Mother Jia of the Red Chamber is Unkind

Zhang Taifu saw Lin Ruhai showing remorse, stroked his beard and said to Lin Ruhai: "A gentleman can't chase after a word, Brother Lin, whoever repents among us is a villain!"

"You—" Lin Ruhai finally saw the true face of Mrs. Zhang, he is simply a 'rascal'!That's all, Lin Ruhai waved his hands helplessly, he is a normal person, he can't fight a scoundrel.Furthermore, it is also a good thing that Daiyu is favored by Master Taifu.Now that things have happened, he can only look in a good direction, otherwise he will really be pissed off by his rascal in-laws.

Zhang Taifu saw that Lin Ruhai had 'given', he patted Lin Ruhai on the shoulder happily, and said meaningfully: "Master Lin has a good temperament, and the future is boundless, the future is boundless."

"What's the future? Yu'er marrying into your family and living a happy life is my future." Lin Ruhai replied.

Zhang Taifu stroked his beard and said with a smile: "That's natural. You see how enthusiastic our family is, and we are eagerly looking forward to her getting married soon. You know this kind of heart." Zhang Taifu patted Lin Ruhai's shoulder again, signaling him to rest assured .

Lin Ruhai gave Zhang Taifu a blank look. This move was something he never dared to think about before.Before, he never thought that Taifu Zhang was a "two-faced man".In the court hall, Wen Tao and Wu Lue talked eloquently and solemnly.In private, he turned out to be such an old and unscrupulous person.

I wish his youngest son was not of his nature!

Lin Ruhai thought about it, if Zhang Lan had always been a 'cold face', it wouldn't be good, he had better know how to be considerate to his wife.

After much deliberation, Lin Ruhai was still worried.With an excuse to leave Lin Ruhai for a while, he turned around and ordered someone to pass a message to Mrs. Sun.Daiyu and Zhang Lan should be watched carefully, and Zhang Lan's temperament must be carefully observed.

Mrs. Sun got the instruction, and happened to be at the request of Mrs. Taifu, and nodded in agreement for the two children to go out for a walk.There will be no shortage of maids and mothers-in-law, and there are more than two dozen following behind.With a wink from Mrs. Sun, someone will pay attention to this matter.

This is the third meeting between Daiyu and Zhang Lan.

The first time they met, the two of them just met each other's eyes for a moment, but it was as if they had known each other for a long time.

The second time they met, it was the two of them looking at each other, but they were asked each other under the leadership of the two families. The two only met each other with eyes, but they had never been alone.

Today is the official marriage meeting to set a date, and the two of them will really have a chance to be alone.

Daiyu's palms were sweating nervously, he nodded slightly, and took a few steps forward to lead the way for Zhang Lan and introduce her to the environment of the Lin Mansion.The maids and women all pushed and followed ten steps away, not too close or too far, just to avoid suspicion and to observe the dynamics of the two.

Along the way, it was Daiyu who introduced what kind of pavilion it was and what kind of garden it was.Zhang Lan followed steadily behind, always keeping an appropriate distance, and every time Daiyu finished introducing a place, he inserted an appropriate "um" to show that he was really listening carefully.

Zhang Lan didn't talk much, didn't ask questions, let alone chat, which made Daiyu's tense nerves relax a lot.In fact, Daiyu was a little afraid in her heart, afraid that once he said something, she would not be able to cope with it freely and would make a fool of herself.Zhang Lan is acting so 'simple' now, which really makes her feel a lot easier.

The two walked around for a while, and Daiyu felt a little tired.At this moment, Zhang Lan who was beside him immediately suggested to take a rest in the pavilion in front.

Zhang Lan is a guest, so everyone naturally wants to follow his wishes.But Daiyu understood that Zhang Lan followed her wishes.But she didn't show any abnormality at all. How did Zhang Lan get a glimpse of her mind?Daiyu became more and more curious about him, and along with this curiosity, an indescribable and wonderful change occurred in her heart.

Zhang Lan tasted the Borneo black tea specially prepared for her by the Lin family. From the corner of her eye, she glanced at Daiyu who was tasting the tea with an elegant demeanor. She was in a good mood.Just now when he saw Miss Lin's pace slowing down slightly, he expected that she was tired from walking, and it was true.After marriage, at least one thing he can be sure of is that the husband and wife have the same interests, drinking black tea.

After drinking tea, Daiyu became a little nervous again.I don't know what she should say this time.

Zhang Lan smiled, raised her hand to ask someone to prepare the chessboard, and invited Daiyu to play chess.

Chess has its own knowledge, but you can see people from chess, and playing some small games will also make the two of them more familiar.

Daiyu's mind is alert and intelligent, and her chess skills are naturally excellent.Zhang Lan has been a genius since he was a child, and he worked as an imperial errand at a young age, it's not for nothing.Both of them are masters, and playing chess is a lot of fun.After a few games of chess, the two got to know each other naturally, chatted and laughed.

The nuns who were three feet away from the gazebo were stunned, tsk tsk, the young master of this family was stern and handsome when he was not smiling, but his smile was even more magnificent.If there is anyone in this world who is worthy of their fairy-like young lady, it is the young master of the Zhang family.

As soon as the nuns here saw the effect, they were afraid that the wife would be anxious waiting there, so they hurriedly ordered someone to inform.Mrs. Sun sent word to Lin Ruhai again, praising Zhang Lan.

Lin Ruhai felt uncomfortable when he heard it this time.Only now did he truly realize that he and Daiyu were running out of time to spend together.It's only a little over a year, and the more I think about it, the more reluctant I am to give up.

Taifu Zhang raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Brother Lin, our two families are only a few streets away, don't worry, I'm not that stingy, and I won't hinder your father and daughter from meeting."

"Master Taifu, you finally said something serious!" Lin Ruhai clasped his hands and retorted back with a smile.

Zhang Taifu stroked his beard and laughed, waggling his index finger and pointing at Lin Ruhai: "Brother Lin 'sarcastically' retaliated against me!"

Lin Ruhai laughed again, then restrained his expression, and said solemnly: "As long as the two children are well, we parents can feel at ease, and we have nothing else to ask for."

Taifu Zhang nodded, and arranged for the nurse of the Lin Mansion who had just sent the message: "Go back quickly, that kid will have something wonderful to say in a while, remember every word clearly, and pass it on to us quietly."

Lin Ruhai hurriedly stopped: "Okay, let's stop eavesdropping on the children's affairs."

Taifu Zhang smiled: "This kid has been stern with his father all day long, and finally got a chance, can I let it go?" Without waiting for Lin Ruhai to answer, Taifu Zhang asked himself decisively, "No!"

Lin Ruhai laughed uncontrollably, shook his head helplessly, and let Master Zhang go.Because he got good news from Zhang Taifu's words. Fortunately, his son didn't learn his "rogue" nature.

……

Zhang Lan reckoned that the time for the two of them to be alone was about the same.After playing chess, he calculated the time to explain to Daiyu.These words were premature and abrupt, and it was a little hasty to say them late, but it was just right to say them at this time.

Daiyu raised her head slightly when she heard the words, her eyes were half down, she was quiet and beautiful.

Zhang Lan's heartstrings were plucked heavily, and he was shocked.After a moment of silence, he explained in a soothing and deep voice: "I have something to tell you. I will be hired on August 28 this year, and I will get married on the same day next year."

Daiyu raised her eyes to look at Zhang Lan in surprise. The date of the marriage has not been agreed yet, and the two elders met today just to discuss this matter. How could he have the result directly?Father had said earlier that he planned to keep her for two more years, which one is right?

Zhang Lan added, explaining: "I don't like maidservants. Since we'll be together sooner or later, it's better to go earlier to avoid trouble. Father-in-law is here, and I will bring you back often."

Daiyu understood what Zhang Lan meant, and it seemed that all of this was under his control.She nodded slightly, as a statement of opinion.

"Of course, there are other reasons." Zhang Lan looked at Daiyu meaningfully, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly proudly.

"What is it?" Daiyu joked in her heart.She knew in her heart that Zhang Lan thought he didn't dare to ask, so she just muddled through, but she wanted to ask.

Zhang Lan looked at Daiyu quite unexpectedly, and couldn't hold back the smile at the corner of his mouth, and then smiled brightly: "You really want to know? Let me explain in advance, I have something to say, so take it slowly."

Daiyu knew that Zhang Lan was provoking her, and she had already guessed the answer pretty closely.She blushed and turned around without asking.

Just at this moment, Mammy came over to send a message, inviting them to watch a play in the North Garden of Lin Mansion.

Zhang Lan simply said "Yes" and gestured for Daiyu to go first.Daiyu nodded, and passed by Zhang Lan's side. In an instant, she heard Xu Xu's voice, and in an instant, the red clouds smudged Daiyu's ears, and her whole face became hot.

Unavoidable to be discovered, Daiyu nodded and walked.

Xueyan felt that there was something wrong with the girl's walking, so she hurriedly stepped forward to help her, but found that Daiyu's hands were extremely hot.Xueyan was worried about Daiyu's illness and was busy caring about her health.Daiyu lowered her head even more.Only then did Xue Yan realize that, based on what he saw just now, he reckoned that Young Master Zhang must have said something to his girl just now.

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A play on the stage, the singing is wonderful, the timbre is melodious and high-pitched, and it is endless, how wonderful!But when the voice reached Daiyu and Zhang Lan's ears, it turned into a boring hum, which was not attractive at all.

At first, Zijuan found that her girl was absent-minded, so she subconsciously looked at Zhang Lan, and found that he was the same. He seemed to be very bored, and tapped the table with his slender index finger from time to time.Zicuckoo looked at Daiyu again, who was playing with the handkerchief corner with her head down.Zicuckoo quietly touched the snow goose, the snow goose saw it and immediately understood.

It was night, and Daiyu was lying on the couch and couldn't sleep.

Xueyan was already ready to accompany her. As soon as she lay down, she raised her eyebrows and asked Daiyu with a smile, "Who is Miss thinking about?"

When Daiyu heard this, she was half annoyed and said, "Who told you to talk nonsense!"

"No one is talking nonsense. Sister Zijuan and I can see it with both eyes." After Xueyan finished speaking, she stretched out her hand to tickle Daiyu, "Hurry up and get her, a good girl!"

"Okay, let me say." Daiyu laughed so that her stomach hurts, she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, then stared at Xueyan, "What do you want to know?"

"You're in the gazebo today, the young master of the Zhang family must have told you something, didn't you?" Xueyan asked.

Daiyu was stunned for a moment, then blushed and smiled, "I have something to say, but it's not suitable for you to listen to."

"Girl, this servant girl is your personal servant girl, and will be your personal companion in the future. This servant girl has lived to serve girls all her life. If I am not suitable to listen, who is suitable?" Xue Yan asked back.

Daiyu blushed even more, turned her back to Xueyan.

"Good girl, you are both engaged, and you will get married next year. What are you taboo about? Or... the girl thinks that I am not considerate in serving you, so you don't believe me." As she said, Xue Yan pretended to wipe her eyes with a veil.

"Okay, okay, I said," Daiyu knocked off Xueyan's veil, and seeing that she wasn't crying at all, she scolded with a smile, "I know you're just pretending to have such a little hoof." With a smile on the corner of his mouth, "Come on, I'll tell you now."

"What is it?" Xueyan asked with wide eyes.

"The wind is blowing." Daiyu made serious nonsense.

"Ah?" Xueyan was puzzled, with a little disappointment in her eyes.In a blink of an eye, she rolled her eyes, suddenly realized, and replied with a smile, "I see, Mr. Zhang is reminding you to pay attention to your body and take good care of yourself. It's so considerate."

Daiyu pursed her lips and suppressed a smirk, Xueyan is also very good, I just fooled her casually, it is really not easy for her to make some meaning out of it.As for what Zhang Lan really said, of course Daiyu would not tell her, this is their little secret.

Daiyu closed her eyes with a smile, "Wait until I marry you" still ringing in her ears...