allonlinenovel Chapter 327 The storm is coming
Chapter 327 The storm is coming
Seeing that Lou Xiao had no prejudice against other races, Xiao Zhengze also understood why she was with Xiao Zhengdu.
She didn't have the natural defense against foreign races like them, nor did she think that different colored hair and eyes were anything special.
Perhaps it was because she went to the Northern Desert at that time and received favors from others that she naturally had a good impression of foreigners.
Xiao Zhengze forced a smile as he listened to her story of what she had seen in the Northern Desert.
That trade route covered with yellow sand, with the sound of camel bells, and carrying silk, porcelain, and tea from the Central Plains, was filled with countless battles. It was a dangerous situation that Xiao Zhengze would never be able to understand.
There were many beautiful foreign men and women, as well as slave traders and fierce thieves.
There are also devout believers who build temples with stones in the desert Gobi.
Xiao Zhengze tried hard to imagine every scene she mentioned, but he could never understand what the vast, desolate and boundless wilderness she was talking about meant.
"I want to go see it, too." Xiao Zhengze sighed softly, "When I feel better, can you take me to see it?"
Although he knew that he was in a difficult situation, Xiao Zhengze still hoped that Lou Xiao could give him hope.
But Lou Xiao thought about it and ruthlessly told the truth, "There is a lack of water in the Northern Desert. The wind and sand alone can kill you. You can't go there."
Xiao Zhengze said "Oh" with some regret, "Forget it then."
Lou Xiao opened her mouth to comfort him, but she couldn't tell any more lies, so she skipped the topic.
While Xiao Zhengze was resting, she remembered that she was always worried about what she had told Lou Hong to do, so she informed His Majesty and left the palace to return to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Lou Hong was waiting outside the door to greet her as usual, but she didn't notice that something had changed.
"Have you reorganized the things in the warehouse? Bring them to me to see if there are any problems."
As Lou Xiao walked towards Yusheng Courtyard, he spoke to Lou Hong who seemed to be silent beside him.
Lou Hong lowered his eyebrows and said, "Yes, come here, bring the booklet over."
The Yu Sheng Courtyard was still the same as before she left. Lou Xiao sat on the couch, carefully looking through the storehouse of the Duke of Zhenguo, looking for the strange blue-purple gem.
A quick glance revealed some of the usual imperial gifts, rare antiques, jewelry, clothes, and some dusty pens, inkstones, which Lou Xiao almost never used.
In addition to these expensive items, Lou Xiao also saw an old machete in the warehouse.
She kept her eyes on the line of words for a few seconds, then pointed at it and said to Lou Hong, "Bring it here for me to see."
The old machete...she had almost forgotten it.
There was no trace of the blue and purple gemstone in the Zhenguo Mansion, and the people in the mansion did not have the ability to participate in the task of offering treasures.
I think it has nothing to do with the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.
Your Majesty, how will you deal with those people involved in the blue and purple gems? The matter has been handed over to the Ministry of Justice. Does this mean that a group of people in the court are about to give way to newly selected talents?
Your Majesty wants to enrich not only the harem, but also talents from all over the place, especially those talented people in Yunsu City who are well-read in poetry and books.
Li Huaiqing was dismissed at this critical juncture. Could it be that they were worried that he would interfere?
After all, Li Huaiqing represents the scholars in the capital, so it is understandable that he is unwilling to let the scholars in the south share the power.
Lou Xiao thought about it and felt that she hadn't seen him for a long time.
Now that I have left the palace, I might as well take this opportunity to tell him not to be sad about his Majesty's dismissal.
After all, Li Huaiqing still values his future very much.
He did as he said. Lou Hong took the old scimitar, looked at it, and then put it casually in Yu Sheng Courtyard.
The booklet said that this was a gift from Li Huaiqing. Lou Xiao touched the marks on the handle of the knife and thought of the sky full of yellow sand and the woman in the sand.
"Prepare a gift for Li Huaiqing. I'm going to visit him." Lou Xiao told Lou Hong directly, "Don't be too particular. Just something good will do."
Lou Hong disliked Li Huaiqing very much, and when he heard that she was going to visit him, he was reluctant to prepare gifts.
But he couldn't persuade Lou Xiao in the end, so he went to the storehouse angrily, picked up an inkstone and a jade brush, and asked someone to deliver them to Li's house.
Li Huaiqing was not frustrated or sad in the mansion. Instead, he was quite relaxed and casually plucked the strings of his zither in Fengbo Pavilion.
He never stopped when Lou Xiao came.
Lou Xiao was not at all restrained in this familiar place. She sat not far from Li Huaiqing and looked at him carefully.
Li Huaiqing raised his eyelids and glanced at her, "The Duke of Zhenguo must not have come here to listen to my music."
Lou Xiao nodded, "Yes. I wanted to come over to comfort you, but I didn't expect you to be so comfortable. It seems that I was worrying too much."
He even has the leisure time to play the piano. It seems that being dismissed is just a piece of cake for him.
Li Huaiqing released his hand from the strings and looked at Lou Xiao. "The road to officialdom is not always smooth sailing. Ups and downs are common."
He calmly accepted the fate given by His Majesty, just like he did in the past, waiting for His Majesty to remember him and reinstate him to his post.
He knew that the group of scholars in Yunsu City were ready to go to the capital, but the Li family had been working in the capital for many years. How could these people shake the Li family's status?
He was not that stingy, he just knew that the capital city could not do without the Li family.
Lou Xiao was not comforted, but she thought of another person.
"Where is your guard, Ai Ying? Is he in good health? I brought the healing medicine given by His Majesty. If he is not well yet, he can use some and get well soon."
It was all her fault, Lou Xiao still felt guilty.
Li Huaiqing asked the servant to call Ai Ying over.
"I'm almost well now. Thank you, Lord Zhenguogong, for your concern."
He urged Ai Ying, "The gift from the Emperor is rare, why don't you thank the Lord quickly?"
Ai Ying's eyes rested on Lou Xiao for a long time, with a hint of resentment and sadness.
He bowed and thanked, "Thank you, sir."
Lou Xiao waved her hands and said apologetically, "It's all my fault. I caused you to get hurt. You need to rest more."
After saying that, she turned around and thanked Li Huaiqing, "I should be the one to thank you. Li Huaiqing, no matter what others say, I am still very familiar with your majesty.
Even if you remain silent for a while, His Majesty will reinstate you soon."
Li Huaiqing, who had been used to being flattered since childhood, still smiled with his eyebrows curved.
"Then let me borrow your blessing."
In this way, she visited Li Huaiqing and witnessed Ai Ying's recovery.
Seeing that it was getting late, Lou Xiao wanted to get up and say goodbye.
Li Huaiqing took the initiative to stand up and said, "I'll take you there."
Along the way, Lou Xiao had been talking to Li Huaiqing in a friendly manner.
But when she reached the shutter, Li Huaiqing suddenly warned her of a piece of news.
"Lou Xiao, someone in the capital has been making a fuss about your background recently, you have to be careful."
Lou Xiao was puzzled. "My background? What does this have to do with others? What did you say about me?"
Li Huaiqing refused to elaborate, "There is no reason for this matter. I am just reminding you."