Chapter 2 My Wife 02 Best Friends and Love
Tongzi was skeptical, but Cheng Ruochen's personality was indeed unruly.
In the original plot line, he was often impeached by several ministers in the court who strictly abided by the laws of their ancestors and were always respectful and old-fashioned because of his unruly style. They were so angry that they blew their beards and glared, making the protagonist Fu Chu Yuanting laugh and cry.
The current slight plot fluctuations were not enough to explain anything. Lu Huai first asked 0359 to continue updating the database, while he dealt with Cheng Ruochen in a disjointed manner.
Cheng Ruochen was also good at observing people's expressions. Seeing that Lu Huai's words were indifferent, he was afraid that talking about women again would anger this thin-skinned young man.
When the topic was brought up again, it turned to Lu Huai's brilliant literary talent during the palace examination. They talked about Lu Huai's widely circulated "On Benefiting the People", saying that it was worthy of the phrase "a mind that spans the four corners of the world and a pen that shakes the world".
Lu Huai then praised Cheng Ruochen's talent and reputation, and began to talk about his literary works and his way of governing the country.
He knew that for such a genius who followed his own way, using such formal courtesy and criticizing his views would inevitably make the other party feel bored.
Lu Huai values morality and believes that "it is better to attack with justice than to show off with force" and "observe human nature and follow human feelings."
Although Cheng Ruochen recognized his talent, he felt that his strength was ultimately in appearance. It was okay to let him give some compliments, but there was no need to go too deep.
As expected, Cheng Ruochen followed his wishes and cleverly shifted the topic to dinner.
Lu Huai smiled and toasted him a glass, then drank it all in one gulp. The sweet liquid dripped down his smooth chin into his collar, showing a casual and unrestrained attitude.
For some reason, the other person who drank it with a smile was stunned.
And at this quiet moment, the two of them can finally enjoy the food quietly.
Lu Huai was satisfied and lowered his head to scoop up a spoonful of emerald white jade soup. The simple ingredients brought out a fresh taste.
He quietly sympathized with 0359 and praised the unique and exquisite food at the banquet. Tongzi also sighed that it was really good.
However, he did not notice that at the next table, Cheng Ruochen had not picked up his chopsticks. His eyes were deep and showed a stronger interest. It was obvious that he was not interested in drinking.
I had originally thought this number one scholar was only good at empty talk about etiquette and morality, similar to his previous flaw: he was well versed in economics but had no understanding of current affairs. However, I had never imagined that he actually had some real talent and knowledge, and his suggestions were quite reasonable.
If he was just born with a good appearance, he might be intoxicated for a while, but he would never really care.
Such a pure soul, completely different from those wealthy officials who are gilded on the outside but rotten on the inside, is truly...
It made people want to crush him even more... A blush crept onto the romantic young man's face, his breathing became slightly rapid, and from his red, thin lips he uttered a barely audible whisper, like a venomous snake hissing before savoring its prey: "Lu Huai..."
Lu Huai had no idea what was filling this guy's head.
While enjoying the delicious food, she did not forget her main task, which was to fall in love with Shen Chensheng at the Qionghua Banquet, so as to pave the way for delivering the visiting card and proposing marriage later.
While entertaining many peers who wanted to make friends with him, he was also searching for the legendary Miss Shen San, who was extremely beautiful.
Perhaps because the conversation with Cheng Ruochen just now lasted too long, many people in the room were nearing the end of their meal.
When he looked at Shen Chensheng again, Shen Chensheng was fiddling with the jade bracelet on his hand out of boredom.
The wrist that is as white as frost and snow is surrounded by the finest jade, and it is hard to tell which one is more attractive.
I didn't see him eating much just now, so how could the battle end so quickly? Lu Huai thought about how he would have to carry this protagonist into the mansion in a sedan chair, and sighed that this little bird's stomach was quite frugal with food expenses.
Because of his naughty thoughts, a smile spread across Lu Huai's handsome and elegant face, but he didn't know that it attracted the attention of many girls present and made their faces blush.
Unfortunately, this time the goddess was interested but the king was not. The girls secretly exchanged glances with each other, hoping that the handsome man's eyes would fall on them, so that they could have a gaze that was "better than countless things in the world when the golden wind and jade dew meet."
Lu Huai looked at Shen San, as if the previous smile was also for her.
Seeing the stunning face of Miss Shen San, the girls who were interested in him couldn't help but turn pale, and the handkerchiefs in their hands were wrinkled.
The scene that Lu Huai saw was not particularly special, but it seemed particularly beautiful because of the "girl's" extremely beautiful yet not vulgar appearance.
As if she had noticed Lu Huai's gaze, Shen Chensheng, who was sitting diagonally opposite, gave him a cold glance and then continued her actions nonchalantly.
Lu Huai suddenly understood why the protagonist and the original body were not people who were obsessed with beauty, but were still so obsessed with Chen Chen Sheng like moths to a flame.
Such people, whether men or women, have great lethality. Food and sex are human nature, and even if people don't indulge in them, they will always be willing to give more favors to beautiful women.
What's more, the protagonist, Chu Yuanting, is the king of a country. He has all the treasures and beauties he wants. He has worked hard to govern the country for many years but has never favored his harem. It is rare for an old house to catch fire, and the lethality is always amazing.
Chen Chensheng noticed that someone was looking at her. She had been subjected to so many men's gazes, either of admiration or affection, that she wanted to ignore these uncomfortable looks as she had done before.
He was surprised to find that this time, her observation was devoid of any possession or desire, only a faint admiration. He wanted to explore, so he pretended to look up and exchange glances.
I didn't expect that the boy sitting opposite me would be so clean, calm, gentle and pure.
He had a look that could make spring flowers pale in comparison, and even he had to admit that among the men he had met, apart from himself in men's clothing and Pei Yu, who was a few points behind and could barely be considered his childhood sweetheart, no one could compete with the bright moon.
Because his own complexion was extremely bright, the concubines and sisters in the mansion always scolded him for being coquettish and restless, so he never liked his face and even had the intention to destroy it.
But it was this androgynous face that allowed him to disguise his identity for many years without being seen through.
He suspected that without such good looks, his aunt and his father, who had always suspected him of being a bastard and a victim of others, would simply give up on him because he had no use at all, so he did not actually take action.
But now, I actually feel a little inappropriately happy, thinking that it is a blessing that it is not ruined. Only with such a face can I be worthy of that person's attention.
Shen Chensheng laughed at himself. Didn't his aunt want to quickly sweep him out of the house like garbage? Since he was going to find a nominal husband, he might as well find someone he liked.
I just heard the female members discussing it, and they said that this new number one scholar is quite good.
Chen Chensheng thought that he might be a little crazy. He actually regarded himself as a woman and tried to win the favor of the man.
He hated himself for being so out of control and degenerate. He forcibly pulled his attention away from Lu Huai and silently trapped himself in a closed world again, returning to a state as desolate as a glass jade sculpture.
In the original plot, Lu Huai fell in love with Shen Chensheng at first sight, and was ruined for life at the Qionghua banquet.
So when he saw that Miss Shen didn't seem interested in him, Lu Huai lowered his eyes with a bit of loneliness.
But after a while, he couldn't help but secretly glance at his sweetheart, but he was afraid of offending her, so he was extremely cautious in all his movements.
Princess Chu Yuanqing observed the glances between the men and women in the room and the increasingly heated atmosphere, and with a hearty smile, she suggested that the men and women present play the game of "Water Flowing Cups" and "Drinking Orders".
What made Lu Huai look sideways was that the young general Pei Yu, who had practiced martial arts since childhood and lived 200 miles away from the Rong tribe, was actually not inferior in poetry and songs. He could be said to be a man of both civil and military talents.
However, the coldness and solemnity between his sword-like brows was a bit too strong, especially when Miss Su from the Changning Marquis Mansion wanted to discuss this with him, she was almost frightened and turned away.
He was quite polite to the young lady with whom he had no close relationship, but he was even more rude to Chen Meng, with whom he was engaged.
Although Chen Meng is not a good person and has caused many troubles for the protagonist in the Duke's Mansion, she is a pretty and lovely beauty.
At this moment, she was wearing a light yellow Liuxian dress, her face was slightly red, and her eyes were full of admiration, which made it difficult for people to resist her.
But the fact proves that some people can be so hard-hearted.
Pei Yu's cold treatment made her feel a little embarrassed. She returned to her seat with pouty lips and red eyes, and was unwilling to even respond to her friend's concern.
Pei Yu was obviously not interested in his fiancée, or rather, he was somewhat disgusted by this kind of child marriage itself.
Therefore, neither Shen Chensheng nor Shen Meng showed any special closeness in the plot line, and in the end, they asked Chu Yuanting for permission to cancel the marriage on the pretext of their merits.
However, as for Chen Chensheng, who could be considered his childhood sweetheart, the original plot line did not show whether he had any feelings for Mu Ai.
However, after learning about the cold treatment and abuse that Shen Chensheng had received from the Duke's Mansion before, Pei Yu also contributed to the process of him working with Chu Yuanting to clean up the Duke's Mansion.
The Major General and the original Lu Huai were originally very good friends, and they even became close friends for a time because of their similar political views.
In the later part of the plot, the two of them, one civil and one military, worked together inside and outside to help Chu Yuanting clear the obstacles, remove the rotten meat, and dig out many redundant officials and parasites in the court.
But even though they worked together as a team in officialdom, Lu Huai always thought that Pei Yu had feelings for Shen Chensheng, and always felt guilty and guilty about stealing someone else's love towards this good friend.
So, after marrying Chen Chensheng, he always found excuses to decline Pei Yu's kind invitations, and even if he accepted, he was too reserved and polite. His roundabout behavior displeased Pei Yu, a man of blood who was used to being straightforward.
Pei Yu was also a proud person. Seeing that the original owner insisted on doing so even though he knew he didn't like it, he gradually distanced himself from the original owner.
It was not until later when Chen Chensheng was already with Chu Yuanting that Lu Huai finally had the courage to win back this brother who once shared similar interests and could watch the moon and drink together.
However, the Xiongnu regime was changing, and the new Khan blatantly tore up the peace treaty. Seeing that the war was about to break out again on the front line, Pei Yu led the Pei family army to the northern border.
He never thought that this journey would last for many years. The leader of the Northern Huns was young and energetic but cunning and difficult to deal with. In order to suppress the ambitious alien race, Pei Yu spent five years in the northern border.
After returning, Pei Yu made great contributions and was promoted to the rank of Second-Rank General of the National Defense.
But what stood between them was not only old grudges, but also the lingering mists of time and space. The original owner, fearing Pei Yu would misunderstand her as someone opportunistic and driven by profit, never considered seeking reconciliation.
Therefore, in the history books, the only description of the interaction between the two men is "Zuo Cheng and the general were friends when they were young, but later they had different paths and did not work together."
"It can be said that the original owner had two major regrets in his life. One was the loss of his love, and the other was the loss of his best friend." 0359, who was silently diving nearby, said in a bubble. It was a little hurt by this friendship that ended due to misunderstanding.
"It's okay, at least we're still friends now." Lu Huai touched Tongzi's round head in his sea of consciousness, "Look, here he comes."
Pei Yu walked towards Lu Huai, holding a glass of wine. His previous indifferent reaction to the female relatives was different. His cold and straight facial lines were softened by his hearty smile. "Yan Jin, long time no see. I hope you are doing well recently."
"Very good. I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss Huaiyuan very much." When the young man saw his friend, although he still smiled gently, the layer of membrane that separated him from everyone was suddenly removed, and his eyes as bright as the morning stars added a bit of joy.
Pei Yu gripped the wine glass even tighter, his throat felt slightly dry, and he suddenly felt a little unnatural in front of his friends.
It's only been a dozen days since we last met, but when I see Yan Jin, why... why is he so unimpressive? It's not that I don't know Yan Jin has a good complexion, but I've never been so stunned by him.
"Yan Jin, do you have a girl you like at this party?" He heard himself asking this question as if his soul had left his body. It was clearly a normal teasing to his brother, but for some reason he was nervous about the other party's answer.
Pei Yu has a deeper emotional bond than Cheng Ruochen and Lu Huai, and his questions are more polite.
However, when Lu Huai looked at him, he was still hesitant and struggling.
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Happy New Year, my dears! I hope that in the new year, more lovely readers will come to Huai Huai's world~
(Remaining on March 10th, thanks to the attentive wives for catching bugs, here is the revised version; on October 19th, I adopted a baby's suggestion and made some changes to the controversial part, boo!)
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