Chapter 432: Chapter 430: Tenth Birthday_1
In the season when autumn meets winter, leaves spiral colorfully in the wind, and the dignified little girl turns ten.

On the day of her birthday, the Duke of Zhen’s residence is filled with joy, hanging red lanterns everywhere. The heads of the various courtyards prepared gifts early, celebrating the birthday of their beloved little granddaughter by offering presents.

Early in the morning, the Fluttering Snow Residence is bustling with people. The maids and matrons who came to offer presents are all smiles, endlessly showering compliments.

Lin Qingluo got up early, dressed up as prettily as a little fairy, accompanied by her maids Qinghe and Cuiliu, welcoming their guests in the spacious, bright living room.

The Old Master arrived, leaning on his walking stick, and brought a tall, powerful horse, all black and with glossy mane.

This horse is called Lightning, a famous steed that can travel thousands of miles in a day, a unique breed from the Western Region, known as the Heavenly Horse.

Old Master kept it in Autumn Frost Residence. He had cared for it personally for two years, never entrusting its care to anyone else.

All his sons and grandsons coveted the horse, but dared not to even touch a hair.

The Old Master doted on his little granddaughter, thought hard, exhausted his brain, but couldn’t think of any rare treasure that would be fitting as a birthday present for his beloved granddaughter.

His cloudy old eyes fell on Lightning, and he was suddenly enlightened.

What he was looking for was right in front of him!

Lightning had a haughty disposition, he paid attention to none but the Old Master. Anyone else who tried to approach would surely be met with a kick.

Lin Qingluo’s brows gleamed golden and she extended her tender little hand to pat the horse’s head.

Lightning neighed, rubbed her wrist affectionately and willingly surrendered to her.

The onlooking members of the Lin Clan were green with envy.

The Old Master laughed heartily.

Indeed, his decision was the most correct.

Only his delicate and gentle granddaughter could tame Lightning and make it her mount.

The Duke of Zhen and his wife arrived, bringing with them a whole box of jewelry, pearls, and jade. The Pearl Flower ornaments glittered dazzlingly.

The Old Master sat on the top seat, stroking his beard without a glance at them.

This foolish couple, so vulgar!

Lin Xiaoyang and Ye Xue’e, both martial artists, knew their beloved daughter’s interests and gave her high-grade swords that were sharp enough to cut through hair.

The Old Master puffed his beard and glared, almost cursing and rolling them up back.

Who gives a sword as a birthday present? Such an instrument of bloodshed was simply bad luck.

Lin Qingluo loved it.

She was a born warrior, took her favourite weapon and instantly performed a sword routine in the courtyard.

Her agile movements won loud praise from her relatives.

The Old Master stroked his beard happily as he saw that the Lin Clan had a promising future.

The young gentlemen of the Lin Clan also arrived.

Lin Jinxu took the lead, presenting his treasured artifact he had collected for a long time as a birthday present for his younger sister.

Lin Jinzhou and Lin Jinyun also gifted presents in turn.

After the elder brothers had presented their gifts, the younger ones flocked around their sister, playing around her.

Little Twelve and Little Thirteen stretched their little arms and held up their favorite toys to offer as presents.

Lin Qingluo graciously accepted her brothers’ gifts, lifted Little Twelve and Little Thirteen, spinning them around, which made the two adorable toddlers giggle with joy.

After the main family presented their gifts, it was the turn of the ladies of the houses, maids, matrons, and servants.

Wang Meng and Shitou were also in the mix.

The two boys didn’t have anything impressive to offer, so they emulated their young master and displayed their martial arts skills in the courtyard, earning enthusiastic applause.

The lively and cheerful atmosphere lasted until noon when the masters went to eat and the servants scattered.