hairpin family

Chapter 78
"Little brother?" Lu Guogong raised his eyebrows and laughed, "Didn't your daughter-in-law say that you went to hide in the village outside the city? Why are you here now?"

Who else can be called "little brother" by Duke Lu so affectionately, except Duke Yue?
Sure enough, Mrs. Wei, the eldest son's wife of the Duke of Yue's mansion, hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Father, why did you come here?"

The rest of the people, except Duke Lu, the old couple, the old concubine and Princess Jinyang, all wanted to get up, but Duke Yue waved at them with a cold face and said, "Don't engage in such hypocrisy. Sit down."

Having said that, others have to get up.

Duke Yue frowned, but did not stop him.When he came back from the mountain villa outside the city, he wanted to go back suddenly. There was no special reason. He only returned to the mansion once, and his daughter-in-law did not come to pay her respects. His eldest grandson and second wife's daughter returned safely, and his wife went to visit. He was thinking about Shan Nian, and his family didn't mention it when they answered, so he rushed over.

After everyone saluted, Princess Jinyang ordered someone to add a meal table, which was placed under Lu Guogong.

Luo Che, Duke of Yue, took his seat, glanced at Qin Zhe, and nodded approvingly. When he looked at Qin Zhao, he had a smile on his face: "You are Aniansheng's little girl? She looks like your mother. It was exactly the same when I was a child."

"Yes, Grandpa Luo." Qin Zhao blessed himself.On the one hand, he secretly looked at this old man who was once hailed as a brave general. Although he was nearly sixty years old, he had a cold face and a beautiful beard. He looked like he was only fifty. This handsome old man is well maintained .

Before the Duke of Yue could speak, the old man of the Duke of Lu laughed: "How about my little brother, isn't our granddaughter Yuxue cute? She is much better than your granddaughter."

Qin Zhao couldn't help laughing, how could he belittle other people's children and praise his own children like this.At this time, she also knew that this Lu Guogong was the lucky general among the three wise and brave generals that she talked about today. He lived a smooth life. In terms of martial arts, he was far inferior to the generals, but he had never lost a battle in his life. He was the most rude man. The big boss is rough, but he is really a kind-hearted and careful person.

Later, when Master Qin Zhe introduced several families to Qin Zhao in private, he once said formally to Qin Zhao: "Azhao, you must not underestimate Grandpa Chen, Duke of Lu, he is not as rough and comprehensive as he appears on the surface. No intention, if he is really a rough man, how can he go through all kinds of wars, not a single injury, and securely take the position of Lu Guogong? If you say that in this house full of princes in the capital, anyone who can walk sideways, except He and Grandpa Luo couldn't find a third person. He is not like our grandfather, who has a golden mace specially given to fight treachery, but who dares to stroke his beard when he is full of civil and military affairs? He does what he does before he sees it, but he can understand people's hearts and understand how to change, Grandpa Chen is definitely not under Grandpa Luo, Duke of Yue."

Duke Luo Che of the State of Yue became famous at a young age, and at the age of 16 he ran around in troubled times with a silver gun. He was the heir of the Peking Palace in the previous dynasty.With a jade face and a cold gun, he is both wise and brave.Grandfather Wang is a low-key chivalrous man, Lu Guogong Grandpa Chen is a hero, but Grandpa Luo is a proud man, and he never looks down on idlers.

Grandpa's shoulder-to-shoulder king was a wise general among the three wise generals who followed him in those days. In fact, in terms of wisdom, he was not as good as Grandpa Luo, who was praised as a brave general by the present.Qin Zhe was surprised to compare Grandpa Chen with Grandpa Luo.

Grandpa Chen, the Duke of Lu, who looks like Mi Le Buddha, is actually a strong man pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger?Or, is it just that my brother is exaggerating?But who is Qin Zhe?Being able to tell Qin Zhao so formally, Qin Zhao can only believe that Grandpa Chen is indeed not a simple person.

Yue Guogong just glanced at Lu Guogong coldly. The arrogant and handsome old man showed his posture, but said softly to Qin Zhao, "Sit next to me."

Before he sat down, the old man had already taken off his cloak, and he was dressed in black silk and gold, his voice was cold.Although Qin Zhao is not really seven years old, he also feels very pressured to be close to such an iceberg-like handsome old man. He can't help but look at Qin Zhe, see Qin Zhe nodding, and when he looks at the Duke of Yue, he sees the eyes of his eyes. Slightly disheartened, Qin Zhao hurriedly smiled and said, "Yes. Grandpa Luo doesn't think Ah Zhao is troublesome, so Ah Zhao will go over here."

Only then did Duke Yue look a little more joyful.

This handsome old man has a cold face and a warm heart, Qin Zhao secretly said.

The meal was full of joy and sorrow, the joy was that the two children of the Qin family returned safely, but the sorrow was that Shan Nian died as a guest in a foreign land.

Luo Che, Duke of Yue, didn't say a single word to Shan Nian.After dinner, everyone took their leave.

Qin Zhe went back to the hospital early to rest because he had to go to the court the next day. Although Qin Zhao had a lot of questions in his heart and wanted to ask Qin Zhe for answers, it was not easy to keep him.

The servants cleaned up the room, and Qin Zhao followed the old concubine into the inner room to wash. The old concubine smiled and said, "Azhao, if you can't sleep, talk to grandma for a while."

Her bed was in the warm pavilion next to the old concubine's bedroom, and it was only a few steps away to go back to sleep, Qin Zhao naturally responded with a smile.

The grandfather and grandson were lying on the bed, the old concubine sighed leisurely, and said, "My child, don't blame grandma."

"Why did grandma say that?" Qin Zhao hurriedly pretended to be terrified.

The old concubine did not answer her, but said to herself: "At the beginning, I sent people to find you, Azhe and your mother. Azhe is the eldest grandson of our Qin family, and your uncle has no son. Back then we There is only your elder brother and grandson in the family, how can grandma not feel sorry for you, not only grandma, but also your uncle and aunt, who also regard Ah Zhe as the future heir of our palace, so when the news of your disappearance came back, Your uncle was in a hurry, but within two days, his mouth was full of guns, and your uncle even wanted to go back to the palace and ask to use the royal power to find you, but was stopped by her grandmother."

Qin Zhao remained silent, pretending to be listening.But in my heart I don't think so.The Qin family has no shortage of grandsons. Didn't her cheap father give birth to another son with Princess Murong?In terms of identity, he is no more than Qin Zhe who came from the Pei family who was born in Xima Pei.Besides, what's the point of talking about this now, and talking to her, an 11-year-old girl?
The old concubine didn't know what she thought of when she said this, she just sighed, but she didn't intend to continue, she just said: "It's good for you to come back now, your brother is promising, your grandfather and your mother, under the nine springs Be at ease. In the future, if your aunt has no family, the family business must be inherited by your brother. Even if you are you, your grandmother will love you. With your brother protecting you, you will have a smooth life. Even if your grandmother passes away in the future, no matter what Whether it is the Duke of Yue or the Duke of Lu, they will look at your mother and love you more."

Qin Zhao was thinking that her own grandparents and fathers were nothing more than that, and Duke Lu was barely her maternal grandfather, so how could she count on him.

As for Grandpa Luo of the State of Yue, when he loved her mother Dan Nian back then, it was mostly because of the relationship between her grandmother Dan and uncle, and she had an irreconcilable relationship with herself.

But he said with a smile on his mouth: "With my grandmother taking care of me, Ah Zhao is not worried about myself and my brother."

"It's good if you can think like this." The old princess patted her on the shoulder.

Asked about Qin Zhao's life in the past few years, Qin Zhao deliberately repeated it in childish language, and only waited until late at night, she walked for half a day and entertained guests from several houses for half a day. Show fatigue.

Only then did the old concubine let Zhizi and Wan Ying serve her back to sleep in the Nuan Pavilion.

When Qin Zhao woke up the next day, Qin Zhe had already gone to court, and his uncle was in the military department as the left servant, and he was not at home.Breakfast is eaten in the grandmother's room.

After breakfast, Zhi Zi came to report that Princess He Ning had returned to visit him.

"Tell them to come in." The old concubine wiped the dishes and rinsed her mouth, and then let Zhizi lead Qin Qing, the princess of Hening who was guarding outside.

It was not only Qin Qing who came in, but also Qin Chen and Qin Xu.

"Granddaughter visits grandmother."

Qin Qing saluted, and the old concubine motioned for Zhi Zi to help Qin Qing up.

Qin Zhao secretly took a look at the big lady. She had long eyebrows and was very similar to Princess Jinyang. Unlike Qin Xu's arrogance and Qin Chen's flying, this big lady was very gentle and beautiful.As far as appearance is concerned, she is actually the most beautiful of the three sisters.

Seeing Qin Qing looking at herself, she said with a smile: "I think this is sister Azhao. The second sister said that our fourth sister is very beautiful and cute. I didn't believe it at first. Seeing this, it's not just beautiful and cute." How do you describe it? It’s like a little fairy in the sky.”

"Azhao has met the eldest sister." Qin Zhao got up and saluted, "The eldest sister praised her absurdly, and Ah Zhao should not be praised by her elder sister."

The words and gestures are all decent, Qin Qing is very surprised.

Didn't you say you grew up in the countryside?How can there be no vulgarity of country children?

But I got a new younger sister. Not only is she extremely beautiful, but she also has the style of a family girl in her speech and actions. She has not been stingy because she has been living outside for a few years. Qin Qing also likes it. After all, she is her own cousin. She also hopes that Qin Zhao was outstanding, so he stepped forward and took Qin Zhao's hand, sat down on the couch, and boasted with a smile: "I don't blame my mother and Ah Chen for praising you, it really puts A Xu, A Chen, and me together. It's down."

Before Qin Zhao had time to show a shy look, Qin Xu on the side had curled his lips and was about to speak when Qin Chen glared at her. Qin Xu was a little afraid of this second sister, so he had to give Qin Qing his refutation. Swallowed it back.

Qin Zhao saw the third sister curling her lips invisibly, and felt funny in her heart, thinking that Qin Xu was originally the youngest daughter in the family, and there were no other children in the family, so naturally she was the most favored one, and now a younger than her came. , and is obviously favored, she has a childish nature, and it is right to be a little uncomfortable, so she didn't take it to heart.

The four sisters talked with the old concubine for a while before Princess Jinyang sent someone to invite Qin Qing to talk.

Seeing that Chunxu couldn't sit still, the old concubine simply let Qin Chen and Qin Xu go out, leaving only Qin Zhao to talk, and the grandfather and grandson talked about Qin Zhao's life in the countryside in detail.

"...Speaking of which, you are not good at studying anymore? You just came back, and grandma is reluctant to part with you. Why don't you go to school with your two older sisters after the new year? Although it is a bit late now, grandma sees You are smart, if you ask A Xu to help you make up for the homework you missed, you should be able to keep up."

Qin Zhao was a little surprised when the old princess said this.Unexpectedly, women at this time can go to school openly and aboveboard.

She also knew that her brother Azhe would have to go back to Beiting Duhu Mansion in the next year, where the frontier is very important and the conditions are extremely difficult, so she would definitely not take her to the post, and the Wang Mansion is her home, so there is no reason to take her there, she will definitely It is to stay in the palace of the capital.

It's just that when I think of Beiping Mansion, my heart is at a loss.

　There was a problem with yesterday's update, and a little bit will be added at [-] pm.Feel sorry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)