After a while, a tall man in black clothes walked into the room. He wore a conical hat on his head that covered his face.
He walked away, cursing, "You're being so secretive! Someone who doesn't know me would think I'm having a tryst with some woman! I'm not even married yet! If this gets out, my reputation will be ruined!"
When he walked to the door, lifted the bead curtain, and saw the two people sitting in the room, an expression of surprise appeared on his face.
"Lord Luo?" he cried out in surprise.
Xiao Jinghan looked at him coldly and said in a cold tone, "You've already entered the house, but you're still wearing a bamboo hat and acting like a ghost!"
The man heard this and quickly took off his bamboo hat, revealing a handsome face. When Luo Cheng saw him, he immediately stood up in panic and said in a trembling voice, "Zuo Shaoqing!"
Song Zhen, the Left Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, was the Prime Minister's favorite student! Song Zhen raised his eyebrows and asked jokingly, "Young Master! Is this the important person you were talking about?"
Xiao Jinghan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, nodded with a smile, and introduced solemnly: "Yes, Lord Luo, the Minister of Justice, you can call him brother!"
When Song Zhen heard this, a disapproving smile appeared on his face, and he responded in a relaxed tone: "Oh, really? But I am an orphan without a father or a mother!" After saying that, he shrugged pitifully.
However, Luo Cheng clenched his fists tightly in his sleeves, thinking to himself. He remembered what his adoptive father had once said to him: if he had the chance to meet the young master, he might be able to solve the mystery of his life! Now, that opportunity had finally arrived...
Xiao Jinghan nodded to Wenfu, who took out a file, turned a page, and handed it to Luo Cheng: "This is your father's life!"
Luo Cheng excitedly took it and read it carefully. Soon his tears flowed out like a flood!
Seeing this scene, Song Zhen couldn't help but rolled his eyes and muttered to himself: That can't be the case, has that old man never told him these things?
However, for Luo Cheng, this was the first time he had learned about his father's past in such detail. Those stories and experiences that had been buried by time were now revealed before him, making him feel an unprecedented shock and emotion.
Every line and every sentence was like a key that opened a corner deep in his heart, allowing him to have a deeper understanding of his father.
Song Zhen, on the other hand, could not understand this emotion. He grew up in a different environment and knew who his parents were very early. He and Luo Cheng had completely different backgrounds.
Therefore, it was difficult for him to understand why Luo Cheng would cry because of such a simple biography. But he also understood that everyone's feelings are unique and one cannot use one's own standards to measure other people's emotional reactions.
Song Zhen took out a brocade handkerchief from his bosom and handed it to Luo Cheng. Luo Cheng took it and said with a choked voice, "Thank you, Brother Song!"
When Song Zhen heard this, he almost burst into curses. This guy is really rude, he actually thinks of himself as a brother?!
However, Song Zhen still suppressed his dissatisfaction. After all, now was not the time to argue with him.
Song Zhen looked at the grown man in front of him, crying loudly, and couldn't help feeling disgusted.
He frowned and said impatiently, "Alright, alright, stop crying. We are all orphans of the Xiao family army. What is there to cry about? Look at me, have I ever cried?"
Hearing this, Luo Cheng quickly wiped away his tears and smiled sheepishly. He looked at Song Zhen gratefully and said, "Thank you, Young Master! I finally know what my father does! It turns out he's also a member of the Xiao Family Army..."
Xiao Jinghan stood aside, his heart heavy. He said softly, "Not long after your father died in battle, your mother passed away from illness. It was Doctor Xi who found you and raised you. I was also young at that time, and became an orphan like you."
He glanced at Song Zhen, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, and then he slowly spoke: "Your father and Song Zhen's father are sworn brothers. They have experienced many ups and downs together and have a deep bond. This king hopes that you can also inherit this friendship, become friends, and face the challenges of the future together."
Song Zhen touched his nose, was silent for a moment, and then whispered, "Okay, I see." However, there was a hint of reluctance in his voice.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere between the two, Luo Cheng broke the deadlock and called out with a smile, "Brother Song!"
When Song Zhen heard Luo Cheng's call, he raised his head slightly, forced a smile on his face, and responded, "Brother Luo!"
Luo Cheng said enthusiastically: "Since we are all family, don't be polite. If you have any problems in the future, just tell me."
Song Zhen nodded and said, "Thank you, Brother Luo."
At this moment, Luo Cheng suddenly seemed to remember something, patted his head, and said to Song Zhen: "Oh, by the way, Brother Song, haven't you had dinner yet? Come over and sit down, let's have a meal together and chat."
Song Zhen hesitated for a moment, but still walked to the dining table and sat down.
Seeing this, Luo Cheng hurriedly poured wine and served food to Song Zhen himself, showing great attentiveness.
Although Song Zhen still had some reservations, seeing Luo Cheng so enthusiastic, he stopped talking and just enjoyed the food in silence.
After dinner, the three of them sat around the tea table, sipping tea and chatting.
Song Zhen couldn't help but complain, "Young Master! How many of our people are left in this court? If you tell us, what if we hurt one of our own?"
Xiao Jinghan took a sip of tea, then put down the teacup and sighed, "I don't know how many people your adoptive father has! He started planning some of them many years ago!"
Song Zhen's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He asked incredulously, "Did foster father know at that time that there was a prince who needed assistance?"
Luo Cheng was completely bewildered, and asked in confusion, "Aren't we supposed to assist the young master? Why the prince? Are we supposed to participate in the fight for the throne?"
Song Zhen looked at Luo Cheng with disdain, looking at him with a look of disgust. He angrily scolded him, "How did you get into the officialdom? And you were favored by Emperor Wen? You are really as stupid as a pig!"
Hearing this, Luo Cheng was not angry, but replied seriously: "Of course I entered the officialdom by taking the imperial examination!"
Seeing this, Song Zhen rolled his eyes helplessly, then reached out and touched his nose, patiently explaining, "Emperor Wen's sons are all adults, and the battle for the throne will only get more intense! And our young master's wife is the Qin Wang's cousin! And the young master's cousin will become the Qin Wang's consort in the future! If the crown prince becomes emperor, do the Qin Wang and the young master have any hope of survival?"
After hearing these words, Luo Cheng's face became serious and he nodded solemnly to show his agreement.
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