New and dark light years

Chapter 424 You Should Grow Up Too
Huang Ling stared at Huang Qing in disbelief, her eyes wide open.

The lively sounds of people around her seemed to be fading away. The faces were still familiar, but they felt increasingly unfamiliar to her.

"Big sister, how did you become like this?" Huang Ling couldn't help but ask. "You weren't like this before."

Huang Qing sighed: "Xiao Ling, you're married now, it's time for you to grow up."

After saying that, she ignored Huang Ling and turned to leave.

But at that moment, two men stopped her.

One of the men said, "I'm sorry, our mistress did not allow this lady to leave."

Huang Qing turned to look at Huang Ling: "Is this your idea?"

"Big sister, don't rush off, I have something to say..."

Huang Qing ignored her and turned around to kick the man, sending him flying backward.

Seeing this, another man was about to step forward when Hongluan also moved, kicking out with the same move, sending the man flying backward.

"Do you think we're easy to bully just because we're women? I'll beat you bastards to death!" Hongluan shouted angrily, one hand on her hip and the other pointing at the two men lying on the ground.

Seeing this, Huang Ling hurriedly shouted, "Stop fighting! Big sister, don't hit me either!"

However, some things are beyond her control. There were seven servants from the Fang family by her side.

Now that two have fallen, the others want to surround and grab Huang Qing.

However, Huang Qing also brought people with him.

At this moment, five bodyguards surrounded them, standing between the two sides, their hands already on the swords at their waists.

These guards were all veterans of the battlefield. Although there were only five of them, they stood side by side, exuding a murderous aura.

This immediately startled the other group. They looked at each other, not daring to step forward.

One of them said, "We are from the Fang family..."

Huang Qing interrupted him: "I know about the Fang family, where Fang Canzhi resides. But that's no excuse for you to stop people in the street."

Upon hearing this, the five people on the other side dared not make any rash moves. Anyone who would address them by their identity was no ordinary person, and it was not something the five of them could decide on their own.

"Big sister." Huang Ling caught up with him, "Don't go, let's have a good talk first."

Huang Qing said, "There's nothing to talk about. Before we got married, we were naturally good sisters in the Huang family. But now we're both married. I'm in the Li family, and you're in the Fang family... If both families are on good terms, we can still have sisterly affection. But you look down on my husband. You're slapping me in the face and insulting me in front of my face. Is that how a sister should act? Besides, the Fang family and our Li family don't have much of a relationship. How much affection can we have left as sisters in the future?"

Huang Ling stared at Huang Qing in shock; she had never considered this possibility.

"From now on, let's try not to see each other again, and wish each other well."

Having said that, Huang Qing flicked her sleeves, turned around, and left.

Several guards held their weapons to cover the rear. Seeing that the Fang family's servants were not pursuing, they turned around and left with them.

Huang Qing was initially in high spirits while shopping, but now she's not happy at all.

And there were tears in her eyes.

Hongluan sighed, "Miss, don't be sad. If your husband sees this, he won't be happy either. He dotes on you so much. If he goes to cause trouble for the Fang family, things will only get more complicated."

Huang Qing wiped her eyes and said, "Then let's go for a walk somewhere else, and go back when the crying look on my face has faded."

“Miss, we need to find something good to eat at times like this.” Hongluan asked, “Do you remember where there is good food?”

"There are lots of snacks in Yutong Lane, let's go check it out. I think... actually, it's Hongluan who wants to eat them."

"Hehe, Miss saw right through me."

…………

Li Lin sat in the inn, slowly savoring the delicious food that Fang had sent over.

For an inland city, it's amazing that you can find fresh shrimp here.

"It must have taken a lot of effort to transport this stuff from the coast," Li Lin asked.

Fang sat to the side and smiled, "It's not too troublesome. Some ships have large pools in their cabins to transport fish, shrimp and seawater together, so that the fish and shrimp can survive... Young Master Li, have you eaten shrimp before?"

"I've eaten quite a lot."

“Young Master Li is also a connoisseur of food; it’s not easy for him to transport seafood to the mountains.”

“I eat more by the sea,” Li Lin said with a smile.

Fang's eyes flickered slightly, but she said nothing more.

More delicacies were then served, including seafood and, naturally, mountain delicacies.

Li Lin pointed to a plate of white, tender food with four sharp claws, resembling a large paw, and asked, "Is this a bear paw?"

"Yes!"

Li Lin laughed and said, "I've seen it before, but this is the first time I've eaten it. I've learned something new."

Fang's eyes flickered slightly again. She sat down, used a knife to cut the bear paw into pieces, then lightly dipped them in the prepared sauce and placed them on Li Lin's plate.

"please!"

Li Lin looked at her and asked, "You seem to be Young Master Zhu's concubine. Is there a need for you to personally serve him?"

Fang lowered her eyes and said, "That's what concubines are for."

Li Lin didn't say anything more. There was nothing he could do; that's just how people are in this world.

A concubine's status was very low, only slightly better than that of a servant or maid.

Li Lin tasted a slice of bear paw, let the flavor linger in his mouth, and said, "It's alright."

It's actually quite ordinary; he doesn't really like it because it's a bit fatty and tastes a bit like pig's trotters.

Fang noticed this and asked, "It seems that Young Master Li is not used to the food..."

"A bit too fatty." Li Lin pointed to the shrimp. "I still prefer lean meat."

Fang did not comment.

After Li Lin finished eating, Fang had someone come and clear the table. Then she asked, "Do you need me to serve you?"

This "serving" naturally refers to that matter.

Li Lin shook his head: "Thank you, but it's not necessary." Fang said nothing, bowed slightly, and left.

Li Lin felt sorry for her. She was married to a prince, which should have been an excellent marriage prospect, but she was a concubine and used by her husband as a tool to win people over.

It's unclear why the Fang family allowed the Second Prince to do this.

This Fang family member, I heard, comes from the Fang family, so she should be quite noble.

However, he was too lazy to delve into these matters; they were none of his business.

Li Lin stretched and was about to rest when Fang Shi, who had just left, returned and said, "Young Master Li, there is a woman looking for you outside the inn. She claims to be Lianxin from Zhaixin Tower!"

What is she doing here?

Li Lin said, "Please invite her in."

"Yes!"

Fang left, but returned not long after with a woman.

Li Lin stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Heroine Lianxin, has come to visit? Has something happened to Brother Chu?"

"No, not at all." Lianxin took out a thick piece of paper from her clothes and handed it to Li Lin with both hands: "This is a small token of our young master's appreciation."

Li Lin was stunned for a moment, then took it and found that it was actually a... land deed.

Moreover, judging from the contents of the land deed, the house occupies a fairly large area.

"Why are you giving me a house?" Li Lin asked. "And this isn't just a small token of appreciation. Land in the capital is incredibly valuable; this isn't a small amount."

With Li Lin's current wealth, buying a house like this in the capital would be possible, but it would be a huge financial burden.

Lianxin said coldly, "This is the young master's intention."

Li Lin nodded; he could tell that this woman didn't like him very much.

He knew the reason. A year ago, Chu Feng wanted to give her to him, but Li Lin refused. That was probably why she disliked Li Lin.

"Please tell Brother Chu that I cannot accept such a valuable item!" Li Lin returned the land deed.

But Lianxin did not accept it. She said, "There is no reason to take back what the young master has given. I have delivered the gift, farewell."

After saying that, she left.

Li Lin sighed helplessly.

Fang bowed slightly to Li Lin and then walked out.

At this moment, Li Lin looked at the address on the land deed and subconsciously whispered, "Luoshui Lane, Jiafang, left side of the willow tree, Fu Mansion!"

Fang paused for a moment, then continued walking forward.

Li Lin also noticed Fang's subtle movements, but he remained silent.

Not long after, Huang Qing and Hong Luan returned, each carrying large bags and small packages.

Both of them were very happy to see Li Lin.

They put down what they were carrying, sat down next to Li Lin, and chatted about interesting things that happened on the street.

After listening for a while, Li Lin asked, "Qing'er doesn't seem very happy."

Huang Qing was stunned for a moment, then rested her forehead on Li Lin's shoulder: "My lord is so amazing, you can tell at a glance after so long... my sister and I had a fight."

Li Lin patted her head and said, "It's okay, we'll make up in the future. Right now, your little sister is just immature. When she grows up a few more years, she'll understand everything."

"Ok!"

Huang Qing nodded slightly.

To distract her, Li Lin took out the land deed.

“A friend gave me a house. I’m not familiar with the capital. Can you take me to see it?”

"Giving away a house in the capital? Who would be so generous?"

Li Lin laughed and said, "I have quite a few friends in the martial arts world."

Huang Qing took the land deed and looked at it for a while, then said, "Luoshui Lane? That's where high-ranking officials and nobles live, it's not cheap! You're giving this away to an official like this?"

Li Lin said, "The other party was very firm in giving it to me, not giving me a chance to back out, so I had no choice but to accept it."

"Could there be... a hidden danger?"

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "Given Chu Feng's personality, he probably won't."

“Then let’s go take a look.” Huang Qing’s eyes brightened. “That way, we’ll have a home in the capital.”

"Okay," Li Lin replied.

Hongluan immediately went to fetch a handkerchief and a round fan, and at the same time summoned her personal guards to accompany her.

Huang Qing walked at the front, turning back every now and then to say, "My lord, this way, hurry up."

Li Lin quickly caught up with her and laughed, "Why are you in such a hurry!"

“That’s a big house,” Huang Qing said with a smile. “A big house with mountains and water.”

Luoshui Street wasn't far from the inn; we arrived there in no time.

The house has green tiles and white walls, and is surrounded by many willow trees, so the interior is not visible from the outside for the time being.

However, the entrance is very grand; the main gate alone is covered in copper.

On the house, there was a large plaque... Several men who looked like servants were taking the plaque down.

Li Lin walked over and asked, "Excuse me, neighbors, is this the Fu residence?"

They had already seen them, but seeing their rich clothes and entourage, they dared not speak to them casually.

Now, when asked, they naturally reply, "It was indeed the Fu residence before, but a distinguished person came today and bought the place. They want us to hang up the new plaque."

The three looked at the plaque next to them, which had two large characters written on it.

Li Mansion!

“This is the place,” Hongluan called out.

(End of this chapter)