Yin Wei nodded slightly, his face stern, and he spoke in a clear voice!
"Go and inform General Liu that Grand Tutor Yin from the court has come to pay his respects."
After receiving the order, the guard did not dare to delay and immediately sent someone to notify his general.
Then he personally invited Yin Wei and the others to enter the inn and take a seat.
In a room inside the inn, Liu Jin was carefully studying a book on military strategy.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and Zhao Teng rushed in and said,
"Big Brother, a man claiming to be Grand Tutor Yin from the court has come to pay his respects."
Liu Jin heard this and let out a slight "oh." He had just arrived and didn't know anyone at court.
Could it be the Yin Family members he had stopped and rescued today?
Thinking of this, it was very possible. After all, that Miss Yin called herself Yin, and her visit now seemed to be from her father or an elder of her clan.
Liu Jin put down the book on military strategy in his hand, slowly stood up, tidied his robes, and walked towards the inn's main hall.
Upon arriving, he saw a middle-aged man sitting in the main hall. He had a square face, a sturdy appearance, and exuded a faint official aura.
Sitting next to him was the Miss Yin from the Yin Family he had seen earlier.
Liu Jin already knew the general gist of the situation; they must have come to thank him for his help.
With a smile on his face, he walked over and politely said,
"I have met Grand Tutor Yin."
When Yin Wei saw Liu Jin arrive, he quickly stood up, cupped his hands, and politely replied,
"I have met General Liu."
The few of them looked each other over, and Yin Wei laughed heartily,
"It is rumored that General Liu, at such a young age, has won battle after battle, pacified the Yellow Turban, and is both magnanimous and righteous. Seeing him today, these are no false words."
"No wonder he has received praise from His Majesty; he truly deserves to be called a young hero."
Liu Jin heard this, smiled and nodded, humbly saying,
"Grand Tutor Yin is too kind. It was merely my duty as a subordinate officer."
Yin Wei chuckled, and his hearty voice slowly came out,
"General Liu, I must thank you again for your help today in stopping the horse and saving my daughter. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"
"I have already ordered some gifts to be prepared as a token of my gratitude. I hope General Liu will not disdain them."
After he finished speaking, several guards behind him carried in several large boxes.
Liu Jin heard this, smiled, and waved his hand, politely saying,
"Oh, Grand Tutor Yin is too kind."
"It was merely a small effort on my part."
Yin Wei raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, feigning displeasure and saying,
"What was a small effort for General Liu is a mountain of gratitude for me, so please accept these gifts and do not decline."
Liu Jin chuckled at this and simply did not refuse.
He instructed Zhao Teng and Guan Yu to put away the gifts that had been sent.
Yin Wei smiled and nodded when he saw Liu Jin accept them.
So the two began to chat casually. From their conversation, Yin Wei felt very good about Liu Jin.
He was humble and polite, neither arrogant nor impatient, and his appearance was also very handsome, comparable to himself in his youth.
Coupled with his not-low status, he was simply a perfect match for his daughter.
Liu Jin looked at the Yin Family father and daughter in front of him and felt a bit strange.
Yin Wei looked at him as if he were looking at a son-in-law, his eyes full of satisfaction.
And Miss Yin, ever since she arrived, her gaze had been fixed on him, never leaving.
Although he knew he was handsome, being stared at like this made Liu Jin, a grown man, feel a bit embarrassed.
He coughed lightly!
The Yin Family father and daughter quickly came back to their senses. Yin Yue's cheeks were flushed, and she lowered her small head slightly, revealing a shy expression.
Yin Wei, however, appeared calm and composed, looking at Liu Jin with a smiling gaze, revealing a hint of mischievousness, and asked,
"Wen Yi, I see you are not young anymore, and you will soon be ennobled as a marquis and a general. It's a bit unreasonable that you haven't married and had children yet."
"It's easy for officials at the court to look down upon you."
Liu Jin was stunned when he heard this. After thinking for a moment, it seemed to be true.
Now he was in ancient times, where many people married and had children in their teens.
In two more months, he would be nineteen, considered the age of capping. If he still hadn't married and had children, it would indeed be looked down upon.
Furthermore, if the civil and military officials at the court knew he was just a young lad, it would be even more impossible for them to entrust him with important responsibilities.
It would not only affect his ability to recruit civil officials and strategists but also make his subordinate generals and soldiers feel uneasy.
If he wanted to establish himself and climb higher, marrying and taking concubines was already imperative.
At the very least, after marriage, he would appear as an adult in the eyes of outsiders. Although still young, it would be acceptable.
However, Liu Jin was not a fool and naturally understood the meaning of Yin Wei's words; he clearly wanted him to become his son-in-law.
He glanced at Yin Yue beside him. Her appearance was pure, she was gentle and lovely, and she was well-educated and sensible. She could be called a gentle and virtuous beauty. Marrying her would not be a loss for him.
After all, half a year ago, he was still a commoner and never dared to imagine marrying such a noble and pure-looking young lady from an aristocratic family.
After thinking for a moment, he asked with a smile,
"Uncle Yin, what you said makes sense. It's just that my parents died young, and no one introduced me to anyone. Plus, with campaigning and fighting, I haven't had any free time, so it has been delayed until now."
Yin Wei heard this and grinned. Before coming, he had already inquired about Liu Jin's background. Although he was a member of the Han Dynasty royal family, his branch had long become commoners.
He had gained merit by pacifying the Yellow Turban of Zhuo Commandery, was appointed as a Biebu Sima by the court, campaigned in the north and south, rose through the ranks, and became a highly sought-after famous general of the Han Dynasty.
Although he had a promising future and his future achievements were immeasurable, his foundation was too shallow.
As long as he proposed a marriage alliance, Liu Jin would probably not refuse.
One must know that his Yin Family held a significant position in Luoyang and was considered a prestigious clan, which was exactly what Liu Jin needed most.
With the Yin Family's support from behind, his foundation would become even more stable.
After pondering for a moment, Yin Wei slowly said,
"Wen Yi, from the moment I met you, I was very satisfied. You are truly a talented prodigy, and your future achievements will be extraordinary."
"Coincidentally, my daughter, Yue'er, has also reached the age of marriage. What do you think?"
As soon as these words came out, Yin Yue, who was sitting beside him, blushed. Her fair hands tightly clutched her dress, appearing a bit flustered.
She hadn't expected her father to be so direct. This was only their second meeting, and he was already thinking of marrying her off.
Liu Jin was also stunned for a moment when he heard this. He had thought that Yin Wei would be more subtle and discuss this matter after some time.
He hadn't expected him to be so eager and speak directly.
However, thinking about it, it made sense. At such a young age, he was about to be ennobled as a marquis and a general, and he would certainly become a hot commodity in the eyes of those prestigious clans. There would undoubtedly be countless people seeking a marriage alliance.
At that time, the Yin Family would not have much of an advantage in comparison.