Chongping has been nine years old, and he is in Ding You.

On September 29, seeing that October was approaching, the weather was getting colder and colder, the trees were withering, and the jackdaws were sad.

For some reason, the weather has been unusually cold in recent years compared to the past. It's not even October, but it's already early winter.

Although the weather is cold, Jiangyuan Town, Chucheng County today is extremely lively.

In front of the Lin Mansion, which occupies the largest area in the town, there are crowds, and the local squires and wealthy families come one after another, and the voices of congratulations continue.

There are even state and county officials who come to congratulate or send people to send congratulatory gifts, and the owner of the Lin family personally greets him in front of the door, and the joy between his eyebrows can't be hidden.

As for the outside of the mansion, it is surrounded by lively neighbors, and they have also come to congratulate them.

Distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors, not to mention that most of these people have such and such relationships with the Lin family, and the things they send are also some home-owned things, although they are not worth much, they also have their friendship in them.

Therefore, the housekeepers and servants in the forest house also did not refuse to come, and accepted them all, and registered them one by one, so that they could return the gift in the future.

On the streets, some young children also frolicked in the crowd, calling for friends and playing happily. As for the servants in the mansion, they had already prepared some food and distributed it to these children, and everyone had a share, which caused the children to laugh and laugh constantly, adding a little more excitement and joy to the house.

The reason why Jiangyuan Town is so lively today is because the young master of the Lin family won the laurel list in this year's autumn festival and ranked sixth in Yayuan.

And Young Master Lin is not only among the best, but also the youngest among the township exams and examiners. has already won the second list before the championship, which can be said to be a young man's ambition and unlimited future.

As early as more than a month ago, someone came to report the good news, and the news that the young master of the Lin family had been on the list had already spread throughout Jiangyuan Town.

And just a few days ago, the little young master sent someone to deliver a letter. The letter said that they were already on their way home, and they would return home soon, so they would come first to report their safety, so that the family should not worry.

According to the time of the journey, Young Master Lin will return at noon today. Therefore, the house has already sent invitations, inviting guests and friends from all over the world to get together, one is to celebrate, and at the same time, it is also to wash the dust for Xiaojuren.

The name of the Lin family is placed here, so although many officials and gentry have not received the invitation, they have also come uninvited and sent envoys to congratulate them, so that there is such a lively scene today.

However, before I knew it, it was past noon, but I saw the autumn breeze and dust in the distance, but there was still no one in sight. The little guy sent to watch the official road in front has not yet come back to report the news, and the young master of the Lin family has not yet returned.

After a long time, everyone inevitably had some discussions, and the atmosphere was a little solemn.

At this time, the master of the Lin family said: "Dear folks, fathers and elders, I have always been grateful for your love and taking care of my Lin family, so that my Lin family is today." Today, I bothered everyone to go back and forth for the sake of children's affairs, which really made me feel deeply ashamed and frightened, and I, Lin Ruxian, have thanked everyone for their love here! ”

"It's past noon, and the dog hasn't returned for a long time, so there must be something delayed on the road. In the next and the dog He De how can he be, there is a hard wait, I am here to accompany you. Now everyone must be tired, so there is no need to wait here, everyone will sit down first, how about waiting while eating? ”

The head of the Lu family on the side also came out to make a round, and he first comforted the master of the Lin family and said, "Ruxian don't have to worry, the virtuous nephew must have encountered something important to deal with, so it will delay the journey." ”

Then he turned to everyone and said: "Everyone, since Lin Xian's nephew has not returned yet, everyone has been tired from coming from afar for a long time, it is better to follow Ruxian's words, everyone will drink and feast first, and wait while eating!" ”

Since both of them said this, the others couldn't say anything more, so they had to respond: "So according to the words of the two!" ”

Everyone sat down in turn, and the wine and food gradually came up like flowing water, and everyone began to drink and feast.

After a few rounds of drinking, after a few glasses of wine, everyone was no longer as restrained as at the beginning, and the scene became enthusiastic.

The Lin family is a scholarly heirloom, and there are few white dings in contact. Therefore, most of the people in the audience are literati and scholars, and they all quote scriptures.

During the banquet, some people used poetry to harmonize, and the subtleties attracted everyone to applaud again and again, and the voices of admiration were endless, as if they had left the story of today's protagonist not returning to the back of their minds.

It's just that even when the wine is hot, everyone still inadvertently swept their eyes to the gate to observe the movement.

It's a pity that until the end of the banquet, no one came to report, and there was no movement at the door.

Before you know it, the banquet has come to an end, and everyone is full of wine and food. As for the rest of the cups and plates, there is no need to say much about the mess of their own servants to clean up.

At this moment, the hour has reached the second half of the day, and the sun has turned westward, but there is still no news from the little master of the Lin family.

Everyone looked a little weird, now that the world is not peaceful, they can't be in any trouble, right?

Even if everyone is suspicious in their hearts, no one will say it in public, so they can only discuss a few words in private, so as not to offend the Lin family, who has deep roots in Jiangzhou, for no reason.

Seeing that the host's face was worried, all kinds of guests and friends stepped forward to explain, and said that Mr. should not worry, and said some comforting words.

They also knew that Lin Zhai was worried, and they were afraid that they would not have the intention of entertaining at the moment, so they stepped forward to say goodbye in turn, saying that they were bothered and did not need to send each other.

Having said that, the Lin Mansion still asked the housekeeper to send the guests to the door one by one to fulfill the courtesy.

For a while, the guests dispersed, and everyone had already dispersed, and the front of the door was suddenly deserted. Only the Lin family and the head of the Lu family and their children remained.

In front of the gate, the master of the Lu family explained to Lin Ruxian: "Ruxian, don't worry too much, don't you know what Fan'er is capable of?" Besides, isn't there still peace, those two boys get together and burn high incense without bullying others! If something can't happen, don't worry! ”

Lin Ruxian and his wife's faces were slightly relieved, and Lin Ruxian said: "Today's matter is Brother Lao!" If it weren't for the eldest brother's response, I don't know what the mess would be like today! ”

Lu Wenzhao, the master of the Lu family, said: "You and my brother, what are you talking about!" I regard Fan'er as half a son! Now that he has won the move at such a young age, this is a big face for me, even if I am busy, I am happy! ”

Mrs. Lin Gu looked worried: "Brother Wen Zhao, is he really okay?" ”

Lu Wenzhao said with a smile: "Brother and sister, don't worry, after so many years, you still can't trust the eldest brother?" It's going to be fine. ”

Lin Ruxian scolded: "Madam, what are you talking about, don't embarrass the eldest brother." If everything is fine, it must be that he is greedy for fun and misses the schedule. ”

Then he gritted his teeth and said, "This little rabbit cub, don't you know what day it is?" It must not be worry-free, and it is all to blame for your usual spoiling too much. When he comes back, I have to clean him up and let this kid have a long memory! ”

Gu Shi was furious when he heard this: "You dare? ”

Lu Wenzhao laughed and said, "Hahaha! Ruxian, you dissipate your anger, and you will be satisfied with mortals! Look at my young husband again, if he can be half as reassuring as Fan'er, I will burn high incense. ”

He pointed to a young man who looked to be eighteen or nineteen years old behind him, and said angrily: "You see that they have grown up together, and they were also taught by a gentleman." Fan Er is willing to work hard, has good talent, and was loved by Mr. when he was young, and now he has won the move at a young age. Shaofu, I also want him to study hard, hoping that one day he will be able to be named on the gold list and glorify his ancestors! But this kid knows how to dance with guns and sticks all day long, and he has a headache when he reads. I haven't cleaned it up since I was a child, but it doesn't work, the key is that this little bastard can't even compare to mortals, which really makes me feel ashamed! ”

The young man named Lu Shaofu felt a little aggrieved: "Dad, this time it's Xiaofan's guy who is playful and missed the time, what's the matter with me?" Besides, who said I couldn't beat him, it was because I saw him let him small, otherwise I would have to beat him all over the ground to find teeth. ”

Although Lu Shaofu, who suffered from the disaster of the pond fish, said hard air in his mouth, but looking at his expression, he was full of weakness.

When her sister Lu Qingya saw this scene, she covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, showing a playful look between her eyebrows.

With Lu Shaofu's gag, the melancholy of the Lin couple has been alleviated a lot. Lin Ruxian laughed and said, "Big brother, don't talk about Shaofu anymore!" Have you forgotten when we were young, Uncle Lu didn't clean you up in order to let you read more, isn't it just as useless. ”

Lu Shaofu came up curiously: "I said Uncle Lin, what else is going on?" Why did my dad never tell me? Tell me what's going on, if my dad beats me again in the future, I'll use my grandfather to press him. ”

Before the words fell, Lu Shaofu was slapped on the back of the head by his father, and Lu Wenzhao said angrily: "Little bastard, it's the other way around, get out of the way for me!" ”

Pushing his son aside, Lu Shaofu turned to Lin Ruxian and said helplessly: "I said Ruxian, what are you doing in front of the children, you can't save me some face, how can you let me discipline the children in the future!"

Lu Wenzhao's words caused everyone to laugh. Everyone passed the time like this, word by word, to cover up the faint worry in their hearts.

Dusk is approaching and the sun is setting in the west. The afterglow of the remnant sun stretches the shadows of the trees on both sides of the road, the light and shadow sway with the autumn wind, and the withered yellow leaves keep flying, adding a bit of bleakness and coldness.

At this time, only the Lin couple, the three members of the Lu family, and An Zhi, the old steward of the Lin family, were still waiting.

An Zhi is the father of the little young master's reading An Ning, and this time An Ning went to the test with the little young master, so he was also left here by Lin Ruxian to wait for news.

And the other servants are of little use waiting here, and the old steward has arranged for them to go about their own business.

At this moment, I saw from a distance that the little guy who had been sent to wait on the official road ran back quickly, causing dust to fly, and shouted as he ran: "The young master is back, the young master is back." ”

Hearing this, everyone finally put their hearts back in their stomachs, and Gu Shi cried with joy, and quickly ran down the stone steps in front of the door, looking into the distance.

Lin Ruxian also disappeared the gloomy color between his eyebrows at this time, showing a smile, but after a while, he put it away, trying to make a solemn and majestic appearance without smiling, and the others also waited down the stone steps.

At this time, I saw a group of figures on the road in the distance from far to near, gradually revealed, and the number of people was about 30 people.

Everyone in front of the door looked up, and the leader rode on horseback in a white robe, although his clothes were stained with a lot of dust, but he still couldn't hide the heroic spirit of the man on the horse. This person is the young master of the Lin Mansion, Lin Fan, who is a small person in the autumn this time.

The young man's Tsing Yi accompanied him on one side, and he was accompanied by Anning.

The rest were all ragged and yellow-faced. Presumably, it should be a fleeing refugee, who was touched by Lin Fan on the road, and our little young master had compassion and deliberately brought it back for resettlement.

At this time, the little young master also saw the crowd waiting in front of the door on the horse, galloped over, turned over and dismounted, and saluted: "Father, mother, the child is back." ”

Mrs. Lin didn't care about these false courtesies, and quickly stepped forward to take Lin Fan's hand and pull him up. He kept chanting: "It's good to come back, it's good to come back!" ”

Lin Ruxian hummed plainly and said, "I'm back!"

Then he said no more, put his hands behind his back, turned and walked towards the house.

But from the trembling hands behind his back, it is not difficult to see that his state of mind is not as calm as it seems, but he is just trying his best to maintain his majesty in front of his son, pretending to be a gesture.

Lin Fan also saluted the rest of the people one by one, "Uncle Lu is good, Uncle An is good!" ”

"Hey, Shaofu, I haven't seen you for a while and you've grown taller again, let's try again another day, Sister Qingya is getting more and more beautiful." provoked Lu Shaofu's face to be bitter, and also provoked Lu Qingya to snort at him.

At this time, Lu Wenzhao said to Lin Fan, "Fan'er, don't complain about your father, although your father is strict with you on weekdays, he actually cares about you the most, but your father takes these things to heart and doesn't know how to express it." ”

"Uncle Lu, please rest assured, my nephew can save it" Lin Fan looked at his father's back as he gradually faded out of sight, the figure seemed to be trembling slightly, which made him a little distracted.