Lin Zezu climbed into the Zhu family’s carriage. The interior was surprisingly spacious, and the thick cushions effectively cushioned the jolts of the road.
Zhu Wenchang was like a bird released from a cage. He kept pulling back the curtain to peer outside, his mouth never still as he peppered Lin Zezu with one question after another. By the time they had traveled the five or six li to the entrance of Linjiang Village, the journey had passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Zezu decided to invite Zhu Wenchang to step down so they could walk the rest of the way into the village.
They walked ahead while the carriage followed behind, stopping just a short distance from the Lin Family Old Residence. As Lin Zezu led Zhu Wenchang past the gates of the estate, Ping’an, the gatekeeper, spotted the carriage from afar. Thinking a distinguished guest had arrived, he perked up and waited with a smile on his face. However, as they drew closer, he realized it was only Lin Zezu accompanied by a young gentleman of similar age.
Chapter 50