Jingtai Fenghua

Chapter 34
As soon as Lin Cunde heard that someone was coming from his hometown, he immediately walked towards the gate. Grandpa Yang also went there. Before he reached the gate, he saw two familiar figures. One of them was his third uncle Lin Xianghu and his fourth uncle Lin Xiangbao. , there was also a young man who looked a bit similar to his uncle Lin Xianglong. Lin Cunde took a closer look and found that it was his second cousin Lin Cunyi. The other woman was holding a child, but he did not recognize it.

The other person Lin Cunde knew was his uncle, Wang Qiyang.

Lin Cunde walked over quickly and said to his uncle, third uncle, fourth uncle and second cousin, "My nephew has met my uncle, my nephew has met my third and fourth uncles, and my younger brother has met my second brother!"

"Yeah!" The third uncle was also in tears at this moment. He came over and hugged Lin Cunde. The eldest uncle and the fourth uncle also came in.

"Third uncle!" Lin Cunde was also very sad at the moment, and his voice was choked with sobs.

Others were also in tears. They had come all the way here just to hold back their sadness, but now that they saw Lin Cunde, they couldn't help it anymore.

Several people hugged each other and cried bitterly for a while. Lin Cunde wiped away his tears and then said to them: "Uncle, third uncle, fourth uncle, second brother, and this one?"

Lin Cunde didn't know this woman, and he hadn't been back to his hometown for four years.

"Fifth brother, this is your second sister-in-law, Ye!" Second brother Lin Cunyi immediately introduced Lin Cuunde.

"Oh, my brother is blind, let's meet my second sister-in-law!" Lin Cunde quickly raised his hands and saluted.

"Fifth brother, no courtesy. It's the first time we meet. It's normal if we don't know each other!" The second sister-in-law, Ye Shi, also said with a forced smile, her brows furrowed all the time. Lin Cunde didn't think much about it, thinking that she was also grieving for her parents and brothers.

"Quick, get in the house!" Lin Cunde said to them quickly, and then helped his uncle to walk inside. The uncle was already in his early fifties this year, and it was not easy to get here.

After arriving in the living room, Qiu Shuang also quickly made tea, but the uncle and the others couldn't sit still and even asked where the spiritual tablets were.

Lin Cunde could only take them to the back room. These people cried bitterly when they saw it. However, Ye did not cry and just kept holding the child.

After persuading them, Lin Cunde led them to the living room. Just now, Grandpa Yang had told Aunt Yu and the others to cook. They must have not eaten yet.

Now, Lin Cunde also took them to the living room and took a short rest. Lin Cunde was full of doubts. He looked at his third uncle and asked: "Third uncle, didn't you say that my grandfather is seriously ill? My nephew has packed his things and is ready to go later." Early in the morning, I followed the caravan back to my hometown, why did you come here?"

"Well, your grandfather was very serious before. Hearing this news, it was difficult to accept it for a while. Later, our three brothers kept trying to persuade us, saying that you are still there. You are a scholar. You are already a scholar at such a young age. You will definitely take the exam in the future. After becoming a Jinshi, the old man finally regained his breath. After a few days of recuperation, he felt better.

He also knew that this incident happened suddenly and he followed the Supreme Emperor out of the city to fight. No one can be blamed for this incident, but we can only blame the poor luck of us!After I get better, I want all three of us brothers to come to the capital to visit you!However, we were worried, so we asked your uncle to stay in his hometown. Your fourth uncle and I came here together. In addition, your second brother also came to the capital on the order of your grandfather. One of them is to take care of you. You two brothers are here. , there is help.

Second, you need to study. The old man estimates that you won’t have much money to hold a funeral for your second brother and sister-in-law, so let them take care of you here and find a way to make some money to support you in your studies!In addition, the income from Cunyi’s thirty acres of land in my hometown will be sent here every year! "The third uncle began to explain to Lin Cunde.

Lin Cunde was relieved when he heard that his grandfather was in better health. When he heard that Lin Cunyi and his wife came to take care of him and even make money to support him, he was also surprised. No wonder the second sister-in-law's face was always in a bad mood, and she must not have wanted to Came here.

"Isn't it appropriate to ask the second brother and the second sister-in-law to come and take care of me? Third and fourth uncles, the family still has some small income, which is enough for my study and life, so there is no need to worry!" Lin Cunde said quickly to the third uncle and the others.

"It doesn't matter. This is your grandfather's decision. It has already been decided. This matter is settled. Even if you are not short of money, you still need people around you. All you need to do is read the books of sages!" The third uncle waved his hand. He said that this matter cannot be discussed further.

After hearing this, Lin Cunde also sighed, but since his grandfather had already decided, he would wait and see. Then he looked at his uncle and asked, "Uncle, how are my grandfather and grandmother doing?"

"Well, hey, I cried a lot, and then fell ill, but luckily I recovered slowly. My life is hard for a girl like me!" the uncle said, wiping his tears.

Lin Cunde hurried over and comforted them.

Soon, Grandpa Yang came over and informed them to go to dinner. Lin Cunde also took them to the dining room. During this period, the third uncle also talked about the affairs of Grandpa Yang's family. Grandpa Yang's family was fine. Hearing this news, Grandpa Yang was relieved. .

While they were eating, Lin Cunde also asked Aunt Yu and others to clean up and come out of the room.After their parents and brothers left, the place where they lived had been cleaned up. Everything they had used had been burned, leaving many empty rooms.

However, it was late at night and there was no place to buy a bed. Tonight, I could only let my eldest uncle, third uncle and fourth uncle live together for one night. The second brother and second sister-in-law were arranged to stay in the eldest brother’s second east wing room, from the guest room. I made a bed inside and used it temporarily.

After dinner, Lin Cunde also invited them to the study, and Ye took the children to the east wing of the second entrance under the leadership of Qiu Shuang.

Lin Cunde was in the study, talking with his uncle and the others. Lin Cunde asked them about the situation at home, and they asked Lin Cunde about the situation here now.

After chatting until very late, Lin Cunde sent them to bed.

In the evening, Lin Cunde returned to the west wing of the second room. Qiu Shuang helped Lin Cunde undress and sleep.

"Master, the second sister-in-law seems to be unhappy here. When I sent her to the bedroom just now, the second sister-in-law looked dissatisfied at this and that, with disgust on her face!" Qiu Shuang whispered to Lin Cunde.

After hearing this, Lin Cunde also frowned, thinking, since they are not happy, just let them go back, and treat them as guests these days. He does not need anyone to serve him, he already has servants. Besides, he also planned to buy some maids, so he said: "Well, I will go and make it clear to my second brother and the others tomorrow that I don't need anyone to serve and take care of me here!"

"Well, and I think this second sister-in-law seems to have a good family background, and she looks down on the second brother! However, the boy is very cute. I asked, he is seven months old!" Qiu Shuang continued to talk to Lin Cunde Reporting on the situation on Ye's side.

"Well, I'll prepare some gifts for that nephew tomorrow!" Lin Cunde nodded and said, thinking in his mind, how to persuade them to go back?

At this moment, in the east wing, Mrs. Ye was holding her son and sitting on the bed with a look of reluctance. Lin Cunyi was also helpless. He knew that his wife was unwilling to come to the capital, but he had no choice. His grandfather ordered that he not come. no.

But Lin Cunyi wanted to come over. After all, at home, he was the second son, and he would not get much if the family property was divided. This time when he came here, he was allocated ten more acres of land. He originally had twenty acres of land, and his grandfather made the decision. , and was given ten more acres of land.

In addition, when he came to the capital, he also wanted to find a job here. It would definitely be easier to find something to do in the capital than in his hometown, so he could also earn two more dollars.

The reason why the wife is unwilling to come is because she hopes that she can work with her eldest brother. His eldest brother is the shopkeeper of a business. If she works with his eldest brother in her hometown, she will earn ten taels of silver a year and be able to subsidize the family.

Furthermore, at home, they have a small house of their own. Although it is not big, it is still their own. It is enough to have land and a house. But when they come to the capital, they still need to take care of the fifth brother, and the wife is not willing.

"Go to sleep! You are tired too. It's over now. It's impossible to go back. In a few days, I'll find something to do!" Lin Cunyi said to Ye.

"You are just honest, why don't you let your fourth brother come to take care of you? Why don't you let your eldest brother take care of you instead?" Ye said angrily to Lin Cunyi. Lin Cunyi was helpless. His wife was angry. He knew it and didn't want to be with her. argue.

Seeing that Lin Cunyi didn't argue with him at all, Mrs. Ye said angrily: "Go and talk to your fifth brother tomorrow and ask him to write a letter to his grandfather, saying that he doesn't need our care. In a few days, the eldest brother will come over. Let’s go back with big brother!”

"What are you talking about? I don't dare to go against my grandfather's words! It's not like you don't know that my grandfather values ​​​​study the most. I have no use studying and can only farm! But the fifth brother is good at studying. If he wins the Jinshi, our family will be honored. Before, our family was well-known in the local area.
Now that the second uncle is gone, the family needs someone to stand up and carry the family, and the fifth brother is this person!Besides, you women have long hair but short knowledge. If my fifth brother gets Jinshi, how can he treat me badly?My second uncle gave me money to buy all the property at home, as well as the land allocated to us! Lin Cunyi said a little angry.

"I don't care who bought it. Now we need to go back. In the capital, we are unfamiliar with the place. How to live? Even if you find something to do, how much money can you have? And you still have to serve him? We have no one to serve, and we still have to serve him. ? If you want to serve you, I won’t serve you!" Ye continued to say angrily.

"Don't make trouble. When the fourth uncle finds out, he will whip you!" Lin Cunyi warned Ye and shouted.

"Hmph!" Mrs. Ye stopped talking and sat there sulking. She was also a little afraid of her fourth uncle. He had an anxious temper and if he really dared to slap him when he got angry, he didn't care who you were.

Early the next morning, after Lin Cunde woke up, he went to offer incense to his parents and brothers, and then took everyone to the living room to have breakfast. Ye's face was still dark, and the child was held by Lin Cunyi. Lin Cunde didn't want to say more. Today I will take them to the outskirts of Beijing to worship their parents.
After the worship is over, let’s talk about the two of them going back.

(End of this chapter)