NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 259.1
The New Year has arrived, and finally, it’s time for a holiday.
During the New Year period, both the imperial court and the common folk tacitly agreed not to disturb each other and to rest well.
Unless it’s an extremely urgent matter, everything else is left to be dealt with after the New Year.
Lin Beifan did the same, giving himself a break.
His actions were purely to pursue a sense of ritual, to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the New Year, and not at all to be lazy.
The Spring Festival is a day for family reunions. On this rare occasion, no matter how busy one is, everyone returns to their own homes, finds their parents, and celebrates the New Year together.
However, to everyone’s surprise, Yaoyao did not go back.
Lin Beifan was very puzzled: “In previous years, you always went back to spend the New Year with your master. Why aren’t you going back this time?”
While munching on fruit, Yaoyao replied gloomily, “Don’t mention it! If I go back, I’ll just be nagged about getting married. It’s so annoying! That’s why I’d rather stay here than go back!”
She hadn’t even completed her task of winning over Lin Beifan this year. How could she face her master?She would definitely get an earful of she went back.
Rather than that, it was better to stay here.
Lin Beifan exclaimed loudly, “That’s too much!”
Yaoyao, feeling validated, nodded and said, “Exactly, my master is really too much. Pushing me to get married now when I’m still so young? What’s the rush?”
Lin Beifan shouted, “I’m talking about you! You’re the one who’s too much!”
Yaoyao was confused: “How am I too much?”
Lin Beifan stated emphatically, “There are no parents without faults, but your master raised you as both a father and a mother, taught you martial arts, and treated you as if you were her own child! What a good person she is. Her urging you to marry is definitely for your own good. Not only do you not understand her, but you also defy her. How is this reasonable?”
Yaoyao: “…”
“As the saying goes, there are three unfilial acts, and the worst is to have no descendants. This is a principle passed down through the ages that everyone must adhere to! If your master asks you to marry, you should marry. Otherwise, it’s unfilial!”
Yaoyao: “…”
“Actually, after all is said and done, your master is urging you to marry because she’s worried about who will take care of you when you’re old. She has you, but who do you have?”
Yaoyao: “…”
“But you don’t understand her at all, you even resent her, and you don’t visit her…”
Lin Beifan sighed, pointing out the window: “Just think about it: on this day of family joy, everyone is celebrating together with laughter and happiness! Yet your master faces a cold, empty room and cold meals, not knowing how much sorrow and sadness she feels!”
Yaoyao: “…”
Lin Beifan stood up angrily and said, “How can you be so heartless and cruel? Are you worthy of your master?”
Yaoyao knelt down and begged for mercy: “I’m sorry, I was wrong. Please stop talking!”
Lin Beifan continued angrily, “Is saying sorry enough? If apologies were useful, what would we need law enforcement for?”
Yaoyao humbly asked for advice: “Then what do you suggest I do now?”
“Seeing that you have a repentant heart, I will point you in the right direction!”
Lin Beifan said earnestly, “You should get married right away. If not getting married, at least consummate the marriage first! In any case, you should first put her mind at ease. As the saying goes, ‘Settle down before establishing a career.’ Do you understand?”
Yaoyao: “…”
“If you then give birth to a few chubby boys for her, I guarantee she’ll be so happy she won’t be able to stop smiling, and all her anger will dissipate!”
Yaoyao: “…”
“Let’s not delay any further, let’s do it right now!” Lin Beifan opened his arms wide.
“Do what? I’ll strangle you!”
Lin Beifan: “Ow, ow, ow…”
After strangling Lin Beifan, Yaoyao seriously considered his words and found them to be very sensible.
It wasn’t that she thought getting married and consummating the marriage made sense, but rather that going back to pay a New Year’s visit was reasonable.
Even if her master nagged a lot, she was still her master. On this day of reunion, it was only right to spend time together, so as not to be unfilial.
So, Yaoyao slipped away.
……
Through the Empire Sandbox, Lin Beifan turned his attention to Mo Yuyan at the White Tiger Mountain Range.
At this time, even though it was the New Year period, Mo Yuyan was still lost in her intense training.
Compared to before, her strength had increased a bit more.
“Stop training. It’s New Year’s, so take a good rest for a couple of days!” Lin Beifan’s voice drifted faintly over.
Mo Yuyan stopped and sheathed her sword, then with a bitter smile and a cupped-fist salute, she said, “Thank you for the reminder, senior, but I no longer have a home, nor do I have any relatives! During the New Year, seeing others reunite with their families only reminds me of my deceased brother! So, I can only distract myself from the pain by practicing my swordsmanship!”
“I see. I was inconsiderate, my apologies!” Lin Beifan sighed.
Mo Yuyan shook her head: “Senior, don’t say that. The kindness you’ve shown me, I will never forget! If I were to say I have any relatives left in this world, it would probably only be you, senior!”
“In that case, I’ll keep you company and make sure you have a proper New Year celebration!”
Mo Yuyan’s eyes lit up: “Senior, are you coming?”
“I can’t come, but I can send some New Year goods over!”
As soon as he finished speaking, a pair of Spring Festival couplets, a big red quilt, red clothes, firecrackers, fine wine and wine cups, and a table full of steaming hot food appeared in front of Mo Yuyan…
All of it seemed to appear out of thin air.
Mo Yuyan was amazed in her heart.
Although it wasn’t the first time she had seen such feats, she was astonished every time.
This was no longer martial arts; it was truly the work of immortals.
Senior is truly incredible.
When will I be able to do as senior does?
“Enjoy it. The New Year should feel like the New Year!” Lin Beifan’s cheerful voice came through.
“Thank you, senior, then I won’t be polite!” Mo Yuyan gave a salute and then sat down to eat voraciously.
She felt that the food was exceptionally delicious and fragrant.
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