The man's appearance could not be clearly seen in the dark night. Under the weak light, he could only see Wang Lin wearing a black gauze hat and a crimson round-shaped official robe with a crane pattern on his chest. He could vaguely see a white jade tied around his waist.
Wearing black official boots, he walked elegantly in front of her.
The man was born as handsome as jade, with both talent and appearance, and his temperament was refined, dignified, and domineering. However, compared with those princes, he always restrained a fierce aura and gave people a gentle and jade-like appearance.
Feel.
Five years have passed, and he has lost the impulsiveness and immaturity he once had and has become more calm and restrained.
This was the youngest powerful official in the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Xiao Lian looked at the man in a daze, but quickly looked away and glanced at the man's figure in black who disappeared quickly, "Minmin came back with her two children and said she was going to stay at home for a few days to accompany her mother.
"
"Who is your husband's friend?" She was very curious about who that person was.
He rarely brings friends back home in the middle of the night.
Wang Lin narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at the woman sharply, but his voice was low and gentle: "Well, if Min Min comes back, please take care of her. I have something to do recently."
It didn't explain who the man in black was.
Xiao Lian pouted, almost forgetting that he would never explain anything to her. The two of them were strangers, more than strangers. He didn't need to explain anything to her.
"That's what I should do."
Wang Lin's eyes fell on the woman's fair neck, and he said casually: "What do you want from me?!"
They had been married for many years, but they had a showdown on their wedding night. They wanted to live their own lives without interfering with each other. It was Xiao Lian who took the initiative. Knowing that she had no intention of him and had resented him for many years, he let her go.
But I didn't expect that she was more capable than I thought.
She has done a good job in these years. She has kept the Duke's mansion in order. The whole family likes her as the Duke's wife very much. The most important thing is that she can get along particularly well with Wang He. Normally Wang He
Mr. He was more gentle and considerate to her than to his own son.
She was left in charge of the Duke's mansion, which saved him a lot of trouble. Over the years, he could concentrate on seeking power abroad, all thanks to Xiao Lian, a virtuous, capable and obedient wife.
Wang Lin thought she was really nice, and he treated her very generously. He gave her whatever she wanted, and he gave her everything the emperor had given her.
She is also very sensible. Every time she gets a gift from him, she will return the gift and make clothes for him, but it seems that the clothes are not made by her own hands...
"Actually, I have something to tell my husband." Everyone is afraid of him, a close minister of the emperor, but Xiao Lian is not afraid of him.
Although they agreed not to interfere with each other, she was a woman and still had the coquettish attitude that she should have, and she never showed that kind of coldness and arrogance in front of him.
On the contrary, she is full of femininity, with almond eyes and peach cheeks, red and moist lips, skin that can be broken by blowing, a delicate voice, and an even softer body. Once a woman like this is infected, I am afraid she will not want to stop.
Wang Lin's eyes fell on her slender waist, and his Adam's apple rolled. He had been busy with court affairs in the past few years, and there was no other woman beside her except her, and he only slept with her once.
"You go back to your room first, and I will come find you after I greet my good friends."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
It's really...annoying, she hasn't finished speaking yet!
Xiao Lian wanted to follow but was stopped by the secret guard beside him, "Madam, the Duke is busy with something, please go back first!"
"..."
"Um."
The study was full of secret guards, and they didn't know what the man was going to do. For the first time, Xiao Lian was so curious about what he was doing, but he didn't dare to rush in and disturb him.
After all, Wang Lin is still very scary when he is angry.
Who is that man in black? She couldn't remember for a moment...
…
"How dare you stay in the capital now?" Wang Lin came in and walked to the desk, gesturing for someone to sit down.
Shen Zhuo took off his hat and mask, his face was still fair and handsome, but unfortunately his eyes were no longer clear and clear, and some were filled with endless hatred, "If it were you, what would you do?"
"All the nine members of the Shen family were imprisoned in Jiuzhou Mountain, tortured and humiliated in every possible way. Both Yue'er and her father died tragically. If it were you, what would you do?!"
Looking at his former friend, Shen Zhuo chuckled, feeling deeply in his heart.
It can be said that he and Wang Lin have similar experiences. They have been equally powerful since they were young, they have been friends and enemies, and they cherish each other. However, Wang Lin was luckier than him and did not embark on this path in the end.
Shen Zhuo knew in his heart that he would reach the end, but he had no retreat and no choice.
"Aren't you going to avenge the He family?"
Looking at Shen Zhuo, Wang Lin also felt something in his heart. He did not expect that he would become like this. Shen Zhuo also helped him when the Wang family was in trouble, but they took different paths. He was very lucky to have the support of the Queen Mother and Emperor Beiwu.
After the He family was confiscated and executed, under the influence of the Wang He family, he did want to take revenge, but he had a good master who valued friendship and loyalty to persuade and guide him.
Only now did he understand the purpose of Emperor Beiwu sending Wang He away.
Is the current Shen Zhuo also influenced by his Shen Jing?
None of them had good and reasonable parents.
It's a pity that Shen Zhuo didn't meet a noble person who could change the trajectory of his life.
Wang Lin sighed inwardly and chuckled: "So what if we take revenge?! Can they survive?"
Shen Zhuo: "..."
"Brother Shen is a smart man. You didn't want to take revenge at first, right?" Now that he is in a high position, Wang Lin understands that his decisions and actions will bring devastating blows to his tribe.
When you are in a high position and respected by others, you need to think twice before acting and take the overall situation into consideration.
He had been with Emperor Beiwu for many years and was often spurred on. He said: Compared with the family, the country and the world, personal vendetta is nothing. With just one thought, you can save countless lives or destroy them.
Therefore, he figured out, "People have to look forward."