Old Fei coughed twice quickly:
“Hey, I said you two, if you don’t know how to speak, don’t talk nonsense. Zheng Yushi is…this…this…uh, anyway, it’s just righteousness!”
Lu Lingfeng couldn’t struggle or not struggle. Although he was grateful to Zheng Qing for healing his wound, he was still somewhat embarrassed to be naked in front of several grown men.
So he pretended to be asleep, lying face down.
“Alright, it’s actually nothing.
Haven’t you noticed?
In this case, whether it’s your Zhonglangjiang or the Chang’an County Lieutenant Su Wuming, they’ve made great contributions.
But they haven’t been promoted, instead, they’ve been dismissed for some trivial matters, even banished from Chang’an City!
This is a struggle in the court, we little shrimps can only go with the flow!”
Guo Zhuang realized: “What does Zheng Yushi mean?”
“Nothing, I’m just tired of the court struggles, thinking that since Su Xianwei is going to Nanzhou to be a Sima, I’ve never experienced the scenery there, it’s nice to go along and see it!
Expand my knowledge and see the humanities of different places in my Great Tang Dynasty!”
Xiao Wu and Guo Zhuang understood that Zheng Qing’s words were very subtle, but the meaning was clear to everyone.
They immediately bowed their hands: “Zheng Yushi is righteous!”
Lu Lingfeng thought in his heart, secretly thinking that what this man said made sense.
After disinfecting the wound, Fei Jishi said quickly:
“What are you two still doing here? Hurry up and go get two chickens for Zheng Yushi to roast and eat to replenish his strength?”
Guo Zhuang and Xiao Wu immediately went.
…
Pei Mansion—
Xue Huan was hanging by a rope, his body spread out like a big character, tied in the courtyard.
Pei Jian walked over angrily.
The servants on one side quickly greeted him: “Sir.”
Pei Jian responded with a noncommittal hum.
“How should we deal with this little slave?”
Pei Jian didn’t pay any attention, instead, he walked to the side and entered Xi Jun’s room.
He discovered that Xi Jun was painting!
And the person in the painting was none other than Zheng Qing.
In the painting, Zheng Qing was drinking happily.
Turning around and seeing Pei Jian coming, Xi Jun was happy:
“Greetings, Father.”
Pei Jian nodded, but when he saw the painting, his heart felt a mix of emotions.
Xi Jun naturally understood, she stepped forward to support Pei Jian:
“You are still handling official business so late, you must be tired, let your daughter massage your back.”
Pei Jian remained expressionless and did not speak.
Xi Jun was curious: “What’s wrong? Are you angry with me, Father?”
Pei Jian glanced at Xi Jun but didn’t say anything.
Xi Jun looked at the painting in front of her and asked: “Father, do you think it looks like him? I want to…”
But before she could finish, Pei Jian asked coldly:
“Why are you painting his portrait?”
Xi Jun said matter-of-factly:
“Zheng Yushi saved my life, and he also solved the Chang’an Red Tea case, he’s a hero in our Great Tang Dynasty, shouldn’t he have a portrait?”
“Daughter, do you know Zheng Qing’s background?”
Xi Jun shook her head: “Not yet.
But I believe that Zheng Yushi is a good person!”
“A good person, how do you know he’s a good person?”
Xi Jun said: “Based on my previous interactions with him, his character must be good!”
“Alright, I know what you’re thinking, but you don’t need to think about him anymore.” Pei Jian said coldly.
“Why?” Xi Jun didn’t understand.
“Chang’an County Lieutenant Su Wuming has been transferred to Nanzhou as a Sima.
Zheng Yushi has also gone, he hasn’t told you about it, has he?”
“This…he really hasn’t!” Xi Jun mumbled.
“Then that’s right! He probably doesn’t want to see you, so he deliberately didn’t tell you!”
“That’s impossible!”
“What’s impossible?”
Pei Jian got up and was about to leave.
“But Father…”
“From today onwards, you are not allowed to leave this room for even a step!
Just spend your days reading, playing the piano, and painting here!
In a while, I’ll find a matchmaker for you, and find you a suitable husband!”
Pei Jian went outside and instructed the servants around him:
“Watch the windows behind, assign people to guard day and night, absolutely do not allow the young miss to leave the room for even a step!”
“Yes!”
Pei Jian walked to the courtyard, the servant pointed at Xue Huan:
“Sir, how should we deal with this little slave? Should we break his legs?”
Pei Jian shook his head:
“He listens to Xi Jun, so he’s considered loyal, let him down!
I remember he learned some martial arts?”
“Yes, he learned a little bit of boxing from the house’s retainers.” The servant replied.
“Then from now on, let him protect Xi Jun.”
Xue Huan was overjoyed when he heard this.
…
The next morning—
Zheng Qing was dozing off when he heard rustling sounds around him, he opened his eyes.
It turned out to be Lu Lingfeng, who was trying to walk.
“I said, can you not be restless for a while?
Your wound has just healed, you’re up and walking around, aren’t you afraid it’ll burst open?”
“It’s fine, my body is strong, I recover quickly!
Unlike those who can’t even lift a chicken!” Lu Lingfeng moved a little, as if he wanted to get his blood flowing and recover his wound faster.
Can’t even lift a chicken?
Zheng Qing came to his senses, he was probably talking about Su Wuming.
It seems that the misunderstanding won’t be cleared up for a while!
Guo Zhuang and Xiao Wu also woke up, they both stepped forward.
“Zhonglangjiang, you should rest first!”
“It’s fine!
Guo Zhuang, Xiao Wu, I know you were just angry last night!
You both come from humble families, being able to join the Jinwu Guard is a glorious thing for your ancestors, how could you casually give up your official position?
You are both loyal and brave, with the opportunity, perhaps you will achieve great success in the future!”
Xiao Wu said:
“Zhonglangjiang, where do you get such ideas? I dare not think so.”
Lu Lingfeng smiled bitterly:
“I am now a commoner, don’t call me Zhonglangjiang anymore.”
“But…no matter what your status is, Zhonglangjiang, you will always be our Zhonglangjiang!”
Lu Lingfeng shook his head:
“From now on, let’s call each other brothers, Guo Zhuang brother, Xiao Wu brother!
Last night you carried me out of the city!
Thank you, Lu Lingfeng is grateful!”
The two quickly knelt down on one knee and bowed their hands:
“Zhonglangjiang, you’re flattering us!”
Lu Lingfeng struggled to step forward and helped them up: “Good brothers, get up!”
“You guys go back!”
Xiao Wu was a little reluctant:
“Where are you going? If the General regrets it in the future, where will we find you?”
Lu Lingfeng smiled bitterly:
“It’s His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who relieved me of my post, and it’s also His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who banished me from the city, it has nothing to do with Lu Tong!”
Thinking about this, Lu Lingfeng felt a sense of sorrow, he turned to look at the distance:
“Early autumn, the leaves fall, drifting like a wanderer’s heart.
I’m afraid I can only wander the rivers and lakes from now on!”
Guo Zhuang took out a pouch from his arms:
“Zhonglangjiang, I know you don’t have any money, this is what my brother and I have pooled together, take it!”
“How can I?”
Guo Zhuang insisted: “If you really consider us brothers, then take it!”
Lu Lingfeng had to accept it.
…
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