The Moon Over Tang Dynasty

Chapter 33: Disasters and difficult diseases

In the upper room of Kudi's house in Chonghuafang, Kudi Yanzhong looked at the uninvited guest across the way uneasily, and said with a careful smile, "Lu Fangzheng came to the humble house today, what do you want to say?"

The man sitting opposite him was about in his early fifties, but his skin was still very fair and smooth, his beard was neatly trimmed, and his demeanor was dignified and elegant. It was Lu Hu, the Fangzheng of Chonghuafang. Sitting with him, he always paid attention to The well-groomed Kudi Yanzhong looks like a rough man who just came from the countryside. At this moment, Lu Hui also squinted his eyes and looked at Kudi Yanzhong. When he saw the respect on his face, he nodded and smiled and said, "Lu is here to congratulate Da Lang."

Kudi Yanzhong raised his head in surprise, "Fangzheng, where do you start with this?"

Lu Mu smoothed his beard and said with a reserved smile, "You may not know that in a few days, the palace will hold the autumn election again. I heard that your daughter is both talented and beautiful, and we have put your daughter on the waiting list. I came here to inform Dalang."

Ku Di Yanzhong was stunned for a moment, and then he understood why Fang Zheng came to visit so early in the morning, and hurriedly said, "Fang Zheng knows clearly, my little girl is naughty, how can she take on such an important task?" He had naturally heard of the so-called autumn election. Choosing a palace maid, but is that palace maid a good one? If you can't be released by grace, you will have to live in a palace until you grow old!

Lu Hu had already expected this, and the smile on his face remained unchanged, "What the Dalang said is wrong. If he chooses an ordinary palace maid, Lu will not think about your daughter-in-law. But this time is different. In addition to the palace maids, there are also It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to select a talented and good-looking son of a good family to serve as a female official in the Sixth Bureau of the Palace. Once selected, he will not mention fine clothes and food, but with his wife's appearance, it is impossible to say that he can still serve the nobles in the palace. Glory? Dalang didn’t delay his wife’s future because of his confusion.”

Kudi Yanzhong was not good at words at first, so he murmured for a long time before saying, "Fangzheng doesn't know something. A young woman is stubborn and stubborn, and she is really not worthy of her big job. What should I do if she contradicts the noble after entering the palace?"

Lu Mu said calmly, "There is no need for Da Lang to worry about this. Your beloved's appearance is obvious to everyone, so why are you so stubborn and stubborn? Lu was handling the autumn election impartially, but this time it was just a matter of fairness." Let me tell Dalang that the autumn election will be held in ten days, so let your wife be prepared."

Ku Di Yanzhong wanted to say more, but Mrs. Cao walked in quickly holding a tray. He first respectfully delivered a cup of lotus juice on the tray to Lu Hu's table, and said with a smile, "Fang Zheng, this is the year. Made from fresh lotus seeds, Fang Zheng is not surprised.”

A smile appeared on Lu Hui's face again. He picked up the silver lotus leaf cup and took a sip. He nodded and said, "It really smells delicious."

Mrs. Cao smiled humbly, then put another cup on Kudi's desk, winked at him, turned back to Lu Hu and smiled, "Da Lang is also careless, and he knows Lu Fangzheng's I can’t express my kindness. It’s extremely rare to be selected as a female officer. I have to thank Fang Zheng for thinking of my family.”

Lu Hu nodded and smiled, "Isn't it? This is a rare opportunity! Dalang, do you think so or not?"

Ku Di Yanzhong was somewhat reluctant, but the Fang Zheng in front of him was in charge of the entrance guard, security, taxes and other matters in the Fang. He was a veritable "current manager" and he was from a branch of the Fanyang Lu family among the five surnames. He was a serious official. He is a young man from a high-ranking family, but his momentum makes it difficult for him to hold his head up. At this moment, the word "no" was pressed on Kudi Yanzhong's tongue, as heavy as a thousand pounds. After a few glances from Mr. Cao, he could no longer say it and could only nodded with a dry smile.

Lu Hui showed a look of relief on his face, "Da Lang understands the righteousness, and Lu is relieved. In that case, please make a note here, and also ask your wife to come out and put your fingerprints." After saying that, he took it out. A piece of paper, it was still blank, Cudi was actually the first one.

Kudi Yanzhong smiled bitterly and said, "Fang Zheng doesn't know, my little daughter is living in her uncle's house now and doesn't come back often. I'm afraid she has to go to her uncle's house."

Lu Hui didn't seem to be surprised at all, he nodded and said, "Forget it, please sign your name and fingerprint first, and Lu will come with you."

Kudi Yanzhong couldn't help but slightly widen his eyes in surprise, and even Mr. Cao was startled. Lu Hui said calmly, "The autumn election is a serious matter. My carriage is outside, please help me go there."

The road from Kudi's house to An's house is not long, and it only takes a short carriage ride. However, Ku Diyanzhong felt that it was extremely hot in the car, and his arm still seemed to be in pain from the twist that Mr. Cao had made before leaving. Facing Lu Hui's calm face, he thought of Anshiro's face. On his face that was calm and intimidating, sweat could not help but drip down from his forehead.

The carriage stopped at the door of An's house. The porter heard that Fang Zheng had arrived, and hurriedly led him to sit down in the outer hall. A steward came over to accompany him attentively, and only said, "Please Fang Zheng and Dalang stay for a while, my master will go and ask for the doctor." Yes, I’ll be right back.”

Kudi Yanzhong couldn't help but wonder, "Who is sick?"

The steward sighed, "It's the aunt who is sick."

As soon as these words came out, not only Ku Diyanzhong was surprised, but also Lu Hui's expression changed. He opened his mouth to ask, but finally managed to endure it. Kudi Yanzhong had already asked, "Why is she sick? Does it matter?" "

The steward said, "This old slave doesn't know. It seems that he asked the doctor to see him a few days ago, and it seems to be a little heavier today."

As he was talking, Jing Jingzhi hurried in from outside, followed by a doctor. When he saw Ku Diyanzhong and Lu Hui, his face showed surprise, "Why is Dalang here today? This distinguished guest looks so familiar. …” ˆˆˆ Kudi Yanzhong hurriedly introduced him, and Jing Jingzhi suddenly realized, “It’s Lu Fangzheng, I’m disrespectful.” He turned around and asked the steward to lead the doctor in, then turned around and said, “I’ve been neglectful today, please go to the room.” Sit down. After saying that, he brought Lu Hu and Kudi Yanzhong to the upper room. Shi also came out to entertain the guests with Jing Jingzhi.

After sitting down, An Jingzhi asked with a smile, "I wonder what the names of Lu Mingfu and Fangzheng in Wannian County are?"

　　Lu Hu hurriedly said, "That's Lu's brother."

Jing Jingzhi smiled and said, "The strange way looks familiar to Fang Zheng. Your demeanor is quite similar to that of Lu Mingfu."

After hearing An Zhi mention his direct cousin, Lu Hui did not dare to be too negligent. He smiled and asked a few questions, only to find out that the Hu Shang in front of him had known his cousin for more than ten years, and he met the An family again. The tooth-mat brocade curtains and ink-wash screens installed in the upper room are not vulgar objects, but I feel a bit of contempt for them in my heart.

Jing Jingzhi asked, "Why did Lu Fangzheng come here this time?"

Lu Hui smiled slightly and told him about the autumn election. Jing Jingzhi nodded and sighed, "My uncle used to serve in the palace. This is really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I only hope that my niece will have such a blessing!" As he spoke, there was a trace of worry on his face, and he looked at Kudi Yanzhong glanced at him.

Kudi Yanzhong hurriedly asked, "I heard that my aunt is ill. How are you doing now?"

Jing Jingzhi looked at Lu Hu, as if he was hesitant to speak, and then said after a while, "It's not a big deal. Since the Chinese Valentine's Day, she has had some imbalances in her spleen and stomach. It was cured after taking two doses of medicine. Unexpectedly, it happened again today.”

Lu Hu heard that these words were similar to what the steward had said before. Thinking of An Jing Zhi's anxious look when he came in just now, he tried his best to downplay it at this moment. His heart sank and he said solemnly, "It stands to reason that we should not disturb you at this time. It's just your residence." My aunt is already on the roster for the autumn election, so she is required to sign and stamp it. I wonder if you can take me to visit her? I just need to ask a few words."

Jing Jing Zhi said hurriedly, "It's okay. Let's allow An to disperse the smell of the medicine in the room." Shi called the girl to give some instructions, and after a while, Jing Jing Zhi led Lu Qi He and Kudi Yanzhong walked into a room to the south of the east wing. I saw that the doors and windows of the room were wide open, and as soon as the curtains were lifted, a very strong smell of medicine hit my face. There were four or five maids standing in the room, all looking a little nervous. The doctor who came in just now was writing prescriptions on a table in the outer room.

Lu Hui was moved in his heart and said with a smile, "What's your name for this doctor? Where can I find a high position?"

The doctor bowed slightly and said, "My surname is Fang, from Songshou Tang in this workshop."

Jing Jingzhi walked to the door in a few steps, and the maid opened the curtain. Lu Hui couldn't ask any more questions, so he had to walk in. When he walked into the inner room, he felt that besides the smell of medicine, there seemed to be a sour smell. Seeing a young woman wearing an aqua-green skirt standing in the house, she felt blessed when someone came in, "I've met Fangzheng, I've met my father and uncle." When she stood up, her body swayed, and the maid next to her hurriedly helped her. Living.

Lu Hui took a closer look and saw that the woman was about fifteen or sixty years old. She was very beautiful, but her cheeks were slightly sunken and her face was sallow, as if she was seriously ill. His brows couldn't help but frown, but when he thought of the man's instructions, he still nodded and smiled, "You're welcome. I know Lu's purpose, so there is no need to sign today. Just give me your fingerprints." Then. The woman nodded in a daze. Just when Lu Hui was about to take out the paper sign from his sleeve, he saw her face suddenly change. She covered her mouth and ran behind the bed. She actually vomited with a "wow" sound. Lu Hui then Knowing where the sour smell in the room came from, he saw Jing Jingzhi hurriedly walked out and stayed in the outer room for a while. When he came back, his face had darkened, but he reluctantly smiled at Lu Wei and said, "I'm so sorry, Fang Zheng might as well stay out." Wait a moment?”

Lu Hu nodded and followed him outside, where he saw the doctor packing up his belongings. He said to Jing Jingzhi with a stern face, "Hurry up and cook the medicine in a big pot according to the prescription I prescribed. Everyone in this hospital needs it." Drink some, you must not drink raw water these days." After saying that, he hugged his hands and walked away quickly. Ku Diyanzhong was stunned for a moment, then turned around and asked Jing Jingzhi, "What does the doctor mean by this?"

Jing Jingzhi frowned and said, "I'm afraid that everyone will eat bad things again." Lu Wei couldn't help but feel more and more suspicious. He thought about it a few times, stood up and smiled at Kudi Yanzhong, "In this case, Lu won't be here today either." "Excuse me, I won't wait until your wife is well in a few days. Since there are still important things to do, I will leave now." Kudi Yanzhong said "Troublesome", but An Jingzhi looked worried. Sexy, changed from the previous chatting and laughing, and just sent it out absent-mindedly.

Lu Hu got in the car and went home first. He called out the most capable steward of his family and gave some low-level instructions. Then he went to visit several other households with unmarried daughters of the right age according to the names on the list. When he got back, before nightfall, people started sending gifts one after another. He turned down two families after careful consideration, then turned around and played with the gold and jade items sent by the other two families. Suddenly he heard the door curtain ringing, but it was before noon. The steward who went out came back.

Lu Hu hurriedly put down his things and asked, "How was your inquiring?"

 (End of this chapter)