Chapter 636: Too much to ask
Chapter 636 Excessive demands
On the eve of the canonization ceremony, all government offices in Luyan Port are in full swing preparing for tomorrow's ceremony, and there are soldiers patrolling everywhere in the city.
In order to prevent the tragedy of the old Qinghe King being assassinated on the way to the heaven sacrifice ceremony from happening again, Yin Liuxuan took thousands of soldiers from the naval battalion to gather in the city, and patrolled the city with the coastal defense battalion and the palace guards.
The long-awaited grand event finally came true, but Chu Nanzhi became more and more nervous today.
After the seal is granted tomorrow, she will officially become the concubine of the Pingning Palace, a legitimate relative of the emperor, and there will be no way out in the future.
While the king's woman enjoys all the honors, she is also accompanied by countless hardships and dangers. This has been the case throughout the ages, especially in this age of constant disputes.
If Lin Jinxiao loses power, he will also become a prisoner.
She kept telling herself to be more cautious in the days to come.
This tense mood lasted until the evening. She was absent-mindedly supervising the little treasures in the room reviewing the homework of the second old professor. A sudden figure made her withdraw her thoughts.
"Sister-in-law, go and have a look, the clansmen are making trouble in the new restaurant."
Hearing the voice, Chu Nanzhi stared at the sister-in-law Lin Jinhui who was walking quickly, and asked calmly: "What's the matter?"
"It was said that the shopkeeper Sang Kun was going to let Chu Ting from Tong'an Village take charge of the new restaurant. Everyone disagreed with life and death, so they went over and made a fuss."
Lin Jinhui replied anxiously.
"Just for this?"
Chu Nanzhi smiled disapprovingly.
Fourth Uncle Lin Fen's original restaurant is about to open after being refurbished, but she has already handed over this matter to Sang Kun. Although the Lin family invested in the money, she had her own words at the beginning, and everything in terms of management was left to Sang Kun. decision.
I don't know that these members of the Lin clan will backtrack.
Thinking about it carefully, I'm afraid it's because of dissatisfaction with a woman being the shopkeeper of a restaurant.
At this moment, Lin Jinxiao walked in with a cane. Hearing the matter mentioned by the servants, he directly ordered the little treasures: "You four will accompany your mother to see it."
Dabao Lin Ruiwen was very angry about this matter, grabbed Chu Nanzhi's hand and asked angrily: "Aniang, why don't they want to let Sister Ting be the shopkeeper? We have met Sister Ting many times in Qinghefang, she is smart and smart." ,Everyone in the restaurant likes her very much, I think she is quite suitable to manage the new restaurant."
"Well, my mother thinks so too."
Chu Nanzhi replied with a smile, but his eyes were looking at Lin Jinxiao. Since he went to the restaurant yesterday, he has been restless since he came back, as if he was hiding something on his mind. Now he wants to let the little treasures stay with him When we went to the new restaurant together, I always felt that he did it on purpose.
"Go, don't give them good looks."
Lin Jinxiao held her palm and said with a warm smile, "The restaurant is your painstaking effort. If you don't settle down properly, you won't be at ease when you enter Beijing."
"You are very concerned about this matter today."
Chu Nanzhi stared at him intently, wanting to see what the little boy wanted to do.
"As a husband, he will have to rely on his wife's business to support his family in the future, so naturally he should take care of it."
Lin Jinxiao jokingly pushed her away, and then asked Xiaobao and Lin Jinhui to help her out together.
After the mother and son had left, he ordered the military commander Zhang Yu to invite Ji Cen'an to the mansion.
Ask someone to pour tea and close the door. Lin Jinxiao doesn't beat around the bush, but bluntly said: "This time my wife came to Beijing, I'm always uneasy, and I want to ask Cen An to do something for me."
"Brother Jinxiao, why should you be so indifferent? The friendship between you and me is not just one thing, even if it is a hundred things, I will do my best to help you."
Ji Cen'an stared at him in confusion, and asked carelessly: "Brother Jinxiao, what can I ask you, but please tell me."
"The fastest way to and from Jingling City is naturally through Langzhou. I heard that the governor of Langzhou is about to retire and return to his hometown. Is there a candidate for the vacant general?"
Lin Jinxiao did not answer directly, but asked cautiously.
Hearing him mention this matter, Ji Cen'an couldn't help being stunned, and replied cautiously: "Langzhou is adjacent to Pingning Prefecture, and it is also a barrier for Jingling City. Since brother Jinxiao finalized the matter of the domain, Langzhou The candidate for the governor of the state has been controversial, and all forces want to send people to guard against Brother Jinxiao, and until now, there may be no conclusion."
"very good."
Lin Jinxiao said with a smile: "I remember that when you entered Beijing, Ji Rongheng, the elder brother of your family, was already a chariot general and in charge of the military guards of the capital. Your elder brother has always kept his life clean and kept himself out of party disputes. I admire him very much. This time I want Brother Cen An After returning to Beijing, let elder brother Rong Heng continue to impeach me to the court."
"Impeach you?"
Ji Cen'an took a sip of tea slowly, showing a puzzled look on his face: "Why is this? How can a well-behaved brother be blamed for his elder brother, and besides, his elder brother has made outstanding achievements since he took office. What can be impeached?"
Two days ago, he was still grateful to his brother and sister-in-law for Ji Wanying's matter, and vowed to boast that he owed her a favor, and wanted the Ji family to repay her. Wouldn't it embarrass himself and embarrass his brother and sister-in-law who came to Beijing.
"Although I have a little meritorious service, it's just relying on His Majesty's favor."
Lin Jinxiao glanced at the bewildered Ji Cen'an, and explained calmly: "Relying on the Heavenly Sword bestowed by Your Majesty, I have acted recklessly during this period of time, killing without permission, and even bringing people into the posthouse for my own selfishness." Disrespecting the imperial concubine, almost killing Princess Wanying two days ago, disrespecting the emperor, Brother Cen An must tell Brother Rong Heng about all these things."
"This"
Ji Cen'an was even more embarrassed: "My brother did all this not for his own selfishness. Everyone saw it, and she was to blame for Wanying's matter. What kind of face will my Ji family have in the future for this brother's move?" See brother and sister."
"You don't have to mention this matter with my wife."
Lin Jinxiao's smile gradually deepened: "It's good to let her take care of me in Beijing."
Ji Cen'an was still unwilling to do such an unjust thing, and just about to refute it, Lin Jinxiao waved his hand resolutely: "Just do what I say, Cen An, you must take care of this matter for me. If there is a chance to come to Beijing, I will have a drink with you again."
Ji Cen'an had a bitter face, not knowing what to do for a while.
There is no reason to ask for apology for himself. He has never seen anyone make such an excessive request in his life.
But looking at his earnest face, he couldn't resist him in the end, so he nodded heavily: "Okay, I will definitely handle this matter for my brother, and I will never disappoint your expectations."
The last few words also deliberately emphasized the tone to show the confusion and dissatisfaction in my heart.
Lin Jinxiao also had no intention of explaining to him at this time, worried that his wife would be suspicious when she came back and spoil his plan, so he personally escorted Ji Cen'an out of the mansion in a hurry.
Back in the room, he recalculated in his mind the possible risks that Chu Nanzhi and the little treasures might encounter in every place on the way back.
If you go by land, the most prefectures and counties you pass by are Langzhou. As long as Ji Rongheng can sit on the governor of Langzhou, even if he refuses to protect the mother and child, at least he will not hand them over to the Tang family. Send it back to Beijing.
(end of this chapter)