"It's going to snow." Lomin looked at the gloomy sky and sighed sadly. She stepped forward gently. Her old and dignified steps made a rustling sound when she stepped on the withered grass. The withered branches on the roadside were swaying and whining in the cold wind. They were like the fingers of a skeleton waving in the sky. It was a bleak scene.
Since Lomin received the imperial edict that she was demoted to Jining yesterday, the whole Luo Mansion began to pack up. Until this morning, when Madame Luo's carriage was sent back to the capital, Lomin was like an abandoned child. Overnight, she seemed to have aged a few years, and her expression was extremely bleak. Only the two drops of tears that Madame Luo shed before she left truly showed her lonely state of mind.
The imperial edict of the Emperor of China was severe. It ordered Lomin to go to Jining immediately to take office. It also specified that the whole family would move there. Even Luo Ning and Luoyuan would move to Jining with their father. For the sister and brother who had deep feelings for Jinling, how could they not feel inexplicably sad? The Spring Festival was coming, but the Emperor did not allow them to spend the Spring Festival in Jinling. It was really unkind.
Jining was remote, and Lomin was demoted. Everything had not been settled yet. Naturally, a small county magistrate was not in a good condition. Lomin did not dare to let her old mother go to the office with her. Moreover, the Emperor issued an imperial edict and specially sent close servants to protect the old lady back to the capital to recuperate, which was exactly what he wanted. It was just that on the eve of the Spring Festival, other people's families were reunited, but the Luo Family was separated. It was inevitable that they felt miserable. Madame Luo was very strong and not pretentious. Before she left, she only said three words to Lomin — diligence, steadiness, and patience. These three words contained countless hopes and expectations, and Lin Wanrong couldn't help but feel admiration for him.
Even though Lin Wanrong had been an official for many years, she had long been accustomed to the feeling that accompanying the emperor was like accompanying a tiger. However, in the face of this scene, the sadness in her heart was needless to say. Lin Wanrong could also deeply feel it. Seeing Lo's white hair and sorrowful expression, he didn't know how to comfort him and could only shake his head helplessly. In order to earn a living as an emperor, you had to endure his moods and be prepared to lose your head at any time.
"Yes, it's going to snow. It would not be winter if it did not snow. This was the law set by the heavens. No one can stop it. " Lin Wanrong said, "Just like humans, there is no eternal reunion, but there are countless separations. You were born in this world to suffer. The vicissitudes of life, even the Emperor himself. I can't change it. "
Lomin looked at him deeply and said, "Little brother, listening to your words, I can't seem to feel who is older between the two of us, and your words are sincere and not pretentious. This makes me feel strange."
Lin Wanrong and Luo Ning were engaged. Logically speaking, he and Lin Wanrong were father and son-in-law. This "little brother" was neither fish nor fowl, but the two of them felt comfortable when they heard it. This was a clear proof of the intimate relationship between the two.
Lin Wanrong chuckled, "These are all my blind thoughts, it has nothing to do with age."
Lomin shook her head helplessly, "Human affairs are human affairs. Without people, how can there be problems? You should also be more open-minded, don't think too much, there are still many good days waiting for you to enjoy. "
Open-Minded? Is there anyone in this world who is more open-minded than me? Lin Wanrong laughed a few times and cupped his fists at Lomin. This kid has learned a lot.
The carriage slowly moved forward with Lomin and Lin Wanrong walking at the front, Luoyuan and Luo Ning following behind them. Talented Lady Luo looked at Lin Wanrong, her phoenix eyes filled with tears, but she forcefully held them back.
Lomin did not have many belongings. One carriage was filled with poems and books, the other was filled with a few boxes of clothes, Luo Ning's belongings, and some calligraphy and paintings. Other than these, there was nothing else. She could be said to be uncorrupted.
Luo was an upright official. Lin Wanrong sighed. Although there were no commoners lining the streets to send him off, and there were no gimmicks like the Myriad People Umbrella, but an upright official like Luo who was the best at hiding and protecting himself was a true talent and a truly intelligent person. Lin Wanrong could not help but secretly give a thumbs up.
"Master Luo, the Emperor's imperial edict came in a hurry, and it was too unreasonable, as if he was deliberately doing it for someone to see. Logically speaking, no matter how big of a mistake one made, one must be loyal and devoted to the Emperor. He naturally understood this better than anyone else. As long as he was not a muddle-headed and muddle-headed Emperor, he would never do such a thing that would hurt the heart of a loyal official. Moreover, there is still Teacher Xu to mediate. Even if you cannot be spared from your crime, you will not have to move before the Spring Festival. I think there must be something hidden in the middle. "Lin Wanrong and Lomin walked a few steps. Seeing that his expression was still gloomy, he tried to comfort him.
Lomin shook her head and smiled bitterly. "The heart of the Emperor cannot be guessed by anyone. Although there is some truth in what you said, it can only be guessed. Outsiders will never know what the Emperor is thinking. This is the way of the Emperor. I originally thought that my realm was high. Although it cannot be said that I do not rejoice in material things and do not grieve for myself, I felt that I could treat it normally. But when I suffered a setback today, this old man realized that I, Lomin, am also a normal person. I will also feel resentment and resentment in my heart. It is a far cry from the way of peace! "
What rejoice in material things and do not grieve for oneself? Lin Wanrong snorted disdainfully. When people eat grains, they will be happy, sad, proud, and lonely. This is human nature. It is a person's most basic emotion. If one abandoned these, would he still be a normal person? He would be more like a stone! Not rejoice in material things and do not grieve for oneself is just a normal person's imagination.
Lin Wanrong nodded. "Luo daren, it is normal for you to have this kind of thinking. We are all normal people. When we suffer a setback, we will naturally have this kind of feeling. However, the Emperor will never do things so straightforwardly. Just like what you said, he is born to be guessed by others. "Lin Wanrong took out a pencil and found a piece of paper. He gently drew and said," Daren, please take a look. This is Jinling. This is Jining. Further north is the capital. Tell me, is Jinling closer to the capital, or is Jining closer to the capital? "
These words had a deep meaning. Lomin heard it and laughed loudly. "You really know how to comfort me. If it is really like what you said, it will be worth it for me to go to Jining to be a small county magistrate."
Lin Wanrong laughed along. Looking at the distance on the paper, he shook his head helplessly. Others may have fantasies, but I am more so.
Lomin looked at him meaningfully and sighed. "For Ning Er's sake, I do not wish for you to go to the capital from the bottom of my heart. There are many nobles there and thorns are everywhere. If you are not careful, you will be consigned to eternal damnation. It is not something Jinling can compare to. Ning Er treats you sincerely. If anything happens to you, I am afraid she will not be able to live alone in this world. "
Lin Wanrong glanced at Luo Ning, who was beside her. Luo Ning's pink face was red from the cold. She was biting her lips lightly, and tears welled up in her eyes. Looking at him, she smiled and snuggled up to him.
Lomin let out a long breath and said, "A good man's ambition is to travel far and wide. If you are shackled to Jinling, not only will it be a pity for a talent, but even Ning Er will not be satisfied. If this is the case, I will be in a dilemma. Fortunately, you have the protection of a benefactor. Even if you go to the capital, you should be able to turn misfortune into fortune. My heart will be more at ease. "
Hearing him talk about benefactors, Lin Wanrong could not help but say, "Official Luo, we are about to part ways. Why don't you tell me which benefactor is protecting me? That will save me from being paranoid. If that benefactor is strong enough, I will not have to be afraid of anything when I go to the capital. I can do whatever I want. I like this the most. "
Luo Min laughed and said, "Benefactor? Isn't Mr. Xu Wei considered a benefactor? Isn't his benefactor big enough? "
Lin Wanrong smiled bitterly. Old man, you are trying to trick me again. You are my father-in-law, but you are not telling me the truth.
Lomin knew what he was thinking. She patted his shoulder and said, "It is not that I don't want to tell you. With your relationship with Ning Er, if I could, I would have told you already. But you can rest assured. With the protection of these benefactors, you can go as far as you want in the capital. Speaking of which, even without the benefactor's protection, with your personality, I am afraid that you will not be honest, right? "
"Don't say it like that. I have always been low-key." Lin Wanrong said seriously. With Lin Wanrong's unique experience, it was impossible for him to feel wronged. He had already died a few times. Why should he pretend to be a grandson in front of others?
Lomin nodded and laughed. She asked, "Are you going to the capital on the third day of the New Year?"
"I think it is around this time. I have an appointment with the Xiao Family's Grand Mistress." Lin Wanrong answered.
Lomin looked at Luo Ning and said, "It will be the New Year in a few days. There are only a few days left until the third day of the New Year. This is good. After you settle down in the capital, I will arrange for Ning Er and Little Yuan to visit grandmother. At that time, you must take good care of them. "
One was his wife, and the other was his brother-in-law and brother. Naturally, he must take good care of them.
"The new governor of Jiangsu is my former colleague. He is on good terms with Mr. Wen Chang and me. After I leave, he will take care of the Xiao Family and the properties under your name. I believe that Lord Xu must have some instructions for him. You can rest assured. "Lomin reminded him carefully.
Lin Wanrong was not worried about this problem. The Emperor demoted Lomin, but he would not hand Jiangsu over to someone else. It would definitely be someone in Xu Wei's circle. With old man Xu Wei around, the new governor would definitely take care of the Xiao Family and the properties under his name.
Lo was different now that he was his father-in-law. He kept these small matters in his heart. Lin Wanrong nodded. A few thin, fluffy raindrops fell on his face. It was cold. He reached out and touched it lightly. The fluffy hair disappeared.
"This snow has finally fallen." Lomin sighed. The fluttering snowflakes fell on Lo's white hair and beard. His temples seemed to be covered with a few strands of frost.
Luo Ning hurriedly covered her father with a long robe. Then, she gently smoothed Lin Wanrong's clothes. She looked at him lovingly with a layer of mist in her eyes.
"You guys give me a good explanation." Beside the pavilion where he sent off Xu Wei, Lo looked at his two children and Lin Wanrong. He could not help but feel sad. He turned and walked a few steps. Then, he stepped onto the carriage and disappeared into the curtain.
On the other side, Luoyuan and Qing Shan said a few words. The two young people cried together. They established Hongxing together. They experienced life and death together. Their friendship was incomparably deep in battle. Now that they were suddenly facing separation, they naturally could not bear to part.
Lin Wanrong went over and patted their shoulders. "You two brats, what are you crying for? Jinling is only a day's journey from Jining. Qing Shan, if you want Kleinloh, then take the brothers there to take a look. At the same time, you can establish Hongxing branch in Shandong and Jining. Isn't that enough? "
Qing Shan slapped his head. He suddenly realized. "That's right. Why didn't I think of that? Kleinloh, let's not cry. You go to Jining to lay the foundation. I'll take the brothers there later. "
Luoyuan laughed. He was touched. He pulled Lin Wanrong. "Big brother, thank you for always taking care of me. Without you, I wouldn't be who I am today. "
"I didn't teach you anything. Eating, drinking, gambling, smoking, swindling, cheating, and stealing are all self-taught. It has nothing to do with me." Lin Wanrong said seriously. The three of them laughed together. Snowflakes fluttered down. They fell on the heads of the few people.
Luoyuan looked at Luo Ning who was following beside Lin Wanrong. He winked. "Sister, brother-in-law, time is precious. You guys talk. I won't disturb you." After that, he walked a few steps forward with Qing Shan. They avoided the two of them. They gave Lin Wanrong and Luo Ning time to talk.
Luo Ning blushed. She snorted. "This Little Yuan. He's so rude."
"What? Is he wrong?" Lin Wanrong pulled her cold little hand into his embrace. He rubbed it a few times. "You don't want to talk to me?"
Luo Ning peeked at Qiaoqiao who was standing in the pavilion. She saw that she was waving at the two of them. She gritted her teeth and her eyes reddened. She couldn't hold it in any longer and threw herself into his embrace. She sobbed and said, "Big brother, Ning 'er doesn't want to leave you …" Luo Ning had just confirmed her marriage with him. She was thinking about the sweet scene of loving each other in front of the flowers and under the moonlight. Who would have thought that an imperial edict would shatter her beautiful dream? They had to separate before they could even reunite. How could she bear it?
Lin Wanrong sighed. He and Talented Lady Luo didn't spend much time together. They didn't have many good days together. Most of the time, he bullied her. Thinking about it, he felt guilty. Lightly patting Ning Er's shoulder, Lin Wanrong forced a smile and said, "Little Ning Er, don't cry. If others see the famous talented lady crying like this, they might think that I'm bullying you again."
Luo Ning whimpered. She hit his chest. "You bullied me. You bullied me. You bullied me the first time we met. I couldn't eat or sleep. My mind was restless. My heart couldn't hold anything else. What's more hateful is that I didn't even have a proper conversation with you. Now we have to separate. Big brother, tell me. Why is my life so bitter? I want to be like Qiaoqiao and the others. I want to be by your side every day. I want to listen to you and never be separated. "
This request is simple. However, it can only be realized after I return from the capital. I can't bear to leave any of these girls. Damn it, how did I develop a bad habit of universal love? It's really killing me.
Seeing Luo Ning crying, he whispered in her ear. "Ning 'er, didn't you say before that the husband you are looking for is good at literature and good at martial arts? What do you think of me? Do I satisfy your request? "
Luo Ning laughed. She raised her head and looked at him. She buried her head in his embrace. "Big brother, Ning 'er was immature in the past. That's why I had such naive thoughts. Big brother, your literary talent is unparalleled. Just listening to you, others might not be able to catch up to you even if they study for ten years. So what if I don't know martial arts? Ning 'er likes you. Even if I have nothing, I will follow you. I will follow you for a lifetime. I will have no regrets. "
Lin Wanrong said seriously, "Ning 'er, actually, I can satisfy your request of being good at both literature and martial arts. Now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to speak the truth. The Big Brother Lin standing in front of you is actually a great general who has fought on the battlefield. He once followed Great Marshal Xu Wei to exterminate the White Lotus. He was the Right Marshal of a hundred thousand strong army. He led tens of thousands of soldiers and fought against the enemy at the frontlines of Ji Ning. He personally led his brothers to kill the number one warrior of the White Lotus and captured the White Lotus Saint King alive. He easily took over Ji Ning City. When the enemy hears my name, they will tremble in fear. When I look at them, they can only run away. People call me the Victorious General Lin. I have an invincible spear. It's not just for show. "
Luo Ning stared at him blankly for a long time. Suddenly, she covered her sleeves and laughed. "Big brother, what you said seems to be the truth. If I didn't hear so many of your jokes, I would definitely believe you. Big brother, what I said in the past was just the foolish words of youth. Ning 'er also thought that this was what she pursued. Until I met big brother, I realized how shallow I was. A person like big brother is the one with true wisdom. Even if you can't go to the battlefield, you are still a hero in Ning 'er's heart. "
Why is it that when I lie, everyone believes me, but when I tell the truth, no one is willing to believe me? There has never been a problem with my character. Lin Wanrong shook his head helplessly. A smile that was uglier than crying appeared on his face.
Luo Ning chuckled and looked around. Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, she tiptoed and quickly kissed him on the lips. Her face instantly turned as red as the rosy clouds. She turned around and was about to leave.
Lin Wanrong thought of the girl's forced kiss on him on the boat. How could he let her have her wish today? It's time for me to take the initiative. He chuckled and pulled Miss Luo into his arms. He found her delicate lips and kissed them fiercely. Her red tongue and sweet saliva instantly filled his lips.
… …
"Big brother, you must think of Ning 'er. When father has settled down, I will come to the capital to look for you. Wait for me! " The carriage that Lomin and her father sat in slowly moved away. Luo Ning's infatuated words were still echoing in Lin Wanrong's ears.
"Ning 'er, let's meet in the capital!" He slowly waved his hand towards Luo Ning's carriage. The ground was covered in a vast expanse of white. The fluttering snowflakes landed on his body, turning him into an unmelting snowman …
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