New and dark light years

Chapter 16: The Virtue of a Sage

At this time, Li Lin frowned, somewhat puzzled.

Generally speaking, only "relatives" can enter the backyard of one's home.

After all, there are female relatives in the backyard.

You said that the backyard of the county government office is a public place, so it doesn't matter if you get permission to go in.

But it's not a good idea to go into someone else's private backyard by yourself, in case you bump into the women...

Li Lin was about to confirm again, but he saw that Huang Yan had already left and walked far away. He had no choice but to walk along the stone path towards the backyard.

Along the way, he met several servants from the Huang family, and they looked at him strangely.

Not long after, Li Lin came to the backyard and saw Huang Qi at a glance. The scholar was sitting at a round bluestone table, drinking tea happily.

And opposite him, there was a girl wearing a green skirt.

As soon as Li Lin appeared, he was spotted by Huang Qi out of the corner of his eye. Huang Qi stood up, bowed and said with a smile: "Brother Kunge, I've been waiting for you."

Li Lin clasped his fists in return, "Brother Zijing, I apologize for the hasty visit and for not bringing any souvenirs."

"You can't say that. I invited you out of the blue, so it's my fault." Huang Qi smiled, then pointed at the girl in the green skirt next to him and said, "This is my second sister. I can't tell you her maiden name for now. You can just call her Second Sister like me."

These words were said in an intimate way, and the girl looked at Li Lin in surprise, because she knew very well how arrogant her brother was, and how he actually thought so highly of the spirit hunter in front of him.

Extremely rare.

Although the girl in the green skirt was surprised, she remained calm on the surface. She bowed gracefully and said, "Brother Li."

The tone was neither friendly nor warm, but certainly not cold either, and it was struck perfectly.

"Madam Huang." Li Lin clasped his fists and responded with a similar attitude.

Although Huang Qi asked him to call her "Second Sister", he still had some reservations in his mind.

Seeing the two of them like this, Huang Qi shook his head helplessly and said, "Brother Kunge, please sit down."

Li Lin sat down as he was told.

The girl gently moved her hands and poured him a cup of tea.

The tea is very fragrant and the teacup is also very beautiful. It is a translucent porcelain cup with no embellishments. After the tea is poured in, a faint pattern of flowers and birds emerges.

Li Lin’s family had bought a set of such teacups before, which were quite expensive.

After thanking him, he took a sip from his cup and asked, "Brother Zijing, why did you invite me here as your guest?"

"It's not a big deal, actually." Huang Qi said slowly, "My father should have told you spirit hunters not long ago that Jincheng will hold a gathering for spirit hunters. All participants will gain something, and the best among them will have great opportunities."

Li Lin smiled and said, "Of course I heard about it."

"Brother Kunge, aren't you moved?"

“Heartbeat.”

"Don't you want to try?" Huang Qi laughed and said, "I can help you."

"No need." Li Lin shook his head. "Fairness is important. There are more than a dozen spirit hunters in the county. No matter how you line up, it won't be my turn."

Hearing this, Huang Qi sneered: "Fair! If there really is fairness, then Zhao Hao wouldn't even be able to attend the rally."

Zhao Hao is the one who said "my uncle is the chief clerk of Tianjin City".

The girl next to him said softly, "Brother, please be careful with your words."

"It doesn't matter. We are all family. Word won't get out."

Li Lin said calmly, "That's fair. I can't possibly train hard in winter and summer and then in just half a year, I can surpass the progress of two or three generations of other families."

The girl raised her eyebrows slightly, her expression a little surprised. Huang Qi was stunned for a moment, and after a while he said, "Brother Kunge, your point of view is really a bit different."

Li Lin continued to smile and said, "I know Brother Zijing, you want to help me, but oftentimes, it's very troublesome to be unworthy of one's position."

"Your virtue is unworthy of your position?" Huang Qi's expression was a little twisted. "Brother Kunge, in my opinion, you are also a man of great stature. If even you are unworthy of your position, then Zhao Hao..."

Li Lin gently waved his hand, interrupting the other party: "Brother Zijing, in your heart, what is 'virtue'?"

Huang Qi said without hesitation: "The sage once said: Take filial piety as the foundation, benevolence as the supplement, and courtesy as the manifestation. This is called virtue."

This is indeed the idea accepted by most scholars.

Li Lin smiled. "But my elders once told me that the sword worn by the saints is called 'virtue'!"

The girl from the Huang family was stunned for a moment and seemed to want to laugh.

But Huang Qi was shocked at first, and then seemed to be thinking about something.

Li Lin drank tea quietly.

After a long while, Huang Qi sighed softly, bowed with both hands, and said, "Thank you, Brother Kunge, for clearing up my doubts."

"You're so polite." Li Lin stood up. "It's getting late, and I have to go to the market to buy some groceries. I won't bother you any more."

"Brother Kunge, you can stay here overnight. We can sleep side by side and talk by candlelight."

Li Lin shuddered subconsciously. Who wants to sleep with feet touching yours? You're crazy!

He quickly refused: "The ghosts in Shangtikou Village have been making quite a fuss lately. I have to go back and take charge. I'm not too sure if I stay outside."

Huang Qi was very disappointed, but Li Lin's reason was also very noble and legitimate. He could only say: "Then wait until the next time we meet, and then I will talk about the beauty of life with Brother Kunge."

"Easy to say."

Li Lin smiled, turned and left.

Before leaving the backyard, he subconsciously looked towards the small bamboo forest to the west.

There was a shadow wearing a red dress, hidden by the bamboo forest, but it was still clear that it was a woman.

Hmm...it was the Hu Ji I met before. She was eavesdropping there.

This girl is not favored here and doesn't even have the chance to appear openly?
But it doesn't seem like it. Just now, County Magistrate Huang was obviously very doting on her.

However, these things had nothing to do with Li Lin, so he left quickly. After all, he did have to go to the market to buy some necessary things to bring back to the village.

Not long after Li Lin left, Huang Yan walked out of a wooden door in the backyard.

He was eavesdropping too.

At this time, he looked towards the small bamboo forest and said, "Come out, girl, why are you hiding there? If you want to listen, just sit here upright. You are the eldest daughter of the Huang family, what are you afraid of?"

The blonde girl came out, looking a little ashamed, and found a round stool next to the stone table to sit down.

Huang Yan naturally sat in the main seat.

"Ling'er, what do you think of this Li Xunshu?"

"What do you mean?" Huang Ling was stunned for a moment, then pouted unhappily and said, "Is this a blind date set up for me?"

Both Huang's father and son burst into laughter.

They really mean that.

Huang Ling saw his father and brother acting like this, and said with displeasure, "Next time something like this happens, please notify me first."

"Alas, those are just trivial matters." Huang Yan asked, "What do you think of this Li Xunshu? He is already a rare and good match for my Yulin County."

(End of this chapter)