Chapter 441: Marquis Changning returns to the capital!
"Aqing, if everything is fine, I'll go back first." Lu Huai stood up and said goodbye.
If he stayed in the Lin family for too long, people would always gossip about him.
Lin Zhiqing also stood up: "I heard that the Lu family has been very busy recently?"
Lu Huai was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "You are always well-informed. My father will be back soon."
"I told my father about the Lin family and the old marquis's upcoming return to Shengjing City. He was very happy."
"Uncle Lu is coming back?" Lin Zhiqing smiled.
"Uncle Lu and my grandfather were close friends, and now they can finally meet."
Lu Huai was stunned: "So you don't know about this? Then what did you mean by lively?"
Hmm... Lin Zhiqing pursed his lips.
She heard that after Lu Huai officially took office, many ice people in the capital came to the Lu family.
Never mind, it's not a big deal...
Lin Zhiqing shook his head: "Nothing, I was just saying it casually."
"Aqing, take this. I'll leave first." Lu Huai put a small box into Lin Zhiqing's hand, and then walked out of the yard.
Um?
Lin Zhiqing looked at Lu Huai's back, a little confused. Why was he walking so fast?
She took the box back to Shuqing Pavilion and opened it only after she was the only one left in the room.
Inside the box, a familiar jade abacus lay quietly.
Lin Zhiqing was stunned, then took out the jade abacus and stroked it gently.
Earlier, when she was confused, she returned the item to Lu Huai.
Now, Lu Huai has returned it.
How could Lin Zhiqing not know Lu Huai's feelings.
No matter in the past or now, Lu Huai always protects her behind her and helps her secretly.
She took a deep breath, put the abacus back into the box, and found a place to put it away.
Today is a good day.
Not only Lin Zhiqing, but all the Lin family members had a good sleep.
The next day, the sky was bright.
Everyone in the Lin family stood at the door early, looking forward to it.
Soon, the sound of horse hooves was heard and landed in front of the Lin family's door again.
"Here he comes, grandpa is here!" Lin Yangyang's voice was very excited.
"Hahahaha, I heard Yangyang's voice from far away." Lin Qingshan lifted the car curtain and got out first.
He took a deep breath and the first thing he looked at was the plaque of Changning Marquis Mansion.
It’s funny to say that there is no Marquis Changning in the Marquis Changning’s Mansion.
All the glory he earned in his half-life of military service was turned into this small plaque.
Afterwards, this plaque trapped most of the Lin family.
"Grandfather." Seeing Lin Qingshan's complicated expression, Lin Zhiqing interrupted his recollection:
"You're back."
A simple sentence made most of the Lin family's eyes red.
Lin Qingshan nodded: "I'm back, and I brought Congrong back with me."
Lin Congrong was once charged with treason and could not be buried in Shengjing City according to the law.
Moreover, the Lin family did not dare to go against the law and hold a funeral for Lin Congrong.
When Lin Qingshan retreated to Bianliang, he brought Lin Congrong's body back to Bianliang.
At first he had never imagined that there would be a day when he would come back.
Now that he was standing on the land of Shengjing City, he felt it was real.
Lin Zhiqing stepped forward, took the heavy box, and said softly, "Father, we're home."
She took a deep breath and said, "Grandfather, welcome home."
"Father, you are finally back." Lin Congli and Lin Congyan stepped forward to greet Lin Qingshan.
Lin Qingshan patted the two brothers on the shoulders without saying much.
Lin Congyan raised his head and looked at the carriages behind him.
The moment he saw his wife and daughter get off the carriage, a smile appeared on his face and he went to greet them:
"Suihe, Jingya, you must have worked hard on the journey. Come down quickly. I have asked someone to clean your rooms again."
Lin Congyan rarely speaks so much.
Zheng Suihe had tears in her eyes, and then she wiped them away gently, pulling Lin Jingya up beside her.
"Look at Jingya now. She has been vegetarian and chanting Buddhist scriptures these days and has lost a lot of weight."
Lin Jingya's eyes were slightly evasive, and she bit her lips tightly, afraid that someone would blame her.
After all, everyone knows very well what she did in the past.
But apart from Lin Congyan asking about her situation, no one else paid attention to her.
She breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing Lin Congyan's family reunited, Lin Jiusi on the side felt a little expectant. He also looked at the carriage, but he didn't see the shadow of his grandfather for a long time.
Lin Zhiqing noticed this and looked at Lin Qingshan:
"Grandfather, where is Second Grandfather?"
Speaking of the name, Lin Zhiqing was a little confused at first.
Why do Lin Yangyang and others call Lin Qingshan grandfather and Lin Qingshou second grandfather instead of using the same name?
Later she came to her senses.
The Lin family has very strict rules.
The term "grandfather" is a more appropriate term in formal occasions.
Marquis Changning holds a high official position, so calling him "Marquis" would be rather awkward, but calling him "Grandpa" would make people feel disrespectful and unruly.
Therefore, they compromised and called Lin Qingshan grandfather and Lin Qingshou second grandfather.
In the past, the Lin family had to abide by the rules and maintain their reputation, so things became so weird back then.
But these things are in the past.
Hearing this, Lin Jiusi pursed his lips and looked at Lin Qingshan.
Lin Qingshan looked at his carriage and shook his head:
"Why, at your age, you still insist on being the last to appear?"
This gave Lin Qingshou a way out.
Lin Jiusi ran down to greet Lin Qingshou.
Lin Zhiqing didn't move.
He knew that Lin Qingshou avoided him time and time again not because he disliked him, but because he felt guilty.
What she just mentioned was also a way out.
After all, Lin Qingshou and Lin Jiusi did not betray or harm the Lin family.
This Lin Qingshou is just a thin-skinned old man.
If Lin Jingya was so shy, Lin Zhiqing would not bother to care.
After Lin Qingshou got off the carriage, he didn't raise his head for a long time. It was not until Lin Congli and Lin Shi'an asked him about his recent situation that he became more relaxed.
Now that everyone is here, it's time to start the meal.
Lin Zhiqing said, "Grandfather, I have prepared some excellent burning knives and sent a letter to Uncle Lu."
"Miss Qing has taken care of everything and done everything to my liking. Very good, very good." Lin Qingshan walked into the Lin family's house with a breeze, and others also came in.
Lin Zhiqing fell last.
Because she saw some familiar servants outside.
Seeing Lin Zhiqing looking over, those people swarmed over and handed over visiting cards.
Marquis Changning returned to the capital.
Most people must have received the news, so they chose to visit today.
Of course, they were all petty officials who lacked tact.
Lin Zhiqing couldn't just turn people away, so he said loudly:
"Everyone, today is a family dinner. My grandfather has come back from a long journey and will definitely meet with his former colleagues to reminisce about the past."
This leaves some room for maneuver.
It's not a solution to never see each other. With Lin Qingshan around, I'll be more confident in dealing with some high-ranking officials in the court.
Although Lin Zhiqing had done his homework, he did not have any memories of the original owner. If he was exposed when facing some old foxes, he would be in trouble.
Being an official requires dealing with personal relationships.
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