In the early morning, Ping'er got up early, washed up under the service of the little maid, and then went to Lin Yun's bedroom to see if the third master was up.

When she walked into the bedroom, she saw that the brocade quilt on the embroidered couch outside was scattered on the bed. Xiangling, who she had arranged to stay on duty last night, was nowhere to be seen.

When Ping'er saw this scene, he immediately frowned. This girl Xiangling must have gotten into the third master's bed again.

She walked to the marble screen, raised her hand and tapped it a few times, and shouted: "Third Master, it's time for you to get up."

After calling twice, I heard Xiangling's voice coming from inside, "Third Master, Sister Ping'er is asking you to get up."

Immediately, Lin Yun's voice came from inside, "It's still early, let's sleep a little longer."

Ping'er: "Third Master, you told your servant yesterday that you were going to visit the Song Mansion this morning and asked your servant to wake you up early."

"Thank you, Sister Ping'er, for reminding me. I almost forgot, so I'll get up now."

…

Ping'er walked around the screen, walked to the bed, raised his hand to lift the pink gauze curtain, and saw that Xiang Ling had already dressed and was arranging her messy hair.

Lin Yun sat up from the bed, smiled awkwardly at Ping'er and said, "Sister Ping'er, I can do it myself, I don't need anyone to serve me."

Xiangling also smiled and said: "Sister Ping'er, the third master doesn't need anyone to serve him."

While Ping'er was serving Lin Yun to dress, he scolded Xiangling: "I asked you to stay out all night, why did you get into Third Master's bed?"

Xiang Ling chuckled and said, "The third master asked me to sleep with him. I dare not disobey."

Lin Yun said hurriedly: "It's my fault."

Ping'er said angrily: "Just spoil her. When grandma comes in, I'll see if she dares to get under your bed."

Lin Yun put on his clothes, and when Ping'er wasn't paying attention, he kissed her face and said with a smile, "I'll get under your blankets."

After saying that, he quickly walked out the door.

Seeing Xiangling covering her mouth and snickering, Ping'er slapped her in shame and said coquettishly: "Little hooves, why don't you go and help me wash up."

"OK."

Xiangling agreed and ran out after Lin Yun.

After Xiangling left, Ping'er opened the brocade quilt and saw that there was no picture inside as he imagined, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

She secretly rejoiced in her heart: "I really did not follow the wrong person. The third master is indeed a good master."

…

After breakfast, Lin Yun took a carriage to the Song Mansion to visit.

When the steward of the Song Dynasty heard about Lin Yun's visit, he immediately came out to welcome him, smiled at Lin Yun and said, "Mr. Lin, when did you return to Beijing?"

Lin Yun cupped his hands and returned the greeting: "Qian'er just came back and finished all the chores in the house, so I thought of coming over to have a look. I wonder if the old man is in the house?"

The steward hurriedly said: "Yes, I have a rest today. I just got up not long ago."

Lin Yun gave the steward a silver ingot and said with a smile: "Please help me go in and send a message to see if the old man has time to see me."

The old steward smiled and said: "My master has already said that when the young master comes to visit, I will ask my old servant to take you directly to the inner house to meet you."

"Thank you!"

"Master, please."

The steward called a boy to report to Song Yue first, and then he accompanied Lin Yun to the inner house while chatting.

…

Song Yue was practicing calligraphy in the study when he heard the boy reporting that Lin Ruhai's nephew was visiting, so he sent someone to notify Lin Yun to meet him in the study.

Lin Yun walked into Song Yue's study under the guidance of the steward, and saw the old guy writing something on a piece of rice paper.

After taking a closer look, it turned out that what Song Yue wrote was exactly the poem he copied in the Oiran Competition.

After Song Yue finished writing, he put down the brush in his hand, raised his head and smiled at Lin Yun and asked: "Boy, how do you write this character?"

Lin Yun praised him out of his mouth: "The word "Master" can be said to be the righteousness of heaven and earth. It brings together the great achievements of several families and has the style of a famous master. It is hard to find a lot of money."

Song Yue said happily: "Since you like this calligraphy, I will give it to you."

Lin Yun said happily: "Thank you so much, Master."

"Come here, let's take a look at the tea."

…

A moment later, while drinking tea, Lin Yun smiled at Song Yue and said, "Thanks to Master's reminder last time, I was able to get on the list of laurels. I came here today to express my gratitude."

Song Yue laughed jokingly: "I'm afraid it's not just for this matter, right?"

"Master, I see you clearly. My uncle is in trouble and I would like to ask you to help me."

"But for the sake of the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi?"

"Yes, my uncle's health improved a little soon after he returned to Beijing. If he is allowed to go to Sichuan and Shaanxi for a few more years, I'm worried that his body won't be able to bear it."

Song Yue smiled bitterly and said: "This matter is not easy to handle. His Majesty's appointment of Yi Ruhai as Governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi is a recognition of his ability. Furthermore, among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Ruhai is the most suitable for the position of Governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi."

Bit."

Lin Yun said hurriedly: "I think I have a more suitable candidate. I wonder if Master thinks it is okay?"

"Who is it?"

"Jiayu Village."

"oh,"

Song Yue thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "If there is no Ruhai, Jia Yucun is definitely a suitable candidate. Now that Ruhai is idle in the Hanlin Academy, His Majesty will definitely hire him first."

Lin Yun said with a bitter face: "Is there no way to prevent this?"

Song Yue: "It's difficult, unless~"

"Unless what?"

Unless you can convince the old interior minister, with his help, the matter may be dropped.

"oh,"

Lin Yun's eyes lit up when he heard this. Dai Quan, an old man who never died, loved money the most. If he spent more money, he would have to let him handle this matter.

"Thank you, Master, for your guidance."

Song Yue asked with a smile: "You are doing something behind your back, does your uncle know?"

Lin Yun smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't dare to tell him. If my uncle knew about this, he would definitely scold me to death."

"I think it's better for you not to get involved. If Hai can serve as the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, it will be an opportunity for him. If he succeeds in this term, his career will turn around. Katoki has a good chance of being promoted to the rank of Minister of the Sixth Division.

Position."

"But I'm worried that his body won't be able to withstand the bitter cold life in the northwest."

"What's so difficult about this? Just wait until he serves as governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi for a year and a half and then try to transfer him back."

Lin Yun thought for a while and said: "The war in the northwest is very costly. If the war goes unfavorably, will my uncle be implicated?"

Song Yue heard this and sneered: "If all officials worry about gains and losses like you, it would be better to go home and take care of the children."

"Well,"

Lin Yun was made red-faced by Song Yue's words. I think Jia Yucun also said the same to him at the beginning, which shows that he is not an ambitious person.

Song Yue added: "Ruhai is your Majesty's trusted minister. As long as he does not make any major mistakes in his tenure as governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, he will be promoted after this war."

Lin Yun was quite moved after hearing this. From the hint in Song Yue's words, His Majesty clearly asked Lin Ruhai to go to the northwest to brush up his qualifications. He was probably also responsible for supervising more than 100,000 troops on the front line. Thinking of this, he really couldn't be fooled.

Interfering randomly.

"Thank you, Master, for reminding me."

Lin Yun chatted with Song Yue for a few more words, then took the initiative to stand up and leave.
Chapter completed!