jdhmnovel Chapter 406 Lin Xiao Seeks refuge at the Ministry of War's residence
Chapter 406 Lin Xiao Seeks refuge at the Ministry of War's residence
Chapter 406 Lin Xiao Seeks refuge at the Ministry of War Minister's residence
Since the agreement had already been made on the carriage, Wang Jue did not follow the previous plan to return to the Jiang family.
After Jiang Xiaoqi saw Xiao Ming off and Wang Jue off, it was already dark when she got home.
Old Madam Jiang felt sorry for her grandson who left early and returned late, so she had the food reheated.
"Mingfei, is the Hanlin Academy really that busy? You're working almost as many shifts as your grandfather."
"Oh, no, neither of my two colleagues had family members to pick them up when they finished their shift, so I gave them a ride."
"I see. Mingfei is just a kind-hearted person. But next time, you should call a carriage for them. How can you send them off on an empty stomach?"
"If this continues, their bodies won't be able to handle it. We can't wait until they're as old as our grandparents to start paying attention; by then it will be too late!"
"Yes, Grandmother is right. I was not thoughtful this time, but I won't do it again."
Madam Jiang was very pleased with her grandson's obedience and good behavior. This promising grandson was truly perfect in every way.
"Oh, by the way, your friend left today. He asked me to leave you a message, saying he went to stay with relatives of the same clan."
Do you know where his relatives are? The child only carried two sets of clothes and no other luggage.
What if an unreasonable and heartless relative kicks him out?
Jiang Xiaoqi realized that her grandmother was talking about Lin Xiao, who had actually mentioned it to her yesterday.
However, in addition to two sets of clothes, Lin Xiao also had a large dowry from his mother that had been transported from the capital.
The exact amount is unknown, but it must be a considerable sum that would tempt so many people to greed.
"Grandma, don't worry. I know about this. His relatives shouldn't kick him out. Even if they do, he'll come back to me when he has nowhere else to go."
Madam Jiang nodded. The child was very polite, tall and strong, and very handsome. Most importantly, he had a sweet tongue.
If they can't make a living in the capital, their family can take them in; it won't cost much food.
Lin Xiao, who was on Madam Jiang's mind, had changed into a clean and neat outfit and was standing outside the Ministry of War's residence.
Hehe, since we're going to adopt someone, of course we should find the strongest backer to rely on.
Even if the Lin family comes looking for them, they won't dare offend the important people in the capital.
After all, the highest-ranking official in the Lin family is only a fifth-rank official, and even that is a lowly border military officer.
Even with such an official position, one wouldn't be as good as one's good brother who had just entered the Hanlin Academy, Ming Fei, who was already a sixth-rank civil official.
The Minister of War is a second-rank official. If I can successfully get on his good side, I really won't have anything to fear.
My mother's dowry could finally see the light of day and be brought out openly and honestly.
But how do I get the door opened? Is it really true that the Lin family has no sons, as the rumors say?
"Butler, that little black boy has been loitering at the door for quite some time."
"Oh? Still here? Or perhaps a poor relative coming to freeload?"
The butler's suspicion wasn't based on Lin Xiao's shorts today.
Lin Xiao actually cleaned himself up quite well today; at least he didn't deliberately smear mud on his face.
Therefore, his facial features are clearly exposed, and his skin tone is a healthy wheat color.
The steward of the Minister's mansion glanced at Lin Xiao through the crack in the door and thought that the man's figure and appearance were five or six points similar to his master.
If you said this person was a nephew of the master, people would believe it, after all, the resemblance is too high.
At least the eyebrows and eyes looked exactly like the person in the picture. Seeing that the man hadn't knocked on the door, the butler decided to wait and see what this young man was up to.
After watching for a while, he felt more and more that this young man must have some connection with his family.
Just as the housekeeper was about to come out and ask, Lin Xiao finally mustered up the courage to go up and knock on the door.
After only two knocks, the door was opened by a middle-aged man who looked more like a manager than a doorman.
"Young master, what brings you knocking? This is the residence of Lord Lin, the Minister of War. If there's nothing else, you'd better leave quickly."
This was just an opening remark and a probe; the butler didn't intend to kick the person out directly, but simply wanted the person in front of him to introduce himself.
"Oh, I apologize for my presumption. I am Minister Lin's distant nephew, a member of the fifth degree of kinship. I have come to the capital today to seek refuge with my uncle."
Some misfortunes have occurred in my family, and I am now an orphan without parents. I have come here to ask my uncle to make the decision to let me be adopted into the Lin family in the capital.
Whether rich or poor, the boy will always be filial to his new parents.
Lin Xiao spoke calmly, but the butler was shocked.
Huh? This! This is an orphan from a branch of the Lin family who is looking for adoptive parents for himself.
He's a young man about to come of age, not stupid, with a clear mind and handsome yet rugged features.
He has quite the air of a soldier. This young man has just offered himself up to the Lin family to be their son?
"You, really don't have father or mother?"
“My mother fell ill when I was very young. Later, my father remarried, and I lost both my father and mother.”
Whether it was Lin Xiao's genuine emotion or his superb acting skills, the butler now felt some sympathy and pity for the young man's plight.
Isn't that right? Once you have a stepmother, you have a stepfather. And once that person has a biological son, the son left over from the first marriage is treated like dirt.
A child without a mother is like a wild grass, exposed to wind, rain, frost, snow, and ice; from then on, the word "warmth" disappears from their life.
"Good child, don't cry. Since we are all members of the Lin family, we can naturally be adopted."
However, they'll have to wait for the Minister to return before they can inquire for you. The Lin family in the capital is a powerful clan; they'll surely find you a place to stay.
"Thank you, uncle!"
Seeing that Lin Xiao only had a small bundle on him, the butler felt even more sorry for him. He opened the door and led him to the kitchen, where he had a few bowls of noodles cooked.
Lin Xiao, who had deliberately not eaten all day and was on an empty stomach, also had his moment to perform, demonstrating to the butler what it means to have three people share a bowl of noodles.