Chapter 107 Who is your family?
Lin Qian smiled and quickly walked over to support Zhang Yufang.
Wei Xiaoran also walked over with his hand on his forehead, not knowing what to say to his old mother whose acting skills were exaggerated.
"Qianqian! It's really you. After not seeing you for so many years, you've become more and more beautiful." Zhang Yufang held Lin Qian's hand and wouldn't let go.
Lin Qian said, "Aunt Zhang, I miss you too. By the way, Brother Xiaoran said you were not feeling well. Are you feeling better now?"
Zhang Yufang glanced at her son, covered her mouth and coughed twice, and said, "He just had a cold. He was making a fuss. He's fine now."
Lin Qian looked back at Wei Xiaoran and raised her eyebrows.
Zhang Yufang pulled Lin Qian into the house and asked about their family's situation over the years as they walked.
"We are all doing well. Dad is a commander now, my mom is doing well, Grandpa is healthy, and Shuo Shuo is also lively and energetic."
Zhang Yufang nodded: "That's good, that's good."
Seeing that Lin Qian and Zhang Yufang were talking and ignoring him, Wei Xiaoran couldn't sit still anymore and found a topic to talk about, "Shuo Shuo is thirteen years old this year, right?"
"Yes, after August 28th it will be the 13th." Lin Qian replied.
"Did he say he would take part in this year's martial arts exam?"
Martial arts exam? It should be the exam for the top martial arts student. Lin Qian shook her head and said, "I don't know. He never said that."
Wei Xiaoran said, "In mid-June, the imperial examination for the top martial arts scholar will be held. You can go back and ask Shuo Shuo if he's willing to go."
"OK."
When they arrived at the Wei family, Zhang Yufang and Wei Xiaoran, mother and son, were both willing to let Lin Qian go.
They stayed until Lin Qian had finished dinner and Lin Wu came to pick her up, and only then did the mother and son reluctantly let her go.
Facing Lin Wu's repeated glares, Wei Xiaoran pretended not to notice and pulled Lin Qian aside, saying, "Get ready tomorrow. I'll take you to the Minister of Personnel's residence, Lord Song's home, after court."
Lin Wu was unhappy and said loudly: "You are the Prime Minister, you should have a lot of things to do, right? What's wrong with you? You come to take my daughter out every day? No, I'm not free tomorrow."
Wei Xiaoran said to Lin Wu, "Uncle Wu, this is what's going on. Lord Song has a leg disease, and his mother has amblyopia. Qianqian wants to make a name for herself now, and the most effective way is to cure these diseases that even the Imperial Hospital is helpless to treat."
Lin Wu looked back at Lin Qian, who nodded innocently, not understanding why these two people were so at odds with each other.
"In that case, I won't bother you anymore. Tomorrow I will personally take Qianqian to visit Lord Song." Lin Wu said firmly. He wanted to stop Wei Xiaoran and not let him get close to his daughter.
Wei Xiaoran raised his eyebrows, his face suddenly showing an awkward expression. He said, "Uncle Wu, you are a military commander, and Lord Song is a civil official. Since ancient times, civil and military officials have been at odds. Besides, with your current position, Lord Song may not see you."
Although the expression on his face was difficult to express, he spoke very quickly, and he was almost pointing at Lin Wu's nose and saying: Your official position is too low, no one wants to bother with you.
Lin Wu was so angry that he was about to explode, but he had to admit that what Wei Xiaoran said made sense.
Lin Qian supported Lin Wu, who was gasping for breath and holding his chest, and looked at Wei Xiaoran with amusement: "Speak less! Okay, let's go back first."
Wei Xiaoran immediately shut up, but still smiled sweetly at Lin Wu and asked, "I said something rude and pissed off Uncle Wu, but I was telling the truth. Uncle Wu won't blame me, right?"
Lin Wuli ignored him and got into the carriage with the help of Lin Qian.
"Dad, what's wrong with you? I noticed that you and Brother Xiaoran don't seem to get along these past few days?" Lin Qian asked in the carriage.
In fact, she also realized that Wei Xiaoran wanted to anger Lin Wu, but why?
Lin Wu crossed his arms and snorted coldly, saying, "Didn't you hear what he said? Civil officials and military officials have always been at odds. Well, this is official business, you don't understand."
Lin Qian curled her lips, but seeing that Lin Wu was still very angry, she stopped talking.
When they were almost home, Lin Qian remembered what Wei Xiaoran had said about the martial arts exam and asked Lin Wu about it.
"Alas, I already know about this matter. But I don't plan to let Shuo Shuo participate." Lin Wu sighed.
"Why?"
Lin Wu said, "I haven't even told your mother about this. The new ruler of Xixia has sent people to spy on the Yongyao border. We've got military intelligence. I'm afraid I'll have to go on another expedition in the next six months."
"So, the purpose of the imperial court holding this military examination is to select military officers?" Lin Qian asked.
Lin Wu nodded and said, "Nowadays, apart from Prince Ping'an, Yongyao is the only one who can lead the army to war. But he is too popular, and it is not a good thing to be overshadowed by his achievements.
He has suffered many injuries over the past few years at the border, both large and small, including old injuries and a chronic leg rash. He plans to hand in the Tiger Talisman and no longer lead the troops.
Prince Ping'an is only in his forties now, but he has such thoughts. It seems that the emperor also has such thoughts.
After a moment of silence, Lin Qian said, "But Brother Xiaoran actually said that he wanted Lin Shuo to participate in this year's martial arts exam. I guess he has his own intentions, right?"
Lin Wu also frowned. Wei Xiaoran would never harm Lin Shuo. After all, he still wanted to marry Lin Qian. If he did so, Lin Qian would probably be the first one to not let him go.
"I don't know what he is thinking. You can ask him tomorrow." Lin Wu said.
Lin Qian was about to nod when Lin Wu said, "Also, as soon as you recover tomorrow, go home immediately. Do you understand? You're still a married woman, so you shouldn't talk too much with other men. Do you remember?"
"I know, I know."
Lin Wu touched his chin, thinking about asking Lin Shuo, Xu Jingcheng and Nanny Song to go with him tomorrow. With so many people, let's see how Wei Xiaoran can kidnap his daughter.
The next day, Wei Xiaoran came to pick up Lin Qian happily, but when he saw a large group of people following Lin Qian, his smile immediately froze.
"Why, why are there so many people?" Wei Xiaoran asked.
Lin Shuo shrugged, glanced at his father with a sullen face, and said, "My father told us to protect my sister."
Xu Jingcheng, carrying his medicine box, said, "I am Master's apprentice. I must go with her so that I can learn skills."
Nanny Song, Bai Wei and Bai Zhi came to serve Lin Qian.
Wei Xiaoran: "..."
After taking a look at Lin Wu's smug smile, Wei Xiaoran angrily surrendered and left with a large group of people.
One carriage could not fit so many people, so Lin Wu had to reluctantly let his daughter get on the carriage that had been prepared early in the morning, completely separating Lin Qian and Wei Xiaoran.
"Hehe, nephew Wei, thank you so much. After you send my daughter over, you won't have to worry about sending her back. Shuoshuo will bring Qianqian back safely." Before leaving, Lin Wu shouted to Wei Xiaoran.
Wei Xiaoran said slyly, "It's not a big deal. We're all family. I'll definitely take good care of Qianqian."
Lin Wu almost took off his shoes and threw them at Wei Xiaoran's face. Who are you family with?
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