Mrs. Pin, one of the Red House

Even if Lin Yuzhen talked like this, Daiyu smiled generously and said, "It's just a fabrication."

Turning his back again, he said: "It's just the secret language of the boudoir, but you have said it."

"Then tell me, what should it be?" Lin Yuzhen said to Ning Yun, and then turned around to Daiyu, "My dear sister, are you angry? My sister is here to apologize."

Ning Yun also said: "We are just talking fast for a while. If we really implement this strategy, it will be as easy as a state, a county, and a city."

She took down the wine glass and signaled, "It's just that I read a few more books at home, so I made a few nonsense."

Lin Yuzhen turned the wine glass around, raised her hand, and saw the jade bracelet on her wrist flickering, shining under the sun, pointed at Ning Yun and said: "You are making up, what are we?" Poured a cup and forced it to Ning Yun, "No, no, we sisters will make amends this time."

Ning Yun had no choice but to pick up the wine glass and drink it.

Lin Yuzhen smiled and said: "Miss Smith is refreshing." She poured another glass and handed it to Lan Yun, "You are all in the same family, so I am ashamed to punish her alone."

Lan Yun gently pushed Ning Yun, "Look at you, and you said that sister Xiangyun has no handle." She was good at drinking, and when she drank with her grandfather on weekdays, she would drink a few pots without blinking. He drank the wine as soon as he raised his head.

Cao E smiled and said to Lin Yuzhen: "After all, she is the daughter of the general's family, and she is more cheerful than the daughters in Xuancheng." As she spoke, she poured herself a cup, "I'll accompany you." Daughter, "You are also the children of the military general's family, how did you imitate the squeamishness of the civil servant's daughter?"

The daughters of the Wang family had to drink from their glasses.

After finishing speaking, I felt that something was wrong, so I smiled and said to Daiyu: "I have said things all day long, some of them are not, the general's child is bold, and the civil servant's daughter is gentle, but when did I say something? .”

Daiyu said with a smile: "The daughters in Jiangnan are so gentle, and the beautiful girls in Saibei are so bold and unrestrained. There is nothing to say, but it's just a smile."

Although she likes to play with her temper, she is only in front of familiar people and a few people she has good relations with. In front of foreigners, she is full of courtesy.

Ning Yun smiled, feeling that Cao E was embarrassed, poured a glass of wine too, pulled Daiyu back who was about to turn to toast, and said with a smile: "My sister is with you, and you are also indispensable."

Daiyu smiled, took a sip of the wine, didn't drink the rest, put it aside, filled the wine jug with a new one and handed it to Ning Yun, said with a smile: "Everyone says I'm a trickster, but I'm really serious Diao, it's still here."

She raised her eyebrows lightly, then picked up the wine glass, and said to Ning Yun, "I'm free, you did it."

Ning Yun couldn't laugh or cry, he had to raise his head to drink up the wine, then swung the bottom of the glass for the last time, and said with a smile: "The mouth of the girl is really merciless, and she never forgives others."

Daiyu smiled, and beckoned the maids to go to another table, and after a round of respect, she came back to look for Ning Yun and the others.

Lin Yuzhen smiled slyly, and said to Ning Yun and Daiyu, "Even if it is fabricated by nonsense, this vision is a hundred times better than ours." Then she personally filled the wine glass in Daiyu's hand with a pot, "Good sister, this It's the last glass, for my sake, let's drink this glass of wine."

Then he said: "There is no drinking order today, so I wish the two children great blessings, and wish the Lin family continued prosperity in the future."

Daiyu could not refuse, "Only from the Lin family's theory, Mrs. Jia has made a great contribution."

Daiyu glanced at Lin Yuzhen, took the wine glass, covered her face with a handkerchief and smiled, and said to everyone in Ning Yun: "Everyone says that Sister Lin is very eloquent. When I saw her today, I really can say that walking is running." Yes, those who run are said to be flying, and those who fly are probably flying upwards, I don’t know tens of thousands of miles.” She just took a sip, and still quietly folded off the rest.

Lin Yuzhen smiled. She knew Daiyu's temperament on a regular basis, so she didn't delve too deeply into it. She just said, "Really, your mouth is full of poems and books. Opening your mouth is allusions."

Daiyu just smiled and didn't speak again.

Knowing that Daiyu was not in good health, the rest of Lan Yun and the others did not force her, nor did they dare to let Daiyu drink more. They toasted together, but the meaning was over.

Everyone joked for a while, and then dispersed after hearing the play.

When the banquet was almost gone, Lin Yuzhen saw that Daiyu had arranged well and knew that no one else needed to help, so she also went to the front banquet to look for her mother, Mrs. Zheng.

When she passed by, Mrs. Zheng was sitting there talking to Jia Min.

It wasn't surprising to see Jia Min and Lin Yuzhen, because only Daiyu was in the room just now, so he naturally knew that Jia Min had been delayed.

"Mother." Lin Yuzhen stepped forward and gave her a blessing. Jia Min saw Lin Yuzhen first, then smiled and said: "But she looks very good," and said to Mrs. Zheng: "Is it settled?"

Mrs. Zheng pulled Lin Yuzhen, let her sit down, stroked Lin Yuzhen's long hair, and said, "Her father and I think so, if we can stay at home for a few more days, let's stay a few more days, if we say so early Every day, I feel that the child is going to leave, and my heart is always empty."

Lin Yuzhen blushed, and said: "Mother... my daughter is not married anymore, and will stay with you at home for the rest of my life."

Jia Min smiled and said, "Is that still the case? Don't look at your mother not letting you go now, she will really be anxious in the future."

Mrs. Zheng narrowed her eyes and said, "Did you take care of your daughter?"

Jia Min sneered at first, but immediately hid his expression and forced a smile: "Daiyu is younger, so I am even more reluctant."

Zheng Shi and Lin Yuzhen looked at each other, but they understood.

It was inconvenient for the two of them to stay longer, so they said something to Jia Min and left.

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Lin Yuzhen helped Mrs. Zheng back to the main courtyard of the mansion. As soon as she entered the house, Mrs. Zheng sat on the kang on the north side, stretched her arms, and said, "I'm so tired today." Then she patted herself on the back, " Even my back is sore."

A few servant girls immediately came in to beat her back and shoulders.

Mrs. Zheng was leaning on the pillow and the kang table, and Lin Yuzhen also sat on the opposite side consciously, saying: "Mom is tired today, so I can take a rest."

Mrs. Zheng squinted her eyes to rest her mind, "I'm not tired, it's Mrs. Jia who is really tired." She changed her hand and changed a comfortable position, "It's pitiful to look at, and my smiling face is frozen."

"It's really embarrassing not to blame Mrs. Jia." The servant girl brought out a small kiln bell and handed it to Lin Yuzhen. Lin Yuzhen took it and took a sip, "Not to mention Mrs. Zhou, when she didn't go out that day, she was also famous , Let’s talk about those people in Jia’s mansion, but none of them can worry about it.”

"If Jia Yuan and the others know, I'm afraid they'll wish they could come back to life." Mrs. Zheng sighed.

When others mention Jia Yuan brothers, etc., they will often address them as Dukes of the state, but the Zheng family calls them by their first names, but Lin Yuzhen is not surprised at all, saying: "The four kings and eight princes who founded the country were also majestic figures back then. Killing too many sins has not accumulated blessings for future generations."

He took another sip of tea and said, "The almond tea here is different from the almond tea brewed in my room."

Mrs. Zheng said with a smile: "What was the Jia family in the previous dynasty? Some people are rich and powerful, but they don’t know how to raise their children and grandchildren. After all, they can’t be regarded as decent people, and they can maintain the wealth and honor here for a few years, which is considered remarkable.” She pointed to the tea in Lin Yuzhen’s hand, and said with a smile: “Do you want to try it? Has the smell of mutton lightened a lot?”

Lin Yuzhen nodded.

"It's nothing special, it's just that after boiling it, I put more snowflake plum slices of foreign sugar." Zheng covered her mouth with a handkerchief and yawned secretly, "You worked hard today, so hurry up too." Go and rest, now Lin Hai is the person in His Majesty's eyes, your father knows about our family's affairs, sooner or later he will have to tell us, but today he has to put on a face."

"Then my daughter can rest assured." Lin Yuzhen smiled, and sighed again, "But even if we say it, what can we do? After all, we are a family with the same roots, both surnamed Lin, and my father is not easy to kill. It's best to hang like today, not up or down."

Mrs. Zheng nodded Lin Yuzhen's head lightly, "You can die if you say a few words, after all, it's a family, and you can't justify it if you don't hold back." Then she pulled Lin Yuzhen and asked her to come and sit next to her, "I was thinking The little girl from the Cao family is pretty good, but today I think the girl from the Shi family is pretty good."

Lin Yuzhen raised her eyebrows, "You mean Miss Shi San, she is outstanding, she has means and scheming, she is just another mother." She laughed again: "But in terms of appearance, I have to say that it is Miss Daiyu and Cao Cao. girl."

"It doesn't matter how you look, it doesn't matter if you say something bad, whether you can give birth or not, but your vision and heart are much more important." Mrs. Zheng took a deep breath and let it out slowly. She took a sip of tea before continuing, "After all, there are not many outstanding girls in this life, and this is the situation in my family... You know, if you really pick a soft and weak girl, you won't be able to succeed in the end." What you need is to have means. In fact, in the final analysis, what I admire most is Daiyu, but unfortunately her father is still Lin Hai."

Mrs. Zheng shook her head regretfully, "Otherwise, it's not a big deal if it's the merchant's daughter."

Lin Yuzhen smiled and said: "Mother is wrong. After all, my family is Houmen, and the daughters of merchants, even if they are good children, but with the courage of their parents, they dare not speak up."

"I've never heard of a married woman from a high family." Zheng said with a smile, "I know you know what's in your heart. With you here, you keep an eye on me. If I do something wrong, you just say it. I can feel at ease when I do things."

Lin Yuzhen hurriedly stood up and saluted, "It's not as good as my mother taught me."

"Praise you." Mrs. Zheng hurriedly helped Lin Yuzhen up, "I have learned too many rules, and I am separated from my mother."

Lin Yuzhen smiled, "There are no rules, no rules."

She joked with Mrs. Zheng for a few words, and then asked, "Is there any news that what happened to my father?"

Zheng Shi also became serious, "What's wrong?"

"It's just that I heard someone say something during the dinner. Recently, the sea in the south is not peaceful, and the Dongying people in the east often disturb the side." Lin Yuzhen bit her lips, "Although my father has important responsibilities, he has a strong army. There will be more generals, but if it is really going from south to east, and there is a fire with the Dongying bandits, it is still inappropriate in the end, just in case."

Zheng sighed: "Don't tell me, I'm also worried." She closed the teacup, and unconsciously looked a little fierce, "But I don't think it's a big deal, Dongying is just a small country, if your father really has something, Not to mention that the court will naturally be public, even if the court does not say anything, if it is private..." She gently turned the jade handle of the beauty fan in her hand, "Don't forget, Gusu is only a sea away from Dongying. Afterwards, if you fall out, even if the Tokugawa family or the Asai family have the ability to sit on it, if it is true... I dare say, whether you can sit on it alive is another matter."

"I'm just reminding my mother that she knows what's in her heart. A father's mother's heart is a hundred times stronger than a daughter's. Naturally, the daughter doesn't have to worry." Lin Yuzhen laughed: "But I guess it's the father who is there, so it shouldn't be said that it is such a trouble."

Zheng stroked Lin Yuzhen's back in relief, "Anyway, I still have something in mind, so you don't have to worry."

As he spoke, he shook his fan, "That girl from the Shi family, and the few who came to our house, are all wonderful people."

Lin Yuzhen smiled and said, "Aren't all the wonderful people from our family in the end?"

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When Lin Zheng was [-] days old, Lin Hai went back to the south of the Yangtze River first, and settled his affairs. When the two children were a little over one year old, Lin Hai suddenly wrote a letter saying that Mrs. Zhou had passed away.

Jia Min was panicked at first, and hurriedly asked Lin Haijing to invite Zhe Dingyou, but unexpectedly the Zhezi went up, and after the discussion with the Holy Master, he came out with an embarrassing statement.

When Lin Hai was about to go to the south of the Yangtze River again, Jia Min also bid farewell to Mother Jia and the others, and took the child south.

It happened to be spring when Daiyu left. The canal was calm and the sky was clear. Jia Min and his group packed several boats with their luggage. Meat and meat screaming.

Jia Min also had a sore nose, the situation in Jiangnan was complicated, and Lin Hai was pushed to the top of the storm this time, fearing that the current situation would be bad, and advised her to stay in Beijing for a few more days, but there was a dispute between Jia Min and Mrs. Wang before. He felt a little unhappy, even if he left, he didn't have many memories, so he insisted on going home, Lin Hai couldn't resist, and felt that Jia's family was a sweet relative and had a sensitive relationship with the royal family, so he agreed.

But her mother is Jia's mother after all, and she left this time, and she doesn't know when she will come back.

According to Lin Hai's rank, if he cannot enter the cabinet, there is basically no possibility of returning to Beijing.

"Why are you crying?" Jia Min wiped his tears and forced a smile, "It's not like we'll never see each other again."

Daiyu was also blessed, "Grandma, I'm going."

"Be careful." Jiamu held Jiamu with one hand and Daiyu with the other, "It's inconvenient to keep you any longer."

Jia Min hurriedly called the wet nurse who was holding the child to bring the child over to salute Jia's mother.

That day, Aunt Xue brought Baochai, and the Wang family and Zhao family, together with Ning Yun, Lan Yun and Xiangyun, all came to see off Jia Min and his group. Baochai and Daiyu had met several times, and they were considered close friends. They are quite talented people, all of them can speak well, with a bright heart, and naturally they will become handkerchiefs in a short time.

Baochai said to Daiyu, "When you get home, you should write a letter to report your safety."

Daiyu nodded with a smile, "Understood, Sister Bao should take care of herself." Unlike Jia Min, she is a person who likes to part and not to get together, so she feels nothing when she leaves now.

"Why don't you stay for a few more days." Xiangyun said, "You are gone, and there is no one to accompany you if you want to write poetry."

"Do you still need someone to accompany you when you write a poem?" Lan Yun was a little unresponsive.

Xiangyun said straightforwardly: "That's natural. If no one is with you, what's the fun in doing it yourself?"

Daiyu couldn't help laughing and said, "It's okay if you write a letter with a limited number of characters for the topic."

Ning Yun shook his head, and said: "Dare to feel that the canal is busy every year, and it is because of your letter."

The few of them were talking there, but the atmosphere was much more lively than here. For some reason, Mrs. Zhao talked to Jiamu a few times, and then her face was gloomy and she never showed her face.

Naturally, Mrs. Wang saw it, but since Jia Min was there, it was difficult to say anything.

When Jia Min led the three children onto the boat, Wang asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

"What do you mean?" Mrs. Zhao sneered, looked at Jia Mu, and her smile gradually deepened. Now that she has given birth to a son, her position at home is more stable and her momentum is even stronger. After saying a few words, I felt very unhappy, "Whose children don't become female celebrities? Tell me, pick one out for me."

Wang said: "Learn everything, but not necessarily do everything." She smiled and thumped her back. She is nearly four months pregnant today. Although her clothes are loose, her stomach is still slightly protruding. Said: "You are making a fuss too much. There are too many children who don't know how to be female celebrities. Ning Yun didn't learn when he was beaten to death that day, and he was angry with many embroiderers. But you see, Li Yun is now pinching needles. They can't be pinched."

"Aren't I doing it for her own good?" Mrs. Zhao glanced at Mrs. Wang.

"I know, but in all fairness, there is too much work to do." Mrs. Wang glanced at Mrs. Zhao.

Mrs. Zhao sighed, "I am no better than you. My natal family is an academy, and I am in charge of the house. I have to make up for the mistakes in the public office. I have to make up for it with my own money, and I have to prepare the dowry for two children. Nowadays, extravagance is commonplace. Who didn't come from Wan Jin's dowry? Although your expenses are higher and you have two children, at least your natal family can get a big head out of it."

She thought for a while, and then added, "I also said, no matter how much work she does, I will not move any money in the future, and I will give it all to her as a dowry."

Mrs. Wang felt that Mrs. Zhao was also in a dilemma, so she didn't go into it any further, "It's fine if you can explain it. I know you're in a dilemma, but don't let others point it out."

Mrs. Zhao looked at Jia's mother and said in a low voice: "The married aunts and grandmas are old, and everyone respectfully calls them ancestors, and they really regard themselves as ancestors."

"Okay," Mrs. Wang pulled Mrs. Zhao over, "This area is windy and hard, so don't blow it."

Mrs. Zhao let out a sigh of relief, glanced at Jiamu and Xiangyun with some displeasure, and said, "Doesn't she like going there? I'll save you trouble."

"The other end is the sincerity. After all, he is also a married person." Wang felt that Zhao's thinking was very weird, "Xiangyun is still your career, can you still count on the other end to make up a dowry or something?"

"What are you thinking?" Zhao couldn't laugh or cry, "I'm just talking out of anger, but you came up with such a bunch of miscellaneous things."