CHAPTER 341: CHAPTER 341: FAMILY CONCERNS (BONUS CHAPTER FOR MONTHLY VOTES)

Seeing the two elders remain silent, Lin Wanyi pouted slightly and said.

"Just keep your granddaughter company, I haven’t had enough to eat."

She gently patted her stomach, just like when she was a child at the Dong Family and was hungry.

Immediately, everyone laughed.

Mrs. Dong had the kitchen prepare some more dishes to be brought in.

This time, with no outsiders at the table, they could finally enjoy the meal properly.

Old Master Dong and Mrs. Dong kept serving Lin Wanyi more food.

"Look at you, you’ve lost weight. You should eat more so you have the energy to take care of the children."

"Exactly, exactly. After giving birth, you need to replenish your body, especially since you had twins. Don’t worry about looking slender; a little plumpness is fine too."

The two of them took turns chattering lively.

Feeling their concern, Lin Wanyi’s heart felt sweet.

Elders always think of the children, and besides, they can’t see Lin Wanyi often.

So the food in the bowl is their way of showing their love to Lin Wanyi.

Seeing the bowl piled up like a small mountain, Mrs. Dong couldn’t help but laugh and cry.

"Father, Mother, Qianqian can’t possibly eat that much. If she does finish it all, she probably won’t be able to have dinner."

"Is it too much? It’s not too much."

Old Master Dong took a closer look and thought his daughter’s words were exaggerated.

It’s just two more pieces of meat and a few more leaves of vegetables, isn’t it?

Why wouldn’t she be able to have dinner then?

So he ignored it and just watched Lin Wanyi eat.

She was a slow and careful eater, so she ate very gracefully.

Mrs. Dong, for some reason, felt the urge to start crying while watching.

It’s not good to cry often on such a joyful day, so Mrs. Dong got up, walked over, and handed her a handkerchief.

"Mother, today is a happy day. He Song is getting married, and Qianqian is back. We should be celebrating."

"I’m shedding tears of joy, seeing all of you doing well makes me happy."

At this moment, Lin Wanyi carefully studied her grandmother. She hadn’t noticed before,

but today she realized that her grandmother had indeed aged quite a bit.

Silver threads were starting to cover her hair, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes were deeper than before.

The only thing unchanged was probably her love for them.

So she got up, walked over, and, as she used to do, squatted beside Mrs. Dong’s knees, leaned against her quietly, and said,

"Grandmother, don’t worry. His Majesty treats me well, and the children are obedient and well-behaved. I have noble friends helping me in the palace, and I’m living comfortably. The only thing I regret is not being able to be by your and Grandfather’s side every day. But no matter when or where, I always think of the two of you fondly, as long as you are well."

Lin Wanyi spoke with emotion.

The adults present were moved as well.

Old Master Dong’s eyes also turned slightly red.

In the end, he didn’t say much more.

The family lingered over the meal, eating and stopping.

But when each person later recalled that day, they felt happy.

Unlike the warmth in the courtyard, the front hall was buzzing with excitement.

The Second Prince followed Lin Muzhi to the front, looking around curiously.

Although he had attended many banquets in the palace, perhaps due to the royal decorum, he had never seen such camaraderie, with people slinging arms over shoulders, drinking in big swigs, and eating heartily.

Fearing the Second Prince might be startled, Lin Muzhi took the time to explain.

"Second Prince, don’t be afraid. Many of the guests today are military men, accustomed to a boisterous lifestyle, so they drink heavily. Later, we’re going to join in with the bridal chamber revelry. Would you like to see it?"

"Bridal chamber revelry? Is it okay for me to go?"

"Of course, but it’s not like we’re truly causing a ruckus. We’re just joining in the fun."

The Second Prince’s eyes shone brightly, and whatever Lin Muzhi told him, he listened with great interest.

After all, these are things he had neither seen nor heard before.

Naturally, he felt curious.

He took Lin Muzhi’s hand and said,

"Little Uncle, please don’t forget about me. I’ve never seen a bridal chamber revelry."

Lin Muzhi looked at this child, only a few years younger than himself, and felt an inexplicable affinity.

It was probably because he had spent so much time around his sister Lin Wanyi that he had absorbed some of her aura.

Lin Muzhi didn’t find him unfamiliar at all.

"Don’t worry. Since I promised you, I won’t break my word. But it’s still early now, let me take you for a tour. I heard you quite like my father’s handcrafted toys, how about I show you? He has a whole room full of them!"

Hearing this, the Second Prince showed even more enthusiasm than before.

However, he still had some concerns.

"Can we really go in without permission?"

"Father knew you were coming and even made some new things just for you to see."

"In that case, I won’t stand on ceremony. Please lead the way, Little Uncle."

The drinking and chatting atmosphere was clearly not suitable for them, so when Lin Muzhi took the Second Prince to Mr. Lin’s workshop, he was truly amazed.

Before, he thought his grandfather was just skilled in making clever toys.

Today’s visit revealed that this workshop was full of treasures.

The rest were still small gadgets, but what astounded the Second Prince the most was the large container resembling an Alchemy Furnace.

Made of refined copper, with a diameter of eight feet.

If the lid were closed, it would look like a giant wine urn.

On the outside were eight copper-cast dragons, each with a copper ball in its mouth.

Directly below the dragon’s mouth squatted a toad.

Seeing this, the Second Prince couldn’t help but ask.

"Little Uncle, what is this thing? Why have I never seen it before?"

Lin Muzhi had returned a few days earlier to help prepare for Lin Xingzhi’s wedding.

He was initially curious when he first saw this device and asked his father many questions.

"This is an earthquake detector designed by my father. If an earthquake occurs, the copper ball in the dragon’s mouth will fall into the toad’s mouth."

"Is it really that magical?"

Honestly, the Second Prince was somewhat skeptical.

But in front of Lin Muzhi, he appeared very earnest.

Having seen his father make many things from a young age, even if Mr. Lin were to present a pair of wings and claim they could fly, he would still jump off a mountain believing it.

Therefore, he nodded sincerely.

"Father’s creations never go wrong."

"If one day the copper ball drops, it might be before an earthquake occurs. Of course, it would be best if that day never comes!"

As Lin Muzhi spoke these words, the Second Prince stood beside him and nodded as well.

After all, when disasters happen, it’s the common people who suffer the most.

Being a prince of Da Wei, he naturally felt his duty toward the citizens.