Looking at Lin Yan's group, the young ones are too young and the old ones are too old. They don't look like masters.
For a moment, the third master felt that Liu Ying was deliberately entertaining him. But from the mouths of the guards who came back earlier, he already knew the fact that Lin Yan had taken action to defeat Scar and others. Although he did not completely believe it, he did not underestimate Lin Yan.
He cupped his hands towards Lin Yan and said:
"This time Ying'er and Yan'er were in danger, thanks to my little brother who came to the rescue!" Lin Yan returned the gesture and said:
"It doesn't matter. If your friend is in trouble, you should take action." The third master stroked his beard and said with a smile:
"These sisters are really lucky to have a friend like you! I see that my little brother is so young but so skilled. I wonder who he can learn from?" Lin Yan shook his head with a smile and said:
"Third Master, I'm so impressed! This little boy's trivial martial arts can only teach some superficial people, and it won't be of much use. It's really a shame."
"Besides, the boy is still studying and has not bowed to the mountain gate, which makes the third master laugh!" Lin Yan did not want to reveal his identity to the people he had just met when he was out.
The affairs of the Mo family's heirs were naturally top secret, and he did not want to expose the identity of the academy students for the time being.
As the saying goes
"It is better to do less than to do more." The most taboo thing when traveling in the world is to communicate with others in a superficial way. He can still be a little more relaxed towards the Liu sisters, but now that there are others present, he naturally needs to be vigilant.
After hearing Lin Yan's answer, the third master thought that they were the kind of students who studied abroad and had some strength at best.
As for the academy, he didn't even think about it. After all, the academy has such a great reputation. How many people can enter it every year?
With the people in front of him, he thought it was impossible. Judging from their attire, they might be young ladies from a certain family, but the family size is definitely not very big, as can be seen from the old man with missing teeth.
After all, which of the outstanding descendants of a big family would only take an old man with missing teeth as a coach driver? It's too shabby!
But the third master still said calmly:
"Young people should study more and learn more!" Lin Yan nodded, and then fell silent. It turned out that he really had nothing to talk about with the stranger.
When Liu Ying saw this, she smiled slightly at the third master and said:
"Third uncle, let's go and tell dad that he's safe first." The third uncle heard this and said:
"Oh, let's go, let's go, your father is in the lobby!" Liu Ying said goodbye to the third master and hurriedly walked towards the depths of the house.
After all, the Liu family is a local wealthy family. The so-called
"A skinny camel is bigger than a horse." The size of the house is far from comparable to that of a small house where one can see all the way to the end, so it takes some time to walk from the entrance to the lobby.
Lin Yan and others naturally followed Liu Ying and the others to the inner courtyard. Watching the group of people leaving, the Third Master narrowed his eyes slightly, wondering what he was thinking.
After Liu Ying entered the lobby, she immediately saw Liu Chengyan, the head of the Liu family and the father of the two sisters, standing in the middle.
The head of the house was dressed like a scholar. He was already middle-aged, but his temples were already gray and there were many wrinkles on his face. He looked sickly and his mental state was not very good.
There was a tall man sitting on the seat next to him, with sharp eyes and a radiant face. He looked calm and intimidating just sitting there, giving people a strong sense of oppression.
Liu Ying ran into the lobby and first shouted to Liu Chengyan:
"Dad!" This voice contained a bit of excitement, a bit of joy, a bit of sadness, and a bit of fear.
After all, if they hadn't happened to meet Lin Yan, they probably wouldn't have been able to come back! Liu Chengyan struggled to support his body with his arms and was about to get up from the chair. Upon seeing this, Liu Ying hurriedly took three steps and then two steps, stepped forward and supported the former, and said with concern:
"Dad, please sit down quickly!" After sitting down with his daughter's support, Liu Chengyan patted his daughter's hand and said with tears in his eyes:
"Ying'er, fortunately you and Yan'er are fine. If something happens, how can I be worthy of your dead mother!" At this time, Liu Yan also came to Liu Chengyan's side, and the family of three cried and hugged each other. , no matter how you look at it, you feel miserable.
"Hmph!" At this time, a discordant voice sounded, and it was the burly man who snorted coldly.
He looked at the crying Liu Chengyan, with undisguised disgust in his eyes, and scolded:
"Second brother, you are the head of my Liu family after all. How unbecoming of you to cry when something happens! What's more, there are outsiders present, so be careful about the impact!" Liu Chengyan wiped away his tears and said to the burly man:
"Brother taught you a lesson!" Two sisters, Liu Ying and Liu Yan, also bowed slightly towards the burly man and shouted:
"Uncle." The burly man nodded slightly and stopped talking. His attitude was very casual, as if he didn't care much about Liu Chengyan, the head of the family.
Liu Yan said to his father:
"Dad, my sister and I were saved this time thanks to Lin Yan and his friends. You have to thank him!" Liu Chengyan raised his hands towards Lin Yan and others and said:
"Everyone, thank you for your kindness in rescuing my little girl! I can't repay you, so please stay a few more days and let me entertain you!" Lin Yan and others hurriedly returned the gift. Since the master's family is like this, they naturally don't. What a loss of etiquette.
Liu Ying also said:
"Lin Yan, just listen to your father! You and your friends must be tired from the journey. How about staying in the house for a few days and talking about it later?" Lin Yan turned his inquiring eyes to Ming Ya and others. When he saw them No one had any objections, so he agreed, cupping his hands at Liu Chengyan and saying:
"Thank you, Master Liu!" After that, the servants took Lin Yan and the others to settle down in the guest room. The group of people had a good rest, which relieved the fatigue from the long journey.
Liu Ying came here once during this period. It seemed that she was worried that something was not arranged well, so she had to come and see it in person before she could rest assured.
After chatting with him for a while, Lin Yan realized that the burly man in the lobby was the eldest of the three Liu brothers, the uncle of Liu Ying and Liu Yan—Liu Chengzhi!
The man with a slightly fake smile whom I met in the yard before was the third child - Liu Chengxu. Although Lin Yan didn't know much about the Liu family, judging from the behavior of the brothers, they didn't seem to get along very well.
However, Lin Yan did not go into details. After all, this was a family matter, and it was not convenient for him as an outsider to inquire too much.
During the period, the two chatted a lot. Lin Yan briefly told some of his experiences, but hid some important information. However, he did not conceal his identity as a student of the academy.
For some reason, Lin Yan was not as wary of Liu Ying as he was to other people.
Although what Lin Yan said was very relaxed and pleasant, Liu Ying keenly sensed some information from it. This young man must have experienced many dangers.
Yes, no power comes out of thin air. To have such strength at his age must have cost a lot.
When she learned that the boy was already a student in the academy, she was sincerely happy for him. After all, it was an academy, a place that everyone in the world longed for!
Since she returned to the family, her father has been seriously ill, her uncle has been strong, and so has her third uncle.
The role of "a smile hiding a knife", as for the ancestors, does not care. The entire Liu family seems to be harmonious, but in fact there is an undercurrent.
She was a weak woman who was forced to get involved in this whirlpool, and even her own marriage eventually became a victim of family interests.
Sometimes, she really misses her days in the small border town. Although she was poor at that time, she was very happy!
But people still have to accept the reality. Although the marriage is temporarily prevented, the situation of their sisters in the Liu family is still not good.
The father was seriously ill and never fully recovered. Now that he has lost power, he cannot always protect the two sisters.
In addition, after encountering such a thing today, it is very likely that there will be other changes in the future. But there was nothing she could do, she could only take one step at a time!
Unknowingly, it was dinner time. Liu Chengyan ordered his servants to set up a large table of food for Lin Yan and others. After everyone took their seats, Lin Yan found that the uncle and third uncle he had seen during the day were not there.
As if aware of what Lin Yan was thinking, Liu Chengyan laughed dryly and said:
"Eldest brother and third brother have other things to do, so they can't accompany you. Please don't mind!" Lin Yan cupped his hands and said:
"The Master of the Liu family has spoken harshly! I was the one who caused the disturbance in the first place, how dare I blame the Master!" Liu Chengyan said with a smile:
"You're welcome, please use your chopsticks quickly and treat yourself as if you were at home!" Lin Yan and the others were not pretentious. Since they were sincerely entertaining them, they couldn't hold back. After a meal, the guests and hosts could enjoy themselves.
Through the conversation, Lin Yan had a rough understanding of the current head of the Liu family.
Compared to the eldest brother's force and the third child's smoothness, he seems to be just an ordinary scholar.
It would be better to be placed elsewhere. As the head of the Liu family, facing two brothers who were eyeing him, his situation was no less difficult than being roasted on a fire.
Even Lin Yan, an outsider, felt that he was a bit useless as the head of the family! Next, Lin Yan and others stayed for a few more days to have a good rest.
After all, the time was not short. Just when they were about to say goodbye and leave, something happened! It turns out that it’s time for the triennial competition for iron ore mining rights again!
The Liu family has declined in recent years, and its share is very small. The quantity and quality of the iron ore produced by the mines it is assigned are not good.
The vast majority of the share has been occupied by the Gao family, and their expansion has become increasingly obvious in recent years.
If this continues, it is estimated that Gaoyang County will soon be dominated by the Gao family, and by then, the Liu family will really be finished!
The Tang Dynasty favored martial arts, and this custom has always been popular within the country. Every time the right to mine iron ore was competed for in the ring.
In order to prevent unnecessary casualties and turmoil caused by all the masters, the players participating in the competition are limited to the younger generation.
However, the younger generation of the Liu family in recent years is really not very good, and the players for this time have not been completely decided until now.
In the lobby, there was a fierce quarrel...
