Chapter 242: Lü Zhi wants to be close friends with Luo Xin
Lu Zhi exuded an aura that kept strangers away. She did not have a stern face, and her expression was even relatively gentle, but the indifference that came from her heart could not be concealed no matter what.
Luo Xin didn't know what happened, so he asked Liu Le in a low voice. Liu Le was still a child, and he said directly: "Brother, it seems that because father went to Zhaocheng but did not return home, mother is unhappy.
Brother, is Zhaocheng far from the village? If it is not far, why didn't father come back to see A Le? "
When Luo Xin heard these words, he felt a toothache. How could he have encountered such an unfaithful and ungrateful man? No wonder Lu Zhi had such an expression.
He could only comfort Liu Le, "Ah Le, it's good to have your mother by your side. Brother will take you to see your father in the future."
Lu Zhi was really sad. She obeyed her father's orders and married a man who was so much older than her. She was beautiful, hardworking and capable.
Not only could she start a business with Liu Bang, but she could also be a good wife and help him with household affairs, and her family could also help him. With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for?
But in the end, this was the outcome. How could the always proud Lu Zhi bear it?
She wanted to ask Liu Bang, "How have I wronged you? How have I failed you to be worthy of you that you are so ruthless."
"lady."
Faced with a woman who turned evil because of love, Luo Xin decided to talk less and not cause trouble. After seeing Luo Xin, Lu Zhi finally returned to normal a little.
She really couldn't feel any disgust towards Luo Xin, especially when compared with Liu Bang. Luo Xin was knowledgeable, handsome, and well-spoken. They were simply heaven and earth apart.
Lü Zhi invited Luo Xin into her home, poured him some water, and said softly, "Sir, you have returned from Qi.
I wonder if Linzi City still has the prosperity it once had, and I wonder if the current King of Qi would still recognize a relative like me."
Luo Xin said immediately: "King Cheng of Qi and Xin's elder brother are good friends, and you are Xin's good friend. You and King Qi are also relatives within the fifth degree of mourning. Now that the Lu family is dying, how could he not be close to you?"
Originally, Luo Xin was going to mention the identity of the King of Han’s wife, but after thinking it over, he decided not to provoke Lu Zhi.
Lu Zhi was somewhat tempted. Since Liu Bang treated her like this, she no longer had any emotional expectations of him. In that case, she would make up for it in other ways. Lu Zhi was a strong woman after all. She immediately thought that it would not be enough to rely solely on her brother Lu Ze in Liu Bang's army. She had to seek external aid to intimidate Liu Bang and keep Liu Ying's position as crown prince.
If she wanted to seek external help, she would naturally look to relatives and teachers. The most prominent member of the Lu family today was naturally Prince Lu Cheng of Qi, and the in-law was naturally the Luo family. The Luo Xin in front of her was very much to her liking, and completely met her fantasy of a husband when she was a girl. If she had not been married already, Lu Zhi believed that she would definitely follow Luo Xin.
Lü Zhi recalled and found that the young man in front of her seemed to be a little relaxed, so she immediately asked: "Young Master, do you have any plans after returning from Qi?"
Luo Xin was stunned. After thinking carefully, he found that he really had nothing to do. He was not like his third brother, who shared the same ideals with Liu Bang, so he followed Liu Bang.
He has been to many places, but there is really nothing he wants to do. He has always been running around for the affairs of his brothers.
Especially the eldest brother and the second brother, one is stationed in Zhaocheng and the other is stationed in Luo Village. Basically, they are the ones who are responsible for external contacts.
So he shook his head and said, "To be honest, ma'am, I have been wandering around the territory of Zhuxia. If my brothers and sisters need help, I will go there. If not, I will continue to travel. I have no fixed place to live and no fixed trace."
Lü Zhi was a little envious, but her eyes were filled with more surprise, and she quickly said, "Sir, I have an unwelcome request."
Then she didn't say it directly, but went into the inner room, and then came out holding a red box. There was a hint of doubt in Luo Xin's eyes, and Lu Zhi opened the box without any nonsense.
Inside the brand new box was an old item, covered in rust. It was a square bronze plate with words of blessing engraved on it in slightly ancient characters. On the front was "May the King of Su Live Forever" and on the back was "Alliance between Ji and Jiang".
Luo Xin stood up from his seat. He really didn't expect that Lu Zhi actually had this item. Lu Zhi said with a hint of emotion: "Sir, I think you know what this is.
This is an antique from eight hundred years ago. In the past, a noble lady of the Luo family married into the State of Qi and brought this with her as a testimony of the friendship between the two countries.
As time goes by, many things from the past have disappeared. This is the most precious treasure of my lineage, passed down from generation to generation.
Even though they were hunted down by the tyrannical Qin, even though no one knew that the Luo family was still alive, and countless gold, silver, and jewelry were left behind, they kept this bronze plaque. "
A rusty bronze plate, even if it was precious in the past, but when the Luo Kingdom was destroyed and the Luo family was wiped out, the meaning attached to it disappeared. But now that Luo Xin saw it and gently stroked the rust on the bronze plate, he seemed to be able to feel the taste of history from it.
Luo Xin slowly withdrew his fingertips, looked at Lu Zhi's really beautiful face, and said calmly: "Madam, please say whatever you want to say."
Lu Zhi said softly: "My lord, you don't have to worry about me making things difficult for you.
Even if Liu Ji had not passed through Zhaocheng instead of returning to Pei County, I would have trusted you more.
I hope you can stay in Pei County to teach Le'er. You don't need to become her disciple, just teach her. If you have important matters, you can leave Pei County at any time. You can just teach her in your spare time.
Ying'er is still young, and unfortunately cannot accept your teaching. If one day you don't mind, it would be even better if you could accept Ying'er as your disciple. Even if you can't, I understand, after all, your third brother is also under Liu Ji's command.
If I encounter any misfortune in the future, I will have to rely on you to save Ying'er and Le'er's lives."
Luo Xin sighed slightly in his heart, what a wise woman, so beautiful and wise, but the King of Han actually treated her like a worn-out shoe, which showed that he was a very vulgar person.
No one in this world is omniscient and omnipotent, and no one is unaffected by emotions. Luo Ling is the closest. Unconsciously, prejudice arises. Between Liu Bang and Lu Zhi, Luo Xin involuntarily stands on Lu Zhi's side, which even affects his judgment.
In fact, Lu Zhi was still trying to win over Luo Xin, but she didn't say it, and only used the name of teaching her children.
It seems that Luo Xin can leave at any time, but teaching Liu Le naturally requires frequent contact with Lu Zhi. Lu Zhi is confident that she can make Luo Xin completely stand on her side, not relying on scheming or those despicable things, but treating people with sincerity. She likes Luo Xin very much and does not need to pretend, just be himself.
Excellent people will attract each other. Lu Zhi has countless wisdom and talents in her heart. She believes that she can become close friends with Luo Xin. By then, with Luo Xin's personality, he will naturally stand on her side.
Luo Xin said seriously: "Madam, your request has been agreed to. Let's start from tomorrow."
Lu Zhi went to call Liu Le over. Looking at Lu Zhi's back, Luo Xin suddenly had a sense of destiny. It was not a big deal that his third brother followed Liu Bang, but he should not have been so close to Lu Zhi.
Besides, they had only met twice, and no matter how hard she tried, it was impossible for Lu Zhi to get Luo Xin's approval. But Lu Zhi took out the bronze plate, a thing that should not appear. At that moment Luo Xin knew that this was fate. The woman from the Lu family in front of him and Liu Bang who was far away in Guanzhong had an indissoluble bond with the Luo family.
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When Emperor Gaozu died, Emperor Xiaohui was weak, and Empress Lü wanted to take over the throne. She was afraid that the ministers would be ill and the country would be in turmoil, so she asked Dong'e, "What advice do you have?"
Dong'a said, "The Queen Mother is a man of high talent. She is a man of state. Xin will hold the sword and lead the way for the Queen Mother. Anyone who dares to speak out will be killed."
Empress Lü was delighted and said, "I feel at ease when you hold the sword."
When Empress Lü became regent, she granted him the sword and shoes of Dong'e to enter the palace, and he did not need to kneel when entering the court, nor did he need to name his name when praising or bowing. She was highly favored. - "Records of the Grand Historian: Annals of Empress Dowager Lü"
(End of this chapter)
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