PNB Chapter 185 Sending Letters
Chapter 185 Sending Letters
Xu Yun couldn't bear to look at her son's expression, after all, what she was about to say might prevent Xu Jingyun from even saying goodbye to her 'beloved':
"If possible, wait until the city gates open at Chenshi (7-9 AM) and then come with me. I have come to the capital without being summoned and dare not linger..."
The men we trained have been mustered and are waiting in Mengzhou Prefecture. They will escort you to Zhennan Pass; your father has arranged for someone to meet you there!
(Zhennan Pass: A border fortress between Fengming Kingdom and Nanli Kingdom, containing a small town that facilitates trade between the border residents of the two countries.)
"So fast..." Xu Jingyun murmured.
Xu Yun didn't speak. After a while, Xu Jingyun spoke again:
"I understand... Mother, please get some rest!"
After saying this, she bowed to Xu Yun and left on her own, seemingly heading to the study...
Before long, one of the Xu family's guards leaped onto the roof and disappeared into the darkness, heading towards Lin Shu's residence...
Upon arriving at the Lin residence, they were naturally stopped by the Lin family's secret guards. The two sides even fought, and the Xu family's secret guards were no match for them and were directly knocked down into the pond below the wall.
"Stop." Only when Yin San intervened did the two sides cease fighting. Seemingly realizing that the person had no intention of killing, Yin San spoke again: "Pull the person up."
After a while, Yin San looked at the man in black who had just entered the Lin residence and was lying on the ground in the pond, and who had just been pulled out of the water, and asked with a frown:
"Who sent you? What is your purpose?"
Upon hearing this, the Xu family's secret guard, who was being held captive on the grass, glanced displeasedly at the other guards around him who were pointing their swords at him. He then took out a letter from his pocket, threw it at Yin San, and said with dissatisfaction:
"Hmph! I'm here to deliver a message to Miss Lin on behalf of my master!"
After saying that, she added, "My mistress is Miss Xu Jingyun of the Xu family."
Although this person's words revealed dissatisfaction, it could be seen from the way he addressed her that the Xu family's secret guards were still quite respectful to Lin Shu.
Yin San had heard about the love-hate relationship between his master and Miss Xu. Taking the slightly damp letter, his lips twitched involuntarily, and he asked:
Why not use the main entrance?
Xu's secret guards (looking at him like he was an idiot): "..."
The Xu family's secret guards inwardly complained:
Sometimes it's really frustrating. Don't the gatekeepers rest at night? If I were to openly knock on the front door in the middle of the night, the whole mansion would probably be alerted!
Furthermore, since the master sent a secret guard like himself, he must not want to alert too many people...
Seeing the other person's undisguised gaze, Yin San naturally understood their concerns and coughed awkwardly twice.
"Ahem. I will personally deliver the letter to Master tomorrow. You can go back now."
Even though it was summer, the other person's clothes were all wet, and it was still quite cold when the wind blew.
Having completed their mission, the Xu family's secret guards naturally didn't want to linger, but before leaving, they turned around and glared fiercely at Yin San a few times.
Yin San: "..." Why are you glaring at me? It has nothing to do with me! If it weren't for me, you'd still be soaking in the pond!
Then, he shook his head and directed the other guards to return to their respective posts...
The next day.
It was still early, but Lin Shu had already slowly opened her eyes as usual, her gaze following the gauze curtain above her head—
Inside the dimly lit tent, the chubby boy, fast asleep on his chest, his face almost squished out of shape, was irresistibly pinched on the nose...
"Snapped."
The chubby boy slapped Lin Shu's hand away, then groggily turned his head to the other side and mumbled, "Ugh... you big bad guy..."
Lin Shu chuckled, but didn't tease him anymore. Instead, she habitually and gently moved him off her, then got up, dressed, and washed up.
After tidying up, I went to the study first, as usual.
Outside the study.
Yin San had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Lin Shu coming over, he bowed and followed Lin Shu inside.
As soon as Lin Shu sat down at the desk, Yin San recounted what had happened the night before, and then handed her the damp letter.
Lin Shu took the letter, and seeing the four words "To A-Shu" blurred by the water stains on the envelope, her lips twitched. A bad premonition rose in her heart; the letter inside might also be...
Then, Lin Shu glanced at Yin San without making a sound before slowly opening the envelope...
Lin Shu (I knew it): "..."
As expected, the entire letter was smeared with ink, and apart from the word "marry," nothing else was legible. Lin Shu frowned, carefully examining the letter for a while, but still couldn't make out what was written on it...
Standing in front of the desk, Yin San looked at the changes in Lin Shu's expression and was somewhat puzzled.
When Lin Shu put down the letter and looked at him with a complicated expression, he finally mustered up the courage to glance at the letter...
He immediately felt uneasy, thinking to himself: "That look in my master's eyes... does he think I did it?" (Although he was indeed partly to blame.)
Lin Shu rubbed her temples. Her head, which had been feeling refreshed, suddenly started to ache. She waved her hand and said, "Go down!"
As for the contents of the letter, Lin Shu didn't think it was a big deal at the moment. She would go to the Xu residence to find Xu Jingyun after she finished her shift that evening and ask her in person!
After figuring things out, Lin Shu went to the dining hall for breakfast, and at the same time told her husbands about Xu Jingyun's identity and her feelings for Xu Jingyun.
After all, if you're going to remarry, you should at least discuss it with your husbands at home first. Even though it's your own marriage, you still have to respect your husbands' wishes...
However, the four husbands of the Lin family were quite accepting and did not object!
Su Mu had met Xu Jingyun before. Although he didn't have a good impression of her, he didn't dislike her either, since she hadn't done anything to wrong him. On the contrary, when Su Mu learned that Xu Jingyun was a man, he admired her courage.
Moreover, no matter who it is, Su Mu generally won't object once Lin Shu has made a decision!
Li Huanzhi was also surprised, but he quickly realized that Xu Jingyun should be a man. He had guessed this before, but the other party was so good at pretending that he had given up the idea.
In addition, Xu Jingyun had saved his life, so Li Huanzhi had a very good impression of her!
As for Song Yun and the chubby Feng Yu, seeing that the two older brothers didn't say anything, they naturally wouldn't object either.
After the meal, Lin Shu went to her shift as usual, but instead of going directly to the Ministry of Justice, she went to the Golden Palace in the palace first.
Although today is not the day of the morning court session, such a major event as the palace coup occurred last night, and the palace bell was rung half an hour ago to inform the officials that they must make an pilgrimage today.
In the Jinluan Palace.
Feng Han sat on the phoenix chair, looking energetic and showing no signs of the terminal illness he had displayed at his birthday banquet the previous night. Many officials who were unaware of the situation were puzzled.
It wasn't until Crown Princess Feng Zhao stepped forward and recounted the palace coup of the previous night in detail that everyone suddenly realized what had happened.
The next step, naturally, is to reward those who have made contributions.
The Empress not only executed a large number of officials involved, but also spared no one who was close to Feng Xin...
As for those who had rendered meritorious service, such as the Duke of Qin, she was given some of her military power and allowed to continue leading troops to guard the east coast.
The east coast was originally the garrison of General Ji Wan of Andong. However, there were no enemies there before. Now that they know that the Japanese are eyeing it covetously, they naturally cannot let the simple-minded Ji Wan guard it. Instead, they left her to lead the Jingji Guard.
As for Lin Shu, she was only given some gifts. After all, she had already risen quickly enough, and it was not appropriate to move her up any further. Besides, there were indeed no higher official positions available!
……
Lin Shu didn't care about this. After court, she went to the Ministry of Justice to work, and after her shift ended, she went straight to the Xu residence to find Xu Jingyun...
But she was unaware that the Xu residence was now completely deserted...
The person she was looking for, of course, could not be found!
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