e-booksonline Chapter 23 Benefactor
Chapter 23 Benefactor
This powerful and shrewd prime minister, who held immense influence in the court, now looked like an ordinary father, with a kind smile on his face and loving eyes as he gazed at his daughter and the "little guest" she had brought.
When he saw Ye Tian's face, which resembled Ye Qingmei's but was even more handsome, a look of amazement and complexity flashed in his eyes.
"This must be Ye Tian, the adopted son of Her Highness the Eldest Princess?"
Lin Ruofu's voice was gentle yet carried a subtle hint of authority.
"Young Ye Tian greets Prime Minister Lin."
Ye Tian bowed respectfully, his demeanor composed and unperturbed, showing no sign of tension or unease despite the fact that the other party was the current prime minister.
Looking at Ye Tian's appearance, Lin Ruofu nodded inwardly.
It truly lives up to its reputation.
At such a young age, he already possesses such composure and courage; his future achievements are undoubtedly limitless.
The three took their seats, and the banquet began.
During the meal, Lin Ruofu and Ye Tian discussed the past and present, engaging in extensive and insightful discussions.
Ye Tian's insight and talent secretly alarmed even this seasoned official.
He found that he couldn't quite understand this seven-year-old child in front of him!
Lin Wan'er, like a little fangirl, rested her chin on her hand and looked at Ye Tian with eyes full of admiration, occasionally serving him food and wine, being extremely attentive.
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
Lin Wan'er suddenly put down her chopsticks, looked at Ye Tian, and showed a look of expectation and shyness on her face.
"Young Master Tian, no, Young Master Ye."
She said softly.
"Wan'er, Wan'er dares to ask Young Master Ye for something."
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian smiled slightly and said, "Sister Wan'er, please feel free to speak. As long as Ye Tian can do it, I will definitely not refuse."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wan'er's face lit up with a delighted smile.
She took a deep breath and mustered her courage to say, "Wan'er, Wan'er has recently become very obsessed with 'Dream of the Red Chamber' written by a mysterious author known as 'The Flower Burial Prince'."
"I dare to ask Young Master Ye if you could introduce me to this Flower Burial Gentleman?"
"Or, could we possibly obtain a copy of his handwritten manuscript? Wan'er would be eternally grateful!"
After saying that, she looked at Ye Tian with anticipation, her heart filled with trepidation and unease.
She knew that this request was somewhat presumptuous.
After all, that "Flower Burial Prince" is currently the most mysterious and most sought-after figure in the entire capital.
To meet him or obtain a manuscript from him is harder than climbing to heaven!
However, to her surprise...
After listening to her request, Ye Tian did not show any sign of difficulty.
Instead, a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Sister Wan'er, do you know who this 'Flower Burial Gentleman' really is?"
Ye Tian looked at Lin Wan'er and asked slowly.
Lin Wan'er was taken aback upon hearing this, then shook her head and said, "Wan'er doesn't know."
"I have only heard that this young master is exceptionally talented and brilliant, a genius that comes along only once in a century."
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian chuckled softly, and then slowly spoke:
"Far away, yet so close, right before my eyes."
What?!
Lin Wan'er and Lin Ruofu, who was standing next to her, were both shocked when they heard Ye Tian's words!
An expression of disbelief crossed their faces!
"Young Master Ye, you...you mean..."
Lin Wan'er's voice trembled slightly, her eyes filled with shock and a hint of unbelievable ecstasy!
Ye Tian smiled slightly and stopped hiding it.
"That's right."
"I am none other than the so-called 'Flower Burial Gentleman'."
boom!
These words, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, exploded completely in the minds of Lin Wan'er and Lin Ruofu!
Their eyes widened and their mouths gaped open, as if they had heard the most incredible thing in the world!
Ye Tian, is he really the famous, talented, and mysterious "Flower Burial Prince" of Kyoto?!
How...how is this possible?!
He's only seven years old!
How could a seven-year-old child write such a profound, skillfully written, and emotionally nuanced masterpiece as "Dream of the Red Chamber"?
This is simply unbelievable!
Even Lin Ruofu, a prime minister who had seen many storms in the officialdom and had long since developed the composure to remain calm even in the face of a collapsing mountain, was completely stunned at this moment!
He looked at the handsome man before him.
The child, with his extraordinary demeanor and astonishing words, stirred up a storm in his heart!
evildoer!
This is absolutely a monster!
Even more unbelievable than Ye Qingmei back then!
After a brief moment of shock, Lin Wan'er's eyes burst with unparalleled joy and fervor!
It turns out that the "Flower Burial Prince" she had always admired and revered was actually her beloved little brother Tian!
This discovery filled her with ecstasy, and she was so excited that she almost fainted!
At this moment, the way she looked at Ye Tian completely changed!
It's no longer just a simple sibling relationship, no longer just simple appreciation and affection.
Instead, there is a more ardent, more intense, and more steadfast love!
She knew she had completely fallen for him!
I've completely fallen in love with this guy in front of me, a genius who's even more extraordinary than a monster!
And at this very moment.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall fell into an eerie silence after Ye Tian revealed his identity as the "Flower Burial Prince".
Lin Ruofu and his daughter Lin Wan'er were still deeply shocked and unable to recover for a long time.
Seeing their dumbfounded expressions, Ye Tian chuckled inwardly but didn't say anything more. He simply picked up his wine glass and began to sip it.
After a long while, Lin Wan'er was the first to react.
Her bright eyes sparkled with unparalleled surprise and admiration. The way she looked at Ye Tian was as if she were looking at a shining god!
"Heavens, Heavenly Brother, you, you really are... the Flower Burial Prince?"
Her voice still trembled with disbelief.
Ye Tian put down his wine glass, smiled and nodded: "Genuine and authentic."
Upon receiving Ye Tian's confirmation, Lin Wan'er could no longer contain her excitement and abruptly stood up from her seat. She wanted to say something, but was too excited to speak for a moment.
Her face flushed red with excitement, and her chest heaved violently with rapid breathing.
Suddenly, she started coughing violently, and the coughing became more and more severe, with an abnormal flush appearing on her pretty face.
"Wan'er!"
Upon seeing this, Lin Ruofu's expression changed drastically. He quickly stood up to support his daughter and anxiously asked, "What's wrong? Has your old illness flared up again?"
Upon seeing this, Ye Tian also frowned.
He knew that Lin Wan'er's tuberculosis had improved somewhat after his initial treatment.
However, since it is a congenital deficiency, coupled with the excessive emotional fluctuations just now, it is very easy to cause a relapse.
"Prime Minister Lin, there is no need to panic."
Ye Tian stood up and said.
"Sister Wan'er was just in a moment of panic, and her blood and qi were overwhelmed. She's fine."
As he spoke, he walked to Lin Wan'er's side, reached out his hand, and gently massaged a few acupoints on her back.
His movements, seemingly casual, contained a pure and gentle inner energy.
That true energy, like a gentle stream, slowly flowed into Lin Wan'er's body, nourishing her damaged meridians and calming the disordered qi and blood within her.
After a short while, Lin Wan'er's coughing gradually subsided, the flush on her face slowly faded, and her breathing became much more steady.
"I feel much better."
Lin Wan'er leaned against her father's chest and said in a weak voice.
She could clearly feel a warm current flowing through her body, which felt incredibly comfortable.
As Lin Ruofu watched his daughter's complexion gradually return to normal, a huge weight was finally lifted from his heart.
He looked at Ye Tian gratefully and said, "Thank you for your help, Young Master Ye."
Ye Tian smiled slightly and said, "Prime Minister Lin, you're too kind."
"Although Sister Wan'er's illness is somewhat stubborn, I may have a way to cure it completely."
What?!
Upon hearing this, Lin Ruofu and Lin Wan'er were once again shocked!
They stared at Ye Tian in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock and a hint of unbelievable anticipation!
Lin Wan'er's tuberculosis was a chronic illness that had plagued her for many years!
They consulted renowned doctors throughout the capital and used all sorts of precious medicinal herbs, but they could only barely control the illness and could not cure it!
And now, this seven-year-old child claims he has a way to cure it completely?!
How...how is this possible?!
"Young Master Ye, is this truly the case?"
Lin Ruofu's voice trembled slightly, his eyes filled with excitement and hope.
If Ye Tian can really cure Wan'er's illness, then he will be the greatest benefactor of the Lin family!