Author: Braised Egg Expert

Xie Jiuxiao was stunned for a while, and Lu Chengfeng looked at him, quietly waiting for an answer.

"I..." Xie Jiuxiao stopped talking.

Lu Chengfeng's tone was calm and he said: "Can you tell me, what do you want? It's worth your efforts to please me. It's really strange to say that you and Cheng Yi are talking about each other, but I obviously have nothing.

But I always have the illusion that I am carrying a treasure from heaven. The man who is a famous official in western Shanxi shows his favor to me again and again, and you..."

Lu Chengfeng's eyes were full of inquiry, without the usual indulgence: "I am a direct descendant of the Xie family. I am a first-class person in appearance and talent. He actually behaves in front of me. This is very puzzling to me. If you say

It's because of my kindness in saving you, but the reason is too far-fetched. I don't believe that a person who decisively issues a killing order is a good person who knows how to repay his kindness."

When she said these words, it was as if she was about to talk about Cheng Yi last night.

……no."

What is it not?

Lu Chengfeng wanted to ask in detail, but she held back in the end. After all, he was different from Jinnian. It was inappropriate to transfer her feelings to him. What was it for? Lu Chengfeng no longer wanted to know the answer.

She replaced the well-behaved and obedient Xie Jiuxiao in her mind with Xie Cen. His casual and indifferent voice even had a touch of arrogance and coldness in the corners of his eyes.

When he thought of this, Lu Chengfeng couldn't help but ask himself, what does he want when he does this and pretends like this?

But Lu Chengfeng waited for a moment, but Xie Jiuxiao kept her eyes lowered. She had no choice but to withdraw her gaze and step forward. Just after taking two steps, the person behind her moved, stepped forward and grabbed her, and said in a pitiful tone:

He said: "...you don't want me anymore?"

Also? Don’t?

Lu Chengfeng frowned, she turned around, and then saw Xie Jiuxiao's watery peach blossom eyes under the moonlight.

Lu Chengfeng: "..."

Lu Chengfeng's restraint and calmness always seemed to be inexplicably compromised when it came to Xie Jiuxiao.

Lu Chengfeng felt that most of Wuming's anger was extinguished in an instant, and she said, "No one wants you."

"...You have it." Xie Jiuxiao complained stubbornly: "You just had it!"

Lu Chengfeng stared at the entanglement between the two of them, just like before, he was pestering him like this, and wouldn't let him go. Lu Chengfeng let out a breath, and his tone unconsciously slowed down: "I just said

I was asking you, but you didn’t give me an answer.”

"No." Xie Jiuxiao answered simply.

Lu Chengfeng paused and withdrew his hand. Xie Jiuxiao couldn't help but look up, her eyes turning even redder.

Lu Chengfeng didn't understand why such an old person would always turn red-eyed, as if she had done something. She took a deep breath and said: "No, there is no, you...why are you crying..."

"I didn't cry."

"Oh? You didn't cry?" Lu Chengfeng leaned to the side and looked at him, and said without mercy: "Did you get blinded by the night wind?"

Xie Jiuxiao lowered his head in frustration. Lu Chengfeng could not see that he looked so wronged. He was speechless for a moment, took a breath silently, and said, "Okay, it's my fault, it's just my random guess."

Xie Jiuxiao then raised his head, looked deeply at Lu Chengfeng, and said, "It's all me! Whether it's the obedient me in front of you or the me in front of you, I won't deny it. Sister, you are very, very good! I admire you and admire you

Like you, you are different from others."

After hearing these confessions, Lu Chengfeng looked at Xie Jiuxiao's tense expression and couldn't help but smile, breaking the slightly tense atmosphere between the two of them, and said in a teasing tone: "Why didn't I see that before?

Admire me and worship me?”

Xie Jiuxiao's eyes were blazing: "It's not too late to know now."

"It's not too late." Lu Chengfeng looked at the sky: "It's time to get over, otherwise your eldest brother should be anxious."

Xie Yunqian was waiting on the corridor outside the hall, and his eyes flashed when he saw the two of them coming side by side. After a polite meeting, the three of them entered, and Zhou Lihua also took a seat, and the dishes were served one after another.

Xie Yunqian poured the wine, raised his glass and said to Lu Chengfeng, "Miss Lu."

Lu Chengfeng, who had a good drinking capacity, held his glass to each other and said, "Thank you, Mr. Sir."

"The Xie family has received your help. Xie Yunqian is deeply grateful. I won't say any polite words. The Xie family owes you a favor. If there is any need in the future, the Xie family will definitely help."

Lu Chengfeng accepted this sentiment and said, "You're welcome."

They both drank it all in one go.

After finishing a glass of wine, Xie Yunqian was still full of it: "This second glass is for you as a brother. I want to thank you for taking care of your younger brother. Jiuxiao is young and ignorant. If you do something wrong, you can reprimand me, but I will never do it."

Appeasement!”

Xie Yunqian's words stunned Zhou Lihua and Lu Chengfeng.

Reprimanding is something that only elders can do. When Xie Yunqian said this, did he regard her as a close friend? Or to be more straightforward, half of Xie's family?

Lu Chengfeng smiled, drank his second glass of wine, and said, "You're welcome."

Xie Yunqian drank it all in one gulp and filled it up again with a sincere look: "This third glass is to congratulate you on your appointment as the commander of the Imperial Guard. I have been busy with official duties recently and have not been able to visit in person. I will punish myself with one drink!"

Lu Chengfeng drank three glasses of wine with him.

Xie Jiuxiao said quietly: "Brother, are you here to eat or drink?"

Zhou Lihua also echoed: "Use your chopsticks, the food is rich today, don't just focus on the wine glass."

All four of them smiled and moved their chopsticks.

After the meal, Zhou Lihua, who was pregnant, returned to the garden to rest. The servants changed into fragrant tea, and Lu Chengfeng and Xie Yunqian sat at the table.

Xie Yunqian held the tea cup and began to talk about the real purpose of tonight's banquet: "Miss Lu has not been in office for a long time, but after thinking about it, she also knows that Jin Yiwei has taken over Suidong Liu Fei's case."

"heard."

Xie Yunqian said: "The emperor suddenly ordered the royal guards to come and investigate. I believe you know something about it."

Lu Chengfeng looked at Xie Yunqian in confusion, pondered for a moment, and said, "I originally thought it was just an ordinary case."

Xie Yunqian shook his head: "No, this case is not as simple as it seems. In addition to being related to the public opinion of scholars, it is also related to the Suidong Ganzhou family."

Lu Chengfeng swallowed his tea and listened quietly.

Xie Yunqian said: "Let's not mention the details for now. I'll tell you the intention. I'm afraid it's just a test by the new emperor."

Lu Chengfeng put down the tea cup: "Testing?"

Xie Yunqian's tone was low: "Do you know where Subei is now?"

Lu Chengfeng shook his head: "I have been in Yanjing for nearly a year, and I have not inquired about the current situation of Subei. What happened to Subei?"

Xie Yunqian said: "Chaos."

Lu Chengfeng frowned slightly.

"After the incident in Subei, Subei seems to have lost its backbone. The generals in the five cities are all focusing on their own affairs. The battlefield is deserted. Bandits are rampant and the people are suffering. The imperial court also sent many generals there, but in the end nothing was achieved. The situation in Subei

It has become the most troublesome issue for the imperial court today."

Lu Chengfeng pondered for a moment and asked: "No one among the military generals in the DPRK can take over the position of coach of Subei?"

Xie Yunqian said: "You have been in the army for many years, so you should be familiar with their character. They are all veteran generals who have fought for many years. How many of them look down on these people in the inner court, and how many of the people you send can stand this anger. Subei

Nowadays, everyone shakes his head when he mentions it. After the last battle, a great plague suddenly broke out at the border. The enemy lost the best opportunity to attack, and Subei was able to take a breather."

Lu Chengfeng's eyes were heavy: "What you said is indeed true."

She looked thoughtfully and said for a moment: "You mean, the emperor asked me to go to the Imperial Guard because he wanted to test me?"

Lu Chengfeng had to make a bold guess, even though the guess was very absurd. She carefully considered her words: "...Does he want me to control the chaos in Subei?"

Xie Yunqian nodded: "I guess that's what you meant."

Lu Chengfeng looked shocked. She knew that Xie Yunqian was speculating. According to his understanding of the current new emperor, he was not only 10% sure, but also 50% certain.

It makes sense, she would indeed go back because of this.

Lu Chengfeng couldn't help but stand up and pace in thought.

Xie Yunqian also stood up and said: "So this Liu Fei case is the emperor's stepping stone. You live far away in Subei. Although you have been famous for a long time, you are still too far away from Yanjing City. How much truth is there under this famous reputation?"

If few people know about it, I have confidence in you, but the current situation in Subei is difficult to resolve, how sure are you if you really come back?"

Lu Chengfeng couldn't answer. She had never thought of it this way.

Xie Yunqian sighed: "Since my grandfather left, there has been no new leader in the cabinet. Without the six ministers, all the elders have their own thoughts. The court is in chaos. I understand him and understand that his situation is not easy. Now is the time to appoint people.

, If you investigate Liu Fei's case beautifully and handle it properly, I think there is a high probability that the Subei case will be handled as it is. If you don't want to go through this muddy water, then you can handle the case however you want."

Lu Chengfeng understood what he meant: "Thank you very much."

Xie Yunqian smiled slightly, and the two of them walked out of the hall. Xie Jiuxiao was sitting by the artificial lake not far away, not knowing what she was thinking.

Xie Yunqian said with a smile: "There is no need to say thank you. Jiuxiao treats you as close as a family member, which quite surprised me. However, as long as he is around, the Lu family and the Xie family will have friendship."

Lu Chengfeng smiled faintly. She and Xie Yunqian had almost the same idea.

Before leaving, Xie Jiuxiao saw her out of the house, and the two of them walked slowly along the path of Xie's house. Xie Jiuxiao didn't ask her what she talked about with Xie Yunqian, and only talked about some gossip. He was very familiar with his road, so

As he walked, he said: "Sanniang has been studying new pastries these past two days. After she makes them, I will bring them to you to try..."

It was already the middle of November, and the late autumn night wind was cold. Her fingers were a little cold. She smiled and said, "Okay."
To be continued...