Chapter 3, Prominent Families

In summary, he still remembers the events of his previous life

Lin Sizheng nodded and asked, "I remember that your grandfather should no longer be with us, your father is... has settled down in Donghu Town."

At this time, it was early spring, and everything was budding. Along the way, many wildflowers were blooming freely by the roadside, and the fields were all a tender green, quite a sight to behold. Lin Zhao had a rather cheerful disposition and chatted casually with Zheng Bo along the way. When they passed by Donghu Lake, Lin Zhao glanced into the lake but did not see that familiar small boat, so he withdrew his gaze.

For instance, this world may be entirely different from the world he lived in during his previous life

Yuezhou Prefecture is quite a prosperous place, with soldiers at the city gate checking travel permits and identification documents. However, both Zheng Bo and Lin Zhao spoke authentic Yuezhou dialect, so no one stopped them, and they quickly entered the prefectural city without any issues

Because in the previous life there were no parents, in this life encountering a mother who loves her dearly, Lin Zhao cherishes her greatly. For three years, she has accompanied her mother in Donghu Town, studying and tending to the cattle, and has lived quite happily.

Because in the previous world, there was no unified dynasty called "Zhou" that lasted over two hundred years, nor was there a dynasty with the state name Zhou, and the royal family bore the surname Li

Strangely, the royal family... has the surname Li

After entering the city, Zheng Bo took Lin Zhao to a location not far from the Lin family's main residence in Xingwen Lane. After indicating the direction to Lin Zhao, he drove the donkey cart to deliver vegetables to the restaurant

The mother and son, both of whom hold a low status in the Lin family, cannot afford to openly bring the child over, as Lin Erniang would not do so. However, Lin Zhao's elder mother frequently brings her two sons to the main household, seeking to gain admission to the family school, but she would never bring Lin Zhao along.

For the people of Shanyin County, the prefectural city is synonymous with the county seat

Of course, over the past decade or so, he has not only been herding cattle in Donghu Town, but has also gained some understanding of the broader context of the world.

Thank you, esteemed sir

It is not that he has never seen the world, but rather that the bustling scene before him resembles the prosperous sights of his past life

Thinking of this, Lin Zhao let out a slight sigh, took out a few copper coins from her sleeve, placed them in the doorman's hand, and said: "Please inform the master that I came to the city last year during the ancestral worship and met the master."

The elder master, who is the head of the Lin family, is named Lin Sizheng. If calculated precisely, he is of the uncle generation to Lin Zhao's father, Lin Qingyuan, making him Lin Zhao's great-uncle

No matter where this is, one must live well, right

No need

When Lin Zhao first encountered this information, he was only six or seven years old, and he was quite shocked for a period of time. However, now that six or seven years have passed, he has basically accepted this reality.

This seemingly ordinary youth from Donghu Town possesses an extraordinary soul

This is an era that emphasizes etiquette and propriety, where members of the same clan and family, especially elders, are certainly required to kneel upon meeting.

After a moment of daze, Lin Zhao came to his senses, touched the money belt at his waist, and found it still there, which made him breathe a slight sigh of relief as he stepped into Xingwen Lane

Having lived two lives, Lin Zhao learned both Eastern and Western studies very quickly. The things that Lin Erniang taught him, he was able to read and recite fluently in no time.

The doorman of the Lin family was a man around forty years old. Lin Zhao reported his name and explained that he came from the Lin family in Donghu Town to study at the main residence. The doorman looked at Lin Zhao with a hint of suspicion.

Since they are members of the Lin family, there will be no issues

What other reasons could there be, if not for the fact that the adults at home are unwilling to bring him here

The reason for this action is that his mother had advised him before leaving the house; the security situation in this era is very poor, with real-life mountain bandits and robbers, and countless petty thieves in the marketplace

The journey from Donghu Town to the city takes approximately one or two hours. By around the time of the si hour, the donkey cart had already arrived at the city gate of Yuezhou Prefecture.

Lin Zhao got up from the ground and bowed respectfully to Lin Sizheng

In fact, the speed of the donkey cart is not much faster than Lin Zhao's usual walking pace. The reason he hitches a ride is that he has only been to the city once under his father's guidance and is not very familiar with the route.

In his previous life, Lin Zhao had a rather tragic background. Orphaned at a young age, he grew up in an orphanage. Later, through his own efforts and hard work over more than a decade, he finally became what others referred to as a "phoenix man." However, fate did not show him much favor; just after reaching the age of thirty, he fell ill with a terminal disease and passed away.

Lin Zhao stood alone at the entrance of Xingwenfang, gazing blankly at the ceaseless flow of people on Shanyin Street in the prefecture of Weizhou.

This is a country that has been unified for over 200 years, known as the Zhou.

Due to living in the town, there are not many things to be exposed to, but based on these few pieces of information, many conclusions can already be drawn

Yuezhou Prefecture is somewhat different from other prefectural cities, as both Shanyin and Kuaiji counties are located within the prefectural city. The main residence of the Lin family is situated on the Shanyin County side, and Donghu Town also belongs to Shanyin County, which is why Lin's mother referred to it as entering the county city

It is generally the case that adults from the family accompany students in their studies; how is it that the young master has come alone?

Lin Sizheng first glanced at Lin Zhao, then took a sip of tea and asked, "Whose child are you?"

The Lin family has been passed down for over one hundred years, and in recent generations, many scholars and degree holders have emerged. The clan has grown increasingly robust, and now, in the Yuezhou Prefecture alone, there are likely over a thousand individuals with the surname Lin. With so many people, it is naturally impossible for the head of the family to remember them all

The Lin family is considered a prominent family in Xingwen Lane. Lin Zhao casually asked someone by the roadside and obtained the exact address of the Lin residence. Moments later, the young man was already standing at the entrance of the Lin residence

Lin Sizheng waved his hand and said calmly, "You may rise now. I will have someone take you to a guest room to rest. Tomorrow morning, I will have the scholars in the house assess your knowledge. If you pass, you may stay here to study in the future"

Lin Zhao shook her head and said softly, "The town of Donghu is not far from the city. Zheng Bo will show me the way, and I will be able to return on my own."

In the end, he was thirty-two years old. After struggling for more than a year, he closed his eyes in that white hospital room. When he opened his eyes again, he had become the illegitimate son of the Lin family in Donghu Town, the son of Lin Erniang.

Lin Zhao lowered his head and said: "In response to the esteemed elder, my father is Lin Qingyuan, and my grandfather is Lin Sicheng"

Theoretically, he cannot be considered a time traveler, as he has genuinely grown up in this world since childhood. If one must define it, it could be said that when he was reincarnated, the bowl of Meng Po soup he drank was diluted with water.

Oh, so it is on the side of the four houses

Lin Zhao felt a bitter smile in her heart

Zheng Bo, who was driving in front, smiled at Lin Zhao and said, "Are you bidding farewell to someone, Sanlang?"

However, the bloodline is not very close. Lin Sizheng is the legitimate heir of the main branch of the Lin family, while Lin Zhao's grandfather came from the fourth branch. Because of this, after the family was divided, Lin Sizheng's line took the majority, while Lin Qingyuan's line could only go to Donghu Town to manage the family's estate.

Yes, the grandnephew has just come from Donghu Town

However, for a cowherd who has lived in Donghu Town for over ten years, suddenly witnessing the bustling scene of Yuezhou Prefecture was quite moving for him

After receiving the benefits, it was only natural to proceed with the matter. The doorman promptly went in to report, and before long, a servant came out to lead Lin Zhao into the Lin family courtyard. After winding through the corridors several times, he finally arrived at the main hall, where he saw an elderly man with gray hair and beard. Lin Zhao respectfully knelt and saluted, saying: "Nephew Lin Zhao pays his respects to the esteemed elder."