Chapter 19: The Old World: The Eve of the Storm
The wind was raging on the sea, the ships of Dongyang City were trying to move forward, Zhong Roulan stood in the cabin, her body swayed with the ship for Zhong Roulan to soak in the sea water is commonplace, strange thing, this year's wind seems to be earlier than in previous years, in previous years, it will come after the Dragon Boat Festival, and how could my father suddenly get sick, a bunch of questions in my heart, at this time, Crisp Pear pushed open the hatch, the sea breeze mixed with the salty heavy rain instantly wet Zhong Roulan's clothes, Crisp Pear saw this and quickly closed the hatch.
"Miss, why are you standing here, come in!" Crisp pear pulled Zhong Roulan and staggered into the cabin.
Zhong Roulan let her pull and dangle around, Zhong Roulan scolded with a smile: "Crisp pear, if you let a man see your brute strength, he will not dare to marry you!" ”
"Miss! When is it, and you still have to make fun of me! Crisp pear said angrily.
"Okay, okay, don't be angry, by the way, why are you coming here at this time, didn't I let you come back when the wind is light?" Only then did Zhong Roulan realize that something was not normal.
"Just now, the young master said that the storm in the sea area ahead is bigger, and we may have to go to Bailu County before making plans." Su Li couldn't take care of herself, and said while changing Zhong Roulan's clothes.
"Chuzhou, it's the territory of the imperial court, is my brother sure?" Zhong Roulan immediately became vigilant, Chuzhou is the junction of the Zhong clan and the Jiangyou Zhuo clan, and Bailu County is the location of the Chuzhou Thorn History Mansion, originally a small Thorn Shi Zhong Roulan was not in his eyes, but last year, in order to compress the power of Dongyang City, the imperial court sent Fan Lihu, a royal confidant, to serve as the governor of the state thorn history and the head of the state march, and colluded with the Jiangyou Zhuo clan to suppress the forces of Dongyang City.
"Young Master also thinks it's inappropriate, but now our ship really can't go back according to the original route, so let me come over and ask if you have any other way."
Zhong Roulan thought for a while, didn't care about the clothes that were not tidied up, walked to the map of the cabin and gestured, and suddenly said: "Crisp pear, you tell Brother Ju to let him go to Xiegu Port in Yueqing County, and give this jade pendant to Yu Shenghai when he arrives at the port, and they will pick us up." As he spoke, he took out an ordinary jade pendant from the shelf.
"Miss, Yueqing County seems to be the territory of the state, right?" Pear question.
"It's okay, my second brother and I did some things last year, originally for the convenience of business, but I didn't expect it to be useful today." Although Zhong Roulan said with a smile, her brows were tightly locked and she never let go.
Crisp pear nodded, knowing that things were not so easy, and quickly picked up the jade pendant and went to the front cabin to discuss with Zhongju.
Zhong Roulan stared at the map again, stared at Yueqing County, and said in her heart: "Tang Yuan, Tang has instructed you to see you." ”
Different from the storm on the sea, the Zhenbei Wangfu also blew a storm, Xiao Huli walked in the hall violently, and Xiao Yu knelt straight and straight outside the hall, the accident still came, Xiao Huli couldn't have imagined that this kid's obsession was so deep, he would rather give up everything than marry Xiahou Ying, the family law has been beaten, it is useless, Xiao Yu's back is still straight, suddenly, Xiao Huli stopped, pointed at Xiao Yu and scolded: "Bastard!" Little brute! You don't care about human ethics, we still have to lose face! ”
I saw Xiao Yu stiffen his neck and retorted: "The princess has been expelled from the Zhong family, where can I talk about anyone else!" Uncle just wants to ensure the interests of the Xiao family! ”
This is okay, Xiao Huli's hair is straight, he picked up a tea cup and threw it to Xiao Yu, who wants Xiao Yu to hide without hiding, the tea cup hit his forehead, and suddenly Xiao Yu's forehead began to bleed, Xiao Huli saw that his heart was a little soft, he suppressed his anger, and said bitterly: "Yu'er, it is not easy for our Xiao family to survive until now, our uncle and nephew can't both put the treasure on the Zhong family, and the attached generals and soldiers must also be appeased, they have not yet been with us, As long as you marry Xia Houying, all your worries can be solved, do you understand? ”
Xiao Yu kowtowed stiffly and said, "Uncle, our Xiao family disciples are not just you and me now, Xiao Han in the second room and Xiao Jin in the fifth room are all the same age as me, why not them?!" ”
couldn't hold it back, Xiao Huli rushed to Xiao Yu's front and wanted to beat him, when a cold voice came, "Xiao Yu, let me tell you why it can only be you!" ”
Zhong Rouning walked out of the back hall, Xiao Huli wanted to stop her when she saw this, Zhong Rouning signaled that she didn't have to, and walked straight to Xiao Yu and said, "Since you want to know, then I will let you die!" ”
Xiao Yu saw that it was Zhong Rouning, and he was not respectful, and said coldly: "You are finally willing to show up, my aunt!" ”
"You don't have to, I can't afford it, since you're waiting for me, I'll come out and talk to you! On the public, you are a subordinate, and the decision of the superior only needs to be implemented; In terms of selfishness, you are a child of the Xiao family, the prince is your closest relative, and your parents will teach you instead of your elders when your uncle is not there, even if you don't talk about the words of your parents, what should you do if you are so disobedient? ! The reason is that you personally brought out the people of Lockgate Island that day, and Xiahou Ming wanted to exchange your marriage with his daughter for the peace of mind of everyone on Lockgate Island, and the prince should agree! Now that the crisis is lurking, the Nanyue Imperial Court is restricted, and the Chong clan is eyeing the tiger, do you want the prince, the Xiao family, and all the people in the world to plant the results for your willfulness?! Zhong Rou condensed word by word, word by word.
Xiao Yu's expression softened after hearing this, he hesitated for a long time, stood up and ignored Zhong Rouning, and bowed to Xiao Huli: "Uncle, the little nephew is willful, please don't blame my uncle, and there is one more thing I ask my uncle to solve my doubts, can you?" ”
"But it doesn't hurt to say it!" Xiao Huli saw that Xiao Yu had eased up, where could he still say something unpleasant, so he hurriedly responded, for fear that he would make his temperament collide with Zhong Rouning again.
"What is the marriage between Meng Yan and Cang Shu?" Xiao Yu's question made Xiao Huli and Zhong Rouning stunned.
"Meng Yan and Cangshu's marriage was promised by themselves, and the palace is just a matchmaker, if there is any hidden secret, it is just the heart of the person who wants to settle down and return to the south." Xiao Huli replied truthfully.
Xiao Yu smiled, the laughter became louder and louder, the laughter was heartbreaking, turned around and walked to the door step by step, muttering: "It turns out that I am the harlequin, brother, I blame you wrongly, I blame you..."
Xiao Huli was a little stupid when he saw this situation, this kid wouldn't be crazy, and was about to go up to appease him, when suddenly Xiao Yu turned around and startled him, his face was hideous with messy hair, his face was white and blue like a ghost in hell, and he said gloomily: "Dare to ask Auntie, is there another reason I forgot to say?" ”
Zhong Rouning was startled by Xiao Yu's sudden turn and hideous face, but when she heard this, she was calm, and said with a sigh of relief: "Yes, it's because I don't want my sister to have a relationship with you, for no other reason, I don't like you, you can't give her happiness, you only bring her disaster!" ”
Xiao Yu rushed forward with an arrow step, but Xiao Huli couldn't stop him, so he had to shout: "Yu'er, no!" ”
I saw that Xiao Yu didn't make any moves, stared at Zhong Rouning viciously, let out a low roar, and said coldly: "What are your intentions!" If it weren't for the overall situation, I would have cut you with a thousand knives today! Princess! ”
After Xiao Yu finished speaking, he retracted his figure, and actually tidied up his appearance, smiled, and said to Xiao Huli as before: "The Xiao family's long house is only me and my uncle living in the world, and my uncle is still worried about the child's marriage, and on the day the child gets married, I will drive my uncle to be the main hall!" ”
Xiao Huli was at a loss by this sudden scene, but he still heard Xiao Yu's request clearly, "I am your own uncle, these things are naturally my responsibility, Yu'er doesn't need to worry." ”
Xiao Yu said goodbye and left after getting the approval, Xiao Huli stayed in place until Zhong Rou pulled his sleeve, Zhong Rou said quietly: "Lord Wang, Xiao Yu and my Liangzi are settled, and he will not treat me well in the future." ”
"No, he will be relieved when he understands your kindness in the future." Xiao Huli reassured.
"No, did you see that? Although his etiquette is not bad, the light in his eyes is gone, you are in peace for a day, if you are not there, it will be bloody. Zhong Rou Ning said bluntly.
Xiao Huli looked at Zhong Rouning suspiciously, frowned and said: "Erniang, you are alarmist, I know that you are worried that he will hate you, no matter what happens to me in the future, as long as you and I have a future, he will not be ruthless." Xiao Huli is still very relieved about his nephew, whether it is the things he has explained to him for more than a year, or the daily courtesy and respect, and even some private words, such as Meng Yan's unease, he can say that it is just a marriage, if he wants to marry Zhong Roulan in the future, I will help him.
After Xiao Yu left the house, several different people and horses hidden in the shadows left one after another, Xiao Yu lost his mind all the way, and the guards who followed him did not dare to approach, and unconsciously walked to Shaonanbo's mansion, and a kind voice sounded to pull him back to reality, "The eldest son is here, and my son-in-law is in the backyard." ”
Xiao Yu looked up and found that he was coming to the Shaonan Uncle's Mansion, thinking about the suspicion of Meng Yan before, his face was hot, Meng Yan has always been sincere in both military and political affairs and emotions, since he is wrong, he has to admit it, whoever makes a mistake and asks the other party for wine is already a habit for the three of them to get along, thinking of the figure of the three of them Zhong Roulan lingering, Xiao Yu suddenly became sad.
Xiao Yu went to the backyard and just wanted to say that he would come to the altar to drink, but he saw Meng Yan hurriedly greet him, and said with a nervous face: "Brother is here, I was just about to go to your house, something big happened, and the Chong family may be unfavorable to the prince!" ”