Although Huo Weilou had seen many storms, he was a little speechless at this moment, but he quickly frowned and said: "She has been in Qingzhou for ten years, and this time when she returns to Beijing, she is also with her adoptive father, why don't Mrs. Bo come to pick her up? "
Eunuch Fu shook his head, "I don't understand, our people said this from a neighbor who said that about eight or nine years ago, people from the capital came to find them, and it was said that the noise was not good at that time. Someone from the neighbor came forward to inquire, and the person who came showed his identity and was quite proud, so people knew that the Youyou family had something to do with the aristocratic family in the capital."
"After these years, no one came to the capital again, and gradually no one remembered it. Everyone thought that Youyou and the others would live in Qingshan County for the rest of their lives. But more than ten days ago, the Cheng residence where Youyou lived was closed. Several servants were also dismissed, others thought they were just going out and didn't know they were going back to the capital."
Huo Weilou only asked, "Then how do you know that she kissed Lin Zhaoding?"
Eunuch Fu hurriedly said, "The embroiderer found a maidservant who was serving Cheng's family. That maidservant took care of Mrs. Cheng. She said that Cheng Yunzhi and his wife loved Youyou a lot, but she sneered at Mrs. Bo, and rarely mentioned it. Only one night three years ago, when Mrs. Cheng was seriously ill, Cheng Yunzhi took Youyou back to the capital, saying that no matter what, she could not be allowed to stay in Qingshan County for the rest of her life, at least the marriage with the Lin family was very good. …”
Eunuch Fu sighed, "It seems that Youyou doesn't know about the engagement, otherwise she will show discomfort when she sees the Lin family."
Huo Weilou frowned tightly, "The Bo family has been in decline for years, do you know what's going on in their house?"
Although Huo Weilou knew about the Bo family, but now the Bo family has no high-ranking officials, he just knew that there was such an aristocratic family.
Eunuch Fu frowned, "'One family and three ministers' was a word from decades ago, like their families who have not been knighted, they rely on this reputation to decorate their families. If the old slave remembers correctly, now Bo Mr. Shi is on duty in the Ministry of Industry, Xu is a Yuanwailang or something..."
Suddenly, Eunuch Fu thought of something and his eyes lit up, "If Youyou is really a daughter of the Bo family, there is only one possibility. She said that both her parents have passed away, but the old slave remembers that in the eighteenth year of Jianhe, the Bo family had a The family funeral is quite embarrassing, the third master and his wife of their family both passed away due to accidents, and the third master of the Bo family just came out of the Imperial Academy and was about to enter the Ministry of Rites."
More than ten years ago, Huo Weilou himself was just a child, so naturally he didn't know about these things. Eunuch Fu sighed and said, "The Bo family has two generations that haven't produced any outstanding figures. This third master Bo can be regarded as the younger generation of the Bo family. His Majesty had high hopes for him, he was awarded a Jinshi at a young age, and entered the Imperial Academy like the young master of the Lin family. His Majesty placed high hopes on him, and wanted him to be admitted to the sixth department after a few years of experience in the Imperial Academy. In an accident, both husband and wife were killed."
"After all, the Bo family is considered an aristocratic family, and Mr. Bo is also considered a close minister of the emperor, so there was a discussion in the capital at that time. The old slave vaguely remembered that their husband and wife had a young daughter, but after the funeral, everyone gradually forgot. I haven't heard about Miss Bo's family." Eunuch Fu frowned, "If you were Youyou, how could she come to Qingzhou with her adoptive father and mother?"
Huo Weilou asked again: "How many daughters does Mrs. Bo have?"
Eunuch Fu thought about it for a while, but he was a little dazed, "This old slave doesn't know, but Mr. Bo has two older brothers, so there should be more than one young lady, Youyou."
Huo Weilou's phoenix eyes were narrowed, "When Lin Huai mentioned the marriage, his expression was normal, and Lin Zhao's marriage is scheduled for next year, if the daughter who is engaged to Lin Zhao has not been in the capital for many years, or even in the remote Qingshan County, what is the date of the marriage? It was decided? Besides, his father and son didn't recognize her after seeing her, so Lin Zhao doesn't even know the name of his future wife."
Eunuch Fu's brows twitched, "Master Hou said that the servant girl heard it wrong? The betrothed person is not Youyou, but another young lady of the Bo family?"
Huo Weilou shook his head, "I'm afraid that the accident happened because of the Bo family. The good young lady of the Bo family hasn't returned to Beijing for many years. It seems that she has lost contact with the Bo family. I'm afraid that something happened back then."
After a pause, Huo Weilou asked again: "Who are her adoptive father and adoptive mother?"
Eunuch Fu shook his head, "I don't know, I only asked their names and surnames, and they know some medical skills, but I don't know anything else. Although Mrs. Cheng opened a medical clinic, her medical skills are not very good, and she only treats simple diseases. "
Eunuch Fu pondered for a moment, "If Master Hou wants to know, why don't you call Youyou, and then call Shilang Lin to ask?"
There are a lot of doubts at the moment, the easiest thing is to ask the person involved to ask, and if Bo Ruoyou is the daughter of the Bo family, it is considered a pleasure for Lin Huai to meet the daughter of an old friend. However, Huo Weilou said calmly, "No rush."
Eunuch Fu was a little puzzled, but Huo Weilou continued: "If there is a change in this matter, Lin Huai may not be able to explain it all. Let the people in Beijing investigate and find out quickly."
Huo Weilou seemed a little cautious about this matter, and Eunuch Fu felt good after thinking about it, "Then... can I ask Youyou?"
Eunuch Fu regards Bo Ruoyou as one of his own, and he is anxious right now, but he wants to ask her personally, but Huo Weilou disagrees, "Don't ask her, her foster father and adoptive mother didn't even tell her about their marriage, and she knows How many?"
After thinking about it, Eunuch Fu felt that it made sense, and when he thought that Bo Ruoyou was actually the daughter of the Bo family, and his life experience was so rough, he couldn't help feeling rather sad, "The old slave often went to the palace with His Royal Highness the Princess, and saw Bo Ruoyou several times. The third master of the family is by His Majesty's side, and after the accident of the third master of the Bo family, His Majesty ordered someone to give a funeral ceremony, but he never expected that he could see the daughter of the third master Bo."
Mr. Fu had always loved Bo Ruoyou, but this time he felt more compassionate, "If Youyou was engaged to Mr. Lin's family, but later something happened and the marriage was changed, then the Bo family will feel sorry for Youyou, Lord Hou. , you can help Youyou."
Huo Weilou looked at Eunuch Fu, "Help what?"
For some reason, Eunuch Fu felt that Huo Weilou's expression was a little frightening at the moment, but he took it for granted, "Of course it's to help Youyou get her marriage back."
Huo Weilou sneered slightly, and soon, his phoenix eyes narrowed slightly and said: "This time when returning to Beijing, Hong'er and Guilan may also want to take the waterway. Guilan's legs and feet are inconvenient, and the waterway is more convenient."
Eunuch Fu's eyes lit up, "Master Hou, have you figured it out?"
Huo Weilou said in a deep voice, "Let Lin Huai and Wu Yu come."
Eunuch Fu showed joy, turned around and went out to invite people. Soon, Lin Huai and Wu Yu arrived together, and Huo Weilou said: "This time, the Marquis wants to return to Beijing by water, and Minister Lao Lin took the corpses of Feng and Wang to take the first step. When you return to Beijing, Yue Mingquan will also be escorted by you, and the Marquis will send some embroidered envoys to accompany you."
Lin Huai naturally responded respectfully when he heard the words, Huo Weilou said again: "After returning to Beijing, search Wang Qingfu's mansion as soon as possible, and his abandoned concubine will also be strictly interrogated. I think I don't need to order these things."
Lin Huai had been the servant of the Ministry of Criminal Justice for several years, so he knew how to close the case, so he agreed immediately.
After a moment of hesitation, Lin Huai said: "If Lord Hou takes the water route, it is better to let Zhao'er and Lord Hou go on the same road. There are many classics transported back this time. If Lord Hou prepares an official ship, there will be less damage on the way."
Huo Weilou said without changing his face: "This trip I don't want to take the official ship, and I didn't want to disturb the local government when I came to Luozhou this time. It's really laborious to prepare the official ship. I just took this opportunity to take a look at it. How is life on the road?"
When Lin Huai heard this, he felt that Huo Weilou was really dedicated to serving the country and the people, and hurriedly said: "In that case, let Zhao'er go with the officials."
Huo Weilou nodded and looked at Wu Yu, "Wu Shilang is walking with this Marquis."
Wu Yu was a little flattered, but Huo Weilou said: "Back then, Wang Qingfu traveled back to Beijing with you by water, this time you go again, if you can recall the abnormality, it will also help in tracking down the whereabouts of the relics."
Wu Yu felt a little relieved just now, but his heart tightened again, and he hurriedly responded respectfully.
After giving orders to the two, Huo Weilou went to the abbot's room again, while Eunuch Fu stayed in the courtyard, he couldn't wait to find Bo Ruoyou. Jing was also surprised.
Eunuch Fu smiled and said: "Youyou, this time we can go on the same journey again, Lord Hou is not in a hurry to return to Beijing this trip, our family can rest for a while."
Bo Ruoyou was surprised, never expected that Huo Weilou would take the water route, even if the water route was smooth, it would take nearly ten days longer than taking the land route, ten days is not short for Huo Weilou, according to Huo Weilou's vigorous and resolute temperament, it is really impressive People are surprised.
However, in addition to being surprised, Bo Ruoyou was also a little happy, "That's great, I have my father-in-law as my companion along the way."
Eunuch Fu smiled happily, and now that he learned of Bo Ruoyou's life experience, he felt a little more pity for her. Bo Ruoyou only felt that Eunuch Fu looked at her more kindly, and it was just because he was able to walk together for a while.
In the evening, when Huo Weilou came back from outside, he heard that Eunuch Fu had already known Bo Ruoyou, but he never called her to give instructions. He had a good night's sleep, and the next day everyone got up early. Gathered at the mountain gate.
On the surface, Jing Ming is still the presiding officer, but when the case is decided in Beijing, his position as the presiding officer cannot be kept. Huo Weilou and his party were about to leave, so he brought Fan and others to see him off, and after saying goodbye at the mountain gate , Huo Weilou led his horse down the mountain first.
At the end of the first lunar month, the cold wind in the morning is still biting, especially in the mountains and fields. Bo Ruoyou is wearing a cloak, and the royal horse is behind Eunuch Fu, followed by a carriage, which is ready for Ming Guilan.
Huo Qinghong is very good at equestrian skills, and rarely sees the scenery of mountains and fields, so he also rode the horse in front. When he learned that Bo Ruoyou would also enter the capital together, he asked quite curiously: "Youyou, you also want to enter the capital? What are you doing? I heard you have a adoptive father?"
Huo Qinghong's word "Youyou" has been spoken smoothly, but she didn't change it. Bo Ruoyou was a little helpless when she asked her, and Lin Zhaoyiyu immediately came over, "Miss Bo is going to the capital too?"
Bo Ruoyou nodded, "Yes, the land of the Yin clan is in the capital."
She responded simply, which was considered to be an answer to Huo Qinghong's words. Eunuch Fu looked a little serious when he saw Bo Ruoyou talking to Lin Zhao. Huo Weilou was walking in front, and when he heard this, his horse slowed down.
Lin Huai's horse followed behind Huo Weilou, Huo Weilou pondered for a moment and asked without a trace: "Which girl is Lin Zhao engaged to?"
Lin Huai smiled and said, "It's Miss Bo's family, Lord Hou should know about their family."
"Three ministers of one school." Huo Weilou nodded, "How did Lin Zhao decide on the girl from this family? Their house doesn't seem to be very conspicuous these years."
Lin Huai smiled indifferently, "It was decided by my father when he was there. My father and the old man of the Bo family were classmates and friends. Later, the two masters of the Bo family became my father's students. Once they came and went, the two families became very close. Zhao'er made this relationship verbally when she was young, and although their house has been inconspicuous these years, it is a family with a clean and upright family style, so it is nothing to worry about."
Huo Weilou nodded lightly, and didn't ask any more questions.
Huo Qinghong's chirping sound came from behind. He frowned and wanted to say something, but seeing that there was a fork in the road not far ahead, he didn't say anything more. Soon, a group of people stopped at the fork.
The people led by Lin Huai wanted to take the official road to the north, while Huo Weilou wanted to go east to Xiling Ferry. The group said a few goodbyes, and then they parted ways. Feeling relaxed, as if he was guarding against something just now.
Huo Qinghong galloped to Huo Weilou's side in a burst of joy, "Brother! I haven't gone through the waterway yet! How about we charter a big boat this time? It can also be more leisurely on the road!"
Huo Weilou didn't even look at him, "No, just walk as fast as you want."
Huo Qinghong immediately became distressed when he heard the words, and Eunuch Fu stepped forward and said with a smile: "Your Highness, Lord Hou is not really traveling in the mountains and rivers, not to mention that we are not too many people, and it would be a bit extravagant to charter a big boat." .”
Huo Qinghong looked back, there were nearly twenty people in the group, but seeing that Huo Weilou had no room for negotiation, he finally turned around with his mouth pursed and went to find Ming Guilan. Bo Ruoyou was listening behind him, although he didn't dare I interrupted, but I thought in my heart, if I want to go back to Beijing quickly, I should go by land.
Xiling Ferry is in the east of Luozhou, and it takes a whole day to get there from Qixia Mountain. Huo Weilou's journey is not just a horseback riding. Even though Huo Qinghong is good at riding, he can't stand it at noon, so The abandoned horse got into Ming Guilan's carriage.
Seeing that Bo Ruoyou was still riding on the horse, Ming Guilan couldn't help but said: "Miss Bo, can you still hold on? Why don't you get on the carriage too."
Bo Ruoyou naturally declined, Ming Guilan glanced at Huo Weilou's back, saw that he didn't intend to speak, after all he didn't say much, Bo Ruoyou wiped his sweat on the horse's back, it was not as difficult as that day .
Huo Weilou, who was in front of him, naturally heard the movement. Seeing that Bo Ruoyou still knew how to advance and retreat, his brows and eyes showed a bit of satisfaction, and his horse speed also slowed down a bit.
It’s just this slowness. It was a little late when the group arrived at Xiling Ferry. Xiling Ferry is on the side of Lancang River. Because of the large wharf, merchant ships and passenger ships stop here, and gradually gathered into a bustling market town. There are many restaurants and inns on the market town. To provide convenience for people traveling from south to north, when Huo Weilou and his party arrived, even though it was the hour of the day, the whole town was still brightly lit, and there were quite a lot of people coming and going in the direction of the pier.
Huo Weilou slowed down and asked Bo Ruoyou, "Where is your adoptive father waiting for you?"
Bo Ruoyou hurriedly said: "The adoptive father said he would wait for the girl at the biggest inn in the town."
Huo Weilou asked someone to inquire, they were supposed to stay here overnight, it just so happened, soon after asking the direction, the group went straight to the inn.
The largest inn in the town is called "Tongfu". When we arrived, it really looked like a Qionglou. A group of people got off their horses and entered. Bo Ruoyou just followed Fu Gonggong into the door, and saw Cheng Yunzhi at the railing on the second floor.
Because there were many people in Huo Weilou's group, there was a lot of movement at the entrance, so many people came out to look around, Cheng Yunzhi was one of them, but he didn't expect Bo Ruoyou to be among them. When the father and daughter met, Bo Ruoyou immediately showed joy. She called her adoptive father, and everyone below looked at Cheng Yunzhi.
Huo Weilou looked at Cheng Yunzhi with his phoenix eyes, he was not surprised to see that he was a thin middle-aged man, but after looking at Cheng Yunzhi twice, he found something strange. However, his gaze on Huo Weilou was neither humble nor overbearing, and there was no surprise in his eyes, as if he could see his identity immediately.
Seeing Cheng Yunzhi walking down on crutches, Bo Ruoyou rushed up to meet him, supported Cheng Yunzhi on the stairs, and softly called, "Father."
Cheng Yunzhi glanced in the direction of Huo Weilou and the others, "What's going on?"
Bo Ruoyou said in a low voice: "It's Marquis Wu Zhao, who also wants to enter Beijing by water."
Cheng Yunzhi didn't say anything, but looked at Huo Qinghong and Ming Guilan. The two of them were also dressed in gorgeous clothes. At first glance, they were either rich or expensive. Bo Ruoyou said in a low voice: "It's Mr. Ming and Mr. Huo Guo. son."
"Ming? Which Ming?" Cheng Yunzhi retracted his gaze and asked in a low voice, as if a father and daughter were whispering after a long time.
"I don't know him well either. I only heard that he is a young miracle doctor, and his father is the director of the imperial hospital today."
As soon as these words came out, Bo Ruoyou keenly noticed that Cheng Yunzhi's body froze, and soon, Cheng Yunzhi looked behind her with a respectful smile on his face, Bo Ruoyou turned around, and saw Huo Weilou leading the crowd come over.
Cheng Yunzhi hurriedly cupped his hands: "My lord—"
Knowing his identity but not revealing it, Cheng Yunzhi is naturally a smart person, Huo Weilou sized him up, nodded and said: "Both of you father and daughter don't have to worry about it when we board the boat together tomorrow."
Cheng Yunzhi thanked Cheng Yunzhi without any hesitation, Huo Weilou looked at him again, and took Huo Qinghong upstairs. Eunuch Fu stayed behind and also looked at Cheng Yunzhi, and said with a smile: "Youyou always mentioned foster father, today is considered a See, Youyou has done the errand for our young master this time, we have taken her as our own, and it is fate to be able to walk together again this time, and I hope you don't think we are too noisy."
Cheng Yunzhi was quite respectful, "I dare not."
Eunuch Fu exchanged greetings, told Bo Ruoyou where her room was, and asked her father and daughter to talk. Bo Ruoyou followed Cheng Yunzhi to the guest room, and as soon as he entered, Cheng Yunzhi's expression became serious.
Bo Ruoyou already felt something was wrong, so she asked now: "Father, is there someone you know?"
Cheng Yunzhi sat at the table and didn't answer the question right away, he sighed after a while, "Forget it, since I have to go back to the capital, there will be a day sooner or later, I just hope that there will be no accidents along the way, and I'll get to the capital as soon as possible .”
After finishing speaking, he turned to look at Bo Ruoyou, "Youyou, what case are you handling this time?"
The father and daughter hadn't seen each other for many days, and Cheng Yunzhi wanted to ask a few more questions, so Bo Ruoyou briefly explained the case of Famen Temple, and when he heard that Lin Huai was there, Cheng Yunzhi's expression immediately changed, "Lin Huai, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment? "
Bo Ruoyou nodded, "Even the son of his family followed, saying that he has entered the Imperial Academy, and this time he came to select Buddhist scriptures for His Majesty and send them to Xiangguo Temple."
Cheng Yunzhi's expression became even more complicated when he heard the words, "Master Lin?"
Seeing Cheng Yunzhi's shocked expression, Bo Ruoyou felt even more suspicious, "Yes, adoptive father, are the Lin family old friends?"
Cheng Yunzhi looked at Bo Ruoyou with a difficult expression, as if he didn't know how to speak for a while, and then said after a while: "Yes... an old friend... have they asked you?"
Bo Ruoyou was a little confused, "Naturally not. I was just helping Lord Hou with some errands, but the young master of the Lin family knew my surname Bo, and said that Bo surname was rare, and he had some fate with Bo surname."
Cheng Yunzhi hurriedly asked, "How about Mr. Lin?"
Bo Ruoyou thought for a while, "Gentle and gentle, young and handsome."
Cheng Yunzhi nodded, but his expression was quite complicated. Bo Ruoyou knew that Cheng Yunzhi remembered the old things, and he didn't know where to ask, so he said, "Father, Lord Hou promised to recommend women to the yamen of Jingzhao Mansion after returning to Beijing." It's done."
Only now did Cheng Yunzhi come back to his senses, but his eyes were filled with bitterness, "Youyou, after returning to Beijing, can you stop being a coworker?"
Bo Ruoyou blinked, "What is foster father worried about? Are you worried that the Bo family won't recognize me because of my work?"
Her tone was very calm, but Cheng Yunzhi felt distressed when he heard it, "No one in the family would do such a business, and I blamed me for being soft-hearted and teaching you this. The Bo family claims to be a noble family, they..."
Bo Ruoyou smiled calmly. It was clearly a childish face, but at this moment her expression was firm and unshakable, "Father, don't worry, if they don't recognize it, they will deny it, and my daughter doesn't care."
Cheng Yunzhi hesitated to speak, but he was well aware of Bo Ruoyou's temperament, so he sighed and didn't say any more, but suddenly realized a question and asked her, "Marquis Wu Zhao and the others, do they know your background?"
"I don't know."
Cheng Yunzhi shook his head, "It's impossible not to know. You are working under him. If the rumors are true, it's impossible for him to know nothing about you with his heart and means."
Bo Ruoyou thought for a while, "Some of the rumors are true and some are not. Whether he knows it or not, the adoptive father can rest assured that Lord Hou appreciates his daughter a lot because of her autopsy skills, at least he will not embarrass her. "
Cheng Yunzhi looked at Bo Ruoyou's clear eyes and sighed, "You trust him very much, he is Wu Zhaohou, what he let you see is what he allowed you to see, don't think too much of him .”
Bo Ruoyou laughed, "Father really feel relieved, my daughter is neither an official nor an evil person, and Lord Hou cherishes talents very much and treats his daughter well. Not only that, he also saved his daughter twice. I almost thought that the prophecy was going to come true."
Cheng Yunzhi's expression suddenly changed, "Did you have an accident?"
Bo Ruoyou briefly said it, and Cheng Yunzhi immediately turned pale, "Youyou, I'd rather believe it or not, you must never be careless."
Seeing Cheng Yunzhi's nervous expression, Bo Ruoyou hurriedly comforted him, and said several times that he saved the day from danger. When he finished speaking, Cheng Yunzhi hesitated and said, "It seems that Wu Zhaohou is your nobleman."
Bo Ruoyou thought for a while, and felt that there was some truth, "Not only the nobleman, but also the grace of saving lives."
Cheng Yunzhi was a little wary of Huo Weilou, but when he heard this, he was also a little grateful. Seeing that Bo Ruoyou trusted Huo Weilou and his group, he didn't say anything more.
In the wing room not far away, after seeing Cheng Yunzhi, Eunuch Fu was a little out of his mind. Seeing this, Huo Weilou was a little strange, "What's the matter? What did her adoptive father say?"
Eunuch Fu shook his head, and only said in a strange way: "Master Hou, for some reason, this old servant feels that Youyou's adoptive father looks familiar..."
Huo Weilou frowned, "How familiar?"
Eunuch Fu smiled wryly, "The old slave is getting old and his memory is not good, but he always feels like he's been seen somewhere before, and he's not just a nameless person."