Chapters 37-38
CHAPTER XXXVII
"From today onwards, he will not be allowed to take another step out of the house."
"Sir, what did you say?"
"What do you know, if you don't restrain this son of a, the whole family will be tired by him. Do you know who he offended? ”
"I heard that Brother Bao went to Lin's house. Even if his Lin family has a son who is an official in Gyeonggi, it won't be like this! ”
"What the Lin family. He looked for Li Gongzi again. ”
"Li Guogong's grandson?! Brother Bao isn't like this, right? "Haven't learned enough from last time?!
"He can lie here now and not die, because Li Gongzi is looking at my face. If it is an ordinary person...... is disrespectful to Li Gongzi, do you think you can still be good! Li Guogong seems to be leisurely, but he has military power in his hands. It is the emperor who still gives three points of face. Who doesn't know that the emperor likes Li Gongzi the most, and even Li Gongzi's name was given by the emperor. I also heard that although this Li Gongzi has no official position or position, it is easier to enter the palace than those royal relatives. I also heard that the relationship between this Li Gongzi and the emperor's eldest grandson is extraordinary. Even the Empress Dowager likes Li Gongzi very much, I heard that there was a family banquet, and the Empress Dowager sighed in front of everyone, "Why is this Shaoqing kid not the grandson of the mourning family", who doesn't know in Gyeonggi, I'd rather offend the prime minister than offend the son. This son refers to this Li Shaoqing and Li Gongzi. This is a great relationship, why don't you understand it! ”
"Oh, sir, how is this good? We're just going to have this one seedling, sir, you have to think of a way! ”
"I know it."
"Mother, don't say it yet."
"Don't worry, sir, I know."
There is no impermeable wall in this world, not to mention that although Mrs. Huo is usually kind, she is also very powerful when she is majestic, and the two interrogated attendants are all recruited against the old lady. When Mrs. Huo heard this, she immediately stood up and walked towards Governor Huo's mansion.
Although Mrs. Huo dotes on her grandson, she also knows the seriousness of the matter. Listening to what Huo Zhifu said, she also knew Li Shaoqing's background, she also said that Huo Er was stupid, she thought that his grandson should be able to listen, but she didn't expect her grandson to fall into the devil and dare to provoke Li Shaoqing. Although the grandson is important, but without this Huo Mansion, what else is there to talk about the Huo family. Her grandson was really wrong this time, and she blamed her for spoiling her grandson too much on weekdays. However, for the sake of today, it is better to come up with a comprehensive way to redeem this matter. If this matter reaches the ears of Li Guogong, Grandpa Guo is not a vegetarian, and Li Shaoqing is his most painful grandson, then at that time, the official of her son Huo Zhifu will also be over.
"Why is Mother here?" Huo Zhifu was busy saluting.
Mrs. Huo on the side hurriedly stepped forward to help.
"You still dare to hide from me, no one will talk to my wife about such a big thing. Am I such a confused old lady in your eyes? So confused that I don't even prioritize. ”
"Mother, it's my fault."
"You're right, it's my wife's fault. It's because I spoil Brother Bao too much, so he doesn't even know what to do. He didn't. ”
"Back to my mother, the doctor has come to see me. It is said that it is good to take two pairs of medicines. ”
"That's good, this time let him have a longer memory."
"Mother, I plan to let Brother Bao stay at home after this time, and when I am done with the matter at hand, I will ask someone to send him to Jinling Academy."
"It's time to restrain Brother Bao. Do not be distressed. ”
"We were relieved to hear what my mother said."
"Then what should Li Gongzi do with it?"
"My husband and wife are also discussing this. I've heard that Li Gongzi likes a lot of things, but there are very few ideas that others can deliver. In addition, he has been smart since he was a child, and every time he takes out something is refreshing, such as the cake he gave to the emperor when he was a child, and the soap flower that he gave to the emperor last year, all of which have never been seen before. This made my son really don't know what to do. ”
Mrs. Huo thought about it for too long, and then said, "Since I don't know what to send, it's better not to send objects, but only money." ”
"I don't know how much is appropriate?"
"We might as well count the wealth first, and then take out half of it."
"Mother, is this too much?" Mrs. Huo was shocked when she heard this.
"Too much, it's good if Li Gongzi is not too little. If there is no sincerity, it is better not to go to Li Gongzi to make amends. ”
"That's what Mother said. And he did as his mother said. ”
So, the three of them asked them to move the treasury account books and their respective dowry lists. Then, the three of them decided to give up all the objects, and only the silver and the silver box office deed were moved. Then, Governor Huo issued a post and invited Master Lin to be a middleman to solve the matter.
Master Lin received the post, it was quite a headache, and it was too late for him to talk to Li Guogong! This Huo Zhifu offended Li Gongzi, according to the normal trend, he had better step on it again, even if he didn't pay attention, he shouldn't have joined in. But Governor Huo made it clear in his post that he had to do it if he didn't do it. Master Lin had no choice but to find his youngest son and let Lin Jinyan talk to Li Shaoqing. At least, first probe Li Shaoqing's tone and give a direction. If he handled it gently, he would naturally push the boat with the water. If it was a big deal, he immediately made a decision. You must know that it is impossible for Master Lin to offend Governor Huo, but compared to Li Guogong, Master Lin does not dare to offend Li Guogong, and the lesser of two evils is naturally taken. It would be better if his son could tell him to turn around. When the time comes, Governor Huo will not be grateful to himself.
Lin Jinyan didn't want to make such a big fuss, but after all, Li Shaoqing's identity was there. He can't say the reason for letting Li Shaoqing handle it lightly, it's just that after all, this matter started by himself. I heard that Huo Ersil came to the door that day and shouted his name. Obviously, Li Shaoqing blocked it for him and understood the matter for him. Now, if he goes, he will definitely thank Li Shaoqing. However, because of this, I don't feel very happy in the end.
If you want Li Shaoqing to say, his senior brother Lin Jinyan is a personal twist of goods, and it takes a lot of effort to say thank you, but people are arrogant and can't make up for it, which is really drunk.
Lin Jinyan didn't thank him in the end, but only asked Huo Zhifu to ask his father, and his father asked him about him and Li Shaoqing, Li Shaoqing naturally responded, in fact, Li Shaoqing didn't take this matter to heart at all. However, it would be better if Governor Huo could be so discerning.
Then, after making an appointment, Mr. Lin was a middle-aged person, and everyone made an appointment in a private room in a high-end restaurant, and then the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves. After thirty years of drinking, Huo Zhifu presented a seemingly small box and gave away half of his family property, Li Shaoqing accepted it calmly, and also drank the wine toasted by Huo Zhifu, Huo Zhifu finally felt at ease. Master Lin also showed his face, and everyone was happy about this.
After Li Shaoqing returned home, he hurriedly opened the box, and suddenly the gold flashed blindly, and under the gold was a thick silver ticket title deed. Count it, and it's 300,000 taels.
"People say that the Qing prefect has been in the Qing Prefecture for three years, and there are 100,000 snowflakes of silver. I didn't let Governor Huo return to his position as an official overnight, which probably hurt his vitality a little. Governor Huo's family background doesn't seem to be too thick. ”
Zheng Lanling didn't understand these things, so he only asked: "Shaoqing, is this appropriate?" ”
"There's nothing out of place, I don't take it, he can rest assured. Eat a trench and grow a wisdom, I believe that Huo Zhifu will restrain Huo Er's stupidity. If Huo Ersil doesn't have a long memory, I believe that his Huo Mansion will not be so lucky. ”
Just after three seconds, Li Shaoqing rubbed next to Lin Jinyan with a smile. "Do you want Senior Brother Lin to have one, Huo Er is stupid to offend Senior Brother Lin, and it is only natural that he will bleed so heavily."
Lin Jinyan only glanced at Li Shaoqing lightly. Silver tickets, naturally, I didn't ask for them.
"Senior Brother Lin doesn't want it, naturally someone will accept my kindness."
More than ten days later, Gong Rui carried a beautifully made box and put it in front of the emperor.
"Ryan, what is this?"
"Li Gongzi heard that the north has been hit by disasters recently, this is a little bit of his heart, and his letter this month."
When Li Yinyuan heard this, he really stretched his brows, put down the pen in his hand, and opened the letterhead.
"Hahaha...... It's still Shaoqing who can make me the happiest. ”
"Come to think of it, Li Gongzi can think of one thing with His Majesty the most, and he can also understand His Majesty's difficulties the most."
"Good, good! You also sent this jade pendant of mine to the Guogong Mansion, saying that I have not seen Shaoqing for many days, and I miss it very much, so I give a jade pendant as a care. When Shaoqing returns the next day, he can bring Peiru Palace. Seeing Pei is like seeing me. ”
"No."
CHAPTER XXXVIII
Master Lin was very concerned about the follow-up dynamics, and he was relieved after learning that Huo Zhifu had sent the box of things. He also knocked everyone in the house by the way, especially his own children and grandchildren. I happened to find some problems and immediately dealt with them
Mrs. Lin heard that Li Shaoqing had received a gift from Governor Huo's mansion, and she was puzzled: "This Li Gongzi accepted a heavy gift like this, it won't be inappropriate!" ”
"Don't say that he is a prefect, that is, a governor, Li Gongzi can also receive this gift. Who is Li Gongzi, that is the son of Li Guogong, and more importantly, you don't know that the emperor likes this Li Gongzi very much, and treats him more than his own son. There is even a saying among the Gyeonggi eunuchs, 'It is better to offend the prime minister than to offend the prince'. This son is referring to this Li Gongzi Li Shaoqing.
Li Shaoqing is our son's younger brother, this is an opportunity. Otherwise, Huo Mansion, how could Huo Zhifu find the master and me to be a middleman. It's not for the sake of the face. This Li Gongzi, don't look at people's young age, they are very measured. He understands what to do and what not to do. I heard that Li Gongzi didn't care about Huo Gongzi's affairs before, but Huo Gongzi didn't know how to restrain himself, and he bumped into it by himself, and he couldn't complain about others.
This Huo Governor's Mansion is not bad as an official, it is not a huge corruption, and he can distinguish the importance of some things, but he is just a little confused about his son. This time, if he had been taught a lesson, he would have educated his son well, but if he still indulged and committed crimes. Just by virtue of the silver money he gave to Li Gongzi, Li Gongzi could let Huo Zhifu return to his hometown for retirement without knowing how to make a sound. You think, a tiger with a tooth extracted will naturally not be able to stand up, let alone his son. Li Gongzi let Huo Zhifu go again. It can be seen that he doesn't want things to be big. After all, it's not a good thing to publicize it. ”
Mrs. Lin was stunned. She thinks it's okay, her family doesn't have such a bad child and grandchild for the time being. If she offends the powerful, with her family's family, it may not be even if she scatters her family wealth.
"Li Gongzi is sleek and sophisticated at such an age, it's better to be cautious!"
"Master, Xiao Jiu is not so bad!" Mrs. Lin felt that her son did not have to be bad for anyone, especially her own son.
"You!" Master Lin shook his head when he heard this.
"Sir—"
There is no impermeable wall in the world, and it is rumored that Li Guogong's grandson Li Shaoqing passed by the local area, and the local gentry couldn't sit still. Then, it was confirmed that Li Shaoqing did come and stayed at Lin Jinyan's place, and the officials and gentry were all active. I heard that Huo Zhifu had seen Li Shaoqing, and Huo Zhifu was also busy. God knows, he won't dare to see Li Shaoqing in a short time, for fear that Li Shaoqing will think about the little his son did. But the subordinates can still pass the buck, and the boss is a headache. Fortunately, not long after, Li Shaoqing left the Lin Mansion. Huo Zhifu had to tell his bosses truthfully that his Huo Er stupidly bumped into Li Shaoqing, and he simply went to apologize. Moreover, Li Shaoqing is very low-key, and he doesn't want to make a big deal at all. He just came to see his senior brother Lin Jinyan. I didn't get it right to go by myself. Okay, everyone doesn't know that Li Shaoqing doesn't know that Huo Er is stupid, and when people inquire, it seems that there is really such a thing. It turned out that Huo Zhifu didn't get any good at all. So, the mind is balanced. looked at Huo Zhifu with a little sympathy. It's rare to have a thick thigh in front of you, not only did you not hold it, but you were kicked by a thick thigh, it's really pitiful!
In fact, this time Li Shaoqing and Zheng Lanling went down the mountain for a purpose. I heard that there is a new sword coming out of the famous Sword Villa. Every time a new sword is released in the Famous Sword Villa, many swordsmen will be attracted to it. Li Shaoqing didn't care about any swords or knives. He just likes to collect beautiful things, and he doesn't care if he can collect some beautiful swords. The key is that Zheng Lanling and Lin Jinyan both use swords. And there is also the matter of Ye Lingfeng. He wanted to go to Mingjian Villa. If you can see the scenery and end the matter, why not!
Li Shaoqing and his entourage came out a little early, swam to the south of the Yangtze River, and joined Lin Jinyan by the way, in what Li Shaoqing said, everyone is together, there are many people, and it is lively!
The harvest of coming to Lin Mansion is also in Li Shaoqing's plan. Li Shaoqing feels that not everyone will eat small cakes, but soap can be widely used. Nowadays, every qiē is a natural thing, unlike the many chemical industries in the later generations, he didn't drink Meng Po soup, and Li Shaoqing didn't feel that he had much ability, so it took him a long time to make this soap. He felt that it was a small effort to make a profit, so he thought of Master Lin. Sure enough, the business still has to be left to the merchants. Your son, just wait to collect the money. Sure enough, Master Lin is very good. After a few days, the two of them negotiated. The agreement was signed, the handprint was pressed, and it was a good thing. Li Shaoqing urged his senior brother to go. He also knew that he couldn't hide his coming to Jiangnan for long. When the time comes, I can't socialize, it's so troublesome!
It happened that Lin Jinyan also wanted to leave, so he pushed the boat down the river, and everyone walked.
There is no one who likes swords in everything and doesn't know the famous sword villa, Zheng Lanling and Lin Jinyan both use swords and like swords. But neither of their swords came from the Famous Sword Villa. If they can make some gains this time, it will be the biggest gain for the two.
"Senior Brother Lin, you like swords, I'll give you one. Isn't it just a sword! I opened my grandfather's treasure house, you can pick whatever you want! ”
"Not necessarily!" Lin Jinyan has always been concise and to the point.
Li Shaoqing is not afraid of being frozen, in the words of later generations, his senior brother Lin is so noble and cold.
"Senior brother, why don't you give it a hand!"
Zheng Lanling is funny, a good gift of the sword, how was it said by Li Shaoqing that it seems to be a street seller of baked cakes, and the switching screen is: "Guest officer, come to a piece!" "It's a joy to think about.
Well?! What are you laughing at?! Li Shaoqing tilted his head in confusion to look at his senior brother.
Zheng Lanling coughed, and then said, "Okay! "It's not bad to be able to take a look at Li Guogong's treasure trove. I heard that the family that started with military merit has a lot of good inventory.
"I wonder if my stepmother's body is better?"
"Much better. Bao'er is getting fatter and fatter, I don't think his nickname should be called Bao'er, it should be called Baozi. White chubby, more image. ”
"Bao'er is not sensible now, when he is older, if you really want to call him buns, he won't agree."
"It's okay, I'm his brother, if you don't agree, I'll beat him until he agrees."
"Watch out for him suing."
"I don't dare to resist when I look at his small appearance, and I know how to eat all day long. Rest assured, I will conquer him with gourmet food. ”
"Bao'er's future is worrying!"
"It's okay, my brother can afford to raise him. In fact, there is nothing wrong with being a foodie. It's a blessing to be able to eat, as long as you don't become a pig. I'm still very tolerant of my younger brother. ”
"You can see, you're a good brother."
"Needless to say."
Lin Jinyan went home, Zheng Lanling had to follow eight times out of ten, Murong liked the hearty and careful Zheng Lanling very much, and heard that Zheng Lanling was an orphan, and the softness of his heart was poked at once, and then saw that Zheng Lanling was obedient to his son, so he was even more satisfied, so he decided to accept Zheng Lanling as his son. Li Tuotu felt that it was dispensable, but seeing that Zheng Lanling had a good temperament, and his son was in Lingyunguan, he thought that it was not bad to have Zheng Lanling's care, so he also recognized this righteous son. Zheng Lanling was very happy. The whole government is also very good to him. Every time he returned to the Gongfu, Zheng Lanling ate and lived with Li Shaoqing, regardless of each other. Two years ago, Murong gave birth to another boy, but unfortunately he was a little injured because of his age, so Li Shaoqing stayed at home for half a year in his mother's first year of childbirth, specializing in studying medicinal diets for his mother to regulate his body. Later, when I returned to Lingyunguan, the letters were also continuous.
"I'm about to arrive at the Famous Sword Villa, and there are some interesting places near the Famous Sword Villa. Peace, speak of it. ”
"Huh?!".