During the Lin Dynasty, the current emperor had ruled for several years. He promoted farming, reduced taxes, and fostered close exchanges with foreign lands, introducing many high-yield crops that benefited the country and its people. The realm was peaceful, and envoys from every nation came to pay tribute. The farmers living in this dynasty weren't exactly wealthy, but they could live in peace and contentment.
Lin Family Village was an ordinary village, neither large nor small, in this prosperous dynasty. Surrounded by mountains and water, it had lovely scenery. The villagers sometimes quarreled, but overall it was a harmonious place.
The most famous young men and women in Lin Family Village weren't its beautiful village belle, but the twin brothers from Lin Chunyang's family.
There was no other reason: they were far too rowdy. Since childhood, they would kick up a fuss if one got an extra bite of egg custard, if the new clothes they bought weren't identical, if one had more flowers on his shoes than the other, or even if one person's water tasted a little sweeter. One would chatter on and on, while the other would cry as if he had suffered some terrible injustice.
It had taken everything the two elderly Lins had to raise them. Now that they were old enough to marry, they didn't have to worry about their elder son. Gentle, virtuous, and sweet-tempered, he had no shortage of families in the village eager to court him. But their younger son had them tearing their hair out by the handful. Every day, he climbed mountains and trees, caught fish in the river, and even secretly apprenticed himself to the village's solitary old butcher, learning how to slaughter pigs.
Whenever the villagers saw Lin Er'er, they would shake their heads. Most men trembled at the thought of slaughtering a pig. Who would dare marry a young man who could do it without batting an eye?
At long last, both brothers had found prospective spouses, and all that remained was the wedding. Their parents breathed a huge sigh of relief.
One day, Lin's husband was cheerfully bringing the brothers some red wedding cloth when he reached their door and heard their familiar bickering from inside.
"Look at the husband you picked. Skinny arms and legs, looks like a gust of wind could knock him over. He doesn't even look as sturdy as me. You couldn't find someone like that even if you picked with your eyes closed!" That was Lin Er'er.
"As if the one you picked is any better. His arms are thicker than your thighs. He looks terrifying. Only you could fancy someone like that." Lin Zhaozhao's voice was gentle, though she still sounded annoyed.
At the door, Lin's husband could only think, "...When will this ever end?!"
Little did he know, the two who bickered all day were also the ones who protected each other whenever either of them was bullied.
[Reader's Guide]
1. A story about young men who can bear children; babies will appear.
2. Everyday family life, with a slow pace.
3. Historical fantasy.
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Theme: The best kind of family love means being there for each other, no matter how much you complain.
