There was silence in the private room of Xinghua Restaurant. Yin Ji, who was originally sitting and just eating, seemed to be infected by the atmosphere, and sat obediently watching the master. Lu Zuo sat next to Gao Yun and was speechless. He was thinking a lot, but he couldn't think of anything to do. After all, Gao Han chose to follow the prince, so their brothers would inevitably be jealous and even distrusted by both sides, but Gao Han With Lu Zuo around, King Ning would still trust him to some extent, but the prince would rather kill a thousand people by mistake than let one person go, so how could he tolerate his two brothers?
Yin Ji couldn't bear it any longer, "Second Brother Gao, I think you are worrying too much. With Master here, he will definitely have a way to protect everyone!" Yin Ji's tone sounded like comfort, but also like a voice from the bottom of his heart.
At this time, Gao Yun also felt a little comforted. With his elder brother's ability, he might be able to adjust his lost mood and said with a smile: "Xiao Yin Ji is right!"
This made Lu Zuo a little embarrassed, but he still managed to stay calm and said with a smile: "It's not impossible. As long as you can do well in front of the emperor, your brother will be safe, so don't worry about it."
"Well..." Gao Yun nodded, hoping to put his eldest brother at ease, "What should Shanzhou and his party do next?" When he said this, Gao Yun showed anxiety again, like a dark cloud covering his head. Taishan pressed his shoulders, "Brother, I was not mentally prepared to take command at all. I didn't expect that everything would go as you planned. Hey... what should we do? What should we do?"
Lu Zuo stood up and patted Gao Yun on the shoulder, "Brother, don't worry. As long as you serve as the marshal, we will be one step closer to success, and your brother will be much safer."
Gao Jun looked up at Lu Zuo doubtfully, "Brother, are you sure?"
"Brother Xian, don't worry. For the rest of your trip to Shanzhou, you just have to listen to me and you won't be wrong."
Seeing the confident look on Lu Zuo's face, Gao Yun's doubts were eliminated a lot, but he still didn't believe in his ability to lead troops. "But I have always led the Jinwu Guards. This time I have to lead the troops." This is the first time for me to lead an army and attack a city! I'm afraid... it will be difficult to convince the crowd!" After saying this, Gao Yun lowered his head dejectedly.
Yin Ji also intervened at this time: "What are you afraid of, second brother Gao? Look at how everything is developing as planned by my master. Then there will be no problems in the future."
Lu Zuo smiled at Yin Ji. This kid was really good at talking now, "This is the time for you, brother Xian, to become famous in one fell swoop. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, you will never lose."
Seeing that they had been chatting all morning, the two of them finished lunch in this private room, and then left the Furong Wine Restaurant one after another.
At this time, it was still drizzling on the street, and the rain didn't mean to stop, but it was a bit hotter than when I went out in the morning. Master and apprentice Lu Zuo returned to Xinghua Restaurant to change carriages, and then strolled back to Lu Mansion.
Before Master Lu Zuo and his disciples could reach the door, they saw Lao Pan standing in front of the mansion, pacing back and forth in a panic, looking around from time to time. From a distance, he saw the master and Yin Ji holding umbrellas walking towards him, and shouted: "Master, you are finally back." !" He said, regardless of the rain, and rushed straight to Lu Zuo.
"Old Pan, why are you so worried?"
Seeing that his master was still acting slowly at this time, Lao Pan said anxiously: "Oh, my master! I've been waiting for you to come back. If you don't come back, the earl will drink up all the water in our tank!" "
"What? Earl? Which Earl?" Lu Zuo's mind turned, "You mean Uncle Pingyuan?"
Lao Pan spread his hands and said, "That's right! I came here early in the morning, just before and after you went out. I've been working all morning, and it's already noon. I've drank two or three pots of tea, and you haven't come back yet!"
After hearing this, Lu Zuo quickened his pace and hurried into the courtyard, while asking Lao Pan beside him, "Where are we now? Have you had lunch with me?"
"I arranged to wait for you in the study?" Lao Pan gasped, "I just had some snacks, and the Duke said we will talk about it when you come back."
"What's going on?" Lu Zuo, who was rarely angry with his servants, now sounded reproachful and dissatisfied. Seeing that he was a little too aggressive, he said in a gentle tone, "My lordship said so, just wait for me. , what if I don’t come back!”
"It was a minor mistake!" Lao Pan was a good person and immediately apologized, "But the Lord insisted that there was no need. He didn't touch any of the food that was served, so he left."
"Oh, that's it!" Lu Zuopai said with a smile, "I'm rude!"
In a blink of an eye, they were in front of the study room. The door of the study room was not closed. As soon as Lu Zuo stepped into the door, he saw An Yuanshan flipping through books in front of the bookcase under the right wall! Lu Zuo led his apprentice Yin Ji and hurried forward to salute and said: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Sir, it's my fault for keeping you waiting for so long!"
Anyuanshan raised his head unhurriedly and said with a smile: "Come and see, Mr. Lu, there is no need to be formal, I am very casual."
Lu Zuo quickly ordered Lao Pan behind him, "Go and heat up the food and serve it!"
Lao Pan took the order and went quickly.
Anyuanshan shook the book in his hand at Lu Zuo, "I'm sorry, I touched the book you have here!"
"Sir, just take it, juniors have already seen it, it doesn't matter!" Lu Zuo bowed his hand respectfully.
"Really?" An Yuanshan pointed to the densely packed ancient books on the bookcase with some surprise, "It's not easy to read so many books!"
"Sir, you are so complimentary." Lu Zuo quickly made a gesture of invitation, "Sir, please take a seat."
After An Yuanshan put the books in his hands on the bookshelf, he walked slowly to the seat in front of the hall and sat down. He saw Lu Zuo and Yin Ji standing in front of the hall respectfully. They were clearly treating themselves as honored guests. I was a little embarrassed, so I asked: "Mr. Lu, why don't you do it? I'm turning against the guest. Come on, sit down!"
Lu Zuo then sat down respectfully, while Yin Ji still stood behind the master, and then he raised his hands and asked, "I wonder why the Lord has come to visit in person this time?"
Seeing that he was still so polite, Anyuanshan was a little unhappy, "Mr. Lu, aren't you asking questions knowingly?"
"This..." Lu Zuo's face turned red and white for a while. In fact, he guessed it in his heart, but he was embarrassed to say it, so he looked around and said, "Sir, you should call me Gongfu." , otherwise the juniors really can’t bear it!”
"Yes!" An Yuanshan replied expressionlessly, and then asked, "General Gao is in charge of the Western Expedition this time. I heard that the emperor also chose you as a staff officer to accompany the army?"
"Exactly. I wonder if your lordship has any advice?"
