Chapter 133
Lin Shuge sent the two away, then turned to Xie Chen and said, "Zhongxuan, I will write a letter to Envoy Wei right away. What about you? Captain Zhao, do you want to give him a heads up as well?"
Xie Chen thought for a moment and nodded.
"Zhongxuan, did something happen last time you went to offer the captives?" Lin Shuge noticed that something was wrong with his expression.
Xie Chen pondered for a moment before saying, "Captain Zhao was a little concerned about the suppression of the Qiang Rebellion. He probably didn't expect that I would subdue the Qiang so quickly. If I continue to accumulate military merits, it will threaten his position."
Captain Zhao has been guarding the border for many years and has gained a great reputation. He has made great contributions both in fighting against the Huns and in guarding the border. However, he still cannot escape the weaknesses of human nature.
"But he is just a little upset for a while. In the past, his nephew was demoted several levels because of me. At that time, he was fair and just in rewarding and punishing. He just likes to grab power. This is not a big deal. The Xiongnu issue is related to border security, so he should take it seriously."
Lin Shuge stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and consoled him: "My Zhongxuan is a young hero, so it's normal for him to be feared by others. But in my opinion, your future achievements will definitely surpass his."
Xie Chen reached out and hugged him, "Brother, thank you," but when he looked down he saw the bruises on his neck and quickly pulled him by the collar.
"What's wrong?" Lin Shuge noticed that he looked a little unnatural, so he followed his gaze and touched his neck, "What's wrong with my neck?"
Xie Chen avoided his gaze and took a step back. Lin Shuge suddenly remembered Taran's expression just now. How could he not know what it was at this moment?
Sure enough, the next moment Lin Shuge felt ashamed and angry, and cursed in a low voice: "I told you not to leave any marks, but you still did it. Now you are so embarrassed."
Xie Chen also begged for mercy in a low voice, "I couldn't help it, brother, I will go with you to change clothes."
"Go away. I'm angry when I see you now." Lin Shuge strode towards the inner house. Xie Chen followed closely behind him and entered the room.
The two did not notice that someone outside the house looked at them for a long time, then went into another room with a worried look on his face.
When Lin Xuan heard the knock on the door, she got up and opened it. When she saw it was Lin Qingyuan, she stepped aside to let him in.
"What's wrong? Your worries are written all over your face." Lin Xuan asked.
"A Xuan, I have something to tell you. Don't tell anyone else." Lin Qingyuan was extremely conflicted, as if he had mustered up his courage.
"What's the matter?" Lin Xuan asked.
"I... I don't know how to tell you. You are still young and a girl, you shouldn't understand these things." Lin Qingyuan looked like he was concerned about Lin Xuan, his face wrinkled with annoyance.
"Tell me what's going on, I'm busy."
"What are you busy with? Is it the homework that Mr. Lu assigned to you? It's over, it's over. I've been playing during the New Year and haven't done a single word. Do you think Mr. Lu will not punish me if I ask my eldest brother for help?"
Seeing that he was so unreasonable, Lin Xuan endured it again and again in her heart, and then asked: "What do you want from me?"
Lin Qingyuan then lowered his voice and said, "I think something is wrong between my elder brother and Erlang." He glanced out the window as if afraid that others might hear him. He turned around and saw Lin Xuan was calm, and said, "Don't you believe it? At first I thought they had a good relationship and Erlang was clingy, but then I thought, how can people live together every day? In the past, our family was poor, so it was no big deal for Erlang to squeeze in with my elder brother. My elder brother and I also squeezed into the same room, but now we both live together."
Lin Xuan still didn't say anything, so Lin Qingyuan said anxiously, "I saw you and Erlang being intimate a few days ago, and they looked like the gay couple described in the book."
"Why are you so calm? This concerns the reputation of Big Brother and Er Lang, you must not tell anyone. Many of the servants in this county government office were recruited by the former county magistrate. Although Big Brother has re-screened them, there is no guarantee that someone will tell anyone, and then Big Brother and Er Lang will always be talked about."
Hearing that he was only thinking about the two, Lin Xuan said softly, "Perhaps you are mistaken. Erlang and Big Brother have always had a good relationship, so it's okay for them to behave more intimately."
Lin Qingyuan's voice suddenly rose, "How is it possible? How can a brother do that? Oh, I'm embarrassed to tell you." The blush on his face spread to his neck.
Seeing that she could not hide it any longer, Lin Xuan could only say, "Then we'll just pretend we know nothing. If eldest brother and second brother want to tell us, they will naturally tell us. It would only embarrass them if we make it clear." Lin Xuan remembered the embarrassment and awkwardness that flashed across her brother's face when she went to find Lin Shuge that day.
Lin Qingyuan: "Okay, don't tell anyone, just keep it as our secret. But Erlang and Big Brother were too careless. I saw them. What if other people saw them? No, I have to remind them."
Lin Xuan hurriedly grabbed him and asked, "What are you going to do?"
"Oh, I won't go looking for them now. I'll remind them when the time comes." Lin Qingyuan said and went out.
Lin Xuan picked up the book and read for a long time but couldn't concentrate. She didn't know whether she was worried about the two eccentric brothers or this silly brother. He really worried about the whole family.
At dinner time, just as Lin Shuge picked up the chopsticks, there was an extra piece of food in the bowl. Lin Shuge smiled at Xie Chen and was about to pick up some food for Xie Chen when he heard Lin Qingyuan coughing violently.
He quickly put down his chopsticks and asked, "Ayuan, what happened? Did you choke? Have a glass of water."
Lin Qingyuan's face was a little sour, "No, I just..."
Before he could finish his words, Lin Shuge had already stood up and came over. He put his hand on his forehead and felt it. "You don't have a fever."
"Brother, don't worry about him. He might be worried because he didn't finish his homework." Lin Xuan held his forehead and said weakly.
Yeah? Lin Shuge was full of doubts. He looked at the interaction between the two people's eyes. The children had grown up and had their own secrets.
Lin Shuge picked up the dish and took a bite. Xie Chen next to him just handed him the prepared soup. Lin Qingyuan immediately started coughing violently again.
"What's going on? Is there something wrong with the food?" Lin Shuge asked.
Lin Xuan sighed deeply, "Brother, you and Erlang eat first, I have something to talk to Ayuan about." After that, she picked up Lin Qingyuan who was still performing and pulled him out, leaving Lin Shuge and Xie Chen looking at each other.
"Zhongxuan, what were you thinking when you were their age?" Lin Shuge said a little depressed.
"Thinking about my brother." Xie Chen answered casually.
"Speak nicely."
Xie Chen raised his eyebrows and smiled, saying innocently: "I am telling the truth."
Lin Shuge gave him a look of disdain, "You are so young and don't learn well."
Xie Chen: "Brother, don't you know whether I have learned well or not?"
Lin Shuge: “…”
It looks like we won't be able to have dinner tonight.
"I'm just kidding. Do we need to guess what Ayuan is thinking?" Xie Chen cleaned up the dishes and said to Lin Shuge who was still worried.
"You know? Tell me about it."
"Brother, think about what you and I were doing when he was so excited tonight?" Xie Chen reminded.
What are you doing? What else can you do besides picking up food and serving soup? No, could it be that this kid Ayuan knows something?
Lin Shuge looked at Xie Chen, Xie Chen nodded at him, Lin Shuge closed his eyes, "I'll go talk to him."
"Brother, I'll go." Xie Chen took the initiative to say, he also had something to say to Lin Qingyuan. Seeing Lin Shuge's clear eyes looking straight at him, Xie Chen felt a little itchy in his heart, and kissed his eyes, "Brother, don't be afraid, Axuan and Ayuan are both good children, nothing will happen to them."
Upon hearing this, Lin Shuge hugged him and remained silent for a long time.
"Okay, brother, just wait for me to come back." Xie Chen said softly in his ear.
Xie Chen had been out for a while, and Lin Shuge felt a little uneasy. He couldn't wait to go and see for himself. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Xie Chen outside.
"Are you done? After thinking about it, I think I have to go find Ayuan. You go back to your room first, I'll be back soon." Lin Shuge walked towards Lin Qingyuan's room as soon as he finished speaking.
"Brother, don't go." Xie Chen stopped him, "Brother, don't worry, Ayuan is fine, he just wants us to be a little careful, it's not good if outsiders see it, it will affect our reputation."
Lin Shuge felt soft in his heart after hearing this. Ayuan and Axuan were indeed good kids. However, he looked at someone he never paid attention to.
"Hey, brother, be gentle, I was wrong."
Lin Shuge let go of his ear and said, "Zhongxuan, I am really sorry for letting them worry about my affairs at such a young age."
"Brother, you are overthinking. I have known about the relationship between you and Ayuan and Axuan since we first met. They will not feel disgusted or intolerance towards you and me because we are so shocking. They will only be worried that this incident will affect our reputation. Besides, it is common for relatives to worry about each other." Xie Chen hugged him from behind and said slowly.
Lin Shuge felt a little emotional, turned around and buried his face in his chest, "You are right."
"Of course what I said is right. Is there a reward? For example, let me..." Xie Chen became more and more demanding.
Lin Shuge immediately pushed him away, "No, aren't you my family's farmhand? You don't work, but you want rewards."
Xie Chen followed behind him, "So what my brother meant by giving me a title was to let me be a farmhand. Then, sir, do you need me to serve you? I promise to let you..."
Lin Shuge covered his increasingly outrageous mouth and said, "If you keep talking nonsense, you will sleep on the floor tonight."
Xie Chen shook his head vigorously. How could sleeping on the floor compare to holding a warm and soft beauty in his arms?
"Zhongxuan, we have to prepare for the Xiongnu issue in advance. In addition to notifying the county governor's office and the commander's office and asking them to be more vigilant, we also have to make more preparations." Lin Shuge let him go and thought of Taran's words.
Xie Chen looked solemn. Fighting a war not only depends on the bravery of the soldiers, but also logistics and food are indispensable, and these all cost money.
"What are you thinking about?" Lin Shuge didn't hear his reply and turned to look at him.
"Brother, I will definitely ask for your advice on farming in the spring." Xie Chen was thinking about the various farm tools that Lin Shuge had pushed out when he was in Ganzhou.
"Okay, tell me what the benefits are." Lin Shuge walked to the table and sat down, then picked up the cup and took a sip of water.
"The benefit is that you let me be a long-term worker. Not only tonight, but every day I will serve my brother well." As he said this, he picked up Lin Shuge who was still sitting on the chair and walked to the bed.
"Let me go, help me, I am committing a crime." Lin Shuge called for help in a low voice.
"Ayuan and Axuan are both asleep. No one can save you now. But I will be careful. Just enjoy yourself." Xie Chen half-knelt beside the bed with an obvious smile on his lips.
Lin Shuge looked at him, and stretched out his hand to touch his lips as if possessed by a ghost, all the way down. Xie Chen obediently did not move and let him move. Lin Shuge's movements became more and more presumptuous. Xie Chen's chest rose and fell violently, as if he could not bear it. He grabbed Lin Shuge's hand and lowered the bed curtain, "Brother, you seduced me."
Lin Shuge laughed, his voice full of temptation, "Really? Did I hook you?"
Xie Chen gritted his teeth, unable to bear it any longer, and leaned over to kiss her.
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