[Chapter 4, Volume 4]

Section 163 Chapter 163 Meet at Mandarin College

Song Yuan and Lu Erniang had lunch, sat down for a while, and let Lu Xiang'er, Lu Hong, Chaoxia and Lu Erniang chat, and the two got up and prepared to go back. Before leaving, Song Yuan also gave Lu Hong some questions from the previous martial arts exam. Lu Hong already regarded Song Yuan as his relative, so he didn't thank him, but let Song Yuan leave very happily.

Lu Xiang'er, who was originally going to chat with Lu Erniang for an afternoon, sent Lu Erniang and Song Yuan away, and returned to Lu's house in a somewhat dull mood. Huo Qingqing and Wen Yao saw that the three of them were in a bad mood, so they remembered the gathering of Wenhua Academy that Song Yuan had said before. Wen Yao knew very well that this party was very long, and after lunch, the party would be at its most lively. Although it is a little boring, it is much better than a few people sitting at home and being relatively speechless.

After discussing with Huo Qingqing, Wen Yao proposed to go to Wenhua Academy for a visit. Lu Xiang'er and the others also knew that if they sat like this, their mood would get worse and worse, and it was good to go out for a walk. After packing up, several people rushed to Wenhua Academy in a carriage driven by Xiao Wu.

On the way to the carriage, Lu Xiang'er learned that this Wenhua Academy was originally built by several scholars of the Wenhua Palace, and it was specially used to teach several of her students. But with the passage of time, Wenhua Academy received the attention of the first emperor and became a famous academy in the Great Zhou Dynasty in one fell swoop. Because Wenhua College is located at the foot of the Son of Heaven and has an open atmosphere, many students who are not from the academy come here to communicate with other students. At this time, it was the time of the imperial examination, and the academy was full of people every day, so it was not lively.

"There were four major academies in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and although the Wenhua Academy in Jingshi was established for a short time, it was also ranked third, second only to the Luming Academy in Jiangling Prefecture." Wen Yao talked about Wenhua Academy, her tone was very proud, and her face also had some brilliance. Wen Yao, who is already delicate and lovely, has added a bit of charm because of this.

Coincidentally, Lu Hong, who was sitting outside the carriage, turned his head to look curiously when he heard Wen Yao's tone. He knew he couldn't see anything through the curtain, but he wanted to look back. Lu Hong and Wen Yao didn't expect that the wheels of the carriage might have pierced something, and suddenly moved, and the curtain fluttered down. Wen Yao, who was sitting on the side with Lu Hong, happened to see Lu Hong's dark eyes through a gap.

Although the time was very short, only for a moment, Lu Hong and Wen Yao clearly saw the sudden stunned appearance in each other's eyes. This sudden coincidence made Lu Hong and Wen Yao feel a feeling of 'heartbeat' at that moment. And after the carriage stabilized, Wen Yao immediately lowered his head, and Lu Hong immediately turned his head to look ahead, his eyes a little blank.

"Little ladies, are you all right? There was a big rock there just now, and I don't know who threw it on the road. Xiao Wu didn't notice the carriage shaking because he looked at the shop next to him, and hurriedly asked a few people. waited until Lu Xiang'er answered that he had nothing to do, and then he concentrated on driving seriously.

Huo Qingqing, who was sitting next to Wen Yao, didn't pay attention to anything, and then Wen Yao's words said: "Xiang'er, Sister Chaoxia, Sister Yao'er is also a student of Wenhua Academy, and she has the best knowledge and literary talent. And since Sister Yao'er and Lu, she rarely goes to Wenhua Academy. But if there is any party in the academy, it is indispensable to invite Sister Yao'er. ”

was praised by Huo Qingqing, Wen Yao hadn't recovered from the 'coincidence' just now, so she said a little shyly: "Don't listen to Qingqing's nonsense, it's all in the past." Every year, Wenhua College has many students who make a name for themselves, and I am just one of them. This year, He Ya and He Xiaoniang of He Mansion are very good, and it seems that they ......"

When Wen Yao said this, she suddenly stopped and looked at Lu Xiang'er. Wen Yao remembered the complicated look on Lu Xiang'er's face when she stared at He Ya by the still water lake. After meeting Lu Xiang'er, Wen Yao didn't hear her mention this person, so she thought that there was a grudge between Lu Xiang'er and He Ya. At this time, she accidentally said it, and immediately regretted it in her heart.

However, when Wen Yao looked at Lu Xiang'er, she found that her expression had changed, but there was not much change in her expression. What made Wen Yao even more puzzled was that Lu Xiang'er turned her head to look at Lu Hong outside, and her face changed a little. And Chaoxia, who was sitting next to Lu Xiang'er, felt that Lu Xiang'er's body moved all over because of Wen Yao's words. Chaoxia immediately sensed that there was something strange here, so she secretly looked at Lu Xiang'er's expression and Wen Yao's expression.

Huo Qingqing didn't notice the strangeness in it, and nodded: "I also heard about this little lady He Ya." However, it is also strange to say, how did this little lady of He Mansion seem to suddenly appear, I have never heard of it before. ”

"Oh, because He Ya left home since she was a child, and she only returned to He Mansion two months ago." Wen Yao saw Huo Qingqing asking, so she replied softly, but her eyes drifted to Lu Hong's body outside from time to time.

Chaoxia sensed something from Lu Xiang'er's demeanor, and had some guesses in her heart. And when she heard Wen Yao say 'two months ago', Chaoxia's heart suddenly moved. Thinking of that speculation, Chaoxia asked a little indifferently: "Qingqing, you are a person who grew up in Beijing, haven't you seen that little lady He Ya?" ”

"Nope. I don't have such a high literary talent, and I don't like to talk about poetry with those talented women. Huo Qingqing pursed her lips, she looked down on those talented women who flattered her, but she was asking Huo Qingsong about her preferences.

Seeing this, Chaoxia wanted to ask Wen Yao. Lu Xiang'er suddenly held Chaoxia's hand, squeezed it gently, and said, "Sister Chaoxia, we are going to the Guogong Mansion at night to sit as a guest, and we also want to meet Concubine Xiang, should we prepare some gifts." ”

"That's what Xiang'er said." Chaoxia saw Lu Xiang'er's eyes and the movements in her hands, and her heart was bright. Thinking of Lu Xiang'er's intentions, Chaoxia nodded and said, "There is nothing in the palace, what do we have to prepare?" ”

Lu Hong, who was sitting outside, had been listening to the conversation in the car, and when he heard this, he smiled and said, "Our Lu family can get it, that is, Xiang'er's wine." Xiang'er, don't you have a few jars of wine from Gangneung, just send that. ”

"Brother, those jars of wine are all in the winery. Otherwise, you can go to the winery and get two jars later, and then come and pick us up and go to the Guogong Mansion together. Lu Xiang'er listened to Lu Hong's words, her eyes rolled, and her tone was the same as usual.

If Lu Hong saw Lu Xiang'er's eyes, he would definitely know what his sister was calculating again. But he couldn't see it, didn't notice anything, nodded and said, "I originally wanted to get together with Brother Feng, but the matter in front of me is still important." All right. I'll send you to Wenhua College later, and I'll go to the winery. ”

"Then I'll have to bother my brother to go." Lu Xiang'er let out a long breath and slowly leaned on Chaoxia's body.

Huo Qingqing only felt something at this time, and just wanted to open his mouth, but was made a 'boo' gesture by Lu Xiang'er. Then, Lu Xiang'er picked up Huo Qingqing's hand and wrote a few words on her palm. Huo Qingqing was very strange at first, but when she understood that word, her face changed. Looking at Lu Hong outside, Huo Qingqing's mouth opened slightly and slowly closed it again.

When Wen Yao saw this, she finally understood that He Ya and Lu Xiang'er knew each other. Judging from Huo Qingqing's expression, He Ya may have known them in Jiangling Mansion. Moreover, when in Gangneung Mansion, He Ya should not be this name. What made Wen Yao most strange was that Lu Xiang'er and the others didn't seem to want Lu Hong to see He Ya. Could it be that something happened to Lu Hong and He Ya before, Wen Yao looked at Lu Hong outside, and a complicated look appeared in his eyes.

For a moment, there was no sound of conversation in the carriage, quiet. Lu Hong was a little strange why the few people didn't speak, and just wanted to turn around and ask, but found a building in front of him. Looking at the tall archway, as well as the blue bricks and red tiles behind, Lu Hong suddenly forgot to look back.

Unlike the Luming Academy, which was built halfway up the mountain, the Wenhua Academy in front of you was built on flat ground. But from a distance, the pavilions and rockery trees looming in the academy are less solemn than Luming Academy, and more freehand. The students who came in and out from the gate, although they were dressed differently, made people see the bookish atmosphere on them at a glance.

At this time, several carriages were coming from all directions and slowly driving up the academy. Lu Hong had also heard from Feng Wen that because of the influence of the life of Jingshi, most of the gatherings in Wenhua Academy were held all day. The students especially like to watch the sunset and sing poems and paint at night. Come to think of it, the afternoon is the busiest time for the party.

Lu Hong felt a little sorry in his heart, he couldn't go in for a tour, but he didn't regret it too much. As long as he is in Jingshi, he still has this opportunity. Thinking about it, Lu Hong jumped out of the carriage and said to Lu Xiang'er and the others in the car: "Xiang'er, Sister Chaoxia, Wenhua Academy has arrived, you can get off." I'll go back to the winery and get the wine, and you will wait for me here." ”

"Got it, brother, slow down on the road, don't be in a hurry." Lu Xiang'er was the first to get out of the car and said a few words to Lu Hong. And when the other three stood next to Lu Xiang'er, Lu Xiang'er began to urge Lu Hong to leave.

But at this moment, a young man who had just gotten off the carriage saw this and walked over very happily: "Little lady Wen, I didn't expect you to come, this time the party is lively." Later, I'll introduce you to my sister......"

"Gongzi He, this is the gate of the academy, let's go in and talk." Wen Yao, Huo Qing turned around and saw this person, and his expression changed. Before the young man finished speaking, Wen Yao intercepted his words and walked towards the academy with his feet raised.

When Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia heard Wen Yao's title, they were stunned, their hearts would not be so coincidental. What can be thought of, the two also followed behind Wen Yao. Lu Hong was a little strange that Lu Xiang'er didn't say goodbye to him, but she still turned around and prepared to get into the carriage and go to the winery to get wine.

"Brother, listen to your voice, this is Wen Yao's little lady......" When the young man was still wondering how Wen Yao, who was usually cold, was enthusiastic, another little lady came down from the carriage he was sitting in.

When the little lady raised her head with a smile and saw Lu Xiang'er, her expression was stunned. Lu Hong, who was just about to get into the carriage, heard this familiar voice, and suddenly looked back in his heart. Feeling the familiar gaze, the little lady trembled in her heart and turned her head, and finally looked at Lu Hong.