Lin's grandson was originally engaged to Shen Jialan, but the family broke off the engagement to protect themselves and asked him to marry Zhao Xingtang.He abandoned literature and joined the army, fought against the Japanese and made meritorious service. He fell in love with Jialan, whose pseudonym was Lanxiang. Later, he suppressed the rebellion and was granted the title of Marquis of Jing'an, resigned from office and returned to his hometown.