Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 600: The entire home field is dominated by Ye Wanlan’s decisions [2 updates]

Chapter 600: The entire home field is dominated by Ye Wanlan’s decisions [2 updates]

Lin Zhushuang had, of course, thoroughly investigated Ye Wanlan from start to finish and knew that she was the daughter of Lin Jiayan and Zhu Qingxian.

Initially, she thought Ye Wanlan’s surname, Ye, was taken from her mother, but it turned out there was absolutely no reason for this surname.

For the people from the Lin Family Main House as well as the branch families, bearing the surname Lin was a matter of pride.

Lin Zhushuang had never seen a Lin Family member like Ye Wanlan who had arbitrarily chosen a surname for herself.

"I don’t care how Lin Weilan has taught you, and I don’t care why your grandmother has spoiled you so much, letting you forget that the Lin Family is your root," Lin Zhushuang’s voice grew even colder, "In any case, you must change your surname if you want to be on the Lin Family genealogy today!"

Lin Shiyuan was sipping tea on the side, not interrupting.

Because she was also very curious about why Ye Wanlan had the surname Ye.

In Shenzhou, the surname Ye was exceedingly rare and did not belong to any prominent family.

Ye Wanlan did not show any sign of relenting despite Lin Zhushuang’s aggressive approach; she merely smiled lightly and answered dismissively, "Then I won’t be on the genealogy. After all, my grandmother isn’t on it, right?"

With this remark, the expressions of the Elders Council all changed simultaneously.

Lin Weilan had once defected from the Lin Family with the Secluded Zither, repelling the troops the family had sent to intercept her and injuring quite a few Lin Family Guards, naturally leading to her name being removed from the family genealogy.

"Ye Wanlan! This is the main house, not a branch!" Lin Zhushuang sneered, "If you won’t change your surname, then get out of the main house."

Ye Wanlan nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Seeing that Ye Wanlan was indeed walking away, Lin Zhushuang’s face instantly turned livid.

What a rebellious Ye Wanlan, truly her grandmother Lin Weilan’s granddaughter—with the same defiant disposition, sparking contempt in her heart.

Ye Wanlan’s footsteps did not stop.

One step, two steps ... three steps —

"Wait," Lin Shiyuan, who had been observing, finally spoke out, "Supreme Elder, whether her surname is Lin isn’t important for ordinary members; let’s discuss changing her surname if and when she becomes a core disciple."

After speaking, she rose to her feet and said lightly to Ye Wanlan, "Since you are part of the Lin Family, remember to participate in the daily classes. You and Lin Qin are cousins after all; try not to be too distant."

However, Ye Wanlan did not stop and continued to leave.

"How outrageous!" Lin Zhushuang slammed her teacup down, "When Three Offerings brought Lin Qin back, although I disagreed, at least Lin Qin was obedient and competent, But look at this Ye Wanlan. How is her behavior acceptable?"

It wasn’t just Lin Zhushuang; the Elders of the Lin Family were also dissatisfied with Ye Wanlan.

The Great Elder of the Lin Family remained silent for a moment before asking Lin Shiyuan, "Shiyuan, do you already have a plan in mind?"

"Yes." Lin Shiyuan smiled faintly, "I ask for the Supreme Elder and the other elders to support my plan, and moreover, Ye Wanlan hasn’t yet shown all her capabilities."

"What capabilities could she have?" Lin Zhushuang scoffed, "I heard about last night’s incident. She only defeated Lingqing because he didn’t expect her to resort to hand-to-hand combat; otherwise, she would have had to meet me lying down today."

The Great Elder of the Lin Family pondered briefly, "Shiyuan seems to believe that she is highly talented in composing music. With some nurturing, she could produce new pieces for our use."

"The Great Elder is truly perceptive," Lin Shiyuan nodded, "The pieces we cultivate now are all passed down by the Heavenly Sound Sect, even I can’t compose a complete piece myself."

In fact, all Five Great Families faced the same dilemma.

Which was not only were many inheritances lost, but the current younger generations were unable to innovate based on the existing foundation.

The grace of a gentleman cuts off after five generations.

Continuing this way, the Five Great Families were eventually bound to lose their former glory.

"Since Shiyuan already has a plan, let’s follow her plan," the Great Elder of the Lin Family nodded, "This world will eventually belong to the younger generation; we old folk shouldn’t interfere."

Lin Zhushuang’s expression darkened, just as she was about to say something, she was interrupted again.

"Zhushuang, I know you hold a grudge against Lin Weilan in your heart, so you look unfavorably upon her descendants as well," the Great Elder continued, "But no matter the time, we must prioritize the Lin Family, and we must not let personal emotions override the greater good."

Lin Zhushuang’s expression stiffened, and she took a deep breath, "I understand."

According to seniority, she was a generation younger than the Great Elder. The reason she could sit in the position of the Supreme Elder was because her strength was even greater.

However, if the Elder Council and the Sacrificial Hall reached a consensus, they could remove her from the position of Supreme Elder.

Not to mention, the Lin Family also had a mysterious ancestor.

It was this ancestor who had given up the position of Supreme Elder so that she could rise.

"However," Second Elder Lin suddenly laughed, "Weilan did leave two descendants for the main house. If she knew her descendants have now returned to the main house and forgotten her, could she rest in peace under the nine springs?"

This statement swept away the pent-up frustrations in Lin Zhushuang’s chest.

Over forty years ago, hadn’t Lin Weilan always suppressed her in everything?

Now, she wanted to destroy everything that Lin Weilan valued to relieve the hatred in her heart.

**

In Lin Qin’s courtyard.

After Ye Wanlan entered, she glanced at the two guards stationed at the entrance.

She closed her eyes and determined from the heartbeat sounds in the wind that there were eighteen Hidden Guards around Lin Qin’s courtyard.

From the moment Lin Qin returned to the main house, her every move had been monitored.

Ye Wanlan knew this, and so did Lin Qin.

The guards at the door did not stop her, clearly because they had received orders from Lin Shiyuan.

But once she entered the courtyard, the guards could only see what she allowed them to see.

In complete silence, the Penglai Magic enveloped the extremely large courtyard.

After all this, Ye Wanlan smiled and waved at Lin Qin, "Qinqin."

"Cousin!" Lin Qin’s eyes brimmed with excitement as she ran over, "You finally came, I thought I’d have to wait until next year."

"It’s a bit earlier than originally planned, but it doesn’t matter," Ye Wanlan touched her head, "You’ve had a hard few months."

"It’s not hard, not at all!" Lin Qin couldn’t help wiping away her tears, not out of sadness, but out of excitement, "Cousin, you’ve encountered so many difficulties outside, yet you all protected me so well."

Her first growth was when Lin Woyu was in a car accident and became a vegetable, and her only brother chose their irresponsible father.

Her second growth was when Lin Weilan died.

Since returning to the Lin Family in the past few months, Lin Qin had also been exposed to a broader world, which represented yet another growth.

As long as she could help Ye Wanlan fulfill Lin Weilan’s last wishes, no matter how hard it was, it was worth it for Lin Qin.

Lin Qin sighed again, "My cousin went to Shenzhou University, and I didn’t even have time to see him off, let alone know when I’d be able to visit him at Global Center."

"There will be time, when you enroll in Yunjing University, we’ll go together," Ye Wanlan smiled, "Qinqin is now very capable, I’ve heard quite a few people praising you."

"But I don’t like hearing them say bad things about you," Lin Qin frowned, "They don’t know that you are the best."

"You knowing is enough, I can’t reveal myself before finding the Sun and Moon Ruyi Zither," Ye Wanlan whispered, "Lin Shiyuan is hiding a very big secret."

Although she couldn’t yet determine what the secret was, she had a strong premonition that it was related to Shenzhou.

Ye Wanlan pulled her thoughts back, "Of course, I’ve also brought you a gift on my return."

"Cousin, I’m already so happy you’re here," Lin Qin clung to her arm, acting coquettish, "Do you even need to bring a gift?"

"This is no ordinary gift," Ye Wanlan paused, then asked slowly, "Qinqin, would you like to learn the ’Water Dragon’s Chant’?"

’Water Dragon’s Chant,’ one of Shenzhou’s ten great ancient Zither pieces, ranked second!

Heavenly Music Method, the second offensive Killing