[Red House] Raiders of life

"Do you think that if you pretend to be sick, others won't be able to find out? When did you ask for leave for such a long time in the Imperial Academy? Now you suddenly ask for leave, it's still such a long time, and at this stall, no matter what reason you use, you think someone Would you believe me? I'm afraid you've already been targeted before you leave the capital, just waiting for you to step out of the capital!"

"The capital city is at the foot of the emperor. There are soldiers and horses in the five cities, and there is the seat of the capital! The emperor is watching! They don't dare to mess around! But when you leave the capital? If you go by land, a group of bandits will come out; if you go by water, they will Even better, maybe there will be a capsize. They can push the responsibility to the left and right, and they don’t take any responsibility!"

"You have fallen into their hands, what do you think they will do? The first thing they will do is to threaten your father with you. What will you ask your father to do then? Will you submit or not? He compromised for disloyalty; if he doesn't compromise, are you going to let him watch you die?"

"You think you're going back to Yangzhou to help and be filial! You're going to die!"

Lin Ning raised his voice, every word seemed to hit Lin Jin's heart directly.How could he not know these things and various situations.only……

There is one thing that Lin Ning does not know.According to the news from Yangzhou, Lin Ruhai was seriously injured and was in critical condition!He dared not tell Lin Ning.The old lady is old and may not be able to withstand such a blow.Besides, whether this news is true or not, he has no way of knowing for the time being.

If it is true, then the news has not been spread because Lin Ruhai kept it secret, fearing that Yangzhou would be chaotic.If it's fake, then it might be a conspiracy, or maybe it's a conspiracy specifically targeting him to lure him out of the capital!

But even if he knew this, even if he knew that going out of Beijing would be a disaster, he still couldn't ignore it.

What if it is true?That was his biological father, a son of man, how could he be afraid just because the road ahead was dangerous?

Lin Ning had a fit, and seeing Lin Jin's complexion turned blue and pale, he knew what was wrong with him.No matter how calm Lin Jin was in the past, he was just entering the officialdom, and he hadn't experienced much trouble.

Lin Ning sat down, looked at him, and said slowly: "If you are going to Yangzhou, I will not stop you, nor can I stop you."

Lin Jin looked at Lin Ning in surprise, "Grandmother!"

Lin Ning raised his hand to stop him, and said coldly, "Even if you stop him today, there's no guarantee that you won't sneak out tomorrow."

If you want to go to Yangzhou, you must cooperate with your family in the capital, otherwise a narrow escape will only turn into a ten-fold death.It is precisely because of this that it is impossible to hide it from Lin Ning, so Lin Jin wanted to confess.

Lin Jin's face turned pale, "Grandson dare not!"

Lin Ning looked at him for a long time, and saw that he really didn't want to make his own way or insist on going his own way, so he calmed down and sighed, "You have been sensible since you were a child, whether you are studying or being a man, you are our pride. Are you The eldest son in the family is also the most attentive of your father. When you were young, even if your homework knowledge was ordinary, your father would check it himself. When you are older, he will take you out to socialize, and even do not shy away from you. Going in and out of the study room, I even teach you the imperial court memorials. Have you seen Brother Xun or Brother Yi have done these things before?"

Lin Ning looked at Lin Jin with burning eyes, "Do you really understand what an 'eldest son' is? Why do you want to pay attention to the eldest son and grandson of a big family? Now, you are not only the eldest son, but also the eldest son!"

Lin Jin's body shook, and he straightened his back for no reason. Even Lin Ning's severe reprimand had never made him feel so pressured.

"Why did your father invite you to be crowned son, I thought you understood. You should also understand. If your father...he...if..." Lin Ning only felt his tongue trembling, and he couldn't speak for a while. Then he continued, "Even if you don't tell me, I can probably guess something. With your temperament, it is impossible to get the news of the Zhen family and go back to Yangzhou so recklessly. There is only one possibility for you to do this, and that is Ru Hai... …he……"

Seeing Lin Ning's trembling voice and shaking body, Lin Jin was startled, because Lin Ning didn't speak, and he didn't dare to get up, so he knelt down and took two steps to hold Lin Ning's hand on his knee, "Grandma, I... ...Father, he... he may not necessarily..."

Not necessarily what?Even he himself can't confirm it.He wanted to comfort Lin Ning, but he couldn't even comfort himself.Are you saying that Lin Ruhai is okay?But is he really all right?

Lin Ning took a deep breath and reminded himself that there is still Baoming Pill in case of emergency!She tried to calm down, and then said: "You don't have to comfort me, we all know what's going on in Yangzhou. If it really comes to the worst, your father is in case, and you... have you ever thought about the Lin family? ?”

"Since ancient times, the elders have been orderly. Without you, the seat of Lord Marquis would naturally belong to Brother Xun, but with Brother Xun's temperament, do you think he is capable of taking on the job? Can he really provoke the responsibility of the entire family? Or do you want me to mess up my seniority and give this seat to Brother Yi?"

"Let's not say that Jia's family is in disarray because of the confusion of seniority and inferiority. Brother Xun and Brother Yi can't compare with them. But even if they are good, there won't be any rift between brothers because of this. Brother Yi does have this talent, but what about Brother Yi's body? In the face of such pressure and burden, how many years do you think his body can last?"

"The only one left is Nuo Ge'er. Let alone because he is the youngest son, we have been a little looser with him these years. Even if I come to strictly control his studies now and focus on training him. But he is only six years old now, who Can you know whether he will definitely become a talent in the future? Even if he can, have you ever thought about whether I can teach him until the day he becomes a talent when I am old?"

Seeing Lin Jin's body trembling again, Lin Ning couldn't bear it, but she had to take strong medicine and speak clearly, otherwise she was really afraid that he would carry her behind his back to die!

Lin Ning paused, and said: "When your grandfather passed away, your father was only three years older than Nuo Ge'er today. The four generations of the Lin family have rich wealth, who can not be jealous? Especially the only one left Without our orphans and widowed mothers, there is no help. I was young and able to protect me, but now I have..."

"Besides, the current Lin family can't be compared with what it was back then. The Lin family had never been an official. Although your grandfather was famous, he had no enemies. Even so, we donated a lot of money to the family, retreated to Gusu, acted in a low-key manner, and did not leave for many years. , you have to keep safe. Wait until your father can afford the family. It’s different now, do you think the sword in the emperor’s hand is so easy to handle?”

"When he was in Beijing, your father had already offended a group of people in the case of the Ministry of Households owed money. In these years in Jiangnan, how many people's interests have been touched by his iron fist? In addition, the princes have grown up in recent years. , from all parties. Although your father has never taken refuge in anyone, it is even more hateful if he does not take refuge. Do you think those princes are all magnanimous?"

"Now it's because your father's position is still there, with the emperor as a guarantor, they dare not move, and they can't move. But once your father is gone? What do you think your father wants to do by asking you to be crowned son? He is For the Paulin family!"

"You are Sanyuan Jidi, talented and capable. While the emperor still has lingering feelings for our family, he will definitely use you. As long as the emperor reuses you, you can stand up. As long as you stand up, those people will be able to stand up." Be cautious and don't dare to act rashly."

"But without your father, without you! There is no one in our family who can become that knife, how long can the aftertaste of the emperor last? When your grandfather passed away, our family could still retreat! But now we can only advance, not Retreat! Once you retreat, you will be in the abyss! Do you understand it or not!"

Speaking of this, Lin Ning felt a fire in his heart, and he took his hand out of Lin Jin's, wishing he could slap him, but in the end he held back, just pointed to his nose and said: "If you don't care about these , you don’t care about the death of the Lin family, you don’t care about your younger siblings, you don’t care about sending me a white-haired man to a black-haired man, you don’t care about Weiwan’s widowhood at a young age, and you don’t care about the child in her belly who doesn’t know whether it’s a boy or a girl, you just go ! Just go, I will never stop you! I just think that the Lin family has no descendants like you!"

These words are not trivial.Lin Jin's back was stiff, and cold sweat was already dripping from his forehead.

"Grandmother! I...I..." Lin Jin opened his mouth, but felt as if something was stuck in his throat, unable to open his mouth.

Lin Ning sighed, "Go to the ancestral hall on your knees! Think about it yourself, when will you figure it out, and when will you get up!"

Lin Jin's lips trembled, and he wanted to say something, but in the end he only answered, "Yes!"

As soon as Lin Jin left, Lin Ning asked people to come in to clean up. Seeing that Lin Ning was pale and tired, Yao Huang didn't dare to ask anything, but just took a big red welcome pillow with blooming auspicious flowers and put it on Lin Ning's back, letting Lin Ning lean on his back. Close your eyes and rest.

Not long after, rumors spread all over the house that the uncle had done something to anger the old lady.All the children in the house knew about it.I can't hide it even if I want to.Although the servants were sent away, the guards outside could only hear Lin Ning's scolding, but couldn't understand what the scolding was, but this already explained the problem.

Especially the tea cup that was thrown to pieces on the ground, and Lin Jin's pale complexion when he went out, even his body was shaking a little, and he went to the ancestral hall without saying a word.

Lin Xun only felt that he had heard wrong?Even with him who has always been disobedient, the old lady has never lost such a big temper.What did brother do this?

Daiyu and Lin Nuo were also baffled. Ever since they were sensible, they had even heard their elders praise Lin Jin, but they had never seen an elder punish Lin Jin!

Only Lin Yi's hand holding the pen trembled when he heard it, and the ink dripped from the tip of the pen, instantly smudged on the rice paper.Even if he didn't know anything, even if Lin Jin didn't tell him, he guessed that it was always related to Yangzhou.Father... will he...

No!Won't!Certainly not!