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

Chapter 95 The Sister-in-Law's Reward

Evening, in the main hall of Plum Garden.

There were six dishes and a soup on the table, all home-style dishes, but they were made with great care.

"So many dishes?" Lin Chen said with a smile, "Thank you for your trouble, sister-in-law."

"These are just simple home-cooked dishes, Eighth Brother, please don't mind them." Liu Ruyan served him a bowl of soup.

"Try this soup; I simmered it for two hours."

Lin Chen took a sip: "Mmm, delicious. Sister-in-law's cooking is really good."

Liu Ruyan smiled and said, "Drink more if you like."

Lin Nian'er sat to the side, eating with a small spoon, her face covered in food.

Liu Ruyan gently wiped her face from time to time.

"Sister-in-law," Lin Chen suddenly said:

"Nian'er is only three years old. Practicing martial arts is a bit too strenuous for her. I'm thinking of finding a teacher to give her a foundation and teach her to read and write. What do you think?"

"Alright." Liu Ruyan nodded. "Eighth Brother, you know a lot of people, do you have any suitable candidates?"

"I have someone in mind," Lin Chen said.

"Mr. Li Chunfeng is very knowledgeable, and his abilities are about the same as Mr. Yuan's. He is more than capable of teaching Nian'er to read and lay a solid foundation for her studies."

Moreover, he is gentle and patient, making him suitable for teaching children.

Liu Ruyan's eyes lit up: "Mr. Li, would you be willing?"

She no longer cared why Lin Chen knew so many experts, and had gotten used to the occasional emergence of experts under Lin Chen's command.

"I'll talk to him, he'll definitely agree," Lin Chen said with a smile.

"Now that the Tiger Legion is on track, he doesn't have much to do. He can spend an hour or two each day teaching Nian'er without any problems."

"That's wonderful," Liu Ruyan said gratefully. "Thank you, Eighth Brother."

"Don't mention it." Lin Chen picked up a piece of fish for her. "We're family."

The three of them ate and chatted in a warm atmosphere.

After Lin Nian'er finished eating, she was taken by her maid to wash up.

Liu Ruyan and Lin Chen continued eating, chatting casually.

"Eighth brother," Liu Ruyan suddenly whispered:

"What...what are your plans for the future?"

"The future?" Lin Chen thought for a moment, "First, I'll settle things at home and take care of what needs to be done. Then... I'll just laze around and wait to die."

Liu Ruyan was amused by him: "How can you say something like that?"

"I'm serious," Lin Chen said quietly.

"I don't have any grand ambitions, I just want to live a comfortable life for a few days."

The house was bustling with activity, the wives and concubines lived in harmony, and the family had many children. They ate and drank every day—how wonderful!

Liu Ruyan looked at him, a complex expression flashing in her eyes:

"Eighth Brother, it's good that you think this way. The Lin family has gone through too many storms over the years. Being able to live peacefully is better than anything else."

"Yes," Lin Chen nodded.

"So what I'm doing now is to ensure the Lin family can live in peace. Anyone who dares to cause trouble, I'll wipe them out."

Lin Chen spoke casually, but Liu Ruyan could hear the determination in his voice.

"Eighth brother," she said softly, "you've changed so much. You weren't like this before."

"People always change," Lin Chen said with a smile. "Besides, I'm the head of the family now, so I have to take responsibility."

Liu Ruyan nodded and said no more.

After the meal, the maid cleared the table and served tea.

"Eighth Brother," Liu Ruyan suddenly asked, "Are we going back tonight...?"

Lin Chen looked at her slightly flushed face and smiled: "Does sister-in-law want me to go back?"

"I..." Liu Ruyan lowered her head, "Whatever you say."

"Then I won't go back." Lin Chen held her hand. "I'll keep you company and talk to you."

Liu Ruyan blushed even more, but did not pull her hand away.

The two talked for a while longer, and then finished their tea.

Liu Ruyan stood up: "I'll go see if Nian'er is asleep."

"I'll go with you."

The two arrived at Lin Nian'er's room.

The little girl was already asleep, hugging a white rabbit plush toy, sleeping soundly.

Liu Ruyan tucked the blanket around her, her eyes filled with maternal love.

"Nian'er is so cute," Lin Chen said softly.

"Yes," Liu Ruyan nodded, "She is my life."

After seeing the child, the two returned to the main hall.

Night had fallen, and the mansion was quiet.

"Eighth Brother," Liu Ruyan suddenly turned around and looked at Lin Chen, "Am I...am I really useless?"

Lin Chen was taken aback: "Why do you say that, sister-in-law?"

"Look at our second sister, she's skilled in medicine; our third sister, she's good at managing a household; our fourth sister, she's a master of martial arts; our fifth sister, she's good at business; our sixth sister, she's knowledgeable in intelligence; our seventh sister, she's skilled in diplomacy; and even our sister Su is both beautiful and talented," Liu Ruyan whispered.

"But right now... all I can do is take care of the kids, nothing else."

Lin Chen then understood what she was thinking and said seriously:

"Sister-in-law, you're wrong about that."

You can take care of the children, manage the household, and look after this family. Without you, this family would have fallen apart long ago. How can you be useless?

Lin Chen grasped her shoulders:

"Sister-in-law, you are the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lin family, and you are our pillar of strength."

Without you, we are just a disorganized mess. Your importance is greater than anyone else's.

Looking into his earnest eyes, Liu Ruyan's eyes welled up with tears: "Eighth Brother..."

"So sister-in-law, don't underestimate yourself," Lin Chen said with a smile. "You're very good, really very good."

Liu Ruyan could no longer hold back and threw herself into his arms, sobbing softly.

For the past three years, she has single-handedly upheld the dignity of the eldest branch of the family, raising her child while also dealing with pressure from all sides and taking care of her younger siblings' feelings.

He appears strong on the surface, but is already exhausted inside.

Lin Chen gently patted her back, letting her vent.

After a long while, Liu Ruyan finally stopped crying, lifted her head from his embrace, her eyes red:

"I'm sorry... I lost my composure."

"It's alright." Lin Chen wiped away her tears. "Sister-in-law, if you want to cry, just cry. You don't have to force yourself in front of me."

Looking at his gentle demeanor, Liu Ruyan felt a warm current welling up in her heart.

She tiptoed and gave Lin Chen a light kiss on the lips.

The kiss was light, yet it carried deep affection.

Lin Chen was taken aback at first, then responded to her.

This kiss was deeper and more lingering than the one from that day.

At first, Liu Ruyan was a little awkward, but she gradually melted into his arms.

For a long time, the lips are divided.

Liu Ruyan, panting and blushing, said, "Eighth Brother... I..."

"Sister-in-law," Lin Chen picked her up, "let's go back to our room."

Liu Ruyan buried her face in his shoulder and softly hummed in agreement.

A night of passionate lovemaking.

When Lin Chen woke up in the early morning, Liu Ruyan was still fast asleep.

She rested her head on his arm, her dark hair spread out on the pillow, and a faint blush on her face.

Lin Chen gently got up and covered her with the blanket.

As soon as I finished dressing, a system notification sounded in my mind:

"Ding! A breakthrough in the relationship between the host and a core member of the family has been detected, triggering a stage reward!"

"Obtained: [Character Summoning Card - Guan Yu, the Martial Saint] (Peak of a Land Immortal, Unparalleled in Loyalty and Bravery, His Green Dragon Crescent Blade is Invincible)"

"Obtained: [Item - Green Dragon Crescent Blade] (Superior Heavenly Rank Divine Weapon, Bound to Guan Yu)"

"Acquired: [Martial Arts - Spring and Autumn Blade Technique] (Heavenly Rank, High Grade, Automatically Perfected)"

"Received: 8000 Spirit Stones"

Guan Yu!

The pinnacle of terrestrial immortality!

Lin Chen's eyes lit up.

This is truly top-tier combat power, the peak of a terrestrial immortal, the most outstanding existence in the entire Tianyuan Continent!

"System, summon Guan Yu and arrange for him to hide in the mansion with Dugu Qiubai as the Lin family's last trump card."

"Ding! Command being executed..."

"Guan Yu has been summoned and is currently hiding in the forbidden area behind the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion with Dugu Qiubai. His identity is the Lin family's elder protector."

Lin Chen nodded in satisfaction.

With Guan Yu as a trump card, plus Li Bai, Dugu Qiubai, Hua Tuo, Dongfang Bubai, Zhao Zilong, Yuan Tiangang, and the Eight Vajras...

The Lin family's strength is enough to rival any force, even the Dayan royal family.

As he was thinking, Liu Ruyan woke up.

"Eighth brother..." she murmured, opening her eyes groggily.

"Did I wake you up?" Lin Chen walked to the bedside. "It's still early, sleep a little longer."

Liu Ruyan blushed, remembering what happened last night, and buried her face in the blanket:

"I'm not sleeping anymore...it's time to get up."

"What's the rush?" Lin Chen gently kissed her forehead. "Rest well today. Let Third Sister-in-law handle the affairs of the manor."

"That won't do..." Liu Ruyan tried to sit up, but felt sore all over, and her face turned even redder. "It's all your fault..."

"It's my fault, it's my fault," Lin Chen chuckled. "So, sister-in-law must rest today, that's an order."

Liu Ruyan glared at him, but her eyes were filled with laughter: "You're just bullying people."

"How could I dare to bully my sister-in-law?" Lin Chen tucked her in. "I'll go tell the kitchen to prepare breakfast and bring it over later."

"Mm." Liu Ruyan nodded.

Lin Chen left the bedroom and went to the courtyard.

The morning air was fresh, and the sunlight was just right.

He stretched and felt refreshed.

If the eldest sister-in-law is won over, will the sixth sister-in-law be far behind?