[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law":3,"chapter-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-678":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1544213,2006,"Chapter 678 - 678 689 Is He Fully Aware of the Affairs of the Lin Family","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-678",678,"\u003Cp>678: Chapter 689: Is He Fully Aware of the Affairs of the Lin Family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>678: Chapter 689: Is He Fully Aware of the Affairs of the Lin Family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Zijin spoke mildly, “Why don’t you go to the hall and see for yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shenxing clenched his fist, feeling somewhat reluctant as he made his way to the grand hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the grand hall, the Lin Family’s old lady couldn’t understand how this esteemed Yu Jizi could grab her attention and talk incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard that the Lin Family’s old lady always teaches the younger generation in a way that stands out from the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Lin is unbound by minor formalities and possesses a free-spirited nature, much like your esteemed self in your younger days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The National Master is joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eldest girl is taught by her mother, resembling her mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jizi did not argue, and instead, he laughed and brought up Lin Shenxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin, at such a young age, is well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics, full of poetic discourse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year is his first time taking the imperial examination, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title of Jieyuan will surely fall into the Lin Family with him, for he truly has his father’s talents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The National Master flatters him, Shenxing is far behind his father; his father had achieved Jieyuan at the age of twelve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this child Shenxing, who spends all day in idle pursuits, would do well just to pass as a scholar, let alone hope for him to achieve Jieyuan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jizi smiled and continued, “What is most astonishing is your family’s young lady relative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since she was a child, she’s been weak and sickly, yet she managed to persevere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Lotus Village all call her a once-in-a-millennium prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite having been nursed for decades due to her frail health, she became a divine doctor within a year of coming out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had been born a boy, I’m afraid even Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin himself could not compare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin Family’s old lady’s face grew darker and darker, feeling certain that the State Preceptor was enticing her to do something and definitively had no good intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bent her knees slightly in a bow, “I am old and unwell today, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stay for the rest of the ceremony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>National Master, I take my leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jizi stroked his long white beard and with a light smile said, “Then I will not keep you, old madam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had said all he needed to hint at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old lady was smarter than most, he thought, she must have taken it in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Lin Family’s old lady emerged from the hall, she happened to bump into Lin Shenxing who was hurrying into the hall, nearly knocking her to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ouch, who bumped into this old woman?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Shenxing quickly steadied her by the arm, saying, “Grandmother, it’s me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that she was unharmed, he hurriedly asked, “Are you alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His question was odd, and the old lady of the Lin Family’s face darkened as she answered, “I’m fine, let’s go back to the residence and talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Return to the residence?” Lin Shenxing looked at those settling down for the ceremony and inquired, “Isn’t there another session?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin Family’s old lady replied, “We won’t be staying; I’m unwell and must get home quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her mention feeling unwell, Lin Shenxing grew cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he felt that something was off during today’s visit to the Sanqing Temple, he did not question further and escorted the Lin Family’s old lady outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, they bumped into Lusun and Lin Zixin heading towards the grand hall, and the family decided to descend the mountain together directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the journey, the Lin Family’s old lady was restless and uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The State Preceptor’s idle chatter with an old lady like her was bound to be no simple matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words, although seemingly mere praise for the Lin Family’s younger members, every sentence carried a deeper meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer thought, right, yet not right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not right…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly realized the inconsistency—why would a State Preceptor, known for his pure and simple desires, know so much about the Lin Residence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he hadn’t intentionally learned about the Lin Residence, how could he know so much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin Family’s old lady broke out in a cold sweat and gripped her handkerchief tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere inside the carriage was off, and Lin Shenxing noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Lin Zixin, who was gleefully enjoying the passing scenery from beside the window, then turned his head to look at the Lin Family’s old lady.\u003C\u002Fp>",776,"2026-06-06T06:54:58.678Z",1,"novelbin.me","6212405909aec980a729cb432688fa53e9ed3e1568dab000c6a002f86bba355f","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-679","the-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-chapter-677",1812,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-challenge-of-a-farmhouse-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]