Lin Wanrong's voice was a little louder this time, so everyone heard it. Xiao Yuruo was anxious and hurriedly pulled Lady Xiao's hand and said, "Mother, where is my younger sister?"
Lord Xiao sighed and said, "Yushuang, that child, is too silly. Ever since your accident, I don't know what happened to Yushuang, but she kept saying that it was her fault. She hid in her room all day and refused to see anyone. During those days, I couldn't think of a way to rescue you, so I didn't have time to care about her. Who knew that the next day, that girl secretly ran to Xixia Temple alone, saying that she wanted to fast and bathe, and pray for your blessings every day. She refused to see anyone, that silly child — — "As Lady Xiao spoke, two lines of tears fell down her cheeks, as if she was thinking of the gloomy days of the past few days.
Lin Wanrong suddenly reacted. Damn, how could I be so silly? Monks go to temples to shave their tongues, while Second Miss should go to a nunnery. Bah, bah, what nonsense are you talking about? Such a cute little girl, how could she take things too hard? She just went to pray for us, not to become a monk. Even so, he was still shocked, and he thought to himself, This girl really loves me to death.
He knew that Xiao Yushuang must have felt guilty because her shout that night exposed Lin Wanrong's identity, so she pushed all the blame to herself. Lin Wanrong sighed with emotion. This little girl was a little too infatuated, but she liked it!
Xiao Fu and the others were cheering happily, but they heard an anxious voice from a distance, "God bless, my younger sister, you have returned safely."
Lin Wanrong turned around and saw Tao Dongcheng rushing over from a distance. His legs were still a little stiff, as if it was the sequela of falling off the horse.
Lady Xiao said to the Grand Mistress, "Xiao Yuruo, this time when something happened to you, it was all thanks to Prince Tao's efforts that Commander Cheng Daren agreed to send troops to rescue you. Otherwise —"
"Thank you, Prince Tao." Xiao Yuruo said to Tao Dongcheng, who had just arrived.
Tao Dongcheng took a few breaths and hurriedly replied, "Grand Mistress, what are you talking about? Dong Cheng was willing to do anything for Grand Mistress. Yesterday, I led the troops up the mountain and saw that the Grand Mistress had been kidnapped. I came a step too late and I am regretting it now. Just now, someone came to report that the Grand Mistress had returned safe and sound, so I hurried over. Now, I see that my virtuous sister is fine. I'm finally at ease. "
Lin Wanrong, who was listening at the side, cursed in his heart. Your mother, your father's face is already thick enough, but I didn't expect that you, this bastard's face is not thin either. Whatever comes out of your mouth, you always make it sound like a flower.
He and this Tao Dongcheng had already shed all pretense of cordiality. Now that he had the protection of the divine spear, there was nothing to be afraid of this surnamed Tao. He smiled and said, "Others did not see it, but I saw it with my own eyes. Yesterday, Prince Tao rode on a white horse with a silver spear. That posture, that expression, was really cool. "
The Grand Mistress glared at him, but could not help but secretly laugh. Yesterday, when Lin San hit the horse and Tao Dongcheng fell off the saddle, she saw it with her own eyes. She thought in her heart, that Tao Dongcheng may be bad, but you are many times worse than him.
Tao Dongcheng secretly cursed this Lin San to death countless times, but he could not admit it verbally. He could only let out a hollow laugh and did not reply.
"Niangqin," the Grand Mistress said, "Since we have returned safely, I'll go and bring Yushuang back."
Lady Xiao said, "It's already late, it's not like you don't understand that child Yushuang's temperament. She has made a vow in front of Bodhisattva, nobody can stop her. After this matter, I see that she seems to have grown up a lot, so I'll let her fast for a month. Our Xiao Family has had a lot of trouble recently, it can be considered that she has fulfilled our vow on our behalf. Early in the morning tomorrow, go and see her, so that she can have peace of mind. "
Lin Wanrong secretly let out a long sigh, thinking that it's all good, it's only going to pray. If someone dared to make little Yushuang become a nun, laozi might have no choice but to tear down those monks' temples and nunneries.
The mother and daughter two entered the room and talked in detail. When Lady Xiao knew that her daughter did not suffer any loss, her heart finally calmed down.
The Grand Mistress greatly praised Lin San again. The calm and unperturbed old urchin, the quick-witted and brave little family servant, after being praised by the Grand Mistress, even Lin Wanrong himself felt like he was walking on air. It turned out that laozi still had so many strong points that he had yet to dig out. This Grand Mistress really has a unique vision, a discerning eye that can see gold.
Lady Xiao thought for a while and said, "Lin San, this time you have been loyal and brave to protect your master, and also provided valuable suggestions for the development of the Xiao Family. I will make an exception and directly promote you to a senior family servant of the Xiao Family. Your monthly salary will be increased from two taels to twenty taels. Our Xiao Family has been established for decades, and there has never been a talent like you who can become a senior family servant at such a young age. Don't disappoint me. "
This was Lady Xiao's good plan. This Lin San was talented and loyal, so he must not run away. She had wholeheartedly wanted to rope this servant in and contribute to the Xiao Family, but she did not expect that Lin San had never thought of running away.
His thinking had changed greatly. When Old Wei first forced him to come, he was very unwilling. But these days, he felt that being a family servant was getting easier and easier.
Planting flowers, raising grass, doing business, visiting brothels, seducing young ladies. If anything happened, the Xiao Family would be in front of him. If there was money, he would earn it. How happy was that? Was there a better job than this in this world? Why should he run away? Moreover, he still had to wait for next year to conquer the capital market with the Grand Mistress and look for Qing Xuan. With the Xiao Family as a cover, it would be much smoother.
Lin Wanrong cupped his fists and smiled. "Thank you, Madam, for your kindness. I will definitely do my best until the day I die. I will love my China, love my Xiao Family, and do my best for the development of the Xiao Family."
Although Lin Wanrong did not care much about the small amount of money from two taels to twenty taels, he did not reject large amounts of money and small amounts of money. This was the rule of doing business. For a profiteer like Lin Wanrong, he would never complain about having too much money. Since Madam had increased his salary, it was only right for him to say a few words of courtesy. This was the principle of everyone carrying the sedan chair.
They had a good banquet in the hall to help the Grand Mistress calm down. Lin Wanrong, the newly promoted senior family servant, was now the most powerful person in the Xiao Family. Naturally, he attracted a lot of attention. Even Uncle Fu sighed. This kid's current limelight had greatly overshadowed mine in the past.
When he returned to his courtyard, he was already a little tipsy. Lin Wanrong habitually looked around the house, but he did not see that familiar figure. Only then did he realize that Xiao Qingxuan had left.
He was a little disappointed. It had become a habit to talk to Xiao Qingxuan every night. Now that she was gone, he was not used to it.
He took off the jade pendant that Xiao Qingxuan had hung around his neck. Seeing that the jade was overflowing with color and looked extraordinary, he thought to himself. This girl's gifts were all extraordinary. Although she is now my wife, she did not even tell me where she lives and who her father-in-law is. The next time I see her, I will definitely spank her.
As he thought about it, he thought of Qin Xian 'er again. Qin Xian 'er and Xiao Qingxuan were rivals. In Myo Yuk Square, she invited him to sing every day. Every day, she invited him to recite some songs, and the two of them got along very well. But her methods were a little harsh. If she changed it, it would be good.
He did not sleep well for the past few days. As soon as he lay on the bed, he immediately felt tired and fell asleep after a while.
When he woke up the next morning, he first went to the perfume workshop. This was the most important reason for his bad luck this time. It was his lifeblood. He could not let it go.
Uncle Fu and Chang Bo were already there. Now these two old men also had a deep affection for the workshop. They were of course excited to be able to do something for the Xiao Family at such an old age.
During the days when Lin Wanrong was arrested, the production of the perfume workshop was somewhat stagnant. On the one hand, it was because of Lin Wanrong's absence. On the other hand, it was because of the approaching winter and the shortage of flower braids. This problem could not be solved in a short time. They could only produce 500 bottles per month.
Lin Wanrong's main thoughts today were not about this. He had been thinking about that little girl Yushuang. He did not know where Xixia Temple was. He had never cared about Buddhism or Taoism. Naturally, he had no interest in monks' temples. He only had some interest in nunneries.
He asked Uncle Fu for the location of Xixia Temple. It was not close, so he found a carriage and went to Xixia Temple. Now that she was in the Xiao Family, he had to take a taxi when he went out. Otherwise, he would lose the face of the Xiao Family. Hehe. He asked Xiao Feng to put the fare on the Xiao Family's expense account. It was a public travel and a public reimbursement. Lin Wanrong could not be more familiar with this method.
Xixia Temple was located in the east of Jinling. It had a long history and was quite famous for its flourishing incense.
Lin Wanrong wandered around. He wanted to burn incense while he was in a good mood. He asked and found out that one incense cost one tael of silver, but it cost two taels of silver to decipher a lot. He was suddenly shocked. Damn, do they think I'm a rich man? That's so ruthless. The landlord doesn't have any surplus food.
He pulled a young novice monk and asked, "Little master, is there any female benefactor —"
"Amitabha —" The young monk hurriedly chanted Buddha's name and said, "Our Buddhism is a pure place. How can there be such filthy things? If you are interested, you can go to the Qinhuai River —"
Lin Wanrong was stunned for a moment. He immediately understood that the young monk thought he was a prostitute. Damn, what kind of look was that? Was there anyone who came to a monk's temple to buy sex? It was more like going to a nunnery.
He took out half a tael of silver and stuffed it into the young monk's hand and said, "Little master, is there a female benefactor —"
The young monk's expression changed immediately. He smiled and said, "Yes, there is. Not to mention one, there are even ten. You can go from here. There is a Zailai Inn in front of you. The service there is very good. I guarantee that you will be satisfied."
Lin Wanrong was sweating profusely. He hurriedly said, "Little master, I want to ask if the second miss of the Xiao Family is eating vegetarian and worshiping Buddha here. Which room is it?"
The young monk immediately chanted Buddha's name with a serious expression. He pointed to a room and said, "Is it Miss Xiao? She is worshiping Buddha in that room." His expression changed so quickly that he did not reveal any flaws. Even Lin Wanrong had to admit that he was not as good as he was.
Lin Wanrong hurriedly rushed to the side of the room. Through the window, she looked in and saw a delicate back view in front of her. Her long black hair was untied and hung down to her shoulders. Her thin body was draped in a light gray robe. She was kneeling in front of the Buddha's shrine with her palms together and praying softly, "Buddha Tathagata, Guanyin Bodhisattva, please bless Lin San and my sister's safe return. Disciple Xiao Yushuang is willing to exchange her life for their safety. I beg the two Bodhisattvas to fulfill disciple's wish. "After she finished speaking, she respectfully kowtowed.
After not seeing her for a few days, this little girl seemed to have become thinner and weaker. She was also becoming more pitiful. Lin Wanrong sighed in his heart. After this little girl changed her unruly character, she simply made me pity her to the bone.
Seeing Xiao Yushuang's pious appearance, Lin Wanrong's heart was moved. He took out a homemade pencil from his bosom and a piece of white paper. He scribbled a few words, tied a small stone on it, and threw the paper inside.
Xiao Yushuang was chanting Buddhist scriptures when she heard a soft sound from the side. A small piece of paper fell beside her. She glanced at it indifferently with a calm expression. It was as if she did not see the paper. She turned her head and closed her eyes to continue chanting.
Lin Wanrong was both angry and touched. This little girl was really pious. It seemed that other than praying, she did not care about anything else. He picked up a small stone and threw it inside. His hand was very accurate. This time, it hit the side of the paper.
Xiao Yushuang's heart was a bit angry. She came here to eat vegetarian and chant Buddhist scriptures because of her sincerity. Who was it that repeatedly disturbed her state of mind? If they offended Bodhisattva, what would happen?
She apologized to Bodhisattva and slowly got up. She looked around strangely, but she did not see any movement. She then saw the paper on the ground. She could vaguely see the handwriting. She bent down and picked up the paper. She softly read: "The color of the trees follows the pass, the sound of the river goes into the distant sea. Arriving at the Emperor's Village tomorrow, I still dream of being a fisherman and a woodcutter. "
"Lin San — —" Xiao Yushuang suddenly jumped up in shock. Her face was a little confused. Her eyes revealed a look of disbelief. Tears of joy fell down her cheeks. She looked around the room and cried: "Lin San, are you back? Where are you? You bad person, come out quickly — —"
She shouted a few times, but no one responded. She thought to herself, could it be that my eyes were playing tricks on me? Tears fell again. She took the paper and continued to read. She saw a few small words written below: "Outside Xixia Temple, by the Weeping Willow Pond, I have an appointment with Second Miss. I won't leave until I see you!"
This handwriting was unique and powerful. If it was not Lin San, who else could it be?
It was not fake! Second Miss cried and laughed at the same time. You bad person. What do you mean you won't leave until I see you?
She hurriedly closed her eyes in front of the Buddhist shrine. She put her palms together and respectfully said: "Thank you, Buddha. This disciple will go now."
She happily got up. A long string of tears fell down her cheeks. She pulled her robe and ran out of the temple.
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