Chapter 652: How can a child’s schemes outsmart an adult’s? (3)
Chapter 652: How can a child’s schemes outsmart an adult’s? (3)
With the return of the little boy, the Lin family gradually became lively.
The old man held a steamed bun in his hand and looked up in confusion. He saw four children sitting in front of him with fragrant bowls. The steamed bun in his hand, which was originally sweet, was immediately tasted dull by the aroma.
Lin Yuzan put down the steamed bun with a headache and said unhappily, "You are not a beggar, why are you running around with a bowl of rice?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he received four completely different answers.
Little Yining: "Dad is so excessive. He favors one over the other."
Wang GunGun: “Humph!”
Lin Yinhu: “Woo woo woo…”
Pei Yi: "Cousin, you haven't beaten Tiger yet, Uncle Wang asked him to come over and beat you up."
Lin Yuzan: ..., what nonsense are you talking about?
But with just a few words, the old man knew the root of the problem. He glanced at Lin Yinhu speechlessly, with resentment rising in his heart.
It was obvious that this cousin came to Yanjing just to defeat him.
The old man glanced at the other two kids, all of whom had expectant looks on their faces. He felt a blockage in his heart, so he had no choice but to respond, "I'll beat Tiger Brother after you finish your meal."
The three little ones, who were originally feeling extremely aggrieved, immediately stopped crying, put on satisfied smiles on their faces, and started to eat the delicious meal in front of the old man.
Lin Yuzan took a deep breath, picked up the steamed bun resignedly, and started chewing it again while enjoying the aroma of the meat.
Fortunately, this torment of watching others eat did not last too long, and the Lin family soon welcomed an unexpected guest that even Xiao Yining had not expected.
As the night deepened, the moonlight sprinkled like water, illuminating the way home. Two carriages slowly drove into the west alley and finally stopped steadily in front of the Lin family's gate.
Yu Fugui, who was becoming increasingly wealthy, got off the carriage with the help of the coachman. Just as he was about to knock on the door of the Lin family, a clear and bright call came from behind him.
"Dad, wait for me!" Yu Keyang smiled sweetly, jumped down from the carriage at the back with a nimble figure, and ran happily to her father.
Zheng Da heard the noise and opened the door, and saw Yu Fugui and his daughter with warm smiles on their faces. They said in unison: "I am here to give a festival gift to Lin Xiucai (Princess Le'an)."
Zheng Da: ...
The two carriages started again and slowly entered the Lin family's yard from the side door.
The situation was very similar, except that there were two carriages instead of one and the gifts were doubled.
Lin Yuzan sent the other children back to Wang's house and brought his daughter out to receive the guests.
Yu Ke pulled Xiao Yining and circled around the carriage that was carefully built for her, introducing her, "Sister Princess, this is the carriage that my father summoned famous craftsmen from Nanchang to build for you after hearing that you were awarded a title. They worked day and night to build it, and it is absolutely worthy of your status. In a few days, during the Lower Yuan Festival, you can ride it to Tianshan Mountain."
Xiao Yining: ⊙▽⊙
"Sister Yu Ke, I'm not going to Tianshan during the Lantern Festival!" the little kid asked puzzledly.
As soon as these words fell, Lin Yuzan explained: "Sister Qing, the present is different from the past. You have been named Princess Le'an. During the Lower Yuan Festival, you must first accompany the emperor to Tianshan to worship, and then return home to worship your ancestors."
eh?
Ah?
Little Yining looked at his father in confusion. Was she involved in this matter?
The old man pursed his lips and continued, "When the time comes, you will go with your grandparents, and next year your father and mother will accompany you to Tianshan Mountain."
When Yu Fugui heard this, his smile became more intense, and gradually turned into a flattering look: "Mr. Lin, when you become an official, you must let me hold a banquet to celebrate for you."
Lin Yuzan glanced at him indifferently and rejected him coldly: "No need, a tall tree attracts the wind."
"Yes, yes, you are really thoughtful. Look, I have done something wrong again." Yu Fugui hurriedly followed up with a flattery.
The interaction between the two old men was all seen by the two younger generations.
Little Yining suddenly felt a little embarrassed and quietly glanced at the little sister next to him, only to see that the little sister didn't feel anything was wrong at all. Instead, she smiled particularly brightly as if she was proud of it.
Xiao Yining: >_<|||, I hope this sister will have such insensitivity in the future.
Yu Ke noticed the little kid's gaze, lowered his eyes and looked back, and said mysteriously: "Sister Princess, I will take you to the carriage to see what I have arranged. See if you like it."
The little kid smiled unnaturally and praised, "Sister Yu Ke, you are always clever and skillful. I'm sure you like it."
"Of course." Yu Ke raised her head and replied proudly.
Then she took the baby into the carriage and disappeared from the sight of the two adults.
Lin Yuzan's demeanor suddenly changed at this moment, and his originally gentle face became cold and handsome. He glanced at Yu Fugui sharply and asked in a low voice, "Did you bring the account book?"
Yu Fugui quickly pulled out a handful of banknotes from his sleeves and bowed, saying, "I have brought them, I have brought them. Don't worry, sir. The account books for the past year are all in the secret compartment of this carriage. I have properly placed the emperor's money in the manor outside Yanjing City according to your instructions. This is the share you deserve. Please take a look at it."
Lin Yuzan took the banknote expressionlessly, flipped it over casually a few times, and then put it into his sleeve with satisfaction.
Seeing this, Yu Fugui also breathed a sigh of relief.
Today, he manages the businesses of the former crown prince's remnants for the emperor. Although his business is not open to the public, he can be considered an enviable imperial businessman.
All this is thanks to the young man in front of me. In the future, my status will also rise with this person.
Thinking of this, Yu Fugui's flattering smile seemed to be welded on his face, and he opened the carriage curtain attentively: "Sir, please come in."
Lin Yuzan nodded slightly, bent down and entered the carriage. Yu Fugui followed closely behind him and lowered the curtain.
At the same time, under Yu Ke's introduction, Xiao Yining admired the exquisitely decorated carriage and came to the last secret compartment under the warm yellow light.
This secret compartment is located in front of the couch, at the bottom of the carriage.
Yu Ke gently lifted the soft leather pad and said softly, "Sister Princess, this secret compartment was specially made by my father and ordered by a craftsman. You know, he has been traveling around for many years and is always cautious. He always likes to keep something in reserve. This secret compartment is connected to the outside, and can be used to hide people or to escape."
The little girl squatted down and stared curiously at the secret compartment that her sister had opened for her. A curled-up body suddenly appeared in front of her, with only a piece of rag hanging around the waist from top to bottom.
Xiao Yining: (wДw), what the hell?
The kid's eyes widened, having never expected such a situation to happen.
The person in the secret compartment seemed to sense the movement as well. He slowly raised his head, revealing a dirty face.
The next moment, the little kid's shocked voice rang out from inside the car: "Why is it you?"
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