Quick travel: the leisurely life of cannon fodder

After Lin Ruhai returned safely, he was going to apply for a position to the emperor. As soon as he got home, he submitted a letter to the palace and waited for the emperor's summons.

The next day, the emperor issued an oral order, expressing sympathy for Lin Ruhai's illness and granting him a week's sick leave. He was asked to recuperate at home before returning to the palace to report on his work.

After receiving the oral order, Lin Ruhai first sent letters to the aristocratic families he was familiar with in the capital to arrange a time to visit.

When Lady Jia heard the news that Lin Ruhai had returned, she began to get restless and sent a invitation to visit the Lin residence. However, Lin Ruhai postponed all visits for a week on the grounds of recuperating from his injuries.

During this week, Lin Ruhai had the secret guards find out a lot of things, especially about the Jia family. At the same time, he also enjoyed a warm time with his daughter.

A week later, the emperor summoned Lin Ruhai.

As soon as Lin Ruhai saw the emperor, he immediately saluted and then began the basic content of his work report.

After the report, the emperor, out of concern for his subjects, started chatting casually about family matters.

"Minister Lin's wife has passed away for many years. Do you have any plans to remarry?" the emperor said expressionlessly.

When Lin Ruhai heard this, he immediately became alert.

What does the emperor want to do?

I couldn't help but murmur in my heart.

What does the emperor mean by this? Is he trying to tie the knot?

I don't need it. Having two precious daughters is enough.

But he still looked calm, and replied with a hint of excitement in his voice, "Your Majesty, I have no plans to remarry. I just want to find a son-in-law for my daughter to continue the Lin family's bloodline."

I have already given you such a clear hint, Your Majesty must not forget what you promised me and remember to grant your daughter a marriage.

The emperor choked when he heard this and didn't know what to say.

I just said it casually, why is Lord Lin so excited?

Suddenly thinking of Aunt Lu who was leaving the palace to spend her remaining years, he said tentatively, "Lord Lin, you are still young, it would be better for you to remarry. I happen to have a suitable candidate, I wonder if Lord Lin is willing."

Lin Ruhai could only say tactfully, "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, I was poisoned in my early years, and I have already..."

As he spoke, Lin Ruhai wiped his tears and continued, "My only bloodline is my two daughters, so I just hope they are safe. Besides, I am only interested in doing things for the people."

After saying this, Lin Ruhai wiped the tears from his eyes with his sleeve.

I thought that now that I had said this, the emperor would probably not matchmake me with someone else, nor would he snatch my daughter away from me.

The emperor looked at Lin Ruhai who was crying in front of him and couldn't help feeling guilty.

How did I touch on Lin Ruhai's sore spot? I was originally thinking of finding an opportunity to arrange a marriage for Lin Ruhai's daughter, but I was so excited at the time that I agreed too quickly.

Considering how miserable Lin Ruhai had ended up, I will not set my sights on his daughter anymore.

However, the emperor still did not give up and said, "Lord Lin, I have someone who is very suitable for you. She is gentle and virtuous, and her age is just right for you. She blocked the knife for me several times in her early years, which hurt her body and made her infertile. Lord Lin just happens to be in need of a housekeeper."

After the emperor finished speaking, he looked forward to Lin Ruhai's answer.

What a perfect match! Both of them are unable to have children, and they are suitable in every way!

When Lin Ruhai heard that the emperor had already said this, he felt it would be too disrespectful if he did not agree.

So he said with gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The emperor felt relieved when he heard this. He felt that he had inadvertently facilitated a good thing. He was very pleased and gave Lin Ruhai more assurances.

"Lord Lin, don't worry. Aunt Lu is kind and gentle, and will definitely become a good wife and mother."

"Aunt Lu is also a well-educated and sensible person. I will definitely not treat you unfairly..."

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After hearing all the praise, Lin Ruhai did not take it to heart. His house did need a hostess, and Aunt Lu was suitable. The family had fallen on hard times, and she was the only one left. She was unable to have children, so she would not be jealous of the two daughters and take advantage of them.

After Lin Ruhai left the palace, the imperial edict granting him marriage soon arrived, along with the imperial edict granting him appointment to office.

"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, proclaims..."

"I accept your order and thank you for your grace!"

Lin Ruhai, Mu Xi and Lin Daiyu knelt in front of the door to accept the decree and express their gratitude.

The servant next to him cleverly handed over the reward!

"Master Lin, congratulations!"

The eunuchs in the palace were rewarded with silver and expressed their congratulations with a smile on their faces.

"Thank you, father-in-law!"

Lin Ruhai replied politely.

"I'll go back first!" said the father-in-law and left with his men.

"Goodbye, eunuch!" Lin Ruhai asked someone to escort the eunuch out of the Lin Mansion.

Mu Xi and Lin Daiyu were still confused after receiving the imperial edict. How could their father go to the palace and bring back a wife?

Lin Ruhai looked at his daughter, gently called her in, and then said, "Xi'er, Yu'er, this marriage was granted by the emperor.

The Lin family just happened to be in need of a mistress. Aunt Lu had saved the emperor’s life several times, but she was injured and unable to have children, so the emperor respected her very much.

So you should get along well with her in the future. If you can’t get along, it’s okay. Your father will never let you down…”

Lin Ruhai analyzed the pros and cons one by one to Mu Xi and Lin Daiyu.

Mu Xi's eyes lit up instantly. This was another golden thigh, and she would no longer have to worry about the interpersonal relationships between the aristocratic families in the future.

After listening to Lin Ruhai's analysis, Lin Daiyu nodded, feeling a little sad. Her mother's position would eventually be taken by someone else, but her father would remarry sooner or later.

When Grandmother Jia learned about the imperial decree granting Lin Ruhai's marriage, she was very angry, as if she had already seen the scene of her huge fortune slipping away from her.

It was heartbreaking. After all, although the Jia Mansion looked very large and magnificent on the surface, it was actually spending more than it earned. A large sum of money was urgently needed to fill this big hole in the Jia Mansion.

Afterwards, Grandmother Jia cheered up again, with a calculation flashing in her eyes. Although she could not get all the property, she still had a chance to get a small part of it.

People from other noble families secretly felt sorry for each other. Being the wife of a first-rank minister was such a rare opportunity.

Although she was Lin Ruhai's second wife, he had no legitimate son. If she married him and had a son, the Lin Mansion would be in the hands of the legitimate son.

It's a pity that someone else got there first.

After the imperial decree granting the marriage was issued, the emperor also called Aunt Lu to have a talk.

The emperor said gently, "Lü Ying, Lin Ruhai is the husband I found for you. I hope you can live happily in the future. I cannot protect you forever."

Lu Ying said respectfully, "Your Majesty, you know my condition, why delay Lord Lin!"

The emperor felt a little guilty when he heard this, and said, "I have asked Lin Ruhai, and he can accept it. You don't have to be so polite. I will let you marry out of the palace and enjoy the treatment of a princess. For so many years, I have treated you like my daughter. If you hadn't blocked the knife for me, I wouldn't have..."

Aunt Lu said gently, "Your Majesty, don't feel guilty. It is my honor to be able to protect you."

The emperor sighed when he heard this and said, "I wanted to grant you a marriage before, but you always refused. This time I have issued the decree and I cannot take it back. You have saved me time and again, so I must leave a way out for you."

When Lu Ying heard this, her attitude softened a little, and she became more expectant, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."

Afterwards, the emperor chatted with Lu Ying for a while before letting the person go.