Reunion (6)
It turned out that over the years, Sheng Hong and Sheng Ze have never broken contact.
It turned out that Brother Lin left Beijing to serve as a commander in Quanzhou, not because of the Son of Heaven's whims or casual actions, but because of "premeditation".
It turned out that Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi had already arranged everything for her, so that she could reunite with Sheng Ze and his wife.
Yin Xiaoxiao had cried a few times today, and at this time, her eyes turned red, and she cried again: "The seventh brother and the seventh brother and sister think about you and me like this...... This kindness will not be repaid in our lifetime. ”
Sheng Ze said in a low voice: "Xiaoxiao, I understand what you mean. You can rest assured, my ambition disappeared more than ten years ago. The seventh brother spared my life, and now he has let your mother and son leave Beijing. I, Sheng Ze, am not a person without conscience, and in this life, I will firmly remember this kindness. ”
"A Luo was appointed as a prince, and she will be the empress of Great Qi in the future. I, as an uncle, also secretly contribute to Ah Luo. Within a few years, the bandits will be leveled and the sea area will be cleared! ”
Ah Luo is the empress, and their father and son are both in the light and in the dark, and they will all be the most loyal courtiers and the most solid supporters of Ah Luo.
Yin Xiaoxiao nodded tearfully.
The husband and wife embraced each other silently for a moment.
There was a soft knock on the door, and the voice of a personal soldier sounded outside the door: "Your Highness, the princess's guards are here." ”
Time to go.
Sheng Ze let go of his arm and stared at Yin Xiaoxiao deeply: "Xiaoxiao, I'm leaving." ”
Yin Xiaoxiao snorted: "Don't come to me, if you are noticed by Brother Lin, it is really difficult to explain." After a pause, he whispered, "I'll see you tonight." ”
Sheng Ze's eyes lit up suddenly, and he reluctantly glanced at Yin Xiaoxiao again, and finally turned to leave.
Yin Xiaoxiao watched Sheng Ze leave, with a memory and reluctance in her eyes, more joy and relief.
……
Brother Lin, who was in the barracks, didn't know anything about his father's "resurrection".
As the commander of the garrison, he had to train his soldiers every day.
Brother Lin is accustomed to seeing the elite of the Imperial Forest Army in Beijing, seeing the courage of the Shu soldiers, and then looking at the soldiers of the Quanzhou garrison.
Three thousand soldiers, the military appearance and military discipline are mediocre, and they are quite scattered. There are few soldiers with good skills, and there are basically no soldiers in formations and the like. There are almost no imaginary soldiers who are good at naval warfare...... As soon as he entered the barracks, a basin of cold water was poured over his head, which made Brother Lin'er's heart cold.
Brother Lin goes out early and returns late, and personally practices the army every day. After two months, it has been quite effective. At the very least, the soldiers were gathering their ranks faster and picking up their long knives.
After a year and a half of training like this, the soldiers' combat power will be able to rise to a higher level!
It was getting dark, and Brother Lin, who had been training all day, was also a little tired. However, in front of the soldiers, Brother Lin refused to show half a point, lectured energetically, and then went to finish eating with the soldiers.
As a general, taking the lead, training with the soldiers, and eating together, the soldiers will give birth to a heart of support and respect in the shortest possible time.
General Yin is a famous general and is good at training. Brother Lin was often instructed by his grandfather when he was a child, and although he was young, he was quite disciplined in military training.
The food in the barracks can only be full, and it is not delicious. A bunch of tall and strong soldiers with big appetites, dinner is two steamed buns, a bowl of hot porridge and a pickle, barely satisfying.
After Brother Lin ate the first meal, he ordered the room to steam more steamed buns the next day, and the steamed buns were full, and he could eat as much as he wanted. And have a vegetarian dish. Eat meat every three days.
The greatly improved food boosted the morale of the soldiers. Moreover, the military salaries for two consecutive months were paid on time, and no deductions were made. It also gave the soldiers more trust and respect for the new young commander.
This night happened to be a good day to eat meat once every three days. The soldiers who had been training for a day were all smiling. Two large pieces of pork belly per person, sandwiched between hot steamed buns, not to mention how energetic it is.
Brother Lin has been clothed and fed since he was a child, where can he eat food in the army. In front of the soldiers, they pretended to eat sweetly, and they couldn't eat at most one steamed bun. Pretend to be well-fed, and wait for a good meal when you get home.
When it was dark, Brother Lin rode back to the house.
Quanzhou is close to the sea, the climate is comfortable and pleasant, and the seafood is abundant and delicious.
As soon as Brother Lin returned home, Mei Yun immediately ordered someone to bring dinner, six exquisite and delicious dishes, plus a big bowl of hot seafood porridge.
Brother Lin praised while eating: "The food in the house is still delicious." ”
Mei Yun pursed her lips and smiled: "You can't get used to eating food in the army, just go back to the house and finish eating, why pretend." ”
Brother Lin smiled: "Even if you pretend, you have to pretend to the end." This is the way my grandfather specially taught me to train soldiers, and I can't disgrace my grandfather. ”
The little couple talked and laughed, quite sweet.
Brother Lin asked Mei Yun: "Where is the mother?" Why is it missing tonight? ”
In the past, when he returned home, his mother always had to come and take a look before he was relieved. Why didn't you show up today?
Mei Yun replied: "Mother-in-law went to the temple to offer incense today, maybe she was tired and went to bed early. Rest early, too! ”
Brother Lin was not suspicious, and nodded with a smile.
……
In the middle of the night, a slender figure dressed in black took advantage of the night to find the most secluded corner and climb over the wall to get out of the house. On the fourth watch, this figure appeared outside the wall again and climbed over the wall into the house.
Early the next morning, Brother Lin got up and went to the barracks.
Yin Xiaoxiao got up an hour later than usual.
Mei Yun was a little surprised when she saw her mother-in-law, and said with a casual smile: "Mother-in-law's face is surprisingly ruddy today, her eyes are radiant, and she looks younger." ”
Isn't it?
Yin Xiaoxiao seems to have a faint green shadow under her eyes, but her spirit is exceptionally good, her eyes are bright, and the corners of her lips are smiling. Like flowers in full bloom, the branches and leaves stretch.
Yin Xiaoxiao didn't know what she thought, her face turned red, she cleared her throat and said: "Yesterday I burned incense in the temple, and I asked for a stick, and I was in a good mood, isn't it good to be in good spirits?" ”
Mei Yun did not doubt him, and did not get to the bottom of it.
Yin Xiaoxiao quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
In the next few days, Yin Xiaoxiao got later and later.
Mei Yun muttered in front of Brother Lin, and Brother Lin also felt that something was wrong. My mother seems to have lost her soul in the past few days, and she hasn't even asked about his son's food, clothing, and daily life.
Something must have happened!
On this day, Brother Lin deliberately returned home in advance, and went directly to Yin Xiaoxiao's house without anyone being informed.
Then, Brother Lin saw a strange scene.
The mother-in-law, who likes to dance with knives and guns, actually started needlework.
Oh, my God!
Is the sun coming out in the west?
As soon as the door was pushed, Yin Xiaoxiao was also a little caught off guard, her hand shook, and the thin needle tip poked her finger, and she screamed in pain.
Brother Lin: "......"