The Founding of the Red Chamber

On Lin Jing's pros and cons of taking over the house

House collection?

That is to say, accepting a little wife.

It doesn't matter that Lin Jing only has seven short years of knowledge, but he knows very well what a concubine is.It seems that those concubines in the palace are actually the emperor's concubine.The domineering and domineering old aunt Zhou who was beaten by his father who had never met was his father's concubine.

After Mammy Zhu took Xi'er away, Lin Jing raised her head and asked, "Sir, will Xi'er be the eldest brother's aunt in the future?" Son.Lin Jing has seen so many beauties, I really can't see where Xi'er stands out.

"It doesn't count." That's because of Shu Jingyun's temper, otherwise it would be impossible for another person to explain the meaning of "receiving the house" to Lin Jing in such detail. Shu Jingyun said, "My aunt is a famous little wife. Room girl."

Lin Jing didn't understand, "Then she's still a girl?"

"Correct."

After thinking about it for a while, Lin Jing raised his head and asked, "Is it like the maid in the palace who was favored by the emperor but has no status?"

Shu Jingyun smiled, "There's nothing wrong with you comparing like this."

Lin Jing asked, "Does that mean you will be her aunt after giving birth to a child?" Just like a court lady, if she is pregnant with the emperor's child, she has to be promoted.It's not for the maids, but mainly for the prince and princess.The grade of the biological mother is too low, and the face of the prince and princess will not look good.

"It depends on what the master wants." Shu Jingyun looked far away, "If the master is merciful, he will be raised as an aunt. Some disobedient ones can be dismissed, and it's okay."

Lin Jing was a little unhappy.

At noon, Lin Yi was working in the yamen, so he didn't go home for dinner.

Lin Jing specifically ordered the girl to send his share to the main courtyard, and he asked the Yue family to eat with him.

The Yue clan still treated him very well, maybe it was due to psychological reasons, but Lin Jing always looked a bit haggard when looking at the Yue clan.However, even if the Yue family had something on their minds, they would not reveal it in front of Lin Jing.Mrs. Yue took Lin Jing's hand, took him to sit beside him, and said with a smile, "I saw that my fourth uncle's complexion is better than before, and he is also taller. I just have nothing to do. Fourth Uncle made some clothes, and Fourth Uncle will try them on later and see if they fit well." Generally, a woman of Yue's age would have a child who can make soy sauce.The Yue family has nothing to show, so there is no need to mention the expectation and love for the child in his heart.Lin Jing was considerate and lovely, and the Yue family made some clothes for Lin Jing when he was free.

Lin Jing smiled, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I used to make it for me. It's the first time I'm wearing clothes made by my sister-in-law. It must be very suitable."

Yue asked him how his homework was, how he ate and how he slept, all thorough and meticulous.

After a while, the food was served, and the Yue family and Lin Jing went to the dining room to eat.

A big family has big rules, and it is certain to eat without saying anything.After lunch, Lin Jing yawned and said, "I'm a little sleepy."

Yue said warmly, "Fourth Uncle, let's live for a while, eat and sleep before going to bed, otherwise, it will be bad if you accumulate food." Children are delicate, no matter how careful they are, let alone Lin Jing is more delicate than weak weak.

Lin Jing smiled, and quietly begged with the Yue family, "Today, would my sister-in-law take a nap with me?"

Although Lin Jing and the Yue family are relatives of uncles and sisters-in-law, after all Lin Jing is young, so there is no need to be jealous.The Yue family agreed with a smile, and took Lin Jing to the back room.Lin Yi is not extravagant, and the Yue family's house is also simple and elegant. However, after all, it is a family background, and the beds are all rare things.Lin Jing was taken care of by the girl, took off her boots and coat, grabbed a fragrant pillow and lay down.Yue took a thin quilt to put on his body, sat on one side with his body bent, and talked softly with Lin Jing, stimulating his spirit, forcing him to fall asleep right after eating.

Nanny Zhu came in lightly, and said in Yue's ear, "I asked Xi'er to move to Qiaozhi's house in the past, what does Madam think?"

A trace of discomfort flashed across Yue's face, but she didn't say anything. Seeing Lin Jing lying on Yue's bed and resting with her eyes closed, Madam Zhu couldn't help saying, "Why did Madam tell the fourth master to rest in your room? Although The fourth master is young, so there is a seniority in charge."

Mrs. Yue whispered, "Look what Mammy said, how old is fourth uncle?" He gestured to Mammy Zhu to go out and stop disturbing Lin Jing to rest.

Lin Jing suddenly asked, "Why did Xi'er move to another house?"

Zhu Mama looked over and saw that Lin Jing had already opened his eyes, and there was no trace of sleepiness in those shining black pupils.Grandma Zhu smiled, "Fourth Master just likes to study, don't let these chores distract you."

Lin Jing twitched his lips, sat up with one leg bent, and asked, "I heard that the nanny is the nanny of the elder sister-in-law?"

It is precisely because of this that Grandma Zhu is deeply trusted by the Yue family. When she saw Lin Jing asking her this, she smiled and said, "It is the master's praise, and slaves are blessed with this."

Lin Jing nodded slowly, "So that's the case." After waiting for a while, Lin Jing said, "Okay, you go down."

It stands to reason that the Yue family is the wife of the Duke who is in charge of the family, and the servants around her are also very respectable, not to mention that Zhu Nanny is the nurse of the Yue family, and the whole family came here as a dowry with the Yue family, and she is the first-class celebrity in front of the Yue family. people.Even in the past, when Lin Jing met Madam Zhu, she would give her some face.

Because Lin Jing is Lin Yi's direct brother, and he has been raised in the palace for several years, his every move is different from everyone else's. Even Zhu Momo, who was born in the Hou's mansion and married to the Duke's mansion, has never seen that kind of pomp and circumstance. .Therefore, although Madam Zhu murmured in her heart that Lin Jing's courtyard was very expensive, and she even mentioned Lin Jinghua's use of Lin Jinghua in front of the Yue family without a trace, she was reprimanded by the Yue family to go back.

The Yue family is Lin Yi's married couple. They have been married for many years and have a good relationship. How can they not know their husband's temper.If her husband hears Zhu Mama's words, he will definitely kick her out.

Fortunately, Nanny Zhu has lived a long time, so she knows how important it is, so she mutters behind her back, and that's all.What's more, she is also a person who can watch people order dishes. After Lin Jing cleaned up Aunt Zhou, Mammy Zhu was always respectful and careful in front of Lin Jing.

Now that Lin Jing's face was so unpredictable and he couldn't see a happy or angry face, Madam Zhu didn't dare to joke in front of him, seeing that the Yue family didn't order, she went down.It's just that she is being complimented by servants a lot now, and even Lin Yi has a lot of face in front of her. Lin Jing dismissed her coldly, and Mammy Zhu felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Zhu Mama went out, Yue Shi asked with a smile, "Fourth Uncle Yuan hasn't fallen asleep yet."

Lin Jing held Yue's hand with a soft hand, and said very caringly, "When I return home, my sister-in-law treats me thoughtfully and meticulously, and I know it in my heart." Shi one or two.Frustrated that there was no reason to bring up the matter of the concubine, it was just the right time for Mammy Zhu to come in.

Yue couldn't help holding Lin Jing's little hand instead, the child's hand was as soft as a ball of cotton, it didn't seem to be held in the hand, but it seemed to be held in the heart.Yue Shi smiled and said, "Fourth Uncle does what he says with these polite words, it's the right thing to do."

Lin Jing said, "Then why did the sister-in-law find a concubine for the elder brother? The elder sister-in-law hasn't given birth to a baby yet? If the younger wife gave birth to a son for the elder brother in advance, what will the sister-in-law do? Or is it that the sister-in-law already has a baby in her belly?" ?” Lin Jing also thought about this possibility, but he quickly rejected it.If the Yue clan really had a child, why didn't his face look happy during dinner today?Moreover, according to the family's situation, if the Yue family is pregnant, it will be a great joy, and there is absolutely no reason not to keep it a secret.Therefore, Lin Jing concluded that Yue Shiban was not pregnant.

The smile on Yue's face froze in an instant. The husband and wife have always been harmonious for many years. As long as they are women, no one is willing to push their husbands to other women.But... Yue Shi forced a smile, "Fourth Uncle is still young, you will understand when you grow up."

Lin Jing sighed, leaned into Yue's ear and whispered, "Sister-in-law has been with eldest brother for many years, and I don't understand anything about our family. Why is it so difficult for eldest brother to win the title? If His Majesty is the son of my aunt, why is our family here?"

"My aunt is the Empress Dowager, and everyone in the world is looking at her. Your Majesty is just showing respect to my aunt." Lin Jing said meaningfully, "Sister-in-law will not be as honorable as my aunt in the future."

The circles of Yue's eyes turned red, and he said in a low voice, "Your eldest brother is at this age, and he has no children below his knees, so he doesn't look good when he goes out." Although Lin Yi didn't say anything, Yue's heart was very anxious.There are even some unspeakable reasons, Yue's heart is like eating yellow lotus, it is very bitter.

Lin Jing and the Yue family said, "The eldest brother is only 25 years old, and the sister-in-law is the same age as the elder brother. The family has kept filial piety for six years. Now it is normal to have no babies. The sister-in-law took the initiative to find a concubine for the elder brother. She has a virtuous reputation. In the future, the sister-in-law But what should I do?"

Every sentence of Lin Jing's words stuck in Yue's heart.Yue's tears came down, and he quickly wiped them away with a handkerchief, and said, "Look at me as a sister-in-law, I asked Fourth Uncle to worry about me. Don't worry, Fourth Uncle, I know it well."

Regardless of whether the Yue family lived or died, Lin Jing took a nap in the Yue family's room depressed, planning to wait for Lin Yi to come back and have a talk with Lin Yi.

As for Lin Jing, who is a little kid, to manage the affairs of his brother and sister-in-law's room, Lin Jing never considered whether his hands were too long.Who told him that his life is a matter of his father's temper, and he wants to take care of everything and ask.

Fortunately, Lin Jing is a smart and well-measured person, otherwise he would be so annoying.In fact, many years later, when Lin Jing grew up, recalling all kinds of things in his youth, he would say: Big brother couldn't be more generous.

It was Lin Yi's generosity that gave Lin Jing the soil to flourish.Many times, Lin Jing felt that even if his father came back to life, he might not be better than Lin Yi.

In front of Lin Yi, Lin Jing was not very tactful.

He said first, "Sir told me about the grand ceremony of the crown prince's canon, I don't think my eldest brother didn't even get a ceremonial officer."

Lin Yi secretly blamed Shu Jingyun, why did he tell Lin Jing about these things, so that Lin Jing was distracted from his studies.Lin Yi said, "Thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the king, you should think less about what you have."

Lin Jing climbed up to the chair in front of Lin Yi's desk and sat down. His small body was straight, and he barely exposed his bun to the table.The corners of Lin Yi's lips twitched, he got up and carried Lin Jing out of the chair, and put him to sit on his desk. The two looked at each other, Lin Yi said, "Let's talk."

"Big brother knows that I have something to say?" Lin Jing thought it was funny sitting so high for the first time, so he shook his legs.

Lin Yi snorted softly, "Tell me quickly, I still have business to deal with." It's not that he wanted to hear Lin Jing's rambling, but Lin Jing was too good at making up his own mind, and dared to think and do it.Lin Yi reprimanded him several times, but there was no sign of Lin Jing showing any signs of reform.If it's just a naughty boy, Lin Yi has his own means, but even Lin Yi has to admit that Lin Jing's nonsense occasionally has some truth.

Lin Jing squinted at Lin Yi with big phoenix eyes, and said, "I just heard that the princess of the Zhen family died young, and the second prince born of Concubine Rong also suffered a serious illness. The palace is not peaceful."

Lin Yi Nong frowned, and scolded in a low voice, "You know it! Don't yell! Put your mouth on the door for me!"

"Big Brother thinks I'm stupid." Lin Jing snorted twice, brought the subject to the point, and said, "Speaking of which, it's all about the chaos of the concubine, what does Big Brother think?"

Lin Yi said lightly, "Just read your book well, and the royal family has nothing to do with us." Emperor Zhaode was indifferent to him, and Lin Yi also had his own thoughts in his heart.

Lin Jing looked at his elder brother's handsome appearance meaningfully, and said, "Of course the royal family doesn't want to interfere with our family, it's just that I am sad and worried about my elder brother."

Lin Yi was annoyed to death by Lin Jing's way of talking around eight corners, and scolded, "Why are you so sad? The second and third children in the family are all dutiful, who bullied you?"

Lin Jing sat on the table and said, "I'm not saying that the second brother and the third brother are not good, I just thought of the character and deeds of the old aunt Zhou. From this, I know that even a aunt, if she doesn't accept well, she will make trouble." Oh yes. It’s okay if my aunt has no children, but if she has children next to her, it’s really too light and heavy to beat or touch. Trouble is in the back. Brother, you’d better think twice.”

Lin Yi's face changed slightly, he held Lin Jing's arm, and asked him in a low voice, "Who told you about the Chu family?"

Lin Jing repeated, "Mr. Chu?" He asked puzzledly, "Isn't sister-in-law going to make Xi'er your concubine? Mrs. Chu?" Lin Jing was born with a keen intuition, which was different from ordinary people, and exclaimed in a low voice, "Brother , you have another woman behind your sister-in-law's back!"

"Shut up!" Lin Yi immediately knew that what he and Lin Jing were talking about were not the same thing, and with a complete expression on his face, he asked Lin Jing seemingly unintentionally, "What's wrong with Xi'er?"

Such a clever mind of Lin Jing, how could he let go of the flaws in Lin Yi's words, and said, "Tell me what is going on with the Chu family first, are you really stealing people behind your sister-in-law's back?" He hit Lin Yi on the shoulder with his fist, and said unhappily, "Brother is really heartless! How well my sister-in-law treats you!"

Lin Yi scolded, "Don't make trouble, I don't know about Xi'er at all."

"What about the Chu family?" Lin Jing also intentionally lowered his voice, he was completely out of good intentions to cover up for his elder brother, thinking that if people listened to tell the Yue family that he knew about it, it would inevitably make the Yue family sad and affect the relationship between husband and wife.

Lin Yi calmed down a little, and said, "Don't think too much about it." Afraid that Lin Jing would inquire everywhere, Lin Yi whispered a few words into Lin Jing's ear, and Lin Jing's little face became extraordinarily serious, Lin Yi warned He, "You are not allowed to say a single word! You are not allowed to inquire about the Xiangyang Palace with others."

Lin Jing said quickly, "I know, I won't talk nonsense."

Lin Yi sighed, "Okay, you can go back to sleep first."

Lin Jing was very shrewd, suspicious and said, "For no reason, why would my sister-in-law think of finding a concubine for you, you'd better go and see her."

Lin Yi followed Qingyun to send Lin Jing back to the inner courtyard.

I don't know how Lin Yi comforted the Yue family at night. On the second day, the Yue family rewarded Xi'er with 50 taels of silver and two bolts of satin in good spirits. about the room.On the contrary, Mammy Zhu was anxious, Yue Shi smiled slightly and said, "Master doesn't like it."

Grandma Zhu said, "If the master doesn't like Xi'er, just pick another girl with good looks. It's better to leave the master at home than to go out and find someone who doesn't know her background."

Yue's face was pale, "You don't need to mention such things. Women, three obediences and four virtues, I believe what the master says."

Grandma Zhu was very anxious, she rubbed her fingers, and was about to persuade Yue Shi again.The Yue clan had already raised his voice to call Fu'er and said, "Remember to go to Fourth Uncle's place to have a look later, the master won't come back for lunch at noon, so tell them to bring Fourth Uncle's food to my courtyard."

Lin Jing saw that Yue's spirit was better than before, so he knew that his brother and sister-in-law got along well. When he was in class in the afternoon, Lin Jing wanted to show off the new shirt made for him by Yue's family. After a long detour, and then deliberately strolling in front of Lin Teng, Lin Teng was so stupid that he didn't notice that his Fourth Uncle Jing had changed into a new shirt.

In fact, the main reason is that Lin Jing's clothes have been changed frequently, and they are basically new. Lin Teng has a big heart and is not very old, so he can't see the difference, let alone his fourth uncle Jing's eagerness to show off.

Lin Jing felt that he was winking at the blind man, wasting all his efforts.However, since the blind man couldn't see it, Lin Jing had no choice but to remind the blind man.Of course, with Yi Lin Jing's temper, he would never say something like "Look at my clothes".

It's a shame.

Lin Jing changed his method. He said, "A Teng, you have been studying for so long. Shall I test you?"

Lin Teng heard that Lin Jing was going to test him, so he quickly stopped the big characters in his hand, and said, "Fourth Uncle, you can ask. If I can't answer, Fourth Uncle, please explain to me carefully."

Lin Jing nodded slightly, turned his eyes around the room, and then got an idea, and asked, "Do you know what three things 'Sui Han San Shao' refers to?"

Lin Teng really couldn't figure it out, and said, "Fourth uncle, it seems to be three kinds of flowers, right?"

"Then do you know which three things are?" Lin Jing asked, a small hand began to caress the bamboo branches and green leaves embroidered on his sleeve.

Lin Teng shook his head. Lin Jing pointed to a picture of the Three Friends of Suihan hanging on the wall, and said, "I come and go all day long, and I don't pay attention."

Lin Teng chuckled, turned to look at the painting, "Yes, I didn't even notice."

Lin Jing was a little discouraged when he saw that Lin Teng was so stupid that he only knew how to look at the paintings, but did not look at the beautiful bamboo embroidery on his clothes.However, Lin Jing immediately cheered up again and asked, "A Teng, look at this painting. In the landscape painting, besides the 'Three Friends of Suihan', there are also the 'Four Gentlemen' who are loved by literati. Then do you know that the 'Four Gentlemen' are also What kinds of flowers and plants are they?"

"I don't know." Lin Teng was puzzled, "Drawing is just painting, why is it still the 'Three Friends' and the 'Gentleman' toss, no trouble."

"This is the elegance of literati." Lin Jing taught Lin Teng the "Four Gentlemen" again, and then Lin Jing said, "Not only literati love this, but also clothes embroidery. People also like to embroider plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. Showing elegance."

After Lin Jing babbled like this, Lin Teng finally had a flash of inspiration. He pointed to Lin Jing's clothes and said, "Hey, fourth uncle, is the bamboo embroidered on your sleeve?"

Lin Jingyang raised his chin, "Naturally, you're not so stupid that you can't even recognize bamboo, are you?"

Lin Teng said honestly, "My fourth uncle is so handsome, he looks good in anything."

The corners of Lin Jing's lips curled up, and he stretched out his small hand to pat Lin Teng's shoulder, "Ah Teng is also very handsome."

Shu Jingyun couldn't laugh or cry when she heard the chirping of the two little guys, he joked with a smile, "Jing'er, your clothes look strange, isn't it the first time you wear them?"

After all, Lin Jing was young, so he didn't realize that Shu Jingyun was teasing him. On the contrary, he felt that Mr. Shu was really much smarter than Lin Teng, and he knew it at a glance without his prompting.Lin Jing smiled beautifully, and embroidered a few bamboo leaves on the sleeves, "My sister-in-law made it for me herself. The bamboo on this is also embroidered by my sister-in-law."

"The strange way is different from what you used to wear in the past." If Lin Jing is not asked to show off enough, I am afraid that he will not be in the mood to study.

Sure enough, Lin Jing was even more proud, his eyes were bent into a line, and he said, "Of course it's different, sir, look, this bamboo is vivid, and the color of the thread is also good."

Shu Jingyun smiled slightly, "A Teng is right, the clothes look good, and they really make Brother Jing even more handsome."

That day, Lin Jing walked with his chest up and his head up, wishing he could raise his bald head to the sky, like a little rooster returning from victory.Shu Jingyun laughed secretly and hurt her stomach.

Nowadays, in this imperial capital, the only ones who can live as they please are ignorant children like Lin Jing.

Anyway, not to mention others, the grandfather of His Highness the Crown Prince—— Xie Guogong is very upset.