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Chapter 138 - 138 138 Stirring Wind and Rising Water (2)_1
Chapter 138 - 138 138 Stirring Wind and Rising Water (2)_1
?Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Stirring Wind and Rising Water (2)_1 Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Stirring Wind and Rising Water (2)_1 “I dare not.” Lin Ziyin retained her obedient demeanor.
Boring! Si Jinhan lost interest in teasing her.
“I’ll take the blueprints first. If any issues arise later, I’ll come back to you.” Chu Suifeng, having obtained the unexpected items, urgently headed back to have them constructed, thus hurriedly departing.
“Farewell, Prince. Goodbye, Third Son.” Lin Ziyin respectfully escorted them to the yard’s entrance.
“Miss.” As soon as their figures disappeared from view, Lin Ziyin could no longer hold herself up. Her body weakened and she began to collapse backwards.
Just at the critical moment, Yu Qiaoqiao, who was standing behind her, reached out to support her. Cui Duoduo hurriedly rushed over to lend a hand, seizing her other arm.
“I’m fine. My legs just feel a bit weak.” With their assistance, Lin Ziyin managed to stand up. “Help me back.”
Yu Qiaoqiao and Cui Duoduo quickly helped her into the house.
“Miss, have a sip of water to soothe your shock.” Cui Duoduo poured her a bowl of water.
Lin Ziyin drained the bowl in one gulp. It was only after she consumed the warm water that she felt her spirits returning.
“Miss, who were they?” Yu Qiaoqiao inquired anxiously.
“The man who grabbed me was Prince Ling, and the other is the Third Son of the Si Family. From now on, you must avoid crossing paths with them if you see them.” Lin Ziyin’s heart still palpitated with fear, scared that the impulsive Qiaoqiao might anger the two men and cause trouble.
“Yes, we understand.” Both Yu Qiaoqiao and Cui Duoduo consented.
“You can practice martial arts?” Lin Ziyin appraised Yu Qiaoqiao again.
“Yes. As a child, I picked it up from my father and older brothers. My mother also taught me a few self-defense moves.” Yu Qiaoqiao respectfully replied, “I should’ve protected you just now. It’s my fault.”
After uttering these words, she was about to kneel before Lin Ziyin.
“Stand up and speak properly.” Lin Ziyin commanded.
Yu Qiaoqiao obeyed and stood straight, awaiting her instructions.
“You both did well today,” Lin Ziyin praised, “But you’re not allowed to bring up today’s events in front of my family.”
Knowing that she was worried that her family might become frightened or anxious, Yu Qiaoqiao and Cui Duoduo nodded, willing to comply.
“Have your brother come here, I need to speak to him.” Lin Ziyin directed Yu Qiaoqiao.
Yu Qiaoqiao quickly ran off without delay to fetch him.
Shortly after, Yu Shaohui followed her in.
“I greet you, miss.” At seventeen or eighteen years old, Yu Shaohui hadn’t yet retained any boyish fragility. Perhaps his experiences out in the world were responsible for this maturity, leaving his eyes gleaming with determination and creating an impression of integrity and reliability.
“What is your martial arts skill level?” Lin Ziyin asked.
“I’m capable enough to hold my own against an average person, but I’d be far from enough in the presence of a martial arts master.” Yu Shaohui replied cautiously, carefully keeping his words modest.
“Starting tomorrow, you will spend an hour every morning teaching the children in our home martial arts. The training area will be at the open area behind the mountain.” Lin Ziyin ordered.
“Yes, miss.” Yu Shaohui was somewhat taken aback by his task, while Yu Qiaoqiao grew a bit impatient. But Lin Ziyin didn’t allow her to speak, so she had to hold it in.
At dinner, Lin Ziyin announced her decision to have Shaohui teach martial arts to the children.
All the children were thrilled, especially Changting.
Because of the Lin family’s previous poverty, he and Yanzhi had been bullied in the village. This had stirred his admiration for renowned warriors in tales and he yearned to be like them. Seeing Lin Ziyin get pushed around repeatedly had filled him with determination to grow up and protect his older sister.