The Founding of the Red Chamber

Lin Jing is simply a master of sowing discord, even if he is not in the imperial capital, if he gets the chance, he will provoke the imperial capital to make dark waves turbulent.Although the marriage between the two families was a private matter, the Empress Dowager Kong was not very happy when she heard about it, let alone Chen Qibao.

At least Concubine Xie Gui in the palace felt that the emperor's favor was not as good as before.

It's just that, on this matter, just like Chen Qibao's inability to directly express his attitude towards this marriage, even though Xie Guogong provoked Lin Jing's suspicion that His Majesty was dissatisfied with this marriage, he didn't know how to open his mouth to argue.

For a while, it was embarrassing.

Xie's family is worried about the emperor's heart, and Jinzhou City will be smooth sailing.

Lin Jing was in a good mood, just as Mrs. Wang invited Lin Jing over for dinner, Lin Jing also called Tu Xiaosan, "Let's go together, Mrs. Wang said that she made eight-treasure duck, and this duck is the best in Jinzhou city." .”

Lin Jing has always respected, cared for and cared for women, and compared to Lin Jing's virtue, Tu Xiaosan didn't like to go to Wangdujun's mansion for dinner.Tu Xiaosan said, "Don't you like to eat these chickens and ducks?"

"Sister-in-law Wang is so kind, let's go together." Lin Jing took Tu Xiaosan's arm, Tu Xiaosan grabbed Lin Jing, and said worriedly, "Ah Jing, are you smart or stupid?"

"what happened?"

"You can't see why Mrs. Wang cooks delicious clothes for you so many times?"

"Why?" Lin Jing really didn't think much about it, he said, "It must be for Wang Dujun."

"You are really smart all your life, you were confused for a while." Tu Xiaosan pulled Lin Jing back to the room and sat down, and said, "Her parents and daughters will be born this year, and they don't have to worry about anything at the moment except their son-in-law. You are so ambiguous." Wouldn't it be a mistake to miss the girl's marriage if you come to the door at the right time?"

"There are too many people going to Wangdu's army mansion. Why did I miss the marriage of other girls? I haven't seen Miss Wang very much." Although Lin Jing said that he was a woman, there was nothing wrong with Lin Jing. A little bit of chaotic inner room of the noble children, or because it is not good to be small, Lin Jing has always been quite restrained in matters of love.

Tu Xiaosan sighed, "You haven't seen her girl before, but the way her mother-in-law looks at you, she wished she could decipher you."

"Nonsense." Lin Jing said, "I think Mrs. Wang Dujun is a pretty good person, and her daughters are just as good. How about, let's take a look and tell Xiao Si about it."

Tu Xiaosan saw that Lin Jing had no intention of being a son-in-law to the Wang family at all, and a big stone fell to the ground in his heart. Tu Xiaosan smiled, "Okay, okay, it's better for you to be thoughtful. Let's go and taste Mrs. Wang's eight Duck."

Although Lin Jing is a good hand in politics, but in this world, he is really not as sharp-sighted as Tu Xiaosan.Lin Jing got his disciple Xiaosan to remind him, and felt that Mrs. Wang really treated him very well.Mrs. Wang said with a smile, "The rare good duck here, and the filial fish and shrimp outside, I know you must have it there, but this is the way of cooking in the south of the Yangtze River. Ajing, you have a try. Our big girl's craftsmanship , see if it's okay?"

Lin Jing smiled and said, "Needless to say, it must be the true biography of my sister-in-law, and it can't be worse."

Mrs. Wang smiled, "My girl, it's not that I boast, she's better than me."

"Oh, blue out of blue."

"Ah Jing, you are worthy of being a scholar, you just can talk." Mrs. Wang couldn't ignore Tu Xiaosan, but when she saw her husband talking to Tu Xiaosan, Mrs. Wang focused on greeting Lin Jing.

Mrs. Wang inquired, "At the beginning, I heard that you, Ah Jing, were born as a scholar. I was shocked. Are you weak? Why are you a scholar at such a young age?"

Lin Jing smiled, "I happen to be the weakest year this year."

"You can see that the master is from the background, the family marriage has already been decided, right?"

"Yes. My wife and I are married on the belly."

As soon as she heard someone directly say "wife", Mrs. Wang's enthusiasm seemed to have been poured with cold water, her whole body was cold, and she said in surprise, "Ah Jing, you are married."

"Yes."

Even Wang Dujun who had listened to it was very surprised, "I really didn't expect that, Ah Jing, you are amazing, why don't you..."

Before he finished speaking, Tu Xiaosan coughed, "Ah Jing's daughter-in-law passed away, and he vowed never to marry again."

Wang Dujun quickly stopped talking, and said, "Ah Jing is deeply affectionate, I can't wait."

Mrs. Wang's cool heart finally warmed up a little at the moment, and she said, "Yes." After all, it was a sad thing, so everyone stopped mentioning it and talked about other things, Wang Dujun Said, "General Li is a few years older than Ah Jing, it's time for General Li to think about lifelong affairs."

Tu Xiaosan hurriedly said, "I can't, I went to the temple and said that I can't get married before thirty."

Unlike Mrs. Wang, who is handsome and honorable Lin Jing, Wang Dujun favors the tall and capable Tu Xiaosan. But today, Lin Jing is already a widower, and Tu Xiaosan did not marry before thirty.The Wangs were very disappointed, but the meal was really good.Lin Jing and Tu Xiaosan praised the girls of the Wang family for their good craftsmanship, and praised Mrs. Wang, Wang Dujun, for teaching the girls well. Tu Xiaosan also said, "Girls from official families are mostly delicate and weak. Miss Wang is different, she is skillful and virtuous."

Wang Dujun smiled and said, "It's okay. To tell you the truth, my daughter is the eldest daughter. I used to be an official outside, and their wives lived in their hometown. Her mother took her as her son. It was last year. All the way from my hometown to the outside of the pass, the old and the young, your sister-in-law is a woman, although she has a servant, she really took the courage to come all the way. Fortunately, there is a girl like me on the way. Although she is not old, she comforts the elders and takes care of the younger siblings. Adding some luck, I arrived here safely." At the end of the sentence, Wang Dujun was a little more emotional, which shows that the cherishing of this eldest daughter is definitely not fake.

"What a good girl. Such a good girl is rare." Lin Jing nodded, "Especially the eldest daughter. The clan wives of many families must choose the eldest daughter."

Although Wang Dujun is a good official now, his family is from a poor family. Mrs. Wang couldn't help asking, "What's so important about this?"

Lin Jingdao, "The clan wife is the mistress of the clan. All the big and small things in the clan, such as clan sacrifices and matters concerning the female relatives of the clan, are all the responsibility of the clan wife. At home, the eldest daughter is mostly filial to her parents and loves her younger siblings. Such a girl , in the future you will be able to inherit the lineage and manage family affairs."

Mrs. Wang nodded as she listened, "Yes, yes, that's what Ah Jing said. Although I can't explain the truth of yours, Ah Jing, if you can say goodbye to our eldest son in the future, because he is the eldest daughter-in-law, it is also true. Be careful."

Lin Jing said, "Sister-in-law, your eldest daughter will reach her birthday this year."

Mrs. Wang said, "Yes, if it was in my hometown, all relatives of the clan would have to be invited. This is a big day for a girl. Now outside, safety is a blessing, and I don't care about anything. Ah Jing, General Li, if you Not busy, please come and have a glass of wine, you are here, our mansion is also lively."

Lin Jing smiled, "I ate the delicious food at the table of my niece Xian, so why not come here. My niece Xian has also reached the age of marriage, is there any marriage arrangement in my hometown?"

"Originally, I visited a few families, but she was young at first, and this is the first girl in my family. Not only my master and I love her very much, but our old lady and grandfather also love her, so I want to see more. Wait until it’s done, and get married after the marriage. I also figured it out when I happened to catch up with the calamity year. The few households who made appointments at the beginning were not enough. Our master said that we don’t care about family status when we marry our daughters. Depending on the character of the child, as long as he is a good and motivated child, we are happy." Mrs. Wang thought, although Lin Jing could not be a son-in-law, but Lin Jing has such a noble character, Mrs. Wang entrusted Lin Jing, " Ah Jing, you also know a lot of people, if you see a suitable young man, you have to pay attention to me, ah."

Wang Dujun was a little embarrassed, and said to his daughter-in-law, "Look at what you're talking about."

Mrs. Wang said, "What's the matter, Ah Jing and General Li are not outsiders. I just trust their eyes and their character."

Lin Jing said with a smile, "It will be fine, I will tell my sister-in-law a good son-in-law with all four corners."

Mrs. Wang smiled like a flower.

After leaving the Wang family, Tu Xiaosan whispered to Lin Jing, "I'm right."

Lin Jing frowned, and couldn't help laughing, "Don't tell me, if you didn't remind me of this, I wouldn't have thought of this."

Tu Xiaosan said, "From Mrs. Wang's words, her parents and daughters are really good. I thought about it, and asked more carefully. If she is really a good girl, Ah Jing, you can be a matchmaker, so tell Xiaosi. "The last time I told my younger brother a green hat, Tu Xiaosan has been thinking about it all the time, thinking of saying a good compensation to his younger brother.

"Success." Lin Jing said, "I see, Wang Dujun and his wife are sensible people. If you are really a bastard girl, how dare you talk to us."

Tu Xiaosan joked, "I'm afraid it will be hard for you to eat Mrs. Wang's good food in the future."

Lin Jing said, "If I am a matchmaker for Xiaosi, let alone Mrs. Wang, you have to invite me to drink matchmaker wine."

Tu Xiaosan smiled, "Whenever you want to eat, I'll make it for you. Although Mrs. Wang's food is delicate, it's just like that. Jiangnan cuisine, I'm not from Jiangnan? I haven't seen you praise me for a while. .”

Lin Jing said, "When have you ever cooked for me? Why should I praise you?"

"I haven't done it for many years." Tu Xiaosan said, "I'll make you something delicious tomorrow."

"Forget it, you're so busy, you only have time to eat and sleep. What kind of dishes are there? There's a cook."

"Can the cook compare with me?"

The two talked and went back home, Tu Xiaosan thought, a good girl is usually pretty, so she asked her brother what he meant that night.Tu Xiaosi asked, "Is that the girl from Wangdu Jun's family?"

"Yes, why, do you recognize it?"

Tu Xiaosi glared at his brother angrily, "Look, brother, what kind of marriage are you telling me, Mrs. Wang Dujun is in love with Ah Jing, and it's not me that she's in love with."

"Ah Jing is not married, I heard that his girl is very nice."

"I don't want it." Tu Xiaosi said, "Xiao Niuzi said that Mrs. Wang likes Ah Jing, the type who can study well. Which of the two do you think I should take?"

"It doesn't matter which one you occupy, as long as you like a girl from his family, I will propose a marriage, and his family dare not."

"Brother, it's strange that you are still a bachelor at your age. As far as you think, it is not normal for you not to be a bachelor." Tu Xiaosi said, "Although our family's life is much better now than before, we have all become officials. But this marriage is different from other things. It needs your love and my willingness. After all, we all have serious errands. If we marry a reluctant one, we don’t have time to warm up that reluctant heart. It's warm and ripe."

Tu Xiaosan immediately looked at his younger brother with admiration, "Xiao Si, you have grown up too."

"You just know that I am two months older than Ah Jing." When Tu Xiaosi mentioned Lin Jingfang showed a little naivety.

"It's just that Mrs. Wang's idea of ​​being gentle and studying was just Mrs. Wang's idea. Let me tell you, the girls of the Wang family are illiterate, so the girls don't necessarily like being gentle and can study."

"That's even more impossible." Tu Xiaosi said, "I'm just illiterate, and if I find another illiterate, my son will not become illiterate in the future. I'll also find someone who is virtuous and educated."

Seeing that my younger brother has not only grown up, but also thinks about the next generation, Tu Xiaosan is very pleased, "Success, then let's find someone who is both virtuous and knowledgeable!"

After agreeing to his younger brother's conditions for finding a wife, the apprentice Xiaosan was relieved and worried at the same time, talking to Lin Jing at night, "You said, it's easy to find a virtuous one, but this virtuous and learned one, have you ever seen such a woman?"

"I have seen."

Tu Xiaosan choked for a while, "Really?"

"Of course I have seen it."

Tu Xiaosan asked, "Do I recognize it?"

"I don't know."

"You met in the imperial capital before?"

"Well. My aunt, my eldest sister, my sister-in-law, and the current Queen Mother Kong are all virtuous and knowledgeable women."

Tu Xiaosan: Oh, brother, your vision is high enough.

Tu Xiaosan became more and more worried, and said to Lin Jing, "I don't think Xiao Si will be able to marry a wife he likes in this life."

Lin Jing was happy, "Stop chanting scriptures for Xiaosi, take your time, I say, Xiaosi is reliable. This is like a wife, haven't you heard the old saying that a good wife is prosperous for three generations?" ...Marrying the right wife will not only benefit Xiaosi himself, but also benefit his children and grandchildren. Xiaosi doesn't look old, but he understands this matter."

The imperial capital asked Lin Jing to provoke him once, and Jinzhou City had a smooth life for a few months. As a result, just in June, a military report came from Hanzhou City, and the barbarians disturbed the surrounding area. Lin Jing was urgently asked to go back to preside over the overall situation!