Datang New Giants

Chapter 196 Self-defeating
As soon as Lu Ting went out the door, he saw two beauties with their own characteristics.

The little maidservant wears a white Confucian skirt and light makeup, matching her delicate face and outstanding temperament, she looks like a fresh and elegant Clivia; She has a small melon-seeded face with exquisite makeup. She is half a head shorter than Xiaoqiaomai, but her figure is obviously smaller than Qiaomai. Her frown and smile are a model of a famous lady, and she looks like a noble and beautiful peony.

"I don't know that Ms. Zheng is coming, I'm not far away to welcome you." Lu Ting came back to his senses, and immediately greeted the little maidservant.

With outsiders present, it's not easy for Lu Ting to call Miss Xiaozhi.

Zheng Yanzhi smiled slightly, and said naturally: "There is a problem of clear calculation, and the little girl can't solve it no matter what. She has no choice but to bother Mr. Lu, as long as Mr. Lu doesn't mind the trouble."

"I don't dare to ask for advice, it's almost the same to discuss together." Speaking of this, Lu Ting asked casually: "Who is this lady?"

"I forgot to introduce. This is the little girl's cousin. She is very interested in Mingsuan. I heard that Mr. Lu is outstanding in Mingsuan, so I begged the little girl to bring her along."

Zheng Zihan bowed to Lu Ting, looked at Lu Ting with wonderful eyes, and said with a smile: "Little girl Zihan, I have met Mr. Lu."

I don't know if it's because of the distance and I didn't see it clearly, but Zheng Zihan felt that Lu Ting was taller and more handsome than when he won the lantern at the Magpie Bridge on the Shangyuan Festival, and he secretly liked it.

The number one gifted scholar of the Tang Dynasty, talented and good-looking, which Huaichun girl wouldn't be tempted?

Zheng Zihan is the least resistant to young men like wits.

The cousin's analysis is good. This Mr. Lu likes unrestrained and enthusiastic women. It's a rare opportunity to meet him. I can't miss this opportunity.

Mr. Lu's eyes fell on him just now, obviously longer than his cousin, it seems that he is right to dress carefully.

Zheng Zihan cast a not-so-obvious wink. Ordinary people would think that the other party was interested in him when they saw it. However, under Zheng Yanzhi's hint, Lu Ting felt particularly conspicuous, and his heart tightened, avoiding her hot eyes. Some returned a salute unnaturally: "Miss Zheng is polite."

This woman, wouldn't want to make herself a receiver, would she?

You have to keep your distance.

Lu Ting winked at Xiaoqiao's maid without a trace, meaning to ask why she brought her here. Zheng Yan understood the meaning in Lu Ting's eyes, nudged Zheng Zihan with her lips, and then shrugged slightly, meaning that Zheng Zihan asked for it on his own initiative, but he couldn't help it.

Zheng Zihan smiled at Lu Ting: "Mr. Lu, you are Yanzhi's half-sister, and you are not an outsider. You are called Miss Zheng, just call Zihan."

"This." Lu Ting said with some hesitation: "It's not very good, you two are distinguished guests, so you can't neglect them."

Yanzhi?It turned out that this was the name of the little maid.

She has always called Xiaoqiao maidservant Miss Xiaozhi, what is her real name, what is her full name, Zheng Yanzhi didn't take the initiative to say, and Lu Ting didn't feel comfortable asking, and only now did she know her name.

It's a good name.

Seeing Lu Ting's unnatural appearance, Zheng Yanzhi revealed an imperceptible smile.

Zheng Zihan burst into a smile, and quickly covered her small cherry mouth with her light white hands, and said elegantly: "You can't say that you are a distinguished guest. There is an old saying that everyone who passes through the door is a guest. Mr. Lu intends to stand like this and talk to our sisters." , don’t you invite us to sit in?”

After all, she is a lady from a famous family. Standing at the door and teasing a young man, it is not good for people to see it spread. It is better to go first and slowly find opportunities to cultivate.

Hearing this, Lu Ting clasped his fists again and again and said: "It's really a coincidence. The people from the Prince Qin's Mansion just came here and called me to the Prince Qin's Mansion to wait for orders. They are about to leave for the Prince Qin's Mansion soon. What a coincidence, two young ladies."

If the style is not good, I will regard her as a sugar-coated cannonball to hone my will. I accept the sugar-coating, and the cannonball will be shot back. After taking advantage of it, the problem is not just the style.

At critical times, I should avoid getting involved with the people in the Prince's Mansion. If someone with a heart sees this matter, even if no evidence is found, I will avoid those important matters.

Knowing that it is muddy water, I am a fool to go there.

36 meter, there is a plan to go.

Zheng Zihan looked a little disappointed, and finally saw the boy he liked, and he didn't even enter the door.

I was a little upset, but Zheng Zihan's emotional intelligence was very high, so she quickly calmed down and said with a smile: "That's right, today is not a ten-day holiday, and now is the time to be on duty, Mr. Lu, career is the most important thing, just go."

Find the place where Lu Ting lives, and get acquainted again, don't worry, they are all in Chang'an anyway, there will be opportunities in the future.

Zheng Yanzhi also complained from the side: "Mr. Lu is a bit unkind. My cousin finally came here and brought some snacks made by her, but she didn't even let me in. It's too unkind."

Everyone has brought them, so I still need to help talk about it.

There is a saying that the play must be complete.

Zheng Zihan immediately said: "Sister Zhi, you can't say that. We came too abruptly. Mr. Lu is also the king's fortune and worries about the king. You can't blame him for this."

What kind of person, when they first met, they were winking and defending, as if the relationship was very close, Zheng Yanzhi couldn't help rolling her eyes.

Well, my cousin who likes witty scholars has become a nympho.

Lu Ting rolled his eyes, and soon came up with an idea: "I can't push back on official business, and I can't entertain the two of you, but when the two distinguished ladies came, they didn't even let in the door, which is a disrespect for hospitality. How about this? I'll let the housekeeper entertain the two of you, have some tea, and then visit the humble house, okay?"

That Zheng Zihan comes from the Zheng family in Xingyang. She is a well-known young lady. You can tell by her attire. The clothes are luxurious and well-dressed. Let her take a look at her dilapidated, dusty house, and she will probably be interested in her. Dodge.

Don't let her in this time, maybe she will come again next time, it's better to let Lao Gao dismiss her.

"Since Mr. Lu is so sincere, the little girl will be disrespectful." Zheng Zihan's eyes lit up, and she quickly responded happily.

At this time, it was the place where the number one talented person in the Tang Dynasty lived. Zheng Zihan wanted to see what kind of place the great talented person who could write peerless poems lived, and what kind of environment could cultivate a person as outstanding as him.

Zheng Yanzhi didn't speak at the side, and looked at her nympho cousin worryingly.

After meeting, the cousin became more interested in Lu Ting.

Not a very good sign.

Knowing this, Lu Ting could only invite them in, and as soon as he entered, he immediately pulled Lao Gao aside and whispered something in his ear.

Lao Gao said hesitantly, "Master, is this appropriate?"

What do you mean by the son, let me entertain the two ladies from the Zheng family of Xingyang with the worst porcelain and the worst tea, and don't even have to serve snacks. Just think about it and send them away as soon as possible.

Oh my god, Miss Zheng from Xingyang came to her door on her own initiative, and it was too late for others to welcome her, yet the young master left them alone. She didn't drink today.

Just now when the three of them talked, Lao Gao could hear clearly from the side. The young master said that he was going to the Qin Palace to listen to his orders. It was a complete excuse. As a housekeeper, how could he not know if there was anyone in the Qin Palace?

However, Lu Ting is the master, and as a servant, Lao Gao dare not dismantle the master.

Lu Ting said with some displeasure: "There must be a reason for you to do this, just do it."

"It's the old slave who talks too much, please rest assured, young master, it will be done properly." Lao Gao quickly expressed his opinion.

Only then did Lu Ting nodded in satisfaction, without saying anything, walked over to say a few words of courtesy to the two sisters Zheng Yanzhi and Zheng Zihan, then got on his horse and ran away.

Under Lao Gao's hospitality, Zheng Zihan and Zheng Yanzhi stayed inside for less than [-] quarters of an hour, and left soon.

The master's house is not here, so it's not easy to stay longer. Zheng Zihan only wants to get to know Lu Ting this time, and now that Lu Ting is not here, there is no need to stay any longer.

The house is very dilapidated, and the household items are not in order. The tea for entertaining him is bitter and astringent, even with tea stalks. It is the cheapest tea that peddlers drink. What makes Zheng Zihan speechless is that basic snacks and snacks are also No.

Too shabby.

On the carriage, Zheng Zihan asked with some surprise: "Sister Zhi, Mr. Lu's place is too simple, as if he doesn't have enough food and clothing. Has he always lived in such poverty?"

Zheng Yanzhi knew what was going on, and she was secretly proud of it. She was the one who started the violin, and she would definitely not tell the truth. Hearing this, she nodded and said: "Mr. It is normal for a child from a poor family to live in poverty without shelter or support.”

"No, Mr. Lu is a great talent. The King of Qin always cherishes talents, so he won't make his subordinates suffer so much."

"By Qin Wang's side, the most indispensable thing is talent. Lu Ting's background is low, seniority is low, and he has no credit. Now he is a small master of Wuyi Hall with no rank and no rank. The monthly salary is only a mere six guan, and the six guan money is in Chang'an. , what can you do?"

Speaking of this, Zheng Yanzhi curled her lips and said: "Cousin, don't look at the location of this house is good, in fact, this house was bought by Lu Ting and Su Guogong General Cheng on credit, and owes a large amount of debt."

"I didn't expect Mr. Lu to be so self-disciplined and self-improving in such a difficult environment. It's rare." Zheng Zihan said with admiration.

Zheng Yanzhi was a little surprised and said: "Cousin, you don't think he's fancy, a boy from a poor family like him is not good enough for you."

Strange, how come the more you say Lu Ting is wrong, the more interested Zheng Zihan is?

"Is it not possible?" Zheng Zihan asked back.

"Ke Ke is a child of a poor family, and a petty official with no rank and no rank. Cousin, you are the young lady of the Zheng family in Xingyang."

Zheng Zihan said confidently: "Mr. Lu hasn't taken off yet, it means he hasn't met a nobleman. If he meets a nobleman, with his talent, he will be a blockbuster if he doesn't make a sound; if he doesn't fly, he will soar into the sky." , Miss Ben is his noble lady."

Talented and famous, appreciated by others, promoted very quickly, with the connections and connections of the Zheng family in Xingyang, it is not difficult to support a person.

Zheng Yanzhi said anxiously: "Cousin, think about it clearly, that Lu Ting is just a shameless prodigal son, and he went to drink flower wine two days ago."

"It's normal for a man to drink flower wine." Zheng Zihan said nonchalantly: "He went to the brothel, which means that he has no hidden illness. Now, among the famous men in Chang'an, who has never drunk flower wine, if they don't even dare to go there Drink, that’s a farmer who has never seen the world.”

Before Zheng Yanzhi could refute, Zheng Zihan quickly added: "Actually, my family thought of the reason why Mr. Lu went to drink flower wine."

"Sister Han, what did you think of?" Zheng Yanzhi's eyes widened.

God, what's going on, I deliberately belittled Lu Ting, but Zheng Zihan, a little rascal, kept defending Lu Ting, like a little lady desperately defending her husband.

Zheng Zihan said with sympathy: "Mr. Lu was born in a poor family, full of knowledge and ethics, but there is no use for him. Such a good young man, the King of Qin didn't train him well, so he sent him to Wuyitang to serve the old, weak, sick and disabled. The way, he can only find a way to become famous by himself, because his status is too humble, those poetry clubs cannot enter, so he can only make his name in Pingkangfang. You must know that Pingkangfang has everyone, and it is the best for the poor. famous place."

Completely speechless, Zheng Yanzhi had no choice but to persuade her with her family: "Sister Han, don't think too well, you are the jewel in my uncle's palm, and it is absolutely impossible for my uncle to agree to you being with him."

The women of the seven ethnic groups and five surnames are not ordinary women from small families. It is very important to know each other.

Zheng Zihan smiled smugly, and said in a low voice: "In the past, this would have been absolutely impossible, but Mr. Lu is the number one talented scholar in the Tang Dynasty, and Aye likes talented scholars the most, hehe."

"Cousin, that Tian Shenu surnamed Lu, you came to the door, but he walked out, leaving us alone, too ignorant of flattery, not worthy of my cousin's efforts." Zheng Yanzhi rolled her eyes, and immediately thought of a reason. .

Xiaolang's hooves are favored by all kinds of people at home, and they are even more proud than herself. Lu Ting did this very well, and just walked her away. With Zheng Zihan's proud personality, as long as she mentions such a thing, she will feel insulted. Definitely change perceptions.

"A man is a man, his career is the most important thing, and he can't abandon the public for personal reasons." Zheng Zihan said appreciatively: "A woman from the Zheng family in Xingyang came to the door. If you were an ordinary person, you must leave everything behind and brazenly show off and curry favor. But Mr. Lu was an exception, he left us without hesitation at all, Zhimei, do you know what this means?"

"Sister Han, what does this mean?"

Zheng Zihan smiled slightly, and said with a gentle face: "It shows that Mr. Lu is simple-minded. He never thought of taking advantage of us, nor did he think of taking advantage of us. By the way, Zhimei, you have known Mr. Lu for so long. I beg you to do something, or ask your uncle to recommend him?"

"It doesn't seem to be there." Zheng Yanzhi thought about it for a while, but still shook her head.

I have known Lu Ting for so long, Lu Ting really never asked him for anything, even if he did, it was considered an exchange.

They all confessed to him that Aye was the minister of Honglu Temple, and Lu Ting didn't ask him to do things for him.

Zheng Zihan's eyes lit up, and he said yearningly: "Mr. Lu is really a talented and self-improving young gentleman. It would be great if I got to know him earlier, but it's not too late now, sister Zhi, are you right?"

For some reason, Zheng Yanzhi suddenly regretted bringing this little rascal here.

(End of this chapter)