Reborn Lin Family Funing

In the dark night, Lin Deyu returned to the Lin Mansion with a gloomy face.

When Mrs. Lin, who was waiting in the middle of the yard, saw Lin Deyu's gloomy face, she turned her head and softly ordered Mother Song to serve the soup.

Mother Song resigned respectfully and clearly, so there were only Mrs. Lin and Lin Deyu in the yard.

Mrs. Lin stepped forward lightly, showing a gentle and soft smile, "Master, you are back."

Lin Deyu raised his eyes and saw Mrs. Lin, his expression softened, he stepped forward and gently hugged Mrs. Lin, took off his cloak with one hand, put it on Mrs. Lin, and said in a low voice, "It's windy at night, you should wear something .”

Madam Lin smiled and said softly, "I will pay attention next time."

The two entered the room while talking. After entering the room, Mother Song respectfully presented a bowl of soup, and then retreated.

"Master, this is heart-clearing soup. Ning'er made it tonight. She said she would clear the fire for you and Kang'er, and warm up your body." Mrs. Lin pointed at the soup and said with a smile, "It's a pity that Kang'er is so cold today. Going back to the Confucian Scholars Academy, you will lose your food."

Lin Deyu's face softened when he listened, and he picked up the soup and drank it slowly. Mrs. Lin looked at it with a smile, her eyes were affectionate and soft.

After Lin Deyu finished drinking the soup, Mrs. Lin said softly, "The master came back so late today, but what delayed him?"

Lin Deyu's originally gentle expression became gloomy again because of Mrs. Lin's question, and said in a low voice, "Wen Niang, did the household department send someone to our house to make an order?"

Mrs. Lin nodded slightly when she heard the words, and said in a low voice, "The order of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the order of the Empress Dowager were issued early in the morning."

Lin Deyu smiled wryly when he heard the words, and sighed, "It seems that our Lin family will not be able to get rid of the muddy waters of this capital this time!"

Mrs. Lin looked at Lin Deyu, and comforted her softly, "Master, don't worry, we have the ancestral training of the Lin family. The court, even the emperor, can't force our Lin family, whether it's the imperial merchants, or choosing the concubine for the fourth prince, these things don't matter. We have not violated the precepts of our Lin family ancestors, we only need to be careful and thorough, and even if we do these things with all our heart, the result is beyond our control. At that time, the imperial tea house of the government It is very likely that the fourth prince's marriage negotiation will go wrong. At that time, it is also possible that the emperor will withdraw the imperial merchants of our Lin family, or the empress dowager will reprimand me. Then, we can be fair and aboveboard. I left Kyoto."

Lin Deyu was thinking while listening, and then his face gradually brightened, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.

——That's right, he was thinking a bit more complicated. Although the fourth prince's move forced him to temporarily stay in the capital, it did not cause any harm to the Lin family as a whole. And, as for his idiot son, hmph!When his idiot son comes back, he will definitely punish him!

"Wenniang, you are right." Lin Deyu turned to Madam Lin and said, remembering the letter from the idiot son in her sleeve, Lin Deyu sighed deeply. Although Wenniang didn't mention An'er, she often woke up in the middle of the night. I came to An Er's jade pendant in a daze and shed tears... However, Wen Niang was worried about the things mentioned in An Er's letter, but she couldn't let Wen Niang know, so she said in a low voice, "Wen Niang, An Er has news. .”

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lin asked anxiously, "Where is An'er now? How is he?"

Lin Deyu patted the back of Mrs. Lin's hand comfortingly, and said softly, "Don't worry, An'er is fine. He's in northern Xinjiang now. He's fine. Someone is taking care of him."

Mrs. Lin breathed a sigh of relief, and murmured, "It's good that it's okay. It's really... An'er is so worrying! Okay, what kind of army are you going to join!"

Lin Deyu didn't answer, but just sighed softly. According to the ancestral precepts of the Lin family, one cannot become an official or enter the army... Such ancestral precepts are a kind of shackles for those who are talented and ambitious. A bondage.

Ann was an ambitious kid, he knew it.

"Master... Is there something that I can't let me know?" Mrs. Lin looked at Lin Deyu and asked suddenly.What the master said just now was very vague. If An'er had news, why did he speak so vaguely?Only in northern Xinjiang, only to be taken care of?

"Hmm..." Lin Deyu nodded and admitted that his wife, Wen Niang, was smart and shrewd. He was not sure that he could hide it from her, so he just admitted it honestly.

"Master, are you sure An'er is safe and well?" Mrs. Lin grabbed Lin Deyu's sleeve and asked, staring at Lin Deyu closely.

Lin Deyu looked directly at Wenniang and said, "Wenniang, if An'er has something to do, how can I sit here like this?"

Mrs. Lin felt relieved when she heard the words, and it was also true that the master's love for the three children was no less than her own.

"Wen Niang, I don't think the fourth prince has given up on Ning'er. You have to pay attention. Ning'er doesn't understand these things. You'd better talk to Ning'er and ask Ning'er not to get in touch with the fourth prince." Lin Deyu lowered his voice. The voice said solemnly.

Mrs. Lin nodded slightly when she heard the words, and said softly, "I will find a chance to talk to Ning'er, but, master, don't worry too much, as long as Ning'er himself is not willing, at the request of Master Ning'er Status, can the Fourth Prince be forced to marry?"

Lin Deyu just nodded, but secretly sighed in his heart. He was not afraid that the fourth prince would forcefully marry him, but he was afraid that the fourth prince would do something unpredictable... Taking the fourth prince's weird and unpredictable city as an example, he felt that Very likely.

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At this time, Lin Funing was lying on the bed and looking at the moon outside in a daze. The night has come back, but there is no letter. The little nephew should have seen the letter, but he didn't reply to himself. Is the little nephew angry?Or... what are you thinking?

"Young master..." Banxia came over lightly, squatted on the side of the bed, and said softly, "Young master, can't you sleep?"

Lin Funing didn't look back, just stared at the moon outside, and said sullenly, "Ban Xia, I'm not happy."

Ban Xia listened, lowered her eyes, remained silent for a while, and then asked in a low voice, "Young master... are you and the fourth prince..."

Lin Funing turned his head and took a look at Banxia, ​​"Banxia, ​​you have wanted to ask for a long time, right?" He had already discovered that Banxia was hesitant to speak every time he saw Xinying, but he could hold back Don't ask, well, Pinellia's endurance is strong enough.

Ban Xia was stunned, then nodded, and said in a low voice, "Young Master, can you tell Ban Xia? Ban Xia knows that asking this is going too far."

Lin Funing sat up, cross-legged, and patted the bed, "Come on, Ban Xia, sit here."

Ban Xia bowed her hands respectfully before getting up and sitting next to Lin Funing.

"Banxia, ​​there is no problem between me and Mingyuan, and there won't be any problems in the future. To me, Mingyuan is Mingyuan, my little nephew, it's that simple." Lin Funing said, the corners of his mouth habitually She grinned, but in Ban Xia's eyes, the smile was indescribably sad.

"Young master..." Ban Xia couldn't help but worry.

However, Lin Funing waved his hand, interrupted Banxia's words, and said with a grin, "Banxia, ​​there is a saying that a so-called man should first be able to take on his own responsibilities, the first is the country, and the second is the family. In the end it's commitment."

——The little nephew has a responsibility that he must fulfill, which is the responsibility of the prince to the country!

——He has a responsibility that he must fulfill, which is the responsibility of the young master to this world!

After Banxia heard the words, she was startled, looked at Lin Funing with excitement and sadness, although the young master didn't say anything, but he could vaguely understand the young master's mood.

There is no need to ask any more, the young master has already made it very clear, so there is no need to worry, right?

At this time, a black letter eagle suddenly rushed in from the window, it was Bai Ye, and Ban Xia knew it.

Lin Funing stared blankly at Bai Yefei pounced over and landed on his lap, Lin Funing grabbed Bai Ye, pulled off the bamboo tube on Bai Ye's lap, opened it, and took out the letter paper.

There is only one sentence on the letterhead: If the little uncle wishes, I will do it no matter what, but only the matter of discussing marriage, please don't bring it up again.

Lin Funing watched silently, Ban Xia was sitting beside Lin Funing, and naturally saw it, Ban Xia subconsciously turned her head to look at Lin Funing, Lin Funing had already folded the letter paper, took out the sachet hanging around her neck, and put the letter paper stuffed in.

"Okay, it's okay, Ban Xia, I'm going to sleep, you go to sleep too." Lin Funing turned to Ban Xia and said with a smile.

Ban Xia got up slowly, bowed respectfully to Lin Funing again, and then slowly backed away.

After Banxia backed out of the screen, she turned her head to look at Lin Funing, Lin Funing had already fallen on the bed and covered herself with a quilt.

Banxia lowered her eyes, the sachet was made by the madam herself, and the things hidden in it... There are precious beads given by the great monk, and the safe runes given by the madam... Now there is a handwritten one by the fourth prince. Letterhead...Young master, to you, the fourth prince is not just a little nephew, right?

And Lin Funing, who was covered with a quilt on the bed, just muttered—"Idiot little nephew", "I'm so stupid, I'm so stupid..."

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And the next day, on a sunny afternoon...

When Lin Funing was busy with the account books of Ci'en Temple, and walked into the main hall to visit his father, when he stepped into the main hall, he just raised his head and smiled, and then froze.

On the first seat in the main hall, the guy who was standing up and smiling gently at him - why did he suddenly appear in his house? !

"Little uncle, how are you doing recently?" The handsome young man with a gentle smile stepped forward slowly, stared at Lin Funing, and asked softly.

Lin Funing's heart trembled, the bastard who was smiling very softly in front of him at this moment - your sister, don't laugh when you are angry!

"Very good! Eat well and sleep well!" Lin Funing grinned with white teeth.

The handsome young man who was still smiling gently was Qi Mingyuan, his deep eyes sank again, just as he was about to speak, a cough sounded from the side.

"Father!" Lin Funing turned his head and smiled at Lin Deyu who was standing beside him. Then, he cupped his hands in salute, "Ning'er pays homage to father!"

Lin Deyu nodded with a smile, and raised his hand, "Ning'er, go down and accompany your mother, and father is here to talk to the fourth prince."

Before Lin Funing could speak, Qi Mingyuan suddenly said, "Uncle Shi, I took the liberty to climb over the wall this time to see my junior uncle. I have some things I want to talk to my junior uncle alone, so I ask Uncle Shi to make it easier for you." " Qi Mingyuan said seriously, and after finishing speaking, he arched his hands, with a correct and respectful attitude, which can be said to be impeccable.

Lin Deyu stared at Qi Mingyuan, smiled slowly, his smile was polite and respectful, and he cupped his hands and replied, "Your Highness, this...isn't very good, after all, it's not good for His Highness's reputation..."

"Mingyuan knows that this is a bit sudden, but it is urgent, so please forgive me." Qi Mingyuan still said solemnly, but his brows and eyes had already begun to turn cold.

Lin Deyu looked at Qi Mingyuan, maintained a respectful attitude, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness... how about letting your wife pour tea for His Highness, and then your Highness can talk to the young master slowly?"

——This is the biggest concession.

But Qi Mingyuan didn't want Qi Mingyuan to stare at Lin Deyu, staring at Lin Deyu for a moment, his gaze gradually became deep and cold, suddenly, inexplicable oppression began to retreat from this screen, only Lin Deyu, Lin Funing and Qi Mingyuan were in the main hall Let it out.

"Dare to ask Uncle Shi, Uncle Shi is worried that I will be unfavorable to Junior Martial Uncle? Or, I am not qualified to talk to Junior Martial Uncle alone?" Qi Mingyuan asked calmly.

Lin Deyu's face changed slightly.

At this time, Lin Funing stepped forward, pulled Qi Mingyuan rudely, and said with a sullen tone, "Little Martial Nephew! You wait aside for me!" Lin Funing said, pointing to the corner of the main hall.

Qi Mingyuan looked down at Lin Funing, then silently turned and walked towards the direction Lin Funing was pointing at.

Lin Deyu stared at this scene dumbfounded. The oppressive feeling that was overwhelming just now disappeared after Hua Wazi uttered his voice? !

Then, because of a word from Hua Wazi, this unpredictable fourth prince obediently walked to the corner? !

Lin Deyu turned his head and looked at Lin Funing with a sarcastic smile at him. He was speechless for a while, and then sighed, "Okay, Ning'er, Dad is waiting for you outside."

After Lin Deyu finished speaking, he walked out of the main hall, and took away the servants guarding outside the main hall. He walked all the way to the corridor outside the main hall, and then stopped.

After Lin Deyu walked out, Lin Funing turned his head to look at Qi Mingyuan who was in the corner, and Qi Mingyuan was looking at him.

The two stared at each other silently for a while.

Until Lin Funing tilted his head a little unbearably, the deep and dark eyes of the little nephew seemed to be able to swallow a person's soul.

"Little uncle... I won't attend the lantern show." Qi Mingyuan walked forward slowly behind Lin Funing's head, and stopped when he was two steps in front of Lin Funing, and then spoke in a low voice.

"...It's up to you." Lin Funing was taken aback, before opening his mouth sullenly.

"Junior Martial Uncle, I'm here to ask Junior Martial Uncle to wait for me outside the Ci'en Temple in two days' time." Qi Mingyuan stared at Lin Funing closely, his dark eyes were so deep that Lin Funing had to turn away again He lost his sight and asked in a low voice, "What are you doing?"

"The lantern show, little uncle, please wait for me." Qi Mingyuan repeated solemnly.

Lin Funing heard Qi Mingyuan's tone of importance and undeniable taste, turned back to look at Qi Mingyuan, "Why?"

Is there any special meaning?

"Little uncle, please wait for me." Qi Mingyuan didn't answer, but just reminded him again, then turned around and walked out of the main hall.

Lin Funing was stunned, and stared blankly at Qi Mingyuan walking out of the main hall, that's it?Is this what the little nephew wants to say?But when he entered the main hall and saw the little nephew for the first time, he found that the little nephew was very angry, very angry. He talked to his father like that just because the little nephew was about to lose control, but when he was alone Finally, what the little nephew wants to say...is that all?

Is there a lantern show?

Qi Mingyuan walked out of the main hall quickly, and Lin Deyu, who planned to stay in the corridor for half a stick of incense, went in to "send" His Highness away, was taken aback. Why... so fast?

Qi Mingyuan walked quickly towards Lin Deyu, walked up to Lin Deyu, smiled slightly, cupped his hands as a salute, and said, "Uncle Shi, I offended you just now. Mingyuan will leave now. Uncle Shi doesn't need to worry."

Lin Deyu was stunned, and then hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness is being polite, I will send you off respectfully."

Qi Mingyuan raised his hand to stop Lin Deyu, smiled, turned around and disappeared in the corridor in an instant.

Lin Deyu watched Qi Mingyuan disappear in an instant, and was a little shocked. He never thought that His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince's martial arts skills are so superb!

After being dazed, Lin Deyu quickly walked back to the main hall, entered the main hall, saw Lin Funing standing there blankly, was startled, thought what happened to Lin Funing, hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Ning'er! What's the matter?"

Lin Funing came back to his senses, was taken aback for a moment, and quickly grinned and said with a silly smile, "It's okay, Dad, don't worry!"

Lin Deyu breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to ask again, when Lin Funing scratched his head and said awkwardly, "Father, that... I may not be able to go home for the lantern festival in the future..."

Lin Deyu was startled, "Why?" Then he frowned, "Is it related to the Fourth Prince?"

"Eh..." Lin Funing smiled coyly, "Yes, he was looking for me..."

Lin Deyu stared at Lin Funing, seeing that although Lin Funing looked embarrassing, but did not avoid his eyes, and his eyes were very frank, he said, "We still need to think carefully about this matter, after all, your status is different now."

"Yes! Ning'er, thank you for your teaching!" Lin Funing bowed his hands respectfully.

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But at night, Mrs. Lin and Mother Song appeared in the yard where Lin Funing was resting.

At this time, Lin Funing was looking at the greeting cards from Ci'en Temple, and turned to one of the simple greeting cards. Lin Funing opened it, and it was written in a very correct font: Chen Jialangyue, I pray to talk with the young master One round.

Lin Funing tilted his head and stared at it. It was strange. On the invitation card, the great monk marked the imperial palace on purpose, but look at this Chen Jialangyue...Chen Langyue?who?Apart from concubines, only the empress dowagers were the only ones who handed him invitations in the imperial palace... Could it be that Chen Langyue is the concubine of the imperial palace?Your Excellency?

When Lin Funing couldn't figure it out, Mrs. Lin came in.

"Ning'er, what are you thinking about?" Mrs. Lin couldn't help asking with a smile when she saw Lin Funing holding his face in his hands and frowning in thought.

Lin Funing looked up and saw Mrs. Lin coming in with a soft smile, hurriedly got up, and said with a grin, "Mother, are you here?" From the corner of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Song's mother putting a bowl of fragrant noodles on the table, and her eyes lit up , "Mother, did you make plain noodles for me?"

"Yes, look at how greedy you are!" Mrs. Lin said angrily, "Why don't you come over to eat? It won't taste good when it gets cold later."

Lin Funing smiled, walked over, took the chopsticks presented by Song's mother with both hands, and began to eat with big mouthfuls.

Mrs. Lin looked at Lin Funing's satisfied face, she couldn't help but flashed tenderness and love in her eyes, but she suddenly remembered that during dinner, her master mentioned to him that the fourth prince suddenly jumped over the wall to visit... In particular, Ning'er rudely grabbed the fourth prince, scolded the fourth prince, and ordered the fourth prince to stand in the corner, but the fourth prince didn't get angry, and did so?

Thinking of this, Mrs. Lin's uneasiness began to spread. The fourth prince who was able to hide his strength and bide his time in An Mi Valley for four years, and now does everything without leaking, but who dare not be underestimated... is that the kind of person who will let himself go? People who rudely pulled him and scolded him?

——Unless this person is very important to the fourth prince, someone who is very precious...