Early the next morning, after breakfast, Lin Jue decided to go to Yushitai Yamen to find Fang Dunru today. On the one hand, he had something to say, and on the other hand, since his wife was not at home, he should pick up his husband to stay for a few days, and he didn’t know whether he would stay there for a few days.
You should be concerned about how you eat and where you live these days.
Before going out, an uninvited guest came to Zaoyuan. The young prince Guo Kun came to Zaoyuan with several followers. Lin Jue heard the news and went to the front yard to greet him, but the young prince Guo Kun didn't even enter the door or get off his horse.
Just riding a horse standing at the door.
"Why is the young prince here? Why don't you get off your horse and come in for a cup of tea?" Lin Jue said with a smile as he handed over his hands and went out.
"No need, I have to go to the military camp for duty. I will pass by here and say a few words to you before leaving." Guo Kun said expressionlessly.
Lin Jue nodded and said, "I wonder what your instructions are?"
Guo Kun said: "It's nothing. Do you know about my father coming to Beijing?"
"Caiwei... um... the little princess told me that I plan to visit the prince in the next few days," Lin Jue said.
"You don't need to go to see you. My father is very busy these days. If he wants to see you, he will send someone to invite you. Well... my sister will be with my father these days, so she doesn't have time to run around.
She asked me to bring you a message. She has no free time during this period, so she can't come... to find you. That... that's the thing. The girl is afraid that you will go to Daxiangguo Temple and don't know where she went.
So let me tell you. Okay, I have finished what I want to say, I have to leave." Guo Kun muttered a few words and then left.
Seeing Guo Kun galloping away on horseback, Lin Jue felt a little confused. The fact that the prince came to the capital was a bit strange. There must be some reason why he had to come, otherwise he would rather stay in Hangzhou. Guo Caiwei has been here for the past few days.
It is also very strange to disappear without a trace. Guo Caiwei should have come to see him after the Spring Examination. Why didn't he pick her up outside the Gongyuan that day? There was no news at all yesterday. Based on my understanding of Guo Caiwei, this is a bit abnormal.
of.
After coming to the capital to get together with Guo Caiwei, although they lived in two places, Guo Caiwei would come to see him every day. Just when the two were inseparable, they suddenly disappeared and asked Guo Kun to inform him of this matter.
It's even more strange. Even if he didn't have time to come, he shouldn't have asked Guo Kun to inform him. Although Guo Kun's attitude is a little relaxed now, he just turns a blind eye. The little county wants Guo Kun to come to convey the message. Isn't this intentional?
Provoking Guo Kun's displeasure? Therefore, the whole thing is a bit unreasonable.
Could it be that something happened to the little princess? Lin Jue couldn't help but start thinking wildly.
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He and Xiaohu went to visit Yushitai Yamen again. Although they still failed, they also got good news: Fang Dunru stayed at the Yamen last night.
With this news, Lin Jue decided to visit again in the evening. No matter what time he waited, he had to see Fang Dunru today. On the way back, Lin Jue stopped by the residence of the little princess in Daxiangguo Temple to see if the little princess was there.
There. Danmen told Lin Jue that the little princess had not lived here for several days. This also confirmed Guo Kun's words from the side. The little princess should be living in the old palace to accompany Liang Wang Guo Bing, and could not be seen for the time being.
Lin Jue felt an inexplicable panic in his heart. Although he thought about it carefully, it didn't seem to be a big deal. But judging from Guo Kun's tone and demeanor this morning, and the sudden disappearance of the little princess, he didn't even send anyone to deliver a letter.
Look, I always feel that something has happened. This feeling never goes away. I can’t see the little princess, I can’t see Fang Dunru, and even the master’s wife has gone to visit relatives. The Spring Examination is also over, and she has not returned.
He was in the mood of studying at home. Suddenly, Lin felt that he had nothing to do. Back in the apricot garden, Lu Wu was busy with his own affairs, Xiaohu was busy chopping firewood and feeding the horses, and Lin felt that he was sitting under the big tree in the backyard drinking tea.
Drinking until your stomach is bloated. This feeling can simply be described as boredom. However, this feeling of boredom is a rare luxury for Lin Jue. Since leaving Hangzhou, Lin Jue has rarely had such a quiet and leisurely moment.
The danger and tension in the Funiu Mountains, the noise of the capital, the pressure of interpersonal relationships, and all kinds of things make it rare for Lin Jue to have a quiet time. The half-day tranquility at this time allows Lin Jue to clear his mind and purely enjoy the beautiful time of early summer.
Lin Jue's tired mind and body found a rare relief.
In the evening, Lin Jue and Lin Hu once again took a carriage to the Yushitai Yamen. When they arrived at the Yushitai Yamen, it was the setting sun. In the evening, the Yushitai Yamen was dimly lit and even more eerie. A large group of crows were in the dark.
The sky was rising and falling, and the noise of the birds was chilling. Finally, they landed one after another on the tall honey locust trees in the Yushitai compound, forming black spots that stood still.
Lin Jue and Lin Hu were waiting in the small square in front of Yushitai Yamen. The sky slowly turned dark, and the surrounding area seemed to be shrouded in darkness. But not long after, where Lin Jue and Lin Hu stood,
As the boundary, in the distance to the west is the brightly lit Ouchi Xihua Gate Tower. The bright lights can clearly illuminate the tower and the imperial guards walking up and down the city wall. The light of the iron-clad weapons occasionally flickers and is dazzling. But turn your head and look to the east.
The Yushitai Yamen was a dark building, sitting in the darkness like a devouring monster. The two wind lanterns in front of the door only gave off a pale light.
Less than two hundred steps away, there are two worlds. One is the splendid palace, and the other is the gloomy Yushitai Yamen. People say that buildings have life, and this moment can prove it.
The uncle and nephew waited until the second watch sounded, and they both thought that today would be an empty hour again, but they saw a lantern swaying in the darkness in the south of the square. Accompanying the light was the sound of carriages and horses.
The cart quickly came closer. It was rickety and crude, and the lantern on the shaft swung back and forth as the cart swayed. The cart was pulled by a thin mule, and it was a serious cart.
Lin Jue hurriedly jumped out of the car and rushed to meet him. He held up the money and shouted, "Is that a teacher in the car?"
The mule cart stopped, and Fang Dunru's tall figure got out of the cart and walked into the light in front of the cart. "Lin Jue? Why is it you? It's so late, what are you doing here?"
"The students are here specially to wait for your husband. You can see your husband. I looked for him all day yesterday but couldn't find him. There's no one at home either..."
"Haha, your wife went to visit relatives at her parents' house and forgot to send someone to tell you. What's the matter? Are you worried about looking for me in a hurry?" Fang Dunru said with a smile.
Lin Jue said: "The big exam is over, so naturally I have to come see the teacher and report it."
"So that's it. There's no need to report it. I know everything about the situation and Master Yan told me. Yes, you did very well in the exam this time. Both the Holy Master and Master Yan were full of praise. I also heard about the article.
It's really good. It doesn't embarrass me. But don't be complacent. There is no end to learning, and you still need to be encouraged. If you are in high school after the results are released, you will have to become an official, and you must be cautious and not relax." Fang Dun.
Ru smiled and patted Lin Jue's shoulder.
"Thank you sir, students will please obey your teachings." Lin Jue saluted.
"Okay, is that all? I understand. I have a lot of work these days. Your wife is not at home, so I stay in the Yamen. There happens to be official business to deal with. It's getting late, so I won't stay.
You're gone, you can go back." Fang Dunru said.
Lin Jue rolled his eyes. He had been looking for him for two days. After meeting him, he dismissed him with a few words of understatement. Although he had no intention of letting Fang Dunru praise him, he had won the emperor's praise in the spring exam, and
It is very likely that he will win the first prize, so he should be more excited than he is now. Alas, there is no one like me as a teacher.
"Sir, it's not a problem to live in the Yamen. My wife is not at home. You can just stay with me for a few days, and there will be people to take care of your daily life. How can it be convenient for you to live in the Yamen?" Lin Jue said.
"No, no, the yamen is very nice. My office is very spacious. Your wife made a new bedding for me to bring. At night, you can put the table together and then fall asleep. There are servants at the courtyard gate.
It's okay to run errands, do groceries and buy food, so I won't go to your place. Your filial teacher knows, but there's no need." Fang Dunru said with a smile.
Lin Jue smacked his lips and said, "It's still inconvenient. How can I sleep well in this Yamen?"
"You kid, I said yes. That's all right. I still have business to do, so I won't talk to you. After we've been busy for a while, our master and apprentice can talk to each other properly. I have to go, I guess tonight
I'll be busy until the fourth watch. You go ahead and don't worry about me." Fang Dunru said with a smile, patted Lin Jue's shoulder and turned around.
Lin Jue hurriedly said: "Sir!"
"What's wrong? What's wrong? I told you not to go to your place. I still have a lot of things to do here. Lin Jue, do you have something to say?" Fang Dunru turned around and frowned.
Lin Jue nodded and said, "I do have something to tell you, sir."
Fang Dunru pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "Okay, go in and talk. This is not the place to talk."
Lin Jue followed Fang Dunru into the Yushitai Yamen, and sat down in Fang Dunru's public room at the back. After the servant served tea, Lin Jue got up and closed the door, turned around and stood in front of Fang Dunru.
Fang Dunru looked up at him and said, "What? What on earth is going on? Judging from your mysterious look, it doesn't seem simple."
"Sir, maybe students shouldn't mention this, but students have to. Yesterday I went to see my second uncle. I heard him say something, and I want to ask sir for confirmation." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
Fang Dunru frowned, thoughtfully. "Tell me, what's the matter?"
"That's right. I heard from my second uncle that you performed in the court hall yesterday for a group of officials from the Sansi Yamen. Is this true?"
Fang Dunru frowned and said, "Why are Lin Bonian telling you this? Isn't this a violation of the rules? You are not a court official, how can I tell you about the matters in the court?"
Lin Jue didn't speak, and just looked at Fang Dunru quietly. Fang Dunru paused, frowned, and nodded: "Well, it does happen. But this matter has nothing to do with you, you don't need to ask."
Lin Jue said: "Sir, have you forgotten that I am a member of the Lin family? This matter certainly has something to do with me. The second uncle is the head of my Lin family. His affairs are related to the entire Lin family, and of course they are related to me."
Fang Dunru said in a deep voice: "Lin Jue, of course I know that you are all from the Lin family, and it is understandable that you are concerned about this matter. But I am impeaching the officials of the Third Division Yamen to deal with the matter and not the person. He is you
Whether you are the head of the Lin family or not you, the Lin family, it is not my standard of choice. Do you understand that?"
