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Chapter 321

Today, Niu Da is the Niu Steward that many businessmen in Lizhou City want to curry favor with. Looking at him, Lin Zhen can't remember what he was like when he first bought his family back.

But Niu Da did not live up to his expectations. Although he became the biggest steward of the business, he did not get carried away. His mother still manages the food in the kitchen of Lin's Watercolor Powder Shop. Originally, the old lady was old, and Lin Zhen said that he had told Niu Da to let the old lady go home and rest.

But Mrs. Niu said, "It's so lively in the workshop. A busy day is over. The children can still talk to me after work. It's much better than being at home."

As for Niu Da's wife, she used to work in the kitchen of the Watercolor Powder Shop with Mrs. Niu. The year before last, she saw more and more boys and girls working in the Watercolor Powder Shop, and she also wanted to work. She told Niu Da and worked in the Watercolor Powder Shop, and her wages were the same as other workers.

It was because of the good character of Niu Da's family that Lin Zhen entrusted the business of Lizhou to Niu Da.

Of course, he also considered the issue of supervision, and promoted two old employees at the same time, allowing them to manage the Lin's Business together with Niu Da, so as to prevent Lizhou's Lin's Business from becoming a one-man show by Niu Da.

After his explanation, the managers below smelled something and asked, "Boss, you will be in Kyoto for quite a while, right? When will you be back?"

Lin Zhen said, "It's not certain yet. Maybe I'll be back in two or three months, or maybe in a year and a half, three to five years."

The managers of the workshop were a little anxious, "Boss, you are our backbone. We feel uneasy without you here."

"Yes, boss."

Lin Zhen looked at them and said, "Even if I go to Kyoto now, I will come back to inspect the business in the future, so whether I am there or not, everyone has to work hard."

"Originally, I also thought about moving the business of several workshops to Kyoto, but you all know how many workers are working in the workshops of Lin's Trading Company now. Once the workshops move away, these workers can only go back to the fields to make a living."

"It's not that making a living in the fields is bad, it's that it affects the workers. In this case, let's keep the workshop in Lizhou."

These managers, except Niu Da who is Lin Zhen's slave, the rest are locals. When they heard Lin Zhen say this, they were very grateful to Lin Zhen.

After explaining the workshop, Lin Zhen chatted with several managers for a while, and then asked them to go back before it got dark, and then kept Niu Da.

"Boss." Niu Da has been respectful to Lin Zhen for many years. If Lin Zhen hadn't bought his family, they would not know where they would be as slaves, and how could they have the glory they have today? When they go out, everyone calls him Manager Niu.

Lin Zhen raised his hand, asked him to sit closer, and said: "This year is your fifth year working for me, right?"

"Yes, the fifth year, exactly five years and two months."

Lin Zhen smiled, looked at Niu Da: "You have a good memory."

Niu Da said: "If it weren't for you, boss, my family would have nowhere to go now. You are our great benefactor, I dare not and cannot forget."

Lin Zhen waved his hand: "I kept you here today for your sake."

"You have followed me for several years and have worked hard. There is nothing wrong with you, so I plan to cancel your slave status before I go to Kyoto and restore your status as civilians."

Niu Da's heart trembled, he couldn't believe what he heard: "Boss..."

Lin Zhen looked at him, and said: "If you are in slavery, your descendants will also be slaves if they are not lucky."

"I think your son is quite smart. Send him to school and learn to read. Maybe he can pass the exam and become a scholar or a juren, bringing honor to the family."

Niu Da was so excited that he didn't know what to say. Just as Lin Zhen said, once a person becomes a slave, his descendants will all be slaves. No matter how promising they are, they can only do the work of serving others, and they still have the master's family to rely on.

His son is smart, but because he is a slave, the teacher will not accept him when he is sent to school. He can only hire a scholar to teach at home at a high price.

Whenever he thinks of this, Niu Da can only touch his son's head and tell him not to blame others. If his family had not sold themselves into slavery, they might not have enough food and clothes now. How could they live a good life without worrying about food and clothing? People should be content.

But now Lin Zhen told him that they would be freed from slavery!

Niu Da's lips were trembling with joy.

Lin Zhen said: "Not only you, but also those people who were bought with you, the guards bought after coming to Lizhou, and Zhou Zhengchu and others who escorted the caravan, come with them."

"Go back and tell them that I will let the people in the government go through the procedures for the indenture, and you will be free from now on." "

Thank you, boss. It is my great honor to meet you!"

"Let's not talk about this. It's dark now, so please be careful on the road." Two years ago, Lin Zhen asked Niu Da's family to move out. The house is next to the water powder shop, which is convenient for Niu Da to run around.

Niu Da bowed to Lin Zhen solemnly and left the house.

While the two of them were talking, Lu Lu was waiting outside the house. As soon as Niu Da left, Lu Lu walked in.

Lin Zhen said: "You heard what I said to Niu Da just now, what do you want to do when you are free from slavery?"

When he bought her, Lu Lu was skinny, with eyes occupying one-third of her face, and her hair was dry and yellow due to lack of nutrition.

Now Lulu is seventeen years old, with fair skin, delicate and lovely eyebrows and eyes. If she were in other families, she would have been old enough to get married, but she herself has never had this idea. She stays around Lin Zhen all day, and regards serving Lin Zhen as the most important thing.

When he asked her this, Lulu said, "It's okay for me not to take off my slavery. It's also good for me to continue to serve you."

Lin Zhen knew that she was simple-minded. She said this, and she must have thought so in her heart. After thinking for a while, he said, "You must take off your slavery. This will only benefit you in the future." "

How about this, after returning to Kyoto, you will still stay with me, and tell others that you are my distant cousin. What do you think?"

Lulu knelt in front of him: "Boss, I don't deserve it."

"I just want to be with you forever."

Lulu could not forget what the human traffickers and the brothel madam who came to buy people said before she was bought by Lin Zhen. They even negotiated the price.

If she hadn't been afraid, when she saw Lin Zhen selecting people, she thought that she would never enter such a place even if she was beaten to death, and threw herself on the ground in front of Lin Zhen, begging Lin Zhen to buy her, you can imagine what kind of situation she would be in now.

From then on, she secretly swore in her heart that she would only serve Lin Zhen for the rest of her life.

Lin Zhen, who was more than ten years older than her, put his hand on her head: "What's the matter with being worthy or not? I can see what you have done by my side in the past few years, and I am happy that you have escaped from slavery."

"Lu Lu, you are still young, and you still have a long time to live in the future. It is not impossible that you will meet someone you like. At that time, it will be good for you to marry him as my distant cousin."

"As for serving me, just continue to do it. When you get married, we can talk about it."

"Well, boss, I know." Lu Lu felt a little relieved when she knew that she could continue to serve him.

Soon she regained her usual liveliness and said to Lin Zhen, "I'll go to the kitchen to check on the food. You've been busy all afternoon and haven't eaten anything. You've only drunk water."

As she spoke, she walked briskly out of the house and headed for the kitchen.

Lin Zhen shook his head, thinking that Lulu was still a child. If she wanted to wake up and have the idea of ​​starting a family, she would have to wait until she found someone she really liked.

Lin Zhen didn't have much to take with him to Kyoto, just clothes, shoes, and some things Gu Lin had bought for him over the years.

He also asked his servants to pack Gu Lin's clothes, the fine brushes, inkstones, and some books into a box, and they were ready to set off on the third day.

The servants loaded the luggage onto the carriage, and Lin Zhen personally went to the stable in the backyard to lead Hongzao out and touched its mane and ears.

Hongzao was very docile, and when its mane and ears were touched, it obediently blinked its long eyelashes and looked at him with its big eyes.

Lin Zhen smiled, grabbed the saddle and jumped up, sat on it steadily, and walked to the front of the team with Hongzao, "Eunuch, we can go now." The

eunuch who had been treated to good food and drink for two days had a comfortable smile on his face: "Okay, we are not in a hurry on this journey. If you are tired, you can tell me at any time. It's okay to rest for a day or half a day."

"Thank you for your consideration, eunuch."

"You are polite, then let's get on the road." Don't look at this eunuch like a white dumpling that has never been exposed to the sun, but his riding skills are very good. He rides steadily on the horse. It can be seen that he has practiced specially.

The team that left had just left the state government office and arrived on Changping Street. Many shop owners saw Lin Zhen and raised their hands to greet him enthusiastically: "Boss Lin, where are you going to make a fortune again!" There were

not just one or two people talking, and the shop owners on the street were all making a fuss, but their laughter was kind.

The eunuch was amazed. It was not easy for a man to get so many businessmen to give him a good face.

In Kyoto, many people thought it was unlucky for a man and his wife to do business, not to mention doing business. They thought that the things handled by a man and his wife would ruin their fortunes, and they looked down on them.

Even in the court, no one would marry a man as a principal wife, and even if he was a concubine, he was still a head lower than a woman.

The eunuch couldn't help but look at Lin Zhen, who was riding on a horse, looking very leisurely. He said to the shopkeepers as usual, "The way to make a fortune is not so easy to find. I see that the business of all the shopkeepers is very good. If the stalls in your hands can be expanded, you can also do some business."

"Hahaha, Boss Lin, you are joking. Everyone knows that Boss Lin is the God of Wealth. If you say this," the person who spoke gestured with an index finger, then turned it into a thumb and said, "no one dares to talk about this in front of you."

The person in the shop next to him said, "That's right, we all rely on you, Boss Lin."

Someone saw the luggage in the team with sharp eyes and asked in confusion, "Boss Lin, are you going on

a long journey?" Lin Zhen nodded, "I'm going to Kyoto."

The person who spoke said, "Then Boss Lin, you have to come back early. Everyone will not be used to it if they don't see you running to the workshop every day."

Knowing that he would most likely not come back, Lin Zhen did not spoil the fun and nodded, "Several workshops of Lin's Trading Company are here. I have to come and take a look."

"Everyone, do business well, eat well, drink well and have fun."

"Okay!"

"All listen to Boss Lin."

"Boss Lin, come back soon."

The workshop of Lin's Trading Company has expanded several times. It can be said that almost every family in Lizhou City now has people working in the workshop. They are very satisfied with the wages and benefits of Lin's workshop. They wish that this job can last for a long time, and they respect Lin Zhen more and more.

The shopkeepers in the front shop greeted Lin Zhen, and the women and children who lived in the back ran out to watch the fun. The children all recognized Lin Zhen and hugged their mother's thighs and said, "Boss Lin."

The woman smiled and picked up the child, looking at Lin Zhen riding on the horse and said, "Yes, that's Boss Lin, the husband of our Master Gu."

"Good-looking!" The little child nodded his head and felt that he was right.

The woman was amused by the child, but looking at Lin Zhen, she felt that the word "good-looking" was too thin for Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen is more suitable for the word "beautiful". It is a beauty that strikes the heart, a beauty that makes people unconsciously look at him. It is not artificial, but warm and straightforward, like the sun.

On the way out of Lizhou Prefecture, many people greeted Lin Zhen, men and women, young and old, peddlers, and people of all identities.

The people of Lizhou City put all the blame on Gu Lin for not often seeing him and being scared away by Gu Lin's cold face. If he was not riding on a horse and looked like he was going on a long journey, they would have stuffed the things in their hands into his carriage and asked him to take them with them.

It was the season to weed the seedlings that were just as high as fingers. Some of the flat land outside Lizhou City was opened up and crops such as sorghum, wheat, and soybeans were planted.

Looking around, there were some new green spots in the dark soil. Farmers bent over to weed in the fields, and took the trouble to carry the manure with water to the fields and fertilize them again.

This smell is not good, but Lin Zhen has gotten used to it.

The current Lizhou is very different from the Lizhou they first saw. It is like a young man full of vitality, walking forward with big steps.

Lin Zhen looked at the team with a serious expression, which attracted the eunuchs to look over. The eunuchs were also farmers before entering the palace. They sold themselves to the palace to be eunuchs because they could not make ends meet. The scene in front of them was both strange and familiar, and very different from what he remembered.

He couldn't help but sigh: "We will definitely be able to harvest a lot of grain next year."

Lin Zhen looked at him: "I didn't expect that the father-in-law also knows about farming?"

The eunuch said: "The kindergarten teacher's family also has a few acres of land, but the crops they grow are not as good as this."

Lin Zhen said: "They use compost, plus tools that can break deeper soil, so the seedlings will naturally grow better."

This is the result of Gu Lin's more than four years here. He blocked the thousands of troops of the Che Luo Kingdom, eliminated obstacles to the implementation of the new policy, and joined forces with Guan Peng and others to open up a lot of new land in Lizhou. This year will definitely be another happy year of harvest.

Lin Zhen raised his lips slightly, and drove Hongzao to trot away. The horseshoes made a clattering sound on the cement road, which made the farmers on both sides of the road look up.

After just a few hours, Lin Zhen and the eunuchs went from Lizhou City to Dongyang County, and then took a boat to Kyoto.

On the fifth day, the boat docked on the Kyoto Canal.

"Boss Lin, Hongzao is just a little seasick. She will be fine after getting off the boat and resting for a while." Affected by the war in Tongzhou, the canal was not as lively as before, with only seven or eight boats.

Lin Zhen and his friends were riding on the big ship of Lin's Trading Company. It was like a moving attic on the river, and it looked very exquisite and imposing. The people on the boats and the people on the shore looked at them.

Lin Zhen untied the pouch on his waist and took out a piece of candy in his palm. When the wilted Hongzao saw the candy, he perked up a little, ate the candy, and nudged Lin Zhen's shoulder.

Lin Zhen rubbed its ears: "We are getting off the boat. We will give you a walk in the city."

"Huh——" Hongzao exhaled from his nose, and pushed him harder.

Lin Zhen quickly pushed its big head: "Okay, okay, let's get off the boat."

He pulled Hongzao's reins and walked out of the cabin. As soon as he came out of the cramped cabin, Hongzao snorted several times, urging Lin Zhen to move forward quickly.

Lin Zhen knew that it had been very depressed these days, so he led it to the thick wooden board connecting to the shore. Behind him were the soldiers carrying the luggage, and the eunuchs standing aside with a humble attitude. Anyone

with a discerning eye could tell the difference between the eunuchs, and whispered to his people to step back and make way for Lin Zhen and his group.

Chapter 322

"Who is that man? He is served by eunuchs?" Many people were curious and asked their acquaintances quietly.

Kyoto is not small, but there are only a few powerful people. Anyone who can get in and walk around outside can get a general idea.

There are only a few people who can have eunuchs accompany them, but the man in front of him is really hard to figure out.

Some of the less serious ones winked and whispered, "Don't tell me that he is kept outside by the emperor..."

"Ouch."

Before he finished speaking, he was slapped on the back by the person next to him and scolded, "You are defeated by your mouth. You are not careful. These things are between you and me."

The man who was slapped had an expression of knowing his mistake, but his eyes unconsciously slid to the man who was leading the horse to the shore.

Tsk tsk, such a good-looking face, I wonder who is so lucky.

Lin Zhen had long been accustomed to being watched, and did not care about the gazes on him. After he took Hongzao to the shore, he waited for the soldiers to carry all the luggage down, and followed the eunuch into the city.

The eunuch said, "The emperor has awarded a new courtyard to Lord Gu. It is in the East City. Although it has only two entrances, the interior is very good. My husband, take a look first. If you don't like it, you can tell me. I will report it to the Ministry of Works and ask the Ministry of Works to repair it and replace it with a new one."

The east is where the powerful and wealthy gather. There is a saying in Kyoto that it is better to live near the East City than in the South City. This shows what kind of area the East City is.

Lin Zhen looked at the streets on both sides. Gradually, there were no vendors, but one after another mansions with plaques hanging on them. He remembered that when he first came to Kyoto, he went to Mrs. Shi's house to try on her makeup in order to sell her Yurong powder, and made his first deal.

Unexpectedly, one day he would live in the East City, but he didn't know how far it was from the Shi Mansion.

The eunuch walked behind Lin Zhen, leading the way for him. After half an incense stick, he stopped in front of a courtyard with two entrances: "This is the house that the emperor awarded to Lord Gu. Husband, please."

Lin Zhen looked at the house, then looked at the Shi Mansion opposite, and felt that this fate was too coincidental. He was just wondering how far away from the Shi Mansion was, and it turned out to be directly opposite.

It also shows how much the newly enthroned emperor values ​​Gu Lin. Mrs. Shi's house is the house of the King of One Word, but because there is no heir to inherit the title, a plaque of the Shi Mansion was hung.

Lin Zhen burst out laughing and said, "So it's opposite the Shi Mansion. I guess this house is not bad."

The eunuch was a smart man and followed up with, "So my husband and Madam Shi know each other. That's a coincidence. We can see each other often in the future."

Lin Zhen said, "I have met them several times. Madam Shi is magnanimous and has a very good temperament."

The eunuch smiled and said, "My husband is not often in Kyoto. I don't know that the current queen has been with Madam Shi for three or four years. The queen respects Madam Shi very much and often summons her to the palace to chat."

"Now that my husband is here, maybe we can go together in the future."

The eunuch knew that Lin Zhen might be tired from the boat ride, so he didn't chat with them. Seeing that Lin Zhen seemed to want to stop talking, he immediately led them in.

There were already a few servants in the yard, and the eunuch also told Lin Zhen that these people could be replaced at will with those he liked more.

Lin Zhen was not a fool. He could tell that he was saying that the emperor had no intention of planting spies in the mansion. If he and Gu Lin minded, it would be fine to change.

He himself did not have any ideas, and he did not do anything shameful, but Gu Lin might not like it, so he said to the eunuch: "Thank you, eunuch. You have worked hard all the way. Lulu, take a few taels of silver to give you tea."

Before Lulu handed over the purse, the eunuch said repeatedly: "Husband, you are embarrassing me. How can I take your silver? If the people above know, they will say that I don't know how to behave."

Lin Zhen saw that he was sincere and did not force him. He said: "Since you said so, I will not force you. But you can't go back empty-handed. Take some things from the business. They are all from my factory. They are not worth much money, but they are practical."

Lin Zhen said to Lulu: "Bring a big gift box from Lin's Business."

Lulu was watching the things and packed them. He found them and soon brought a big gift box.

This kind of gift box set sells very well in Lin's Business, and is usually bought as a gift for female relatives.

In Lizhou City, even when getting married, you can use this as a dowry, and put four or five boxes, which looks good and prestigious.

After all, Lin's Business is well-known in Lizhou. When you mention Lin's Business, you will think of the boss Lin Zhen. It seems that if you use the things of Lin's Business, you can also get Lin Zhen's wealth.

Lulu handed the big gift box to the eunuch, and Lin Zhen said to the eunuch: "There are several kinds of soaps, soaps, and vanishing creams inside. Take them and try them, eunuch."

The eunuch's heart moved. Soaps, aren't those the things used by the ladies in the palace?

I heard that they were bought from outside. Not only are they fragrant, but they are also very clean.

When I thought of Lin Zhen saying that these things were from Lin's Business, how could the eunuch not understand? He, a frog in the well who stayed in the palace all day, didn't even react that Mr. Gu's husband was actually the head of Lin's Business.

A man is the head of a business, which is really eye-opening.

The eunuch took it and said, "Thank you, husband." The eunuch

had to go back to the palace to report and could not stay for long, so he took the big gift box and went back to the palace.

Lin Zhen took a quick look at this two-story house and liked it. Although the two-story house does not sound as grand as the four-story house, it is enough for Lin Zhen.

Pavilions, waterside pavilions, rockery, flowers and plants, it can be imagined that the craftsman who built this house is definitely a top-notch master, the so-called one scene every ten steps is nothing more than this.

Lu Lu and the soldiers carrying the luggage were also a little dazed, and they couldn't help but slow down their steps.

Seeing Lu Lu's eyes were full of excitement, Lin Zhen waved his hand in front of her eyes and said, "Take the servants from the mansion to familiarize yourself with the yard and put the things you brought in order. We will buy anything else if we need it."

Lu Lu came back to her senses and said a little embarrassedly, but happily, "Boss, is this where we will live in the future?"

"Yes, how is it?"

"This yard is really beautiful. I have never seen such a beautiful house. Look at that pavilion. How was it built like that? It will definitely be very beautiful when it snows in winter."

Lin Zhen looked at the pavilion in the middle of the lake that she pointed to. The pavilion was built in the middle of the water. If it weren't for the stone pier road that could be seen from the water waves in the sun, people would have thought that they could only wade across.

The grass and trees around the pavilion were deep and scattered. There happened to be a few blue flowers in full bloom, reflected in the water, setting off the pavilion. Even Lin Zhen couldn't help but admire it.

"Huh——" Hongzao exhaled, and seemed to like this place very much, and walked towards the lake.

Lin Zhen took a look and saw that the lake water was flowing and it would be fine for the horse to drink it, so he handed the reins to the sergeant: "Take it for a walk, and be careful not to let it chew on the flowers and trees that cannot be eaten."

"Yes."

Hongzao was not angry when the sergeant led him. He rubbed Lin Zhen with his big head and trotted over happily.

Lin Zhen's clothes were covered with fine horse hair. He said to the servant who came to greet him: "Boil some hot water for me to wash up, and boil a few pots of tea for others and make some food."

Facing this new master, the servants were unsure of his temper. They were worried about making mistakes. They put their hands together in front of them and bowed, saying, "Yes."

Lin Zhen was still not used to riding a boat. He felt uncomfortable everywhere and was very sore.

After the servants brought hot water, he took a bath in a brand new bathtub that he had never used before, ate something, and fell asleep quickly on the bed.

This time, Lin Zhen did not sleep very well. When he woke up, he was covered in sweat, his clothes were messed up, and he was holding a pillow in his arms.

Noticing the stickiness between his legs, Lin Zhen quickly put the pillow aside.

He changed his underwear to cover himself, took a look at the sky outside, and asked the figure behind the screen, "What time is it?"

The figure behind the screen came out, "Husband, it's si o'clock."

That is ten o'clock in the morning. Lin Zhen has a good grasp of his sleep time after a long journey, and it's always this time.

He said, "Prepare water for bathing. How is the horse I brought back yesterday? Is it making a fuss?"

The maid said, "My dear, the horse you brought back is very well behaved. According to the servants, it lay down after eating grass. It was taken out for two laps this morning."

"That's good." Hongzao was a horse that grew up in Lizhou. Lizhou is a vast area. Except in winter, Hongzao would like to run outside for twelve hours a day. Lin Zhen was afraid that it would be suffocated if it was tied in the yard.

Suddenly, just when Lin Zhen was about to wash, the maid said, "My dear, someone from the palace is waiting in the main hall. Because she said there was no hurry and she would tell you after you woke up, I didn't call you."

Lin Zhen paused. Was the person from the palace the emperor who asked him to enter the palace?

Or was it the empress in the harem?

He looked down at his underwear and underpants, asked the maid to bring up the hot water as soon as possible, took a quick bath, changed his clothes, and walked to the main hall in front with the maid.

In a courtyard with two entrances, the host usually lives in the second entrance, and the first entrance is used to entertain guests. When Lin Zhen and the maid arrived, the middle-aged woman standing in the main hall bowed to him and said, "Mr. Gu."

"I am a first-class maid beside the Queen. I have received the Queen's order to invite you to the palace to sit down."

On the way here, Lin Zhen had learned from the eunuchs that the emperor who ascended the throne was the eleventh prince. Compared with the other princes who had been beheaded, the eleventh prince was extremely low-key and did not show his talents. Before Gu Lin led his troops to attack the capital, no one thought that he would become the yellow bird behind.

Such a summons was to show closeness, so there was no reason to push it away. Lin Zhen said a few words to the maid in the palace and followed her into the palace.

In the palace, the Queen was talking to Mrs. Shi and the wives of several other officials. She had a long face and a thin face, but she looked gentle and comfortable.

Madam Shi was as direct as ever and said, "I have indeed dealt with that Mr. Gu. He is a very easy-going person. The Jade Face Powder that is popular in Kyoto was made by him. He is not only handsome, but also very skillful."

The Queen spoke slowly, "Now that Lord Gu is leading troops outside, the Emperor wants me to comfort Mr. Gu and talk to him often."

"I didn't know him before, but now I feel relieved after hearing what Madam said."

She has been with Madam Shi for several years, and Madam Shi has deeper feelings for her than for other girls. She whispered, "It's good that you understand what the Emperor means. Gu Lin has made outstanding contributions and is obviously a very useful person. There is no harm in making friends with him."

"I also know that someone will say something unpleasant in your ears, but you have to keep calm. You are not just an ordinary woman, but also the mother of a country."

"Madam, I know." The Queen looked at Madam Shi and knew what she was talking about. When Lin Zhen and Gu Lin got married, many people opposed it, and some people even used it as an excuse to attack Gu Lin.

But for the Emperor and the Queen, Gu Lin's existence was very special, so special that the Queen had to summon him and build a good relationship with him.

The women in the palace were talking and drinking tea when they suddenly heard a maid come in to report that Lin Zhen had arrived.

The Queen said, "Call him."

The maid bowed and left, and took Lin Zhen back into the palace.

The Queen was very curious about this Mr. Gu, and when Lin Zhen walked in, she looked over. At a glance, she understood why Mr. Gu would risk marrying him.

The beauty of this Mr. Gu was the best she had ever seen in her life.

The moment Lin Zhen paid his respects, the Queen asked the maid beside her to help Lin Zhen up: "Mr. Gu, please stand up."

"Thank you, Queen." Lin Zhen followed the maid's instructions and walked to the chair on the left. He saw Mrs. Shi, whom he had met before, with a slight smile on his face, "Madam, how are you."

Mrs. Shi liked him very much. She was happy to see him and patted the chair beside her: "We haven't seen each other for several years. How come you haven't grown older? You look younger than when I last met you."

"..." Lin Zhen was a little embarrassed by Mrs. Shi's teasing tone, but he was also happy to see Mrs. Shi. After sitting down, he said, "Madam, have you been in good health these years?"

"Very well, look at me, with your jade-like face and pink flower dew, your complexion couldn't be better."

Among the women in the room, Lin Zhen was the only husband, but in terms of appearance, none of them was as good as him. Most of the noble ladies in the mansion who rarely went out had never seen him and looked at him secretly.

The queen said, "I heard that my husband has opened several workshops in Lizhou. The soap, perfumed soap, vanishing cream, and jade powder and flower dew used in the palace now all come from there. My husband's ability really makes me admire him."

Lin Zhen sat on the chair and looked at the gentle queen: "Your Majesty, I am just doing these businesses to make a living. I am very satisfied to be liked by people."

The queen said, "My husband is too polite. It is said that the way to manage a family is the same as the way to do business. How can my husband do such a big business without a smart mind?"

There were so many people, and it was the first time they met. Most of the words were official language, you praised me and I praised you.

Only Mrs. Shi occasionally said a few witty words, which made everyone laugh.

Suddenly, while everyone was talking, a child of five or six years old, wearing a small light yellow robe, came in and saluted the queen and Lin Zhen and others below in a proper manner. His baby voice was particularly cute.

The queen's gentle face melted like water when she saw the boy. She asked the maid to pull the child closer and looked at the sweat on his forehead: "Walk slower, what if he falls?"

The boy said: "Mother, I won't fall. Father said that I am the crown prince and the crown prince cannot fall." His

little eyebrows and eyes were serious. Although he was still a baby, he said the word "crown prince" as if he was carrying a responsibility, which made people feel soft-hearted for some reason. The

newcomer Lin Zhen didn't know, but Mrs. Shi, who had been in Kyoto for a long time, knew that the new emperor was afraid of repeating Qin Zhong's mistakes, so he decided on the crown prince after ascending the throne and announced it to the world. His attitude to the outside world was unambiguous, and he clearly told the civil and military officials that he recognized the crown prince and there was no doubt about it.

Unlike Qin Zhong, the throne of the Eastern Palace had been vacant for many years, which led to the several princes below thinking that they were the chosen one, fighting to the death and stirring up chaos.

Because of the arrival of the little prince, the atmosphere was much better than before. When Lin Zhen talked about the unique scenery and specialties of Lizhou, the little prince listened very seriously. His chubby little face looked serious, but his big round eyes could not hide the curiosity inside.

After chatting for a while and staying in the Queen's Palace for a meal, Lin Zhen and the noble ladies were about to leave.

Not long after they left, Qin Ziwen came to the Queen's Palace. The little prince was very happy to see his father, but he still bowed politely before walking up to him and looking up at him: "Father, is the snow in Lizhou really that heavy? Mr. Gu said it could drown all of me."

Qin Ziwen has focused on revenge for his mother and survival in the cracks for many years. He has only three or four concubines and has a good relationship with the Queen.

He and the Queen had a son more than ten years ago, but unfortunately he died young. The little prince is the only son of him and the Queen, so he naturally loves him.

He put his hand on the little prince's head and rubbed his soft hair: "Do you like Mr. Gu?"

The little prince nodded frankly: "Mr. Gu speaks very interestingly and knows everything."

"Hahaha, it seems that the prince really likes Mr. Gu. Queen, you should invite Mr. Gu to the palace more often in the future."

"Okay." Although she spoke in official language with Lin Zhen for a while, the queen had a good impression of Lin Zhen. Like the little prince, she was attracted by what Lin Zhen said about the scenery of Lizhou. Moreover, Lin Zhen, who said these things, seemed to be glowing, different from the concubines in the palace.

The Queen took the initiative to ask about the situation in Tongzhou. Qin Ziwen said with a happy smile on his face, "I just sent the report back. It went very smoothly. Minister Gu dealt a heavy blow to the Yan army and stopped the Yan army's momentum of invasion."

Qin Ziwen sighed, "Queen, Gu Lin is a person who is out of touch with the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues. He has no parental love or brotherly love. It's as if all his emotions and desires have been exchanged for martial arts and strategies."

The Queen couldn't help but continue, "He is the only one he cares about."

"Yes," Qin Ziwen nodded, "He is the only one he cares about. If it weren't for his and her husband's special circumstances, Lin Zhen would have been with him since he was a child. When he grows up, I'm afraid no one can enter his heart."

Chapter 323

Qin Ziwen could not see any desire for power or fame in Gu Lin. If it were not for what Gu Lin said to him that day, he would not understand why someone like Gu Lin would get involved in this muddy water in Kyoto.

Later, he realized that all of Gu Lin's desires were tied to his husband.

It also made him feel a little relieved. It is good to have someone to care about. Only when you care about someone will you have a soft spot and something that can make him obey orders.

Lin Zhen's coming to Kyoto was also a reassurance to Qin Ziwen, telling him not to worry about Gu Lin leading troops outside.

It was a hot time, and people mostly wore silk and gauze, which were brightly colored and expensive.

However, Lin Zhen has always liked plain colors. Today, he entered the palace wearing a black silk robe with a round collar, a large slanting lapel, and a silk ribbon tied around his waist. His white skin was set off like pearls and jade.

Mrs. Shi, who had no resistance to beautiful women, restrained herself a little in front of the queen. She took his hand as soon as she left the palace gate: "In the past few years since you left Kyoto, I have found that everyone is not right, and none of them are as good-looking as you. Now it's good, you are finally back." Shan. And Sanku.

"You will not leave this time, right?"

In the past few years, when Lin's business has new products, Lin Zhen will have someone send a copy to Kyoto for Mrs. Shi. He has not forgotten that his first business was with Mrs. Shi, and Mrs. Shi treated him well.

Hearing Mrs. Shi say this, Lin Zhen bent his eyes, "If the Lord is not transferred to another place, he will probably stay in Kyoto."

Mrs. Shi said: "Then you can rest assured. Not to mention the merits of Lord Gu guarding Lizhou and leading troops to fight against the Yan army, even if he handled the government affairs of Lizhou so well during his tenure, and everyone in the people had clothes to wear and food to eat, he would not continue to stay in Lizhou."

More deeply, Mrs. Shi knew that Lin Zhen was a smart person, but she did not say it clearly.

Since Gu Lin had done a great job in following the emperor, Qin Ziwen would not let him go anywhere other than Kyoto. When Gu Lin came back from Tongzhou, he would stay in Kyoto.

It only depended on what official position he held and which of the six ministries he served in.

After coming out of the palace, Madam Shi invited Lin Zhen to visit her house. Lin Zhen said, "I just arrived in Kyoto yesterday, and my house is not settled yet. After it is settled, it is time for me to invite you to visit my house."

"Okay, then I'll wait. When I visit you, I'll bring you some good wine and we'll have a good meal." Madam Shi patted Lin Zhen's hand and was thinking of sending a servant to see Lin Zhen off. Unexpectedly, Lin Zhen pointed to the house opposite the Shi mansion.

Mrs. Shi was stunned for a moment: "I was late with the news. I didn't expect that we would become neighbors next door."

Lin Zhen smiled and said: "I was also surprised when I learned that the courtyard awarded by the emperor was here yesterday. At that time, I was thinking about settling down and visiting, but I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."

"Very good, it will be a matter of lifting my feet in the future," Mrs. Shi was relieved, looking at the courtyard opposite the Shi Mansion, and said, "Then I will go back first and wait for your invitation."

The life of the noble lady has remained the same for ten years, and flower viewing accounts for most of her time.

Lin Zhen stood at the gate of the courtyard and watched Mrs. Shi go in before turning back.

As the wives of the officials returned home, the news that Lin Zhen, Gu Lin's husband, came to Kyoto was like dandelions blown by the wind, scattered everywhere.

That afternoon, some wives came to visit with things, and the next day there were more, almost breaking the door.

Lin Zhen ordered that if the things brought were not too expensive, they could be accepted, and if there were some tricks, they should be rejected and sent back.

Anyway, I am not familiar with these people, so there is no need to worry about hitting the smiling people.

Moreover, he did not have so much time to deal with these matters in the backyard. The Lin's business in Lizhou was running normally, and he was planning to open several workshops in Kyoto.

Speaking of which, because the weather in Lizhou was too cold and the flowers and plants were not lush, the smell of flower dew was almost dominated by grass. Although the smell was very good, other smells could be developed.

So Lin Zhen held a banquet, invited Mrs. Shi and the wives of officials who had sent gifts to his home, and took Lu Lu and the two soldiers who stayed behind to get busy, looking at the location, buying land, and setting up the field.

These were all done by Lin Zhen several times, and he was very quick when he had no shortage of money. At the same time, after dealing with these matters, he made a lot of explosives and asked the soldiers to escort them to Tongzhou.

In a blink of an eye, one report after another was sent to Kyoto, and good news came one after another.

From the hottest June to the withered October, the dust finally settled. Only two out of ten of the Yan army survived and they withdrew from Dayu. Gu Lin and his men chased them out of the capital. The king of Yan had no choice but to promise to come to the court every year and increase the tribute.

After the news was passed back to Kyoto, even Lin Zhen, who was not in the palace, felt restless and happy. Because the court deliberately released the news, the people almost sang and danced. Wherever they went, people were discussing this matter. The most mentioned were the two titles of General Gu and Lord Gu, as well as the marriage with Lin Zhen that was dug up. On

October 17, Gu Lin returned to the court. The street from the city gate to the palace was blocked, and the window seats in the inns and restaurants on both sides were all booked.

Lin Zhen finally squeezed to the front with a few soldiers dressed in ordinary clothes, and his ears were buzzing with the sound of people talking.

"Master Gu is amazing!"

"It has only been a short time, and he has beaten the Yan Kingdom so badly that he can't stand it. He promised to come to the court every year. Could it be that Master Gu has three heads and six arms?

" "Hey, you guys, haven't you seen Master Gu when he passed the imperial examination and was paraded through the streets on horseback? He is handsome, but he looks a little unkind."

Suddenly, a voice that almost deafened people came from the front. Lin Zhen was tall among the boys, but his height, which was shorter than that of a man, blocked

his vision. He tiptoed to the end of the road and saw Gu Lin riding the Ferghana horse he gave him. He was wearing armor and a helmet. The feathers on the helmet were bright and eye-catching, but they could not take away his momentum.

Long eyebrows, high nose bridge, and slightly thin lips, are too heartless.

But Lin Zhen knew that he was not like that, especially when he was in bed, he could kill people when he went crazy.

Behind him were the generals who had gone with him. There were familiar faces from Lizhou, and generals who had arrived in Pingzhou earlier. Behind them were soldiers wearing armor and holding bayonets and guns. The group exuded a strong smell of blood and oppression, which made the people who were watching the excitement stop talking.

Suddenly, just as the people were silently looking at the generals such as Gu Lin who had driven out the Yan army and won the battle, they saw Gu Lin, who was at the front, reined in his horse and looked at the side of the street.

Not only the people, but also the generals followed Gu Lin's gaze.

Lin Zhen knew that Gu Lin had found him. From childhood to adulthood, as long as he and he were in the same place, even in the crowd, he could quickly find him, and it was terrifyingly accurate.

Lin Zhen waved and greeted him.

The last time they met was just over an hour in Lizhou. After so many months, they met again. He felt that Gu Lin seemed to have grown a little taller and his shoulders were broader.

Lin Zhen pointed behind him and told him with his mouth that he would wait for him at home, then retreated to the back of the street.

There were too many people. If it weren't for the soldiers around him, they would have been squeezed to the ground. Lin Zhen, who had been here since early in the morning, was sweating all over. Now that he had met Gu Lin, he was no longer in a hurry.

Gu Lin watched him leave and got off his horse at the palace gate. The eunuchs who had been waiting for a long time bowed respectfully and saluted: "Sir, the emperor has specially allowed you to bring a sword to the palace, and has set up a banquet to welcome you."

Gu Lin threw the reins to the soldiers behind him and entered the palace with several generals.

The eunuch who was delivering the message raised his voice and passed it on from one level to another: "General Dingguo Gu Lin is here to see the emperor."

"General Dingguo Gu Lin is here to see the emperor."

"..."

Although he held other official positions, the highest position Gu Lin held was the second-rank General Dingguo, so people called him that.

As the voices came one after another, Gu Lin came to the outside of the palace where officials discussed state affairs. In the wide-open palace door, the court officials stood on both sides, leaving the middle path open.

Gu Lin walked through with a few generals and came to the front. He knocked his heavy silver armor to the ground and made a loud sound: "Your servant Gu Lin pays homage to the emperor. Long live the emperor."

"Your servant Gu has made outstanding contributions and brilliant military exploits. I must not disappoint your servant Gu and the generals. Liu Xiu, read the eunuch's order."

"Yes," the eunuch Liu Xiu, holding the imperial edict, stood under the dragon throne and said in a soft but not sharp voice, "General Dingguo Gu Lin, who conquered the royal court of Cheluo State in the north and won thousands of miles away, and pacified the bandits of Yan State in the west, and spread the power of Yu the Great. He has outstanding contributions and brilliant military exploits, and protects Yu the Great's peace." "

Now Gu Lin is conferred the title of Marquis of Dingjun, commanding 50,000 border troops of Luozhou and Yongzhou, and is promoted to the Minister of Personnel, and is retained in Kyoto. This is my decree." "

Your servant Gu Lin thanks the emperor for his grace. Long live the emperor."

The eunuch did not stop, but continued to confer titles on the generals who went on the expedition together. Those who deserved promotion were promoted, and those who deserved rewards were rewarded.

But no one's glory can surpass Gu Lin, who was not only granted the title of Marquis Dingjun, but also concurrently served as the Minister of Personnel.

Since ancient times, the Ministry of Personnel has been the most valuable among the six ministries. The Minister of Personnel can be said to be the head of the six ministries, and the ministers of the six ministries are almost all cabinet ministers. Many officials have predicted that Gu Lin will have the final say in the court in the future, and they looked at him in the palace with complicated eyes. After

reading the imperial edict, the banquet was about to begin. Gu Lin, who had just been granted the title of Marquis Dingjun and concurrently served as the Minister of Personnel, suddenly said to Qin Ziwen: "Your Majesty, I miss my husband at home, so I will go first."

Qin Ziwen didn't expect Gu Lin to not even attend the banquet, but was stunned for a moment and smiled and said: "We have a long way to go as monarch and minister, and we don't need this time. Go, my dear."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Lin bowed, nodded to several generals who worked with him in Tongzhou, and turned to leave.

Only the civil and military officials in the court were left looking at each other, and their heads were full of the feeling that Lord Gu was too arrogant.

This is a banquet hosted by the emperor, but he turned it down because he wanted to accompany a man? !

Not to mention these officials with different thoughts, the soldiers who had not yet dispersed at the palace gate were also surprised to see Gu Lin come out, thinking that something had gone wrong.

The soldier who was leading Gu Lin's horse saluted with his fists: "General, you are..."

Gu Lin took the reins of the horse and climbed on the horse, "It's okay, I'm going home, and I'll treat you to a drink in a few days."

"Yes, then General..." Before the soldier finished speaking, Gu Lin had already disappeared on his horse.

The soldier scratched his head, not understanding why the general was in such a hurry to go home. After all, he should have some good wine in the palace before going back.

Chapter 324

In the mansion, Lin Zhen was confused by Gu Lin's return. He thought that he couldn't do anything anyway, so he just sat in the corridor to enjoy the cool breeze.

Suddenly, there was a hurried sound of footsteps, and the sergeant who was still in the mansion ran in with a grunt: "Boss Lin, Lord Gu is back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Lin walked in. He didn't even change his clothes. He was still wearing the silver armor that Lin Zhen saw on the street. He took off his helmet, revealing his long hair tied with a headband.

The hairstyle with all his hair gathered up exposed all his facial lines. His skin color was slightly darker than before, and he looked like a slightly darker maltose, handsome and wild.

Before Lin Zhen could react, Gu Lin had already walked to the chair where he was sitting, picked him up with his arms, and carried him into the house with one hand like a child.

"Prepare water, take a bath." Gu Lin's cold and hard voice came from above his head. Lin Zhen looked at the servants in the yard, his cheeks burning.

He steadied Gu Lin's arm and straightened his waist: "You--"

Gu Lin looked straight at him: "Don't you really miss me?"

Without waiting for Lin Zhen to answer, he said: "I miss you very much."

Being stared at by him, Lin Zhen's chest was stuffy, and his heart was pounding. The restless sound spread to his limbs and bones, making his body sore.

Lin Zhen was burned by the strong muscles under his palm, but gave Gu Lin a positive answer: "I miss you."

Gu Lin smiled with his lips curled up, and said something in his ear.

Lin Zhen's face suddenly became hot, and his buttocks were so sore that he couldn't help but clench Gu Lin's arm.

Soon, the servants brought in the bathtub and added hot and cold water.

Gu Lin did not take off his clothes, but reached out to unbutton Lin Zhen's robe. He was very skilled, and the buttons were unbuttoned one by one. The lapels spread to both sides, revealing the white underwear inside.

Lin Zhen knew what would happen next. His hands were shaking. He licked his lips and reached for the straps of Gu Lin's armor...

For four or five consecutive days, Lin Zhen didn't go anywhere except the bed.

On the fifth day, Lin Zhen finally couldn't bear it anymore and kicked Gu Lin in the chest when he turned over.

He moved to the side, grabbed the quilt and wrapped himself in it, leaving only his head exposed, and said in the quilt: "If you come again, I will move to the next room to sleep."

Gu Lin finally took his hand back, hugged the quilt tightly, and let Lin Zhen feel his erection restlessly, "Zhenzhen can only sleep with me."

Realizing that he finally stopped, Lin Zhen said in the quilt: "Sleeping with you is too tiring."

"But Zhenzhen herself said that she likes it very much, and she even called me--"

Lin Zhen didn't know what he remembered, and covered his mouth with the quilt, his slightly round eyes widened, pure and charming, and his lips that were a little swollen from being eaten were pursed, as if Gu Lin would suffocate him to death in the quilt if he said anything else.

Gu Lin pulled out the quilt very quickly and covered the two of them. He held Lin Zhen tightly with both hands and leaned on him.

Lin Zhen, whose quilt only reached his shoulders and was a size smaller, had a popular saying in modern times in his sleepy mind. He muttered, "Abundant hair."

Before he finished speaking, Lin Zhen had already fallen asleep on Gu Lin's chest. There were not only light teeth marks but also finger marks on his white shoulders.

Gu Lin pulled the quilt up, revealing his quiet sleeping face. He kissed him on the forehead, nose and lips before closing his eyes.

With both masters in the house, the servants were more careful in doing things. They had understood Lin Zhen's personality. He was a rare kind person and very generous. As long as he did things well, he would get a lot of benefits.

But he was not a pushover. He was scary when he got angry.

A few days ago, a servant probably got used to playing tricks on his previous master and didn't complete what Lin Zhen asked him to do on time. When he came to ask him about it, he still made all kinds of excuses. Lin Zhen drove him out of the mansion and sold him to the traffickers again. No matter how much he cried, it was useless. Now

another master has come back. The murderous aura on his body is not easy to mess with. He is like a living devil. He is afraid that he will lose his life if he gets out of breath.

After sleeping for a day and a half, Lin Zhen finally had the strength to get out of bed and sat at the table, watching the servants drinking white porridge in fear.

Don't say it, if Gu Lin hadn't been raised by him since he was a child, he would be scared by Gu Lin at first glance.

I don't know what's wrong with that face. It's obviously very handsome, but full of murderous aura, cold and fierce, and it looks like it's not easy to mess with.

He finished the porridge in his bowl, refused the maid's action to add more for him, and asked Gu Lin: "Are you going to stay in Kyoto or go somewhere else when you return to Kyoto this time?"

Gu Lin ate the porridge and side dishes politely, and said: "Yesterday in the palace, I was conferred the title of Dingjun Hou and Minister of Personnel, and I will be in Kyoto in the future."

"Zhenzhen, now that we have settled down, let's bring my father and father to live in Kyoto in a few days."

Lin Zhen also had this idea.

In recent years, he has been running around in Fucheng, Kyoto, and Lizhou. The total time he spends at home is less than one month a year. In addition, the communication is backward, so he can only write simple letters, and he can't know the physical condition and living conditions of Lin's father in time.

Just like last year, if they hadn't gone back, the letters sent by the Lin family to Lizhou didn't mention Lin's father's illness at all.

Parents in the world are mostly like this, reporting good news but not bad news, and don't want their children to worry outside.

Lin Zhen nodded: "It just so happens that several workshops in Kyoto have been put on track. I have more free time and can go pick up my father and others."

However, Lin Zhen was also surprised that Gu Lin was not only conferred the title of Dingjun Hou, but also became the Minister of Personnel.

Gu Lin is only 20 years old this year, but he is already a marquis and a second-rank official. I don't know what kind of luck and circumstances he will have in the next few decades.

It is this marquis and minister...

Lin Zhen moved his buttocks, which were sore.

He stood up, endured the pain, and said to Gu Lin: "My lord, you should go to court these days after you come back. I will also go to see the newly opened shop."

Then, he took Lu Lu and walked out of the house.

After leaving the mansion, Lin Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, and his bones seemed to have lightened by several pounds.

But the pain in his body would not heal for a while, so Lin Zhen said to Lu Lu beside him: "Get a sedan chair prepared in the mansion."

Lu Lu was a little confused. His boss always rode a horse wherever he went, and walked directly if he was close. Why did he suddenly want to take a sedan chair?

The other man who came out with him was married. He had known for a few days that his husband had not left the house since Master Gu came back, so he immediately asked someone to prepare a sedan chair.

Lin Zhen sat on the sedan chair, leaning against it diagonally, and stuffed a soft pillow behind his waist to feel much more comfortable.

In order to facilitate the treatment of sewage generated by the workshop and considering the land price in Kyoto, Lin Zhen opened several workshops in the suburbs of Kyoto, and specially sent people to bring back ready-made cement from Lizhou to build factories.

The gray color looks inconspicuous, but the speed of construction and the magical cement attracted the attention of many people.

When the workshop and factory building were built, they began to recruit women and men. People who came for wages and benefits almost broke the threshold of the factory building.

In the meantime, something happened. Since Kyoto regarded young men and husbands as inferior, when the recruitment information was spread, very few young men and husbands came to register. Many of the women who came did not believe that Lin Zhen's workshop was honest and only wanted to extort money.

It happened that the caravan from Lizhou passed by here, and the women and men such as Chunniang and Xiaomai were in charge. Lin Zhen pulled them in as propagandists. Chunniang and Xiaomai,

who were already able to take charge of their own affairs, came up with a plan. They dressed up beautifully and walked around the city, and then went outside the factory to talk to Lin Zhen for a while.

They faced merchants from all over the world in the shop in Lizhou every day, and their mouths were already well-trained. In a few days, they tricked a group of poor women into coming in. Although young men and husbands were still a minority, they were there anyway.

By now, after several months, the people of Kyoto have known that the workshop in the suburbs is where the famous Lin's Company makes things. Not only is the wages never delayed, but there are also many benefits for entering the workshop. More and more girls and boys come to work in the workshop.

Lin Zhen also opened a cement factory in Kyoto, but due to the transportation of raw materials and the uniqueness of the cement factory building, it only started production half a month ago, and the first batch of cement produced is still piled in the warehouse.

When he arrived, he found that there were several people standing in front of the director of the cement factory he had selected. The official robes on their bodies were green, and they were obviously officials below the fifth rank.

The director of the cement factory saw him and breathed a sigh of relief: "Boss, come and take a look, these adults said they want to buy our cement."

Before the officials came, they already knew that the cement factory belonged to the famous boss Lin Zhen. After digging a little deeper, they found that this boss Lin was also the husband of Dingjunhou, the Minister of Personnel.

So when the officials saw Lin Zhen, they bowed their hands and saluted without any prior agreement.

Lin Zhen raised his hand: "No need to be polite, sirs. For business matters, we should follow the rules of the business world."

"Sirs, you want to buy cement?"

The officials of the Ministry of Industry were surprised by Lin Zhen's good looks, and they breathed a sigh of relief. They couldn't help but secretly thought that this Mr. Gu seemed to be a reasonable person, and they should be able to buy cement smoothly.

The leading official thought for a while: "Boss Lin, we are from the Ministry of Industry. We noticed when you used cement to build the factory. We learned that you also built a cement production workshop in Kyoto, and we want to buy some."

At first, the people in the Ministry of Industry did not realize the use of cement until the Minister of Industry saw the plasticity of cement and its hardness after quick drying, and was greatly surprised.

If Lin Zhen was not Gu Lin's husband, the Ministry of Industry would have ordered Lin Zhen to sell the method of making cement to the Ministry of Industry long ago, and would never have waited until now.

Now is not the time when we were in Lizhou. We must strictly prevent cement from leaking out. The cement factory was established to sell cement.

Lin Zhen said: "Whether it is purchased by the Ministry of Industry or by private individuals, the price of cement from Lin's Company is the same, ten cents per bag, and one bag weighs thirty jin."

This price was far beyond the expectations of the officials of the Ministry of Industry. They thought that cement was very expensive, and before coming, they had discussed with others the highest price that the Ministry of Industry could offer.

Unexpectedly, it was only ten cents per bag, weighing thirty jin.

The officials of the Ministry of Industry immediately ordered a hundred bags and paid Lin Zhen ten taels of silver.

They were straightforward, and Lin Zhen was also straightforward. He immediately asked the workers of the cement factory to load the hundred bags of cement onto the carriage and send them to the Ministry of Industry in batches.

The director of the cement factory was a slave bought by Lin Zhen. He used to be a businessman, but he offended someone with a backer. Not only was his family business taken away, but his family was also sold into slavery.

When he thought that even the Ministry of Industry came to buy cement from the cement factory, the director was excited and couldn't help but sigh. It was said that the backer of the man who harmed his family before was only a seventh-rank official. Who would have thought that he would now have to deal with the Ministry of Industry.

The factory manager stood in front of Lin Zhen and said with great admiration: "Boss, we have sold 20% of the first batch of cement. The rest will probably sell very quickly!"

Lin Zhen naturally believed it. He felt that anyone who had seen and used cement would be unable to resist buying it. Whether it was for building houses or paving roads, cement was the best choice at the moment.

Don't think it's cheap just because it's ten cents a bag.

The raw materials for burning cement are extremely cheap, and they are also weighed, so you can make a lot of money.

Still feeling a little uncomfortable, Lin Zhen went to the cement factory and Hualufang and went back. Gu Lin had already gone to the palace to attend court, and he was the only one left in the mansion.

Lin Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, patted his waist, and told Lulu that he wanted to rest for a while. He lay on the bed without even pulling up the quilt, and fell asleep in a daze.

Lulu was guarding the outer room, fearing that he was thirsty or had other things to tell him, and that he would not be able to find anyone when he woke up, so he sat on a chair with his embroidery work.

When Gu Lin came back from court and entered the backyard, he saw that the door of the house was closed and Lulu was sitting on a stool doing embroidery work.

From her, Gu Lin learned that Lin Zhen had traveled to many places that day and fell asleep as soon as he came back.

He first went to the next room to take a shower, and then he walked to the room where they lived in a fresh and casual clothes, sitting beside the bed and looking at the sleeping Lin Zhen.

As the years passed, Lin Zhen, who was about to turn 31, looked more childish with his eyes closed than with his eyes open, and every bit of her was Gu Lin's favorite look.

After watching for a while, seeing that Lin Zhen was still sleeping soundly and showed no signs of waking up, Gu Lin lifted the quilt and lay on it, hugging Lin Zhen to himself.

Lin Zhen was awakened by his hug, and when she saw that it was him, she mumbled something and fell asleep again on his shoulder, more deeply than before.

Chapter 325

The days passed slowly. Gu Lin went to court every day, and during his rest time, he accompanied Lin Zhen to the increasingly prosperous Lin's workshop.

He did not have to rush to prepare wartime supplies like he did in Lizhou, so he had more time to make other new products.

For example, glass, mirrors, which were extensions of glass, and he also made convenient and clean flush toilets and showers in his house.

Not to mention the things he used later, glass and mirrors became popular throughout Dayu, and merchants from all over the world were conquered by these two things.

How could bottles, cups, and jewelry made of glass be so crystal clear? !

It was simply unbelievable, and the original jade and gemstones once dropped in price. Everyone loved the shiny glass products.

The mirror was the dream of girls and boys. They had never seen their faces so clearly, it was simply a miracle!

With Gu Lin as a big backer, Lin Zhen's business was in full swing. No one could help but feel uncomfortable. In just a few months, the amount of gold and silver brought into the mansion was a terrifying amount. It was not an exaggeration to say that Lin Zhen and Gu Lin were sleeping on a mountain of gold.

With so much silver, Lin Zhen thought about it and talked about business with Gu Shangshu Gu Houye at home, asking if the court was interested in building bridges and paving roads. Their Lin's business could provide some funding to make it more convenient for the people.

Gu Lin knew that he was not used to the current road conditions. It was okay in Lizhou, where the cement roads were almost paved, and it was convenient to go anywhere.

But Kyoto was the same as other places. Only the most prosperous sections were paved with stone bricks, and the rest were all dirt roads. When it was dry, it was dusty, and when it rained, it was all muddy and water, and there was no clean place.

Gu Lin looked at him and handed in the memorial the next day.

When he, a young minister of the Ministry of Personnel, first took office, there were people who wanted to laugh at him because of his age and seniority.

Half a year later, those people became obedient, and they all understood the temperament and work style of this 20-year-old Minister of Personnel.

He was a knife that would draw blood when killing people. He was able to do things, dared to do things, and was deeply trusted and valued by the emperor. When he first took office, he took over the composting method that had been promoted for several years but had not been implemented yet. He dealt with a group of people and killed a group of people. Now the composting method has penetrated into the counties of various states, and it will be used vigorously next spring.

For his memorials, all the ministers listened attentively, fearing that they would miss a word. After a while, Qin Ziwen on the dragon throne became interested in cooperating with Lin's Company to build bridges and roads together, and asked the Ministry of Works to contact Lin's Company to see the feasibility of this matter.

This is a major event that benefits the country and the people. Anyone who has seen cement can see the wonderful uses of cement.

So in November, when the weather had turned cold, the court suddenly issued a notice to recruit corvée labor, starting from the vicinity of Kyoto, and each county was required to repair its own roads, first the main roads, then the village roads.

The corvée laborers received silver and food. Although the silver was not much and the food was just simple meals, after all, it was to build roads for their own families, so the enthusiasm of the people was very high.

Lin Zhen calculated that it would take until next year to complete the road in Anyuan Town in Luozhou. Even if he didn't take a boat in the future, he could shorten the journey by half compared to before.

The weather in Kyoto was cold, but not as cold as Lizhou. There was only a thin snow in November, which could barely cover the roof.

After the business got on track, Lin Zhen, the big boss, was not very busy. He was either in bed with Gu Lin who had just left the court.

After being forced to train for a whole night, Lin Zhen yawned and said in a hoarse voice, "I want to take a boat back to Anyuan Town in two days to bring my father and others to Kyoto."

"You are busy with government affairs, so you don't have to go with you. It will only take a month to go back and forth."

Gu Lin tightened his arms around him and put his face against his: "Are you really going to leave me in Kyoto?"

Lin Zhen moved him away a little, closed his eyes and muttered, "I am covered in sweat, and you don't mind. You were not such a clean person before."

Gu Lin sucked on his lips and licked his lips and teeth: "You are really clean."

"That's wrong," Lin Zhen pushed his head away forcibly, rubbed his swollen lips, but opened his eyes a little, looking at the face so close, "I didn't leave you in Kyoto, I was going to pick up my father and others. You have a lot of things to do, and I'm not busy now, so it's normal for me to go."

"Don't worry, I can't bear to leave you. You are my big backer now."

"Minister Gu, Lord Gu." Lin Zhen called out and kissed him.

Suddenly, Gu Lin held him and turned over, letting him lie on him, staring at him with dark eyes, and his hands fell on his waist and hips meaningfully: "But I still don't want you to go. What should I do if you go? I can't eat your mouth and lick your xx."

Lin Zhen sat on him, and both of them were naked. She could quickly detect his changes.

Soon, Gu Lin's tone became heavy, gloomy and cold, wild and restless...

In the end, Lin Zhen was still able to go to Anyuan Town, but he had to write letters every day and have them sent back.

Lin Zhen rubbed his old waist and was quite satisfied with the result.

As the relationship between the two progressed to the present, Gu Lin's possessiveness of him became more and more serious, even to the point of being pathological. It was not easy to go to Anyuan Town.

On the third day, Lin Zhen stood in front of the bed, opened his arms, and let Gu Lin put clothes on him. Under the closed collar, there were red marks and water stains one after another, and Lin Zhen's head was even a little dizzy.

He looked at Gu Lin who was putting the cloak behind him, and said in a somewhat inappropriate tone: "You are like this again."

Gu Lin tied the silk ribbon of the cloak into a knot and put the hood of the cloak on him.

The snow-white and dense fur on the hood made Lin Zhen's face look small and white, and surprisingly gorgeous.

Gu Lin curled his lips, and his dark expression was very serious: "Then Zhenzhen stays with me in Kyoto. When I take a day off at the end of the year, I will go to Anyuan Town with you."

Lin Zhen slapped his forehead and knew that this kid had never given up the idea of ​​not letting him go. He took Gu Lin's hand and turned around: "Let's go, let's go now, the servants have harnessed the carriage." Just kidding

, if we don't leave now, we can't leave. Gu Lin, this kid, never tells lies. He

still felt a little uncomfortable, but after so long, Lin Zhen got used to it a little, and it was not as uncomfortable as at the beginning, to the point where he couldn't move.

He pulled Gu Lin and walked in front of him. The sky was filled with fine snow, like salt grains.

Lulu, who was also going with them, stood beside the carriage. Seeing Lin Zhen and Gu Lin coming out one after another, she quickly put the footstool beside the carriage.

Lin Zhen stood outside the gate of the courtyard, let go of Gu Lin's hand, stood in front of the carriage and looked at him and said, "Don't worry, I will be back soon, with my father and others to celebrate the New Year with you."

"Yeah." In front of outsiders, Gu Lin always looked so cold and unfeeling that people couldn't help but tighten the skin on their backs when they saw him.

The servants who were accompanying him didn't dare to breathe and lowered their heads slightly.

Seeing his frown, Lin Zhen suddenly approached him, stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the lips, then stepped on the footstool and got on the carriage.

He waved to Gu Lin: "Go in, the snow is getting heavier."

Gu Lin looked at him and didn't move.

Lin Zhen knew that he would not go back to the house unless he left, so he asked the servants to drive the horses out of the city. It was not yet December, and the canal was still accessible to ships. Before the cement road to Yuxitun was repaired, he would rather suffer a little and get to Anyuan Town faster.

The carriage rolled over the stone bricks. Lin Zhen pulled aside the curtain of the carriage and looked at Gu Lin who was still standing outside the gate.

He stretched out his hand and waved at Gu Lin. He did not retract his hand until he turned the corner and could no longer see him. He held the hand warmer. Things

are different now. When he goes out, even if it is just a short journey from Kyoto City to the canal, there is a copper basin with charcoal fire in the carriage, and a fur-covered hand warmer in his hand. He does not feel cold at all.

The carriage went all the way to the bank of the canal. At this moment, the snow suddenly became heavier, fine and dense, and people could hardly open their eyes.

Lu Lu held an umbrella and waited for Lin Zhen to get off the carriage, and then walked to the boat that had been prepared in advance.

This boat does not carry goods, but is purely for entertainment. It is exquisitely built and looks very good.

Even the place where they live is not a cramped cabin, but the house above, with beds and furnishings, which is full of wealth and elegance.

Lulu followed Lin Zhen, especially in the past six months, and saw countless good things. She had a mediocre impression of this ship and served Lin Zhen wholeheartedly.

Before Lin Zhen came out of the mansion, Gu Lin found an excuse to whip him. He felt close to the bed when he saw it. He took off his cloak and coat and lay down in it. He was even more satisfied when he noticed that the bed had been covered with a hot water bottle beforehand. He fell asleep without even turning over.

After a journey of half a month, Lin Zhen arrived at Anyuan Town smoothly. This time he only came to visit his relatives and take them to Kyoto. In addition to Lulu, he brought a dozen soldiers who were injured on the battlefield and had difficulty riding horses, but had no problem in daily life, so they served as guards.

There were many such soldiers. Lin Zhen proposed to Gu Lin two months ago that it would be better to gather these soldiers who could not fight on the battlefield and find them a job and a way to make a living.

Finally, in Gu Lin's dark but somewhat warm eyes, Lin Zhen expressed his thoughts.

He set up Lin's Security and Lin's Express Delivery, which specifically recruited these soldiers and provided security services and delivery services to those in need.

These soldiers were called by Lin Zhen from Lin's Security, and a few of them sent him letters back to Kyoto, one letter a day, no less.

When Lin Zhen arrived at Liyu Village, it was snowing heavily, and the snow fell like goose feathers. From a distance, he saw Lin's second wife pouring water outside the Lin family yard, and she called out skillfully: "Second sister-in-law."

Lin's second wife looked at him sitting in the carriage, and a smile appeared on her honest and handsome face: "Brother Zhen!"

"Brother Zhen, you are back?!"

He shouted loudly, and all of a sudden, everyone in the room came out, including Lin's father, Lin's father, Lin's eldest brother, Lin's second brother, Lin's eldest sister-in-law, and several younger generations of the Lin family.

Lin Zhen also saw Lin Xiaoyao and Pang Feng. He didn't know when they came, wrapped in thick cotton clothes from farmers.

He jumped off the carriage and walked in front of the Lin family members on the crunchy snow: "Father, elder brother, second brother, elder sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, little one, I'm back."

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The Lin family members gathered around, and father Lin held Lin Zhen's arm: "Zhenzhen is back!"

"I was just talking about you to Xiaoyao, I didn't expect you to be back, come in quickly!"

"Third brother." When Lin Xiaoyao saw Lin Zhen, his face was intimate and happy.

Lin Zhen looked at him and patted his shoulder: "I couldn't contact you before, and sent people out to inquire about the news but to no avail, fortunately." Fortunately, Lin Xiaoyao was fine and stood here.

Lin Zhen's eyes fell on Pang Feng: "When did you escape from Pingzhou? Why did you come to Anyuan Town recently?"

"It's hard to explain," Lin Xiaoyao just returned home and was surrounded by Lin Adie and the others. He told everything. Naturally, he would not hide it from Lin Zhen. He said, "After you got married, I planned to close the business in Pingzhou and withdraw to Luozhou. I didn't expect that some accidents would happen in the middle. I had to stay in Pingzhou for a while longer." "As soon as I stayed, the Yan thieves invaded

. I could only take Pang Feng and the people below to retreat to Luozhou as soon as possible. But the Yan thieves were too fast and were swept in. Except for Pang Feng, everyone around me... is gone..." Lin Xiaoyao's business

in Pingzhou was not as peaceful as he said. Pingzhou was far from Kyoto, and the local people were tough. Seven-year-old children could ride horses and shoot arrows, and fighting with weapons was commonplace.

He was able to gain a foothold in Pingzhou at the beginning, which took a lot of effort, and Pang Feng, who was highly skilled in martial arts, contributed greatly.

But facing the tens of thousands of troops assembled by the State of Yan, they were no match. In just one month, Pingzhou fell and only one in ten people survived.

In such a chaotic situation, it was not easy for Pang Feng to protect him. The rest of his subordinates who were gathered together by him and had nothing to worry about were all killed for various reasons.

Whenever he thought of this, even though Lin Xiaoyao and Pang Feng arrived in Luozhou and successfully got the things that were transported to Luozhou in advance, and they were rich, they could not help but be stunned.

Lin Xiaoyao always thought of the expressions of those men who rode horses to save the fleeing people from the roving Yan thieves.

They always said that they were street thugs, without any worries, and they would die if they died. Anyway, they had lived a good life with him for a few years, which was enough.

They had no parents, no wives and children, and Lin Xiaoyao couldn't even help them take care of the people at home.

So, after they settled down, Lin Xiaoyao took Pang Feng to the most famous temple in Anyuan Town and offered incense to them.

Lin Xiaoyao and Pang Feng agreed that as long as they were still together for a year, they would go and light a stick of incense for them.

Everything is self-explanatory. When Lin Zhen was in Lizhou, he also saw a lot of life and death. Not to mention the distant ones, just take the soldiers following Gu Lin. Several familiar faces are gone and replaced by new faces.

Where there is war, there are deaths and sacrifices. This is something no one can avoid. Even if Gu Lin is a god of war, it cannot be stopped.

Lin Zhen looked at Pang Feng, who was still inseparable from Lin Xiaoyao as before, and nodded at him: "Thank you, thank you for bringing Xiaoyao back."

Lin Xiaoyao's face suddenly looked a little strange, and he and Lin Adie pulled him, "Come into the house quickly, the snow is so heavy, you are not afraid of getting your head and face covered with snow."

The people brought by Lin Zhen immediately unloaded the luggage and moved it into the house, and then pulled the carriages into the shed according to the instructions of the Lin family.

Lin Zhuzi and Lin Shitou called out to these strong men: "Brothers, come and have a cup of hot tea to warm yourself up."

The hired men waved their hands: "It's okay, we can just stand under the eaves."

Lin Zhen said to these former soldiers: "Now that we are at home, don't be polite. There are many empty rooms at home, enough for everyone to live in."

The talkative Lin Shitou nodded: "Yes, we don't have much at home, but there are many rooms. Don't be polite, brothers."

These soldiers came from all over the place. They knew that they could not stay in the army any longer. If they returned to their hometown, they would just pick up a hoe and farm the land. However, their old injuries prevented them from repeating the same actions for a long time, and they all felt uncomfortable.

The more serious ones, those who were missing arms and legs, all planned not to go home and find a place to wait for death so as not to drag down their families.

Until they heard from the superiors that the husband of the marquis had set up a security department and an express delivery department to recruit these soldiers who were physically disabled and could not continue to stay in the army, they all thought the news was a lie.

But with the idea that the Marquis would not lie to them, a group of people went to apply for the job first. The person in charge of recruiting confirmed their former sergeant identities, registered their injuries, and asked them to train for a period of time, and really asked them to do the work.

Zhao Er was one of these sergeants. He injured one hand. It seemed nothing on the surface, but both arms had no strength and were completely useless.

After learning that he was hired by the Marquis's husband, he boasted in the dormitory for several days and told his wife again and again.

Yes, since Zhao Er made money in the Security Bureau, he asked someone to write a letter to his wife in his hometown. Unexpectedly, his wife came directly with their two sons. Now the family lives in the suburbs of Kyoto. He works as a security guard in the Security Bureau, and his wife was recruited by Boss Lin's workshop because he used to be in the army. Now the family lives better than before.

Zhao Er sighed countless times that his luck was much better than those sergeants who were not under the command of the Marquis but went to fight against the Yan thieves first.

They fought so fiercely that less than 30% of the 100,000 troops survived.

Although he lost an arm, he was alive and had a good life.

Zhao Yun and several acquaintances thanked Lin Zhen and the Lin family, and were invited by Lin Shitou and Lin Zhuzi to a room with a fire pit. Everyone gathered around the fire pit in a circle, holding hot tea in their hands. They drank it in one gulp, warming their mouths and stomachs, and slowly their whole bodies became warm.

In the other room, Lin Zhen was pressed on a small stool by Lin Adie, who looked at him carefully, and even rolled up his sleeves to see if he was intact.

Lin Zhen let Lin's father express his concern. After he looked around, he said, "Dad, I'm fine. I eat well and drink well. My life is very comfortable. Look at my face. Have you gained some weight?"

Lin's father sighed, "Your father saw Shuanzi when he went to the town to deliver food. So much time has passed in the blink of an eye. Although I have received your letter, I feel uneasy if I don't see

you." "It's fine now," Lin's father sat beside Lin Zhen happily, "I feel at ease when I see that everything is fine with you."

"You have gained some weight."

"Haha, right? If you have a leisurely day, you will gain some weight." Lin Zhen's face was illuminated by the firelight. His white skin was watery and plump. No one would believe that he was in his thirties. In addition,

he was wearing a light blue dress, which made him look younger.

Lin's father's eyes and eyebrows were full of smiles. He was reluctant to take his eyes away from his face. He also held Lin Zhen's hand and stroked it again and again.

Suddenly, Father Lin beside him said, "Brother Zhen, is Shuanzi okay? Is it because he has too many things to do this time that he asked you to come alone?"

Lin Zhen nodded, "He's fine. He won a victory in Tongzhou. After returning to the court, the emperor promoted him. Now he has things to do every day and can't get away."

Father Lin bulged his eyes, "Shuanzi got promoted again!"

Father Lin still couldn't forget how majestic Gu Lin was in the town before. He was a little confused, "The county magistrate came several times and said that Shuanzi was a very important official. How could he be promoted?"

Lin Zhen touched his nose and said honestly, "The official position is only half a level higher than before. He is a second-rank minister of the Ministry of Personnel and has been conferred a marquisate, the Marquis of Dingjun."

The Minister of Personnel and the Marquis of Dingjun, although the latter has a title, the Minister of Personnel is the head of the six ministries, commanding all officials, and has more power in his hands.

But in Lin's father's heart, the Minister of Personnel is only half a grade higher than before, how can it be as intimidating as the title of Marquis of Dingjun.

Marquis, his son-in-law is actually a marquis!

Lin's father felt dizzy, and the other people in the Lin family were not much better than him.

Lin Zhen said: "Whether it is the marquis or the minister, he is still a family member of ours, you still call him Shuanzi."

The Lin family shook their heads again and again: "How can you call him Shuanzi, your father and I will call him Xiaolin."

"As for your eldest brother, second brother, eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, and others, they can call you whatever they want."

The eldest brother Lin and the second brother looked at each other, all with the same idea, when Gu Lin was their junior, they didn't feel guilty calling him Xiaolin, but now that he has become their younger brother's husband, and he is also a high-ranking official, it is a bit awkward to call him anything.

It was the eldest brother Lin who was more alert and said, "Let's call him Gu Lin. We are of the same generation, so it's okay to call him by his name."

Lin Zhen didn't want to embarrass his honest brothers and said, "You can call him whatever you want. He is an easy-going person."

"..."Easy-going?

The Lin family and Lin's father wanted to turn his head to see how Gu Lin was easy-going!

He was a little jackal who had a stern face even when he was a child. He had nothing to do with being easygoing.

"Ahem..." Lin Xiaoyao coughed and gave Lin Zhen a thumbs up.

Lin Zhen raised the corner of his mouth and glanced at the Lin family. Well, it seems that the Lin family still understands that kid. It failed to give him the easy-going buff.

He quickly changed the chilly topic and said, "Dad, I came here to take you to Kyoto. Let's celebrate the New Year in Kyoto this year."

Lin's father didn't expect him to say this. He glanced at Lin's father and others and said, "Celebrate the New Year in Kyoto?"

"Yes, that's what Gu Lin and I mean. We haven't had a good time with you since we got married. We'll take this opportunity to take you to Kyoto. If you are used to it, you can settle down in Kyoto."

"Not only Dad and Father, but also my eldest brother, second brother, Zhuzi and Shitou can go together. It will be fun for the whole family to be together."

Lin's father looked at the Lin family and looked at Lin Zhen: "Are you all going?"

"Yes, we are all going."

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This is a better decision after Lin Zhen thought about it. The Lin family now not only relies on farming, but also on the small restaurant in Anyuan Town, Lin Shitou's own shop, and Lin Zhuzi's carpentry skills. They live a good life.

If they move to Kyoto, the Lin family's common property, the small restaurant, Lin Shitou's own shop can continue to open, and Lin Zhuzi's carpentry skills are very good. If he wants to continue learning, Lin Zhen can also find a master to let him learn. With his dedication, he can also live a good life in Kyoto.

There is nothing he can't tell his family. He broke down his plans and even considered that if Lin's father, Lin Adie, and Lin's eldest brother and second brother were too busy and wanted to farm, they made it clear that they could buy a few plots of land in the suburbs of Kyoto, so that they could live like in Liyu Village.

Lin Zhuzi, Lin Shitou and other younger generations were very eager to go to Kyoto when they heard that they could go to Kyoto. They had never left Anyuan Town since they were young and were very curious about things outside.

The elder and second brothers Lin thought for a moment and said, "Brother Zhen, your sister-in-law and I are illiterate. We may not be able to adapt to Kyoto. Let's stay in Liyu Village."

Lin Zhuzi and his wife looked at their parents and opened their mouths to say something.

Lin Shitou was similar to them.

Father Lin, who was sitting next to them, took in the expressions of the whole family. He looked at Lin Zhen and said, "Your father and I are old. Whether we are in Carp Village or with you, we will not lack food and drink."

"But there are old friends we know in Carp Village. We can go and chat with them when we are free. A day will pass like this. If we go to Kyoto, we will have to get to know people again, which is a bit troublesome."

"Zhuzi and Shitou are still young. They can go and try their luck. With you, their uncle, taking care of them, I, as their grandfather, can rest assured."

Elder and Second Brother Lin looked at their son and daughter-in-law. The four of them really wanted to go to Kyoto to see the world. Lin Zhuzi and his wife had even planned to send their eldest child to school, hoping that the child would pass the examination and become a scholar, so that he would not have to work hard in the fields in the future.

Lin Zhuzi looked at his parents and said, "I have discussed with his mother and want to send Baolai to school. I don't know what he can achieve in the future, but it would be good to pass the exam and learn a few more words."

"If he goes to Kyoto with his uncle, the teachers there must be good, and Baolai can learn better."

Having been married for several years, Lin Zhuzi has become more and more opinionated, and looks very similar to his father Lin Da.

Brother Lin patted his son's shoulder with satisfaction, "It's good to be able to plan for your own family. If you two want to take Baolai to Kyoto, you can come back to see me and your mother when you are free."

Brother Lin went to see Sister Lin first, and said to Lin Shitou in a somewhat aggressive manner, "I have your father to accompany me, and the days pass very quickly. If you want to go to Kyoto, go."

It is said that parents are still alive, so don't travel far away. Lin Shitou and Lin Zhuzi thought they had to talk to their parents and father, but they didn't expect that they would agree so easily.

He immediately asked Lin Zhen excitedly: "Uncle, is Kyoto far from here?"

"What is Kyoto like? Is it very lively?"

"There must be a lot of shops there. Uncle, can I open a shop there?"

One question after another, even Lin Zhuzi's almost one-year-old second son was infected, pouting: "Pup, pup."

Lin Zhen felt a little disappointed that his father, Lin Adie, and his brothers and sisters-in-law were not going, but he also felt that it was expected.

After all, he had lived in Carp Village all his life, and it was normal not to want to move. Since Lin Zhuzi, Lin Shitou and others were going, he would naturally take good care of them, answer whatever they asked, and tell them the general appearance of Kyoto.

Soon, it was late at night. Lin Zhuzi and Lin Shitou, who were still unsatisfied, knew that Lin Zhen must be tired after coming from afar, so they did not disturb him and went back to their own room.

Lin Zhen took a shower and was about to go to sleep in the house when Lin Xiaoyao suddenly pulled him to Lin Adie's room: "It's rare that both of us are back, sleep with Dad, and we can talk together."

The Lin family is now very spacious, and the bed was made by Lin Zhuzi himself, which is big and solid, and covered with thick blankets, which looks comfortable.

After all, he is his father, so Lin Zhen has no reason to be shy, and he and Lin Xiaoyao lie on either side of Lin Adie.

Dad Lin didn't expect that the two brothers would still sleep with him at such an old age. He burst into laughter, unable to express his happiness: "Whose child is so old and still sleeps with his father? Aren't you ashamed?"

Lin Zhen leaned against Dad Lin's shoulder: "I sleep with my own father, how can I be ashamed."

Lin Xiaoyao also smiled: "I haven't slept with my father for many years, and it's the same as before."

Dad Lin looked at Lin Zhen, then at Lin Xiaoyao, with unstoppable relief in his eyes: "After so many ups and downs, our family is lucky to be still together."

"We have food, drinks and clothes. I used to worry about your marriage, Zhen'er, but I didn't expect it to be so close after all the twists and turns."

"I can see that Shuanzi likes you very much. With him by your side, I feel relieved."

"But..." Father Lin thought about it and finally said it, "That kid is now a high-ranking official, a marquis, and you are the only one by his side. In the future..."

Lin Zhen quickly cleared the kid's name: "He is not that kind of person. It doesn't matter whether he is an official or not."

Father Lin looked at him: "Look at how protective you are of your child."

Lin Zhen pulled the quilt upwards: "Anyway, you and father can rest assured about this."

"Huh, I see you are also blinded by Shuanzi." Father Lin was really not worried about the two of them, and turned the conversation to Lin Xiaoyao, "What's going on between you and Xiaofeng?"

"..." Lin Xiaoyao had an expression on his face that asked, "Why did you come to me?" and lay straight on the bed, "What's the matter? It's okay."

"You still want to lie to your father, Xiaofeng protects you like anything else, she's almost growing on you. Do you think your father and I are blind?!"

Hehe, Lin Zhen had an expression as if he was watching a show, and his two slightly round eyes were filled with excitement.

He hadn't forgotten that Lin Xiaoyao had mentioned Pang Feng to him before, saying that Pang Feng was his adopted son, and that the young man had always called Lin Xiaoyao his adopted father.

What's the situation now?

Lin's father pushed his head a little closer: "You're still watching Xiaoyao's fun. Aren't Xiaofeng and him the replica of you and Shuanzi?"

"..." Uh, Lin Zhen's hand that was supporting his body slipped slightly.

Lin Xiaoyao was stared at by two pairs of eyes, and his expression changed. He opened his mouth and said, "Without him, I couldn't return to Luozhou and would have died in the chaos."

"It's just that I never thought about this before, and always regarded him as someone I could trust."

The relationship between the two of them was the adopted son and the adopted father, and Pang Feng called them that from the beginning. As he called them, Lin Xiaoyao responded, but he never thought that this day would come.

Lin Zhen habitually touched his nose, and the thought went around in his mind. Could this thing be contagious? How come the two of them are so similar to Gu Lin and himself in the past?

No wonder there is a saying that those who are close to vermilion will be red, and those who are close to ink will be black. It can still be used like this.

Father Lin said, "Anyway, I like Xiaofeng very much. Although she eats a lot, she is really good to you, works quickly, is strong, and is a person who can make a living."

"Your third brother is married, and you are the only one left at home. If we can see you get married, your father and I will be satisfied."

Father Lin did not forcefully demand that Lin Xiaoyao must get married. Over the years, he gradually understood that Xiaoyao was somewhat similar to his third brother, and that he could live a good life even without getting married.

Since he could live well, there was no need for him as a father to worry so much. Let the child do whatever he wanted.

Lin Xiaoyao noticed what Father Lin meant and moved closer to him: "Dad, I'll think about it carefully."

"Go to sleep." Father Lin looked at the two brothers with a satisfied smile on his face.

Although Father Lin and Father Lin did not settle in Kyoto, they also agreed that Lin Zhen would go to Kyoto with him this year to reunite with Gu Lin and spend the New Year. Lin Zhuzi and Lin Shitou stayed

at home with Lin Da and Lin Er, and would go to Kyoto after the New Year.

But plans could not keep up with changes. After only five days at the Lin family, and preparing to pack up and go to Kyoto in two days, they suddenly encountered a once-in-a-century heavy snow.

In just one night, the snow was as deep as a person's waist. The fast and dense snowflakes were like rain, blocking the view and making the roof creak. In

such snowy weather, it is extremely difficult to travel. The river is also frozen. It is a pipe dream to take a boat back to Kyoto as when we came here. The land route is also difficult. The cement road has not yet reached Luozhou, and the snow on the ground can submerge the wheels of the carriage.

Thinking of Gu Lin's appearance when he came, Lin Zhen's heart was slightly tightened.

Another eight or nine days have passed, and Lin Zhen has already made plans to spend the New Year in Carp Village this year. No matter what, he has to wait until the snow melts a little. He can't joke with his body.

Not to mention that he has to take Lin Adie and Lin's father with him, so he can't be careless.

Lin Zhen was a little bored from being stuck in the house all day and unable to go out. Seeing that the snow outside was getting smaller, Lin Zhen picked up a shovel and waved his hand: "Clear the snow in the yard, it will be convenient to go out and get some water, and make a few snowmen by the way."

Lin Zhuzi's three-year-old son looked up at him and pulled his legs: "Grandpa, we need a snowman."

"Let's go, let's make a snowman." Lin Zhen held the fat boy in one arm and rushed to the yard. Tiedan and his friends, who were almost old enough to get married, were also eager to move. Seeing Lin Zhen holding his nephew out, they followed him, shoveling the snow in the yard together, or making a ball on the ground, which was rolling bigger and bigger.

No one knew who started it, but the shoveling turned into a snowball fight. In addition to Lin's father, Lin's father, Lin's sister-in-law and Lin's brother, everyone else joined in and spontaneously formed a team.

"Hide..." Lin Zhen hugged Lin Zhuzi's son in his arms, turned his back and was hit by a snowball. The snowball was loose and fell apart when it landed on his back. It didn't hurt at all.

The little fat boy grabbed a handful of snow and threw it at his father who was throwing the snowball. Then he hugged Lin Zhen's legs and imitated him: "Hide."

"Hahahaha."

"Look at them, they are really like children."

There was laughter in the yard. The neighbors next door all stretched their heads to watch. Seeing the Lin family playing snowballs, they couldn't help but smile knowingly. Seeing their own children and grandchildren also clamoring to play, they also set up a battle in their own yard.

Suddenly, Lin Zhen, who was holding a snowball and was about to throw it, looked at the mountain ridge opposite the Lin family. He was startled and threw the snowball and ran out the door.

The Lin family was confused: "Brother Zhen, why are you running?! There's so much snow outside."

"Zhu Zi, Shi Tou, Xiao Feng, go check on your uncle and don't let him fall."

Lin Zhen's voice came with the wind: "Dad, it's Gu Lin, Gu Lin is here."

"!!!" The Lin family was surprised and squinted their eyes to look at the mountain ridge. They saw a group of people in the silver white, but it was so far away that they couldn't tell who it was. Father

Lin and the others hurriedly called Lin Dalin and the second brother to take tools, fearing that the snow over there was too thick and it would be difficult for Gu Lin and the others to come down, so they went to shovel.

The snow on the ground was very thick, as deep as a person's waist, but because the people in Liyu Village were always watching and shoveling the snow in front of their homes every day, the road to the village was relatively flat and not difficult to walk.

It was difficult once you left the village. The thick snow covered the road. The Lin family who caught up hurriedly dug and shoveled the snow. More than a dozen people threw their arms and worked hard.

However, their speed was not as fast as Gu Lin's. Soon, Gu Lin and his companions were getting closer and closer. The Lin family members could see Gu Lin's appearance clearly. He was already 20 years old, and he could wear a crown. His long hair, which was longer than that of the Lin family members, was tied up with a white jade crown. He wore a black robe and a dark cloak. The fur on the cloak was also black, and there were snowflakes on it, but it was not as cold as his expression.

But when Lin Zhen waved to him, the cold expression faded.

After the dozens of people who came with him shoveled the snow on the road, Lin Zhen walked quickly, faster and faster, and finally jogged, and suddenly threw herself into his arms: "Why are you here?"

Gu Lin opened his arms and pulled off the sheepskin gloves on his hands. They were slightly rough, but his slender fingers touched Lin Zhen's face: "It's meaningless for you not to be in Kyoto. I have asked for leave from the emperor and will go home to reunite with you."

Lin Zhen looked at him and suddenly smiled, his slightly round eyes curved: "Lord Gu, Minister Gu, in the eyes of others, am I already a goblin, recruiting you here in the heavy snow." Gu Lin

thought about the rumors in Kyoto: "Yes."

Lin Zhen took his hand and walked towards the Lin family who were panting with hoes and shovels, and said loudly: "Dad, father, eldest brother, second brother, and youngest brother, Shuanzi will come back to celebrate the New Year this year." The sky

was full of wind and snow, a silver-white scene. Gu Lin tilted his head to look at Lin Zhen, whose eyebrows were pure and his smile was bright, with a curve at the corner of his lips.

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The story of Zhenzhen and Shuanzi has come to an end, and I am very happy.

I am happy that their story has the best ending, and I am happy because they got to know you. Whenever I see familiar nicknames in the comment section, I feel very happy.

Thank you, thank you, and see you in the next story.

There will also be a few extra chapters, about Zhenzhen having a baby, and some small extra chapters.

Chapter 328 [Little Baozi Extra - Part 1]

I don't know what's going on. Lin Zhen has been feeling restless recently. He wants to grab and rub everything he sees. At first, he thought it was because the weather was getting hotter and hotter. But when it rained, Lin's father and Lin's father, who came to Kyoto to play, added more clothes, and he didn't feel any better, Lin Zhen felt something was wrong.

Could it be that he was suffering from depression or something, and he couldn't help but exude different emotions from the past. It doesn't make sense

. Why should I be depressed?

Lin Zhen couldn't figure it out, so he stopped thinking about it. After a month, this strange feeling of restlessness disappeared, and Lin Zhen didn't take it to heart anymore.

That day, Lin Zhen dozed off in a chair, and suddenly Lin's father said, "Xiaoyao, look at your third brother. Has he gained some weight recently? He has more flesh on his face."

Lin Xiaoyao, who also came to Kyoto, took a look and said, "Yes, he has gained some weight, but that's normal. Third brother has a good appetite recently."

Lin's father was suddenly stunned. Looking at his son who was squinting and yawning in the chair, a thought suddenly came to his mind. He loves to eat and sleep, so why...

Lin's father approached Lin Zhen and said, "Brother Zhen, when was the last time you had sex with that kid Shuanzi?" "

?" Lin Zhen was so sleepy that he barely opened his eyes. His brain, which was slow due to sleepiness, took a while to react to Lin's father's words, and he almost choked on his saliva.

Seeing him like this, Lin's father was so anxious that he quickly said to Lin Xiaoyao, "Go get a doctor."

Lin Xiaoyao frowned, thinking that Lin Zhen had some disease and that Lin's father had seen something, so he was so anxious. Without saying a word, he got up and went to find the servants in the mansion.

Lulu was outside. When she heard Lin Xiaoyao say that Lin Zhen was not feeling well and wanted to find a doctor, she looked anxious. She turned around and ordered someone to take the sign of the Gu Mansion to invite the imperial physician.

This was a favor specially given by the emperor to the Gu Mansion, which allowed them to summon the imperial physician at any time.

In recent years, the emperor's health has not been very good. The prince is young. Gu Lin, who is only 24 years old, has entered the cabinet and is already the best candidate for the cabinet's chief minister. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is extremely powerful and no one dares to offend him. When the imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital heard that Mr. Gu's husband was not feeling well, he immediately asked the people around him to pack up the medicine box and hurriedly followed the people of the Gu Mansion to the Gu Mansion.

Lin Zhen had been helped to the bed by Lin's father, Lulu and others, but Lin's father was afraid that he had guessed wrong and made Lin Zhen and Gu Lin happy for nothing, so he did not tell Lin Zhen his guess openly, but only told him to ask the doctor to take a look. His

behavior made Lin Zhen feel a little uneasy. He rubbed his eyes that were sore because of sleepiness. Could he really be sick?

After a while, Lin Zhen heard footsteps coming from outside. Lin Zhen looked and saw that it was the imperial physician in official robes. He frowned slightly and looked at the imperial physician.

The imperial physician had long heard that Lord Gu's husband was extremely beautiful and might be a fairy. Now looking at Lin Zhen lying on the bed, half leaning on the pillow, he felt like a group of fairy birds were singing in his ears.

Yes, it can only be described as beautiful, and other words are too pale.

The imperial physician silently recited Lord Gu's bad reputation in his heart, lowered his eyes, put the wrist pillow under his wrist, let Lin Zhen put his hand on it, and sat in front of the bed to carefully diagnose the pulse.

Lin Adie, Lin Xiaoyao, Lulu and others looked at him, not daring to blink. Yu Xi was in the right place.

"Imperial physician, how am I feeling? Do I have any symptoms?" Lin Zhen looked at the imperial physician's expression, saw that the imperial physician frowned, and asked.

The imperial physician suddenly withdrew his hand, cupped his hands and said to Lin Zhen: "Congratulations, husband. Congratulations, husband. You are two months pregnant. Just be careful not to have sex in the next three or four months. Take two doses of pregnancy-preserving medicine and you will be fine."

Lin's father clasped his hands together, shaking with excitement: "Thank you, doctor, thank you, doctor. God bless you, God bless you. Finally, my brother Zhen has an heir!"

He sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes slightly red, and said with joy: "It's also my father's fault that he is slow to find out now. Otherwise, if you and Xiao Lin were to do whatever you want, the child would suffer."

Lin Zhen's brain was confused. He looked at his belly and wanted to reach out to touch it, but he stopped and just looked at the imperial physician and Lin's father.

Pregnant?

I was actually pregnant?

After being married to Gu Lin for more than five years, almost six years, Lin Zhen and Gu Lin had never mentioned this issue. Lin Zhen's pregnancy mole, which was exactly the same as Lin Xiaoyao's, was not only born in a similar position, but also equally light, almost invisible.

In addition, the original body had been married before, but had not been pregnant for several years. Lin Zhen and Gu Lin had already acquiesced that they could not have their own children in this life. Anyway, they were not the ones who had to have children, and they didn't feel anything.

But now he was told that he was pregnant, and it was two months. Then the stomachache when he and Gu Lin did that thing last night was not for any other reason, but because of the child in his belly...

Lin Zhen's hand fell on his belly, and he couldn't tell what he felt at the moment .

He said to Lu Lu, "Give the doctor two envelopes of silver."

"Yes." Lu Lu was so happy that she didn't know what to do. She turned around and took the reward silver, a full 120 taels of silver, which was placed on the tray.

Nowadays, in Kyoto, no, it should be said that in the whole Dayu, everyone knows that the richest person in the world is the husband of Lord Gu, the Marquis of Gu. Compared with the rewards of several taels or dozens of taels of silver for others, the reward of 120 taels of silver is really generous.

The doctor took the reward silver and left with his people, leaving Lin Zhen and Lin's father.

Needless to say, Father Lin was extremely happy. Little Lin's voice was even lower. Lulu was leading the maid to carefully clean out all the smelly things in the room. They would not put them in until they had checked carefully and found out that these things were for the pregnant husband to use.

Looking at their appearance, Lin Zhen suddenly thought of Gu Lin. Gu Lin had gone to the morning court. If he came back and knew about this, he would not know what he would look like.

Gu Lin was indeed in the court. After the morning court was over, he was called to the bedroom by Qin Ziwen to discuss some things.

He soon learned that someone from the Gu Mansion had called the imperial physician. After discussing some things with Qin Ziwen, he said directly: "Your Majesty, my husband has called the imperial physician. Please come back to the mansion to see him."

Qin Ziwen had only been on the throne for four or five years, but he had lost a lot of weight. It was obviously a hot day, but he still had to wear thick clothes and his face was pale.

This was because he had damaged his body when he was a prince, and as he got older, the backlash was fierce.

Qin Ziwen looked at Gu Lin and said with a smile: "Go ahead. If there is anything you can use in the palace, just tell me and I will send someone to get it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Lin never liked to talk much. He bowed and left.

Qin Ziwen looked at his back and said to the prince who was listening to them discussing government affairs: "In these years, every time Gu Aiqing left early and asked for leave, it was because of her husband."

"It's rare to have such deep love."

The prince, who was almost ten years old, looked up at his father. Because Qin Ziwen was in poor health, he was exposed to government affairs at an early age and learned a lot of things. Although he was young, he knew that powerful officials like Gu Lin were a threat to the royal family because of what he saw and heard.

He asked Qin Ziwen: "Father, why do you want your son to worship Lord Gu as his teacher? He is already powerful in the court, and you still let him be your son's tutor."

Qin Ziwen coughed violently. The prince hurried over to give Qin Ziwen a back massage, personally brought a hot drink over, and carefully tested the temperature of the hot drink with his fingers before bringing it to Qin Ziwen's mouth.

Qin Ziwen took a few sips of the hot drink, looked at his gentle child, and said, "If you can learn a little bit from Gu Lin, I will feel relieved."

"You have to remember that Gu Lin is a man you can use. You can use open strategies on him, but you can't use tricks, and you can't use his husband to attack him."

The prince suddenly remembered someone had said in his ear that two years ago, some people in the court instigated the Censorate to impeach him on the grounds that Gu Lin was her husband.

Everyone knows the reputation of the Censorate. They are a group of fearless scholars who specialize in impeaching people and picking out their faults. When they get angry, they dare to impeach even the emperor. If you want to kill him, he still thinks that his death is worthy and his name will be recorded in history.

But Gu Lin was so scared of the Censorate that he stood there with power in his hands, telling everyone clearly that he would kill one if there were one, and ten if there were ten, to see whether his power was sharper or their necks were harder.

Gu Lin always rode a horse, even when he went to court. After leaving the palace, he took the reins and rode his Ferghana horse to the Gu Mansion.

On the way, many young girls and boys looked at his dark purple official robe and handsome face, blushing and their hearts beating.

But Gu Lin's horse was as fast as a thread, and he left their sight in a few breaths and arrived outside the Gu Mansion.

He walked into the mansion at a brisk pace, leaving the maids and servants behind before they could talk to him, and walked all the way to the main room with Lin Zhen without any obstruction.

"Zhenzhen." He called out, looking at Lin Zhen lying on the bed, not even paying attention to Lin Adie and Lin Xiaoyao next to them.

Lin Adie called Lin Xiaoyao out, and Lin Zhen looked at Gu Lin, seeing the anxiety and concern in his eyes that only he could see, and patted the edge of the bed.

Gu Lin pursed his lips and sat on the edge of the bed, "I already know that someone in the mansion has called the imperial physician."

"You already know," Lin Zhen looked at his expression and knew that he had not had time to check the diagnosis after he called the imperial physician

. He deliberately said calmly, "That's good, when the baby in the belly is a little older--" "Child," Gu Lin's eyes fell on Lin Zhen's belly, "I'll go call the imperial physician now."

Lin Zhen grabbed him and said, "Why are you going to call the imperial physician?"

"To avoid misdiagnosis."

Lin Zhen raised his eyebrows, "Why, don't you like children?" "

No, no," Gu Lin's voice suddenly became very light and soft. He sat on the edge of the bed and said to Lin Zhen, "Zhenzhen, I want to hug you."

"Yeah." Lin Zhen agreed.

Gu Lin leaned down, hugged his waist, put his handsome face on his lower abdomen, then raised his head and kissed him on the face again and again: "I like you."

"Yeah, I know."

"The one I like the most is you, Zhenzhen."

Chapter 329 [Little Baozi Extra - Part 2]

When he was first diagnosed with pregnancy, Lin Zhen didn't think anything was wrong. Except for feeling a little sleepy and falling asleep more easily, there was nothing unusual.

But half a month after the imperial physician diagnosed him with pregnancy, the little guy in his belly seemed eager to show off his existence, and the reaction was so strong that Lin Zhen couldn't stand it.

He couldn't smell meat, strong smells, or sweet things. He wanted to vomit at the smell of any imaginable smell, and he could even vomit acid water.

For this reason, Gu Lin asked people to replace all the smelly things in the mansion, including the tables, chairs, and beds made of wood that could emit fragrance. Fortunately, the wood used in the house had no smell, otherwise he would probably have to move to a new house.

But Lin Zhen still vomited, wanted to vomit when standing, wanted to vomit when sitting, vomited until he had no strength in his body, and even felt dizzy when lying on the bed.

After finally taking a sip of honey water, Lin Zhen looked at Gu Lin sitting by the bed, and said with discomfort: "Today is better than yesterday. At least I can drink a few sips of water."

Gu Lin frowned and looked at his belly.

It was early in the pregnancy and her belly was not yet showing. It was no different from before. When Gu Lin thought about the fact that the baby in her belly would grow bigger and bigger and the suffering would increase, his eyes were ambiguous.

Lin Zhen understood him and said, "This is all normal. The imperial physician has seen it and tried all possible methods. Maybe it will be fine in a few days."

Lin's father came in with a bowl of honey water and cooked red beans and millet. Because he couldn't smell, the red beans and millet were washed after cooking, for fear that he would feel sticky and strong.

But when Lin Zhen saw what he was holding, she still covered her mouth: "Dad, please take it aside, I can't stand the smell."

This scene has been played out countless times recently. Without saying a word, Lin's father handed the bowl to the maid next to him, "Your morning sickness is too serious. I don't know what kind of naughty child you will give birth to."

"But according to what Dad has seen before, it will be fine in about one or two months. At that time, your appetite will be very good. You can eat several bowls of chicken, duck, fish and meat every day."

When Lin Zhen heard him talk about chicken, duck, fish and meat, she remembered the taste and texture, and almost couldn't help vomiting again.

Lin's father quickly patted his mouth: "Look at my mouth, I forgot that you can't even listen."

The feeling of vomiting and swallowing it hard is really too tiring. It has been half a month since I last had a good meal. Lin Zhen's throat, which was sore with sore hands and feet, was stung by the sour water. I thought that if it was really as Dad said, it would be fine after one or two months, and I would be relieved.

Lin's father's experience worked. Lin Zhen managed to survive for a month and a half. When the baby was three months old, his appetite suddenly improved. He drooled at the thought of things that he couldn't see or hear before. He could eat three bowls of rice in one meal.

If Lin Zhen wasn't worried about getting too fat from eating too much, and the baby in his belly would suffer during the birth due to overnutrition, he could eat two more bowls.

Along with the good appetite after morning sickness, something embarrassing happened to Lin Zhen.

His sexual desire became stronger, and his body was particularly sensitive. It was okay when Gu Lin was not around, but every night when they slept together, he couldn't help but get agitated, and his underwear was often wet.

But Gu Lin, who used to be very horny and wanted to pull him to bed every day, became celibate. He only licked his lower body when he couldn't bear it anymore, and then took a cold shower himself. Four or five times a day was not enough.

Lin Zhen knew that he was afraid of hurting himself and the baby in his belly, but Gu Lin's licking his lower body was like drinking poison to quench thirst, forcing the yuwang in his body to be suppressed again and again, making him more and more unable to hold back.

He didn't know how Gu Lin could hold back. It was obvious that he was restless even when he was writing memorials before, and he would hold him on his legs and touch his lower body and eat his mouth.

Unlike now, it was obvious that his thing had a big bulge, but he could still lick his lower body with a normal face and put on his clothes and pants.

The weather was getting colder and colder, and Lin Zhen's belly was getting bigger and bigger, almost seven months.

I don't know if it was because of my brother, he didn't look pregnant at all, his belly was only about the same as a girl's four months, his hands and feet were slender, and his face had a little flesh, which looked cute and attractive.

That day, he just lay in bed and heard Lulu outside the door saying that the adults were back.

It should be Gu Lin who finished his work early and came back early. Lin Zhen lay in bed thinking, he took two pillows to cushion his waist, half sat up, and took off his pants.

Soon, Gu Lin came in. He was afraid that the cold air on his body would make him feel uncomfortable, so he first warmed his hands by the stove, took off his official hat and handed it to the servant, then walked around the screen to the bed.

Lin Zhen, who had not fallen asleep at all, looked at him, pulled his hand to his thighs, and clamped his hand between his tender thighs: "The imperial physician said that it would be fine after three months, why are you starving me all the time?"

After being married for so many years, Lin Zhen had long been accustomed to the almost crazy sexual desire given by Gu Lin. After being pregnant, he had suppressed it for so long, and once he let it go, it almost broke his sanity.

Gu Lin was stopped by his hand, and looked at him with dark eyes, and his voice was hoarse: "How is your body, did he bother you today?"

Lin Zhen grabbed his hand, moved and rubbed it below, and looked back at him.

Suddenly, he put his free hand on Gu Lin's neck, pressed his head down, stretched out his sheath and licked his cunt.

The other hand reached out and untied the belt of the dark purple official robe. The robe spread out, revealing a solid waist and abdomen, which reminded Lin Zhen of what it felt like to move this waist, which could make him die and live and die again.

Gu Lin pinched his chin and pushed the stone that was pressing against his body away. He looked at Lin Zhen, who was deeply in love, gloomily and fanatically. His breathing became heavy and hot. The hand that was pulled down by Lin Zhen suddenly used a lot of force, which made Lin Zhen's body move upwards: "You want me to kill you, don't you?"

...

In February of the following year, Lin Zhen went into labor and gave birth to a boy.

The name was given by Lin Zhen during the full moon banquet. The nickname is An An and the full name is Gu Siyan.

The child was very beautiful when he was just born, with black hair and fair skin. Although Lin Zhen controlled his diet in the last few months, his little arms and legs were still as thin as lotus roots, which looked particularly attractive.

It was even more amazing when it came to the full moon banquet. One could tell at a glance that it was the child of Gu Lin and Lin Zhen. His eyebrows and nose were like Gu Lin's, and his eyes and lips were like Lin Zhen's. He inherited the best parts of both of them. Everyone who saw him wanted to hug him. When he smiled, they wanted to take out their hearts to tease him.

Except for the families of Lin Zhuzi and Lin Shitou who came to Kyoto a few years ago, and Lin's father and father who came to Kyoto before Lin Zhen got pregnant, and Lin's youngest Pang Feng who just got married last year, all the other members of the Lin family came.

They loved Lin Zhen's child so much that they didn't know what to do.

Everyone who had seen this child thought that she would be a famous beauty in Kyoto in the future.

It was only when the child was a little older, around five or six years old, that everyone started to exclaim that they had made a mistake. Such a young boy had actually become a bully in Dongcheng District, carrying two miniature spikes that he asked his father to make for him. Today he would tear off the roof of Madam Shi's house, and tomorrow he would go to the Duke of Weiguo's mansion and release all the horses in the stable. Relying on his pony, he would go around making trouble.

"Bang--" The running pony was suddenly stopped by a slender hand. When the little bully Gu Siyan was about to swing the spikes in his hand, he was lifted up by the clothes on the back of his neck.

Gu Siyan, who was only three heads tall, hummed in a baby voice, and when he looked up, he saw that it was his father, and he obediently stopped moving.

Gu Lin, who was almost thirty years old, looked at him with his eyes downcast, "Your father is back, be good."

When Gu Siyan, who was as delicate as a jade, heard that his father was back, his eyes were filled with joy, just like Lin Zhen's: "Dad is back? Where is Dad? Take me to find Dad."

As he spoke, he threw two thorns to the servants behind him, took the small handkerchief and wiped his face and hands carefully, making sure that he was fragrant and clean before he was satisfied. He patted Gu Lin's hand: "Go find Dad, I miss him."

Gu Lin had long known the nature of this kid's devilish nature, and knew the importance of Gu Siyan, who had perfectly inherited his martial arts value, and put him on the ground and said: "We've reached the river bank."

"Then let's go quickly, don't let Dad wait anxiously."

When the father and son arrived at the canal, Lin Zhen finally reached the shore. As soon as he stepped on the ground, a jade doll ran towards him, rushed into his arms with milk, and hugged his legs: "Dad, Yanyan misses you, do you miss Yanyan?"

Lin Zhen also missed his precious son, and hugged Gu Siyan, "Dad misses Yanyan too, have you been good at home and listened to your father."

"Yanyan, of course, is good, but I miss Dad very much." The little jade doll put its face on Lin Zhen's face. The two looked 50% similar, and the same beautiful and unusual faces made everyone around them stunned.

Gu Lin came over, tore Gu Siyan from Lin Zhen's arms and held her in one hand, and pulled Lin Zhen with the other hand: "Do you only miss Yanyan?"

Lin Zhen was already used to the two of them, father and son. He was jealous every time when the child said that he loved him the most.

Lin Zhen whispered in his ear: "I miss you too."

Gu Lin tilted his head and looked at him, his emotionless eyes smiling, as if he was satisfied.

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