Chapter 323 I am a small grave
Chapter 323 I am a small grave
As soon as these words fell, Pei Yi rubbed his brows speechlessly, and said to Xiao Yining, "Even if Brother Linzi is replaced by someone else, he is still a fool and can't even pretend."
Little Yining raised his eyes to glance at his fellow villager, pouted and corrected him, "That person is not my second uncle."
Pei Yi was silent for a while, waved his hand to let Qiu Yi go out, and then patiently said to the little kid, "Yes or no, it's a foregone conclusion that he will go to North City. Qingjie, your father and your uncle are still there!"
Little Yining pursed her lips, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes. The eldest uncle was so good to the second uncle, he probably wouldn't be on guard when they met for the first time.
The man's behavior last night clearly showed that he did not regard his uncle as a brother. Even though they were half-brothers, the years of brotherhood could not be ignored. His coldness was frightening.
There was a trace of confusion in her eyes, and she looked at her fellow villager and said, "Uncle, do you think that my second uncle was originally like this? He just lost his memory and stopped pretending."
After saying this, she remembered what Aunt Lian and Jin Xingman had said, "Whether you are willing to take a closer look depends on your heart."
Pei Yi felt melancholy when he heard Xiao Yining's words. He also remembered what Li Anhe said last night, "A dog can't forget to eat shit."
At this time, Xiao Yining got off the chair with the help of his fellow villager, took the little clay figurine back in his hand, and walked out.
Wang Gungun, who was standing in the background, quickly asked, "Cousin, where are you going?"
"My second uncle has passed away. I want to ask grandpa for one of his clothes so that I can build a cenotaph for him." Little Yining replied loudly.
Wang Gungun: ...
Pei Yi: ...
The two looked at each other and both smelled something was going to happen.
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The Ministry of Revenue has a new Minister of Revenue. Although he took office at a critical moment, he is very efficient and decisive in his work. Within 5 days, he had allocated the military pay and it could be sent to the North City that day.
The escort personnel were an elite force sent by the Ministry of War, but the leader turned out to be the insignificant Wang Lin. The emperor personally appointed them, and no one dared to refute them. They could only secretly criticize him.
Wang Lin counted the military pay allocated this time with a solemn expression.
The North City is now short of food, so this time no silver money was allocated, but all of it was exchanged for food money, which also means that the escort is more difficult.
The task is arduous and the responsibility is heavy. Wang Lin is well aware of this and should not be negligent.
The emperor's words of warning were still ringing in his ears.
"You want the position of commander, I can give it to you, but if my military pay is even a little less, then you will be killed."
Heads falling?
Before coming here, anyone who dared to speak to him like this would be killed by him with a single blow.
Wang Lin felt helpless and had to start all over again.
He looked up in the direction of the city gate, a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes, and then he shouted "Let's go".
As his order came down, this huge team worth three million finally marched towards the north city in a mighty manner.
Meanwhile, at the front of his team.
A new grave.
A simple tombstone.
Three sad little kids,
Waiting for Wang Lin to arrive.
Pei Yi and Wang Gungun both looked at the playful kid in silence.
Little Yining, with a sad face, ordered Qiu Yi to scatter paper money on the grave, and wiped the tombstone with a handkerchief, shedding tears with true emotion.
"Second uncle, you can go with peace of mind. Qingjie will miss you and remember all the good things you have done for her. I know you didn't leave Qingjie on purpose." Xiao Yining said while choking up.
After saying this, Xiao Yining turned back to look at the two of them and asked with tears in her eyes, "Uncle, won't you come over to burn some incense?"
The next moment, after scattering paper money, Qiu Yi dutifully handed incense to Pei Yi.
Pei Yi: ...
He reluctantly took the incense and stepped forward to say symbolically, "Brother Lin, I will take good care of Qing Jie and bring her up. You can go without worry."
Then he turned his gaze to Wang Gungun.
Wang Gungun: ...
"I am your ancestor, but I cannot worship you, lest the thunder blow up your grave." Wang Gungun said dryly to the tombstone.
Then the three of them stood side by side, watching Qiu Yi burning paper money with complicated expressions.
Pei Yi: "Qing Jie'er, if you do this, you will be beaten by your cousin's wife when you go back."
Xiao Yining: "Uncle, if you didn't stop me, my mother would beat you up when we got home."
Wang GunGun: "Every time I get beaten, it's all because of Sister Qing."
A gentle breeze, carrying the complaints of the three little ones and the ashes of paper money, blew past the team that was slowly approaching, and they had not walked a few miles yet.
As expected, Wang Lin spotted three children standing out on the road. He squinted his eyes and took a look. He immediately stopped the team, got off his horse, and shouted in disbelief, "Qing Jie'er, why are you here?"
As soon as Xiao Yining appeared from the team, he stared at Wang Lin who was in the lead.
The news Qiu Yi brought back was correct. Wang Lin's temperament had changed a lot, and his confident look was something his second uncle could never learn.
At this moment, Wang Lin had already strode in front of her, glanced at the two people beside him, and asked softly, "Qing Jie, why are you here? Are you here to see your second uncle off?"
Xiao Yining ignored him and just looked at the tombstone in front of him.
Wang Lin also noticed something strange and followed the kid's gaze. He then noticed a small grave not far away. The four big characters "Wang Lin's Tomb" on the tombstone once again hurt his heart.
He looked at the little kid in disbelief, but after a moment, he said sadly, "Qing Jie'er, I am your second uncle. I was, I am now, and I will be even more so in the future."
Xiao Yining stared at Wang Lin with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that he was a person who had been reborn, but his world was the world in the book, and she did not exist in it. To him, she was nothing more than a small grave without any emotional foundation, just a cup of yellow earth.
As soon as he came back, he was prejudiced against his uncle. Even his brothers were like this, let alone his niece whom he didn't even know and who should have died long ago.
"You are not, my second uncle is dead." Little Yining replied stubbornly.
Wang Lin stared at the kid, grief flashing in his eyes, and smiled bitterly, "Second uncle knows that you are still upset about what happened a few days ago. It was my fault for being too stubborn, but I know I was wrong. When I return to Beicheng, can you give me a chance to admit my mistakes?"
At this time, Pei Yi on the side spoke up to remind him, "Brother Lin, it's useless for you to ask Sister Qing about this matter. She can't make the decision for everyone."
Wang Lin's expression froze, and he patted his head in annoyance and smiled kindly at Xiao Yining, "Look at me, I'm being stupid again. I've been being stupid these past few days. Sister Qing, don't learn from your second uncle."
He looked back at the waiting team, reached out and touched his niece's little head, and said sadly, "I'm very happy to see you grow up so healthy. When you were born, I could hold you in my palms, but unfortunately I was afraid of hurting you, so I didn't dare to hold you."
After hearing this, Xiao Yining no longer wanted to listen to Wang Lin's family card. She took out a letter from her purse and handed it over, "This is for my uncle."
Wang Lin was stunned, with complex emotions flashing through his mind. He asked sharply, "Did Sister Qing come here to ask Second Uncle to deliver a letter?"
Xiao Yining gave him a glance, then pursed her lips and looked away.
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