Lin Daiyu stood at the bow of the boat, holding on to the railing, silently looking at the scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River.
I should be in a good mood, but I can't be happy no matter what.
Thinking of the smiling faces of Jia Cong and the Zhen brothers when they left Jinling, I felt a little blocked.
Those were the enemies who killed his mother. Brother Cong was so enthusiastic towards them. It was really too much and it was almost unbearable.
Although I knew Jia Cong was doing that to paralyze the Zhen family, I just felt uncomfortable.
Jia Cong took a cloak, came behind Lin Daiyu, gently put it on her, then went around to the front to tie it up for her.
He smiled at her and said, "It's winter now, and the weather is getting cold. Remember to wear more clothes when you go out, so you don't get frozen."
Lin Daiyu felt better after seeing Jia Cong caring so much about her.
He raised his head, looked at Jia Cong and said, "Brother Cong, I know, I will remember it. When are you going to deal with Zhen Yingli?"
Jia Cong looked at her face and realized that she was unhappy because of this incident and thought she was jealous, which made him nervous for a long time.
He gently put Lin Daiyu into his arms, hugged her and comforted her:
"Sister Lin, we have known each other for so many years, don't you still believe in my brother? When has he ever let you down? I am dating them purely to paralyze them. When Zhen Yingli is killed, the Zhen family will not suspect us.
I have already arranged the manpower. They will take action when we almost arrive in Suzhou. After Zhen Yingli is dealt with, I can go to see my aunt, right? "
Lin Daiyu felt Jia Cong's warm embrace and gently pressed her face against his chest.
"Brother Cong, it's not that I don't believe you, it's just that I feel a little uncomfortable when I see them. It will be fine after a while."
Jia Cong sighed a little in his heart. Although she was no longer the sentimental sister Lin, her temperament of thinking wildly has not changed at all when things happen.
He patted her back gently and said, "Okay, don't be unhappy. What's the point of arguing with a dead person? Seeing you unhappy makes my brother feel uncomfortable. He hopes that you will be happy every day. , happily."
Lin Daiyu said: "Well, after hearing Brother Cong say this, I feel much better and I won't have random thoughts in the future."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "That's right. Look at the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. It's so beautiful. Seeing it more will make you feel better. This kind of opportunity is rare. Most people will never see it in their lifetime. We must cherish it. That’s it.”
"Well, I know that Brother Cong is the best to me."
The two of them cuddled each other and stood on the bow of the boat, quietly watching the scenery on both sides of the river.
After a while, everyone came to the bow of the boat.
Dayu'er came to Jia Cong's side, stood on his other side, looked ahead and said, "Master, where are we now?"
Jia Cong looked at it and said, "We are almost at Zhenjiang. We will enter the canal waterway just one step further. How about it? How is the scenery here compared to your prairie?"
Da Yuer smiled and said: "The scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is really beautiful, with beautiful mountains and clear water, pink willows and green willows, small bridges and flowing water, hazy mist and rain, clear and graceful scenery. This kind of scenery cannot be seen in our place. When I came to the Central Plains with me, It’s really a worthwhile trip.”
Lin Daiyu asked curiously: "Da Yu'er, what's it like there?"
Da Yuer said: "Miss Lin, the scenery where we live is completely different from the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River. The desert smoke, the sunset over the long river, the vast grassland, the herds of cattle and sheep, the blue sky and white clouds, complement each other, making it more rough and unrestrained.
When I have the opportunity in the future, let me take Miss Lin to the grassland and experience the scenery of the desert grassland for myself. I will definitely have a special understanding. "
Lin Daiyu nodded and looked up at Jia Cong with a look of inquiry. Although she didn't speak, the meaning was self-evident.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "If this had been earlier, I would have taken you secretly on a boat from the sea to the grassland to play for ten and a half days, and then secretly come back.
But now it’s no longer possible. It’s already winter. It’s probably snowing heavily on the grasslands. The roads are blocked by heavy snow and it’s impossible to walk. It’s also extremely cold. You guys will definitely not be able to bear it. You can only wait until later to find opportunities. "
Da Yu'er nodded and said, "You are right. It must be snowing heavily over there now, but I don't know if the snow will be heavy this year. If the snow is too heavy, many people will freeze to death and starve to death. "
Xichun said in surprise: "Oh, can it really freeze to death? Da Yu'er, is it really that cold on your grassland?"
Da Yuer said: "Four girls, it's true. In winter, if the snow is too heavy, the tribe will not have enough food, and they will not be able to go out to look for food. If they are cold and hungry, many people will freeze to death. I have been to the grassland. , should know."
He saw everyone looking at him, waiting for his answer.
Jia Cong nodded and said: "What Da Yu'er said is right. People on the grassland don't know how to grow food. They live as nomads and feed on beef and mutton. If the harvest is not good, there won't be enough cattle and sheep to eat." .
Those slaves could only go out to find food by themselves. If it snowed again and they couldn't go out, they would have no choice but to starve and freeze to death. This is why the prairie people invade Dachu every year before winter. They come to steal food and slaves. "
Everyone nodded after hearing this.
Shi Xiangyun said: "Third brother, if we can't do it now, then you can take us to see it next year."
Jia Cong shook his head and said: "I'm afraid not. They say you don't feel comfortable when you are on the job, and you don't feel comfortable when you are on the job. My brother is now an official in the court. He cannot run around without His Majesty's permission. This time I came to Yangzhou with His Majesty's permission." of.
I came to Jinling under His Majesty's decree. I was ordered to wipe out the Salt Gang. I went to Suzhou secretly, just to run some private matters on the way. After all, during the holidays, even if Your Majesty knew about it, he wouldn't say anything. of.
It is almost impossible to go to the grassland. After all, it is not within the territory of Dachu. His Majesty will not allow me to go to the border. Unless there is a coincidence, the chance is really slim.
But this time I come out, I can show you around more, as long as I can get back to the capital before the end of the year. "
Dayu'er said: "Sir, is there anything interesting around here?"
Jia Cong said: "You must have heard of Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang, right? It's pretty good there. In "The Legend of the White Snake", Bai Suzhen floods the Jinshan Temple, which is the Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang.
If you want to take a look, we will go there for a day and then set off south to Suzhou. "
"Ah, the stinky Jinshan Temple of Fahai is right here? Third brother, let's go and have a look."
Xichun said: "Brother, why is it called Jinshan Temple? Is it made of gold?"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Of course not. Jinshan Temple is built on the mountain. The palaces are side by side and the pavilions are connected. The mountain is covered with splendid buildings. Only the temples and pagodas can be seen, but not the mountain. It forms a complete structure surrounding the temple. The wonders of the mountains.”
Lin Daiyu said: "Brother Cong, after hearing what you said, I want to go see it."
Jia Cong said: "Then go and have a look. We will stop by Zhenjiang for a day and take you to Jinshan Temple to see what it has to offer."
Shi Xiangyun said happily: "Great, third brother, is the pagoda at Jinshan Temple the same pagoda where Fahai suppressed White Snake?"
Jia Cong said: "Of course not. The one that suppressed White Snake is Leifeng Pagoda. It is on Xizhao Mountain on the south bank of West Lake in Hangzhou. If you have time, I will take you to see it."
Xichun said: "Brother, is there really White Snake under Leifeng Pagoda?"
Jia Cong touched her head and said with a smile: "That's just a story. I don't know the details. I probably don't know."
"oh!"
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The ship arrived at Zhenjiang and stopped for a day.
Jia Cong took them to Jinshan Temple for a day, and saw the wonderful scenery of Jinshan Temple wrapped around the mountain.
Then, we went south along the canal and arrived at Suzhou City.
Jia Cong had already sent someone to take care of things in advance. He rented a large courtyard in Suzhou City and had everything sorted.
After everyone arrived in Suzhou, they checked in directly.
Although the old house of the Lin family is also in Suzhou, no one has lived there for many years, and it is unknown what the situation is. Even if there are servants taking care of the house, it is not clear whether anyone can live there.
It's not as convenient as renting a house directly, and you don't have to go there again.
Besides, I can’t stay in Suzhou for more than a few days.
I rested here for a day. After all, I was tired from traveling and boating all the way, and my body was not very used to it.
The next day, I took Lin Daiyu to the Lin family's old house.
Although this is her hometown, Lin Daiyu has never been here in her memory.
After his mother passed away, he went to the capital at the age of six and has been living in Rongguo Mansion.
The two revealed their identities and were welcomed in.
After sitting inside for a while and looking around, the two left.
Then he went to the street to buy ingots, paper money, incense candles, and a bunch of offerings, and came to the tomb of his aunt Jia Min.
Lin Daiyu couldn't help crying when she saw her mother's grave.
Jia Cong knew that the little girl was sad, so he didn't rush to persuade her, so he just let her cry for a while.
He placed the tributes on his own, lit the incense candles, went forward and bowed three times, and inserted the incense candles into the incense burner.
He picked up the ingots and paper money and put them one by one into the brazier.
Then he murmured and said: "Aunt, my nephew and Sister Lin have come to see you. The enemies who killed you have been dealt with by me. Your great revenge has been avenged. You can still have spirits in heaven." Rest in peace.
Uncle Lin has betrothed Sister Lin to me. This is considered a close relationship. Auntie, don’t worry. I will definitely take good care of Sister Lin, pamper her, love her forever, and let her live happily every day. of.
When I pass my filial piety period, we will get married. My aunt is alive in heaven and will bless us to have more fat boys. When your grandchildren grow up, let them kowtow to you. "
Lin Daiyu laughed as she listened.
"What are you talking about when you are guarding my mother?"
Jia Cong took the opportunity to persuade: "Okay, don't be sad. My aunt doesn't want to see you sad. She also wants you to be happy, happy, and healthy, but she doesn't want to see you cry." Bad health."
Lin Daiyu nodded and said: "How can I be so weak? I am in good health now, but when I came to my mother's grave, I felt sad for no reason and couldn't control it anymore."
Jia Cong took out the sweat towel and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Auntie will be very pleased to know that you came to see her, that you have recovered well, and that you have found an excellent husband-in-law like me."
Lin Daiyu rolled her eyes at Jia Cong and said, "Huh, you're talking nonsense again. Let's kowtow to my mother together."
The two of them knelt down in front of the grave together and kowtowed four times respectfully.
After getting up, they cleaned up the area around the tomb again, and then the two of them left hand in hand.
The two didn't get in the car, they just held hands and walked slowly on the mountain road.
"Brother Cong, thank you for accompanying me to visit my mother."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Why are you so polite? Your mother is also my aunt and now my mother-in-law. I will accompany you to worship. Isn't that what you should deserve?"
Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "Well, it's great to have Brother Cong by my side."
Jia Cong said: "My brother loves me so much that I can have Sister Lin by my side in this life. I just want to hold your hand like this and never let go until the end of time."
Li Daiyu giggled and said, "Brother Cong, if we keep walking like this, will we die from exhaustion?"
Jia Cong said: "We are not fools. When we are tired, don't we sit down and rest for a while, eat and drink, and have a rest? Are we like Kuafu chasing the sun, dying of thirst and exhaustion?"
Lin Daiyu chuckled and said: "They say you are a god and chase the sun. How can you compare with others?"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Although we are not gods, we will definitely be as happy as gods in the future and become a pair of gods that everyone envies."
Lin Daiyu was happy in her heart and said with a smile on her face: "Brother Cong, this is what you said. Don't make me angry in the future."
When Jia Cong heard this, he felt like he was being trapped. What do you mean I can't make you angry?
Then I can't do anything you don't like?
But having said that, I can only continue.
"Well, I will listen to Sister Lin from now on. If Sister Lin asks me to go east, I will go west. If Sister Lin asks me to beat a dog, I will scold a chicken. I will never make you angry."
Hearing this, Lin Daiyu let out a "poof" and said: "If I tell you to go east, you will go west. If I ask you to beat a dog, you will scold a chicken. Do you think you are listening to me? Brother Cong, are you? Are you perfunctory with me?"
Jia Cong quickly laughed and said: "Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue, it's a rare opportunity to go out alone with Sister Lin and enjoy the world where the two of them are alone. I was so happy at this moment that I actually said the wrong thing.
It's not my fault, it's your own fault. "
Lin Daiyu heard this and thought about it, it was really like this.
This is the first time that Jia Cong and I have been alone together. In the past, several sisters would play together and go together everywhere.
Today, Yatou Yun and Si Yatou did not follow. Only a few maids and guards followed from a distance, leaving enough space for the two of them.
But after hearing the last sentence, I was unhappy.
"Brother Cong, you said something wrong and you still blame me. What's the point? Explain it to my sister, otherwise, hum..."
Jia Cong said pitifully: "Isn't it because Sister Lin is so charming that she fascinates my brother so much that he doesn't know what's going on and what's going on? He even confuses his words. If you don't blame me, who do you blame?"
Lin Daiyu giggled when she heard this, knowing that it was Brother Cong who was making her happy.
"Okay, assuming you can speak, you'll pass this time."
