Chapter 247: Return to the Lin Family

Chapter 247: Return to the Lin Family

A few days ago, in the imperial city, the magnificent palace.

“Princess, do you have something on your mind? You’ve been walking for quite a while now.”

The maidservant attending Princess Luo Xiaoxue could see her thoughts. Whenever she paced back and forth in the courtyard, it was clear she had something bothering her.

After all, she had served Luo Xiaoxue since childhood, so she understood her well.

“Nothing much, it’s just that being in the palace is so boring and gloomy.”

“Princess, it doesn’t seem like boredom; it looks like you’re missing someone. Is it a particular young noble?”

“Oh, you know me too well, don’t you? What a coincidence.”

At this point, Luo Xiaoxue’s cheeks turned red.

Being a blossoming young lady and missing a young gentleman is quite normal, right?

The maid seemed to grasp the situation. Ever since the last expedition, the princess had been anxious, her mind elsewhere.

The princess was still young and often read romancelike stories of knights and lovers in the palace, always feeling something, wishing one day to experience a love that would leave a deep impression.

The young noble she missed was naturally known to the maid, considering the princess frequently mentioned him after returning from her expedition.

Lin Nuo, the Knight Lin.

Before, she had talked about Lin Fanpai; now, it was all about Lin Nuo.

Luo Xiaoxue’s affections shifted rather quickly. She might not know much about Lin Fanpai, but she knew Lin Nuo quite well.

The third young master of the Lin family, though not in a high position there and hadn’t accomplished much previously.

However, after the last expedition, she had often heard the princess talk about his brilliant strategies, predicting falling meteors from the sky, saving the border, and becoming a hero to the people. Lin Nuo had become increasingly mysterious.

“Tell me something interesting; I’m feeling really bored.”

“I have one story that I believe the princess will find intriguing.”

“What is it?” Luo Xiaoxue’s curiosity heightened.

“It’s Lin Family’s grand celebration, a festivity for a prominent family. I heard the Lin family is a renowned household inviting dignitaries from all sides to join in this joyful day.”

“Why haven’t I heard of this?” Luo Xiaoxue questioned, puzzled.

“You just returned to the palace not long ago, and this is mainly folk news, so it wouldn’t circulate in the palace. I heard it from outside.”

“When is it?”

Luo Xiaoxue suddenly had an idea; the Lin family celebration! Lin the Knight would surely be back, right?

Though she wasn’t fond of banquets with fish and meat, for the chance to see Lin the Knight, she had to make a trip.

“In about ten days or so. Does the princess plan to attend?”

“Of course, but it seems that such banquets require an invitation. Hmm, I’ll go get one. Attending this sort of grand event will be a great experience; after all, I can’t miss such occasions in the future.”

“Understood, the princess is going for experience,” the maid teased with a chuckle.

“I really am going for experience; I’m not lying! Don’t laugh at me!”

Luo Xiaoxue protested, but the maid had already sensed her intentions. Mentioning the Lin family’s celebration had achieved its purpose.

“If the princess is visiting the Lin family, they will need to assign guards.”

“No need; I prefer not to use my princess identity. I like to keep it low-key; it’s more fun that way.”

Luo Xiaoxue had made a plan in her mind. There was no time to lose; she had to get an invitation or some kind of pass, and head to the Lin family.

Lin the Knight, we’ll meet soon!

…

Lin Nuo had gotten dozens of bottles of Cold Water from Mu Yiting; it seemed like he’d have enough to last until the Lin family celebration ended.

However, there was too much Cold Water to carry. This was where the handy Lin Ruo’er came in.

She had already mastered the Spirit Bag Technique, allowing her to store all this Cold Water in a spirit bag for easy transport.

Lin Nuo requested Ruo’er to teach him the Spirit Bag Technique. After practicing several rounds, he found he couldn’t succeed.

According to Ruo’er’s deductions and explanations, it was due to insufficient celestial energy.

Lin Nuo cursed quietly. Damn celestial energy and the whole recognition system! You need celestial energy to use this? Forget it, I’m not learning that anymore.

Let Ruo’er be the tool for this. One spirit bag wasn’t enough? Then let’s get another spirit bag.

Mu Yiting followed Lin Nuo’s instructions to contact Ling Meng from the Refining Demon Sect, praying it would succeed and bring Ling Meng’s help to turn the tide.

Lin Nuo and his party entered the city. He remained low-key, just accompanied by a maid. As for Su Kexin, she represented the immortals and didn’t count as part of his entourage.

Without prestige or fame, few noticed this third young master of the Lin family among the crowd.

After all, returning family members were often surrounded by guards, strutting about on red carpets, while cultivators flew in on swords, showcasing impressive status. Here was Lin Nuo mingling in the crowd without a shred of status.

As Lin Nuo approached a shop, he asked:

“Excuse me, where is the Lin family residence?”

“The Lin family residence? Just head straight for a few miles ahead…”

The shopkeeper went about explaining when he suddenly realized this young man looked somewhat familiar.

“Hey, aren’t you the third young master of the Lin family, Lin Nuo?”

“No, you must have mistaken me! I’m just here to attend a banquet, not Lin Nuo.” Lin Nuo quickly denied.

“Is that so? Well, maybe I’m mistaken. With the Lin family celebration coming up, many outsiders are guests. Here, have a box of bean cakes.”

“Then I’ll graciously accept it.”

Lin Nuo took the box of bean cakes, ate one, and then pulled out a pouch of coins from his pocket, handing it to the shopkeeper.

“Delicious! Boss, give me a few more boxes. Running a small business isn’t easy for you.”

“That’s too much; I don’t need it.”

“It’s just a bunch of copper coins, not much. This should be sufficient.”

The shopkeeper didn’t check how many coins were in the pouch; he accepted it, giving Lin Nuo several boxes of bean cakes before Lin Nuo and his group departed.

“Senior Martial Brother, you are a young master of the Lin family. Why are you still asking for directions?” Su Kexin asked, puzzled.

“Paths not taken to heart are naturally forgotten,” Lin Nuo remarked deeply. He really had no desire to return home, so he wouldn’t remember the way.

After a long trek, asking many passersby, they finally arrived at the Lin family residence.

The Lin family residence was grand and palatial, heavily guarded both inside and out.

“Who goes there?”

Heavily armed guards stopped Lin Nuo, blocking his entrance.

“Your father.”

Lin Nuo coldly replied without hesitation.

“You…”

The guards were about to take action against Lin Nuo when he swiftly jumped back.

“If you want to fight, I’m game. But you still have to let me pass.”

Despite wanting to keep a low profile upon his return, when confronted directly by the guards, he knew he had to stand his ground.

These guards weren’t under his father’s command; they were his older brother’s men.

His brother was a high-ranking official with a powerful military presence, so he brought his guards along, making quite the scene.

The guards were disrespectful to him as per his brother’s orders.

In his past life, Lin Nuo had always complied, but now, attending a banquet, who dared to stop him from entering?

The guards exchanged glances, and one of them stepped forward.

“Fine, step aside.”

Then, Lin Nuo dealt a beating to the guards.