Jin Yuliangyuan of the Red Chamber

Regardless of what other people think, Baoyu has made up his mind.

After getting together with Shui Hong Shui Rong in the evening of Yuan Xiao, he took the servants around him and went out the next day, leaving only the sweepers and sweepers to watch the yard. Although they will move out soon, they still need to Keep two people, always pay attention to the movement in the mansion, and write to report immediately if there is anything wrong.

He always felt that Aunt Xue and the others would not give up, so it was better to be on guard.

In addition to his own servants, Jia Lian gave him some of his own people and asked them to go and renovate Zhang Yuming's mansion first. As for the manor house in Xishan and the repair of the mansion, he entrusted him to Shui Rong. Looked after.

After everything was arranged, he took people straight out of the city.When they got to Zhuangzi, they pulled up the gift cart and the silver cart, and then headed south all the way.

In Jia's mansion, Mrs. Wang always felt empty after hearing that Baoyu left, as if he would never come back after he left...

She shook her head violently, throwing out the absurd thought in her mind: He is my son, why didn't he come back?

She was trying her best to fight against the uneasiness surging in her heart. Aunt Xue came in with a worried face, and the first thing she said after sitting down was: "Sister, what should I do? I always feel that the situation is not good!"

Mrs. Wang came back to her senses and said with a smile: "What's wrong, Lian'er and Baoyu are both promising, we should be happy!"

Aunt Xue frowned and said, "But sister, do you know that brother's military envoy to the capital is gone?" Mrs. Wang was taken aback, and said, "What? Master didn't tell me?"

Mrs. Wang always lags behind in the news. In the past few days, she was first happy for Baoyu, but also upset because he insisted on going to Yangzhou. Jia Zheng didn't tell her, and she didn't bother to inquire about it.

Aunt Xue was better informed because Xue Pan was able to dance outside.

"Oh!" Aunt Xue said anxiously, "You don't know yet? The emperor issued an order the day before yesterday to remove the position of the Beijing Camp Jiedushi. Brother will lose his position!"

This is the way of the emperor's restraint.Originally, the Jia family and the Wang family had a close relationship. Since he gave Baoyu power, he naturally wouldn't let Wang Ziteng there anymore.He can be regarded as the only person in the Wang family who has real power, and this power is not small. The four major families are intertwined. The sky above has changed, and the people should also change.

In the past, Aunt Xue had an elder brother who could rely on her. If her elder brother also collapsed, they would have nothing to rely on. The business of the Xue family was getting worse and worse. But after the new emperor ascended the throne, he obviously didn't like to use them, so the income was cut in half.

Coupled with the fact that several shops have sprung up in recent years, it seems that there are two behind-the-scenes bosses who almost monopolize various industries and the trade between the north and the south, so life is getting more and more difficult. If even Wang Ziteng can't do it, rely on For a Xue Pan, the Xue family might collapse in a few years.

Aunt Xue can only pin her hopes on her daughter. If Baochai can have a good marriage, half of the problem will be solved.

Baoyu is a good choice if he is close to the water. He is only one year younger than Baochai, and he is promising. Now he is only sixteen or seventeen years old and can be the commander-in-chief of Jinyiwei. If it can really be achieved, it is to kiss more and more!

Now looking at Mrs. Wang, she also agrees. The only difficult thing to do is Baoyu's heart and soul on Lin Daiyu. It may not be easy to convince him.

Aunt Xue analyzed the situation, and probed Mrs. Wang's tone, and saw that she was willing, so she expressed her concern.

Mrs. Wang already felt that Baoyu was holding back her anger because of Daiyu's disobedience, but now she felt even more disgusted when she heard what her sister said. She frowned and said: "Since ancient times, major marriages have been ordered by parents and said by matchmakers. Let his children decide for themselves? Let's discuss it and pick a day to mention it to the old lady. If it can be done, we can wait for him to come back."

The two talked like this for a while, and the next day they called Baochai again and asked her if she would like to. She naturally blushed shyly and refused to speak, and she seemed to understand.After that, I looked for opportunities to mention Jia Mu and Jia Zheng.

Aunt Xue also wrote to Wang Ziteng to inquire about the situation, but after half a month, she heard that the emperor asked him to go to Longxi.

The Jingying Jiedu envoy was withdrawn, and Wang Ziteng lost his official position. Naturally, Shuihong had to fill in another one, but he didn't want him to have too much power, so after thinking about it, let him go to Longxi to become the governor.Although it was difficult there, it was also an important frontier defense area. Sending him to prove that the emperor trusts him!

Aunt Xue's heart was so cold.

Longxi, what is that place?There are deserts and Gobi everywhere, and the climate fluctuates. How can Wang Ziteng, who is over 50 years old, stay in such a place?But the sacred order is hard to break!No matter how unwilling he was, when he received the imperial edict, he could only say "I obey the edict, thank you Lord for your kindness".

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Wang family was about to lose power, and Aunt Xue was even more anxious, anxious to conclude the marriage between Baochai and Baoyu, so as to leave a way out.

On the fifth day of February, Baoyu finally arrived at Yangzhou City with his people.

The gate of the Lin residence was half opened, and Uncle Lin came out to greet him in person.On the way, Baoyu had already communicated with Lin Ruhai, and the cart pulling things went in through the corner gate and went straight into the warehouse.

The journey was very smooth, but in a valley, they met a group of horse thieves, who were naturally dealt with easily by Baoyu.

Lin Ruhai just came back from the yamen at noon, and Baoyu just finished settling down, and before seeing Daiyu, he was waiting for Lin Ruhai in the flower hall.

Baoyu first talked about the intention of coming, and then mentioned that the emperor and princes had rewarded things to congratulate Daiyu on her birthday.Finally, I told about Jia Lian's twenty boxes of silver.

"Because the emperor rewarded Zhang Yuming's house to him, he always wanted someone to renovate it, so he asked me to bring the money and the person in charge." Baoyu said, "It's just that the craftsman has to trouble uncle, money is not a problem .”

Lin Ruhai twisted his beard and smiled and said: "No problem, I will wrap it on me. Yu'er misses you, go and see her, and then come here, let's have a meal together. I am about to start preparing for Jili Well, you're here to help."

Baoyu couldn't wait for these words, so he got up and bowed before retreating, his pace was a little faster, leaving Lin Ruhai looking at his back and smiling.

I haven't been here for several months, and the way to Daiyu's courtyard is also very familiar.Baoyu walked briskly all the way to Daiyu's courtyard.

As soon as he entered, he saw more than a dozen red plums growing in the courtyard, which made him startled. He remembered that there were none when he left. Could it be that he moved here temporarily after reading his letter?

This is also possible.

He couldn't help feeling better. Daiyu had already walked out quickly when she heard his footsteps, but he rushed forward and dragged her back into the house.

"Didn't I tell you not to run outside without clothes on!" He looked at Daiyu who was only wearing a jacket and scolded lightly.

Daiyu stuck out her tongue and said with a smile, "Why didn't you tell me in advance when you came? I just found out about it." He smiled and pulled her to sit down. down.

Baoyu only communicated with Lin Ruhai this time, but as soon as Daiyu entered February, she was looking forward to his arrival every day. Just now, when Qingwen came back and said that he was here, she wanted to go out, but Qingwen persuaded her He said: "Anyway, if the second master comes, he will definitely come soon, so the girl can wait at ease." So she had to walk around the room.

"I brought a lot of things on the road, and I was worried, so I didn't take care of them." Baoyu smiled, and he was really thirsty after working for a long time. He picked up the teacup and looked at her while drinking.

I haven't seen her for a few months, and she opened a little longer. A girl of fourteen or fifteen years old changes every day, like a spring peach in March, exuding a charming fragrance.

Daiyu was wearing a jacket trimmed with white rabbit fur, her lower body was a light pink skirt, and her face was rosy. It could be seen that she had grown up well in the past few months, and her stature seemed to be a little taller, as if she had just arrived in spring. The tender willows pulled apart are graceful and charming.

He swept it up and down from head to toe, making Daiyu a little embarrassed.She brushed her hair on her sideburns, turned her head sideways and said, "Then what, it's noon, are you hungry? Let's eat."

Baoyu put down the tea bowl and said with a smile: "I almost forgot, uncle asked us to go to the front and have dinner with him! Let's go now."

So Qingwen was called to come in to get dressed, and he was still staring at him with burning eyes, which made Qingwen's movements stiffer than usual, let alone Daiyu.

In fact, it was just wearing a cloak. After working hard for half a cup of tea, when she was finally ready to be led by him and walked out, Daiyu was still secretly despising herself in her heart: she clearly knew that this person was thick-skinned, but she still behaved like this No kidding, really!You have to practice hard!

It's been a long time since I've had such skin-to-skin contact, her little face is about to smoke!

When they got to the front, Lin Ruhai had already moved the tables and chairs and waited for them. After the three of them sat down, Uncle Lin led someone to set up a meal. Even if his family didn't pay much attention, Lin Ruhai asked questions while eating.

"I heard that the emperor named you the commander-in-chief of Jinyiwei?" He said.

Baoyu laughed and said, "Well, the post of Jiedushi of the Beijing Camp was also withdrawn." Lin Ruhai was quite well informed.

"Oh?" Lin Ruhai obviously knew it, "Isn't that your mother's elder brother?" The loss of such an important pillar in the Wang family might have seriously hurt their vitality, right?

There are some things that need not be said clearly, Baoyu also knows the meaning: "Yes, I heard that not long ago, the emperor ordered my uncle to go to Longxi to be the governor."

Lin Ruhai was not surprised, what surprised him was why Baoyu didn't look unhappy at all?If the natal family is powerful, it will be good for him!

Baoyu didn't want to have such an uncle with military power. He didn't have a deep friendship at first, and the children and relatives of the Wang family were all capable of causing trouble.

Although he is sure nothing will happen, but if Mrs. Wang and Aunt Xue are involved, there will always be face that cannot be wiped away. Baoyu is not willing to tear up his face with them. Now that the situation is like this, it would be best for them to understand and restrain themselves.

"How about it, it's such an important job at a young age, are you nervous?" Lin Ruhai didn't shy away from Daiyu, and asked with a smile while holding a soup dumpling.

Baoyu showed a shy smile and said: "It's a little bit, after all, I'm still young and I don't have any qualifications..."

This is the truth.Lin Ruhai nodded: "That's right, if you don't understand anything, go to the prince or the emperor for advice. The most important thing is to do things according to their wishes, and they will take care of everything for you if you agree."

Baoyu looked solemn and nodded to show that he was taught.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was quite casual, and Lin Ruhai had to take a lunch break for an hour after the meal.

He is very busy now, there are endless things to deal with in Zhili prefectures, today is relatively free, he can still take time to have a meal with them and rest for a while, and then he will start working again.

Baoyu and Daiyu didn't bother her too much, and left after finishing their work. He was also a little tired, and there were still many things to do. He sent Daiyu to the room to let her rest, and went back to the room to wash and sleep.

The author has something to say: I suddenly feel that I am so hardworking...

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