On October 18, the fourth year of Xiaode's reign in the Great Zhou Dynasty, the emperor led 30,000 soldiers stationed in Beijing to hunt in Tiewen Mountain to promote martial arts.
That night, a rebellion broke out in the infantry camp and the Lantian Army, which was immediately suppressed.
After returning to Beijing, the emperor held a meeting to reward merit and punish crimes. Lin Zhao was promoted to the commander of the Jinyi Guard, becoming a veritable leader of the Jinyi Guard.
Cui Qiushan, the former commander of the Jinyi Guards, retired honorably because he worked hard without complaining and made no mistakes.
As the shortest-serving commander of the capital in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Cui Qiushan had just broken through the family's "thousand-household ceiling" and had already returned home to raise his family before he could develop his ambitions.
Although he was named Yunyang Bo by the emperor, he still disappeared in the long river of history like an unnoticed meteor.
Lin Zhao, on the other hand, was promoted from Viscount Zhongxiao to Uncle Zhongqin, ranking alongside his father Lin Ruhai's uncle Zhongqin.
Of course, military commanders who have made great achievements, such as Meng Nantian, Qiu Zhongshan, Yang Feng, etc., also have corresponding rewards.
Many generals were immersed in the joy of being promoted, recuperating from injuries, or going to work. Emperor Xiaode also quietly made adjustments to the military system in the capital.
Lin Zhao was busy for half a month, and it was not until the beginning of November that he finished his busy work. He simply took five days off and hid in his mansion to rest.
After hearing the news that he was resting, Sister Feng communicated with Jia Lian for a long time. In the name of visiting Daiyu, she actually came to see Lin Zhao.
The second day after Lin Zhao returned to Beijing, he took Daiyu back to his mansion. Because he was so busy in the past ten days, he had hardly communicated with his sister, and he didn't know much about the news in Rongguo Mansion. But after thinking about it,
Then he invited her to meet her in Daiyu's flower hall. As soon as they met, they asked people to retreat and took the maids around Sister Feng out.
Sister Feng did not refute. After everyone got out, she knelt down and begged Lin Zhao for help.
"Help?" Lin Zhao sat there and did not ask her to get up. He said: "Second sister-in-law, you are such a good person, why do you kneel down to me and shout for help? You are the daughter-in-law of the chief housekeeper of Rongguo Mansion, and you are also famous in the government.
Name, who dares to kill you?"
Seeing Lin Zhao's behavior, Sister Feng felt calm in her heart, and said with tears: "Long before my cousin rectified the Jinyiwei and arrested Lai Da's family, I stopped making profits early and thought about making a living.
A son will continue the family lineage of the Jia family."
"This is a good thing!" Lin Zhao said calmly.
After Wang Xifeng returned the money to Mrs. Wang, moved to the main house, and handed over the power of the housekeeper, Lin Zhao already knew the news.
Sister Feng continued: "After my cousin arrested Lai Da, I also inquired about it and found out that lending money for profit is a serious crime that will lead to the death of children and grandchildren, and the confiscation of homes and families. I am deeply grateful that I escaped."
"But after I found out that I was pregnant the day before yesterday, the second wife hinted to me several times, overtly and covertly, asking me to return to my old business, otherwise the profiteering incident would be leaked. The more I thought about it, the more frightened I became. What would happen to me in the future?
, I will die if I die. But what about Qiaoer? What about the child in the belly? If it is a boy, what if I get involved? I am afraid that even the chance of getting ahead in the scientific examination will be gone.
I, I..." Sister Feng couldn't say any more, she covered her face and cried bitterly.
Lin Zhao shook his head and said: "When the second sister-in-law said this, she also mentioned the second wife's hint. Could it be that she has already made up her mind and understood the situation at hand?
As soon as these words came out, Sister Feng was shocked and collapsed on the ground: "...Of course I know that the family has already been living in poverty for a long time. For the sake of face, but unwilling to be frugal, this past year, for the sake of the mother-in-law's marriage, everyone has something.
The supplements to the west can no longer be leaked in the middle school. The second master has made progress again. After I took care of the house, I felt relaxed. Naturally, I didn’t want to follow this family and drink the northwest wind, let alone the child that the second master had just given birth to.
The ambition to make progress died prematurely.”
"What you said is right. In fact, I don't know that the Jia family has suffered a loss. All the dozen or so families that have received the imperial concubine's wedding are just like your Rongguo family. They are struggling to make money. So when I attack those who make money, I am actually cutting them off.
Money-making hand, you may not understand what I mean, but since you are here and you have Brother Lian's intention, you must understand something." Lin Zhao said calmly.
Sister Feng nodded and said: "When I came here, the second master already told me that if my cousin is willing to tell the truth, then we can still have a chance and will not sink with the Jia family. Now I just ask my cousin for some advice.
Clear path."
After saying that, he kowtowed repeatedly.
Lin Zhao chuckled: "Second brother Lian and second sister-in-law have treated Daiyu very well during this period, and I understand what you mean. Since you don't want to sink, and second brother also wants to live a good life, I won't hide it anymore.
"
Without waiting for Sister Feng to say anything, he called out again: "Go and ask Nanny Li to come over."
The people outside responded and invited Aunt Li to come in.
Lin Zhaodao: "This is Grandma Li. Like Grandma Rong, she came from the palace. But now she is different from Grandma Rong. She has no one in her family anymore, so she hopes to find a good family to be a foster mother.
Mom, Second Grandma, I respect you as a hero among the fans. Although you suffered the disadvantage of not studying, you and Brother Lian are willing to change their ways after all. I am also willing to form a good relationship with you, so that in the future, my sister
I also hope you can help me with many things. Are you willing to support Grandma Li in her old age?"
Sister Feng was stunned for a moment, and then she was overjoyed.
He, Wang Xifeng, has seen Grandma Rong's eloquence and strength many times, and he admires her deeply.
That Aunt Li also sat down with Aunt Rong. She usually didn't speak, but since she was side by side with Aunt Rong, there must be something special about her.
She immediately kowtowed and thanked: "My cousin, I, Wang Xifeng, can't repay you for your great kindness. If Sister Lin has any need in the future, I can only be sent on a mission."
Lin Zhao waved Nanny Li to retreat and said: "You are a smart person. Even if I transfer Nanny Li's identity to your name now, I won't be able to keep it for a few years. She is under my control. You can make her and her
I often go back and forth, and I will transfer her to my sister Qiao in the future. As for the other things, I have an idea for you, are you willing to listen to it?"
Sister Feng is busy asking for advice.
Lin Zhaodao: "What you are worried about is nothing more than Brother Lian, Sister Qiao, the children in your belly and your own belongings. The children are easy to take care of. My sister and I, one is an earl and the other is the county head, and we have attendants around us.
For the position of female officials, I will help them to the end and give them one. You can quietly move out their household registration and go to the government to file a record. They will be considered members of my Lin family. Even if something happens to your house in the future,
It won’t affect them.”
"But the second brother Lian is after all a serious official in Rongguo Mansion. It will be difficult for you two to move out. However, you need to be more cautious about your private treasury. If you can trust your sister, you can ask her to help you manage it within ten years."
, it must be safe.”
After Sister Feng heard about it, she took a deep look at Lin Zhao, then knelt down, kowtowed three times respectfully, and said calmly: "Lian'er also said that if this big ship capsized, he would not be able to leave without it.
Yes, I am willing to go with him. This is just for the sake of my Qiao sister and the baby in my belly. I am also willing to do whatever my cousin wants me to do in the future. I just hope that my cousin will keep his promise and not let my baby be innocently affected.
"
Lin Zhao nodded and said: "Don't worry, I might as well tell you clearly. What I say must be kept. After all, the royal guards in my hands are used to supervise the officials. Even if the ship capsizes, I will correct it."