Chapter 261 Lord Ji Delivers Rewards
The fact that the dean of the Hanlin Academy came was only because of Xiao Jingchen's influence. As for whether to invite someone to stay at his home or to Lin Jize's place, he would have to ask Xiao Jingchen, his master, for his opinion.
"Your house can't accommodate so many people, you should go to your great-grandfather's place first." Xiao Jingchen was helpless about Lin Jize's attitude last night.
If he were to invite the former dean of the Hanlin Academy to be a tutor for Lin Wenqian and Lin Wentao, Lin Jize probably wouldn't hold a grudge against him anymore!
"Ninth Prince, I have another request. Since the old master is teaching one person or two, why not teach Han Chuan and Wen Jin as well?"
"Don't worry, we won't shortchange you on the reward you're owed." Taking advantage of this favor, Lin Luoxi shamelessly asked Xie Hanchuan and Lin Wenjin for a spot.
"Okay, either way is fine." This girl really knows how to take advantage of any opportunity, but what can he do when he owes her something? He had no choice but to agree.
The matter of the schoolteacher had already been settled, and Xiao Jingchen came and went quietly, just as he had come.
Upon hearing this good news, Lin Luoxi immediately asked Zhao Ximo to call Lin Wenqian, Lin Wentao, Xie Hanchuan, and Lin Wenjin to wait next door.
Without saying much, they just said there was an old gentleman there whose knowledge was even greater than that of the private school, and that they should go to Lin Jize's house next door to study.
The Lin brothers were so excited to be able to study near home without having to leave that they ran out to tell Xie Hanchuan and Lin Wenjin.
At noon, Lin Dayou, along with his brothers Lin Wenqian and Lin Wentao, took the apprenticeship gifts from home to the old doctor next door to become his disciples.
The former dean of Hanlin Academy didn't accept just anyone. When Lin Wenqian, Lin Wentao, Xie Hanchuan, and Lin Wenjin went there, they were also tested on their academic knowledge.
Seeing that all four could answer the questions, and even apply their knowledge to other situations, he was satisfied and accepted all four of them.
Initially, Lin Wenqian, Lin Wentao, Xie Hanchuan, and Lin Wenjin will be studying under Lin Jize.
Although the two girls, Lin Luoning and Lin Luoting, couldn't attend classes there, they still had to learn to read and manage the accounts at the Lin family's residence.
Mr. and Mrs. Lin Zhousheng are very grateful to Lin Luoxi for giving their child such a great opportunity. They are even more grateful to Lin Luoxi when they see their daughter learning to manage accounts.
When she returned home that evening, Lin Yangshi killed her own hen that was still laying eggs, made soup, and brought it over, claiming that it was to nourish Lin Luoxi.
Lin Luoxi knew Lin Yangshi's intentions and gladly accepted them, all to put Lin Yangshi at ease.
On the third day after Lin Luoxi was injured, she was finally able to get out of bed and walk.
To avoid letting others know that she had recovered, Lin Luoxi slowed her pace and strolled leisurely around her own yard.
"Is Lin Luoxi home? Is this Lin Luoxi's house?" Lin Wenqian and Lin Wentao were taking classes next door, while Lin Dayou, Lin Wangshi, and Zhao Ximo were busy at the new house.
When Lin Luoxi was alone in the yard, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice sounded outside the door.
"Who is it?" Lin Luoxi put down what she was doing and asked, letting the people outside know that someone was home, while she slowly approached the courtyard gate.
"Creak!" As soon as the door opened, a group of people stood in front of her house. At the head of the group were Lord Su, whom Lin Luoxi recognized, and Lord Ji, whom she had met a few days ago at Bear Ridge.
"What brings you two lords to my humble abode?" Lin Luoxi, who had met Jiao Du before, remained calm and composed in the presence of the two lords. Instead of inviting them in immediately, she stood at the door and watched.
"Miss Lin, are you home alone?" Lord Zhu and Lord Ji kept glancing behind Lin Luoxi. Only after confirming they hadn't spotted the person they wanted to see did they turn their attention to Lin Luoxi.
"Don't bother looking, the person you want to see is next door." Judging from the subtle actions of Lord Ji and Lord Su, Lin Luoxi guessed that the two of them came to his house not for him, but to see that sickly Ninth Prince.
"Hehe... We've come here for Miss Lin too." The two adults, their true intentions exposed, chuckled dryly.
"Oh? What do you two want with me?"
"I'm so sorry, you two were too excited and forgot to invite you in. Lord Su, Lord Ji, please..."
Lin Luoxi originally wanted to lead the two to the next house, but the two were like nails stuck to his door. Just then, some people were passing by and looking in his direction, so Lin Luoxi had no choice but to invite them into his house.
"Oh, hehe, it's nothing..." After taking Lin Ruoxi's jewelry, the two politely entered Lin Luoxi's house.
"Brother Mu, I haven't been feeling well these past two days. Could you please ask my parents to come back for me?" Knowing that she couldn't do anything without an adult to support her family, Lin Luoxi could only ask Mu Qing, who was standing behind Lord Su, for help.
"Miss Lin, are you alright?" Mu Qing only then noticed that Lin Luoxi's lips were a little pale and her complexion was not as rosy and radiant as usual, so she asked with concern.
"Miss Lin, let me go for you." Ji Feng from next door also heard the commotion at the Lin family's place. He wanted to come out and take a look, but when he heard Lin Luoxi's words, he took the initiative to ask Lin Luoxi to go and call Lin Dayou and the others back.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Ji." Since someone was willing to run errands for him, Lin Luoxi naturally had to thank them politely.
Ji Feng, who was about to walk towards the new house, stumbled upon hearing Lin Luoxi's words.
Why is that boy named Mu called "Little Brother" but he's called "Big Brother"? Does he look that old?
Mu Qing looked at Ji Feng with some resentment when she saw that her job had been taken away.
"Miss Lin, who is he?" Judging from Ji Feng's steady gait, one could tell that this person's martial arts skills were extraordinary, and he was actually hiding in the countryside.
"Who is he? You can go back and ask your parents. I dare not tell them."
Jifeng's organization is supposed to come to the countryside to recuperate incognito. If she goes there and tells everyone she meets, the only ones who will suffer will be the villagers like them.
"You silly boy, you want to ask about everything you see..." Su was familiar with Ji Feng himself and naturally knew who lived next door. Hearing Mu Qing's curiosity, he gave Mu Qing a flick on the forehead.
Mu Qing originally wanted to say something, but when she saw Su Da's warning look, she immediately shut her mouth and obediently stood next to her teammates.
"Miss Lin, we've come here mainly to talk to you about the bear's reward."
“I have reported your heroic deeds to the imperial court, but it will take at least a month for the results to come out. However, the government will also award heroes like you separately.”
"This is what our yamen should give you, Miss Lin, please take a look." Lord Ji had his men carry over a wooden box.
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