ancient criminal minds

Lu Zheng was already sober when he returned to the banquet hall, so when he came in, he found his father's face was not very good. He was puzzled, but when he walked over, he found that the eyes of the people along the road were a little dodgy, and even many people were pointing at him. give pointers.

He frowned and returned to his seat, only to find that several uncles were trying to persuade his father.

"The Lu family is the Lu family, and the British government is the British government. They should not be confused."

"The old man thinks that someone is deliberately making trouble in it! Don't worry, old Lu, when the old man finds out who the villain is, he will definitely cut him into pieces for you!"

"Old Ji, don't make trouble!"

Only then did Lu Zheng understand that Lu Yuan's matter was probably brought up by someone, so he could only sigh helplessly. Fortunately, although everyone was talking about it, it was also hindered by the power of the British government, so they only dared to talk about it behind their backs. Coupled with the fact that several uncles were comforting him, his father's face became better.

Ji Cheng said: "Now the imperial court is full of chaos. We old men are fine, we have no soldiers and no power in our hands. What about you, the boss is in the Ministry of Punishment, and the second child holds military power, but you are not in line..."

"Old Ji, speak carefully!"

Ji Cheng blew on his beard, but kept his mouth shut.

It was Wang Ye who told him to be cautious. He was the most delicate person among them. He patted Lu Qing on the shoulder and said in a low voice, "Be patient for now. Those who are bouncing around may not necessarily have the last laugh."

Lu Qing nodded: "Okay, I'm not as bad as you think, eat, eat, eat, after the banquet, I will invite you to drink!"

Several veterans laughed loudly, and they exchanged cups and cups again, which unsurprisingly attracted the frowning and complaints of several civil servants next to them.

Lu Zheng looked at them with great interest. The original owner had met these uncles before, but he had the impression that they were all acting like elders. It was rare to see their private side, which was very interesting.

At this moment, King Chu also came back, adding to the lively atmosphere.

However, Rong Zhen raised a glass of wine, went straight to Lu Qing, and made a teacher-student salute: "I was too hasty earlier, so I didn't properly toast the teacher with a glass of wine. It's really Zhen's fault."

Not only Lu Qing was dumbfounded, but other guests were also dumbfounded. Chu Wang Rongzhen, this is such a cold person, except for His Majesty, who has he ever been so respectful to?

Reminiscing that the King of Chu visited the British government alone before, everyone looked at each other strangely. The King of Chu supported the British Duke with such fanfare. Could it be that His Majesty wants to reuse the British government?

Lu Qing took the wine glass. In fact, he was still a little confused. When the King of Chu and the princes were young, he did teach for a period of time, but it was only a few months. He never thought that the King of Chu would do this specifically for this purpose. He was really flattered to come to toast.

Rong Zhen drank the wine and exchanged some polite words with him, then returned to the main table, where all the princes and members of the royal family were seated.

The eldest prince, Rong Yan, was the first to raise his glass, and teased, "Why did Uncle Wang take so long to come back, but there is a beauty in the backyard who stopped him?"

Fourth Prince Rong Min snorted coldly: "Brother, Uncle Wang said that he is in poor health, why bother to use your own mind to guess Uncle Wang?"

"Fourth you!"

The two princes quarreled like this, making everyone around them silent, only Rong Zhen rubbed the cup in his hand with an expression of confusion.

But Rong Min walked over directly holding the wine glass: "Uncle Wang, my nephew would like to offer you a toast. In the past, my nephew's subordinates acted arrogantly, and I was afraid that they would be provoked by others. I don't know if I feel guilty for Uncle Wang. My nephew hereby expresses my respect to Uncle Wang." Apologize, I hope that Lord Uncle Wang will forgive me this time."

Rong Zhen didn't take the wine glass from Rong Min's hand for a long time, which made his face even more ugly, just when everyone thought he would leave angrily, Rong Zhen took the wine glass and drank it down.

"it is good!"

Now, it was the eldest prince's turn to look ugly.

Rong Zhen and Rong Min sat down again, and the scene became lively again. Many people did not dare to look at it openly, so they took a few careful glances.

Ji Cheng was not so careful. Seeing the gloomy expression on the eldest prince's face, he also gloated a little: "It seems that the eldest prince has lost again."

Wang also said helplessly: "Old Ji..."

"I know, I know, be careful with your words!" Ji Cheng put a large piece of roast meat into his mouth.

Lu Zheng looked at Rong Zhen, who was in the main seat, through the crowd. He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that Rong Zhen glanced this way just now.

At the end of the banquet, the guests and hosts had a good time, Rong Zhen personally went out to see off several elders and princes, Lu Qing was lucky to be one of these people, which made many people jealous.

After bidding farewell to several old friends, Lu Qing led Lu Zheng into the carriage, and the guards quickly offered sobering tea, which Yun Shi had prepared early.

Lu Qing took a sip of tea and heaved a sigh of relief: "The world really is so cold!"

Lu Zheng also took a sip of hangover tea with a bitter face, and when he heard him say this, he couldn't help asking: "Did you mean those people who came around to show courteousness later?"

Lu Qing nodded: "Although I don't know why His Royal Highness the King of Chu wants to help this old man, but this old man accepts his kindness." He glanced at his son and sighed secretly. If it was just himself, why should he worry so much? I'm afraid the King of Chu wanted to take advantage of his youngest son's ability. In the past, he was worried if his son didn't seek to make progress, but now he is also worried about his son's progress. It really made him lose his beard.

Lu Zheng didn't know that Lu Qing was worried about this, so he nodded and said, "It's probably for the sake of big brother."

"Bah! I have my own skills! How can I rely on my son!"

Lu Zheng looked at his father who suddenly became agitated for no reason, probably due to geriatric syndrome, and responded to him quite understandingly: "Yes, yes, the King of Chu just wants to see you as a pillar of governance, so he treats you differently. Look at each other!"

Lu Qing was so overwhelmed that he grabbed Lu Zheng and said, "Let me ask you, where did you go to the latrine earlier, and why it took so long?"

Lu Zheng was stunned: "How do you know that I went to another place?"

"The little eunuch has been following you all the time. If you hadn't stood up and went to the latrine in time, I'm afraid the tea in his hand would be poured on you." Lu Qing snorted coldly, "The old man can still understand these tricks. Yes, I just felt that the King of Chu would not harm you, so I didn't say anything and asked you to go with him."

Lu Zheng looked at his father adoringly: "Father, you are really a god!"

"Stop flattering! Tell me, what did King Chu say to you?"

"I haven't seen the King of Chu!" Lu Zheng said, "I heard a beautiful piano sound after I went to the latrine, and then I saw a man, and he even told my fortune."

"Fortune telling?" Lu Qing was taken aback.

"That's right, my life is good!" Lu Zheng thought for a while, "It seems that his surname is... Ye?"

"Ye?" Lu Qing's heart skipped a beat, "Does it look like you're young, wearing a big robe, talking in a cloud, wishing to assimilate with the world?"

"..." Lu Zheng said that although what his father said was a bit exaggerated, but after thinking about it carefully, he somehow fit Ye Wenguan's image, so he nodded.

Lu Qing frowned all of a sudden: "Tell me what you said about him again."

"Uh... the heavens are full... well, what is the earth pavilion, oh, the nose is hanging, it is an indescribable destiny for a smooth life!"

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Lu Qing's complexion did not improve. Lu Zheng asked incomprehensibly, "Father, what's the matter? Is this fate not good?"

"It's not bad..." Lu Qing sighed, thinking it was time to tell his son the truth.

"The year you were born, we invited Master Liaochen, the abbot of Fengguo Temple, to give orders for you. When Master Liaochen saw you, he frowned and told us that your fate was lonely and short-lived. He asserted that you would not survive." fifteen!"

Lu Zheng's heart tightened. He originally thought that Master Chen was just a swindler, but he still had real skills. The original owner didn't die when he was 15 years old.

Lu Qing was immersed in his memory and didn't notice his expression, and then said: "Your mother was very sad, and I was in charge of the garrison, so when you were young, your grandmother raised you, and your mother probably wanted to Open, pamper you to the fullest, when you were 15 years old, we were all very careful, who knows that we still put your life in danger."

"Then... later..."

"After you woke up, your mother was still worried, so she took you to Fengguo Temple to meet Master Chen. Master Liaochen once again calculated your birthday, and the order is the same as before."

Lu Zheng was stunned: "Then... me now?"

"Your mother has been depressed since she came back that time." Lu Qing sighed, "We have never dared to tell you these things because we were afraid that you would be affected. Now that you are grown up, my father thinks that you should know these things .”

Lu Zheng remembered that Ye Wenguan's expression was wrong for a moment after he finished talking about his fate. I'm afraid he also found out that something was wrong with him. In this case, could it be that Master Liaochen also found out?Just didn't tell my mother.

Seeing his son lost in deep thought, Lu Qing rarely comforted him: "You don't have to worry too much, man will conquer nature, and you are still alive and kicking, so it can be seen that the so-called orders are not necessarily correct, and you still have to rely on yourself."

Listening to his father's words, Lu Zheng's heart slowly became sour. He has slowly accepted his new identity and gradually forgotten everything in modern times, but now he has to face all this again. He only feels that his heart is getting worse and worse. Shen, as if immersed in sea water, bitter and astringent.

He looked up at his father, and said in a hoarse voice, "If... I... am not... your child..."