They simply haven't married yet, so according to the customs of Kyoto Prefecture, it's usually not so bluntly stated.
"Previously, I promised to visit Xue Ru..."
Before long, Chen Yi was chatting and laughing with Lin Jixin, the atmosphere quite pleasant.
At least he didn't feel any negligence from the Lin Family.
Whether it was Lin Jixin or those servants, everyone had a delighted and happy smile on their face, looking at him as if they wanted to write "family member" in their eyes.
After waiting for a moment.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Yu and Lin Xueru hadn't come out from the backyard yet, but Duke Xing Lin Hansong had returned from the front yard first.
"Father is back," Lin Jixin glanced over and said with a smile, "Father will surely be very happy to know you've come."
Chen Yi smiled and stood up with him to greet him.
Lin Hansong had already been informed of Chen Yi's arrival when he was outside the door, and now seeing him, his expression did not change much.
He sized up Chen Yi, a smile appeared on his face, and he invited both to sit down.
Chen Yi also sized up Lin Hansong.
In fact, he had quite a deep impression of Duke Xing.
Not only because of Lin Hansong's outstanding appearance but also because of Lin Hansong's seriousness when Duke Wuan went north that day.
Moreover, the little girl had mentioned "Father" more than once, which made a deep impression on Chen Yi.
Now it seems that there is indeed some dignity about Duke Xing.
However, as Zhu Yu and Lin Xueru came out hand in hand, Chen Yi's view of Lin Hansong completely changed.
"Master, how can you let Yi Er drink such tea? Quick, Ji Xin, go get the Rock Tea that master has been collecting."
Lin Hansong's face twitched twice, seemingly helplessly looking at Chen Yi and said, "Madam, Yi Er is still..."
"What about Yi Er? We are all family, and of course, we should treat him with the best wine, food, and tea."
Zhu Yu sat next to Lin Hansong, first gave him an annoyed look, then greeted Chen Yi.
And Lin Xueru, sitting on her side, made faces at Chen Yi, her pretty face even more adorable.
Chen Yi chuckled to himself, but his face remained impassive, treating as if Aunt Zhu Yu held a significant place in Lin Hansong's heart.
As for Lin Jixin, seeing his parents behave was no longer strange to him, and he set out from the main hall to arrange the tea and dishes.
"Brother Yi, I thought you would come after a few days."
"There are some matters I wanted to seek Uncle's advice on... Of course, it's more important to see you."
Seeing the girl's reproachful look, Chen Yi added a sound transmission, which made her beam with joy.
Then, Chen Yi took out the prepared gifts and presented them one by one to Lin Hansong and others.
It was not until mid-afternoon that they finished lunch, and Zhu Yu took Lin Xueru, who had only eyes for Chen Yi, away.
Lin Jixin also wanted to go, but Lin Hansong requested him to stay and accompany Chen Yi at the same table.
"Earlier Ru Ru mentioned you have a matter to consult me?" Lin Hansong asked directly.
"Yes," Chen Yi pondered and said, "My parents are not in Kyoto Prefecture, so there are some matters I'd like to seek Uncle's opinion on."
"There is no harm in speaking," Lin Hansong's face, which had a touch of authority, showed some mirth, "I do not need to travel north to guard the border like Taiping, I know more or less about the affairs within Kyoto Prefecture."
Chen Yi smiled and said, "Uncle, you must be aware of the matter that Holy Emperor has decreed the Fourteenth Princess Wei Jinyu to marry my elder brother Chen Yuan?"
The smile gradually receded from Lin Hansong's face, his eyes lowered, not looking directly at him, as if in contemplation.
At this moment, Chen Yi noticed that Lin Jixin's expression, upon hearing these words, was not much different from Lin Hansong's.
Could there be some secret behind the Holy Emperor's royal marriage decree?
After a long silence.
Lin Hansong looked up at him, asked with a calm demeanor:
"What you want to ask is why the Holy Emperor bestowed the marriage, and why it was Fourteenth Princess Wei Jinyu, right?"
"Please speak frankly, Uncle."