The world's number one soldier? Not only was everyone shocked, even the experienced and knowledgeable Xu Wei was stunned. No wonder the Emperor said that from now on no one would dare to bully the Xiao family or bully Lin San. Just based on the four words' Number One Under Heaven 'written by the Emperor himself, as long as the signboard was hung in front of the door, it would be the civil officials alighting from their sedan chair and the generals dismounting from their horses. Who would dare to slack? Bully Lin San? What a joke! If Official Lin didn't bully others, then he should be praying Amitabha.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lin Wanrong quickly smiled and bowed. This was a big gift, it would be a waste not to receive it. Father-in-law was really generous. If he had any problems in the future, he might have to help him.
The officials in the palace were all shrewd people. In just a few days, this little-known Official Lin, who had popped out of nowhere, replaced the new zhuangyuan Su Mubai and became the new favorite of the emperor. From a nobody to the 'Number One Soldier in the World', the speed of his climb was unparalleled. Everyone was smart and had already seen through this. They quickly bowed to Official Lin and flattered him, praising him as if he was unparalleled in the world and rarely seen in the world.
The Turkic State Advisor Lu Dongzan slowly walked to Lin Wanrong's side, "Official Lin is talented, Lu Dongzan admires you. If we meet on the battlefield in the future, Lu Dongzan will have no regrets even if I die on the battlefield. "
"Well said, well said, Brother Lu." Lin Wanrong smiled, "As long as you Turkic people don't disturb the people of China, I promise you will live to a hundred years old."
Lu Dongzan gave Lin Wanrong a thumbs up and the two smiled at the same time, but their thoughts were completely different.
"Wahahaha — —" After leaving the court, sitting in the carriage, looking at the words' number one soldier in the world ', Official Lin laughed proudly, showing off the face of a nouveau riche.
Xu Wei sat next to him and found it funny to see him like this. He suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but sigh, "Brother Lin, today's matter could have been perfect. If you had answered Princess Nishang's last question correctly, you would have become the emperor's son-in-law of China. It's just that … alas, I still lack some luck! "
What do you mean by 'lacking luck'? I'm saying that my luck is too good. I somehow met Xian 'er and married her. I didn't expect her to be a noble princess. Although she seemed to be angry at the moment. But with her temper, she'll change her mind in a few days. I've struck it rich this time.
"Mr. Xu, there's something I don't understand. Please enlighten me!" Lin Wanrong put away the calligraphy bestowed by the Emperor and frowned. "How many princesses does our current Emperor have?"
Xu Wei nodded and said, "That's a good question, little brother. There were originally two princesses, but now there are three. "
"What do you mean by two becoming three? Mr. Xu, don't keep us guessing. Tell us quickly. "Lin Wanrong was anxious about Xian 'er's identity and asked eagerly.
Xu Wei sighed and said, "Little brother might not know, but there were originally two princesses bestowed titles by the Emperor. The eldest princess is called Princess Xinxia, and she is the Emperor's first daughter. After the Emperor ascended the throne, the Yi tribe in Yunnan was in chaos. To stabilize the situation at the border, the Emperor bestowed the eldest princess to the eldest son of the Prince of Yunnan. Princess Xinxia has been living in a remote place for many years. She's now nearly forty years old. The last time she returned to the capital was five years ago. "
This Princess Xinxia was Xian 'er's eldest sister. She was old, so she definitely wasn't Qing Xuan. Lin Wanrong anxiously said, "Then what about the second princess bestowed with a title? Could it be Xian 'er — oh, it's Princess Ni Shang! "
Xu Wei smiled and shook his head. "No, no. The second princess is called Chu Yun."
"Princess Chu Yun?" Lin Wanrong was both happy and worried. "Not Princess Ni Shang?"
Xu Wei nodded. "Regarding the Emperor's children, it's a long story with many twists and turns. After Princess Xinxia, the Emperor gave birth to two princes. The first one was born by the empress. Unfortunately, when he was ten, he accidentally fell off a horse and broke his neck. "
Fell off a horse and broke his neck? Lin Wanrong was shocked. What a strange reason. Moreover, it was the Emperor's eldest son. Xu Wei seemed to see through his thoughts and shook his head. "It's better not to be too clear about the matters of the royal family. The late Emperor said that his eldest grandson fell off a horse and died, so he fell off a horse and died. "
"I understand. From Brother Xu's words, the Emperor has a second son? "Lin Wanrong asked.
"The second son of the imperial family is even more unfortunate." Xu Wei sighed. "Before the late Emperor passed away, the Emperor personally served him, showing filial piety and benevolence. He was admired by the world. However, someone couldn't stand the sight of him and sent an assassin into the palace to assassinate him. In order to protect the Emperor, the second prince died tragically under the assassin's knife. At that time, the Emperor was nearly forty years old and lost his son. He was extremely sad and fainted on the spot in front of the late Emperor's bed. "
He didn't expect that both of the old Emperor's sons died in accidents. It was truly shocking. Xu Wei cleared his throat and continued, "Later on, the late Emperor passed the throne to the late Emperor. The Emperor ascended to the throne, but only three princesses were left. Princess Chu Yun was the fourth among her siblings. She was the empress's biological daughter and was extremely noble. She was more than twenty years older than Princess Xinxia. When Princess Chu Yun was born, the Emperor's foundation wasn't stable. Coincidentally, there was an extraordinary person who helped him, so the Emperor bestowed Princess Chu Yun to the extraordinary person as his disciple. She was gone for more than twenty years. This old man only saw her once when she was six years old when she was bestowed the title of Princess Chu Yun. "
Could the Princess Chu Yun be Qing Xuan? Lin Wanrong's heart jumped. Then what about Xian 'er? How did she become Princess Nichang? Could it be that the old Emperor deliberately adopted her to fool Goryeo and the Turks?
"Princess Nichang is the Emperor's youngest daughter." Xu Wei sighed and said, "Back in the palace, the two Princesses Chu Yun and Nichang were the most favored by the Emperor. When the Princess Chu Yun was bestowed the title, the Emperor once jokingly said that he intended to bestow the title of Nichang to his youngest daughter. Unfortunately, before Princess Nichang was bestowed the title, something unforeseen happened. Her birth mother, Consort Qin, died while protecting the Emperor, and Princess Nichang's whereabouts were unknown. A few days ago, the Emperor mentioned that Princess Nichang had returned. This old man was skeptical, but I didn't expect it to be true. "
Consort Qin? Qin Xian 'er! I understand now. Lin Wanrong suddenly clapped his hands. Xian 'er was the Emperor's biological daughter. Her mother's surname was Qin, so she was called Qin Xian' er. This girl lied to me so bitterly. I must spank her when I get home.
"Little Brother, do you understand now?" Xu Wei asked with a smile.
"I understand now, I understand now!" Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Mister Xu. In a few days, when I move to a new house, I'll invite you over for tea and some red packets!"
Xu Wei laughed and looked at him. "Little Brother Lin, you're no longer an ordinary person, so don't mention anything about red packets. If outsiders hear about it, I'm afraid that when the time comes, the people who will give you gifts will break through your doorstep. "
Xu Wei wasn't trying to scare him. Official Lin was now a super popular person in front of the Emperor, and there were many people who wanted to curry favor with him. Not to mention red packets, even if he wanted a mountain of gold, there would definitely be people who would move it for him.
"There's one more thing." Xu Wei looked at him and smiled. "Little Brother Lin, did you have a quarrel with your Lady Xiao?"
"Quarrel? I didn't! " Lin Wanrong asked curiously, "A few days ago, I was whipped on the drill ground, and it was thanks to her that she applied medicine for me. Why would you have a quarrel?"
"It's good that you didn't have a quarrel. These two days, Zhiqing and Lady Xiao have been inseparable. When I saw her frown, I thought there was some kind of grudge between you two! "
Grand Mistress and Xu Zhiqing were inseparable? Lin Wanrong went out yesterday morning and stayed overnight in the palace. Last night, he stayed overnight in the palace. Thinking about it, it had been more than two days since he last saw the First Miss. He really missed her.
He said goodbye to Xu Wei at the door and entered the shop. He saw Auntie Song busily working, and the little maid Huan 'er was also helping. Seeing him return, Huan' er said happily, "Third Brother, you came back just in time. Come and help!"
"Help with what?" Lin Wanrong smiled. "Where's the Grand Mistress? Why don't I see her?"
"Today, a new batch of perfume was sent from Jinling, and it will arrive soon. We're trying to keep the news under wraps. If the ladies find out, they'll tear down our shop. Third Brother, you don't know, but our perfume is selling like crazy. Ten bottles were just on the shelves yesterday, and in the time it took for the tea to arrive, there were hundreds of people lining up outside. After the ten bottles were sold, the rest of the people didn't want to give up, and they made a fuss the whole day. Finally, Auntie Song promised to inform them as soon as the goods arrived, and everyone left. "Huan 'er said happily.
Lin Wanrong was no longer surprised by this situation. He smiled and patted the little maid's little head. "I'm not asking about the perfume, I'm asking about the Grand Mistress. Why don't I see her?"
"The Grand Mistress? She said she went out with Miss Xu to paint. Like you, she didn't come back last night. "Huan 'er replied embarrassedly.
Paint? These two girls are so carefree. Lin Wanrong thought it was strange. When did the Grand Mistress become so carefree? She could even let go of the shop's business.
"Oh, yes, Third Brother, someone just sent you an invitation to a banquet!" Huan 'er said sweetly as if she suddenly remembered something.
"Sent an invitation? A banquet? "Lin Wanrong asked curiously," Who sent it? What banquet? "
Huan 'er shook her head. "I don't know. The servant of that family was dressed very luxuriously, but he was very polite to me. He left the invitation and said that his master asked you to come."
Lin Wanrong took the invitation in his hand. He saw that the invitation was embroidered with gold thread and the packaging was gorgeous. He opened it and saw a line of small golden words. "Tomorrow evening, a banquet will be held at the Wang Fu. We respectfully invite the Vice Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Appointments, Lin San, to come. Sincerely, Prince Cheng, Zhao Mingcheng! "
Prince Cheng is holding a banquet? That day at the Xiangguo Temple, why did he invite me? I just got promoted and he sent the invitation. He's really fast. This officialdom is hypocritical and treacherous. I'd rather be a servant in the Xiao Family. He threw the invitation to the side and said with a smile, "I'll go in and rest for a while. If the Grand Mistress comes back, call me, Huan 'er!"
Huan 'er nodded. Lin Wanrong stepped forward and was about to enter the room when he suddenly heard a stiff voice speaking in Chinese. "Excuse me, Lin San, does Official Lin live here?"
Lin Wanrong raised his head and saw a Turkic man with a high nose and sunken eyes standing at the door asking questions. From his appearance, he seemed to be Ashil's subordinate.
"Yes, yes, I am. May I ask who you are?" Lin Wanrong walked up and sized him up.
The Turk bowed and said, "This lowly one has come on Lord Ashile's orders to deliver two Ferghana horses to Lord Lin. Lord, please accept them."
Lin Wanrong made a sound of delight. If he hadn't mentioned it, he would have forgotten about it. Ashe Le had bribed him with two ferghana horses, which had been exposed by Xu Changjin in front of the emperor. In for a penny, in for a pound, in for a pound, in for a pound. This Turk had come specifically to deliver a precious horse to him.
After living for so long, he had only heard of the Ferghana Horse but had never seen it with his own eyes. Lin Wanrong hastily pulled the Turk back and said: "Where is the precious horse, quickly take me to see it!"
Walking out of the door, he saw two tall steeds standing in front of the hall. Their fur was brown and yellow, soft like satin, without a trace of impurity. The mane between their waists and backs was faintly golden, glistening under the sun, very conspicuous. The four hooves of the two Ferghana horses were adorned with a white mane, giving them an adorable appearance.
"Lord, these are the most divine Ferghana horses of our Turkic Khaganate. Every time they gallop, their bodies would be covered in sparkling blood, giving them the name of Ferghana Horse. The two horses that we have gifted to Lord are the kings of all horses. Lord, please take a look. The hooves of these two horses are like jade, like horses galloping through the white snow, as though they have come from the horizon. In our Turkic Khaganate, these horses are known as the Heavenly Horses. "The Turkic envoy slowly introduced.
Lin Wanrong was delighted, but he could not show it on his face. Nodding his head slightly, he said: "Not bad, the Ferghana Horse truly lives up to its reputation. It is comparable to China's Yunnan Horse."
The envoy curled his lips in disdain. What kind of horse is Yunnan Horse? It is ugly, skinny, and small. How can it compare to the precious horses of our Turkic Khaganate? This Lord Lin really doesn't know his stuff.
"Thank you, envoy." Lin Wanrong smiled as he took the reins over. On the other side, Huan 'er was overjoyed and afraid at the sight of the horses. But she heard her Third Brother say: "Huan' er, take these two animals out for a walk. Let's see if they can plow the fields or pull the mill."
The Turkic envoy was so angry that his nose was crooked. Lin Wanrong laughed and said: "If these horses can't work, then leave one for the Grand Mistress to ride on. Ai, animals that can't work can only be ridden by others. Oh, this envoy, why are you still here? "
Suppressing his anger, the envoy took out an invitation from his bosom and passed it to Lin Wanrong: "Lord, this is an invitation from Lord Ashe Le. He invites you to attend a bonfire banquet outside the city tomorrow night! "
Bonfire banquet? Ashe Le is quite romantic. It can't be that he wants to use this opportunity to gift me two Turkic beauties, right? Lin Wanrong laughed and accepted the invitation. Just as he was about to agree, he suddenly remembered that Imperial Prince Cheng had just sent an invitation. Didn't he also invite him to attend a banquet at his residence tomorrow night?
When the Turkic envoy saw Lord Lin accept the invitation, he thought that he had agreed and hurriedly bowed and left. If he stayed here for another moment and saw Lord Lin humiliate the ferghana horses, he had the urge to beat him up.
Lin Wanrong was still deep in thought when Huan 'er happily walked over and said: "Third Brother, Third Brother, you really became an official?"
"I'm just a small official, just messing around." Lin Wanrong smiled.
"Of course not." Huan 'er pouted: "Third Brother, you're trying to coax me again. The person who came just now had a high nose and sunken eyes. Is he a Hu from beyond the Great Wall? "
"Huan 'er is really experienced and knowledgeable!" Lin Wanrong nodded and said with a smile: "These are the Turkic people. Oh, they are the ones who have fought with our China for many years."
"Third Brother, even the Hu are trying to curry favor with you, and you still say you're a small official? You only know how to lie to us. "Huan 'er felt wronged.
Seeing that the little girl's eyes were red, Lord Lin could only smile and say: "Alright, then I'll be a big official, a big official, okay?"
Huan 'er smiled through her tears and nodded heavily: "I knew it, Third Brother is the most capable person in the world." Soon after, her expression became gloomy: "Third Brother, now that you've become a big official, will you have to leave us?"
"What, Huan 'er is worried that Third Brother won't recognize you in the future?" Lin Wanrong teased: "Don't worry, in the future when I need a maid in my room, I will definitely call you."
Huan 'er's face reddened and she hurriedly shook her head: "Third Brother, I'm not worried about myself, I'm worried — —"
"Worried about what?" Lin Wanrong asked curiously.
Huan 'er lowered her head and sighed: "I'm worried about Grand Mistress. Third Brother, although Grand Mistress has never mentioned it, we can all see that she really likes you. It's just that she has a stubborn personality and doesn't like to express herself. Third Brother, I beg you, don't let Grand Mistress down — — "
As Huan 'er spoke, her eyes turned red and tears were about to fall. Lin Wanrong smiled helplessly. Wasn't it just a small official? Why did it make him look like Chen Shimei? Don't forget, His Majesty personally gave him the title of "Number One Official in the World." His family's official position was justified.
Just as he was about to speak, a woman's voice came from outside: "Hello, sorry to disturb you. Excuse me, Lord Lin, do you live here? "
This voice sounded familiar. Huan 'er glanced outside and saw a woman in palace attire standing outside. She had black eyes, milk-washed skin, pink cheeks, and a sweet smile. She was bowing to Huan' er. This woman was quiet and indifferent, making people unable to burst out with anger.
"Third Brother, she's looking for you." Just a moment ago, she was pleading for Grand Mistress. In the blink of an eye, an exotic beauty came looking for her. Huan 'er was naturally angry and snorted.
"Madam Changjin, why are you here? Please come in and take a seat! "Lin Wanrong smiled as he walked over.
Xu Changjin was delighted and hurriedly bowed deeply: "Lord, so you really live here. I thought I came to the wrong place. "
"That's right, that's right, it's here. This is my home. Please come in and take a seat. "Lord Lin laughed and turned his head to shout:" Huan 'er, quickly serve tea! "
"Third Brother, I'm sorry, I ran out of tea yesterday." Huan 'er opened her eyes wide and looked warily at Palace Maid Xu. Third Brother had struck it rich. It was different from before. Any woman who came looking for him was the enemy of Grand Mistress.
Lin Wanrong smiled bitterly. It was really difficult to take a little girl's thoughts seriously.
Xu Changjin took out an invitation and shook her head with a smile: "Lord, there's no need. I came especially to deliver an invitation to you. Tomorrow night, Prince Li Chengzai will host a banquet on the Mirror Lake. Please come! "
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