After hearing my inner thoughts, the ancestors in the Dream of the Red Chamber went berserk.

Chapter 200 Strengthening the Body

Lin Ruhai came to his senses.

"I'm fine, I'm sorry to have worried you two."

Lin Ruhai snapped out of his emotional daze.

Things are different now, and he understands why Hu'er was so excited when she first saw him.

Lin Ruhai looked at Jia Hu gratefully. If it weren't for Hu'er, his family would really be...

Jia Zhen walked around and, imitating his mother, touched Lin Ruhai's forehead, saying:

"Uncle Lin, if you are really feeling unwell, please remember to say so. You must not suffer in silence."

Jia Hu also felt that Uncle Lin was acting strangely today. He was perfectly fine when he came in, so why did he suddenly become like this?

Could it be that he or she is really suffering from acclimatization issues?

Looking at his two little nephews, whose concerned eyes held the same maturity as those of young adults, Lin Ruhai's mood improved considerably, and he smiled:

"I was just lost in thought and remembered something else. There's nothing wrong with my body."

Looking at the two children, she emphasized it again with a worried expression.

"It's true. I'm not just good at studying; I also exercise in my spare time."

Upon hearing this, the two men looked at each other with even less disbelief. How could Jia Hu not know?

If Uncle Lin was truly in good health, he could have passed away so early, despite various other factors.

Judging from the looks of Uncle Lin, he's just a scholar, why would he want to be physically fit?

Jia Zhen had heard many stories, and in his eyes, Uncle Lin was now a very weak man.

Lin Ruhai wasn't lying; he was telling the truth. Ever since he learned about his experience, he couldn't help but care. After returning home, he even hired a martial arts master to improve his health.

His Lin family has been a single-son lineage for generations. The palace maids said that it was related to the clan, but not necessarily, and that it couldn't be changed later in life.

If I could learn some martial arts to strengthen my body, that would be even better.

His mother also found out about these things, and knowing the consequences, she was even more concerned than he was.

Upon hearing this, he immediately sent someone to find Master Wu and supervised him to improve his physical fitness every day.

He is no longer the frail person he was when he first arrived in Beijing. In the past, he might occasionally catch a cold when the seasons changed, but now he doesn't at all.

"What my uncle said is true. I also have a martial arts instructor now, and I know some martial arts skills. You'll see if you don't believe me."

As Lin Ruhai spoke, he stretched out his arm to the two children, letting them pinch it.

Although it was somewhat uncivilized to do this in the current situation, the worry in the eyes of the two children had become a real concern. If he didn't let them confirm that he was really alright, he was afraid he would cause a stir.

Jia Hu and Jia Zhen pinched it, and exclaimed, "Wow! Uncle Lin has developed muscles in such a short time!"

Jia Hu pressed down, feeling a little envious.

Is this what they mean by looking slim in clothes but having a muscular physique underneath? I can't see any of that at all.

Jia Zhen secretly compared himself to Master Wu.

Well, Uncle Lin isn't quite there yet; he's far from being as good as Master Wu.

"Now you believe me? I'm really fine. I was just thinking about something else."

No sooner had Lin Ruhai finished speaking than a palace servant announced, "His Majesty has arrived!"

It turned out that when Lin Ruhai and the others were talking, all the seats next to them had already been filled, and now the Emperor had also arrived.

Everyone stood up and bowed to greet them.

"Rise, all of you. Tonight's banquet is a time for us to gather and have fun. There's no need for formalities."

The emperor walked in with a smile, followed by Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua.

As everyone bowed, the two stepped aside and bowed as well.

After the Emperor asked everyone to stand up, the two of them followed suit and returned to their seats.