New and dark light years

Chapter 92: Dedication
When Li Lin came to the main hall, he saw Huang Qi and Huang Qing sitting in the guest seats chatting and drinking tea.

The maid Hongluan stood by, looking around.

Then she saw Li Lin the first time and said in surprise: "Li Lang... Master Li is back."

Huang Qi glanced at Hong Luan with a half-smile, then stood up and bowed slightly to Li Lin: "I've been waiting for you for a long time, why are you back so late?"

Huang Qing bowed politely and called softly, "Brother Li Shi."

Li Lin noticed that she had the silver hairpin he had given her stuck in her hair, and there was also a silver bracelet vaguely visible on her wrist, which he guessed was also a gift from him.

Li Lin smiled and said, "Luckily I'm back. I was planning to go to the village."

"It seems we are lucky." Huang Qi smiled happily.

Li Lin asked them to sit down, then asked, "Why are you waiting so long? Is there something important?"

At this time, the servant named Xing'er had served the tea and left.

There are only four of them here.

Huang Qi said: "The Third Prince has already made a big move in Tianjin."

Li Lin nodded: "I've heard about this from Zhao Hao."

"Zhao Xunshu is a progressive man. He really likes to inquire about this kind of news." Huang Qi laughed. "He's a good talent."

Li Lin listened to such comments without saying anything.

He doesn't like to talk about his friends behind their backs.

Huang Qi said again: "So, Brother Kunge, what do you think?"

"I'm staying in Yulin County."

Huang Qing's expression darkened and he clenched his hands tightly.

"It seems you already know what I want to say."

Li Lin nodded gently: "The county magistrate was going to be promoted to prefect anyway, it's just brought forward now."

"It's not considered early." Huang Qi said with a smile, "Originally, the transfer of the prefectural governor would take three years. Now it is indeed early, but it still needs to go through the formal procedures. It must be recommended by the Supervisor, admitted to the Secretariat, and then stamped by the current emperor before it can be transferred to Tianjin. This whole process will take at least three months, and at most half a year."

"Then how will the position of prefect be handled if it becomes vacant?"

"The Jincheng Tongpan will temporarily take over administrative duties."

Li Lin nodded, indicating that he understood. He didn't know much about these government positions before.

At this point, Huang Qi whispered, "After my father went to Jincheng, he would definitely take the Four Wonderful True Lords with him."

Li Lin was stunned: "Aren't these True Lords... fixed?"

"How is that possible!" Huang Qi whispered, "A noble family like ours will more or less have one or two True Lords worshipped for generations."

Li Lin immediately understood. For example, the old ghost in the Qin family was in the same situation.

If there is an opportunity, one must naturally let the True Lord worshipped by one's family enjoy more incense.

He asked curiously, "What about Bifang Zhenjun in Jincheng?"

"Become an ordinary local True Lord, for example, be transferred to a county." Huang Qi said calmly.

"Aren't you afraid he'll cause trouble?"

From enjoying the incense of hundreds of thousands of people to only being able to enjoy the incense of tens of thousands or even millions of people, what a huge gap there is.

Most people can’t stand it.

"With the altar in hand, he wouldn't dare." Huang Qi snorted, "It's already a great honor for him to be able to continue to rest at the altar and enjoy the aroma of incense."

Li Lin nodded. It seemed that the altar was indeed a huge constraint for the True Lords.

"The County Master has left with the Four Wonderful True Lords. Which True Lord will take the throne of the head of this county temple?"

"Generally speaking, it is chosen by Eunuch Qi."

The image of the skinny old man with a pale face and no beard, holding a whisk, emerged in Li Lin's mind.

Huang Qi looked at Li Lin with an encouraging look at this time: "If you have any recommendations... that's no problem."

"Tree Fairy Queen." Li Lin said without hesitation.

Li Lin is no longer a complete novice. Although he still doesn't know much about the secrets of the spirit hunters, he also knows... how important incense and popularity are to the True Lords.

As a friend of the Tree Fairy Lady, he naturally had to help her secure such a rare opportunity. Huang Qi smiled knowingly, "That's fine, but if you recommend the Tree Fairy Lady and you're unwilling to go to Jincheng, then you must take the position of County Lieutenant."

Li Lin was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "Okay."

Anyway, he already has a home in Yulin County, so there will be no problem living here in the future.

At this point, Huang Qi's expression turned serious: "We have finished discussing official matters, now it's time to discuss personal matters."

Private matter?

Li Lin subconsciously looked at the yellow bell next to him.

"If you stay in Yulin County, what will happen to my eldest sister?"

The real purpose is revealed?

No, it was a blow to the head.

Li Lin was stunned. He looked at Huang Qing again.

At this time, Huang Qing was very shy, but also very nervous. She was afraid of hearing a bad answer.

Huang Qi stared at Li Lin intently, observing the latter's expression.

Li Lin thought for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "I wish to grow old with Huang Damei."

Hearing this, Huang Qing blushed, lowered her head, and kept twisting her hands.

The maid Hongluan beside her exclaimed excitedly: "That's great..."

Then she slammed her hand over her mouth again.

Huang Qi snorted, "You want to stay in Yulin, but your eldest sister will follow her father to live permanently in Tianjin in three months. What are you going to do? How are you going to marry her?"

"Of course she married here." Li Lin said calmly.

"Do you really think so?" Huang Qi's expression was a little gloomy.

"A woman follows her husband, isn't that normal?" Li Lin's expression remained calm.

Huang Qi looked at Li Lin intently for a moment, then burst into laughter and patted Li Lin on the shoulder repeatedly: "Not bad, not bad, that's the right attitude."

After getting the answer he wanted, Huang Qi stood up and said, "Big sister, we'll go back first. Hongluan, you stay tonight."

Hongluan's face flushed, she bowed slightly and said, "Yes!"

Why does Hongluan stay?
Li Lin was very curious.

Before he could ask, Huang Qing pulled Hongluan aside and spoke in a low voice.

The more she spoke, the redder Hongluan's face became.

After a while, Huang Qing looked at Li Lin deeply, then followed Huang Qi away.

Because it was getting dark, and as a virgin, it would be inappropriate for her to stay any longer.

While waiting for the two to leave, Hongluan lowered her head, not daring to move.

Li Lin asked, "Why did your young lady keep you here?"

Hong Luan glanced at Li Lin quickly, then whispered, "I offer myself... to test your... physique."

Li Lin was stunned for a moment before he reacted.

It turned out to be a trial marriage.

Before a daughter of a wealthy family gets married, she will have a maid who grew up with her live in her fiancé's home for a while.

One is to see if the fiancé's penis is usable and can continue the family line.

Secondly, she can also observe the character of her fiancé. If he is not up to standard, her daughter will still have a chance to regret it.

If the trial marriage is passed, the maid will still be a concubine and continue to live with the young lady so that the latter will not be too lonely and helpless.

Li Lin looked at Hongluan... She was quite pretty. Although her appearance was not as delicate and elegant as Huang Qing's, she was also a beautiful girl from a small family.

And she has a pretty good figure.

"Are you hungry?" Li Lin said with a smile, "No matter what, eating is the most important thing."

(End of this chapter)