Lin Jiabiyu

Lu Cheng'an and Lu Jinyan sent Lu Ping out, and watched the carriage drive away in the snow without a sound, Lu Jinyan's original cool eyes also dimmed, his brows were furrowed, and he stared at Lu Ping with his dark eyes for a long while. Looking at Lu Cheng'an, he asked word by word: "Brother, tell me the truth. Did your father fall in love with him about the business of the palace?"

Lu Cheng'an patted Lu Jinyan's shoulder, forced the corners of his mouth to smile, and avoided Lu Jinyan's topic.

"Don't ask too much about business matters. It's important for you to study."

Lu Jinyan's dark eyes stared straight at Lu Cheng'an, and his face was surprisingly calm, which was exactly the same as Lu Ping's calm expression before, which made people panic.

Lu Chengan subconsciously avoided Lu Jinyan's too clear eyes, coughed as if to cover up, and turned his gaze to the snowstorm outside. "Don't think too much, my father has been in charge of the palace for so many years, so he knows the seriousness. Today I went to the Beirong Court to pay the account. Didn't you listen to my father's sigh? That young lady is also a very kind person..."

Lu Cheng'an's voice became softer and softer, until Lu Jinyan's bright black eyes stared at him and he couldn't speak anymore. Finally, he had to stop talking embarrassingly, and his eyelids drooped to cover the worry and anxiety in his eyes.

Lu Ping's carriage drove quickly all the way to Beirong Courtyard. Changshou welcomed Lu Ping into the yard with a smile at the door, and said with a smile as he walked, "I have been waiting for a long time. Please come in quickly, Chief Manager."

Lupine nodded slightly, his clothes still had a gentle smile on his face, but his pace unconsciously quickened.

In the study in the outer courtyard, Han Sizheng was standing in front of Lu Junzhao with a smile on his face.The cheeks that had been tanned in the summer had regained some of the fairness of a young man at this moment, but his eyes were extremely bright, and he was born with a pair of slanted eyebrows. Standing like this, he looked a little more heroic than before.

"It's been snowing a lot these days. The workers from the academies on both sides have let them go back, and the walls have been withdrawn. Madam said that the academies are very large, whether it's the Four Books and Five Classics or poetry and songs. If there is a good gentleman, please come. Please come here. Madam also said that not all of them have to teach people to read, it would be nice if they could teach someone who can build a ship. Hehe, I also think Madam is right. I have traveled north and south these years, and I have seen There are quite a few strange people here, and those skills are really amazing. If you can really build a sea-going ship, that would be incredible... Even if the two armies fight against each other in the future, it might be useful..."

Han Si's eyes brightened, the smile on his face was very gentle, but the brows were full of spirits, obviously extremely happy: "By the way, the younger one went forward. Madam just drew up a list, and asked the boy to follow everyone's instructions." One to please."

"You can talk!" Lu Junzhao's originally tense face had to be pulled down at this moment.Frowning slightly, he interrupted Han Si's words with a wave of his hand, obviously a little impatient with Han Si's rambling.

Han Si glanced at Lu Junzhao's face and changed the subject with a smile: "A few days ago, the fence at the other end of the academy was torn down, and there were quite a few students who went to play. The kid even went to join in the fun. It's really a grand occasion. It’s more lively than usual in spring.”

Lu Junzhao nodded with a cold face, neither saying yes nor no.Seeing this, Han Si also stopped talking, and took a step back in a polite manner.There was still a smile on his face.

As soon as Lu Ping entered the room, he saw Han Si took a step back with a smile, a look of surprise flashed across his eyes, and he quickly suppressed the surprise on his face in an instant, and respectfully stepped forward to salute Lu Junzhao.

"The little one has seen the second master, the account book, the little one..."

"You still know I'm a master?" Lu Junzhao's voice was very soft, with a hint of sneer, but his face was so gloomy that it was snowing.

Lu Ping's face changed slightly when he heard that, he lowered his head and didn't dare to get up, only feeling a little chill on his back, but his voice was still very calm: "Second Lord calm down. I have made a mistake, please punish me."

He had underestimated the second young lady before, and his actions were a little too much. In the eyes of the second master, he might be relying on the old to sell the old.

Lu Junzhao's gloomy eyes fell on Lu Ping, and it took him a long time to snort coldly, his voice was low and without any fluctuation, and he ordered unhurriedly, "How long have you been in the north?"

"Back to the second master, it's been almost 20 years." Lu Ping still lowered his head, and a bit of emotion could be clearly heard in his peaceful voice.

"20 years, you should also rest." Lu Junzhao's voice was light and light, and there was no hint of joy or anger.

However, Lu Ping's heart trembled when he heard it. He felt a burst of cold from head to toe, but his face quickly returned to calm, and he still bowed his body and replied: "I understand, thank you, Second Lord, for your understanding."

From the beginning to the end, Han Si bowed his head and retracted his eyes in the corner in an orderly manner. He didn't say a word, and he didn't even look at Lu Ping. Half the sound.But his heart moved in surprise, guessing Lu Ping's identity, and then thinking of the young lady, he laughed secretly.

There was silence in the study for a moment, even the breathing of several people was extremely light, only the sound of wind and snow beating against the doors and windows outside could be heard.

Lupine froze, his heart felt cold, and it took him a long time to realize that he was really old.Just as he was about to leave, he heard Lu Junzhao say "sit" extremely coldly.

Lu Ping's heart tightened, and he suddenly realized that he had heard it wrong. It was not until Lu Junzhao's slightly dissatisfied "sit" came that Lu Ping put away the surprise on his face, stared at Lu Junzhao's face, and sat down with confidence. .

Lu Junzhao glanced at Lu Ping coldly, and his voice was still sharp: "This time, Madam doesn't care, and Master doesn't care."

"Madam is extremely intelligent and very good at employing people. I'm ashamed." Lu Ping's eyes froze, and he quickly replied with a smile.

Lu Junzhao grumbled dispensably, his voice still so flat that no one could hear his emotions: "Business in the north is no better than that in the south. Have you seen the shopkeepers under Madam's hands? All of them are good at business. Madam Taking care of the north, Wang Ye and Ye can rest assured."

There was a moment of astonishment and astonishment in Lupine's heart, and then he jumped up violently. It took a long time before he lowered his head, and his face was no longer calm and gentle as before, but suddenly and emotionally replaced, even with a trace of loneliness that could not be concealed.

"Young one understands, second master don't worry. Little one... I only hope for the Lu family and the palace."

When Lu Ping left the study, Lu Junzhao stared blankly at the pile of battle reports on the desk for a long while, no one could see any emotions clearly in his deep and dark eyes.

It wasn't until Han Si's feet became a little stiff that Lu Junzhao moved his eyes slightly, pointed at Han Si who was standing in a daze in the corner, and frowned, "What are you still doing? Sit down."

"Thank you, Lord." Han Si chuckled twice, saluted Lu Bing, then took two steps forward, and sat down with his butt against the edge of the stool.There was a gleam in his eyes.

"Madam said you are nineteen this year?" Lu Junzhao glanced coldly at Han Si.

Han Si smiled brightly, and hurriedly nodded in response: "Yes, the boy is still waiting for his wife to be the matchmaker for the boy! Grandfather also nodded."

Lu Junzhao stared at Han Si with an unfriendly expression, "Has Mr. Han arrived in Yong'an City? Did you send a message?"

"My master predicts things like a god," Han Si nodded hurriedly with a smile on his face.Looking at Lu Junzhao's face, he coughed, "Grandpa said that he has lived in Ding'an City for a long time, and now he wants to move to Yong'an City to die. Besides, I also know that the Han family has many branches. Some of the Han family's children are still studying. It's a good idea, but I got the job before. Now, ahem, I also want to seek a future in Weiyuan City, no, the kid is here to ask for instructions. In addition—"

Han Si paused when he said this, with a cautious smile on his face, glanced at Lu Junzhao's cold face, hesitatingly said: "Boy, go out this time. I heard a few words in Pingliang Mansion. Gossip without beginning or end, just say...Madam. Meddling in foreign affairs...The kid hasn't seen Madam this time, and he didn't dare to speak to Madam..."

Lu Junzhao snorted with a half-smile, but there was still no expression on his face. Han Sigan stopped laughing and didn't ask any more questions. Seeing that Lu Junzhao's eyes became more and more serious, his buttocks left the stool, and he bowed his hands After saying goodbye, he turned out of the study room with breathless concentration, stepped on the snowflakes and creaked all the way out of the pendant flower door, and then took a deep breath, the cold wind wrapped in snow flakes rushed into his mouth and nose, eating a mouthful of cold wind, Han Si shuddered, wrapped his cloak tightly, and stepped out of Beirong Yuan at a faster pace.

In the main courtyard, Lin Wan had already woken up, and Ge Sanniang stood in front of the window with a smile on her face, smiling at Lin Wan with a bit of pride on her face: "I made that cage in front of me, and I really caught everyone!" Dude. Let the boy outside clean up and send it to the small kitchen to make soup for you."

Lin Wan frowned slightly, then nodded with a smile.This Ge Sanniang was probably used to running around in the south, and she has a bright and cheerful personality.After half a year in the cold north, I couldn't hold it anymore, so I tried to think of ways to entertain myself all day long.Occasionally, he came to talk to Lin Wan, and Lin Wan listened very interestingly.

Just as he was talking, Lu Junzhao entered the room. Ge Sanniang curled his lips, smiled and blinked at Lin Wan, pointed at Lu Junzhao and began to scold again: "How can you not let people go out when you are so old? There's a cold wind, but you're a man, don't you know how to block it? What if you get sick from boredom? Besides, madam needs to walk in moderation..."

Lu Junzhao listened with a tense face and did not refute. When Ge Sanniang had finished his babbling, he rushed people away: "Sanniang should go."

Ge Sanniang stomped her feet angrily, looked sideways at Lu Junzhao, turned and left the inner courtyard.

Lin Wan cast a funny look at Lu Junzhao, and finally laughed again, letting Lu Junzhao embrace him, and said with a low laugh, "I heard from Changshou that you met Chief Steward Lu? Chief Steward's face is not very good ?”

"Well," Lu Junzhao nodded, "He's getting old, so he's bound to be confused, so it's time for him to rest."

Lin Wan was startled, feeling a little helpless while feeling warm in her heart.At any rate, he is the chief steward who has been in charge of the Lu family for 20 years. Being the master makes people let go of him like this, which will always make people feel a little bit dissatisfied...

Thinking about what Changshou said earlier, he tugged on Lu Junzhao's arm with a flicker of his eyes, and smiled sweetly, with brilliance in his eyes, which made Lu Junzhao laugh too.

"I remember that the eldest son of Mr. Lu, who is in charge, is also in charge of several shops. Although he is not very clever, he is still doing his duty. The younger son can read. It seems that Mr. Han has arrived in Yong'an City. The academy will not be available until next year. Jiancheng. Speaking of which, it might be good for that child to study with Mr. Han for a few years. Why don't you just give the chief steward a favor?"

Lu Junzhao's eyes were surprised at first, then stunned, and then filled with a smile, he lowered his head and kissed Lin Wan's bright eyes, and said hello in a low voice.

Lin Wan smiled and pushed Lu Junzhao, raised her voice to ask Qiuzi to call Changshou into the yard, and explained a few words carefully.

Changshou's eyeballs popped out when he heard the words, and then he agreed and ran out of the yard. While envious of Lu Jinyan's luck, he was secretly complacent. Looking at his master, there was only one word - good!

In the carriage, Lu Ping's face was silent, his eyes were deep, and he stared at the slightly shaking heavy curtain in front of him, always seeing God.I don't know how long it took before I heard the boy driving the carriage call several times in a low voice, saying that Changshou came on horseback.

Luping paused, opened the curtain and looked outside, and at a glance, he saw Changshou staring at Xuemo, who was full of face and face, and came over with a sneaky smile: "Master and Madam asked me to say something to the chief steward! It's okay Catch up, it's so cold, it saves me a trip back and forth."

"Thank you for your hard work." A hint of surprise appeared in Lu Ping's eyes, and then quickly darkened, smiling and beckoning Changshou to sit in the carriage.

Changshou hurriedly waved his hands and shook his head and resigned, grinning whitely and showing his teeth: "I won't sit down. It's like this. The old man of the Han family has arrived in Yong'an City and is idle. Madam and Master said it's better to let your second child, Lu Jinyan That kid, ahem, let him study with Mr. Han for a year, and when the academy in Yong'an City is built, he can also be admitted to the hospital with scholars from all over the place. Oh, and, "

Before the astonishment and joy on Lu Ping's face dissipated, Changshou hurriedly added with a smile, "The gentleman and madam also said before, why don't you invite them to Yong'an City, the academy is big, and there are still many gentlemen. Turn around Let Fourth Master Han write an invitation to come over. I’m afraid the chief manager doesn’t know yet, Fourth Master Han is now following his wife to handle affairs, and this matter must be left to him!” (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome Come to vote for recommendation votes, monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation.)

PS: I was wrong.This chapter was posted a lot late, and I didn’t have time to correct the typos~ But the number of words is relatively large~ Thank you for the pink ticket of Liberty Dream Lily