Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn

Jia Min was originally proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Although he could not invite guests to dinners during his filial piety, he and Lin Ruhai often faced each other in poetry and poetry. I am impatient and often do needlework, but just read a few pages of books at home, or gossip with girls.

Early this morning, I was picking flowers in the garden with the maids. It was early winter and the weather was cold. If the north had already closed the city with heavy snow, the south of the Yangtze River was warm and moist, and there was no snow. There was only a little cold wind, but there were still some seasonal flavors. The flowers and trees have not yet withered, especially the Lin family's ancestral house is quite elegantly arranged, and the scenery is really good.

Picked a few flowers that were well bloomed, Jia Min ordered someone to fetch a Lianzhu bottle, and then filled it with water, and then heard that Mrs. Wang, the wife of the governor of Jiangsu, had come, and hurriedly took someone to the second gate in person. Welcome.

Governor Wang Mingzhen is a native of Chang'an City. He is kind-hearted and has a good character. He became the current official of the frontier when he was less than 50 years old, and he took office for half a year.When he was young, he was supported by Lin Ruhai's grandfather and had a good relationship with Lin Gonggong, so after he was stationed in Suzhou this year, he took good care of the Lin family. His wife, Mao, was from Gusu, and she was also Mrs. Lin's aunt.

Welcoming him into the living room, and sitting down among the guests and hosts, Mrs. Wang said: "It came so suddenly, didn't I disturb you?"

Jia Min laughed and said: "Look at what my aunt said, what kind of relationship do we have? We have to go through so many red tapes according to sending posts and returning posts? Our family is keeping a filial piety now, we can't go out to socialize, and we feel lonely, but my aunt just came gone."

According to Mrs. Lin's relatives, Lin Ruhai should call Mrs. Wang a cousin.

Mrs. Wang felt very pleasant, her face was full of kindness. Seeing that Jia Min was completely plain, with white hairpins on her hair, although she didn't have any makeup, she looked more coquettish and coquettish. Now that he is doing well, Ru Hai went to Beijing to catch the exam, with his ability, he might have already entered the Imperial Academy."

Mentioning Mrs. Lin, Jia Min didn't feel her eyes were red, and said: "This is also a helpless thing. Our master can only wait for another three years. They all say that the thirty old Mingjing, fifty young scholars, the master will not be able to take the exam three years later." Not too late."

Mrs. Wang nodded, and said: "That's the truth, you only need to take the palace examination then."

Jia Min pursed her lips and smiled, feeling very radiant on her face.

Mrs. Wang took a sip of tea and said: "I came here today to tell you my annoyance, and I just heard that the Duke has gone, and now you and Ruhai have lost their mother and the other father, you two, don't be too sad. "

Jia Min suppressed her smile, and said with tears: "I only hate that I am not filial, and I have not been filial in front of my father."

Mrs. Wang glanced at her disapprovingly, and comforted her: "Things are impermanent, who would have thought that the Duke of the State would leave so suddenly? You are guarding your mother-in-law's filial piety, and you can't travel far away. How can you blame you?" What's more? Besides, there are many filial sons and virtuous grandchildren in front of your father, so they must go safely and securely."

Jia Min sighed and said, "Auntie is right."

She was raised in front of her parents since she was a child, and she is honored by gold and jade. Compared with the three older sisters above, she is the only one named after Wen. According to the ranking of her brothers, she is more valued by her parents. Later, Jia Daishan chose a good son-in-law for her. Now The couple hit it off, but they couldn't see Jia Daishan for the last time, so they were unavoidably worried.

Mrs. Wang also knows Jia Min's status in the Rongguo Mansion. She has been able to read and write since she was a child. human level.

With Governor Wang's status, he got more news and earlier than others, Mrs. Wang said softly: "Your uncle said that once Rong Guogong is gone, the title may fall on your elder brother."

Jia Min was a little surprised at first, then laughed dumbfounded, and said, "It's only natural for elder brother to become a nobleman."

Mrs. Wang saw that she didn't mess up the elders and the younger because Jia Amnesty was inferior to Jia Zheng, she nodded her approval secretly, and said: "I think at the beginning, Ning Guogong's son Daihua only attacked the first-class general, while your father relied on his military exploits to attack the country. Lord, I don't know how many people admire your father's ability. You also know your big brother's temperament. I heard it when I was in the capital. Now I'm afraid that the title will be lowered by several grades. Your uncle has already got the news. You can get the title of a first-class general."

Jia Min was stunned, frowned, and said: "Uncle Duke, the next one is the general, and he surrendered hard. However, relying on the shadow of the ancestors is nothing after all. If the eldest brother has made great achievements like his father and was awarded a title, then he will be a prince." It is good not to be a nobleman, but now my eldest brother is not as tempered and capable as the eldest uncle in the East Mansion, and if he can be a first-class general, I am afraid that he is still a saint who is sympathetic to the veteran."

After hearing this, Mrs. Wang liked it even more. She could see through and understand clearly. Only in this way could she be the matriarch of the family.

However, Jia Min still felt a little sad when his elder brother failed to live up to expectations.

Mrs. Wang said again: "There is one more thing I need to tell you."

Jia Min knew that Mrs. Wang never targeted her indiscriminately, so she hurriedly asked what was the matter.

Mrs. Wang said: "My eldest son won the Jinshi this year. Although his ranking is in the lower ranks, he is considered capable. Looking at my face, he is now selected as a scholar of the Imperial Academy. Therefore, when your uncle and I went to the office, , asked his wife to stay in the capital, and when I wrote yesterday, I mentioned many things in the capital, one of which had something to do with the Rongguo Mansion."

Jia Min frowned slightly. She knew her natal family was public and didn't know what happened. She didn't hear Lai Da mentioning it, but she only heard Mrs. Wang say, "Your natal sister-in-law passed away for more than a year, right?"

Jia Min nodded and said, "It's been a year, does it have something to do with my sister-in-law?"

Mrs. Wang shook her head, and said: "It's not about your sister-in-law, but about your elder brother. My wife said that Ling Tang is choosing a relative for your elder brother and wants to marry a successor."

Hearing this suddenly, Jia Min sighed and said: "Big brother has such a personality, and Lian'er is young, so he should have married another sister-in-law, who can take care of the housework, preside over the family, and take care of Lian'er. I just thought of it, when the sister-in-law's filial piety comes out, it is imperative for the eldest brother to continue. Is there something wrong?" Having said this, Jia Min felt a little worried.

A smile flashed across the corner of Mrs. Wang's mouth, and she said: "You are right. It stands to reason that it should be true. Your eldest brother is the eldest son who is going to be the prince. Even if he is marrying and filling the house, he should be well-educated and generous. After all, in the future If you want to be in charge of the affairs of the Rongguo Mansion, you can't bother the old lady and younger siblings. I don't know what the Rongguo Mansion thinks, which lady is your Daoist Mansion looking for? An unexpected character."

Jia Min suddenly felt ominous, and asked, "I don't know who it is?"

Mrs. Wang said: "It's our Gusu native, the eldest daughter of the Liu family."

Jia Min thought about it for a while, but couldn't remember who the eldest girl of the Liu family was, so she said, "The Liu family? I don't know which Liu family it is? I remember that there is only one Liu family in the capital who is from Gusu, and that is the Minister of the Ministry of Industry." The Liu family, there is a young lady in their family. This year, she was spoiled and spoiled since she was a child. When I was in the capital, she was often called sister after me. She was very clever. It's not that I underestimated myself. , where can it match."

Mrs. Wang chuckled, and said, "Which Liu's family do you think? It was a big mistake. It's the Liu's family of seventh-rank officials, not to mention such low official positions. you do not know."

Jia Min was taken aback, and hurriedly said, "Miss from a seventh-rank official family? How does this match?"

She felt that Jia She was definitely not good enough for the lady of the Liu family, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, but the daughter of a seventh-rank official was far from good enough for Jia She. She has a false title, but she is first-rank, no matter how bad she is, she cannot marry the daughter of a junior official of seventh rank. Such a daughter, who has never been in a big scene, has never seen a big man, how can she manage the affairs of the Rongguo Mansion?

According to her, it is best for Jia Amnesty to choose a third-, fourth-, and fifth-rank official daughter who has both parents to fill in the house. I have learned everything, and my skills are not bad. I have seen all kinds of scenes, and I have the confidence to take charge of housework after I get married.Now that she chooses the daughter of a seventh-rank official, Jia Min can't help but smile wryly. The eldest daughter-in-law is overwhelmed by the second daughter-in-law, who is far inferior to the second daughter of the Wang family. How can she be suppressed in the future?

Mrs. Wang sighed, "That's exactly what I said."

Jia Min asked: "The servants who came to report the funeral did not mention this matter before, does Auntie know that the marriage is settled?"

Mrs. Wang said: "It's not an engagement, it's just that the Liu family managed to climb into the Rongguo Mansion, so people knew about it long ago, and some people said they were wishful thinking. Who would have thought that the marriage has not yet been settled, and the Liu family suddenly fell ill and died. So now that Rong Guogong is gone, your eldest brother will have to observe mourning for three years, and the marriage will never be mentioned again."

Jia Min immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Mrs. Wang took another sip of tea, and said calmly: "Without the Liu family, I may not know which one the next family will be. If it is still such a humble family, some people will look at it."

Jia Min took it very seriously, and said with a wry smile: "I'm just a married daughter, how can I care about my brother's marriage? No one will make fun of me if they find out. Even if I say something wrong, my mother's family may not listen to it. In the future, I will choose the elder brother It’s the daughter of an official of the seventh or eighth rank, I don’t know how such a person can persuade the big brother and how to raise Lian’er.”

Mrs. Filling the House has a good family background and a good character. Maybe she can persuade Jia She to make progress. Even if she can't, Jia She doesn't dare to treat her harshly. If she comes from a small family, she absolutely dare not and has no confidence. Refute Jia Amnesty.

Mrs. Wang sighed: "Rongguo Mansion is your natal family after all, so please persuade me at least."

Jia Min nodded, her mother's family is not good, how can she gain a foothold in Lin's family?I thought it was inappropriate for my natal family to act too extravagantly, but now I come up with such an idea, I don’t know who came up with the idea, to choose such a house for Jia She, and when the time comes to socialize, I will not be able to be the head of the family With the momentum of the mother, does Manfu have face?

For the current plan, apart from persuading his mother, the only thing left to do is to send a letter to Mrs. Li. Jia Amnesty's remarriage must be approved by the original spouse's Yue's family. If the Li family thinks it is inappropriate, then Jia Amnesty's marriage cannot be finalized.

Jia Min had an idea, and then thought of Lin Ruhai, and decided to wait until he came back to discuss things properly. At present, his father had just passed away, and his elder brother was observing his filial piety. Even in terms of relatives, it would take three years. , Be more cautious with your natal family, so as not to implicate your husband.

After listening to her thoughts, Mrs. Wang nodded secretly. If there is a daughter-in-law like this, my cousin should feel relieved.