The Lin family had long supported the new regime with Lin Helin's tacit approval. Now, with Lin Hongyuan and Lin Hongcheng returning too late, most of the family members were willing to follow the arrangements made by Xie Xun and Lin Helin.
Lin Yushu and Abao were now living at the Lin Residence. Lin Hongyuan felt a bit uneasy. The Lin family had always cherished their eldest daughter deeply, just as Elder Lin had always cared greatly for the Duchess Zhenbei. When he was in the cabinet, he had worked hard to maintain the balance among the three factions. Now that Xie Xun had ascended to the throne and the matter was a foregone conclusion, despite Lin Hongcheng and Lin Hongyuan's strong reluctance, they were powerless to reverse the situation.
