The Founding of the Red Chamber

Don't look at the mutual speculation between the Schelling family, but the friendship between the two families seems to be closer than before.For example, Xie Changyun often went in and out with Lin Jing, and he took good care of Lin Jing in school. Lin Jing was also very close to Xie Changyun. In the past, Lin Jing always had lunch with Guan Xiaoer. Recently, Xie Changyun took With Li Qilang joining, Lin Jing's circle was obviously more lively because of Xie Changyun's return.

Xie Changyun was also a shrewd person when he asked himself, but he was quite speechless when he met Lin Jing, who was so clever.The main reason is that for ordinary people, at Lin Jing's age, Xie Changyun can always find a way to make a routine, but when it comes to Lin Jing, Xie Changyun has to prevent Lin Jing from making him use his words.The worst thing is, if someone else is so cunning, Xie Changyun will not like it very much if he doesn't say anything, but Lin Jing, who usually has a sweet mouth like "Brother Changyun", is really not annoying. .

Xie Changyun just didn't find out the reason from Lin Jing, but Li Qilang is an honest person, Lin Jing intended to get close, and asked Li Qilang a lot about Mr. Li's movements. You said that you made Xie Changyun depressed, and you regret calling Lin Jing actually took the opportunity to get close to Li Qilang.

Xie Changyun said to his grandfather, "I think the Lin family guessed something. They wanted to get some benefits, not to offend our family. Otherwise, according to the current situation of the Lin family, his family is just an empty mansion. After all, Mr. Lin You are young, but now you are only a third grade. It means that you want to get some benefits, no matter how many, I am afraid that the Lin family will not have any big dreams."

Xie Guogong said, "Don't forget, a daughter of the Lin family is the eighth son who married the King of Jinling. Although the previous son of the King of Jinling was abolished, he has not yet registered as a son. If the Lin family joins hands with the King of Jinling, it will be bad."

"Speaking of which, I have never heard Lin Jing talk about this sister who married into the Jinling Palace." Xie Changyun thought for a while, "I remember going to the Lin family in the past, although it was not as close as it is now. The New Year's presents sent by people seem to be as large as two carts, which are extremely generous."

Xie Guogong said, "See, this is the method of the Lin family."

Xie Changyun said, "Your Majesty still has three sons. Even if the Lin family is related by marriage to the King of Jinling, it is useless right now."

"You also know that it is now." Xie Guogong said, "The king of Jinling is a cousin of the present emperor. Speaking of which, he is a direct brother with the late emperor, and a close branch of the clan. The Lin family seems to be as indifferent as it was back then, but in fact Lin Yi has always been meticulous, and has a good job reputation, and Lin Jing is quite smart and capable at a young age. After these two brothers have survived for more than ten years, the Lin family will not worry about making a comeback. "

Xie Changyun said, "Grandpa means to befriend the Lin family."

"Our family and the Lin family have a good relationship, so why don't we talk about it. It's just that His Majesty is seriously ill right now, and what happens in the future depends on our own abilities." Even if the Lin family can make a comeback, it will be more than ten years later.Right now, the Xie family can't give up their own interests to the Lin family. The Lin family has the ability to take his share.If the Lin family didn't have this ability, then they would just stand aside and have nothing to do with the Xie family.What the Xie family needs to make sure is that as long as the Lin family thinks the same thing as the Xie family, that's enough.

The Lin family was also discussing the current affairs of the court at home, Lin Jing said, "Your Majesty's illness is getting more and more lingering, it's really not a good omen." It's hard for Lin Jing to be able to make this false statement so sincere.

Shu Jingyun said, "At present, in the imperial capital, Bai Xiang and Rong's family are relatives after all. I heard that the granddaughter of Bai Xiang's family who was originally married to Rong's family has moved out of Rong's family to live in her dowry because she despised the old lady Rong. Now it has moved back to Rong’s house, obviously it’s a two-handed preparation. At the imperial guards, General Guan Mei is His Majesty’s confidant, and Li Shan of Nine Cities Soldiers and Horses heard that he was supported by Xie Guogong in the past. Well, although the Li family and the Xie family are not very close, but with this friendship, they have to guard against it. But the Xie family, thank you first for the matter of the queen and Prince Renhui, I am afraid that it will be inseparable from the Rong family. Come on, if Bai Xiang supports the Rong family, he will definitely stand up to the Xie family. We may have no choice here, and our family and the Rong family have long been in a state of unending death."

Lin Yi asked, "How is Concubine Li's family, the Kang family, doing now?"

"The Kang family has always served as officials outside."

Lin Yi listened and remained silent.Lin Jing couldn't help saying, "At first in the palace, Concubine Li was a dutiful person. However, in terms of origin, our family has more connections with Concubine Zhen's. Kuang Zhen's four princes are the youngest. , Moreover, Mrs. Zhen is very fond of His Majesty, I heard from Li Jiaqilang that His Majesty is sick now, and Mrs. Zhen is serving the decoction by His Majesty's side."

Lin Yi said, "How could Qilang of the Li family tell you these things before the imperial court? It's too taboo."

Lin Jingdao, "His family is in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so there must be people inquiring these days. The Li family is a family that is not high or low. At this time, his family may not have a plan to offend anyone. From this point of view, the Xie family I also failed to completely hold the Li family in my hands, otherwise, the Li family would not be able to place any more bets on our family."

Lin Yi said, "After all, he is the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. No matter how powerful the Xie family is, His Majesty is still here."

"Brother, Zhen's father, Zhen Youdao is currently serving as the governor of the imperial capital. Although there are not many people under his command, all the people in the imperial capital are assigned by Zhen Youdao." Lin Jing is more optimistic about the concubine Rou than Concubine Li. Shi.

Lin Yi looked at his younger brother, "Our family has never had any friendship with the Zhen family. Even if we help the son of the Zhen family, there is no guarantee that it will not be another..." Now on.Lin Yi didn't say what he said, but the meaning was understood by all three of them.Today, the Empress Dowager Lin is still raising her to support her superiors. What is the result?The Lin family has had enough of all kinds of favoritism today!The Lin family can no longer do this kind of marriage for others!

Shu Jingyun's expression changed, "There is another way, the second girl..."

"No!" Lin Jing said decisively, "Second sister has always been ambitious and shallow-sighted, but Chen Xiya, the eighth son of King Jinling, is a shrewd person. If the second sister gets her way, how can she care about us? Aunt, elder brother and I have no place to stand."

Lin Yi has always been calm, and said, "Don't be in a hurry, the ones that are in a hurry at this time are all the families with princes."

Shu Jingyun thought about it, and couldn't help laughing, "If we move first, we will lose the opportunity."

Lin Jing looked at his eldest brother, and then at Mr. Shu, and he understood a little bit.He has always been impatient, but at this moment he also knows that it is the most critical moment and he must not make any mistakes. Therefore, no matter how urgent he is, he must be patient.

In the evening, Lin Jingfang discussed with his eldest brother in private, "Brother, I was thinking, go and see Uncle Zhang."

Lin Yi didn't think about it for a while, "Which Uncle Zhang?"

"It's Zhang Jia, Uncle Zhang, the servant who served by my aunt at first. He went to guard the tomb after my aunt passed away. I thought, His Majesty has always been suspicious, and he didn't go to see him much. It's just two or three times a year. " Lin Jing said, "Uncle Zhang has been with my aunt for many years, he must know more than us."

If it wasn't for Lin Jing's reminder, Lin Yi really couldn't think of Zhang Jialai. Lin Yi said, "If you say that, I really want to see him. As you said, His Majesty's temperament is not easy to handle, although he I'm sick right now, but because I'm sick, the princes are young, I'm afraid he's thinking more than before. What's more, there are quite a few people staring at our family now. If I do something, I'll be a little concerned. You go, don't When you mention His Majesty's illness, just talk about it in ordinary times. If Zhang Neiguan doesn't say anything, don't say anything. If he mentions it on his own initiative, you can act accordingly." Although Lin Jing is always smart, Lin Yi still told his younger brother a few words.

Lin Jing responded positively, and Lin Yi sent him to rest earlier.

After Lin Yi returned to the room, the Yue family said, "The second old man came to talk today, and he remembered His Majesty's dragon body inside and outside the words."

Lin Yi said, "Don't ask him to meddle, it's not messy enough."

The Yue family whispered, "You also know the second old man, if he could explain clearly, he would have understood. Let me tell you something, don't be angry, I just saw that the second old man was not doing well, so I asked our chief manager to go out After inquiring about it, I heard that the second old master is quite close to the Rong family these days."

It is said that when Lin Yi just returned to the imperial capital after finishing his filial piety, the second old master had never been tempted to seize the title, and Lin Yi's temper was not too fussy. If Lin Jing had been put in charge, the second room would not have known where he was at the moment.Lin Yi thought for a while and said, "You should keep an eye on the second old man. If there is anything wrong, tell me and don't disturb him."

Seeing that her husband had made up his mind, the Yue family nodded in response.