When I woke up again, it was late at night.

"Lichun." Lin Yi'an rubbed his sleepy eyes: "Did the account books in the house be delivered?" ”

"It's all on the desk." Lichun walked to the desk with a candlestick, and saw that Lin Yi'an was only wearing a thin middle coat and began to look through the account books. She was a little distressed and persuaded, "Madam, it's not too early now." I'll keep the books for tomorrow. ”

Lin Yi'an shook his head: "This Xuanwu Marquis Mansion looks at the scenery on the surface, but it is actually shaky. I just can't put my mind at ease. ”

"Master Hou is an upstart, madam, you are too worried." Lichun still did not give up persuasion.

Lin Yi'an stopped what he was doing and looked at Lichun: "Do you know how difficult it is to fight Rouran?" ”

National affairs, Lichun naturally does not understand.

"Rou Ran can break through the thirteen cities of our dynasty overnight, no matter how brave a soldier or how powerful a strategist is, it is impossible to do it."

Yes. Although the Jin Dynasty was strong in literature and weak in martial arts. But the so-called martial weakness refers to the few generals with outstanding martial arts. It does not refer to the combat capabilities of the soldiers of the Jin Dynasty. And the Jin Dynasty was a large country, with a large population, and the number of soldiers was definitely the first in the world.

Rouran is just a small border country. Whether it is from the perspective of national strength or other aspects, it is impossible to break the thirteen cities of the Jin Dynasty in a row.

Lichun seemed to understand a little: "Madame means ...... I'm going to have someone...... Traitorous? ”

"No matter how the man betrayed the brocade. There is no doubt that since that person can control the life and death of my thirteen cities, he must be powerful. ”

Since this person was able to betray Dajin so far, it is obvious that there is an ulterior motive behind it. If recovering the city is contrary to this person's wishes, then Mu Cheng will face not only Rouran, but also the high-ranking of the powerful people of Dajin.

Lichun was silent for a moment, and then said, "Madam is worried about the marquis?" ”

"Of course, I don't want to be a widow just after I got married." Lin Yi'an said in a relaxed tone as much as possible.

For her, Mu Cheng was her husband and a general of the Jin Dynasty. In her mind, a general can die at the hands of the enemy, but he must not die in the political infighting of his country.

She can't tolerate something like this, so she has to plan ahead.

Lichun has followed her for many years, so he naturally understands what she thinks. She frowned: "But it is difficult for Madame to protect the huge Hou Mansion by herself." ”

It's the truth.

If things are really as Lin Yi'an said. Then what is involved is a court battle. It doesn't matter how deep the water is. Just a lady of the Hou Mansion wants to meddle in the affairs of the court, which is already whimsical. What's more, you have to influence the world?

The hand that checked the account book paused, and Lin Yi'an said, "You have to believe me." ”

Although there is no support from the family forces, the Hou Mansion has not gained a firm foothold. But these problems can be solved. All I need is time. Lin Yi'an said in a deep voice.

"Ma'am." Lichun suddenly knelt down: "Whatever you want to do, the slaves and maids will accompany you." ”

"Really?" Lin Yi'an showed a malicious smile: "If I am not careful, everything I will do in the future will be killed." ”

"Slaves are never afraid of death! It doesn't matter if you kill your head, the slave and maid just come to Huangquan to serve you. Lichun said loudly.

How could she not trust Lichun? Lin Yi'an helped her up with a smile: "Don't worry, you won't die so easily with me." ”

Lin House.

Lin Baiwei sat on the threshold of the fragrant hall, looked up at the starry sky, and sighed faintly in her heart: There are still three days before my sister can return to the door.

"I don't know if my sister is doing well in the Hou Mansion......" Lin Baiwei muttered.

The autumn equinox walked over to Lin Baiwei and sat down: "Miss, can't you sleep?" ”

"I'm thinking about my sister." Since Lin Yi'an got married, Lin Baiwei felt that time passed very slowly. Every day is uneventful, and everything is uninteresting.

"Master Hou sent me for rehiring, and I won't treat Miss Six badly." The autumnal equinox was relieved.

"I heard that my brother-in-law was called into the palace before dawn, and he set out on the same day. I don't know if my sister will be sad...... "As smart as Lin Baiwei, she naturally knows that Mu Cheng and his party are in trouble. She felt that her plan had to be advanced.

"Autumn equinox, did my father say today that there will be distinguished guests in the house tomorrow, and I want the second sister to prepare well?" Lin Baiwei suddenly remembered something, and when she saw the autumn equinox nodding, she already had an idea in her heart.

The distinguished guest who can make his father specially tell Lin Yueman to prepare well, except for the prince, there is really no second person.

"Your Highness drinks tea." Lin Zhenwen sat down with neither humility nor arrogance, with a pair of shrewd eyes hiding unknown calculations.

The prince took a sip of tea and said: "I came to visit the Lin Mansion today, and there is nothing important, I just want to catch up with Lord Lin." ”

The book of the household department, the old father-in-law of Xuanwu Hou, can he reminisce about the past?

Lin Zhenwen has been in the officialdom for many years, so he naturally understands the meaning of the prince's wooing. However, the emperor is the most taboo to form a party for personal gain, he is not stupid, he only said: "I heard that His Royal Highness likes to appreciate paintings." Recently, the minister has a picture of Huaihuachun's intention, why don't His Royal Highness and the minister taste it together? ”

"Okay!" The prince said: "Let's not care about the monarchs and ministers today, only about calligraphy and painting!" ”

"Please also ask Your Highness to move to the study." Lin Zhenwen got up and asked.

On the way, he seemed to have no intention of mentioning it: "Speaking of calligraphy and painting, there is a daughter in the Chen's family who loves this way for ten minutes, but it is also a little successful." If His Royal Highness doesn't like it, the minister will call her to enjoy the painting together? ”

"The Lin woman is very knowledgeable, and she has heard of it for a long time, so she might as well see it this time." The prince answered.

Lin Zhenwen smiled knowingly with the prince. If Donggong and the Lin Mansion have in-laws, the relationship inside will be very different.

"Courtiers see Your Highness." Lin Yueman saluted with a smile on her face, her voice was graceful, and it made people's hearts flutter when she heard it. She is wearing a light purple gauze skirt today, elegant and fairy, which is very flattering to this Huaihua spring intention.

seemed to be very satisfied with Lin Yueman's performance, Lin Zhenwen introduced: "This is Lin Yueman, the eldest daughter of the minister, who is in the second line of the family. ”

"Miss Lin Er really looks good." The prince replied lightly, still maintaining a faint and detached smile.

The queen had already made it clear to him that Miss Lin Er could not be a candidate for the crown princess. Naturally, he would not disobey the queen, but marrying the Lin family was his best means to win over the household, and it was impossible for him to give up.

What's more, the person he wants to marry is not Miss Lin Er.

Lin Yueman was appreciating the painting, but the prince was distracted.

After just half a day of painting, Lin Zhenwen had already seen that the prince had no intention of Lin Yueman.

What a useless daughter! If you don't get the prince's love, even if you marry into the East Palace, how much help can you bring to the Lin Mansion? It's really a waste of years of cultivation.

Lin Zhenwen saw that the prince was already tired between his eyebrows, and invited the prince to stay for dinner very intimately. And the prince also responded with face.

The two walked to the arched bridge in the garden, and were about to talk here, when the girl in a moon-shirt ran up from the other end, and happened to collide with the prince.

Green silk brushed the prince's cheeks, and the faint fragrance of flowers enveloped him like a mist. The girl looked up, and a pair of watery eyes met his gaze. It was as beautiful and moving as if I saw it for the first time under the locust tree.

"Chen Gongzi?" The surprise in the girl's eyes could not be hidden.

"Presumptuous!" Lin Zhenwen scolded, and hurriedly apologized to the prince: "This is the seventh daughter of the minister, who collided with His Royal Highness, and ask His Highness for forgiveness!" ”

Your Highness?

The girl looked at the man who often appeared in front of her as "Chen Gongzi" suspiciously.

"No problem." The prince said to Lin Zhenwen: "Lone and Miss Lin Qi are old acquaintances. ”

Old, old knowledge? Lin Zhenwen looked at his seventh daughter in disbelief.

The girl smiled and nodded: "My daughter and Chen Gongzi do have several fates. ”

"What Chen Gongzi! This is the Prince! "Lin Zhenwen hates that iron can't become steel.

"Tai, the prince......" The girl was stunned, then reacted, and quickly knelt down: "Bai Wei greets His Royal Highness the Prince!" ”

Different from Lin Yueman's coquettishness, this voice was full of panic and uneasiness, but it did not affect its pleasantness.

The prince helped Lin Baiwei up with a smile and said softly: "Originally, Gu concealed his identity and abruptly surprised Miss Baiwei. ”

Lin Zhenwen looked at the completely different expressions of the prince and Fang Cai, thoughtfully.