Chapter 114: Master Chen
The sunlight behind him split into two beams, and his expression was a little unclear, but the majesty and elegance were innate.
Because of his appearance, the courtyard seemed a little cramped.
This is her man!
She walked towards him happily, her steps getting faster and faster.
The man opposite paused for a moment, then quickened his pace and rushed over, opening his arms and hugging her.
"You're about to become a mother, yet you're still so unstable."
"I missed you." Her voice was extremely soft, and she didn't hesitate to act coquettishly in front of him.
Xiao Linyuan raised the corners of his lips, his brows filled with pride.
"It's been less than half an hour since you woke up and didn't see me, and you're already thinking, what are you going to do when I'm not around?"
"Then why don't you take me with you wherever you go?"
Xiao Linyuan kissed her forehead and said, "That's a good idea."
"Cough cough cough!" It was the sound made by Chen Miaoqing.
Well, she admitted that her sister's husband was indeed a good man.
But he is so big and looks fierce, he must not be as kind as Brother Shouqian!
"If you guys stay a little longer, the three of us will be full just by looking at you. We won't even need breakfast!"
Wen Yan frowned, fearing that Chen Miaoqing would be punished by Xiao Linyuan. Just as he was about to explain, he saw Xiao Linyuan striding into the kitchen.
"Master Chen?"
After the words fell, Song Zijin and Wen Yan were stunned.
Grand Tutor Chen? Chen Shuzhao?
Uncle Chen looked Xiao Linyuan up and down, a little surprised, "Are you Xiao Xuanyue's son?"
Xiao Linyuan took a step back and bowed deeply.
Chen Shuzhao became the imperial tutor at the age of 20. He assisted two emperors and made great contributions to Dali.
However, Emperor Jingren became tyrannical in his later years and believed in rumors and killed many loyal ministers. This was also an important reason why Emperor Guangxi's brothers killed each other.
Chen Shuzhao was unable to persuade the emperor, so he retired at the age of 55. He submitted his resignation and left the capital. No one knew where he went.
Later, Chen Shuzhao's son Chen Jie, who was the Minister of Personnel at the time, was assassinated by Emperor Guangxi because he tried his best to support the prince. The whereabouts of Chen Jie's only daughter were unknown, and the Chen family, the most prestigious family in the capital, fell.
Xiao Linyuan never thought that he would meet Chen Shuzhao in Tan County.
He implemented reforms in the court, but they always fell short.
After much thought, the only person who had the courage to help him do this was Chen Shuzhao, and he had already sent people to inquire about his whereabouts.
I didn't expect it to be so easy.
Uncle Chen stood up and said, "Oh, you are the one who has been asking about the old man's whereabouts recently."
Xiao Linyuan did not deny it. Since Chen Shuzhao knew about it, it meant that he had been secretly building his own power over the years and had no intention of completely withdrawing from the power class.
Chen Miaoqing's eyes widened. "So, you are the regent?"
Xiao Linyuan nodded.
Uncle Chen took Chen Miaoqing's hand and said, "Qing'er, don't be rude. Come and pay your respects to the prince."
Chen Miaoqing listened to his grandfather the most and bowed immediately.
"No need to be so polite. I haven't thanked you all for taking care of the princess these past few months. I've already sent people to the county town to buy some supplies. I'll be hosting a buffet at the door at noon. I hope you all will come!"
He was very humble and left a very good impression on Uncle Chen.
"Well, we're all going, right, Shouqian?"
Wen Yan finally came back to his senses and looked at Uncle Chen in disbelief. He asked excitedly, "You knew from the beginning that I was Master Sha's student, right?"
"Well, before he left, he wrote me a letter asking me to take good care of you when I have the chance. He's not as loving as his own son. He's really good to you."
Speaking of this, Uncle Chen became extremely angry.
This top scholar, who is full of knowledge, actually exiled himself because of a little emotional setback. He really deserves to be punished!
Seeing Uncle Chen's frustration, Wen Yan quickly bowed and said in a serious manner, "I have come to terms with it. I will return to Beijing tomorrow and find a way out for myself."
Chen Miaoqing was unhappy about this and quickly hugged Uncle Chen's arm, "Grandfather, let me go back too! I haven't been back for a long time, and I miss the capital!"
Uncle Chen glanced at her and asked, "Are you missing the capital?"
This child has been spoiled by him and doesn't know how treacherous people are. If she returns to Beijing on her own and Wen Yan has not yet planned to marry her, he dare not imagine how she will be bullied.
"Let me think about it," he said without question.
Chen Miaoqing lowered her head and glanced at Xiao Linyuan resentfully.
Xiao Linyuan: "..."
When she returned home, Song Zijin saw the clothes hanging on the rope at a glance. She held her forehead and smiled bitterly.
"What are you crazy about?"
"Don't let other men wash your clothes in the future." Xiao Linyuan gritted his teeth.
Before he had the chance to cause trouble for her, she turned the tables on him.
"Brother Shouqian just washed two of my farm clothes for me, why are you so jealous? Besides, I'm trying to match him up with Miaoqing. One of them is active, the other is quiet, they're a perfect match made in heaven. Don't be jealous anymore."
Xiao Linyuan lowered his eyes to look at her, his lips curved downwards, "Didn't you promise me not to call him brother in front of me? You forgot again!"
"You don't let me call him Brother Yan, so I call him Brother Shouqian." Song Zijin teased him.
"Little thing, don't play tricks. I have a good memory. We were naked at the time. You promised me in my arms that you would never call him brother again. I don't care if it's Shouqian or Shouwan... well..."
Song Zijin covered his chattering mouth and said shyly: "Why do you tell everything to others?"
Xiao Linyuan opened her palm and took a light bite, "You were the one who broke your promise first."
Feeling aggrieved, as if he had been severely bullied.
Song Zijin felt guilty and had to act like a spoiled child. "I left you evidence in the letter, but you didn't see eye to eye with me. I thought you didn't want me anymore, so what's wrong with breaking your promise?"
"..." Xiao Linyuan instantly lost his composure. He pulled her to sit under the swing and squatted in front of her.
"I'm so stupid. Don't be angry. Just forget about it, okay? I still have your letter with me. I'll tear it up today and we'll never talk about it again, okay?"
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