Raising Wolves

Lu Qing slept very peacefully this time.

In the dream, there seemed to be a gentle breeze, accompanying him until dawn.

When I woke up, my spirit, which was exhausted from not sleeping well for the past few days, was much better.

There was no one around, Ning Juan got up early.

Although Pan Jingmin's matter has come to an end, there are still many matters waiting for His Majesty the Emperor to deal with.

Lu Qing woke up for a long time, feeling in a trance that there was something different in the room. He pinched his brows and sped up his body's boot speed. He lowered his head and finally found out what was different.

There was an extra basin of ice in the room, exuding a cool air, which reduced the dryness and heat in the room a lot.

Where did the ice come from?

Lu Qing narrowed his eyes, and guessed whose handwriting it was. He got up, washed his face, brushed his teeth with a homemade toothbrush, and pushed open the door.

Chen Xiaodao, who had eaten enough and slept enough, was already strolling outside, intending to chat with Brother Dark Guard as well.

Lu Qing leaned against the door to observe, and said with a smile: "Xiaodao, you are in good spirits."

The secret guard was different from the ordinary guards, he talked about the hype and had no expression on his face, Chen Xiaodao, who has always been invincible for the first time, was defeated for the first time, and was trying to make persistent efforts, when he heard the voice, he turned his head energetically: "My lord is awake, do you want to have breakfast now? "

Lu Qing had no appetite, and shook his head: "Where is Your Majesty?"

Chen Xiaodao pretended not to have seen his movements: "Your Majesty went to Jianchang Mansion for inspection, and before leaving, he asked the kitchen to cook mung bean soup to cool off the heat... By the way, there is also watermelon! Now it is in the well water, and His Majesty ordered me to keep an eye on it." Looking at you, you can only eat two pieces."

Lu Qing didn't have time to protest that he could only eat two pieces of iced watermelon, so he was surprised first: "Where did you get the watermelon?"

The farmlands in this area were flooded. Could it be that Ning Juan sent someone to run three hundred miles at night to buy watermelons elsewhere?

Chen Xiaodao laughed and said: "It was sent to the official office by a few old farmers this morning. The watermelon was planted on the mountain and survived. The old men were originally hiding at home, thinking that there would be no food to feed themselves. After His Majesty arrived on the right side of the river, the victims They were ready to eat. They thanked His Majesty for his kindness, and picked up a cart of watermelons, all of which were big and round. Jin Yiwei checked and confirmed that they were correct before sending them to the official office. His Majesty asked someone to give them rice and sent them back. gone."

Lu Qing felt complicated, but also a little relieved.

Just as I was talking, the mung bean soup from the kitchen was also delivered, as well as a plate of sliced ​​watermelon, the seeds were picked clean, and the rustling flesh exuded the sweet smell of watermelon, which was very attractive.

It was so hot that I was sweating madly while sitting, Chen Xiaodao looked at the iced watermelon and couldn't help swallowing: "Your Majesty said to keep a few good-looking ones, and reward the rest, what do you think?"

Lu Qing thought for a while, then shook his head: "Don't worry about unevenness, there are so many people, a carload of watermelons is not enough, and it's so hot, everyone works equally hard, and if you are dissatisfied with this or that, you will also complain to Your Majesty. "

Chen Xiaodao was so hot that his brain was foggy, he only thought about having watermelon to eat, and didn't think too much, he was stunned for a while, scratching his head: "Then what should I do?"

Lu Qing turned his head and glanced at the ice basin by the bed: "Where did this ice come from?"

"The families of the rich merchants who were arrested by Jin Yiwei yesterday," Chen Xiaodao had already inquired about it, showing a gloating expression, "Your Majesty asked Commander Zheng to search it early in the morning...ah no, I asked politely , Those people are also very acquainted, obediently opened their own ice cellar, and let Commander Zheng move it away."

No wonder.

Lu Qing couldn't laugh or cry.

Although Ning Juan has a noble status, but because of his childhood experience, he is not that particular about food and clothing. If it weren't for him, he probably wouldn't be eyeing the icehouse in the house of those profiteers.

But it's also convenient for him.

Seeing that Chen Xiaodao was so greedy, Lu Qing pushed the watermelon plate in front of him without hesitation: "Let the kitchen peel all the watermelons, cut them up and put them in a bucket, add ice cubes and a little mint leaves and crush them to get the juice, then add water And sugar, adjust the taste, give it to everyone to taste while it is cool, and say that it is His Majesty's intention."

Everyone can't eat watermelon, so drink iced watermelon juice.

Chen Xiaodao bit the watermelon, nodded with bright eyes: "Young master's method is good, then you eat first, I will go to Commander Zheng."

"No hurry, let's eat first." Lu Qing took a sip of mung bean soup to relieve the heat, "Why didn't Commander Zheng go to Jianchang Mansion with His Majesty?"

"Your Majesty said he was worried about you, so he asked Commander Zheng to stay and protect you."

Lu Qing was speechless: "I stayed in the official office, what can I do? I heard that many people in Jiangyou were forced to become bandits, looting everywhere, and the food shipped to other prefectures was almost robbed. Who is in danger?"

Chen Xiaodao didn't have the guts to beep His Majesty, so he just concentrated on eating melons: "Then you have to tell Your Majesty, we can't beat His Majesty."

Lu Qing drank the remaining mung bean soup, ate another piece of iced watermelon, and wiped the corners of his lips: "Let's go, I'll go find Commander Zheng with you."

Although Zheng Yao has been doing errands since he came to Jiangyou, in essence, his main duty is to protect His Majesty the Emperor, so he lives not far from Lu Qingze and Ning Juan's courtyard.

The two searched for it, but they didn't bump into other Jinyiwei on the way. When they stepped into the yard, they found that they were surrounded by people, and bursts of applause burst out from time to time.

I don't even know what I'm looking at.

Chen Xiaodao loves watching the excitement the most, so he squeezed up excitedly: "Brothers, what are you doing? Let me take a look."

During the half month of taking the boat south from the capital, Chen Xiaodao became acquainted with the Jin Yiwei on board, everyone knew him, and greeted him lively when they saw him coming.

Turning his head again, he found that Lu Qingze was also coming, and everyone hurriedly gave way: "Lord Lu!"

"Is there any important business for Master Lu to come here?"

Lu Qing felt that the mask was a little hot from the sun, and waved his hand in pain: "It's a small matter to find Commander Zheng."

As everyone separated, Lu Qing saw the scene inside.

It turned out that Zheng Yao was competing with Lin Xi.

Both of them were holding unsharp knives, probably because they were too hot, Zheng Yao took off his shirt, his bronze muscles were piled up, and his body was scarred, looking quite intimidating.

In contrast, the thin Lin Xi looked like a chick. Fortunately, although he was not as strong as Zheng Yao, he was better at dexterity, and he was not at a disadvantage under Zheng Yao's offensive.

Someone shouted a reminder: "Boss! Master Lu is here!"

From the first time he met Lin Xi, Zheng Yao wanted to compete with him. He was so busy a few days ago that he didn't have time at all. Even if he had time, he didn't dare to mess around with Ning Juan. Finally, he had the opportunity Now, I was in a hurry, reluctant to give up, and didn't turn my head: "Brother Lu, don't worry, don't worry, wait for me for a while!"

Lu Qing was dizzy from the sun, and felt admiration for Zheng Yao's energy. He avoided the shadows and nodded with a smile: "You do your work first."

Zheng Yao said "Hey", and in order not to make Lu Qing wait for him for too long, the offensive suddenly became more violent.

No matter how powerful Lin Xi was, he was still a teenager after all. Zheng Yao didn't show his real kung fu just now, but now under the claws of Zheng Yao, an old fried dough stick, he suddenly felt a little weak, and accidentally exposed some flaws.

Even if it was an unedged knife, it was full of power in Zheng Yao's hand. Hearing a stab, Lin Xi's clothes on his shoulders were instantly torn. The strength on Lin Xi's shoulders was not small.

Zheng Yao hurriedly withdrew his hand: "Hiss, I'm sorry Brother Lin, I didn't hold back."

Lin Xi's face showed a slight pain, and he shook his head gently while covering his shoulders.

Lu Qing also twitched his eyebrows.

With Zheng Yao's bear-like strength, Lin Xi's bones are fine, and his shoulders may be swollen for a while.

Zheng Yao felt guilty, and as soon as he stretched out his hand, someone handed the medicated oil, he unplugged the plug, and went to pick Lin Xi's clothes carelessly: "It should not hurt the bones, I will rub some medicated oil for you, this is our North Town Fu It is a good thing that has been passed down from generation to generation, if you rub it on it, it will be cured in three to five days."

Lin Xi was beaten, without frowning, his clothes were pulled by him, his face turned red, and he shook his head wildly, but he still couldn't speak, and he met Zheng Yao, the reckless man among reckless men.

Zheng Yao would not give up just watching him shake his head.

Lin Xi was so anxious that she was about to cry, clutching her collar, like a good woman who had been robbed in broad daylight, looking desperately at Lu Qing for help.

Lu Qing couldn't stand it any longer. Lin Xi would be shy if there were a little more people. At first glance, he looked like a shy kid with a bit of social fear. Isn't this asking him to die.

He quickly walked out of the shade, and went over to dissuade him: "Brother Zheng, if you feel sorry, just bring the medicated oil back to Lin Xi and wipe it on yourself. What are you doing taking off his clothes in public..."

Before he finished speaking, he heard a stabbing sound.

There was a moment of silence around.

Lin Xi's clothes were torn apart by Zheng Yao's force.

Lin Xi's face turned completely red in an instant, and his pupils trembled violently.

Lu Qingze: "..."

Zheng Yao opened his mouth wide, let go of his hand innocently, and slowly flattened: "I just wanted to let go... Don't be angry, Brother Lin, I will pay you three, no, thirty clothes later!"

Lu Qing suddenly understood why Zheng Yao was always being scolded by Ning Juan.

He looked at Lin Xi dumbfounded, and just as he was about to comfort him a few words, his eyes suddenly focused.

Under the torn clothes on Lin Xi's shoulder, a birthmark loomed.

Zheng Yao's eyes were sharp, and when he glanced over, his eyes stopped.

A conjecture emerged in the minds of the two of them at the same time.

Seventeen or eighteen years old, highly skilled in martial arts, with a crescent moon birthmark on his shoulder, also in the Jiangnan area...

Zheng Yao reacted very quickly, stepped forward immediately, continued to pull Lin Xi, and kept apologizing: "Brother Lin, I really didn't mean it, don't mind, I'll ask someone to bring you new clothes, ah, this clothes If it is of special significance to you, I, Zheng, will sew it for you today with an embroidery needle in my hand. Don't look at me as a big bastard, I am still very good at embroidery, and sewing is not a problem..."

In the confusion, Lin Xi twisted his body while evading, and the birthmark on his shoulder became clearer when he struggled.

There was indeed a crescent-shaped birthmark on his shoulder.

More than ten years ago, the Tatars and Oirats jointly invaded, and the Mobei was in chaos. In the attack, all the soldiers died in battle, except for Xiaoshizi's body.

In the original book, the young son was exiled in the south of the Yangtze River, with a crescent-shaped birthmark on his shoulder.

Lin Xi was on the right track.

In the original book, the protagonist found Xiaoshizi a few years later, and Xiaoshizi could speak at that time.

Could it be that Lin Xi's dumbness was not born?

Lu Qing thought about it for a while, but didn't make a decision right away. Seeing that Lin Xi was still avoiding Zheng Yao pitifully, he reached out and gently pulled Lin Xi behind him: "Brother Zheng, let Young Master Lin go."

Lin Xi hid behind Lu Qingze, with tears in his eyes, showing a hint of help.

Lu Qing turned his head, touched the child's head pitifully, and looked at his red and swollen shoulders: "It's so swollen, you have to apply the medicine quickly, you don't want to be seen, so go to the house and wipe it, change it." How about returning the clothes again?"

Lin Xi hesitated.

Lu Qing said warmly: "The clothes are torn, you don't want Mrs. Yu and Miss Yu to worry, do you?"

After saying this, Lin Xi nodded, carefully took the medicine oil that Zheng Yao handed over, and walked towards the house with his hands on his shoulders.

Zheng Yao was not at ease, stretched his neck and said loudly, "Brother Lin, I'm afraid it's inconvenient for you, why don't I wipe it for you?"

Lin Xi was so frightened that he quickened his pace, swished into the house, and slammed the door.

Zheng Yao scratched her hair wonderingly: "Am I that scary?"

More than terrible.

For social terrorists like Lin Xi, you are simply terrifying.

Lu Qing shook his head helplessly: "Brother Zheng, you..."

Zheng Yao was covered in sweat and was a little embarrassed in front of Lu Qingze.

Thinking about it, if His Majesty knew that he was shirtless in front of Lu Qingze, would it be bad luck?

Zheng Yao's intuition in this area is very sensitive, so he quickly took the clothes handed over by his subordinates and put them on, and said in a low voice: "Brother Lu, you just saw it clearly, Brother Lin did have a crescent-shaped birthmark on his shoulder, he Could it be the person His Majesty is looking for?"

Although it is not clear who His Majesty asked him to find, it is also a merit to be able to find someone by mistake.

Lu Qing pondered for a while: "The age and physical characteristics are indeed consistent, but we have to confirm again. Xiaodao."

Chen Xiaodao groaned, and ran over: "Master?"

"I have a task for you." Lu Qing patted Chen Xiaodao on the shoulder, entrusting him with a heavy responsibility, "Go to Mrs. Yu to chat and inquire about Lin Xi, and do it without any trace."

Chen Xiaodao couldn't be more suitable for this task.

Just to make use of his expertise, Chen Xiaodao got excited and geared up: "Okay, I'll go there right away, young master wait for me!"

Zheng Yao was overjoyed, and ordered someone casually: "Bring a knife and go there."

Seeing Chen Xiaodao walking away with the guide, Zheng Yao remembered another thing: "By the way, brother Lu, what did you come to see me for?"

Lu Qing nodded: "It's something."

He told Zheng Yao about the watermelon, and Zheng Yao clapped his hands after listening to it: "That's a good idea! Then order some melon, how can it be enough? On a hot day, anyone who doesn't want to have some ice can try it now." It smells like watermelon. I'll ask someone to arrange it, so don't worry."

Lu Qing followed him to the corridor, hiding from the scorching sun, and couldn't help thinking about Ning Juan: "When will Your Majesty come back?"

"I guess I won't be able to come back until later." Zheng Yao wiped off his sweat, "Don't worry, Brother Lu, Jianchang Mansion is not far from Ji'an Mansion, so there won't be any problems."

Lu Qing nodded, thinking about telling Ning Juan what happened to Lin Xi when he came back.

Originally, this trip to the south of the Yangtze River was only for disaster relief and to gain prestige along the way. It was also an opportunity for Ning Juan to use his hands and feet. Both of them forgot to find Xiao Shizi, and they didn't expect to run into each other by chance.

The two chatted for a while, Lin Xi also applied the medicinal oil, and came out of the house. Seeing that Zheng Yao was still outside, her pupils trembled again, and she signed quickly: Thank you, sir, for the medicine. I'm leaving first.

Lu Qing was also about to leave, and said with a smile, "Let's leave together."

Although he is always approachable, everyone seems to be a little nervous to see him, and he does not intend to make people feel uncomfortable.

Lin Xi still had a good impression of Lu Qingze, Xiao Jipei Mi nodded, and followed Lu Qingze out of the yard, heaving a sigh of relief.

Lu Qing comforted him: "Commander Zheng has no malicious intentions, but he is rather reckless, so don't mind."

Lin Xi gestured: I know, I'm just not used to it.

Lu Qing was not in a hurry to go back, and chatted with him: "Look at your martial arts skills, how old is this year?"

Lin Xi is not defensive: Seventeen.

Lu Qing tentatively asked a few more questions, but some Lin Xi couldn't answer, and looked at a loss.

Although it was almost the same, before confirming his identity, Lu Qing didn't intend to tell Lin Xi about this, so as not to cause trouble. Seeing that the delay was almost over, he said goodbye to Lin Xi and walked back to the yard.

Because of Ning Juan's absence, the subordinates couldn't make up their minds, so they sent all the paperwork to him and had to deal with it.

After waiting for too long, Chen Xiaodao came back with a bowl of watermelon ice water: "My lord, it's ready in the kitchen, it's really comfortable to drink, and it's even more refreshing with the addition of mint. Just sent it out, everyone is very happy." Happy, I brought you a bowl too."

Lu Qing took it and took a sip. It was refreshing and ice-cold in his throat, with the sweet taste of watermelon. After one sip, the pores all over his body opened up. He drank half a bowl of it greedily before looking at Chen. Xiaodao: "How is the inquiry?"

Chen Xiaodao sat down on his ass: "Mrs. Yu is very good at prying her mouth open. It's the girl who is very vigilant. It took me a little effort to find out that more than ten years ago, the missing Master Yu was in the north. Walking through the darts, it was at that time that Lin Xi was picked up. When Lin Xi was first picked up, he couldn't speak, was covered in blood, was dumbfounded, and ignored people, Madam Yu thought he was a little fool."

"They found something on Lin Xi's body, and seeing that he was covered in blood, they felt that his identity might be unusual. The couple were afraid that he would cause trouble, but Lin Xi was still young, so they left him. Madam Yu still agreed to adopt him."

"But Lin Xi doesn't seem to remember anything. He never talked about his childhood experiences. Later, Yu Zheng went to Jiangsu and Zhejiang to open a martial arts gym. It was not until last year that he brought his family back to his hometown, Ji'an Mansion."

Lu Qing exhaled.

All right.

However, in ancient times, there was no paternity testing technology, and the blood test was not reliable. Lin Xi was only five years old when he was lost, so he had to have a token to prove his identity.

Maybe it's what the Yu family and his wife found on Lin Xi.

Chen Xiaodao guessed what Lu Qing was thinking: "Mrs. Yu said that the token was hidden by Master Yu. He originally planned to return it to Lin Xi after telling Lin Xi about his childhood, but now Master Yu is missing. I don't know where I put my stuff..."

When it comes to "missing", Chen Xiaodao is a little weak.

He also knew what happened before and after. It has been more than a month since Yu Zheng disappeared. If he fell off the cliff, how likely is it that he is still alive?

Although the people sent by Ning Juan did not find the body, but in this weather, it may have rotted, it may have been washed away, or it may have been picked up and eaten by wild animals in the mountains... Anyway, the probability of survival is very slim.

Lu Qing rubbed his temples with a headache.

The battle in Mobei more than ten years ago probably wiped out General Shi's trust and enthusiasm for the royal family. They brought Lin Xi to the general and told him that this is the young son. Will General Shi believe it?

Even if the ins and outs of Lin Xi's life experience were explained clearly, General Shi would probably feel that this was another royal conspiracy to take away his military power.

Could it be possible to rely on the power of family affection where blood is thicker than water, and let the general and Lin Xi have some telepathy?

Forget it, let's discuss it after Ning Juan comes back.

Lu Qing regained his senses, and nodded in appreciation to Chen Xiaodao: "It's amazing, Xiaodao, you can find out so much."

Chen Xiaodao raised his chest proudly, smiled and scratched the tip of his nose: "Your Majesty, are you helping His Majesty with official duties? I'll grind ink for you!"

Lu Qing said: "It's just helping to deal with some sundries, and the important documents have to be handled by His Majesty when he comes back."

Paused: "'Help His Majesty handle official affairs', it's fine to say it in front of me, but you can't say that in front of other people."

Chen Xiaodao also felt something was wrong, so he responded quickly.

When the sun gradually went down, the air was not so dull.

Chen Xiaodao sat with Lu Qing all afternoon, sweated all over, and got up dizzily: "My lord, I'll go to the kitchen to see what we're having for dinner, and take a cold shower by the way."

"Go." Lu Qing dipped his pen into the ink without raising his head, "Don't be greedy for coolness, be careful of the wind and cold."

Not long after Chen Xiaodao left on his front foot, Zheng Yao came on his back foot.

"Something went wrong, Brother Lu!"

Zheng Yao walked with the wind, stepped into the house like a whirlwind, frowned, and spoke very fast: "Your Majesty was supposed to come back at this hour, but it was so late, so I sent someone along the road to Jianchang Mansion, and I ran into a man A passer-by said that a quarter of an hour ago, a group of people was robbed by a group of bandits on the official road, and from the description, it was His Majesty and his party!"

The pen in Lu Qingze's hand fell with a "snap", and his expression changed instantly.

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