Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 216 The Secret That Can't Be Said
Feng's study.

Li Shouzhong and Lin Ruhai both looked anxious.

One came up and reprimanded with a look of hatred for iron and steel:

"Yibo, you are confused!"

The other also echoed, but said regretfully:
"That's right! Yibo, what you're doing is really unwise!"

As soon as the two of them dispersed, they rushed to this side immediately.

When Feng Yibo returned to the mansion, his butt was still warm.

He was called to the study by his mentor and father-in-law.

Immediately began the rounds of bombing.

Li Shouzhong looked puzzled, feeling that his disciple shouldn't be so impulsive.

"Small intolerance can lead to big plans! If you are impulsive and go away with the crown, why do you dare to use it in the future?"

Lin Ruhai looked frustrated, feeling that he failed to stop his son-in-law, which led to such a result.

"If I had known you would do this, I might as well have annulled the engagement right away, so as not to end up like this!"

The two of you said one sentence, and I said one sentence, but Feng Yibo responded with a smile.

"Teacher, uncle, please sit down first, let's talk slowly."

He asked and let the two sit down.

"Look at the tea!"

He called someone to serve tea again, and took a sip unhurriedly first.

When the person who served the tea left, he said:
"Teacher, uncle, don't worry, I can't tell you why I did this."

The two of them were suppressing their emotions, waiting for his explanation.

But when they heard such an answer, they immediately stared.

Seeing his expression, Feng Yibo hastily comforted him:

"But please don't worry, the two elders, I won't let this sink down, and sooner or later I will re-enter the court as an official."

Seeing that both of them were frowning, he added in a low voice:

"Besides, don't you still have the honor?"

In fact, it is still a title, Duke of Donghai County.

Only he can't say it.

The two of them didn't believe that he had any backhands, they just thought they were trying to comfort him.

Hearing what he said now, how can you bear it?
Hearing this, Li Shouzhong immediately said angrily:

"What does your honor count for?"

Lin Ruhai also sighed, and echoed:

"That's right! There is no real job, and it cannot be hereditary. It's just a show."

Feng Yibo naturally knows the weight of himself as the captain of the light car.

There is no real job, and it cannot be hereditary.

It is an honorary title awarded after pure meritorious service.

Of course, there are still some advantages.

In addition to being a little bit more valuable, you can also receive money and food corresponding to the same level.

Anyway, there is a salary.

"Listen to me first, both of you."

Feng Yibo knew that if he didn't reveal a little bit today, the two of them might feel worried.

Immediately smiled and asked:

"Let's put it this way, if I don't wear the crown and leave, I can only go elsewhere to take up the post, right?"

The two looked at each other and nodded slightly.

Even if he followed Zhang Songyue's arrangement and went to Honglu Temple.

I'm afraid it will stop here.

But it's better than it is now!

Lin Ruhai has been hesitating, but at this moment he couldn't help but say:
"If it doesn't work, I will withdraw..."

"uncle!"

Feng Yibo immediately interrupted him and asked:
"Since Daiyu and I got engaged, we are already in love. Do you really have the heart to separate us?"

Thinking of Daiyu, Lin Ruhai shook his head, smiled wryly and said:

"I don't want to, but other than that, what chance do you have for turning around?"

He had thought a lot along the way, but it was all fish and bear's paw.

You can't have both.

Li Shou had always had a guess in the center, so he asked at this time:
"Don't you think that without you, Donghai County would not be able to separate from the Great Wei?"

He always felt that Feng Yibo was not impulsive.

If you don't have some confidence, you won't do this naturally.

The only place Li Shouzhong could find now was Donghai County.

However, he hesitated a bit.

Feel unreliable.

"Master, it's really inconvenient for me to say the specifics."

Although Li Shouzhong guessed a little bit, Feng Yibo still couldn't explain it clearly.

But I can only reveal a little bit, saying:
"It's not that you don't trust the two, but that you don't want to involve Donghai County's secrets."

"secret?"

Both were stunned.

Li Shouzhong frowned in thought.

What kind of secret can make Feng Yibo feel that he can surpass the ritual system?
When Lin Ruhai heard this, a glimmer of hope rose in his heart.

He asked expectantly:
"You mean, what secret does the Duke of Donghai have? Without you?"

Although Feng Yibo said it was a secret, he was still a little worried.

"That's about it."

Unfortunately, Feng Yibo nodded, but didn't explain any more.

"Bullshit!"

At this moment, Li Shouzhong patted the table lightly and reprimanded him:
"Even so, you have already resigned, how can you guarantee that he will keep his promise?"

In his opinion, even if Feng Yibo is somewhat involved with the Duke of Donghai.

It can't surpass the benefits that Da Wei can bring to the other party!
"that is!"

Lin Ruhai also sighed, and echoed:

"Even if he has some tacit understanding with you, how can you guarantee that the Holy One will overcome all objections and ignore the etiquette?"

This is even more on point.

Even if Donghai County announced its separation from the Great Wei, Emperor Jingshun might not be able to break through the shackles of etiquette.

"I really can't say."

Feng Yibo shook his head.

Seeing that both of them were a little annoyed, he gritted his teeth and revealed a little more, saying:
"Okay, okay, I can only tell you that without me, there would be chaos in Donghai County!"

This is already the maximum explanation, any more may expose the identity.

"It's hard to go into details, but I'm absolutely sure."

Although Feng Yibo spoke with great confidence, the two of them were obviously still worried.

Li Shouzhong also pointed out the loopholes in this plan, saying:
"Such behavior will only make the Holy Majesty taboo!"

If it had to be Feng Yibo, then Donghai County was just like what the censor who impeached him said.

It's not Da Wei who voted, but Feng Yibo!

"I don't want to either, but other than that, there's no way out."

Although Feng Yibo said helplessness, he obviously didn't take it seriously.

"Besides, it doesn't matter whether the Holy Majesty is taboo or not, what matters is whether I can do things for him."

Having said that, he added with a smile:
"How can a sage who is dedicated to a virtuous king not tolerate a person who can do a good job for him?"

Lin Ruhai still showed worry, because Feng Yibo didn't answer his question.

Moreover, he felt that this son-in-law was still too young, and he even felt that it was a problem with Li Shouzhong's education.

Because these words are obviously somewhat bookish.

He sighed and said:
"It is a taboo for ministers to speculate on the holy will!"

Unexpectedly, Li Shouzhong agreed with this statement.

He nodded and echoed:

"Anyone who thinks that he knows the Holy Spirit very well, is probably not far from death."

It is normal to speculate.

But if I feel that my guess is accurate, that is the real taboo!

"I know the power of the sky is unpredictable, but at least as far as I know, the Holy One wants to be Li Shimin."

Feng Yibo can't reveal too much about Donghai County, let alone his own plan.

But in this matter, there is nothing to hide.

"Then why can't I be Wei Zheng?"

The two looked at each other, still helpless.

Hearing this, Li Shouzhong couldn't help sighing:
"Wei Wenzhen is not easy to do!"

Wei Zheng's greatest contribution was to recruit and surrender Li Shiji.

This is similar to Feng Yibo.

It's just that he followed up with a lifetime of outspoken admonitions.

Not less offended the emperor.

However, Li Shimin himself once said:
Fang Xuanling was the first to assist Zhenguan before.

After Zhenguan, Wei Zheng was the first.

Even in Lingyan Pavilion, Wei Zheng ranked fourth.

It can be seen that its position in Li Shimin's heart.

In any case, the two were barely appeased.

Although he still looked sad, he was not as anxious as he was at the beginning.

Li Shouzhong even thought, the big deal is to wait.

After the limelight passed, he personally wrote a letter of recommendation.

Even if you can't continue to work in the Ministry of Rites, as long as there is a vacancy, it's okay to be a servant or head of other departments.

Seeing that Feng Yibo didn't take it seriously, Lin Ruhai calmed down a little.

Thinking that the big deal is not to retire early, it is no problem to ensure that the son-in-law has no worries about food and clothing.

Afterwards, Li Shouzhong returned to his yard.

Feng Yibo sent Lin Ruhai away, and then returned to the west courtyard.

Seeing that Baochai was making a female celebrity on the kang, Dang even went over and hugged her.

"Be careful, don't prick you."

Baochai moved her hands away in a panic, for fear of hurting her husband.

Seeing that the uncle and the girl have such a good relationship, Ying'er suppressed a smile, took the needle and thread and quietly retreated out.

He even closed the door.

As soon as he went out, Feng Yibo immediately ignored him and buried his face in Baochai's arms.

With a greasy mouth, he said: "Baochai, I will resign today, and I will rely on you to support me in the future."

After all, Baochai is her baby name, and Feng Yibo only occasionally calls it in private.

I usually call Mrs.

"what?"

Baochai couldn't help but let out a soft cry, but it wasn't because of Feng Yibo's words.

Instead, Feng Yibo poked around in his arms, making it itchy.

She patted Feng Yibo's back lightly, and said with a smile:

"Don't be kidding me, sir."

Obviously she didn't believe it, she just thought Feng Yibo was a little tired.

Grumble with yourself.

But at this moment, Feng Yibo muttered again:
"I'm serious, someone impeached me in the court today, so I'll hang up the crown and go back, ready to rest for a while."

Baochai will know about this sooner or later, it is better for him to say it himself.

However, what Feng Yibo didn't expect was that Baochai was only taken aback when he heard the words.

Afterwards, he gently stroked the hair on the back of Feng Yibo's neck.

Then he put his chin on his head and said softly:
"Although I don't know what happened, it's good that my father is fine."

Hearing this, Feng Yibo suddenly felt relaxed.

Just let Baochai stroke his head.

Originally, he was afraid that Baochai would worry about him, so he said it in this way.

It seems a little uninhibited, but in fact his whole body is tense.

Ready to comfort Baochai at any time.

Unexpectedly, those words he prepared.

Still have time to say.

After Baochai heard this, not only did he not need his comfort.

And started to comfort him.

"If you resign, you will resign. I believe that the master has his own ideas about these outside matters."

Having said that, Baochai paused,
Feng Yibo's heart tightened again, and he was about to speak words of comfort.

But Baochai continued:

"I don't want to be an official anymore, so let's do something else."

It turned out that Baochai had already begun to think about her future life.

"You gave me the 10 taels, and I haven't moved a penny, plus my dowry..."

Hearing this, Feng Yibo was a little moved.

Unexpectedly, Baochai not only did not complain, but also began to seriously plan his life after resignation.

Regardless of whether it is true or not, it is obviously taking care of his mood.

It's really like getting a wife, what more can a husband ask for?
"We can buy a house and land, be a squire, or do some business with my brother."

Having said that, Baochai smiled.

Something seems to have come to mind.

She hugged Feng Yibo lightly, and continued:
"With my master's ability, no matter what line of work I do, I believe we can live a good life."

Feng Yibo raised his head, kissed her on the forehead, and said solemnly:
"Baochai, don't worry, I'm resigning on my own initiative, and I'm making progress by retreating."

Thinking he was comforting her, Baochai smiled softly upon hearing this.

"I've come here to tell you, just because I'm afraid you'll be thinking wildly."

Feng Yibo held her head in his arms with his backhand, and said firmly:
"When I lie dormant for a while, I will definitely go back to be an official."

The matter of Donghai County is a secret that he cannot tell.

In the capital, he didn't talk to anyone.

It's not that they don't trust them, but that it has too much to do with it.

Li Shouzhong didn't say it because his mentor was dedicated to the country.

Saying it would only put him in a dilemma.

Lin Ruhai didn't say anything because his father-in-law was delicate.

It is inevitable to worry too much, and it may hurt your body.

Although the husband and wife are one, Baochai didn't say anything.

The less people know about this, the safer it will be, and the fewer people will follow in fear.

Hearing Feng Yibo's words, Baochai buried her head in his arms, and said softly:
"No matter what my father does, I will spare no effort to support him."

Her firmness could be heard in her words, and Feng Yibo also felt her sincerity.

At this time, I heard Baochai continue:
"You don't have to worry about me, even if you go back to grow vegetables, I'd like my husband and wife to follow along and run the farm together."

This is talking about the old Jinling house, which Feng Yibo used to lead Feng's family to live a good life.

Obviously, Baochai was explaining Feng Yibo, trying to make the topic easier.

"Wow, so you are waiting for me here!"

Feng Yibo said something cooperative when he heard the words, and said:
"Speaking of growing vegetables, what about the greenhouses in our garden this year?"

Duzhong is much colder than Jinling, and growing vegetables in winter is not as easy as it used to be.

But this couldn't help Feng Yibo.

When he built the garden, he reserved a special place.

A large greenhouse was built.

On the surface, it looks similar to other houses, but this is to unify the architectural style.

There are not only earth dragons but also tin stoves in the house over there.

Also enlarged the windows.

On the windows, thin white oiled paper was used.

window paper.

When the sun shines, the room is bright.

In winter, the greenhouse is very hot.

Occasionally, when the weather is fine, open the windows to let in the air.

It is suitable for growing vegetables and flowers.

"I went to see it in the morning. There was a batch of foreign persimmons and cucumbers, all of which were flowers dipped a month ago. The foreign persimmons were more than half a month earlier than the cucumbers."

Baochai is in charge of the big and small affairs of the mansion, so she is naturally clear about the house warming, and said with a smile:
"Aunt Meng said that by the time of the Chinese New Year, you will be able to eat the freshest food."

Although there is a greenhouse, it is not always possible to pick.

After all, vegetables also have a growth cycle.

Therefore, in order to supply continuously, Feng Yibo asked people to divide them into several batches for planting.

"When this batch comes down, pick some fresh ones and send them to my mother-in-law and uncle to taste something new."

Hearing that he could pick it years ago, Feng Yibo nodded, and added:
"I will go with you."

"Ok!"

Baochai smiled and nodded.

At this moment, the sun seemed to be shining into the room.

It makes people warm.

A family turmoil that was thought to have disappeared without a trace.

Feng Yibo also has a deeper understanding of Xue Baochai's virtuousness.

She has a kind of indifferent temperament about her.

Nothing seemed to break the beauty.

Unknowingly, Feng Yibo felt Baochai's kindness more and more.

It was a kind of gentle power that made his heart return to peace.

Forget about the turmoil outside for a moment.

"Baochai, it's good to have you."

"Grandpa, it's better for us to be together."

(End of this chapter)