“Daddy, it’s my fault for not being good enough. If I had ranked first, I wouldn’t have been eliminated,” Lin Kexin said.
“It’s not your fault. You did very well. Since this unfairness has fallen on you, I’ll make sure to get justice for you!” Lin Yun said firmly.
Lin Yun knew that even if Tu Fan wanted to pull that connected youth into the top five, there were other ways to ensure Lin Kexin wasn’t displaced.
If Tu Fan had considered that Lin Kexin was Lin Yun’s daughter, he wouldn’t have replaced her. He could’ve used another spot.
Choosing to eliminate Lin Yun’s daughter showed he didn’t take Lin Yun seriously at all.
“Ying’er, stay home with Kexin. I’m going out.”
With that, Lin Yun headed straight out.
His daughter didn’t need to become Tu Fan’s disciple, but Lin Yun had to seek justice for her. He wouldn’t let her suffer such a grievance!
“Brother Yun!”
“Dad…”
Ying’er and Lin Kexin, seeing Lin Yun storm off, couldn’t help but worry.
“Mother, Daddy’s going to confront Master Tu Fan. Won’t that cause trouble for him? After all, Tu Fan is the empire’s top formation master. Mother, please stop him!” Lin Kexin said anxiously.
“It’s no use. With your father’s stubborn temper, no one can change his mind once he’s decided,” Yu Ying said, shaking her head.
…
Meanwhile.
Tu Residence.
Lin Yun’s carriage arrived at the gate.
He jumped down and strode to the entrance.
“Inform Master Tu Fan that Lin Yun is here to see him,” Lin Yun said to the guard.
“Lord Lin, I’m sorry, Master Tu Fan is out on business and not home,” the guard replied.
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“It’s not your fault. You did very well. Since this unfairness has fallen on you, I’ll make sure to get justice for you!” Lin Yun said firmly.
Lin Yun knew that even if Tu Fan wanted to pull that connected youth into the top five, there were other ways to ensure Lin Kexin wasn’t displaced.
If Tu Fan had considered that Lin Kexin was Lin Yun’s daughter, he wouldn’t have replaced her. He could’ve used another spot.
Choosing to eliminate Lin Yun’s daughter showed he didn’t take Lin Yun seriously at all.
“Ying’er, stay home with Kexin. I’m going out.”
With that, Lin Yun headed straight out.
His daughter didn’t need to become Tu Fan’s disciple, but Lin Yun had to seek justice for her. He wouldn’t let her suffer such a grievance!
“Brother Yun!”
“Dad…”
Ying’er and Lin Kexin, seeing Lin Yun storm off, couldn’t help but worry.
“Mother, Daddy’s going to confront Master Tu Fan. Won’t that cause trouble for him? After all, Tu Fan is the empire’s top formation master. Mother, please stop him!” Lin Kexin said anxiously.
“It’s no use. With your father’s stubborn temper, no one can change his mind once he’s decided,” Yu Ying said, shaking her head.
…
Meanwhile.
Tu Residence.
Lin Yun’s carriage arrived at the gate.
He jumped down and strode to the entrance.
“Inform Master Tu Fan that Lin Yun is here to see him,” Lin Yun said to the guard.
“Lord Lin, I’m sorry, Master Tu Fan is out on business and not home,” the guard replied.
“When will he return?” Lin Yun pressed.
“We don’t know, but it’s unlikely he’ll be back soon. Lord Lin, you should go home,” the guard said.
Lin Yun instantly understood. Tu Fan had likely instructed the guards to turn him away with an excuse if he came.
After all, with Tu Fan holding a disciple selection, he’d be conducting ceremonies over the next few days. It was improbable he’d be away for long.
“Then let me in. I’ll wait inside for Master Tu Fan, however long it takes,” Lin Yun said firmly.
With that, Lin Yun moved to enter the residence.
“Lord Lin, you can’t go in,” the guard said, blocking him.
At that moment, the residence’s steward emerged. “What’s this commotion?”
“Steward Zheng, Lord Lin is trying to force his way in,” the guard reported.
The mustachioed steward turned his gaze to Lin Yun.
“Lord Lin, be sensible. If you force your way in, you’re just asking for trouble. Master Tu Fan doesn’t want to see you. Why insist? You were once a notable figure; leave yourself some dignity and don’t make a fool of yourself here,” the steward said with a hint of arrogance.
Lin Yun’s eyes narrowed. “Who are you to lecture me?”
“Do you know where you are? This is Master Tu Fan’s residence! He’s not only outside the imperial family but a vital figure in it. You dare barge in? Lord Lin, you should know you’re worthless now!” the steward sneered.
The steward’s boldness came from Tu Fan’s backing and Lin Yun’s ‘cripple’ status.
“A dog relying on its master’s power. Since you don’t know how to speak, let me teach you!”
*Slap!*
With a crisp sound, Lin Yun slapped the steward across the face.
Fuming, Lin Yun didn’t hold back. The slap sent the steward staggering back, crashing into the gate with a *thud*, denting it.
The steward’s face swelled, blood trickling from his mouth, his expression grim.
“You… you hit me? Lin Yun! Do you know you’re not just slapping my face but Master Tu Fan’s? You… you’re bold!” the steward shouted, pointing at Lin Yun.
“Looks like you still haven’t learned how to speak!”
Lin Yun stepped forward and slapped the other side of his face, sending him flying again.
“Steward Zheng!” The guards rushed to help him up.
The steward’s face was now so swollen it was unrecognisable.
Lin Yun pointed at him, his voice thunderous. “Remember! I am a deputy first-rank official of the empire. Even as a cripple, my rank stands. Who do you think you are? Do you know how to address a deputy first-rank official? Did you really think that, as a cripple, even someone like you could trample over me?”
“You… you…” the steward stammered, trembling.
“Lord Lin, quite a bold tone,” an aged voice said.
Master Tu Fan slowly emerged from the residence.
“Master,” the guards quickly bowed.
“Master Tu Fan, your steward doesn’t know how to address a deputy first-rank official. I’ve disciplined him on your behalf!” Lin Yun said coldly.
“You’re hitting my steward on the surface, but in truth, you’re slapping my face, aren’t you?” Tu Fan said impassively.
“I’m here only to seek justice for my daughter,” Lin Yun said bluntly.
“Lord Lin, I regret that your daughter didn’t make the top five, but coming here to cause trouble is a bit excessive, don’t you think? It shows little regard for me,” Tu Fan said, hands behind his back.
“Master Tu Fan, respect is mutual. By letting a connected youth take my daughter’s place, don’t you show little regard for me? Do you know how much this has hurt her?” Lin Yun said coldly.
“Since it’s my disciple selection, I set the rules. You said a connected youth took her place? That only proves your background isn’t strong enough,” Tu Fan said calmly.
He continued, “Lin Yun, you should know your situation. Your prospects are gone, your name drowned by the tides of time. I can’t offend Prince Ji Yuan for your sake. Your daughter was pushed out by a connected youth because your background isn’t strong enough. How can you blame me?”
“So, Master Tu Fan, you’re saying I’m an easy target, right? And you won’t offer any explanation?” Lin Yun’s eyes narrowed.
“My explanation is clear. Your daughter was eliminated because her strength wasn’t enough. Background is part of strength. That’s my answer. I didn’t want to hurt your pride, so I avoided seeing you, but since you’ve forced your way in, I’ll be blunt!” Tu Fan said coldly.
“In the end, you think I’m a soft target, easy to handle, right?” Lin Yun sneered.
