noffsinger Chapter 242 Young Master, You Are Back
Chapter 242 Young Master, You Are Back
Two merchant ships loaded with cargo headed for the capital.
Several memorials and secret letters were also quickly sent to the capital.
On the day Lu Ying set foot in the capital, he heard the news that the magistrate of Linjiang County had been promoted to the governor of Jiangnan for his contribution in treating the plague.
His Majesty never mentioned Lu Xiao, who died of the plague.
Although Lu Ying has not yet entered the officialdom, he knows the temperament of the current official from his surroundings.
Those who are employed are facing forward, those who are not being used are facing backward.
He curled the corners of his lips in a mocking manner and invited Zhang Honghua, who was wearing new clothes, and a few others to stay in his villa temporarily.
Such a big thing happened, he had to go back to the Lu family and tell the old man what happened.
He would not hide what Zhou Xin had done, and he would certainly not hide anything about Songjiabao.
If you want to get in touch with the aunt in the palace, of course you can’t do it without the old man to act as a go-between.
As soon as Lu Ying left, Lin Yuanxiu changed into coarse clothes, took a few boxes of Jiangnan snacks and went to the West Market, which had the worst conditions.
Go straight through the West Market and walk towards the innermost part. After walking for about an incense stick of time, you will arrive at a small courtyard.
He knocked on the door seven times, three lightly and four hard.
Soon, a woman came and opened the door.
When the woman saw his face, her eyes widened, "Young Master, Young Master..."
Lin Yuanxiu grabbed her wrist and said in a deep voice, "Aunt, I just came from Jiangnan and I'm so thirsty. Please pour me a glass of water."
He spoke with a genuine Jiangnan accent, sounding like a native of Jiangnan.
The woman understood and hurriedly pulled him in. "Why are you here now? Didn't you say you got off the boat yesterday?"
Lin Yuanxiu sighed deeply. "Someone was unloading cargo on the way, and they were delayed all night. So, I came as soon as the ship docked. My mother also asked me to bring you some local specialties."
The two chatted about family matters, and the woman held back her tears and closed the door.
As soon as she entered the inner room, the woman fell to her knees with a plop, crying softly, "Master, you are still alive... God is merciful..."
The woman's name was Su Baoqin. She was Lin Yuanxiu's wet nurse and also his biological mother's confidant.
Before the Lin family encountered trouble, Mrs. Lin found ways to send the people out and settled them in the West Market.
Along with Su Baoqin, most of the Lin family's assets were also sent out.
Lin Yuanxiu quickly helped the man up, "Aunt Qin, please get up quickly. I'm no longer a young master."
He looked at the emaciated Su Baoqin, his eyes gradually moistening, "Aunt Qin has suffered a lot these days."
Mrs. Lin once said that if Su Baoqin kept her promise, Lin Yuanxiu would take care of her in her old age, treat her as his mother, and carry her coffin after her death.
But if she embezzles the Lin family's property, she will be killed without mercy.
He had just inquired about it. After Su Baoqin moved in, she had been living in seclusion, leading a very difficult life and making a living by embroidering handkerchiefs.
Otherwise, he wouldn't dare come here so openly to recognize his relatives.
Su Baoqin pulled out a handkerchief and pressed the corners of her eyes, then took Lin Yuanxiu to the room where she slept.
After Lin Yuanxiu entered the house, Su Baoqin quickly poured him a glass of water. "Young Master, are you thirsty? Have a drink first. I'll go get something."
She said, turning and leaving the house.
After a while, she came back with a box and placed it in front of Lin Yuanxiu.
"Master, are you taking a look at the things?"
Lin Yuanxiu nodded and put down the cup which was only half full of tea.
As soon as he opened the lid, a small red snake as thick as a chopstick jumped out of the wooden box and flew straight towards his face.
Lin Yuanxiu didn't move his eyebrows. He pinched lightly with his fingers and firmly pinned the small red snake with its fangs exposed between his fingers.