The next day, as Lin Jinan expected, Xiao Siming brought some gifts and paid a visit in the name of his mentor.
Lin Siyuan and Lin Jinan were in the front yard, chatting with Xiao Siming, talking only about the relationship between teachers and students, and the friendship between classmates. Xiao Siming tried to introduce the words to Lin Jinyan several times, but Lin Jinan and Lin Siyuan were vague.
After staying for half a day, when it was lunch time, Xiao Siming pretended to get up and leave. He originally thought that the two of them would stay with him to eat, so that he could stay longer and maybe meet Lin Jinyan.
Unexpectedly, the Lin family father and son stood up to see each other off without any intention of leaving the meal. Xiao Siming could not stay any longer, so he could only bow and leave the house with an awkward smile.
Above the court.
After Gu Hongzhang reported military affairs to the emperor, he frequently asked the Minister of War for advice on whether his actions were inappropriate.
Although Gu Hongzhang politely asked for advice, his figure was like a pine tree and his eyes were like daggers. Zhao Zhongjing, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, was so frightened that his temples were covered in sweat and he bent over without even daring to shout.
The emperor who was sitting in front of him looked confused and frowned.
After he retired from the court, he asked Zheng Cheng to understand the whole story.
After frowning and listening, he was stunned for a moment, then he slapped the table and couldn't help laughing:
"Hahaha... You are saying that General Gu, above the main hall, was monstrously frightening the second-rank officials of the dynasty just to vent his anger on his granddaughter? Hahaha... How can he still have such a childish heart at this age? No wonder, as the saying goes, old children are like old children.”
Zheng Cheng saw the emperor happy and said with a smile on his face:
"General Gu has always been partial to his daughter. I heard that when Miss Gu married into the Lin family, General Gu was so sad that he got drunk. I think after Miss Gu died, General Gu turned his love for his daughter into When it comes to my granddaughter, it is reasonable to have this happen."
The emperor nodded: "The Gu family really loves this girl from the Lin family very much. That girl was injured six years ago. Why doesn't anyone know what the Gu family did? It's no wonder that the prince and the third son are rushing to get this girl from the Lin family."
Zheng Cheng: "I heard that Ms. Lin's beautiful appearance, intelligence, and charming appearance are indeed enough to make men fall in love."
The emperor turned his head, pointed at Zheng Cheng and cursed with a smile:
"You old cunning guy, you clearly know that's not what I meant."
After the emperor finished laughing, he sighed and said:
"As I get older, they are more and more concerned about this position. The Gu family has the Dingbei Army, so naturally they are the people they want to win over the most. Let the hidden guards keep an eye on the Gu family to see who is so irresistible that they want to win over the Gu family. Let me see if the Gu family's loyalty to the emperor is as strong as a rock."
Since the flower party ended, the Lin family has had many more guests than before.
In the front yard, there are all kinds of young talents who met their mentors, and in the back yard, there are officials and family members who have a relationship with each other in more than a dozen twists and turns.
The old lady sighed: "I have been socializing and entertaining guests these past few days, and I have no time to take a nap during the day. I am really tired. Recently, I have gone to bed much earlier than usual at night."
Lin Wanrong stood behind the old lady, rubbed her temples and said with a smile:
"Grandma said she was tired, but she has been smiling every day these past few days. I seem to be in better spirits than before."
The old lady raised her hand and patted the back of Lin Wanrong's hand:
"You little bastard, you dare to laugh at me. Let's see if I don't hit you."
Lin Jinyan saw her grandfather and grandson laughing and joking, and said with a smile:
"Grandma, you don't have to meet everyone who comes to your door. I'll worry about you as time goes by."
The old lady waved her hand: "It doesn't matter, I've already met everyone I need to see."
