There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 185 Persian Orchid
Inside and outside the Lin Mansion, it finally became quiet after a while of excitement.

On the street under the stone steps outside the mansion gate, the soldiers and boys responsible for carrying the wooden boxes were in a state of petrification the whole time, with dull faces.

Some people even carried a wooden box and kept carrying it like that.

Father Lin and Lin Chuan, the master and young master of this mansion, put on a good show in front of them...

Squeak!

Along with a half-open door with red lacquer and copper nails, it was completely pushed open.

Everyone was awakened by the sound of the door opening, and all looked towards the door.

I saw Father Lin striding out of the house with his clothes a little messy and his face livid. People with sharp eyes had noticed that his hands in his long sleeves were gently shaking.

It seemed that he had slapped something and was hurt by the rebound force. It was a subconscious action to throw away his hand.

Behind Lin's father is Lin Chuan, who keeps pace with each other and feels aggrieved.

On his face, which is as fair as a woman's, there are palm prints on the left and right sides, which are light red and are particularly conspicuous on the fair skin.

His hair was slightly disheveled and his clothes were in a mess, stained with dirt, grass clippings and leaves. The whole person was in a mess.

After Father Lin walked down the stone steps, he looked like a different person. He looked at the guards and smiled and said:
"Thank you for your hard work, generals. I'm really sorry that I bothered you all to send gifts so late at night. I've already prepared a late night snack in my humble house. I'll ask you generals to reward me later."

His voice is very hearty and makes people feel comfortable listening to it.

One of the leading soldiers returned the salute and said with a smile:
"No, no, I have to go back to the camp overnight, so I don't dare to delay. We appreciate Lin's kindness."

"Is that so..."

Father Lin didn't bother too much. He glanced sideways at the wooden boxes that had just been moved to the ground, rubbed his hands secretly, and said with a smile:
"Nephew Su Xian is just too polite. It's hard for him to still remember us if we give gifts so late."

"..."

When the guards heard him talking about Su Wenxue, they didn't dare to say anything. They just lowered their heads and laughed.

Behind him, Lin Chuan's fair face with two "palm print flowers" showed a hint of ridicule. He was not used to his father's behavior.

"Theoretically, although Nephew Su Xian and Quan Zi are good friends, I... eh, but Nephew Su Xian not only didn't dislike me, but also specifically asked the generals to give me gifts. eh... I feel really ashamed..."

"Although Nephew Su Xian didn't come in person, I still thank him. His gift is too precious. I... it's hard to refuse such kindness, so..."

"..."

After hearing Father Lin's words, the smile of the soldier on the opposite side suddenly stiffened... Lin Yuanwai misunderstood again. This was not given to him.

"Ha ha!"

Lin Chuan couldn't help but sneered, but the muscles at the corner of his mouth moved, which involved the injury. He immediately covered his cheek with his hand and gritted his teeth secretly to endure it.

"Son, what are you laughing at?" Father Lin turned around and stared at him eagerly.

"Dad, you are being sentimental again. These gifts are not for you, but for me!" Lin Chuan, who was feeling very unhappy, replied while enduring the huge pain in his cheek.

"..."

Father Lin's expression suddenly changed, he turned around and stretched out his hand to start fighting.

Lin Chuan shrank back subconsciously.

At this time, the guard was stunned for a moment and said loudly: "Commander Lin, please don't be impulsive. Mr. Lin is right. Su Wenxu personally confessed that these gifts are for Mr. Lin!"

"..."

"Given to... him?" Father Lin turned around, his old face a little confused, and the corners of his mouth tugged wildly, causing his beard to move wildly, and his expression fell into an awkward sluggish expression.

"Not bad!"

"This... hahahaha, yes, yes, I am old and confused. Since Nephew Su Xian gave the gift but did not explain it to the family, it means that this was something they did before they were young."

"If you are giving me a gift, Nephew Su Xian should come and talk to him... Hey, I drank a few too many drinks tonight, and I'm a little confused!"

"..."

Father Lin shook his head repeatedly with a self-deprecating expression.

Behind him, Lin Chuan ruthlessly broke the story: "Dad, you lied, you didn't drink at all tonight!"

Father Lin: "..."

……

The guardsmen rode away.

The door of Lin Mansion is also closed.

The large wooden boxes had been moved to the back hall of the Lin Mansion and placed neatly on the ground. Father Lin drove all the servants away, leaving only the three members of the Lin family in the hall.

Father Lin and Lin Chuan worked together to open the large wooden box one by one and took out three objects.

With excited anticipation, they opened the small wooden box of the first object.

Inside is a scroll, beautifully framed.

"Is it a painting or calligraphy? Chuan'er open it quickly."

Father Lin stood aside, rubbing his hands together and urging him.

He actually wanted to do it himself, but he thought that this was a gift from Su Xian to Lin Chuan. Although he was Lin Chuan's father, he couldn't just do it for him.

The main reason is that Su Xian might be displeased if this matter spreads to Su Xian's ears...

"It should be calligraphy, right?" Mother Lin guessed at the side, "I heard Chuan'er say earlier that he had helped Nephew Su Xian collect copybooks from famous writers. Now that Nephew Su Xian is giving a gift, he should also be giving a calligraphy copybook."

"I think it's a landscape painting, and it's most likely by a famous artist. Maybe it's an antique!" Father Lin rubbed his hands and smiled.

"I guess it's a picture of a lady!" Lin Chuan held the scroll in both hands, being extra careful.

"..."

Father Lin and Mother Lin both turned to look at Lin Chuan and said in unison: "Impossible!"

"What are you thinking in your head, you bastard?" Father Lin knocked on Lin Chuan's forehead.

"Chuan'er, you should be busy studying for the imperial examination now, don't think about that..." Mother Lin advised.

Lin Chuan stopped talking.

He directly untied the scroll, placed it gently on the table, and slowly unfolded it.

A good smell of books came to my face.

Father Lin and Mother Lin looked intoxicated and full of expectations. They either hoped it would be a copybook or a landscape painting by a famous artist.

As the scroll slowly unfolded, the contents inside began to appear.

First of all, let’s rule out one thing: it’s not a copybook, it should be a painting!
The soft lines and colorful colors speak for themselves.

The scroll unfolded a little more, and then the three members of the Lin family were stunned.

Until the whole picture was fully unfolded, the three of them did not recover from each other's silence.

Lin Chuan guessed correctly.

This is really a picture of a lady.

However, the lady depicted in the painting is not a Central Plains woman, but a Persian Orchid.

She was wearing exotic clothes, Brother Su was half exposed, her belly was flat and smooth, and her calves and feet were also exposed... The woman also held an instrument similar to a pipa in her hand, and made a "flying" dance pose... …

Brother Su still understands me... Lin Chuan couldn't help but be ecstatic in his heart. He really couldn't put it down for this painting. He was full of yearning for the Hu Ji in the painting and couldn't wait to get into the painting...

A flash of embarrassment flashed in Father Lin's eyes, because he guessed wrongly. This was not a landscape painting.

But then, his eyes lit up when he stared at Hu Ji in the painting, and he wanted to take it for himself, but he couldn't find a reason for a while, and he secretly became anxious.

Mother Lin covered her mouth and exclaimed, stretched out her hands to cover Hu Ji's chest and feet in the painting, looked at Lin Chuan seriously and said:
"Chuan'er, your current task is to study hard and then take the imperial examination. It's better not to have any contact with these things. When you succeed in your studies, my mother will personally provide you with more than a dozen concubines..."

"This painting...let me keep it for you for the time being."

"..."

With that said, Mother Lin came to grab this picture of a lady.

When Lin's father saw this, he suddenly became enlightened and said: "Yes, yes! Your mother is right, you should keep this kind of unsightly painting for you."

"No!"

Lin Chuan immediately rolled up the picture of the lady and held it tightly in his arms.

His gaze passed over Mother Lin and fell on Father Lin, saying, "Dad, do you want to take this painting as your own?"

"You bastard, what are you talking about! You like this kind of explicit paintings, tell me, do you often visit brothels?" Father Lin said seriously.

"I never go to a brothel."

"That's right, give it to your father quickly, and he will keep it for you..."

"..."

In desperation, Lin Chuan had an idea and said proudly: "This is the painting that Brother Su gave me. Dad, do you dare to ask for it? I will tell Brother Su to go tomorrow."

"You...you bastard..." Father Lin's hands were itchy and he wanted to hit someone, but his heart was filled with awe. Yes, this was a gift from Nephew Su Xian to Chuan'er...

"..."

After Lin Chuan came up with this reason, Lin's father and Lin's mother both stopped.

……

Then open the rest of the gifts.

They are a set of the Four Treasures of the Study Room made by the imperial court. Father Lin and Mother Lin are very satisfied with this gift.

Next is a tea set made of jadeite. The jadeite is full of green and carved from one piece. The carving is fine and complex, and the patterns are detailed and exquisite. It is perfect!
Father Lin's eyes widened when he first saw this jade tea set. He really liked it this time, and his fingers were trembling with excitement...

The last gift was the largest in size and took four wooden boxes to load. After opening it, it turned out to be a set of screens that could be disassembled and assembled.

Not to mention how valuable the wood used for its wooden frame is, but the material inlaid on it is not silk or paper, but - colored glaze!
The green or red colored glass reflects tiny bits of light of various colors under the candlelight and is inlaid on the screen, which is really beautiful.

Mother Lin's eyes were filled with stars on the spot...

It was quiet in the back hall for a while.

Father Lin and Mother Lin looked at each other, and then looked at Lin Chuan at the same time. The two elders walked to Lin Chuan's side, and kindly helped their precious son to sit down on a chair beside him.

Father Lin carefully smiled and said, "Chuan'er, how have you been as a father to you over the years?"

Lin Chuan thought for a while and said, "It's terrible!"

Father Lin's eyes widened. If it were in the past, he would have had an attack, but now... He gritted his teeth tightly to suppress his anger. At least, he had to deceive the jade tea set first.

Mother Lin spoke at this time and asked with a smile: "Chuan'er, how has mother treated you over the years?"

"Mom, you are the best!" Lin Chuan said sincerely.

Mother Lin was very happy and glanced proudly at Father Lin across the way. Then, in front of Father Lin's wide-eyed eyes, she smiled and said, "My mother likes that set of screens very much..."

Before he could finish his words, Lin Chuan took the initiative and said, "My child was just about to give this set of screens to my mother. My mother just likes it. That's really great!"

"Chuan'er is so good!" Mother Lin resisted the urge to hold Lin Chuan and love her, thinking that it would be better if Lin Chuan was a daughter.

"As long as mother likes it..."

"..."

Lin's father stood aside, watching Lin Chuan's mother and son warm and harmonious, and Lin's mother got the set of screens easily, which made him feel really uncomfortable.

He even became very jealous of Mother Lin...

Eh!
He really regrets it. He should have been more tolerant to Lin Chuan before...

After Lin Chuan chatted with his mother for a while, he suddenly turned to look at his father. He decided to give his father a chance and said, "Dad, shall we go over there to talk?"

"it is good!"

"..."

About half an hour later.

The two father and son returned to the back hall.

Lin Chuan's face was full of pride, and he walked with a wind in his eyes. His handsome face, which was fairer than a woman's face, was full of smiles.

On the contrary, Lin's father looked like he had "signed an unequal treaty", he sighed after taking three steps, and kept shaking his head.

But when Father Lin saw the green tea set, his eyes lit up, his dejection disappeared, and he held the exquisite tea set in his arms with a smile.

From now on, they belong to Father Lin.

For a time, the back hall of the Lin Mansion was filled with laughter and laughter, and all three members of the Lin family were very happy.

Father Lin was happy for a while, then suddenly remembered something, looked at Lin Chuan and said:

"Since ancient times, what comes must come back. Since Nephew Su has given you a gift, we should return the gift."

"My husband is right." Mother Lin laughed.

"..." Lin Chuan also nodded slowly.

"Let's do this. Chuan'er, you go and invite Nephew Su to visit your house tomorrow, and entertain Nephew Su in your name. Let's get together and keep in touch with each other..."

Lin Chuan's expression changed slightly.

Father Lin immediately changed his mind and said with a smile: "That's wrong. Our two families got together to have a good time."

After hearing this, Lin Chuan couldn't help but nodded slowly and said with a smile:

"Okay then, I'll find a time tomorrow to invite Brother Su."

"..."

After chatting for a while, the three members of the Lin family left with smiles on their faces.

By the way, after Father Lin got the jade tea set, he was so happy that he walked with wind in his heart. The member of the Communist Party of China, Zhang, also had a smile on his face. As the saying goes, people feel refreshed when happy events occur.

The steward of Lin's house was a shrewd man. Seeing that Lin's father was happy, he thought for a moment and took the opportunity to say, "Why is Alang so happy?"

"I'll show you something good..."

Father Lin took out the jade cup and showed it off.

The housekeeper praised him excitedly, which made Father Lin even happier.

At this time, the steward said again:
"Alang, the food harvested in the farm has been delivered."

"well."

"Well...this year's food is...is..."

"What is it?" Father Lin looked strange and stared at the housekeeper suspiciously.

"It's the head of the flame dish!"

"..."

The flame dish is "beet".

The leaves can be eaten as vegetables, and the rhizomes function like sugar cane and can be used to make sugar.

"The head of flame vegetable...? Isn't that food inedible? Why did the people from the farm bring it?"

"..."

The housekeeper carefully looked at Father Lin and saw that he was not angry. He couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and then explained the reason.

It turns out that the Lin family also owns a large number of fields in Leshou County, and every year part of the harvest from the fields is turned over.

But this year, an old guy at the farm didn't know where he had made the mistake. He listened to other people's rumors and actually planted large tracts of beets...

The situation here is more complicated. Anyway, it's time to turn in the grain now, but the farm doesn't have that much rice grain, so it sent a lot of flamed vegetables to make up for it...

The people in the farm knew that they would not escape this time, so they followed the convoy transporting vegetables into the city and waited for their fate.

The butler of Lin's mansion is a helpful person. He took the initiative to take over the matter and waited for an opportunity that Father Lin would be happy to report to.

Tonight is a great opportunity.

【Ask for a recommendation ticket, ask for a monthly ticket】

(End of this chapter)