Back in the backyard, Zhang Xiu walked straight to Huang Yueying's residence.
Ever since Huang Yueying gave birth to a child, her body has not shown any signs of deformity. On the contrary, it is full of charm, which makes Zhang Xiu unable to stop and often spends the night here.
As the master of the harem, Huang Yueying knew that she could not be too greedy and would never let him stay at her place for consecutive nights. She could only come here after taking care of her sister for a few days.
Knowing that Zhang Xiu was coming, Huang Yueying ran to the kitchen early to prepare dinner. For some reason, he liked the food she cooked very much. Huang Yueying was very happy. As long as he came, she would cook it herself.
Zhang Xiu came early today. He didn't see Huang Yueying in the front yard, so he went to the backyard.
"Linglong, pass the salt shaker to me!" As soon as he walked to the door of the backyard kitchen, he heard Huang Yueying's crisp silver bell-like voice, and steaming white steam came out of the window.
The door was open, and standing at the door, he saw two graceful figures busy inside. One was Huang Yueying, of course, and the other was Lu Bu's daughter, Lu Linglong.
Since the last time they met, Zhang Xiute gave her the right to come and go freely in Prince Jing's palace, but since she didn't dare to walk in the palace and didn't know the princesses in the palace, she seldom went in and out.
I don’t know why I’m here today.
"Yueying! What are you doing tonight?" Zhang Xiu crossed the threshold and walked in, looking at Huang Yueying and Lu Linglong with a smile.
Hearing Zhang Xiu's voice, Lu Linglong was so frightened that her body trembled obviously. Because her back was to Zhang Xiu, she immediately turned around and knelt down, not daring to speak or move.
Huang Yueying glanced at Zhang Xiu angrily: "Your Majesty, it's true that you scared Linglong and scared me too," she said, sitting over and helping Lu Linglong up, "Linglong, get up first," and then turned to face Zhang Xiu said, "My lord, please wait in the front yard for a moment. It will be ready soon. Biao'er is also in the front yard. Go and take a look."
Zhang Xiu: "I just came here, why didn't I see you?"
Huang Yueying: "I don't know who told Biao'er to take the academic test. He was so scared that he hid in the study room to study and didn't dare to come out."
Zhang Xiu smiled and said, "I'll go take a look."
Returning to the study room in the front yard, I walked to the door and listened. I could faintly hear Zhang Biao's childish voice reciting the Analects of Confucius from inside. In fact, Zhang Biao's head followed Huang Yueying, and he was extremely smart and clever. However, his temper followed that of his father, Zhang Xiu, and he was restless.
If Zhang Xiu's tiger hadn't been so powerful, Zhang Biao could go up to the house and tear down the tiles, tear down the walls and throw them into the river. He had extremely powerful destructive power. If he added his two younger brothers, it would be even more terrifying.
"The Master said: Isn't it right to learn and practice it over time? When a friend comes from afar, isn't it right to talk about it? Isn't it true that a man who doesn't know and is stunned is not a gentleman?" Through the window, Zhang Xiu saw Zhang Biao shaking his head and shaking his head. Carrying the Analects of Confucius on his back.
Zhang Xiu asked at the window: "Do you know the meaning of this?"
Zhang Biao was startled, stood up suddenly, looked at the majestic voice from the window and said, "Father! I know this."
Zhang Xiu pushed the door open and walked in. He looked at his son with affection in his heart, but still asked with a straight face: "Since you know, please tell me carefully."
Although Zhang Biao was afraid of his strict father, he still had ink in his heart, so he straightened his back and replied calmly: "Confucius taught us: after learning something, we should review it frequently. It is a very happy thing. There are like-minded people." It is also a happy thing when people come from far away. Even if others don’t understand me, I will not be resentful or angry and will be a virtuous gentleman.”
You must know that ancient learning did not have pinyin for later generations. The teacher read it and the students followed, learned the pronunciation and the meaning of each word. The difficulty was no less difficult than that of later generations learning English.
Zhang Biao was able to memorize it and express its meaning accurately, which shows his intelligence. A satisfied smile appeared on Zhang Xiu's face: "That's right! You must be a virtuous gentleman. You have passed the test today, and you will go check Ling'er and Xiang'er tomorrow. Go tell them and make preparations early to avoid pressing the button." .”
"Here!" Zhang Biao breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, the servants had brought the food, and Huang Yueying and Lu Linglong had put away the bowls and chopsticks. Zhang Xiu led Zhang Xiu out of the study.
Lu Linglong was obviously a little nervous when eating here for the first time.
Seeing Zhang Xiu come out, he was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do. He held his clothes with his hands and lowered his head. From the corner of his eye, he saw Zhang Xiu sitting not far away, and he felt even more nervous.
My brain was so nervous that I didn't know how I picked up the chopsticks and just ate the food in front of me. I didn't even know what the food was a little further away.
"Linglong, are you still used to it in Guanzhong?" After finishing the meal, the maid put away the bowls and chopsticks and rinsed her mouth. Zhang Xiu drank the hot drink and saw that Lu Linglong couldn't let go, so he took the lead to break the embarrassment.
"Ah...oh...I'm still getting used to it, Prince." Lu Linglong answered in a panic.
"You are alone and without any relatives here. It's difficult for you in a foreign land." Zhang Xiu showed concern on his face, "I heard that Governor Zhang and General Gao often visit you?"
As Lu Bu's old subordinates, Zhang Liao and Gao Shun cared very much about Lu Linglong and were worried about her, but they were unable to provide effective help and could only worry.
She can appear here today partly because of Zhang Liao and Gao Shun's intention, and partly because of Huang Yueying's intention. For Huang Yueying, if Lu Linglong can be put into the palace, it will not only help her escape from loneliness, but also make Zhang Liao and Gao Shun more loyal to Zhang Xiu.
So after eating, Huang Yueying left with Zhang Biao.
Only Zhang Xiu and Lu Linglong were left in the room.
Zhang Xiu was embarrassed and helpless about such a matter, so he could only ask without words.
Lu Linglong grabbed the handkerchief in her hand and said, "Yes, the two generals often come to see me."
"Um!"
Zhang Xiu nodded, "The two generals were former members of Marquis Wen, so they should care about you. I ask you to visit the palace often, but I don't see you coming in. Are you afraid?"
When Lu Linglong asked this question, she immediately remembered that she had no relatives here and was unfamiliar with the place. The grievances in her heart suddenly poured out, her lips trembled slightly, and tears rolled down her cheeks.
She tried her best to suppress it and said: "There are princesses and sisters in the palace. Even if they are blessed by the prince, they don't dare to do whatever they want."
Seeing her shoulders shrugging slightly, crystal tears dripping down her chin.
Heart touching.
He walked over, grabbed her jade hand between her legs, and looked at her with a pair of black and ferocious pupils: "I've suffered a lot for you too. Marquis Wen was kind to Gu, and it was Gu who failed to send troops to save him back then." It happened before, but now I am busy with foreign affairs, so I have neglected you."
Nervous, scared, shy and excited, Lu Linglong raised her head and glanced at Zhang Xiu. This handsome face was imprinted in her mind like a sculpture, and then she lowered her head in shame and did not dare to look at it.
Seeing her like this, Zhang Xiu knew that he was not reckless.
He took her hand even further: "Linglong, come with me!" After saying that, he pulled Lu Linglong towards the back.
Knowing what would happen next, Lu Linglong's heart beat violently and she let him pull her away. Her head was so dizzy that she didn't know when she was picked up by Zhang Xiu.
I felt even more shy.
When she clearly heard Zhang Xiu's beast-like heavy breathing, her brain became clearer. The dull pain made her know clearly that she was Zhang Xiu's princess from now on.
