Towards the end of June, the weather was getting hotter and unbearable day by day, but Lin Jue's health had gradually recovered. Invited by the prince and his son, Lin Jue went to the prince's palace for several banquets, but never had the chance to meet the little princess Guo Caiwei. Nor.
Whether it was because of the young prince's restrictions or the young princess's unwillingness to see him, Lin Jue had never seen her again since the young princess came unexpectedly when he was seriously ill.
This inevitably made Lin Jue feel a little uneasy, and the reason was unknown. Lin Jue really wanted to see the little princess, and for no other reason than that, the matters between him and Gao Muqing must be told frankly and not concealed. As for what will happen from this
Lin Jue had no way of guessing the consequences.
Telling the princess directly about this matter may hurt the little princess's heart, and make her disappointed and angry with him. But concealing the matter is more likely to deceive her feelings. Lin Jue doesn't want to make the little princess sad, but he doesn't want to deceive her even more.
, that is another kind of harm, and it is not in line with Lin Jue's way of life. As for how this matter will be resolved in the end, Lin Jue himself is also troubled and melancholy. Gao Muqing cannot be let down, and the little princess can't treat him with deep love and loyalty.
Disappointment, there are also various other factors mixed in, which is really a headache.
Another thing that bothers Lin Jue is that Gao Muqing returned to the Guishan Island cottage to deal with the cottage's transformation and recruitment issues when she began to recover. However, almost half a month has passed and she has not yet come to Hangzhou. This makes her
Lin Jue couldn't help but think of what Lu Wu said that day. Gao Muqing and the little princess had met. What did they say during that meeting? Was it the reason why neither of them wanted to see him again? It's unknown. In short,
Things suddenly became a little weird and strange, which made Lin Jue feel very uneasy.
These emotional entanglements were nothing more than that. In addition to these, there were more important things lingering in Lin Jue's mind. The biggest one was Lin Ke's involvement in banditry.
During this time, Lin Jue has been thinking about how to deal with this matter. It is absolutely impossible to pretend that he does not know, because this matter will be exposed sooner or later. If remedial measures are not taken as soon as possible, the entire Lin family may be implicated.
Lin Jue has a big principle in mind regarding this matter: this matter must not be made public or known to outsiders. It can only be solved within the Lin family, and the mess must be cut quickly. To achieve such a result, then
It must be assisted by Lin Boyong, it must be recognized by Lin Boyong, and it must be believed by Lin Boyong.
But this matter cannot be solved by simply reporting Lin Boyong. Not to mention that Lin Ke is the eldest son of the house, the candidate for the future head of the family, and Lin Boyong's most valued son. Based on his understanding of Lin Boyong, if he goes to Lin Boyong by himself,
If he spoke frankly about this matter, he would probably be considered as a deliberate frame-up. Although his position in the Lin family was no longer the one who could be bullied in the past, especially after he accomplished several major things, Lin Boyong also developed a sense of awe towards him.
But this matter was related to his biological son. Without definite evidence, it would be difficult for him to believe that Lin Ke was a gangster.
However, the trouble is that Lin Jue does not have such conclusive evidence that makes Lin Boyong believe it. There is no personal evidence or physical evidence, and there are only a few stories heard from Xu Xing. Although in Lin Jue's opinion,
, all those things can be perfectly matched, and can completely prove the fact that Lin Ke is a gangster, but it is absolutely impossible to convince Lin Boyong with this kind of story.
Because of this, Lin Juecai felt that this matter was quite difficult to handle.
In addition to this matter, there is another danger that threatens yourself and those around you that is extremely troublesome. That is the threat from Hai Dongqing.
Although the bandits were completely victorious, Hai Dongqing did not die. If he did not die, the danger would still exist, and it would be greater than before. After all, this time he not only destroyed his family, but also the village he worked so hard to run.
Ruined. If Hai Dongqing could spare himself, then he would no longer be Hai Dongqing.
Although Prince Liang and his son, and the prefect Yan Zhengsun, both made promises, the young prince arranged for more than a dozen royal guards to protect him around the Lin residence. Yan Zhengsun also conducted a city-wide search after returning to Hangzhou, and strengthened access to and from the city.
Registration and inspection to ensure that the pirates will not retaliate. But these measures are only preventive measures after all, treating the symptoms but not the root cause. Moreover, Lin Jue does not believe that these measures can prevent the pirates from entering the city to retaliate. After all, the pirates have been operating for so many years, and the city has also
I don’t know how many pirates have been hidden. If serious measures are really effective, then why is Lin Ke still at large? It is enough to show that these measures are only a formal deterrent. When the real danger is imminent, these measures will not work.
These two things are the real big rocks weighing on Lin Jue's heart. Compared with these things, the emotional entanglement is a trivial matter. If Lin Ke's gangster case is exposed, or Hai Dongqing's revenge comes.
, you and everyone in the Lin family are not even safe, so what else can you talk about?
On June 26, Lin Jue returned to Songshan Academy, where he had been away for more than a month. Although the academy would be on summer break in a few days, classes had stopped for the past few days. Fang Dunru also asked Lin Hu to bring a message to Lin Jue, asking him to
There was no need to come to the academy to see him, and he was recuperating at home. But Lin Jue changed into a long gown and a scarf as usual, and asked Xiaohu to carry the book box and go to the academy.
In the midsummer season, the academy is cool and pleasant with thick shade. Covered by tall ancient trees, the academy is quiet and quiet.
Occasionally, students shuttled between the schools, and there were even groups of students from faraway places and bookboys carrying book boxes preparing to leave the academy and go home. Groups of friends said goodbye in the pavilion under the shade of the trees, holding hands and saying goodbye. Lin Jue
Walking in the academy, I felt very happy and peaceful, and all the troubles in my heart were forgotten. Lin Jue suddenly understood Fang Dunru's feeling. This academy is indeed a quiet place, not only in terms of environment.
Quietness, but the tranquility of people's hearts. Although the students here came with the goal of becoming officials, their hearts are still very pure, and their minds are only on reading, and there is nothing to do with intrigues. Mr. Fang retired from the court.
, I came here to establish an academy and live in seclusion, probably just for this peace of mind.
The hill behind the academy is still the same as before. Although it has not been here for several months, Lin feels that the scenery in front of him is very familiar with his eyes closed. Everything here is the same as before. The only difference is that the gentleman's small courtyard not far away is missing.
A lovely girl. This has always been something that Lin Jue was not used to, so after learning about Fang Huanqiu's death, Lin Jue tried his best to avoid coming here as often as possible. Fang Dunru seemed to understand him very well, and he was always ready for anything.
It was said in the academy that he was not required to go home. In the past, Fang Dunru often asked Lin Jue to accompany him in his studies and help him copy and organize manuscripts. Fang Dunru never mentioned this request again in the new year.
The footsteps of Lin Jue and Lin Hu startled a group of sparrows in front of the Fang family's courtyard. They flew up with a roar, and the sound of their wings vibrating alerted a person who was reading under the jujube tree in the yard. He held a scroll with one hand and a fan with the other.
Fang Dunru stood up and looked towards the door. When he saw Lin Jue and Lin Hu standing at the door dripping with sweat, he opened his mouth in shock.
"Ah! Lin Jue? Why are you here? Didn't I bring you a message asking you not to work too hard to go up the mountain? Madam... Madam, Lin Jue is here!" Fang Dunru shouted loudly, his voice was a bit outrageous.
There was a panic in the room. When Mrs. Fang hurriedly came out, the girl in the east wing was standing up from the chair in a hurry and preparing to escape. In her busy schedule, she did not forget to open the curtain and take a look at the two people who walked into the yard.
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Lin Jue found it strange that Mr. Fang spoke very loudly, almost exaggeratedly, as if he was afraid that people in the room would not be able to hear him. In fact, there was no need to be so loud. Mrs. Fang looked a little panicked when she came out. Although her eyes were full of
Smiling, but it seems like he is hiding some secret.
"Oh, Lin Jue is here. It's such a hot day. Didn't your husband tell you not to come? Your husband and I told you in the morning that the academy will be on summer break in two days. We'll go to Lin's house to see you later.
Look at you." Mrs. Fang came forward with a smile, her eyes shining with the light of a loving mother.
"How dare you trouble Mr. and Mrs.? The last time Mr. and Mrs. came to see me, I couldn't stand up and salute. I was really upset. I have basically recovered now, so why should I come to see the teacher and Mrs. Lin?" Lin Juexiao
He stepped forward and saluted respectfully.
Mrs. Fang smiled and said: "Good boy, good boy. I heard from Xiaohu that you are in good health, and we are also very happy. Some time ago, your husband was so worried that he couldn't sleep at night. He got up and walked outside at night, sighing.
I have never seen him so worried about anyone. I was ill that year and was lying in bed with pain all over my body. Your husband was snoring in his sleep. He was simply..."
"Madam..." Fang Dunru frowned and coughed twice.
Mrs. Fang chuckled and said, "That's all, let's not talk anymore. Look, he should blame me, a woman, for talking too much. We are all a family, what are you afraid of?"
Lin Jue felt warm in his heart. Fang Dunru was cold on the outside and hot on the inside. Normally, he couldn't see anything. But his wife's words showed that he cared about her very much.
"Well... I look good, but I have lost a lot of weight. But I am more energetic and look like a man now that I have lost weight." Mrs. Fang looked at Lin Jue's face carefully.
Lin Jue was a little embarrassed and said hurriedly: "Teacher and wife, look what I have brought for you. Xiaohu, take the things, you are really stupid, you still carry them on your back when you go everywhere, you are not tired."
Lin Hu hurriedly agreed and unloaded the full bamboo basket.
"Golden Huadiao wine, Mr.'s favorite. Sichuan embroidery brocade, given to my wife. These are melons, peaches and pears. It's hot in summer. Eating more of these can reduce the heat. Master, these are the peony seedlings you want. They are authentic.
"Luoyang peonies. Xiaohu said you wanted to plant a clump of peonies in the back garden, but I got the seedlings from the palace." Lin Jue took out the seedlings one by one, as if they were treasures from his family.
Mrs. Fang smiled from ear to ear, holding a piece of Sichuan brocade in her hand, looking at the clump of peony seedlings, and sighed: "Look, when Lin Jue comes, we have everything. Of course.
You are really filial. Your husband has not drunk Golden Huadiao wine for more than a month, and his temper has become much worse. This time he is better, and his wish has been fulfilled."
Mrs. Fang's words were interrupted by Fang Dunru's cough again, but Fang Dunru's eyes did not leave the jars of Huadiao wine.
When the yard was busy, there was a sudden sound in the house, like the sound of tables and chairs overturning, and the sound of broken dishes. A figure rushed out of the back door like a frightened little rabbit.
"Is there anyone at home?" Lin Jue heard the sound and looked into the house in surprise.
