As the two of them walked, Lin Wanrong did not speak. The Young Cousin saw that Lin San was frowning and did not dare to speak.
When he returned to his room, Lin Wanrong did not even bother to wipe his face. He laid on the bed, feeling that something was stuck in his heart, making him feel very uncomfortable. Today, he scolded and beat them to his heart's content, but other than that, he could not find any consolation. Damn it, did I think too highly of myself? He laughed bitterly and mocked himself in his heart.
He rummaged through his robes for a while before pulling out the double-barreled flintlock that Xiao Qingxuan had given him. The freshly fired barrel still carried the smell of burning gunpowder, and it smelled faintly fragrant. The Westerners' guns were extremely exquisite, and the one that Xiao Qingxuan gave him was the best of the best. It was rare even in European royalty. With China's current technology, it was difficult to make a Red Barbarian Cannon, let alone a gun. Moreover, looking at the Young Prince Zhao Kangning's surprised expression, he should have never seen a gun before. Could it be that Qing Xuan's status was higher than Zhao Kangning's?
He silently thought for a while, then fiddled with the gun again. Today was the first time he used this gun, and he almost made a fool of himself. He had no confidence in his marksmanship and was worried that he would miss, so he deliberately fired two shots. The recoil of this gun was very strong. The first shot hit, but the second shot was off. It really made him sweat. However, after seeing the power of the gun, he was even more confident. No matter what kind of bullshit expert he met, in front of this gun, they would all be inferior.
Qing Xuan is very good to me. Lin Wanrong finally understood Xiao Qingxuan's good intentions. With this gun in hand, he was not afraid of anyone. He sighed in his heart, thinking of the days he spent with Qing Xuan. Although it was a short time, the impression was very deep. He did not know when he would see her again.
He did not know what was wrong with him today. His mind was wandering for a while, and his mood was particularly low. He lay on the bed and unknowingly fell asleep.
After an unknown amount of time, a light knocking sound came from outside the door. Lin Wanrong opened her eyes and saw that the sky was completely dark. She had been in a deep sleep for so long.
Lin Wanrong shook his head and smiled bitterly. How did I become like a pig? He opened the door and a soft woman's voice came from outside: "Why don't you light the lamp?"
"Because the night is the most suitable for thinking." Lin Wanrong smiled and greeted the Grand Mistress.
"Nonsense!" Xiao Yuruo glanced at him and turned around to find a fire scythe. She then lightly lit the oil lamp in the room. The dim yellow light from the oil lamp shone on her beautiful face and her slender body, making her look very charming and alluring.
Lin Wanrong was stunned for a moment before he smiled and said, "Grand Mistress, why are you here?"
Xiao Yuruo didn't say anything. Seeing the black marks on his hands and face, she frowned and said, "Why don't you wash up? His face is covered in dust, it's so ugly. "
Lin Wanrong shook his head and smiled. "I'm tired. I don't want to move at all."
"What do you mean tired? I think you only know how to find excuses to be lazy." The Grand Mistress rolled her eyes at him and stood up. She gracefully walked a few steps to the outside of the room and fetched a hot towel for him. She softly said, "Quickly wipe yourself."
Lin Wanrong took a towel and wiped his face. He smiled and said, "It's hard for Grand Mistress to personally serve tea. Lin San is very grateful."
The Grand Mistress looked at him and snorted. "You like to make trouble all day long. You are like this in front of me, and also in front of others. Today, you offended Master Mei Yanqiu. You don't know how much influence he has in the capital. Now, we haven't even gone to the capital, but we have already offended an important person. "
Lin Wanrong looked at her and said, "You know about it?"
The Grand Mistress nodded. "Cousin told me everything when he came back. Let's not talk about the Little Prince. He doesn't have good intentions towards the Xiao Family. It's not the first time you have embarrassed him. But Mei Yanqiu's disciples are all influential people in the capital. You offended him, and we will have trouble in the capital after the New Year. Speaking of which, it's all that girl Luo Ning's fault … "
Lin Wanrong smiled helplessly. "What does it have to do with Miss Luo?"
The Grand Mistress snorted. "If she didn't invite you, this wouldn't have happened. I think you are bewitched by her. Yesterday, you even coaxed me that she wouldn't go. "
Sweat, did I coax you? You obviously didn't understand the meaning behind my words. Lin Wanrong shook his head. "This has nothing to do with Miss Luo. With my personality, as long as I meet that Mei Yanqiu, I will sooner or later do something like this. "
The Grand Mistress knew that what he said was true. She sighed and said, "In the eyes of those masters, we businessmen are not even as good as farmers. This isn't a matter of one or two families. It's a matter of the entire China's court. It can't be changed with just a few words. You're usually so smart. Why are you so stubborn when it comes to this matter? "
Lin Wanrong chuckled. "Everyone tramples on injustice. If I don't do this, I won't feel at ease."
The Grand Mistress faintly said, "When I was thirteen or fourteen years old, I followed my mother to do business. Not to mention the status of a businessman, I was also an orphan and widowed mother. While I was running around, I was bullied and looked down on by others. If everyone was like you, we wouldn't be able to live until today."
The Grand Mistress recalled the bitter past. Tears welled up in her eyes. She softly said, "You … Can't you learn to bear with it? Even if you trample on injustice, so what? Did you win this battle? You scolded to your heart's content, but you also ruined your own mood. Look at you now. You're so depressed. How are you like the Lin San of the past? I used to frown all day because of the Xiao Family's matter. My heart was miserable. You told me that depression is a day, but happiness is also a day. One must learn to enjoy life. You persuaded me. Why did you fall into it? "
The Grand Mistress's words warmed Lin Wanrong's heart. He looked at Xiao Yuruo and said, "Grand Mistress, I thought you came to scold me. Who would have thought that you came to console me? I'm so touched that I want to cry."
Xiao Yuruo's face turned red. She stubbornly said, "What are you grateful for? I came to scold you. Let's see if you dare to offend people again. "
The Grand Mistress's mouth was hard, but her heart was soft. Lin Wanrong saw it clearly. He was moved. He nodded and said, "Grand Mistress, don't worry. That Mei woman is heartless. She will suffer the wrath of heaven. That said, even if she has many rich children, we may not be pushovers. " As he said this, he inexplicably thought of the old man he met outside the Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou. Of course, the closest person to him was the number one person in the imperial court, Xu Wei, who was currently hiding somewhere in Jinling. With his current friendship with Xu Wei, anyone who wanted to make a move against Lin San and the Xiao Family would have to think twice.
"Lin San, my Xiao Family has no way out now. You have offended so many people. They will blame it on us. You can't just stand by and do nothing. You can't abandon us in the future. Otherwise, I won't forgive you even if I become a ghost. " The Grand Mistress softly said.
'Damn, without me, you would have become a ghost long ago.' Lin Wanrong forced a smile and said, "Grand Mistress, it's not as serious as you said. The contract I signed with you is only for a year. You can't rely on me for a lifetime. "
"Who wants to rely on you for a lifetime?" The Grand Mistress lightly spat, "My family's problems, good and bad, are all caused by you. If you don't solve it, you can't go anywhere. If you want that contract, I will sign it for ten years or even a hundred years. "
'So she wants to renew the contract with me. This girl is overbearing and cunning.' Lin Wanrong laughed and changed the topic, "Grand Mistress, how is the integration of the Tao Family's shop?"
The Grand Mistress nodded and said, "I have finished discussing with the stewards. Everything is going according to plan. Today you are lazy, but tomorrow you are not allowed to run away again. Otherwise, I will deduct your salary. "Speaking of deducting salary, even she couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Speaking of salary, Lin Wanrong suddenly remembered and shouted, "Grand Mistress, I should get a share of the perfume."
The Grand Mistress smiled and said, "Don't worry. How can you be left out? The net profit of our perfume this month is about thirty thousand taels. Half of your share will be fifteen thousand taels. "
"It's better than nothing. Grand Mistress, did you falsify the accounts?"
"I am so angry because of you." The Grand Mistress snorted angrily. She flicked her sleeves and accidentally knocked the oil lamp on the table to the ground. With a light 'pa' sound, the oil lamp flickered a few times before it was completely extinguished. The room suddenly became dark.
The Eldest Young Miss let out a scream. The sudden darkness made her feel at a loss for what to do.
"Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid." Lin Wanrong gently pulled her and said, "I am here."
In the darkness, the Grand Mistress didn't speak for a long time. Lin Wanrong heard that her breathing seemed to be a bit strange. He looked back and saw that she was looking at him. Her eyes were sparkling like there were drops of water.
Lin Wanrong was puzzled and hurriedly whispered, "Grand Mistress, are you okay?"
The Grand Mistress shook her head and said with a smile, "What can happen? I am already used to being annoyed by you."
Lin Wanrong laughed, "I am familiar with you, that is why I speak like this. If someone else wanted me to joke around, I would be too lazy to care."
"Lin San, you rest well. I will come to find you tomorrow morning. You cannot be lazy." The Grand Mistress turned her head and walked out of the room. While Lin Wanrong was puzzled, he saw the Grand Mistress turned her head and said, "I almost forgot. This is a letter that someone sent to the mansion at noon. They said it was for you."
She took out an envelope and handed it to Lin Wanrong. Lin Wanrong was surprised and said, "A letter for me? Who wrote it? I don't have many friends in Jin Ling. "
The Grand Mistress said, "You will know when you see it."
The room was too dark. Lin Wanrong struggled to light the oil lamp. When he looked outside, he didn't know when the Grand Mistress left. She was long gone.
He took out the letter from the envelope. It was a small piece of white paper with two lines of small characters written on it: "Grateful for your honesty, I will tie a ring in my mouth to repay you."
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