ordinary people's house

Lin Zhaojing turned around, Xiao Yunlang asked, "A Jing, what are you looking at?"

"In the frontier, it is rare to see such a vibrant scene."

Xiao Yunlang nodded, not knowing what to say, after a while, he thought of something and said: "Ah Jing, I was talking with your little uncle a few days ago, you are not too young, you should talk about marriage, no Know what kind of person you like?"

Lin Zhaojing didn't speak, Xiao Yun felt a little embarrassed, Lin Zhaojing said: "Is the third uncle going to be a matchmaker for me?"

"……Um."

Lin Zhaojing said indifferently: "I am the son of a prisoner who was once exiled. How can anyone take a fancy to me?"

Xiao Yunlang didn't speak, he was thinking, if the second elder brother and second sister-in-law left here to find another house to live in, Lin Zhaojing would naturally have to leave too. It should be enough for him to live in a small courtyard by himself, can he be a matchmaker for him?What kind of person is suitable for him...

Lin Zhaojing sat on a stone bench and said, "Little uncle looks very busy."

Xiao Yunlang hesitated, not knowing what to say.

Lin Zhaojing said: "I am very envious of my little uncle. Now my little uncle has such a family business and is respected by others. I always think of when I was in the Hou Mansion, I was about the same age as my little uncle. My mother rewarded me with my own. Grandparents seem to love the little uncle more, but they never ignored me, saying that the youngest son, the eldest grandson, the lifeblood of the old man, is like that in the Hou's mansion."

After Xiao Yunlang had a conversation with Lin Yuming the day before, he was always depressed. Coupled with the pressure Lin Zhaojing put on him, he was almost out of breath.

Lin Zhaojing turned around and said with a sudden smile: "Actually, I once heard my mother talking to the servants. When the family was discussing marriage for my uncle and me, my father had long planned to marry the Jinjiang uncle's mansion, but he didn't think about it at first. I'm still a little uncle."

Xiao Yunlang's eyes widened and he clenched his hands tightly. He never knew these things.

Lin Zhaojing glanced at him, and said: "Later, my father decided to go to the uncle's house to propose marriage for my little uncle. My marriage was postponed, but Miss Su died early unfortunately."

Xiao Yunlang's heart became more and more confused, he stood up and said: "I'll go back first."

Lin Zhaojing said unhurriedly: "Even if I have a deep relationship with my little uncle, I can't help but think, if I married you back then, would it be me who stayed in the capital safe and sound?"

"There is no such possibility..."

Lin Zhaojing glanced at Xiao Yunlang, and said calmly: "Jealousy, hatred, pain... These emotions have controlled me these years, but I always remember my father's words and my father's expectations for me. Thank you, little uncle, for your support these days." Take it in, I am alone, I can find a place to live in."

Xiao Yunlang could see that he was serious, he opened his mouth but couldn't speak.

"Lend me a few hundred taels of silver, little uncle," Lin Zhaojing smiled. "Before I move out, I have one last thing to tell you."

"……what?"

Lin Zhaojing's smile faded, "Be careful with Lin Yuming."

There was a thunder, and Xiao Yunlang was startled. Fortunately, Ah Yu in his arms hadn't woken up yet, so Xiao Yunlang put his sleeping son on the bed, and walked out by himself.

The sky was still clear just now, but now the sky is quickly turning cloudy. Xiao Yunlang felt a little cold. He recalled that Lin Yulan didn't bring thick clothes or an umbrella when he went out, and he couldn't help feeling a little worried.

A heavy rain came and went quickly, Xiao Yunlang asked someone to open the window, although the flowers and plants outside the window were scattered, it did not have a feeling of the end of spring, Xiao Yunlang stood there in a daze, the maid called him several times, he left without hearing.

Wen'er tugged at his sleeve and said, "The young master of the Duke's mansion is here."

"Hmm..." Xiao Yunlang's eyes were scattered, he didn't react, and he woke up after a while, "Big cousin is here?!"

"Yes."

Xiao Yunlang was both surprised and happy, and said: "Please come in quickly."

Yuan Ruyu doesn't have a job right now, and after returning to Beijing, he lives a relatively leisurely life. He often gathers with old friends when he has nothing to do. Xiao Yunlang thought he came here casually, but when he saw the person behind Yuan Ruyu, he realized what was going on. It's not as simple as he imagined.

Yuan Ruyu didn't wear thick armor, but just a warrior uniform, not ordinary casual clothes when going out. The men behind him were all aggressive and armed with weapons. Xiao Yunlang felt a "thump" in his heart. With a calm face, he said to Xiao Yunlang: "It's nothing, let's sit down and have a cup of tea first."

"……it is good."

After Xiao Yunlang served the tea, Yuan Ruyu said, "Martial law in Beijing, I'll come and see you."

"So suddenly..." Xiao Yunlang's face turned pale.

Yuan Ruyu said lightly: "The matter has been delayed long enough."

"Then, where is Yulan? And the second cousin?"

"Lin Yulan dug out a lot of nails and is cleaning them up now. As for Ruheng..."

Xiao Yunlang's heart tightened.

Yuan Ruyu said lightly, "Ruheng is pregnant."

"what?"

Yuan Ruyu raised his eyebrows, "I came back from you yesterday, and he was still unwilling to go back to the palace with his grandmother. This time, even my grandmother didn't notice it. I think that Ruheng's recent abnormalities are caused by those troubles in the palace. Afternoon People from the palace came to pick him up, but he didn't want to go back, and the grandmother also felt sorry for him, and told him to stay in the mansion for a few days, at night Ruheng had a low fever, the imperial doctor came to see what was going on."

Xiao Yunlang said with a smile: "This is a good thing, so many people who wrote a letter saying that their second cousin would not speak to the emperor's concubine have nothing to say."

Yuan Ruyu said: "However, Ruheng suddenly became dangerous."

Xiao Yunlang frowned and said, "But, no one can hurt Second Cousin now."

Yuan Ruyu sighed: "Last night, when Ruheng went back to the palace, the emperor came to pick him up in person. It was originally a good thing, but the emperor was so happy... At night, a court lady poured a glass of warm water for Ruheng, and there was a dagger under the tray .”

Xiao Yunlang suddenly understood the reason for the martial law in Beijing. He knew from Lin Yulan that the emperor had already laid a net from the capital to Jiangnan to Qinchuan, but he hadn't found a chance to do it. Haven't figured it out yet.

It was too sudden, but after Yuan Ruheng was assassinated, Zhu Xian couldn't wait.Nothing happened to Yuan Ruheng this time, but what about next time?Since it is impossible to guard against, it is better to act as soon as possible.

Before the two cousins ​​had finished drinking a cup of tea, Ah Yu woke up, and Dongdi hurried to comfort him. Xiao Yunlang sat on the chair, his heart was empty, as if he had returned to the state before the Lin family was ransacked a few years ago , I have no strength in my body, my mind is messy and complicated, and I can't figure out any thoughts.

Yuan Ruyu thought for a while, and said, "Yunlang, I will escort you back to the uncle's residence for a few days, and you will come back after the matter is over."

Xiao Yunlang shook his head and said, "I'll wait for Yulan to come back."

Yuan Ruyu hesitated for a while, and said, "Okay, I'll leave a few people for you."

"...Thank you big cousin."

After Yuan Ruyu left, Xiao Yunlang suddenly remembered that he was thinking about Yulan and his second cousin, and even forgot about Lin Yuming. What did Lin Zhaojing mean?What happened to Lin Yuming?Does Lin Yuming have any other purpose in returning to Beijing?

When Xiao Yunlang hugged his son and waited for Lin Yulan to come back for a period of time, his heart was so anxious that he couldn't get any worse. Any disturbance could frighten him. Ah Yu was very energetic after a full sleep, and kept attracting his father's attention. Stop, Xiao Yunlang looked at his lively son, and finally got a little comfort.

In the evening, Jinjiang Bofu sent a car to lend him a ride, Xiao Yunlang asked, "I want to wait for Yulan to come back."

"Uncle ordered..."

Xiao Yunlang lowered his eyes and said, "I'm not worried about this big family."

"Then, let me wait with you."

Xiao Yunlang smiled and nodded, "Okay."

Xiao Yunlang didn't know where Lin Yulan was now, and he didn't dare to hand over the new home to Lin Yuming. Just now when the girl came to report, Lin Zhaojing closed the courtyard door tightly, but Lin Yuming seemed to be at ease as if nothing happened, but the second sister-in-law Yang Shi was terrified all the time, and called several people to ask what was going on outside.

When Lin Yulan came back, he was covered in blood, Xiao Yunlang was startled and almost fainted, Lin Yulan supported him and comforted him: "It's not my blood, it's someone else, don't be afraid."

Xiao Yunlang nodded tremblingly, "Yulan, shall we go?"

Lin Yulan also hesitated, Xiao Yunlang leaned over and whispered a few words in his ear, to his surprise, Lin Yulan seemed to know about it a long time ago.

"Yulan...what should I do?"

Lin Yulan let out a long, long sigh.

In the end, Lin Yulan didn't say to leave, nor did she say that she couldn't leave. The two sat on the stone steps at the door and leaned on each other. Just go back to the uncle's mansion, although it is safe to be protected by the uncle's mansion, but this time, I want to stay here."

Lin Yulan held his hand tightly.

The guards of the Xiao family didn't insist too much, but said that his duty was to protect the young master. If the young master stayed here, he would stay here too. Including the people left by Yuan Ruyu, there were already more than 20 guards in the house. Xiao Yunlang felt that it was enough.

Lin Yulan said: "The soldiers and horses of the Xishan Camp are almost arriving at the capital, so there will be no serious problems at that time."

Xiao Yunlang asked: "Today... have you completed your duties?"

"This time I was too anxious, but although I didn't catch everything, I have almost dealt with what should be dealt with. I don't need to come forward for other things."

Xiao Yunlang nodded.

When night fell, Xiao Yunlang heard some chaotic sounds in the wind, which came from outside the house. He glanced at Lin Yulan, and there was a knock on the door of the main courtyard. Lin Yuming held a lamp and stood outside. He said he wanted to talk to Lin Yulan.

Xiao Yunlang took Lin Yulan's hand, and Lin Yulan ordered: "Please come in, my second brother."

Lin Yuming came in slowly, Lin Yulan looked at him, did not speak, Lin Yuming sighed softly, and said, "Third brother, you will pay me back the disaster that our second room prevented you back then, one day."

Lin Yulan said calmly, "Second brother, is that how you trust Princess Qin?"