"Lu Hanjiang, I remember this person, you have mentioned it to me often."
The old emperor's impression of Lu Hanjiang basically came from Meng Yuan's dictation. The two men had been monarchs and ministers for decades, and they usually talked about the people around them.
The old emperor paused for a moment and said, "If I remember correctly, he should be from the Lu family?"
"Your Majesty, that's right," Meng Yuan said truthfully: "He is a member of the Lu family. In terms of seniority, Lu Yannian can be regarded as his uncle."
"Exterminating the clan, why?" The old emperor seemed to be quite interested in this.
Meng Yuan replied: "Because Lu Hanjiang did not like reading when he was young and loved martial arts. He also complained to the elders in the clan many times, saying that he wanted to learn some martial arts to accompany him and fight alone in the world. The elders in the clan did not like his temperament. He also didn’t agree with his ambitions, and when his teachings were useless, he simply expelled him.”
"That being said, it's quite interesting."
The old emperor was not angry because he heard that Lu Hanjiang didn't like studying, nor was he unhappy because he wanted to make a career in the world. Instead, he nodded empathetically and said with a smile: "This kid is a bit like us when we were young. Style.”
Nowadays, the older generation in the court is gradually withering away, and few people still remember that before His Majesty ascended the throne, he was a deviant and a passionate man who yearned for the swords and feuds of the world.
The old emperor pondered for a moment and said: "Okay, since you have spoken in person, then this person must be not only a good talent, but also a successor that you, the commander, are optimistic about. If I refute your reputation, I may be punished by you. Mi Tai."
"I don't dare." Meng Yuan lowered his head.
"I agree to this, come."
The old emperor gave an order and summoned his ministers to write an edict, and the matter was settled.
...
Lu Hanjiang didn't know that his marriage had been finalized. When the eunuch who announced the decision arrived at home, he was shocked.
He never expected that the suitable marriage that Meng Yuan said would be for him to marry the princess! Lu Hanjiang didn't know how many times he scolded Meng Yuan in his heart. Do you always call this appropriate?
However, no matter how much he scolded him in his heart, Lu Hanjiang still knelt down to thank him honestly and completed the process.
"Congratulations, Mr. Lu."
After handing the edict in his hand to Lu Hanjiang, the old eunuch looked at him with a smile.
Lu Hanjiang was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, he also said with a smile: "You have worked hard all the way, father-in-law. What are you doing here, old man? Hurry up and see the guest off."
The corners of Lao Qian's eyes twitched hard, but he still did not disobey Lu Hanjiang in front of outsiders. He forced himself to send the old eunuch and the two accompanying young eunuchs out of the door.
The two stunned little eunuchs came to their senses only when they arrived at the door. One of them said angrily: "Godfather, this surname is Lu is too rude. I waited until I left the palace to make this trip, but he didn't show any sign at all!"
The old eunuch was not angry, but looked back at the ordinary door of the Lu family, and said with emotion: "No wonder he is a person who is valued by Meng Yuan..."
In the courtyard, Lao Qian opened his mouth several times but didn't know what to say. He was sent by Lu Hanjiang to deliver a letter to Lu Shangshu, while he himself returned to his room. Huangfu Xiaoyuan had been hiding here for a while.
When the eunuch came to convey the order just now, Lu Hanjiang was still discussing the details of going to Yuelou tonight with Huangfu Xiaoyuan. Her identity was not suitable for appearing on such an occasion, so she had to hide in the room in desperation.
Huangfu Xiaoyuan's expression was a little complicated at the moment. She probably didn't know what to say, so she had to imitate others and say dryly: "...Congratulations, sir."
"What's there to congratulate?"
Lu Hanjiang rarely said an angry word, but he quickly calmed down and continued the topic, saying: "There is a rainproof layer above all the rooms on the second floor of Yaoyue Building. When falling, you only need to hide on it. , you can move forward and retreat freely."
Huangfu Xiaoyuan was silent for a short time and advised: "Sir, now that you have made an engagement with Princess Yongle, you will soon be the consort of the court. Isn't it a bit risky to marry someone else..."
"I forgot you said that."
With that said, Lu Hanjiang reached out and took off the mask on Huangfu Xiaoyuan's face, and came closer. The two looked at each other, and they could feel each other's breathing.
Huangfu Xiaoyuan didn't have much reaction to this sudden overstep. After staying with Lu Hanjiang for so long, it was natural that she would have close contact with him. If nothing else, her face was unknown when she was disguised. How many times have I been touched by this person?
However, although his actions were very frivolous, there was no sense of profanity in Lu Hanjiang's eyes, which was one of the reasons why Huangfu Xiaoyuan silently acquiesced.
Looking at Chi Chi's face, Huangfu Xiaoyuan couldn't help but sigh that her habit was really terrible. If it had been half a year ago, she might have been chopped off with an axe.
"Tonight, you put on men's clothes. There is no need to change your appearance. Just use this mask to cover it up."
"...I understand."
Although Lu Hanjiang's request was strange, Huangfu Xiaoyuan had already been obedient to him.
After finalizing Huangfu Xiaoyuan's outfit, Lu Hanjiang made some preparations for his disguise. The face he used to see Chu Wei was his own, and just in case, he prepared another face.
After everything was prepared, all he had to do was wait quietly until night. During this time, Lu Hanjiang also took Huangfu Xiaoyuan to see the gifts sent by Yang Zhiyuan.
"This is actually a doll?"
Even Huangfu Xiaoyuan, who came from the Huangfu family, was extremely surprised when she saw this incredible skill. Only then did she understand why Lu Hanjiang valued Yanshi.
"Master Yan is well-deserved," Lu Hanjiang said with admiration and regret, "It's just that the materials are ordinary after all."
The two puppets made by Yanshi are indeed unique treasures, but they still have flaws. They are tangible but not spiritual. People like him who have a deep knowledge of mechanism art can tell the authenticity at a glance. , if it can be made with rare materials and treasures in the world, I don’t know if it will be different.
The thing Yan Master asked from Yin Zhixie, the meteorite iron must be used to build the skeleton of the doll and various internal mechanisms, but he still couldn't figure out how the woman with a pure yin body wanted to What to do?
Is it possible that this old guy really wants to grow old and grow into a flower bush? Lu Hanjiang despised this kind of behavior that was not doing his job properly.
Everything is ready, now it's time for the Seventh Prince and Kong Wen to go out. Lu Hanjiang is a very talkative person, and he won't make people feel bored when he gets along with them, but Huangfu Xiaoyuan is a complete boring gourd.
Unlike Shangluo, Huangfu Xiaoyuan would not play interesting games with him when he was bored, so Lu Hanjiang had no choice but to enjoy himself with the table full of blocks.
However, although Huangfu Xiaoyuan had a dull temper, she was a good listener. Even though Lu Hanjiang's words while playing with building blocks were a bit out of character and did not match the preface and follow-up, she listened silently.
Except for Lao Qian who came in a few times to refill the tea, the two of them spent most of the day in silence, sometimes with Lu Hanjiang talking to himself.
Huangfu Xiaoyuan was not impatient, and Lu Hanjiang was not bored either. As the sky gradually darkened, he destroyed the ten-inch tall tower of delicate blocks that had been built for an hour with just a snap of his fingers.
He built a tall tower from scratch and then destroyed it himself. Lu Hanjiang kept repeating this process for most of the day, and he was very happy. After destroying the tower for the last time, he stood up and said: "It's time to go. .”
"yes."
