Zhu Men Ji Shi

Chapter 131 Snowy Night (3)

Ruan Xiping and Zhu Yuanniang sat on the side, they were all excited when they saw their daughter, especially Zhu Yuanlan, her eyes were red, but she still held back her tears and did not let herself lose her composure.

She could bear it, but Ruan Shilin couldn't sit still for a long time, she stood up from her seat early, walked to Zhu Jinlun's side, cupped her hands and said, "Second brother has worked hard all the way."

Zhu Jinlun was slightly taken aback, then he also saluted him and said, "Brother Shilin, long time no see."

In fact, according to the rules, he should greet the elders first, but since everyone's eyes are on Ruan Linluo, it's not easy for him to interrupt.

Taking advantage of this meeting, Zhu Jinlun hurried forward to greet the Ruan family.

Seeing that he was young and handsome, Duan nodded with a smile and said: "Good boy, you have worked hard on the road, please sit down."

Zhu Jinlun used to be someone who could read his face, and he had a sense of proportion in his heart. He deliberately gave way and refused to sit, but just stood and talked.

Seeing this, Duan didn't force him, just said with a smile: "Don't be too cautious, just treat it as if you are at your own home, just be more casual."

Zhu Jinlun nodded, but he still stood still and said respectfully: "Jinlun is here to escort Lin Luo's sister back to Beijing, and secondly, he is here to send the master and wife the New Year at the request of the elders in the family. A gift from you." After finishing speaking, he took out the gift list and handed it over, and the lady next to Mrs. Duan hurriedly stepped forward to pick it up.

Duan took the list, squinted his eyes and looked at it slightly, and the smile on his face deepened a bit, "My old in-laws are really spending money today, how can this be done? Master, please take a look..."

Ruan Zhengshan didn't even look at the gift list, he just waved his hands, motioning for Ruan Linluo to come over to him.

Seeing this, Ruan Linluo immediately passed happily.

Ruan Zhengshan looked at her but couldn't smile. Among the four granddaughters, he usually loves this little girl the most. She is as competitive as her father, and she is sensible and sweet.

In his heart, he didn't want her to enter the palace to suffer at such a young age, he hesitated to say: "It will be fine if you come back, your father and mother miss you every day. Let's have a good reunion year as a family."

Ruan Linluo smiled sweetly when she heard the words, and said, "Luo'er will be back now, and she will draw bamboo with her grandfather from now on."

Ruan Shilin leaned forward and said, "Luo'er, didn't you say you wanted to listen to an opera before you left? Grandpa specially sent someone to hire you an opera troupe, and they will sing in the garden on New Year's Eve."

Ruan Shilin's kind words made Ruan Zhengshan feel bad.

Seeing that everyone in the room was chatting and laughing, but everyone was thinking about themselves again. It was a pity that Lin Luo came back full of joy, but she didn't know what kind of day was waiting for her in the future.

In such an extraordinary period, even if he has merits, it is no greater than that of the Holy Spirit... Is there any king in the world.The whole world belongs to the Holy One, so naturally his children belong to the Holy One.

But now, the prince's party is ready to move, and it is not impossible to take advantage of the chaos to force the palace.Fortunately, there is still the Empress Dowager in the palace, so the prince does not dare to make too much trouble.But just because it's okay now doesn't mean it's okay in the future.Once the incident happened, it would be a shocking change with unimaginable consequences.Right now, everyone in the capital is in danger. Everyone is betting that the Holy One will win, the Crown Prince will win, or the Fourth Prince will take advantage of it. Everyone is betting, and the bet is that they will share the wealth and lives of the whole family.

As the saying goes, one prospers all, one loses all.

Although Ruan Zhengshan was born as a general, he has also been in the court for many years. He has seen through the world and people's hearts long ago, and he has seen enough.

The Ruan family was good at marching and fighting, but with the ability to intrigue, he asked himself that he really didn't need to panic.

Ruan Zhengshan knew that he and the Ruan family were about to face a catastrophe, and it would be impossible if he didn't do some extra work.But in this way, he felt disgusted from the bottom of his heart about the matter of selling his sons and daughters... He originally wanted to get rid of his old face and ask the Queen Mother for a favor, but his wife Duan Shi persuaded him, saying that he was I'm so old and confused, I pushed the whole family out as targets for a concubine's granddaughter.

In Duan's words, no matter how good Ruan Linluo is, she is still a daughter. She can neither carry on the family line nor glorify her ancestors.It's rare that the Empress Dowager doesn't dislike her, let her go in to serve, we should be grateful, how can we push or refuse, it's shameless.

Duan's natal family, the ancestors also used to be officials, but later declined.Her words were not completely unreasonable, Ruan Zhengshan had to listen and nodded in agreement.

Both the Holy Majesty and the Crown Prince will listen to what the Empress Dowager says, let alone him... Ruan Zhengshan's eyes flickered slightly, and then he said with a smile: "Hurry up and go to your mother's place."

When Ruan Linluo heard this, she immediately walked to Zhu Yuanlan's side, nestled in her arms, and said coquettishly, "Mother, Luo'er misses you."

Zhu Yuanlan reached out to embrace her beloved daughter, rubbed her back, and said slowly: "It's good to be back, is everything okay at Grandpa's house?"

Ruan Linluo nodded repeatedly, "Hello grandpa and grandma, uncle and aunt, brother and new sister-in-law, everyone."

At this time, several beautiful girls on the opposite side stood up one after another, moved to Ruan Linluo's side, and talked with her intimately.

They are all Ruan Linluo's cousins, they are about the same age as her, and they are dressed in the same clothes. They are all beautiful and outstanding, each has its own charm, and each has its own charm.

Zhu Jinlun glanced briefly, and then he could distinguish between high and low in his heart. In terms of appearance, Ruan Linluo is definitely not the best one, but in terms of temperament, only Ruan Linluo feels the sweetest, and can be compared with just a smile. Compete.

Zhu Jinlun withdrew his gaze and thought to himself: This is probably why the eldest aunt loves Lin Luo so much.Sister Lin Luo has the shadow of her youth.

Ruan Linluo was not around these days, although Zhu Yuanniang was concerned about her, she was not worried.

In the past, she knew how much her parents loved her. Ruan Linluo would definitely be pampered by their side.

Zhu Jinlun greeted Zhu's family formally, respectfully and politely, Zhu Yuanlan took the initiative to help him up, with a look of pity and a little guilt, "Jinlun, get up quickly, you have worked hard on this journey."

Ruan Xiping also said from the side: "They are all from our own family, you don't need to do this, the children get up and talk."

Zhu Jinlun stood up with a smile: "There are many people who are polite, it's not a problem, it's fine."

Having said that, Ruan Zhengshan said: "The children have worked hard on the road, let them rest for a while, and come over for dinner later."

After everyone heard the words and agreed, Fang retired.

Ruan Xiping led Zhu Jinlun to talk in his study, and saw that there were tall bookshelves on all sides in his study, the decorations on it were elegant and exquisite, and there were many books stacked neatly.

Zhu Jinlun looked around, knowing that his eldest uncle was also a book lover, so he must have extensive knowledge.

Although Ruan Xiping was born as a military general, he was enlightened early. He started reading and writing with his elder brother when he was five years old, and has been able to read and write since he was a child.

Zhu Jinlun and Ruan Xiping sat down to drink tea and greet each other, only to feel that his people are here, but his mind is not here.

After the two chatted for a while, Ruan Xiping said, "Although it's almost the New Year's Eve, you're too tired to go back immediately. Why don't you just stay here temporarily for a day or two, and wait a couple of days. How about I personally arrange carriages and horses to send you back to Texas?"

When Zhu Jinlun heard this, he immediately stood up and saluted, cupped his hands, and said gratefully: "Thank you, uncle, for your concern and care. Jinlun is very grateful. Living here is just a complaint, so how dare you mention the word grievance!"

Ruan Xiping smiled lightly, "We are all a family, so don't say these outlandish things. I think you are tired, so go down and have a rest." After finishing speaking, he turned his head and ordered Cui Hao, the manager, and said, "Arrange Nylon to the 'Qing Cui Pavilion', let the servants take good care of you, don't be negligent!"

Cui Hao nodded and said: "Yes!" Followed, beckoned, signaled the two little maids by the door to come over to serve, and personally led the way to send Zhu Jinlun to rest.

At this time, Zhu Yuanlan took her daughter Lin Luo back to her yard. She had a lot to say to her daughter, but when it was time to speak, she hesitated again and couldn't speak for a long time. It was a grievance, and the tears in his eyes became more and more brilliant.

Looking at her mother crying, Ruan Linluo knew that something was wrong, her expression turned gloomy in an instant, and after a long silence, she finally couldn't bear it anymore and threw herself into her arms, crying "wow", her little hands clenched tightly. Grabbing her clothes tightly, he said, "I won't go, I won't go...I won't enter the palace...Mother, please help me..."

Although she was young, she already understood what she should understand, so she felt a little panicked in her heart.

Zhu Yuanlan was slightly taken aback when she heard this, and then felt extremely uncomfortable, and the maid who guarded the outside also shed tears silently.

The whole room was crying and crying, very sad.

Ruan Linluo's tears, which she had endured for a long time, finally broke out in front of her mother. She was afraid and wronged, and the tears fell down, hitting the back of Zhu Yuanlan's hands one by one.

Zhu Yuanlan felt that her heart was about to break, so she put her arms around her and said, "Luo'er, don't cry, there is a mother here... and a mother..."

She originally came here to persuade her daughter to comfort her on the advice of her husband's family, but when she saw her cry just now, she felt as if she had been run over by something heavy.

She is a child after all, no matter how sensible and obedient she is, she is still just a child.

Ruan Linluo raised her eyes that were red and swollen from crying, and said with a sob: "Mother, my daughter doesn't want to enter the palace, my daughter doesn't want to."

Zhu Yuanlan's face was troubled, her eyes were deep, but she didn't speak. She just hugged her quietly for a while, and said what she had been holding down in her heart all the time, and said, "Don't cry, your mother's heart is broken when you cry. What your grandparents mean, they don't want to care about it anymore, but your father and I can't bear to part with you, your father has been trying to find a way, and so is mother..."

After Ruan Linluo heard this, her heart was sore and soft, and she only heard her mother continue: "Right now, let's listen to the old lady first, and prepare for entering the palace first. However, your father and I will figure out a way in secret. Remember, how sad you feel is how sad your parents are."

Seeing children suffer and get hurt, parents will feel more pain and hurt in their hearts, Ruan Linluo nodded, tears flowed more fiercely, "Daughter remembers."

Zhu Yuanlan pondered slightly, then held up her daughter's tear-stained face, and said seriously: "However, this matter is no small matter. Before all the dust settles, mother wants to ask you a question, if... If there is really no way for parents What are you going to do?"

(End of this chapter)