The back house of Lin Mansion was brightly lit. In the flower hall of the back house, the Lin family's reunion banquet was just about to begin. Lu Wu cooked the food herself, Qian Qian helped her, and the two of them cooked a table full of ordinary vegetables and ingredients.
home-cooked banquet.
Today is the Double Ninth Festival, so I even made some realgar wine to add to the fun. A large table was filled with families, old and young, happy, and the cups and plates were interlaced in a lively manner.
Originally, Lin Jue had promised that the princess would come to the palace for dinner, but his wife and concubines had just arrived home, so it was not Lin Jue's wish to leave them behind to go into the palace to accompany Guo Kun and the Queen Mother to have dinner. The little princess clearly saw this, so
When Lin Jue told her about this, the little princess decisively sent someone to deliver a letter to the palace in her own name, telling her mother that she had just arrived in the capital tonight and needed to tidy up her home. She was also very tired, so she went to the palace for the banquet.
Things will change for another day.
Lin Jue praised Guo Caiwei's knowledge and interest. From the moment she met Guo Caiwei until now, Guo Caiwei has given her a feeling of being thoughtful. It seems that she has also realized or heard something. She can see her own thoughts and take the initiative
To refuse this banquet shows that she is still considerate.
The Lin family's family banquet went on for a long time. After Mrs. Fang went back to her room to rest, the banquet continued for more than an hour. The girls, who were in a happy mood after drinking, began to sing poems and dance. They were not conservative in front of their husbands.
The hall was filled with excitement for a while, which made Lin Jue feel like he was singing and dancing to make peace. Lin Jue drank a lot. He had been leading the army in battles for several months. Lin Jue rarely drank because there was a ban on alcohol in the army. He only drank after entering the capital.
He drank several times, but was extremely restrained. But tonight, with his beloved wife, concubines, and children reunited here, Lin felt extremely happy and drank one glass after another. He drank a lot.
In the end, Guo Caiwei and Lu Wu announced the end of the banquet, and Lin Jue was drunkenly helped into the room. Originally Guo Caiwei meant that Lu Wu would serve Lin Jue tonight, which was Guo Caiwei's humility to Lu Wu, but of course Lu Wu
Reluctant to do so, she helped Lin Jue, but she helped him to Guo Caiwei's room. As for the other wives and concubines, she knew that it was impossible to sleep with her husband tonight. Although she was a little regretful, she did not
No grudges. The back house of the Lin family does not have the strict hierarchical rules among wives and concubines of other wealthy families, but the basic rules still have to be observed. Guo Caiwei is a eldest lady, so naturally she will be with Guo Caiwei on the first night of the reunion.
Together. This is not about respect, this is about rules. There are state laws and family rules, and there is already a tacit understanding among the family members. It is all for the harmonious coexistence of the family members.
Lin Jue drank a lot of wine and was helped to the room in a daze. The little princess personally brought hot water, wiped Lin Jue's face and body, and finally squatted on the ground to wash Lin Jue's feet. Lin Jue was already drunk.
He was hazy, but after wiping his face and soaking his feet with hot water and drinking a few sips of tea, his mind became clearer.
"Oh, Wei'er, why are you washing my feet yourself? How can you do such a thing? Don't you have a maid? Don't do this, get up." Lin Jue saw Guo Caiwei squatting next to her feet and scrubbing herself.
Two feet, said quickly.
The little princess grabbed Lin Jue's feet to prevent him from retracting, and said in a low voice: "My husband has worked hard for the country and the family, and has gone through the dangers of fighting on the battlefield, and narrowly escaped death. I can't help my husband kill the enemy with my body, and I can't make suggestions for my husband with my text.
As your wife, I am really ashamed of my dereliction of duty. Wiping your husband's face and washing your feet and serving him is the only thing I can do. Please let me serve you."
Lin Jue frowned and said: "Why are you talking about this? Those things are men's business, what does it have to do with you? You have been running the house for so many years, and I have no worries. This is the male master outside and the female master inside. , it’s just a different division of labor.”
The little princess slowly raised her head, and Lin Jue realized that her face was covered with tears, and he asked in surprise: "What's wrong with you?"
Guo Caiwei fell to her knees and sobbed: "Husband, I want to ask you for something. Although I know that this request at this moment will make my husband disgusted with me, but I have no choice. No matter what your husband says, If you don’t agree, I will have no choice but to do this.”
Lin Jue frowned and said, "What's wrong with you? What do you want from me?"
Guo Caiwei said softly: "Husband, don't pretend you don't know anything. I know you and
There has been a rift between my brothers. My brother used to be a irascible and unintelligent person who would often use force to force others and act selfishly only for himself. Although he has made some progress now, he is still ignorant. My husband single-handedly entrusted him to the throne. Although he is in a high position, he is jealous of his husband's achievements and is suspicious of him. He is truly ungrateful. I know that my husband has a clear distinction between grudges and grudges. I will repay any favors and will not tolerate any grudges. Now there is fear that there will be resentment between my brother and my husband. , my brother acts impulsively, and is likely to do some drastic actions. Therefore, I boldly implore you, husband, if... if my brother acts inappropriately, can you bear with me a little more. If the conflict really becomes intensified, , Husband, can you...can you, out of consideration for the relationship between husband and wife, be kind to me and spare my brother's life? After all, he is my brother..."
Lin Jue stood up with shocked eyes, stood on the ground with wet feet, squinted his eyes and shouted in a deep voice: "Where did you come from? How did you know that there was a rift between me and your brother? How did you know? The relationship between me and him is going to be like this? You are probably drunk and talking nonsense."
Guo Caiwei knelt down for a few steps, hugged Lin Jue's calf and raised her head and shouted: "Husband, I have been worried about this matter. Caiwei is not a fool. Of course, my husband will not say anything to me, but my brother will not say anything to me." Before I came out of the mountain, I often heard him complain and knew that he had resentment in his heart. But this time, it was my mother who told me personally. She said that her brother had written to her and told her something, saying that her husband was now very famous. Long, he has already gained more support from the people than even the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty. If things go on like this, he will no longer be the emperor sooner or later. It is said that he has tried his best to express himself, but he cannot be recognized by others. After my mother knew these things, Then she asked me to speak. She wanted me to remind her husband that the monarch and his ministers are righteous and that there is order in hierarchy. Although my husband has worked hard and made great achievements, he cannot ignore the existence of the emperor. After all, the world belongs to the Guo family. I heard this. Naturally, I know what all this is about. My brother's old habit has happened again, and he has begun to doubt his husband. Although I am a dull person, I also know that if this continues, it will definitely cause disaster. People like my brother, Once dissatisfaction arises in my heart, I will definitely think of ways to do something outrageous. I know he will definitely do something. Therefore, I have to take precautions today and beg for mercy from my husband. Doing this will remind my husband to do some things. I’m on guard, and I hope my husband can spare my stupid brother for Caiwei’s sake.”
Lin Jue frowned and listened blankly to Guo Caiwei's words. He basically understood. Guo Kun had long been dissatisfied and complained. He couldn't make up his mind, so he could only complain to his mother. The princess naturally
In order to protect her son, she called Caiwei to give her a lecture and asked Caiwei to blow her pillow. After hearing these words, Caiwei naturally realized that there must be a rift between herself and Guo Kun. Guo Caiwei knew her brother and she also knew herself.
It is clear that grudges must be retaliated. He knew that Guo Kun was not his opponent. If Guo Kun did anything extraordinary, he would definitely find out. And by then, she would probably have to kill Guo Kun. So she planned it in advance.
Ask yourself for mercy.
Lin Jue felt faintly angry in his heart. He finally understood that the gentle words the princess told him today were all lies. She actually knew that her son had already had a rift with him, but she pretended to be ignorant. She wanted to pass
Guo Caiwei flatters herself, but she wants to use the kidnapping of family ties to fight for the interests of her son. She may even be the backbone behind Guo Kun, because don’t look at the gentle and virtuous appearance of the princess, but as long as you think of the original Green Dance
The mother allowed the concubine to give birth to a child, and the prince and his wife took advantage of this matter to create a scheme to change the relationship. This matter was concealed for fifteen years before it broke out. It was a very tolerant scheme to vacate the cage and change the bird. Every time I think of this, I feel like
It makes people feel frightened. This may be just the prince's plan, but the fact that the participant, the princess, can endure it for so many years without any guilt shows that she is not simple at all.
What made Lin Jue even more angry was that Guo Caiwei actually begged her, saying that she should spare his brother's life, which was simply unreasonable. He understood the embarrassing situation she was in, but she took it for granted that she was
The threat to his brother may be a kind of favoritism from the bottom of his heart. If it were before, Lin Jue might not be so angry, but that night at the back of the palace, Zhanqiao
After the meeting, Lin Jue's tolerance for Guo Caiwei's words was greatly reduced after he realized that Guo Kun had the intention to kill him and had actually started taking action.
"Caiwei, are you worried that I will kill your brother? In your heart, you also think that I am bullying your brother, thinking of seizing power and usurping the throne, thinking of murdering your brother and becoming the emperor of Zhou Dynasty, right?" Lin
Jue asked in a cold voice.
Guo Caiwei said hurriedly: "No, no, I definitely don't think so. I just know that my brother is definitely not my husband's opponent. My brother doesn't know that Dao Dao only cares about the people of the world and the country and the country of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
, thinking wholeheartedly about reviving Dazhou. He will only judge a gentleman with a villain's heart, so he will offend his husband. It is precisely because I know my brother that I asked my husband for permission. It is definitely not because I think that my husband
Husband, please don’t misunderstand me if you have any wrong intentions.”
Lin Jue said coldly: "Why don't you beg your brother and ask him to treat me with dignity? You and I are husband and wife, and you and your brother are brothers and sisters, connected by blood. Why don't you beg him? Tell him not to do stupid things.
.Since you know that I have no wrong intentions, you should tell your brother and your mother, not me."
Guo Caiwei sighed: "It would be nice if they would listen to me. I can only tell my husband, but I can't argue with them. My mother loves my brother the most. If I say these things, she will definitely scold me."
I can only come to ask for my husband. My husband is reasonable. I also know that by asking for my husband, it seems that I am speaking for my brother. But there is my brother on one side and my husband on the other. What do you want me to do?
?What can I do?”
Lin Jue frowned, and he understood Guo Caiwei's situation in his heart, but he couldn't agree to this easily. After all, no one knew where things would develop. If he agreed to Guo Caiwei's request, he would be constrained in his future actions.
Not wanting to restrain himself, he has made up his mind that he must change the face of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Guo Kun has proven that he is not the candidate to revitalize the Great Zhou Dynasty. I am afraid that he will have to make a choice. If Guo Kun resists fiercely and makes a decision that he cannot
If he tolerates something, then he may not take his life. His life is certainly valuable, but in Lin Jue's eyes, it is no different from the lives of ordinary people, and is not even as valuable as the lives of Lin Jue's brothers. Lin Jue warned himself
You cannot put shackles on yourself.
"Weier, I want to ask you, if there is a conflict between me and your brother, which side will you stand on? I know this question is difficult for you, but I really want to know the answer. You don't actually have to answer me,
I just want to ask, but I don’t have to ask you to answer. I just want to tell you that your husband is definitely not a villain, not a careerist, and definitely not trying to usurp power. I just don’t want Da Zhou to return to his old age.
On the way, I saw the tragic situation of the world in ruins, the people hanging upside down, and the country in turmoil. Your husband just wants to do something with all his heart to benefit the people of the world. Because only I can do all this. As for your request, I cannot agree to you.
, but I understand you. Everything does not depend on me, but on your brother. If he can accept the change calmly, not only will I not embarrass him, but he will still be his emperor and enjoy the honor. But if he doesn't
If he is willing to change, insists on it, and does something that I cannot tolerate again, I will never condone him. Do you understand what I mean?" Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
Guo Caiwei looked at Lin Jue blankly and said, "Husband, did you...reject me?"
Lin Jue sighed softly, stretched out his hand to touch her face and said: "Weier, I don't want to hurt your heart, but you have to understand the current situation. Before you beg me, you should understand what your brother did to me.
What. Just a few days ago, he laid an ambush and prepared to attack me. Wei'er, tell me, is your brother crazy? If I don't care about the old relationship, the overall situation, and the love between you and me as husband and wife.
Do you think your brother can still live and sit on the throne? Weier, think about this carefully, we will discuss it in detail later. You can rest, I will rest elsewhere, there is no need to send me off."
After Lin Jue finished speaking, he put on his shoes and walked out of the room. Guo Caiwei was shocked by what Lin Jue said and sat on the ground. She suddenly came back to her senses and turned around to look at the door. Lin Jue's figure had already disappeared outside the door, leaving only
The lower door curtain swayed slightly and the lights were mottled. Guo Caiwei sat on the ground blankly, tears welling up in her eyes.
