At that time, Lin Xi sighed that it was great to be a monk.
Not only do people give alms, the temple also owns a lot of land that can be leased to tenants to collect rent.
The abbot of the temple travels more grandly than the county magistrate. These are truly magical days.
It's a pity that she is not a man and cannot bear to be vegetarian.
I don’t know if I muttered too much, but the person next to me actually listened.
After not seeing each other for many years, he really became a monk and even went to the capital to become a monk.
Lin Xi's mood was complicated. In the original work, the person in front of her actually had a name.
However, he was from an ordinary background and was able to become a third-rank official in the court at the age of thirty, which was considered to be very capable of climbing up the ranks.
Comparing this, it is still possible to have a future as a monk and save ten years of detours.
Huaiyue took a sip of tea and changed the subject: "Why doesn't the female donor's brother come to the capital?"
"He was originally going to come to the capital to take part in the examination in two months, but I sent a letter asking him to come early. He will arrive soon."
After a pause, Lin Xi added, "If you can, master, please help me say a few nice words in front of the Queen Mother."
Huaiyue lowered her gaze, but the corners of her mouth turned up: "The female donor has been in trouble recently."
Lin Xi: "It's not difficult. Master, if you return to secular life and marry me, then I won't have any worries."
Huaiyue frowned and raised her eyes with a look of astonishment.
Lin Xi laughed out loud when he saw that the other party was frightened. Who told him to see the joke!
"It's just a joke. I can't wait for your hair to grow out, and I won't ruin your merits."
Huaiyue pursed her lips: "Isn't it good to marry a well-matched young man from a well-matched family?"
Lin Xi shook his head: "No, those ladies from aristocratic families are more Buddhist-minded than you and are willing to dedicate themselves for their husbands. I can't do that."
Not like you, a monster monk!
She briefly summarized it as a desire for sacrifice similar to "I have to sacrifice many things and take the initiative to be wronged in order to prove my nobility and be worthy of the love and respect of my husband."
Even Su Yangyang wanted to help Zhong Xiao raise money and collect information by selling hibiscus jade ointment to ladies from high-ranking families.
She can never do this, so she can only be a supporting role.
"Okay then." Huaiyue understood. After all, they were all the same kind of people.
He Shi Shiran stood up, looking as cold as a senior monk, "I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave first."
Lin Xi waved his hand: "Remember to say a kind word to me if you have the chance, and I will accept your kindness. Amitabha, bad guys will have a safe life."
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The next morning, Lin Xi packed his luggage and planned to go down the mountain.
She looked down at the handkerchief that had been embroidered for ten days.
As a newbie, this is pretty good.
Texue came over with a puzzled look on his face: "Miss, did you embroider a...fly?"
"This is a butterfly." Lin Xi looked at it carefully for a moment, then raised his head and asked, "Does it really look like a fly?"
Ta Xue nodded truthfully.
Lin Xi did not argue anymore and quickly changed his mind: "Okay, this is a fly. Others are embroidering mandarin ducks, flowers and butterflies. At least I am unique."
Texue endured it again and again, but still couldn't help laughing.
As a first-class maid in the Duke's mansion, she has always been required to be upright and generous.
No matter what you say or do, you must not fall into the glory of the Duke's Mansion.
But in the past month, she followed the lady and did many immoral things.
But I have never felt that life can be so vivid.
The British prince was far away in the west and had no time to attend to court struggles.
The civil servants who came from aristocratic families all hoped that the Duke of the country could defeat the war, and lost their hearts as kings.
This will give him a reason to punish his sins and overwhelm him.
As for the lives of soldiers and civilians on the border, what does it have to do with their noble families sitting in the capital?
As long as they are not the ones who die, they will do whatever it takes to get the rights in their hands.
A few months ago, Zhou State was defeated in the southern border, and Zhao State captured six cities in succession.
Fortunately, with God's blessing, the Emperor of Zhao was seriously ill at this time, and several princes were involved in a struggle for the throne, so they sent envoys to negotiate peace.
Such a good opportunity could obviously be used to regain the lost territory, but the Manchu civil servants in the capital shouted to accept the peace negotiation.
Since ancient times, many ministers have been hypocritical, always using personal strategies to outsmart loyalty.
These are personable and know how to enjoy themselves. But the useless gentry and literati were very active in negotiating peace.
In the end, it was just a truce between Zhao and Italy and a contract was signed.
Not a single city was taken back, and there was no compensation.
Although she is a woman, she is very shameless.
If it were the southern territory guarded by the Duke of Guo, such a thing would never happen!
Now because of the eldest lady's plan, His Majesty pays more attention to the Duke's Mansion, and even publicly scolded the ministers who framed the case.
Those civil servants who have suffered a loss have not dared to participate in the performance of the Duke of the country recently.
Although Shan Wu was often embarrassed by the eldest lady, he felt much lighter.
Lin Xi looked at the handkerchief. She originally wanted to finish the embroidery and show it off to her brother.
This is like a fly, so naturally it is inappropriate.
After all, I have been embroidering it for several days, so why not give it to Lu Yan. Good things are coming soon, so this can be a token of love.
Full of satisfaction without spending any extra money.
——
Liang Jing'an received an urgent letter from the emperor.
It has nothing to do with military affairs. His Majesty plans to grant marriage to King Xin and Lin Xi.
Before issuing an order, I came here to seek his opinion.
Liang Jing'an had always had a good impression of King Xin. He was more of a gentleman than the Crown Prince and King Duan.
He is handsome and well-matched.
It's just that Lin Xi is no ordinary boudoir daughter.
His niece's style of conduct can be described as eclectic. He was afraid that the Lin family would not be able to protect her, but would hinder her, so he asked for permission to adopt her into his own name.
With her status as the legitimate daughter of a British father-in-law, Lin Xi's waist became stronger.
No matter what, he wanted to protect his sister's children.
Liang Jing'an didn't expect that the emperor would want to grant a marriage because of this. Secretly, he wanted to keep her for two years before getting married.
He was still thinking about how to reply to His Majesty. Maybe he should send someone to ask Lin Xi for his opinion.
Before I had time to pick up the pen, I received another letter from my family.
This letter was written by Texue... Although the wording was euphemistic, the meaning was very clear.
Lin Xi had recently fallen in love with a young man from an aristocratic family, and she was still in love with him, so she specially asked him to come back and take charge of the overall situation.
Liang Jing'an read the letter and gave it to his confidant.
The always resourceful confidant thought for a long time and said dryly: "The lady is very lively."
Liang Jing'an:......
He took a deep breath and ordered: "Prepare your horses and return to the capital immediately."
There is no war at the border right now, so he plans to travel back to the capital in a light package.
After all, children's marriage is a big deal.
A group of people galloped past on horseback, startling countless birds in the trees.
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No matter what He Chirang thought, nothing was right.
The messenger sent from the capital said that his sister was reading, writing and embroidering every day.
At first, he thought he had just returned to a noble family and wanted to learn some rules of being a lady. I worry day and night that my sister won't adapt.
Then the second and third messengers still swore that Lin Xi read, wrote, and embroidered every day.
Although I haven't seen my sister for three years, I have watched her grow up little by little.
In the past, the brother and sister lived together. If the sister was quiet for several days in a row, then he would be worried. Worried about what she did behind her back...
He Chirang felt uneasy and set off for the capital early. Seeing my sister as soon as possible can also bring peace of mind.
Halfway through the journey, he happened to meet a messenger from the Duke's mansion.
This time the premonition came true, and He Chirang felt a little dizzy after reading the letter.
My sister, who has been bold since she was a child, actually found a husband this time?
He Chirang collected the letter, drank several cups of tea, picked up his luggage and rushed to the capital day and night.
——
Lin Xi had been away from the capital for half a month, and thought that the turmoil had generally subsided.
Unexpectedly, after entering the city, the carriage was stopped before it reached the Duke's Mansion.
In front of the carriage, Su Yangyang had tears in her eyes and asked loudly: "It has been a month since my senior brother disappeared. Did you do something to him?"
Behind her stood Xiao Chunhe, the Minister of Revenue, and a team of dozens of guards.
