Chapter 40

  "Brother, you've discovered it." Lin Ruolan saw that Lin Ruhai's expression was unclear, so she smiled and slightly pursed her lips: "It's true, this Marrow Washing Pill is a rare good thing for martial practitioners; taking one pill can instantly increase thirty years of internal power cultivation."

  Noticing the unusual look in Lin Ruhai's eyes, Lin Ruolan immediately guessed that her own brother, Tanlang, had discovered the benefits of the Washing Marrow Pill and frankly told him about it.

  A single pellet of Marrow Cleansing Pill can instantly increase one's internal energy cultivation by thirty years... What the f**k? Is there such a heaven-defying thing?

  Lin Ruo Lan's words made Lin Ru Hai, Old Man Lin and Mrs. Lin all take a cold breath; while Lin Ru Hai, who was well-versed in martial arts and knew that internal energy cultivation was not something that could be achieved overnight, was even more shocked, his eyes almost bulging out.

  Lin Ruhai, Old Man Lin, and Mrs. Lin were shocked at first, but then they felt inexplicable wild joy; Lin Ruhai was so excited that even his hand holding the medicine bottle trembled slightly.

  "Sister, are you telling the truth? Can this Washing Marrow Dan really increase a martial artist's power by thirty years in an instant?" Lin Ruhai grasped his arm tightly, asking in surprise.

  If the words of his own precious little sister were true, wouldn't that mean that masters would be flying all over the place? However, Lin Ruhai thought of Lin Ruolan's master, Qingweizi Zhenren, who was a legendary immortal; instead of making Lin Ruhai suspect anything, it only made him even more convinced.

  Mr. Lin and Mrs. Lin were also surprised, staring at Lin Ruo Lan with sparkling eyes; the couple had an expectant look on their faces.

  The Xǐ Móu Dān originally belonged to the category of "reversing heaven" objects, and it's naturally true that it has its wonderful uses; but similarly - there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. Moreover... this Xǐ Móu Dān is not easy to refine at all, and Lin Ruolan wasted countless precious medicinal materials on just this one furnace before finally succeeding in refining it.

  Even if you have the same medicine, let Lin Ruolan refine it again; she doesn't dare to guarantee that she can refine it.

  "Father, mother, elder brother, the three of you can take this Washing Marrow Dan now, and I will carefully guard you from the side."

  To avoid a long and tedious process, Lin Ruo Lan thought it was best to let Lin Ru Hai, Old Master Lin, and Madame Lin take the Washing Marrow Dan first and absorb its effects.

  After hearing Lin Ruo Lan's proposal, not to mention that Lin Ru Hai's heart was itching to move; even Lin Lao Ye and Lin Fu Ren couldn't hold back their longing, with a hint of impatience, they hastily took the Washing Marrow Dan in their hands and swallowed it down.

  There was Lin Ruo Lan staring at him from the side, while Lin Ru Hai, Old Man Lin and Madam Lin did not have any adverse reactions; soon absorbed the medicinal properties of the Washing Marrow Dan, and his body didn't feel too uncomfortable either; time slowly passed by minute by minute, two hours later Lin Ru Hai was the first to open his eyes; successfully completed the marrow washing with great success, and even increased his internal energy by thirty years.

  Right after that, Old Master Lin and Madame Lin also opened their eyes one after the other, seeing the two people's spirited appearance; Also, on their skin, a layer of faint luster was emitted, Lin Ruolan knew that the Washing Marrow Dan had taken effect on Lin Ruhai, Old Master Lin, and Madame Lin.

  Before long, a faint stench wafted through the air, although not very strong, Lin Ruhai and his family still smelled it.

  "Sister, this is..." Lin Ruhai stared at Lin Ruolan with a shocked expression.

  It's no wonder that Lin Ruhai would be like this, because he found that the faint stench seemed to be emanating from himself; uh... no, it seemed to be coming from his father and mother; it seemed... it seemed to have the same foul smell.

  Lin Ruhai's strange gaze did not escape the eyes of Old Master Lin and Madame Lin. Madame Lin stared at Lin Ruolan with an unwavering gaze, asking softly: "Dear daughter, is this flavor...?"

  Mrs. Lin felt a bit embarrassed by the last word, her cheeks flushing with a hint of shyness.

  Lin Ruo Lan didn't feel embarrassed at all, she said straightforwardly: "Mother, Father, Brother, don't worry, this is just a normal reaction after taking the Washing Marrow Pill."

  "Normal reaction?"

  "Right!"

  Lin Ruo Lan nodded and explained: "Humans eating grains and miscellaneous grains themselves contain many impurities, the name of washing marrow Dan is to let people reborn; this taste is just because washing marrow Dan has taken effect in your body, it will expel the toxins from your body; now... you go wash up and it's fine."

  Upon hearing Lin Ruolan's words, Lin Ruhai, Old Master Lin and Madame Lin quickly retreated; while on Lin Ruolan's side, she finally felt a sense of relief. Hmm... now that things have settled down, even if she were to return to Yunjian Mountain in the future, there would be no need for concern - at least Lin Ruhai wouldn't have to worry about dying young anymore.

  Actually, Lin Ruolan has a bit of confusion, she seems to have forgotten; in many Doujinshi, it is written that the reason why Lin Ruhai died young was largely due to Jia Min.

  Because Lin Ruhai and Jia Min had a deep affection for each other, Lin Ruhai lost the will to live after Jia Min's death and eventually died young.

  Now Lin Ruhai despises the Rongguo Mansion, how could he have deep feelings for a woman like Jia Min? So it can be said that Lin Youlan is worrying unnecessarily.

  The Rongguo Mansion is marrying off a daughter, and the Flower Prince is getting married; this is indeed the most talked-about thing in the capital recently.

  The day when Lin Ruhai and Jia Min would get married was approaching, this day was the day Lin Ruhai went to Rongguo Mansion for the betrothal ceremony; after the betrothal ceremony, it would be the day of the formal wedding between the two families.

  On this day, Jia Min got up early and dressed up, then was surrounded by Old Lady Jia and the people of the Jia Mansion, sitting in the Rongxi Hall. Just as everyone in the house was chatting and laughing, they heard the sound of drums and music getting closer and closer outside; the Lin family's people who were sending betrothal gifts had arrived.

  The firecrackers exploded, and the people from Lin's family who were delivering the betrothal gifts had probably already arrived at the gate of Rongguo House. The old masters of the Jia family, Jia She and Jia Zheng, as well as Jia Jing and his son Jia Zhen from Ningguo House, had long since gone to welcome them with their servants at the gate.

  Sure, here is the translation:

  As expected, it wasn't long before a young maid came in to report that the betrothal gifts from the Lin family had arrived; the people who brought the gifts were already being entertained with tea in the front hall.

  A few words later, a young maid sent over the wedding invitation for Old Lady Jia and others to take a look; everyone was laughing and arguing over who got to see it first, but Jia Min hadn't even had a chance to finish reading it yet. Before long, someone else came over with Lin's family's marriage certificate for Jia Min to review.

  The whole Rongguo Mansion was filled with joy, only the sound of firecrackers could be heard; this was because the Jia family's banquet had been prepared, and the Lin family members who came to send betrothal gifts were invited to take their seats and drink.

  Outside, it's a joyful and lively scene, while inside Rongguo Hall is also filled with joy; outside, Jia She, Jia Zheng, and Jia Zhen are accompanying the Lin family members who came to deliver the betrothal gifts, enjoying a banquet together.

  Inside Rongxi Hall, Old Lady Jia was the most respected, and Jia Min, Wang Shi, Xing Shi and other female family members also started eating and drinking.

  "Ancestors, just now the maids said; the betrothal gifts sent by Lin's family were so many that they filled a whole courtyard, and there were countless boxes that couldn't be counted." Lady Xing, Jia Zheng's wife, smiled and spoke to Old Madame Jia with a flattering face.

  Yu Shi is Jia Zhen's second wife, and his first wife has been dead for many years. This Yu Shi married Jia Zhen just over a year ago, and usually tries every way to please Old Lady Jia.

  "Exactly, Minmei is a lucky girl."

  Jia Zhen's wife, Mrs. Xing, was also unusually clever this time, and she busily echoed Mrs. Yao's words, saying: "Our new son-in-law not only has a handsome and elegant appearance, but he is also the top scholar of the current dynasty, appointed by the Emperor himself; I don't know how many young ladies from noble families in the capital are jealous of him."

  On this side, the two ladies, Lady Xue and Lady Xing, sang a duet, which soon made Jia Min blush; on the other hand, only Madame Wang, wife of Jia Zheng, had not uttered a word all along; it was only when she heard Lady Xue mention that the betrothal gifts from the Lin family were extremely generous that her expression changed slightly.

  Old Madame Jia's smile did not fade all day, until the front banquet had dispersed; after seeing off the Lin family who came to send betrothal gifts, the people of Rongguo Mansion finally had time to carefully examine the betrothal gifts sent by the Lin family.

  The courtyard was almost filled with boxes of all sizes, and the eyes could only see the bright red festive colors; this gift-giving also had its own rules, and it would not be put away in the warehouse until the bride's relatives had seen it.

  The betrothal gifts sent by the Lin family were extremely comprehensive and dignified, as well as extremely generous; whether the Lin family was willing or not, this marriage was personally bestowed by the current Emperor himself; naturally, there could be no room for even a slight mistake in these matters of sending betrothal gifts.

  It's not just about the reputation of the Lin and Rong families, but also about the dignity of the current Emperor.

  The betrothal gifts sent by the Lin family included 8,000 taels of white silver and 2,000 taels of gold, which were packed into eight boxes of silver ingots and two boxes of gold ingots. There were also two sets of ruby and jade hairpieces with red gemstones, two sets of ruby and jade hairpieces with green gemstones, a set of top-quality jade hairpieces with water droplets, and an eight-treasured jade scepter.

  In addition to these, there were four boxes of gold and pearl jewelry, four boxes of jade pendants and rings, and eight trunks of clothes and various colored fabrics. There were also over a dozen pieces of high-quality silk, satin, and brocade, as well as countless other items such as festive cakes, dried fruits, fresh fruits, fuwan (a type of sweet rice ball), pastries, chickens, ducks, large candles, incense, and more.

  As for the betrothal gifts sent by Lin's family being so generous, the Jia family was naturally extremely delighted; it goes without saying that the more complete and valuable the betrothal gifts prepared by the groom's family are, the more they show how much they value the bride and this marriage; having such a good marriage alliance makes the Jia family feel proud.

  After Lin's family sent the betrothal gifts, there were only two days left before Lin Ruhai and Jia Min's wedding; three days later was Jia Min's wedding day.