And that big house, it's such a waste for just a few people in their family to live there. They should give it up and let the respected elders of the clan live there.
Seeing the person coming, Lin's father, still mindful of the incense offerings, did not close the door but stood at the entrance to wait for the person to arrive.
Lin Tianfang was even happier to see this, knowing that he still cherished the old friendship, and quickly put on a kind smile.
"Fifth brother, you at least called Tianchang 'Father,' and now his whole family is gone."
"You're our only son left. What will happen to us after our funeral? We'll have to listen to you."
Lin Jiujiu stood not far behind her father. People outside couldn't see her, but she could see them clearly.
Hearing Lin Tianfang's words, I just found it funny.
What kind of son is his father, that old bastard Lin Tianchang?
His father was born into a wealthy family in the capital, but somehow they tricked him into coming to this poor, remote place where he suffered for so many years, and was even treated like a beast of burden by his family for so long.
And he, the clan chief, clearly saw everything but never said he would do anything about it. Now he has the nerve to send his father to collect the bodies of this family?
Although Lin Jiujiu was dissatisfied, she did not show up. She wanted to see what her father planned to do.
Lin's father frowned upon hearing Lin Tianfang's words, and his expression turned grim.
"Clan Chief Lin, you're mistaken. I've already been expelled from the Lin family, so naturally I'm no longer a member of your Lin clan."
Besides, how Lin Tianfang and his wife brought me back in the first place is still up for debate.
"Helping you out of consideration for being from the same village is fine, but forcing you to wear mourning clothes is out of the question."
As he spoke, Lin's father started to walk inside.
Seeing his resolute attitude, and noticing that Lin Laowu seemed quite different from the Lin Laowu of the past, especially his demeanor which was even more awe-inspiring than that of the village chief, Lin Tianfang was momentarily at a loss.
But they also knew that they absolutely could not let him leave at this time, otherwise, all their plans would fall apart.
Thinking this, he grabbed the door and wouldn't let anyone close it.
Just as the gatekeeper was about to reprimand her, Lin Jiujiu came out and waved to him, signaling him to step back for the time being.
She had already seen Lin's father's attitude; there were some things his father couldn't say, but she could.
She stepped forward and stood in front of Lin's father, her gaze sweeping over the elders of the Lin family, making them all lower their heads before finally turning her attention to Lin Tianfang.
"Clan Chief Lin, what's the use of making things difficult for my father? My father is not Lin Tianchang's son, and the authorities know this."
Maybe it was them who abducted my father, causing him to be separated from his family at such a young age.
You want my father to wear mourning clothes for someone like that? Don't you find that ridiculous?"
When Lin Tianfang saw Lin Jiujiu, a layer of hatred unconsciously appeared in his eyes.
If it weren't for this brat, how could Lin Laowu, such an honest person, have become alienated from the Lin family, let alone make a fuss about leaving the clan?
If he doesn't leave the clan, then all these benefits are theirs. Lin Laowu doesn't have the guts to defy the clan's decision and hold onto the formula without helping them get rich.
He had heard that the Lin family would send out a batch of wine every few days. That wine sold for one tael of silver per catty in the town's restaurants. In fact, some people who couldn't buy it were willing to pay a high price to buy it from others.
Thinking about all those cartloads of liquor that were hauled out of the Lin family's house, that's a lot of hard-earned money!
The more he thought about it, the more unwilling he became, and the more he felt that he had to get Lin Laowang under his control.
As a result, he felt even more disgusted with Lin Jiujiu.
"What do you know, little girl? No matter how your father came to our Lin family, he once called Tianchang 'father.' They say the kindness of raising someone is greater than the kindness of giving birth, even if your father left the clan."
Now that Tianchang and his family are all gone, your father should properly arrange their funeral.
Lin Tianfang's plan is very good. Now, if he asks Lin Laowu's family to reconcile, they will definitely not agree.
However, if he were to first act as a filial son to collect the remains of Lin Changtian's family and hold a funeral, it would be tantamount to him acknowledging that he is a member of the Lin family.
It would then be much easier to bring up the matter of the score again.
After all, if he backs down even a little, he has ways to make him back down step by step.
Thinking of the benefits he could gain after this was accomplished, Lin Tianfang looked at his father, his eagerness and smile impossible to conceal.
"Fifth brother, don't listen to your daughter in everything. Everyone knows your mother is a bad person and extremely biased, but your father is right. He has protected you all the time."
You've lived together for thirty or forty years, you can't bear to see him without anyone to bury his remains, can you?
Upon hearing this, Lin's father frowned. If Lin Tianfang had said this in the past, he would have believed him.
After all, his father was indeed decent on the surface, and when his mother went too far, she would say a few words in his defense.
But now he has at least studied with Yang Li for a few days, learned some characters, and also dealt with people and done business outside.
Lin Tianchang's petty tricks were really nothing in his eyes.
His father wasn't really protecting him; he was just afraid that his mother would go too far and he would really lose touch with their family and quit. The words he said in support of him were just to appease him.
If his father really wanted to help him, he should have treated his family the same as his other brothers, instead of everyone else staying home and resting while his family had to work in the fields.
It's not like they sold their own child to get a bride price for another grandchild.
It's not that he's suppressing his own children's marriages, watching helplessly as his nephews, who are even younger than his own children, get married, while he's suppressing the marriages of his own sons, and even considering having them marry into other families.
Lin's father now feels even more ashamed when he thinks about the family's true colors.
But Lin Tianfang and his companions were all smiling and looking at him with expectant eyes.
Just as Lin's father was feeling annoyed and wanted to drive all these people away, Lin Jiujiu suddenly spoke up.
"Really? You all think Lin Tianchang's family is pitiful?"
But you all seem to be laughing quite happily. Are you perhaps hoping they all die?
Lin Jiujiu's words were meant to annoy them, but she didn't expect them to attract the attention of the two officers.
Although neither of them said anything, they both seemed to suspect Lin Tianfang.
Lin Tianfang realized he had been tricked by Lin Jiujiu, and immediately composed himself.
"What nonsense are you talking about, girl? Your grandfather and I are brothers, how could I wish for his death?"
"Stop! That's not my grandfather. My father was kidnapped by them. If it weren't for them, my father would have been raised by my real grandfather and lived a life loved by his parents, instead of being treated like a slave by this family and serving them for so many years."
As the clan leader, you know this better than anyone. The reason you want my father to be included in your Lin family genealogy is simply because you're after his current wealth.
But let me tell you, don't even dream about it. My father has nothing to do with you, and he wouldn't deign to be included in your family tree.
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