This shadow guard, you are enlightened

"This, this..." Zhuo Ying forgot what he wanted to say for a moment, not only him, but also Ying Ba and Ying Jiu who were behind him were a little scared, this is actually where the Empress Dowager's mother's house is.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark again, Xing Chenmu didn't wait for them to adjust his mood, turned his head slightly and said: "Hold it well."

Zhuo Ying only had time to wrap his arms around his waist, and the horse galloped towards the small town.

Taking advantage of the last part of the journey, Xing Chenmu told Zhuo Ying about the situation of his mother's family.

The ancestors of the Lu family were once champions, but they were persecuted by traitors when they were serving in the court, so they resigned and returned to their hometowns. Since then, although all descendants of the Lu family are proficient in calligraphy and painting, no one has become an official.

Xing Chenmu's grandfather was born in a small fishing village in Lujia Town. He had two sons and two daughters. The Queen Mother was their second child. There was an older brother and younger siblings.

As the four children grew up one after another, the meager income from fishing in the fishing village gradually became insufficient to support the family, so the grandfather took his wife and two daughters to work as long-term workers in an inn near the official road, and rented an inn outside the county seat. In a bungalow, the two daughters help his wife embroider, which can be sold for a lot of money in the county, while the two sons support themselves by fishing and farming at home.

During festivals and festivals, my son would bring the family's fish, shrimp and food to reunite with them outside the county. Although the family lived poorly, they were satisfied.

It was not until that year that the first emperor passed by here in micro-clothes, and was attracted by the beauty of the queen mother. The two fell in love secretly and had a good night. After the emperor left, the queen mother found out that she was pregnant. Pregnancy is a felony of being immersed in a pig cage. Finally, in desperation, the queen mother's father asked her to go back to the village to hide, and told the village that she was married and her husband's family went out to do business.

But a few months later, some villagers who also worked outside returned to the village and brought the news back to the village, which led to a series of disputes.

After the queen mother was brought into the palace by the former empress Chen, the family did not disclose the identity of the son-in-law, but they did not want to live in the village, so they moved to the town and lived there for 20 years.

"Then after you ascended the throne, didn't you ever think about taking them to live in Luancheng?" Based on Zhuo Ying's understanding of Xing Chenmu, he would never ignore filial piety just because his mother's family was poor and he was afraid of being criticized.

"It's because they don't want to come to Luan City. In fact, when the mother came to the throne, he sent someone to invite them, but the grandfather has always felt guilty for failing to protect the mother and almost lost her life. He was afraid of them. After entering Luancheng, they will be out of tune with the people around them, which will drag down the mother. The two uncles should be the uncles of the dynasty, but they also think that they will not be rewarded for nothing, and they just want to support themselves with their own hands. "

"So until now, my grandfather, uncle, and aunt still live in this small town. No one around knows that my mother married into the royal family. It's just that she married far away and couldn't return home. Speaking of it, since I was born, I have never seen them before, but the queen mother and them often exchange letters to tell each other that they are safe."

Zhuo Ying couldn't help admiring: "The empress dowager's family is really admirable."

Who would have imagined that the biological parents and brothers of the current empress dowager would live in such a small town, relying on the income from their own labor to maintain their livelihood.

The reason why Xing Chenmu dared to bring Zhuo Ying to meet his grandfather was also because he knew that his grandfather was open-minded, not greedy for wealth, and unconstrained by the world, just like when the other party desperately wanted to protect the life of the queen mother, he believed that they could understand him now emotion.

During the conversation, the four of them had already arrived in the town. From the family letter sent by the queen mother's brother to the palace, Xing Chenmu knew that his grandfather and two uncles had set up an academy in the town, and asked someone to find out the location of the academy. , the sky has completely darkened.

The gate of the academy was closed, Ying Ba dismounted from his horse and jumped onto the wall, only to see that the courtyard was pitch black, it seemed that there was another residence: "Master, shall we inquire again, where is the residence of your grandfather's family?"

Xing Chenmu thought for a while, and said to Yingjiu: "Go and see if there is any place to stay in the town. If there is, we will stay for one night first, and then go to visit grandpa tomorrow."

Xing Chenmu's status is special, if he went to the house at this time, he would inevitably have some entertainment and greetings, fearing that it would disturb the old man's rest, he might as well wait until tomorrow morning to come again.

After taking the order, Ying Jiu rode away and returned shortly after, "There is a small inn not far away. The inn is relatively old, but the rooms are fairly clean."

"Okay then, you lead the way."

The inn was run by a young couple. There were not many tourists coming and going in the town. The inn mainly operated restaurants. There were only three rooms on the second floor, just enough for four people to stay.

When they arrived, there were still a few customers drinking and chatting in the store. It was rare to see outsiders were very surprised. The people in this small place are hospitable, so they invited a few people to sit down and drink together. Zhuo Ying thought that Xing Chenmu would refuse, but who would have thought that the other party After looking around, he responded with a smile.

The back kitchen had already turned off the fire, and the store owner heard that they hadn't eaten yet, so he lit up the firewood and cooked some small dishes for them. The middle-aged man at the next table asked enthusiastically, "Where are you going to serve?" Go? Our town is not on the main road, there are only a few small villages in front of it, and the roads are not easy to walk. Let me know where you want to go. We know the neighborhood well, so I can show you the way."

"Thank you, big brother." Xing Chenmu raised his glass to the man, and took a sip of the wine in the glass, "But we came to Lujia Town this time to visit our grandfather's family, and we don't need to go any further."

"So, tomorrow happens to be the Mid-Autumn Festival, and your mother is from the town?" The guests around were even more curious, pulling chairs and gathered around, "Our town is not big, and everyone in the village knows each other, this little brother You know the names of the elders in the family, if you tell them, we might know."

"My grandfather's surname is Lu, and his style name is Jiarui."

Generally, respectful titles are often used for older people, and the brand name is rarely mentioned. After Xing Chenmu said the name, everyone frowned. They couldn't remember who it was for a while, but the boss who brought the food slapped his head: "Are you The grandson of Old Master Lu?"

"Are you from the eldest daughter of Old Master Lu of Youkang Academy?" Then everyone came back to their senses, looked at him carefully, and nodded after a long while, "Yes, yes, I thought you were right when I first saw you." Those eyebrows are a bit familiar, everyone says that nephew looks like uncle, you look too much like Mrs. Lu when he was young."

Xing Chenmu didn't expect his grandfather's family to be so famous here, and he remembered to explain after a while: "Yes, I grew up in the north, and I miss my grandfather and two uncles very much, so I came here specially to find them. I wonder how my grandfather's family has been doing in recent years?"

"Okay, okay, our town has relied on their academies to teach children to read and write for more than ten years. Mrs. Lu is getting old, but she is in good health. The relationship with Mrs. Lu is really envious of others. Those two sons are also good people. Anyone who encounters a poor family is willing to accept the children to study in the academy without money. Since you are the grandson of the old man, don’t live with me. Their house is not far from here. Let me lead you there." The boss paused, then asked again, "Then who are these people?"

"Don't worry about my family, I will travel alone and send a few guards to follow. It's getting late, and the few of us don't want to disturb my grandpa's rest, so we settled down at the inn first. Tonight, there is still a boss. We will go to grandpa's house tomorrow. Visiting." Hearing others praise the grandfather's family, Xing Chenmu also had a smile in his eyes.

After hearing what he said, those people realized that the eldest daughter of Mr. Lu's family married a good family, and they hadn't heard him show off for many years, so they felt that this family was very well-educated, and several people in the store wanted to marry Xing Chenmu. drinking.

Xing Chenmu didn't refuse, and drank one cup after another. After about an hour, Zhuo Ying who was sitting beside him couldn't bear to watch and whispered a reminder: "Master, drunkenness hurts your health."

He just drank the wine in his glass, got up and said: "I'm sorry everyone, I have to visit my grandfather tomorrow morning, so I won't drink more with you."

Seeing this, Zhuo Ying went to settle the meal payment with the boss, and turned around to help Xing Chenmu go back to the house.

"Does Mu'er take a bath?" Zhuo Ying asked after closing the door.

Xing Chenmu did drink a lot today, and Zhuo Ying also drank a few cups, but he was not drunk yet, Xing Chenmu sat on the chair and slightly raised his head to look at Zhuo Ying standing in front of him: "Aying accompany me?"

Originally, I just wanted to tease this shy lover, but after thinking for a while, Zhuo Ying nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll ask the boss to help boil the bucket of water."

The inns in the small town are no better than those in the city, and there are no shopkeepers or waiters. There are only two proprietresses and the proprietress in the store.

Zhuo Ying went out to explain to the boss, and when he returned to the house, Xing Chenmu realized what the other party promised when he was slightly drunk, stretched out his hand and pulled him onto his lap, and breathed out the alcohol in his ear: "Ah Ying is in a good mood today?"

To see his grandfather and two uncles, Xing Chenmu originally thought he would feel nervous, but it seemed that he was worrying too much.

"Because Mu'er is happy today." Zhuo Ying was tickled by Xing Chenmu's exhalation, and turned his head slightly to hide, but was pulled back by the man and kissed the side of his face. After a while, he regained his voice and said in a panic , "And... Mu'er is different today than usual."

Xing Chenmu never put on airs when he was with Zhuo Ying, and he was very kind to everyone after leaving the palace, but no matter how approachable he was, he was not as approachable as he is today, making Zhuo Ying feel that he is just an ordinary person who came to visit his elders, bringing Excited and excited, but also unavoidably timid due to his closeness to the hometown, he drank and chatted with the villagers, and his words were full of anticipation for the family to meet.

This kind of Xing Chenmu seems to have lost the previous layer of holy light, and has become extraordinarily real, with a rare childishness in the real.

"Does Aying like it?"

Since he was sensible, Xing Chenmu has often heard his mother mention his grandfather and grandmother, and their life when they were young. He has always known that his mother was not happy in the palace. In that deep palace.

In the heart of the queen mother, the imperial palace is just a gorgeous cage, and this remote town, where there are parents, brothers and sisters, is the home.

Xing Chenmu also knew that he was a little out of control today, perhaps because of the influence of his mother. Although he had never seen it before, his grandfather's family had a special meaning in his heart. He also wanted to take Zhuo Ying to experience the most ordinary warmth of the people.

What's more, my grandfather and grandmother have stayed together for more than forty years since they got married. The husband and wife are deeply affectionate, and share the burden of misfortune and fortune. The wives in the family are very respectful.

This is the empress dowager, and it is also the emotion he yearns for.

Zhuo Ying didn't know Xing Chenmu's complicated state of mind, and was still immersed in his question just now. After a long while, Zhuo Ying nodded lightly: "You, I... like everything about you."

After speaking, I felt a little embarrassed, broke away from Xing Chenmu's hand and walked out: "Let me see if the water...is ready."

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Xing Chenmu and Zhuo Ying took a bath together, naturally it was not just as simple as taking a bath, what's more, both of them drank alcohol and did not want to restrain their most primitive desires at all.

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It wasn't until the water became cold that Xing Chenmu stepped out of the barrel with Zhuo Ying in his arms. The two of them didn't separate, and didn't even wipe off the water drops. They returned to the bed and continued.

The wooden bed in the small town made a "creaking" sound, which was particularly obvious in the night, and it took some time before it stopped.

Xing Chenmu cleaned up the stains on Zhuo Ying's body, leaned over and kissed him on the forehead again: "Get some rest, I will go with me to see grandpa tomorrow morning, but we are so good, grandpa and grandma will definitely be able to Take yours."

Zhuo Ying was already a little drowsy, but after these words entered his mind for a few times, he suddenly opened his eyes, completely out of sleep: "Accept...Accept? Am I going as a bodyguard?"

"Of course not." Xing Chenmu was also taken aback, and finally understood why Zhuo Ying was not nervous at all, "You want to visit my grandfather and uncle as my future wife."

The author has something to say: a small shadow outside the complete situation

Emperor: I'm so nervous, why isn't he nervous?

Zhuo Ying:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?What about the escort? ? ? ?

The word count is too high...I thought I could write until I met my parents, but it turned out to be tomorrow.