Chapter 37: Confession
Li Jin found that even if he smiled reluctantly, if it was sincere, it would become a real laugh. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 The smile on his face at such a moment, although it was as bright as usual, but Li Jin's chest was sour, but fortunately, the irrepressible emotion in his chest was more than that. In the sourness, there is a thick warmth that is difficult to ignore, almost burning Li Jin from the inside out, it is a temperature that can make people intoxicated.
Li Jin, who followed her mother into the dining room, saw that her father was already sitting behind the table waiting for the two of them, and the familiar scenery and the unfamiliar but strong feelings in her chest made Li Jin feel like a dream.
"Dad, why did you have a holiday today?" Li Jin smiled and sat down under his father, and said as usual.
Mrs. Li sat down on the other side of Mr. Li and began to serve soup for the two of them.
The dinner in the Li Mansion is a time for rest and eating in the whole province, regardless of class status. Because of the rules set by the Li couple, there is no need for attendants to serve the meal. So in the dining room at this time, only the Li family of three sat around the table.
The fresh fragrance of four-gill perch in the willow leaf soup permeates the entire space, and it seems that the steaming breath can fill the gap between people, and the Li family is happy and happy in this not much magnificent but warm and self-contained space.
Li Jin talked about what he saw and heard in Yujingzhai today, from the fairyland-like, the misty mist in the middle of the lake, to the looming painting boat, to the hustle and bustle in the hall, and then to the half-word remarks of various families, sometimes mixed with the anecdotes of people who came and went with different manners and different clothes, and so on.
Li Dajian may comment on one or two sentences of those incoherent remarks, or when Li Jin is in high spirits, he laughs at the market habits, but he is also very happy. And although Mrs. Li didn't agree with Li Jin at first, she doted on Li Jin in the end, and after a while, she listened to what Li Jin said, and she was happy.
After the meal, a hint of tea fragrance was added to the room where the aroma was still faint.
"Jin'er, have you been feeling better in the last few days?" After the meal, Father Li remembered to let Li Jin restrain his fun-loving nature, firstly, because the New Year Festival is approaching, this is a frequent time for all kinds of princes and nobles to move around, and of course, it is also the time when all eyes are staring;
Li Jin saw his father's tone and immediately subconsciously knew that this was to teach himself a lesson, in the past, when Li Jin was like this, he only felt that he was either unconvinced, or trembling because of the crime, but at this moment, Li Jin only felt that the sore and sweet chest seemed to be about to burst, and the corners of his eyes were involuntarily slightly dripping.
"Daddy. It's already much better. Li Jin said with a smile.
Such a reaction was beyond Li Shilang's expectations, and the harsh words that came to his lips took a big turn before he said again: "Well, there are a lot of things going on in Beijing today, try to recuperate at home, and also help your mother share some of it." ”
The eyes are not as stern as before, and there is more hope and expectation in them. made Li Jin, who noticed this, even more afraid to look directly into his father's eyes.
"yes, yes. Father. Li Jin lowered his head and said with a smile.
"You're really, you'll teach people when you come, and I really don't know if I should look forward to your return. Mrs. Li couldn't bear Li Jin being taught a lesson, and thought about changing the topic.
"By the way, the emperor gave you a few days of leave this time, and the construction period is still tight, I'm afraid you will return to the suburbs of Beijing in a few days, right?"
Li Shilang paused for a moment, and smiled at his wife: "It's always hard to guess the thoughts of the heavenly family, who knows, besides, the affairs of the suburbs of Beijing are not the only ones I can do, and I can't delay anything." I also happened to take a break, it was the general's business, and it was the worship of the suburbs of Beijing, and I really felt that I was too busy to get dizzy. ”
"Then stay at home for a few days, and I'll have people prepare hot water and soak in a wormwood bath to relieve fatigue. Saying that, Mrs. Li got up and went to call someone to prepare.
Before going out, he told Li Jin to go back to Jinyue Pavilion to rest early, and after speaking, he stared at Li Shilang again, and the look in his eyes Li Shilang knew in an instant that Li Shilang was not allowed to embarrass Li Jin. Li Shilang nodded helplessly with a smile, and then continued to drink tea to cover up, so as not to be too faceless in front of his daughter.
In fact, Li Jin had already seen it in his eyes, but he also lowered his head and drank tea to hide the raised corners of his mouth, so as not to embarrass his father.
After Mrs. Li left the hall, Li Shilang looked at Li Jin and finally seemed to get up as if he had made up his mind, turned his back to Li Jin and said, "Come, follow me to the study." ”
When Li Jin felt the warm and tactful emotional exchange between his parents, although his heart was infiltrated by warmth everywhere, there was also no place in his heart that was not deeply stung by guilt, so he had been hesitating in his mind how to say his agreement with the emperor.
Li Shilang's summoning made Li Jin's body froze, although he didn't know what his father was going to say to him, but Li Jin knew that this was the last chance left for him. This is the last and best opportunity to confess to his father, if Li Jin still wants to protect something in his life, then this is the last chance to work hard.
In the vigorous study room of the earth dragon burning, all corners and desks are placed with potted plants of pine and cypress and banyan trees specially cultivated by Li Jin.
One of the pots that grew the most wanton was placed on the outermost part of Li Shilang's desk. No matter where you are in the study, you can see the cypress tree at that angle, and even if you just enter the room, you can catch it at first sight.
Li Shilang once said with a smile that this plant is growing so well, he will let it grow in the future and never prune. Li Jin also likes the natural and upward growth posture of this plant, which seems to be able to leapfrog no matter what kind of obstacles it encounters.
After the two entered the study one after the other, Father Li sat at the back of the desk. Li Jin was familiar with the tea set on the cloud table next to the hall and prepared to stop, and poured Pu'er for himself and his father.
The mist rose in the center of the teacup, drawing the eyes of both men to the graceful trajectory of the uncertain trajectory.
A moment later, just as Father Li seemed to sigh silently and took out the delicate and simple wooden box in his chest, Li Jin seemed to have made up his mind, looked up at his father in front of him with a determined look, and said, "Father, I have something to tell you." ”
Hearing Li Jin's words, Father Li handed over the simple and delicate wooden box in his hand to Li Jin's hand, and said, "Coincidentally, I also have something to say to you, but you say it first." ”