It was a smooth journey along the way. Lin Shiquan was only worried that Lin Jinrong and Yi Lang were not feeling well. When it was hot and hot, he would look for a shady place to rest. When the weather was comfortable, he would travel a little longer. Whenever he arrived at a place where the ship docked to rest, he had to personally
They disembarked from the ship to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, and supervised the crew to carefully prepare the meals. They were even more thoughtful and meticulous than when Lin Jinrong and Lu Mian came to Beijing.
Yilang also lived up to everyone's expectations. He was very healthy and lively, able to eat and sleep. His favorite thing was to sit on the bow of the boat and bask in the sun when the sea was calm every day. Playing with Lin Jinrong and Lin Shiquan was his happiest moment.
.On the contrary, Grandma Sha was still seasick as usual, even though she used the boatman’s secret recipe.
She had vomited, but she was still feeling groggy all day long, and spent most of the time hiding in the cabin and falling into a deep sleep. Although Lin Jinrong felt sorry for her old age and frailty, he had no choice but to order the boatman to make some light meals for her.
To replenish her body, Lin Shiquan remembered to leave a portion of the fresh fruits and melons he bought for her.
Along the way, Lin Shiquan showed his true nature of settling accounts and planning. Even though he was walking leisurely and slowly, he did not delay for too long. On the evening of September 26, he arrived at Wuyi Pier, where Jiangshen Temple is located.
place.
The servants sent by the Lu family to pick up their mother and son had been waiting on the shore for a long time. As soon as the boat docked, someone came forward to confirm. When they heard that it was them, the person in charge immediately asked to see them. But the person who came was the one that Mr. Lu had planned to bring to Lu Yan.
When Lu Song entered the capital, Lin Jinrong received his greeting on the deck: "Thank you for your hard work. How long have you been waiting?"
Lu Song smiled and said, "It's not hard work. I only arrived yesterday. I thought it would take a few more days, but I never thought that grandma would come so quickly. Fortunately, the old man was anxious and kept urging, otherwise he would have missed something. It had been decided long ago.
For those who have arrived at the inn, grandma and the fourth young master can check in and rest as soon as they land ashore. After a day of rest, we will leave again tomorrow morning."
Lin Jinrong asked him: "How is the old man's health?"
Lu Song said cautiously: "I haven't seen the old man for a few days. It's all the news from Manager Fan, but it's good to think about it."
According to her experience in her previous life, Mrs. Lu should be bedridden at this moment. The reason why it was never reported was probably because everyone thought he would survive like the previous times. Lin Jinrong pondered for a moment and ordered Lu Song to direct people to unload.
baggage and asked Lin Shiquan to come ashore.
When they reached the wide area, they could see the Jiangshen Temple in the distance. Lin Jinrong asked, "Third brother, have you ever been to the Jiangshen Temple?"
Lin Shiquan didn't take it seriously: "Of course I've been there, I've crossed the river by boat several times, and I've gone to worship." Seeing Lin Jinrong standing there looking around, his heart moved, "Do you, Fourth Sister, want to take a look?"
Lin Jinrong smiled: "I want to see if Third Brother is free? We have gone back and forth on this river so many times, and it has been smooth sailing every time, so we should go and worship."
Lin Shiquan said: "You and I have already arrived here. Let's take a rest first. It won't be too late to go see it tomorrow. It doesn't hurt to stay here for two more days."
Mr. Lu passed away in the early morning of September 30th. It wouldn't matter if he was still on the way. But he was already here, only two days away from Pingzhou. Lin Jinrong didn't want to stay here for a long time, so he said: "The old man is so caring.
It's not appropriate for me to stay here for a long time. I'm just going to have a look. If third brother wants to go, he can go. If he doesn't want to go, it doesn't matter."
How could Lin Shiquan trust her to go alone? After returning to the inn and taking a bath, he took a short rest and then accompanied Lin Jinrong to Jiangshen Temple.
Jingu was sitting under the eaves, choosing vegetables. When she saw her coming in, she was surprised, and then she laughed: "It turns out to be the second grandma. Are you here to pay homage? Please come here." But it was more serious than the first time.
When we met, we were much more enthusiastic and energetic.
Lin Jinrong asked Aunt Gong to bring twenty taels of silver for her last time, but Jingu still refused, saying that she would offer sacrifices to the River God for Lin Jinrong. When Lin Jinrong came, Jingu just thought that she was here to see if all the money she donated had been received.
In front of Jiang Shen, Lin Jinrong must be led inside, pointing out to her: "Three sticks of incense in the morning and evening, daily offerings of fruits, and sacrifices during New Years and holidays..."
Lin Jinrong looked around casually, found an opportunity, and met the temple blessing directly, saying that if Jin Gu was willing to marry, she would pay the dowry and buy dozens of acres of land for them to make a living. She finally figured it out.
Well, I have to wait for Jingu to speak on her own, but I'm afraid she won't be able to wait until the Year of the Monkey, so I don't need to ask any more questions, just go directly to the temple to give money.
The temple minister was overjoyed and said many words of gratitude. He called Jin Gu to come in and kowtow to Lin Jinrong to express his gratitude.
Lin Jinrong accepted Jin Gu's half-hearted gift and ordered Lin Gui to give him twenty taels of silver as Jin Gu's dowry. He also left money at the market price for his father and daughter to buy land.
Lin Shiquan frowned slightly, very disapproving of her behavior, but he did not stop her in front of everyone. He only said tactfully after returning to the inn: "Is A Rong's righteous village going to start from here? But it's too generous.
There are too many, like this. No matter how much furniture there is, it cannot be used by a few people. If you are a little thinner, you only need enough to get married. The money you save can help a few more people."
Jin Gu was different from those people. Lin Jinrong knew his good intentions and didn't want to explain to him. He smiled and said, "Third brother, I don't know. This place is located on a traffic thoroughfare. Businessmen crossing the river mostly like to go to the River God."
If there is any disturbance in the temple, it is most likely to spread to other places. If I want to gain a good reputation, I should start here. It is like doing business. Of course, I would rather lose money on the first business than do it.
Decent, so that you can get your reputation out."
Lin Shiquan saw that she was serious about what she said, but he knew that she was not such a fame-hungry person. Then he thought about it, most people would object to what Lin Jinrong wanted to do in the future. It would be better to start from now and advance step by step in this way. Then the resistance will also be there.
If it was less, he stopped trying to persuade her and scolded her with a smile: "Yes, Lin Dashan."
Lin Jinrong held his forehead and smiled and said: "Don't call me that, it's so unpleasant." He then asked him: "We passed here last year, and Min Xing rescued Wang Lichun. He told Min Xing that there were bandits nearby. Can the third brother do it?
Do you know this?"
Lin Shiquan said: "I heard Erlang say it on the way, what happened?"
Lin Jinrong encouraged him: "It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered this incident when I got here. At that time, Minxing specifically told the security chief to report to the police to suppress the bandits. I don't know if these bandits are still there? Have they been eliminated?
?”
Lin Shiquan happened to be bored: "I'll go and ask around, and I'll tell you when I come back."
Lin Jinrong hugged Yilang and talked and laughed in the room. He also asked the kitchen to steam a bowl of egg custard for Yilang. After Yilang finished the bowl of egg custard, he felt sleepy and fell into Lin Jinrong's arms. Lin Shiquan also came back.
:
"Of course I am. It was said that someone was robbed again last month. Someone was robbed in the inlet downstream two days ago. A family of seven lost their lives. A flag was also planted on the bow of the boat with the words
Do justice for heaven."
Not only were there mountain bandits, there were also water bandits. Lin Jinrong shuddered: "Won't the government attack and capture them?"
Lin Shiquan sneered: "How can it be so easy to send troops to attack? At that time, I heard that a large team of troops was sent out, tormenting the people for a long time, and nothing was done. Don't say it was to suppress bandits, it was just for bandits.
He went back without paying any attention to me. The locals were more troublesome than bandits and water bandits. At that time, every household in the area was eager for them to leave as soon as possible. Who would care about those who died unjustly?"
"Then there is no other way? Just let these villains harm others?" Lin Jinrong was so worried that she wanted to pull her hair. She said, these gangsters must be related to the banditry, if they can use the government's help
I have to clean up these people first, so that it won't be so chaotic and miserable in the future. But she is an ordinary woman, there is no way she can reach out so far to facilitate such a thing.
"It depends on what the officials think. If you meet someone who really wants to do something, it's just a matter of determination. Otherwise, these gangsters are unlucky and bump into someone they shouldn't mess with. The government has to take care of it, otherwise it's just a matter of fear.
It's difficult." Lin Shiquan shook his head and sighed, and then sighed: "Fortunately, no one has committed murder on the road, otherwise it would be quite difficult for us to travel this way."
He couldn't help but look up and saw Lin Jinrong's eyebrows furrowed, as if she had countless thoughts on his mind. He regretted that he shouldn't have told her these dangerous things, so he said haha: "
Forget it, don't think about these things, think more about happy things, you will see the third aunt and the seventh brother soon, and I will see Liu'er soon. Go to bed early."
Lin Jinrong sent him out and went back to hug Yilang and lay on the bed. All she could think about was the banditry. Her power was too weak, and Lu Mian's was also limited, not to mention that there was also a person in the middle.
The most fatal problem - she couldn't say it, so it was harder to win other support. She stroked Yi Lang's pink little face and sighed softly.
A night of silence.
Early the next morning, Lin Jinrong waited for Yilang to get enough sleep, eat and drink before he got up and rushed back to Pingzhou.
Yilang was not as quiet and well-behaved as he was on the boat this time. He was very dissatisfied with the fact that he had to stay in a closed and narrow carriage for a long time. When he didn't sleep, he cried hard, which made Lin Jinrong feel very distressed. He had to pinch himself as much as possible.
Taking care of Yilang, walking and stopping, the journey of less than two days took three days, until the evening of the 29th, the carriage finally entered Pingzhou City.
Lu Song had already sent people ahead to report the news. As soon as Lin Jinrong's carriage arrived in front of the door, Lu Jing led a group of people out. Those leading the horses, those pulling the carts, and those carrying the luggage were seen by Lin Shiquan.
After signing the petition, he said goodbye to Lin Jinrong: "I won't send you in. I'll go and tell the third aunt and the others first to say hello and save them from worrying."
Lin Jinrong didn't leave him alone, and thanked him across the carriage: "Thank you, third brother. Could you please tell my mother that I will come to visit them in a few days."
The carriage stopped at the second gate, and the mother-in-law diligently came forward to help Lin Jinrong get out of the car. They all saluted her and Yilang and congratulated her. Lin Jinrong looked up at the Lu Mansion under the night and calmly told Yingying: "Thank you for helping me today."
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