Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 356 Prepare to offer incense today
the next morning,

Hearing the sound of cockcrow, he stood up.

Jinling Pier Guards Camp,

on the boat,

Lin Daiyu slept for a night and was already mostly recovered. She was struggling to get up. Outside the curtain, Lan Yue'er was cleaning up the room. When she heard the noise, she hurried in and saw Lin Daiyu sitting up. She took the fox fur from the bedside and draped it over her shoulders. Go up and ask with a smile,

"Why didn't my sister sleep a little longer? She had a fever yesterday, which frightened the Marquis and the old lady. Do you feel better now?"

Lin Daiyu looked at the unfamiliar place and just remembered that she was on a boat. She looked at the beauty beside her. She was one of the sisters from last night. She must not be an outsider. She nodded shyly.

"Much better, sister, is Mr. Hou still here?"

Lan Yue'er pursed her lips and smiled, and said teasingly;
"Why, my sister misses my husband,"

Lin Daiyu's face turned red and she murmured nothing. Lan Yue'er knew that Lin Yatou was thin-skinned and was not teasing her.
"Okay, husband is sleeping next door. He must not have gotten up yet. Otherwise, my sister can sleep for a while and get up to wash up later. Let's have a meal together, okay?"

Unexpectedly, Lin Daiyu shook her head and didn't want to sleep anymore. She grabbed Lan Yue'er's hand and asked,

"Sister, Yu'er remembered that today the Marquis promised to take me to Hanshan Temple to enshrine my parents' spiritual tablets inside. I hope they can transcend as soon as possible."

As she said that her eyes were red and tears were in her eyes, as if they were about to come out, Lan Yue had no choice but to agree,
"Okay, then get up, Xueyan, come in and help your lady change."

Xue Yan had been waiting outside. When he heard the voice, he walked in with a change of clothes and wished the two of them a long blessing;

"Miss, it's getting cold outside today, so I brought a thin coat over for you."

"Well, just wear this. Let's get up early and don't waste time."

Xue Yan helped Lin Daiyu up in front of the bed and helped her change clothes. Lan Yue'er had no choice but to open the curtain and walked out, reaching the curtain outside the old lady's side bed.
"Old madam, Miss Lin has gotten up and is changing clothes and washing up."

inside,

After Mrs. Wang washed up, she was combing her hair and looking at the bronze mirror. She asked in surprise;

"Come in, why did that girl get up so early? Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Lan Yue'er walked in, then took a horn comb, slowly took care of Mrs. Wang's black hair, and praised;
"The lady's hair is still beautiful and has always been so beautiful. Sister Lin said that the Marquis promised her yesterday to take her to Hanshan Temple to give her parents spiritual tablets to offer in the temple to pray for blessings, so she got up early because she was afraid of being late."

"He is a filial child. Now, you two should clean up and go take a look together. We have been here for so many days and haven't gone out to play. We are suffocated here."

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang said casually that it would be nice to go out for a walk together. Unexpectedly, Lan Yue'er was so happy when she heard this, her eyes were like crescent moons. She agreed, quickly started, tied Mrs. Wang's hair into a bun, and put it down. Mu Shu turned around and ran out of the inner room to deliver news to the girls.
Seeing the girl's excitement and uncombed hair, Mrs. Wang helplessly shook her head and muttered,
"This girl is still very rough."

Naturally, Zhang Jinyu remembered yesterday's promise, and of course believed in Gu Zixiang's medical skills. She should be able to recover in one night. Yu'er's temperament must have gone today, but she was a little overworked last night.

What should I do if I don’t want to get up?
Looking at Qin Keqing's graceful figure and fair skin lying next to her, she couldn't help but feel a little thirsty again. She reached out and pulled the quilt over, covering Qin Keqing's beautiful face. Only then did she calm down and calm down. One night, I felt a little overwhelmed.

Sex is like a steel knife for scraping bones. The ancients will not deceive me. No matter how fierce a man is, he will be considered dead when he encounters a gentle land. But if you say you want to leave a woman, it is impossible. If a man doesn’t love his sister, his journey to this world is not in vain. , It’s no use to be a man.

Zhang Jinyu took the clothes and put them on her body. She was getting dressed when Ning Bian's voice sounded outside the door.

"Master Marquis, General Duan came back at the end of last night. The people of the Bao family were escorted into the dungeon of the old palace. The escorted 500 million taels of silver were all transported to the ship. The 2 soldiers of the Forbidden Army were also paid overnight. The Forbidden Army Everyone from top to bottom was grateful to the Marquis, and Commanders Tang and Pang even wanted to come over in person to express their gratitude, but it was late at night, so they were excused by the Marquis."

Zhang Jinyu got out of bed, put on her clothes, put on her belt, took the sword and hung it on her waist. She tied her hair into a bun. After arranging it, she opened the cabin door.

Seeing Ning Bian reporting in front of the door, he patted Ning Bian on the arm;

"Well done, too much money is too hot. Why don't you give some benefits to the brothers? Today, ask Old Duan to stay idle and send someone to send a message to Su Jinkai and the big boss of Sihai Bank. There are still so many people on board. There were many antique calligraphy and paintings, gold and silver agate, and Duan Hong was asked to think of a way to buy them from Sihai Bank, but the price was doubled and he wanted cash. Today, put aside what you are doing and bring two battalions with you. I will go to Hanshan Temple for a visit."

Ning Bian stood in front of him and memorized it quickly, bowed his hands and took the order;
"The general has taken the order, Lord Marquis, don't worry, the general will make arrangements right away."

After saying that, he turned around and took his soldiers off the building.

Zhang Jinyu stood in the aisle of the ship and stretched. When he saw the people leaving, he turned back to the cabin. He saw that Qin Keqing was already awake, sitting on the bed and wearing clothes. He came over and wanted to help take care of it. Who knew? Just as he stretched out his hand, Qin Keqing slapped him with his beautiful hand and pushed him out.
"Mr. Sir, you don't have to be like this. I know how to dress myself."

After saying that, she smiled charmingly.

Zhang Jinyu swallowed her saliva, her anger surged, and she hugged Qin Keqing.

"What Madam said was that thanks to Madam's mercy last night, why not..."

Qin Keqing felt her husband's strangeness, her face turned red with embarrassment, how could she be like this in the daytime, she put her hands on her chest and said hurriedly;
"Aren't you going to Hanshan Temple today? After time passes, the morning fragrance will be gone."

Zhang Jinyu was stunned and had to let go of Qin Keqing and let him get dressed quickly.

After the two of them got dressed, they went to Mrs. Wang's cabin together. As soon as they entered the door, they saw Mrs. Wang and several girls eating breakfast at a table.

The two of them came to the table quietly, greeted their mother, then sat down and started eating together.Looking up, Lin Daiyu was wearing a thin coat, sitting next to her mother, eating in small bites. When she saw Mr. Hou coming, Lin Daiyu put down the bowl and chopsticks in a sensible manner and wanted to say hello, but Mrs. Wang stretched out her hand to stop him.

"Eat quickly, don't talk to him, and let's go together after eating. The Hanshan Temple is not close, so it's better to go there early and enjoy the morning incense."

Lin Daiyu nodded and continued to eat with her head lowered. However, the little girl Gu Zixiang staggered over, carrying a bowl of good medicine, put it on the table, quickly took her hands away, and rubbed her hands together.
"It's so hot, old lady. Miss Lin's medicine is ready. Take it twice a day without interruption. After ten days, you can change the medicine."

"Well, thank you for your hard work, Zixiang. I'm going to Hanshan Temple today. You and Qingwen can play along."

Mrs. Wang now firmly believed in Gu Zixiang's medical skills, so she naturally couldn't forget the two of them because of the benefits. Zixiang didn't say much after hearing this, and happily ran back to the inner hall to tell Qingwen.

Looking at the bitter medicine in front of her, Lin Daiyu had a bitter look on her face, but she didn't dare not drink it, so she had to hold back, pick up the bowl, and drink it all in one gulp.

"Cough cough."

"Eat vegetables for a change."

Mrs. Wang naturally saw Lin Daiyu's reluctance, and when she saw that the little girl was still obedient, she put some pickles over to give her a change of taste.

Lin Daiyu thanked her and started to take small bites, which covered up the bitter taste of the Chinese medicine. After several people finished eating, Mrs. Wang asked her maid to clean up, and then said to everyone;

"Today, let's go to Hanshan Temple to offer incense together and make offerings to Yu'er's parents in the temple to fulfill their wish,"

"I listened to my mother. I went to Jinling City after such a long time and came back before I had enough fun. The sisters are still complaining about the Marquis these days."

Qin Keqing greeted him with a smile and spoke playfully. At the end of the sentence, he glanced at Zhang Jinyu, and the other girls also snickered.

Zhang Jinyu touched her face in embarrassment.

"Okay, get ready to go. I'll go out and see if the frame is ready."

Not waiting for many people,
Get up and walk out of the cabin.

Jinling City,
North City,

In Su Jinkai's mansion, Huang Rutai had received the news early. The Wang family in Yangzhou and the Bao family in Suzhou were ransacked and their families were ransacked. Although there were rumors of innocent souls seeking their lives in Jinling City, Huang Rutai didn't care about them. Jinling The only other salt merchant besides himself is Su Jinkai.

But it seemed that Su Jinkai had already relied on Marquis Luo Yun, and he was the only one left. In the courtyard, Huang Rutai asked the housekeeper;

"Have you found out clearly? Marquis Luo Yun is back?"

"Master, it's absolutely true. The naval fleet of Luo Yunhou's army arrived at Jinling Pier yesterday, and additional Tengxiang Guards Imperial Army cavalry escorted the entire Bao family in Suzhou into the old palace dungeon last night. , Master, what should we do?"

The housekeeper kept wiping his sweat down there. The more he learned, the more he felt something was not good. Although there was no movement today, there was no guarantee that it would not move tomorrow. Huang Rutai was on pins and needles, so naturally he felt something was not good.

"Prepare the carriage quickly. Sir, I still have to go to Su Jinkai's house again. Why have I been his loyal dog for so many years? Now in this crisis, if he doesn't help me, he will die."

"Yes, sir."

The housekeeper didn't dare to delay and left in response. Only Huang Rutai in the hall was expressionless, as if he suddenly knew that a disaster was coming. He couldn't bear it anymore, got up and walked out of the mansion quickly.

in the carriage,

He went straight to Su Jinkai's house. When he arrived at Su's house, he rushed in with his people without asking the concierge. The concierge couldn't stop him and shouted from behind;

"Master Huang, Master Huang, don't come in. I have important matters and I won't see you today."

Huang Rutai didn't care. If he didn't see Su Jinkai again, today might be his memorial day. He let the servants around him stop him all the way, walked in quickly, and went straight to the main room.

The main room of the house,
Tang Dynasty living room,

Su Jinkai was sitting in the west, constantly pouring tea and water for General Duan who was sitting in the east, and calling on the maid to serve some pastries and fruits.

Su Jinkai accompanied Xiao Xin and said with a smile;

"How come General Duan has so much free time today? The thought of coming to the little man's house really makes the little man's house shine."

Duan Hong pinched a piece of cloud cake and put it into his mouth, and took another sip of tea without tasting it carefully. He drank it in one gulp, showing his pride.

"Well, it is indeed a famous Jiangnan food. I really like the taste."

"As long as the general likes it, I will pack some for the general to take with him when he leaves."

Su Jinkai looked happy, as long as he liked something, he was afraid that if he didn't like anything and didn't want anything, it would be troublesome.

(End of this chapter)