The self-reversal of the cannon fodder fat wife

Guan Tong was absent-mindedly dealing with Chen's mother and daughter, but Teng Lie and Su Lin were very harmonious.

It can be said that Su Lin was brought up by Teng Lie. Without the appreciation of the old Duke Dingguo, Su Lin would not have been able to rise from a centurion to a general.

He also learned martial arts from Teng Lie later. Of course, this was also because he was capable enough and worked hard enough.

He was the only military general in the court who was able to rise from a peasant to become a general of cavalry. It is a very inspiring story.

The emperor valued him, firstly because he was the second in command of the Teng family army, secondly because he had no background and would not form cliques for personal gain, and finally, he was loyal to the emperor and patriotic.

If the Duke Dingguo's Mansion was his benefactor in his youth, then the Emperor was his benefactor in his middle age, allowing him to be promoted from general to General of the Cavalry.

Su Lin is a simple, honest, but also smart man. Both sides are nobles, and he doesn't want to offend either side. He knows what he can and cannot say to the emperor, and what he can say to Teng Lie.

Just like this time, when he learned that Teng Ke had two sons, he was shocked at first, but after calming down, he began to think about how to report it to the emperor.

Since Teng Ke openly introduced the two children to him, it means that Teng Lie must have known about it, and they also have ways to deal with it privately.

As for the Emperor, his identity as Teng Ke's uncle meant that this matter would be loudly held accountable and then let go lightly. As long as they made enough gestures to satisfy the Emperor's imperial vanity, there would be no problem.

Based on his understanding of the two, he went to the palace to report immediately after returning to Beijing, and did not visit Duke Dingguo's Mansion until the third day. The emperor could understand that he did not collude with Teng Lie, and also understood his friendship with Teng Lie.

"Play chess with me!"

"Since you left Beijing, there's no one to play chess with me!"

Teng Lie welcomed Su Lin to his study with a smile. Although he was smiling, his natural sharpness still gave Su Lin a sense of oppression.

Su Lin responded respectfully and without strangeness, "Brother Teng, what you said is right. I'm afraid there will be a lot of people who want to play chess with you, but I'm not the only one who can make a difference."

Teng Lie smiled and motioned him to sit down, waving his hand: "You are the only one who can play chess with me."

Su Lin naturally understood. He sat down with a smile, and after the butler served them tea, he began to tell Teng Ke about the problems discovered during this investigation.

Everything that was told to the emperor and what was not told to the emperor was said, and Teng Lie also gave his opinions and insights as appropriate.

Except for family banquets, men and women have to sit at separate tables during ordinary visits and gatherings. When it is time for dinner, Guan Tong asks the butler to arrange for the two to dine in the side hall of the study so that they can chat more.

During the meal, Su Lin personally poured tea for Teng Lie before starting to chat with him again.

"I went to Ke Ge's housewarming party this time, which was quite unexpected."

"Those dishes were cooked by your daughter-in-law herself. You can't even find them in Beijing. They are fresh, fragrant and delicious. I still savor them to this day."

"It seems like they have a good relationship as a couple, not as bad as you said before."

It is not his place to comment on the appearance of other people's daughters-in-law, so he cannot say much.

Teng Lie knew from Nanny Wan's letter that Yinuo had reformed, and now hearing his brother say the same thing, he was finally relieved.

"How about the two grandchildren?"

He took a sip of tea to calm his expectant mood.

"Alas, I heard a few years ago that my eldest grandson is mute, but I don't know if it's true or not. Brother Ke never brought him back, so I can't go."

"That's the grandson of our Duke Dingguo, but I, as his grandfather, have never seen him!"

Teng Lie's words were sincere and sad. His wife didn't like her daughter-in-law, and she would glare at him if he said a few more words in front of her, so he couldn't say much.

He could only tell this brother about his sadness.

"That little grandson should be over three years old now. I'm afraid he doesn't even know that his grandparents are still in Beijing. I don't know if he can speak or not, like his brother."

For five or six years, he only knew his grandson's name but had never seen him.

He dreamed of his grandchildren almost every few days. He couldn't see their faces, but he could hear them calling him grandpa. He was as happy in the dream as he was sad when he woke up.

He also wanted to go and take a look secretly...but the gate of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion was under long-term surveillance by the emperor. It would be difficult for him to leave secretly, and it might even expose the existence of his second grandson.

Su Lin could understand his feelings. After all, they were both fathers. If Su Jie had children in the future and he couldn't see them, he would do the same.

"Brother Teng, don't worry, both children are very well-behaved and sensible. Hong can speak now, he doesn't say much, but he is smart and clever."

"Brother Chen is only three years old, but he is very smart"

Although Su Lin didn't spend much time with the two children that day, he observed them for a long time.

The more he spoke, the more excited he became, as if that was his grandson. He imitated all the childish words his brother said that day, which made Teng Lie laugh out loud.

"Brother Teng, even though the little guy is only three years old, he speaks very well and looks interesting and handsome. His little face is round and chubby. You can tell at a glance that he is well taken care of."

"Children are cute only when they are young. They become naughty when they grow up. We still have to find a chance to meet them."

Teng Lie also wanted to, but how could he go to Pengcheng openly?

He suddenly remembered another thing the emperor said yesterday: "The emperor mentioned this year's medical examination yesterday. It turns out that my daughter-in-law Yi was the first in the written examination."

Su Lin was surprised. He had just returned to Beijing and did not inquire about all the news. For example, regarding the medical exam, he only heard that the results were out and he was preparing for the exam, but he did not learn about the details.

When he heard Teng Lie talk about it today, he remembered the familiar eyes he saw in Yinuo that day, and couldn't help but test it.

"Brother Teng, your daughter-in-law's surname is Yi. I wonder what her connection is with the Medical Valley?"

Teng Lie had also thought about this problem. He had also checked it, but indeed he didn't find any problems. He shook his head and said.

"not related!"

Su Lin was a little disappointed. He took a sip of tea before muttering, "But their eyes are very similar!"

Teng Lie frowned. He knew who the other "her" Su Lin was talking about was. It was Yi Liu, the daughter of the master of Medical Valley.

She had a relationship with Su Lin and they had secretly decided to spend their lives together. Teng Lie had also seen it. Yi Liu was an excellent doctor and was kind and gentle, a good woman. The reason she fell in love with Su Lin was entirely because of his life-saving grace.

But the two finally separated due to a conflict. Teng Lie intuitively felt that it was caused by Chen's intervention, but at that time Su Lin said it was because Yi Liu had an affair with another man. Later, Su Lin got drunk and had an affair with Chen, and Teng Lie no longer paid attention to this matter.

"Did you know that the head of the Medical Valley has come to the capital?"

Seeing that he was full of regret, Teng Lie told him the news he had received.

Su Lin was shocked again and shook his head.

Teng Lie continued, "It should be related to the medical examination."