After separating from my mother-in-law, I raised my children, built a house, and filled the granary

Ah Shun took it with both hands and handed him the answer sheet.

Lin Chengfeng looked at the answer sheet. From historical allusions to real-life cases, from external enemies to internal troubles, although the countermeasures were not comprehensive enough, it could be considered a high-scoring policy paper.

"Mr. Lin, this policy paper is the best I've seen in recent years. It's even more impressive than the paper you wrote to win the first prize."

The emperor's words not only overturned the possibility that Lin Xiangxi had cheated, but also gave Lin Xiangxi the title of a child prodigy.

"I am also very curious about the prodigy of Dai Viet, the son of Lord Lin."

As the voice of "Chuan Lin to the west."

A young man walked in.

He has a handsome appearance and exudes a natural elegance.

The emperor stared at Lin Xiangxi until he saw the young man kneeling and bowing to him, then he came to his senses.

"Lin Xiangxi, you're so young, but you did well on the test, and yet you're accused of cheating. Do you have anything to say?"

"Your Majesty is wise. Because I love reading, others may only study for an hour, but I study for five or six hours. Over time, I will learn more than others."

The boy's voice was clear and a little childish.

The person who had just been determined to testify had already retreated.

Xu Qingsong was only a second-rank official, so how could he dare to go against the emperor?

Before His Majesty could even speak, Xu Qingsong showed weakness, "I apologize to Young Master Lin. I will definitely teach my son a lesson when I return."

Lin Xiangxi returned the greeting without being arrogant or impatient.

If Xu Qingsong dared to salute him, he would accept it.

The emperor looked at Lin Xiangxi, who was at ease in the hall, with curiosity and admiration in his eyes.

"If you can't even take care of your own children, then go fill the vacant position of Jijiu of the Imperial College and learn from the teachers there."

Xu Qingsong, who was demoted, left the palace with his head down.

Mrs. Xu, who should have gone to Shuntian Prefecture, did not file a lawsuit because of the colleague relationship between Lord Lin and Lord Xu.

Even if they don't sue, the Xu family cannot remain silent.

In the end, with Lin Chengfeng's explicit and implicit suggestions, almost all of the Xu family's assets were moved away.

Compared with the low pressure in the Xu family, the atmosphere between Lin Chengfeng and his son was not much more relaxed.

Lin Chengfeng and Lin Xiangxi followed A Shun forward.

Although it was his first time entering the palace, Lin Xiangxi looked straight ahead without looking left or right.

Ah Shun, who was walking in front, also felt a sigh in his heart. This child was even calmer than Lord Lin.

Then I thought about that person again and felt that this was normal.

When he arrived at the imperial study, the emperor sat beside the chessboard as usual, but this time there was an exquisite dessert and even some snacks next to the chessboard.

The father and son saluted the emperor, and Lin Chengfeng sat down as usual.

"Xiangxi, can you play chess?"

The emperor looked at the young man standing next to Lin Chengfeng and asked.

Lin Xiangxi looked at Tianzi inquiringly and nodded, "Yes."

The emperor picked up a black piece and looked at Lin Xiangxi. "Lord Lin, why don't you let Xiangxi play a game of chess with me?"

Lin Chengfeng stood up and moved to the side.

Lin Xiangxi sat in the position where Lin Chengfeng had just sat, face to face with the emperor.

The young man held the white piece in his hand, his mind focused.

Lin Chengfeng looked at Lin Xiangxi beside him and felt for the first time that his child had grown up.

After a battle, the emperor won, but only narrowly.

"Is there anything you like to eat?" the emperor asked, pointing to the exquisite pastries on the side.

Lin Xiangxi looked at it and asked, "Can I take it home?"

He doesn't have a big appetite and his favorite food is the food cooked by his mother.

But looking at these snacks, their exquisite appearance is indeed mouth-watering, and my mother will probably like them.

Lin Xiangxi's words made the emperor a little dazed. When he fought for the throne, he stepped on the flesh and blood of his relatives to get to the top, but now he is left alone.

But before that, he had secretly brought snacks back to feed his grandmother who raised him.

"Take it home to your mother?"

The emperor stared straight at Lin Xiangxi, and the young man nodded frankly.

"Ah Shun, ask the imperial kitchen to prepare some snacks."

After finishing the game of chess and tasting the snacks, Lin Xiangxi left the palace contentedly carrying the box.

On the carriage.

The father and son sat opposite each other as if they didn't know each other.

If the carriage hadn't had limited space, they could have been farther apart.

Neither of them said a word until they got off the carriage.

"Mom!" Lin Xiangxi walked into the house carrying some snacks.

Shen Yunwan was still lying in bed, holding a book in her hands. When she saw Lin Xiangxi, she sat up and asked with concern, "Have you been wronged?"

She also touched Lin Xiangxi's arm.

"Mom, I'm fine." Lin Xiangxi finally had a smile on his face.

"This is a snack made by the imperial kitchen. Try it." Lin Xiangxi brought the snacks in front of Shen Yunwan, his voice full of anticipation.

Seeing that Lin Xiangxi was fine, Shen Yunwan took the snack with both hands and said, "Xi'er is great. Come eat with your mother."

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It was unknown how long it took before Lin Xiangxi came out of the house.

As soon as he came out, he saw his father standing there with a gloomy face, and the air pressure around him was very low.

Lin Chengfeng watched the young man's back as he left, and only when his figure disappeared in the corridor did he walk into the house.

"Do you want to eat?" Seeing Lin Chengfeng come in, she pinched a piece of dessert and handed it to Lin Chengfeng's mouth.

"Is there anything else going on in the court?"

Lin Chengfeng just pursed his lips, looked at Shen Yunwan, and then sighed, "You got hurt on purpose.

Shen Yunwan picked up the cup beside her and took a sip.

"Did Madam Xu say that?"

"Don't listen to her nonsense. They have no evidence at all. You just need to prove to His Majesty that I'm seriously injured. Who would gamble their life on that? Any further off the mark would be a blow to the heart."

"You know no one will believe it."

Lin Chengfeng stopped what he was doing, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction and heartache.

The atmosphere in the room became increasingly oppressive until Lin Xiangbei's voice broke the silence, "Mother, I brought you food."

It takes turns to deliver meals to mother. Today it is Lin Xiangbei's turn. He has been waiting in the kitchen early.

When Nanny Li finished cooking the dishes, he would serve them out first.

But when he brought the food to the main house, he always felt that the temperature inside the house was a little low, "Mom, are you cold?"

Lin Xiangbei put the food on the table and took Shen Yunwan's hand to warm her.

"Thank you Bei'er."

"Mom, you like it, right?" Lin Xiangbei sat on the other side, his hands supporting his cheeks, his eyes shining.

Shen Yunwan couldn't help but pinch his face.

"Want to eat something with mother?"

Lin Xiangbei waved his hand, the four of them had already discussed it.

While mother is recovering from her injury, we can't eat with her, otherwise mother will always have to take care of them.

"Mom, you eat first. I'll go out and eat with my brothers and sisters."

Shen Yunwan then picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of meat and put it into her mouth with a smile.

Seeing his mother eat, Lin Xiangbei walked out.

At this moment, he realized that his father was still standing in the house. "Dad, come out to eat with me."

Lin Xiangbei stood at the door, waiting for Lin Chengfeng stubbornly.