It wasn't like this in my last life

Lin Junhao came back for a pilgrimage to report on his work. Because he was rated as first-class in the previous assessment, and because of his relationship with Lu Guogong's mansion, he is very likely to be promoted this time.The Lin family was looking forward to working in a more affluent county, so they let Song Xiniang go to Beijing together, hoping that Lu Guogong could help out a little for the sake of his grandson.

Lin Junhao didn't think too much, his wife said that he wanted his wife and brother to come together, so he believed it.This time Duke Lu asked them to live in the mansion, but Lin Junhao refused repeatedly, and ordered someone to clean up the temporary mansion early on. After meeting with Duke Lu that day, he took his wife and children back.

Song Xi was outraged by Lin Junhao's pedantry, if he were to say that they were all in the same family, the politeness would make their siblings separate.Song Xiniang was transparent, and instead comforted Song Xi, and Song Badai turned around and nodded to Song Xi, "You put on a face, can brother-in-law not think too much when he sees it? Yes, we want to help eldest sister, yes , but brother-in-law is a man, if it is said that he relies on women's nepotism for promotion, even if he and eldest sister fall in love, there will inevitably be a gap."

It's not that Song Xi can't see through, it's just that he can't make a turn in his heart.

Song Badai laughed and said: "They can't avoid coming, let's go and see our little niece!" Song Badai asked Quanfu to pack a big box of things, all of which were gifts for the little niece and nephew, yesterday Songxi Niang left I was in a hurry, and I didn't have time to sort it out and take it away with them.

That's all for Song Xi, the next day the two of them loaded the carriage early in the morning and drove to the mansion where Song Xiniang was staying.The temporary mansion is the temporary lodging place for local officials at all levels when they go to Beijing to report on their duties, so the environment is naturally not much better.Song Xi's face sank as soon as he entered. Fortunately, Lin Junhao had already entered the palace, otherwise something would happen again.

Lin Junhao was the magistrate of Qinzhou before retiring from office. From the fifth grade, there are so many people who came to Beijing to report on their work, even Tianyan might not be able to see those with low official positions.Lin Junhao had been waiting here early, presumably it was under the care of the Duke.

Song Xiniang already felt very satisfied. After letting the two younger brothers sit down, she poured tea for them and said, "That's good. Although your brother-in-law is talented, he doesn't know how to be sent to us by officials. I just hope that he will be a good official with a clean sleeve, and the rest can be left to chance."

Song Badai took a sip of the tea. The tea was good, but it was spoiled by water, and it tasted bitter.Song Badai put the teacup aside, and said in a low voice: "Yesterday, my brother-in-law was here, and I didn't have time to ask you, how have you been in the Lin family these years? Has your mother-in-law been harsh on you? Why didn't the two elder brothers come with you?" Beijing?"

Song Xiniang's expression froze, Song Xi immediately saw something was wrong, grabbed her hand and asked, "But the Lin family bullied you?"

Song Xiniang was in pain, she pulled out her hand, and glared at him, "Why are you so impulsive, if it's the same on the battlefield, how can my mother and I feel relieved?!"

Song Xi babbled, and Song Ba made a rescue for him, "He just protected his weaknesses. In terms of war strategy, I think the Duke of Guo has praised him many times, but he doesn't look like an impulsive and irritable person."

Song Xiniang was angry, "I think you guys are working together to hide it from me."

Song Xi was dissatisfied, "Eldest sister, you are the one who is hiding it from us right now. How does the Lin family treat you? If you don't tell the truth, my third brother and I won't be at ease."

Song Xiniang sighed, "It's not a big deal, it's just that the mother-in-law loves her grandson very much, and she raised the elder brother and the second brother herself. This is a good thing, and I should cherish the blessing. It's just that they are too pampered. I look at the two Brother still doesn't know a lot of characters, and he has no manners, so he's just worried."

Every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite, and Song Badai understood, "I don't think my brother-in-law is such an unreasonable person. Why don't you tell your brother-in-law about it, the two children are getting older, and it's time to ask your husband to teach them."

Song Xiniang nodded, "He is dedicated to the people, and I can't bear to make him worry. Don't worry about it, my sister knows this well."

Only then did Song Xi let go of his heart, and Song Xiniang brought up the matter of returning to Licheng. Song Xi didn't say anything about the decree, but only said that the Duke of the country had accepted the leave, and they could start their journey in these two days.

Song Xiniang's face was full of joy, and she remembered something again, and asked Song Badai, "I didn't ask you carefully yesterday, but my second brother said that you are a doctor accompanying the army. I think this medical skill must be better than that of our doctor doctor in Licheng. It’s time to bother you to diagnose and diagnose your mother.”

Song Badai hurriedly responded.

Song Xiniang was completely relieved, and sighed again, "Back then, my third brother knew all the poems and books, but I didn't expect you to study medicine in the end." The three talked and laughed, and Song Xi and Song Badai went to see the third sister again Hey, the little guy is sleeping soundly, and his face is flushed while spitting bubbles, so cute.

"Yes, there is one more thing I want to tell my eldest sister." Song Xi was afraid of waking up the third sister, so she tried her best to lower her voice, "We will pass by Fengtian when we go back this time, and we want to visit the second sister. If the eldest sister wants to ask us If you bring a little something, have someone deliver it to the mansion."

"Great." After finishing speaking, Song Xiniang became anxious again, "I have saved a lot of things over the years, but I left them at home and didn't bring them out. If I had known that I could send them to Beijing this time, I would have brought them all."

It was getting late, Song Xi and Song Badai took their leave.After leaving the alley of the mansion, and just as they were about to mount their horses, two guards came over to salute, "His Royal Highness, we are the servants of Prince Rui, the lord would like to invite the two of you to the Supreme Harmony Tower to have a talk."

Prince Rui?

Song Badai and Song Xi looked at each other without moving.Song Badai didn't want to go. For so many years, he tried hard not to remind himself of the story Song Xi told him back then, pretending that he was just an outsider, but when he suddenly heard this person, he found that the hatred was deep-rooted, and it wasn't him. If you want to forget, you can forget.

Song Xi remained expressionless, "Please tell the lord that we have something important to do, I'm afraid we can't drink this wine."

The guards did not back down, "The lord said, it doesn't matter if His Royal Highness is not free at this time, and the left and right are about to go. Please go to Lin Zhizhou when the time comes, His Royal Highness will definitely be willing to show respect."

Song Xi smiled angrily, "Oh?"

Song Badai woke up, and held Song Xi's fist secretly, "Second brother, calm down." Looking again, Song Xi's eyes had turned red, as if injected with blood.Song Badai was shocked, and hurriedly grabbed Song Xi's hand to feel his pulse. The pulse burst out rapidly, resembling the image of extreme anger and attack.Knowing that he hated being threatened by others the most in his life, now that Prince Rui threatened him with the safety of his family members, no wonder he was so angry.

After a moment of hesitation, Song Badai twisted Song Xi's arm violently, "Second Brother..."

Song Xi turned her head, seemed to be looking at him, and seemed to be looking at something else through him, but the focus of her eyes slowly returned.Fearing that something might happen to Song Xi again, Song Badai withdrew to stand in front of Song Xi, "My second brother is not feeling well, why don't you let me go to the banquet instead?"

"...Xiao Ba." Song Xi woke up and staggered to block him, "Second brother is fine." Sighing, a little distressed and a little happy, "How can there be any reason for you to go to the banquet for second brother? Second brother promised you, no Impulse. You go back first..."

"No." How could he feel at ease?

Song Xi was silent, and said after a while: "Okay, then let's go together."

Taihe Building is located in the center of Fulin Street. It is a government-run restaurant, and it is one of the largest restaurants in the capital.

Song Xi of the Eighth Dynasties went upstairs and was led to a deep wing room.When the small door is opened, there is a hidden cave, the creek and spring water are rugged, like a shrunken garden scene.The man sitting at the top is about 30 years old, with a handsome face, bearded cheeks, and dressed in golden three-clawed dragon satin, showing his nobility.

"See Prince Rui."

"You're welcome, come, please take your seat." Prince Rui cast a condescending glance at Song Badai, "This must be the younger brother of the grandson, but this king often hears about his second younger brother. people."

The mockery in the words was obvious.

Song Xi looked directly at each other, "My younger brother can't deserve the praise of the lord." He cupped his hands slightly, "I don't know why the lord invited you so kindly? I have something important to do, so I'm going to trouble the lord to make a long story short. Stop drinking."

"Bold!" Prince Rui clapped his palm, "Duke Lu dare not talk to me like this. Song Xi, do you really think that you can sit firmly on the chair under you?"

Song Xi smiled lightly, "Stable or not, I don't need to bother the prince to worry about it for the minister." He cupped his hands again, "If the prince came here just for the chair, please forgive me not to accompany you any longer."

After finishing speaking, regardless of Prince Rui's expression, he pulled Song Badai to turn around and leave.

It wasn't until they walked away that Prince Rui's complexion slowly darkened.The counselor came in from behind the rock, "My lord, please calm down."

Prince Rui snorted coldly, "Song Xi! Song Xi! He is really as tough as his immortal grandfather." He turned to look at the counselor, "What do you see?"

The counselor bowed and saluted, "Just now the prince mentioned the relationship between the grandson's concubine brother and Prince Gong, and the grandson defended it. It can be seen that the two brothers have a close relationship. If you don't stick to hard and soft, this trip to the south of the Yangtze River will definitely become a roadblock to the great cause of the prince. His Majesty chose this person, so it can be seen that he does not intend to show mercy to the prince."

Prince Rui nodded, "Father really intends to do something. As the eldest son of my father, I have not been established as the crown prince for a long time, and now my father is pushing me hard again and again. If this is the case, you can't blame me."

The counselor persuaded: "Your Majesty, don't act too hastily. Let's see how this grandson will act. What's more, Duke Lu's mansion is not monolithic. It is said that the old lady of the Duke's Mansion has another favorite person for the successor to the title. At a critical time , Your Highness might as well give him a push."