Chapter 45 Two-color lotus (End)(1/2)
Even though Huo Weilou had seen so many storms, he was a little speechless at this time, but he quickly frowned and said, "She has been in Qingzhou for ten years. When she returned to Beijing this time, she was with her adoptive father. Why didn't she see Bo pick her up?"
Eunuch Fu shook his head, "I don't understand. Our people asked this from a neighbor. They said that about ** years ago, someone from the capital found them. It was said that it was not good-looking at that time. Someone from the neighbor came forward to ask, and the person who came showed his identity and was quite content. This made people know that the Youyou family had a relationship with the aristocratic family in the capital."
"Later, no one came to the capital in the past few years, and gradually no one remembered this. Everyone thought Youyou and the others would live in Qingshan County for the rest of their lives. However, more than ten days ago, the Cheng house where Youyou lived closed, and the few servants were also dismissed. Others thought they were just out, not knowing that they were going back to the capital."
Huo Weilou only asked, "How do you know that she and Lin Zhao have been engaged?"
Eunuch Fu hurriedly said, "The embroidered emblem found a maid who was serving in the Cheng family. The maid was taking care of Mrs. Cheng. She said that Cheng Yunzhi and his wife loved Youyou quite favored her, but they scoffed at Bo. They rarely mentioned it. Only once three years ago, when Mrs. Cheng was seriously ill and died, she asked Cheng Yunzhi to take Youyou back to the capital, saying that she could not be allowed to stay in Qingshan County for the rest of her life. At least the marriage she had made with the Lin family back then was excellent..."
Eunuch Fu sighed, "It seems that Youyou doesn't know about engagement, otherwise she will feel uncomfortable when she sees the Lin family."
Huo Weilou frowned tightly, "The Bo family has declined for many years. Do you know where their house is in?"
Although Huo Weilou knew about the Bo family, there were no high-ranking officials in the court now, so he only knew that there was such a noble family.
Eunuch Fu frowned, "The Three Ministers of One Family" was said decades ago. For families who had not been awarded titles, they only built their family members with this little reputation. If the old slave remembered it correctly, now the Bo family is on duty in the Ministry of Works, maybe they are a resident and the like..."
Suddenly, Eunuch Fu's eyes lit up, "If Youyou is really a Bo family girl, there is only one possibility. She said that her parents have passed away. The old slave remembers that in the 18th year of Jianhe, there was a funeral in the Bo family that was quite regrettable. The third master and his wife in their mansion both passed away due to accident. The third master of the Bo family had just left the Hanlin Academy and was about to enter the Ministry of Rites."
More than ten years ago, Huo Weilou was just a child himself, so he naturally didn't know these things. Eunuch Fu sighed and said, "The Bo family has not produced any powerful figures in two generations. This Bo Sanye can be regarded as the hope of the Bo family's younger generation. He passed the Jinshi at a young age and entered the Hanlin realm like the current young master of the Lin family. His Majesty has high hopes for him and wants him to join the six ministries after a few years of training in the Hanlin Academy. He will be a success in the future, but he did not expect that an accident occurred, and both husband and wife were killed."
"Bo family is considered a noble family, and Bo Sanye is also a close minister. Therefore, the capital was discussed for a while. The old slave vaguely remembered that the couple had a young daughter, but after the funeral, everyone gradually forgot about it. Later, they never heard of the Miss Bo family." Eunuch Fu frowned, "If it were Youyou, how could she come to Qingzhou with her adopted father and mother?"
Huo Weilou asked again: "How many daughters does Bo have?"
Eunuch Fu thought for a moment, but he was a little confused, "This old slave doesn't know, but Master Bo has two brothers, so there should be more than a lady Youyou."
Huo Weilou's phoenix eyes were narrow, "When Lin Huai mentioned the marriage, he looked ordinary, and Lin Zhao's marriage was scheduled to be next year. If the daughter who was engaged to Lin Zhao has not been in the capital for many years, or even in remote Qingshan County, how was the marriage schedule determined? And the father and son did not recognize her after seeing her, and Lin Zhao would not even know the name of his future wife."
Eunuch Fu's eyebrows thumped, "Did the Marquis say that the maid heard the wrong answer? The person who got engaged was not Youyou, but another lady from the Bo family?"
Huo Weilou shook his head, "I'm afraid that something happened to Bo's family. The good lady of the Bo family has not returned to Beijing for many years. It seems that she has broken off contact with Bo's family, but I'm afraid something happened back then."
After pausing, Huo Weilou asked again: "What is her adoptive father and adoptive mother?"
Eunuch Fu shook her head, "I don't know this, I only asked about the names and surnames of the two. I know some medical skills, but I don't know anything else. Although Mrs. Cheng opened a clinic, her medical skills are not very good, and she only looks at some simple diseases."
Eunuch Fu pondered for a moment, "If the Marquis wants to know, why don't you call Youyou and then call Mr. Lin to ask?"
There are many doubts at the moment. Of course, the simplest thing is to call the person involved to ask. Ruo Bo Ruoyou is the daughter of the Bo family. For Lin Huai, he met the daughter of an old friend, which is also a pleasure. However, Huo Weilou said calmly, "No hurry."
Eunuch Fu was a little puzzled, but Huo Weilou continued: "If there is any change in this matter, Lin Huai is afraid that it will not be possible to explain it all. Let the people in Beijing investigate it and quickly find out."
Huo Weilou seemed a little cautious about this matter. Eunuch Fu thought it was good, "Then... do you want to ask Youyou?"
Eunuch Fu regards Bo Ruoyou as his own person. He is anxious now, but he wants to ask her in person. Unexpectedly, Huo Weilou also disagrees, "No need to ask her, her adoptive father and mother don't even tell her about her marriage, how much does she know?"
When Eunuch Fu thought about it, he felt it made sense. When he thought that Bo Ruoyou was actually a girl from Bo, and his life experience was so bumpy, he couldn't help but sigh. "I used to follow His Highness the Princess to enter the palace. I saw the Third Master of the Bo family following His Majesty several times. After the Third Master of the Bo family had an accident, His Majesty ordered someone to give him a mourning ceremony, but he didn't expect that he could foresee Bo's daughter today."
Eunuch Fu had already loved Bo Ruoyou, and this time he felt even more pity. "If you got engaged to the Prince of the Lin family, Youyou, but later the marriage was changed, then the Bo family would be too sorry for Youyou. Marquis, you should help Youyou."
Huo Weilou looked at Eunuch Fu and said, "What are you helping?"
Eunuch Fu felt that Huo Weilou looked a little scary at this moment, but he said for granted: "Of course I'm helping Youyou get the marriage back."
Huo Weilou sneered lightly, and soon, his phoenix eyes narrowed slightly and said, "This time he returned to Beijing, Hong'er and Gui Lan were afraid that they wanted to walk on the water. Gui Lan had difficulty in legs and feet, so it was easier to walk on the water."
Eunuch Fu's eyes lit up, "Has the Marquis thought about it?"
Huo Weilou said in a deep voice: "Let Lin Huai and Wu Yu come."
Eunuch Fu showed joy and turned around and went out to invite someone. Soon, Lin Huai and Wu Yu arrived together, and Huo Weilou said: "This time, the Hou wanted to return to Beijing by water. Mr. Lao Lin took Feng and Wang's corpses back to Beijing first, and Yue Mingquan was also escorted by you. This Hou will send some embroidered envoys to accompany you."
Lin Huai naturally responded respectfully when he heard this. Huo Weilou said again: "After returning to Beijing, he searched Wang Qingfu's mansion as soon as possible. His abandoned concubine must be carefully examined. I don't think I need to give instructions to me."
Lin Huai has been the Minister of Justice for several years and knew how to end the case, and he responded immediately.
After a little hesitation, Lin Huai said, "If the Marquis is on the water road, it would be better to let Zhaoer and the Marquis go together. There are many classics to transport them back this time. If the Marquis prepares an official boat, there will be less damage on the road."
Huo Wei said without changing his expression: "I don't want to take the official boat this time. I didn't want to disturb the local government when I came to Luozhou this time. I really mobilized many troops to prepare for the official boat. I just took this opportunity to see how people's livelihood along the way."
When Lin Huai heard this, he felt that Huo Weilou was really dedicated to serving the country and the people, and hurriedly said, "Since that's the case, I will let Zhaoer and his subordinates join."
Huo Weilou nodded and looked at Wu Yu, "Mr. Wu and I will walk together."
Wu Yu was a little flattered, but Huo Weilou said: "Wang Qingfu was back to Beijing by water with you. If you go again this time, if you can remember the abnormalities, it will be helpful for tracing the whereabouts of the relics."
Wu Yugang's heart, a little relaxed, became tighter again, and he quickly responded with confidence.
After ordering the two, Huo Weilou went to the abbot's room again. Eunuch Fu stayed in the yard and couldn't wait to find Bo Ruoyou. Bo Ruoyou was packing his bags. When he heard Eunuch Fu say that Huo Weilou was going to go back to Beijing in a conspicuous manner, he was also surprised.
Eunuch Fu said with a smile: "Youyou, we are on the same journey again this time. The Marquis is not in a hurry to return to Beijing. Our body can rest."
Bo Ruoyou was surprised and never expected that Huo Weilou would take water routes. Even if the water route was smooth, it would take nearly ten days more than taking land routes. Ten days were not short for Huo Weilou. According to Huo Weilou's decisive and decisive character, it was really surprising.
However, while surprised, Bo Ruoyou was also a little happy, "That's great. I have my father-in-law as my companion along the way."
Eunuch Fu smiled happily. Now that he learned about Bo Ruoyou's life experience, he felt a little more pity for her. Bo Ruoyou felt that Master Fu's eyes were getting more and more affectionate, and he thought it was just because he could walk with her again.
In the evening, Huo Weilou returned from outside. He heard that Eunuch Fu had known Bo Ruoyou, but he had never called her to give her instructions to sleep well overnight. The next day, the crowd got up early. As soon as it was dawn, they had gathered at the mountain gate.
Jingming was still the host, but when the case was decided in Beijing, his position as host could not be preserved. Huo Weilou and his party were about to leave, so he brought Lefan and others to see him off. After saying goodbye at the mountain gate, Huo Weilou would go down the mountain first.
At the end of the first lunar month, the cold wind in the morning is still biting, especially in the mountains and fields. Bo Ruoyou wore a cloak, and the imperial horse was behind Eunuch Fu, and a carriage followed behind him, which was made for Ming Guilan.
Huo Qinghong had excellent horsemanship and rare sights in the mountains and fields, so he also ruled the horse in front of him. When he learned that Bo Ruoyou was also going to Beijing, he asked curiously: "Youyou, you are going to Beijing too? What are you doing when you enter Beijing this time? I heard that you have an adopted father?"
Huo Qinghong's word "Youyou" was called smoothly, but he didn't change it. Bo Ruoyou was a little helpless when she asked. Lin Zhaoyiyu came right away, "Miss Bo is going to the capital, too?"
Bo Ruoyou nodded, "Yes, because of the tribe, I am in the capital."
She responded simply and answered Huo Qinghong's words. When Madam Fu saw Bo Ruoyou talking to Lin Zhao, his expression was a little deep. Huo Wei was walking in front of him and slowed down when he heard the movement.
Lin Huai followed Huo Weilou, and Huo Weilou pondered for a moment without any trace: "Which girl is the one who got engaged to Lin Zhao?"
Lin Huai smiled and said, "It's Miss Bo, and the Marquis should know that they are in their house."
"Three ministers of one family." Huo Weilou nodded, "How did Lin Zhao decide the girl in this family? Their mansion doesn't seem to be very conspicuous in recent years."
Lin Huai smiled indifferently, "It was decided by my father at that time. My father and the old master of the Bo family were classmates and friends. Later, the two masters of the Bo family became parents' students. After a while, the two families got very close. Therefore, they verbally decided on this family when Zhaoer was young. Although their mansion was not conspicuous in recent years, they were aristocratic and had a clean family tradition, so it was nothing."
Huo Weilou nodded lightly and did not ask any further.
Huo Qinghong's chattering sound came from behind. He frowned and wanted to say something, but when he saw that there was a fork in the road not far ahead, he didn't say much. Soon, the group stopped at the fork in the road.
The people Lin Huai and his men were going north to go to the north, while Huo Weilou had to go east to Xiling Ferry. The group said a few goodbyes, and then they went in separate ways. When Lin Zhao and his son took the people away, Huo Weilou felt relieved, as if he was guarding for something just now.
Huo Qinghong rushed to Huo Weilou for a while, "Brother! I haven't walked through the water yet! How about we book a big boat this time? We can also be more leisurely on the road!"
Huo Weilou didn't even look at him, "No, how can you go quickly?"
Huo Qinghong immediately showed his face when he heard this. Eunuch Fu stepped forward and smiled, "Your Highness, the marquis is not really wandering around, let alone we are not many people, so it is really extravagant to have a big ship."
Huo Qinghong looked back and saw that there were nearly twenty people in the group. However, seeing that Huo Weilou had no room for discussion, he finally turned around to find Ming Guilan. Bo Ruoyou listened to this from behind, and although he didn't dare to interrupt, he thought in his heart that if he wanted to return to Beijing soon, he should take the land route.
The Xiling Ferry is east of Luozhou. It takes a long horse to arrive from Qixia Mountain. Huo Weilou is not a quick walk. Even though Huo Qinghong is good at riding, he can't stand it at noon, so he abandoned his horse and got into Mingguilan's carriage.
Seeing Bo Ruoyou still walking on the horse, Ming Guilan couldn't help but say, "Miss Bo, can you still hold on? Why don't you get on the carriage?"
Bo Ruoyou naturally declined. Ming Guilan glanced at Huo Weilou's back and saw that he had no intention of saying anything. He didn't say much. Bo Ruoyou wiped his sweat on the horse's back, which was not as difficult as that day.
Huo Weilou naturally heard the movement in front of him. Seeing that Bo Ruoyou knew how to move forward and retreat, he showed a little satisfaction in his eyebrows and eyes, and his horse speed slowed down a little.
But at this time, it was already a little late for the group to arrive at Xiling Ferry. Xiling Ferry was on the side of the Lancang River. Because the dock was large, merchant ships and passenger ships were all staying here. Gradually, a prosperous market town was gathered. There were many wine shops and inns on the market town, providing convenience for people from south to north. When Huo Weilou arrived, although it was already the hour of the hour of the year, the entire town was still brightly lit, and the direction of the dock was even more noisy.
Huo Weilou lowered Ma Su and asked Bo Ruoyou, "Where is your adoptive father waiting for you?"
Bo Ruoyou hurriedly said, "The adoptive father said he would wait for the girl in the largest inn in the town."
Huo Weilou asked someone, and they had to stay here for a night. It happened that soon, after asking for directions, the group headed straight towards the inn.
The largest inn in the town is called "Tongfu". When I arrived, it was like a jade building standing. A group of people got off the horse and entered. As soon as Bo Ruoyou followed Eunuch Fu into the door, he saw Cheng Yunzhi at the railing on the second floor.
Because Huo Weilou and his group were crowded and there was a lot of noise in the entrance, many people were shocked to come out to check out. Cheng Yunzhi was one of them, but he did not expect Bo Ruoyou to be in it. When the father and daughter met, Bo Ruoyou showed joy when he immediately looked at Cheng Yunzhi. She called her adoptive father, and everyone below looked at Cheng Yunzhi.
Huo Weilou looked at Cheng Yunzhi with phoenix eyes, and it was not surprising that he saw that it was a thin middle-aged man. But after looking at Cheng Yunzhi for two more eyes, he found a bit strange. Cheng Yunzhi's clothes were ordinary and he was over 10 years old, describing a sense of vicissitudes. However, when he met Huo Weilou's eyes, he was neither humble nor arrogant, and there was no surprise in his eyes, as if he could see his identity at once.
Seeing Cheng Yunzhi walking down with a crutch, Bo Ruoyou hurriedly greeted him, held Cheng Yunzhi at the stairs, and gently called out: "Entertainment Father."
Cheng Yunzhi looked at Huo Weilou and others, "What's going on?"
Bo Ruoyou whispered: "It's Wu Zhaohou, and he also wants to go to Beijing by water."
Cheng Yunzhi didn't say anything, but his expression looked at Huo Qinghong and Ming Guilan. They were also wearing gorgeous clothes. When they saw that they were either rich or noble, Bo Ruoyou whispered in a low voice: "It's Master Ming and Prince Huo."
"Ming? Which one is Ming?" Cheng Yunzhi withdrew his gaze and asked in a low voice, as if the father and daughter had whispered for a long time.
"I don't know well either. I only heard that he was a young miracle doctor. His father is the current Imperial Hospital."
As soon as these words were said, Bo Ruoyou keenly discovered that Cheng Yunzhi's body had stiffened. Soon, Cheng Yunzhi looked behind her and showed a respectful smile on his face. Bo Ruoyou turned around and saw Huo Weilou and everyone coming.
Cheng Yunzhi hurriedly bowed: "Meet the young master--"
Knowing his identity but not pointing it out, Cheng Yunzhi is naturally a smart person. Huo Weilou looked at him and nodded, "Let's board the ship together tomorrow, you father and daughter don't have to worry."
Cheng Yun thanked him without hesitation. Huo Weilou looked at him again and took Huo Qinghong upstairs. Eunuch Fu stayed and looked at Cheng Yunzhi, and said with a smile: "Youyou always mentioned the rebellious father. I saw you today. Youyou has done an errand for our young master this time. We have already treated her as our own people. It is a fate to be able to walk with you again this time. I hope you don't mind that we are noisy."
Cheng Yunzhi was quite respectful, "I dare not."
Eunuch Fu exchanged a few greetings and told Bo Ruoyou where her room was, so she and her father and daughter were talking. Bo Ruoyou followed Cheng Yunzhi to the guest room. As soon as he entered the door, Cheng Yunzhi's expression calmed down.
Bo Ruoyou had already felt something was wrong, so he asked: "Entertainment Father, is there someone you know?"
Cheng Yunzhi sat at the table and did not immediately answer this. After a while, he sighed, "Forget it, since he is going back to the capital, I will have this day sooner or later. I just hope that something will happen along the way, and it will be better to arrive in the capital as soon as possible."
To be continued...