Ninefold above

Chapter 30
Under the shade of the tree, Lu Chengfeng met a pair of smiling and cute eyes.

It was rare for Xie Jiuxiao to show such an innocent and simple expression, that smile was so dazzling that she couldn't deny it, her complexion was heavy and complex.

Xie Jiuxiao moved closer, and put his face in front of Lu Chengfeng's eyes, with a relaxed and embarrassed tone: "...Sister, I call you that, remember?"

Lu Chengfeng stared at this face, as if he wanted to spy something else from it, but Xie Jiuxiao was so close to her, so close that Lu Chengfeng could clearly see every subtle expression on his face. Apart from a smile, there seemed to be a hint of hope in those extremely beautiful eyes.

Lu Chengfeng stretched out his hand to push the person back, keeping him away from him, and said, "Remember, Xie Cen."

Xie Jiuxiao smiled deeper and said, "Sister, I didn't expect that we would meet again."

The so-called people who stretch out their hands and don't hit smiling faces, he said "sister" to the left and "sister" to the right, and Lu Chengfeng said kindly, with a rather cold expression: "If it is possible, I would rather we never meet again."

Xie Jiuxiao thought of the things about Lu's family and what she had said, and his heart stopped, saying: "Compared with reunion, I would rather we not meet."

Lu Chengfeng curled his lips, but his expression was mostly complicated.

Xie Jiuxiao smiled brightly again and said, "But since we meet again, it must be fate, don't you think?"

Lu Chengfeng stared at the person, remained silent for a moment, and said, "It's true, I haven't seen you in a few years, you've grown up."

Xie Jiuxiao smiled and said, "My sister hasn't changed much."

Lu Chengfeng was choked by his sudden warm and romantic tone, his eyes struggled for a moment, and he said: "Things are different, now you are the master, I am just a servant, you should take back the title of sister."

And Xie Jiuxiao is no longer the half-grown child he used to be. With such a face, he calls his sister one after another, which always reminds Lu Chengfeng of her brother who is no longer alive.

But Xie Jiuxiao said: "You are not a servant! I have asked Shisan to get the documents of the official department, and I will hand them over to you when I return to the mansion. I will also return your deed. How many times have you rescued me?" Take my life, you are not a servant girl in my eyes!"

Lu Chengfeng said: "You rescued me from the Lefang Division, and we owe nothing to anyone."

Xie Jiuxiao said: "Why don't you owe me? You saved me once seven years ago, and you saved me the second time seven years later... Really, if Chengnan Street didn't have you, I'm afraid I would be like Han Wenyan , you saved me three times!"

It was the first time Lu Chengfeng saw Xie Jiuxiao rushing to owe favors like this, and he couldn't laugh or cry in his heart. She didn't want to have these verbal disputes with him, so she smiled and said nothing.

Xie Jiuxiao sat down closer to her, his shoulders almost touched the person, and said flatteringly, "...Sister."

He only called for someone, but when he couldn't wait for a response, he turned his head and called again, just like how annoying he was back then, Lu Chengfeng couldn't bear it, so he responded with a low voice of grace.

Xie Jiuxiao looked at the sky and said: "This place is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the breeze is just right. It's suitable for a nap. How about you sleep?"

Lu Chengfeng closed his eyes and said, "If you go back home and nothing happens, it's okay to rest for a while."

Xie Jiuxiao said: "Naturally nothing happened."

Lu Chengfeng didn't speak any more, she leaned against the tree and seemed to be asleep.

After noon, when the sun turned weak, the two rode back to the mansion. In the evening, the official's release document was delivered to Qinyuan, and Xie Jiuxiao returned it to Lu Chengfeng along with her slave contract.

Since the last time the emperor was stabbed and seriously injured during a night outing, his body has been ill and he has been bedridden with a serious illness. His health is getting worse day by day. The imperial doctor in the palace has been unable to do anything after many consultations. Important matters in the court have been reported to The cabinet, and then transferred from the cabinet to the East Palace.

Today, the country's surname is Qin, the emperor Qin Zheng, the emperor's heirs are withered, except for the prince and daughter who died unexplained, now there are only three sons, the prince of the East Palace Qin Zhiheng, the old king Qin Mian, and the princess Qin Ruowei.

The prince treats people generously, has a heart of benevolence, and has his own opinions on some daily government affairs. It stands to reason that it is a blessing for the people to have such a prince. Qin Mian, the son of Imperial Concubine Ming, is intelligent in both civil and martial arts, and is better than the eldest son in everything. Even though the East Palace has been established, but until the last moment, there is no edict.

The emperor was seriously ill, and the crown prince was in charge of government affairs for a while and the cabinet was helping him. Everything was handled in an orderly manner. Although the officials looked peaceful on the outside, there were conspiracies and tricks behind them.

The Han family was depressed after the assassination. Not long after, Han Qiuyue and the Wang family of Yanjing got married.

Because Xie Yi was seriously ill some time ago, Xie Yunqian, as the eldest son, took a long-term view and intentionally made Xie Jiuxiao more acquainted with the big families in Yanjing.

In the Qinyuan courtyard, Lu Chengfeng and Shisan confirmed the gift box. After Shisan checked, he looked out at the sky, walked into the room quickly, and said, "Master, everything is ready."

Xie Jiuxiao changed into a crescent moon white robe with dark pattern unicorn brocade clothes today. Although it was very low-key, it was very flamboyant when matched with his flawless face.

Thirteen ordered people to load the gift box into the carriage, and when he was about to follow, Xie Jiuxiao looked back at him and said, "Aren't you going to the restaurant today?"

Shisan helped the man into the carriage, and said: "I won't go today, I told Qing'er that I will go to the Fan's house with the young master today to congratulate."

Xie Jiuxiao withdrew his hand and said: "It's okay, you go, let her follow me, and when you come back, bring some fruits from the food shop, and the honey is almost gone."

Shisan was slightly surprised, the young master rarely asked him to bring anything from the food shop, but he bought a lot every time he went, but since the young master agreed for him to go, he was naturally happy, so he smiled and said, "I see."

Thirteen looked at Lu Chengfeng at the side, the two looked at each other and smiled, and Lu Chengfeng followed into the carriage.

As soon as the carriage walked away, Xie Jiuxiao's appearance that was still holding it just now changed immediately. He opened a gap in the curtain, looked outside the carriage, and said: "Sister, I guess it won't be long before Shisan will come to propose marriage gone."

Xie Jiuxiao said that he laughed first: "It's strange, Shisan has been around for so long, I thought that girl's heart was made of iron and stone, but I didn't expect that now she is so guarded that the clouds can see the moon."

Lu Chengfeng was thoughtful. She had seen that woman when she passed by the restaurant. That day, just after noon, she and Shisan were talking in the corridor of the restaurant. A cheerful person like Shisan was in front of her. A little cautious, but full of joy, Feng Qing's expression seemed a little alienated.

Xie Jiuxiao suddenly approached, shaking his hands in front of her: "What are you thinking about ignoring me for a long time?"

Since the two talked about it in the suburbs of Beijing that day, Xie Jiuxiao seemed to be a different person. It seemed that he really regarded Lu Chengfeng as the elder sister. The older sister always called her in short. Lu Chengfeng mentioned it several times, but Every time he said it, he always said that he called it like this seven years ago: "...why can it be seven years ago but not seven years later? My sister insists on being so clear with me? Are you planning to wait until you get out of the mansion?" So you won't get in touch with me forever?"

Lu Chengfeng was amazed by his eloquence, and he went with him after several attempts to persuade him to no avail.

Lu Chengfeng leaned back against the car wall and said, "I miss that Feng Qing."

Xie Jiuxiao said, "What happened to Feng Qing?"

Lu Chengfeng smiled faintly: "Thirteen has dedicated more than two years of courtship to no avail, why is she willing to accept Thirteen suddenly at this juncture? You'd better pay attention."

Xie Jiuxiao narrowed his eyes slightly, and his expression became thoughtful.

(End of this chapter)