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Chapter 33 Visiting Wen Suwan

Lin Cheng'an led his siblings to walk quickly, and said: "This brother of the Wen family is good at writing seal characters. I'll see you in a while. You must ask him for a picture of his calligraphy. Take it home and copy it. I will definitely treat you well." Calligraphy skills help."

Lin Xing grinned slightly, "I'm a girl, and I don't want to become a great calligrapher. If I can get Wen Suiwan's calligraphy, I will give it to my two elder brothers."

Lin Chengyu's heart fluttered excitedly, and said: "He gave you money, let's call him brother, although he can't be our little uncle, but he can afford it."

Lin Tingyu said: "Ran Ran really has a conscience, and still remembers us. Last time in Yanshan Academy, your second cousin got the words of Dongfang Master, secretly hid them, and didn't show them to me. You are really stingy. "

Lin Xingwei looked at the big cousin across Lin Chengan, and said, "Don't worry about it, big cousin. If I can get it later, I will give it to big cousin first."

The three brothers and sisters were discussing together, as if they were looking for rare treasures in the world.Lin Xingwei didn't want to meet at first, but when he heard the two cousins ​​exaggerate Wen Suwan, he also became excited, as if it would be a great loss if he didn't know Wen Suwan.

If he knew that the two elder brothers were so enthusiastic about Wen Lin, Lin Xingwei would have accepted the suppressed money, and took the opportunity to come to the door to thank him.Now that he has rejected someone on the front foot, and rushed to visit him on the back foot, Lin Xingwei can't get rid of his face.

Wen Linben also came back after watching the lanterns. When the carriage passed the alley, it happened to collide with the three brothers and sisters of the Lin family.Wen Lin took the initiative to get out of the car and asked the coachman to drive the horses back first.

Wearing a white jade crown with cloud patterns on his head, and a gold cloak woven with Qiongju-colored phoenix and bird patterns, he stood in front of the three brothers and sisters with a long body.

His eyes fell on Lin Xingwei who was on the right side of Lin Cheng'an, and there was a hint of joy in his shining eyes, and he asked, "Why is Princess Youning here?"

Lin Xingwei didn't know how to respond to Qu Ciqiong. She didn't dare to mention the matter of money, let alone say that she was ordered by her two elder brothers to ask for the calligraphy.He stared at his second cousin with his mouth gaping.Presumably the first cousin is the same as her, so nervous that she doesn't know why.

Lin Chengyu took the initiative to introduce: "We are the cousins ​​of Princess Youning. He is the eldest cousin, and I am the second cousin. We are students of the Oriental Master of Yanshan Academy. I heard... I heard that Mr. Wen once Come to my house to celebrate my grandfather's birthday, and I want to thank Mr. Wen."

Wen Lin smiled kindly, and said: "Since there is such a relationship, I am older than the others, if you don't mind, please call me brother."

Lin Chengan smiled from ear to ear, and hurriedly said: "I don't mind, I don't mind, we also have the same intention. Brother... brother."

Lin Xingwei smiled at the side without embarrassment, and didn't speak, thinking: He is indeed our elder brother, but I just don't know what he's thinking.

Lin Tingyu cupped his hands and said, "Master Dongfang asked the students to read Wen's article. There are some things we don't understand. Can Wen's brother explain it to us?"

Lin Cheng'an cast an expectant look, Wen Lin smiled inwardly, and said in his stomach: Are you here to thank me or ask me to clarify?

Lin Xingwei was afraid of Mr. Wen's embarrassment, so he said, "Today is too late, why don't we visit Mr. Wen another day... Brother."

Wen Suiwan changed his mind, and suddenly asked: "I heard that Princess Youning is about to get married, right? I will prepare a dowry to congratulate Princess Youning and General Wei on their wedding. How about the three of you come to my residence Take it up."

Lin Xingwei frowned, and questioned: "What dowry are you preparing for me?...and the money that was stolen that day..."

Lin Tingyu also said: "That's right, the last time I gave you money was already very abrupt, why is there still a dowry?"

Wen Lin's smile dissipated, his face became tense, and he said in a deep voice, "Let's talk about it."

Lin Cheng'an couldn't wish for it, so he took his brothers and sisters from left to right and followed Wen Lin into Wen's mansion.

The inner courtyard of Wen Mansion is vast, but quiet and few people, it seems that there are not many servants.The Lantern Festival is festive, but this place is like a refuge from the world. There are no red lanterns in the inner courtyard, only a few stone lanterns.

Wen Lin took the initiative to explain: "My mother lives in Beihai County, and I live here alone, so it's a lot quieter. After I get married, this place will become lively."

"Beihai County? Brother, didn't you say that you are from Yingchuan? Why does Lingtang live in Beihai County?" Lin Xingwei asked.

Wen Lindao: "My grandfather's family is in Yingchuan. My uncle used to be the governor of Beihai County, so I went to Beihai County with my mother. After my uncle was promoted, my mother didn't want to move, so she still lived in Beihai County. I was studying abroad. , and now he is going to work in Beijing again, so he left his mother there alone."

He also said: "The Li Zhan family, the prefect of Beihai County, took good care of my mother. The two families are close to each other. Li Shuning, the second daughter of Li Taishou, admired me since she was a child. I am also grateful to Li Taishou's family for taking care of my widowed mother. A family affair."

"Oh, I didn't expect Elder Wen's family to be a person who knows how to repay kindness." Lin Xing praised with a smile.

The three brothers and sisters followed Wen Lin into the inner hall, two servants brought tea, and the four of them sat facing the lamp.

Wen Lin sits like a bell, chatting gracefully: "I was lonely without a father since I was a child, and Princess Ning also lost his father, so I felt sympathetic to each other. I once met the princess on the street and felt that I and the Lin family looked very similar. There are some similarities, so I want to make friends with the Nanyang Marquis Mansion through this origin."

He said again: "Guan Xingyun congratulated the grandfather of the Lin family on his birthday in a sudden way, and also sent Princess Youning's embarrassing money. He only wanted to report to the princess of Youning to keep warm. He thought that I would also have a younger sister in the future. I never thought This move has caused confusion to Mrs. Hou and Princess Youning, it's Suiwan's fault."

Wen Lin spoke in a serious manner, without the frivolous feeling he had when he was in Cao's mansion that day, and the mournful tone of his tone actually caused the Lin brothers to cry secretly.

Having similar encounters and looks alike, this is indeed a reason for wanting to make friends.

Lin Xingwei nodded silently.

Lin Cheng'an sipped his tears twice, raised the teacup and said, "From now on, my brother will not only have a younger sister, but also our two younger brothers."

Lin Chengan felt that he was a blessing to be married to the famous Wen Suiwan, and Lin Tingyu remained silent.

Wen Lin said again: "This matter is indeed Wen's abruptness. Please ask the two virtuous brothers to clarify this matter with Mrs. Hou and your father's court. Sui Wan has no malicious intentions, but is just too eager for family affection."

"Definitely, definitely." Lin Chengyu said.

Wen Lin cast his eyes on Lin Xingwei who was silent on the opposite seat, and said, "I also want to apologize to Princess Youning for causing unnecessary trouble to the princess."

Lin Xing smiled slightly, but didn't make a sound.

Coming out of Wen's residence, the three brothers and sisters were followed by four servants carrying two boxes, which were Wen Suiwan's dowry to Lin Xingwei.Lin Cheng'an's face was full of joy, and he was holding a roll of Wen Suiwan's calligraphy in his hand, and Lin Tingyu was holding two books borrowed from Wen Suiwan in his arms.

Lin Xingwei hurried ahead, and after the Wen family's servants carried the two boxes into the Lin family's carriage and left, the three brothers and sisters boarded the carriage before leaving.

Lin Xingwei was so worried that she had received some money from Wen Lin before, which made her panic for a long time, and she was relieved when she knew that her second uncle had retired.

Thinking that he would never associate with Wen Lin again, he didn't want to visit Wen Lin again at the instigation of his second cousin, and received two boxes of dowry. This gift made him feel guilty, and Lin Xing was slightly uneasy.

"Today, after returning to the academy, I will be able to brag in front of my classmates for a year." Lin Chengan opened the window of the car, and he carefully opened the calligraphy given to him by Wen Suiwan, and looked at it carefully with the light outside the car .

Lin Xing shrunk and did not speak, heavy thoughts floated on his face.

Lin Tingyu asked: "Ran Ran, what are you thinking? Why do you talk so little today?"

Lin Chengan said: "Isn't my cousin talking a lot? In the Wen family, I was the only one talking to the elder brother of the Wen family. You all seem to be drugged and dumb."

Lin Tingyu looked at him: "I'm asking Ran Ran, don't interrupt."

Lin Xingwei raised his head, frowning slightly: "I don't know why, I feel very guilty, and I'm always not at ease."

Lin Cheng'an didn't take it seriously, and said: "Brother Sui Wan is so kind, he is so generous, he gave us everything, his calligraphy, and I will show it to you when I come over."

Lin Cheng'an couldn't bear to move his gaze away from the handwriting-covered silk.

Lin Tingyu sighed, "Don't say that Ran Ran is unreliable, I feel unreliable. It's not because of relatives, but how can he treat us so well? I thought he was in love with Ran Ran, so I didn't spend much money. I think, but today I talked about the marriage between myself and Ran Ran very calmly, and he gave Ran Ran so much property as a dowry, is it a little too enthusiastic."

"You guys are just worrying." Lin Cheng'an carefully rolled up the silk and put it into his sleeve gently, "Didn't brother Sui Wan say that what he longs for is family affection, and he wants to treat Ran Ran as his younger sister. This is giving money and dowry, don't take things from elder brother Sui Wan, and suspect that his mind is impure here, then you are too bad."

Lin Xingwei glanced at the two suitcases beside him, and murmured: "It's not like he's not related to us, but he deliberately approached us, but he didn't know what his real intention was. Everything was done so abruptly that people didn't know what to do. "

The eyes of the two cousins ​​were attracted by Lin Xingwei, and Lin Chengan asked: "Ran Ran, what do you mean he is not related to us? Mr. Wen is related to our family?"

Lin Xing was slightly taken aback, knowing that he had leaked the secret, and hurriedly said: "Young Master Wen looks like our family, I guessed randomly."

Lin Tingyu laughed when he heard this, "It would be too hasty to say that he is related to our family just based on his appearance! You can't say that everyone who looks alike in the world is a family, right? We have a classmate who looks a little It's like a eucalyptus!"

Lin Chengyu said cheerfully: "If Brother Sui Wan really has relatives with our family, it would be the greatest honor of our family!"

"What if he has no relatives? What is the purpose of him being so close to our family? Our family is not a big family, nor does it have a prominent position." Lin Tingyu said.

Lin Cheng'an suddenly felt that Wen Suwan's calligraphy was no longer fragrant, and felt that what he was holding was not a calligraphy, but a cold dagger, Lin Cheng'an couldn't help shivering.

Lin Cheng'an shrank back holding the calligraphy, and complained without confidence: "Oh, don't be suspicious, our Lin family doesn't have a prominent position in the capital, what can Mr. Wen do for us? Anyway, he I'm going to get married soon, if Ran Ran feels uneasy, just ask my aunt to give him a gift."

Lin Xingwei did not speak, but nodded silently.The light and shadow floated and moved, reflecting on Lin Xingwei's face softly and softly. She was far away in her mind, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

Just when the carriage stopped at the gate of Nanyang Marquis Mansion, the bell of the city tower rang, indicating that the curfew had arrived.

Mrs. Hou hadn't slept yet. After Lin Xingwei came back, she told her mother what had happened today. Mrs. Hou also felt that Wen Suiwan's behavior was too abrupt.

Mrs. Hou said: "If it's like what he said, he can give you a gift after explaining frankly. It's already abrupt enough for a birthday banquet to come uninvited, and then he gave you something for no reason, but he still used it to suppress money, He gave you so much property in the name of dowry, what is his plan?"

"Mother, anyway, I'm going to get married soon, and he's going to get married too. I'm sure we won't have any contact with him in the future. If you give these things back to him then, he will understand what I mean."

Lin Xingwei held the hand stove, leaned her delicate face close to her mother, and said, "Mother, why don't you ask my uncle to investigate Wen Lin's details carefully, I always think this person is weird. There are rumors in the market that he is a posthumous child, who is Father Wen?" But no one knows that his mother lives in Beihai County now and is under the care of Li Zhan, the prefect of Beihai County, and then find out what happened to his mother."

Madam Hou nodded silently.

(End of this chapter)