Lin Jinrong pushed the door open and looked around. The walls of the small room were cool. There was a simple wooden bed about three feet wide placed against the wall. The bedding was thin and old. There was an old wooden table with a crippled leg by the window.
There was only an old clay pot filled with water and a coarse porcelain bowl, and nothing else. Fortunately, Fan Bao's wound on his head was bandaged cleanly and neatly, he was wearing thick clothes, and he was in good spirits.
Fan Bao stood aside with his hands tied, and respectfully asked Lin Jinrong: "Second Grandma, please sit down." With a bit of self-mockery, he looked at the simple wooden bed: "Of course, if you don't mind it being dirty."
Lin Jinrong did not sit down: "Manager Fan, you don't have to be polite. You are a patient. Please help yourself. I will only say a few words here. The eldest lady asked me to greet you. Are you feeling better?"
Fan Bao tilted his head slightly and his eyes were desolate: "There are so many. The lives of servants are protected by the eldest wife and second mistress. If you have anything to do, just give orders." It is really miserable to be a slave. The master's family can't tolerate it, but he can't be unrestrained.
Walk away.
His attitude could be said to be very cooperative, but the sadness and anger in it could not be hidden at all. Lin Jinrong was silent for a moment and whispered: "I have wronged you."
Fan Bao said quietly: "No, for someone like this old slave, he can still ensure adequate food and clothing, as well as no shortage of medical care and medicine. It's all thanks to the kindness of the eldest wife and the second grandma."
Once something happens, it is not easy to forgive. Lin Jinrong felt that she could not apologize on behalf of the Lu family or appease Fan Bao's hurt heart. There was no friendship between her and him, so she could only
Speaking of stakes, Fan Bao said: "Guanshi Fan was the old man's most capable right-hand man.
You know the business connections of the Lu family, you also know the methods and tempers of certain people, and you have done a lot more in some things. Therefore, you should understand that even if everyone knows about your grievances, if you can't come up with something effective,
I'm afraid I won't be able to save you even if I wait until the eldest master and the second master come back."
"Since the eldest master and the second master can't save the servant, I'm afraid the second mistress can't help the servant either." Fan Bao didn't have much energy. The strategy to eliminate the opponent is not just to find the opponent's faults, there are no mistakes that can be made, and there are no things that can happen.
Think of ways to make it happen, or pretend that it has happened. Lu Jianzhong accused him of killing Mr. Lu, and Lu Jianzhong would not change his words. This danger can be put aside for the time being.
But judging from Lu Jianzhong's temperament, there must be consequences. Most of those shops have now become properties under Lu Jianzhong's name. The managers who were once loyal to Mr. Lu and his stewards have now changed their owners. Those who understand the current affairs are heroes. Lu Jianzhong has to say
If he is corrupt and says he has betrayed his master, several people will come out one after another to testify against him. If the evidence is conclusive, what can he do? Lin Jinrong can help him, but to what extent can he help?
Lin Jinrong said frankly: "I haven't done it yet, and no one knows the outcome. Although I can't make the decision, as far as I know, both the eldest wife and the third master need the help of Manager Fan."
Fan Bao said softly: "Second Grandma, although my servant has been confused over the past few years, I still have a few close friends."
Lin Jinrong said very seriously: "If they focus on me wholeheartedly, no matter whether things can succeed or not, I will keep them safe and decent."
Fan Bao smiled: "Of course, even if the Lu family can no longer accommodate them, grandma's shop can still support a few more people."
The sky was getting darker little by little, and the clouds on the horizon showed a magnificent but eerie color. Lin Yuzhen stood under the sycamore tree with all its leaves, and said with a gloomy face: "You mean, you want me to pretend to be sick, and then
Don’t care about this?”
Lin Jinrong lowered his eyes: "Yes."
Lin Yuzhen said: "You will definitely be able to get things done?"
Lin Jinrong shook his head: "Not necessarily. Everything has risks."
Lin Yuzhen hesitated for a long time, turned and walked away: "When the time is right, you can tell me."
With the cold wind blowing, Lin Jinrong supported Yingtao and walked towards Rongjing Residence. Yingtao suddenly stopped and whispered: "Grandma."
Lin Jinrong raised his head, and Lu Shao stood at the gate of Rongjingju with his hands behind his back. The white paper lantern illuminated his face pale. He looked at her and smiled: "Second brother and sister, long time no see. My second brother is in high school. I haven't had time to congratulate you yet."
.When I came back last time, you and your second brother had already left."
Lin Jinrong wished him a blessing: "Uncle, you're welcome."
Lu Shao smiled and said, "The second brother and sister are still so polite." After saying this, he turned around and left.
Cherry felt uncomfortable: "You are so weird, don't you have some bad ideas again?"
Lin Jinrong said seriously: "I'm afraid he will lose. He came here to scare us on purpose. He doesn't dare to do anything to us." Lu Shao is still young and not as stable as Lu Jianzhong and Song. He also has some bad tastes.
The room was warm and bright. Yilang was holding his armpits with Dou'er, and he stood on the bed with a bit of excitement and looked around. When he saw Lin Jinrong approaching, he immediately let out a weird scream and kicked his legs wildly. Lin Jinrong smiled happily and stepped forward to hug him.
I picked him up and walked around the room: "Who has been here?"
Dou'er said: "Sixth Master came and sat there for half an hour and left a box of clay dolls."
There were twelve clay dolls in total in beautiful flower paper boxes. They were wearing brand new silk clothes. They were cute and naive. Although they were not suitable for babies of this age, they were still very cute gifts. Lin Jinrong smiled slightly and said, "That's good."
start.
At dawn the next day, Lin Jinrong got up and helped Old Mrs. Lu wash, eat, and take medicine as usual, and then went to the mourning hall to perform her filial piety. Halfway through her filial piety, Fang Zhu came in and whispered in her ear: "
Second Grandma, my wife is not feeling well. Master Lin Qi is waiting for you outside."
Lin Jinrong stood up, first explained the situation to Lin Yuzhen, and then went to ask for leave from Mrs. Lu. Mrs. Lu was accompanied by her old lady, so she didn't have any doubts: "You have gone home and haven't had time to visit your parents' house."
Look. Since I wanted to go, I took Yilang with me and came back after dinner."
Lin Jinrong bowed and said goodbye, packed large and small packages, and carried Yilang back to her parents' home.
13-year-old Lin Shenzhi was wearing a light blue cotton robe. He stood upright and solemnly at the second door, glancing in from time to time. When he saw Lin Jinrong appearing with Yilang in his arms, a trace of joy flashed in his eyes and his lips curled up uncontrollably.
He stood up, forced himself to act like a young adult, and solemnly stepped forward to salute Lin Jinrong and say hello: "Shenzhi has met the fourth sister, and my mother ordered me to pick her up and take her home."
The two had only met once since Lin Jinrong returned home, and there was no time to talk about their relationship. Lin Jinrong saw that he had already looked like a young adult, and felt happy and emotional. Without saying a word, he gave Yilang to Lin Shenzhi.
Lin Shenzhi was startled, then grinned. Lin Jinrong wanted him to accompany her in the car. Then he followed Lin Jinrong into the carriage with a smile, pinched Yi Lang's cheek, gently pulled it twice, and whispered:
"Fourth sister, I miss you so much. I originally imagined that after two years, I would ask my grandfather to allow me to travel to the capital for two years. It would open my eyes. I really didn't expect..."
Lin Jinrong looked at Lin Shenzhi gently, but what he said was: "If you miss me again, I will test your homework! Are you lazy?"
Lin Shenzhi was a little frustrated and handed Yi Lang back to her, who was beginning to express his dissatisfaction. He complained with bulging cheeks that still had baby fat: "Can't you care about other things? When we meet, we have to take a test on schoolwork! How dare I be lazy? Grandpa, please
Can you get me?" He stretched out his hand and showed it to Lin Jinrong: "Look, how good my calligraphy has become? My grandfather said that good calligraphy is really important, and my second brother-in-law is a role model."
Her seventh brother's talent is getting better and better. Lin Jinrong smiled and tugged on Lin Shenzhi's cheek: "You won't suffer if you practice your calligraphy. He is good-looking and tough. If you want to travel, it is not impossible. I heard,
My eldest cousin's place has a prosperous literary style, and there are many famous scholars, not to mention strange people."
Lin Shenzhi said: "How can it be so easy? Mr. Zhu is already a very good gentleman. If I want to go to the capital to find you and my second brother-in-law, what excuse should I use to find my eldest cousin?
?”
"Who can tell clearly? Maybe then there will suddenly be a reason." Lin Jinrong smiled bitterly and rubbed his hair. She had arranged this for a long time, and she wanted to protect them. What kind of excuse should she find to persuade him smoothly?
Can relatives escape successfully before disaster strikes? This is a difficult problem.
Lin Shenzhi pondered for a moment and said: "You are right. I want to give it a try next year. No matter whether I succeed or not, I should go out and gain experience."
He will only be fourteen next year, and there is probably no hope. Lin Jinrong could not bear to dampen his enthusiasm, so he changed the subject: "Is the third brother at home?"
Lin Shenzhi said: "I sent someone to talk to him last night. He agreed at that time, but this morning he came and said that he had important guests there and couldn't leave. He asked me to tell the fourth sister that he invited Mei Da
The master is having tea in the tea shop."
Lin Jinrong thought for a while, took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, and gestured to him to read the name on it: "Shenzhi, could you please run a few errands for me, try your best to find these people, and try your best not to let more people know. Let.
They went to the tea shop to meet me in this order and at this time."
Seeing her serious look, Lin Shenzhi was a little worried: "Fourth sister, what trouble have you encountered?"
Lin Jinrong shook his head: "No, there are some trivial matters that need to be dealt with."
Lin Shenzhi nodded sensibly: "I will accompany my sister then."
Lin Jinrong smiled happily and touched his head. Her little brother was growing up and was gradually developing towards a position where he could rely on her and protect her from wind and rain.
When the carriage reached the corner of the street, Lin Shen got off the carriage, called the attendant, got on the horse and drove away.
Lin Jinrong arrived at the Lin Mansion and busily ordered people to deliver the various gifts she had brought from Beijing to the rooms of each roommate. She hugged Yilang and collected a bunch of greeting gifts. Returning to Tao's room, she started
I happily sat with Mrs. Tao for a while
Half an hour later, Yilang was entrusted to Mr. Tao, changed into an inconspicuous plain clothes, wrapped himself in a hood and cloak, and went out from the corner door. Accompanied by Lin Shenzhi and Chunya, he got on an inconspicuous small oil truck.
, heading towards her tea shop.
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