Xia Houyu did not even inform her mother Bihan about this matter. She did not expect how her brother knew about it.
Xia Houxuan couldn't help but laugh when he looked at his younger sister whose little face turned pink with embarrassment:
"Guang Luxun and Yang Shihe have always had a harmonious relationship with our father, and they are also well-matched. Not only that, but I heard that his second son and his uncle are outstanding among the young men in Luoyang. I
Look, this person is worthy of our Yu'er, Aunt Han, what do you think?"
Hearing this, Bi Han looked at his daughter's coquettish and shy appearance. Even if she didn't know anything, she now understood everything in her heart.
While she was marveling at Xia Houxuan's well-informed information in her heart, she replied with a smile:
"Young Master He Gui is indeed a good match among men, and he is a close rival of my Xiahou family. If he really favors Yu'er, it would be a good thing and it would fulfill my wish. But your father is far away.
I've been in Jingzhou for a year and a half, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get away and go home."
Xia Houxuan smiled and said:
"Aunt Han, don't worry. If that He Guang is really serious about asking for marriage these days, I will immediately write a letter to my father. After explaining the situation, if my father agrees, I, the eldest brother, and you, Aunt Han, will
You can help Yu'er and Mr. Kui preside over the arrangements and hold the wedding. Otherwise, wouldn't it mean that Yu'er and Mr. He would suffer from hurt feelings?"
Hearing this, Bi Han smiled happily and said:
"Your father is not at home, and this family will naturally respect you. Since you think so, I will entrust Yu'er's life-long affairs to you, my elder brother. However, during this period, Xuan'er must
Let’s go and explore Mr. He’s character, so that I, the mother, can feel at ease.”
Xia Houxuan smiled warmly and said:
"Aunt Han, just don't worry. Yu'er is my sister. If I don't worry about her, how can I do that?"
Xia Houyu listened to her brother and mother talking about her marriage, but she was naturally very shy in her early years, so she ran to her boudoir before the two of them finished talking.
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Qingqingyuan.
In the Youlong Pavilion, the exclusive residence of the oiran girl You Ling'er, the turtle slave and the maid are dressing up You Ling'er.
"hiss……"
The maid's hand accidentally trembled again, and a piece of You Ling'er's hair was torn off by the teeth of the comb, so she gasped.
This was the third hair that the maid accidentally pulled off today. No matter how good-tempered You Ling'er was, she was still a little annoyed.
"Wanwan, are you hiding something from me today?"
When the maid named Wanwan heard this, she knelt on the ground with a plop:
"Girl, it's... it's Butler Qin Moer... he didn't let me tell you..."
You Ling'er knew something was wrong as soon as she heard it, and she immediately asked:
"Tell me, what's going on?!"
Na Wanwan was still stammering, not daring to tell the truth.
You Linger said angrily:
"Wanwan, if you don't say anything, if something really happens, I will never forgive you in this life!"
When Na Wanwan heard this, she trembled, and immediately knelt down on the ground in tears and kowtowed:
"Wanwan's life belongs to you, girl. How dare Wanwan offend the girl? The reason why Wanwan didn't say anything is because she was afraid that it would harm you, girl. Since the girl insists on knowing, Wanwan doesn't dare to stop it anymore...
…”
Seeing Wanwan's pitiful words, You Ling'er's expression softened slightly. She stepped forward to help Wanwan up and asked again in a gentle voice:
"Wanwan, don't be afraid, tell me."
Wanwan wiped her tears and made up her mind again. Then she came over and informed You Ling'er about Cui Sanlang.
After hearing Wanwan's words, You Ling'er was startled, and the Yanghua jade hairpin he was holding in his hand to play with suddenly fell to the ground and broke into two pieces.
"So... so, what can you do..."
When You Ling'er heard that Cui Sanlang was arrested on the spot by Dahonglu Cuilin because he assassinated the prince in the street and disturbed Prince Qiuci who had come all the way, he was instantly shocked.
Since Wanwan had informed You Ling'er about this matter, she no longer had any worries. She grabbed You Ling'er's hand and said:
"Don't worry, girl. For the current plan, the girl has no choice but to leave Qingqingyuan and go to the place where the rich and powerful live in Jiuzifang, Luoyang. She will look for a young gentleman who has a good relationship with Mr. Cui, and then try to rescue him!"
You Ling'er's eyes were filled with tears, she shook her head and said:
"Then our 'general' in the garden, as well as Li Nie and Liu Yizhen, are guarding the gate at the moment. It's hard to find out. Even if they leave Qingqing Garden, Sanlang is just a commoner, but where does he have friends with powerful people? Look.
Come on, I can only go with Saburo..."
The "Sitting General" that You Ling'er refers to is a turtle slave thug recruited by the "uncle" who is the top leader in Qingqingyuan. Because he is good at martial arts and will never stand against others, he is called "Sitting General".
Seeing that You Ling'er was discouraged, Wanwan felt anxious in her heart. She leaned forward again and said:
"Girl, don't be confused. Everything can be changed, but you are talking about life and death. The matter of being a general is easy to handle. All you have to do is to go out and try to distract him later. As for Mr. Cui's friends, have you forgotten?
On that day, Mr. Zhugexiu, the man who contradicted His Royal Highness King Dongwuyang in the attic for Mr. Cui? I heard that Mr. Zhuge has a very wide network of contacts in Luoyang City."
After hearing this, You Ling'er suddenly realized, her tears turned into laughter, she grabbed Wanwan's hand and said:
"Wanwan, if things can come true today, Ling'er will become Jinlan sisters with you, and we will respect each other forever!"
Wanwan smiled and said:
"What are you talking about, girl? Wanwan's life has long been the girl's. No matter what the girl does, Wanwan will go through water and fire without a single complaint. Girl, don't hesitate.
, do what Wanwan said quickly, otherwise things will change if you wait too long."
You Ling'er nodded and immediately made arrangements.
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"You mean, you want me to rescue Cui Sanlang?"
Zhuge Dan was a little stunned for a moment when he faced the request made by this mysterious woman who was sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing a white curtain hat, elegant and cool, and mysterious.
But since he said that he was Cui Sanlang's good friend that day, he naturally couldn't keep his word.
But he thought about it again and again and still couldn't find a suitable solution.
"Let's see. With my current ability and wisdom, I can't help you with Saburo's matter. However, I have a close friend. His residence is in the Xiahou Mansion in Jiuzifang. I will write a greeting note for you and you can take it there.
, naturally you can see him, I believe he will have a way to solve this matter."
You Ling'er replied:
"In this way, Master Zhuge will be troubled."
"It's a small effort, but it doesn't matter. I just hope that my friend will have a solution."
You Ling'er couldn't help but ask:
"This friend that Mr. Zhuge mentioned is the eldest son of Changling Township Marquis and Xiahou Zhengnan, the Xiahou Gongzi who is famous in Luoyang?"
Zhuge Dan laughed and said:
"Exactly."
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It is said that when Xia Houxuan was discussing Xia Houyu's marriage with Bihan, Gu Ting, the housekeeper of Xiahou Mansion, received two letters of greeting. Without exception, they were both here to visit Xia Houxuan.
Gu Ting looked at the letters. One was from Guangluxunhe Mansion, and the other was from Qingqingyuan.
Hefu and the Xiahou family have been friends for generations, so Gu Ting naturally did not dare to delay Hefu's invitation.
Although Qingqing Garden is nominally a land of silk and bamboo, he knows that in the past year, Qingqing Garden has long been an important place for information collection and distribution. His young master has recently become very close to His Highness Prince Pingyuan, so maybe this visit
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In addition, this letter of greeting from Qingqingyuan also came with the seal of the young master's friend Zhuge Dan, so Gu Ting did not dare to delay. After thinking about it, he decided to hand the two letters of greeting to the young master together.
"Young Master, I have two greetings from you, one from Guangluxunhe Mansion and the other from Miss You Ling'er of Qingqingyuan."
Gu Ting walked in and handed the two letters in his hand to Xia Houxuan, who was sitting on the floor.
"Oh? This is so easy to come by."
Xia Houxuan said with a smile.
If he hadn't violated the taboo of Taizu of this dynasty, he would have wanted to say a popular saying: "Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao has arrived."
Bihan also smiled and said:
"Hefu, are you really here to propose marriage?"
"Yes or no, you can tell at a glance."
Xia Houxuan first took the invitation from Gu Ting to Hefu.
As expected, it was indeed an autographed letter from Guang Luxun and He Qia. What was mentioned in the letter was indeed a marriage proposal for his second son He Kui. The letter also said that the person who came today was a matchmaker specially sent by He Mansion.
Xia Houxuan smiled and said:
"It seems that this boy He Kui is indeed sincere."
Xia Houxuan smiled and opened another greeting note. Before he read it, his brows wrinkled.
"Xuan'er, what's the trouble?"
Xia Houxuan nodded and said:
"There is indeed something. This matter was entrusted to me by my elder brother, and it is related to human life. There must be some hidden secret in it."
Xiahou Xuan thought for a moment and then arranged:
"Uncle Gu, please arrange the tea and fruit in the main hall, and ask Aunt Han to personally receive the matchmaker from the He Mansion. In addition, make some arrangements in my study, and I will go to meet this girl You Ling'er in person."
"Yes, young master, Gu Ting will make arrangements right away."
After Gu Ting finished speaking, he immediately led a few capable servants to make arrangements.
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Xiahou Xuan's study room, Linzhi Xuanzhong.
"You are saying that Brother Gongxiu suspects that the matter of Cui Sanlang is related to those His Highnesses?"
You Linger nodded and continued:
"Master Zhuge said that this matter seems to be a private matter, but in fact it may be of great importance. He said that he believes that only you, Master, have the ability to solve this matter."
Xia Houxuan frowned slightly, thought for a long time, and finally nodded:
"Well, in that case, I will try to mediate. Whether it succeeds or not depends on God's will."
When You Ling'er heard this, she burst into tears with joy. She bowed and said:
"If the young master can rescue Cui Lang, I will be very grateful!"
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Cui Mansion.
After just leaving the Honglu Temple Yamen and rushing to the Sifang Pavilion to comfort the frightened Prince Qiuci, Cui Lin returned to his mansion.
At this moment, he became more and more convinced that Cui Sanlang was his long-lost son.
However, he finally met the child he missed day and night, but he encountered something like this again. Cui Lin couldn't help but lamented in his heart: