Purple Bamboo Courtyard, as the name implied, was filled with purple bamboos. When the breeze blew past, the bamboo leaves and the green shadows reflected each other. The rustling sound was like a rhythmic melody that echoed in people's ears. It was the most suitable place for scholars and poets like Lin Ruhai to live.
Whether it was sunny or drizzling, as long as one sat in the pavilion, drank wine, splashed ink, or read books, from morning to night, it would be extremely enjoyable.
However, in the past few days, Lin Ruhai clearly did not have the mood to enjoy himself. Today, he had been waiting in the main hall since morning, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. From time to time, he would look outside the door. Lin Bo, who was standing by the side, was dizzy from being paced around. He hurriedly went to the main door to welcome Lin Daiyu. Only then did he avoid becoming the first person in history to faint.
"Master, Miss has returned — —" Even though Lin Bo was old, his voice was still full of energy.
When Lin Ruhai heard this, he did not care about etiquette and rushed out the door.
He saw Lin Daiyu slowly walking over, surrounded by Zi Yuan and Xue Yan. When she saw him, she immediately ran over happily. The two servant girls followed behind her and kept telling her to be careful.
Lin Ruhai was also afraid that she would fall, so he quickly walked over and reached out to hug Lin Daiyu, who had jumped into his arms.
"Father — —" Lin Daiyu was still young. Even though she had already made up her mind not to worry Lin Ruhai, when she saw Lin Ruhai, she still could not control the long-suppressed longing in her heart and burst into tears.
Zi Yuan, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded. She had been by Lin Daiyu's side for more than a year, and this was the first time she had seen Lin Daiyu cry like a child. Usually, Lin Daiyu would lower her head and cry silently, like a little adult. It made her forget that Lin Daiyu was only a seven year old child.
"Yu 'er …" Lin Ruhai's eyes were also filled with tears. Lin Daiyu was born with a weak body, so he was weaker than other children his age. She was small and frail, so he didn't dare to hug her too hard, for fear that he would hurt her.
However, he had actually sent such a weak child into a den of wolves and tigers.
Lin Ruhai hated himself for failing to see through people, but at the same time, he pitied Lin Daiyu even more. He choked with sobs and said, "Good child, it's good that you're home. It's Daddy's fault. Daddy won't let you suffer any grievances in the future. "
When Lin Daiyu heard this, he cried even harder.
Lin Bo, Xue Yan, and Zi Yuan only cared about shedding tears for this touching reunion between father and daughter. No one stepped forward to stop them.
For a moment, the father and daughter cried together. The cries came from the bamboo forest? The cries unexpectedly created a different kind of music.
On this side, Lin Ruhai and Lin Daiyu's reunion was touching. On the other side, the Jia Xie and Jia Lian didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The Jia Lian felt that he had been cheated twice, so he couldn't sit still in the sedan chair. He lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and looked outside.
A burst of floral fragrance assaulted his senses. The crepe myrtle flowers on both sides were in full bloom, tender and beautiful. Looking at the exquisite spring stone pavilions scattered among the flowers and trees, the common Jia Lian didn't have the mood to loudly recite poetry. He only had two thoughts in his mind. The first was that the Lin family was too rich. They actually renovated the courtyard so luxuriously that he was a bit reluctant to sell it. The second was that Lin Ruhai was too prodigal. If he spent so much money on the courtyard, then wouldn't the property returned to Rongguo Province be a lot less?
Envy mixed with pity, pity mixed with heartache. All kinds of feelings welled up in his heart. When the sedan chair landed and the curtain of the sedan chair opened, the Jia Lian suddenly realized that they had arrived.
"Second Master Lian, please." He Gui slightly bowed and made a 'please' gesture.
The Jia Lian looked at him and snorted coldly. He walked out of the sedan chair, patted the non-existent dust on his clothes, and didn't give He Gui half a glance.
He Gui didn't care. He straightened up and smiled amiably.
The Jia Lian looked up at the plaque with the words' Riches, Honor, and Splendor 'written on it. He was puzzled. Didn't all scholars have the noble spirit of "treating money like dirt"? Just like his Second Uncle. Why did Lin Ruhai give the courtyard such a tacky name?
The Jia Lian ridiculed Lin Ruhai's fake noble spirit in his heart. He turned around and looked back. He was here to send Lin Daiyu to see Lin Ruhai. He didn't want to steal his master's limelight.
It was only at this moment that he realized that Lin Daiyu's sedan chair had disappeared.
The Jia Lian didn't feel good.
What's going on?
What's going on!?
What's going on!!?
Why did he disappear again!!!
The Jia Lian glared fiercely at Xing 'er. His gaze was like a sharp sword that could stab him to death.
He was sitting in the sedan chair and couldn't see what was going on behind him. Xing 'er was beside the sedan chair. He didn't even notice that Lin Daiyu's sedan chair had disappeared. He was born with such big eyes for nothing. When he got back, he would replace him with a servant with 'eyes'.
Xing 'er wanted to cry. In fact, he had already noticed that Lin Daiyu's group had gone in another direction. Just as he was about to remind the Jia Lian, He Gui's gaze swept over him. He didn't dare to open his mouth because of the tyrannical power. Moreover, he was also worried. If the Jia Lian was really murdered for money, as his personal servant, he would probably be killed as well. If he behaved well now, he might be able to suffer less later.
The Jia Lian took a deep breath and finally looked at He Gui. He gritted his teeth so hard that they were about to shatter, but he forced a smile and asked, "Where's Cousin Lin?"
The situation was stronger than the person. A strong dragon couldn't suppress a local snake. Although face was important, one's life was more important.
The Jia Lian had always cherished his life. Moreover, there was still a lot of wealth waiting for him. He didn't want to die here unjustly.
"Miss Lin went to see Master Lin." He Gui smiled slightly. "Second Master Lian …"
This' Second Master Lian 'was called softly and tactfully, but the Jia Lian couldn't help but feel his hair stand on end. He looked at He Gui in horror, afraid that he would say, "Please get on the palanquin." Then the next person to disappear would be him.
"Please come in. There's a master waiting for you inside."
How could he take such a big breath? He almost scared the hell out of him!
Jia Lian cursed in his heart. His hanging heart finally calmed down.
It was fine as long as he didn't have to sit on something.
At this point, it was impossible to retreat. In any case, if he stuck his head out, he would be stabbed. He might as well go and see what kind of person the master in the courtyard was.
The Jia Lian finally gathered his courage and strode inside.
"Lian 'er — —" The voice was soul-stirring.
The Jia Lian, who was walking quickly with his head down, was so frightened that he staggered. His right foot touched his left foot and he fell forward, making intimate contact with the ground.
He Gui's face was expressionless, but in his heart, he thought that this Second Master Lian was really interesting. Xing 'er closed his eyes. He couldn't bear to see the Jia Lian in such a sorry state.
He Gui was about to go forward and help him, but Jia Xie had already rushed over and helped the Jia Lian up first. "Son, why are you so careless? Get up quickly. The ground is dirty. "
The Jia Lian raised his head. His face was covered in dust, but his eyes were wide open. He stared blankly at Jia Xie. "Ma, Master?"
Jia Xie said emotionally, "Son, Father knows that you miss Father and that you are filial. But you don't have to give Father such a big bow. Father doesn't care about these empty formalities."
The Jia Lian, who had just stood up, felt his knees go weak and he almost knelt on the ground again.
This definitely wasn't his father.
How could his father speak like this?
His father had a beard, but this person didn't.
His father was obviously an old pervert, but this person was somewhat romantic.
His father should be bedridden or enjoying himself in Jinling. This person in front of him must be an imposter.
He had been father and son for 20 years, but he had never heard his father speak in such a tone. And what kind of gaze was that? He had goosebumps all over his body. He had never seen his father look at him with such a gentle gaze.
Jia Xie saw that the Jia Lian was about to fall to the ground again. She quickly stabilized him and patted the dust off his clothes while nagging. "You are not a child anymore. Why do you always want to lie on the ground?" Her voice was full of affection.
The Jia Lian stared blankly at Jia Xie. In his mind, he repeatedly thought, "This guy is definitely not my father. This guy is definitely not my father." Then, a warm and sticky liquid flowed out of his nostrils.
"Second Master has a nosebleed." Xing 'er shouted.
Accompanied by Jia Xie's anxious cries, the Jia Lian's eyes rolled back and he fainted. The moment before he fainted, the Jia Lian thought that he had finally fainted. It was not easy to hold on until now!
On one side, Jia Xie was anxiously shouting for help. On the other side, Lin Ruhai was being affectionate toward his daughter.
"You must be hungry on the way here. I have already asked the kitchen to prepare some food. They are all your favorites. Lin Bo, quick, call someone up. "
Lin Bo smiled with a face full of wrinkles. He sighed and walked out with small steps to give orders.
"Daddy really loves Yu 'er the most. I knew Daddy would prepare delicious food for Yu' er." Lin Daiyu pulled on Lin Ruhai's sleeve and acted like a spoiled child.
"Miss prepared food for Master. You didn't eat much this morning. You said you had to save some space in your stomach!" Xue Yan said with a smile.
"That won't do." Lin Ruhai's face stiffened. "How can you not eat? Be careful not to feel uncomfortable again. When you drink medicine, you will cry again. "
"Daughter won't drink medicine!" Lin Daiyu wrinkled her little nose. "Daughter only ate a little. I didn't eat anything." She shook Lin Ruhai's arm and said fawningly, "In a while, Daddy will supervise me. Daughter will definitely eat a lot. When the time comes, Daddy won't feel bad."
"If you can eat until I am poor, I will be even happier. I don't know when I will be able to see your chubby appearance. "
"So Daddy wants Yu 'er to be a pig ~" Lin Daiyu deliberately dragged out her words.
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