Chapter 396 Uncle, I...I want to stay.
He happened to see Yang Nuannuan crying, and his brows furrowed slightly, showing a hint of discomfort.
Little Su Bao had no idea what her father was thinking. The little girl was stunned when she saw the person in front of her who looked very much like her uncle.
Upon hearing them say that she was part of their family, Xiao Su Bao quickly waved her hand.
"No, Su Bao is Daddy's child, not the Lin family's child!" Little Su Bao quickly dodged Tang Bugui's outstretched hand.
However, Boss Lin, who was standing to the side, saw Tang Bugui. He frowned slightly, thinking that Tang Bugui really didn't look like a member of the Lin family.
"Young master, may I ask if your daughter has any ancestors with the surname Lin?" Looking at Xiao Su Bao, Lin Lao Da felt as if he were seeing his own aunt, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.
Wasn't my aunt married someone from the capital, a government official? How did she end up here?
Moreover, when they sent people to inquire beforehand, no one had ever heard of their aunt.
"Lin?" Tang Bugui had investigated the Tang family, so he naturally knew what Lin they were referring to.
"Your family from the Lin family of Gusu?" Tang Bugui glanced at the people. Their clothes were a bit tattered, although they could be seen to have been washed very clean, they were still not considered good.
The Lin family has been in business for generations, and their wealth is immeasurable!
This is a bit strange!
Boss Lin's expression changed slightly, and he instinctively tried to back away, but he was pinned down and they couldn't move at all.
He could only raise his head and take a closer look at Tang Bugui, then gave a wry smile and said, "Yes!"
The second prince was also taken aback. The Lin family of Gusu was once incredibly wealthy, but for some reason, they suddenly disappeared.
Some people said their house had been burgled, while others said their house had bad feng shui.
In short, the Lin family fell into decline overnight.
"Didn't they say the Lin family of Gusu was all dead? You..."
The second prince glanced at everyone, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Lin Lao Da didn't speak; this time, it was Lin Lao Er who spoke.
His eyes were filled with anger, and his voice was somewhat hoarse: "Those people naturally wanted us all dead, but unfortunately they miscalculated. Although we were poisoned, we are still alive!"
They were framed by people in the government office and those bandits, and countless people died or were injured overnight.
Even the men who weren't killed or injured were poisoned.
Lin Qiqi and the other two were the last hope of the Lin family.
If something happens to them, the Lin family will be completely finished.
"Poisoned?" Little Su Bao looked at them in confusion, and sure enough, she saw wisps of black mist spreading around their lower abdomens.
Hiding in the shadows, Yinniang's face turned pale instantly. She clenched her fists, completely in disbelief.
"Impossible, how could they be poisoned?" She wanted to see the faces of these people clearly, but neither of them could bear to look at them.
They were only able to hear these words because Lin Lao Er was so angry that his voice was quite loud.
The Second Prince looked at Wang Mingtian, who was joining in the fun, and the latter stepped forward and grabbed Lin Erlang's wrist.
After a moment, Wang Mingtian finally let go.
"It should be a kind of poison that hinders fertility, and it's not easy to cure!" Wang Mingtian glanced at their faces, then looked at his obedient disciple's face, and they really did look somewhat alike.
"It's alright, we're all old now, as long as the children are alright!" Boss Lin said, looking at Lin Qiqi and the others.
Lin Qiqi and Lin Xiao pulled the youngest Lin Jiu to stand in front of the Second Prince.
She asked cautiously, "Young master, could you please ask these people to release my family members? They're not bandits..."
“But they call themselves bandits!” someone said, puzzled.
Lin Laowu blushed and couldn't help but say, "I was worried that the villagers wouldn't release him, so..."
After all, he had heard that Tangjia Village was notoriously poor and desolate.
Tang Bugui glanced at the Second Prince, who then said rather casually, "Alright, release them. But if you dare to cause trouble in the village, don't blame me for being impolite."
The second prince still had to go and attend to his mother's illness, but the thought that the empress was alright made him feel much better.
Standing to the side, watching Lin Qiqi's third brother being questioned by his uncles, elder brothers, and cousins, the little girl felt a pang of envy.
Tang Bugui seemed to sense something, and when he looked down, he saw Xiao Su Bao's eyes.
Even if the little dumpling went out for ten days or half a month before, the Lan family would not look for her.
When she had no food, she would occasionally crawl out through the dog hole in the Lan family's house. At first, she was even mistaken for a beggar.
But it doesn't matter, Xiao Su Bao thought, as long as she can survive.
"Su Bao..." Tang Bugui picked up the little dumpling, his voice extremely gentle.
"Daddy, Su Bao is alright!" The little dumpling shook her head and reached out to hug Tang Bugui's neck.
She now has parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, calligraphy, and many kind people in the village.
"It's good that you're alright, let's go back!" It's been hot these past few days, and even though it's afternoon now, the weather is still frighteningly hot.
After the Lin family picked up Lin Qiqi, Tang Cheng, who had come over, said, "Now that you have found your relatives, go back with them!"
Things have only gotten a little better in Tangjia Village in the last few months, and they still can't afford to raise so many children.
Lin Qiqi paused, then turned to look at Xiao Su Bao and Tang San Bao.
Her expression was somewhat complicated.
"Uncle, I...I want to stay!" Lin Qiqi paused and said solemnly to Lin Laoda.
They used to live on another mountain, but because they didn't want to deal with the government, they went directly to a remote mountain forest.
If they hadn't been targeted by those flower sellers when they went out to buy things, they probably would have continued living in the deep mountains.
"You..." Boss Lin looked at Lin Qiqi in surprise. They all knew that Lin Qiqi was very smart, and because of the changes in her family, she had become unusually obedient.
This was the first time the little girl had made such a request.
Boss Lin's expression changed slightly. He glanced at Xiao Su Bao, then at Lin Qi Qi.
Lin Qiqi nodded.
The Lin family has a secret, a secret that can only be known by finding Lin Xi.
But Lin Xi is no longer here...
“We want to stay too!” Lin Xiao and Lin Jiu chimed in.
The two little ones spoke almost in unison.
There was a hint of helplessness in Boss Lin's eyes, but also a little bit of expectation.
He looked at Xiao Su Bao, pursed his lips, and said, "Okay!"
"But where are you going to stay?" Boss Lin asked, looking at Lin Qiqi.
Tang Sanbao's eyes lit up immediately, before his uncle and father could speak.
He immediately moved closer and said, "Stay at my house. My house may be a bit run-down, but I have plenty of rooms!"
Tang Qi glared at his good-for-nothing son, opened his mouth to say something, and then heard Xiao Su Bao's voice: "Nephew Sanbao is right, you kissed Sister Qiqi, so you'll have to marry Sister Qiqi in the future!"
Instantly, everything fell silent!
The Lin family men's gazes instantly fell on Tang Sanbao.
The intense, almost tangible gazes made Tang Sanbao instantly take two steps back.
But then I realized that I... actually did kiss that girl...
Lin Qiqi's expression also changed. She could sense Tang Sanbao's kindness towards her, but marrying Tang Sanbao...
She was a little lost for a moment.
Little Su Bao looked at the red threads on their bodies, then looked at the two of them.
I don't understand, the red thread is so strong, why are they both blushing!
"Honey? What's going on here?" Lin Laosan asked, his face dark as he looked them over.
He is Lin Qiqi's biological father, and he cares about this matter more than anyone else.
Even though Xiao Su Bao looks a lot like her aunt, he can't stand his precious daughter being kissed by someone else like that!
That was his precious darling, one of only two daughters in the Lin family!
"Actually, this matter was a... misunderstanding. It was like this and that..." Tang Shan's lips twitched, and she could only tell them what had happened.
When the Lin family heard that Lin Qiqi had done so many dangerous things, they were immediately very nervous.
Lin Laosan looked nervously at half of Lin Qiqi's face, and only breathed a slight sigh of relief when he found that there were only two small wounds.
"Thank goodness, he's alright!" He breathed a sigh of relief, but his gaze fell on Tang Sanbao again.
He knows his daughter well; she's practically the luckiest girl.
When the Lin family was in trouble, it was Lin Qiqi who noticed something was wrong with those people and that's why she saved her family.
Otherwise, the losses might be even more severe!
only……
Lin Qiqi has been in poor health since childhood, and after each time she does this, she will be weak for a long time.
"Dad, I'm fine!" Lin Qiqi said to her father with a hint of helplessness.
Lin Laosan breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Tang Sanbao not far away, his emotions a little complicated.
No matter what, it's impossible to feel good about having your daughter, whom you've raised for so long, being taken away like this...
"Dad~" Lin Qiqi looked at her father pitifully before telling him about what they had been through recently.
She has already recounted her injury in almost a haphazard way.
Even so, it still pained the Lin family deeply.
Eighteen men simultaneously began wiping away tears...
This scene left the villagers of Tangjia Village unsure whether to stay or leave.
"Alright, it's all in the past now. As long as everyone is doing well, that's enough!" Lin Laowu couldn't help but say from the side.
They sighed, then seemed to realize something: "Since you're staying, we can't stop you!"
Lin Laowu took out a bag of grain from the side. This was what they planned to exchange for salt and some cloth and daily necessities in the city.
Their children can't eat for free, lest they be looked down upon by others.
"This grain is your ration. We will bring more grain in a while!" Lin Laowu frowned slightly as he thought about his recent experiences.
Lin Xiao paused for a moment, feeling conflicted.
Just then, Little Su Bao frowned, looked at them, and her sweet, childish voice came through: "But...but..."
Little Su Bao wanted to speak, but couldn't utter a single word.
She saw a mountain stronghold with the character "Lin" written on it, and then she saw many fires burning inside the stronghold, and very fierce people burning, killing, and looting inside.
Little Su Bao's face turned deathly pale.
The little dumpling was horrified to see those people covered in blood!
Tang Qi happened to see Xiao Su Bao's face and instantly knew something was wrong!
My little sister isn't the type to act like this easily, so something must have happened!
"Um, I don't know where your village is!" Tang Qi asked, almost as if possessed.
Lin Laosan glanced at Tang Qi, paused, and then, as if remembering something, said, "It's in a valley in the mountains to the east, quite far from here!"
"Oh...it's okay, whether it's far or not doesn't matter!" Tang Qi glanced at Xiao Su Bao out of the corner of his eye.
The little dumpling clenched its fists, its eyes filled with anxiety.
Tang Qi's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately asked, "Can we go take a look?"
Little Su Bao's eyes lit up instantly, and she looked at Tang Qi.
Tang Qi sensed the girl's gaze and realized that he was probably right.
He sighed, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
This keeps them busy!
However, it would be good if we could save the Lin family!
Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda.
Moreover, an old Taoist priest had told them that they must do more good deeds.
The Tang family has been so unlucky all these years, but apart from their father's bad luck, no one has actually died.
"Go to our village?" Boss Lin was slightly taken aback, and he gave Tang Qi a deep look.
Their village was also a mountain stronghold, and although it was different from those bandits, their identities were not exactly innocent.
"We need to think about this matter further!" Boss Lin said solemnly.
Tang Qi was getting anxious and was about to speak.
Little Su Bao couldn't help but ask, "Sister Qi Qi, can I come to your house to play?"
"You want to come to my house!" Lin Qiqi's eyes lit up immediately, looking at Xiao Su Bao in disbelief.
Little Su Bao nodded solemnly before asking, "Is that okay?"
"Of course!" Before Lin Qiqi could answer, the eldest brother and the others immediately agreed, as if they were afraid that Xiao Su Bao would change her mind again.
It would be best if Xiao Su Bao could come back to the mountain village with them. You know, their family has an ancestral artifact that only people of Lin Xi's lineage can unlock.
Although they are all members of the Lin family, only Lin Xi's lineage is the main branch; the rest are collateral branches. While they share some bloodline, it is not particularly strong.
"Daddy...can we go?" Little Su Bao looked at Tang Bugui pitifully. She had been so anxious that she had forgotten about her father.
Little Su Bao suddenly became a little nervous.
Tang Bugui looked at the little girl and did not refuse.
"If you want to go, you can certainly go and take a look!" Tang Bugui had also heard of the Lin family.
Legend has it that the Lin family possessed a treasure trove of wealth that rivaled that of a nation.
The downfall of the Lin family back then may have been related to this incredibly wealthy treasure trove.
"Wait..." Just then, a voice came.
Everyone turned around and saw Granny Bai rushing out.
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