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Chapter 139 - 139 139 Stirring Wind and Rising Water (3)_1
Chapter 139 - 139 139 Stirring Wind and Rising Water (3)_1
?Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Stirring Wind and Rising Water (3)_1 Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Stirring Wind and Rising Water (3)_1 Now the opportunity had come, how could he not be thrilled?
Yanzhi, seeing his uncle so elated, though not comprehending the reason, also began to share in the cheerfulness.
“Why the sudden interest in having the children learn martial arts?” Zige asked, perplexed, as he looked at her.
Despite the presence of a bruise on Lin Ziyin’s neck, she had covered it up with a high-collared dress so as not to worry her family. Hearing Zige’s question, she provided an explanatory reply with a light smile, “Our family business will keep growing and we can’t guarantee that people like Ma Erlang won’t appear again. So when the children are still young, why not have them learn martial arts under the tutelage of the Yu brothers? This way, if something unexpected happens later on, they won’t be caught off guard.”
“Ziyin’s thoughts are indeed considerate,” Guo Huiniang agreed with her idea. She still fretted over the past incident involving Ma Erlang. If they proceeded as Ziyin suggested, by the next year, they would have some skilled individuals in the house and wouldn’t have to worry about any further threats.
“Anyway, the children are young and they really can’t do much. Plus, the practice would only take up their early morning and evening hours, and won’t interfere with other matters,” remarked Lin Changshu, looking even more pleased.
Indeed, if they truly had capable people at home, he could also work more freely.
“I want to learn martial arts, so that I can protect my sister when I grow up,” voiced Changting, about his wish.
“Protect,” said Yanzhi in response.
“You are still too young for that, so don’t join in,” Guo Huiniang said, poking her son’s tiny head with a smile.
“Want!” When Yanzhi heard this, he was immediately unhappy at the thought of his uncle being the only one to learn martial arts while he got left behind. Even though the young lad didn’t comprehend what martial arts training entailed, he was quite stubborn and instantly burst into tears.
“Don’t cry Yanzhi, your uncle will take you to practice,” soothed Changting.
The young lad finally stopped crying.
The older generation, delighted at seeing the younger ones romping around and filling the house with warmth, ate an extra small bowl of rice porridge in their happiness.
“What? How did this girl fail to protect the young lady?” On the other side of the courtyard, when Yu QiaoQiao disclosed the afternoon’s incident to her family, it immediately caused an uproar.
“I was useless, I failed to protect the young lady properly,” admitted Yu QiaoQiao, guiltily lowering her head.
“Don’t blame our niece, Ling Wang is renowned for his martial skills. Our niece is no match for him,” reasoned Kong Yi’er, a former Darts Master at the Brave Escort Agency. With his unique skills, he was still no match for Ling Wang.
Therefore, in his viewpoint, Yu QiaoQiao’s failure to keep Lin Ziyin safe was understandable.
“Since Miss has a long-term plan, my big nephew, you should devote yourself to teaching the children at home. Even we should spare some time to guide them,” suggested the Darts Master Wa Chuanhe, who was much more down-to-earth, practical, and thoughtful.
“Da Wu has a point,” agreed Yu Sha’ou. His leg still wasn’t fully healed, and he needed to recuperate during meals. Lin Ziyin looked after him well, leaving him deeply grateful to the Lin Family but anxious that he hadn’t been able to repay them.
After hearing his daughter’s words, he earnestly began planning to pass his skills on to eligible children and make them serve the Lin Family effectively in the future.
After a while, adults from the other families came to consult with the Yu Family as they were also cognizant of Lin Ziyin’s plight. Needless to say, Cui Duoduo was the indiscreet one.
“From now on, just let the children earnestly practice martial arts. Your worrying isn’t going to help matters. Miss is intelligent and she knows what needs to be done. As she doesn’t want other household members to find out, make sure to keep quiet about it,” Yu Sha’ou solemnly instructed everyone.
“Ah, we know our limits. It’s just that from now on, we’ll need to trouble the young Shaohui to help train the children,” said a farming man rubbing his hands together. When they were exiled to the Northern Lands, they had nearly lost their lives, but the Lin Family saved them. They valued this unexpected chance at life and upon hearing that Lin Ziyin had been in danger, they were all panic-stricken.