Volume 2: Yongzhou Mansion Chapter 31: Ming Xiu Plank Road
"Lin Xiao, your Grandpa Lu is here, don't hide from me!"
As soon as Lu Cheng walked into the Lin family's residence, he could be said to be extremely arrogant, giving people the feeling of returning to his own home.
"What? Lin Xiao, your Hedong lion is not here, so why is it still hiding in Tibet?"
He shouted and looked around. He hadn't been to Lin Mansion for many years, but there were quite a few changes!
The stove in the main hall is burning brightly, and the main hall is filled with warm air in the cold winter season.
"Bring me a pot of tea and ask for the best Tieguanyin. I'll urge Lin Xiao to quickly put on his pants and come chat with me."
Lu Cheng in the front hall was so arrogant that you had the urge to beat him up, while Lin Xiao in the back hall was so panicked that you felt inexplicable.
He was restless and sweating on his forehead, like a young daughter-in-law who had just arrived at her husband's house.
"Dad, do you need to be so afraid?"
"You don't understand, others are fine, but damn Lu Cheng, he is unreasonable!"
"If you don't go out, I will go out."
Lin Ruo felt very baffled.
As far back as I can remember, my father seemed to have never been so worried about a person.
No, when her mother was still at home, she had also seen her father in such embarrassment.
That time I drank wine outside and was chased by my mother all over the yard and beaten when I came back.
If my grandfather hadn't stopped me and made my father kneel in front of the hall for two hours, I'm afraid my mother would have beaten him to the point of paralysis that day.
A question has troubled Lin Ruo since she was a child. How could her father, a talented scholar, marry a woman with such a violent temper as his mother?
"Don't! Don't! Ruo'er, you go back and I'll go see him myself. Oh, what can I do?"
Lin Xiao rubbed his hands, stretched his neck out to wait for the turtle to be slaughtered, and walked out of the house grumbling.
"Dad, that direction is the kitchen."
"I see!"
Lin Xiao, who had gone astray, hurriedly turned around and walked towards the main hall. Lin Ruo followed him quietly, wanting to see what secrets these two people had.
"Hey! Lao Lin! Hahahahaha, long time no see, long time no see."
Seeing Lin Xiao finally coming out from behind, Lu Cheng quickly stood up and wanted to give him a hug.
"You, you, you, get up..."
Before Lao Lu could touch Lin Xiao, Lin Xiao hurriedly pushed him away and hurriedly sat on the chair.
"If you have anything to do, tell me quickly and then leave quickly."
"Hey? Lao Lin, we haven't seen each other for so many years, why did you suddenly turn your back on me?"
"Who do I recognize? I don't even want to see you now!"
"Damn it, Lao Lin, you were out eating wine! But I paid the bill for you!"
Lin Xiao, who had endured it for a long time, finally couldn't hold back the panic in his heart.
He stood up and pointed at Lu Cheng’s nose and started to curse!
When Lu Cheng was still young, he often sneaked down the mountain to visit Yongzhou Mansion. His father didn't give him any money, so this bastard stayed in Lin Mansion every day.
At that time, Lin Xiao was also a scholar of the generation in Yongzhou Prefecture. He had a very beautiful pen and ink, and he was also good at picking up poems and songs.
After Lin Xiao, who made a careless friend, met Lu Cheng, the beginning of his tragic life began.
Lu Cheng stayed at a brothel in Lin Xiao's name more than once, and every time Lin Xiao went over to pay the bill and wipe his behind.
Just because Lin Xiao was given a handle by Lu Cheng!
Lin Xiao had already married Lin Ruo's mother. Just a few days after the wedding, Lin Xiao was stripped naked by a group of gangsters and thrown at the door of a brothel.
Although he is a child of the Lin family, Lin Xiao's arms and legs are so weak that he might not even be able to kill a rooster.
The immortal Lin Xiao was thrown at the door of the brothel with his butt hanging, but Lu Cheng saw him and took him into the brothel.
Then I can’t explain this matter clearly!
The next day, under the escort of Lu Cheng, Mr. Lin Xiao returned to the Lin Mansion dressed in women's clothing!
This incident became a bargaining chip used by Lu Cheng to blackmail Lin Xiao in the following years!
Day after day I couldn't eat well and couldn't sleep well.
Lin Ruo and Lin Nian were still young at that time, and they were very worried when they saw their father becoming haggard day by day.
Later, because of the instigation of Lu Cheng, Zhang Zhiyu and Zhang Laosi, Lin Xiao was in Zuixianlou.
Drinking flower wine, I was drunk too much by these two immoral things.
Moreover, he was locked in a room with an oiran!
It was okay for Lin Xiao not to sober up, but as soon as he sobered up, he saw his wife's face full of anger.
On that day, Zuixian Tower was directly destroyed. Lu Cheng and Zhang Laosi were chased by Mrs. Lin for thirty miles. Later, a horse died after running away, so Mrs. Lin gave up.
Lu Cheng and Zhang Laosi would be fine if they ran away, but Lin Xiao would not be clean at home.
First, he almost had his legs broken by his wife, who was jumping up and down around the yard.
Once again, he was scolded by his father and was immediately imprisoned for three years.
Later I heard that Lu Cheng got into trouble and was sent to the Western Regions outside the sea.
Lin Xiao was so happy that he almost didn't go out to set off firecrackers.
However, the scoundrel in front of me now is back again!
"What on earth do you want! Do you still have to hold on to my pigtails?"
"Hey, no, Lao Lin, please calm down. When did I stop holding your pigtails?"
"I can't stand it anymore. I've put up with you for so many years, and I can't stand it anymore!"
Lin Xiao roared angrily towards Lu Cheng.
"What's wrong with me wearing women's clothes! I can't help it! Ah! If I had clothes to wear, why should I wear women's clothes! Ah!"
Being yelled at by Lin Xiao, Lu Cheng felt a little baffled at first, then turned his head and suddenly patted Lin Xiao on the shoulder.
"I would have forgotten it if you didn't tell me! That time you were thrown naked in..."
"you shut up!"
Lin Xiao was so angry that he jumped up and down. He was almost stunned with anger.
"Go away! Madam won't let me associate with you."
"Okay, okay, I swear, no one will know about this. If anyone does, I will be struck by lightning!"
"You should have been hacked to death!"
"Hey, Lao Lin, please don't curse me! I am now a powerful person in the form of gods. Once I say something, it's hard to catch up!"
Hearing what Lu Cheng said, Lin Xiao was immediately surprised.
A powerful person who transforms into gods? Lu Cheng?
Does this mean that the sky is blind?
However, if he is a powerful person who transforms into gods, people want face, and trees want bark. If he really breaks his oath, then...
"I don't believe it! You gave me a written statement!"
After some bickering, the two finally sat down at the table to talk about the problem calmly.
"Tell me about you. I've been worrying about this little thing for so many years, and I've forgotten it."
"Can this be a small matter? This is a big deal."
"Okay, I won't talk nonsense to you. I come here to see you and I have something to ask for."
When Lao Lu told Lin Xiao about the rumors that he was assassinated at the Yuelai Inn, Lin Xiao understood what Lu Cheng meant.
If Lu Cheng hadn't cared about assassinating a powerful person in the realm of gods, his grandson would have been doomed long ago.
Because that man was still of some use to Lu Cheng, Lu Cheng spared his life.
Since he has involved the Lin family, it is naturally impossible for the Lin family to just sit idly by.
"I have to ask Lin Zheng to do this. He has more activities in Yongzhou Prefecture than me. He is better at planning and layout."
"By the way, Lao Lin, I have to ask you about someone."
"Oh, you said."
"There is a young man who has just arrived in Yongzhou Prefecture recently. I only know his surname is Jiang. He has what I want in his hand."
"Last name is Jiang?"
Lin Xiao hesitated for a moment. There were not many people named Jiang, but someone who could attract Lu Cheng's attention might have some background.
"I'll help you guys keep this in mind. By the way, is your girl back?"
"Lin Ruo? She hasn't replied yet."
Lin Xiao's mind was moving very fast, so he couldn't talk about Lin Ruo's return to anyone else yet.
"We came out of Yuelai Inn together, but she hasn't come back yet. It's strange."
"By the way, why did your ancestor promise her to Tang Xin?"
"This cannot be said or unsaid..."
Lin Xiao waved his hand. Facing Lu Cheng's question, Lin Xiao just made a gesture with his eyes.
"Well, I don't think Lu Chen's looks are good enough for our girl, hehe."
Lin Xiao sighed.
"I can't do anything about this kind of thing, but if Madam is here."
"If there is a chance, I will definitely go to meet my sister-in-law on your behalf."
Lu Cheng understood what Lin Xiao meant.
If the old man really forced Lin Ruo to get married, Lu Cheng would go to Wuqing Mountain to ask his wife to come out.
Lin Xiao couldn't enter Wuqing Mountain, but Lu Cheng, who was in the realm of gods, could easily enter it.
"Hey, then it's hard work, it's hard work."
After that, Lu Cheng had almost finished his tea, got up and was about to leave.
"Hey, I haven't been to Yongzhou Mansion for a long time. I wonder if the courtesan today is as beautiful as the girl back then."
"You... Bah, you are vile!"
Lin Xiao choked. When Lu Cheng saw Lin Xiao's embarrassment, he laughed with satisfaction and left the Lin Mansion.
After Lu Cheng left, Lin Ruo slipped in from the side door of the main hall.
"Father, I seem to have heard something I shouldn't have heard."
"You didn't hear anything, otherwise I would tell your grandpa."
"Okay, I heard that my uncle is checking on a man named Jiang?"
Lin Xiao glanced at Lin Ruo, how could this girl's ears be so good?
"Yes, that's what he told me."
"Did you know that King Qi's surname is also Jiang?"
Lin Ruo's words struck Lin Xiao's mind like a bolt from the blue.
"You mean Lu Cheng is also investigating the Five Kings?"
"Otherwise, with Uncle Master's level in the Divine Realm, there is no one named Jiang who can penetrate his Dharma Eyes."
Lin Xiao rolled his eyes and rubbed his hands, looking a little panicked.
"Just because the two of us can't find something doesn't mean Lu Cheng can't find anything."
"He is the imperial envoy from the Western Regions. He is investigating the five kings. Is it possible that he was ordered by the family?"
"If so, we have to hold on tight."
Lin Ruo nodded repeatedly after listening to Lin Xiao's words.
"It's a pity that Madam's inner demons were not overcome at the beginning. If she had overcome her inner demons at the beginning, no one would dare to touch Nian'er's thoughts."
"Ruo'er, are you sure you want to check?"
Lin Ruo nodded heavily.
"I must give my brother the truth, even if the truth will offend the higher-ups!"
"Good daughter."
Lin Xiao's eyes became firm when he looked at Lin Ruo. If Lin Nianquan knew better, he would definitely be happy that he has such a good sister.
On North Street, the sky was getting dark at this time. Hu Yue and Mo Lin walked around and were already full.
Hu Yue suddenly noticed something, and hurriedly called Mo Lin into a deserted alley. Hu Yue was as alert as Hu Yue, and quickly followed him.
"What's wrong, who did you see?"
"Do you still remember the fat man on the referee's table during the final showdown in the hall exam?"
"What happened to Yuan Peizhi of the Yuan family?"
"I saw him sneaking up here."
Just as Lin Ruo finished speaking, a door in the alley creaked open, and Yuan Peizhi's pot-bellied body squirmed out of the door.
"That bastard Qi San'er actually dares to bring trouble on Lu Cheng. He's really blinded."
"I lost the power struggle with Lang San Dao, and I saved him, but he actually caused trouble for me?"
"Then Lu Cheng is a strong man at the second level of becoming a god. Is that what he can do?"
"Let a group of local ruffians look for trouble, bah, I don't know what you're thinking!"
Yuan Peiyi muttered a lot as he walked out the door, and the tall and thin bodyguard next to him kept saying yes.
"Hey, is Jiang Hua'er still angry after being captured by Qi San'er within two days?"
"Master Yuan, while he is still alive, Qi San'er is reluctant to kill Jiang Hua'er, who has delicate skin and tender flesh."
"This bastard, instead of looking for women, he actually started to compete with men. How unlucky!"
"Let Qi San'er rest for two days. Master, I am going to Zhongzhou. If I find Qi San'er restless when I come back, I will kill this bastard myself."
As Yuan Peizhi stepped onto the carriage, Hu Yue and Mo Lin breathed a sigh of relief and were very surprised.
The two of them have stepped on shit, and they can find out the information.
Chapter completed!