Lin Shaowen and his entourage returned to the capital unharmed along the way.

This day was the eighth day of the lunar month, and when they arrived at the gate of the capital, they were greeted by the inner guards and led them into the palace.

Entering the palace, Princess Jianwen and Lin Shaowen went to Tianhe Zhai to meet the saint, and the saint waited for Princess Jianwen to salute, and then said to Princess Jianwen: "Your mother is still waiting for you behind, you go first." ”

Princess Jianwen said goodbye and retired, and the sage asked people to send eight-treasure porridge, and said to Lin Shaowen: "This year, you have worked hard. ”

Lin Shaowen said that he didn't dare, took the eight-treasure porridge, the sage motioned to Lin Shaowen to drink it, Lin Shaowen also drank it, and the sage said to Lin Shaowen: "You tell me about the things of the past year." ”

Lin Shaowen didn't dare to hide it, but about the matter of the Excalibur, he hesitated a little, and finally said it truthfully.

The sage had been listening to Lin Shaowen quietly, and he didn't make a sound, and after Lin Shaowen finished speaking, the sage nodded and said to Lin Shaowen: "Yes, I thought you were going to hide it from me." I am glad that you can tell me. ”

The sage said this, and said with a smile: "They all want to surprise me, they don't know that what I need is not surprise, but loyalty, and their loyalty is better than any divine sword." Speaking of this, I thought of your father again, Lin Shaowen, if your father was still there, even if he offered a wooden sword, I would be extremely happy. He is my auspicious rui, the proof that God has changed Yu to Yuanzi. ”

The sage's voice was a little choked, he took a deep breath, and then returned to normal and said: "Nian Xiu, I have already decided, after the beginning of the year, you will get married, and then I will let you go to the southern kingdom, just as your father assisted me in the first place, to assist the eldest prince." ”

Lin Shaowen hurriedly saluted and thanked him, and the sage said to Lin Shaowen: "Although your ability is not as good as your father, but this official, you may not need much ability, you just need to understand proportion, can know people well, I want your sister to go to Nandu, I don't know what you think?" ”

Lin Shaowen knew the subtext of this, the sage was ready to let Lin Bingmei marry the eldest prince, he thought about it, and still said directly: "There is no case of a female official going to the southern capital in the national dynasty. ”

Because there is no royal family in Nandu, there is naturally no need for female officials, Lin Shaowen also alluded to the fact that the four concubines of the past dynasties were all daughters of the princes, and Lin Bingmei was the daughter of the Hou Ye, which did not conform to the ancient system. ”

When the saint heard this, he didn't insist anymore.

The sage also said that Lin Shaowen had worked hard, let Lin Shaowen go back to rest, and at the same time let Lin Bingmei go back too.

The two siblings met at the Jinshui Bridge and then left the palace together, on the way, neither side spoke.

Back at home, Chen Qiushui was talking and laughing with Le Qiong, Chen Qiushui saw Lin Bingmei for the first time, he was stunned at first, and then said: "This is the little cousin, what a peerless beauty, little cousin, you are not only talented in learning the world, but even your appearance is so outstanding, why is this God so unfair, what kind of benefits have been given to you." ”

Lin Bingmei took Chen Qiushui's hand and said, "Cousin, what you said is too exaggerated, compared to you, how dare I be called a beauty?" ”

Chen Qiushui and Lin Bingmei talked for a while, and then Lin Shaowen told him about meeting the saint.

Speaking of Lin Bingmei's trip to Nandu, Lin Bingmei was not surprised, and asked Lin Shaowen if he had rejected the matter.

Lin Shaowen nodded, Chen Qiushui didn't understand a little, and said to Lin Shaowen: "Cousin, you are, isn't it good for the little cousin to be the fourth concubine?" This is a good thing in the world of motherhood, and no matter how many women ask for it, they can't ask for it. ”

Lin Shaowen said that Lin Quan's title was just a marquis, and the fourth concubine had always been the daughter of the prince, if Lin Bingmei was the fourth concubine, there would definitely be many people who opposed it. It's a thankless matter, so it's better to forget it.

Chen Qiushui nodded as if he didn't understand, and said with a smile: "But if I have such an opportunity, I will go." ”

Lin Shao couldn't help but smile when he heard this, and said to Chen Qiushui: "Cousin, you have such a chance, you are from the Kangguo Mansion after all." When the time comes, you can be a concubine. ”

After hearing this, Chen Qiushui shook his head and said: "I'm just joking about this matter, I still know how many catties and taels I have, I'm such a wild girl, even if I am drafted, I will not be selected as a show girl." ”

Lin Shaowen didn't say anything, and asked Lin Bingmei how the matter of repairing the history was, and Lin Bingmei told him that this matter was already fast, and it could be finalized by May next year at the latest.

"No wonder the saint is going to ask you to go to Nandu, sister, what are you going to do next?"

Lin Bingmei said that after the completion of this history, she will return to the academy, and she may not be able to write books and give lectures.

Lin Shaowen thought for a while and said, "Sister, there are many talents in this capital, as far as I am concerned, you can find a wishful husband." ”

Lin Bingmei was noncommittal and told Lin Shaowen that if she met someone who was destined, she would marry.

Lin Bingmei also told Lin Shaowen not to promise her marriage casually, her own marriage, she will be the master.

"Sister, you are so careful, if I introduce one, you are not satisfied, and when the time comes, you will be beaten down by Yu Ruyi, won't it be in vain to kill others."

Lin Shaowen said with a smile, Lin Bingmei was relieved, knowing that her eldest brother would not do such a bastard thing.

Next, Lin Shaowen retired, Lin Bingmei took Chen Qiushui to Qiyi Building, and when she arrived at Qiyi Building, Chen Qiushui looked around, especially the jewelry on the dresser, she couldn't help but play with it.

Chen Qiushui also told Lin Bingmei: "Little cousin, I am like this, please don't blame me for being rude." ”

Lin Bingmei said with a smile: "It's okay, it's all my own family, so I don't need to be so restrained." ”

Saying that, Lin Bingmei also selected a few pieces of jewelry for Chen Qiushui and put them on for Chen Qiushui.

After dressing up, Lin Bingmei looked at Chen Qiushui, nodded and said, "Sister, you are the peerless beauty, the great beauty who captivates the country and the city." ”

Chen Qiushui looked at himself in the mirror, and also smirked and said: "Little cousin, don't make fun of me, what kind of beauty am I, this is just a person who depends on clothes, these jewelry add a little beauty, little cousin, you are the clear water out of hibiscus, natural carving, if anyone marries you, it will really be a blessing for eight lifetimes." ”

Chen Qiushui can speak, naturally he quickly said that Lin Bingmei, and these maids reached a piece, and then Chen Qiushui's costumes also changed from a chivalrous girl to a lady, although Chen Qiushui always said that she was a wild girl, but she really dressed up like this, and her gestures still showed that she had a good upbringing.

Brought to Twelve, Chen Qiushui suddenly remembered the letter that Tang Jin asked him to bring to Chu Jishan, so he went to deliver it in person, Chen Qiushui still had some expectations for Chu Jishan.

When Chen Qiushui arrived, Chu Jishan was really at home, and when Chu Jishan saw Chen Qiushui, he was also stunned, thinking about why such a beautiful woman suddenly appeared in this Lin Mansion. Chen Qiushui habitually saluted according to the way of the rivers and lakes, and after Chu Jishan returned the salute, Chen Qiushui handed the letter to Chu Jishan.

Chu Jishan looked at the content of the letter, and did not ask why Tang Jin did not come, he knew that Chen Qiushui would explain this matter.

Chen Qiushui really said the news that Tang Jin was going to get married, and after Chu Jishan heard it, he couldn't help but feel sad in his heart, but when he saw Chen Qiushui looking at him curiously, he felt that his heart was no longer so empty.

Chu Jishan thanked Chen Qiushui for sending the letter, and asked Chen Qiushui about his origin.

Chen Qiushui spoke, the two sides talked, Chen Qiushui observed his words and looks, and what he said was in line with Chu Jishan's intentions, and the hazy shadow of Tang Jin in Chu Jishan's heart was gradually occupied by Chen Qiushui, the flower of interpretation.

The two sides talked for an hour, Chu Jishan really felt that he hated seeing each other, he felt that the person in front of him was really rare in the world, his appearance and conversation, martial arts and intelligence were all the best choices.

As for the small shortcoming that Chen Qiushui is not a talented woman, Chu Jishan doesn't care, if Chen Qiushui is really as talented as Lin Bingmei, then Chu Jishan will only be disgusted in his heart.

Chen Qiushui saw that the chat was a little long, so he turned around and said goodbye, and Chu Jishan personally sent it to the gate, saying that he would go to visit Lin Shaowen another day.

Chen Qiushui also smiled and said that he was waiting for the driver, got into the carriage, and returned to the Lin Mansion.

When he arrived at the Lin Mansion, Lin Shaowen asked, "Cousin, how is this Chu Jishan." ”

"Sure enough, things are divided into groups, this Chu Jishan, Chen Shihong and Ye Shixi are all people all the way, but in comparison, Ye Shixi is a little more noble."

When Lin Shaowen heard this, he didn't know if Chen Qiushui was complimenting or what, so he had to say that he didn't understand, and Chen Qiushui explained it plainly.

Chen Qiushui said that this matter was a secret between women, and Lin Shaowen could not be told.

Chen Qiushui arrived at the Qiyi Building, after Lin Bingmei asked, Chen Qiushui said the same thing, Lin Bingmei could barely hear it, Chen Qiushui was not satisfied with Chu Jishan, so he asked Chen Qiushui. Chen Qiushui first told Chen Shihong about it.

After Lin Bingmei heard this, she also covered her mouth in surprise and said, "This, in this way, the second cousin, isn't it too miserable." ”

"It's not easy for us outsiders to talk about this matter, when the time comes, little cousin, you go to mediate, hey, the second cousin is really miserable." Chen Qiushui said this, thought of something, and said to Lin Bingmei: "Little cousin, don't get me wrong, it's not because I can't marry my second cousin that I say bad things about my second cousin here." ”

Lin Bingmei said that she understood that Chen Qiushui was not that kind of person, she just sighed, she didn't expect Chen Shihong to be such a person.

"Not only Chen Shihong, but also Ye Shixi, Ye Shixi and Princess Jianwen, little cousin, have you found it?"

Lin Bingmei nodded and asked Chen Qiushui what was going on. Chen Qiushui said the matter, but omitted the things he designed from it.

"Ye Shixi obviously likes you, little cousin, but he is with his eldest cousin, fortunately, he agreed to marry his eldest cousin, otherwise, I am really ......"