Chapter 842 Poor Tiger Brother
Chapter 842 Poor Tiger Brother
Lin Yuzan had an almost gloomy face as he brought the three little ones to Shoukang Hall, but when they arrived at the door, his expression changed immediately and he became the gentle and elegant young man again.
At this moment, a man's rough laughter was heard in Shoukang Hall.
Lin Yuzan put his daughter back on the ground, took her chubby little hand, and strode in.
As soon as he entered, his eyes fell on the middle-aged man sitting in the hall. The man had a face full of flesh and a hideous scar on it. He looked like a man of the underworld who was not to be trifled with.
At this time, he was chatting and laughing with Zheng, and seemed to be in a very happy mood.
The middle-aged man noticed the gaze on him, turned around and looked, then immediately stood up, bowed to Xiao Yining, and said in a loud voice: "I, Qin Changsheng, pay my respects to Princess Le'an."
As soon as these words were spoken, the little kid's vanity was satisfied once again.
Xiao Yining: (?>?<?), I didn’t expect that even people who just came to Yanjing know about her reputation!
She smiled brightly and was about to say hello when her father beat her to the punch.
Lin Yuzan took his daughter back into his arms and said politely to Qin Changsheng, "Master Qin, please sit down quickly and don't be so polite."
Qin Changsheng, who was laughing heartily just now, now rubbed his hands nervously and slowly sat down.
Zheng looked at the newcomer with a face full of surprise, but since there was an outsider present, she didn't ask any more questions and just introduced him enthusiastically, "Master Qin, this is the man I just told you about, the one who took in my nephew, Lin Yuzan."
"Grandma..." Lin Yuzan shouted disapprovingly.
Zheng added, "He lost his grandmother when he was young. I, an old woman, have grown close to him. When I came to Yanjing, I went to live with him."
Lin Yuzan: ...
Xiao Yining: You are worthy of being the grandmother. She doesn’t care even if she talks herself to death!
Qin Changsheng didn't doubt him, but just smiled and said: "When you go out, you rely on the help of your fellow countrymen and friends. Old lady, you are a blessed person."
Zheng's smile remained undimmed, but she didn't take it seriously: "Master Qin, you're joking. I'm lucky that these unfilial descendants of mine haven't pissed me off to death. If I were lucky, I wouldn't be coming to Yanjing with my old arms and legs."
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Qin Changsheng's face. He turned to look at the equally uncomfortable old man and forced a fairly kind smile.
Seeing this, Lin Yuzan took the opportunity to ask him to escort the New Year gifts.
However, Qin Changsheng's reaction caused a subtle change in the relaxed atmosphere of Shoukang Hall.
"Master Lin wants to deliver goods out of the city, but I'm afraid it won't be possible tomorrow. My escort agency won't leave the city until the snow at the South City Gate is cleared by the afternoon of the day after tomorrow."
Lin Yuzan frowned and asked, "Go through the South Gate? Master Qin, what happened to the official road at the East Gate?"
Qin Changsheng glanced at him, hesitant, and after a moment's hesitation, he slowly nodded and said vaguely, "Last night, I was late for the city because of the snow, so I wandered around, trying to find an easier route. I found that the official roads between the East and North Gates were a bit difficult to navigate."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuzan lowered his head and began to think.
After Qin Changsheng finished speaking, he sighed and stood up to say goodbye. He then said to Zheng, "Old Madam, if you want to send a letter home, you can have your nephew deliver it to the escort agency within the next two days. We will be leaving the city the day after tomorrow and will not be back until the beginning of next spring. I will bring the letter back to you by then."
When Zheng heard this, she was very happy and said several good words.
Qin Changsheng also solemnly reminded him to "take care" and then strode away.
With no outsiders in Shoukang Hall, Lin Yinhu, who had been standing obediently, couldn't wait to step up and come to Zheng's side: "Grandma, my uncle is really amazing. He was the first one to leave the Imperial Examination Hall."
Little Yining also struggled to get off the ground, and ran to Zheng on his chubby little legs, saying unyieldingly, "Grandma, my dad came to see you as soon as he got home. He missed you!"
Zheng's eyelids drooped, and disgust was visible in her eyes. "Go away, you are as slick as your father."
The young boy was left behind, and the little kid left the stage dimly and walked back to the old man.
Xiao Yining: (*  ̄︿ ̄), sons are favored over daughters, so she also wants to favor sons over daughters!
The kid used his hands and knees to crawl back onto the old man's legs.
Lin Yuzan's train of thought was interrupted, and he quickly reached out to steady his daughter.
Just at this moment, Lin Yinhu's shrill cry and Zheng's rage suddenly rang out in Shoukang Hall.
"A few days ago, you actually took your brother and sister to the Yuelai Teahouse to gamble. If I hadn't listened to the interesting story that Boss Qin told me today, I would still be kept in the dark. You kneel down over there and you are not allowed to eat today."
Little Yining was startled by the sudden sound, looked at the grumpy old lady in astonishment, and subconsciously snuggled into her father's arms.
Even Wang Gungun, who was leisurely tapping his feet, was frightened and stopped moving. He put aside his grudges and hid behind the old man.
Lin Yuzan patted his daughter's back soothingly. He looked helplessly at Zheng and pleaded for his nephew, "Grandmother, Hu Ge'er has already been scolded by Wan Niang, and he knows he's wrong. Just let him kneel down, and don't let him starve."
Xiao Yining: ( ̄﹏ ̄;), shouldn’t Brother Tiger be allowed to starve instead of kneeling?
Unexpectedly, Lin Yinhu's eyes showed gratitude, "Thank you, little uncle, grandma, Tiger brother knows he is wrong!"
After saying that, he knelt on the ground obediently.
Xiao Yining: (@_@;), okay, she was worrying too much!
Zheng nodded in agreement: "Okay, then kneel down!"
Lin Yuzan did not plead any further, but instead opened the letters from his hometown.
At the same time, Zheng changed the subject and talked about the letter from home: "Your uncle wrote to say that the harvest in the village was good this year. Every household brought out their own dried mountain products and wild vegetables. Here is how much each household contributed. Your uncle has converted it into silver and given it to them. Remember to return the money to your uncle later."
Lin Yuzan glanced at the letter in his hand. It was written by the clan elder. The letter was similar to the others, but with a few extra sentences asking him to speak up if he was having any difficulties and not to force himself.
He sighed, as if feeling that he had wronged his nephew, and continued to plead, "Grandma, don't worry, I will return the money to my uncle. Grandma, since you punished Hu Ge'er, please punish me too! He has always been by my side and raised me. I also knew about this gambling, but I didn't stop him. I am also wrong!"
Zheng was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Forget it, I won't punish you, Brother Hu, get up!"
"Wow, little uncle, you are so nice to me!" The young boy was so moved that he burst into tears.
Xiao Yining: →_→, Tiger brother is so pitiful, he has become a part of the play!
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