Quick Wear: Cousin, Come to the Bowl Quickly

The Lin Mansion is located in Taipingfang in the south of the capital, separated from the Changsun Mansion by most of the capital. It is different from the Changsun Mansion, which is located in the east of the capital and has wealthy and noble neighbors.

The southern part of the city seemed particularly desolate because it was close to Ping'anfang where a fire broke out a few years ago. Also, due to Lin Xi's notoriety throughout the capital, the huge Lin Mansion was almost deserted.

Although this place is sparsely populated, the two doormen standing in front of the door have straight backs, upright bodies, and solemn expressions, just like the two stone lions in front of the door, without the slightest sign of slackness.

Although he had been engaged to Lin Xi for several months and had corresponded with her several times, this was the first time that Chang Sun Yan had come to the Lin residence in person.

Looking at the two tall and stern-looking doormen in front of the door, Changsun Yan and the others thought that they would need to take some effort to reveal their identities in disguise and explain the reasons for dressing like this before the doormen could go in and report.

Who knew that when the two of them just got off the carriage and were hesitating about how to go forward to explain their purpose, the two doormen had already glanced over here. After seeing the appearance of Changsun Yan and the other person, they were startled at first, and then their expressions immediately changed. They smiled and greeted them, "Welcome, husband!"

The two of them were so natural and warm, as if they had been waiting for Changsun Yan to come. Changsun Yan couldn't help but feel relieved but also a little embarrassed. He lowered his head slightly, trying to hide the slight blush that rose on his face when he heard the two of them addressing him.

"Do you know my husband?" Seeing the two's attentive attitude, Guan Lan took half a step forward, hid Changsun Yan behind him unnoticeably, and looked them up and down with some confusion.

“Don’t be afraid, brother.” The two men looked at each other after seeing Guan Lan’s actions, and explained with a smile, “Although we didn’t have the honor to see your husband’s face, we recognized the carriage emblem on Changsun’s mansion. My master also told us that if your mansion sends someone to visit, we must not neglect it, so…”

After hearing the two's explanation, Guan Lan relaxed, turned to look at Changsun Yan, and after seeing him nod slightly, he quietly retreated behind Changsun Yan.

"We are here to send some things to Lord Lin on behalf of my husband. I wonder if Lord Lin is at home now?" Changsun Yan took the food box from Guanlan's hand and stated his purpose.

The concierge seemed to have just noticed Changsun Yan's attire, and after hearing what he said, he immediately understood that Changsun Yan and the other man came quietly and did not want to make a public announcement. He nodded in understanding and changed his address, saying, "So the two brothers are here to do some work for Changsun Langjun. My master is at home now, and I will take you there right away."

"Thank you." Seeing that the two understood what he meant, Changsun Yan quickly knelt down towards them and smiled with some gratitude.

"No, no." The two doormen dared not accept the thank you from their future husbands, and quickly turned aside to avoid his thank you. "Please follow me."

The gatekeeper led Changsun Yan and the other two into the mansion and wanted to send someone to pass the message, but Changsun Yan stopped her.

"Lord Lin is injured now, so it's better for him to stay still. We can just go take a look and put the things down. There's no need to send a special message."

Although he said this, he knew deep down that it was just an excuse, just like his father would suddenly go to Mother's study from time to time, under the pretext of sorting out letters for her, but actually to see if Mother had done anything behind his back to add to her lover's side or to send letters to her.

He also wanted to see what Lin Xi was doing as she stayed indoors for a whole month without saying a word. Didn't she know that doing so would make him uneasy?

Or was she really like Liu Er said, because she couldn't stand on her legs, she felt like a useless person, so she wanted to cut off contact with him? Or did she have a new love?

Thinking of this possibility, Changsun Yan suddenly gritted his teeth. It was clearly her who had seduced him with sweet words and even risked her life to protect him, which held his heart tightly.

If she dared to abandon him now, then he, he would give up his pride and stick with her to the end. The words "never change, never leave, never die" written in the marriage certificate were not a casual promise!

The doorman had no idea what was going on in Changsun Yan's mind at the moment. After hearing what he said, although he felt that it seemed a little impolite, he still took Lin Xi's words to heart: "Seeing Lord Changsun is like seeing me. Just do whatever he tells you." So he gave up the idea of sending someone to pass the message and just led Changsun Yan and the other two through the corridors and walked towards Lin Xi's yard.

The Lin Mansion covers a large area and was given to Lin Xi by the current emperor. It is said that at that time, Lin Sikou handled a major case for the emperor, and Emperor Li was very pleased and asked her what reward she wanted.

If following the customary process, Lin Xi should kneel down to express his gratitude, then decline by saying something flattering like "It is an honor for me to work for Your Majesty." Then the emperor would clap his hands and laugh, and then bestow the reward he had already planned.

But Lin Sikou did not play by the rules. After Emperor Li asked her what reward she wanted, she knelt down but frowned and thought carefully for a long time before she made a serious request to Emperor Li.

"The capital is expensive and it is not easy to live in a big house. I have no relatives to look after me and no money to buy a house. Now I am squeezed in the government office with other officials. If your majesty has pity on me, please give me a house."

It is said that after hearing this, Emperor Li was stunned for a moment, as if he did not expect that she, a close minister of the emperor, would live in such a difficult situation. Then he smiled heartily and agreed to this simple request with a wave of his hand. As a result, the current Lin Sikou Mansion came into being.

However, although Emperor Li agreed, it was not easy to find a ready-made and suitable house. After much selection, he finally chose this house far away from the government residences in the east of the city.

The house covered a very large area. Changsun Yan and his companion followed the gatekeeper and walked for two quarters of an hour before they finally crossed the front yard, bypassed the garden, and arrived at the back yard.

"My two brothers, the courtyard in front is my master's. I will not send you any further." The gateman pointed to a courtyard in front and spoke to Changsun Yan and the others.

"Thank you." Guanlan handed over a bulging purse at the right time.

"No, no, I dare not. As your husband... it is my honor to lead the way for you two brothers." The doorman waved his hand and pushed Guanlan's purse back. "Also, there are rules in the mansion that we cannot accept tips from guests."

Seeing her firm attitude, the two men had no choice but to give up. They thanked her again and then slowly walked towards the gate of the courtyard.