Nancheng, Li Fu.

This house was the Earl's Mansion awarded by the Son of Heaven six years ago, when Li Tianrun won a great victory in Mengshan in the northeast of Pingyang Mansion in Jingzhou, and annihilated more than 12,000 elite elites of the Jing Dynasty.

After this battle, Li Tianrun was promoted to the governor of Jingzhou from Yipin, and was crowned Jingcheng Bo, and the Li family's official residence in Beijing was also replaced by this earl's mansion.

According to the rules of the imperial court, high-ranking military generals must leave their families in Beijing when they are released, and the commanders of all armies are probably the same, and the metropolitan governors are not allowed to bring their family members, especially the main family and all their children, to their posts.

However, there are two exceptions among the six border governors of Daqi, Xiao Wangzhi and Li Tianrun, whose families are basically around, except for relatives who serve abroad, such as Xiao Wangzhi's eldest son Xiao Lin.

The Earl's Mansion in Beijing is well maintained, and the regulations in all aspects have reached the top, and it can be seen from various details that the Son of Heaven attaches great importance to and appreciates Li Tianrun.

When Gu Wan'er and Mo'er just moved in, their mood was complicated and indescribable.

Gu Wan'er has been a Beijing Oiran here for more than a year, and she has actually seen a lot of all kinds of dignitaries and nobles, but she never thought that one day she could walk into such a mansion, and not as a concubine or a plaything.

It's like in a dream.

When Li Bingxue walked into the wing, he saw a stunning beauty sitting in front of the window, and Mo'er next to him reminded him before he came back to his senses, and hurriedly got up and said, "I've seen Captain Li." ”

"No need to be polite, sit."

Li Bingxue sat on the chair next to him and said indifferently: "Are you still used to living here?" ”

Gu Wan'er sat down cautiously and replied respectfully: "There is a labor captain to bother, everything should be good here, and the little girl lives at ease." ”

Mo'er served the fragrant tea, then obediently withdrew, and closed the door with her hand.

Li Bingxue looked at this perfect face without any inadequacy, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart The magic of God, such a woman is only a pity that she was not born in a good family, and she will be reduced to the joy of ushering in.

Seeing that she was silent, Gu Wan'er was naturally a little nervous.

She redeemed herself on Li Sanlang's orders, of course Alum Lou didn't dare to stop it, originally she didn't take this matter seriously, after all, for Li Sanlang's kind of grade, a piece of paper deed doesn't play a role at all. The big man in Jingzhong who has the ability to restrain him will not stand out for a Qinglou woman, and the literati who love Gu Wan'er do not have that strength.

Regardless of whether she has a deed or not, Gu Wan'er doesn't feel that she can escape from the other party's clutches.

However, living in the Earl's Court these days, her life was extraordinarily peaceful, and the wind and rain outside were blocked by the not-so-high walls, and no one could come in and harass her.

She is extremely attached to this kind of life, so when facing the fierce ice and snow that can determine her fate, she can't help but suffer from gains and losses.

Li Bingxue saw her nervousness, smiled slightly, and said in a slow tone: "I am indeed busy these days, and I want to visit some old friends in Beijing on behalf of my father, and I also hope to give you a space to think calmly." Outside the Lu Mansion that day, you agreed to come down when you were emotional, which is understandable people's feelings, but it may not be what you really think in your heart. ”

Gu Wan'er was slightly startled, and was about to open her mouth when she was interrupted by Li Bingxue.

"Hear me out first."

Li Bingxue's tone was calm, but there was an undoubted awe-inspiring energy: "I have let people know about Ling's life experience, since the death of your parents when you were a child, you were taken in by your uncle's family, and then sold you to Alum Tower for some silver." For more than ten years, you have been living in the alum building, and you have been cultivated as an oiran because of the excellent color of your urine since you were a child, and the suffering you have suffered is uncountable, but you must understand that that life is completely different from the real world. ”

"Yes." Gu Wan'er's heart was touched, and she lowered her eyes and answered.

Li Bingxue continued: "In the past, you saw all high-ranking officials and nobles who were drunk and drunk, if you go to Jingzhou with me, you can no longer continue that kind of life, but you have to get used to a calm and boring state." I don't want you to regret it after you go to Jingzhou, although you don't have the ability to cause me any trouble, but since he wants to do a good deed, then this matter must have a beginning and an end. If you end up depressed, you will inevitably disappoint his good intentions. ”

Hearing her mention the word "he", Gu Wan'er's eyes were a little more colorful, and she said softly and firmly: "Captain Li, I don't want to live that kind of life that seems to be beautiful but has nowhere to complain." From now on, even if I am alone with coarse tea and light rice, I will be happy. ”

Li Bingxue slightly hooked the corners of his mouth: "What if you can choose to go to Huaizhou?" ”

Gu Wan'er is very eye-catching, thoughtful and intelligent, even if she understands the meaning of the word Huaizhou, her expression is a little melancholy.

In fact, until now, she doesn't know where her future will end, she just thinks that she can leave the capital far away and no longer fall into that kind of land of wind and moon.

She had only seen Lu Shen once, and it would naturally be nonsense to say that she was deeply rooted in love because of this, to be precise, she was full of gratitude to the young captain.

But women in this era need a home after all, and that Captain Lu naturally seems to be a person worthy of entrusting her life, but how dare she think about her identity?

Li Bingxue took in her reaction, and said calmly: "Don't be too entangled, I invited him to come over for a small gathering today, and you can ask him face to face later." ”

"Huh?" Gu Wan'er whispered out a syllable, and her brain almost couldn't turn.

Li Bingxue said calmly: "If you want to go to Huaizhou, tell him directly, and if you don't want to, thank him and end the matter." In my opinion, you can say everything to others, and the most important thing is not to deceive your own heart. ”

Looking at the other party's pure gaze, Gu Wan'er was in awe, got up and replied: "Thank you for the reminder of the captain, the little girl has a sense of guilt." ”

Although she behaved normally in front of Li Bingxue, after seeing Lu Shen with her own eyes, Gu Wan'er still couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

In fact, she rarely had such a moment before, and being as indifferent as a chrysanthemum was the evaluation given to her by the vast majority of literati sons, perhaps because she came to a turning point in her own fate, so that she could no longer maintain her previous calm and calm mentality.

Lu Shen was also a little embarrassed, he didn't expect that after coming to Li Mansion, Li Bingxue would take him to this side hall, and then create a space for him and Gu Wan'er to be alone.

Looking at the shy and timid beauty opposite, Lu Shen thought for a while and said, "Miss Gu, I don't recommend you to stay in the capital. ”

Gu Wan'er raised her head, looked at Lu Shen with bright eyes, nodded slightly, and said, "If it weren't for the protection of Captain Lu and Captain Li, the people of Alum Tower would definitely arrest me back." ”

"That's right, so your best bet is to leave with us. You redeemed yourself from the alum building, and you must not have left much savings, and we will help you arrange a livelihood that can support yourself. As for whether to go to Jingzhou or Huaizhou, it's up to you to decide, whether it's Captain Li or I, we have the ability to help you arrange it properly, and it's not a hassle. ”

Lu Shen said softly, his tone was very calm.

Gu Wan'er's nervous heart gradually calmed down, she knew that she was able to jump out of the fire pit completely by relying on the young man opposite, otherwise Li Bingxue would not have made a move, she didn't quite understand the relationship between this young man and woman, and she didn't understand why Li Bingxue would give herself a chance to take the initiative.

She had never seen anyone like this before.

As soon as she thought of this, she said softly: "Captain Lu, I want to go to Huaizhou." ”

"Yes, the Lu family has many businesses in Huaizhou, and you can always find something suitable for you. If you don't want to, I can give you a sum of money, and then you can try to fend for yourself. Lu Shen agreed without any hesitation.

Gu Wan'er blinked, she felt that her thoughts had been expressed very clearly, and she couldn't say it too explicitly.

It's not a confession, it's better than a confession.

Lu Shen naturally knew the deep meaning of her words, and after a little silence, he explained: "Miss Gu, in fact, this matter is a disaster for you. Li Sanlang wanted to deal with me, and he didn't have a good way, so he wanted to use you to roast me on the fire. That day, I said to Captain Li that you didn't want to harm me, but asked the maid to remind me that after all, you are innocent, so I want to compensate you as much as possible. ”

Gu Wan'er's heart tightened, and she hurriedly shook her head and said, "Captain Lu, I don't feel innocent, and being able to get out of that fire pit so smoothly, I don't have to laugh against my will from now on, it is a great kindness to me." ”

"You still don't get it."

Lu Shen smiled and said bluntly: "The world is like this, a weak woman like you has no right to decide her own fate, and the so-called thin life is what it means. From the beginning, I wanted to help if I could, and since my starting point was to help you, it would be a bit embarrassing to take advantage of this kind of thing. ”

"If I covet your beauty, then I will make it clear to you before I do this, that I will rescue you from that fire pit, and you will serve me in peace from now on. I don't think there's anything wrong with that, it's just a willing deal. But that's not what I'm trying to do to help you, and whether you're grateful for the favor or really think I'm worthy of the trust, this kind of ending will make me feel unhappy. ”

"Do you understand?"

Lu Shen looked at her with a smile on his face.

Gu Wan'er looked stunned, and after a long time, she suddenly smiled, and said, "I understand." ”

Lu Shen said: "That's good." ”

Gu Wan'er's expression was a little brighter, and she said leisurely: "Captain Lu, can I change my mind and go to Jingzhou with Captain Li?" ”

Lu Shen looked at her curiously.

Gu Wan'er said: "Actually, in addition to the reason for Fang Cai, there is another very important reason why the captain did not make it clear, that is, you have no love for me between men and women, so you will not want to refuse or covet the color of the little girl." The lieutenant is so upright, how can I beat around the bush. Before meeting today, I was indeed grateful to the lieutenant, and I did not have the idea of repaying the favor. However, after this meeting, I was not sure whether I would be able to hold on to it in the future, so in order not to cause trouble to the school captain, I thought it would be more appropriate to go to Jingzhou with the school captain. ”

She said very directly, far from meeting the requirements of this era for women to be introverted, but Lu Shen had a little more appreciation in his eyes, and nodded: "Okay, I will tell Captain Li about this for you." ”

"Thank you Lu Gongzi, the little girl said goodbye."

Gu Wan'er changed her name, then got up and bowed to Lu Shen.

Lu Shen stood up and returned the salute and said goodbye.

When Gu Wan'er left, she always had a calm and relieved smile on her face.

(End of chapter)