The Transmigration Survival Guide

Book 11: Chapter 2

Do you think you were too harsh on Chucheng? queried Veirya, dusting her husbands sky-blue cape while standing behind him. I know what Chu is thinking. Enlisting in the army isnt a bad thing. I was a soldier, after all. If Chu wants to, why not let him?

If I was a peasant, I would be fine with it, answered Lin Dongqing, caressing his wifes face. However, you know that Im not an ordinary individual. I am a minister who wields great authority in this empire. Despite having resigned as prime minister, lots of people still believe that I wield the most power and influence. The status quo is a tense one war looms. If my child joins the army now, itll be the equivalent of announcing war is coming. More young men would abandon everything to enlist. Thats not good for the empire.

Will a war really break out? asked Veirya, after touching teeth with her husband.

I cant promise it wont. Thats why this meetings goal is to discuss how to prevent the war. The empire already has enough land and wealth. We cant allow the younger generation to march to their own deaths just to satisfy our old-men desires and pride. We wont get a thing from this war.

Uhm.

Veirya gently hooked her arm around her husbands and headed to the clamouring dining hall together with him. Leah tightly hugged her younger brother, burying Lin Chucheng in her round and ample engineering miracles. Lin Chucheng loudly protested, but Leah didnt care. She hugged him from behind and kissed his forehead and cheeks. Chu, why didnt you tell your sister you were back? Im happy to see you! How long can you stay? Ill always be by your side!

Sis, Ive grown up! Stop this! This is embarrassing!

The most annoying thing to Lin Chucheng was his sister ignoring the fact that he had grown up and hugged him as if he was still a child. He was one year away from being an adult; he understood the relationships between men and women. Lin Chucheng couldnt control his lust around his sister who dressed in revealing ways and always behaved provocatively But she was his elder sister!

Hmph, shes unmistakably the woman who runs that place. Shes frivolous even with her younger brother, remarked Ascillia, pouting as she sat opposite the two.

Leah gave Ascillia a smug simper. Ascillia, youre just jealous. You just want to be intimate with Chu. Geez, Chu isnt close to me anymore now that hes grown up. Chu used to come to me for crying hugs when he was bullied.

That never happened!

Upon hearing the door open, Leah released Lin Chucheng and spun to the door. Good morning, papa!

Good morning, Father, politely greeted Ascillia, immediately getting up to bow.

Oh, good morning.

Lin Dongqing and Lin Chucheng ignored each other. Lin Chucheng didnt greet his father as his sister did, and Lin Dongqing didnt greet his son. Lin Dongqing nodded to his daughters. Then, he sat in his seat.

Ascillia, when did you return from the elven side? Is Queen Lucilia doing well? Also, are the elves doing anything?

No, they are not. They have not prepared for battle. Queen Lucilia has not given her opinion on it, either. She does hope that you could visit her in your free time, nonetheless. Ascillia worked as a foreign diplomat in the elven lands for over a decade at this point, so she was considered their friend.

Lin Dongqing then turned to Leah. Leah, has there been any interesting cases at the law and politics department?

No. You are all arguing about wars or what have you, while we are still leading a peaceful life. After all, we cannot impose our laws on the enemys soil, proudly asserted Leah, the empires current head inspector. Additionally, as Ascillia pointed out, Leah also managed the succubis traditional work.

Lin Dongqing nodded then began eating breakfast. Lin Chucheng kept his head down and didnt comment, trying to eat as fast as possible to leave. He really disliked eating with the man he hated most. Merely seeing his fathers face got on his nerves. He only ever had his mother and sister to rely on. His father was never around for him, yet decided to be a father all of a sudden, forbidding him from doing this and that.

Lin Chucheng stood up so vigorously that he nearly flipped his chair over. When he planned to leave, Lin Dongqing finally spoke up. Lin Chucheng, whats your decision? You want to go back to school or be the tax ministers assistant?

Neither!

Then, go starve on the streets.

Thats what Ive always been doing, anyway! Lin Chucheng turned around and grabbed hurled his plate at his father.

Veirya swiftly shattered the plate: Youre not to treat your father that way!

Father?! Hes a father?! Mom, where was he after I was born, when I was growing up, when I was sick and when I was bullied?! Hes not worthy of being my father! Where was he when I needed him? I dont need him! Ive never known the warmth of family, in any case! It doesnt matter if he wants me to starve! Heck, hes always wanted me to starve to death! Hes never cared about me, still doesnt and wont! He doesnt care about me! Hes a cornhole who abandoned us!