Chapter 33: The Past Is Like Smoke
The days slipped by like water, on this day, Zhang Chunhua was alone in the room, Leng Bo, the housekeeper of the cold house, sent a letter, which was sent by the Kundu Zhang Wangfu people urgently, Leng Bo said that the person was still waiting for a reply outside the house gate, Zhang Chunhua hurriedly opened the letter, and there were few numbers on the paper: see the letter and return quickly, my father is critically ill. This kind of letter that is not written in accordance with the way of writing letters is indeed a habit of his father, and the font is also his father's font, Zhang Chunhua quietly put the letter in his arms, and walked towards the gate of Lengfu with Leng Bo.
Two horses have been prepared at the door, and a young man about seventeen or eighteen years old is standing in front of the horse, it is Xiao Jiu, the son of the old man Zhang, the horseman of Zhang's mansion, and when he saw Zhang Chunhua coming out, Xiao Jiu immediately stepped forward: "Little prince, my father ordered me to take the little prince back to the palace." Zhang Chunhua said: "Oh, how is the prince?" Xiao Jiu said: "The prince can't get out of bed now, but...... When the little prince went back, he knew that the prince would not let the little one say much. Zhang Chunhua asked, "What about your father?"
The young man's face darkened: "My father...... Sick. Zhang Chunhua saw Xiao Jiu's gloomy face, so he didn't ask any more, turned to Leng Bo beside him and said: "Uncle Leng there are some trivial matters at home in Kundu, the eldest brother has not returned at this time, you resign to the eldest brother on my behalf, and I will go back when I go." Leng Bo said: "Second young master, just go, young master, you can rest assured, as soon as he comes back, I will sue him." Zhang Chunhua was still not at ease: "I just said that there is a little matter at home, I will go back and deal with it, and don't say anything else, so as not to worry about the eldest brother." Leng Bo smiled: "I know this, the second young master takes care all the way, go early and return early." Zhang Chunhua nodded and got on the horse. Chong Leng Bo arched his hand, turned his head to Xiao Jiu and said, "Xiao Jiu." Let's hurry up. The two horses galloped away, and Leng Bo stroked his gray beard: "Good boy." They're all good boys...... Hehe. ”
Chen Dong'er came to Lengyutang to visit Liu Hanyue alone, picked up the child and looked left and right, and when he had seen enough, he raised his eyes and said to Liu Hanyue with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, this child's eyebrows and eyes are exactly the same as yours, just like Xiaoyue'er, have you and your second brother chosen a good name for the child?" Liu Hanyue pursed her lips and said: "Originally, we also planned to give the child a meaningful name like you and Bo Yun, and include the names of the two of us in it." is like Li Boyun, son Li Yunxuan, how kind. Your second brother thinks it's better to call Leng Yue, because it's a girl, it's better to take a word in the mother's name, but I think the word rain is also very good, thinking about naming the child Leng Yu, your second brother said he didn't want to, so he was deadlocked. It hasn't been decided yet. Chen Dong'er said with a smile: "The second sister-in-law and the second brother have a deep relationship, and they both love their daughters very much, so naturally they have to think about it, right." What does the old man mean?" Liu Hanyue said: "Daddy doesn't pay so much attention to it, but it is said that there is no such name in the family tree, but if we think it is good." It doesn't matter what the child's name is. It's only his favorite granddaughter. Chen Dong'er nodded: "It's rare for the old man to be so open-minded, Bo Yun's parents died young." Grandpa only handed over this family business to us before he died, Bo Yun and I had no basis, just strange, when Xuan'er was born, there was a piece of blue jade hanging around his neck, divided into two sides, there is a cloud character on the front, and there is a Xuan character on the back, so we gave Xuan'er the name Li Yunxuan by temperament. ”
Liu Hanyue was taken aback: "Dong'er, are you saying that Xuan'er also has a piece of jade around her neck?" Chen Dong'er smiled: "How can it be that there is also one?" Liu Hanyue hurriedly hugged the child over, took out a piece of delicate jade from her daughter's arms, and wore a red droplet-shaped jade on the thin rope, which was as red as blood, crystal clear, and it was not an ordinary thing at a glance. Chen Dong'er said: "This piece of jade, except for the color, is no different from the piece of jade on Xuan'er's neck. Liu Hanyue asked: "Sister Dong'er, what color is the jade on Xuan'er's neck?" Chen Dong'er said: "Blue, also in the shape of water droplets, that kind of blue is very pure, I have grown so big, I have seen countless high-quality jade, but I have never seen a piece of jade can be so pure, and flawless, it feels like a priceless treasure of life, besides, jade is very nourishing, this kind of transparent high-grade jade, Xuan'er is always good to wear, and I will let him." Saying that, he took a closer look at the red jade in Liu Hanyue's hand: "Second sister-in-law, Xiao Yue'er's jade and Xuan'er's jade are of the same quality." ”
Liu Hanyue asked, "Sister Dong'er, are you sure?" Chen Dong'er said: "Of course, don't forget that the Li family relies on this to eat, you can see it at a glance." As he spoke, he picked up the child and gently picked up the piece of jade: "There are also words on the front...... Cold...... On the other hand, Yue ......" "What did you say?" Hearing Chen Dong'er's words, Liu Hanyue couldn't suppress the panic in her heart, because this piece of jade was only known to her and her husband Leng Xiaoyu, but they had also looked at it carefully at that time, and they didn't find any words on the jade. Chen Dong'er saw Liu Hanyue's appearance and said with a smile: "Second sister-in-law, it seems that you have to listen to the words of the second brother, let's call it Leng Yue......" Liu Hanyue carefully saw the words on the jade, shook her head with a smile and said: "This is destined by God, I, Liu Hanyue, don't have that much ability to dare to go against God." I have to rely on your second brother. Chen Dong'er said: "Second sister-in-law, Dong'er thinks this is the fate between Xuan'er and Xiao Yue'er." Liu Hanyue was puzzled: "What fate?" Chen Dong'er said: "Second sister-in-law, didn't you see these two pieces of jade, are they simply a natural pair?" Liu Hanyue understood what Chen Dong'er meant, she put her cheek on her daughter's soft little face, and said softly: "Baby, is this the case? If this is really the case, then laugh, tomorrow your father and mother will make the decision to promise you to Brother Yunxuan." Liu Hanyue was joking, but she didn't expect the child in her arms to show a smile in her sleep.
Liu Hanyue and Chen Dong'er couldn't help laughing, Chen Dong'er shook the child lightly, and said, "Second sister-in-law, don't regret it." Liu Hanyue smiled: "Does your second sister-in-law seem to be a person who has rebelled?"
Before Liu Hanyue's words fell, Leng Xiaoyu walked in from outside the door with a smile: "Yue'er doesn't count when she talks again?" Liu Hanyue pouted: "Brother Xiaoyu, how can you be so indiscriminate?" Leng Xiaoyu shook her head, walked over and took Liu Hanyue in her arms: "Yue'er is angry? Not angry...... Come on, laugh one. Liu Hanyue pushed Leng Xiaoyu: "You are not afraid of Dong'er's sister's jokes." What does it look like?" Leng Xiaoyu quipped: "This woman, once she becomes someone's mother, it will be different." As he spoke, he turned his head to Chen Dong'er, who was holding the child and shaking it gently, and asked, "What about Bo Yun, didn't he come with you?" Chen Dong'er raised his head: "Bo Yun was called by the eldest brother." I don't know why the eldest brother is suddenly so interested today, he rarely let Xuan'er go to the Qin Mansion before, saying that he was afraid of disturbing Jia'er's studies, but today he must go over with Bo Yun. Leng Xiaoyu said: "Maybe the eldest brother is in a very good mood these days, so I want to ask everyone to get together, if it weren't for Yue'er's body not yet recovered, we would go to the eldest brother's place together, and we would be lively together." ”
"Okay, then let's go together now!" It was Li Boyun who walked in the door. Leng Xiaoyu said: "It's too late today, I think we'd better change the day." Li Boyun said: "It's better to choose a day than to hit the day, just today, the eldest brother is ready, let's just eat and drink well." The three of them looked at Li Boyun together, when did this person who is usually not good at words become so eloquent? Li Boyun was extremely embarrassed by the three of them, and stretched out his hand to wipe his cheek: "My face is ...... Is there anything dirty?" none of the three of them answered Li Boyun, but asked in unison, "What about Xuan'er?"
Li Boyun said: "Xuan'er was left over there by the eldest brother. I'm here to pick you up. The three of them looked at each other, and Leng Xiaoyu said: "In this case, let's go for the three of us, Yue'er is watching the baby at home." "Hear that. Li Boyun hurriedly said: "This is not good, you and the second sister-in-law have to go and carry the baby over." Otherwise...... Otherwise......" Leng Xiaoyu was puzzled: "What's the matter, Bo Yun, why are you so persistent today? This is not like you, otherwise what?" Li Boyun said: "Otherwise, I won't be able to pay the big brother." I promised my eldest brother to invite you all, so I don't want to spoil the fun. Chen Dong'er couldn't listen anymore. Xiang Li Boyun said: "Bo Yun, you also know that the second sister-in-law has always been in poor health, plus she had a difficult birth when she gave birth to Xiaoyue'er, although it is now past the full moon, but after all, it will not be enough to raise and not suitable to move around, so don't be so stubborn, the eldest brother is also his own family, he will understand." Li Boyun was embarrassed: "This is ......" Leng Xiaoyu smiled heartily: "It's okay, if Boyun is so embarrassed, we can't sweep everyone's interest, it's really not good, Yue'er I will hold it, Dong'er's sister will help hold the baby, let's go together, and our brothers will have a happy gathering." Li Boyun blushed for a while: "Second brother......" He seemed to have something to say, but he was extremely embarrassed, and he didn't say it after all. Leng Xiaoyu laughed: "Bo Yun is like a little daughter-in-law today, okay, let's go." ”
The two horses galloping on the official road all the way south, Zhang Chunhua swept his eyes to Xiao Jiu from time to time, he always felt that Xiao Jiu was a little strange today, although he had not seen each other for three years, but after more than ten years of getting along day and night, he knew that the old man Zhang's family was loyal and honest, and would never do anything unfavorable to the palace, but today's things made him feel strange in many places, Xiao Jiu came from Kundu for a long time, it stands to reason that he should be tired, even if Xiao Jiuqiang does not show fatigue, but the horses will not be forced, this day down nearly a thousand miles, not at all like he just came from Kundu, he has no intention of suspecting Xiao Jiu, but Xiao Jiu's eyes dodge today, There must be something inconvenient to say in his heart, and he couldn't help asking: "Xiao Jiu, what has happened in the palace these days?" Xiao Jiu's body was shocked, but he immediately stabilized his body and replied softly on the back of the galloping horse: "No...... Nothing happened!" "Pilot!" Zhang Chunhua grabbed the reins and parked the horse on the side of the road, Xiao Jiu saw this, and hurriedly stopped and turned over and dismounted, and walked to Zhang Chunhua's side: "Little Wangye...... Why don't you leave?" Zhang Chunhua looked at Xiao Jiu: "Xiao Jiu, what happened to you suing me?" I know that you are kind by nature, so although there are many rules in the palace, I have never regarded you as a subordinate, and have always regarded you as a little brother, what else can't I say directly?" Xiao Jiu's eyes were hot: "Little prince, Xiao Jiu...... Xiao Jiu really has nothing to hide from Xiao Wangye, Xiao Jiu...... How dare you ......" Zhang Chunhua said: "Did you say before that your father was sick, is it because of this grievance? When we return to Kundu, I will ask the prince's doctor to help your father take a look, and the precious medicinal materials treasured in the palace can be used by you, don't be sad." Zhang Chunhua only wanted to comfort Xiao Jiu. Unexpectedly, Xiao Jiu kept sobbing in exchange for a sentence, and his shrugged shoulders trembled helplessly. Zhang Chunhua gently patted Xiao Jiu's shoulder: "Xiao Jiu, what's wrong with you?"
Xiao Jiu raised his head and burst into tears: "Little Wangye, it's Xiao Jiu who is not good." I make my own opinion, the prince is not sick, my father is not sick, everything is Xiao Jiu's fault, little prince...... Don't blame my father, he doesn't know anything, if you want to kill Xiao Jiuyi, kill Xiao Jiuyi. Zhang Chunhua was speechless by these words, and he had to comfort Xiao Jiu: "Don't be like this, Xiao Jiu." If you have anything to say, I will do justice for you. Xiao Jiu cried: "Little prince, you can't preside over it...... A few days ago, a few people came to the palace gate, and they grabbed my father violently, and asked me not to alarm anyone in the palace, otherwise my father would die without a body, Xiao Jiu was frightened at the time, and didn't know what they were going to do, and the next day someone came to me and said that he wanted to talk to me. I followed him to the restaurant. That man, he wants me to ...... Want me to ......" Zhang Chunhua asked, "They threatened you with your father's life?" Xiao Jiu nodded: "Well, they said, let me forge a letter from the prince to coax you back to Kundu." Otherwise, I will never see my father again. When Zhang Chunhua heard Xiao Jiu say this, he was also confused in his heart. Hurriedly asked, "Do you know who they are?" Xiao Jiu thought for a while: "At that time, I heard that their accents were not from our Kundu locals, and I didn't know where they came from. Later, when I arrived in the state, I realized that their accent was the same as that of the people in the state. So I think it's possible that they're from the state. Zhang Chunhuafu asked again: "How did you come to Bingzhou?" "The man gave me a horse, saying that it was a thousand miles a day, and it was a horse that knew the way, I didn't delay much time along the way, and after arriving in Bingzhou, someone answered outside the city, handed over the two horses to me now, and pointed me the way to Lengfu, Xiao Jiu found the little prince." Zhang Chunhua is at a loss, these people should have nothing to do with Kundu Baifu, but who else would go to such great lengths to deceive themselves to Kundu? If you want your own life, you can do it anywhere, why do you go around like this, unless the target of these people is not themselves, but ......
Zhang Chunhua didn't dare to think about it anymore, he recalled Qin Duyang's cold gaze at the full moon banquet, now that the martial arts alliance leader competition is about to be held, it can be seen that Qin Duyang wants to sit in the position of the martial arts alliance leader, and he himself expressed his heart, but the eldest brother Leng Xiaoyu said something drunk at the banquet, if Qin Duyang takes his drunken words seriously, then will he regard his eldest brother as a stumbling block to his position as the leader of the alliance? Thousands of threads lingered in Zhang Chunhua's heart, the reason was not smooth, he settled down, he saw Xiao Jiu and the two horses beside him, his heart suddenly sank, if Qin Duyang only took the words of the eldest brother as a deaf ear, then there would be no today's thing, Zhang Chunhua was a spirit, Qin Duyang took so much effort, maybe things were much stricter than he imagined, Qin Duyang was also more terrible than he imagined, there was no time for him to think here, Zhang Chunhua lifted his robe, tore off the corners of his clothes on the white lining, bit his index finger, and quickly wrote on the piece of clothing: "Rescue the father of Xiao Jiu. "Hand over the clothes to Xiao Jiu: "Xiao Jiu, today's matter is probably a matter of human life, you quickly return to the Kundu Palace, only give this to the prince, he will help you, remember not to leak the matter of the state, in a few days someone may come to the palace to find you, you see my personal token, so take them to see the prince, and then help me take care of it." Xiao Jiu nodded, Zhang Chunhua led Xiao Jiu's horse over: "Get on the horse!" Xiao Jiu jumped on the horse's back according to his words, and before he could react, Zhang Chunhua had already slapped the horse's buttocks, and the horse was frightened and galloped desperately, Xiao Jiu turned around and shouted on the horse: "Little prince, you have to take care of yourself!"
Hurry up all the way...... Hurry up...... Zhang Chunhua cares about his eldest brother, and he doesn't want to see the tragedy that happened to him happen to his eldest brother again. At the door of the Leng Mansion, he immediately turned over and dismounted, and shouted before entering the mansion gate: "Uncle Leng, Uncle Leng !" When Uncle Leng heard this, he immediately greeted him: "Second Young Master, why did you turn back again?" Zhang Chunhua pulled Leng Bo into the dark: "Uncle Leng can the eldest brother be in the mansion?" Leng Bo said: "When the eldest young master was just darkened, he went out with the young lady to the Qin Mansion. "Sister-in-law also went?" Zhang Chunhua said urgently. "yes. Leng Bo said: "And the young master and young lady of the Li Mansion also went, and even the little lady was hugged by them, saying that they wanted to get together." Zhang Chunhua was shocked in his heart: "Sure enough, Uncle Leng is a matter of importance, to make a long story short, how many people are in the mansion now?" Zhang Chunhua said: "You go to the account room to withdraw two taels of silver, leaving twenty strong men who can swear to protect the old lady to the death, and the rest of the maids and servants will be dismissed with a hundred taels of settling-in allowance each." Prepare a carriage and twenty fast horses, and escort the old lady all the way to the palace of King Zhang in Kundu, where someone will answer you. Uncle Leng suddenly heard Zhang Chunhua's instructions, and he couldn't turn a corner: "Second young master?" Zhang Chunhua stopped Uncle Leng from questioning, and took off a piece of jade pendant from his waist: "Uncle Leng , after you arrive in Kundu, let the twenty strong men also disperse, and then go to Zhang Wang's Mansion to find Zhang Xiaojiu, he will take you to see the prince, it is not appropriate to say more at this time, go and arrange it." After speaking, without waiting for Leng Bo to reply, he jumped on his horse and hurried towards the Qin Mansion.
Zhang Chunhua hid in the dark and watched carefully, tonight's Qin Mansion was heavily guarded, there were guards at the door who kept walking back and forth to patrol, it would definitely not work to break in, turn to the side wall, he saw that there was no one around, and when he raised his breath, he jumped on the wall, performed light work, and quickly ran to Qinyang Palace. (To be continued......)