[Lu Xiaofeng] The moon is full of empty mountains and flowers are full of buildings

After Hua Ruling greeted the knights in the martial arts for a while, he invited everyone to sit down.

This is a big event for the Hua family, a happy event.Early this morning, Hua ManLou had a smile on his face, and today's day was even more unusual. The seven brothers made an appointment and came early to celebrate Hua Ruling's birthday together.

Suddenly, Huaping came to report, and it turned out that Yaoyue also came.Surrounded by the maids of Yihua Palace, she walked slowly into the hall of the Hua family, holding the birthday gift she brought this time, it was packed in a brocade box, and she didn't know what it was.

Hua Ruling accepted the birthday gift from Yaoyue with a smile, and when she opened it, she felt a chill rush over her face.The box contains ginseng in the shape of ice crystals, the color is crystal clear, and the cool air is overwhelming once opened.

"Could this be the legendary snow ginseng?" After all, Hua Ruling is the richest man in the south of the Yangtze River, so he is naturally well-informed. The extremely cold place is not easy to dig, and it is a rare medicine that is hard to find.Hearing what Hua Ruling said, the other six members of the Hua family looked at Yaoyue with amazement.

"Uncle Hua, you guessed right, this is indeed snow ginseng." Yaoyue said slowly, "This snow ginseng is the best for nourishing Aunt Hua's body."

There is something particular about gift giving, and matching one's preferences is the highest level.Although this snow ginseng is rare, it pales in comparison to the flower family that has Tianxiang cardamom.But what Hua Ruling cherished most in his life was his wife, otherwise the two would not have lived in harmony for so many years, and had seven handsome and capable sons.Hua Ruling may not care about this snow ginseng, but he will care about his wife, this gift has indeed been sent to Hua Ruling's heart.

Now the Hua family looked at Yaoyue not only in surprise, but in approval.

At this time, other guests came one after another, and Hua Manlou and Yaoyue took time to sneak out.Seeing Hua Manlou holding her hand, he said, "Your birthday gift is too precious."

Stuff comes second, but the whole box comes out as soon as you sell it, even if it is Huamanlou, you are stunned.

Yaoyue was a little annoyed at his indifference, "Compared with Tianxiang cardamom, this is far from worth mentioning." Seeing that Huamanlou couldn't help smiling, she asked curiously, "What's on your mind today? ? Why are you so happy?"

Hua Manlou said: "Looks like you forgot, the Menghe Lantern Festival will start tonight. We made an appointment to see the He Lantern together."

"Tonight?" Yaoyue had a strange expression on her face.

Hua Manlou said: "What's wrong?"

Yaoyue shook her head and said with a smile, "It's nothing."

If she remembered correctly, the planned date that Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Ruling had discussed would be tonight.

The two laughed and chatted for a long time, until someone came to invite them, saying that the banquet was about to start, and then they walked into the hall reluctantly.

As soon as you enter the hall, you will see the smiling face of the flower mother.She had already heard about what happened in the morning, she was always in poor health, and she didn't like to move around at ordinary times, she didn't expect Yaoyue to miss her so much, she was very moved.She held Yaoyue and did not let go, and said: "Ah Yue, you are not allowed to see outsiders, you can sit by my side today."

No one objected to Huamu's request.The six brothers and sister-in-law of the Hua family also sat down one by one, and Hua Manlou was next to Yaoyue.Hua Ruling originally wanted to sit at this table, but she was pushed out by Mother Hua, "You guys have a drink, it's endless, go over there to accompany the head of the five sects, let us mothers enjoy themselves Ha ha ha."

Hua Ruling had no choice but to go, and the eldest brother of the Hua family also followed to help Hua Ruling greet the guests.

There happened to be some vacant seats at this table, so Lu Xiaofeng took the opportunity to get in.In addition, he took two people with him.A woman with a wooden mask, and a little girl.He licked his face and said, "I brought two friends, Auntie doesn't mind if I sit here."

Mother Hua knew that Lu Xiaofeng was a good friend of Huamanlou, so how could she be unwilling, so she quickly asked him to sit down.

Yaoyue looked up at Lianxing, and said lightly, "You're here."

The strange thing is that Lian Xing sat there straight as if he didn't hear her, without saying a word.

Shangguan Xue'er at the side said triumphantly: "My master said, she doesn't want to talk to you now."

It turned out that Lian Xing was still angry that day.

Seeing Shangguan Xueer, Yaoyue frowned, "Aren't you at Chang Baicao's place?"

Shangguan Xue'er had a ghostly face, "Old man Chang's place is boring and boring, so I naturally want to stay with Master." After speaking, she made another grimace at Yaoyue.

Yao Yue turned to the silent Lian Xing, her voice became a little harsh: "Lian Xing, are you really not talking to me?"

Lian Xing glanced at Shangguan Xue'er, Xue'er immediately understood, and said, "Master said, unless you apologize to her first, she won't speak first."

Yaoyue's gaze shifted to Shangguan Xueer, as if sensing the anger in Yaoyue's eyes, Shangguan Xueer immediately shrank her neck, and did not dare to say any more.

Hua Manlou sensed the delicate atmosphere, and hastily tugged on Yaoyue's sleeve under the table.Yaoyue looked at Huamanlou, then at Lianxing who was sitting upright, and finally decided to put this aside.

At this time, a group of people dressed in strange costumes walked in.The leader was a man with a mustache, and he bowed to everyone, "My name is Emir, and I am here to celebrate Master Hua's birthday by order of the king of Hanhai Kingdom."

His Central Plains dialect is not yet proficient, and it is strange to speak it.

When someone wished a birthday, Master Hua naturally cupped his hands to express his thanks.

Immediately afterwards, three wooden barrels rolled in from the outside.Everyone was puzzled, and saw a child emerge from each barrel, and the child was holding an unattractive food box in his hand.Open the food box, and there are golden gold and silver jewelry.

Hua Ruling was originally the richest man in the south of the Yangtze River, so giving gold and silver is not a flattering gift.But after all, other people's wishes are more important, Hua Ruling smiled and let people accept it.

Suddenly, the sound of silk and bamboo sounded outside.At this time, a barefoot woman wearing a red dance dress and a veil walked in step by step following the classical music.Her dancing posture was very soft, and she danced a dance that these Central Plains people had never seen before. For a while, she caught everyone's attention.

Lu Xiaofeng chuckled lightly, put his head close to Lian Xing, and asked, "How is it?"

Lianxing glanced at Xue'er again.

Xue'er immediately understood, straightened up and said, "Master thinks it's not bad."

Lu Xiaofeng took a sip of wine and said, "The waist is too thick."

Hua Manlou couldn't stop laughing, his fan was still in his hand and he couldn't shake it anymore.Yaoyue heard it, and snorted coldly, "Boring."

Hua Manlou laughed, it seemed that Yaoyue was very angry now, otherwise she wouldn't have attacked indiscriminately.

As if Lu Xiaofeng didn't hear Yaoyue's comments, he continued to discuss the dancing girl with Lianxing. Of course, the translator Shangguan Xueer was indispensable.

As soon as the dance was over, Emil asked for wine to be served.

"This is a wine unique to our Hanhai country, and it is rare to find a thousand gold. Today, I am celebrating Master Hua's birthday, and I specially offer this wine." After finishing speaking, several beauties held wine jugs and poured wine for everyone one by one.A knowledgeable person picked up the wine glass and sniffed it, feeling the aroma of the wine, and couldn't help but praise, "It really is a good wine."

Hua Manlou picked up the wine glass, sniffed it lightly, then put it down again.

"What's wrong? Why don't you drink?" Yaoyue asked.

Hua Manlou smiled, "This wine contains spices unique to the Western Regions."

Yaoyue also picked up the wine glass and smelled it, "As expected."

Hua Manlou shook his head, "I don't really like the smell of this spice."

Yaoyue smiled and said, "Since you don't like it, then don't drink it."

Huamanlou did not drink as expected.The atmosphere of the banquet became more and more lively, with the sound of silk and bamboo, the sound of toasting and kneading.Even Yaoyue felt the voice was slightly harsh, so she whispered to Hua Manlou, "Let's go out."

Huamanlou naturally agreed.

The two left the table quietly, and only then got a moment of silence.

It was the precious time for the two of them to be alone, but it happened to be smashed by someone who had no winks.Huaping almost stumbled and ran to Huamanlou, seeing Yaoyue, his eyes were a little timid.But he still yelled: "Seventh Young Master, it's not good, you should go and see Master."

Hua Ping spoke so anxiously that even Hua Manlou thought there was something important to do, so he rushed to see Hua Ruling.Seeing Hua Ping's expression, Yaoyue immediately understood: It seems that this play is about to begin.

Hua Ruling was sitting in the study right now, slumped on a chair, clutching her heart and sighing, Doctor Song and Lu Xiaofeng were also there.

"Father, what's the matter with you?" Hua Manlou rushed into the house and asked anxiously.

Doctor Song quickly explained: "Master Hua just came out to change clothes, but unexpectedly received a letter." After speaking, he took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Huamanlou.

Hua Manlou quickly took it and unfolded the letter.Lu Xiaofeng also poked his head over to look, and asked in feigned surprise: "What do these red footprints mean?"

"It's him?" Hua Manlou turned pale when he heard Lu Xiaofeng ask this.However, this surprise was soon replaced by anger.

Although Lu Xiaofeng and Yaoyue knew what happened a long time ago, they still needed to perform hard.

——Especially Lu Xiaofeng.

Lu Xiaofeng almost couldn't wait to ask: "Who is it?"

"The iron shoe thief." Hua Manlou spit out these four words one by one.

Lu Xiaofeng rubbed his chin, seemingly lost in thought, "It's the legendary iron shoe thief who was able to commit several serious crimes in different areas in a very short period of time."

"That's right, it's him." Hua Manlou was sure.

Hua Ruling interjected in a timely manner: "But, how is this possible?"

Lu Xiaofeng continued to pretend not to know, and asked Hua Ruling, "Uncle Hua, why can't it be him?"

"Because the iron shoes—he died a long time ago." Hua Ruling acted very hard, "15 years ago, the heads of the five sects and I surrounded him, killed him, and watched his burial. No, it can't be him."

"No, he's not dead." Hua Manlou said suddenly, "I have this feeling, he's not dead."

Hua Ruling sighed and said, "Lou'er, it seems that your feeling is right. Now, he came to the door again..."

Hua Manlou's expression also seemed to have changed, his complexion was even more different from before, "He has come again, this time, I will definitely not let him go."

It was beyond Yaoyue's expectation that Huamanlou would say such a thing. She glanced at Huamanlou, but found that his expression was determined.

"Anyway, everyone, be prepared. If I'm not wrong, he should sneak in in the dead of night." Hua Manlou deduced.

At night, others may be caught off guard.But to Huamanlou, it was no different from the daytime.

"I think so too." Hua Ruling echoed, "This time, we must catch him."

"En." Hua Manlou nodded, as if he had made up his mind.

Walking out of the study, Hua Manlou's expression was still heavy.He seemed very sorry to Yaoyue, "I'm sorry, we agreed to go to see He Deng together tonight, but I may not be with you tonight."

"The River Lantern Festival will last for ten consecutive days, so it doesn't matter if you miss one night." Yaoyue didn't seem to care.

Hua Manlou smiled, and said again: "Just now in the study, you seemed very silent."

A good show arranged by everyone, without her part, why would she speak up, Yaoyue smiled, obviously unwilling to answer the topic of Huamanlou.She looked at Hua Manlou and asked, "Every time you told me that you didn't care about your eyes, but I just found out today that you were lying to me."

Hua Manlou was astonished, "Why did you say that?" Seeing that Yaoyue didn't answer, he thought about it carefully, and immediately understood, "So you thought I wanted to kill Iron Shoes because of my eyes. "

Yaoyue acquiesced, and it was the first time she heard the word "kill" in Huamanlou's mouth, she was a little startled.She originally thought that Ximen Chuuxue would be the first to do this kind of rough work, and she would be the second to do it.And Huamanlou was the least likely one. She even doubted whether Huamanlou was ruthless at the last moment.

"Because of my eyes, I am really angry with Iron Shoes." Hua Manlou said, "To tell you the truth, my father was entrusted by someone else to help him take care of a treasure. Iron Shoes came here for this treasure and destroyed it many times." The stability of my family. Today is my father's birthday, and I will never allow him to spoil everyone's fun on this happy day." Hua Manlou looked at Yaoyue and said, "Because even if he is blind, he still wants to protect himself. s things."

"Me too?" Yaoyue asked with a smile.

"Although my martial arts are not as good as yours, but if you are hurt, I will do my best to protect you." Hua Manlou grabbed Yaoyue's hand, and he pressed Yaoyue's hand to his heart, " Because you live here."

Yaoyue smiled deeper: "This place is too small, can I live here?"

Hua Manlou also smiled: "Because it's small, it's packed full."

Yaoyue had to admit that she was greatly satisfied at this moment.