C46 Scholars Love to Hurt the Spring and Autumn

The mountain top wasn't too far away from the temple. The two of them walked for a quarter of an hour before arriving. Zuo Shaoqing stood on the mountaintop and breathed in the biting cold wind. His mood for admiring the moon was blown away.

"Cold?"

Zuo Shaoqing nodded honestly. He saw Lu Zheng take off his jacket and put it on Zuo Shaoqing's shoulders. Then, he walked into the small forest beside him as if nothing had happened.

Zuo Shaoqing's nose was a little sour. He smelt the smell of Lu Zheng's coat fondly and quickly caught up with him. As he walked, he asked: "You're not here yet?" The moment he said that, Zuo Shaoqing smelled a faint fragrance in the air.

After they walked for a few more steps, a light flashed in front of them. Zuo Shaoqing finally understood the intention of this person; he hadn't eaten his fill yet, so he decided to climb up the mountain in the middle of the night.

Yinyi was working hard to roast a pheasant. He only glanced at Zuo Shaoqing's arrival. When he saw Zuo Shaoqing's coat, his eyes flashed and then he continued to focus on the work in his hands.

He could already tell that his master treated his savior exceptionally well. Not only did he allow him to serve him in close proximity, but he also spoke more words than usual when they were together. This was absolutely impossible for other scholars.

However, this was not something he should be concerned about. In any case, he had already dug out Zuo Shaoqing's true identity. A scholar who was powerless and only knew a bit of Qing Gong was nothing to be afraid of.

Zuo Shaoqing was very curious about this green-robed attendant. Up till now, he didn't know Yinyi's name, and could only guess his identity from his attitude.

If it was an ordinary attendant of attendant, they would have to be respectful and fawning over Lu Zheng. However, the one in front of them was more like Lu Zheng's trusted aide. Otherwise, Lu Zheng wouldn't even be able to take a bath.

If it wasn't for the fact that the other party's face was strong and he had a conspicuous scar on his forehead, he would have thought that he had some secret relationship with Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng sat down on the carpeted floor and took the half-roasted pheasant from Yinyi.

Yinyi was stunned for a moment, then stood up in understanding. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from where he stood, leaving Zuo Shaoqing standing there nervously.

"Master Lu?" Zuo Shaoqing sat across from the fire, looking at Lu Zheng's practiced actions, he sighed and said, "When you are out on the expedition, do you also need to cook for yourself?"

Isn't it true that a great general like Lu Zheng would always have his meals taken care of by others? He couldn't imagine Lu Zheng in his armor cooking.

Lu Zheng didn't even look up as he added a few pieces of firewood into the fire. "This is only a part of the training for Lu Family men since they were young."

As a qualified commander, the first thing he needed to know was how to live in the wild. When he was very young, he was thrown into a forest by himself and lived there for three months.

If it was in an ordinary family, a single child like Lu Zheng would definitely be doted on. However, Duke Zhen Manor was different from an ordinary family. Lu Zheng had shouldered the entire future of the Duke's family since he was born.

Zuo Shaoqing admired him in his heart, but he was also a bit sympathetic. Compared to him, his life was really dull, and even the unforgettable hatred had been reduced by a lot.

He thought of something and asked worriedly, "The new Emperor ascended the throne. It's alright if you don't return to the capital?" It seemed to be because of this that the relationship between the new emperor and Duke Zhen broke down.

When the new emperor was in power, Duke Zhen, who held great authority in his hands, did not return for a long time. He did not even receive an imperial edict; this was simply a slap on the face of the new emperor, so it was not strange for the new emperor to treat Duke Zhen with indifference.

However, there was another thing that happened in his memory, which led to the growing tension between the New Emperor and Duke Zhen. What was it? Zuo Shaoqing supported his chin as he thought.

"I am severely injured!"

Zuo Shaoqing's mouth twitched when he heard that. Just which day did this grandpa get seriously injured? Since he was able to say it out loud, it was no wonder he was suspected.

Lu Zheng calmly tore off a chicken leg. He paused for a moment before handing it over to Zuo Shaoqing. Zuo Shaoqing was overwhelmed by this unexpected favor. He stretched out his hands and respectfully received it.

Zuo Shaoqing immediately threw his previous concerns out of the window and took a small bite of the chicken leg. His skin had been roasted until it was golden yellow and crisp.

Zuo Shaoqing didn't have enough to eat at night, so he ate two more meals in a row.

When he finished the chicken leg that he wanted to eat, he found that the chicken bones were scattered around Lu Zheng's feet, and he was chewing on the last chicken wing in his hand.

Zuo Shaoqing blinked his eyes. This way of eating … It was much more wild than being at the dining table. It seemed that he would have to learn how to be more heroic in the future.

Lu Zheng threw away the chicken bone in his hand and poured water from a bamboo tube on the side to wash his hands. Afterwards, he wiped his hands with a brocade handkerchief embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns.

Zuo Shaoqing looked at the handkerchief that was quickly burnt to ashes with regret, he shook his head and sighed: "Zhu Men stinks of wine and meat, and frozen to death on the way." Just this small brocade handkerchief alone was enough for him to use for half a year.

Perhaps it might even be more than that. If he did not see wrongly, the embroidery on the handkerchief originated from the most famous woman in the capital, Yun Niang. He had even only seen her embroidery a few times at Jiang's Mansion.

Lu Zheng glanced at him and said coldly, "Scholars love to hurt their spring and autumn!" He took out another brocade handkerchief and handed it to him.

Zuo Shaoqing took it with a blush. After wiping his hands, he carefully folded it and put it in his pocket without any intention of returning it. Master Lu was going to burn it anyway, he thought. He might as well give it to him. If one day he fell, he could use it as a bit of money to save his life.

"You like it?" Lu Zheng asked as he looked at Ye Zichen's actions in confusion.

"Huh?" Zuo Shaoqing tightly held onto the brocade handkerchief that still carried Lu Zheng's warmth, deeply afraid that he would take it back, so he casually made up a reason. "Of course, this is a top quality brocade clouds, it's rarely seen in Zuo's Mansion."

"Is thirty percent of the profits from this luck not even enough for Third Master Zuo to cut out a set of brocade clothes?"

Zuo Shaoqing shook his head, "Money doesn't reveal itself. Moreover, this is a private transaction between Second Uncle and Later Life, so it's better to keep a low profile."

"Then, the pearl that this grandpa gave you …?" Lu Zheng squinted his eyes as a dangerous light flashed in the corner of his eyes.

Zuo Shaoqing subconsciously touched his neck and coughed twice. He replied uncomfortably, "Naturally, I will put it away."

Lu Zheng looked at him deeply, then he stood up and walked back along the same path with his hands behind his back.

Zuo Shaoqing also stood up, looked at the bonfire that was about to go out, then looked up at the bright moon and sighed helplessly: "Looks like Master Lu really doesn't appreciate the moon!"

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