Chapter 429 Lin Family Gifts
Third Uncle also had some concerns. When they came this time, they specifically discussed matters concerning Changning in the future.
Now that the King of Chu is about to start his rebellion, Changning will soon be able to climb up to the Prince's mansion. His son, Shilang, and Changning have come all the way from Daxing, and the two have a very close relationship. Lin Changning has even found a courtyard for them to live in here.
His family members weren't ungrateful, but his sons and daughters-in-law were somewhat dim-witted. He wasn't too worried about his grandson, Shiro, who had inherited his medical skills.
He and Changning are well able to take care of and support each other. The reason they brought these gifts is to represent the villagers' blessings for Changning.
Secondly, I also wanted to tell Changning that he need not worry about things at home, as the clan leader and elders would take care of it for him.
Unlike his third uncle, Lin Mancang and his wife were both honest and kind people. When they first learned that they were going to come to Taiyuan to stay with Changning and live with their son, they were overjoyed.
Now that they had arrived in Taiyuan, they were a little apprehensive. In their minds, Lin Changning had become a high-ranking official, and there was a world of difference between him and them, who were just ordinary peasants. They were about to arrive at Lin's residence, and for a moment they were even a little afraid.
Even though they were going to Changning's home, which they had watched grow up, they still had some doubts in their hearts.
A horse-drawn carriage in front and an oxcart behind, both packed full, traveled all the way along the official road in Taiyuan to the entrance of the Lin residence.
The servant at the gate saw Wei Shao returning home with his entourage and quickly bowed, asking as he did so, "Lord Wei, what brings you back? Don't you have to work today?"
After speaking, he looked up at Wei Shao's third uncle's family, who, although neatly dressed, still exuded an air of poverty.
"Lord Wei, who are these gentlemen?"
Wei Shao helped his third uncle down, then glanced at the servant: "This is the master's third grandfather, and those two are the master's uncle and aunt. Quickly go and inform the master! Then find someone to unload the things that the uncle brought."
Upon hearing that the visitors were relatives of their master, the gatekeeper bowed to the two men and then ran off into the courtyard.
I broke out in a cold sweat again. Luckily, I hadn't said anything rude.
As he spoke, he went to find some other servants inside the gate to announce the news to each courtyard.
They said it was a relative of their elders who had brought some gifts.
Lin Changning has been staying home to alter her wedding dress because the wedding date is approaching, so she hasn't been on duty for the past few days. After trying on her dress early in the morning, she continues to handle her official business.
Although Qi Rong and the young master gave her a few days off, she still had to do her work; it was just that she was working in a different place.
Before Lin Changning could put down his pen, he heard a sound coming from the courtyard. A servant hurriedly walked to his door.
"My lord, Lord Wei Shao is waiting outside the gate with members of the Lin family."
Lin Changning slightly raised his eyes, rolled up his sleeves, put down his brush, rubbed his slightly dizzy eyes, sighed, and asked, "How many people came?"
Judging from the recent dates, Shiro's grandfather should be arriving soon. And now that he's getting married in a few days, I imagine the clan will be sending people to celebrate.
"Reporting to Your Excellency, there were three people in total, and they came in two vehicles, one horse-drawn carriage and one oxcart, carrying a lot of goods."
After catching his breath, Lin Changning stretched and replied, "I understand. Go and call my mother and my elder brother. We'll go to the door to greet them. It must be Shilang and his family who have arrived."
With that, he strode out of the room and headed outside. He was going to go out first, and his family would naturally come to greet him. Besides, when he first arrived, his life had been saved by Shiro's grandfather.
Later, the family's farmland was entrusted to their third uncle. Although Lin's mother and the others said they didn't want the rent for the past two years, their third uncle's family still paid the rent to them as usual.
The two families have maintained contact.
Thinking this, Lin Changning walked quickly toward the gate of the Lin residence. When he saw a smile on his face behind his third uncle, he quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "Third Uncle! You have come a long way and must be tired. Please come with me back to the residence quickly."
While speaking, she pulled on her third uncle's hand and dragged him toward the mansion.
Uncle San was both amused and exasperated. He patted Lin Changning's arm and pointed to the oxcart behind him: "No rush, no rush. The village knows you're getting married in a few days, so they asked me to bring you some things when I came."
As he spoke, he glanced at his son. Lin Mancang received his father's signal and quickly went forward with his wife to untie the ropes on the oxcart. A fawning smile appeared on his dark face.
“These are all good things chosen by the villagers. They asked us to bring them over for you. They know you have a happy occasion recently, so every household chipped in and the clan chief bought a set of silver utensils.”
As Lin Mancang spoke, he lifted the cloth covering the oxcart, revealing a variety of fruits and vegetables on top, though they had wilted slightly after so many days. After removing the fruits and vegetables, Lin Mancang revealed the jars underneath.
"We also brought a lot of these pickled vegetables that we recently made at home, in case you don't like the taste here."
Lin Mancang's wife, her face beaming with excitement, pushed aside several jars, revealing a vermilion lacquered wooden box, and moved the box outwards.
With a slightly embarrassed look on his face, he continued, "This is the silverware that the village chief asked us to bring. There are some chopsticks, bowls and plates, etc. It was made at the best silver shop in our prefecture. Everyone congratulates you on your marriage and wishes that Liu Lang and the princess will be forever united and have a son soon."
A smile appeared on Lin Changning's face, which made Lin Mancang and his somewhat nervous wife relax a little.
Lin Changning helped her third uncle and said, "Thank you, Uncle and Aunt. I have been really craving the pickled vegetables from home lately. I'm so grateful that you brought them all this way."
Lin Mancang scratched the back of his head: "They're all homemade and don't cost much. Changning, just eat what you like. If you don't have enough, I'll ask your aunt to make you some more."
Lin Changning smiled and looked at the honest family, saying, "Then I thank you very much, Uncle and Aunt. Don't stand outside anymore, let's go inside. The courtyard has been tidied up. You can stay here for now and leave after my wedding."
Li Mancang and his wife looked at their father, and after he nodded slightly, they said "Ah."
"Okay, let's go in then."
Lin Changning glanced at Wei Shaochao and nodded slightly.
Wei Shao clasped his hands in a fist and said, "The clerk has already been taken home. I'll head back to my shift now."
Lin Changning nodded: "Thank you for today, go ahead."
As he spoke, Lin Changning helped his third uncle, followed by Li Mancang and his wife, and prepared to walk towards the mansion.
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