The mourning period of the Zhao Mansion has passed, but everyone in the mansion is still wearing plain clothes. Xia Chu's footsteps suddenly stopped at the door of the Zhao Mansion.
During these days, he kept running around, almost running around Xiao Guo, worrying about big and small things, and naturally isolated one fact.
Although Su Qian'an mentioned it yesterday, he quickly suppressed it deliberately, not wanting to ruin everyone's fun.
It wasn't until this moment that a thought hit his chest unexpectedly.
The fact that he always knew but didn't want to think about was that Zhao Xingwen was dead.
His cousin is gone.
Xiao Mubai shook his hand without leaving a trace and then let go. Xia Chu tried his best to squeeze out a smile that was uglier than crying. Together with him, he first went to see Mrs. Zhao, and then followed Gu Shirou to offer incense to Zhao Xingwen.
Huo Wenshu, wearing a plain white dress with a calm face, handed the incense to them.
After three bows, Xiao Mubai politely exchanged words of condolences with Gu Shirou. On the pretext that he wanted to see Zhao Xingwen's room, Xia Chu sent Huo Wenshu away to lead the way.
Xia Chu walked with her, and she remained silent all the way. Xia Chu looked at her soft profile, silently turning into an orchid like a flower blooming.
While considering his words of comfort, he said: "Miss Huo, you..."
"You should call me cousin." Huo Wenshu nodded slightly, her eyebrows indifferent.
Xia Chu had drafted a lot of words of comfort, but they all disappeared in the sentence she interrupted.
For a moment, I was speechless and choked.
In Zhao Xingwen's courtyard, there are no colorful flowers. Most of the weapons commonly used by warriors are arranged on both sides. There are only two pots of orchids on the window sill. They are fragrant and distant, pure and refined, and they are particularly eye-catching in this courtyard.
Orchids are precious and difficult to cultivate. The flowers in full bloom now are exquisite and elegant. It can be seen that Huo Wenshu has taken good care of them every day.
"Cousin... I don't want you to wrong yourself like this." Xia Chu's eyes fell on the fragrant flower swaying in the wind.
"You said you wanted to see Xingwen's room, but you came here specifically to comfort me." Huo Wenshu smiled slightly.
"It's really not necessary. I live a very peaceful life now and don't feel wronged. He said that he hoped that I would be safe and happy for the rest of my life. Now that I am guarding his old residence, I feel peaceful and calm, which can be regarded as fulfilling his last wish. , isn’t it?”
Xia Chu originally came to persuade her, but she was left speechless.
"Admiral Huo and your brother..." Xia Chu hesitated.
Looking at her quiet and beautiful face, she is only sixteen years old, which is the most beautiful time for a woman.
"Uncle was very worried about my insistence on going my own way at first, but now he sees that my life is much more peaceful than in Huo Mansion, and he gradually relaxes." Huo Wenshu smiled lightly.
That smile was clean and pure, but it stung Xia Chu's heart inexplicably.
She is obviously such a soft woman, but because she deeply loves someone, her heart is extremely strong.
"Xingwen always mentioned you to me in the past, why don't you also tell me what he looked like when he was in the army?" Huo Wenshu's eyes flashed with a burning light.
"He went to the military camp when he was seven years old. Speaking of which, the people in Zhao's mansion are really not very familiar with him."
Xia Chu's heart became more and more sour. He nodded with a slight nasal sound and said, "Okay."
He walked into the courtyard and sat down on a bench. He smiled at Huo Wenshu opposite him and began to narrate: "He is very prestigious in the army. The first time I met him when I first joined the army was at the martial arts field. In the stands, you can see from a distance that he is majestic and heroic..."
As the sun grew brighter, Xia Chu talked to her in detail about all the details about Zhao Xingwen. It wasn't until Gu Shirou sent someone to call them to the front hall to have a meal that Huo Wenshu got up without feeling satisfied.
Xia Chu followed her to the front hall. Xiao Mubai was saying goodbye to them, and Xia Chu also said goodbye.
Gu Shirou did not try to persuade her, but said politely: "The people in the house are just living in poverty these days. In this case, I won't force you two to stay."
Xiao Mubai and Xia Chu nodded and turned around. When Xia Chu passed by Huo Wenshu, he whispered, "I'll come back and talk to you again when I have time."
"Okay." Huo Wenshu bowed and said with a smile. It was obvious that she was really happy.
Xiao Mubai and Xia Chu left the Zhao Mansion together before speaking: "I'm afraid that because of my status, I will restrain them by leaving food."
Xia Chu nodded and said, "I know, let's go to Yinweizhai. After eating, I want to go to the palace."
Xiao Mubai originally planned to visit the Xu Mansion. When he heard that he was going to enter the palace, he said, "Then I will enter the palace with you."
The Drinking Room was renovated after being looted. Now it is not dilapidated, but more luxurious than before.
When the shopkeeper Cai Shaozhong saw these two noble people coming into the store, he personally welcomed them out and presented them to Chunfengjian.
Xia Chu neatly ordered a few of Xiao Mubai's favorite dishes, but did not order wine, which made Xiao Mubai frown suspiciously.
Xia Chu curled her lips and said with a smile: "The main purpose of entering the palace is to see the emperor."
"Father, he..." Before Xiao Mubai could finish his words, he saw Xia Chu waving to him and immediately followed him.
With the words Xia Chu whispered in his ears, his expression fluctuated and changed. It wasn't until Cai Shaozhong came to serve the food in person that the two stopped talking secretly.
After the two entered the palace, they first went to Yongxin Palace to meet Concubine Qi, leaving mother and son to talk about Liang Guozhong's affairs. Xia Chu took the opportunity to go to Yulian Palace and look at Xiao Muhong.
Upholding his promise to Wugetai, he also conveyed his admiration to Xiao Muhong.
However, it had only been two or three months since we last saw Xiao Muhong, and she became more and more slim, charming and charming.
Xia Chu thought she would eagerly agree and let him convince Xiao Mubai.
After all, she had a very good impression of Wugetai before.
Unexpectedly, the little girl became what a royal princess should be, and her temper became much calmer. She did not respond to what he said, but instead asked him with a polite manner: "When will good things happen to you and your brother?" ? I want to stay with my mother and concubine for a few more years."
Xia Chu and her laughed and chatted for about half an hour. Xiao Mubai came to look for him, and the two of them said goodbye to Xiao Muhong together. Before leaving, Xiao Muhong showed her true colors and asked Xia Chu: "When are you going to take me with you?" Should I go out to play in the palace?"
Before Xia Chu could answer, Xiao Mubai turned his back and said, "Let's talk about it after we finish the business."
Xiao Muhong's nagging complaints sounded behind him, but Xia Chu suddenly laughed, feeling that this was the real Xiao Muhong. He was really not used to the solemn and tone-deaf manner just now.
Since the treasury was filled, Qingxin Hall has been renovated.
The emperor was also moved out of Kunning Palace, and Eunuch Li and Xiao Yuanzi were also nursed back to health by Xiang Chengfang.
Xia Chu stood at the door of Qingxin Hall and looked at Eunuch Li who was coming out. For a moment, he felt a little dazed.
"I know that Mr. Marquis is blessed with great fortune and will be safe and sound." Eunuch Li said this with sincerity.
Xia Chu looked at him for a moment, trying to see in his eyes whether he knew that she was the palace maid Xiaoyun.
Eunuch Li seemed puzzled by his joyful and concerned greeting, but Xia Chu let the words fall to the ground. There was no response for a long time. Finally, Xiao Mubai's voice came to his ears: "Go in."
There was an urgency in Xiao Mubai's tone that only Xia Chu could detect. Eunuch Li hurriedly bowed and said, "His Royal Highness, Prince Mo, please come this way, Young Lord Marquis."
(End of chapter)