[Red Mansion] The adopted son of the Lin family

Jia Huan studied together with Lin Lan and Pei Zixiu in the past few years, not only did he improve a lot in knowledge, but also his attitude and temperament in dealing with people were deeply influenced by Lin Ze.Every time I came to Lin's house, seeing Lin Zeyan laughing and Yan Yanjian smoothing away all the human relations, I felt admiration in my heart.

Therefore, there is no need for Lin Lan, a boy who has always respected his elder brother, to say any good words, just seeing it with his own eyes, he has already written a big word "obedience" in his heart.

Naturally, I am used to seeing the Lin family full of cleanliness and the fragrance of books handed down from generation to generation. Looking back, I will look at my own family... Jia Huan shook his head and sighed softly, hating himself for being born in such a dirty family.None of the descendants are willing to make progress and work hard, and they all rely on the shade of their ancestors. There are not many people who want to climb the dragon and become the phoenix.It's a shame that no one in this mansion has the idea of ​​earning fame and relying on his ability to eat.

As soon as Aunt Zhao entered the door, she saw Jia Huan leaning against the table with a small book in her hand that could barely turn a page, but her black and white eyes did not rest on the book in her hand at all, and she just kept looking at it. daze.Immediately, he was a little angry, and took advantage of Jia Huan's unpreparedness, stretched out his hand and twisted his ears.He scolded: "It's been such a long time. It's so easy for the master to see you making progress and be happy. You are so excited, but you just stay in a daze. If you don't pass the exam later, see if I don't beat you to death!"

After being scolded by her, Jia Huan also came back to his senses, and stretched out his hand to brush Aunt Zhao's hand away.Seeing that her willow eyebrows were upside down, and she looked like she hated iron for being weak, she just glanced at it lightly and said, "Auntie doesn't have to worry about me. I am very sure that I will take the exam this time. Let alone the college exam, Even in the future, the provincial examination, general examination, and palace examination will not be a problem."

Aunt Zhao was taken aback by his confident appearance, and when she heard that he said that he would take part in the palace examination in the future, she was both happy and worried.The good news is that his son will earn fame in the future, and he will naturally rise in the mansion.What is worrying is that now Jia Huan is just a boy, and from the master's tone, he hopes that he will have a future, but he is not a fool. There are too many people who can't be admitted as a scholar, and they will be admitted as a scholar. In the future, those who can't be the master of Juren are like crucian carp crossing the river. Jia Huan has a few catties, and she doesn't have much weight as a mother.

For a moment, he was only worried that Jia Huan would boast about Haikou, and he was afraid that someone who cared about him would hold him back.I also thought that Jia Huan was just a concubine, no more than Baoyu born in his wife's belly, and he was a concubine, and was doted on by the old lady and his wife. People don't have a peaceful life.

As for Aunt Zhao, she looks really beautiful.Peach blossom eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, cherry mouth watering snake waist, first-class appearance, more charming and charming attitude, otherwise, Jia Zheng would not have just opened the curtain for Jia Zheng once that day, and Jia Zheng would have noted it down, and then accepted it. house.But it is true that Aunt Zhao has no ink in her chest. Jia Zheng is only greedy for Aunt Zhao's pretty appearance, but he can't get the beauty of the red sleeves that a sour scholar yearns for.

But Aunt Zhao is a little better.

That is to the children, it is really heart-breaking and not hesitating.

Although Tanchun was devoted to Mrs. Wang, he regarded Aunt Zhao and Jia Huan as outsiders, and never said a word to them.But whenever there is a bad-mouthed servant woman who says that Tanchun's words are not good, Aunt Zhao will immediately rush to fight with her.His behavior is aggressive and his words are vicious, so he doesn't care about his identity at all.

Jia Huan naturally understood what was going on in Aunt Zhao's mind, and seeing that she was anxious and overjoyed, she reached out and shook Aunt Zhao's hand, and said in a soft voice, "Auntie, don't worry so much. Brother Lin is now working in the Hanlin Academy. Not to mention he was born in a scholarly family, but his knowledge is rarely matched by anyone in the world. I am fortunate to have had him for many years to support and teach, and I have brother Lan working hard to study together. How naughty in the past Pretty naughty."

"Auntie, just relax your mind." In fact, Jia Huan wanted to say a few words to Aunt Zhao, don't focus on the wealth of Jia's family in front of him, it's all superficial.He has seen Mrs. Wang's actions clearly in the past few years, the Jia family's inner bag has already been turned upside down, and the elder has even sealed the corner door, with an attitude of not having any contact with the Second House.

Jia Huan knew that the downfall of Jia's mansion in the future must be deeply involved.Although he has a heart, it can be seen that Aunt Zhao is focused on fighting for favor in the back house, and she feels somewhat powerless in her heart.Thinking back to when Lin Ze talked about Xue Pan's marriage earlier, he briefly mentioned that "if you can get away from this rotten Jia's mansion, you are marrying the notorious Xue family, and you don't know the blessings."Jia Huan felt calm, why didn't he want to cut off contact with the Jia family as soon as possible, but...

When Aunt Zhao heard what Jia Huan said, she felt confident.Looking at my son again, I don't see the cautious and cowardly look before, but his facial features are becoming more and more attractive. He couldn't help but pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Brother Huan actually put my heart at ease, so my aunt won't bother you to study. It's just that I want to tell you that you don't have to wear yourself out for this kind of hard work." Then he said, "I heard from the cuckoo in front of my wife that the old lady did a lot of reading for Baoyu. Plan, the master has high hopes for you, so don't let him down. Another thing, although our yard is not as good as your wife's yard, but because of you, my aunt put all the money in the kitchen to call It doesn't matter if they made soup at night."

When Jia Huan heard this, he was naturally very moved.

Aunt Zhao's share is only two liang of silver a month, even the big maid around Baoyu can't compare.There is also the daily expenses of managing servants, asking people to buy some pearls and hairpins, and the money and silver for dealing with the old lady and the second-class maid in the wife's room. After a rough calculation, I am afraid that there is not much left.She has always been unwilling to spend more money on other things, but she said this today, which shows that she really loves herself.Jia Huan's eye circles were reddish, and she became more determined that she must earn fame and come back, not for anyone else, even for Aunt Zhao and herself, and it should be so.

After thinking this through, Jia Huan became more and more attentive to his homework.

In the spring of the following year, due to his excellent performance in the general examination, Lin Ze was awarded the editorship of the Hongwen Academy, that is, "staying in the library".In other words, from this moment on, he truly became a "Hanlin".

Although the editing and editing of the Imperial Academy is no more than the top seven grades, it is indeed a noble official position, and because the Imperial Academy has always been responsible for drafting edicts for the emperor, it is impossible to see the emperor and the prince. Promoted to a high position?

What's more, since the founding of the country, several prime ministers have come from the Imperial Academy. The meaning of this, those old foxes who have been officials in the court for many years, don't understand.

Lin Ruhai was delighted to hear that Lin Ze was staying in the museum, and he couldn't help but praise him a few words.He himself has now been promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and he is also a cabinet scholar. It seems that there are only a few people with the official title of the second rank.But among these few people, few descendants are as promising as Lin Ze.

Lin Ze was very indifferent. Hearing that he was still working in the Hanlin Academy, he just smiled and said: "It saves a lot of trouble. After my sister's birthday is over, Brother Lan will have another exam. If I go to six , I'm afraid I can't take care of it."

Lin Ruhai clapped his hands and laughed, he had no doubts about the confidence in Lin Ze's words.Lin Ze has a calm temperament, but he is open and close, which suits his taste very well.The emperor mentioned him many times overtly and secretly, thinking that Lin Ze would go to the palace to walk around more, so as to satisfy his love for his son.Lin Ruhai couldn't bear it from the bottom of his heart.

Not much—for more than ten years, he had already regarded Lin Ze as his own, so seeing that the emperor wanted Lin Ze to enter the palace, he felt so awkward.

The weather was just right today, Lin Ruhai ordered Lin Fu to set up a table, and led Lin Ze and Lin Lan brothers to sit in the moon-watching pavilion. The father and son chatted about homework while admiring the moon, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Lin Lan had Chirp in his sleeve, and his fluffy tail made his arm itchy, and he laughed again and again. Seeing Lin Ze looking over, he turned sideways and tugged at the cuff, and said with a flattering smile: "Brother is usually busy. It’s very fast, so I put Jiji in my sleeve. It’s cold in the spring, and I feel very distressed when I see him living in that iron cage.”

Lin Ze saw that he was looking up, with a flattering smile in his round eyes, so he couldn't help but pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Its cage is covered with hay and cotton wool, I'm afraid it's worse than our house." It’s much warmer. You’re meddlesome, so you’re clearly being mischievous.” As he spoke, he tapped Lin Lan lightly on the forehead, making Lin Lan raise his hand to avoid it.

For a while, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

After Lin Ruhai ate two glasses of wine, he smiled and said: "In the past, when your sister was there, we were together like this. Now that I think about it, Yu'er will have to move in another month, but it's a pity that Madam left too early, and the house is full of people. There is no female relative to take care of her."

Lin Ze paused slightly while holding the chopsticks, and after a while persuaded: "Father, there is no need to worry about this. I heard from Brother Pei that Mrs. Pei is already familiar with medicine, so it is easy to take care of Yu'er. What's more, the day before yesterday, Brother Pei Because of his ability to handle the case and his holy face, Big Brother Pei asked for the emperor's grace to ask the court judge Zhao of the Supreme Hospital to diagnose Yu'er's pulse, and he has lived in Pei's mansion earlier."

Lin Ruhai felt a lot more at ease when he heard the words, and after thinking about it again, he knew that the emperor's move was for Pei Zijun's own request, and secondly, Lin Ze's affection was in it.Otherwise, with Pei Zijun's own strength, it may be difficult to use such a master of Xinglin as Zhao Yuanping.

Lin Ze took a sip of his wine, and seeing that Lin Ruhai was silent, he thought he was still concerned about Daiyu, so he smiled and said, "If father is worried, I will go to Pei's residence tomorrow after Muxiu, so that my sister can raise her baby with peace of mind."

Lin Ruhai was naturally happy. Seeing Lin Lan staring at him with wide eyes, he couldn't help laughing and said, "Why don't you take your younger brother with you tomorrow, he is naughty like a monkey, and he can't stay at home for a while. .”

Lin Lan was naturally full of joy and refused to do anything.The father and son took two more sips of wine, and then took advantage of the drunkenness to go back to their rooms and rest without mentioning it.