Flourishing of the Ming Dynasty Novel - Chapter 104

Chapter 104 Get Back on the Road
As soon as the song was finished, there was a sudden burst of silence at the banquet.

After a while, Hu Sui slowly exhaled a sigh of relief. Then, he clapped his hands and cheered, “Alright! Alright! Once this song was played, there was no need to listen to those songs anymore. It was precisely because of the manliness of my Great Ming soldiers who guarded the land and opened up the borders! For this song, we’ll just take it as a piece of cake!” After saying that, he picked up the glass in front of him and toasted Lu Zhen.

Seeing him like this, the generals also raised their wine glasses and solemnly toasted to Lu Zhen, “County Magistrate Lu is indeed talented. I truly admire him. Please drink this cup to express our gratitude.”

Since everyone else was like this, Lu Zhen naturally couldn’t refuse, so he could only pinch his nose and drink another cup.

Actually, not only were the generals excited by this song, even the civil servants were stunned for a long time. Although this song does not correspond to the popular lyrics, just the tune and the meaning of the lyrics make people sigh endlessly. This is the charm of the music, even after hundreds of years, it can still let people appreciate the beauty.

However, when Shen Tianxing also wanted to express something, it was already too late. After drinking the last toast, Lu Zhen felt dizzy, and then he fell asleep on the banquet drunk.

“County Magistrate Lu is really a person with a good temper.” Shen Tianxing did not mind and chuckled. Only then did he wave his hand and order someone to help him down. Afterwards, he glanced at the subordinate who had been in a difficult situation with Lu Zhen and shook his head gently. This person’s bearing was really not great, so it would be better to use him less in the future.

A welcoming banquet and a farewell banquet dissipated with Lu Zhen’s drunkenness. However, today’s banquet was passed down by many people only because Lu Zhen wrote this song called “Serving the Country with Loyalty”. Very quickly, this song was sung in the Shanxi army, and then spread to the entire north army. After a year or two, even ordinary people heard of such an impassioned song …

However, Lu Zhen, who was completely drunk, did not know that the song he was provoked to sing had such a great influence. When he was sent back to the inn, he regained some consciousness and was surprised to discover that he had actually been sent into Chu Yunrong’s guest room.

Speaking of which, only they knew of the subtle relationship between him and Chu Yunrong. Even if they were as close and trustworthy as Lin Lie, they did not know the inside story. Therefore, when the people in the yamen sent him to the inn, they were directly sent into Chu Yunrong’s room by Lin Lie and the others.

Faced with such an arrangement, Chu Yunrong had to face it bitterly and ask Cuimei to get hot water towels and handkerchiefs and strong tea to wake Lu Zhen up first.

After a lot of work, Lu Zhen’s alcohol intent dissipated by more than half, but his head was still dazed. Looking at the blushing Chu Yunrong, he realized that he was currently lying on the other party’s bed. He smiled embarrassedly and said, “I didn’t expect to make things difficult for you again.” As he spoke, he struggled to his feet and staggered out of the door.

“Where are you going?” Chu Yunrong subconsciously asked when she saw that he was leaving.

“Well… I naturally went somewhere else to sleep. There’s nothing else in this post, there are always plenty of bedrooms.”

“Isn’t it a joke for you to go out now?” Chu Yunrong couldn’t help but stamp her foot and whisper, “But tell others what to think of me in the future?”

Lu Zhen was stunned for a moment before he finally understood. On the surface, the two of them were still husband and wife. Now, their husband actually went to sleep elsewhere that night when he was drunk. Once people found out, Chu Yunrong’s reputation would be too unpleasant to hear. Now, after all, it was not a few hundred years later. Men’s status was far higher than women’s. Moreover, he was a court official.

“Then what should we do?” Lu Zhen scratched his head awkwardly.

As he said this, Chu Yunrong’s face was so red that it almost dripped with blood. “You … you can stay here for the night …” Although the two of them had been in the same room before, Lu Zhen was unconscious at that time, and she wasn’t afraid of any problems. But now, it was different. The current Lu Zhen was completely sober.

However, even if Chu Yunrong wanted to regret it, it was still too late, because Lu Zhen had already nodded and agreed, “That’s good, then I’ll wronge you.” As he spoke, he turned around and walked towards the bed. As a man, he naturally had to worry about his own face.

Seeing him act like this, Chu Yunrong was obviously stunned, “You …” She only said that Lu Zhen was going to sleep again, so what should she do at night? You can’t really sleep with him, can you?

But then, she was relieved, because Lu Zhen did not lie down in front of the bed. Instead, he took out a thin quilt and a porcelain pillow, walked to the outside, and lay down with his clothes closed. Seeing him like this, Chu Yunrong finally felt relieved and finally confirmed that the man in front of her was indeed a righteous gentleman.

However, for some reason, while she was at ease, Chu Yunrong seemed to have lost a little bit more in her heart. However, she absolutely did not dare to delve into this feeling. However, this caused her heart to become more and more chaotic. Even if she was lying on the bed, she still couldn’t be calm, and she actually couldn’t sleep. Lu Zhen, on the other hand, took advantage of the alcohol and even fell asleep on the ground. He even let out a few quiet snoring sounds.

Hearing the occasional snoring sound, Chu Yunrong was dumbfounded. She recalled everything that had happened between herself and Lu Zhen. From mistaken identity, to knowing her true identity, to getting along with her, to saving her life at Chengtou … At this moment, she had no choice but to admit that this man had unknowingly entered her heart and even occupied her soul. However, she had never thought about it before and refused to admit it.

It was late at night, but Chu Yunrong’s heart was in complete chaos …

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The next morning, after a full night’s sleep, Lu Zhen rushed to the magistrate’s office again. Then, he received the relevant customs clearance documents from Shen Tianxing. With this, it would be much more convenient for him to cross the prefecture and county. As long as there was a relay station, he would be able to eat and sleep for free, and he would be able to change horses at any time.

In addition, after leaving the government office, Lu Zhen was invited to Hu Sui’s command post by Huang Hu who was waiting there. Goodbye to Lu Zhen, Hu Sui praised him for a while. At the same time, he called over a few soldiers who could sing songs in the army, and asked Lu Zhen to teach them the whole “Serve the country faithfully”.

Of course, Lu Zhen would not decline. Fortunately, this song wasn’t difficult. Although the tune wasn’t low, it was the most suitable for soldiers to sing. Thus, they would be able to sing it a few times.

Seeing this, Hu Sui was very happy. Even if he made a decision, he would let his men and horses protect him and go to the capital. ‘”Lu Zhen is truly flattered that the general is so kind. But I am only a small county magistrate, wouldn’t it be too much of a burden if I were to be escorted by the soldiers of the Labor Army?” Lu Zhen seemed to decline.

“What’s the point? I sent them not only to protect you, but also to go to the Military Ministry on business. Besides, the journey to the capital is long, but it’s not so peaceful. With them watching from the side, you can save a lot of trouble.” Hu Sui waved his hand.

Since they had already said this, Lu Zhen would be a little ungrateful if he refused any further, so he could only accept it. However, he still had a question in his heart. Why would it be dangerous to go to Beijing all the way here? Perhaps it was just an excuse given by the other party in order to convince him. In the end, he could only understand it this way.

Lu Zhen stopped staying in Datong City after all his business was done and all his greetings were given.

At noon that day, after eating, he went to the magistrate’s yamen and said goodbye before continuing on his way. However, this time, his caravan had more troops than before. A cavalry troop of fifty people escorted him all the way to the southeast.

Right, because of Lu Zhen’s request, Li Xian was once again transferred to accompany him to Beijing. In addition, another captain named Wu Kui led more than 30 Great Soldiers on their way.

As the group slowly left the city, Lu Zhen couldn’t help but look back at the magnificent city and mutter to himself, “I don’t know when or when I will come here next. I just hope that I can really do something for this era, for the people of Daming, and change the coming disaster!”

At the city wall, Hu Sui, who was dressed in military uniform, stared deeply at Lu Zhen’s departing vehicle. The smile on his face slowly faded. Then, he turned to look at Huang Hu beside him and said, “What do you think of this County Magistrate Lu?”

“This is a man who dares to fight. He is a man.” Huang Hu hurriedly lowered his head and replied.

“What about the others?”

“I’m not sure about this general.”

“Do you think his trip to the capital will bring us some opportunities for change?”

“Turn around?” Huang Hu looked at his boss in confusion.

“Our frontier army is not in a good situation right now. We urgently need to have a battle with Dazi to let the people of the world know our importance. This time, the Imperial Court suddenly transferred a small county magistrate like him to the capital. I’m afraid they have such thoughts in mind.” Hu Sui said softly.

“A county magistrate like him can make the Imperial Court make such a decision?” Huang Hu asked in disbelief.

“Of course he can’t, but there must be someone in the court who wants to borrow his words to achieve this possibility. Although I still can’t guess who did it behind his back, it should be like this.”

“Judging from County Magistrate Lu’s actions, this matter has a lot to do.”

‘”But it’s not as simple as you think. What exactly is Lu Zhen thinking? Even I can’t completely see through it. This person is not simple. No one can guess what he can do when he goes to the capital.” Hu Sui exhaled, “I just hope he doesn’t disappoint me.”