At the second door of the Lin family, someone was dismounting. A young man of medium build, very dark and thin, and only accompanied by a boy. The horses of the two were carrying large and small bags.
The second old lady and Lin Song were talking about the Chinese New Year in the house. Suddenly the curtain on the cotton door was lifted, and the man strode in, covered in cold air.
"Grandma! Big brother!" he shouted excitedly.
The second old lady was startled when she saw the dark young man coming over in a few steps and kneeling in front of him. His face was raised and his appearance was too dark to be seen clearly.
"Is it the second brother?" Lin Song quickly stood up, "Second brother! Are you back?!"
The man smiled and said, "Grandma, big brother, I'm back!"
The second old lady burst into tears, rushed up and beat him twice, then hugged him again and cried, "You cruel villain, you still know how to come back?! Wuwu..."
Lin Bai's eyes were also red: "Grandma, your grandson has been tired all the way. Please don't hurt your grandson."
The second old lady quickly let go and looked at him carefully.
The second grandson used to have a very strong head and a round face, but now... his face is a little bit smaller.
I feel so sad...
Lin Song quickly helped him up and choked with sobs, "Grandma and eldest brother, I miss you every day. It would be great if you came back! It would be great if you came back!"
Lin Bai stood up, and the two of them helped the second old lady sit down.
Lin Bai said, "Grandma, please stop crying. How wonderful is it to have your grandson back for the New Year and a family reunion?! Brother, Lin Juren, congratulations!" He cupped his hands.
Lin Song smiled, "You are so playful, but you are so naughty!"
The old lady quickly said, "Did you freeze on the road? Have you been injured in these years? Did that person treat you well? Why have you lost so much weight..." Then he held his hand and asked questions.
Lin Bai smiled and said, "Grandma, everything is fine with my grandson. Although he is thin, he is still strong! Look..."
He picked up the bag he had just thrown away, opened it, and pointed at the contents, "Look, grandma, these gold and silver notes are all earned by my grandson over the years. You can keep them and use them as you wish."
The second old lady looked at this pile of things, and her tears continued: "This is what you have earned with hard work. Grandma will keep it well and marry you a wife."
Lin Song said, "Second brother, I don't know when you will come back. Your house has been cleaned, but there is no fire. You can't live in it today. Let's live in the same house with my brother first!"
"Do you want to disturb Lin Juren's study?" he winked.
The second old lady looked at her grandson and saw that his grandson was much more lively than when he was in the capital before. He felt sad and happy at the same time.
The three of them talked about family matters together for a long time, and they all deliberately avoided the topic of Lin Zhixuan.
After talking for a long time, the second old lady felt relieved. Lin Song said, "Grandma, let your brother settle down first! You should also prepare some things and go to the big room."
The second old lady said happily, "Okay, Bai'er, you go and freshen up first, and I'll have the kitchen cook some dishes. What do you want to eat? If they can't cook it at home, let them go to the restaurant to order it for you!"
Lin Bai said, "I'm a little tired after traveling all the way. I would like something lighter."
The two brothers went back to the house, sat there, and talked about a few more important things.
Lin Bai was very excited after hearing this, "I never thought that sister Xiu'er, whom I have never met before, could actually turn around the decline of our family! She is really the most precious person in our lives!"
Lin Song said, "Yes. Thinking about it now, it feels like a dream."
"Brother, this is my plan. Now that you have set up here, I won't leave!"
Lin Song was happy when he heard this, "Big brother thinks so too."
"Brother, it doesn't matter whether you can get Jinshi or not next year. I'll bring back a lot of money. After you finish the exam next year, you can change the house depending on the situation, and you can marry me a sister-in-law. If I find an excuse, my life will be fine.
"
Lin Song shook his head, "This is exactly what I want to tell you first. I understand my own body. Even if I take medicine for three years, I may not be able to be like you... I don't want to marry a wife."
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"Brother, how can this be done?" Lin Bai was shocked!
Lin Song said, "Listen to me. My brother's body is like this. If he marries a good one, he will be a nuisance to others. If he doesn't marry well, hey, let me tell you something that I, the eldest brother, shouldn't say. How can I finally send one away and get another one back?"
I plan to raise him for three years first. You get married first. If I still fail, then you can have a few more children and give me one as an adopted child."
Lin Bai looked at his eldest brother who was still thin and felt very distressed. "Looking at my eldest brother, he looks much stronger and looks good, so that may not mean he can't get married. Brother, don't think too much..."
Lin Song said, "I think clearly about this matter and will decide it according to my own situation!"
Lin Bai said, "Grandma won't agree to it either. You're making her anxious!"
Lin Song said, "So it's up to you to convince grandma! I have already made up my mind about this matter. If you convince grandma well, we will all be more relaxed." He smiled faintly.
"Brother..."
"There's no need to talk about my affairs. But you should look more carefully at the candidate for your wife, and you can't make another mistake!"
Lin Bai's tone became colder, "Brother, about Lin Zhixuan... what did grandma say later?"
Lin Song smiled bitterly, "Grandma, you still don't know? Even if your heart is broken, you will forget it again after a while. I still feel sorry for her."
Lin Bai said, "Brother, you know, I was in the south, everything went smoothly, but I endured hardships and risked my life... I have been different from the past! From my point of view, it is impossible for her to come back."
Lin Song said, "Let's take it one step at a time! My grandmother is old, and sometimes I feel sorry for her!"
The next day, two brothers, Lin Song and Lin Bai, prepared New Year's goods and went to see Mr. Lin.
Old Mrs. Lin was very happy to see him come back. He held him and talked for a long time. Especially when he heard that he had made money and came back, he was even more happy! Then he said, "Our family has been doing good things recently. Looking back at the New Year, let you
Uncle, let me help you find a reason. If your eldest brother's exam goes well next spring... just change the courtyard, we will all get married, and everything will be fine!"
The two brothers listened carefully to Mrs. Lin's instructions and nodded in agreement.
The old man asked the two brothers to go to the back to see the old lady, but when they arrived at the back, the old lady was missing.
The brother didn't care and went directly to Lin Zhixiu's courtyard as planned.
Lin Bai smiled and said, "Grandma, you still behave as before!"
Lin Song whispered, "I heard something a few days ago that my eldest aunt's husband, Prince Yan, is going to take a concubine on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month!"
"Hoo?!" Lin Bai screamed strangely, "How is this possible?! Who is the eldest aunt!? The first lady in the capital, the most awesome eldest daughter in the world, combines beauty and talent, and is born to be put on people's heads.
How can a husband take a concubine? Then Uncle Yan, what kind of fairy should he take? Are you going to serve wine? I will prepare the gift and come to congratulate you and ask for a wedding drink!"
Lin Song pressed his brows helplessly, "Please keep your voice down, where is this!" This second brother used to be straight-tempered, but he was boring and would often hold his neck awkwardly. Why did he keep talking when he came back this time?
Even yelling!
Lin Bai chuckled mischievously.
Lin Zhixiu already knew that they had entered the Lin Mansion, and had already had tea prepared. When she heard the footsteps, she came out to welcome them.
"Two cousins!"
Lin Bai lost his playful smile and made weird noises, and bowed deeply, "Cousin Xiu, my eldest brother already wrote to me to know what you did. When I came back yesterday, my grandmother also talked about it for a long time. I won't say anything extra.
He said, my brother will remember all the things my sister did."
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "Cousin Bai, we all have the surname Lin and we are one family. When my father was still alive, he often said that if my cousin was not hindered by his health, he would definitely achieve great things. So, we should take a good look at our eldest brother.
, how far can we go!"
Both brothers nodded with red eyes.
Lin Bai said, "Sister Xiu, if you need me, just speak. I will go through fire and water, no matter what!"
Lin Zhixiu said, "There will definitely be trouble for Brother Bai, but it doesn't necessarily mean that he will go through fire and water! Cousin Song will be a Jinshi again next year. His family will definitely buy a house, marry a wife and have children, and live a happy life!"
"That's what it will be."
Several people sat down and talked for a long time.
Went around to Lin Zhixuan again...
Lin Zhixiu said, "My uncle is kind-hearted and doesn't have much to do all day long, so he always thinks about people and things that he shouldn't think about. Brother Song's exam is just around the corner, so don't be affected by trivial matters.
Brother Bai is back, it's up to you to persuade my great-aunt!"
Lin Bai: "I understand, sister, don't worry."
Lin Song said, "Sister Xiu, my second brother came back with all his savings over the past few years. I'm thinking that after I finish the exam next year, I'll clean up the house and let my second brother get married first."
Lin Zhixiu: "Brother Song, where are you?"
Lin Song said, "I want to take the exam first and take good care of myself. As you said, I'll take medicine for three years before talking. Let my second brother get married first!"
Lin Zhixiu nodded, "That's fine!"
Lin Bai took out two boxes and said, "Sister Xiu, there are five thousand taels of silver in this box. Please order your brother's medicine for next year. This box is the beads I found. They are of good quality. My sister keeps them for wearing."
Let’s play with the jewelry!”
Lin Zhixiu opened the box of beads and her face lit up, "Oh, it is indeed a good thing. I will accept these beads. As for the money, Xiu'er cannot accept it. Next year's medicine has been ordered. In advance.
Someone will send it to you. Don't worry! Don't worry about the money! Since Xiu'er has taken it out, there is a reason to take it out. If you two brothers are rich in money, they will clean up the yard next year."
Lin Bai: "This...sister, I can get it now!"
Lin Zhixiu said, "Don't worry about this. From now on, Xiu'er will still have many things to count on her two brothers!"
Lin Song nodded, "That's alright! Sister Xiu, we are just like brothers and sisters. If you have something to say, just say it!"
A few people were chatting and laughing. Lin Bai was so convinced when he saw this beautiful, gentle and independent sister.
When the brothers went back, Lin Bai went to find the old lady.
"Grandma, my grandson is planning to go to the nunnery in the past two days to celebrate the Chinese New Year. I want to send some money there so that Lin Zhixuan can stay there and live more relaxedly."
As soon as he opened his mouth, the old lady was startled, thinking that he was going to take her sister back. After hearing this, she looked a little depressed, thought for a while, and sighed.
"Bai'er, your sister... Grandma sometimes thinks that although she usually fools around and doesn't care about family ties, life in our family is indeed difficult. We also have the same surname of Lin. Look at what kind of life Lin Zhifang and Lin Zhirong are living. She
What kind of life has she been living? She feels unhappy, but she is also feeling unhappy. Now we are much better...she..."
Lin Bai said coldly, "Grandma, life is much better now and life is peaceful. So, let her come back and start another wave?"
"Bai'er..." the old lady begged him.
Lin Bai said, "Grandma, eldest brother and I are also surnamed Lin. Over there, Lin Ge, Lin Chang, even the concubine Lin Qiao... what kind of life do they live? How did Lin Ge's scholars pass the exam? You have no idea.
So? Then should my eldest brother and I also complain? My eldest brother should lie in bed all day and do nothing, and I should steal the things from home and go to a brothel to eat, drink and have fun?!"
The second old lady: "Bai'er, don't say that! Look, she is about to get married. She has been locked up for such a long time, and she knows how powerful she is! When she comes out, she will be given a dowry, and we will do our best to marry her off."
It’s duty time.”
"Marry? Who? Just like her, if you find her a decent family, isn't that just going to harm others? Are you going to find a husband for her in an enemy's family? What if they divorce her? What if you marry her off?
What should a bastard do if someone beats her and abuses her? Let her grandson support her and fight with them?"
The second old lady was very helpless when she heard this, "But your parents only gave birth to you three. How can your grandmother bear to see your life getting better before her eyes!"
"If you can't bear it, just don't worry about it! My grandson is outside, and she has experienced life and death many times, and she has figured it out. There are only two ways to live in our house, and one is like this. She will stay in it for the rest of her life!"
The second old lady had just said "ah" and hadn't said anything yet. Lin Bo said again, "Brother will take the exam next spring. Please hurry up and marry me to Zhang Luomen. After the exam, the eldest brother will clean up the house and the grandson will get married as soon as possible. The eldest brother told the grandson that he is not healthy.
I don’t want to get married.”
The second old lady groaned again, this news was too much and she was too surprised.
"The eldest brother said that he was afraid of disturbing others and marrying someone bad. Therefore, he asked his grandson to get married first, and if he gave birth to a son in the future, he could adopt one for him. The grandson felt that this would work!"
The second old lady was anxious, "How can that be done? It won't work if he doesn't get married!"
"No, let's talk slowly. No matter what, I have to take the medicine for three years and then check my physical condition. If it's good, I'll get married. If not, I'll choose one of my sons for him in the future. My eldest brother and I have already
It’s been discussed!”
His attitude was so tough that the old lady was at a loss what to do.
"In this case, the grandson will not leave. Grandpa and Xiu'er both said that they want to help me find a job. If we get married like this, I will give you a great-grandson. Just wait and enjoy the blessings!"
This prospect is really beautiful, and the old lady’s eyes are somewhat longing for it.
Lin Bai said with a cold face, "Well, if you feel sorry for Lin Zhixuan, you insist on asking her to come out. Then, after the New Year, your grandson will go back to the south. My eldest brother's health is already like this, why don't you just let Lin Zhixuan stay at home and find a husband?"
, I will recruit a son-in-law for you, and the grandson will be named Lin. I will not come back!"
The old lady became anxious all of a sudden, "You! You are such an unworthy child, you can say such things! How can you hurt my grandmother's heart like this? Kneel down in the ancestral hall!"
Lin Bai said, "My grandson doesn't want this either. So grandma, you have to make a choice between your grandson, great-grandson and Lin Zhixuan. I have already walked through it once, and if I go a second time, I will never come back again."
Just love me and my eldest brother as much as you can, and forget about Lin Zhixuan!"
The old lady knew that she had no choice...
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