Xu Wei did not say a word, keeping quiet out of fear. Lin San's words may have been fierce, but they were filled with logic. He had originally thought that letting Ashe Le and Lu Dongzan go was an act of righteousness, destroying the rumors of other countries and proving China's innocence.
But Lin San's next words made him wake up and regret: Why do we have to be so concerned about how others view our China? Is face really more important than the rise and fall of the country and the safety of the people?
"Mister Xu, I am a person with no ambitions," Lin Wanrong sighed, a sense of helplessness rising in his heart: "But I am also a China person, I do not wish to see anything that harms our people and compatriots. Sometimes I think that I, Lin San, would rather bear more infamy, be called shameless and vulgar than allow others to harm my simple compatriots. But, what have we done — — "
Xu Wei shook his head in shame: "Little brother's words have enlightened me. On the matter of Lu Dongzan, this old man was indeed muddle-headed and could not stop His Majesty in time. It is too late to say anything now, what can we do to remedy the situation? "
"How long has it been since Lu Dongzan and Ashe Le left?" Lin Wanrong asked.
Xu Wei understood his meaning and bitterly smiled: "Yesterday, His Majesty decreed that the Turkic Khaganate's treasured horses can travel a thousand li a day, they are probably seven or eight hundred li away by now. It is too late for us to make a move."
Lin Wanrong was helpless, not knowing what to say. Even the world's most talented Xu Wei was muddle-headed on this matter, who could China count on? He suddenly felt a deep sense of exhaustion in his heart. His whole body lost its strength, and he no longer had that radiant look on his face. He just wanted to go home and sleep. He wanted to forget these annoying matters.
He took out the treaty he signed with Xu Changjin and handed it to Xu Wei, lightly saying: "Mister Xu, give this to His Majesty. The matter of Goryeo has been settled. In that case, we have to hurry up with the recruitment of soldiers in the northeast. We can't wait until the number of soldiers is full before we act. It's best if we move out today and directly enter Goryeo, not giving the King of Goryeo any time to rest and prepare. This will also be effective in scaring the Japanese. "
Xu Wei took the contract and glanced over it. His expression was both excited and ashamed. "Little Brother Lin, is, is this real? You are truly a deity! "
Lin Wanrong nodded and smiled bitterly. "This is all I can do. As for whether or not we can firmly grasp Goryeo in our hands, it's all up to you. "
The sound of the palanquin falling to the ground had already alerted the officials on the other side. The Emperor's tiger-like eyes swept over him and said in a clear voice, "Official Xu, what happened?"
"Congratulations Your Majesty, congratulations Your Majesty," Xu Wei was so moved that tears flowed down his old face. He quickly ran a few steps to present the treaty, "Lin Xiaoxiong has already signed a treaty with Korea. In the hundred years of China's history, our emperor is the first to open up new territory. Long live the Emperor. Long live, long live! "
"Is this true?!" The Emperor's expression was overjoyed. He didn't wait for the taijian to act. He walked forward a few steps and grabbed the paper in Xu Wei's hand. Trembling slightly, he started to examine it.
Li Tai hurriedly asked, "Brother Xu, you mean, you have successfully negotiated with Goryeo?"
"Yes. Yes. " Xu Wei hurriedly nodded, a bright smile on his face. "The King of Goryeo has already agreed to Little Brother Lin's proposal. The two sides have signed a treaty and will be incorporated into the system of China. The territory of our China will expand several hundred li to the northeast. This is a great joy for the country, a great joy for the people. "
A smile appeared on Li Tai's face. As the commander of the army, he had a deeper understanding of the matters of the country. This thin piece of paper had pushed the borders of China forward several hundred li. How could people not be happy?
In the debate in the golden hall, all the nobles and officials had been present. When Lin San had put forward that proposal, everyone had thought it was absurd. They hadn't thought that in just a few days, his dream would come true and Goryeo would be incorporated into the territory of China. The officials discussed. Other than sighing, there was admiration. Only Cheng Wang's expression was ugly. He snorted coldly and didn't speak.
The Emperor looked at the words on the paper, the joy on his face hard to disguise. "Good, good. Today is a blessing from the heavens. The princess has returned to the palace, Goryeo has come to court. The might of our China has spread. Send down the decree. Tonight, there will be a banquet in the Imperial Garden. Zhen will drink with all the officials to celebrate the happiness of the country. "
The officials all congratulated the Emperor, words of flattery falling on his ears. The Emperor stroked his beard and smiled. He was in a good mood. "Lin San, you have done such a great service for China. Whatever reward you want, zhen will give it to you! "
Lin Wanrong lightly shook his head. "This agreement with Goryeo was already within expectations. It can't be said to be a great service. What I want to do the most right now is to go home and have a good sleep. Emperor, please allow me to take my leave. "
Everyone stilled. This Lin San had done a great service. It was a good time to ask for rewards. Why would he give up on his own? The Emperor smiled. "You have to think carefully. Zhen will give it to you. If you miss today, there won't be another chance like this."
Lin Wanrong naturally understood the meaning of the Emperor's words. But at this time, he was disheartened and bored. He couldn't find any interest in anything. He resolutely shook his head. "Thank you, Emperor. What should be given, Emperor will give it. What is not willing, I can't force it. Emperor, please grant this little one's request. "
Xiao Qingxuan knew him well. Seeing the deep exhaustion on his face, he seemed to have encountered some great setback. She didn't care that the others were at the side. She took a few steps forward and pulled his hand. She asked gently, "Lin lang, what's wrong? Did you encounter something difficult? "
It wasn't just difficult, it was simply annoyed. Lin Wanrong bitterly smiled. "Qing Xuan, I'll tell you about this later. Today, you're reunited with your father. Accompany him and have a good chat. I'll go back and rest first. I'll come pick you up tomorrow. "
What was going on? Seeing her husband so haggard, Miss Xiao's heart ached. She wanted to accompany him and talk, but this was the Golden Palace. It couldn't be compared to her own home. There were many things she couldn't say.
"Since it's like this, go back and have a good rest." The Emperor sighed. "You've done so many things for my China. We will remember them all."
Lin Wanrong cupped his hands. Seeing Xiao Qingxuan's worried expression, he smiled at her to let her rest assured. He turned and left the palace.
The streets were bustling with people. The sound of people selling goods rose and fell. It was very lively, but he didn't have a trace of interest. His good mood vanished the moment he heard that the old Emperor had released Lu Dongzan. Lu Dongzan was quick-witted and adaptable. He was the right-hand man of the Turkic Khagan. Lin Wanrong was very clear about what releasing him would mean to China.
Who knew how many China's men would have to pay with their lives for this. He shook his head and sighed. He felt somewhat guilty. If he knew this would happen, he would have ordered Du Xiuyuan to take action when he set up the trap. In the end, he was not vicious enough. He had to bear some of the responsibility.
He walked a few steps, but his heart was still thinking about the Xiao Family. He hadn't been back for two days. The Grand Mistress wasn't around. He didn't know how messed up the family was. He was anxious. He quickened his pace and hurried to the Xiao Family.
When he reached the door, he saw a graceful figure in the shop. The lady was dressed in red. She was about sixteen or seventeen years old. She was pretty, but her face was haggard. However, her expression was stubborn. She bit her lips tightly and was busy moving the goods with the others, busily taking care of everything. Lin Wanrong was surprised and overjoyed. He ran two steps forward and shouted, "Second Miss, Second Miss …"
The lady trembled and slowly turned around. She glanced at him expressionlessly. Her eyes reddened and she quickly turned her head away, ignoring him.
Lin Wanrong felt something was wrong the moment he stepped into the shop. Not only was the Second Miss, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, indifferent to him, but even the little maid, Huan 'er, was looking at him coldly and snorted. Only the four virtues were loyal. They kept winking at him, as if something was wrong!
"Second Miss, aren't you at the academy? How come you have time to come back?" Lin Wanrong asked with a smile. They hadn't seen each other for a few days. Xiao Yushuang seemed to have grown a lot taller. Her figure was exquisite. The innocence and liveliness on her face had faded. There was a hint of maturity.
Seeing that he was so close to her, the Second Miss took a step back. Her face turned pink. She lowered her head and whispered, "What are you doing here? Don't delay my work. "
"Let me do it. Let me do it." Seeing her delicate little hand about to move the cloth, Lin Wanrong felt a burst of heartache. He quickly snatched the cloth from her hand and softly said, "This isn't for you to do. You rest first, I'll do it. If I cut your little hand, wouldn't my heart ache to death?"
The Second Miss grunted. She immediately felt that it was inappropriate. She snorted and put on a serious face. Tears welled up in her eyes.
"Yushuang, when did you come back?" Lin Wanrong stared at her. His face was full of tenderness. "I haven't seen you for a few days. You've lost a lot of weight."
"I, I," The Second Miss opened her mouth. Tears were about to fall. Suddenly, she turned her face away. "Don't worry about me. I, I will go in first."
Xiao Yushuang stamped her feet. She lifted the curtain and walked quickly into the inner residence. Lin Wanrong heard it clearly. The Second Miss said that she would go in first. Wasn't she secretly reminding him to follow? He took a step forward and was about to follow the Second Miss' instruction. However, the little maid Huan 'er blocked his way like a gust of wind. She said with a bad expression, "Sir, I'm sorry. This inner residence is the residence of the women of the Xiao Fu. Men and dogs are not allowed to enter. Please go back. "
They hadn't seen each other for two days. Even this little girl had become arrogant. Lin Wanrong laughed dryly. He said shamelessly, "Hey, isn't this Huan 'er? I haven't seen you for a few days. You've grown even prettier. I don't think that after this year, there will be a long line of young people coming to our house to plead for mercy. Third Brother congratulates you in advance. Congratulations. "
Huan 'er snorted. She turned around and ordered Si De, "Today, I've suddenly ruined my mood. I've seen an ungrateful and heartless person. Si De, quickly close the door. We won't do business today. "
No way. You don't even want to do business after seeing me? What's going on? I'm the respected brother Lin San of the Xiao Family. He hurriedly pulled Huan 'er's clothes. "Hey, hey, sister Huan' er. You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. When did I go back on my word? Pretty Ding is loyal and courageous to protect the Xiao Family. Lin San brother's iron blood and loyalty to protect China is widely known. Who doesn't know? Si De, you understand me the best. Don't you think so? "
"Third brother," Si De laughed dryly. His face was full of embarrassment. "It's not that I don't want to help you. It's just that Madam has said that if she sees you again, she will take a broom and drive you out."
"Madam?" Lin Wanrong was shocked. "I have no enmity with her. I owe her a debt of gratitude. How could she do such a cruel thing?"
Si De moved closer to him and cautiously said, "Third brother, you should leave quickly. When Madam sees you later, who knows what will happen. "
"Madam would do such a cruel thing?" Huan 'er snorted heavily. "I think she's already been kind enough to you. An ungrateful thief like you should be beaten to death. Let dogs bite you to death. Let them burn you to death. Choke you to death. In short, you should die a horrible death! "
"It can't be!" Lin Wanrong sucked in a breath of cold air. This little girl had such a deep-rooted hatred for me. I didn't take advantage of her. "Little sister Huan 'er, I, Lin San, have been in the Xiao Family for a long time. Everyone knows what kind of person I am. There aren't many who say that I have a bad character. But you are the first to say that I am ungrateful, abandoned, and a traitor. What did I do wrong to deserve such a tragic death? "
Huan 'er coldly smiled. "You didn't do anything wrong. It's the two ladies of our family who misjudged you. They didn't recognize your character and fell for a shameless thief's trick. The two ladies can't say it out loud, but I, Huan 'er, am not afraid of you. So what if you become the prince consort of a rich and powerful family? You are the one who abandoned me. Even if you cut off my head, I will curse you to death. Si De, throw this shameless person out of here! "
This little girl fired off a long string of insults. Lin Wanrong was confused. "What prince consort? What abandoned me? What play is this? Huan 'er, explain it clearly."
"Third brother," Si De whispered, "You should just admit it. The emperor sent people to take the Grand Mistress away. He also issued an imperial edict to Madam. He said that he wants you to be the prince consort and that you can't marry a commoner woman. That imperial edict is still in Madam's hands. Madam was so angry that she fell ill. Second Miss hurried back. When she heard the news, she fainted. "
Lin Wanrong became angry. "Stupid. Let me ask you. Am I that kind of person? Si De, tell me, Third brother's character or the emperor's imperial edict, which one do you believe? "
Si De hesitated and carefully said, "It seems that the emperor's imperial edict is slightly more trustworthy. Third brother, don't be angry. It's just a little bit."
Injustice, I'm really f * cking wronged! Lin Wanrong was extremely angry. The old emperor's mind was so vicious. Yesterday, for this reason, I fought to the death. Who would have thought that he would stab me in the back. Taking advantage of the time when I was' sacrificing myself 'for the country, he actually directly issued the imperial edict to Madam. If I were Madam, I would definitely vomit blood on the spot. Not to mention the Grand Mistress and Second Miss who admire me deeply. This is simply asking for my life!
"Trust my ass!" Seeing Si De acting like a ghost, Lin Wanrong slapped him on the head. "You've been with me for so long, yet you don't even know Third brother's character. I've always liked the new and never tired of the old. How could I give up a forest for a big tree? This is the emperor's deliberate plan to drive a wedge between us. The purpose is to destroy the stability and unity of my Xiao Family. At the same time, it will also destroy the relationship between me, Madam, and the two Misses. Why can't you see it? "
Huan 'er disdainfully smiled and said, "What you say sounds nice! Do you dare to say that you haven't done anything wrong to the Grand Mistress and Second Miss? "
"Oh, this," The little girl's mouth was sharp. Lin Wanrong was really in a difficult position. He and Qing Xuan were the first to become husband and wife. Then, he and Qiaoqiao were married. The Xiao Family's Second Miss was easier to deal with, but the Grand Mistress caught up and seized the first opportunity. According to reason, it was him and the Grand Mistress and Second Miss who had done something wrong to Qing Xuan. However, at this critical moment, he couldn't tell the truth even if he was beaten to death.
"Little sister, you're still young. Matters of the heart can't be explained clearly in a few words," Lin Wanrong said helplessly, "I'm infatuated with the Grand Mistress and Second Miss. It's enough to illuminate the sun and the moon —"
"Don't say these useless things." Huan 'er gritted her teeth and waved her hand. "Let me ask you, do you want to marry the princess?"
"Yes! But — "
"There are no buts." Huan 'er's little face was red with anger. "If you really love our Miss, then go and divorce the princess!"
"Divorce the princess?" Lin Wanrong almost bit his tongue. This little girl really dared to think. But if my princess wives weren't Qing Xuan and Xian 'er, for the sake of the Grand Mistress, it wouldn't be a big deal for me to divorce ten princesses. The four virtues at the side also shivered. The prince consort, Princess Xiu, was like the god of longevity eating arsenic. She was tired of living.
A soft sob came from behind the curtain. Xiao Yushuang's sorrowful voice came, "You bad person, I hate you, I hate you to death!"
"Second Miss —" Lin Wanrong was startled. He only heard the sound of the footsteps. They actually went straight into the house. He rushed in like an arrow.
"You heartless person, you ruined my Miss's marriage —" Huan 'er slammed the door and hit Lin Wanrong's nose. Lin Wanrong screamed and jumped up. "Yushuang, Yushuang. Second Miss, listen to me. The truth is not what you think. Ouch — "
Third Brother was so pitiful. The four virtues couldn't bear to watch and hurriedly reminded him, "Third Brother, the back door, the back door is open —"
Good boy, you're really smart. Third Brother won't treat you badly. Lin Wanrong jumped up and gave the four virtues a thumbs up. He hurriedly rushed to the back door of the courtyard. His footsteps were fast. But someone was even smarter. Before he could rush to the back door, he heard a soft crashing sound. The door was locked, and there seemed to be someone leaning against the door. There was no sound, but he could faintly hear a soft sob.
Lin Wanrong sighed helplessly. She was too late again. In a loud voice he called out, "Second Miss, Second Miss, are you here? It's really not what you think. I'm innocent, cough, cough — "
He pinched his nose and coughed for a while, but he didn't hear any movement inside. He also didn't know if Xiao Yushuang was inside. Whether she was or not, the situation was very bad. Lin Wanrong's mood was gloomy. This old emperor was truly a troublemaker. The most hateful thing was that he was Qingxuan and Xian 'er's father, and there was nothing he could do to him. He was furious, extremely furious.
"Third Brother, Third Brother, how is it?" Si De rushed over, panting.
"Good boy, you're still the most loyal." Lin Wanrong patted his shoulder and sighed, "At the critical moment, you share weal and woe with Third Brother, never abandoning him. You have a future!"
Si De laughed dryly, "I can't not be loyal — the door is closed, I can't go in!"
So that's why! Lin Wanrong put down his hand and suddenly sighed, "Si De, do you know why I came today?"
How did Third Brother become so deep? Si De didn't understand, but he still asked with concern, "Third Brother, didn't you come to see Second Miss and Madam?"
Lin Wanrong nodded, his face full of bitterness, "It's true that I came to see Madam and Second Miss. In fact, there's another matter. I came to say goodbye."
"Third Brother, are you really going to be the son-in-law?" Si De said with a trembling voice. Seeing Third Brother desperately winking at him, he was puzzled, "Third Brother, what's wrong with your eyes?"
"It's nothing, I was just angry to the point of crying." Lin Wanrong gritted his teeth. He wanted to punch this brat. "I'm here to say goodbye, not because I want to be the Emperor's son-in-law, but because …" He paused for a moment and sighed deeply. "In the future, you might not see me again!"
There was an almost imperceptible sound behind the door, as if someone was leaning against the door to listen. Lin Wanrong was happy, there was a door!
"Third Brother, where are you going?" Si De was also shocked. Suddenly, she seemed to understand something. She held his hand tightly and said with tears in her eyes, "Third Brother, don't go. Da Hua's medical skills are so advanced that they can cure any incurable disease. You must be strong! Hold on! "
If I have a terminal illness, it will be because of you. This boy, he has a faint taste of inheriting my legacy. Lin Wanrong gritted his teeth and said, "Actually, it's like this. The northern frontlines have been invaded by the Hu people. They are barbaric and cruel, burning, killing, and looting, committing all sorts of crimes. The emperor has already issued a conscription order. In my China, all men over the age of sixteen must actively join the army and fight the enemy. Protecting the country is everyone's responsibility. As a man, I don't dare slack off. A few days ago, I went to China's Commander in Chief Li Tai and asked to join his army. In the next few days, I will go to the frontlines to fight a bloody battle with the Hu people. Brother — — "He pretended to wipe away two drops of tears," In the future, when I die on the battlefield, if you have time, don't forget to burn two pots of paper money on my grave — — "
"Third Brother, are you serious?" Si De was stunned. Even his third brother could go to the battlefield, those Hu people were too weak!
"That's all I have to say. Today will be the last time we meet. Brother, take care! I'll take my leave! " Official Lin turned around, looking valiant and heroic. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard a soft crashing sound as the back door opened. Xiao Yushuang's petite figure appeared in front of him.
"Second Miss, you — —" Lin Wanrong was pleasantly surprised!
"Lin San, you're a bad person!" Xiao Yushuang's charming face was covered in tears, looking as beautiful as the morning rain. The dagger in her hand shined brightly, piercing people's eyes. With a cry, she threw herself at him.
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