Border of Song and Yuan Dynasties, Yuefu City.☆→☆→,
Outside the city, a bamboo forest stretches for more than ten miles and is green and green. It is called the Jade Bamboo Sea by the locals.
Between the sea of bamboo, a white villa stands quietly in it, with large and small buildings arranged in a mountain shape and surrounded by high walls for protection.
A bamboo sea path connects the villa to the outside world.
Farmers picking mushrooms and hunting, as well as the villa's purchasing oxcart servants came and went. Among the flow of people and traffic, a plain white carriage was slowly driving towards the villa. The curtains were rolled up, revealing the face of a young man inside.
"Junior brother Lin, this is the villa that your family has recently moved to? It seems that the location chosen is not bad." Huang Shan carefully looked at the outline of the white villa in front of him and said casually.
There was a man and a woman sitting opposite him in the car. The man had a calm face and a gentle scholarly air. He was Lin Xin. The woman looked out along the door curtain, seeming curious.
"I also heard from a servant that my family moved away from Red Pine City, and I have never been back to this village." Lin Xin shook his head slightly and said with a smile.
"That's it." Huang Shan turned around, "Many places around this village have not been fully repaired, and many facilities are new."
The carriage gradually got closer and closer to the village. A servant was guarding the entrance of the villa, giving instructions on the unloading of the oxcart carrying vegetables and pulp. Seeing the carriage coming, those with a discerning eye could tell the quality of the carriage. A man who seemed to be in charge came forward and said,
I asked the carriage driver.
The driver is a master from the outer sect of the sect. He is strong and powerful. He is one of the people who came to cooperate with the construction of the suppression point. After a good report, the servant was shocked when he heard that it was someone sent by Songlin Jian.
Get off and run into Zhuangzi quickly.
Lin Xin and Xiao Lingling in yellow clothes were sitting on the carriage, casually pointing out the bamboo forests on both sides of the road, waiting for the people in the village to react.
After a while, I saw the door of the villa open, and a group of people took the initiative to welcome them out.
The person walking at the front was none other than Lin Xin's father, Lin Zhiwen. Behind him were Lin Zhiwu, Lin Hao, Lu Yun and Lu Yu.
Lin Xin glanced at it and saw the naughty and cute Lin Xinyuan there. In addition, there were a large group of family members whose names he could not recognize. After not seeing each other for a year, everyone's attire and temperament were very different, with a hint of nobility and wealth.
Look.
Lin Zhiwen was dressed in a gold and silver-patterned officer's robe, which looked like he had a lot of gold and silver piled on his body. Lin Zhiwu had a thicker beard and no longer wore the attire of an official. Instead, he looked like a martial arts person.
Outfit.
In addition, there were several people nearby, including a Taoist priest, a monk, and an old man leading a young granddaughter. All three of them had bright eyes, and they walked evenly and steadily, with a vague aura of fierceness.
Not to mention the other female relatives, young and beautiful girls came out one after another, shy and bold, with various expressions of mixed emotions.
Seeing this, Lin Xin quickly got off the carriage. Together with Xiao Lingling in yellow shirt, the three of them walked towards Lin Zhiwen.
"Xin'er, you're finally back." Lin Zhiwen came over with a cheerful face, grabbed Lin Xin's arms and said with a smile, "Who are these two?"
Lin Xin introduced Huang Shan and Xiao Lingling one by one, saying that they were his junior sisters and brothers from the same sect.
"Let's go, let's go back and have a good rest. I'll have someone prepare hot water, tea, and fruits. You guys should eat something and take a hot bath first." Lin Zhiwen pulled Lin Xin and walked toward the villa.
Lin Xin and the other three were surrounded by people and entered the gate of Zhuangzi. Along the way, Lin Zhiwen introduced them to the situation of the past year.
It turned out that since Lin Xin left Red Pine City, the Lin family felt more and more that it was becoming a gathering place for disputes, so they simply moved the family. With Lin Xin's relationship, as a disciple of the Pine Forest Sword Sect, the Plum Blossom Sect easily let him go.
As a result, the Lin family successfully settled in Yuefu City on the border of the Song Dynasty, which was under the jurisdiction of the Songlin Sword Sect.
After buying this abandoned villa in a bamboo forest on the outskirts of the country, Lin Zhiwen hired someone to renovate it inside and out. Hundreds of people from the Lin family have lived in it until now.
The three of them took a shower that day and rested for a while. In the evening, Lin Zhiwen hosted a banquet for Xiao Lingling and Xiao Lingling in yellow shirts.
Looking at Xiao Lingling and Lin Xin's appearance, anyone with a discerning eye can see that they are related.
As the sky darkened, red lanterns symbolizing happiness were hung up everywhere in the villa. The housekeeper invited many boys and girls to wear red clothes and tie red bows, and they would be beaming with blessings and congratulations when meeting people with lanterns.
Lin Xin and Lin Zhiwen were sitting in the lobby. Lin Zhiwen and Lin Xin were sitting at the main seats. Others, Xiao Lingling in yellow clothes, were sitting at the guest seats on the right, and then there were Lin Zhiwu and the three old monks and Taoist priests.
The atmosphere was lively and everyone was discussing the changes and turning points of the year.
"Let me introduce you." Lin Zhiwen saw the conversation about this year, and the atmosphere gradually became more pleasant, and he pointed to the three monks, Taoist priests and old people.
"These three are the martial arts master Su Lao who is in charge of Zhuangzi in our Lin Family Villa. Let me introduce you to the new ones." Lin Zhiwen said with a smile.
Lin Xin bowed his hands to the three of them. The three of them quickly returned the gesture.
"The first one is Taoist Lu Suo from Fenghong Mountain. His Ziwu Sword Technique has been famous in the world for a long time and is extremely accurate. If you have time, please have a good chat with him."
The Taoist stood up and bowed to Lin Xin. This Lu Suo looked thin and solemn. He didn't seem to interact with many people and was a bit cold.
"I have seen Mr. Lin, how can I dare to compare with the masters of the Pine Forest Sword Sect with my mediocre swordsmanship?"
"Taoist Master, you are too polite. Lin has only been a member of the sect for a year. He has not learned much about the sect's swordsmanship. There are still many shortcomings. I will consult with Taoist Master for advice in the future." Lin Xin said politely.
Lu Suo sat down with a somewhat restrained expression.
"This second one," Lin Zhiwen pointed to the monk, "is the traveling Zen Master Sanyuan. After a chance encounter, I personally invited him to the villa. His golden finger strength and horizontal kung fu are among the best in the world.
The masters. Even the ordinary internal masters are no match for him."
The monk and Taoist priest stood up with a kind face, white eyebrows and white beard, and said hello to Lin Xin.
"Zen Master, you are polite." Lin Xin responded with a smile.
"The third one is Mr. Gongsun Li, who is known as the man who restores the Yang with his green hands. The old man's magical acupuncture skills can stab people's acupuncture points, pinpoint them, hurt them, and even heal them!" Lin Zhiwen seemed to admire this person the most.
Lin Xin looked intently and saw that the last old man with gray hair stood up with a somewhat flattering smile.
"Brother Lin, you are so polite. Mr. Lin is a high disciple of the Immortal Sect and has been famous for a long time."
"Sir, you're welcome." Lin Xin said with a smile, but he remained seated. As an innate master of the Pine Forest Sword Sect, he would have to sit in one place from now on, so naturally he couldn't be too polite just because of a few outside masters.
As long as the etiquette has arrived.
"These three people were very helpful when my Lin family moved. At that time, we encountered bandits on the road. Fortunately, there were three people who helped us. Otherwise, the consequences would have been disastrous." Lin Zhiwu interjected from the side.
"What about my Uncle Boyunzi? The Hongsong Sect won't just stand idly by, right?" Lin Xinyi was surprised.
"Taoist Master Boyunzi disappeared half a year ago. He left a letter saying that he was traveling and he didn't know where he went." Lin Zhiwen smiled bitterly.
"Well" Lin Xin understood as soon as he heard it. Boy Yunzi probably couldn't stay still anymore and went out to wander around.
"These three have now joined our Lin Family Village." Lin Zhiwen said with a smile, "Xin'er, you should get closer to these three in the future."
Lin Xin smiled slightly.
"Of course. Thank you three for helping me."
The three of them said they didn't dare.
Lin Xin looked at Lu Yun and Lu Yun and others sitting at the door again. Without thinking, he knew that Lin Zhiwen took them with him when he left.
Lu Yun and Lu Yu are dressed much more normally. Lu Yun is bigger and stronger, while Lu Yu looks like a silly elder sister. At this time, her mother, Zhao Yuniang, is leaning on Lu Yu and saying something.
Zhao Yuniang is actually Lin Xin's adoptive mother, not her real biological mother, so she is not qualified to sit in the front position.
The rules and etiquette here are somewhat strict and must not be messed with. Otherwise, there are hundreds of people in the Lin family, and without the rules, everything will be really chaotic.
Lin Zhiwu also spoke out to introduce the current Lin family at this time.
After the arrival of the Lin family, they used their wealth to acquire this bamboo sea and found a copper mine with a very rich output. They simply used this as their main business and slowly developed the foundation.
Lin Xin knew where this copper mine came from without having to think about it. Without the help of the outer sect of the sect, it would be impossible for the Lin family to save this thing even if it was discovered. It is conceivable that it should be a sign of goodwill from other surrounding forces.
"Now, the children of my Lin family are also practicing basic martial arts under the guidance of Master Lu and Zen Master. They are also assisted by Mr. Gongsun Li's medical skills. All the children of the family who are qualified have the foundation of martial arts. There are newcomers outside and you are in the sect.
As a result, the family members are prospering, and the future will be prosperous!"
Lin Zhiwen talked about getting excited, but suddenly he became depressed.
"It's a pity that the second, third, and fourth children don't want to move here with the family."
"That's understandable." Lin Xin naturally understood that the brothers and sisters were able to take care of themselves, so they were naturally unwilling to follow the family and give up their years of hard work.
The group of people chatted and went to the banquet, chatting while eating. After a while, Lin Xin stood up and walked to Xiao Lingling.
"When I come back this time, in addition to the arrangements made by the sect, I also prepare to officially get engaged to my junior sister Xiao Lingling."
Xiao Lingling lowered her head, the red clouds came to her neck, and she didn't dare to say a word.
The man in yellow shirt laughed strangely, picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The others immediately congratulated and complimented him, and the crowd was full of excitement.
Only Lin Xinyuan was at another banquet table. The chopsticks in her hand trembled and almost slipped out of her hand.
Her face looked a little ugly, so she could only lower her head and try to squeeze out a smile to prevent people around her from noticing anything.
"Xin'er, you decide your own affairs. Yuniang and I will fully support you no matter what you do!" Lin Zhiwen stood up and said seriously.
"Thank you, father." Lin Xinzheng nodded.
Lin Zhiwen also discovered the intimate behavior between Lin Xin and Xiao Lingling early. Xiao Lingling is also a master of the family. She seems to have the temperament of a young lady, and her appearance and figure are also good. What else is he dissatisfied with?
The matter was settled just like that.
The engagement had to be notified to Xiao Lingling's relatives in Prince Yu's Mansion at the same time. The Lin family sent a person to Prince Yu's Mansion. It was much slower to take the formal and safe route, at least it had to go back and forth; it took more than two months.
During this time, Lin Xin happened to be preparing to suppress the situation in the family.
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In the next half month, wealthy businessmen and landowners from surrounding Yuefu City came to visit one after another.
As a territory belonging to the Song Dynasty and the realm of the four sects, Lin Xin was a disciple of the Immortal Sect, and a master of the inner family returned to the family to be engaged. This reputation spread instantly, and the surrounding forces, big and small, immediately sent congratulatory gifts.
Linjiazhuang received tens of thousands of taels of silver just from the gifts.
Lin Xin only carefully selected a small number of forces to accept his gifts, and the rest retreated one after another.
The main forces among them are the lord of Yuefu City, the largest wealthy merchant force, and the leader of the nearby foundry industry.
These three are the strongest. The city lord waited until he came to visit in person before he stepped forward to receive them. The others were too lazy to meet and just passed on messages. (To be continued.)