That night, Lord Lin slept half drunk and half awake. One moment, he dreamed that he and Qing Xuan had a son, and the next moment, he dreamed that the Grand Mistress had stabbed several holes in his body. When he woke up, his entire body was drenched in cold sweat. Damn it, why would I have such a dream? Could it be that I was born to be Chen Shimei?
He wiped away the beads of sweat and saw that the little lass, Qiaoqiao, was still sleeping soundly. There was a sweet smile on her bright red face, as if she was dreaming of something happy. Her two tender, lotus-like arms stretched out of the blanket, faintly revealing her fragrant shoulders and soft breasts. It was a scene of boundless beauty. A faint tenderness rose in Lin Wanrong's heart. He kissed the little lass's delicate little nose and groped her plump buttocks. Then, he stood up with a lewd smile.
It was only the second watch of the night, but it was difficult for him to sleep. He thought about what had happened in Shandong and wondered how Lo's family was doing. He was very anxious. What was even more hateful was that ever since Old Xu entered the palace, there had been no news of him. From last night until now, it was as if that old man had disappeared from the face of the earth. There was not even a fart, and he didn't know what the emperor had to say. However, this trip to Shandong was a must. He didn't want to see Qiaoqiao and the Grand Mistress's sad and sorrowful appearance, so he wanted to leave while they were asleep.
From the luggage that Qiaoqiao had packed, he took out the small package that the Grand Mistress had given him. Although it was only a few thin pieces of paper, it felt heavy. The Grand Mistress's temperament really made him happy and worried. Thinking about how the Grand Mistress had secretly laughed when he wasn't paying attention last night, his heart felt warm.
To reach Shandong from the capital, it would take a day and a night on horseback. Fortunately, I have the Ferghana horse that the Turks gave me. Today, I will have a taste of it. Lord Lin sized up the tall Turk horse with satisfaction and heavily patted its buttocks twice.
It was the second watch of the night and the sky was dark. The lights on the long street were like bright lamps in the dark night, giving him warmth and guiding him. He turned around to look at the familiar house. The Grand Mistress, Qiaoqiao, and Lady Xiao were still asleep. He hoped that they could have a good dream.
He stretched his back and was about to mount his horse when he suddenly heard the sound of wheels in front of him. It was very ear-piercing in the quiet street in the early hours of the morning.
Following a soft shout, a carriage stopped in front of Lin Wanrong. Xu Wei hurriedly jumped down from the carriage. "Little Brother Lin, Little Brother Lin, oh my, thank the heavens. At least this old man is not late. "
Isn't it too late? Old brat, are you kidding me? Official Lin put on a fake smile and said, "Oh, isn't this Elder Brother Xu? Did Big Sister Su not serve you well? Why are you wandering around so early in the morning? "
Xu Wei bitterly smiled and waved his hand. "Little Brother, please don't blame me. This old man entered the palace yesterday and only just came out now. It's been very tiring."
From the meaning behind Old Xu's words, it seemed like this matter was not going smoothly. Lin Wanrong's heart thumped and he could no longer tease him. He hurriedly said, "Elder Brother Xu, what did His Majesty say? Did he agree?"
Xu Wei sighed and said, "Little Brother, you also know that His Majesty was in a bad mood after the incident yesterday. After this old man reported this news, how could His Majesty be happy? He almost beheaded me. "
Beheaded you? What a joke. The old man isn't that muddle-headed. You and Li Tai are the pillars of China. He would behead anyone but you. He's clearly using this opportunity to take credit. Official Lin chuckled and said, "Elder Brother Xu, I know that you've worked hard. Once this matter is over, I won't mistreat you. If you have any requests, just tell me."
Xu Wei was delighted. "That's what you said. I only have a small request. In a bit, you just have to agree to it. After I reported this news to His Majesty, His Majesty was enraged and wanted to issue an edict on the spot to behead Lomin's entire family. This old man stubbornly recommended this and His Majesty punished me to kneel outside the imperial study for six hours. It wasn't until last night that I was allowed to go in to speak. "
The most heartless people were the imperial family. Even if Xu Wei was loyal and devoted to him, with the old emperor's personality, he would definitely do something like this. Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "Then what happened?"
"After this old man met with His Majesty, I tried to persuade him. I also said that little brother was willing to personally take action to recover the stipend. Only then did His Majesty's expression improve a bit." Xu Wei looked at him and carefully said, "However, His Majesty shortened the deadline to seven days. Little brother, are you alright?!"
Seven days? Motherf * cker, isn't this asking for my life? This old man is really ruthless. Lin Wanrong clenched his teeth and said, "I'm fine. Brother Xu, continue."
"His Majesty said that within Shandong, you are free to deploy the soldiers and horses. Within seven days, if you can help Lomin recover the stipend, then he will let bygones be bygones and will once again put Lomin in an important position. If you can't recover the stipend, then all the officials in Shandong, including Lomin's entire family, will be beheaded and executed! " Xu Wei took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to him. "This is His Majesty's edict and the commander's seal for deploying troops. Keep it well. When His Majesty found out that you are going to Shandong, he had Li Tai choose Hu Bugui, who is most familiar with the terrain of Ji Ning, to assist you. He has already set off last night and rushed back to Ji Ning. "
"Brother Hu is also going?" Lin Wanrong was overjoyed. Finally, this old man still remembered kindness and knew to think for his son-in-law.
Xu Wei nodded and said, "Little brother Lin, I can see that His Majesty treats you with extraordinary grace. You must do your best to handle matters for His Majesty."
Nonsense, we're all family. How can I not do my best? Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "Lord Xu, there's one more thing I'll have to trouble you with. Return to the palace in a moment and report to the old man that I've captured all the assassins from yesterday. Twelve of them are dead, and three of them are alive. They're currently imprisoned in Du Xiuyuan's army."
"Is this true?" Xu Wei was pleasantly surprised. "No wonder His Majesty regards you so highly. Little brother Lin, this old man is completely convinced by you."
Lin Wanrong recounted the events of yesterday. Xu Wei's brows furrowed as he listened. He said in a low voice, "Our China is about to go to war with the Hu people. If Cheng Wang really colludes with the Dong Ying people, then it will be difficult to deal with. The Dong Ying people have invaded our border along the southeast coast and killed the fishermen. They have already become bandits. The reports from the Fujian Navy are coming one after another. The Hu people in the north are coming in aggressively. If there is internal strife, the situation will be very bad. "
"Whether it is good or bad, the old man knows it best." Lin Wanrong smiled faintly. "Don't think that he is in the palace. Nothing outside can be hidden from him. He doesn't need to investigate to know who sent the assassins. You just need to tell him the truth. Oh, right, are the diplomatic missions from the Turks, Goryeo and Dong Ying still in the capital? "
Xu Wei clapped his hands. "Now that you mention it, I remember. A few days ago, Ji Miya Takeshi of Dong Ying returned to the country. Now it seems that he purposely made us lower our guard so that he could assassinate us. The diplomatic missions from Goryeo and the Turks haven't returned yet. I don't know what they want to do. "
Ji Miya Takeshi ran away? Damn it, when I beat him that day, I wasn't vicious enough. If I had known earlier, I would have cut off his little penis and let him go back to being a castrated chicken. As for Goryeo, they stayed behind to find people to deal with the Dong pirates. I can't be bothered with these things. When I have the time, I should touch Changjin meimei's little hand more.
"Old brother Xu, I won't be in the capital for the next few days. Help Sage Li and the others keep an eye on Ashe Lei and those big noses." Lin Wanrong smiled. "I've given them a cannon that can't fire. Don't let them take the parts and run."
Xu Wei laughed. "I've heard of this from Old General Li Tai. Sage Li and the others are keeping an eye on them."
After explaining everything, he didn't waste words with Xu Wei. Just as he was about to turn his horse and leave, he heard Xu Wei say, "Wait, wait. Little Brother Lin, have you forgotten what you promised me just now? "
Lin Wanrong said curiously, "If you have any requests, wait for me to come back. I don't have time to do things for you now."
"This matter must be brought up now." Xu Wei smiled and said to the carriage, "Zhiqing, tell Little brother Xu yourself."
The curtain of the carriage opened, and a woman jumped out. She had a beautiful face, willowy eyebrows, and a slender and voluptuous figure. She was Xu Wei's beloved daughter, Miss Xu Zhiqing.
"Old Xu, what are you doing?" Official Lin hugged his shoulders and said in fear, "Don't take this opportunity to kick me when I'm down. Let me tell you, I can't be corrupted by wealth. I will protect my innocence with my life. "
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Xu Zhiqing's face turned red. She shouted angrily, "I want to go with you to Shandong."
"You're going to Shandong?" Official Lin was shocked. He shook his head like a rattle drum. "Miss, I'm going to war, not to travel. Save your energy."
"War?!" Xu Zhiqing laughed disdainfully. "When I went to the battlefield to fight the Hu, you were still eating candied haws."
Provocation. This was a blatant provocation. Lin Wanrong laughed. "Big sister, I know you're old, but you don't have to keep saying it. You're pretty and have a hot body. As long as you don't say it, no one will know you're thirty-five. "
Seeing that Xu Zhiqing was about to explode, Xu Wei quickly jumped out to be the mediator. "Alright, alright, Little brother Lin, let's cut the nonsense. When Miss Luo was studying in the capital, it was Zhiqing who took care of her. The two of them had a deep relationship and were best friends. It was only natural for her to help her. Moreover, Zhiqing had gone to the frontlines several times to fight against the Hu. Li Tai was full of praise for her intelligence and strategy. As long as you cooperate well, getting back the three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver will be a piece of cake. "
"A single man and a single woman. It won't be convenient!" Official Lin winked. "Moreover, I'll have to travel day and night. I don't have time to wait for her."
Xu Zhiqing snorted. "On the northern frontlines, I ate and lived together with tens of thousands of soldiers to fight against the Hu. Did anyone say that a single man and a single woman would be alone? You're the only one who has so much to say. "
"Alright, then it's settled." Xu Wei clapped his hands and laughed. "As children of the pugilistic world, how can we care about so much gossip? As for time, it won't take up too much of your time. Didn't the Hu give you two ferghana horses? The two of you can take one each and ride side by side. Isn't that enough?! "
Damn! This father and daughter pair had already planned this out. They even knew about his family's assets. Thinking back to the words he had said to Xu Zhiqing when he first met her, and looking at Miss Xu's curvaceous figure, the smile on Official Lin's face gradually became lascivious …
"Lin San, Lin San — —" The Grand Mistress woke up from her dream. She hurriedly raised her head. The sky outside the window was just beginning to turn white. It was not even the third watch yet. Thinking that Lin San was about to go on a long journey, she was just about to get up and pack up when she saw a small package on the bedside. There was a thin piece of paper on top of it.
Opening the package, the deed and the banknotes were still intact. A few small lines of words came into view. "Eat well, drink well, sleep well. Don't let your imagination run wild. I'll take the scissors with me to protect myself. I'll only think of you when I'm breathing."
Unique simplified Chinese characters. In this world, only Lin San could write them. No one could copy them. The Grand Mistress laughed and cried at the same time. She covered her mouth with her hand, tears streaming down her face. "Lin San, I hate you to death!"
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