I'm going to punch you in the face

  Lin Jing hesitated for a moment and instructed the man in a few words.

  Lin Jiafu followed a few steps behind, straining his ears to catch the old man's words, but only managed to pick up a few disjointed phrases that seemed unusual yet unclear.

  That man seemed to hesitate for a moment, and then the old man said a few more words. The man then ran away with a smile on his face, looking quite pleased.

  What was it? Although Grandpa didn't avoid himself, he still couldn't hear clearly.

  Lin Jiafu was pondering, when he suddenly looked up and saw the old master looking at him with a hint of a smile. The meaning of his gaze was thick and heavy. Lin's heart skipped a beat as he recalled the scene where the old master had asked him to return to the mansion to deliver a message to Lai Mama. What had seemed like an absurd task at the time had actually come true! And now? Although his mind was racing with thoughts, he quickly made up his mind, "I'll just follow the old master's orders!"

  Lin Jing smiled, "What's there for me to instruct?" He looked down at the food box in his hand and silently thought it was a pity before handing it over. "Hold it steady, this is what I'm going to use to pay respects to Old Master. Although it's just a plate of dumplings, it was specially instructed by Shifu."

  "Yes!" Lin Jiafu didn't dare to be careless, carefully took over the food box, and closely followed behind Master.

  Lin Jing was originally very sleepy, but he didn't expect to run into that person as soon as he entered the door. That person had originally planned to leave the house to find him, but was worried about being delayed, and didn't expect Lin Jing to return home so coincidentally.

  That person was a servant outside Lin Ruhai's study, and Lin Jing only gave him a few small coins. She is now the mistress of the house, with several shares of silver, and is no longer as distressed as before.

  Having heard about something he had been paying attention to all along, Lin Jing did things according to the plan he had thought out beforehand, and now there was an even more ready-made reason.

  Lin Jing walked steadily towards Lin Ruhai's study, neither in a hurry nor dragging his feet. As he walked, he went over his thoughts again. This matter needed to be made a big deal of, and he had to take the lead himself. Otherwise, it might not work out!

  Lin Jing walked ahead, Lin Jiafu followed behind him. The two didn't speak a word, their eyes fixed on the moon gate in front of them, which led to Lin Ruhai's study.

  The study is supposed to be quiet, and Lin Ruhai often comes here to reminisce about Jia Min, so it's even more necessary to be quiet. Lin Ruhai doesn't call anyone, and those people don't dare to approach. Sweeping is only done when no one is around. Even the person who delivers messages usually just waits outside.

  It's just strange that all the way here, I didn't run into a few of them. But at the entrance of the Moon Cave, there was a little maid with her hair tied up sitting on the ground, nodding from time to time, and when Lin Jing approached, she suddenly raised her head and saw him, and then got up in shock and wanted to run away.

  Lin Jiafu put down the dumplings, took a step forward and grabbed the servant girl with one hand, covering her mouth with the other. He whispered, "What are you running for? Don't make a sound, or I'll break your neck."

  Lin Jing felt that this scene was particularly joyful, and for some reason, she thought of the chapter where Wang Xifeng celebrated her birthday. Feng Ge had drunk too much and went home to change his clothes, and there was a similar episode with the same lines "What are you running for?", but in that case, it was about catching an adulterous husband, whereas this time, there were even more interesting things happening.

  The little servant girl was so frightened that she didn't dare move, and Lin Jiafu threatened her a few more times before letting go. The servant girl is now clear-headed, kneeling on the ground and shivering with fear. Lin Jiafu's face changed several times, and he was about to storm inside.

  Lin Jing felt it was about right, and Lin Jiafu seemed useful after all. He hastily said in a low voice, "Halt!"

  Lin Jiafu secretly took a deep breath. In fact, he had already vaguely guessed something. His previous outburst was bound to offend the old master!

  Between the old master and the big master, those with eyes will naturally choose the old master. The old master is the real master, while the big master is just a concubine's son. If the old master remarries and has a legitimate son in the future, where will the big master stand in this mansion? Even if there is no legitimate son, the big master's words will still count for something after many years.

  However, Lin Jiafu had no choice but to choose Dage.

  It's all twisted and complicated, really hard to put into words! He was serving by the master's side, originally not following the master in front, he was nothing. The thing about the old master, today it won't end well, nor will it change anything because of his own retreat. If he worries about the old master and is afraid of retreating, he must have offended the master, even if he doesn't take revenge on himself, just don't want him anymore, he will be beaten back to his original shape, or even worse. Because he didn't even care about his own master!

  But if he chose Dà Yé, although it was possible to suffer temporarily, Lin Jiafu thought of the little monk outside the temple gate and made up his mind.

  If you want to do it, then do it well! Let Grandpa feel comfortable using it!

  After all, I still fear the old master.

  Lin Jing glanced at Lin Jiafu, "Go and invite Lin An over. If he doesn't want to come, just say it's Lai Mama who wants him to."

  Lin Jiafu didn't ask why and hurriedly agreed to leave.

  "Slow down, dumplings!"

  Lin Jing took the food box and brushed off the nonexistent dust, calculated the distance to Lai Erjia's house, stood still for a moment, and then walked in with a relaxed expression.

  To be able to grasp it with such a calm and composed attitude, I reckon there are hardly any from ancient times to the present.

  The door of the study was tightly closed, and there were some faint sounds inside. Lin Jing listened carefully, but couldn't quite make out what they were. Lin Jing smiled mischievously, a sly grin spreading across his face as he spoke in his usual respectful tone: "Your son has come to pay his respects! I just returned from my master's place and brought something special for you."

  As he spoke, he perked up his ears and listened to the low cry inside, followed by a crashing sound. He hastily opened his mouth again: "Master, Master! What's going on?" This time, his voice started with doubt and ended with tension.

  Lin Jing said as he walked forward and kicked the door, the bad smile at the corner of his mouth was gone, but the interest in his eyes was still there. Lin Jing kicked the door twice, and the voice inside did get louder, but the door still didn't open. Lin Jing's foot was a bit sore now, what a failure, what a failure, he still wasn't strong enough, he needed to increase his training.

  Lin Jing was about to kick for the third time when he heard Lai Erjia's voice beside his ear, "Master, what's going on?"

  Although he was saying so, someone had already kicked the door open with one foot.

  "I'm worried about Old Master..." Lin Jing seemed like he hadn't finished speaking when he was stunned by the scene in the room.

  To the left of the study was a reclining couch, not a regular place to sleep, but also where one could rest or lean against while reading. And at this moment, leaning against it was its owner, Lin Ruhai.

  It was just this old man, with rosy cheeks and tightly closed eyes, muttering to himself, but his hands grasped someone who didn't let go. The person looked like they were about to use all their strength to struggle free, pulling and tugging, causing both of their clothes to become disheveled.

  As for the mess in the house and the lingering smell of wine, no one paid attention to it anymore.

  It seemed that everyone was stunned, and the room suddenly fell silent. Lin Ruhai's low murmurs were clearly audible, "Min'er, Min'er, don't go..."

  "Old master!" The voice was both mournful and loud, it was Lai Erjia's, and then he choked with sobs.

  Lin Ruhai seemed to have also heard the voice, shook his head, and struggled to open his eyes. It took him half a day to see clearly that there were suddenly so many people in his room? Why did those old servants look at him with such sadness and shock? And what was that look in his son's eyes?

  Just as I was about to scold Lin Jing, I found something wrong. What's going on with this person by my side? Why am I still holding his hand? Lowering my head again, it got even more dizzy. Suddenly lifting my head and meeting Lin Jing's eyes, I felt a mix of anger, shame, and embarrassment. My eyes went black, and just before I fainted, I seemed to see Lin An. Oh no, let me die!

  Lin An arrived just in time, and the situation in the house was just right, coinciding with Master Lai's fainting spell. Several loyal servants were busy, pinching people's pulse, pinching Hegu, pouring tea, fetching water, and as for the woman, she was torn away by Lai Erjia, and several women took her away to watch over her.

  Lin Ruhai finally came around, but only opened his eyes to glance at the busy crowd, then looked at Lin Jing who was anxiously watching him, before closing them again.

  Lin Jing seemed to be unaware of anything, first letting people carry the old man to the back room to rest properly. He personally helped Lin Ruhai wipe his hands and face, and with Lin An's help, he took off Lin Ruhai's outer garments. Then, he discussed with Lin An about inviting a doctor.

  All along the way, Lin Ruhai just closed his eyes and had no expression. However, that pursed mouth made people understand that this person was not calm.

  After the initial commotion, everyone was busy in an orderly manner, sweeping and wiping, putting things away, opening windows for ventilation, burning incense to get rid of the smell. Before long, everything was spick and span, as if nothing had happened at all, and no one mentioned that woman again.

  It's not easy for a young man like you to invite a great doctor, but the notice from Lin's residence is very valuable.

  The old doctor took Lin Ruhai's pulse and didn't say much, only saying that his sorrow had injured the five organs, his excessive thinking had damaged the six viscera, and everything was hurt to the root. He hoped that Mr. Lin would take care of himself. He wrote a prescription and said to eat it slowly, but the key still lay with Mr. Lin himself.

  The young master wants to offer sacrifices to his ancestors. Although such a thing has happened and the old master is "ill", this important matter of offering sacrifices to ancestors cannot be taken lightly.

  After seeing the doctor off, Lin An asked Master to give instructions. Lin Ruhai's eyes were still closed, and he gave a low voice: "Just Lin Jingba. There is only him left, Lin An, you, just mention it."

  Although Lin Jing was mentioned in this conversation, he didn't even care about Lin Jing who was waiting on the bed.

  After a while, Lin Ruhai ordered: "Take him out and get ready."

  Lin Jing nodded and said, "I will follow your teachings, sir!" Then he followed Lin An out, but in his heart, he was thinking, this remark is quite a blow to Old Master Lin's pride!

  I didn't expect that the woman back then was actually that person!

  Of course, I didn't expect to get the job of ancestor worship. This is an unexpected joy. However, this way, although it's a step forward, there's no turning back now!