Chapter 109: Cat and Mouse
Wu was full of joy embroidering at home, preparing to make a dress for Lin Lanhai in person. Since she solved Yan Huirong, although her heart was smooth, there was a gap between the two. originally wanted to take this opportunity to repair the relationship between the two husband and wife, but instead of waiting to show goodwill with Lin Lanhai, he turned his face and beat him violently, the two have been married for decades, this is the first time. It's not that she doesn't feel pain in her heart, it's not that she doesn't hate, but in the end, she is husband and wife, and her feelings are not said to be let go.
Before the messy thoughts could be sorted out, Wu Jingren sent someone to send news that several adults in the imperial court jointly signed a letter to impeach Lin Lanhai for being an improper official, not governing the family strictly, and being corrupt and squandering. A series of several major crimes made Wu's heart tremble. Lin Lanhai hurt her heart so much, she really didn't want to care about this matter, but on the one hand, it was her daughter's trouble, and on the other hand, it was her husband's future, and she couldn't stay out of it. Lying on the bed and weighing it for a while, I still sent someone out to find out the news, and I don't know what kind of trouble it has reached now.
Lin Qingyue knew that she had made a big disaster, so she served and took care of Wu's bedside diligently every day, and by the way, she honestly explained the matter of living with Lin Xiaoyu in Biluo and how to steal the house deed. Wu was angry, somewhat comforted in his heart, and his attitude was not as indifferent as before.
Waiting for the person who inquired about the news to come back, the Wu family left Lin Qingyue and sent the rest out.
After hearing this, Wu Shi was so angry that his lungs exploded, and the injury caused by Lin Lanhai's beating made his heart churn for a while, and his chest ached. is a good Lin Xiaoyu, calculating them like this, taking away the inn and the tea house, and smearing the reputation of the master, it is really a good means.
"Mother, are you okay?" Lin Qingyue sat on the edge of the bed and timidly pulled Wu's sleeve, panicking. She regrets her death now, and for a while the ghost was calculated by Lin Xiaoyou, and her father and mother turned out to be in harmony, and her mother was punished for her, and her father's reputation was damaged. Knowing that she was so strict, she didn't dare to steal the two deeds at all. Lin Xiaoyou, she wrote down this account.
Wu Shi glared at her coldly, "It's not a good thing you did, this is your so-called way to enter the palace." "Yue'er has been spoiled since she was a child, and she always acts arbitrarily, and this time she has suffered a big loss, hoping that she can have a longer memory, and don't mess around with her own temperament.
"I was wrong, mother, I will definitely listen to you in the future. Trying the taste of being snubbed by the Wu family, Lin Qingyue finally knew that she was afraid, and hurriedly repented sincerely.
Wu sighed and said hatefully: "How many times have I warned you, you must be cautious in your words and deeds, and you must not be willful, you always think that your mother is harming you." Now it's okay, stealing chickens doesn't make rice, but being calculated by Lin Xiaoyu's slut, I'm really angry. In the future, you should be honest with me, and don't provoke her again. As far as you're concerned, ten of you are no match for her. ”
Mother always looks down on her like this, Lin Qingyue is not convinced, but Wu is still injured and angry, she only dares to complain a few words in her heart, and she does not dare to show it. Let's see, when she finds an opportunity to avenge today's revenge. "Mother, you have suffered for your daughter. Don't worry, I'll listen to you. As for Lin Xiaoyou, I don't believe that I can't clean her up. ”
Wu couldn't help but raise her forehead and sigh, what did she do in her previous life, and in this life, she would meet Yan Huirong and Lin Xiaoyu, two sluts, who were simply her evil stars. The old one died, and the little one came, endlessly, but his daughter was not angry, and she didn't share her worries and repeatedly made trouble for her. Yue'er made a big mistake this time, if she hadn't borne it, I'm afraid it wouldn't have been so light.
Yue'er's brain is not clear, but she understands it very well in her heart. Who is the master? What he cares about most, no one knows better than her. can have today's future status, if anyone makes trouble for him and obstructs his way, he will never show mercy, even their mother and daughter.
Lin Xiaoyu, a slut, unexpectedly began to attack the Lin Mansion. It's just the beginning, and it's not yet known who killed the deer. It's not just two deeds, just take it if you like it. If you want to take revenge, it depends on whether you have the ability to do it. Don't think that you are the only one who will play tricks to discredit Lin Mansion, this matter will not be left at that.
Wu frowned and thought for a moment, and immediately called the housekeeper and asked him to find someone who could speak well and have a good mouth, and let him go: just say that the Lin Mansion had already sold the Jin Xiangrui Inn and the Hongfutang Tea House to others. The rumors outside are pure slander, and someone took the opportunity to deliberately pour dirty water on the Lin Mansion. There is no good solution to the current crisis, but it is better than doing nothing. No matter what others say, as long as the waters are muddy, who can tell the right and wrong in the meantime.
However, the initiator's description of Lin Lanhai's table at the Jin Xiangrui Inn was so wonderful that in the midst of people's relishful conversations, Lord Lin's outstanding deeds flashed in their minds one by one, just like the real pictures they saw with their own eyes. is also, Lin Xiaoyu personally planned a good show, how can it be made tasteless. At that time, no matter how Lin Lanhai reacted, the people arranged by Lin Xiaoyu would definitely describe him vividly. Under such a preconceived psychological offensive, Lin Fu's so-called strategy of attacking poison with poison is like a little spray in the waves, and it has no effect when it hits the water.
On this day, Lin Xiaoyu got up early, changed into men's clothes and prepared to go out happily. Yesterday gave Lin Fu such a big blow, I don't know if they made any moves today. originally planned to use a little trick to snatch the deed from Lin Qingyue's hands, so as to separate the relationship between Lin Lanhai and the Wu family, but she didn't expect her senior brother to be more desperate than her. While seizing the deed, he also smeared Lin Lanhai's reputation, so presumably his momentum in officialdom will also be hindered.
"Princess, please go back, the prince ordered not to let you go out. Lin Xiaoyou was prepared, she wanted to see what tricks Lin Lanhai and the Wu family could play, but they were stopped at the door. originally thought that Xiahou Yichen was just talking about it on purpose, but he didn't expect that he really didn't let her go out.
Lin Xiaoyou frowned slightly, "It's okay, I'll just go out for a walk and come back in a while." "I finally persuaded Sister Lan and Xiangqing to let her go out alone, and the hateful Xiahou Yichen still came to do this.
The guard's cool little face wrinkled, and he said, "Princess, don't embarrass your subordinates, if you let the prince know, your subordinates won't be able to eat and walk around." ”
Damn Xiahou Yichen, when she came back to settle accounts with him, the sparks in Lin Xiaoyou's beautiful eyes were beating faintly, but she had to go out today. "Are you afraid that the prince will let you not be able to eat and walk around, but you are not afraid that the princess can also let you not be able to eat and walk around? It seems that you only have the prince in your eyes. ”
"How dare your subordinates, princess, please forgive your sins. The guard immediately knelt down with a sad face, his expression still firm.
There was such a commotion at the door, which led Dongfan over. He respectfully saluted Lin Xiaoyou before saying, "Princess, please go back, the prince ordered him to go out with you when he comes back from the next court." ”
Dongfan, why didn't he go out with Xiahou Yichen in the mansion? Forget it, since Xiahou Yichen has left a message, let's wait for him to talk about it in the next court. Lin Xiaoyou nodded helplessly, "Okay." But ......" said as he changed his words, "Dongfan, you let that person come out, I want to see him." ”
"What did the princess say......?" Dongfan was stunned, a little confused by her headless words.
Lin Xiaoyou snorted and pretended to be stupid for her, "Who do you say is the invisible tail next to this princess?" Don't think she doesn't know, since she returned to Dragon Studios, no matter what she does or where she goes, Xiahou Yichen will always appear by chance, if someone hadn't reported to him, he would have been so clear.
Thinking that Lin Xiaoyou was angry that Xiahou Yichen sent secret guards to follow her, Dongfan hurriedly explained: "Princess, the prince is just worried about your safety and sent someone to protect the princess in secret, and he has no other intentions. ”
Did she say anything? Although she didn't like others to follow her like a fart, she still understood Xiahou Yichen's kindness. Looking at Dongfan's nervous appearance, it made her feel like she was going to eat people. "What are you nervous about? I can't eat him. Let him go out to find out the rumors, and come back to report to me. "This secret guard has been secretly protecting her, so he must be aware of Lin Lanhai's affairs. Now that Xiahou Yichen has not returned, let him go out to explore the situation first, and he has a good bottom in his heart.
It turned out to be like this, but he thought too much, and thought that the princess minded that the prince would send someone to follow him. Dongfan smiled and said, "Yes, my subordinates will arrange it." ”
Waiting for Xiahou Yichen to go down to the court, it was already noon. Back at Shihuan Courtyard, Lin Xiaoyou had already eaten and was hugging the little fox to feed.
He was dressed in bright red clothes, dangled in front of Lin Xiaoyu in a flamboyant manner, and sat lazily at the table, "Princess, this king is hungry." ”
The early dynasty has already dispersed, and now she has only come back, and she has been waiting for a long time, and so is the secret guard who inquired about the news, which is too inefficient, and there is no news until now. Lin Xiaoyou was furious, and it was rare to raise his eyelids, so he simply ordered, "Duoduo, the little fox's crystal shrimp balls haven't been eaten yet, take them to the prince to eat." As he spoke, he touched the little fox's head and said dotingly: "Little thing, I'll make you more delicious when the time comes, okay?"
"Ah!" Duoduo looked at Lin Xiaoyu in astonishment, and then at Xiahou Yichen, his face full of disbelief. This, her ears heard it right, give the prince something to eat the little fox, although the little fox is the princess's pet, but in the end it is just a beast, it doesn't seem appropriate to do so. Duoduo stood hesitantly in place, not knowing whether to listen or not for a while.
"Woooo As if he understood, the little fox screamed a few times excitedly, and his big round eyes glared at Xiahou Yichen with disdain. Anyway, he is full, and for the sake of the food, I will give him the rest of the rest.
The corners of Xiahou Yichen's mouth twitched, didn't he let her go out, as for treating him like this. Lin Xiaoyou is angry, forget it, what kind of eyes is that little fox? Disdain? It is a beast that dares to despise him, so bold. Lin Xiaoyou is also too ruthless, thinking that he is a dignified prince, he actually treats him like a brute, no, he is not as good as a brute. "Lin Xiaoyou, you are becoming more and more presumptuous. Xiahou Yichen was a little weak-hearted, unexpectedly not angry, but glared back at the little fox fiercely.
"Hmph. Lin Xiaoyou snorted coldly, still ignoring it.
Seeing that she still didn't pay attention, Xiahou Yichen pretended to be angry and said, "Lin Xiaoyu, you should know that the consequences of making this king angry are very strict. ”
"Lord, you should also know that if you make Princess Ben angry, the consequences will be very strict. Lin Xiaoyou said and put down the little fox in his hand to let himself play.
returned it to him, it seemed that he was really angry, Xiahou Yichen put down his posture and explained: "It's not that you won't let you go out, it's not that you left a message for Dongfan, and let you wait for me to come back and go out together." ”
Lin Xiaoyou pursed her lips, "Wait for you to come back?"
Xiahou Yichen pretended to look at the sky outside, turned his eyes to Lin Xiaoyou with affection, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, this king didn't go out to mess with flowers and grass." I just watched a good show at the court and delayed the time. ”
Is it Lin Lanhai's business? Lin Xiaoyou immediately came to his senses, "Let's hear it." ”
"Oh, this king is hungry and has no strength to say, I want to go eat first, another day. Xiahou Yichen said leisurely and got up.
"Stop. Lin Xiaoyou glanced at him and said to Duoduo: "Duoduo, go to the kitchen and bring the prepared meal to the prince." ”
"Yes. Duoduo finally breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately, the princess didn't really want to give the prince something to eat the little fox.
Xiahou Yichen smiled slightly and sat down satisfied. When Duoduo brought the prepared dishes, he was even more satisfied, all of them were what he liked to eat, and they were made by Lin Xiaoyou himself.
"Can you say it now, Lord Wang? Lin Xiaoyou gritted his teeth and asked.
After taking a bite of the dish first, Xiahou Yichen said in a melodious voice: "It's nothing, it's just that the old guys from Yushitai jointly broke the bullet to impeach Lin Lanhai this morning." is an improper official, lax in governing the family, corrupt and profligate, and three big hats are buttoned on his head. However, none of the Shangshu who had dinner with him stood up to speak for him, but they were afraid of being affected, so they left themselves all out. was so angry that Lin Lanhai couldn't help but quarrel with the old guys of Yushitai in the court. ”
She naturally didn't understand the affairs of the court, but the relationship between the various positions was definitely indispensable to collude with each other, otherwise how could the officials protect each other. Lin Lanhai has been sitting in the Ministry of Officials for so many years, and he has been smooth sailing, and he must have cultivated a lot of direct contacts, and it is easy to do something in it. If there is no conclusive evidence, I am afraid that it will not be easy to sue him. Lin Xiaoyou thought for a while, turned his head sideways and asked, "What is the result?"
"Based on those rumors alone, there is no evidence, and it is not easy for the imperial brother to arbitrarily issue a verdict. For the sake of prudence, the imperial brother suppressed the matter, handed it over to the imperial history platform, and ordered those old guys to investigate the matter thoroughly. As for Lin Lanhai, the matter is big, and it is not easy to go to court for the time being, so let him go home and think about it behind closed doors, and make a final conclusion when the matter is settled. ”
Sure enough, Lin Xiaoyu was thoughtful and faintly disappointed.
Xiahou Yichen noticed her lost feelings, and couldn't say what she felt. Suddenly, he smiled slightly, "Lin Xiaoyou, do you know what it is like to catch a cat and a mouse?"
How do you think of cat and mouse, Lin Xiaoyou looked at him suspiciously, shook his head and said, "I'm not a cat." ”
Seeing her like this, Xiahou Yichen was stunned at first, and then the smile on his face slowly spread. "Wouldn't it be boring to catch a cat and a mouse and kill it at once, you think. On the other hand, if you tease and catch at the same time, so that it can't advance or retreat, and the dilemma is like a frightened bird, isn't it more interesting?"
"It seems that this is the case!" Lin Xiaoyou's eyes lit up, and he had a plan in his heart. This is the same reason as people, even if she has evidence, she will be angry and boring if she knocks down the Lin Mansion at once. Revenge is not to let him die all at once, but to let him watch him lose everything, and let him feel the pain of falling from heaven to hell, and the mental torture is far more unforgettable than the physical torture. Now, it shouldn't be her who should really be in a hurry.
At the same time, Lin Lanhai hurried home, and as soon as he got home, he entered the study and collapsed on the big chair, his hands clenched into fists, and he looked tired. has been an official for decades, and he has lost face and suffered losses like today. As soon as the turtle grandson smelled a little breath, he couldn't wait to pounce on it, and attacked it in groups, causing him to lose control and almost make a mistake several times, but fortunately, the timely remedy did not arouse more suspicion. Now is a sensitive period, too much to say and more wrong, but he can't let others set fire to him and he won't fight back. Shame, shame, shame, in the past, he watched others being involved in a panic, distressed in every way, or lost his official position or implicated in prison, but today it fell on his head, only to know that this taste is really not human. Fortunately, Wu Jingren reported that he had already left a hand, although he had a quarrel with the people of Yushitai in the court and angered the emperor, but in the end they didn't catch any tricks, even if they were allowed to check, they couldn't find anything, fortunately in misfortune.
"Someone. ”
The butler had been guarding the door, and when he heard the voice, he immediately went in and said, "Master, what do you command?" Seeing that Lin Lanhai's expression was wrong, he knew that the matter was strict, and the housekeeper didn't dare to ask more, and he was more cautious than usual.
Lin Lanhai sighed, now is not the time to take it lightly, he sat upright, picked up the pen and quickly wrote a letter to him, "Immediately send someone to hand over the letter to Lord Wu personally." ”
"Yes. The housekeeper wanted to comfort him a few words, but he didn't know the bottom of his heart, hesitated for a while, and forgot about it.