Lin Qingwan narrowed her eyes and gazed at the dark clouds, seemingly deep in thought, saying: "If there is a heavenly way, then isnt it that good and evil will ultimately be rewarded?"

  Lin Jiang slightly shook his head, "All living things in the world, whether its reproduction, growth, killing or being killed, are all part of nature and wont be interfered with by heaven. Just like how humans kill animals, ferocious beasts eat humans, humans kill each other, and beasts eat beasts, everything is under the natural order of heaven. The natural order gives rise to the grand way, which will slowly adjust itself, making all things conform to the natural order. There are rules that can be followed in this process, but if someone were to peek at the heavenly mechanism and reveal it, causing the rules that were previously established by heaven to be known beforehand and thus changed, rendering them ineffective, then heaven would naturally become enraged and punish. As for saying that good and evil will ultimately be rewarded or punished, thats just something people have imagined."

  Lin Jiang sighed: "After all, this world is the master of its own destiny, Bai Weng is an outsider, and if he sees through the heavenly machine and leaks it out, he will naturally be angry."

  Lin Jiang was stunned after finishing speaking, this reasoning was something that he absolutely couldnt have thought of before, it was as if it suddenly appeared in his mind.

  Lin Qingwan blinked and leaned in close, whispering: "Im also an outsider, Im even trying to change it, wouldnt that mean it would split me too?"

  Lin Jiangs eyes flashed with hesitation, and after a brief pause, he shook his head resolutely: "It wont happen. Your life was exchanged for the hundred-year merit of the Lin family, and I naturally obtained the recognition of this world just like my own birth. I know the heavenly secrets but dont reveal them, while you try to change things without knowing the heavenly secrets. Therefore, neither of us will be struck by lightning."

  His daughter died young, and the decline of the Lin family was said to be in the world where Lin Qingyuan was, so the heavenly way in this world did not know, and naturally could not split them.

  Lin Jiang and Lin Qingyan exchanged a glance, both silently letting out a sigh of relief. The two turned their heads to gaze at the dark clouds drifting further away in the sky, silently lighting an incense stick for Bai Weng.

  "Master, young lady, second master has arrived."

  Recently, many guests have come to the Lin Mansion. Without needing Lin Qingwans instructions, Lin Guan has invited them into the flower hall and arranged for them to stay in the guest house where Shang Mingyuan resides, so the two brothers can keep each other company.

  "Wheres Big Brother?" Shang Ming Jie walked into the guest hall and looked around, but didnt see Shang Ming Yuan or his attendants.

  "The eldest young master is helping out in the Wutong Garden," a servant asked with a smile, "Does the second young master want to send someone to invite the eldest young master over?"

  Shang Mingjie let out a sigh of relief and hastily smiled: "No need, Ill change into some other clothes first and go pay my respects to Uncle."

  Shang Mingjie was worried about his uncles situation and quickly changed his clothes before following the servant to the backyard.

  At this time, Lin Yuhbin and Lin Qingwen were both here in Linjiang. Lin Qingwen was sitting aside drinking tea, while Lin Yuhbin stretched his neck to look towards the gate of the courtyard.

  Lin Qingwan and Lin Jiang looked at her silently, both having a feeling of holding a treasure in their palms that was about to spread its wings and fly high.

  Shang Mingjie walked quickly into the yard, intending to go to the main house, but turned his head and saw Lin Yubin sitting under the tree shade in the yard. He paused for a moment, then immediately turned around.

  He first glanced at his cousin, then looked at his uncle, stepped forward quickly, and without looking down, he lifted his robe and knelt down, "Nephew pays respects to Uncle."

  The sudden movement was too quick to stop, and the swift Gu Yu could only pick up a cushion in time. Shang Mingjie had already bowed his head very sincerely.

  Lin Jiang sat up straight, his face calm and gentle as he stretched out his hand: "Get up quickly."

  Shang Mingjie kowtowed again, then got up, with a bright smile on his face: "I see that Uncles complexion is good, I think the illness has taken a turn for the better?"

  Lin Qingwan closed her open mouth, lowered her head to look at the bluestone on the ground, and nodded. The servants of Lins house were very diligent, and the floor was swept very clean.

  She turned her head to look at Lin Jiang and saw that his face was indeed not as pale as before, most importantly, his spirit had improved a lot.

  She looked at Shang Mingjie suspiciously, was it because he had come?

  Lin Jiang smiled and nodded: "Its a bit better, how is the old ladys body?"

  "Alright, Ill go visit my grandmother and have a bowl of rice and porridge," Shang Mingjie said with a smile: "The old lady also misses her uncle and specially reminded him to take care of his body."

  Lin Jiang sighed, "Your elderly aunt has been worried about you, come and see your Aunt Lin and your cousin."

  Shang Mingjie only then discovered that there was another person sitting at the stone table, and he hastily turned red-faced to make a deep bow to Lin Qingjuan, "Young nephew pays respects to Aunt Lin."

  Lin Qingwan did not miss that moment of astonishment, and after a moment of silence, she said "courteously": "The young master is polite."

  Lin Yuhbin couldnt help but laugh out loud, and Shang Mingjies face turned even redder. He turned around and bowed, saying: "Nice to meet my cousin-in-law."

  Lin Yuhbin smiled and replied: "Elder brother is polite."

  Shang Mingjie saw that she didnt look too good and couldnt help but say, "Cousin is even thinner than before, for the sake of Uncle, you should take care of yourself and eat well."

  Lin Yuhbin glared at him and said: "Im suffering from the heat, but that doesnt mean I dont know how to take care of myself. You dont understand, so dont talk nonsense."

  Shang Mingjie immediately said: "Since its a hot summer, why dont you go to the countryside to avoid the heat?"

  He turned back to Lin Jiang and said, "Uncle should also go, avoid these disturbances, its just right for recuperation."

  Lin Jiang smiled and said, "I am still a local official, how can I avoid it? Besides, there are colleagues to help with external matters, and in the mansion, there is you, Lin Aunt, to handle things. Im actually quite free. Its your cousin who suffers when the weather gets hot, she loses her appetite, sleeps poorly, and has lost a lot of weight."

  Shang Mingjie pursed his lips and said bluntly, "Uncle is just teasing people. When I entered the house, I saw that all the officials were coming and going in the front yard. You are at home, how can you be at peace? Moreover, there is also an imperial envoy, and the gentry from various counties in Jiangnan are all here. Even if its just one visit per day, its enough to bother people."

  Lin Jiang burst out laughing and shook his head, saying: "Youre wrong, theyre annoyed with your Aunt Lin, not me."

  Shang Mingjie looked at Lin Qingyuan in surprise, "Aunt Lin is so powerful?"

  Lin Qingwan smiled slightly at him.

  Shang Mingjies eyes shot out bright lights, and his joyful emotions overflowed from his words.

  Lin Jiang and Lin Qingyu both raised an eyebrow, but Shang Mingjie didnt continue the conversation on this topic. Instead, he changed the subject: "Uncle, when I came, Grandma asked me to gather some medicinal materials and supplements, and then have a doctor take a look to see if they can be used. If they can be used, Ill send some more later."

  Lin Yuhong said: "It seems like weve been waiting for your medicine, theres a lot in our warehouse, where do you need to send it?"

  "Your home is your own, but this is an old ladys kindness, how can you not accept it?"

  Two children were obviously used to arguing, and in front of two elders, they kept retorting each other, while Lin Qingwen leaned against her chin to watch from the side.

  Unfortunately, the stolen half-day leisure didnt last long. Just as she was getting interested, Bai Mei quickly walked in from outside and whispered into her ear: "Young Miss, the Xie family has sent a visiting card."

  Lin Qingwan slightly frowned and said: "Didnt I say that Master is ill and wont see guests? Just reject them as usual."

  "It was personally handed over by Old Master Xie, and now its at the gatehouse."

  Lin Qings eyes dimmed slightly as she glanced at Lin Jiang with a faint smile, then stood up and quietly left with Bai Mei.

  Only after they left the hospital gate did she ask, "Besides the Xie family, have the Zhou family sent any letters in the past two days?"

  "No, since that day when they saw the imperial envoy, neither the Zhou family nor the Zhao family has sent any more visiting cards."

  Lin Qingwan slightly nodded her head, "Please thank Master Lao for going to the flower hall, no, Ill personally go invite him."

  Lin Qingwan is Xie Yans daughter-in-law, her identity makes her naturally at a disadvantage in front of him, but Lin Qingwan has never backed down and never thought of backing down.

  She doesnt strongly identify with her role as Xie familys daughter-in-law, and even if Ruan sister is there, she wont back down.

  Xie Yan still owes Xie Er Lang an explanation.

  Lin Qingwan personally invited Xie Yan into the flower hall and sat down on the main seat, letting someone serve tea to her.

  Xie Yan slightly furrowed his brow and said: "Wan sister, where is your brother? I have something to discuss with him."

  Lin Qingwan smiled and said: "My brother is ill, Father has something to say, its better to tell me, when my brother gets a little better, Ill pass it on to him."

  Xie Yan couldnt help but feel a surge of anger rising up inside her, her face gradually darkening. "Its better to have someone ask Wan Jie about it."

  Lin Qingwan smiled slightly and beckoned a little maid, "Go to the backyard and see if Master has woken up. If hes awake, tell him that his in-laws have arrived and ask if his body can hold up, whether he wants to meet."

  Xiao Yatou responded with a "yes" and retreated, returning a moment later to say: "The old master has just taken his medicine and fallen asleep. Shuangui said he might not wake up until the next watch."

  Lin Qingwan looked at Xie Yan and said with regret: "Father, brother is not awake yet. Why dont you sit down first? When he wakes up, we can let him see you. If Doctor Xu says its okay for him to receive guests, Ill invite you in."

  Xie Yan clenched his fists, was he being treated like a three-year-old?

  From the flower hall to the back house it takes a whole quarter of an hour, is this girl flying that she can come and go in just one quarter of an hour?

  Looking at Lin Qingyans smiling face, Xie Yans mood became even worse. In less than four months, how could she have changed so much?

  Xie Yan really wanted to get up and leave, but after thinking about it, he suppressed his temper and said: "Then let you tell your brother." He took a deep breath and said: "Zhao Sheng has been running around these days, trying to get the sons of officials from various families to recommend his brother Zhao Jie as the Jiangnan observer. For this, he promised many benefits. I know that your brother intends to support Sun Huai, but Sun Huais power in the court is still inferior to that of Zhao Jie. If you are not willing to change your candidate, then you should make arrangements early, lest you be caught off guard by the Zhao family."