Acai's Sky

Chapter 305: Rest (3)…

Baihe Town is like a picture of tranquility and peace. Life here is like a melodious and soothing song. Every day is filled with a sense of tranquility and beauty.

A Cai lives a secluded life in this picturesque Baihe Town, peaceful and leisurely.

Every day, she would bicker and argue with her witty and humorous father, Lord Lin.

Or you can set up the chessboard and start a battle of wits on it.

When she had some free time and was in a good mood, Ah Cai would enthusiastically play a beautiful piece of music for Lord Lin, letting the graceful melody linger throughout the mansion...

Lord Lin, on the other hand, was enjoying this rare leisure and freedom.

During the day, he would sometimes go to the lake to fish leisurely, sometimes stroll to the teahouse to listen to a wonderful story, and occasionally chat and brag with people in the teahouse, talking about strange stories in the world.

In addition, he also humbly learned Tai Chi from his daughter and practiced diligently to maintain good health.

The housekeeper's family had already moved here and were living in a large courtyard. They were all happy and smiling every day.

Even Li Kai followed the example of his housekeeper Uncle Feng and brought his relatives here to live a stable and comfortable life together in this quaint and elegant town.

As for the loyal guard Wen, although he was full of affection for everyone, he finally said goodbye reluctantly and left and returned to Ningguo.

Lord Lin did not try to stop or retain her, perhaps because he knew that everyone had his or her own path to follow.

...

Time flies and people grow old.

Today is Lord Lin’s 110th birthday.

Early in the morning, he changed into new clothes and looked at himself happily in the mercury mirror.

Looking at her face which was still in her forties, she adjusted her hair with satisfaction.

The old butler, Uncle Feng, also said congratulations cheerfully, "Master, today is your hundred and tenth birthday. I guess a lot of people will want to celebrate your birthday soon!"

Lord Lin looked at the person in front of him with a sharp gaze, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said jokingly: "Hey, old man, you don't go enjoy your peace and quiet at home, but instead come out to worry about it.

Be careful not to get knocked down by anyone, after all, you are ten years older than me!"

Steward Feng's face was filled with smiles as he respectfully offered a cup of hot tea to Lord Lin, saying earnestly, "Congratulations, Lord, on wishing you good fortune as vast as the East Sea and a long life as long as the Southern Mountains..."

Lord Lin took the cup of tea steadily, took a sip, and then savored it carefully, and said slowly:

"We all benefit from my precious daughter's help. The [Longevity Pill] she gave us, after taking it, can actually add thirty more years to our life span..."

The steward, Uncle Feng, interjected, "Yes, Lord, every year on your birthday, even the Black and White Impermanence from the underworld come to present you with gifts!"

Then, he continued with deep emotion, "One should know how to be content! A small housekeeper like me can actually receive such courtesy. I am truly satisfied."

After hearing this, Lord Lin smiled slightly and gently placed the teacup on the table. His tone was calm but with a hint of relief:

"In fact, I know very well in my heart that my time is coming soon.

I remember that I once heard His Majesty the Chakravartin King mention in a conversation with my daughter that according to destiny, I should have been killed by the Gu family when I was in my forties.

Now that I can live another sixty years, what is there to be dissatisfied about?"

After saying this, his eyes revealed his calmness towards fate and gratitude towards life.

Butler Feng's lips trembled, "My Lord..."

Lord Lin waved his hand, "Don't be sentimental. There's really nothing to be nostalgic about, except my daughter."

"Didn't Lord Heibai Wuchang say that, thanks to my daughter, I will be reborn into a good family in the next few lives or even dozens of lives. As long as I don't seek death, I will have unlimited blessings in the future!" Lord Lin said this with a smile.

The housekeeper, Uncle Feng, made up his mind, "When the Marquis leaves, take me with you. I will be your housekeeper in the next life."

Lord Lin looked at the old man in front of him speechlessly, "Why bother? For the sake of my daughter, you old man can also be born into a wealthy family..."

...

Today is a sunny and beautiful day. In Baihe Town, a quiet and peaceful place, the gate of Lin Mansion is extremely lively.

People from all directions came in droves, each with an eager heart, wanting to be part of the blessing brought by this 110-year-old centenarian.

After all, there has been a saying since ancient times that "it is rare for a person to live to be seventy years old", and the appearance of such a long-lived person in this ancient town is even more amazing.

The originally wide streets were now packed with people, with people jostling each other and making noises.

Some people smiled, chatting and laughing with friends; others stood on tiptoe anxiously, trying to catch a glimpse of the centenarian. And some clever vendors, seizing an opportunity, weaved through the crowd, hawking snacks and souvenirs, filling the scene with a cacophony of sounds.

However, amidst the hustle and bustle, a strange atmosphere permeated the Lin Mansion.

Ah Cai stood in the yard, staring at the two mysterious figures at the door - "Black and White Impermanence".

For some reason, she always felt that these two people looked particularly unpleasant, as if they exuded an unsettling aura.

Bai Wuchang seemed to notice Ah Cai's gaze. He smiled and comforted her, "Miss Ah Cai, don't worry. We won't take your father to the underworld until the early hours of the night. Before that, you can rest assured and hold his birthday banquet."

Ah Cai did not respond to Bai Wuchang's words, but walked quietly to the couch and sat down. Her eyes gradually became blurred and her thoughts drifted away.

Memories flooded into Ah Cai's mind like a tide, and she recalled every detail of her life.

Her father, Lord Lin, loved her very much and gave her endless fatherly love.

Under the care of her father, Acai spent a carefree, happy childhood.

Now, facing the impending separation, Acai's heart is filled with reluctance and pain, but she knows that this is an inevitable fate.

"He will have a good future, a virtuous wife, and well-behaved and lovely children..." A Cai murmured to herself.

This life is not perfect. Acai has no children and only adopted an orphan from the Linhou clan.

Lord Lin did not object. He supported Ah Cai completely no matter what she did as a person and never said no.

……

The grand birthday banquet begins...