Chapter 80 - My Heart Is Glad
Zuo Shaoqing didn't have the interest to show off his literary skills. He continued to eat and drink in the corner and occasionally chatted with Hee Zhicheng.
The Plum Blossom Meet lasted for a full four hours before it came to an end. Zuo Shaoqing rubbed his bulging belly as he looked at the sky. If things continued like this, they could even finish dinner.
Finally, a light snow began to fall from the sky. Everyone was sitting in the open air, so even if they didn't want to withdraw, the snow would still fall.
Zuo Shaoqing had only taken a few steps when he heard Zuo Shaoyan's deep voice behind him. “Third Brother!”
Zuo Shaoqing turned around with a hint of surprise and ran over happily, “Big Brother, so you're really here too!”
He didn't know if Cao Zongguan talked about him, but he knew how to reverse the situation, “I saw Big Brother Cao just now, he said he saw you, but I couldn't find him. I thought he was lying to me.”
The two brothers walked out of Lu Ming Residence together. attendant, who was waiting outside the door, immediately held up an umbrella to welcome them. When he saw Zuo Shaoqing, he was momentarily stunned.
“It's Cheng Gui. Fortunately, I didn't ask you to come over. Look, how can big brother lack you?” Zuo Shaoqing said with a smile that did not reach his eyes.
Zhu Chenggui was the eldest son of the Zhu Clan. He had been by Zuo Shaoyan's side since he was young, so he did as he was told. It could be said that everything Zuo Shaoyan did was done by him.
Zuo Shaoyan didn't waste his breath and directly asked Zuo Shaoqing to pack up and move to his own inn. Coincidentally, he also stayed at the same place as Qu Changqing.
Zuo Shaoqing refused, “I think that the inn will be full soon too, right? Second Uncle and I have rented a place at the Clear Wind Inn.”
Zuo Shaoyan frowned and didn't say anything. Zuo Shaoqing knew, what he was thinking was, wouldn't it affect the others if they knew that their brother wasn't living together?
Zuo Shaoqing said in a boastful tone, “Big Bro, why don't you go take a look at my yard first. Second Uncle was straightforward and directly took care of the entire courtyard.”
Zuo Shaoyan snorted coldly, “No need, since you don't want to come and stay, then forget it. Come over the day after tomorrow, we'll go to the city gate to pick up Mom and Dad.”
Zuo Shaoqing exclaimed and asked loudly, “Father and mother came to the capital too?”
Zuo Shaoyan nodded, turned around and got into his own carriage, leaving Zuo Shaoqing with a resolute back.
The corner of Zuo Shaoqing's mouth twitched as he watched the horse carriage drive away. Just as he was about to turn around to look for Qu Changqing, he heard a familiar voice from behind him, “So, Top Scorer Zuo's brother is also here. A double High Scholar is indeed behind Tutor Zuo!”
Zuo Shaoqing secretly rolled his eyes, turned around and smiled sinisterly, “I didn't expect Vice Minister Jiang to know even that!”
Jiang Che raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile that was not a smile: “The Rites Department has the records of the examinees, this is not a secret, I am just curious, who agreed to let Zuo Family enter the capital?”
Those people from the Ministry of Rites only said that a powerful figure had told them about it, but they refused to reveal who it was.
The person who had enmity with Tutor Zuo was the late emperor, so Zhan Yuanfeng's attitude towards Zuo Family was completely irrelevant. As long as there was enough people to clear up the path for Zuo Family, it wouldn't be difficult for Zuo Family to enter the capital.
Zuo Shaoqing blinked innocently, “Eh? Didn't His Majesty agree to it? I also followed my father's instructions, so I'm not sure about the inside details.”
Seeing that Jiang Che still wanted to ask more questions, Zuo Shaoqing hurriedly waved behind him, “Brother Qu, Brother Jiung, I'm here!”
With someone else present, Jiang Che couldn't ask such a question. After bidding them farewell, he got into the waiting carriage.
As the car door closed, Jiang Che knocked his fingers and thought, “Where in the world have I offended this young man?” Could it be that the other party knew of his hobbies and avoided him like a snake or a scorpion?
But how did a student who had just arrived in the capital find out about his manliness?
I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out. “Jiang Che instructed the outside of the carriage in a low voice: Go and check again, I want to know who was the one who made the Zuo Family clear for us.”
When Zuo Shaoqing returned to the inn, it was already dark. He thanked Qu Changqing and Jiung Hengzhou, and the moment he got off the car, he saw Nanny Liu anxiously waiting at the entrance of the inn.
“Nanny Liu, why are you standing here?”
“Lord Third is back, hurry up and go in...” Nanny Liu pulled him into the inn quickly. Her anxious attitude made Zuo Shaoqing uneasy.
“Is there an emergency?” Zuo Shaoqing asked in confusion.
“You'll know when you get in.”
Zuo Shaoqing walked into the purple garden with a baffled expression. He was pushed into his room by Nanny Liu and felt even more baffled as he watched her run away.
He walked into the room and was about to unbutton his jacket when he heard a voice from behind the screen. “You're back?”
Zuo Shaoqing paused for a second and then became ecstatic. He didn't even have time to take off his jacket before he went around the screen. Sure enough, he saw Lu Zheng soaking in the bathtub.
He went up and wrapped his arms around Lu Zheng's neck and rubbed his face, “Master Lu came back so soon? “How did you know to stay here late?”
Lu Zheng pulled off his head and pecked at his lips. “It won't take long for a fast horse and whip.” As for Zuo Shaoqing's residence, it was naturally easy to find out.
He let go of Zuo Shaoqing and stood up from the bath barrel. He opened his arms and waited for Zuo Shaoqing to help him put on his clothes.
Zuo Shaoqing touched the cold water and thought gloomily: “Could it be that Master Lu is always in the water waiting for him to come back?”
Quickly drying Lu Zheng's body, Zuo Shaoqing put on his underclothes, then put on a big thing.
There was a charcoal brazier in the room. This kind of temperature was enough for Lu Zheng.
As his body was being carried up, Zuo Shaoqing was buried under Lu Zheng's shoulder. He smelled the refreshing scent of soap and felt a sense of nostalgia.
“You came to see me as soon as you came back?”
“Yes.”
“Hehe... You miss me?”
“Yes.”
“…” Zuo Shaoqing didn't expect him to be so straightforward. He snickered while leaning against his body and then said seriously, “Me too.”
Lu Zheng reached out to take off his hat, coat and robe, then laid down on the bed with the others in his arms.
The two of them were moved. They kissed in silence for a while, then comforted each other before they finally had time to speak properly.
“Since you've returned to the capital, you should be returning to your residence tonight, right?” Zuo Shaoqing was still breathing softly. His warm breath was on Lu Zheng's neck. It was a bit itchy but also a bit seductive.
Lu Zheng hugged him tightly in his arms, his hands moved restlessly on his body, “I didn't come back today, I just came to see you. I still have to go to the military camp in the capital and enter the city tomorrow.”
Zuo Shaoqing was even more sure that this person came back to see him on purpose. His good mood, which was ruined by Jiang Che in the afternoon, had returned and was on the verge of a rapid rise.
Lu Zheng pinched the flesh that had gained a bit more, nodded in satisfaction, and then asked, “Didn't I tell you not to go out and run around? Why haven't I seen you today?”
Zuo Shaoqing didn't have anything to hide, but when he mentioned Jiang Che, his tone was a little awkward, “I didn't expect Vice Minister Jiang to be so straightforward. He invited so many students to the banquet together. That's why he went.”
“Jiang Che?” Lu Zheng's good-looking eyebrows twitched. “He just likes to tidy up these useless things.”
“You are very familiar with him?”
“Jiang Family and Lu Zheng are old friends.” Lu Zheng's one sentence summed up the relationship between him and Jiang Che. However, this relationship really made Zuo Shaoqing want to cry.
Fortunately, Lu Zheng added: “However, I have not seen you in many years when I went to war.”
It's good to be unaccustomed! Zuo Shaoqing thought to himself, “Looks like I can brag about it in the future. Jiang Che is such a hypocritical person, he used to speak ill of Lu Zheng behind his back. Humph, the farther the better.”
The two of them chatted for a while. It wasn't until it was late that Lu Zheng ordered: “Get someone to send us some hot food. I'm still going out of the city after eating.”
Zuo Shaoqing jumped off the bed, “You didn't eat, why didn't you say so earlier?” He had been eating and drinking all afternoon and was still holding on. He had completely forgotten that it was past dinner time.
He quickly went outside to tell Nanny Liu to prepare the food. Zuo Shaoqing found a pot of chicken soup that was being stewed in the kitchen and carried it into the kitchen.
Holding his head while watching Lu Zheng drink the soup, Zuo Shaoqing thought of the debate in the afternoon and explained the general situation to Lu Zheng. He then asked, “Is it the intention of the emperor for you to be a water master?”
“The choice is uncertain, but there are very few martial artists in the imperial court, and even fewer know how to fight in the water. I will just take care of it first.”
Even though he said that, Zuo Shaoqing felt that this kind of thing would definitely fall to Lu Zheng in the end. Unless the new emperor intended to seize Duke Zhen's military power, how could he let such a good general not be needed?
“Don't worry, water battles are not like land wars. There is no need to worry about having good weapons or equipment. Even generals need to understand people's abilities. Everything needs to be done slowly.”
Zuo Shaoqing's expression was still a bit unsatisfied, “You've suffered for so many years in the Northern Frontier, it's time for you to recuperate and recuperate for a few years.”
Lu Zheng was pleased by his expression. He grabbed him and bit him a few times. “Qing Qing is so concerned about me. I am glad.”
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