Old things in Nancheng

"I will go to Xiangyang tomorrow. One is to look for Zimo, and the other is to defend the city for General Yue. I am going this time, and I am afraid that I will not come back."

"Master, are you going to Xiangyang?"

Lin Zhilan felt what was going on today, everyone was going to the north, and they all looked like they would give up their lives and see death as their home.

"It's enough to hide for so many years. The mountains and rains are precarious, the country is ruined and the family is destroyed. It's the same wherever you hide." Xing Rong said sadly.

"Master is old and in poor health, how can you go to that dangerous place." Lin Zhilan persuaded.

"It's a broken body, so what a pity." Xing Rong shook his head and said, "Once I leave, I will never be able to help you and Zimo again."

"Master is very kind, Zimo and the slave family will never forget each other."

Lin Zhilan got up and saluted respectfully.

"Get up, and listen carefully to the next words. Have you ever heard a story, 'Shen Sheng died inside, and Chong'er was safe outside'?"

What do you mean?Why did you start dragging the text again after speaking well!

Seeing Lin Zhilan's ignorance and bewilderment, Xing Rong had to patiently explain: "This is the story of the state of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the late years of Duke Xian of Jin, Li Ji rebelled, that is, Duke Xian of Jin's concubine, and wanted to kill the son born to Duke Xian of Jin's original concubine and set up his own son. As the king, Shen Sheng and Chong'er are the sons of the original spouse. Shen Sheng chose to stay in the country, but was killed. After Chong'er fled abroad, he recruited talents and developed his power. Later, he returned to the country and snatched back the throne. It is one of the Spring and Autumn Five Hegemons."

In Xing Rong's deliberately straightforward narration, Lin Zhilan finally understood what Xing Rong was talking about.

"The Wang family today is no different from the state of Jin at that time. For this donation, the Wang family won [-] guan, and the old man posted [-] guan. The coffin book won the deputy envoy of Yangzhou River Salt and Iron Transfer for the old man. The official position, the long house has become a big trend, and now the second master, I am afraid it will be difficult to make a difference."

"You should know that for a family like the Wang family, the best future is to become an official. The housekeeper is just a common chore to make money. The biggest disadvantage of the second master is not the status of the second son, but that he has no official status, and the position of the head of the family will always rotate. It is a pity that for so many years, he just can't see through this. Now that Erfang is weak, if Zimo returns, you must persuade her not to fall into the internal strife of the Wang family, and be like Chonger Then, run your own business outside.”

"If Zimo...doesn't return, you should have severed ties with the Wang family early on, collected property, dismissed the servants, and gone to other places to find a safe place to raise Bao'er. I know you are an extraordinary woman, but in this world, there is no such thing as... The space for women to display, you can achieve things today, apart from your intelligence and ambition, and your status as Zimo's wife, if Zimo is not here, you are nothing."

Xing Rong didn't deliberately modify his language, because he would never come back after he left, he had some instructions, it's better to make it clear, he didn't want to give Lin Zhilan wrong information, causing her to do something that he didn't know the consequences of, So tired of Bo'er.

If it were any other time, the strong Lin Zhilan would never accept Xing Rong's words. How could these obviously sexist views convince Lin Zhilan, who had been educated in the idea of ​​equality in later generations, especially since she was such a proud person.

But Lin Zhilan did not refute at this time, but listened carefully, because she knew that Xing Rong's words were sincere. The times have changed, the world has changed, people's hearts have changed, and their concepts have changed. Lin Zhilan also knew that Xing Rong's words were not without reason.

A woman who has lost her attachment wants to make a career here, and the success rate is comparable to winning the first prize in the lottery in later generations.

"Thank you, master, for your guidance. I will remember it in my heart and dare not forget each other." Lin Zhilan saluted again, expressing her gratitude to this respectable person.

Because Chen Wangshu was also going to the north, he happened to be traveling with Xing Rong and two guards assigned by Wang Qinian. A group of four sailed to Xiangyang by boat in the early morning of the second day.

Lin Zhilan looked at the water tanker full of cargo on the pier, with a hint of sadness in her eyes. Apart from cargo ships, there are almost no passenger ships heading north. The future of their trip is uncertain.

Yan'er didn't go to the pier to see them off, but Chen Wangshu's package was prepared by herself. Apart from clothes and food, she also packed ten pennies of her own money, which was her own savings.

After Chen Wangshu left, Yan'er was depressed all the time, even the naive and cute Bao'er couldn't make her show off, Lin Zhilan was very sad about it, why didn't there be anyone around her who could worry about it.

Today, after being busy with family affairs, Lin Zhilan specially called Yan'er to the main room, intending to let Yan'er teach herself, she wanted to make summer clothes for Wang Zimo, Lin Zhilan thought that if Wang Zimo could go home, when she arrived home according to the schedule Just fit into this dress.

But there are some things where talent is very important. Lin Zhilan poked her own fingers countless times in the afternoon, and her clothes were still badly made.

"Yan'er, my sister-in-law is useless, I can't do these little things well."

Lin Zhilan was a little ashamed. Everyone in the family, from Yan'er to the little girl, was a good female celebrity. She wanted to learn, only to realize that the seemingly simple things were not so simple.

"Sister-in-law is a person who does big things. These things are not worth worrying about as a sister-in-law. If sister-in-law doesn't dislike it, Yan'er can do it for brother."

Lin Zhilan looked at her scarred fingers, and could only nod in agreement.

"Yan'er is so good at craftsmanship, has she ever made clothes, shoes and socks for Brother Shu?" Lin Zhilan asked curiously.

"not at all."

"When Brother Shu comes back, I'm afraid Yan'er will spend his whole life working for him." Lin Zhilan said tentatively, her eyes fixed on Yan'er's face.

A helpless wry smile appeared on Yan'er's face, and she stopped what she was doing.

"You and I love sisters. I see that you are depressed and uncomfortable all day long. Don't treat your sister-in-law as an outsider. If you have anything on your mind, just talk to your sister-in-law."

Yan'er unconsciously sighed, and picked up her work again.

This kind of limp temper that can't beat a fart with three sticks is really a headache for Lin Zhilan. Wang Zimo is like this, and so is her sister. Lin Zhilan suddenly felt that Liu's character of daring to speak and do is cute, at least she doesn't have to go blind by herself Guess.

Just when Lin Zhilan gave up, Yan'er murmured: "Brother Shu said, if he doesn't come back, this marriage will not be counted. If he comes back, he will discuss with brother about breaking up the engagement."

"What! What's the matter with you two?"

Lin Zhilan couldn't believe that Chen Wangshu had such an idea, didn't Feiqing not marry him!

"Sister-in-law, Brother Shu has been close to his elder brother since he was a child. He and I are considered childhood sweethearts, but I have always regarded him as an elder brother. I have known his thoughts for me a long time ago. It is not good for me to be a daughter. Tell him about it. You also know about my family’s situation. When my mother is going to send me to Lu Landlord as a concubine, I also look forward to Brother Shu coming to my house to propose marriage. fine."

Lin Zhilan understands Yan'er's thoughts. There are so many women in this era who are similar to Yan'er. The luxury of love is not something that women from peasant families can enjoy. If Yan'er is still in the Shen family, Chen Wangshu is really very good home.

It's just that she is now in the Wang family.

She has learned the etiquette of reading, her mind is open, and some things are no longer ignorant, especially under the influence of Lin Zhilan, Yan'er also wants to learn to live for herself.

only. . .Chen Wangshu risked his life to find Wang Zimo, this kindness is too great!

"Sister-in-law, don't worry about me. I just hope that brother and brother Shu will come back soon. At that time, I will marry brother Shu, so you won't worry."

Isn't this a tone that doesn't worry people!This is simply that the little girl has entered the rebellious period of youth!

Lin Zhilan suddenly had a feeling that she was not human inside and out, what happened to Liu's child!Wang Zimo, the older sister, didn't know what her sister really thought, and went all out to match her up. Lin Zhilan believed it, and even contributed money and effort to help make things happen. The euphemism is that in order to repay the kindness, you commit yourself to someone you don't like. This world is too crazy.

No wonder Lin Zhilan felt that Yan'er and Chen Wangshu were not right no matter how she looked at it, she always had an awkward feeling, this feeling was not a gap between rich and poor, nor a gap in thinking, it was clearly a random discharge, an insulator!

After asking, my head hurts even more.

If Chen Wangshu really died, the matter would be settled, but if he came back alive, would the marriage really be cancelled?

Everyone's mouth makes money, in the Song Dynasty, where reputation was more important than the sky, can a well-behaved one be able to retire at will?But if Yan'er really marries Chen Wangshu like this, I'm afraid that this life will be over. Lin Zhilan knows that there is another saying called love over time, but the two of them grew up together since they were young, isn't it a long time?Has this love happened?

Lin Zhilan finally believed what it means for a woman to be ignorant of talent!

Getting angry is one thing, and my family still has to help, but Lin Zhilan has nothing to say about this matter. Apart from comforting Yan'er, she can only spend more time with Bao'er. She is very afraid that Bao'er will follow Yan'er too much. After a long time, I learned Yan'er's confusion.

Three days later, with the immigrants from the north entering the city, there were more rumors in the city, and the news was almost one-sided. At that time, ships were mobilized to advance eastward along the river, Xiangyang was besieged, Yue's army resisted desperately, and the mountains and rain were about to come and the wind filled the building.

As for Wang Zimo, there is still no news.

Besides, Xing Rong traveled very slowly on a cargo ship. When he arrived at Pingjiang Mansion, he gave up the water transport ship and bought a boat directly.

"Uncle Rong, how long will it take us to reach Xiangyang?"

"The war situation is urgent, and there are many checkpoints on land and water. If it used to be half a month, it would take a month now."

"It's so procrastinating, if something happens to Xiao Er, we can't save the fire near the water!"

Xing Rong is as anxious as Chen Wangshu, but the reality is beyond their control.

And Wang Zimo, who was missed by his family, really responded to Chen Wangshu's crow's mouth. They met bandits, and the leader was a queen. These bandits not only robbed wealth, but also robbed sex!

Wang Zimo looked at the majestic queen riding out from the shadows, and Zheng Daming who was lying on the ground like a dead dog, and his heart was completely chilled.

Painful baby!