Qing Wu Red House

At the end of October in the fifth year of Hong Zhen, on the official road to Yangzhou, two fast horses galloped past, and the dust was flying.It was Lin Haorui and Chu Tianyou who were traveling in a hurry. Five days ago, Lin Haorui received news that Lin Ruhai was injured by an arrow on the way home from the Yamen and was bedridden.After Lin Haorui received the report from his servant, he mounted his horse and galloped towards Yangzhou, and Chu Tianyou had no choice but to follow.

At the gate of Lin Mansion in Yangzhou, Steward Lin saw the galloping horses from a distance, so he asked someone to open the gate.Seeing Lin Haorui jumping off the horse in a hurry, Lin Butler was already in tears: "Master, you are back."

"Where's father?" Lin Haorui walked quickly towards the Lin mansion without stopping.

"In the secret room!" Lin Butler's voice was a little low, Lin Haorui stopped abruptly, and looked at Lin Butler in shock, while Chu Tianyou's eyes widened immediately.Butler Lin nodded solemnly, and then Lin Haorui walked quickly to the depths of the Lin mansion.

Lin Mansion is a typical garden style in the south of the Yangtze River. The house and garden are integrated into one, where you can enjoy, travel and live.Especially the Green Lake located in the north of the Lin Mansion is the proud work of Lin Ruhai and Jia Min. When they first got married, they devoted most of their energy to arranging their own courtyard.After Jia Min passed away, Lin Ruhai ordered the garden to be closed, and only a few rows of houses were abruptly built behind the outer study for the two concubines and servants to live in.

At this time, Lin Haorui walked quickly into the Qinghu courtyard, which had been closed for a long time, walked through the long corridor, passed through a hallway, turned to the back of the rockery in the garden, and went down the steps to a small platform for boarding. Behind the platform is a wall covered with vines. Butler Lin didn’t know where to press, and the vines slowly opened. It turns out that behind the vines is a movable door. When you walk in, you will see a small utility room , piled up a lot of cleaning items and unused waste.Among them, there is an inconspicuous broken broom next to the wall. Turn it to the right three times, and the wall behind it opens, revealing a staircase.Down the stairs, there are three secret rooms of Lin Ruhai.That day when Lin Ruhai came to Yangzhou to take office, he did not live in Xunyan Yushi's mansion, but negotiated with Jia Min and bought a real estate in Yangzhou. Because the Supreme Emperor revealed his intention to let him be re-elected, he carefully built a secret room and a passageway It leads directly to a random graveyard 5 miles away.

"Father!" Lin Haorui walked quickly to Lin Ruhai's side to check.There was almost no distress at this glance, tears came down, Lin Ruhai's face was pale, and he was lying on the soft couch in a daze, with Ding Daqiang, his father's capable long-term follower, guarding beside him.

Lin Haorui forced himself to cheer up, and looked at Butler Lin: "Father, how long has it been like this?"

Butler Lin said sadly: "It was October 12th when the master was hit by an arrow, and it has been [-] days now. We placed the master in the study outside two days ago and invited a doctor. But the doctor said that the master was poisoned. It can't be cured, but I just prescribed some medicine to extend my life. On the third day, the old slave suddenly found out that some unknown people had mixed into the mansion, and thought of the strangeness of the master's injury, so he discussed with Daqiang and moved the master here. The Chamber of Secrets is here."

"Who else knows about this?" Lin Haorui asked in a deep voice, and glanced at Chu Tianyou who was giving Lin Ruhai his pulse.

"Only the two of us and my mother-in-law know, and the aunt in the backyard didn't tell." Lin Butler's eyes were a little red: "Master, how can the master look like this..." Lin Haorui patted Lin Butler's face lightly Back, said softly: "Uncle Lin, father is auspicious and a person has his own destiny. You should also take a rest first!"

Lin Haorui knew that his father was seriously injured and returned to the house, so he couldn't hide it at all. Everyone in the house must have heard about it.However, Lin Steward and Ding Daqiang must have racked their brains to transfer the seriously injured father to the secret room and firmly conceal it from the people in the house.What's more, he had to hide the news of his return home. Just now, along the way, no servants were seen, so Lin Haorui knew that the housekeeper Lin must have made proper arrangements.

Sure enough, Housekeeper Lin said: "I need you to pay a high-profile visit to the outer study later, where my mother-in-law is watching. The two aunts have been arguing a lot these past few days. If the uncle doesn't come back, the old slave will soon be overwhelmed." Lin Haorui Slightly squinting his eyes, he saw Chu Tianyou let go of his fingers, hurriedly stepped forward, and asked anxiously, "How is it?"

"Not very good." Chu Tianyou shook his head: "My level is limited, and I can't see any poison. The pulse is very weak, and I'm afraid it may be dangerous."

Lin Haorui clenched his fists immediately: "Damn it! Ding Daqiang, tell me what happened that day carefully, don't miss any details!" Ding Daqiang thought carefully, Fang said: "In those few days, master They were all very busy, as was the day of NO.20. The master wrote a book very late, burned it, burned it, and wrote it again for a long time. He didn’t come out of the yamen until Xushizheng. He should have left like before. I came back from Pingyang Street, but the master suddenly said to take Mo'er Hutong, which is close to home, which can save time. Just arrived at Mo'er Hutong, there was a noise in front, and the sedan chair stopped. I asked Chen Wei and the others to guard Master, I went to inquire about the situation. It turned out that it was just a quarrel between Butcher Zhang in Mo'er Hutong and his family. When I turned back, I saw that Master had already got off the sedan chair and was standing by the sedan chair. He hurried forward to answer. Unexpectedly, an arrow was shot from the opposite side at this time, I hurriedly pulled the master away, but the arrow was powerful and fast. Although the master avoided the critical point, he was still hit by the arrow."

"Who are the guards with father?" Lin Haorui asked suspiciously.

"It's Chen Huwei and Fang Huwei, and they haven't changed from usual!" Ding Daqiang answered affirmatively.

"What happened next?" Lin Haorui continued to ask.

"Only shot the arrow, and there was no movement. A few guards and I hurriedly escorted the master back to the house." Ding Daqiang continued: "At first, I thought someone accidentally injured the master, but after a few days, There are new faces in the mansion, trying to sneak into the master's study. Butler Lin and I realized that something was wrong, and quickly transferred the master. It's just that this secret room can't be revealed to the doctor, so these days we just force-fed the old doctor He prescribed a life-hanging medicinal soup."

"Did you catch those people?" Chu Tianyou asked suddenly as he was carefully looking at those medicine residues.

"I caught them, but they all committed suicide by taking poison. The younger ones were afraid of causing panic at home, so they were all buried in random graves. What is even more surprising is that since yesterday, as soon as we arrived, there were some dark shadows in the mansion. Butler Lin and I checked carefully and found that someone had entered the master's study. Butler Lin and I were afraid that we would alert the enemy if we acted privately, so we guarded the secret room and did not go out. I turned a blind eye and passed two days safely."

"It's really courageous. They dare to be so rampant in the mansion of the dignified second-rank official!" Lin Haorui said fiercely, but he was a little flustered in his heart. Such a situation was too unfavorable for them.What's more, the father's body is still unknown.Thinking of this, Lin Haorui couldn't help but clenched Lin Ruhai's bony hand tightly, with a painful expression on his face.But in his mind, he desperately searched for the memories of his previous life, Hong Zhen's 5th year, Hong Zhen's 5th year, what happened in the court, exactly what happened.It's a pity that Lin Haorui also has the slightest bit of frown, and it's no wonder that at this moment in his previous life, he was still pretending to be stupid in Qingping County every day to avoid the assassination of his biological father.

Lin Haorui hates him, hates him, who has lived two lives, for letting his relatives suffer such a disaster!It was his mother four years ago, so is it his father's turn now?

Seeing Lin Haorui like this, Chu Tianyou knew that he was concerned and confused, and his heart was no longer calm.So he threw away the medicine dregs in his hand, pressed Lin Haorui's shoulder, and said calmly: "There is already a cliff ahead, and the enemy wants to see how difficult it is for you to advance and retreat. But if we jump down, will they follow suit?" courage?"

Lin Haorui was startled and looked up at him.Chu Tianyou smiled: "In a moment, I will invite Master. Invite the old man to come to the Lin Mansion, and you will move Mr. Lin out of this secret room, ask the doctor to treat Mr. Lin's illness with great fanfare, and ask the governor to pass the booklet to the emperor, frankly Mr. Lin was killed by Xiaoxiao and applied for the protection of the Hangzhou Army. Then, we will wait for the thieves to come and see what they want!"

Lin Haorui thought about it carefully, and felt that what Chu Tianyou said might be a good idea, so he told Steward Lin: "Uncle Lin, you go and inform everyone in the mansion to gather in the Songcui Hall, including the two aunts. At the same time, let Lin Haorui The aunt quickly tidied up the Pine Yard, Bamboo Yard, Peach Yard, and Chrysanthemum Yard. Ding Daqiang, when everyone is gathered, secretly move your father to Song Yard’s father’s bedroom. I will ask Yuan Qing and Defu to assist you .”

After finishing speaking, it seemed as if he was explaining to Chu Tianyou: "Although the Qinghu courtyard is good, there are too many rockery and pools, and it is too easy for Tibetans. Although the Songyuan is close to the outer courtyard, fortunately, the building is simple. The infiltration can be seen at a glance. Moreover, I am afraid that if we go in and out, someone will pay attention to this secret room, and then we will have no way out."

Chu Tianyou nodded in agreement: "You are very thoughtful. I will accompany Brother Ding to settle Master Lin, and then I will go to invite Master. You can explain the matter." Lin Haorui patted Chu Tianyou heavily: "Then, I'm sorry. " After finishing speaking, without waiting for Chu Tianyou to speak, he said, "Uncle Lin, let's go!"

"Yes!" Lin Butler replied, looking at the two children in front of him, a little startled, but more pleased.

Lin Haorui first went to the outer study and pretended to visit, and explained in detail that Aunt Lin would take care of Ding Daqiang properly.Only then did he walk towards Songcui Hall slowly, and before approaching, he heard the commotion in Songcui Hall, and couldn't help frowning.At this time, a hundred people from the Lin family gathered in the Songcui Hall. When they met Lin Haorui, they called the uncle and said hello. It was a mess.

Lin Haorui didn't answer, and sat down on the main seat with a sullen face, scanning the people in the hall with eagle eyes, seeing that the voice gradually died down, Lin Haorui then looked away, and took a sip of tea slowly.

Aunt Chen couldn't hold her breath at first, relying on the fact that she was an old man next to Jia Min, she spoke first: "The old man is talking about it, the old man is seriously ill, and he doesn't let us take care of the sick, or even let us visit, what's the reason for that?"

Lin Haorui smiled faintly: "My aunt is seriously ill, and my father just needs to recuperate, so it's not a serious illness." He looked at the people in the room sternly, and said in a deep voice: "Although my father is fine, but the Lin family is at the point of life and death. This is the juncture. From now on, except for the pine, bamboo, peach, and chrysanthemum courtyards, all other places in the Lin Mansion will be locked and cannot be entered." As soon as Lin Haorui finished speaking, the people below started discussing immediately.

Lin Haorui didn't respond, and continued to raise his voice and said: "All the stewards in the mansion live in the Zhuyuan, the male servants live in the Taoyuan, and the two aunts live in the Chrysanthemum Garden with the maids. Give everyone an hour. Now, all the courtyards are locked. Butler Lin, if anyone refuses to accept it, he will be kicked out of the mansion, and you don't have to come back to me!"

The people below were puzzled or dissatisfied, and now they suppressed their thoughts and prepared to inquire about the situation with Butler Lin later.Lin Haorui saw that it was still quiet below, so he continued to order: "Master Chen, I remember that there is a small kitchen in the bamboo courtyard, please move the food from the big kitchen to the bamboo courtyard as soon as possible. You don’t need to be delicate.” Master Chen, who is in charge of the kitchen, is the son of the Lin family, and he was already worried when he heard that the Lin family was in trouble, so he obeyed Lin Haorui’s orders very much.

Lin Haorui said to Wu Ying, the housekeeper for purchasing: "Guard Wu, our house is closed, but there are some things that we have to buy, so I will pass on to you the Zhou who is around me. I can protect you!" Wu Ying nodded in agreement, and was about to ask something when Yuan Qing rushed in: "Master, Master Chu was attacked at the gate of our house."

Lin Haorui stood up abruptly and walked out quickly, ignoring the surprised expressions of the people behind him, and after only two steps, Defu rushed over: "Master, Master Chu has already broken out, he let me Let me tell you that our mansion may be restricted from entering and leaving, so you should be prepared."

Lin Haorui was slightly taken aback, then turned to Steward Lin and said, "Uncle Lin, the time is shortened to half an hour, and then the garden will be closed immediately!"