've started to tease your daughter." Seeing Lu Erniang, the expression on Chaoxia's face eased. But there was still some disgust in her eyes. Seeing this, Lu Erniang didn't ask much, and asked Zao'er to take the vegetables she bought to the backyard, and she was also going to cook.

Chaoxia knew that Lu Erniang would definitely ask Zao'er what happened, and Zao'er would not have anything to hide, because she didn't tell Zao'er. Thinking of what had just happened, Chaoxia was furious in her heart, and immediately returned to her room in the West Cross Courtyard.

As mentioned before, before Lu Xiang'er, Lu Hong and Chaoxia came to Beijing, Lu Erniang had prepared a room for the three of them. But there are only some simple objects in the three-person room, and the others are waiting for the three of them to arrange according to their preferences.

Chaoxia was originally a cold person, although her temperament has changed, but some things that have been used to her bones can't be changed. For example, the furnishings of her room. In addition to the bed that Lu Erniang prepared at the beginning, the tables and chairs were still there, and only half of the room was used. The other half was turned into a small indoor martial arts arena by Chaoxia, which didn't look like a daughter's boudoir at all.

On the three walls of the martial arts arena, there was nothing except some weapons found by Chaoxia. Not to mention the trinkets that she would see in her room, such as vases and incense burners. Of course, there are no absolutes in everything, and there is still something like a little lady in Chaoxia's room, a half-embroidered handkerchief, and needles and threads.

Just when Zao'er was talking about the reason why Chaoxia was angry like Lu Erniang, Chaoxia had already raised her sword in her room. As the saying goes, the layman looks at the bustle, and the insider looks at the doorway. But Chaoxia's swordsmanship is a light way, and the moves are very good-looking. In the eyes of Huo Qingsong and Lu Hong, the power contained in Chaoxia's swordsmanship should not be underestimated. Just listening to the sound of breaking through the air, you know that Chaoxia is not less forceful. Looking at the look in Chaoxia's eyes, she knew that there was a hypothetical enemy in front of her at this time, and Chaoxia was stabbing that person.

"Zao'er, you said that it is His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince?!" When Lu Erniang heard this name, she was moving the dish in her hand, and suddenly stopped.

Zao'er nodded again and again, and said in a low voice: "Lady, there were too many things a few days ago, and the slave didn't dare to say it." This is not the first time such a thing has happened today. I followed the little lady of Chaoxia and saw it three times......"

In Zao'er's narration, Lu Erniang knew that during this time, the fourth prince Zhao Chengmin would always appear in front of Chaoxia when she went out. Although Zhao Chengmin, who was dressed in civilian clothes, did not attract too much attention, he pestered Chaoxia again and again, and the meaning was already obvious. Thinking of Zhao Chengmin's identity and status, as well as Chaoxia's background, Lu Erniang's brows furrowed fiercely.

It seems that the invitation after three days is a must-go. For the sake of Chaoxia, but also for yourself, how can you learn to integrate into that class. Lu Erniang thought of her life before she left and sighed softly. After marrying into the Guogong Mansion, her life is probably the difference between heaven and earth compared to that time. But if you are about to choose, you can't escape, Lu Erniang heard the sound of Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong coming back, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly.

Lu Xiang'er and Lu Hong came back at the same time very coincidentally, standing at the door, and the brother and sister laughed when they saw each other. Although it is almost winter now and the weather is already cold, the brother and sister are still 'busy' sweating and want to fan themselves.

Chaoxia, who was also sweating, also smiled when he saw the brother and sister. After Xiao Wu unloaded the carriage, Lu Erniang asked him and Zao'er to send the hot water that had been boiled a long time ago to the two courtyards. Lu Erniang had already calculated the time, and after the three of them finished taking a bath, it was time to eat.

Today's dinner, Lu Erniang has put a lot of effort into it. There are not only Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia's favorite dishes, but also a pot of chicken soup with ginseng, specially prepared for Lu Hong, who is going to take the exam tomorrow. Lu Erniang knew Lu Hong's township test results in Jiangling Mansion, and felt a little guilty that she was not by Lu Hong's side at that time. Now that Lu Hong is participating in the examination, Lu Erniang wants him to have the best state.

When Lu Xiang'er saw the pot of chicken soup, she immediately exclaimed: "Auntie, you have invested a lot of money this time." Brother, if you don't work hard tomorrow, I'm really sorry for this pot of soup. ”

"Xiang'er, don't put pressure on your brother. A-Niang made this pot of soup just to let the three of you replenish your body. It's about to be winter, so I don't have to get sick. Lu Erniang glanced at Lu Xiang'er and served her a bowl of soup first. Lu Xiang'er smiled and grimaced at Lu Hong before lowering her head and drinking the soup.

Lu Hong, who has been with Huo Qingsong for more and more time, seems to be getting more and more calm. returned a smile to Lu Xiang'er, and then said to Lu Erniang: "A-Niang, I was still a little worried about tomorrow's exam. can see A-Niang's pot of soup, and my heart is full of confidence. I believe that when I drink soup, I will have enough energy to participate in the examination tomorrow. ”

"Ouch, this is really 'those who are close to Zhu are red, and those who are close to ink are black'. Brother Hong has been with General Huo for so many days, and he has spoken much more steadily. Chaoxia took the soup bowl in Lu Erniang's hand and put it in front of Lu Hong, but she said this to Lu Xiang'er.

Lu Hong didn't hear what Chaoxia meant, but nodded and said, "I used to get along with Brother Huo for a short time, and I haven't noticed it yet. Now, I know a little bit about him. Brother Huo can be civil and martial, and he doesn't have a sense of superiority to any of the subordinates in the mansion. ”

"General Huo's appearance is a little colder, but his personality is really good." Lu Erniang nodded, agreeing with Lu Hong's words.

Lu Xiang'er raised her eyes to look at Chaoxia's smiling face, and suddenly felt that she might be too busy and tired during this time. Otherwise, how could she have a feeling as if Huo Qingsong had bought everyone in the family and kept saying good things for him. It seems that she should take a good rest, Lu Xiang'er took another sip of soup, but suddenly felt that there seemed to be another flavor in this soup.