Emperor Yunkang stayed in Xianfu Palace that day, and drank tea with Concubine Ning after dinner. The tea was a new tribute spring tea from Fuzhou. Emperor Yunkang said unintentionally: "Miaorong, when Xinger comes back, I will reward him well. .”

Miao Rong is Concubine Ning's boudoir name, she has always known how to handle this extremely noble person in front of her: "Your Majesty just decides."

"It's just that I don't seem to have anything to reward Xing'er. He has never been short of food and clothing." Emperor Yunkang stroked the teacup and sighed, "Then let him... be more beautiful."

Overnight, everyone in the palace knew that the day of Wanzhou's return was the time when he was crowned prince.

Xie Shenxing's congratulatory banquet for the coronation ceremony was also postponed accordingly, he didn't care about these things, he just said casually that after returning from Wanzhou, the congratulatory banquet and the celebration banquet would be held together.When the news got out of the palace, Xie Shenxing was lying in the mansion, waiting for the slaves to pack up.He suddenly remembered something, ordered his followers to get off the carriage, got up and changed his clothes, and went to Duke Ningguo's mansion.

As Ning Guifei's mother's home in Ning Mansion, no one would criticize Xie Shenxing whenever he went there.What's more, he always abides by the etiquette and doesn't want to be caught by others. He only visits during the New Year and holidays.

With a smile on his face, Xie Shenxing cupped his hands and said, "Uncle is well."

Ning Guogong said: "Your Highness can't do it!"

"Since we are in the mansion, you and I can feel more at ease. I am uncle's nephew, so why not call him that?" Xie Shenxing took his time and practiced Tai Chi with Ning Guogong.Concubine Ning was originally a concubine of the Ning family, and there was a ten-year gap between her and the eldest son, Ning Guogong. Once she flew to the branch, she became a great hero of the Ning family.

Xie Shenxing had practiced Tai Chi enough, and went straight to the point: "I haven't seen Erlang for a long time, I don't know where he is?"

Duke Ning is holding the future Crown Prince in his arms, not to mention looking for his youngest son, even if he wants a rare treasure, he has to find it for him.He called the attendant in Ning Huai's room to inquire, and when he learned that Ning Huai had gone out to play with Lu Xiao again, he said angrily, "I'm so messed up in my studies that I still run out all day!"

He weighed it and said: "When Erlang returns to the mansion, I will teach him to go to the palace to make amends to His Highness."

Xie Shenxing waved his hand and said: "It's okay, we will leave tomorrow, I will wait here for Erlang."

At this time Ning Huai was lying on Lu Xiao's bed, tearfully accusing him of being a heartless person.

Ever since Ning Huai knew that Xie Shenxing was going to Wanzhou, he couldn't come to torment him for a while, and he was in a good mood, so he happily ran to Lu's house to play with Lu Xiao the next day.As usual, he came in through the side door. Lu Xiao didn't know that he was coming today, and was still communicating with Lu Xuehen.

Speaking of it, it was Cao Qingyun's troubles.

Previously, in order to avoid fighting, he told Lu Xuehen that he would move out of Chang'an City after the next year.Now that Lu Xiaoguan was reinstated, and it was time for him to apply for a transfer, he really put this matter behind him.

When Lu Xuehen mentioned this matter to him this afternoon, Lu Xiao was taken aback for a moment, and said, "Move away? Why do you want to move away?"

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, the veins in his head were opened up without a teacher.

He has spent ten years in Chang'an City, and he is familiar with places everywhere. Previously, applying for a foreign transfer was just a stopgap measure. If he could stay in Chang'an smoothly, he never thought of leaving here.

There seemed to be worry on Lu Xuehen's brows, and when he saw Lu Xiao fell silent, he remained silent like him.

Lu Xiao said: "Because I caused trouble before, I had to find a way to get out. Now the problem has been solved, brother, can't we still live here?"

It is not easy to adapt to a place of residence. As far as Lu Xiao can remember, she has lived in Yunzhou for more than three years, recuperating from illness, living in a remote place, and has never made any friends. The only person around her is Lu Xuehen.The impression Yunzhou left on him was actually not deep, but after the two of them moved to Chang'an City, Lu Xiao was not used to it.

After spending ten years, I have left countless memories in this country. Now that I want to leave, it is a lie to say that I am reluctant.Lu Xuehen has always been cold-hearted, and has never regarded any place as inseparable from him. Lu Xiao didn't know where he came from, and when Lu Xuehen bluntly said that he wanted to leave Yunzhou, he didn't tell him one or two reasons.

Lu Xuehen said lightly: "Then where is Director Cao now?"

Lu Xiao was puzzled: "Naturally, he is serving the emperor."

Lu Xuehen said: "His adopted son made a mistake, how does it affect him?"

Lu Xiao was speechless, what she said made sense.Later, when he found out about the Royal Garden, he felt that it was a mistake.The emperor just let Director Cao kneel for a few hours, no matter who he punished, he was just sidestepping a specific person, and it was just a matter of convenience to restore him to his original post.

However, Director Cao is still a celebrity around the emperor. Today the emperor can treat Lu Xiao leniently for punishing someone, and tomorrow he can pull Lu Xiao back for some reason.

Being in the temple, many things can't help but be decided by oneself.How could Lu Xiao not know such a simple truth, but to be an official in the court is to dance on the tip of a knife. He followed all the teachings of Lu Xuehen, trembling and unwilling to stand out, and led a generous salary to live comfortably every day, It can be considered that he has established a foothold in Chang'an City, and has never suffered any grievances except for this matter in the past three years.

After all, he was a young man, and asked back: "Then why didn't you stop me during the scientific examination?"

Lu Xuehen didn't answer him directly, but instead said slowly: "Xiao'er, you are very smart, you shouldn't be trapped in an unknown town in Yunzhou. Since I have become your elder brother, I have to bear the responsibility It is the responsibility of raising you as an adult, so I took you to Chang'an. I will teach you what you want to know and do. It is your decision to take the scientific examination, and I will not hinder it.

You are a good boy, and you won the title of champion in one fell swoop. As your... relative, I am honored.More than ten years have passed, and you are about to grow into a steady adult in a place where I can see and not see. "

Lu Xiao felt sour in her heart: "Brother..."

Lu Xuehen didn't want him to speak, and continued to say: "On the day Mr. Ning sent you back, you were in a coma for two days and one night. In the past, I could relieve you from cold, fever, dizziness and fatigue. One or two. And at that moment when I realized my shallow medical skills, I couldn't even detect what kind of medicine you were given by others."

Lu Xuehen seldom said so much in a short period of time, he paused, turned his face away and said, "I regret it."

When people are powerless, they often breed the emotion of regret.After Lu Xuehen finished speaking, he stopped talking, and Lu Xiao completed the second half of what he hadn't said in his heart.Regretting that he had to face temple battles alone at a young age, regretting that he could have spent his life in Yunzhou safely and smoothly, regretting knowing that he would always have to face everything, if time could go back, but still would not let him live in Yunzhou. The small town has been busy all its life.

And all the regrets can be replaced with the word distressed.

Saying the word "regret" was already Lu Xuehen's limit. Lu Xiao had never seen him reveal his state of mind so bluntly, and felt even more tormented in his heart. He wanted to redo his decision immediately.

There were footsteps outside the door, Lu Xuehen suddenly raised her head, raised her voice slightly and said, "Xiao'er, I didn't say these to force you to make any decisions. You don't have to say anything right away, leave Chang'an or stay here, listen It's all yours."

He turned and left, Lu Xiao leaned on the bed blankly, and looked up at Ning Huai who was also at a loss.

When Ning Huai came, he only heard Lu Xuehen talking about leaving Chang'an, and asked stupidly: "Ah Xiao, I just heard Big Brother Lu say to leave Chang'an, where are you going?"

Lu Xiao closed his eyes, and said softly, "Xiao Huai, I might apply for a transfer and leave Chang'an to be an official elsewhere."

Ning Huai still hadn't reacted, subconsciously asked: "Why?"

He kicked off his shoes and socks, sat on the bed, and leaned side by side with Lu Xiao as usual.Lu Xiao didn't speak, Ning Huai seemed to have finally come to his senses in the blink of an eye, and said in a daze, "You said, are you going to leave Chang'an and become an official elsewhere?"

Lu Xiao nodded wearily, and then quietly told Ning Huai the reason.Ning Huai couldn't understand: "But haven't you been reinstated as an official? Isn't this all in the past?"

"My brother is worried... such things will happen again in the future."

"Who can be sure what will happen in the future?" Ning Huai said seriously: "This is unfounded worry!"

Lu Xiao smiled wryly: "I understand, but..."

Ning Huai hit the nail on the head: "Could it be that you don't have to face fights when you go to an unknown state or county to be an official?"

The more innocent people are on weekdays, when it comes to things, that innocence becomes the sharpest blade.

"You are right."

Ning Huai looked at him sadly, held back for a while and said quietly: "Ah Xiao, you heartless man, don't even think about leaving me alone in Chang'an City."

"Ancestor, why are you so heartless? You can't use this word indiscriminately." Lu Xiaofan was amused by him, and comforted him: "I haven't made a decision yet, maybe I will stay."

"Maybe, maybe! If it's out of ten, you still have to go, you are a heartless person!" Ning Huaiguan would act like a baby, but if he bumped into an unscrupulous person like Lu Xiao, it would probably be useless to him, and he still does it today. On this trick.

Ning Huai turned over, turned his back to Lu Xiao, and complained to him with tears: "If you leave today, you will forget about me the next day."

Lu Xiao sat up dumbfounded. Before she could think clearly about the pros and cons of the matter, she had to put the mundane matters aside and comfort the teary-eyed person beside her.He was reluctant to part with it, Chang'an was a lively and good place, where he had everything he was familiar with and his best friend.

Ning Huai was unwilling to let him go, so how could he be so determined to leave?

What kind of friendship is the friendship between neighbors at the end of the world. Ning Huai is a child, and he can't achieve such a high level. When he heard that his friend left, he only wanted to hold his hand.He, Lu Xiao, is just a mortal, obsessed with all the good things in the world, and only wants to see his relatives and friends often. Whoever wants to travel around the world, let him go.

After spending two or three hours at Lu's house, Ning Huai finally wiped off the tears and boarded the carriage. Before leaving, he tugged on Lu Xiao's sleeve and threatened him: "I will come to you tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, every day. Teach you how to find time to transfer abroad!"

Lu Xiao nodded, "Okay, okay, it's okay if you stay by my side twelve hours a day, I'm afraid that the prince and the Duke will come to my small courtyard to ask for someone.

Ning Huai pursed his lips, the sadness between his brows was still hard to dissipate when he stepped into the threshold of Ning Mansion.Xiaotang, who was supposed to be waiting at the door of his room, somehow came out, and blinked at him desperately. Ning Huai asked doubtfully, Xiaotang, did you get sand in your eyeballs?

He walked into the inner courtyard without realizing it, but heard his father suppressing his anger calling him from behind: "Ning Huai, come here!"

Ning Guogong seldom calls him by his full name, and usually calls him Erlang, Xiaohuai.The Duke's wife pampered and doted on him even more. When he was fifteen or sixteen years old, he was still a sweetheart.Ning Huai had already thought about Lu Xiao's matter in his heart, and he had long since lost the good mood before going out, and now he was even more wronged.

It was not the first day for him to go out to play, and it was common for him to stay overnight at Lu's house, so why did his father want to discipline him so angrily today.Ning Huai pursed his lips and turned his head, tears welled up in his round eyes, but the one standing in front of him was not the bearded and staring father he imagined.

Xie Shenxing raised his hand to wipe away the tears at the end of his eyes, and said casually: "Uncle, Erlang is still young, don't try to murder him."

"Yes, Your Highness is right." Ning Guogong responded quickly, and then turned to the sluggish Ning Huai: "Erlang, Your Highness has been waiting for you all afternoon, why don't you hurry up!"

Xie Shenxing forced a smile, his eyes darkened: "Who offended Gu's cousin?"

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