When Taishi Yao heard this, his expression was sad and nostalgic, but his eyes were much softer. He put the painting on the table next to him and waved to Lin Jinyan:
"Although your grandfather and I haven't seen each other for many years, our friendship has never faded, and we don't sit down and talk as if we were outsiders."
Lin Jinyan smiled and sat down under Lin Yanqing as she was told.
Lin Yanqing stroked his beard and smiled: "If you treat yourself as a guest in my house, I will be really sad."
The two of them had a good time reminiscing about old times, talking about interesting and embarrassing things, old friends, family affairs, and the marriages of their children and grandchildren.
Lin Jinyan kept smiling and listening, without the slightest hint of impatience.
Lin Siyuan and Lin Jinan came back and went straight to the study to pay tribute to Taishi Yao.
Master Yao looked at the brother and sister, then smiled at Lin Siyuan and said:
"You two sons and daughters are not only good-looking, but also outstanding in talent. I heard that Jin'an scolded the enemy commander in front of the formation and helped the Dingbei army retreat. You are indeed a young talent."
Lin Siyuan glanced at his children, then smiled and said:
"An'er had to be protected by his father-in-law and uncle, so he was able to face off in front of the battle."
Taishi Yao: "Although he is protected by his elders, the battlefield is dangerous and the sword has no eyes. It is not easy for him to dare to stand in front of the battle. He can also anger the enemy commander, which is even more brave and resourceful."
After Lin Jinan humbly thanked him, Taishi Yao said again:
"I heard that you are now the mountain chief of Tianqi Academy?"
Lin Siyuan: "It's shameful to say that I got the top spot in high school thanks to the guidance of the Grand Master when I was young. I have gained His Majesty's trust. Since I became the mountain chief, I have known that my talents are limited and my knowledge is shallow, so I have never dared to neglect for a day."
Taishi Yao: "Don't be too humble. You have studied hard since you were a child. You are humble and self-restrained. You are virtuous without showing off. You are qualified for the post of mountain chief."
While they were talking, Lin Song came to invite a few people to dinner.
At Master Yao's suggestion, the men and women ate together at the same table without dividing the tables.
During the dinner, Grand Master Yao looked at the Lin family members without any trace.
After the meal, everyone sat on both sides of the hall. Master Yao couldn't stop praising Lin Jinyan and said that if it were his granddaughter, he would not be willing to marry her.
Hearing this, Lin Yanqing paused while holding the teacup. Hearing the old lady's reluctance to part with it, she slowly drank the tea.
After the old lady finished speaking, Lin Yanqing put down the tea cup and said with a smile:
"Although Yan'er is smart, she is kind-hearted and has no scheming. In addition, she has just returned home after many years away from home. Not only are your siblings reluctant to let her go, but Siyuan and I are also reluctant to let her marry so early and want to keep her for two years. Two days ago, I also Siyuan said that when I see Yan'er in the future, I must choose someone from a simple and innocent family background, lest this girl can't handle it."
Lin Jin'an said: "It's best to recruit a wife so that Yan'er doesn't have to leave the house."
Taishi Yao smiled and said: "It seems that not only you are reluctant to let go, but her brother is also reluctant to let go."
The Second Prince's Mansion.
As soon as Chu Chengyao returned to the house, the news came to the study through Zhong Yi:
"Your Highness, the people who were watching the Lin Mansion reported back that Grand Master Yao went down the mountain and didn't even return to the Mansion. He went straight to the Lin Mansion."
A flash of surprise flashed in Chu Chengyao's eyes: "How long have you stayed?"
"After staying for half a day and half an hour ago, Taishi Yao's son learned the news and went to the Lin Mansion in person to take Taishi Yao back to his house."
Chu Chengyao's eyebrows widened and he said, "Although Taishi Yao is not in the court, he is well informed. Originally, I thought that I would wait until the emperor's sister-in-law became more seriously ill before sending someone to Qingyun Temple, which would save me trouble."
"But Lin Jinyan also went to the Crown Prince's Mansion in the morning to visit the Crown Princess. The Crown Prince personally received her, and the two had a very happy conversation."
Chu Chengyao waved his hand: "As long as Master Yao is here, the princess cannot be replaced."
(End of chapter)
