The Lin Family's disciples were spread across the world, enjoying immense prestige among the Scholar's Forest. Before the Lin Family had provoked Emperor Huian's suspicions, before the Imperial Concubine was banished to the Cold Palace, from the autumnal examinations to the springtime examinations the following year, the scholars flocking to visit the Lin Family were as numerous as carps crossing a river, an endless stream.
Even if they were politely welcomed each day, and waited for ten days or a half month without seeing Master Lin himself, those scholars still refused to give up until Master Lin began his lectures.
Even though the Lin Family had been snubbed by Emperor Huian and lost its previous status in court, those lofty scholars thought the Lin Family did not covet fame or profit, and thus was truly a noble and virtuous house, and so were even more esteemed by the world.
