Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn

After all, it is a first-class general marrying a wife. Although it is a continuation, it can't compare with the ostentation of asking Mrs. Li, but it is also well-mannered. The three media and six certificates are all neat, making people impeccable. Mu, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min and his wife went hand in hand to congratulate. After all, it was Rongguo Mansion, and it was the first happy event after Jia Daishan's death.

Officials and guests all entered the Rongxi Hall. As the son-in-law, Lin Ruhai greeted everyone and greeted each other. Lin Ruhai didn't dare to neglect.

Lin Ruhai's light robe was loose, and he looked more and more elegant and handsome. Everyone was amazed when they saw it, but one person laughed and said: "This is the No.

Lin Ruhai didn't speak well when he heard this, and when he looked up, he saw that the speaker was dressed in brocade robes and jade belts, with a handsome appearance, but he couldn't hide the arrogance and nobility in his brows no matter what, Lin Ruhai felt slightly surprised in his heart, and thought for a moment Fang recognized that this person was the natal nephew of Princess Nan'an, named Ye Ting, his tone was not good, he thought it was because of Huo Can, he wanted to vent his anger on Huo Can, and he had heard that Ye Ting had a relationship with Huo Can Excellent, as expected, but he didn't care, smiled lightly, and said: "Ru Hai has little talent and learning, and was lucky enough to be nominated by a saint as the first name, but I really feel that there are still shortcomings, Mr. Ye praised it absurdly."

Ye Ting wanted to speak, but was suddenly interrupted by Huo Yu, who was sitting at the same table, and said: "Master Lin is too modest, I think Master Lin deserves his name, I have also read Master Lin's article, I admire it very much, I wanted to ask Lin Master for a long time. My lord, it’s good to get some book fragrance.”

Ye Ting glared at Huo Yu, feeling dissatisfied. It was because of Lin Ruhai that Huo Can was sent to Xihai Yanzi at a young age. Not to mention venting his anger for his sister, he was still so kind to Lin Ruhai. Could it be that he forgot Has Huo Can suffered a lot in the past year on the West Sea?A good princess married an incompetent person, and even bickered from time to time.

Huo Yu frowned secretly, his grandmother and mother had already compromised, why couldn't this cousin let go?What benefits does Huo Can have that he should maintain everywhere?It was Huo Can's fault at first, but what happened to him was self-inflicted, what did it have to do with Lin Ruhai?They don't have any thoughts at all, it's all Huo Can's wishful thinking, even in his own palace, he is still hated by others, he is already 16 years old, I don't know how many people wanted to get married two years ago, but now there is no movement, it's all Huo Can Chan's fault.

Li Xun saw it in his eyes, and seeing Ye Ting make things difficult for Lin Ruhai, but Huo Yu made a rescue for him, he knew that Nan'an Palace was a man, and he admired a few words in his heart, and said to Lin Ruhai with a smile: "As the son said, don't be too arrogant. Be humble, the article you wrote last time was excellent, and my old friends all praised you very much, saying that you are very insightful and different from others."

Then he said to Jia Lian who was sitting next to him: "Lian'er, didn't you say that there is something you don't understand in your homework? Why don't you ask your uncle for it?"

Today when Jia Amnesty got married, Li Xun and Li's mother came to have a wedding banquet by themselves, just to tell the outside world that they were happy to see the marriage come to fruition, so Li Xun sat at the head, and Jia Amnesty ordered Jia Lian to come and accompany him.

Jia Lian is seven years old now, and will be eight years old next year. Because she doesn't remember her birth mother, Jia Min loves her and listens to her grandparents and Jia Min's explanation for many days. The guests, after hearing what their grandfather said, quickly jumped down and ran to Lin Ruhai, and saluted seriously: "Nephew, uncle."

After apologizing to Huo Yu and Ye Ting, when Lin Ruhai arrived at Li Xun's seat, everyone present hurriedly gave up their seats. He didn't even dare to say that he didn't dare, and said with a smile: "Late birth and young age, how can I afford you to do this? Order someone to set up another seat in the seat. Here it is."

As soon as the voice fell, Jia Lian said: "Uncle, please, my nephew can stand and listen to my uncle's teaching."

With delicate features and polite manners, Lin Ruhai stretched out his hand to stroke his head, and sure enough, he sat on the seat where Jia Lian used to sit at the bottom. After being taught by Hao Sheng, Jia Lian at this time is more than ten times better than in his previous life.

Since Lin Ruhai became an official, he has gained a lot of honor. No one dares to underestimate him, but they are all very kind to him.

Ye Ting became more and more annoyed, Huo Yu hurriedly reached out his hand under the table and gently tugged at his sleeve, and said in a low voice: "Cousin, cousin will marry into Bowlinghou's Mansion next year, and Bowlinghou's Mansion is Rongguo Mansion The old matriarch's natal family, the cousin will be the old matriarch's niece and daughter-in-law in the future, why do you bother to care about the past? It made the old matriarch and the cousin have a relationship."

Ye Ting thought of his younger sister who was about to marry the grandson of Marquis Baoling, so he could only hold back his anger for a while and kept silent.

Lin Ruhai often practices riding and archery nowadays. Although he can't fly over the eaves and walls, he is also strong and strong, with good ears and eyes, and the distance between the two seats is very close. Huo Yute looked down on him because he was not open and upright everywhere, and he would not do anything to the woman in the inner house.

Ye Ting's younger sister married the grandson of Marquis Baoling, Shi Xiangyun's father. Unfortunately, although she was the eldest son, she died early with her wife before becoming a prince in her previous life. Guan'er let his younger brother Shi Nai attack him, but it was because of his own ability that he was granted the title of Marquis of Baoling, and his third brother Shi Ding was also granted the title of Marquis of Zhongjing by his own ability. Therefore, although his family status is not as good as that of Rongguo Mansion, his ability is far superior to that of his peers, Jia She and Jia Zheng, and at the same time they all hold real power.

Lin Ruhai didn't take Ye Ting's hostility to heart at all, but he was just a fool again. Although the Ye family had a Nan'an princess, it was already showing signs of failure, so it wasn't worth his worrying about it.

Shi Nai and Shi Ding came over to chat with Lin Ruhai, and their expressions were very friendly.

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Why are you the only two here?"

Shi Nai said: "Jia Yan told eldest brother an important matter, so he just sent us here."

Lin Ruhai was not very familiar with them, but he also had some contact with them. He himself studied literature, and their brothers studied martial arts, so he gave up his seat with a smile and said, "I heard that you two are working very hard now, and plan to participate in the martial arts exam next year?"

Shi Ding was the youngest, the most energetic, and the most bold and unrestrained. He smiled and said: "Of course, the future title of our family belongs to the eldest brother. The second brother and I must make contributions based on our own abilities. Brother Ruhai, you Say, can my second brother and I pass the kung fu exam? It doesn't matter if you are a martial arts master, it will be a bit decent to enter the army tomorrow."

Lin Ruhai thought for a while, then smiled and said: "I don't know if I can pass the exam, but I know a little about face-to-face skills. It seems that the two of you are both appointed by the Marquis to worship the prime minister. When it comes true in the future, you two must get it." Treat me to a few glasses of wine."

Compared to the Jia family and the Wang family, the Shi family brothers are worth making friends with.

Needless to say, the Jia family, so what if Wang Ziteng is capable?The protection of officials and officials is vividly reflected in him. Just because Jia Yucun solved Xue Pan's case, he recommended Jia Yucun with a guarantee. One sister married to Rongguo Mansion, the other to Xue's family, daughter Zhongfeng married to Jia Lian, and the second daughter married to Bao. The son of Marquis Ning, Wang Ren, who had a son, never taught him well, and finally sold Qiaojie, which shows his character. Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng's nature is even more clear to Lin Ruhai. If it weren't for his tutor, how could he be so bold?

On the contrary, the brothers of the historians are particularly competitive. They are a family of two lords, and their family members are well-managed, and they cut down their expenses early. It's not about the long-term vision. It's not like the Rongguo Mansion knows that its money is exhausted, and it doesn't want to be frugal, but it is still extremely extravagant. In the end, if it didn't win the family business that he left to Daiyu, he might not be able to survive the time of visiting relatives in Yuanchun.

The historians had never done anything treacherous and evil, and Lin Ruhai didn't remember clearly the crime of confiscating the family home. After all, compared to the Wang family, the historians had always been far away from the Jia family, and Shi Nai and Shi Ding didn't have close contacts with Jia's mother. Only Shi Xiangyun lived in Jia's house all the time, so Lin Ruhai naturally wouldn't rush to the Shi's house to find out what happened.

Although he knew the ultimate fate of the historian, it did not prevent Lin Ruhai from valuing Shi Nai and Shi Ding as people.

Shi Ding laughed loudly after hearing this, showing his snow-white teeth, and said: "Could it be that Brother Ru Hai is a straight-talking fortune-teller? That's good, don't say anything about being a Marquis and a Prime Minister, it's still early , Let’s talk about whether I can be on the list. You are the No. [-] scholar in this department, and you are actually giving me some blessings, maybe I can go to high school.”

Lin Ruhai looked at him quietly with a solemn expression.

When everyone heard the sound and saw what happened, they all looked at what he said curiously, but Shi Ding was a little uneasy.

After a long time, Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "You missed this subject, but you can pass high school in the next subject, and it's No.3."

Shi Ding was stunned when he heard the words. He originally thought that even if Lin Ruhai didn't know, he would say some good auspicious words, but he never thought that he would say that. But there are many testimonies, if I pass this subject, you buy me a drink, if I fail, I buy you a drink, just for you to say that I can go to high school in the next subject."

After hearing this, everyone felt reasonable, and laughed together: "That's good, we're all here to listen, and then we'll see if what he said is right. If it comes true, we'll ask him to count our fate tomorrow."

Lin Ruhai chuckled, and said, "If I could tell fortunes, I would have already done it for myself, why should I wait for everyone to do it?"

Shi Ding said: "That's not necessarily the case. What you are talking about is the technique of face-to-face. This technique has a long history. You have passed the exam as the number one scholar. It is unknown if you understand it."

Shi Nai shook his head aside and couldn't stop laughing.

Some people take this matter to heart, some people treat it as a joke, and they have long since forgotten it in the back of their minds. They don't want Shi Ding to fail in a year and a half. Not only Shi Ding failed, but Shi Nai also failed the exam. His wife went to serve in the army before the exam.

Upon hearing this news, someone suddenly remembered what was said at the Rongguo mansion that day, and felt very strange.

The servants of the historian came back from reading the list and told Shi Ding that because there was no name on the list, they were afraid that this young master would get angry, but when Shi Ding heard it, he burst out laughing and said, "Look, brother Ruhai's facial recognition skills are really good. Separating the door, I really failed the ranking."

Shi Nai also knew about it, came over and heard this, and said: "Do you really think that you and I have the order to be a Marquis and a Prime Minister?" The two brothers didn't see their father very often, but they grew up together and their bond was deeper, so Shi Nai didn't shy away from speaking with his younger brother.

Shi Ding said disapprovingly: "I don't think Brother Ruhai is a person who is talking about it." He is only 16 years old this year, and he will be 19 years old in three years. By then, he will be considered young and promising if he passes the exam, so it is not surprising that he failed the exam now. How decadent I feel.

Shi Ding thought of Lin Ruhai's expression when he spoke, and saw that he looked confident, but it didn't look like nonsense. If he was really like what he said, and he was ordered to be a marquis and prime minister, wouldn't it mean that he was stronger than his elder brother?After all, the titles of their ancestors have been passed on to the elder brother, who is no longer the Marquis.Shi Ding's eyes lit up, and his heart became more heroic.

Shi Nai picked up a knife that was on the weapon rack in his younger brother's room, weighed it, and smiled at him, "Maybe it was just that Brother Ruhai saw you were young and felt that you had no chance of winning in this subject, so I made this decision." This is good to comfort you to keep working hard. You will still believe in the unlucky students in the next exam. Not to mention anything else, just relying on ability, you and I are quite self-aware. Can we still be better than the elder brother? The title belongs to the elder brother, and the world today Taiping, even if you and I serve in the army, how can it be so easy to be appointed as a marquis and prime minister."

Shi Ding raised his head and said: "Second brother is too arrogant to belittle himself. The title belongs to the eldest brother. I have never thought of replacing it. I just want to rely on myself. Besides, who said that the world is in balance now? East, west, north, which place does not fight for a year?" How many battles? Conscientiously join the army and kill the enemy well, so you can make meritorious deeds even if you can't be appointed as a marquis or prime minister."

After finishing speaking, he said: "I won't tell you anymore, since I failed the ranking, I will post a post to invite Brother Ruhai to have a drink." He went straight away.

Shi Nai shook his head and smiled, put the knife back on the shelf, and went out too. It was the beginning of spring at that time, and the flowers were in full bloom. Shi Nai picked up a few flowers and planned to give them to his wife. He passed Zhenxia Pavilion, which was originally built. On the water, there are windows on all sides, and you can fish by opening the window. Seeing his father sitting in it fishing, Shi Nai hurried over to pay his respects.

Father Shi asked, "Where did you come from?"

Shi Nai hurriedly replied: "The third brother failed the exam, my son went over to comfort him."

Father Shi frowned, and said: "You two brothers know that progress is naturally excellent, but you also have to know that it is too late. Ding'er is still young, and when he works hard, it doesn't matter if he fails the ranking for a while. Our family doesn't rely on this. marching."

Shi Nai laughed and said, "Son knows, father don't worry, the son has already told about the third brother, but the third brother still remembers the gossip he said to Brother Ruhai in the Rongguo Mansion that day. Invite Brother Ru Hai to have a drink, I think he has never been disappointed because he failed the exam for a while."

Shi Nai understood the meaning of his father's words in his heart. It was too much to say that he could not surpass his eldest brother. He didn't feel any sadness. After all, his eldest brother is the eldest son and grandson. , even he himself, in the future he will definitely hand over the burden to the eldest son, not the youngest son.

Father Shi thought for a long time before he remembered what they said when they came back that day. Shi Ding was young at the time and did not hide it from his father and brother. Now that he heard Shi Nai's words, he said with a smile: "Forget it, I just see Ru Hai comforting Ding'er. He's serious about it."

Shi Nai laughed and said, "My son said the same thing."

Father Shi waved his hand, and said: "Forget it, let him go, Ruhai is getting more and more sage's favor, you all have to call him cousin brother-in-law, it's better to get closer, although civil and military have different ways, but with his ability, he will eventually be It can help you better."

Shi Nai nodded and said yes, he didn't need his father to remind him, he was also willing to make friends with Lin Ruhai.There are not many civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty like Lin Ruhai who can be an official with ease. There are also officials who were in the same age as Lin Ruhai, but compared with him, they are like children to adults. It is really strange. Although Lin Ruhai is the youngest, how can he be the most tactful and sophisticated?Although Lin Ruhai is still a sixth-rank editor now, his dignity in front of saints is better than that of third- and fourth-rank officials. No matter what, he can always know some troubles. All suggestions are valued by saints.

In the past year or so, Lin Ruhai has received rewards several times. Even Lin Rui, who was two years old, was named in front of the sage. He even received a lantern from the sage during the Lantern Festival. Although the things are small, they have far-reaching meanings.

Compared with Lin Ruhai, Jia Zheng is far inferior, not to mention that Jia She only knows how to spend time and money, but since Mrs. Dou came in, Jia She is no longer as comfortable as before. I heard that Mrs. Dou is very powerful. The outside world is tightly controlled, and even more than half of the servants around Jia She follow Madam Dou's orders. Jia She buys calligraphy and paintings, buys antiques, and Madam Dou doesn't care too much, but if Jia She wants to bully others, or Mrs. Dou ordered to return the antique calligraphy and paintings that were filial to others. The most rare thing is that Jia Amnesty was willing to obey, and he never showed any displeasure on his face.

Lin Ruhai didn't know what was going on in Shi Nai's mind. He knew that Shi Ding would treat him to a drink when he knew that the list was released. Back then, he was half-truthful and just casually said it. Although it was true, he never thought that Shi Ding would take it seriously.

Shi Ding didn't hold a banquet in the mansion, but used the monthly money he had saved so hard to set up a banquet in the restaurant, and invited his elder brother, second brother, and several family friends to accompany him, and also sang a few songs. My youngest son, the restaurant is quiet and the banquet is sumptuous. When I didn't want to come, I happened to bump into Ye Ting, and saw my elder brother by my side, so I had to be humble for a while.

Since Ye Ting's younger sister married into Baolinghou's Mansion, she is a relative. Shi Ding glanced at his elder brother and felt a little displeased. He still remembered what Ye Ting said in Rongguo Mansion last time, and he also said it to him later. Father and brother listened, this time I invited Lin Ruhai, what did I ask him to come over?Are they looking at each other and hating each other?He remembered that his second brother said that Ye Ting often made things difficult for Lin Ruhai, but Lin Ruhai was smart and saved himself from danger every time. If it was someone else, he might not know where he would have been sent away.

Huo Can is shameless, and Ye Ting is also ignorant. He knows that the Nan'an Palace has already reconciled with the Lin family, but he still fights Huo Can's injustice with integrity. I really don't know what to say, but Huo Yu is quite reasonable. , but it's a pity that Huo Can was implicated and has not yet married.

At this time, it was said that Lin Ruhai had arrived, so Shi Ding hurriedly pressed his mind and strode out to welcome him in.

Lin Ruhai was older than the three Shi family brothers, and not only Shi Ding greeted him personally, but also the other two. Apart from Huo Yu who had been conferred the title of prince, most of the other companions were from high families but had never been officials. He was in an official position, and he had always admired Lin Ruhai's ability, so he stood up to greet him, even Ye Ting stood up reluctantly.

Seeing Ye Ting, Lin Ruhai's eyes flashed, and he smiled slightly. He was impartial when greeting everyone, and did not show any difference to Ye Ting. He was personable and flawless.

Shi Ding quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "Brother Ruhai, I treat you to a meal of wine, not because you failed the ranking this time."

Lin Ruhai smiled unconsciously, nodded and said: "I know, it must be because I said that you will go to high school in the next subject, so I invited me to this meal of wine. Don't worry, no matter how good my divination is, I won't eat your wine for nothing .”

Shi Ding nodded and said with a smile, "Exactly." Lin Ruhai was born in the imperial examination and is a literati, but he has an open-minded spirit, unlike many scholars who are always very sour, Jia Zheng is like this, so Shi Ding and him always I have nothing to say, I don't often go to Rongguo Mansion, but I have a very congenial relationship with Lin Ruhai, and my words are very affectionate.

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help laughing.

After drinking for three rounds, Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "Three years later, you will be on the list, so it's time to invite me to drink."

Shi Ding heard it very well, but he was looking forward to one day in high school, and then he would get a military post, and he would be more decent in the future, so he smiled and said: "Don't worry, that's what it should be. If it's true, as brother said, I can buy ten meals of wine." , I started saving monthly money from then on, and bought good wine for my brother to taste."

Ye Ting said coldly: "Young Master of the Marquis Mansion, don't you still need money?"

Shi Ding said indifferently: "Although I was born in the Marquis's Mansion, I have achieved nothing and have no income. I only have a few taels of silver per month. If I don't save it, I'm afraid I won't have enough money for drinking today!"

When Shi Nai heard this, he was afraid that his words would hurt the elder brother's heart, and he was also afraid that the elder brother would think that Shi Ding was secretly complaining that he could not be the master in the Hou's mansion, so he hurriedly reprimanded him: "You are talking nonsense after only a few glasses of wine. Father and elder brother have already confessed. Well, today you are treating guests on public account, because you said you would use your own money to treat guests, so we don’t need a few taels of silver from you to buy wine.”

Shi Ding pursed his lips, and before he could speak, Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "The brothers and sisters in the family are respectful, which is really enviable. Today, if you invite me like this, it can be seen that they are all thinking of each other, and they don't want to embarrass each other."

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the three Shi family brothers eased and they nodded one after another.

Lin Ruhai secretly glanced at Ye Ting, this person usually makes it difficult for him, but today he wants to provoke the three Shijia brothers?No wonder the Ye family fell into decline later on. How such a person can hold up the lintel is really in the same line as Huo Can.He didn't take Ye Ting seriously at first, but he would rather offend a gentleman than a villain, it's better to prevent problems before they happen.

Lin Ruhai did this out of caution, but he didn't expect that he would actually escape a few tricks in Jiangnan, but that's something for later.

Lin Ruhai waved goodbye to the Shi family brothers and said before leaving: "My elder cousin seems to be too tired, but it is better to take more rest. Don't just rely on your youth to make money." Don't take it seriously, just focus on business." In his previous life, he died early due to illness, and he didn't know much about it, but he still knew that these were the exact words of the doctor.

Whether the Shi family would listen to it, Lin Ruhai didn't know, but he did his best.

Because of drinking a lot, Lin Ruhai didn't ride a horse, but only drove home. Seeing Lin Rui sitting on the threshold playing, he stepped forward and hugged him in his arms, and asked, "Why are you here alone? Where's the nanny? Girls Woolen cloth?"

Lin Rui said: "Mom is crying, she is in the house." He is only over two years old, and his voice is very immature.

Lin Ruhai was stunned, walked into the room, and saw Jia Min weeping under the window, surrounded by maids and women, who were trying to persuade him, seeing Lin Ruhai coming, came up to say hello, and reminded Jia Min, Jia Min also stood up, wiping away tears Said: "The master is back? So I ordered someone to bring hot water for the master to wash up."

Lin Ruguan said earnestly: "No hurry, it's you, why are you crying so hard?"

Hearing his question, Jia Min couldn't help but shed a few more tears, and said, "Second sister has a letter from her family, saying that second sister passed away in the first month."

Lin Ruhai suddenly realized that Jia Min had three older sisters, all of whom were actually concubine daughters, who were not liked by Jia's mother and treated them normally. Lin Ruhai couldn't think of them in the past years, and it was because they had nothing to do with them in the previous life, but Jia Min has always been in contact with them, but it's just not as good as the Rongguo Mansion.

Lin Ruhai persuaded him for a while, and said: "Since we have the news, can we send someone?"

Jia Min sighed: "Go, we are in the capital, far away from the second sister's house, and we can only let the servants go."

Lin Ruhai nodded and said nothing. Although he knew that Jia Min was sad about losing his sister, when officials from all over the country came to Beijing to report on their duties, he had been an official for three years now, and his performance was very good. According to his opinion, the release of Beijing must be the latter, even if the grade of release is not high, it is better than doing this troublesome compilation.

The Imperial Academy is noble, but it is also idle and has no serious job. What Lin Ruhai often does is to write imperial edicts for Emperor Xuankang, and his calligraphy is getting better and better. Even if he is not as good as the second king Yan Liu, he is still ten times better than ordinary people. There are eight stories written by him in his own hand, and the news is better than others. People often come to inquire about it. Fortunately, he knows it well and never reveals it, which makes Emperor Xuankang very satisfied.

Without waiting for his future, Cheng Sheng was exiled to Yunnan as a county magistrate.

Lin Ruhai remembered that Shen Aozhi was in Yunnan, and he had already been promoted to the second level, and the imperial decree had just been issued, and the land that Cheng Sheng released was under his command, so he hurriedly sent a letter and some gifts to Shen Aozhi when he said goodbye to Cheng Sheng .They all knew that they were elected every three years and had to say goodbye today. They were separated by thousands of miles, and communication was very inconvenient. They didn't know when they would see each other again. Even if Cheng Sheng returned to the capital, he might not be still in the capital, so the farewell banquet was inevitably a little sad.

Cheng Sheng also knew that the barbarians in Yunnan lived together, and the folk customs were fierce, and there were often officials living there. The job he got today was that the county magistrate didn't appease the aliens when he died in office, so he ordered him to go over, so he was not happy with the party in power.

Lin Ruhai said: "Brother, don't be like this. How can my generation of scholars retreat when they face difficulties? What's more, the four seasons in Yunnan are like spring, and the scenery is picturesque. As long as you treat the people well and mediate the disputes of various ethnic groups, you can stay for three years. In addition, I have entrusted my cousin in the letter, he has been in Yunnan for three years, and I think he has some experience, and when you go to ask for advice with the letter, he will definitely teach you all."

Cheng Sheng thanked him, he was full of gratitude in his heart, and said, "Where is brother going?"

Lin Ruhai shook his head and said: "I don't know yet, there is no news yet, it is nothing more than staying in the capital or sending it out."

Cheng Sheng said: "The sages have always paid attention to it. Whether they stay in the capital or go out of the capital, with my brother's ability, I will definitely have a plan in mind. I only hope that you and I will meet in the capital in the future." If you are full, you may not be able to return to Beijing. It must be known that officials with a third rank or above can go to Beijing to report on their work, and the rest will be inspected by Shangfeng.

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "There must be that day."

At that moment, the two of them drank the wine in their glasses, Cheng Sheng went on the road alone without mentioning that Yunnan is a dangerous place, he dared not take his family with him, so he asked Lin Ruhai and his wife to take care of them in the capital.

Not long after sending Cheng Sheng away, Lin Ruhai went to work as usual. Yesterday Lin Rui didn't sleep well all night, and woke up several times for no reason, crying. After taking medicine, they were in a hurry for a while, and the couple did not dare to fall asleep, so they both stayed in front of the bed overnight, and when Lin Rui was more stable in the morning, he hurried out.

Therefore, Lin Ruhai was unavoidably a little sleepy, and could only concentrate on dealing with official duties.

He has been working in the Hanlin Academy for three full years. He is a man of means. Except for a few people who are still jealous, the rest are good to him. The Hanlin Academy is like a fish in water.

Li Xun came back from court, saw this, called him to him, and asked, "Why did you invite a doctor in your house yesterday?"

Lin Ruhai hurriedly said: "Master Lao is worried about the dog's minor illness, so he has been busy all night, but he dare not delay his official duties."

Li Xun knew how much Lin Ruhai and his wife loved Lin Rui. Although he knew it was extremely inappropriate to say these things at this time, he still couldn't help asking, "What did the doctor say? Are you okay now?"

Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "After taking the medicine, I feel more stable this morning."

Li Xun nodded, stopped asking more questions, and instead said something else, saying: "The sage asked about you today, and he probably already has a place for you." It came from him, if Emperor Xuankang wanted to use Lin Ruhai again, he would naturally ask Li Xun instead of making his own decisions, lest others feel unhappy.

Lin Ruhai said gratefully, "Thank you for your advice, sir."

When he was young, he did not wait for the imperial edict, but instead waited for Lu Xin, the servant of Daming Palace. He often went in and out of Daming Palace, so he naturally recognized Lu Xin who was in front of Emperor Xuankang. Instruction: Xuan Linhai will see you."

Lin Ruhai hurriedly kowtowed to thank him, and then went ahead with the order.

Lin Ruhai and Lu Xin are very familiar, and his words are not as uncomfortable as others, but he has already learned the news from Li Xun, so he didn't ask Lu Xin, and on the way to Daming Palace, the guards are heavily guarded, so it is not good Be rash.

The Imperial Academy was not far outside the Daming Palace, and soon arrived outside the gate of the palace. Seeing Lin Ruhai approaching, an internal servant immediately went in to report, and said after coming out: "Xuan Linhai sees you."

Lin Ruhai hurriedly adjusted the whole crown and clothes, raised his feet to go in, kneeled three times and kowtowed nine times, and then heard Emperor Xuankang say: "Be flat."

Lin Ruhai got up after thanking her, and stood at the bottom of the steps with her head bowed respectfully.

Emperor Xuankang saw him calmly holding his breath, with a calm expression, standing in the hall, and there was a kind of leisurely and elegant appearance. Although he had seen it countless times, he still couldn't help but praise him at this time, and said: "Come here, give Lin Qing The family studies ink, let Lin Qing's family draft the will."

Next to him, Lu Xin and several servants agreed, and hurriedly stepped forward to study the ink according to the words.

Lin Ruhai has long been familiar with this, and wrote three imperial decrees in a row, all of which were the decrees of promoting officials, and then wrote three more, but they were decrees of demoting officials. , thinking to himself, at this time in his previous life he hadn't participated in the palace examination, although he knew these wills, he didn't quite understand them.

Emperor Xuankang was very satisfied with Lin Ruhai, he was tactful and capable. Although he was born in a family, he did not rely on it. Emperor Xuankang observed his character for three years and decided to let him out of Beijing.

Emperor Xuankang said: "The Qing family is twenty-nine this year?"

Lin Ruhai was startled, knowing that Emperor Xuankang did not say this suddenly, he hurriedly said: "Return to Your Majesty, that's right."

Emperor Xuankang ordered Yuan Huai, the inner chancellor, to take out the imperial decree written by the imperial pen, and said to Lin Ruhai: "They all say that they will stand at thirty. There is a lack of common understanding in the Jinling Yingtian Mansion. I have already explained it to you. You will take office today." .”

Yingtian Mansion is in Jinling, Jia Zheng in the previous life conspired for Jia Yucun's lack of Yingtian Mansion, but it was the prefect. Jinling is the most prosperous place, and it is close to Gusu, but it is only a few days' journey, although it is only a lack of acquaintance. , under the magistrate, but he is also fat and vacant, and he is in charge of practical affairs. Emperor Xuankang gave him such a position, which can be said to be very important, Lin Ruhai quickly kowtowed to thank him.

Emperor Xuankang laughed and said, "The current magistrate of Yingtian Mansion has been accused of corruption and bribery. I have sent someone to investigate. You can also help me here. After this person leaves office, you will be the magistrate."

Lin Ruhai was taken aback immediately. It took only a few months to investigate the evidence. Does this mean that once the crime is confirmed, he will immediately jump from the fifth rank to the fourth rank?The speed of promotion is probably rare in the world.Of course, Lin Ruhai also understood what Emperor Xuankang meant, and if no criminal evidence could be found, then he would still be a fellow judge from the fifth rank.

Seeing that he understood his intentions, Emperor Xuankang was very satisfied, and said: "After you take office, you must treat the people kindly. If you tell me that you are not a benevolent official, let alone a magistrate, even a fellow magistrate will not be able to do it for you. "

Lin Ruhai hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's grace, even a humble minister is not enough, how can he live up to the expectations of a saint."

Emperor Xuankang nodded, and said: "You take the decree, you don't need to ask someone to announce it, and according to the rules, you only need to issue a document from the Ministry of Officials. You got the imperial pen today. Don't forget what you just said. Go back and pack your bags." , Let’s start heading south as soon as possible.”

Lin Ruhai thanked Li Xun for his promise, left the Daming Palace, went to the Hanlin Academy, told Li Xun, and did not mention it when he returned home.

When Jia Min heard the news, she was overjoyed. She didn't care to stay up all night, so she hurriedly ordered people to pack their luggage, sent a letter to Jia's family, and bid farewell to everyone.The others didn't like it, they just came to congratulate, but Jia Mu was very sad when she heard it, she finally lived with Jia Min's mother and daughter in the capital, but after three years, she was going to go south with Lin Ruhai again.

Lin Ruhai was promoted to the second level this time, and he was going to a place of luxury and wealth. The four families of Jia Shi Wang Xue had a very high status in Jinling, who would dare to make things difficult for him?Therefore, there are many envious people, no wonder they all say that he has received the holy will, which is really good.

The couple used to be very ordinary people with many relatives and friends. When they were parting, they were very busy every day.

Lin Ruhai has already found out that the current magistrate of Yingtian Mansion's surname is Su Mingli, and he is from Gusu. He just doesn't know if he is his classmate and good friend. Could it be someone who took bribes?We can only talk when the time comes.

When Lin Rui slightly recovers, all the luggage has been packed, and all the other places have been left. Jia Minfang went to Beijing Palace to ask Princess Beijing to take care of Zhao An when he was not in the capital. I also asked all the sisters to join Jia Mother Dou and others chose an auspicious day to board a boat with Lin Ruhai and head south.

Jia Min used to go back to Jiangnan from the capital, and then back to the capital from Jiangnan. He never thought that this time he would go south again, but when he came, it was only him and Lin Ruhai, but now Lin Rui was there.Looking at Lin Ruiyang and Lin Ruhai taking him out to see the water, Jia Min had a smile on his face. He planned to make arrangements after returning to Jinling and take Lin Rui back to Gusu by himself.

Lin Ruhai doesn't know what she's thinking, but he steals Fusheng for half a day, and is happy to take his son to watch the water.

After a tiring journey all the way, I arrived in Jinling in a few days.It was already a scorching summer, the lotus blossoms were just blooming, and the beauty was overwhelming. The closer one was to Jinling, the more prosperous and rich the scenery would be. Lin Ruhai was only from the fifth grade. Instead, he went to meet Shangfeng, first of all Zhen Yingjia.

Zhen Yingjia got the news early, and heard Lin Ruhai's name for a long time. When he saw him come to worship, he praised him first, and then said: "You can rest assured when you come here, Ling Yue's family has already come to the letter, and they definitely didn't dare to embarrass you."

Pointing to Su Li, the current prefect of Yingtian Mansion, he said: "This is the current prefect of Yingtian Mansion, please pay your respects first."

Because Lin Ruhai knew what Emperor Xuankang meant, when he saw Su Li suddenly, he couldn't help being taken aback, but seeing that he was only in his thirties, he was handsome and handsome, and he spoke Mandarin with a Gusu accent. My former good friend, I just heard him laughing and said: "Speaking of which, we are both from Gusu, and we are classmates and friends. I didn't expect that after we separated for many years, we became officials in one place."

Lin Ruhai sighed: "That's right, if you do the math, it must be ten years?"

Su Li said with a smile: "It's been ten years. If Shibo hadn't passed away in that year, how could the number one scholar fall into my pocket?"