"Adopted son?" Lin Muyu looked at Qin Jin in bewilderment.
Qin Jin smiled faintly. "Actually … the real reason is that you saved Xiao Yin twice, so We have decided to let Xiao Yin recognize you as her sworn brother. However, if you are unwilling, then forget it."
Qin Yin stood in front of Lin Muyu, her hands crossed in front of her. Her beautiful eyes shone with hope, yet she did not dare to look at Lin Muyu. By the time Qin Jin finished speaking, her pretty face was already completely red.
Lin Muyu was startled, but did not think too much about it. She smiled and said, "Then let's do it. Having a younger sister like Her Highness Yin is my life's greatest wish."
"Is that so?"
Qin Jin could not help but smile. "Good. Then from now on, you are my, Qin Jin's, adopted son, and a member of the Qin family. Are you willing to change your surname to Qin?"
"Can I … not change it?" Lin Muyu asked.
Qin Jin laughed heartily. "Yes!"
"Many thanks to Your Majesty for granting my wish!"
Qin Jin was clearly in a good mood. He placed his palm on Lin Muyu's shoulder and said, "Yu, you are a talent. From now on, you will be a member of the family. A member of the Qin family who does not share the same surname will bring you courage and glory. However … you must also pledge your loyalty and oath to the family. Go, Xiao Yin will help you take the oath to join the family. After that, I will have someone write your name into the Qin family's genealogy book."
From the side, Qin Yin walked over with a smile and reached out to hold Lin Muyu's hand. When their fingers interlocked, the warmth from Qin Yin's little hand caused Lin Muyu to be a little dazed. Qin Yin's face was also bright red as she said, "Yu, I will have to call you Big Brother from now on …"
"Mn."
"Then, Big Brother Yu, come with me."
"Alright."
In a corner of the rear hall, the memorial tablets of the family's ancestors were enshrined. In the most conspicuous position, there was a memorial tablet with the words "Founding Emperor Qin Yi's Memorial Tablet" written on it. Lin Muyu couldn't help feeling a little surprised. She asked, "Xiao Yin, Qin Yi … how many years has it been since he passed away?"
Qin Yin was stunned and said, "Qin Yi was our ancestor and the first master of the Qin Empire to step into the Divine State. With his Divine State strength and military strategy, he united the 11 countries on the mainland that had been at war for many years and created the prosperity of the Qin Empire. It is said that he retired after the founding of the empire and then went on a spiritual journey for thousands of years, so here is his memorial tablet."
"So that's how it is …" Lin Muyu couldn't help but recall the scene when she transmigrated to this dimension. She saw Qin Yi leading hundreds of Immortal State and Sanctuary powerhouses to fight the Seven Luminaries Demon Emperor. Qin Yi was indeed dead at that time. He was devoured by the power of the Seven Glorious Stars Transformation. Thinking about it, this memorial tablet was indeed suitable to worship.
"Alright, Big Brother Yu, kneel properly."
Qin Yin and Lin Muyu knelt together in front of the memorial tablet of the Empire's ancestors. The smile on her face disappeared and she said very seriously, "The family has 32 words, which is also the foundation and family rule for the Qin Family to be able to dominate the mainland. I say one sentence, and Big Brother Yu will say one sentence after Xiao Yin, okay?"
"Yes." Lin Muyu nodded lightly.
Qin Yin pursed her red lips and scattered the princess cloak behind her. Her beautiful eyes looked at the memorial tablets one after another, yearning and confusion in her eyes. Then, she said one word at a time — —
"Calm and unperturbed", no matter when or where, fearless in the face of danger and indifferent to favor or disgrace
"Revenge must be taken", a gentleman is modest, but if there is an enemy, he must take revenge
"Rather die than submit", life and death are up to the heavens, a proud and unyielding character will never live without purpose
"Be open-minded like a valley", like flowing water and floating clouds, supercilious and caring for the world
"A promise is worth its weight in gold", a promise must be kept, words must be spoken cautiously, and words must be said
"Take the lead", valiant in battle, leading the charge and breaking through enemy lines
"Be courteous to the wise", holding a high position, being humble and able to convince people with virtue
"Unswervingly loyal", wholeheartedly serving the country, treading on blades and drinking blood without regrets
… …
Thirty-two Words of Proverb were, in fact, "Keep calm, seek revenge, rather die than surrender, be open-minded, keep your word, take the lead, be courteous, and be loyal." Lin Muyu carefully thought about these 32 words. There had to be a reason why the Qin Family was able to survive for so long. These 32 words indeed represented a kind of spirit. In other words, these 32 words represented a kind of civilization. It was just that when it was put into practice, it had gone astray. That was why there was such unreasonable things as the Concubine System.
After saying this, Qin Yin stood up, held Lin Muyu's shoulder, and said with a smile, "Big Brother Yu, from now on, you are a member of our Qin Family. Always remember the family's teachings."
"Yes, I will."
Lin Muyu nodded. These 32 words were indeed worthy of being his code of conduct. Moreover, he would carry them out to the letter. This was his attitude.
Qin Jin watched all of this from the back, and said with a smile, "Alright, since Yu is now a member of our family, then … why don't you stay for breakfast?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Qin Jin was immediately displeased, and said, "Since We have already recognized you as my godson, why don't you change the way you address me?"
Lin Muyu was stunned, and then felt that it was a little awkward, so she said, "This … what should I call you?"
Qin Yin burst into laughter, "Call me … Father after me!"
Lin Muyu, "…"
In the end, he still called him "Father" like Qin Yin, which made Qin Jin smile happily. His face was full of wrinkles, and this emperor was only close to fifty years old, but his face was already showing signs of age. Firstly, it had to do with his insufficient cultivation, and secondly, it was probably because he had been tormented to this extent by the affairs of this huge empire.
Although Qin Jin was weak, he was definitely not a fatuous emperor, so it wasn't like she had recognized a traitor as her father, right? Lin Muyu thought to herself.
Breakfast couldn't be considered too sumptuous, and there were only a few side dishes.
However, after a busy night, Lin Muyu's stomach was already rumbling with hunger. She picked up the beef buns from the bowl and ate them in big bites, causing Qin Yin and Qin Jin to chuckle at the side. Qin Jin pushed the plate of beef buns in front of Lin Muyu, and said with a smile, "Eat more if you like it. When we return to Lanyan City, Father will personally cook for you and make beef buns from the White Cloud Tavern. I guarantee that they will be even better than the ones made by the head chef of the White Cloud Tavern."
Lin Muyu was stunned. "Father, you know how to cook?"
Qin Yin giggled. "Hmph, don't you know that Father is known for having two talents? The first is poetry and painting, and the second is culinary skills. Let me tell you, even the best imperial chef in Ze Tian Palace can't cook as well as Father! Brother Yu, you have to come back to Ze Tian Palace often, or else you won't have a chance to taste Father's cooking. "
"Mn, alright." He was still trembling with fear and trepidation. As the saying went, being in the emperor's company was like being with a tiger. Was the current Qin Jin still the same tiger-like emperor? Or was he his adoptive father now? Even a vicious tiger wouldn't eat its cubs?
Lin Muyu didn't understand, and she didn't understand.
She would just take it one step at a time. Regardless of whether it was good or bad now, at least she had a home in this world. With a father like Qin Jin who was skilled in culinary skills and poetry, and a younger sister like Qin Yin who was sometimes unruly and sometimes considerate, it seemed like it wasn't bad at all.
…
After a short rest in the morning, she followed the team back to Lanyan City in the afternoon.
In Ze Tian Palace, during an afternoon meeting with the officials, Qin Jin publicly announced that he would recognize Lin Muyu as his "adopted son". This instantly caused a huge commotion, and the officials were all stunned. It seemed like the Qin family hadn't had an emperor recognize an outsider as his adopted son for many years. The current Lin Muyu was already considered a proud son who was "doted on by everyone". They really didn't know where this brat got his luck from.
"Congratulations, Lord Lin Muyu!"
"Congratulations, General!"
"Congratulations, Lord, on becoming a member of the family!"
One by one, the officials congratulated Lin Muyu, and at the same time, he saw the person he didn't want to see the most. Zeng Yifan had also arrived, and he was still in good spirits. He smiled and said, "Congratulations, General Lin Muyu, on becoming His Majesty's adopted son. This is truly worthy of celebration!"
"You're too kind, Divine Marquis."
"Now that General is His Majesty's adopted son, your future is bright. In the future, please take care of a small marquis like me …" Zeng Yifan squinted his eyes and said with a smile.
Lin Muyu frowned and said with a smile, "Divine Marquis, you're too polite. You're the cornerstone of the empire. I'm just a boorish fellow."
"Heh!"
Zeng Yifan sneered and walked away. He put on a "you're right" look.
Feng Jixing frowned as he looked at Zeng Yifan's back. He patted Lin Muyu's shoulder and said, "Yu, to be honest, I'm really envious of you. I've served His Majesty for so many years, but I've never had such a rare encounter. You're the first adopted son of His Majesty, and the Qin family has never accepted descendants with other surnames. You can be considered a pioneer."
"Big Brother Feng, are you really congratulating me?" Lin Muyu asked in a low voice.
Feng Jixing moved closer and also lowered his voice. He smiled and said, "I don't know why His Majesty accepted you as his adopted son, but at least it shows that he values your strength. That's enough!"
Lin Muyu was taken aback. Was he just making use of her?
No matter, whether it was using me or being sincere, Lin Muyu had his own judgment. At least he could confirm that Qin Yin really liked him. That was enough. He could not protect the empire, but at least he could protect Qin Yin.
…
At this moment, an attendant's voice suddenly came from outside the hall, "Lord Qu Chu requests an audience!"
Everyone was stunned and quickly separated into two sides.
Qu Chu strode into the hall with a black bundle in his hand. He had a faint smile on his face as he arrived at the bottom of the steps. He cupped his fists and said, "This old man, Qu Chu, came late to the rescue. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Qin Jin was a virtuous monarch. He smiled and said, "Qu Chu, you don't have to be like this. It's good that you're back. Oh right, did you pick the herbs you wanted?"
"I did."
Qu Chu's lips curled up. He smiled and said, "Moreover, I had an unexpected harvest that I wanted to present to Your Majesty!"
"Oh, what is it?" Qin Jin asked with a smile.
Qu Chu immediately knelt on one knee and put down the bundle in his hand. He opened it layer by layer. When he opened the last layer, it was a bloody head. Moreover, the head's beard and hair were all white and stained with blood. Even its eyes were wide open, as if it had died with a grievance.
Qu Chu turned around and looked at Zeng Yifan provocatively. He then cupped his fists and said, "This old man encountered that old thief, Ashen Crane, when I was descending the mountain. I took care of him and presented his dog's head to Your Majesty!"
Qin Jin was overjoyed. "Good! Good! Qu has already made a great contribution! "
…
In an instant, Zeng Yifan's face turned extremely pale and ugly.
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