The cliff was low and the water was rushing, and the stream kept flowing. Hu Bugui led tens of thousands of horses to search for several hours, but found nothing except a few strands of cloth hanging from the trees.
Lin Wanrong felt relieved. It was a good thing that she didn't find Sister Fairy. With Ning Yuxi's ability, she wouldn't die so easily. Maybe one day she would suddenly pop up in front of me and scare me.
They sent people to carefully take out the gunpowder in the cave, and it took half a day to clean it up. Looking at the mountain of gunpowder, Hu Bugui was sweating profusely. If General Lin hadn't bravely rushed into the enemy's den today, these tens of thousands of brothers might not have known how they died.
Xu Zhiqing was originally very angry at Lin San leaving his post without authorization, but when she saw the powder box that looked like a hill in front of her, her heart trembled, and she never taught him any more.
As soon as the last hurdle was gone, there was a flat road directly leading to the capital. Tens of thousands of troops rushed day and night, and it took them more than two days to reach the capital, just in time for the seven-day deadline set by the emperor.
When Xu Wei got the news, he waited outside the city early, and saw the army approaching from afar. A young general in white robes was wearing silver armor and a gold helmet, riding on a bloody horse, looking around lazily, looking very mighty.
"Brother Lin, Brother Lin—" Xu Wei was overjoyed, and urged the carriage to hurry over, shouting from afar.
"How dare you bother Mr. Xu to greet him in person? My little brother is ashamed." Master Lin clasped his fists on the horse, his face full of solemnity.
Miss Xu put down the curtain of the car, and snorted to Luo Ning who was beside her: "Ning'er, your husband should go to the theater to act. He was laughing and joking along the way. Seriously, he is a good actor."
Miss Luo giggled: "It's not that my sister doesn't know how big brother is. He was born like this. If one day he really becomes serious, you may have to complain again."
Miss Xu stared at Luo Ning for a while, then suddenly sighed: "Ning'er, the way you speak now is really carved out of the same mold as your family Lin San. Could it be that you are really close to Zhu Zhechi and close to ink?" black?"
"Is there?" Luo Ning unconsciously touched her pink face. Opening the curtain again, I took a look outside and said shyly, "'Husband sings and wife follows', that's how it should be. Sister, I see that you know Eldest Brother very well, even I can't match you?"
"Really?" Seeing Lin San and Xu Wei chatting happily through the car window, Xu Zhiqing's cheeks were slightly hot, and she waved her hands in a disturbed way: "Don't mention that bastard to me, I'm upset when I see him."
"Do you still want to be so polite, little brother and old man?" Xu Wei stroked his beard and smiled, "You are my hero now, not to mention old man, even if you are greeted by civil and military officials, that is what you should do."
Kissing and touching someone else's daughter, although it was all a misunderstanding, but it's hard to say, Mr. Lin felt guilty, laughed dryly, and said modestly: "Mr. Learning, I hope you will teach me more in the future."
Is the sun coming out in the west? Why did this kid change his temper and become so humble? Xu Wei looked at him puzzled. I saw Mr. Lin full of obsequious smiles, his expression was very strange, but there was no clue. Strange!
Xu Wei snorted, turned his head, looked at dozens of heavily guarded silver cars, and then saw the brand-new wax seals on the silver boxes. Lao Huai was so excited that he took a few quick steps to the front of the car, and stretched out his hand to slowly caress the cold The silver box muttered to himself: "I found it, I finally found it, God bless Dahua, God bless me Dahua! Brother Lin, please tell me the process of finding the silver in detail."
Storytelling is Mr. Lin's specialty, and it is a miracle he created by himself, so it is natural for him to brag. Now the two went to Shandong overnight to search for clues, judge the location of the silver, and narrate in detail the experience of fishing with a net and lifting the silver with a wooden boat. He relies on his mouth to make a living, and he is well versed in the way of boasting, how to calculate without leaving a hole, how to grasp the wisdom, how to overcome all opinions, how to use the net to catch fish, how to use a wooden boat to discharge sand, and how to get money from the boat, all at once. Flying, the color of the world changed, and even he felt that Lin San was really a rare talent in the sky and the number one genius in the world.
Xu Wei listened with gusto, sometimes questioning, sometimes feeling emotional, after he finished speaking, he let out a long breath and said: "The story of the silver hunt has been spread throughout the capital, but it's just hearsay and word of mouth. After talking about it, I realized that it was even more thrilling and wonderful than the legends. It seems that the old man missed a good show! Brother Lin, do you know that it is widely rumored in the capital that you are the real number one talent in the world."
Damn, isn't this provoking a conflict between me and Lao Xu? Who doesn't know that he is number one in the world. Master Lin shook his head solemnly: "Who is talking about your tongue! Master Xu, you can't believe these words. My younger brother is young and ignorant, how can he compare to your old man who is young, elegant, elegant, assisting the king, and respected by the world?" At best, little brother, I can rank second in the world."
Xu Wei laughed loudly and patted him on the shoulder: "Brother Lin, don't be too humble. The common people can see what you have done. That day when Princess Nishang was choosing a son-in-law, you fought the Turks hard and won every game. Unexpectedly; in the martial arts arena, it is even more extraordinary to fight more with less, and to defeat the strong with the weak. This time I went to Shandong, and created such a spectacle as a fish leaping over the dragon gate. You can be called a genius in the world. Not only that, you Those stories have also been spread in the capital. Among the storytellers in restaurants and teahouses, the most popular joke now is "Brother Lin fights the couplet king angrily, and the handsome man wins the beauty back." It is about you and Miss Luo. You There are many people who write and frame the couplets, and sell them on hanging banners, and the price is not low. Even your newly renovated mansion, although it has not yet moved in, there are many people waiting day and night, begging you to give calligraphy!"
"No way!!!" Mr. Lin was terrified when he heard it, and asked me for calligraphy? Playing with a brush, I can't even make a "chicken pecking rice picture". But if someone is willing to pay for it, it doesn't matter if I learn his writing brush for a few years
"Brother Xu, this is all love from the folks, and it can't be taken seriously." When Lao Xu said this, he really felt itchy in his heart. Master Lin smiled and said: "You also know that I have always lived reclusively, keeping a low profile and indifferent to fame and fortune. Treating money like dung, what kind of false reputation of being number one or number two in the world, don't let it go!"
This kid's face probably grew to his buttocks, otherwise how could he not take his face seriously. Xu Wei smiled loudly, nodded and said: "Understood, I understand, everyone knows that the little brother is good-natured. But I, Dahua, have not seen such an outstanding talent like you for hundreds of years. Right now, the invasion of foreign races and the internal calamity are at the head of the national crisis. At this time, our Dahua needs a hero who stands up to the heavens and the earth, and a benchmark figure admired by the whole people. We must let the people of Dahua support and love us, take this as our goal, unite people's hearts, and fight against national disasters together. Looking at the world's most educated people, Lin Xiao Brother, you are both civil and military, and your experience is miraculous. There are countless legends about you. Besides, you are from ordinary people, and you have an unparalleled lofty status in the hearts of the general public. Such an iconic hero, besides you, who else can Responsible?"
From this point of view, it really must be me, Mr. Lin said with a smile: "Brother Xu, someone taught you to say these words? I also wondered why you went out of the city to meet him in person, so that's what happened. "
Xu Wei coughed a few times in embarrassment, and said with a laugh: "This is also the old man's heartfelt words, completely from the heart. Little brother, don't misunderstand."
The god-making movement launched by the emperor's father is really magnificent. He just quietly forced me into the alley, leaving me with no way out. A person as smart as Lao Xu must have smelled something, so he spared no effort to speak for the emperor.
"Let's talk about it later." Lord Lin laughed and said, "It is most important to hand over the money to the treasury right now. Brother Lin just came, you are the Minister of the Household Department, please count the 350,000 taels of silver , little brother, I have a job, and then I can go home and sleep with my wife."
The officials of the household department who came with Xu Wei had already led the soldiers to open the silver box to check one by one, and reported the silver to Xu Wei after the complete statistics of the silver. Xu Wei stamped the cashier's paper, and said with a smile, "Brother Lin is doing business, can I still worry about it? Three hundred and fifty thousand taels, no more, no less, it's all here."
This old Xu is also a liar. He obviously used the seal after the clerks counted the money several times and it was accurate, but he said that he seemed to trust me in every possible way. Master Lin snorted inwardly.
Old Xu looked around, and saw Xu Zhiqing and Luo Ning jumping out of the car holding hands, walking towards here. He secretly grabbed Lin Wanrong, and said in a low voice, "Brother Lin, Zhi'er didn't cause you any trouble along the way, did he?"
Master Lin smiled coquettishly, his face full of excitement: "No trouble, no trouble, it's just that my hands are a little tired."
Mr. Lin's words were profound, and Xu Weikong had a lot of knowledge, but he couldn't understand what he said, so he nodded along with his meaning: "Yes, it's been a hard journey, brother. Our Zhier's body is weak, and his mind is weak. Simple, I don't feel at ease when I'm with other people, I'm afraid she will be bullied. But for Brother Lin, I can rest assured that with you taking care of her, Zhi'er won't go wrong!" [Heaven's Kiss Hands]
Master Lin bared his teeth when he heard that, girl Xu is thin? You are ashamed to say this, I don't know how many times I was beaten by her along the way. But her thoughts are as simple as mine, really simple!
"My niece Luo Ning has met Xu Shibo. This time, Shibo and sister Zhiqing have helped me with my father's affairs. Ning'er is very grateful for such a great kindness." Luo Ning pulled Xu Zhiqing and walked over, bowing to Xu Wei Salute.
Xu Wei hurriedly helped her up, and said with a smile: "These are all my duties, please don't be too polite to my niece, please get up quickly."
Luo Ning smiled slightly, saluted respectfully, and stood beside her eldest brother. Xu Wei nodded to Xu Zhiqing: "Zhi'er, thanks to Brother Lin for taking care of you along the way, you should also thank him!"
"No need, no need." Master Lin waved his hands modestly: "Miss Xu and I help each other, so I can't say thank you."
Xu Zhiqing remembered being bullied by him along the way, snorted and ignored him. Xu Wei said awkwardly: "Well, Zhi'er is still young and doesn't know how to be polite, Brother Lin, please forgive me."
Still young? Master Lin was stunned. Luo Ning chuckled, Xu Shibo's skin was not much thinner than that of his eldest brother.
Everyone exchanged pleasantries for a while, and everything that should be explained was clearly explained. Xu Wei boarded the carriage and was about to leave when he suddenly turned his head, glanced at Lin Wanrong, and said, "Brother Lin, there is one more thing that I don't know what to say. Improper speaking?"
"What should I say and what should I say, why should Mr. Xu and I be polite?" Lin Wanrong smiled generously.
Xu Wei nodded and sighed: "In less than half a month, Li Tai's army is about to set off. This old man hopes that my brother will consider Li Tai's suggestion again, and don't act rashly. There is a shortage of generals in the army right now, good man It would be a big waste if you can't serve your country with such abilities as a little brother when you fight on the battlefield and make contributions. I hope you will seriously consider this statement."
Xu Zhiqing, who had already gotten into the carriage, raised the curtain and looked at Lin San angrily. He snorted and said, "Daddy, he is selfish and short-sighted. He thinks about his lovers all day long. What's the use of telling him this? Let other men's blood stain the battlefield and let him stay in his house." The red powder array is ready."
Hearing that Xu Shibo wanted her elder brother to fight on the battlefield, Luo Ning grabbed her elder brother's little hand and gave him a nervous look.
It's an old story again, I can't remember how many times this is the persuasion, Lin Wanrong himself feels puzzled, I have never studied military art or formation, why Xu Wei, Li Tai, and Xu Zhiqing who are facing each other , will they value me so much? Just because I won the battle in Shandong? That would be too hasty.
Lin Wanrong clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Xu, for your kindness. It doesn't matter what achievements you make, but the key is to bring those brothers who went to the battlefield alive and bring them back alive. To be honest, I was always on the way to Shandong. Think about this matter. It’s not that you don’t dare to go, it’s just that the responsibility is too great, and it’s like a heavy burden on your body, making it difficult to breathe.”
"Only those who are capable can take responsibility! I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of?" Xu Zhiqing glanced at him, a soft look appeared on her face, and her voice became much softer.
"That's right, that's right." Seeing that Brother Lin's attitude seemed to be loosening, Xu Wei suddenly cheered up, and hurriedly persuaded him: "Only the sages have the courage to take responsibility. Brother Lin's ability to command troops, I have seen it with my own eyes." Yes, not to mention anything else, just the tens of thousands of soldiers who support and love you, no one else can do it, not to mention you are quick-witted, smart and full of tricks, and the soldiers you command are strict in discipline and powerful in battle. It is well-known. With these two points, you can fight against the barbarians."
This old man is quite good at fooling around. Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "Thank you for your words, Miss Xu, and brother Xu for your encouragement. After listening to your words, even I feel that I am a general. You have moved."
"Are you distracted?" Xu Wei heard a glimmer of hope, and hurriedly said: "Brother Lin, what's embarrassing, as long as this old man can help, he must be obliged to do so."
"Mr. Xu also knows about this." Lin Wanrong sighed, took Ning'er's little hand and smiled affectionately: "When I was in Jinling, I met a confidante named Xiao Qingxuan. Later, I met her for some reason. Let's separate and agree to meet each other at the Jade Buddha Temple in Beijing on the seventh day of July this year."
It turned out that he went to the Jade Buddha Temple to find Miss Xiao. How many confidante does this guy have? Xu Zhiqing recalled the first time she met Lin San when they were hiding from the rain at the Jade Buddha Temple, she felt emotional, she glanced at him, and bowed her head in silence.
"To tell you the truth, the reason why I left Jinling and came to the capital was to keep the promise. Qingxuan holds the same place in my heart as Ning'er holds in my heart. I can't bear to leave any of them."
Luo Ning bowed her head shyly with joy, Miss Xu repeatedly shook her head, Ning'er really became a fool after marrying her husband, she couldn't even hear Lin San's intentional flattery.
"The seventh day of the seventh lunar month?" Xu Wei frowned: "There are still more than five months. Brother Lin, Miss Xiao, don't you have any clues? I will also help you find this young lady."
"It can't be said that there are no clues." Lin Wanrong said with emotion: "To tell you the truth, Mr. Xu, before leaving for Shandong, I happened to see Qingxuan's portrait in the palace."
"In the palace?" Xu Wei was startled, and glanced at Lin Wanrong: "I understand, brother Lin has been going around for a long time, and he wants me to ask the emperor about this young lady. It's just that I am a little old and can't figure it out. Brother Yi, you now With the status in front of the emperor, why don't you speak up in person?"
This old man is really shrewd. Lin Wanrong smiled wryly and shook his head, "My old brother Xu, if the emperor is willing to tell me, will I still bother you? The old man is hiding from me now, and he doesn't know what he is thinking."
Since the emperor is unwilling to tell Lin San, it is natural that there is an unspeakable secret. Xu Wei has been thinking for a long time, and Lin San cares so much about Miss Xiao. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you asked Miss Xiao to speak up and let him lead the army to kill the enemy? Ms. Xiao should be better at talking than Lin San.
Xu Wei's eyes lit up, as if he had found a bright road, he laughed a few times. Chest slapping: "Brother Lin, don't worry, even if this old man risked his life, he would still ask the emperor to find out the whereabouts of this Miss Xiao, so as to help you reunite your husband and wife. As we all know, I, Xu Wei, like to be a Yuelao the most."
The latter sentence is filtered directly. Lin Wanrong nodded and said: "Brother Xu is anxious and righteous, and my younger brother is very grateful. If that is the case, then I will wait for your good news."
After the words were clear, Xu Wei had the bottom line in his heart and urged the carriage to drive away.
"Daddy, do you really want to find Miss Xiao for Lin San?" Xu Zhiqing gritted her teeth and asked softly.
"That's natural. Lin San attaches great importance to love and righteousness. As long as I find this Miss Xiao and let her speak, this Lin San will obediently lead my army to fight." Xu Wei stroked his beard and smiled triumphantly.
He values love and righteousness? I bother! Miss Xu felt a strange soreness in her heart, she turned her head away hastily.
"Zhi'er," Xu Wei sighed softly, full of deep meaning: "Life is short, you need to grasp it in time. Don't pretend to be confused and misunderstand yourself."
"Daddy is the best at pretending to be confused!" Miss Xu blushed and whispered angrily. Xu Wei was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed loudly: "Yes, yes, Daddy is the best at pretending to be confused, and Zhi'er is not!"
With the help of old man Xu Wei. I thought there would be some clues, and I handed in the soldier seal letter. Lying on the carriage going back, Master Lin stretched comfortably, hugged Luo Ning's slender waist, rubbed and slowly touched it, and gradually reached her chest with his big hand.
"Brother!" Ning'er blushed, leaned into his arms, and said softly, "Where shall we rest tonight?"
Master Lin was also stunned. This is a good question. Luo Ning and Qiaoqiao are both in the capital. If they continue to live in Xiao's house, although I don't mind, these two girls are probably not used to it. Luo Ning is such a fiery person. My son is probably too embarrassed to play, too hindering Lao Tzu's great cause of three splits. But if she moved into a new house, what would the eldest lady do, what would she think? Theoretically speaking, I am still a member of the Xiao family, will I be directly fired by the eldest lady
He thought about it, but there was no good solution for a while, and he secretly regretted that if he had turned the Xiao family into a harem earlier, Miss Ning'er and everything would have been cooked in one pot, and all troubles would have been solved.
"Brother, what are you thinking?" Ning'er's soft voice rang in his ears.
"For thousands of years, rule the Xiao family." A few words popped out between Master Lin's teeth.
Luo Ning chuckled lightly, angrily punched him in the chest, and said sourly: "The Xiao family is an orphan and a widow. They have chosen thousands of choices, but they have summoned a bad guy like you to beat Xiao Da and Xiao Er The souls of the two ladies are gone, so the Xiao family doesn’t need to be unified, it’s yours too.”
"Really?" Lin Wanrong said with a chuckle: "It turns out that Ning'er's calculations are so precise, I really didn't see that you still have the potential of a little housekeeper!"
Luo Ning wrinkled her small nose, and snorted, "That's natural. It's not easy for big brother to make money, but Ning'er can spend it and save it. Big brother, in the future, Ning'er will use the money you earn to do good deeds, so you can advertise it by the way. No delay."
It's different when you're close. Master Lin was feeling emotional, but when he heard the talented girl Luo lying next to his ear, she whispered softly, "Brother, don't we have a big mansion in the capital? I heard from Xu Shibo that it has been repaired, and we will live there tonight—"
"This—" Mr. Lin was hesitating, the talented girl Luo blew on his ear, wild flames flickered in her eyes, and the fiery blush on her face seemed to drip water: "—and Qiaoqiao, just us Three! Ah, big brother, what are you offering me?!"