Chapter 241 Meeting Lord Hou and Asking About the Past
Chapter 241 Meeting the Marquis and asking about the past
Lin Yuan heard this and looked at it intently.
The light that burned in his eyes dissipated and returned to normal color.
"Are you Jinxiu?
Father hasn’t seen you for a long time, how are you doing lately?"
Su Jinxiu looked at Lin Yuan. Although he was a military general guarding the border, he was more like a civilian official.
This was also her first serious meeting with her father.
My memory is that during the sixteen years in the Hou Mansion, I could count the number of times I met my father with one slap.
Firstly, it was because Lin Yuan rarely went back.
Secondly, Zhou Yixiu was always on guard against her.
He refused to let her get close to Lin Yuan. Later, when she got older, her face changed.
No wonder Lin Yuan couldn't recognize her.
"I've met Mr. Hou, I'm fine."
Neither the original person nor she had any affection for Lin Yuan, his father.
It must have been the first time for Lin Yuan to see her face so carefully.
"It's okay, that's fine."
Lin Yuan seemed a little at a loss when facing Su Jinxiu.
If they couldn't find a topic, they could only let them rest first.
Xiao Jingze asked the black-armored guards to return to Yongcheng to wait for orders, while he took Su Jinxiu to stay at Yanmen Pass.
As soon as the two settled down, Shen Yu and Mu Qingyu came to the door.
Seeing Xiao Jingze's unkind expression, Mu Qingyu had no choice but to explain.
"The Emperor said that the fine iron case should be handled by us. Now that something has happened, we should investigate it.
We did not come to Yanmen Pass intentionally to cause trouble with the prince.
I am also looking for the Marquis to inquire about the Tatar movements..."
Shen Yu looked at Xiao Jingze and Su Jinxiu with a meaningful smile.
"This trip is well worth it.
Did you meet the prince and Miss Su again?"
Su Jinxiu didn't like his expression and frowned.
"I won't disturb the prince's discussion with the two adults, so I will leave now."
Xiao Jingze watched Su Jinxiu leave until the figure completely disappeared.
Then he turned his head and looked at Shen Yu coldly.
"Master Shen? Come and tell me, what did you find?"
The implication is, if you don’t say one, two, three, four, five.
Don't even think about resting tonight.
She was obviously extremely tired, but Su Jinxiu couldn't sleep.
Stepping on the scattered moonlight, I climbed up to the tower and looked into the distance.
"It's dark now and I can't see anything.
If we come back tomorrow morning, we can see the first ray of sunshine rising from the tower.
Yaoyao, I loved the scenery at that time the most."
Lin Yuan didn't know when he walked to Su Jinxiu's side.
Looking into the distance, his expression was full of melancholy.
Perhaps when he noticed that Su Jinxiu didn't answer, he glanced sideways.
His expression softened a lot and he said kindly.
"Even though they are not biological father and daughter, they have been called father for sixteen years.
Why did they suddenly become so divided?
If you are not used to it, just tell your grandmother.
Go back to the Marquis Mansion and live there! That is your home too."
Even though she knew Lin Yuan had good intentions, Su Jinxiu was not moved.
"Thank you Lord Hou for your kindness, I am living a good life now.
I have my own home and a family.
You may not know that during those years in the Hou Mansion.
Except for my grandmother, no one treats me as family."
These words made Lin Yuan's heart hurt and he wanted to explain.
Why didn't he stay in the Hou Mansion and stay at Yanmen Pass?
But Su Jinxiu didn't give him a chance. He bowed and got off the tower.
Lin Yuan shook his head and sighed.
After coming down from the tower, Su Jinxiu returned to her room.
This sleep was very sweet.
When she woke up, it was already three hours in the sun.
After getting dressed and getting up, I heard Xiao Rui's voice coming from outside.
"Why did little Jinxiu sleep for so long? Is she sick? Or injured?
If not, let me go in and have a look."
The afterimage stayed outside, never leaving.
"My lord, please tell me that no one is allowed to disturb Miss Su.
Old prince, please get out."
Xiao Rui was so angry that his beard flew up.
"What does he mean? Did he turn a deaf ear to what I said in Decheng?
He is the one who should stay away from Xiao Jinxiu, not me..."
Before she finished speaking, Su Jinxiu opened the door and walked out.
She looked at him with a smile and seemed to be in a good mood.
"The old prince is here too? What a coincidence."
When Xiao Rui caught a glimpse of Su Jinxiu's face, his heart melted.
"Well, I came to see Marquis Zhenyuan to inquire about something.
I heard you were here, so I came to take a look.
I know that it must be Xiao Jingze who took the initiative to get you together.
You are a good and obedient child, I know that."
Hearing this, Afterimage couldn't help but roll his eyes.
In the eyes of the old prince, his prince can't even compare to Miss Su!
Xiao Rui took out a pack of hot sesame cakes from his arms and stuffed them into Su Jinxiu's hand.
"I bought it early in the morning and it tastes good when I keep it.
You eat first, I'll go find Lin Yuan.
I’ll look back and take you away again.”
Su Jinxiu held the bag of sesame seed cakes and looked at Xiao Rui's back, unable to help but laugh.
If she can ask the old prince to give her delicious food, it can only be said that the old prince treats her really well.
She took a bite of the sesame pancake. The crust was crispy and the meat filling was juicy. It was indeed delicious.
I took two and ate them, and handed the rest to the residual image.
"Your prince hasn't eaten yet, has he? Let's eat some together."
Afterimage didn't answer, just shook his head.
"The prince is discussing business with Mr. Shen and Mr. Mu. No one can disturb him."
What is it that we started talking about last night and haven’t finished talking about today?
Su Jinxiu just wanted to sigh, being the regent is not easy either.
He shook his head, took the sesame seed cakes and left.
Xiao Rui entered Lin Yuan's study and asked Lin Yuanping to step back.
Don't be polite, just get straight to the point.
"Lin Yuan, it's because of our previous friendship.
I ask you, and you have to answer me honestly."
Lin Yuan looked at Xiao Rui and nodded.
Xiao Rui took a deep breath and lowered his voice.
"Back then, Yaoyao grew up next to the old lady, so he called you brother.
She and I didn't grow up together, although she called me brother.
But he seldom communicates with me, but he always pesters you.
Have you never noticed that Yao Yao has a sweetheart?"
Lin Yuan's hand holding the brush tightened, and a drop of thick ink spread out on the rice paper.
"I didn't know it at the time, and I didn't realize it until she passed away.
The one she likes should be me."
The last word is full of sadness.
He and Yao Yao really grew up together and were childhood sweethearts.
At that time, the world was settled, and he was young, thinking that if two people were in love, they could stay together forever.
So I begged my mother, hoping that my mother would ask the emperor to marry Yao Yao.
But my mother said that the emperor had long been afraid of the Hou Mansion.
If he asks to marry Yao Yao again, it will only make the emperor more suspicious.
He didn't believe it at first, but it didn't take long.
The emperor took advantage of his father's drunken behavior and deprived them of half of their military power.
My father was very angry and didn't understand why we were brothers who conquered the world together.
After the world is settled, who will be the first to attack him?
Out of anger and hatred, he passed away within a few days.
After this experience, the Hou Mansion was in a state of turmoil.
He is his father's only son and the only support of the Hou family.
At that moment, I began to understand how heavy the burden on my shoulders was.
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