Chapter 119 – Temporary Imperial Residence, Part 2 (39.1)
In Pei County, the Lin family received a visit from County Head Magistrate Du. Lin Da Zhuang, his wife, and Lin Jia Wen were all there to welcome the county head magistrate. Zhang Hui Niang personally served tea to County Head Magistrate Du.
“Daren, please have some tea.”
County Head Magistrate Du graciously took the tea and said with a smile, “This official has just received some good news. His Royal Highness and Lin-cejun have arrived at the temporary imperial residence in Li Province. His Royal Highness specially issued an order to have guards come escort Lin-cejun’s family to the temporary imperial residence in Li Province to reunite with Lin-cejun.”
The Lin family was very excited when they heard the good news.
Zhang Hui Niang cried with joy, “What wonderful news. We haven’t seen Jia Bao for several years now. I wonder if he has gotten taller or fatter. His Royal highness is so kind!”
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Lin Jia Wen gave County Head Magistrate Du a fist and palm salute*, “Thank you for coming in person to tell us this good news. This student** cannot thank you enough.”
[*T/N: 抱拳 bao quan – to cup one’s fist in the other hand as a sign of respect]
[**T/N: Lin Jia Wen calls himself a student because he is studying for the imperial exam. County Head Magistrate Du is not actually his teacher.]
“Lin-juren*, you are too polite. This official is only carrying out his duties. Upon receiving instructions from His Royal Highness, I came at once to give you the good news. In two days, His Royal Highness will send guards to pick you up, and I will also send some agents to escort you. You should all make preparations in the next two days. Also, His Royal Highness has instructed us to also escort the Qin family to the temporary imperial residence for the reunion. This official has already sent someone to deliver the news to them. I believe they should also be aware of the news by now. Then, this official will take his leave now.” After County Head Magistrate Du explained everything, he bid goodbye, leaving behind the Lin family who were still up in cloud nine.
[*T/N: 举人 ju ren – successful candidate in the imperial provincial examination]
The two younger ones of the Lin family jumped up happily when they got the news that they were going to see their second brother.
Wu Qiaolan, who was carrying her son in her arms, was also very excited. She said to her chubby son, “Bo Ge Er, we are going to meet your Uncle Jia Bao. We’re going to the temporary imperial residence. That’s where the emperor lives.”
Lin Jia Wen’s son, Lin Guang Bo, was already two years old. After hearing his mother’s words, he yelled inarticulately: “Uncle Bao! Uncle Bao!” His cuteness made everyone in the Lin family laugh.
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The Qin family was very excited when they received the news sent by the county magistrate.
Old Master Qin smiled from ear to ear, “To be able to go to the temporary imperial residence is really a great honor.”
Madam Qin said, “I told you that our Jin Er is a lucky one. Our Qin family is going to the temporary imperial palace, ah. We should prepare well over these next two days. We must observe propriety.”
Two days later, Lin Da Zhuang’s family and Qin Kai Xing’s family each occupied two carriages and left Pei County under the escort of a large number of guards.
They traveled along the main road, but before they could get far, they found a carriage blocking their way.
“Identify yourselves!” the leader of the guards shouted.
Several guards came forward to check the carriage. That was when several people got off the carriage one after another. It turned out to be Lin Da Li’s family. Lin Da Li and Ke Mei Li had brought along their second daughter, Lin Zia Er, and their son, Lin Jia Cai. There was also Lin Chun Er and her husband Wang Sue Bo.
Lin Da Li shouted nervously to the guards, “We’re part of the Lin family, we’re part of the Lin family.”
The leader of the guards turned to Lin Da Zhuang and the others for instructions. Lin Da Zhuang, Lin Jia wen, and Qin Kai Xing got off the carriage. Lin Da Zhuang saw Lin Da Li and asked, “Da Li, why are you people here?”
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“Big Brother, we heard that you are going to the temporary imperial palace to see Jia Bao, ah. We also haven’t seen Jia Bao in a long time. We rather miss him. So we came here. We’ve been waiting for you guys for half a day already.” As Lin Da Li spoke, he looked over at Qin Kai Xing. Then he added, “I say, Big Brother, you’re bias. You even invited the Qin family. How could you forget your own younger brother? No matter what, I am Jia Bao’s second uncle. Now that my nephew has become successful, how can you not let us go visit the temporary imperial palace with you?!”
T/N: Got a little annoyed while translating Lin Da Li’s dialogue. Just wanna tell those thick-skinned idiots to go take a hike. Hope XYHC puts them in their place.
Tsk tsk how foolish of them
Thank you for the update
honestly i feel u they fr need to take a hike!