Having made her promise to Qin Lang, Mrs. Lu went back to her parents' home the next day. However, she didn't care what Ji Zhongsan would teach at Taixue. When she saw her father, she just wanted to make a suggestion.
The summer solstice is coming in a few days, and I heard that the emperor will worship the gods of heaven and earth in the Mingtang. For such a solemn occasion, important figures such as the three princes, nine ministers, and generals in the court will definitely accompany the young emperor.
Mingtang Piyong was in the same place, outside Kaiyang Gate in the south of the city, on the north bank of Luoshui River, and Taixue was also nearby. Lu's father, as a doctor of Taixue, would naturally go there.
Summer sacrifices are called xi. After the sacrifice, the three animals, big and small, will be distributed among the ministers to take back and eat. The ministers usually invite relatives and friends to a banquet and share the food together. From time to time, the general's palace will find a reason to have banquets with colleagues and friends.
, this time should be no exception.
So Lu asked her father to go to the banquet with her, and took the opportunity to make friends with Sun Li and other important people at the banquet. For example, Sun Li was not only a Taiwei, one of the three princes, but also had a close relationship with Qin Liang. He became the third prince because of Qin Liang.
Recommendation. Sun Li is also from Zhuojun, Youzhou, and is from the same hometown as the Lu family! Mr. Lu believed that it would be very easy for his father to make friends with Sun Li on such an occasion.
However, her father immediately refused outright and felt ashamed and reprimanded the Lu family.
There was nothing Lu could do. She had to complain that there were many people related to the Lu family, but her father could only be a doctor of imperial studies. It was indeed not without reason!
As expected, before the Summer Solstice sacrifices had begun, the invitation from the General's Mansion was sent to the He Mansion, mainly inviting Princess Jinxiang.
When He Jun came back that night, he also mentioned the banquet at the General's Mansion. He didn't go to find his concubine tonight, but stayed in Lu's room, apparently intending to sleep here.
He Jun had not been in the same room with Mrs. Lu for a long time. No matter what, He Jun was her husband. Mrs. Lu took a bath and changed clothes first, washed off the sweat stains on her body and prepared to rest.
Unexpectedly, while He Jun was lying on the collapse, he actually asked Qin Zhongming about the past when he was studying in Taixue, and asked her what she did. Of course Lu would not admit it! She insisted on her statement that she and Qin Zhongming were just friends.
Besides, He Jun couldn't blame her, because she knew Qin Zhongming first!
So Mr. Lu lost all interest and had to be wary of He Jun, insulting him with old suspicions!
But He Jun didn't say anything rude. He just frowned thoughtfully and whispered, "The noise in the other courtyard sounds so miserable. I just want to know what's going on." Lu was stunned, and then said coldly.
: "I really don't know! I don't know anything. I only learned about Agu from your mouth."
He Jun said: "I'm not talking about that." He was silent for a while, then suddenly whispered hesitantly, "How about you try again?"
When Mrs. Lu heard this, she almost jumped up from the collapse! Her irritation was mainly because she suddenly felt that she was completely inferior to Princess Agu Jinxiang's status in He Jun's heart.
In fact, if He Jun only cares about Lu's old relationship before leaving the court, Lu will be upset but not very angry. Because she can feel that her husband at least still cares about her innocence!
She finally said with anger on her face: "Who do you think I am?"
What was the husband in front of her thinking about all day long? She thought of her father's stubbornness again. From the people in her husband's family, she could almost foresee the decline of her family!
He Jun might also have a guilty conscience, so he hurriedly said, "Don't be impatient. Why are you so anxious?"
Mrs. Lu was so angry that she felt stuffy in her heart. If He Jun's tone hadn't softened, she would have almost spoken harshly: Could it be that Mrs. Yin and Mrs. Du's experiences had affected He Jun? Or maybe the long-term use of the Five Stone Powder had caused him
My heart is numb!
When Mrs. Lu calmed down a little, she said: "This is something out of nothing. It's just because a few young masters from Luoyang spread rumors. You have been worried about it for so many years. Now you ask me to do such a thing, why don't you kill me?"
He Jun glanced at the closed door and said solemnly: "It's just because I doubt what you did behind my back that I feel a thorn in my heart! If something really happened, those old things in the past will be
It’s not important anymore.”
Lu sneered and said, "If you regret it, what should I do?"
He Jun said: "It won't happen next time.
Anyway, you and Qin Zhongming are not clear about it, so why not sit down for a while and resolve the confusion in my heart."
Mrs. Lu looked angry and turned away immediately. She told him countless times that nothing happened before and no explanation would work!
He Jun whispered again: "Three days later, you will have the opportunity to meet Qin Liang at the banquet of the General's Mansion. You don't have to worry, you can trust me. You are my wife. If this matter is known to outsiders, how can I
If it’s not even more embarrassing, how can I face my former friends?”
Lu did not refute when he heard it. I remember one year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, someone brought up the old story between Lu and Qin Liang at a party, and He Jun even turned against them and had a fight on the spot!
If this kind of thing is revealed, it will be very detrimental to him. Of course, the price for the woman will be even greater!
But even if it wasn't exposed, what good would this matter do to the Lu family? This was what she cared about most. She also had to guard against the fact that He Jun would use this matter to blackmail her for the rest of her life, asking her to be beaten and scolded at will.
Lu turned around and glanced at the familiar He Jun. When their eyes met, Lu suddenly thought of a way! She could pretend to agree first. If He Jun becomes furious in the future and proves his innocence at that time, maybe he will
Is there a kind of surprise that is lost and found?
The summer solstice will be here in a few days, and the emperor will offer sacrifices in the southern suburbs.
The women did not participate in the sacrifice, but it was easy to notice that there were many armored soldiers mobilized on the street. There were also many people watching the emperor's honor guard and the minister's honor guard. The city and outside were much busier than usual.
It was almost noon when Mrs. Lu, Princess Jinxiang and He Jun came to the General's Mansion in Yong'anli to attend the banquet.
The male and female guests were all in the large front hall and courtyard, but the gatehouse of the inner house was open. Mrs. Wang told the women and girls attending the banquet that they could enter the front gatehouse to play because there were high platforms, pavilions, lakes and streams inside.
However, guests usually do not go to the general's inner residence and only hang out in the front hall and courtyard.
In the afternoon, some of the female guests enjoyed singing and dancing in the open hall, and some chatted in small groups. Mrs. Lu took the initiative to get close to Qin Lang's wife and aunt Mrs. Yang. The two wandered along the brick road and gradually walked to the front hall.
The back of the attic.
In the hall on the west side of the attic, there is an inner room, and there is also a pepper room in the inner room. Last time He Jun was arrested by Tingwei, and Lu and Princess Jinxiang came to plead for mercy. Princess Jinxiang had been to that place.
Mrs. Lu took Mrs. Yang and led her up the steps intentionally or unintentionally. Mrs. Lu had already thought of her words and told He Jun when she went back that she had a tryst with Qin Liang in this room at some point. But when she proved her innocence,
At that time, my aunt Mrs. Yang testified!
The two walked onto the stage while talking. At this time, Qing Shang music was playing in the main hall. Lu deliberately talked with Mrs. Yang about the music at the moment to deepen Mrs. Yang's impression.
But unexpectedly, Mrs. Lu and others just walked into the back door of the west hall and found that Qin Liang was really in the west hall!
Qin Liang was sitting opposite a young man with a fair face, talking at a banquet. When they noticed someone entering the room, they both turned to look at the Lu family and the Yang family.
Mrs. Lu had no choice but to walk in and bow to Qin Liang together with Mrs. Yang.
When Qin Liang saw Mrs. Yang, he immediately stood up from the banquet to return the courtesy, and then introduced him with concise words and a generous gesture, "This is Wang Shizhi, the captain of the city gate. My brother's wife, Mrs. Yang, is the daughter-in-law of Princess Jinxiang, Mrs. Lu. "
The two women met Wang Shizhi again. Then Lu said: "I don't know the general. General Wang is here to discuss important matters. I have disturbed you two. Please forgive me, general."
Qin Liang smiled and said, "Mrs. Lu is serious. Since we are in the middle of the banquet, why bother?" He then held Wang Jun's arm and said, "It's just that Wang Shizhi has to leave Beijing for something. It's rare to see us today, so I'll just say a few words here." In a word."
Wang Jun also expressed his emotions in a very cooperative manner: "Although I am reluctant to leave the general, I cannot ignore business. This time I go west, I will not dare to let down the general's trust!"
Lu took a look at Qin Liang. He still looks very handsome, has a long body and is elegant in manners. No wonder Qin Liang was from an ordinary background and his life was a bit shabby. She also took a fancy to Qin Liang among many imperial students! Moreover, Qin Liang As I get older and occupy a higher position, I gain a more generous and calm demeanor.
Next to him, Wang Jun is a rank-4 city gate captain. He is a marquis and a relatively powerful official in Luoyang.
Although he was a member of the Communist Party of China, he had the same appearance and temperament as a good man, but he also had a natural and humble attitude in front of Qin Liang. His words and deeds were close to each other, and he showed respect for his superiors.
In such an atmospheric scene, with people talking and laughing about military and national affairs, Lu couldn't help but think of those things in her family that she was ashamed to talk about and that were not elegant, and she suddenly felt restrained.
Mrs. Yang asked with great interest: "General Wang is going to lead troops on the Western Front?"
Wang Jun smiled and said: "Mrs. Yang is laughing, I will only take care of the military supplies."
Qin Liang said: "As the saying goes, before the soldiers and horses use food and fodder, the most important part is the baggage and logistics."
Wang Jun nodded and said, "What the general said makes sense." He then bowed and said, "General, just talk to your brother and sister-in-law, and I will go back to the banquet hall first."
Qin Liang returned the courtesy and said, "Please wait for me at the banquet. We will drink more glasses later."
Wang Jun said goodbye to Madam Yang, Mrs. Lu, and walked out from the main door.
"Sister-in-law, please sit down, Mrs. Lu." Qin Liang greeted, and then he knelt down and sat down in the upright seat. He gently flicked his arms and swept his wide sleeves onto the banquet. Although he was polite to others, his straight shoulders The look on his back and eyes also hinted at a bit of arrogance.
Compared with more than ten years ago, Zhong Ming really seemed to be a different person, and Lu felt it was wonderful.
Without thinking too much, she had an obvious intuition. The other party was an arrogant person, but he treated her very well... Especially Qin Liang liked to look into the other party's eyes and talk, and Lu had a feeling that she had also become the same. Important people! With just a look, Mrs. Lu feels much better than receiving desperate compliments from ordinary people! Mrs. Lu knows that she is a snobbery, but what can she do?
At this time, Mrs. Yang's voice said: "We just walked here by chance."
Qin Liang looked at her and said in a casual tone: "The mansion used to receive female guests in the west hall. It's not surprising that my sister-in-law came here. Because there were so many people at the banquet today, if I hadn't happened to meet him, I wouldn't have had the chance.
Talk to your sister-in-law. But when the family dinner comes, you will have more opportunities to talk."