Piercing Stories (33)

Winter came quietly.

Before Lin Yutong could react, a heavy snowfall came from Hula.

"I always felt that this year's snow. It came very early. Lin Yutong put the tender beef into the pot, and after shabu, he put it in the bowl for the fourth master, "I don't know what Honghui is serving in the palace?"

"I told people to stare at it. I can't stand a little grievance. The fourth master snorted, thinking that it was spicy.

Lin Yutong cut a lot of chili chips, who knew that the fourth master put a lot of them in the bowl. smiled and said, "That's the line chili pepper that I specially asked someone to save, so it's enough to eat." So saying, he took the fruit wine and poured him a glass, and handed it over.

The fourth master took it and ate the sweet potatoes and potato wedges in Lin Yutong's bowl, and then felt better. "It's too spicy. ”

Lin Yutong took a small bowl, "I'll change another bowl for my master." "People who can't eat spicy food and love spicy can't afford to hurt it.

The fourth master waved his hand, "I always feel that there is something missing without this flavor." ”

The snow was falling, and the children were gone. Hiroaki went to bed early. Only the two of them sat opposite each other on the kang and ate hot pot with a pot.

Lin Yutong saw that the fourth master ate sweet potatoes very sweetly, and felt quite surprised. Anyway, Honghui is the most unsightly to put this kind of sweet thing in a salty and spicy pot.

"Why do you look at Ye so much?" Seeing Lin Yutong staring at him, the fourth master thought that the sauce was sticking to his face, so he wiped it with his hand.

Lin Yutong said in his heart that the fourth master who eats sweet potatoes is quite down-to-earth. said on his lips: "Look at how the master is getting more and more handsome." ”

The fourth master couldn't hold back, and laughed out loud, "Nonsense!" But it's good to be poor.

At night, Lin Yutong didn't dare to put meat in the bowl to eat like the fourth master, he only picked some vegetarian food, and the taste was okay.

"I'm afraid of being fat. The fourth master asked.

Lin Yutong nodded, "Eating meat at night is not good for the skin." "No matter how big the golden finger is, there are still healthy living habits.

The fourth master looked at Lin Yutong's face, "In the past few years, you have become younger and younger." This face is more tender than that of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. Unafraid. ”

Lin Yutong rarely saw the fourth master say words of praise for himself, and for a while, his heart was really beautiful.

In the past two years, the relationship between the two has really been a long stream, supporting each other, and getting along harmoniously. Especially after having Hongzhao, it's more like a real couple.

At night, if there is no one lying around, it is really a little unaccustomed. I felt that not only the bed was half empty, but the whole room felt empty.

Lying on the bed, listening to the howling north wind, Lin Yutong breathed a sigh of relief.

"What's the matter?" the fourth master closed his eyes, patted Lin Yutong's back with his hand, and asked.

Lin Yutong smiled, "I feel happy." ”

As long as you think that you are warm and warm in the house, and do not have to suffer from the cold outside, you feel happy. Her requirements for happiness are sometimes so low.

The fourth master obviously misunderstood what Lin Yutong meant, and said with a smile: "I'm so happy next to the master." ”

Lin Yutong was stunned, rolled his eyes in his heart, and said, "Yes! ”

These words obviously pleased this master, and Lin Yutong clearly felt his chest tremble, and then let out a happy laugh.

Lin Yutong's heart suddenly felt full. This person is none other than the fourth master. Isn't it happiness that you have it and others don't?

The two of them, who felt happy, were wrapped in the quilt and tossed for half the night. The fourth master left in the morning satisfied.

Lately, he's really getting busy. But no matter how busy you are, you still have to go back at night, otherwise Fujin probably won't feel happy.

Dai Duo and Wu Sidao felt that the fourth master was in a good mood today. I dare to speak more boldly.

“…… It is imperative to settle the arrears of the household department. The emperor's hint three or four times is to hope that someone can understand the difficulties of the court and quickly pay off all the arrears. Even if you can't pay it back, repaying part of it can solve the current dilemma. But this man's heart ......," said Dietor in a whisper.

The fourth master pushed the roasted chestnuts to Dai Duo, and said, "Then in the opinion of Mr., is this errand accepted or not?"

Dai Duo leaned over and took the chestnuts on the table and slowly peeled them. "If someone comes to pick it up, the fourth master won't pick it up. If no one answers, the fourth master will be able to pick up. ”

This is actually the same as what I was thinking. The fourth master nodded, and pushed the chestnuts to Wu Sidao: "Taste it, this is a variety that Fujin doesn't know where to find it." It's small, but it tastes great. ”

Wu Sidao hurriedly thanked him, "It's just that this is something that offends people, and after this matter, you have to be cautious." If the estimate is good, I am afraid that with the eighth master, he will not be in the limelight. ”

The fourth master smiled slightly, this is the word.

Because the Chinese New Year was approaching, the emperor was also concerned about his reputation and didn't say anything. He is not in a hurry, and others are not in a hurry.

This year, the emperor also lived a very simple life. Such an obvious hint, but everyone still has no consciousness of repaying the money, what can the emperor do?

When the first month came out, the emperor rejected the excerpt of the Ministry of Rites to renovate the Taimiao.

The piles and piles are all implied that there is no silver.

It's the uncle who really owes money, and it's the grandson who asks for money. Even Kangxi, a creditor, feels tricky when he encounters this problem.

He wants to do what the monarch and the minister want, and he wants to achieve a good story of the monarch and the minister.

But when the kindness was reciprocated like this, Kangxi probably didn't feel good in his heart.

Friends borrow money from each other, and that's it. When I lent it out, I was in love, and I really reached out to ask for debts, as if the original love had fallen.

If you really want to be in debt, is the kindness of borrowing money still there?

Therefore, it is not easy for this debtor to be a debtor. If you don't come ruthlessly, you will definitely not be able to get it back. But it's ruthless, I'm afraid that the emperor won't be happy. This is not only because the kindness was not given out, but even in the end, he complained and resented. Why is this so painful?

Debt collection is not an easy job.

Kangxi looked at his son who was standing below, "...... Someone has to come forward to take care of this. Look, who's coming?"

This job, the king of Zhijun will definitely not do it. The former Mingzhu party now claims to be his protégé. Anyway, some of them he hadn't even heard of names. When these people were prominent in Mingzhu, they were afraid that they would not take less money from the household. Isn't it a joke that this son will do this work by himself? This is not only a matter of cutting on his own people, but also directly clashing with the prince's side. Originally, it was just debt collection, pure debt collection. Asking yourself to collect debts from the crown prince's people doesn't mean that the conflict has escalated? Not to mention that you can't do it, even the emperor will definitely not give yourself this job.

The prince raised an eyebrow, which had nothing to do with him. Even if the doorman owes money, he doesn't spend it on himself.

The third master said in his heart: Who is collecting debts? From the king of Zhijun? Or from the prince? Not to mention the doormen, even they themselves also have debts from the household. There are also these brothers, the clansmen of the clan, the nobles. The sea of offended people is gone. Even if he dares to offend people, he doesn't have the courage to practice with the king of Zhijun and the prince. So he shrank decisively.

The fifth master has always been indifferent, as if he hadn't heard, his eyebrows didn't move.

The Seventh Master still has the leisure to look around, as if he is looking for who this brave brother is? Anyway, it's not himself.

The eighth master looked at his nose and nose, but he looked at his heart. He has always been benevolent and kind, how can he do such a thing as debt collection? Isn't this a joke?

The ninth master's eyes fell very directly on the fourth master, among the brothers, he had a face of debt collection, if he didn't go, who would go?

He looked at the fourth master, and the rest of the brothers all aimed at the fourth master.

It seems to be saying that if you have a face to collect debts, you will be modest.

The fourth master scolded in his heart, this group of pit goods. I want to ask the fourth master what is the most disgusting creature in his life?

That must be a brother.

These pit brothers are the most hated species in the world, and there is no one.

Kangxi glanced at these sons and said, "What's the matter?

Although the fourth master had already planned to come out to take over, he was still very unhappy when he was wordlessly pushed out by the brothers. "The son is willing to share the worries of the emperor. But he said in his heart, you will push me out now, and when I come to the door to ask for debts, don't blame me for being ruthless. Thinking like this, he turned his head to look at the brothers. The meaning is very obvious, this is all your own doing.

Why did you forget that there is still this stubble?

Everyone mentioned in their hearts, this is really not sure who cheated whom?

Kang Xie glanced at the fourth master, and then asked, "Is the fourth child alone? Who assists the fourth brother in running errands?"

Thirteen himself stood up, "The son is willing to share the worries of Huang Ama and assist the fourth brother." He never ran any errands except for accompanying the prince. Although this matter offends people, it is much better than tying the prince to run errands behind the fourth brother. For others, it's a matter of gain and loss. For yourself, it's just a matter of how much or less you lose. But only one is closer to the fourth brother after the first day, isn't it?

The fourth master didn't expect that Thirteen would jump out after him at this time. I was still a little surprised.

Kangxi nodded, the fourth child is still safe. This matter was decided.

Seeing the old man go, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. This hot potato was thrown to the fourth brother (fourth brother), what should I do if I am really happy?

The fourth master turned around and didn't speak yet. The king of Zhijun followed the prince and retreated. The three masters, the five masters, the seven masters, the three of them made a bunch, and they didn't know what to say, so they talked as they walked. It's very neat under your feet. The seventh master's legs and feet also seem to be extraordinarily dexterous.

The eighth master, the ninth master, and the tenth master trotted away together. Only fourteen stomped his feet and said: "No one else is outstanding, but you love to be outstanding." Sooner or later, you have to offend people. As soon as he finished speaking, the ninth master shouted over there. Fourteen snorted, turned and ran.

Thirteen smiled awkwardly and said, "Fourth brother, we two brothers, now we are really hiding from everyone, and we don't want to be seen." ”

The fourth master smiled and said, "Let's go!" Thirteenth brother, go home with me, and let's sum it up." By the way, ask your sister-in-law to cook herself, and let's have two sips. ”

"Brother, I remember that my sister-in-law's wine is not brewed for a day or two. This time it can be regarded as a solution to the craving. Thirteen smiled and followed the fourth master out of the palace.

Lin Yutong listened to the words of the fourth master conveyed by Su Peisheng, and went to the kitchen.

The fourth master invited thirteen to sit down, and invited Dai Duo and Wu Sidao out. There is no shying away from it at all.

Thirteen was suddenly a little flattered, this staff member is an extremely private matter, the fourth brother has no cover in front of him, how can this letter not be moving?

Dai Duo and Wu Sidao are both scheming people, and with a flash of their eyes, they know the purpose of the fourth master.

is so heart-to-hearted, I am afraid that in the heart of the thirteenth master, he is more inclined to the fourth master.

"In Mr.'s opinion, where to start?" the fourth master asked as he looked at the two of them.

Wu Sidao smiled and said: "The fourth master has a plan in his heart? "If you are blind, you must start with the crown prince, the king of Zhijun and the princes.

Dai Duo said: "This debt must be collected, but it cannot be collected ruthlessly." The master must have a plan in his heart. ”

It wasn't until the evening that the fourth master left the thirteenth master to live in the front yard, and when he returned to the main courtyard, Lin Yutong knew that the fourth master really wanted to collect debts.

"You have to ask the thirteenth and fourteenth brothers first, to see if there are any difficulties in their house. Lin Yutong said first. The thirteenth master follows the iron core of the fourth master, and it is not good to take care of one or two. Fourteen is his younger brother, if he really can't turn around, he can still force it. Even if the fourth master pasted the silver upside down, these two people should have been.

The fourth master lay down on the kang and said: "The daughters-in-law of other people's families are afraid of giving the silver to the brother-in-law and sister-in-law, you are good, the master hasn't said it yet, you want to scatter money all over the sky." Aren't you afraid that you won't have any money?"

In recent years, the emperor has not been in the capital for half of the year, and the fourth master is basically the person who has been arranged by the emperor to stay on the council. Although it is not as hot as the eighth master, no one dares to despise it. I would like to worship the temple gate in vain, and I will not miss such an important person.

In addition, the fourth master is really not a person who does not understand the world. There is no shortage of friends who should be made, and the filial piety sent below has also been received.

Over the years, this master has accumulated a lot of money. Compared with several older princes, such as thirteen and fourteen, they have not been in the mansion for a few years, and they are all bald brothers, and they have no errands in their hands, which means that they have no rights. How much money can they make?

I'm afraid I don't have much money to pay off my debts.

So he smiled and said: "The silver in this private room is tightly hidden, don't think I really don't know." I didn't want it yet, so I pretended to be poor. That's not right. ”

The fourth master laughed, "The little silver of the master, Fu Jin passed with one eye and one eye closed, it was really serious." ”

Lin Yutong smiled and got down to business, "Among these debts, I'm afraid that there are really people who can't afford to repay the money, and they just blindly force them to pay back, and I'm afraid it's not a solution." It's really tight, and if there is an incident, it won't end well. ”

The fourth master smiled and said, "I know it in my heart." Don't worry. ”

As he spoke, he asked what Hongzhao had done today.

Lin Yutong saw that the fourth master didn't want to talk about it, so he changed the topic with him.

The fourth master hasn't come up with a charter yet, and the emperor has set off again to patrol the outside world.

Five years to the south, this year to the north. This emperor is also tired.

The fourth master smiled and said, "The emperor is hiding." ”

If all the old ministers want to go to the palace to ask for a meeting, and if they want to say please, how can they collect this debt?

When the emperor went out, he took the prince and the king of Zhijun, along with a few little brothers.

Only took away the two adult elder brothers, the prince and the king of Zhijun, firstly, to avoid the protégés of these two people from seeking refuge, and secondly, for fear of intensifying the conflict.

And the rest of the adult brothers, no one brought them. The meaning is also very obvious, that is, to repay the money.

The fourth master went out after a post and wanted to invite the brothers to tea.

"What do you want to do?" the ninth master was very irritable. They all say that he has money, but he earns a lot and spends a lot. The silver used by the starling to recruit talents was sponsored by him in friendship. Lao Shi, it's a large drag oil bottle. Half of his house's expenses were provided for by himself. On his body, he is not carrying a debt from him alone, starling, ten, and he has a brother and fifth. The fifth brother doesn't care about anything, and he is not rich. The silver can be given to other brothers, and it makes no sense not to help his own brother at all. The old fourteen wanted to talk to himself several times, and he could be regarded as brothers who were mixed together. Is it really possible not to give at all? Of course, he wanted not to give it at all, but the old fourteen thieves. scolded himself for being unkind and unjust, and disregarding his brothers. Isn't that right to my heart. I just feel like I've met a soulmate. Just so smoothly gave the bald prune to the promise. He hated slapping himself in the mouth. That's not how losers lose. Suddenly, not only the toothache, but also the heart, liver, spleen and lungs were painful.

Jiufu Jin raised his eyebrows, and said, "My sister-in-law came to Jialai a few days ago, and she also talked about silver. I'm afraid that I can't turn around at home. Ask me if I can borrow some and go back to the turnaround. Seeing that the master is so embarrassed, otherwise I will pawn the dowry out and exchange the silver to pay it first?"

The ninth master jumped up suddenly, "It's not yet time for the master to live on a woman's dowry." ”

Jiufu Jin snorted in his heart, and asked, "Then according to the meaning of the master, what should I do?"

The Ninth Master gasped twice. This brother has to take care of it, the brother-in-law and brother-in-law have to pull it out, and the maiden family of those concubines, even if they dismantle the master and sell it one by one, they can't make up so much silver. For a while, I felt that Fu Jin was very short-sighted. It doesn't matter if the mother's family can't help it, and it will be held back when it is critical. But if you really don't care, you really can't pull this face. Even if it is delayed, and then three or five months later, each has its own buffer period. I'm glad I had a lot of time to raise it. Who knew that the fourth child couldn't wait.

He snorted in his heart, glanced at the post of the fourth master's mansion again, slammed it on the ground, jumped up and stepped on it with his feet.

Jiufujin: "......" hehe, naïve!