Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 455 I'm Going to Zhongzhou

Lin Chen took the letter, but didn't open it. He glanced at Mei Jiu Niang first.

"Your master?"

Mei Jiu Niang nodded: "This is what my master asked me to pass on. She said the passage will be fully opened soon."

When the passage is fully opened, Central Plains will be in grave danger; at that time, no one will be able to escape.

Lin Chen opened the letter and unfolded it.

The handwriting on the letter was delicate and neat, each stroke precise, as if the writer was relaxed while writing, but the content itself was anything but relaxed.

The letter was short, only a few lines long:

"The passage to the outer realms has loosened, and within three months at most, a True Monarch-level being will surely descend."

The Central Plains will become a battlefield, and the Eastern Regions may be the last line of defense.

Lin Chen, we need to meet and talk. You choose the time, and I'll go wherever you want.

After reading the letter, Lin Chen folded it and stuffed it into his pocket.

He picked up the sleeping Lin Nianjun, stood up, and glanced at the sky.

The sun is still shining, warm and pleasant.

Lin Chen withdrew his gaze and walked into the house.

Mei Jiu Niang followed behind, the hem of her purple skirt trailing lightly on the ground, making a soft rustling sound.

She watched Lin Chen's retreating figure, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but then she swallowed it back.

……

That evening.

Mei Jiu Niang used all her skills.

They brought out all eighteen martial arts techniques of the Hehuan Sect, one by one.

Lin Chen was able to parry at first, but then he couldn't keep up, and eventually he gave up completely.

This woman is really going to drain him dry.

the next morning.

Lin Chen leaned against the wall, his face pale, and returned to the East Mountain Villa.

Yao Yao happened to be passing by and saw Lin Chen walking unsteadily, with dark circles under his eyes, pale lips, and a twitching at the corner of his mouth.

Then he burst into unrestrained laughter.

Lin Chen glared at her.

Yao Yao laughed even harder, covering her mouth, her shoulders shaking, and tears were almost coming out.

Lin Chen ignored Yao Yao and continued walking forward while holding onto the wall.

Yao Yao's voice came from behind: "Husband, I'll go make you some soup!"

Lin Chen waved his hand without turning his head.

I've had breakfast.

Lin Chen summoned everyone to the main hall.

The Old Madam, Su Wanqing, Liu Ruyan, Zhao Mingyue, Qin Shuyan, Xiao Yulou, Chu Yueyao, Wen Ruoxi, Ye Qingying, Murong Xue, Su Xiaoxiao, Lan Fenghuang, Liu Shengxue, Yao Yao.

The house was filled with beautiful women, like orioles and swallows.

Lin Nian'er ran in, and seeing so many people, she paused for a moment, then ran to Lin Chen's side and looked up at him:

"Father, do you want to talk about something?"

Lin Chen bent down, picked her up, and placed her on his lap: "Yes, let's talk business."

"Then I'll talk business too."

"Okay, you can talk business now."

Lin Nian'er was satisfied and sat obediently on Lin Chen's lap, her little hands on her knees, looking very serious.

Lin Chen scanned the area.

The old lady sat at the head of the table, her hands twirling prayer beads, her face serene.

Su Wanqing sat next to her, holding a teacup in her hand, but didn't drink it.

Liu Ruyan sat in the first seat on the left, her back ramrod straight.

Zhao Mingyue sat next to her, holding a book in her hand, but she didn't open it.

Qin Shuyan was holding Lin Nianbei, and the little guy was gnawing on his own fist.

Xiao Yulou held Lin Nianying in his arms. The little one was sleeping with her mouth slightly open.

Chu Yueyao leaned back in her chair, her face still a little pale, but she seemed to be in good spirits.

Wen Ruoxi sat in the corner, holding an account book in her hand.

She's due to give birth in a month or so, and her belly is frighteningly big, but she hasn't missed a single day of keeping the account books.

Ye Qingying remained expressionless, dressed in pristine white, as if she had come to listen in.

Murong Xue and Su Xiaoxiao sat together, whispering to each other.

Lan Fenghuang looked at Lin Chen, her eyes thoughtful.

Liu Shengxue sat upright, holding a teacup in her hands.

Yao Yao huddled in the corner, her smile still lingering on her face.

Lingbo closed her eyes slightly, as if she didn't care about anything.

Lin Chen cleared his throat and said:

"I'm going to Zhongzhou."

Murong Xue was the first to speak, her voice trembling slightly: "How long will it take?"

Lin Chen shook his head: "I don't know."

Su Xiaoxiao was the second to speak, her voice muffled: "Is it dangerous?"

Lin Chen was silent for a moment, then replied, "It should be alright."

The old lady looked at Lin Chen and asked, "Do you really have to go?"

Lin Chen nodded: "I definitely have to go."

Su Wanqing stood up from her chair, walked over to Lin Chen, straightened his collar, and said softly, "Be careful, and come back soon."

Lin Chen nodded: "Mm."

Liu Ruyan looked at Lin Chen, remained silent for a long while, and then said only one word: "Okay."

Zhao Mingyue remained seated, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrest. After a few taps, she spoke: "Who are you taking?"

Lin Chen thought for a moment and said, "Lan Fenghuang, Yao Yao, Shi Shi and Shi Shi, and Ling Bo."

Zhao Mingyue nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Qin Shuyan stood up from her chair and walked over to Lin Chen.

She hugged him, buried her face in his chest, and held him for a while before letting go and stepping back.

Xiao Yulou stood up and walked up to Lin Chen: "You promised to teach me swordsmanship."

Lin Chen smiled slightly: "I'll teach you when I get back."

Xiao Yulou's eyes reddened: "You said it."

Lin Chen nodded: "I said it."

Xiao Yulou retreated.

Chu Yueyao walked over and slipped a small porcelain bottle into Lin Chen's hand:

"The healing medicine I make myself works better than the ones sold outside."

Lin Chen gripped the porcelain bottle tightly: "Okay."

Wen Ruoxi walked over and handed Lin Chen a ring: "There are many places to spend money in Zhongzhou, so don't be stingy."

Lin Chen took the ring and glanced at it; it was almost full of spirit stones.

Ye Qingying walked over and handed Lin Chen a jade pendant: "For protection."

Lin Chen accepted it. Although the jade pendant offered him no protection, the sentiment it represented was priceless.

Murong Xue walked over, took Lin Chen's hand, and said in a nasal voice, "Come back soon."

Su Xiaoxiao also came over, and without saying a word, she took Lin Chen's hand.

Liu Shengxue walked over and handed Lin Chen a short knife: "It's a rule in Dongli to carry a knife when you go out, to ward off evil spirits."

Lin Chen took the short knife, pulled it out and looked at it. The blade was gleaming, with fine patterns on it, flowing like water ripples.

He nodded and put the short sword away.

The old lady stood up, leaning on her cane, walked up to Lin Chen, reached out and touched his face, her hand trembling slightly.

"Go ahead, Grandma is at home."

Lin Chen grasped the old lady's hand: "Grandmother, please take care."

The old lady smiled and said, "Grandma still wants to watch her great-grandson grow up, she can't bear to die, hehe!"

Su Wanqing stood next to the old lady, not saying a word, just looking at Lin Chen.

His eyes showed worry and reluctance, but he said nothing.