"Father." The young man helped Lin Jingzhi down, and the carriage left them and headed for the empty parking space.
Lin Jingzhi looked around and instructed seriously: "Today's imperial banquet is a gift from the emperor, you must come, but you two don't have to be too restrained, but don't show off and cause trouble." Lin Jingzhi earnestly instructed the young man in front of him, his eldest son Lin Shulun.
"The child knows." Lin Shulun had the same serious and steady expression as Lin Jingzhi, and his every move was calm, measured, gentle and elegant.
"Take good care of your sister." Lin Jingzhi looked at Lin Shiyue, who was attending such a gathering for the first time beside Lin Shulun, with a hint of worry in his eyes as a father.
Today, there are many people, although not all kinds of people, but the quality of officials in the court is uneven. Their children are like their parents. There are simple people, but most of them have ulterior motives. Don't look at the age of boys and girls, he Lin Jingzhi also knows that children should not be underestimated.
His own daughter knew it well. Lin Shiyue had been well-behaved and sensible since she was young. Lin Jingzhi let her learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting in the prime minister's residence. She seldom stepped out of the prime minister's residence. She had little experience of the ways of the world, and her ability to judge people must be lacking.
Lin Jingzhi felt a little worried when he suddenly attended such a grand banquet this time, because he cherished his daughter Lin Shiyue.
He asked Lin Shulun to watch over her, and at the same time, he also asked those playboys in the court not to get close to Shiyue.
But Lin Jingzhi also had other plans. His daughter Shiyue would eventually get married. Today was the day to choose a husband for Lin Shiyue and see if there was a suitable match for Yue'er among the sons of his colleagues in the court.
Lin Jingzhi was indifferent to fame and fortune, and never thought of letting his daughter enter the palace. He didn't know how much Fu Kun envied him, and he almost let Fu Mingrui dress up as a woman and marry Duanmu Qingchen.
Not to mention Lin Jingzhi's reluctance, his wife was even more unwilling. She didn't want Shiyue to enter the palace, and they would never see each other again. She was even more unwilling to let her precious daughter enter the harem where there was intrigue. How could her innocent and kind daughter survive
After all, Lin Jingzhi and his wife both believed that entering the palace meant suffering, and they would rather Shiyue marry into an ordinary family, live a simple life, and gain a little happiness in an ordinary life.
Lin Jingzhi frowned slightly, his expression unable to hide his worry. He looked at Lin Shiyue seriously: "Shiyue, you have to keep a low profile today and be less talkative. If the princes come, don't come close and act pretentiously." Lin Jingzhi believed that his daughter would not deliberately try to please His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but she was a girl after all, and she always had some curiosity and yearning for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and other princes.
What's more, what made Lin Jingzhi even more worried was that the prince really had a face that could charm women, and he was not sure whether his daughter could withstand Duanmu Qingchen's charm.
Lin Shiyue lowered her head, blushing slightly: "Father, what kind of woman do you think your daughter is?"
Lin Jingzhi was relieved after hearing what Lin Shiyue said. He looked at his son Lin Shulun again and gave him a few more instructions.
Other families were vying for a chance to participate in His Highness' "concubine selection" meeting, but this Right Prime Minister was worried about everything and lacked his usual calmness and composure, which would keep him calm even under pressure.
"Shu Lun, the princess is young and not suitable for you." Lin Jingzhi's words were a clear statement that our family doesn't want the princess as a daughter-in-law, so you should stay out of the spotlight. Come here to eat well, drink well, and take care of your sister. This is your main purpose as my son.
Lin Shulun nodded and smiled faintly: "Please don't worry, father. The princess may not like me." Lin Shulun also made it clear that he would not pursue the princess.
The father and son looked at each other and nodded. There was a tacit understanding between them. Their family still liked quiet and gentle girls. Marrying a willful little princess like that would be like bringing back a cannonball. The emperor's daughter could not be offended.
Just then, the intersection became noisy.
People passing by looked towards the intersection and saw that it was General Yuchi who was coming with a group of troops!
All officials in the court came in horse-drawn carriages, except for General Yuchi, who all came on horseback, looking particularly heroic and majestic.
But the old general Yuchi who was leading the group had white hair and a youthful face, and he looked even stronger than before!
Other families have at most three or four children. But he has a long list! Just like a hen with chicks.
General Yuchi's youngest son, Yuchi Jingbei, was only eighteen years old. He was born when he was sixty years old! Therefore, his youngest son was about the same age as his grandsons and granddaughters, and he had not yet married.
The eldest grandson of General Yuchi has become a great-grandson, and this little great-grandson still has to call Yuchi Jingbei "uncle grandpa". Yuchi Jingbei himself has not yet married, but he has become a grandfather.
It's true that when it comes to having children, civil officials are not as good as military officials. Although Fu Kun is much younger than General Yuchi, he can't have one even if he is asked to do so now.
Now that the world is peaceful, these generals have nothing to do at home, so they have more children to expand their family power. This is not to threaten other forces in the court, but once a war breaks out, it will be them who will be the ones to risk their lives.
"It's General Yuchi." Lin Shulun said calmly, with admiration and respect in his eyes.
Lin Jingzhi smiled slightly and looked at Lin Shulun and Lin Shiyue: "You follow me." After Lin Jingzhi said this, he walked towards the group of people led by General Yuchi.
"Old General Yuchi."
"Old General Yuchi."
As General Yuchi came over, officials and their children on both sides saluted. Young boys and girls couldn't help but secretly look at the demeanor of Yuchi's children.
All the men and women of the Yuchi family rode on horses. The boys were strong and brave, and the girls were as brave as men. This group of people stood out from the crowd!
The young men of the Yuchi family quickly attracted the attention of the girls, and the girls shyly looked at them with admiration. Who wouldn't want to marry a major general who was both talented in civil and military affairs, handsome and strong
General Yuchi was nearly eighty years old, but his eyes were still as bright as torches. He spotted Lin Jingzhi approaching slowly from a distance and dismounted immediately.
When his children and grandchildren behind him saw Yuchi Gongshan dismounting his horse, they also dismounted. The guards on the side stepped forward and took their horses away. It was another mighty cavalry!
"Hahaha, Lord Right Prime Minister, I was just looking for you." Yuchi Gongshan also greeted Lin Jingzhi. Of all the civil and military officials in the court, needless to say, he liked the Right Prime Minister Lin Jingzhi the most, who was indifferent to fame and fortune and worked diligently.
Moreover, he is also the Imperial Tutor, so he is truly a man of both virtue and talent. His child must be well-educated, dignified and virtuous. Today, Yuchi Gongshan specially brought all the children and grandchildren in his family who were not married to each other, just to see if they could become relatives with Lin Jingzhi. He has many children and grandchildren, so today, whether it is the crown prince, the prince, the princess, or the son and daughter of the right prime minister, he has taken care of them all. (To be continued)