Chapter 0004: Lin Residence
Father Lin's face instantly turned awkward: "I already said it was an accident, why are you still talking nonsense? Is that how your mother taught you? I'll have Uncle Wu teach you the proper etiquette later. Alright, go rest now; in a couple of days, you can start your martial arts foundation training"
It is said that there are also a small garden, a training room, and a study inside, but Lin Ze is unable to see them. On both sides of the garden are the east and west wings. The west wing is where the guards and servants of the residence live, with rows of houses closely situated. The east wing consists of approximately more than ten small courtyards, which serve as accommodations for guests.
Upon arriving at the Lin residence, Gongsun Yue, the nominal mistress of the house, did not pay any further attention to Lin Ze, nor did she hold a welcome reception or anything of the sort. Instead, she instructed the chief steward, Wu Bo, to arrange for Lin Ze's food and accommodation
Throughout the entire process, Lin Ze resembled a marionette, being shaken back and forth. In no time, he was completely groomed, with his hair neatly styled. He was then hurriedly cradled in Xiao Yang's arms and taken to the back hall.
Revenge? Teaching my son a lesson, how can that be considered revenge? Isn't that how the Qin Dynasty operated?
However, you have overlooked one point: how can you ensure that we all align with your expectations?
The entire Lin residence is oriented towards a square and symmetrical layout, with a large red door adorned by a plaque that bears a simple inscription: the two characters 'Lin Fu'
After all, this body is still your own flesh and blood, how could you bear to kill it? However, hurry and run, otherwise, it would be quite a loss to be beaten up.
Lin Ze expressed a moment of recklessness: "I completely understand what you just said. It seems that both sides have offended each other, but in reality, it has become more harmonious. I cannot compete for the chance to have a brother or sister in my mother's womb, yet I will not harbor resentment for not obtaining it, as I will gain many compensations from my mother. And since my mother has obtained what she desires, she will not care about the price she has to pay."
Of course, you must remember the kindness your grandmother has shown you, after all, she married at a young age and managed a household. If you wish to be ungrateful, I will be the first to not let you off easily. " With that, she revealed two white teeth, shining brightly in the sunlight
Gongsun Yue then silenced herself and said: "Shh, Your Majesty is still pointing at them practicing the elixir of immortality. Lin Lang may dislike them, but he must not become hostile towards them"
Your father truly finds it difficult to provide you with a good environment, so I can only let your mother go and seek help. Moreover, you are not even born of her, and without taking some measures, it will indeed be hard to manage. Once your younger brother or sister is born, you will feel the disparity even more. Given your mother's character, she will definitely come to ask for resources for the child. The resources of the Wu'an Jun residence are beyond your imagination; even a little leak would be enough for your cultivation.
Pushing open the large door, one first enters a courtyard where some guards are practicing martial arts. Beyond another door lies a grand garden, filled with trees, flowers, small bridges, and flowing water, along with pavilions, all exemplifying the style of Suzhou gardens
Dinner was also served in the restaurant of the small courtyard, featuring a standard set of eight dishes and one soup, along with two young ladies attending to him, allowing Lin Ze to fully enjoy the life of a young master
Lin Ze coughed twice and said, "Well, you aren't some ancient monster reincarnated, are you? Advancing in martial arts so quickly and yet so cunning and shrewd." He had been holding this question in for a long time, and finally asking it brought him great satisfaction.
Lin Zeyi looked stunned, and just like that, the argument began and ended.
Lin Zeyi sat upright in the past, and Lin's father gently patted Lin Zeyi's head. "Over the years, I have not taken good care of you. Fortunately, you have made some achievements now. You are about to establish your foundation in martial arts, so stay in Chang'an to diligently practice. Your aunt will provide you with the necessary resources, and I will apply to the palace for superior martial arts techniques for you later."
Adjacent to the garden are the reception hall, dining room, and other buildings. Behind the reception hall is the inner residence, where Lin Dong and Gongsun Yue reside.
Let us not discuss this any further. I will seek the help of the national master later to see how we can assist Ze'er in establishing a foundation in martial arts
Lin Dong was speechless ... ? ... Did no one teach this little fellow when he was young? ? He thinks and asks about everything indiscriminately. This won't do; in addition to having Wu Bo teach him properly, I also need to discipline him well and find some opportunities to give him a few good beatings.
Xiao Yang, with a height of about 1.6 meters, has a doll-like face and is well-developed, resembling the youthful appearance often referred to in modern times. However, just now, she entered while single-handedly carrying a bathtub filled with water, over a meter in diameter, reminiscent of Nezha from the series "A Hundred Thousand Whys".
Father Lin stood up, his face equally ashen, and pulled her along: "It is indeed your child, as it should be, but Lin Ze is also my biological child, and he cannot be inferior"
Suddenly, Lin's father appeared calm, sat down, and smiled at Lin Ze: "It is not easy to get your grandmother to bring out something good, and besides, what she said is true; there are some things you cannot compete for."
In charge of taking care of Lin Ze is a household guard specially transferred from the female guards, a retainer trained since childhood by the Wu Anjun's residence, one at the peak of the first rank and the other at the second rank, as per Wu Bo's previous introduction, they possess the strength to lift a thousand jin with each hand
Well, Lin Ze expressed that it makes a lot of sense. Lin's father possesses sufficient martial power to suppress discord, much like the greatest emperor in history.
Lin Dong, feeling somewhat irritated, asked, "If there is anything else, please say it quickly. Acting like this only serves to annoy others"
Now Lin Ze is confused again, is this a reminder or a warning
Lin Dong pointed to the chair beside him and said, "Ze'er, come and sit down, so that your father can have a good look at you"
Lin Ze was taken aback, looking at the two beautiful maids in front of him, their delicate white hands, and could not fathom how such immense strength could be derived.
Wow, this father's acting skills are so impressive, could it be that he really came from another time? Lin Ze expressed his utmost admiration.
"Get lost, or I will kill you," Lin Dong shouted in fury, uttering such nonsensical words
Lin Ze responded with a sound, slowly walked to the door, and suddenly remembered something, looking at Lin Dong with a gaze filled with suspicion and contemplation.
What caught his eye was a tall and slender handsome young man, who was smiling gently at him, exuding an extraordinary aura. He did not appear to be a noble born of humble origins, but rather someone who seemed to be born into nobility.
Beside her, Gongsun Yue also smiled and nodded: "Lin Lang, rest assured, I will also keep an eye out for suitable martial arts techniques for Ze'er. Given Ze'er's aptitude, it is quite possible for him to eventually become a fifth or sixth rank martial artist"
Lin Ze immediately covered his head and rolled away without stopping, thinking to himself: I feel a bit guilty, can't completely rule it out, next time I shouldn't ask so directly, I need to probe a little.
After speaking, he stepped aside, his two eyes rolling around slickly as he directly scrutinized his biological father.
Rest assured, I will persuade my great-grandfather to find a sixth-grade master with supernatural abilities to help him establish his foundation. I will also do my best to provide him with the best techniques. However, if he dares to seize the opportunities meant for my child, I guarantee that in the end, he will gain nothing.
Falling asleep with countless worries, after all the journey has been arduous, I have finally settled down, and my mindset has relaxed significantly
Before long, there was a commotion outside, with chickens flying and dogs barking, as the sound of hooves faded into the distance
However, I must admit that I am truly poor. The expenses for my own cultivation are substantial, and I often rely on the resources of friends. Your aunt is using her own dowry to maintain the household expenses.
The main lady, Gongsun Yue, is a typical rich and beautiful woman. Aside from accompanying her close friends for shopping, attending youth martial arts exchange meetings, or going back to her family home to visit the elderly, she has no other engagements.
As the commander of the Imperial Guard, Lin's father usually resides and dines in the military camp, typically having a day off every ten days. However, the specific day off is not fixed and, for the sake of confidentiality, is not allowed to be disclosed in advance. Therefore, Lin Ze has not seen him until now
As for the notion of equality among all individuals, Lin Ze had never contemplated it. He had never experienced a life of true equality in his past life, yet now, after being reborn, he had become sentimental about it. If it weren't for the fact that he was still young in this body, cough, he couldn't think any further.
There are 8 male servants responsible for cleaning and tidying the outside of the back house and taking care of the garden, 8 female servants in charge of the back house, and a total of 6 kitchen procurement matrons.
Having spoken, one must then shake off their sleeves and depart
Finally, Xiao Liu specifically reminded Lin Ze: "Moreover, the mistress is already pregnant and her temper is not very good lately, so the eldest young master should pay more attention to her."
Lin Dong furrowed his brow and said, "Those sorcerers should not be fully trusted. Your Majesty is increasingly annoyed by their tricks and antics. The National Master is unwilling to intervene, and sooner or later, they will encounter trouble. It would be wise to limit interactions with them in the future."
Lin Ze solemnly said: "This point will be remembered by me, rest assured." He then muttered, "Anyway, I am just an unexpected consequence of your impulsiveness, why should I care about others' matters?"
On the second day, as dawn broke, Lin Ze was pulled out of bed by Xiao Liu and Xiao Yang. He hurriedly got dressed and washed up, all the while saying, "Young Master, hurry up, the Lord has returned and is waiting to see you in the back hall."
Gongsun Yue's expression suddenly darkened: "Lin Lang, the favor of the national master is not limitless. After all, you are not yet a grandmaster. How can you casually trouble the national master? Even if there is a quota, it should belong to your legitimate eldest son. Even though Lin Ze is your eldest son, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate must not be confused"
For a brief moment, Lin Ze's head was buried, almost causing him to suffocate; fortunately, he is still young, otherwise it would have been quite embarrassing
It seems that without entering the martial arts, one cannot even tease the maid, cough cough, being beaten up is a light punishment
There are not many people in the residence, only about 40, including two housekeepers, Wu Bo and Aunt Liu, who are both mid-level martial artists. Additionally, there are 20 guards, 12 male and 8 female, all brought over by Gongsun Yue from her family, and they are all low-level martial artists
The two maids are named Xiao Liu and Xiao Yang, with no other names. Xiao Liu is relatively tall, about 1.7 meters in height, and her overall figure and appearance would be considered a goddess template in modern times. She is originally of the second rank
Father Lin was also taken aback, revealing a look of great interest: "Hmm, quite clever, just like I was when I was young, truly my offspring." He then leisurely added, "I don't care whether you can appreciate my good intentions; I am stronger than all of you, can you turn the world upside down?"
Upon arriving at the back hall, Xiao Yang set Lin Ze down and turned to leave. In the entire back hall, apart from Lin's father and Grandmother Gongsun Yue sitting there, there were no other people. Lin Ze had no choice but to greet the two elders as Wu Bo had taught him before: "I pay my respects to Father and Grandmother."
Lin Ze was assigned to one of the independent courtyards located within the inner residence. This courtyard includes a bedroom, dining room, reception room, training room, restroom, and a smaller garden, covering an area of approximately 300 square meters. The entire Lin residence spans nearly 200,000 square meters.
The bathwater was also prepared by the two maids. After bathing, Lin Ze called the two maids to begin acclimating to the new environment.