"Go, go, go! I want to go!" the four children of the Lin family said in unison.
Lin Zheyun was the tallest, had the loudest voice, and was full of energy.
Qi Sichen glanced at him sideways and thought that this child was the best successor to General Lin Xiangwu.
Qi Sichen was fully aware of what Liu Junlan hadn't elaborated on earlier.
A few months after Lin Xiangwu died on the battlefield, his father, the late Emperor Wu, also passed away. The then Crown Prince, who is now the late Emperor, hastily ascended the throne. The court was complex and intricate, and it was impossible to explain it in just a few words. The late Emperor was too busy to take care of everyone, which is why he neglected to look after the Lin family.
Upon closer examination, it is indeed true that their family wronged the Lin family.
Qi Sichen wanted to make amends, but for him, the more important thing was Qi Yuan's illness.
Everything else can be discussed later.
Hearing so many people agree to go to the city together, Qi Sichen's cold eyes softened with a hint of a smile as he looked at Lin Weiming.
Lin Weiming glared at his four sons: "What's wrong with you guys! What fun can you possibly have in a place like the capital? It's full of high-ranking officials and nobles. Even if you just throw a brick there, it'll be a third-rank official."
"For us ordinary folks to go there, forget about doing business or trading, and what about you bunch of brats who're thinking about eating, drinking, and having fun? Let me tell you, don't even think about it. You might even lose your lives. You might not come back even if you go..."
Lin Zihan and Lin Ziqiu, being young, were quite timid after being frightened by their own father.
"What's Dad afraid of! If anyone dares to bully us, we'll beat them up. Besides, isn't he the emperor? If I'm friends with him, he'll definitely protect me!" Lin Zheyun said nonchalantly.
Lin Zheyun walked up to Qi Yuan and asked him with a smile, "Are you willing to protect me?"
"Don't worry, I will protect you, including your whole family. No one will dare to bully you," Qi Yuan said sincerely to Lin Zheyun.
He secretly accepted Lin Zheyun as a friend.
"..." Lin Weiming was dumbfounded.
Who would have thought that his own son, such a carefree person, would actually make friends with the emperor?
Moreover, the emperor himself has said that he will protect his family. If he still doesn't believe him, then he is truly ungrateful.
The ghosts in the house also gathered around, and they even started discussing what to take with them and what to leave behind so they could return to live out their old age later.
Although Lin Weiming didn't know if these ghosts could still grow old?
But he clearly felt as if he was being ostracized by his entire family!
He was clearly doing it for the good of the whole family, so why is everyone thinking of going to the capital and not wanting to stay at home?
Even though Lin Weiming was unwilling, he could only nod in agreement.
“Since it’s settled then… I’ll send someone to prepare the carriage tomorrow, and we’ll set off as soon as possible.” Qi Sichen’s voice was full of joy. He originally wanted to say that we should set off tonight, but under Lin Weiming’s angry glare, he finally pushed the time back a day.
The family was quite happy about the trip to Beijing. Liu Junlan and Xuefu both felt that they could earn more money there and that there would be more and better resources to help the children with their studies.
The four Lin brothers had a simpler idea: they heard from their sister that there were more delicious foods and fun things to do over there, and they wanted to go and broaden their horizons.
Lin Weiming was the only one who felt empty inside. He watched his family happily packing their things while he sat under the eaves, looking at the sunlight outside.
moan and groan.
"Son, are you really that unwilling to go?" Lin Xiangwu floated to his side.
Lin Xiangwu felt guilty after hearing Lin Weiming complain about what happened back then.
Lin Weiming glanced at him and said reluctantly, "We're doing just fine here, so why go to a place like the capital? This house is good too, it doesn't leak at all, and we could live here for decades more without any problem. Why would we need to go?"
Lin Weiming didn't have any grand ambitions. He just hoped that his family could be together, eat well, dress warmly, and live a better life than when they were farming.
Back in Ning'an Village, he had to work in the fields every day, and even his children had a hard time getting enough to eat and wear. If someone had asked him to go to the capital back then, he probably would have run off without even putting on his shoes.
Now, they have their own house and a shop in the county town. Their daily income is not particularly high, but it is enough to make a living and support their family, and it is not too tiring.
He didn't want to disrupt his peaceful life.
Going to the capital would undoubtedly lead to trouble.
With a large family, he feared he couldn't protect them all. Rather than regretting it for the rest of his life, he decided to settle down and live a peaceful life in this small town.
Lin Weiming mumbled his thoughts, and Lin Xiangwu, who was listening nearby, said, "Your idea isn't wrong. But look, Zhongyuan and Zheyun get up earlier than you every morning, one studies and the other practices martial arts. Their talent is far superior to yours and mine."
"Are you, as their father, just going to stand by and watch them bury their entire lives in this small county town?"
“I didn’t mean to bury their talents… If they have the ability, they can go out and make their own way in the world in the future, wouldn’t that be the same?” Lin Weiming retorted, unconvinced.
Lin Xiangwu smiled and said, “Son, don’t deceive yourself. How can these be the same? Even if my grandson is a talent that is one in a million, the world is so big, and there are so many people. There are probably hundreds or thousands of people with the same talent as them. But they stand at different heights, and the heights they can reach are even more different. How can you bear to let them fall behind?”
Lin Weiming fell silent.
He knew Lin Xiangwu was right.
Even for the sake of his child, he couldn't just let himself stay in such a small county town for the rest of his life.
Moreover, the academy had also mentioned that Lin Zhongyuan was a gifted student. Dean Qin had given them a test before, praising Lin Zhongyuan to the skies.
Lin Zhongyuan will have to take the imperial examination sooner or later. If he goes to the capital early and makes preparations in advance, he won't have to worry about the effects of not being used to the local environment.
Lin Zihan doesn't seem to have any talent right now, but if he could get help from Regent Qi Sichen, even if he doesn't know anything, he could at least live a peaceful and leisurely life.
Lin Weiming nodded helplessly: "I just can't bear to part with such a nice house. I spent so much money to buy it this year. I can't bear to sell it like this."
“If you’re reluctant to part with it, then don’t sell it. Leave the house here and ask someone to keep an eye on it. Everyone knows you’re going to the capital, so they won’t dare offend you or damage the house,” Lin Xiangwu comforted his son.
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