Time flies.
In the blink of an eye, it is the New Year.
Ever since Miss Qin II left, Luo Qingzhou has been concentrating on studying at home and practicing at the bottom of the lake.
At night, the soul leaves the body.
She cultivated her spirit and soul under the moonlight, and told stories and taught the Dharma to her elder sister Dayue and younger sister Xiaoyue.
besides.
Every other afternoon, he would go to the palace for two hours to serve the eldest princess and use his strengths to fill in the gaps left by the eldest princess.
The days are full and overflowing.
The passage at the bottom of the lake has been opened up for more than a hundred meters.
The terrain is steep and goes straight down.
There are more and more skeletons on the road.
In addition to those of monsters, we also discovered those of humans.
At the same time, some rusty weapons and decayed armor also appeared.
Obviously, a fierce battle had taken place underground.
This made Luo Qingzhou more suspicious that the legendary treasure of the Qin Mansion might be hidden deep underground and might be related to those monsters.
But I don’t know when it can be completely opened up.
It was the afternoon of New Year’s Eve.
Luo Qingzhou was taken into the palace by Yue Wu, and heard the news of the verdict from Kyoto from the eldest princess in advance.
"The charge of treason has not been established."
"According to the Ministry of Justice's re-examination, the Song family had no other evidence of treason except for those anti-poems, and the origins of those anti-poems were also questionable. However, because the Song family directly admitted in public that they wrote those anti-poems, the final sentence was still execution of the entire family."
"The Zhang and Wang families, because their children had direct contact with the criminals of the Song family, the heads of the two families and important members of the clan were sentenced to death or exile."
"As for Chengguo Mansion..."
When Nangong Huoyue said this, she glanced at the young man in front of her and continued, "Because the participant was only an outsider, he was not sentenced. He was only fined Luo Yannian's salary for five years, and the title of Lady Wang was revoked. At the same time, Luo Changtian, the eldest son of Chengguo Mansion, was demoted by one level."
After listening to this, Luo Qingzhou remained silent.
Nangong Huoyue picked up the teapot, poured him a cup of tea, looked at him meaningfully and said, "Sir, the emperor has only been on the throne for three years, and he governs the world with benevolence. He will not destroy the entire big family in Mo City because of a few anti-poems. What's more, these families have sent a large number of treasures to bribe the nobles and favorites in Kyoto. Of course, more importantly, the eldest son of Chengguo Mansion has a special relationship with the emperor. The emperor personally participated in the review of this case."
Luo Qingzhou bowed his head and said, "Thank you for telling me, Your Highness."
Nangong Huoyue picked up the teacup in front of her, took a sip, looked at him and said, "Sir, even if they really are plotting treason, as long as the emperor says a word, he can change their life or death. This is power. Power can decide the life and death of others, can decide which families will survive or not, and can even... turn black into white and change the world."
Luo Qingzhou raised his head, looked at the sky outside the window, stood up and bowed, saying: "Your Highness, it's getting late, I should go back."
Nangong Huoyue narrowed her eyes, slowly put down the teacup in her hand, looked up at him and said, "Sir, I will leave here after the New Year. I don't know when we will meet again. I know that this small city of Mo can't accommodate you. With your talent, you will definitely pass the autumn exam next year. Then maybe you will start to shine. However, there are always some people and things that are not satisfactory. Sir, no matter what difficulties you have in the future, you can come to me."
Having said this, she paused and continued, "Even if it means committing a capital crime, I will keep you safe."
Luo Qingzhou bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Nangong Huoyue stared at him for a moment and said, "Yuewu, send the gentleman back home."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Yuewu's respectful voice came from outside the door.
Luo Qingzhou took his leave and left.
Just as he reached the door, Nangong Huoyue suddenly said, "Sir, Miss Qin Er has left. Are you lonely? Huagu has been waiting for you."
Luo Qingzhou said: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. But I have a wife and maids at home, so I am not lonely."
Nangong Huoyue smiled slightly and said nothing more.
Luo Qingzhou went out.
Nangong Huoyue sat at the table for a while before she stood up, dragging her fiery red skirt, and walked to the window, looking at the Yuanyang Tower in the distance.
Luo Qingzhou left the palace and got on the carriage at the door.
As soon as I sat down, a fragrant breeze blew over.
Yuewu walked in, sat down opposite him, and asked, "Master Luo, can I sit inside and talk to you?"
Luo Qingzhou glanced at her round buttocks which had already sat down and did not respond.
The carriage started moving.
Yue Wu was silent for a moment, feeling a little sad: "Master Luo, we are leaving tomorrow. Did His Highness tell you?"
Luo Qingzhou turned his head, opened the curtains and looked outside.
There was no one behind the carriage.
Perhaps knowing that it was safe for him to come to the princess' place, Xia Chan had not followed him for a long time.
That girl seems to be very busy lately.
In addition to practicing another set of faster sword techniques, she seemed to be meditating and practicing internal energy.
I don't know where her skills came from.
Luo Qingzhou asked once, but she didn't answer.
As for Bai Ling...
It had been a long time since he had kissed that girl's lips.
Ever since Miss Qin II left, the girl had been wary of him and never let him get close to her. She would run away every time she saw him and was indifferent to his hints.
Luo Qingzhou was a little depressed.
I've been doing internal exercises lately and have a lot of energy and temper. I have no where to vent it except by smashing rocks in the lake bottom channel every day.
He couldn't help but go to Lingchan Moon Palace last night and hinted to the girl: "Miss, can you give me the chance to sleep with you once this month?"
The girl said directly, "It's gone, it's gone in the future. Didn't my uncle say last time that he would divorce my young lady after you pass the autumn exam? Humph, you still have the nerve to want to sleep with my young lady? Dream on!"
Luo Qingzhou couldn't help but said, "It was obviously your young lady who said she wanted to divorce me first."
The girl said directly: "My young lady has the right to say it, but you, uncle, have no right to say it. Anyway, aunt, don't even think about sleeping with my young lady anymore. Go find those two maids in your house!"
Luo Qingzhou returned in disappointment.
Ever since he moved into Meixiang Garden, Xiaodie has been sleeping with Qiuer.
The two little girls have a very good relationship and have endless topics to talk about.
Every time he went over to take a look, he saw two little girls sleeping together naked. He didn't have the nerve to disturb them.
While he was thinking about all sorts of things, Yuewu spoke again, "Young Master, do you really not want Huagu? Huagu is so pretty and gentle, and she has a special liking for you. She reads your poems and stories every day, and thinks about you every day."
Luo Qingzhou looked at her and said directly: "I am a son-in-law, I am not qualified to take the initiative to ask for a concubine or a maid. If Miss Yuewu feels pity for her, you can ask for her yourself."
Yuewu was stunned for a moment, then raised her hand and touched her little mouth.
The carriage stopped in front of the Qin Mansion.
After Luo Qingzhou got off the car, he found that new couplets had been posted on both sides of the gate, and a red couplet had been posted on the door.
Butler Zhou was holding a large string of firecrackers and placing them under the tree outside the gate.
Seeing him coming back, Butler Zhou hurriedly said, "Sir, the master and mistress are waiting for you to celebrate the New Year. Come in quickly. I'm going to set off firecrackers."
New Year’s Eve came unexpectedly.
Yuewu opened the curtains in the carriage and stared at the festive scene in a daze. She was dazed for a moment and suddenly said to the young man who walked up the stairs: "Master Luo, can Yuewu stay for dinner before leaving?"
Luo Qingzhou looked back at her and said directly: "Sorry, I didn't cook for you."
Yuewu: “…”
Luo Qingzhou ignored her and walked quickly into the mansion.
The curtains were lowered and the carriage slowly drove away.
Butler Zhou took a look and lit the firecrackers.
"Crackle..."
The loud sound of firecrackers announced the beginning of the family reunion dinner.
Luo Qingzhou washed his hands and went straight to the side room for dining.
Qin Wenzhen and Song Ruyue have already sat down.
Miss Qin also sat next to him.
Bailing and Xia Chan stood behind her, Bailing holding flowers and Xia Chan holding a sword, one on the left and one on the right, one pink and one green, both pretty and charming.
After Luo Qingzhou entered the room, he bowed and saluted: "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, Miss."
Qin Wenzheng said gently: "Qingzhou, come and sit next to Jianjia."
Luo Qingzhou walked over, took a look at the cold snow-white figure, moved the stool away, then lowered his head and sat down.
Qin Wenzheng picked up the wine pot, poured a glass of wine, placed it in front of him, and said with a smile: "Qingzhou, this wine is fruit wine, not intoxicating, drink a few glasses with your father-in-law."
Song Ruyue moved her lips but didn't say anything.
Luo Qingzhou picked up the wine glass, placed it in front of himself, and said, "Yes, father-in-law."
Qin Wenzheng looked at his daughter again and said, "Jianjia, do you want to drink?"
Miss Qin shook her head slightly.
Qin Wenzheng poured himself another cup, raised it and said, "Qingzhou, come, let's have a drink first. I wish you success in the exam next autumn."
"Thank you, father-in-law."
Luo Qingzhou picked up the wine glass and drank it all.
Bailing was standing behind him and watching him. When she heard the word "Autumn Test", she pouted and tore the innocent petals with her hands.
Finish drinking.
A family of four eats in silence.
After finishing the meal, Luo Qingzhou stood up and was about to leave with Miss Qin when Song Ruyue stood up, took out a letter from her arms, and said coldly, "Wei Mo sent it back from Kyoto, specially written for you."
Then he added: "I wrote it only for you."
Luo Qingzhou hurried over, took it in his hand, and took a closer look. He found that the envelope was already opened.
"I didn't peek. Mei opened it accidentally."
Song Ruyue snorted and turned away, looking aggrieved.
Mei'er, who was standing behind her, lowered her head, her cheeks flushed, and dared not say a word.
Luo Qingzhou didn't dare to say more. He took the letter and retreated with Miss Qin.