Since this incident, Lu Yan stayed in the academy longer. When at home, in addition to taking care of some housework that required his intervention, he spent most of his time listening to reading in the snow pavilion. He always read the book every night.
During the third watch, he worked so hard that even Lin Yuzhen was a little worried that he wouldn't be able to hold on and would fall down from exhaustion. But no matter who tried to persuade him, he would always laugh it off and go his own way.
Lin Jinrong knew why, and knew that he couldn't be persuaded, so he didn't do it. He just did what he had to do one by one, and asked Aunt Gui to prepare a late-night soup for him, give him clothes, ask about the weather, and more.
But he couldn't do it. Lu Yan also went into her room and continued to eat and talk with her to discuss family matters with her. At night, it was a matter of course. The words had reached that point. He didn't need her to deal with it hypocritically. She
I no longer want to deal with it hypocritically.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Yun was officially engaged, and Lin Jinrong followed suit and decided on Li Zhi's marriage.
At the beginning of August, Lu Shao finally finished repairing the ancestral hall and the old house. He was supposed to go home and arrange other errands. After Lu Mian and Mr. Lu spent half a day talking in the Juxian Pavilion, Mr. Lu sent Lu Shao to the Taipei Palace with just one sentence.
When the Ming Dynasty went to open a fragrant medicine shop, he was not allowed to stay at home even on August 15th. This made Ms. Lu cry a lot, but she had no choice but to keep her tail between her legs. Lu Jianzhong even endured it and pretended
Teach Lu Shao a lesson and ask him to work hard in Taiming Mansion and be a good person.
Lin Jinrong didn't ask what Lu Yan did in the middle. She just analyzed calmly that this aromatic medicine shop was probably what Mr. Lu planned to give to his second wife in the future. It was probably because Lu Yan was worried about him going to Beijing to take the exam that he sent Lu Shao far away.
, the second wife took advantage of the opportunity to stir up trouble and made preparations. She was changing, and so was he.
On August 15th, Lin Jinrong was in a very bad mood. During the festival this year, it was still the same as that year. The whole family of the Lu family was admiring the moon on the Hanyue Tower in the west of the garden, drinking wine and eating moon cakes. Those who admire the moon naturally
For more than a year, most people were absent, such as the Song family, Lu Shao, Lu Jing, Lu Lun, Lu Xi, and Ning'er.
Although Lin Jinrong knew that the past was irreversible, he was still in an agitated mood. After drinking a few more glasses of Dongyang wine, he became drunk and saw Mrs. Lu talking happily. Lin Yuzhen, Tu and Lu Yun were also complimenting Mrs. Lu and Lu.
Then he hugged Yuan Lang and Hao Lang and whispered to the side, then said something to Li Zhi, and quietly walked down the stairs alone.
Hanyue Building is the tallest building built by the Lu family. The base is nearly eight feet above the ground, and three more floors are built above it. It is surrounded by removable partition windows. After taking out the partition windows, I sat in the building.
You can easily have a panoramic view of the scenery in the garden, and it is the best place to watch the moon and enjoy the cool air. Lin Jinrong has never wanted to come here. Even last year, she claimed to be sick and avoided it because that year, Ning'er died young.
here.
It was such a lively scene at that time, but the whole Lu family was there at that time, and it was much more lively than now. Yuan Lang and Hao Lang ran in and out shouting. Ning'er was still young, but she always wanted to play with them.
, he had to call his brother loudly, but the two of them thought he was too young and refused to play with him. They would often leave him and run away alone when he wasn't paying attention, which made Ning'er cry several times. She couldn't bear it.
Then she led Ning'er downstairs and coaxed him to take him to catch crickets. In fact, she couldn't catch any crickets, she just couldn't bear to make him sad.
Lin Jinrong stood on the edge of the stone platform at the bottom of Hanyue Building, looking down at the stone hill that was shadowy in the moonlight. This rockery was only about two or three feet long. It usually looked very elegant, but at that time it became a weapon for killing people. .
At that time, she led Ning'er here. Lin Yuzhen called her upstairs and asked her something, so she stood there and said a few words to Lin Yuzhen. Ning'er was impatient with waiting and started making trouble with her. She asked Wen Niang, the wet nurse, to take him aside and wait. But in the blink of an eye, before she could even finish her reply to Lin Yuzhen, she heard Lin Yuzhen shouting heartbreakingly from upstairs.
She turned around in panic, but Ning'er had disappeared. Only Wen Niang was left standing blankly on the edge of the stone platform, her lips trembling as she said, "He was running around, but I didn't hold him back..." She couldn't hear the words behind her. Ning'er rushed down like crazy. Ning'er's head and face were already covered in blood - he fell from the stone platform and hit the rockery. However, after suffering for two days, his little After all, his body was cold in her arms.
Wen Niang hanged herself and died. She lost her love forever and completely broke up with Lu Yan. Even after so many years, Lin Jinrong still could not forget the unforgettable pain at that time. Death was worse than death, and her heart was gnawing at her bones. Countless days and nights, She spent the whole time in regret. She had been blaming herself, if she had not given Ning'er to Wen Niang, if she had kept Ning'er with her, held her in her arms, or talked to Lin Yuzhen If you look at Ning'er more often, will Ning'er not have any accidents?
Lin Jinrong caressed her cheek that was cold by the night wind, got off the stone platform, walked to the Yingshi rockery, and gently supported the stone. The stone was cold in her hands, but she seemed to touch that little body and smell him. The frankincense exuded from her body, and she heard him calling her mother softly and waxily in her ear.
At that time, the stone hill was stained with Ning'er's blood. Later, it was smashed to pieces by Lu Mian with a sledgehammer, and the base was completely destroyed. At this time, the stone hill was still standing here intact, and it is also here tonight. No one would want to smash it to pieces with a hammer. Perhaps, it will always stand quietly like this.
The past life and this life are unclear, but the boundaries are so clear. Her Ning'er will never come back, and she can't go back to the past. Even if everything happens again, her mood will never be the same again. Lin Jinrong lifted his hand from the stone She took it back, gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and turned away. She thought that this was probably the last time she would come here. The past was gone. Ning'er just wanted to hide it in her heart. She didn't have to take it out and chew it all the time. .
"What's wrong with you?" Lu Yan stood not far away and looked at her quietly. He was getting thinner and his robe looked a little empty.
"It's nothing. I just got drunk and wanted to come down and take a walk." Lin Jinrong stood there and looked back at him, filled with emotion. He would never know that such a child existed, let alone that he and her had gone there. She was devastated, and so was he. She once resented him for saying such heartbreaking words to her, but now looking back, she was just a poor person, hurting himself and others.
Lu Yan looked at Lin Jinrong silently. He could tell clearly whether she was crying or not. But since she didn't want to tell him, he didn't force her. He believed that one day she would take the initiative to tell him. He whispered He said: "I plan to hit the road on the 21st."
"The luggage is almost packed." Lin Jinrong calmed down: "My mother and aunt have discussed it, and tomorrow we will go to Pingji Temple to pray for your safety. If you are willing to go, you can also take the time to burn a stick of incense.
"
"It's not on this day, I'm free." Lu Yan stretched out his hand to her: "If you feel uncomfortable, I will send you back first. I will talk to the elders."
Lin Jinrong shook her head gently: "No, I'll just rest down here." She smiled, walked to the stone bench and sat down, "I was sick last year and didn't come. If I leave midway this year, I'm afraid the elders
Everyone has to say, does the Mid-Autumn Festival conflict with me? That would not be good."
Lu Yan twitched his lips in cooperation, sat side by side with her on the stone bench, and said softly: "Ah Rong, if I can succeed this time and pick you up, we will live together from now on, can you...can you?"
"
The moon shines like water, the night breeze blows gently, and the sweet fragrance of osmanthus is vague. The surroundings are quiet, with only unknown little insects singing in the grass.
Lin Jinrong looked at the twinkling stars in the sky in silence, and said for a long time: "You will definitely pass the exam, it just depends on whether you do better or not." Although he passed the exam that year, he didn't do so well.
Thinking about it now, if he hadn't suffered the loss of his son at that time, he would probably have done better in the exam.
Lu Yan was very disappointed when she heard that she avoided answering. After a moment of silence, he smiled and said, "Thank you for your good words. I also think that I can pass the exam."
"Definitely." Lin Jinrong bent down and pulled out a few rushes from his feet, and knitted them in the moonlight.
"What are you making up?" Lu Yan's attention was attracted by her nimble fingers, and he couldn't help but curiously leaned over to take a look.
Lin Jinrong smiled slightly: "Knitting straw sandals. Miao Ya taught me how to do it in Zhuangzi that year."
"Is Miao Ya married now?" Lu Yan saw that the rushes in her hand were about to be used up, so he hurriedly handed one over.
"Yes, she married well, and my mother allowed her freedom."
Lu Yan had a smile on his lips and chatted slowly with her: "Why were you so wild when you were in Zhuangzi? You were so bold and did whatever you wanted. I have never seen a daughter like yours. Your aunt spoiled you so much."
He is lawless and has no idea what gentleness, quietness and virtuousness are.”
Lin Jinrong replied unceremoniously: "At that time, you were like an old scholar, lecturing people with a stern face. I have never seen you such a rigid and annoying person who specializes in killing people. You read without any vitality and are stingy.
You're not likable at all. How do you look like a fifteen or sixteen year old boy?"
Lu Yan smiled: "Then we are only half matched. No one is any better."
Lin Jinrong pursed her lips and smiled, immersed herself in knitting her shoes, and when she was halfway through knitting her straw sandals, Lychee came down from Hanyue Tower and greeted her: "Grandma, the old lady is looking for you."
Lin Jinrong put down half of the straw sandals, stood up, stroked her skirt, and asked Lu Yan, "Is Min Xing going up?"
Lu Yan smiled and said, "I drank a lot just now and am a little drunk. I'm going to take a rest here. You can go first."
"Then I'll go first." Lin Jinrong stood up and walked a few steps. Suddenly she heard Lu Yan whispering behind her: "Arong, don't forget what I said before."
Lin Jinrong stood in silence for a moment, then continued to walk forward. When he reached the stone platform, he looked back and saw that Lu Mian was still sitting there, covered with moonlight.
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