At this time, the Lin Clan Ancestral Hall.

The Lin clan members, led by clan chief Lin Gouya, clan elder Lin Sanjin, Lin Qi, and others, all gathered here.

“In the past, Lin Shikang was still an official, so there was still some hope in his heart, but now… Although the news has not been confirmed, the people in the clan are unsettled. There has been no news from Lin Shikang either. My idea is to arrange for two people to go to the capital and two people to Gansu and Ningxia.”

“Seventh Uncle, Gan Ning and Kyoto are not close to here. A round trip will cost a lot of money,” Lin Gouya said.

Before Lin Shikang left, he left twenty taels of silver for the clan to use for sending messages. There should still be quite a bit left. If there isn't enough, everyone can chip in. Waiting like this isn't a solution.

Lin Sanjin said, "That's right. Some things can't be explained clearly in a letter. It would be better to meet the person in person."

"I'll go to Kyoto to find someone!" Madam Fang hurriedly stepped forward. "I'll sell my fields and land; I'll cover the travel expenses if it's not enough."

“I’ll go too,” Lin Niu Shi said, stepping forward.

Lin Sanjin said, "You two women shouldn't join in the fun. The journey is long, you can't handle it, and it's easy for something to happen."

“This is definitely something men should do. Anyone who’s willing to go, step forward,” Lin Gouya said.

But no one stood up.

Both Gan Ning and the capital were far away. People of this era had a deep affection for their homeland, and everyone knew that there would be certain dangers on the road, so no one wanted to take that risk.

Finally, with no other option, clan chief Lin Gouya took Donkey Egg's father Lin Youliang to the capital to find someone. The clan pressured, threatened, and begged Lin Zhongqiang and Lin Qi's son Lin Wancai to go to Ganning.

Each of the four men carried eight taels of silver, and their two groups set off with the escort agency's caravan.

Yang Cui was not kept in the dark about the Lin family's movements.

"Have someone look after them and make sure they don't get into any trouble on the way. At the very least, make sure they make it to the capital alive," Yang Cui instructed.

Only when we get to Kyoto will there be a good show to watch, and only then can we make things difficult for Lin Shih-kang.

At this time, Lin Shikang was unaware that his clansmen had already come to the capital to find him.

He has arrived safely in Kyoto and moved into the two-courtyard house that Princess Xilan prepared for him.

"This house is nice, very nice, very nice." Looking at the spacious and bright house, Madam Fan said "very nice" several times.

"I never thought I'd be able to enjoy a life of luxury in the capital. My son is truly capable." Since entering the house, Madam Fan's lips hadn't closed in a long smile.

"Father, Grandmother, the rooms are ready. You must be tired from your journey, please take a bath and relax." Lin Huihui came to greet us with her maid Xiang'er.

“Da Ya, it’s you, Da Ya. You…you’ve changed so much.”

Madam Fan was utterly shocked and almost didn't recognize him.

Lin Huihui today is no longer the Lin Huihui of the past. Now she dresses elegantly and is taught by famous teachers, and her demeanor is also different from before.

Lin Huihui inherited Lin Shikang's good looks, and now that she's grown up and knows how to dress, Lin Shikang is stunned at first glance.

While amazed, Lin Shikang secretly regretted: if that incident hadn't happened, it would have been very easy for Huihui to marry into a good family.

The Yuan family is truly hateful!

"It's really tiring; my old bones are about to fall apart."

"Grandma Sun, why aren't you helping my grandmother back to her room to rest?" Lin Huihui said. "Grandmother, from now on, Grandma Sun will be in charge of taking care of you."

"Madam, let this old servant help you." Mama Sun quickly stepped forward to support you.

After walking a few steps, Madam Fan turned back to Meng Ruyan and said, "Ruyan, we've arrived in the capital. Since it's still early, hurry up and find an inn to rest. We won't keep you for dinner."

Meng Ruyan was completely bewildered, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

Seeing this, Lin Shikang said, "Mother, what nonsense are you talking about? Ruyan is my woman, where do you want her to go?"

Lin Shikang was also confused. She had treated Meng Ruyan almost like her own daughter the whole way, but now that they had arrived in Kyoto, she was trying to send her away. She didn't know what had gotten into her.

Upon hearing this, Madam Fan immediately called Lin Shikang aside: "Son, this house was given to you by the princess, right? You live in the princess's house, but you keep other women in it. If the princess finds out, she'll be furious. I've already inquired and found out that the princess doesn't have a consort. You have a chance."

Fan had inquired with the guards long ago and learned that Princess Xilan had no husband.

Lin Shikang had previously been in Ganning and had married Yuan Yajing, so he basically had no chance with Princess Xilan.

But now that he's down on his luck, Princess Xilan is still willing to give him a house, which shows that she's still devoted to him. One of them has no husband, and the other has no wife. Aren't they a perfect match?

Fan's mind immediately became active.

She imagined how glamorous it would be to be the princess's mother-in-law!

No matter how rich Meng Ruyan was, she couldn't compare to the princess, so Madam Fan's attitude changed immediately.