Chapter 389
Chapter 389 Spring Rain on the Official Road
The search for the silver had finally come to an end, providing a rare opportunity to make an official journey, and a return to familiar ground. Master Lin, naturally, would not pass up such an opportunity, and he and Ning'er thoroughly enjoyed themselves in Jining, easing her yearning heart.
The waters of Weishan Lake had long since returned to calm. Three hundred thousand fish fry had been released, to be harvested by autumn. Master Lin had accomplished a tremendous good deed, winning not only the love of the fishermen but also further captivating the infatuated Miss Luo. The several thousand taels of silver had indeed been well spent. Seizing a beautiful day, Master Lin personally rowed out on the lake, spending the day on Weishan Lake with the beguiling and beautiful Miss Luo. Boating on the water, their sensual wishes were fulfilled under the bright sun. Master Lin took out a spring-themed painting, and together they studied and emulated it, composing a song of flowers on the water. Miss Luo's passion was no empty boast, her partially exposed soft chest pressed against her husband, her speech as sweet as flowers, thoroughly captivating Master Lin's heart and soul. Facing her big brother's indecent requests, Ning'er was half-resistant, half-compliant, her face blushing, her soft sighs and sweet laughter filling the boundless Weishan Lake with the most enchanting smiles. Upon returning to shore, Miss Luo clung tightly to her big brother, her pretty face flushed, her eyes and brows overflowing with fiery passion. Her voluptuous body exuded the charm of a mature young woman, causing Master Lin to feel both arouse and love.
To find a wife like Ning'er, dignified in public and sensual in private, a genuine talented woman, how could one not be enthralled? Miss Xu, upon seeing the happiness radiating from Ning'er's eyes and face, could only sigh in emotion.
After a day's rest, and with Hu Bugui having organized the troops and stocked up on provisions, Master Lin personally led tens of thousands of soldiers to escort the recovered 350,000 taels of silver, marching grandly towards the capital city. The journey back was much more relaxed, with so many soldiers for protection, and Ning'er's presence to provide pleasant company, making it a hundred times better than the journey out.
The only dissatisfaction came from the fact that since the night she "caught him in the act," Miss Xu had completely ignored Lin San. It was as if he didn't exist, only engaging with Ning'er in casual conversation within the carriage, rarely showing herself, and thus cutting off Master Lin's desires.
"General," seeing Master Lin riding his prized steed, trailing listlessly behind the carriage, Hu Bugui spurred his horse to catch up, "Yesterday, the Emperor sent another urgent document, instructing us to hasten our journey and transport the silver quickly. General Li Tai's army is gathering, waiting for the silver for urgent use."
"There's nothing we can do to hurry," Master Lin waved his hand, looking helpless, "We must take it one step at a time, escorting these dozens of carts of silver with tens of thousands of soldiers. We are moving quickly as it is. Moreover, this silver was lost once; who knows if there are bandits waiting for us on the road? We must proceed with caution. Here's what we'll do: you send a report, stating that our army is covering over a hundred li per day, and we are rushing towards the capital."
Hu Bugui responded with an acknowledgment and passed on the order. After pondering for a moment, he looked at Lin Wanrong and said, "General, there's something that I find rather strange. Who was behind the robbery of the Shandong military pay silver? During our search for the silver, we made such a big commotion, yet the other side remained unresponsive the entire time. Could there be some sort of conspiracy afoot?"