Chapter 317 The Visitor

Upon arriving at the main hall, Lin Changning's family kept asking him if he had suffered any hardships on the journey. There were some things that Lin Changning couldn't say openly, so he just laughed it off.

When the family couldn't get any information from Changning, they felt that the child must have suffered. They grabbed Shilang and asked Lin Changning how badly he was injured, how serious it was, and whether he would suffer any lasting effects.

Shiro was an honest man and told everything in detail. Fortunately, Lin Changning's physical condition was good now. Although he was injured, it was not serious. He only gave some instructions on diet and medication.

After looking Lin Changning over, Sister-in-law Niu Er's smile faded, and she sighed, saying:

“Poor thing, I see her face is sunken in, and her little face is sallow. Changsi, I remember someone gave you a ginseng a while ago. Go look for it in our room and take it to the kitchen so the maid can make some chicken soup for Xiaoliu tonight to nourish him.”

Lin Erge also looked at his sister's face, clenched and unclenched his fist, nodded and said, "Xiao Liu, the family's situation is getting better and better now. Your second brother has also made a lot of money with the He family. You don't need to work so hard. Even if you resign from your official position and stay at home, you can still make a living."

Lin Changning glanced at his second brother and smiled: "I really like my life now, second brother. I'm still young. A thousand households is not the top position. If I want to climb up, I'm bound to get hurt and take some risks."

The second brother's thinking is a bit simplistic. Not to mention that the mansion their family lives in now was bestowed by the King of Chu, even the old women and maids in the house were trained by the Queen Consort of Chu.

She had a life-or-death bond with the commander, and she herself possessed superhuman strength. With the King of Chu's rebellion imminent, it was impossible for her to resign from her post.

Moreover, she is now deeply involved with the Chu Prince's Mansion. For example, she has brought back weapons and money for the Chu Prince's Mansion from the battlefield. Just this time, she brought the princess back. Once she loses the protection of the Chu Prince's Mansion, it will be very easy for anyone, from the emperor to other forces, to take her life.

However, she couldn't tell her family this directly. Now that she had joined the King of Chu's camp and had a life-or-death bond with the commander, as long as she didn't do anything reckless and proceeded steadily, she would certainly be rewarded for her service in supporting the king, regardless of whether she would be granted a title in the future.

Thinking of this, a dark glint flashed in Lin Changning's eyes. Looking at his second brother, he said firmly, "Second brother, this life is not the best life. Our family will be better in the future."

Lin Changsi saw the ambition in his sister's eyes and was speechless. If he could, he would naturally hope that the whole family would be safe and sound. As for making achievements, he really didn't want to put a girl like her in such a difficult position. He actually hoped that his younger brother could make a name for himself. Fifth Sister had had a very hard time on her journey.

He was truly heartbroken.

Lin Changsi opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he sighed and said, "Sixth Brother, it's up to you to decide. Your second brother just hopes that you can stay safe and sound."

Lin Changning naturally understood her second brother's good intentions. Compared to wealth and glory, her second brother hoped that she could be a happy young lady.

But the gears of fate had already begun turning from the moment she entered this world. The original Wu Niang was long gone; perhaps she had gone to her own world, or perhaps she had vanished without a trace.

She was Lin Changning, who had received new ideas under the red flag. Rather than getting married and having children, she lived a muddled and happy life in this ignorant era.

She longed to achieve great things, to climb higher, to be ennobled and appointed as prime minister, to gain power, money, and influence.

Looking at the burning ambition and conviction in his sister's eyes, Lin Erge suddenly realized that his sister had changed a lot in the past six months. However, he could understand it, as the Lin family had experienced a lot in the past year and a half.

His family went from falling into the mire to getting back on their feet. His sister must have suffered so much. It's just a pity that he was incompetent and couldn't protect his family back then.

While the family was enjoying a happy time together, Lin Changning told some jokes about the battlefield to amuse his family.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Oh, Songzhi, why didn't you come looking for me sooner when Xiao Liu came back today? No matter how busy the shop was, I had to rush back."

"Sister-in-law, slow down. Your foot is still injured. Commander Lin can't run away. Be careful not to fall."

"Oh, oh, thank you so much, Third Sister. If you hadn't lent me your carriage today, I would have been a little later to get back."

“Sister-in-law, why are you being so polite? My father and Commander Lin were colleagues, and we are neighbors. It was just a favor.”

Lin Changning could hear Wang Dasao's voice from a distance, and could tell from it that she had rushed back from the shop.

Lin Changning smiled and was about to get up to greet them when he saw Third Sister helping Wang Da Sao Sao, who was limping a bit, into the main hall.

Lin Changning's smile suddenly froze, and he asked somewhat nervously, "Sister-in-law? Your foot?"

As he spoke, he and his second sister-in-law hurriedly took the person and helped him to a chair.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I was in such a hurry when I heard that Xiao Liu was back that I twisted my ankle on the way. It's nothing serious. Oh dear, Xiao Liu told his sister-in-law to take good care of him. He's been gone for several months and everyone in the family was worried sick."

Suddenly remembering that Shi Lang was still there, Lin Changning hurriedly pulled Shi Lang towards Sister-in-law Wang: "Let's not talk about that now, Shi brother, can you take a look at your sister-in-law first? Is it important?"

Without wasting any words, Shilang squatted down and began to examine Wang Dasao's injuries.

Lin Changning was in a hurry and only then noticed Ma Sanniang standing to the side. He felt a little embarrassed. He watched as Ma Sanniang bowed respectfully to her and his mother and said, "Greetings, Commander Lin and Madam Lin. I just ran into my sister-in-law in the street and she sprained her ankle, so I helped her into the carriage and brought her back. Since you are all reunited with your family today, I will not stay any longer."

As soon as Ma San Niang spoke, Wang Da Sao Sao said with a smile, "San Niang, why don't you stay for lunch? If it weren't for you today, it would have taken me much longer to get back."

Lin Changning cupped his hands and nodded slightly to Ma Sanniang: "Thank you for your help today, Sanniang. Please stay for lunch."

Ma San Niang slightly raised her eyes, paused for a moment when she saw Lin Changning's somewhat thin and sallow face, then took a step back and bowed: "We are all neighbors, and the commander is still my uncle, so it is only right."

Lin's mother held Ma San Niang's small hand and smiled gently: "San Niang hasn't come to our house for so long. Is your mother feeling better now? And your eldest brother, is his wedding coming up soon?"

Ma San Niang glanced at Lin Changning, then turned to Lin's mother with a beaming smile and said, "Mother, you've fully recovered. My eldest brother has recently been engaged, and the wedding will likely take place at the end of the year. Thank you for your concern, Madam..."