Qinglian in the Red Chamber

After resigning Jia's mother, Lin Han went back to say goodbye to Jia Shezhang.

"These days, uncle and aunt are taking care of my nephew." As he said that, Lin Han bowed to Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Zhang.

"Brother Han, don't be too polite, these are just the duties of your uncle and aunt." Mrs. Zhang stepped forward, helped Lin Han up, and then turned to Jia Amnesty and said, "Master, yes? "

"Listen to your aunt. You are a younger sister's child. As an elder brother, it is reasonable for me to take care of you. Besides, I have been close to your mother since childhood, and I only regard you as myself Don't just talk to your uncle and aunt." This was the first time Lin Han saw Jia Amnesty say so many words to himself.

For a long time, Jia She gave Lin Han the impression that he was reticent.

During the days when he lived in Jia's mansion, Lin Han had never seen this uncle say such a long speech.That is, when I got up early in the morning to practice martial arts, my uncle saw him and gave him pointers a few times.Jia She is a famous general, and he also participated in the Ping San Francisco, his hands are really practical kung fu from the experience of the beacon fire battlefield.He pointed out Lin Han's beautiful fists and embroidered legs, which is definitely not stressful.After coming down a few times, Lin Han really admired this uncle, and he was short of apprenticeship.

Now, Jia Amnesty said such words, and what he said was sincere, not polite words.Lin Han couldn't help laughing and said: "How can my nephew not know how my uncle and aunt love and care for my nephew? My nephew also really misses my uncle and aunt's care."

Jia Amnesty smiled.

Lin Han couldn't help being stunned when he saw it, and he couldn't help but praise in his heart: This uncle is, after all, a direct brother and sister of his own mother and a compatriot.On weekdays, Jia She used to be unsmiling, looking at a very dignified middle-aged uncle.Who knew that this smile, even if it was just a shallow smile, could make people see a bit of Jia Min's shadow in this uncle's eyebrows and eyes.It can be seen that when Jia She was young, he was also a very handsome person who attracted girls.

"You go home today and wait until later, but if you have anything to do, just come to your uncle and aunt. And your two cousins, you can do whatever you want. Brother Hu will not talk about it. Although Lian Er is in the article There are limited resources, but that kid is very proficient in common affairs, but if you need to run errands at home, just ask him to go." Mrs. Zhang took Lin Han's hand and instructed earnestly.

"I still have some gifts for your family, and you can take them back together."

Mrs. Zhang was talking, when a maid reported outside the house, "The young lady is here."

When Mrs. Xu entered the room, she first saluted Jia She and Zhang Shifu, and then met Lin Han, and then said:

"Cousin Lin's suitcase has already been loaded into the carriage. The uncle has prepared some calligraphy and paintings for the cousin. They are also loaded into the carriage. Those calligraphy and paintings are not worth anything. It's just the uncle's wish. Cousin Lin It's better to decline."

"I've got my cousin sister-in-law." Lin Han said with a smile. "When the eldest cousin sees the eldest cousin, thank the eldest cousin for me, and I will stop talking to the eldest cousin."

Mrs. Xu agreed with a smile.

"That's right, between cousins. Where are those foreign words." Zhang said with a smile, "You just have to bear it."

Several people talked for a while, and then reluctantly sent Lin Han away.

"Look, master, Mrs. Lin returned to Beijing suddenly, what's the matter?" Waiting for Lin Han to leave, and after Mrs. Zhang sent Mrs. Xu back, she asked the question in her heart.

Wasn't it originally planned to return to Beijing in August?Why did Lin Ruhai come back so soon?

Jia Amnesty paced slowly, thought for a moment, and then said: "Qi Feng came back in the morning and said. This time, the official ship of the Yanzheng Yushi came to escort the prisoner."

Mrs. Zhang took the tea from the little maid and gave it to Jia Amnesty herself.

Jia Amnesty took it, took a sip, and continued, "Qi Feng looked at one of them. It seems to be Zhen Yingjia."

Zhang was stunned.

"Zhen Yingjia?! But the Zhen family in Jinling..."

Jia Amnesty didn't speak, but just nodded his head, as a tacit consent.

"It's Uncle Lin..."

"It should be. Lin Ruhai is in the Jiangnan Salt Administration, and that position already has the meaning of an inspector." Jia She narrowed his eyes habitually, and said softly, thinking about the connection in his heart.His eyes were already [-]% similar to Jia Min's, but when he squinted, they were [-]% similar.

"This Zhen's family is with our family, but we are old friends..." Mrs. Zhang said worriedly, "If it is really Mrs. Lin who gave the Zhen's family to..."

After hearing this, Jia Amnesty cast a sidelong glance at Mrs. Zhang.

"The Zhen family and the Rongguo Mansion are old relatives, but they have no friendship with our house."

What Jia She said was heartless, but it was the truth.

In the past, when Jia Daishan was around, the Zhen family had always been on good terms with the Rongguo Mansion.And because Jia She went out to the army as a young man and didn't spend much time in the mansion, the Zhen family had a very good friendship with Jia Zheng.

If Jia Daishan hadn't already arranged a marriage for Jia Amnesty, and the identity of the in-laws was there, logically, the second daughter-in-law's background could not be higher than that of the eldest daughter-in-law, and Jia Zheng's first wife would have almost chosen a girl from the Zhen family.

"Master thinks so, after all, outsiders don't see it that way..." Mrs. Zhang said worriedly.

"Don't worry about this. Lin Ruhai is Jinshang's confidant. Maybe this is what Jinshang meant. Our family has poked Jinshang's eyes one after another in the past two years, first Yuanchun, and then Baoyu. Although the two of them are said to be second-bedroom members, after all, they can’t write two Jia characters in one stroke, and we can’t tell the relationship.” Jia Amnesty doesn’t like the Zhen family. They are all literati, and their own way is not right, so they can't talk together; secondly, isn't the second daughter-in-law a matchmaker guaranteed by the Zhen family, look what they are telling the second child?I don't know if the Zhen family did it on purpose...

"Master's words, I have written them down. But, what if the old lady asks?" If the old lady speaks, it's hard to ignore it.

"You beat up the people in the mansion. Don't gossip in front of the old lady if you have nothing to do." Jia She said with a little anger, "Lin Ruhai has just arrived in the capital today, and his mansion must be in chaos. Go ahead, send a message to the Lin family, saying that I will go to Lin Ruhai for tea the day after tomorrow."

It was past noon when Lin Ruhai returned home, and Lin Han was already waiting in the study outside.

"My son greets his father." Lin Han respectfully saluted Lin Ruhai. "Father looks good."

"Get up."

Lin Ruhai personally helped his son up, looked him up and down carefully, and said, "For the past two months. Look, your uncle's family has taken good care of you. As a father, you should thank them well, hehe... ..."

Lin Han also smiled and said: "My uncle's family is very good. My uncle even taught me how to fight. My aunt and my cousin are also very caring about my daily food and lodging. My cousin I often discuss knowledge with me, but my son has grown up a lot."

"There is also my second cousin. He often takes me for a walk in the capital to learn about the customs and customs here. The second cousin is also a very straightforward person, and she is also very considerate to her son."

"Grandmother is still in good health. She jokes with her son every day."

Lin Han talked a lot.Lin Ruhai just sat there and listened quietly.Nod your head every now and then.Lin Han watched, his Tanhua dad seemed to be in a very good mood.

"Show me the homework you have done these days at night. If you have fallen behind, eat carefully." Lin Ruhai said fiercely.It's just that the smile in the words is obvious, but Lin Han is not afraid after hearing it.

"How can it be, there is a big cousin watching me." Lin Han said with a smile, and then asked about Jia Min and Daiyu.

"How are your mother and sister?"

"They are all okay, but they are always thinking about you. After all, this is the first time you have left home."

"The son has always been thinking about his mother and sister. The matter in Yangzhou is almost handled? When will they come to Kyoto?"

"Thinking about it, it shouldn't be later than August..." Speaking of this, Lin Ruhai felt a little guilty.His itinerary was suddenly advanced, and Yangzhou was sure to be in a hurry.Abandoned his wife and young daughter.Lin Ruhai was also restless day and night, for fear that something went wrong in Yangzhou and he would regret it.

"This mansion has to be tidied up. The main house, the garden, and the yard where you and your sister live. You can't leave your mother and your sister without a place to live."

At this time.Lin Han thought of what the second butler said.

"Speaking of my sister's yard, my son has something to do here. I want to ask my father to make up his mind."

After that, Lin Han told Lin Ruhai about Brother Jiu's sending of the garden drawings.

"The second housekeeper also said that Lord Jiu has prepared craftsmen like craftsmen and gardeners."

As Lin Han said, his delicate brows frowned.Doesn't this Fox Nine know how to avoid it?

After hearing this, Lin Ruhai froze the tea leaves with the tea lid, and remembered the last words that the Lord Long Live said today—"...Lao Jiu is a caring,..."

"What does father mean?"

Lin Ruhai thought about the words of Lord Long Live, and his heart was steady.

"Since it's Master Jiu's wish, it's fine to accept it. It's just wages and so on. Our family will pay for it ourselves."

"Yeah. You can't ask people to talk about it." Lin Han gritted his teeth.

Lin Ruhai looked at his son's Xiao Diao's appearance, and secretly made a joke in his heart. His own boy sometimes speaks very maturely, but he will come up with some extremely childish thoughts unexpectedly.Let's take the matter of elder brother Jiu as an example. It is a certainty that my daughter will be married to elder brother Jiu.This kid doesn't like Brother Nine horizontally and vertically, what's the trouble?I, as an old man, haven't picked on Brother Nine yet!

Lin Ruhai stroked his chin, thinking to himself.

This kid is still not sophisticated enough.

The father and son drank tea with their own thoughts.

"What are your future plans?" Lin Ruhai asked suddenly.

Lin Han raised his eyes to look at Lin Ruhai, thought for a while, and then said: "Son, think about it, don't be in a hurry to end. My son is still young, if you say something arrogant, he will pass this subject, and he may not be able to become an official. .Who told the son to grow up immature? Hehe..."

"My son wants to study for a few more years, wait for the next subject, and then try again. By then, my son will be 15 years old."

After hearing Lin Han's words, Lin Ruhai suddenly felt comforted.

This son is not bad.

"Since you have this idea, go to Yunde Academy to study. Before becoming a father, I also studied in Yunde Academy. Mr. Fu is my father's mentor."

Fu Yunde was a Jinshi in the second list during the Shunzhi period.It's just that, for some reason, he didn't become an official, but he started this academy and became a teacher.

After so many years, the students from Yunde Academy can at least enter the second-class list, and even Lin Ruhai, who has passed the exam, is Fu Yunde's favorite student.

Yunde Academy is famous all over the world because of this, and its status in Shilin is second only to Wenxuan Academy founded by the Confucian family in Shandong.

"Yunde Academy is some distance away from the capital, and my father will arrange to live in the academy. Remember, those who are away from home, don't make trouble..."

"Yes, the son obeys his father's arrangement."