When Lin Yuhuan woke up, Lin Qingyu had just fallen asleep. Yingyan and Bihong brought water for her to wash up, saying softly: "The young lady has just fallen asleep, will you have breakfast here or go to the flower hall?"

  Lin Yuhong absent-mindedly ate his breakfast and asked, "How are the wounded from yesterday?"

  "Don't worry, Miss, Dr. Xu has saved them all, they just need some rest and care."

  Lin Yuhong let out a sigh of relief and asked: "And what about the deceased? Has everything been properly arranged?"

  "Auntie had a small shrine set up, and Gong Daguanting had already taken people to inform their relatives early this morning," Yingyan helped her put on her clothes and whispered: "Second Master came last night, I heard he was injured, and now he's staying in the guest room."

  Lin Yuhong was taken aback and asked: "Is the injury serious?"

  "Not serious, not serious," replied Jing Yan hastily: "I heard it was a sprain, and he's already taken medicine and gone to sleep."

  The original intention of the wild goose was to make the young lady happy, but Lin Yubin suddenly fell face down and asked: "How many people did he bring with him?"

  "Only him alone..."

  Lin Yuhbin coldly laughed and got up to wash his face before rushing straight to the guest room.

  Shang Mingjie was lying on his back in bed, with a layer of quilt under his arms to avoid touching the wound.

  Lin Yuhong saw him and was so angry that she gritted her teeth, stretched out her hand to push him awake, but then saw the dark circles under his eyes, and both hands wrapped in thick gauze. She stomped her foot and said: "Wait for him to wake up and drive him out, don't let him come again."

  Yingyan and Bihong were startled, completely unaware of what was wrong with Lin Yubin.

  The second young master has taken a risk to come over, shouldn't the eldest miss be delighted?

  The traces outside the gate have been cleaned up, and as soon as it gets light, a servant comes out with a shovel to start digging soil to bury the remaining traces.

  The earth was dug up, but after a few shovels, the bloodstains that could not be washed away on the ground were buried. If you don't move to look, no one would think that more than 400 people died here last night.

  When Lu Ran led dozens of Ding's family members to arrive, what they saw was a sky full of dust. His sharp eyes caught sight of a streak of blood on the ground that hadn't been covered up in time.

  Upon hearing the sound of horseshoes, the servants were somewhat tense. Seeing that the leader, Lu Ran, was wearing brocade clothes, they relaxed a bit and hastily came forward to pay their respects. "Whom is the young master looking for?"

  Lu Ran stopped his horse, glanced at the gate and ground of Lin's family villa, and cupped his fists: "I am Lu Wulang, last night received a distress letter from Lin's family, so I brought people to rush here early this morning."

  The servant's face broke into a smile as he said: "Thank you, sir, for coming to our aid. The rioters who came to offend us have been repelled. Please wait a moment, I will go and ask the master of the house."

  Lin Qingwan and Lin Run had just fallen asleep, while Lin Guan was busy all night and was now making up for lost sleep. At present, the only one in charge of the mansion is Lin Yuhong.

  Lin Yuhong didn't even think about it and put on his windbreaker before coming out to greet him.

  Although the danger has passed, Lu's family didn't arrive too late. Whoever comes to their aid should be treated well.

  Lu Ran stood at the gate, slowly sweeping over the remaining marks on the wall, and finally fixed his gaze on the courtyard wall.

  No wonder there are more and more refugees. Lin's aunt and nephew didn't move back to the city either. With such a small fortress here, it's hard to say whether the city is safer or this place is safer.

  They say Lin Jiang has squandered all his family's wealth, but now it seems he left the most precious things for his sister and daughter.

  In this chaotic world, no wealth can compare with a strong fortress and talented people.

  Last night received a distress call from Lin's family villa, after discussion with Lu's family, they decided to come and support, so as soon as the city gate opened, he led dozens of people out.

  He had planned that if he couldn't beat them, he would lure them away; after all, they were a group of refugees, with good horses and sharp blades, what was there to fear?

  At that time, it will not only fulfill the moral obligation but also sell a good one for the imperial court and the Lin family.

  Who would have thought that the Lin family's actions were so swift, they didn't even catch a tail. Looking at the remaining marks, last night's battle must have been very intense, but it's unknown who helped those people from the Lin family train.

  "Uncle Wu Liu,"

  Lu Ran turned around and saw a little girl kneeling down to greet him, "Thank you, Uncle Lu Wu, for coming to our aid. Everyone is tired from the journey, please sit inside first."

  He didn't expect it was a little girl serving him, and after a moment's pause, he asked, "Where is your aunt?"

  Lin Yuhu said apologetically, "Little aunt was busy all night and just fell asleep. Uncle Lu, why don't you wait for a moment? I'll go invite Aunt right away."

  "Not busy," Lu Ran hastily stopped her and said, "Let her rest instead. I just came to take a look and confirm that you're all safe. You must have many things to do at the manor now, so I won't disturb you further."

  Lin Yuhbin expressed his gratitude to Lu for coming to assist, and Lu asked with concern about the casualties in the Zhuangzi and whether there was a need for help.

  As the Lin family was definitely busy now, Lu Ran didn't stay for long either. After chatting with Lin Yubin for a while, he bid farewell and left.

  Lin Yuhbin stood by the side of the road and saw them off until they got on the highway and disappeared from view before withdrawing his gaze.

  "Let's go back, big sister," said Ying Yan Dao.

  Lin Yuhu stood still, still looking in the direction of the main road, "Yingyan, do you think Grandma's family will send someone to help?"

  "Of course she will," said Yingyan at once. "The old lady is so fond of you, how could she not send someone?"

  Lin Yuhuan lowered his eyes and said: "But the people from the Lu family have all arrived."

  The wild goose stretched its beak and didn't know how to make excuses for the Shang family anymore.

  Yes, the Lu family, who are not related to the Lin family, have all arrived.

  "Besides, Second Uncle came last night."

  This is what makes Lin Yuhang feel the most heartbroken, even Shang Mingjie can sneak over, if his maternal grandparents' home had been willing to rescue him, how could they not have arrived?

  Lin Yuhong stood by the side of the road for a while, took a look at the vast and empty road, turned his head back, "Let those who were busy last night go to rest, let those who rested last night take over, and call Lin An over."

  Lin An and Lin Shun took a nap in the second half of the night, so now they are in charge of things in the mansion.

  The two of them quickly came over, Lin Yuhbin said: "You arrange the people in shifts, first focus on the important things, and put off the external matters for now. Restrict the servants well, do not allow them to move around randomly, and even more so, do not allow them to leave the manor, lest an accident occurs."

  Lin An and Lin Shun responded in unison and went to make arrangements with full confidence.

  The tenants and the Zhuang tenants carried their luggage back to their homes, and then came to help in other courtyards. The three inexperienced people managed the household, naturally a bit busy and chaotic. Fortunately, Lin Yuhong was clever, Lin An and Lin Shun were steady and calm, although they were busy at first, they gradually improved later on.

  It wasn't until late in the afternoon that a capable person finally arrived at the Lin's residence, accompanied by several dozen strong men. Lin Yubin sneered inwardly and couldn't help but reveal some of it on his face. He didn't go out to meet them, instead letting Lin An handle it.

  "Just say we're all safe and sound, so grandma can rest assured. I'll go pay my respects to her when things are settled on my end."

  Lin An De went out and came back a moment later, "Young Miss, the butler of the Shang family asked if we had seen Second Young Master, saying that he didn't return home last night and doesn't know where he went."

  Because Shang Mingjie was a person who followed Jingzhen back, the Lin Mansion had a consistent tone: I don't know, I don't know anything.

  So he had to ask his master first, Lin An used the excuse of being confused and not paying attention last night, and asked the steward to come back and ask for instructions.

  Lin Yuhu lowered his head and thought for a moment, saying: "Just say you didn't see anything, let them go to the city to look around. It was too chaotic here last night, why would Second Brother come here?"

  Lin An understood his master's intention and turned around to make arrangements.

  Lin Yuhbin lowered his head in thought for a moment, then got up and went to the guest house to see Shang Mingjie.

  Shang Ming Jie had just woken up and was washing his face, when he saw her eyes light up suddenly. He dropped the towel and rushed over to ask, "Cousin, are you okay?"

  Lin Yuhuan's small face was cold and silent.

  Yingyan and Bihong exchanged a glance, then hastily pulled the children away and stood guard outside the door.

  Lin Yuhbin didn't close the door, looked him up and down and said: "Second brother, since you're already awake, let's hurry up and go. Earlier, someone from the Shang family came looking for you, I made an excuse saying I didn't see you and sent them away."

  Shang Ming Jie was taken aback and carefully looked at her saying: "Sister is angry?"

  Lin Yuheng sneered, "How dare I offend the Shang family?"

  Shang Mingjie lowered his head, thinking of his mother's strong opposition and grandmother's hesitation last night. He couldn't help but bite his lip, take a step back, and bow down to the bottom, "Cousin, I...I owe you an apology..."

  Lin Yuhong's eyes turned red as he questioned, "What have I not done for you? Was it that you refused to save me or was it that you stirred up those refugees?"

  Shang Mingjie was startled, and only then did he realize that Lin Yubin still suspected that the migrant riot had something to do with the Shang family. He hastily shook his head and said: "There's no such thing, our two families are close relatives, how could..."

  Shang Mingjie paused here, thinking of the Zhao family, his face changed in an instant.

  "Why aren't you speaking? Our two families are close relatives, but the Zhao family and my Lin family are not close relatives. It's only because of your Shang family that we have some familial ties. What do they have to be worried about?"

  Shang Mingjie's face was bitter, "Cousin, although Lin and Zhao families have grievances, it's not that serious."

  "How could it not be?" Lin Yubin was so agitated that his chest heaved, and he glared angrily: "What haven't the Zhaos done? First the farm, then the bookstore, everything they do is aimed at my Lin family. What else wouldn't they dare to do?"

  "And isn't it just a coincidence that something happened to the Zhao family's side as soon as something happened to our side? I don't believe it if you say they're not taking revenge on me." Xiaojie said there was no evidence, so we shouldn't make wild guesses, but how could such a thing leave any evidence for the Zhao family?

  And after Father's death, it was indeed them, the Zhao family, who were being targeted everywhere. Who else could it be?

  Shang Mingjie hastily said: "How could it be, the matter of the Pao Yu Lou was an accident after all, and the Lin family didn't do it on purpose. How could Uncle..."

  "Lin's family is intentionally doing this," Lin Yuhong interrupted him with a cold face, sneering: "To tell you the truth, the tofu incident was intentional by your younger sister. Your Zhao family has been too much, first speaking out of turn when my father returned to his hometown, then targeting our farm, and now targeting our bookstore."

  "Xiao Gu's endurance on her grandmother's face was once or twice, but my Lin family is not made of clay. This third time is absolutely impossible to let go. You are not holding power and nobility, and the Lin family has declined? We will let you see if the Lin family is really being bullied!"