The younger brother of the Red Chamber is a fighter

Lin Rui has already experienced Chunwei, so he can't decide what will happen next, he just waits for the announcement.But he didn't stay in the capital for nothing before, and there were several handwritten letters written by Lin Hai as quotations. He had already visited some of Lin Hai's former friends and colleagues. Coupled with his confidence in his talents and learning, Lin Rui felt that he was on the list. It's a sure thing.It's just that what he's looking for is the top positions on the list.

With such self-confidence, Lin Rui stayed in the Lin Mansion happily, preparing for the imperial examination in a leisurely manner.Lin Rui found it incredible that Lin Mingyu had developed a way to make a lot of money in just a few days.He considers himself to be a relatively knowledgeable person, however, whenever he compares himself with Lin Mingyu who is ten years younger than him, he can't help but feel that his vision is not enough.

Of course, Lin Rui trusted Lin Mingyu very much. Not to mention Lin Hai's kindness to him, even the year he spent with Lin Mingyu allowed them to develop a brotherhood.

"Brother Ming, I didn't expect you to know so much about farming. I really don't know how uncle raised you." Lin Rui praised the oyster mushroom after eating it, feeling the tender taste.

Lin Mingyu accepted the compliment unceremoniously, and said with a smile: "There's still a lot that Brother Nine doesn't know, just wait and see. I will always earn a good enough fortune for the Lin family."

Hearing the meaning of his words, Lin Rui's eyebrows moved slightly.Brother Ming doesn't look like he's obsessed with officialdom.

"Although you can earn a lot of money by doing business, it is always a pity that a man will not gain fame and contribute to the country while he is alive. Your talent and learning are not inferior to mine, and with the support of your uncle, you will definitely have great achievements in the officialdom in the future. Or It is the right way to put your mind on your homework." No matter how open-minded people are in this era, even if they pay a little attention to business, they will not abandon the imperial examination for business when there is a smooth official career in front of them.

The same is true for Lin Rui. He feels that he has a responsibility to guide Lin Mingyu. He said solemnly: "When I went to Beijing this time, my uncle told me that after sister Daiyu's election is over, I will let you go back to Suzhou and concentrate on studying. You should also start preparing for the imperial examination three years later."

Lin Mingyu said: "Ninth brother, I know what you and my father mean. Don't worry, I didn't take the imperial examination lightly. It's just that three years is still a long time, and I'm not very old. I can gradually figure it out in the future. As for the way of doing business , I have a sense of proportion, and I won’t let it affect my studies.” The current imperial court seems to be as stable as Mount Tai, but under the situation, there are undercurrents surging, just waiting for the present to die, if one is not well controlled, there will inevitably be catastrophe.Lin Mingyu didn't intend to get involved in the officialdom. Although he had decades of experience in previous lives, he had never personally experienced the thick and dark way in the officialdom, and he didn't want to get involved in this muddy water.

Naturally, these words cannot be said to Lin Rui, and he will not believe them.Just as he said, let's take it slowly.

After the first batch of oyster mushrooms matured, according to Lin Mingyu's instructions, the stewards of each store gave them as gifts to each of the major customers of the store. Lin Mingyu picked out the best ones and asked Lin Heng to personally deliver them to the Changping Palace.

Princess Yunhua has been accompanying the Queen Mother in the palace, and sometimes he will let people from the Changping Palace come over and tell Lin Mingyu about Daiyu's situation in the palace. No palace gate.

Because of this, Lin's Mansion and Changping Prince's Mansion are also half-familiar.When Lin Heng came back, he brought back a letter.Lin Mingyu felt strange, he had only received one letter a few days ago, and it has not been long before he received another letter.It would take about ten days to go back and forth between Kyoto and Tu Lingguang's garrison. From this point of view, the previous letter was sent, and Tu Lingguang immediately added another one.

What is it that the letter came so urgently?Lin Mingyu hurriedly opened the letter, and upon seeing it, he couldn't help clapping and cheering, good!

Lin Rui happened to be at his side, and seeing his happy expression, he couldn't help asking, "Mingyu, do you have any good news?"

Lin Mingyu handed the letter to him with a smile on his face: "Look, brother Tu said that he has found a source of goods for me, and he will help me deliver the goods just waiting for my news. Specialties from Nanyang and seafood from Fujian are delivered to If you sell it in Kyoto, you can definitely make a lot of money."

Lin Rui was not so happy, he pointed to a place and said, "Don't be too happy, what's going on here?"

Lin Mingyu leaned over to take a look, touched his nose, and said with a grin: "Ninth Brother, don't be angry, I told Brother Tu that I wanted to go to Fujian for a while. Since I got such an opportunity, I should go and meet the other side in person. suppliers. When I return to Yangzhou in the future, it will be even more difficult to handle these businesses myself.”

"No!" Lin Rui flatly refused: "Mingyu, I won't stop you if you want to do business, but if you want to go out alone, I can't just watch and keep silent. Uncle knows, and won't allow it. Business matters are naturally in charge We know better that if you don't trust others, then Uncle Cong can also take the responsibility."

Lin Mingyu also calmed down, he knew that Lin Rui might disagree, but he had to go there himself.They have never seen the profits of sea trade, and they don't know how fierce the competition is.He wanted to pick up the loopholes, and wanted to know more about the situation. In case he really didn't take the official route in the future, this was a back road he had prepared.If you don't see it with your own eyes, how can you feel at ease?

"Brother Nine, no matter what, this business is very important to me. You know, we asked Brother Tu personally for help at the beginning, and now he has helped me set up the line. If I don't accept it, what will he think? Although Uncle Cong takes care of it Grange, but these sea merchants are different from our inland ones. They don’t know the market and how to choose goods. These are what I need to know. If I don’t go, I will definitely not be able to study at ease. Ninth brother, you just let me go Go!" Lin Mingyu stared at Lin Rui, expressing her strong desire to him with urgent eyes.

Lin Rui was a little soft-hearted, but thinking of Lin Mingyu's age, he still said, "Don't talk about anything else, let's talk about your age. How can I let you go far away alone? If something happens, it's too late to regret it."

Lin Mingyu saw that his words were loose, and she beamed brightly and said: "What's the matter, it's all under the emperor's rule, so what big things can happen. Otherwise, I'll just bring some more guards."

Lin Rui hesitated for a long time, then shook his head and said, "Don't be in a hurry, let me think about it. Even if you want to go, it's not at this moment. Isn't today the day you agreed with the princess? You go to the palace first. Sister Daiyu There, I also want to meet and hear her plan."

Lin Mingyu thought that he really didn't need to worry, and Lin Rui couldn't figure it out for a while, so he said, "Okay, Brother Ninth, think about it carefully, I'm not a child anymore, a good man has ambitions everywhere."

Lin Rui smiled and said, "Don't talk about your nonsense, just go."

When Lin Mingyu carried the box into the palace, the fifth princess, Tu Ling'er, was already looking forward to it.Seeing him, Tu Ling'er came up to him cheerfully, although she was curious, she still restrained herself from speaking.Aunt Yang's etiquette teaching is still very successful.

After Lin Mingyu finished his salute according to the rules, Tu Ling'er said, "Brother Lin, have you finished writing the storybook you told me last time?"

Lin Mingyu presented the box up.Tu Ling'er opened it excitedly, and when she saw a thick stack of bound manuscripts, she couldn't wait to take them out and read them. After a while, she sank into it, and even forgot to entertain Lin Mingyu.

Aunt Yang came in from outside the palace and saw Lin Mingyu sitting on a chair drinking tea by herself, while Tu Linger was sitting next to him with a book in her hand, reading it with great interest, she couldn't help being very surprised.She is Concubine Rong's confidant, so she naturally knows that because of Tu Ling'er's mental retardation, her reading is far inferior to that of her peers, and she can read some simple and commonly used characters.It's not easy for her to read the thousand-character text of hundreds of surnames, but it's difficult for her to read novels with strong stories alone.

What's wrong princess?

After Tu Ling'er finished reading a story, she put down the book, and excitedly said to Lin Mingyu: "Brother Lin, this mouse is really interesting, even the cat can't handle it. If it is the cat in Xianfei's palace, it must be Caught it and ate it."

Aunt Yang heard the fifth princess talking about Concubine Xian, and hurriedly said: "The princess is joking, only mice are afraid of cats in the world, how can there be mice that cats can't help. You know it's a lie."

Tu Ling'er was not convinced: "Yes, here. Brother Lin wrote everything clearly, look at it, Auntie, what Ling'er said is true."

Aunt Yang was curious about the book in Tu Ling'er's hand, now she took it and looked at it, she was very surprised.I saw that the whole article was written in handsome and neat handwriting. What is rare is that there is not a single difficult word, and it is all written in simple common words.

It is strange that the fifth princess can read books by herself, so he is so attentive.Aunt Yang thought of this, and looked at Lin Mingyu with approving eyes.

Because Tu Ling'er kept urging her to agree with her point of view, Aunt Yang simply read the first story.The more she looked at it, the more surprised she was. Not to mention the humor in the words and sentences, even the innocence and tenderness contained in it made people feel more comfortable.The story of the mouse and the cat is thrilling and humorous. Even an old man in the palace like Aunt Yang has a childlike innocence.

Aunt Yang really convinced Lin Mingyu this time.The fifth princess liked him for a reason.Such an exquisite and transparent person has the style of a gentleman!

Aunt Yang's reading speed was very fast, and she read two more at random. When she closed the book, she looked at Lin Mingyu with a very kind and kind gaze, with a hint of admiration and admiration.

"Young Master Lin is so pure, kind and intelligent, I admire you. Please accept my respect for your dedication to Your Royal Highness." Aunt Yang said, and suddenly gave Lin Ming a blessing.

Lin Mingyu hurriedly stood up, sideways to avoid it, and replied: "Auntie's words are serious. It's just some fabricated stories, it's just for fun, it's nothing."

Aunt Yang said sternly: "My lord, don't underestimate yourself. Although these stories are simple and easy to understand, the way of truth and kindness contained in them is the most rare. The writing is like the person, you must want everyone who reads the story to maintain a pure heart." heart."

Lin Mingyu didn't expect that a random idea he came up with would cause Aunt Yang such a misunderstanding. If it spread out, it would definitely be good for his reputation, so she stopped explaining and just smiled to express her acquiescence.

Tu Ling'er didn't care what they said, she only cared about the story she saw.At this time, Buyi said: "Auntie, you haven't told me, is it because Brother Lin wrote that the cat is too stupid and the mouse is too bad."

Aunt Yang smiled and said: "Yes, yes, your highness is right, but my aunt made a mistake. Isn't your highness going to pay your respects to the empress, why don't you take the book there and show it to the empress." Aunt Yang nodded slightly to Lin Mingyu .She didn't mind giving him a hand.

Lin Mingyu smiled gratefully at her.

"By the way, brother Lin, sister Lin is also in the concubine's palace now, let's go and see her."

Tu Ling'er took Lin Mingyu's hand with one hand, and hugged the storybook in her arms tightly with the other, and without any explanation, she dragged Lin Mingyu to the Concubine Rong's palace.

Lin Mingyu saw Lin Daiyu again.She was studying etiquette and court rules with Concubine Rong's confidantes and nuns by Concubine Rong's side. She had only seen each other for a few days, and her demeanor was even higher than before.Concubine Rong read the storybook and praised Lin Mingyu, and thoughtfully asked the two siblings to find a space to talk.

Lin Daiyu seemed very happy to see her younger brother, and the two talked affectionately in the garden pavilion.After asking about Lin Rui's exam status, Lin Daiyu said: "Brother, I saw my grandmother enter the palace today. It is logical that it is not the first and fifteenth day of the lunar new year, and women are not allowed to visit at will, not to mention that the concubine Xian is pregnant with dragon veins, and it is time to take care of her with peace of mind." .I don’t know what happened to Rongguo Mansion.”

Now Lin Daiyu is not the simple official lady who lived alone in Jia's mansion for a year back then. After being framed by Jia's mansion several times with her younger brother Lin Mingyu, she has seen the problem much more deeply.It must be unusual for Jia's mother to enter the palace without Mrs. Wang by her side.

Lin Mingyu thought for a while: "Maybe it's for Jia Baoyu's plan. After Chunwei reveals the list, the emperor's grandchildren's accompanying reading will also be settled. Maybe, that's why she came here. But sister, you are in the palace, Concubine Xian Did you make things difficult for you? So what happened to Tanchun, Miss Xue and others?"

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