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The princess and her party left.

Lu Cong and Lu Xuan were left staring at each other.

After a long while, Lu Cong managed to find his voice: "Although the princess is young, she acts with great courage."

Lu Xuan responded without changing his expression: "Of course, the princess is not an ordinary boudoir girl, she is the princess personally granted by the late emperor. The entire Nanyang County belongs to the princess. There are more than 100,000 people in Nanyang County, 4,000 The Nanyang army also has two thousand personal guards, and all the subordinate officials in the palace obey the princess."

Therefore, it is normal for the princess to have a temper!

Lu Cong looked at his cousin whom he hadn't seen for many years, with a slightly complicated expression: "Cousin, you are truly blessed to have such a good daughter in several lifetimes."

Of course, if you want to enjoy great blessings, you also have to endure some unimaginable stuffiness.

Lu Xuan kept up his face and smiled: "My cousin said it is true. Having a daughter like this makes my whole life worthwhile."

In the first half of his life, he relied on his wife and father-in-law, and in the second half of his life, he relied on his daughter. It's worth it to be well-dressed, well-fed, rich and honorable, just to suffer a little idleness and sullenness.

After all, Lu Cong had been an official for many years and had his own plans. This time I came with the intention of asking for help, so I naturally would not expose Lu Xuan's shortcomings and agreed with him with a smile.

Lu Xuan calmed down and said with a smile: "This is my cousin's first time coming to the palace. Today I will take my cousin around the palace. I will take my cousin out of the palace tomorrow."

Lu Cong readily agreed.

Nanyang Palace was built more than 30 years ago. At that time, the late emperor was in his prime and he loved his younger brother very much. The palace was built spacious and luxurious. Over the past thirty years, flowers, plants and trees have been transplanted and rockeries and rocks have been added to the palace. In early spring, the scenery is quite beautiful.

Lu Cong walked around the palace for a long time, and the more he looked at it, the more amazed he became.

At noon, Lu Xuan held a small banquet in the garden pavilion. The two brothers sat opposite each other and had a drink, admiring the beautiful scenery, talking about poetry and gossip, and they seemed to be in harmony.

After three rounds of drinking, Lu Cong suddenly let out a long sigh and talked about old things with some drunkenness: "To be honest, my luck is really bad. When I was in office, I considered myself a diligent and good official. However, I suffered a lot under my leadership. Floods, two counties were flooded.”

"I have tried my best to arrange disaster relief, but the number of refugees is increasing, and more and more people are dying."

"The eyes of the refugees were red with hunger. They rushed into the houses of wealthy families to grab food, and even rushed into the government offices. My wife and daughter all died in the riot..."

Lu Cong's eyes were filled with water, and he choked and lost his voice.

Next, he was questioned by the court and lost his official position. He should have been in prison for more than ten years, but thanks to the efforts of King Nanyang who was still alive at that time, he was spared from prison. He was able to return to his ancestral home in Fanyang County.

Of course Lu Xuan knew about this past incident. Before King Nanyang took action, he specifically called him into the study and told him the matter in detail.

The father-in-law was willing to save Lu Cong because of his son-in-law's sake. He couldn't help but be grateful. But the most secret part of his heart was actually not very happy.

Why do you care about Lu Cong's life and death?

It was Lu Cong's bad luck to be in prison and eat prison food. What does it have to do with him! He even felt a little happy.

At that time, Lu Cong believed that he was his direct descendant and had outstanding talent in reading, so he did not take him seriously at all. Now, it can be regarded as retribution. Lu Xuan cursed in his heart and picked up the wine glass to persuade him gently: "This is all in the past. It's useless to think about it now. Cousin, don't be too sad."

"It's a blessing to have green hills and no firewood to burn. My cousin is doing well now. Maybe if we get a good opportunity in the future, we can make a comeback."

As soon as he finished speaking, his hand was grabbed: "Cousin! Are you really willing to help me?"

Lu Xuan twitched the corner of his mouth with a smile, trying to pull his hand back, but Lu Cong's hand was too strong and he couldn't pull it back for a while.

Lu Xuan looked at this awkward posture and gave a helpless smile: "We are cousins, and we can't write the second word "Lu" in one stroke. If I can help my cousin, I won't hesitate. However, in my situation, cousin Brother has also seen it with his own eyes. I am just a wealthy and idle person in the palace."

"The princess is my daughter, and the officials respect me. However, that's all. When my father-in-law was alive, he established the rules that I cannot interfere in the government affairs of the palace. The princess is now growing up, and in Chen With the full assistance of Changshi Feng Changshi, Nanyang County is managed peacefully. There is no need for me as a biological father."

"How can I help my cousin?"

These words were not entirely evasive, at least 90% of them were expressed out of true feelings of helplessness.

Lu Cong still held Lu Xuan's hand tightly and begged in a low voice: "No matter what, you are the princess's biological father. If it weren't for you, I, the guilty minister, would not be qualified to enter Nanyang Prince's Mansion and let the princess shout. Uncle lobby."

"I just ask you to speak in front of the princess and ask the princess to give me an errand. It doesn't matter the official position, as long as there is an errand to do."

"Why should my cousin be like this?" Lu Xuan sighed: "My cousin was a Jinshi at that time and went from being a county magistrate to a fifth-rank county governor. It is a successful career. Now if he comes to the palace to ask for a job, wouldn't it spread out? Being laughed at.”

Lu Cong laughed at himself: "A fallen phoenix is ​​not as good as a chicken. You also said that was back then, and you still mentioned what I did in the past. What kind of life have I lived in the old house in the past three years. Everyone is pointing fingers behind my back, and it's just a matter of time. He didn’t say in front of me that I was a sinner of the Lu family.”

"Because I am a criminal, and I have also implicated my son. Dalang is fifteen years old and is a natural student, but he cannot pass the imperial examination."

"What's the point of living like this?"

Lu Cong said, with tears streaming down his face: "Cousin, when I was young, I didn't know the heights of heaven and earth, and I had a bad relationship with you. I admit my mistake and apologize to you. The prince saved my life three years ago, all because of your face. These, I Keep it all in mind.”

"This time, I am begging you shamelessly. As long as you are willing to open your mouth and plead for me, let me stay in the palace and find a job. In the future, I will definitely act according to your wishes."

This last sentence accidentally hit the weakness in Lu Xuan's heart.

Lu Xuan's heart was pounding.

He is unable to support himself in the palace. If Lu Cong helps him with all his strength, he will be able to get more help in the future...

When Lu Cong saw Lu Xuan was silent, he knew that he had hit on Lu Xuan's thoughts, and hurriedly whispered: "My cousin also has a son and a daughter. They are both surnamed Lu, and they are also children of the Lu family. Ying'er is talented and intelligent, and she will definitely succeed in the future. To become a great weapon. There must be someone around to do things. After I settled down, I asked someone to pick up Da Lang. Let Da Lang stay with Ying'er and listen to Ying'er's orders from now on. "

Lu Xuan thought for a while and finally relaxed: "It doesn't matter, I can't write two characters in one stroke. I have to help my cousin."

"In a few days, the princess will come back from the farm. I will go and ask for help from the princess."