He's been caught for the show.

Squeeze, stroke from the beginning...

Chai Zhu pinched his thigh hard under the cover of his sleeve, trying to calm down.

Judging by the attitudes of Pavilion Master Lin and Mrs. Ru, it is obvious that they both know Huo Yan's elders.

Generally speaking, in this case, the elders on the female side were the ones who guessed, but as Madam said just now, they didn't even know who Huo Yan's mother was.Then they must know Huo Yan's father... At least, someone from his father's side.

Thinking about it again, would an ordinary "knowledge" entertain a junior so enthusiastically?

And if he read it right, when Madam mentioned Huo Yan's mother, the subtle hostility, even Pavilion Master Lin...

Think about that gossip.

Think about the kid's last name.

Chai Zhu could hardly control his frightened expression.

He just remembered now, "Your surname is Huo!"

And the surname "Huo" is also well-known to a certain extent.

It's night now, men and women are different, it's not good for Lin and Lin to stay in their residence for a long time, they just send them to the place and then leave, only Chai and Huo are left in the house at this moment.

Of course, the Chichun Pavilion, which is getting more and more money every day, is not so shabby that the two of them can squeeze into one room, but Chai Zhucong followed Chu Lu like a wandering soul when he entered the building, and followed him directly. Room.

To Chai Shao's terrified question, Chu Lu's reaction was quite flat, and the voice of agreement was also very gentle, "Yes."

In fact, Chu Lu originally thought that this Young Master Chai should have guessed earlier.

Obviously the other party guessed that his identity was different early in the morning, and the surname "Huo" is not uncommon, but in recent years, that is the only one that has become famous. In addition, in the cottage at that time, he also reminded the other party that he was in trouble ...

But this kid didn't know what to do, so he determined that he was using a fake name (although in any sense, the young master's idea was right), and he used his name around the corner along the way. , and galloped away on the road farther and farther away from the "correct answer".

If it hadn't been for what happened to Chi Chunge, Chu Lu even wondered if the kid planned to take him to the capital in such a big way.It was only after being recognized by some "old friends" that I realized it.

In fact, if Chai Zhu went on like this, Chu Lu even began to think about finding a chance to find another meal ticket.

After all, even in view of the friendship of the "Nobile in the Snow" who helped secretly deliver military rations back then, he couldn't leave a record for the other party's preferred heir.

Compared to Chu Lu's calm reply, Chai Zhu's reaction was much more intense.

The moment Chu Lu nodded, he almost screamed.But he finally realized that this was not on his own territory, so he swallowed his voice in his throat, his face distorted to a ferocious expression.

Chai Zhu wanted to struggle again, but he carefully confirmed, "Is that 'Huo'?"

Seeing the boy's appearance, Chu Lu shook his head inwardly.

Compared to the Chai Dangjia who is a heroine, this kid is really too tender.

If it was Chai Xiangjin, at this moment, I'm afraid he must either negotiate and collude, or directly do it, ready to take the head to receive the reward, and this kid is still here to confirm.

However, he could vaguely guess what Chai Xiangjin was thinking.

In the chaotic situation back then, the so-called wealthy businessmen, if they hadn't been both black and white, would have been preyed on by others. Chai Xiangjin took over the family business as a woman, so he was naturally more ruthless than others , more profitable.

But now, the new emperor has cleared up the government and re-established laws and regulations to strictly control the laws and regulations. I am afraid that the next generation of the Chai family will be engaged in business in a serious manner. Looking at Chai Zhu's escaped appearance, he knows that there are some things that Chai Xiangjin may not have at all. Let him dip his hands.

Judging from this appearance, it has not been a year or two since this plan was planned.

I don't know whether to say she is decisive or good at gambling?

Chu Lu knows the destiny line of the development of this world, and naturally understands that the next emperor will be a wise king, but Chai Xiangjin has no way of knowing this.

As for the chaotic situation back then, who knows what will happen in the future?

To be able to make such a decision with such boldness, should it be said that she deserves to support the head of the Chai family as a woman.

Compared to her, Chai Zhu is really hard...

Over there, Chai Zhu's face was green and white for a while, which was quite wonderful.

When he came back to his senses, he immediately grabbed Chu Lu's wrist, as if he wanted to pull him over the window.

Chu Lu: "..."

He can see that there is a garden pool outside this pavilion, and it is still cold in spring, he does not want to become a soaked chicken shivering in the cold wind with this kid at all.

So, Chai Zhu found himself pulling, but not pulling.

He anxiously turned his head and stared at Chu Lu, who was still as immobile as a mountain, and almost squeezed out the words between his teeth, "Why don't you run fast?!"

Chu Lu finally couldn't help sighing this time.

He raised his hand to push him down, poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Chai Zhu.

After a while, until the needle under Chai Zhu's butt was finally pushed down by him, and he seemed to be able to sit on the chair properly, he asked slowly: "Calm down?"

Chai Zhu's expression was still not quite right, but he was finally able to communicate.

He leaned forward, lowered his voice like a thief and said in a low voice: "Do you know what crime it is to harbor imperial court criminals?! Even if they are old people from the Huo Mansion, so many years have passed, you are so sure , Didn't they hold you temporarily and go out to report to the police when you turn around?!"

Chu Lu glanced at Chai Zhu in surprise.

Seeing the dizzy attitude of this kid towards the beauty just now, he didn't expect to be able to speculate about her like this when he turned his head.

Chai Zhu's eyes turned into anger from embarrassment, and he couldn't help raising his voice a little, "Who am I doing this for?! People's hearts are unpredictable, how do you know what they think in their hearts?"

"You're right." Chu Lu nodded, but asked again, "But... if it were you, would you let the 'Qin prisoner' stay at home?"

Chai Zhu was stunned for a moment, but after trying to understand again, his face turned green immediately.

Especially when he vaguely remembered that when he opened the window just now, several people did look over.

Then aren't they the two turtles in the urn now...

Bah, bah, bah, the young master is like a tree facing the wind, why did he become a "turtle"?

Chai Zhu was still racking his brains to think of a way to escape, but he saw the other party smiling, "Besides... you are right, 'people's hearts are unpredictable'..."

This smile was obviously the same as Huo Yan's usual, but Chai Zhu suddenly felt cold, and he couldn't help taking a step back.

Facing Huo Yan's eyes with deep meaning, Chai Zhu suddenly realized a problem——

He himself is now an insider.

Moreover, compared to the two wives who were involved with Huo Xiangfu in the past, he who just met Huo Yan for a few days and only discovered Huo Yan's "Huo" surname... is even less credible.

Chai Zhu:! ! !

Murder to silence, is he planning to kill to silence? !

Chai Zhu stomped back a few steps and looked at him in horror.

Chu Lu: "..."

He did intend to tease people a little bit, but he didn't expect the child to react so strongly.

In order not to really frighten people, Chu Lu turned his face slightly to the side, and looked away, reducing the pressure of looking directly at each other.

However, the gaze that happened to fall on the tea obviously made Chai Zhu misunderstand something. His already pale face seemed to be covered with another layer of white paste in an instant, showing a faint gray color.

He thought of the cup of tea he had just drank.

Chai Zhu:! ! !

Before Chu Lu could react, Chai Zhu raised his hand to scratch his own throat, the action was quick and decisive.Anyway, after Chu Lu realized something was wrong, he couldn't stop him.

Chu Lu silently withdrew his half-stretched hand, and took a few steps back to avoid any strange stains on the hem of his clothes.

Mr. Chai obviously has no experience in inducing vomiting. He just retched after digging for a long time, raised his head with a pale face, and explained angrily: "I...haven't..."

Seeing how hard it was for him, Chu Lu poured a glass of water and handed it over again. Chai Zhu guessed that he was holding the mood of "I've already been poisoned anyway, and it doesn't matter how deep it is", so he actually took the glass.

He planned to rinse his mouth with this cup of tea, but as soon as he took it in, he spit it all out in one gulp.

"Hot—hot—!!"

After tossing around for a while, Chai Zhuqu looked suspiciously at Chu Lu without waiting for the expected cramps in the abdomen or bleeding from the seven orifices.

Only now did he feel a little smacked, "Did you take poison?"

Chu Lu gave him a smile back, and asked, "What do you think?"

After the incident just now, Chai Zhu always felt a little creepy when he saw the smile on Huo Yan's face.

Chai Zhu was actually a little worried, but he managed to convince himself in the end: With Huo Yan's head exposed in Heiyun Village at that time, if he wanted to kill him, it would be no easier than raising his hand... He If you really think about it, you will definitely not survive the next day.

Although it is a bit subtle to think so, the truth is indeed the truth.

Chai Zhu's heart was relieved just like that.

But what has to be done still has to be done.

Master Chai has always been capable of bending and stretching, but now facing such a predicament, he immediately "bows".He flattered and apologized, and in the end he almost swore that he would never be ungrateful to the "savior".

Chu Lu was noncommittal to the other party's statement of "life-saving benefactor".

No matter how you look at it, this young master is living a good life in the cottage. Even without him, the other party will be able to redeem himself in a few days.If he didn't even have this ability, Chu Lu would really doubt Chai Xiangjin's ability to choose an heir.

Chu Lu noticed something subtle, "You call 'he'...'Huo Xiang'?"

Chai Zhu blinked for no reason, as usual, he didn't see anything from Chu Lu's expression.

He thought for a while, and tentatively asked: "Uncle Huo?"

Chu Lu: "..."

Although he looked at this immature Chai Shao as the head of the family, he really felt like a junior, but he was not in a hurry to raise his seniority.

He just felt that the title "Huo Xiang" was really too polite.

With the reputation of "Huo Lu", he felt that terms like "Huo traitor", "thief" and "silver of the country" were more common.

However, it was just a title, and Chu Lu didn't delve into it.Although Chai Zhu was puzzled by his question, he didn't think much about it.

It was only when Chu Lu explained that he was not an "imperial criminal" that he hesitated to speak for a long time before he said cautiously: "When His Majesty ascended the throne today, the Huo family was confiscated and exterminated..."

Chu Lu shook his head, "It's just 'family raiding', not 'family extermination'."

Chai Zhu couldn't help saying "Ah?", but he didn't mean to doubt Chu Lu's statement, but just couldn't believe it.

Prime Minister Huo's death was actually more like a sign.

In the past, the prime minister who had power over the court and covered the sky with one hand was executed, and the darkness that shrouded Dayan finally dissipated.

When the new emperor ascended the throne at the beginning, he used this to establish his prestige in the court.Immediately afterwards, before everyone else could react, they swiftly and swiftly executed several high-ranking officers... Like a lion cub baring its sharp claws, or like a golden dragon soaring in the sky and roaring for the first time, there is nowhere to hide in the darkness where it passes .

The bloody atmosphere in the capital lingered for several months.

The new emperor quickly grasped the government in the palm of his hand by means of iron and blood, and since then, the administrative orders have been unimpeded.

Too many people died in the first year of Guangxin, and most of them were powerful and prominent when they were alive.But just like the bloodstains outside the Meridian Gate were finally buried by the extraordinarily heavy snow, their names were gradually worn away after death.

When it is mentioned now, most people can only remember Prime Minister Huo as the "evil leader".

Chai Zhu never expected that Prime Minister Huo, who had been listed with more than 20 crimes and was at the beginning of his trial as the new emperor... didn't even have "genocide"?