Chapter 2: The Rite of Passage

"Second uncle, I didn't commit any crimes. Xiao Lin seemed to think of what he had done before, a wry smile rose at the corner of his mouth, and he said softly.

"Don't call me second uncle, I can't afford it. Xiao Sheng glanced at his unconscious legs with a gloomy look in his eyes, and sighed self-deprecatingly.

The corners of Xiao Lin's mouth couldn't help twitching, looking at the white strands in his second uncle's hair, and his heart was fierce. I think how sassy the second uncle was at the beginning, he returned to the capital from the frontier wearing a bloody helmet every year, so that millions of people in the capital greeted him, and hundreds of officials in the court and the central government shouted respectfully: Iron and blood general.

However, since five years ago, when the second uncle came back from the frontier in blood, a pair of legs have never stood upright.

There should be a few strands of white silk on his head that are pale because of his own affairs! Xiao Lin thought of this, his hands couldn't help but tighten, and he clenched his teeth.

"Second uncle......" Xiao Lin called in a low voice as if he was a little distressed.

Xiao Sheng laughed at himself: "Stinky boy, Lao Tzu's favors back then were almost used, if something happens in the future, Lao Tzu has no way to shelter you." I don't know how long the old man will be able to survive, can't you save some worry?"

"I know, I won't be making troubles in the future. Xiao Lin nodded heavily and replied.

The Xiao family, he owes the Xiao family too much, if it weren't for the selfless protection of the Xiao family, I'm afraid Xiao Lin would have died a long time ago.

Xiao Sheng didn't take Xiao Lin's promise to heart, because every time he came to call the second uncle, he promised it like this.

"If I were still Xiao Sheng five years ago, even if you kid slept with the daughters of the major scholars, Lao Tzu would be able to settle it for you. But now, you kid can't be like this, you have to learn to be more restrained. Otherwise, if something happens to you, how will I face my eldest brother when I enter Huangquan in the future. ”

Xiao Sheng slapped the stone table suddenly, and Xiao Lin was a little frightened by his domineering appearance.

A faint death aura surrounded Xiao Lin's body, making Xiao Lin's eyes shrink sharply and exclaim in his heart: "Second uncle, how many people have you killed on the battlefield, so many years have passed, and the dead air has not dissipated." ”

The eldest brother in Xiao Sheng's mouth is Xiao Lin's biological father, but his father was martyred when he was eight years old. Then, when Xiao Lin's mother learned about this, she spent her days in tears every day, and died the following year.

The Xiao family is known as the protector of the Han Kingdom. Even the prime minister of the dynasty must give face to the Xiao family, and dare not confront the Xiao family in the face.

It's a pity that Xiao Lin can't cultivate, and wanders around the land of smoke and willows all day long, making trouble in all directions, which makes many people in the Xiao family disappointed. However, the last generation of the Xiao family turned out to be a waste, which is also a relief for many people. There is no way, the prestige of the Xiao family is too heavy, and countless people are out of breath.

"Second uncle, don't worry, the Xiao family in the future will still have me. Xiao Lin stared at Xiao Sheng, and spit out word by word very solemnly.

"You?" Xiao Sheng shook his head slightly, as if he saw a trace of his eldest brother's demeanor in Xiao Lin, who was solemn, but he quickly came back to his senses and scolded: "If you kid doesn't make trouble for Lao Tzu, I'll thank God." ”

Yes, who will support the Xiao family in the future?

"Second uncle. Xiao Lin said.

"What?" Xiao Sheng was broken by this light call, and said angrily.

"Do I have to join the Liu family? Isn't there anything to discuss?" Xiao Lin gritted his teeth and asked straight to the point: "I didn't mean to insult Miss Liu, if I can, I will bring a heavy gift to apologize." ”

"This matter is not as simple as it seems, you will not suffer in the past, rest assured. Xiao Sheng's eyes slowly dimmed, and he said seriously.

Looking at Xiao Lin's reluctant appearance, Xiao Sheng's heart also sank, and he said sadly in his heart: "If my legs are still alive, how can I let my Xiao family become a son, this is the shame of my Xiao family!"

"Second uncle, I know, let's talk about this matter later!" Xiao Lin retracted what he wanted to say, and said with a deep breath.

In fact, Xiao Lin didn't know what the second uncle and the old man thought, they wanted to find someone who could shelter themselves! Even if the prestige of the Xiao family was not there in the future, after he joined the Liu family, he would still have the support of the Liu family, and he would not suffer any harm.

"Well, since your kid is still alive and well, get out!" Xiao Sheng naturally heard about the incident that Xiao Lin had been standing by the lake for a few hours yesterday, so he sent someone to call Xiao Lin over to see what was wrong with Xiao Lin, a stinky boy.

Looking at it this early this morning, there is nothing wrong with it, but what is slightly weird is that this kid knows more etiquette than before, and he hasn't said anything about causing trouble, which is the most surprising thing in Xiao Sheng's heart.

Another point is that Xiao Sheng felt that Xiao Lin's breath had a little more calm and hazy feeling, which made people feel a little impenetrable. However, this feeling was just fleeting, and Xiao Sheng didn't think much about it, he just thought it was all about himself.

"Yes, the second uncle has a good rest, and I will leave too. Xiao Lin slowly got up and bowed down.

Looking at Xiao Lin's back as he walked away, Xiao Sheng couldn't help frowning and scolding: "Stinky boy, which tendon is wrong today, I even know how to salute." ”

Xiao Lin, who had just stepped out of the Dry Wind Courtyard, paused imperceptibly, and a wry smile curled up at the corner of his mouth, thinking that he heard Xiao Sheng's suspicious laughter and scolding. Then, Xiao Lin left here, and the Qianfeng Courtyard returned to a peaceful appearance.

Leaving the courtyard of the second uncle, Xiao Lin walked to the gate of the Xiao family.

The gate of the Xiao family was extremely majestic, and the golden plaque hung on it, making the surrounding air freeze.

Turning his head to look at the glory of the Xiao family, Xiao Lin's heart sank into a meaningful smile: "The Xiao family will never wither." ”

When Xiao Lin just stepped out of the gate, a burly man immediately appeared next to Xiao Lin, the man's face was cold, he bowed down slightly to Xiao Lin, and said softly: "Childe, the master said that he would give you a coming-of-age ceremony in the next two days, and he couldn't let you go out." ”

"This ......" Xiao Lin was stunned for a moment, thinking that the old man didn't want him to do something, he nodded and responded: "Since that's the case, then I won't go out." ”

Hearing Xiao Lin's words, the man was suddenly stunned, did he hear it wrong? When did his own son speak so well? At the beginning, the old man repeatedly did not allow the son to go out, and the son not only forced him out, but also scolded the guard who stopped him at the beginning.

Today, the guards drew lots, and whoever lost was going to stop Xiao Lin, and the man was extremely unlucky, so he had to come over to stop Xiao Lin from going out. The man is ready to be scolded and angry, but this situation seems to be a little wrong.

"Gong ...... Childe, did you just say that you really won't go out?" the man's eyes widened, and he asked in a whisper.

"yes. After Xiao Lin finished speaking, he opened his legs and walked towards the inside of the gate.

The man opened his eyes a little dumbfounded, looking at Xiao Lin's back as he stepped into the door with a surprised expression, and then lowered his head and said to himself: "Childe is a little too abnormal today! No, I have to report to the master." ”

Xiao Lin's six senses have been opened, naturally he heard the guard's whispered muttering, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly, feeling that what kind of bastard thing he had done all these years, even a simple thing made others feel extremely weird.

Xiao Lin didn't think much about it anymore, and instead returned to the courtyard where he lived. After all, if you want others to change their opinion of him, you still have to take your time, and you can't rush it for a while.

Xiao Lin returned to the room, looking at the vacant place in the house, he felt a lot more comfortable, and those flowers and plants were all taken care of by Xiaoyu. He is a big man raising strange flowers and plants in the house, Xiao Lin feels numb on his scalp when he thinks about it, and sighs that he is really an unusual person all these years.

The coming-of-age ceremony of the Xiao family's son, this is a big deal. After hearing this, the dignitaries and nobles of the entire capital were preparing to pay a heavy salute.

The Xiao family, guarding the Han Kingdom for decades, is not something that ordinary families can do. Therefore, no matter how bad Xiao Lin's reputation is, no matter how stinky and unscrupulous, the coming-of-age ceremony still has to be celebrated.

After all, the old man of the Xiao family is still alive, and his prestige is still floating in the Great Han Kingdom.

Two days later, the Xiao family was full of joy and joy, and all forces and families brought Eli Lilly.

"Welcome! Lord Shangshu Qi of the Ministry of Rites. ”

"Welcome! ”

"Welcome! General Dong. ”

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The old housekeeper of the Xiao family handled the visitors with ease, no matter who the visitors were, they all gave enough face. The shouts shook the capital, and the people watching at the gate were shocked.

In the lobby, everyone looked at an old man on the main seat with a smile on their faces, not daring to be disrespectful.

The old man on the main seat had pale hair, a wrinkled face, and deep pupils that seemed to carry a lot of things. The old man is the pillar of the Xiao family, the old man of the Xiao family, Xiao Hongshan.

"Go and let the young master come out, don't be sluggish. Xiao Hongshan casually glanced around at the officials and the people from the major forces, turned his head to the maid, and said in a deep voice.

"No, I'm already here. ”

As soon as Xiao Hongshan's words fell, Xiao Lin stepped into the lobby.