The sun is shining and the scenery is particularly good, with hundreds of flowers in full bloom on the Guanjing Mountain, and the long and winding Xincheng River in the distance. The river is green and the scenery is really excellent.
Today the old lady chose to have a banquet here. First, she fancy the scenery here, and second, the identity of the guests is not ordinary. The guests from the Lu family in Jiangning are all distinguished guests. How can the old lady not receive a grand reception?
On the top of the mountain, the old lady was sitting in the first place, and under her was a middle-aged man in a long robe. Looking at this man, her eyebrows were pleasing to the eye, her appearance was not raised, her lips had two small beards, her head was lowered, and she looked very respectful :
"Old ancestor, the second wife always thought of you in her heart. When the slave came, she wanted to come and see your old man, but there are too many things in the family. The second wife is in charge of such a big house, and the family cannot leave her for a while, this I can only ask the slave to kowtow to you. This time from Jiangning, the wife chose some gifts from Jiangning. They are all items that your ancestors can use. Yesterday, the slave sent the order to the mistress..."
Mother Zhang bowed her head in tears and said, "My girl, I have always been my heart. She is so cruel that she hasn't come back after so many years of marriage.
My old bones have survived until now, and I mean that one day our mother and daughter will still have a chance to see each other..."
At this point, the old lady was sad and emotional, her voice choked, and the women around her bowed their heads and wept, while the other maids looked serious and dare not to be clear.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and Mother Zhang raised her eyes and said: "Where is Sister Hua? Is this girl not here yet?"
"Return to the ancestors, the mistress just came back, so she rushed over here immediately!"
Mother Zhang nodded slightly, her eyes looking down at the middle-aged humanity: "Brother Zheng from the Lu family has arrived at our Zhang family. My Zhang family treats him and his brother equally. The monthly benefit and the cost of food and clothing should be given. Don't dare to be negligent.
After you went back, you told my girl that our Zhang family did not let her down. What kind of temper her son used to be, and now he has been reborn. You might as well ask in Yangzhou these days. Mention Zheng brother, who is up and down in Yangzhou? Know? "
When Mother Zhang said this, her expression had returned to normal, and the middle-aged man from the Lu family was very frightened. He said: "Old ancestor, Hong Shen came here this time because it was his wife, but the master also had this desire. The second master said, all this should be thanks to the Zhang family, especially the ancestors!
Brother Zheng..."
He was half talking, and suddenly a maid said: "Old ancestor, mistress and brother Zheng are here!"
The maid said, everyone looked to the front. On the plank road of Guanjing Mountain, Hua Hanyun led a teenager, and the two quickly climbed to the top.
Hua Hanyun is fast, she chuckled and said: "Old ancestor, you have been waiting for a long time. Brother Zheng is hard to find. Where is he staying this day? He went to Yushan and went to study with peace of mind! It took me a long time to find him..."
Hua Hanyun said that, the audience was silent, and the shallow girl from the city government could not help but turned her head and laughed. Now everyone in the Zhang family knows that Lu Zheng and the big grandma are getting better, if Lu Zheng went to Yushan before, it was quiet. It makes sense to go to school.
Now the big grandmother lives in Yushan. Did Lu Zheng go to study when he went to Yushan?
The old lady frowned slightly and glared at Hua Hanyun, but Hua Hanyun's expression remained unchanged, and said: "Brother Zheng, all right, there is someone in the family, why don't you come over and talk soon?"
Lu Zheng had seen Hong Shen since he went up the mountain. He now feels unfamiliar to the Lu Family like never before, because he is not Lu Zheng at all, this body is just his predecessor.
But what is amazing is that when he saw Hong Shen, he could think of many things in his mind. Hong Shen was the confidant of Lu Zheng's father, Lu Qian, and the Lu family asked Hong Shen to come over. This shows that things were done according to Lu Qian's intentions.
This makes Lu Zheng a little strange. In his impression, Lu Qian, who is a typical old-fashioned feudal man, has always lived a very personal life. He has always only cared about his official career and so-called major events, and he didn't care about family affairs at all.
In Lu Zheng's memory, he never even hugged him since he was a kid in the mainland! So don't say that Lu Zheng is a man for two generations, even if he is still the previous Lu Zheng, his feelings for Lu Qian's father should be very light.
Why did Lu Qian send someone to Yangzhou? Could it be that the matter of being a talented person has such a big influence?
Lu Zheng knew in his heart that the Zhang family was in decline, but the Lu family was no better than the Zhang family. A young talent was not much to the Lu family and should not be enough to alarm Lu Qian.
He took a deep breath, abandoning all the distracting thoughts in his mind, and respectfully walked to Mother Zhang to see the salute, and then said to Hong Shen: "Hello Uncle Shen, don't come here without any problems!"
When Hong Shen saw Lu Zheng for the first time, he didn't look away from Lu Zheng. He was too familiar with Lu Zheng. He knew the best of the virtues and qualities of this kid.
But today when he saw Lu Zheng, he was taken aback, because he faintly felt that the young man in front of him seemed a little bit invisible.
Mother Zhang laughed and said: "Sit down, sit down, Brother Zheng, today your Uncle Shen is here to pick you up! Your father learned about your Lianzhong Sanyuan, very happy. No, Uncle Shen brought a lot of gifts. Come here, hehe, hey, my Zhang family is a blessing, I have finally brought you up, and you will be fine when you leave. I feel really empty in my heart when you leave!"
These few words of Zhang's mother were extremely emotional, and Lu Zheng hurriedly stood up and said: "Grandma, I... I will stay in Yangzhou if I don't return to Jiangning!"
"Nonsense! Jiangning is your home, can you not go back?" Mother Zhang raised her brows and squinted at Lu Zheng. She said that Lu Zheng was talking nonsense, but there was a smile between her brows.
Lu Zheng said: "My grandmother taught me carefully, my uncle cared for me in every way, respecting my brother, and my brother Hao treats me like a brother. I...how can I be willing to go back to Jiangning?
Also, my grandmother, my teacher is now in a serious condition, and his body is dysfunctional. He is a teacher for a day and a father for life. How can I leave at this moment?
The second uncle's affairs are also at a critical juncture. Although I can't help much, I can always help the second uncle to give some advice. What is my trip? "
Zhang's mother was emotional, and Lu Zheng spoke more emotionally. The maids of the Zhang family present were stunned. If they didn't know the truth, they would really believe Lu Zheng's words.
And Hua Hanyun also got goose bumps all over her body when she heard it, Lu Zheng's ability to talk nonsense really opened her mouth, much more powerful than her Hua Hanyun!
Moreover, he was very good at trying to figure out the old lady's mind, what the old lady thought in her heart, his cooperation was perfect. It seemed that it would be difficult for Hong Shen to pick him up to Jiangning.
"Okay, okay, okay, brother Zheng, I know you have good filial piety! But Jiangning is your home, and your father sent someone to pick you up. It is only natural that I can't let you not go back! So, you live first, you Shuyuan Shen Come as a guest, and live here. It is the turn of spring and summer. You live in this autumn and guess the things that should be done are almost the same. Will you talk about it when the time comes?" Mother Zhang said.
Hong Shen's expression on the side changed drastically. Where did he live for half a year? Immediately he stood up and said: "Old ancestor, this is no good, the lord has ordered, let the minion rush back quickly, and let me take the third master..."
"Okay! Is Song Qian's mind a muscle? What do you think of a child? Send it if you want, and pick it up if you want to take it away? He is a big man who only cares about his official affairs every day. Where can I appreciate the thoughts of our back-house women?
Brother Zheng, I have taken this child for more than a year. If you say you take it away, take it away, regardless of whether my old lady's tone is smooth or uncomfortable. In this case, you let Song Qian come to Yangzhou by himself, and see if I don't point my nose to scold him to death! "The ancestor said coldly.
As soon as she said this, the cold sweat on Hong Shen's forehead shook down, and his heart was already refreshing. He never expected to encounter such a situation. Before he came, he never thought that the inability to pick up people would be because of Zhang's obstruction!
Now that's all right, Lu Zheng will never go back to Jiangning with him at all. Looking back, the master blames him, he can only stand it!
Lu Zheng looked at Hong Shen and said: "Uncle Shen, please go back and explain it in front of your father, and explain my difficulties to my father. It's not that I don't want to go back, but...but...I really am. If there are things that are not finished, as soon as the things here are over, I will go back immediately. I beg you!"
Hong Shen opened his mouth and couldn't say a word. He could only take a deep look at Lu Zheng, thinking in his heart why Lu Zheng had changed so much in just over a year? What exactly did he experience in Yangzhou this year? It's really reborn!
An open-air banquet was very attentive in Zhang's family, and the host was very polite, but the guests did not eat well, and the atmosphere of the banquet ended hastily.
Hong Shen returned to his yard. Qi Biao had been waiting for him in the yard for a long time. When he saw Hong Shen, he bowed quickly and said, "Qi Biao has seen Second Master Hong!"
"Humph!" Hong Shen snorted softly, and said, "Biaozi, you are amazing now, and you have grown up. I haven't seen you this year. You are much better than in the Lu family. I should Called your master!"
Qi Biao said, "Er Hong, there is one thing you may not know. Brother Zheng does not live in Zhang's house now, but in a big house outside.
Do you know who gave this house to Brother Zheng? That was a reward from the Prince of Qin. He was rewarded for his accompaniment in traveling and his book dedication. Otherwise, would Mrs. Zhang be so enthusiastic to retain guests? "
"Ah..." Hong Shen's face changed drastically, he leaned in front of Qi Biao and stammered: "Biao...Biaozi, are you serious? Are you sure?"
Qi Biao laughed and said: "Second Lord Hong, dare you to know nothing about our brother Zheng, you don't know, where did you come from the confidence to take him away? Please walk outside more, please. Turn around and ask more questions. This is my heartfelt persuasion. I hope you can understand my kindness!"