Chapter 1324: Chu Yiren Makes a Stunning Appearance
Chapter 1324: Chu Yiren Makes a Stunning Appearance
Lin Lang and Sun Yizhen quickly got dressed, their movements carrying a hint of tacit intimacy.
Just as Sun Yizhen straightened her skirt, Lin Lang raised his hand and used his telekinetic superpower to gently hook the door.
"Click."
The door lock opened silently, as if an invisible hand had turned the lock cylinder for them.
Hearing the noise, Xiao Haoxun outside the door immediately shouted excitedly, "Mommy, open the door!"
The next second, the door opened slowly and automatically inward.
Xiao Haoxun burst in like a little cannonball, his short legs clattering rapidly on the floor.
"father!"
Xiao Haoxun buried his head in Lin Lang's arms, his rosy little face tilted up, his eyes shining like two black grapes.
Lin Lang picked up his son and kissed his soft face repeatedly, making the little guy giggle.
"Dad, you lazybones, you're finally awake!"
Little Haoxun hugged Lin Lang's neck and complained in a childish voice, "I've been waiting so long! If my grandparents hadn't stopped me, I would have come several times already!"
Sun Yizhen smiled broadly, reaching out to pinch her son's soft cheek: "You're the most impatient one."
Lin Lang spun his son around in his arms and asked with a smile, "Did Xun'er miss his dad?"
"Yes!" Xiao Haoxun answered without hesitation, nuzzling his little head against Lin Lang's neck.
Lin Lang's heart was instantly filled with joy. He lowered his head and planted a deep kiss on his son's forehead: "Daddy missed you too, my little baby."
Son Ye-jeong looked at the father and son sticking together, her eyes filled with a gentle smile.
Lin Lang, holding Xiao Haoxun, seemed to suddenly remember something and gently shook his hand.
The next second, a pink lollipop appeared out of thin air in his palm, carrying a sweet strawberry scent.
"Xun'er misses his dad so much, he can't let it go to waste. Here's a treat for you." Lin Lang handed a lollipop to his son.
Xiao Haoxun's eyes lit up like stars instantly. He quickly took the lollipop and said in his childish voice, "Thank you, Daddy!"
He looked down at the strawberry lollipop in his hand, his little body squirming happily in Lin Lang's arms. His satisfied little face was so cute that it melted one's heart.
Sun Yizhen shook her head, looking both helpless and amused: "Oh dear, honey, we can't give Xun'er any more candy."
She poked her son's head: "Look at you, you have cavities. Your grandparents always give you sweets, yogurt, and candy behind my back."
When Xiao Haoxun realized his secret had been exposed, he shrank back, secretly glanced at Sun Yizhen, and then immediately buried his face in Lin Lang's arms, like a little ostrich that had done something wrong.
Lin Lang didn't seem to mind, and affectionately ruffled his son's hair: "It's okay, Dad's here."
As he spoke, he gently placed his palm on his son's little face.
The next second, a faint golden light emanated from his palm, and the warm glow slowly flowed into Xiao Haoxun's mouth along his skin.
Xiao Haoxun felt a warm sensation in his mouth and closed his eyes in comfort.
In the blink of an eye, the golden light dissipated.
Lin Lang released his hand and asked with a smile, "Xun'er, open your mouth and let Daddy see."
Xiao Haoxun obediently opened his mouth, revealing two rows of teeth that were as white as little pearls.
"Wow—" Son Ye-jeong leaned closer to take a look and couldn't help but exclaim, "Honey, you...you used your superpowers again?"
Lin Lang raised an eyebrow: "Since my son has cavities, of course I have to fix them for him."
"Thank you, Dad!" Xiao Haoxun giggled, his laughter clear and melodious, like a wind chime.
Sun Yizhen gave Lin Lang a reproachful look, both annoyed and amused: "You just spoil him."
Lin Lang held four-year-old Hao Xun in his arms, smiling with a self-righteous expression: "He's my son, if I don't spoil him, who will?"
Xiao Haoxun laughed even harder in Lin Lang's arms. He licked his white teeth with his little tongue and said with a proud look, "Mommy, I don't have cavities anymore, so I can eat candy now, right?"
"Eat up, it's because your dad spoils you so much!"
"Hehe..." Xiao Haoxun immediately tore open the lollipop wrapper and put the strawberry-flavored lollipop in his mouth, revealing a satisfied expression.
Son Ye-jin stroked her son's soft hair and said affectionately, "You little glutton, I just can't do anything with you."
Immediately afterwards, Lin Lang, holding his son in one arm and Sun Yizhen's hand in the other, walked downstairs as the family of three chatted and laughed.
In the living room on the first floor of the villa, Mr. and Mrs. Sun had already tidied up and were sitting on the sofa waiting for them.
Seeing Lin Lang carrying Xiao Haoxun down, Sun's mother immediately stood up with a smile: "Son-in-law, are you still feeling tired or uncomfortable?"
Lin Lang laughed and lied, "Mom, Yizhen gave me a massage, and I took a nap. Now I feel full of energy and high spirits."
"That's good, that's good!" Sun's mother smiled from ear to ear.
Grandfather Sun looked at his little grandson and gently instructed him, "Xun'er, when you get to Shanghai, you must listen to your grandmother. When you see the First Madam Chu Yiren, you must call her Mother, understand?"
Xiao Haoxun asked, seemingly understanding but not quite, "Why?"
Father Sun patiently explained, "Your father's legal wife, Chu Yiren, is the stepmother. According to clan law, all the children of the Lin family, including the children of all concubines and mistresses, must respect the stepmother and call Chu Yiren 'Mother' or 'Empress Dowager.' Do you understand?"
Although Xiao Haoxun didn't quite understand, he obediently said "Oh".
Grandpa Sun touched his little grandson's face, his eyes filled with the love and affection of a grandparent for their grandchild.
South Koreans follow tradition.
To this day, South Koreans hold sacrificial ceremonies at the Jojongam Daetong Temple Fair in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, on the fourth day of the first lunar month and the nineteenth day of the third lunar month each year.
The main figures worshipped were Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, Emperor Shenzong Zhu Yijun, and Emperor Yizong Zhu Youjian (also known as Emperor Chongzhen).
The 19th day of the third lunar month is the day Emperor Chongzhen died for his country.
The sacrificial ceremony was organized by the descendants of the "Ming Dynasty immigrants" and folk organizations at the end of the Ming Dynasty. It originated from the "reconstruction grace" of the Ming Dynasty in aiding Korea against Japanese pirates and the Joseon Dynasty's concept of "respecting the Zhou and remembering the Ming".
Even in South Korea, many families and old houses still use the Chongzhen reign title for hundreds of years when holding ancestral rites.
Getting back to the point, Lin Lang, holding his son, said, "Dad, Mom, we'll head back to Shanghai now. I'll come see you again when I have time."
Although Sun's mother was a little reluctant, she knew that her daughter was going back to the Lin family to have lunch with her mother-in-law, so she could only nod and say, "Okay, okay, you should go back now."
"Okay, Mom," Sun Yizhen replied obediently, and hugged her mother.
Mr. Sun hurriedly picked up two high-end gift boxes from the side and handed them to Sun Yizhen, saying, "Daughter, these are some gifts that your mother and I brought for your mother-in-law."
“Okay, Dad.” Son Ye-jeong smiled as she accepted the Korean ginseng concentrate, ginseng paste, and sliced red ginseng honey from her father. These were all high-end gifts from the prestigious South Korean brand, Cheong Kwan Jang.
Lin Lang kissed Xiao Haoxun on the cheek and reminded him, "Son, say goodbye to your grandparents."
With a lollipop in his mouth, Xiao Haoxun waved and mumbled, "Goodbye, Grandpa and Grandma."
"Goodbye, grandson," the grandparents said in unison.
Then, Lin Lang, holding his son, made a thought.
The next moment, faint spatial ripples appeared around him, and the [Space-Time Mass Teleportation] skill was activated instantly.
"Om-"
A slight ripple passed by, and the figures of the family of three vanished from the spot.
……
Lin's Villa, Shanghai.
A group of people were gathered in the lobby on the first floor.
In the center of the main hall, on a sofa by the window, sat a woman dressed in an ochre-red phoenix robe. The robe was embroidered with a lifelike pattern of nine phoenixes facing the sun, wrapped in gold thread, shimmering with light.
She wore a seven-tailed phoenix crown, adorned with pearls, gemstones, and jade, which swayed slightly with her movements, exuding an air of nobility.
Her long hair was styled into a high bun, revealing her smooth forehead. Her eyebrows and eyes were exquisite, and her gentle temperament carried a hint of innate aloofness. She was none other than Chu Yiren, Lin Lang's legal wife.
Beside her sat a six-year-old boy dressed in the crown prince's everyday clothes, a moon-white brocade robe, a jade belt around his waist, and a purple-gold crown on his head. He had handsome features and a calm demeanor. Even at such a young age, he had the air of a crown prince. He was none other than the eldest son, Lin Haotian.
On the other side was a six-year-old girl, dressed in a pink palace dress with phoenix and dragon patterns embroidered on the hem, covered with a light gauze, and wearing a pearl hairpin. She was exquisitely beautiful with bright, lively eyes.
When she smiled, two shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks, making her look charming and adorable. She was none other than the eldest daughter, Lin Zhiyi.
Around her, Lin Lang's concubines and children surrounded Chu Yiren in layers, chattering away, their eyes occasionally falling on her and her two children with a mixture of flattery and awe.
As Chu Yiren listened to everyone's conversation, she occasionally spoke to her two children beside her, a gentle smile on her face.
Clearly, she had just traveled back from the Tang Dynasty, and hadn't had time to change out of her phoenix robes, phoenix crown, and prince and princess attire.
at this time--
"Om-"
The space in the lobby on the first floor of the Lin family villa suddenly distorted.
The next second, Lin Lang appeared out of thin air in the center of the hall, carrying Xiao Haoxun and Sun Yizhen.
"Dad, we're back home in Shanghai!" Xiao Haoxun was the first to react, excitedly shouting in Lin Lang's arms.
This sudden commotion instantly attracted everyone's attention.
The concubines all turned around and, upon seeing Lin Lang, their faces lit up with delighted smiles.
"master!"
"Master is back!"
As soon as Sun Yizhen landed, she immediately straightened her clothes, walked quickly to Chu Yiren, bowed slightly, and respectfully greeted the Empress.
Her attitude was respectful and her tone humble, clearly showing great respect for the legal wife, Chu Yiren.
Chu Yiren's gaze fell on Sun Yizhen, then looked at Xiao Haoxun in Lin Lang's arms. A hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes. She nodded slightly to her and replied with a smile, "It's good to be back. You must have had a long journey."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Sun Yizhen quickly expressed her gratitude before stepping aside and standing next to Lin Lang.
“Just call me Madam Sun in modern times.” With that, Chu Yiren looked at her two children and reminded them, “Quickly greet Aunt Sun.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Haotian and Xiao Zhiyi quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully in unison, saying, "Greetings, Aunt Sun!"
Sun Yizhen quickly smiled and agreed, "Oh, Tian'er and Yiren are so good! They've grown so much taller since the last time we met."
Lin Lang carried Xiao Haoxun and walked up to Chu Yiren.
Xiao Haoxun quickly took the lollipop out of his mouth and said in a sweet, childish voice, "Xun'er greets Mother Empress! Mother Empress is so beautiful!"
Chu Yiren chuckled softly, stood up, took Xiao Haoxun from Lin Lang's arms, held him in her arms and weighed him in her hands, then kissed Xiao Haoxun's cheek: "Xun'er, your little mouth is so sweet!"
"Hehe...Mother, have some candy." Xiao Haoxun held the lollipop in his hand to Chu Yiren's lips.
Chu Yiren smiled and said, "If Mother doesn't want to eat, you can eat."
After hearing this, Xiao Haoxun put the lollipop in his mouth again and showed an innocent and cute smile.
Lin Lang said with a smile, "Wife, I was just thinking of going to the Tang Dynasty to pick you up before dinner, but I didn't expect you to travel back in time by yourself."
Chu Yiren raised her head and looked at Lin Lang, her clear eyes filled with a hint of reproach, but her tone was not stern.
"Such a big thing as your mother-in-law coming back from the dead, and you didn't even tell me right away? I only found out by accident when I brought Tian'er and Yi'er back from the past myself? You're really something!"
As she spoke, she deliberately glared at Lin Lang, the pearls and jade on her phoenix crown swaying gently, making her even more graceful.
Lin Lang stepped forward, put his arm around Chu Yiren's waist, kissed her on the cheek in front of everyone, and coaxed, "It's not too late for me to tell you now!"
Chu Yiren was immediately appeased by Lin Lang's intimate display of affection and lost all her temper.
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