Finest Servant

Lin Wanrong was close to her, his eyes were good, and he glanced at the content of the label. Needless to say, this must be a marriage contract, but after reading this verse, even his big fool was confused. What exactly does this contract mean, and why did it suddenly become profound?

When the eldest lady saw Lin San squinting and peeking, she hurriedly hid the sign, her face flushed, and said, "What are you looking at? I'll go to the old Zen master to solve it."

After she finished speaking, she went to the old monk, Lin Wanrong shook her head, women are women after all, this marriage matter has a great impact on them, even a strong woman like Xiao Yuruo is not immune.

This day has passed in a long way, but after the eldest lady asked the old monk to unravel the sign, the smile on his face seemed to be much less, adding a bit of doubt, and I don't know what the old monk said. What, let the eldest become like this.

Lin Wanrong said in his heart, that old monk is just as foolish as me. I'm afraid he can't say a few useful words. They are all ambiguous. The only difference is that he charges you two taels of silver, but the talented one is free.

I went out to play today, and the harvest was not small. Not only did the eldest lady have more smiles on her face, but she also met such great gods as Xu Wei, the Minister of the Ministry of Housing, and finally it was not in vain.

And the old man in yellow, I don't know what kind of powerful person he is. How did Uncle Wei know him?

Who cares who he is, it's harmless to me anyway, and I don't think about things that I can't figure out. This is Lin Wanrong's creed.

However, Miss Xiao was a little weird. After asking for the sign, she was very worried. It seemed that the marriage sign had been bothering her. Lin Wanrong didn't know what the old monk said, and she could only help her.

Back at the residence, the eldest lady said that she would let a few people travel freely tomorrow, and went back to her room after instructing not to cause trouble.

Xiao Feng and Xiao Cui were surprised on their faces. It was estimated that they were going on a trip together. Lin Wanrong laughed and laughed.

Back in the room and put the "Picture of Misty and Rain in the West Lake", Lin Wanrong suddenly remembered, didn't he want to find a buyer for this painting, isn't the old man in yellow robe today a good swindler? How can I talk to him about the family and the country, but even forget this serious matter, failure!

In the early morning of the second day, the eldest lady regained her strongman character and went out early to visit the famous ladies and ladies in Hangzhou.

Lin Wanrong had nowhere to go, so he wandered around the city alone. Hangzhou City is not big, so it is very convenient to go back and forth between the southeast and northwest. There are a lot of alleys, big and small, but there are not many novel things.

I came to a residential house near Sudi in the east of the city,

However, I found that the cigarettes were curling up here, and there were hundreds of people surrounded by people. In the hustle and bustle, everyone knelt on the ground and shouted neatly: "The Lady White Lotus has appeared."

"Bai Lian Niang?" Lin Wanrong was not generally sensitive to the word "Bai Lian", so he hurried forward when he heard it.

I saw that there was an extremely empty place in front of me. The place was very large, but in the middle was a white jade Buddha statue. It was a dignified woman, with kind eyebrows and amiable eyes.

It is strange to say that this white jade Buddha statue is not any bodhisattva in the temple, and Lin Wanrong has never heard the name of the white lotus lady. What is even more surprising is that this white lotus lady still has half of her body buried in the soil. There were fruit offering incense burners all around, and countless believers knelt around and chanted "Bai Lian Niang".

A stout man stepped on a high place and shouted loudly, "Faithful believers, brothers and sisters, the merciful Lady White Lotus has appeared."

As soon as he shouted, countless believers shouted: "Mother White Lotus has appeared."

Although this number was large, Lin Wanrong observed carefully, but saw that there were many "believers" who were watching everywhere.

Lin Wanrong could see it clearly, and couldn't help sneering in his heart.

"In the past few months, all believers have seen the magic and merit of Lady White Lotus. The Buddha statue is buried deep in the ground, but it grows an inch a day. Why is this? The people show their magic power, and the old man will help us who are suffering. Our Bailian Dharma Assembly is the special envoy of Empress Bailian who sits down. It is for everyone to accumulate public virtue. As long as you join the White Lotus Dharma Assembly, all those who join are brothers and sisters. Everyone has clothes to wear, everyone has food to eat, and showers the grace of Lady White Lotus, the merits are immeasurable."

The man shouted loudly, and immediately many ordinary people kowtowed to the statue of Lady White Lotus and joined the White Lotus Dharma Assembly.

Shit, what grows an inch a day? What the hell is this? This White Lotus Dharma Assembly is so close to the name of the White Lotus Sect, one can see that it is not a funny thing.

Lin Wanrong was thinking about it when someone patted him on the shoulder behind him. He turned his head and saw that the thin and shrewd face was actually Xu Wei and Xu Wenchang, who had been painted by Su Di yesterday.

Why is this old man here? Lin Wanrong was stunned for a moment, it's true that they have never met in life.

Xu Wei smiled and said, "Little brother, we meet again."

Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "Master Xu—"

Xu Wei stopped him with a shuffling sound and said, "This place is not a place to talk, little brother, please come with me."

Lin Wanrong walked over with Xu Wei, but the two of them boarded a restaurant next to them, and sat in front of the window, where they could see the white lotus believers.

Xu Wei smiled and said, "Little brother, we really still have some fate."

Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "Master Xu, I didn't expect to see you here."

Xu Wei shook his head and smiled: "Little brother, I saw that you were a cheerful person yesterday, but why are you so unhappy today?"

Lin Wanrong asked curiously, "What does Master Xu mean by this?"

"My visit to Hangzhou this time is for private service, so I don't want to be ostentatious. If you don't think I'm an official of the imperial court, you can call me Mr. Xu or Mr. Wen Chang. Like yesterday on Su Di, calling me an old gentleman is also fine. But. If you call Master Xu, what is it if it is not tacky?" Xu Wei said with a smile.

It turns out that this Xu Wei is a bit arrogant, and does not seem to be a member of the officialdom. Lin Wanrong nodded and said, "Since Mr. Xu said so, I should obey."

Xu Wei sighed and said: "Being an official in the court, there are many taboos, and you have to pay attention to everything when you talk and discuss things, but in this river and lake, you can feel at ease. Wen Chang was also a scholar in the past, and he lived in the same way. Such a happy day, but now that personnel and affairs have been changed, there are many more scruples when speaking and doing things, which makes people sigh."

Xu Wei does have some temperament, and these remarks sound like a heartfelt, as if he did not treat Lin Wanrong as an outsider.

However, Lin Wanrong is not a fuel-efficient lamp either. Xu Wei's remarks clearly sounded comfortable, which made people mistakenly think that he was sincere and tasted carefully. In these words, except for his emotion, he didn't say anything. This is the art of speaking.

However, Xu Wei's official residence is the best, but it is really rare that he can be so humble and easy to a small family.

Lin Wanrong also admired this Xu Wei, and smiled: "Where did Mr. Xu come from? You are the best in the world, and you are an extremely noble minister. You are envied and admired by all people in the world. The affairs of the rivers and lakes, for your cheerful and open-minded personality, are all the same life experience, what is the difference?"

Xu Wei glanced at him with joy, and said, "Little brother, what you said is quite meaningful. Officialdom and all corners of the world are all life experiences. Well, well, this sentence goes to my heart."

He was quite surprised when he saw that although Lin San was dressed as a family man, he spoke calmly, sitting with himself, a high-ranking official of the imperial court, who was self-motivated, without the slightest twist. Yesterday Su Di was absolutely absolute, and today he is talking about it, this young talent is not easy to learn.

Lin Wanrong smiled and said: "Mr. Xu, I didn't expect to meet you in this alley. It's really unexpected."

Xu Wei said happily: "I didn't expect to say goodbye yesterday, and see you again today. To tell the truth, little brother, this old man is also a restless person. When he was young, he liked to travel around the world, and he was interested in strange things. All of them have some hobbies. It was only later that when I entered the court, there were so many official affairs in the temple, and I couldn’t get away from it, so I gradually delayed it. This time I had the opportunity to come back to Hangzhou. Thinking of what happened."

This Xu Wei has a wide range of contacts, extensive knowledge, extraordinary experience, and some preference for novelty.

Xu Wei said again: "I have a relationship with my little brother, but I still don't know the name of my little brother?"

Lin Wanrong smiled and said: "How dare you call yourself respectful in front of the elders, my name is Lin San, and I am a little family member of the Xiao family in Jinling."

"Jinling Xiao's family?" Xu Wei was shocked: "But after the old Xiao Ge?"

Elder Xiao Ge? Lin Wanrong was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that the old man of the Xiao family used to be the Minister of Rites in the past. He was a generation higher than this Xu Wei, isn't he the youngest of Xiao Ge?

"Exactly, exactly." Lin Wanrong hurriedly said, if he really met Xu Wei at the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce tomorrow, it would be best to get close to him in advance now.

Xu Wei sighed: "Xiao Ge was the leader of Dahua etiquette in the past, and he is a model for the world. It's a pity that he has passed away for many years, and no one can connect with others."

Speaking of these, Lin Wanrong is completely a novice and doesn't understand anything, so he can only laugh with embarrassment.

Xu Wei sighed and said again: "Miss Guo has had a good time these past few years? In the past, the capital was separated, and it has been more than 20 years that I haven't seen her. Time flies, time flies, and it really answers this old saying. ."

Miss Guo? Lin Wanrong was stunned for a second, and then she understood, that Mrs. Xiao's maiden name was Guo, and Guo Wuchang was her maiden's nephew. Isn't she Miss Guo?

Climbing up these origins, Lin Wanrong still has a headache. It has something to do with me. I just didn't expect that Mrs. Xiao knew this high-ranking official in the court, but she never heard her mention it. It seems that she was not a simple person in the past.

"Oh, I haven't been in Xiao's house for a long time, but seeing that the lady's appearance is still the same, and the two young ladies are extremely filial, they should look good." Lin Wanrong replied cautiously.

Xu Wei said, "Is the woman who was with you on the Su Causeway yesterday the eldest Miss of the Xiao family?"

Lin Wanrong nodded, and Xu Wei sighed: "I saw that when she and Miss Guo were young, they had six or seven imaginations, and didn't dare to ask each other rashly.

Xu Wei had this attitude towards the Xiao family, and Lin Wanrong was relieved. Even if something really happened at the annual meeting tomorrow, Xu Wei would definitely help.

Lin Wanrong didn't want to talk to him about this mess, so he said: "Mr. Xu, you invited me to come here, but you want to talk about the White Lotus Dharma Conference?"

Xu Wei snorted and said, "What is the White Lotus Dharma Assembly? This is the White Lotus cult."

Lin Wanrong thought to himself, as expected, I knew it was the scumbags of the White Lotus Sect, who changed the soup but not the medicine.

Xu Wei said, "Little Brother Lin, do you know about the White Lotus Sect?"

Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "How come I don't know? I was captured by them in the past."

"Oh?" Xu Wei said oddly, "Brother Lin, you still have such a chance? It's so strange to call this old man."

Lin Wanrong told the story of how he and the eldest young lady were captured together. Xu Wei was an elite figure and the first advisor of the current Emperor Dahua. He stroked his beard and said: "There is something strange in this matter. As far as I know, The White Lotus Sect has captured people's money, and will never let them go if they see gold and silver. It's too easy for you and Miss Xiao to escape."

Naturally, Lin Wanrong wouldn't say anything about Xiao Qingxuan's rescue, so he said: "It was Tao Dongcheng, the son of Master Tao Yu of Suzhou Weaving, who borrowed a battalion of troops and horses from Master Cheng, the commander of the Jiangsu capital, and we were able to escape."

Xu Wei smiled mysteriously, and said meaningfully: "It's no wonder. The White Lotus Sect's attempt on Miss Xiao is probably more than a simple grab of money."

There is something in this Xu Wei's words, and it seems that he knows the twists and turns of it. He paused and continued: "The White Lotus Sect is the most troubled in Jiangsu and Shandong, and the officials of these two provinces, big and small, can't get rid of it."

Lin Wanrong thought to himself, do you still need to talk about this? In Jiangsu Province, apart from the old fox Luo Min, other Cheng De, Tao Yu and his son, I am afraid they are all with this White Lotus Sect.

Xu Wei continued: "Luo Min, the governor of Jiangsu, is my good friend. I know his sufferings. It is really difficult for a province's first constitution, but he can't mobilize the commander."

Xu Wei has been immersed in this officialdom for many years, and he is naturally clear. He smiled at Lin Wanrong: "Little Brother Lin, if you have any difficulties in the future, go to find Luo Min, and only say that Mr. Wenchang entrusted him. It will naturally help you."

If you want to say Wanrong, do you still need your face? I have now accepted Luo Min's son as my younger brother, so the old fox treats me with respect. But this Xu Wei is kind, and Lin Wanrong naturally wants to thank him.

Xu Wei's eyes fell on the believers who worshiped the Empress Bai Lian in the distance, and sighed: "In the past, Bai Lian's riot was a hunger riot, and it is indeed excusable. It is a pity that it was used by people with intentions, but it went further and further and burned. Killing and looting are all evil, and even the people hate them. Destroying this white lotus is the top priority.”

Lin Wanrong said curiously: "Mr. Xu, since the White Lotus Sect has a bad reputation, why are there still such believers worshipping it?"

Xu Wei explained: "This is their trick of bewitching. The believers you see right now who worship this white lotus lady don't know that the white lotus ceremony is the white lotus sect, and their magic tricks confuse the public, right? These people are quite tempting, so that's what you see right now.

Lin Wanrong glanced in the distance, and saw a few loyal believers who came from the door of a distant alley, kowtowed and knelt down three times and nine times. The worship of this Lady White Lotus was deep in the bones. He couldn't help shaking his head and said. : "The most terrifying thing in this world is to deceive people. Mr. Xu, what kind of magic method are you talking about, but what is it?"