"Yes, yes, I care too little about him. Lin Jue...is he really the number one scholar? This is great. This kid really has a lot of potential. Haha, there is actually a number one scholar in our Lin family..."
Lin Bonian was also a little incoherent by the surprise.
"Don't be too happy too early. Don't think about it. Even though he is the new champion, you, Lin Bonian, are going to hold him back. If you are found out about those things, you will definitely implicate Lin Jue.
Think about it, if the uncle of the new champion is found guilty of corruption, bribery and malfeasance, what will happen to Lin Jue's career? He will be ostracized and distrusted by the court because of you, and will lose many opportunities. For the court,
This is also a shameful thing. There is a corrupt official in the family of the new champion. The emperor’s face will be tarnished, the court’s face will be tarnished, and there will be many rumors to slander him. Think about it, isn’t it?”
Lin Bonian's face turned gloomy and he sighed: "Master Wu is saying that I...hey, I'm so ashamed."
"So, when we protect you, we are protecting Lin Jue and the court's face. It can be said that you are also borrowing Lin Jue's light. Lin Jue is a talent. Lu Xiang likes him very much, and he does not want Lin Jue to be like this.
Talents have been implicated and dragged down because of your affairs. Do you understand?" Wu Chunlai said.
"I understand, I understand, I don't know what to say. I can only say thank you, Mr. Lu, and Mr. Wu for your protection. The whole Lin family is grateful." Lin Bonian bowed repeatedly.
"Don't be too busy being grateful. I still have something to tell you. Well... you also know that we are actually trying to keep you safe, which means we are going through this muddy water. To protect you, someone will inevitably be unlucky. Lu Xianghe
Why should I go through this muddy water in vain?"
"Mr. Wu, what does this... mean?" Lin Bonian was confused. Why did Wu Chunlai's words contain a hint of regret?
"What I mean is that if we help you, you should also be grateful." Wu Chunlai said thoughtfully.
"Didn't I say it? But as long as I get through this, I, Lin Bonian, am willing to be sent by Prime Minister Lu and Master Wu, and I will never break my promise. I swear to God..." Lin Bonian shouted.
"You don't need to swear, I believe you. But in fact... let me put it bluntly, Lu Xiang thinks highly of Lin Jue and plans to reuse him. But? Lin Jue is a bit unethical. Originally, it is okay for young people to be a bit stubborn.
, but this matter is related to his future. He followed Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru and had a fierce fight with them. That's not... you know. Lu Xiang felt a little uncomfortable, and people like Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru will not be able to do it in the future.
What will happen? Lin Jue hangs out with them, and if something happens in the future, he will implicate your Lin family. Now you are implicating him, and in the future he will implicate you, what do you think is going on? "
Wu Chunlai's words were vague, leaving half of what he said. But Lin Bonian understood it immediately. Prime Minister Lu wanted to win over the new champion, but Lin Jue didn't buy it, so Prime Minister Lu was a little angry. Prime Minister Lu and Yan Zheng
Sufang Dunru and the others couldn't get along. If Lin Jue was mixed with Yan Zhengsu and the others, wouldn't that be against Lu Xiang? Wu Chunlai's intention must be to put pressure on Lin Jue himself.
"Master Wu, don't worry. I will definitely discipline the children of the Lin family. I will tell Lin Jue tomorrow that he is not allowed to mix with Yan Zhengsu, Fang Dunru and others. He must serve Lu Xiang and Master Wu. I will definitely persuade him.
Lin Bonian said loudly.
"Can Master Lin persuade him?" Wu Chunlai expressed doubts.
"I am the head of the Lin family, he dares to disobey me? Is it okay to disobey him? Not respecting the head of the family is unfilial. Can he bear this honor? Doesn't he want to be the number one scholar?" Lin Bonian puffed up his chest and said. He instantly
It was as if he had changed into a different person, completely forgetting the coward he looked like lying on the ground just now. In any case, within the Lin family, he believed that he still had absolute authority.
Wu Chunlai disagreed. He had seen through this Lin Bonian. He had also been in contact with Lin Jue several times. He knew that Lin Jue was not something Lin Bonian could conquer. A person who even dared to point his nose and curse at himself,
How could he be controlled by someone like Lin Bonian? But what Lin Bonian said makes sense. Although Lin Bonian is not capable of controlling Lin Jue, his identity as the head of the Lin family is still useful. In some cases, family rules are even more important than Lin Bonian's.
National law is more deterrent.
"Master Lin, there is no need to use such drastic measures to avoid arousing his resentment and causing the situation to get out of hand. We can use some gentle strategies."
"The strategy of being gentle? I don't quite understand. Master Wu, can you make it more clear?" Lin Bonian asked doubtfully.
"Lord Lin, I want to find a matchmaker for Lin Jue. Deputy Prime Minister Qian Qianyi has a little girl in his family. He is seventeen years old and is waiting to be married. Lord Qian is also one of the examiners of the Spring Examination. He also knows that Lin Jue is the top scholar.
He cherishes talents and is very satisfied with Lin Jue. So he asked me to be a matchmaker and betrothed his beloved daughter to Lin Jue. Do you think this is okay? "
"Ah?" Lin Bonian was a little confused for a while. Why did the topic suddenly turn to the matter of proposing a marriage to Lin Jue? But after all, he was an old man who had been immersed in the court for many years, so he soon understood it.
.
This is what Wu Chunlai calls a gentle policy. Betrothal the daughter of Deputy Prime Minister Qian to Lin Jue is more than just a marriage. Who is Qian Qianyi? He was promoted by Prime Minister Lu to become Deputy Prime Minister.
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that he is Lu Zhongtian's man. If Lin Jue marries Qian Qianyi's daughter, he will have no choice but to not work for Lu Xiang. Even if he is still stubborn, he will never be with Yan Zhengsu Fang Dunru, because once
After becoming Qian Qianyi's son-in-law, he would also lose the trust of Yan Zhengshu and Fang Dunru. Wu Chunlai wanted to use this method to separate Lin Jue from Yan Zhengshu and Fang Dunru.
Although I don’t understand why Lin Jue is so worthy of winning over in the eyes of Lu Xiang and Wu Chunlai, this is the best thing for Lin Bonian. If Lin Jue becomes Qian Qianyi’s son-in-law, it means that the Lin family has officially grown up.
After getting on the big ship of Prime Minister Lu, Prime Minister Lu will definitely use him again in the future if he protects himself. This is exactly the opportunity that he has dreamed of but couldn't ask for. If Lin Jue becomes Qian Qianyi's son-in-law, then he will definitely have a good future in the future.
Yes, in fact once this matter is successful, the Lin family's plan to enter the court will make great progress in the near future.
In fact, when things got to this point, even without the above-mentioned benefits, Lin Bonian couldn't refuse. Because the situation he faced had no choice, and this method could be said to have the best of both worlds, how could he refuse.
"Okay, okay, it's rare that Mr. Qian takes such great notice, and Mr. Wu is willing to act as a matchmaker. This is the honor of my Lin family, and also Lin Jue's blessing. Everything is decided by Mr. Wu, and this marriage has been decided." Lin Bonian said repeatedly.
"So Mr. Lin has no objection?"
"No, no, there is no objection. This is the blessing of my Lin family. If you can help me, Mr. Wu, please go and report to Deputy Prime Minister Qian, saying that my Lin family can't ask for it. How can the three matchmakers and six etiquette arrange the marriage, but according to the words of Deputy Prime Minister Qian, my Lin family
Completely comply with the instructions, the etiquette must be thorough, and there will be no slightest neglect." Lin Bonian said.
Wu Chunlai smiled and said: "Master Lin, don't you think it's time to ask Lin Jue for his opinion? If he doesn't want to..."
Lin Bonian said loudly: "How dare he? Marriage is the decision of his parents and the matchmaker, so he can make the decision? Lin Jue's parents died. I am the head of the Lin family and his second uncle. I am completely responsible for his marriage.
Got the master. This is the etiquette stipulated in the laws of Da Zhou, and it is also stipulated by the rules of my Lin family. I dare not say anything else, but he cannot be the master of this matter. As the head of the family, he must marry whomever I want him to marry.
"
Wu Chunlai stroked his beard and laughed and said: "Okay, that's good. I thought so too. I, the Great Zhou Dynasty, attaches great importance to etiquette. If Lin Jue doesn't comply with this matter, not even the Holy One can protect him.
No one will take his side. I don’t think he will be so confused."
"Exactly. If he really disobeys, I will expel him from the Lin family, and he will not be allowed in the court. I will teach him that there is no place for him. I am very determined to uphold etiquette and family rules, and I will risk losing a top scholar in my Lin family.
, and will never rely on him." Lin Bonian said sternly.
Wu Chunlai chuckled and said: "Master Lin is cruel enough. Then the matter is settled, and I, as a matchmaker, will live up to my mission. I have to go to Vice Prime Minister Qian's house tonight to inform him of the news. Courtesy
I will tell you after discussing the matter of hiring a matchmaker. Mr. Lin had better make it clear to Lin Jue as soon as possible and ask him to be ready for marriage. I won’t stay any longer, so I will take my leave."
Lin Bonian hurriedly said: "Master Wu, what about my matters..."
"Don't worry, Mr. Lin. As long as Lin Jue becomes the deputy prime minister's daughter, I will guarantee that you will be safe. So please hurry up. Everything depends on you. Say goodbye."
Wu Chunlai said goodbye, and Lin Bonian hurriedly carried a lantern to send him out of the house. He watched him board the car and leave, and then turned around.
After sitting in the hall for a while, Lin Bonian suddenly stood up and shouted loudly: "Come here, prepare the car!"
