After the gatekeeper got the tokens, he hurried to Pan Changping's study, handed them to him, and then withdrew.

After Pan Changping saw the tokens, he sent Quan Fu to inform the ladies and girls in the house to gather in the hall.

Early in the morning, Pan Mingzhong received a notice from his father to gather in the hall. After she freshened up and dressed, she walked into the hall.

When she arrived at the hall, it was already full of people, she looked around and found that Lin Jingmao was also among them, and for a moment, her heart was a little excited.

When she found a place to sit down, Pan Changping came in through the door.

Pan Changping stood in the center of the hall and looked around: "Everyone is here!" Now that we're all here, I'll say it! He continued: "Someone brought me a letter this morning, which said that Lin Yutang, your second cousin, will come to our house on the day of the Lantern Festival. After speaking, he looked at Lin Jingmao and said with a smile: "Jingmao, do you know about this?" ”

Lin Jingmao replied: "Well, I will definitely hear him talk about my brother's affairs!" ”

Pan Changping said: "Well, that's good! However, he rarely came to our house in the past, I don't know what is the so-called thing when he comes this time? ”

Lin Jingmao said: "Uncle, don't worry! A few days ago, he sent a letter to me that he came to Panfu for three reasons: first, he heard that I was far away in Panfu, Youzhou, and I hadn't seen my brother for a long time, and he missed it very much, so he wanted to come and see me; The second is that he has not visited his uncles for a long time, and he is ashamed, so he wants to visit you and come to Panfu to live for some time; The third is that he has something important to do, and he is going to go from the capital to Youzhou to do business, and Panfu is in Youzhou, so he said that he will come to Panfu! ”

Pan Changping heard this and sighed: "I see! Are you angry when I ask you that? ”

Lin Jingmao smiled: "Uncle, you just want to confirm the authenticity of his information before you question Jingmao, so how can I be angry?" ”

Pan Changping let out a long laugh: "Haha, good, good!" That's it! Then he said, "By the way, Jingmao, when do you plan to return to Beijing?" ”

Lin Jingmao replied: "After the Lantern Festival, I will leave!" ”

When Pan Mingzhong heard this, his heart tightened, and he was a little restless.

When Pan Changping heard this, he said: "Jingmao, I only came once for so long, why rush to leave!" After the day of Ming Zhong and Xuan, it's never too late to leave! ”

Lin Jingmao listened, did not answer, and hesitated slightly.

Seeing this, Pan Mingzhong became more and more anxious.

After a while, Lin Jingmao thought about it and had to say, "Okay! Uncle, I promise you! ”

Pan Changping smiled when he heard this.

When Pan Mingzhong heard this, he was not as nervous as before, his heart was a little more stable, and his mood was relaxed.

At least they'll be able to spend some time together, and come to think of it, that's good, too!

Next, Pan Changping finished saying some polite words and told everyone to leave.

These days are the busier days in Fuzhong. The servants did not let go of every place in the house, and they hung ribbons and long lamps all over the house, and the lanterns were colorful, so it was not lively!

Finally, the Lantern Festival arrived, Lin Yutang came, and Pan Yuechen and Pan Changping once again summoned everyone to the hall to welcome them.

When Pan Mingzhong heard the news, she went out early and came to the hall, after all, she didn't want to be ridiculed in front of everyone like last time.

When she came to the hall, she saw no one there. She stood on the ground, her eyes lowered and pondered, maybe she had come too early!

She was so distracted from this thought that she had no idea that someone had stepped through the door just as she had entered.

After a moment, she stopped pondering and looked around, stumbling upon one more person.

This sudden situation really scared her. Soon, though, she calmed down. So, she began to look at him seriously.

After seeing his appearance, she couldn't help but be a little amazed. With such a demeanor, it should be Lin Jingmao's younger brother - Lin Yutang!

He was dressed in a black straight-sleeved deep coat, embroidered with lifelike golden unicorns, and the neckline and cuffs were inlaid with dense patterns with gold wire, which made him look noble and extraordinary, and his body was strong and arrogant, like a dragon of the nine heavens; A high bun is tied on the head, and it is fixed with a crown inlaid with purple and gold, and no hair hangs down. He gave birth to a pair of Danfeng eyes, with three thousand cold light condensation in his eyes, and the cold air was compelling, making people dare not look directly; The nose is like a gall, the lips are sexy, the jawline is perfect, and the handsome is extraordinary; Holding the mountain and water brown jade silk fan, with the honey knot Canaan as the fan pendant, there is a cold and noble charm!

She looked at him and was about to turn her gaze when he suddenly turned sideways to look at her.

Seeing him like this, she felt extremely embarrassed, so she quickly lowered her head, not looking at him, and no matter what eyes he looked at her.

After a while, the others gradually arrived, and she was no longer embarrassed.

Later, she looked up to find Lin Jingmao's figure, and found him wearing a dark purple robe, standing next to the man, talking to him.

At that moment, the man noticed that she was looking at themselves, and turned his head to face her.

She met his gaze, saw the chill in his eyes, and was frightened by his momentum, and lowered her head again.

At this time, Pan Changping and Pan Yuechen came in from outside the door, and she knew this, and she felt a little less uneasy in her heart.

As soon as they came in, they came to the man.

When the man saw them coming towards him, he said, "Uncle! ”

They looked at him as they nodded at him.

After looking, Pan Yuechen said, "Yutang, you're here!" ”

Pan Changping stood aside, he faced the public, and said with a smile: "Let me officially introduce you to you, he is Lin Yutang, Lin Jingmao's younger brother!" Then he turned around and said to Lin Yutang: "Yutang, I haven't seen you for so many years, I really miss my uncle!" I am so glad we are here today! However, now that I see it, I can't help but sigh that you have changed so much, you are really more and more personable! ”

Lin Yutang said coldly: "Well, thank you for the compliment!" ”

Pan Yuechen listened to his tone, although he was a little unhappy in his heart, but he had no choice but to say with a calm face: "Yutang, your brother is only eight years old, and he is in a high position, and he has great ambitions in the imperial court, but you are a gentleman and do not enter the path of a scholar, the two really can't be compared!" You have such an older brother, how can you not feel lucky? Why don't you take him as a proud and example and be eager to learn? ”

When Lin Yutang heard this, his face suddenly turned cold, and he said: "Uncle, how I choose, it's my business, it has nothing to do with you, when my mother died, why didn't you care about us at all?" Now that it's been here, why bother to teach me a lesson! I'm proud of myself, not as bad as you say! Furthermore, he is him, I am me, so why should I be like him? Uncle, with all due respect, don't you just want me to be the second him, so that you can be promoted and your reputation in your official career? From this point of view, this request, Yutang is difficult to obey! ”