Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn

Compared with Jia Zhu, Jia Lian has a higher status, so there are a lot of officials and guests in the Ningguo Mansion, including Prince Shui Rong of Beijing, Huo Yu, King of Nan'an County, Mu Pu, Prince of Leshan County, Yongchang Prince Consort of Dongping Palace, and many family friends. In response to Wang Sungongzi, etc., such as Niu Jizong, Jia Lian's ancestral family, Dou's family and many civil and military officials were also there.

The most honored among the guests is the Fourth Prince.

He was calculated by Lin Rui, and the gain outweighed the loss. After several months of silence, Fang cheered up again.Thinking about the old part of the Jia family, because Jia Amnesty, Jia Zhen and others were incompetent, they were quite unable to convince the public, but many people in the old part remembered the virtues of Ning Rong and the second prince, and still helped the Jia family, and the fourth prince moved again without knowing it. Thoughts, intending to gather them under the door, Jia She and Jia Zhen and others are very stupid anyway, if they are given a little benefit, they will be dizzy.The more the crown prince was valued by Emperor Xuankang, the more annoyed the fourth prince was, and it was inevitable that he would act recklessly.

Although others knew it in their hearts, most of them were greedy for profit. Seeing Jia Lian's marriage and the prince's visit in person, Jia She could not help showing a bit of complacency, and rushed forward to flatter Jia Zhen and others without mentioning it.

Shui Rong was in his youth when he was young. After meeting Lin Rui, he immediately became his confidant. He exchanged pleasantries with Huo Yu, Mu Pu and the others, and then came to pay their respects to the fourth prince. Seeing Lin Rui's trace, he couldn't help asking Jia She, "Mr. She, why is Brother Rui missing?"

Niu Yaozu was also looking for Lin Rui. Hearing Shui Rong's question, he couldn't help but listen.He knew about the relationship between his wife's family and the Lin family. Sister Feng was straightforward, he was devoted to Sister Feng, and Sister Feng was also devoted to her, keeping everything from him.Niu Yaozu sighed unceasingly, the Lin family was in full swing, why did his father-in-law have trouble with him?Even if the two families wanted to befriend each other, they couldn't do it, and their own father had done something to Guo Fuxian before, so they got together in one place.

Jia She was talking to the fourth prince about the lively place, when he heard this, he quickly laughed and said: "The eldest nephew followed the dog to welcome the relatives."

As the grandson of Rongguo Mansion's direct relative, Lin Rui is quite famous in the capital, he was born well, and he was dressed up, and Jia Lian begged him several times when he was putting on makeup, and it was hard to get him to go. Today, I will also accompany you to welcome relatives.

Shui Rong smiled and said, "I see."

Niu Yaozu thought to himself, at least he saw Lin Ruicai today, even if he can't fix it right away, he should do his best.

But Shui Rong turned his head and smiled at Mu Pu: "Brother Rui went to your house to pay a visit to you when he came to Beijing, but you were not in the capital, so you didn't see him. Seeing you today, you will know what I said is true."

Because the mothers of the three families are all close friends in the boudoir, they have been writing letters all year round, and they often admire each other's names. Mu Pu smiled and said: "I heard you say that, it's time to see each other. After I returned to Beijing, I heard my mother say it many times. I'm so boastful, I've been demoted to nothing, presumably the concubine in the house is doing the same? We have been wronged, Ming'er called Rui'er out and poured him a few jars of wine to relieve his anger."

Shui Rong said: "Don't let him get drunk, we'd be wrong, he still has to go to school."

Mu Pu agreed: "Yes, I heard that he studied with Mr. Guo?"

Shui Rong nodded, and took a look at Niu Yaozu. Guo Fuxian's offending Niu Jizong was nothing new. The four kings and eight fathers knew each other well.Seeing Niu Yaozu's wry smile, with a flash of apology, Shui Rong realized immediately, he knew that Niu Yaozu's conduct was different from his father's, so he smiled at him and ordered someone to come over to chat with him.

But when Lin Rui came back to welcome his relatives, someone came to invite him right away.

Jia She and Jia Zheng are also proud of this son, not everyone can get a calligraphy gift from a sage, so Lin Rui had to come and see him one by one.Everyone praised for a while, and Lin Ruifang was able to escape when he was invited by Shui Rong when he was young.

The fourth prince sat at the top and watched Lin Rui chatting with others with ease, but he didn't show anything on his face.

Lin Rui didn't go to make fun of it. After paying homage to the fourth prince, he came to Shui Rong for a seat. He had seen everything else. The Huo Lin family also had a rift more than ten years ago, but Huo Yu was a sensible person and never made things difficult for him. Only Niu Yaozu didn't recognize him, after Shui Rong's explanation, he hurriedly went up to meet him, and said: "I heard that Mr. Niu has been selected as a scholar, and I haven't congratulated Mr. Niu yet."

Niu Yaozu's eyes lit up, and the smile on his face was even bigger.

Although Niu Jizong and Guo Fuxian had many quarrels, and Guo Fuxian was dismissed because of him, but like Lin Ruhai, Lin Rui never blamed Niu Yaozu. He also heard that Guo Fuxian praised Niu Yaozu, saying that he and his father very different.

Except for Nan'an County King who is the oldest, the rest are not young, and they hit it off right away, and their conversations are very intimate.

Seeing that they were talking lively, Jia Zheng sent Jia Zhu over for several months of treatment, and his illness improved slightly. Lin Rui hurriedly got up and gave up his seat, smiling all over his face, and said, "Brother Zhu is here, why don't you see Brother Bao?"

Living in the Rongguo Mansion for a few months, every time Lin Rui went to Jia Mu's room to sit and watch in the morning and evening, he secretly checked Baoyu. The future prospects are above Jia Zhu and Jia Lian.However, Lin Rui didn't know anything else, but he probably understood Baoyu's temperament. He thought it was because he was born with a beautiful jade in his mouth. After all, he was different from the world.

A trace of blush flashed across Jia Zhu's pale face, and said: "Baoyu is young, the ancestor feared that he would be mischievous during the banquet, so he was confined in the ancestor's room with the sisters, and invited a little actor to sing for them listen."

Lin Rui smiled and said, "Grandmother loves Brother Bao, it's inevitable."

After sitting down for a while, he talked about the scenery of Yangzhou with everyone. The Rongguo Mansion suddenly sent someone to invite him. Lin Rui couldn't help being stunned. There were all guests there.Someone laughed and said: "Princess Beijing, Concubine Dongping, and Concubine Nan'an are all going to see Uncle Lin, so the old lady specifically asked him to go and see him."

When Shui Rong heard this, he smiled and said, "Go ahead, it's not a serious matter anyway."

Even though Lin Rui was full of reluctance, he had no choice but to say goodbye to everyone, and said: "You must leave me a jar of good wine until I come back."

After thinking about it, he said in a low voice to Shui Rong and the others: "If I don't come back for half a day, I must be unable to get away. At least I send someone to urge me. We still have a lot to say and a lot of drinks."

Shui Rong and the others agreed with a smile, and he came out and rode over there.

At that time, Rongxi Hall was full of guests, the daughters who had not left the pavilion had already avoided it, and talked in a side hall for fun, Madam Dou called Li Wan and Yingchun to come over to accompany her, Lin Rui heard and felt relieved to go in.Everyone has met Lin Rui, and some have not, but the Gu family and others who are the best of the Lin family are not there, and when they greet him, they all praise him.

Among them, Princess Bei Jing knew Lin Rui very well, and said with a smile, "I knew I was coming, so I didn't come to see me."

Lin Rui smiled and said: "There are all the officials and guests in the East Mansion. I haven't finished seeing them yet. I also heard that the girls are all there. How dare you be rude. Don't complain to my mother, princess, or I will go back next year. Tell me."

Princess Bei Jing hurriedly said: "Go back after the end of the year? Why are you in such a hurry?"

After hearing this, Princess Dongping also asked this question.The first time she saw Lin Rui, she liked Lin Rui very much, and she knew that the Lin family was upright, and she only hated that she didn't have a daughter under her knees, otherwise she would be called a son-in-law.

Thinking of this, Princess Dongping couldn't help but look at Lin Rui for a while. She had seen few people who could compare to him. His family was strict and loving, and he was upright. It was really an excellent marriage.It's a pity that I don't have a daughter. Although there is a girl in my natal relatives, she is not good-looking or has a bad temper. She is not worthy of his character and talent. Even if her old mother finds her and wants her to make peace, she will not If you dare to promise, you will not humiliate Lin Rui.

Lin Ruidao: "It's still half a year from now, so it's not too urgent. I miss my parents, my siblings, and wish I could fly back with my wings." After counting, it's been half a year since she left home. I don't know if Daiyu has a good meal or not I don't know if Lin Zhi has been naughty.

Princess Beijing and Jia Min have been separated for many years. Among the usual sisters, only Jia Min lives a comfortable life and raises good children. How can one not envy and miss her?Said: "It's so good, I originally planned to go to the south of the Yangtze River with our lord after An'er left the cabinet. Let's go together when the time comes."

Lin Rui was surprised and said, "Princess Wang is planning to go to Jiangnan? I didn't hear what Brother Rong said just now."

Princess Bei Jing smiled and said: "We only left him in the capital, he was very resentful, how could he tell you? Tell you to laugh at him?" They are kings with different surnames, they don't have the will, dare not leave the capital, this time It was also the king of Beijing who was seriously ill. He dreamed of his ancestors and intended to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors. Only then did he obtain the will of Emperor Xuankang.Emperor Xuankang was benevolent. Seeing that King Beijing was only middle-aged, younger than himself, but sick and broken, he couldn't help but be filled with emotion. He ordered him to take care of him first and then go south. Princess Beijing thought about Zhao An's marriage, so she made a decision After Zhao Anda got married and set off, he took advantage of this opportunity to recuperate the body of King Beijing so as to avoid accidents on the way.

Lin Rui knew it in his heart, and said with a smile: "Maybe I don't have to hire a boat to go south again."

Princess Beijing smiled and said: "Don't tell me your family doesn't even have a few taels of money to hire a boat? Don't say it here, or people will think what happened to your family!" There is also an income of 30 to [-] taels. When the Zhen family was in office, which year did they not make enough hundreds of thousands or even millions of taels? If they say that their family has no money, who will believe it!

Princess Beijing smiled unconsciously, but she had forgotten that no one else could compare to Lin Ruhai. She had heard from King Beijing that since Lin Ruhai was re-elected, what he had received in total was not as good as what others had received in one year. Therefore, Emperor Xuankang wanted him to be re-elected.

Lin Rui giggled, and talked with them again. He was sharp-tongued, handsome, and graceful. Most of the people here were grandmothers and mothers, and they were amused by him. Hearing that he was leaving, he was leaving Dong Mansion was very reluctant to let him go, so they sent someone to urge him to go.

After Lin Rui left, it was still lively, because someone asked Jia's mother carefully: "Brother Lin is a good-looking talent, and he speaks so smartly and interestingly. He is actually not as good as him among thousands of people in the world. Have you ever been engaged?"

Everyone followed the reputation and found that the person who spoke was none other than Mrs. Dou's stepmother, Dou Daren's wife, who is now a third-class lady. Mother Jia thought about it a little, and thought that only Dou Chen had a daughter in the Dou family, but she was younger. A few years younger than Lin Rui, his eyes flicked across Mrs. Dou's face, and he said with a smile, "Why did Mrs. Dou mention this?"

Mrs. Dou's heart skipped a beat. She didn't like her stepmother. Everyone knew about the disobedient things she did for her brother. It was because she treated Jia Lian and others kindly these years that she changed the world's opinion of her. The stepmother was at odds, and Dou Chen was also superficial to the stepmother. She didn't think that the stepmother would plan for Dou Chen's daughter. Seeing Jiamu's expression like this, she also smiled and said: "The old ancestor asked a good question, and I was also puzzled." Son, what did mother say about Brother Rui's marriage?"

After hearing this, Mother Jia's face towards Mrs. Dou suddenly softened. She said that Mrs. Dou was very sensible. Although her niece in her natal family was good, she was not good enough for Lin Rui. Ma'am, I never asked Mrs. Dou.

Mrs. Dou said with a smile: "Our children, at this age, should have been engaged long ago, lest the good ones be picked out. Brother Lin is already 12 years old this year, right? It's also time to get engaged, so there is this ask."

Everyone heard this, and they were all moved. Lin Ruhai is in the emperor's heart, Jia Min is kind-hearted, and Lin Rui is full of good looks, full of talent, and is extremely favored by saints. Isn't it a good son-in-law?Those who have daughters think about their daughters, and those without daughters think about girls of similar age in their own or natal families, and hurriedly said: "This statement is very true, the old lady should explain it to us, maybe the old lady will be in the future." His grandson-in-law is the daughter of one of us."

I can't blame them for thinking this way. If it wasn't for Mother Jia who wanted the two Yu'er to get married, she was afraid that she would marry the daughter of the Jia family and get a reputation as a marriage exchange. It would be bad for the two families. She would have thought that she was only four years younger than Lin Rui. It's spring.It's not that Jia's mother has never thought about her natal family, but unfortunately the oldest Xiangyun is only four years old this year, and the younger ones are even younger.Sister Feng did have a sister, and when she was born into two families and was unhappy, Mother Jia didn't want her daughter to marry a girl from the Wang family as a daughter-in-law.

Jia's mother was a little proud. There were hundreds of daughters in her family, and Min'er's family had a son like Lin Rui, who was also a fast son-in-law in everyone's eyes. After thinking about it for a moment, she smiled and said, "I haven't heard of an engagement."

A gleam of joy flashed across everyone's faces, and they thought of their own girl even more.

Mrs. Dou had long thought of Xu Maner, the granddaughter of her natal brother. She is ten years old this year. I have heard of Lin Rui's name for a long time, if I can get married with the Lin family, I don't have to worry about my wealth for a lifetime, so I ask her to make peace.

Mrs. Dou thought that her niece and grandniece were of first-rate appearance, even Yingchun and others she had seen in ordinary days were inferior. She laughed and said to Jia Mu: "Brother Lin's character and appearance are really enviable. My son-in-law I saw a young lady who was born wealthy, smart and beautiful, and she was worthy of both color and color. Since my brother Lin was not engaged, wouldn't it be a good relationship? But I don't know what the old lady thinks, if the old lady You think it's good, tomorrow I'll open my mouth for Lin Geer to make peace."

Jia's mother laughed and said: "The order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker, Rui'er has his parents to make the decision, even the real grandmother is separated by a floor, how can there be a reason for my grandmother to make the decision? Mrs. Dou actually don't mention it, no one called me Divided with my daughter's family."

After finishing speaking, Mrs. Dou said with a smile: "Auntie is so filial to the ancestors, how can she be separated from the ancestors? In the future, Lin Geer's engagement must be told to the ancestors. I think the ancestors put it aside first. When it comes to other things, focus on what is at hand first. Today is Baoyu's birthday, and you can't forget Baoyu's happy life just because of Lian'er's marriage."

Jia Mu suddenly only cared about Baoyu, and said with a smile, "Look at my memory, how can I forget?"

After hearing this, everyone said, "So it's Baoyu's birthday today? Why don't you say it? Let's celebrate Baoyu's birthday." They said this, but they didn't care. The truth is, just pick out a few gifts from the prepared ones and give them to him, that's all. Mrs. Du Wangziteng gave Baoyu clothes, shoes, socks, noodles and other things, and Sister Feng gave me some irons.

Lin Rui didn't know that someone here mentioned his marriage in Ningguo Mansion. After finishing the banquet with everyone, he went back to Rongguo Mansion to make a new house. Their status is inevitable, so they are all young children of aristocratic families, causing Jia Lian and his wife to blush and leave in the middle of the night.

When Niu Yaozu came home, Sister Feng said with a smile, "What do you think of Brother Lin?"

Sister Feng was dressed simply, only wearing a lotus gauze shirt and a pomegranate skirt, making her look even more unparalleled. Niu Yaozu was moved by seeing her, and he was full of praise when he heard her questioning, saying: "It's very good, as expected of Master Lin himself. Yes, I think there are very few people in the capital. Our two families have some past events with theirs, you and I know all about it, but he didn't keep me away because of this, which shows that he is open-minded."

Sister Feng said: "In the past, I only knew that my natal family was the best in the world. Later, when I heard from the uncle and had to be taught by my wife, I realized that there are heaven and there are people outside the sky. Our family is so small. I am so ashamed." The benefits of the Lin family, how many ordinary families can compare? My wife also went to congratulate me today, and she came back a step earlier than the uncle, and told me that many people in the Rongguo Mansion have taken a fancy to Brother Lin. I want to choose to be my son-in-law."

Niu Yaozu drank the hangover soup that Ping'er handed over, and when he heard this, he said in surprise, "There is such a thing?"

Sister Feng nodded and sighed: "It's a pity that I didn't see this excitement."

But Niu Yaozu said: "Master Lin and Mrs. Lin are not in the capital, so it's meaningless for these people to say these things. After all, it is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. Could it be that I told Shi Taijun that if Shi Taijun agrees, then Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Lin agree? Let's Didn't the wife join in the fun? Just don't get distracted."

Sister Feng said: "Why are you underestimating yourself, sir? Is our girl's basic appearance and character not worthy?"

Niu Yaozu also has a sister, nine years old this year, named Su Jun, the most beautiful and beautiful, Niu Jizong has no intention of relying on his daughter to connect his family with a prominent in-law, so he is very pampered and makes her study.Today, as soon as Mrs. Niu said it, Sister Feng knew that Mrs. Niu had taken a fancy to Lin Rui in her heart, but she was afraid that Jia's mother was a grandmother, so it was difficult to speak up. It is well known that mother loves her.

Niu Yaozu waved his hand and said: "Father is a first-class uncle, what is the foundation and family status that is not worthy? Even his appearance and character, he is also worthy. But, you have to be clear, who is Mr. Lin? Where is it? We made up our own minds? We didn’t get married, we became enemies! There are hundreds of women begging, begging for marriage, begging for marriage, and the man’s family begging for marriage, so it seems that our daughter is precious. At this time, it’s good, let’s rush to make a kiss No? If my sister is wronged in the future, we won't be able to say."

Sister Feng couldn't help listening to these words.

Niu Yaozu said again: "The Lin family has been passed down to the present, and it is the sixth generation of Mr. Lin. The serious scholarly family has two generations more than ours. Seeing that it will be passed on for another hundred years, they may not have the intention to marry the daughter of the family. .When you come to people like them, you don’t pay much attention to rank and official position, but pay attention to inheritance.”

Sister Feng's eyes flickered, and she pondered: "What the uncle said is reasonable, but what does the wife say?"

Niu Yaozu frowned, and said: "Don't worry, Madam has me there, I'll tell you, I've explained to Madam how great it is, is it possible that Madam still insists on going her own way? It would be bad if Su Jun's reputation is damaged."

Waking up early the next day, when Niu Yaozu went to greet his mother, he really explained.

When Mrs. Niu heard this, she couldn't help but said, "How do you know that they don't want to marry our family? Look, how many families are comparable to your sister? We and the Lin family are really well-matched, and we have never insulted you. to their house. If you haven’t seen Mrs. Dou, then you can’t wait.”

Niu Yaozu snorted, and said: "Who is the Lin family looking at, don't they know how to come to ask for marriage? Let's do it, and make people look down on my sister. I advised my mother to calm down, my sister is still young, no Hurry up about it."

Mrs. Niu was always afraid of this son. When she heard this, she had to give up for the time being, but she still felt that Lin Rui was impeccable. She thought it would be better to wait a few years. Maybe the Lin family would be willing to propose to their daughter. Well, there are only so many families in the capital, and their daughter is the most outstanding among them.

There are dozens of families who think like Mrs. Dou and Mrs. Niu. When they go back, they are thinking about how to marry the Lin family. However, Lin Rui drank a lot of wine during the day. At that time, it was already bright.

After greeting Jia's mother and seeing Mrs. Chen, Lin Rui went to Guo's house to ask for homework.

Ms. Chen's boudoir name is Jiaojiao, her elder brother Chen Hao, and her second brother Chen Yao have both won the Juren. Her father, Chen Li, has been promoted to a cabinet bachelor and is also a minister of rites. It fits well, the whole family of Jia would not dare to neglect her in the slightest, so when they came to pay their respects, the family members were already waiting in Jia's mother's room.

When Chen Jiaojiao visited the elders, she had already seen the appearance of everyone, except for her husband, no one could compare to Lin Rui.

Jiamu, Mrs. Dou, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan, etc. all prepared extremely thick red seals. Jiamu found a pair of heads in her dowry long ago. , perfectly round beads, and extremely delicate patterns, it is difficult to find better ones in Rongguo Mansion.

Chen Jiaojiao thanked her and accepted it, and the rest were polite, so I don't need to elaborate.

Jia Lian was newly married, and the couple were like glue. After returning home, she told Chen Jiaojiao not to worry about anything except to go to Mrs. Dou's room to pay her respects.

Chen Jiaojiao neither delayed Jia Lian's homework, nor blindly urged him to study hard, but quietly asked about the temperament of everyone in the house.Before she left the cabinet, her parents had inquired about it carefully, but they were all hearsay after all. It was not as clear as Jia Lian's words. She could also know from Jia Lian's words how he viewed everyone in the house. Jia Lian had a disagreement.

Seeing her like this, Jia Lian was naturally happy, and hurriedly told her everything he knew, without deceiving her.

Jia Lian knew that her father could not be relied on, and that in the future, husband and wife would join hands. If she didn't know the details, she would inevitably be drawn in by others, or she would do something unfavorable.

Chen Jiaojiao asked: "Master, wife and second master, don't you want our housekeeper anymore?"

Jia Lian nodded and said: "After you have entered the door, after a long time, you will understand. What's the benefit of the housekeeper? The master key is not in our house. If your aunt brings up this matter, you can decline it. We will earn a share in the future Wouldn't the family business be better than the mansion that has already cost seven or eighty-eight thousand?"

Although Chen Jiaojiao felt that it would be a disadvantage for the eldest family to give up the family business in the mansion, but at this moment, she did not refute Jia Lian's words, and agreed: "Second Master is so ambitious, I am just waiting for that day!"

The next day, Mrs. Wang suddenly sent someone to invite her. Chen Jiaojiao was puzzled and had to go.

The Pear Fragrance Courtyard is in the northeast corner of the main courtyard, very close to each other, and within a short while, they arrived in the ear room where Mrs. Wang was, and saw that the furnishings were luxurious and rich, but the chairs and drape were all old and not old. Yingying greeted Mrs. Wang, and then greeted Li Wan. When she came in, Li Wan also greeted her.

After Chen Jiaojiao sat down, she said, "Second Madam called me today, do you have any orders?"

Mrs. Wang looked at her carefully. Because she was newly married, she was wearing a pair of red gold silk and golden phoenix hairpins. She was dressed gorgeously, but it was hard to hide her elegance. She had the air of Jia Min in the boudoir. Look aside Li Wan's appearance and demeanor were not as good, but he was very stable. He immediately calmed down and said with a smile: "I called you here today because I have an important matter. I am 40 years old now, and I feel more and more depressed. So I want to entrust you with the housekeeping affairs, what do you think?"

Since repaying the shortfall, although it has not affected the expenses of the mansion, compared to before, it is still beyond the means. Mrs. Wang has been housekeeper for many years, so she doesn't know, besides, there are hundreds of people in the mansion, and trivial matters are often thirty-fifty a day She can handle it there, so she wants to hand it over to Chen Jiaojiao. If she manages it well, she still holds the key. If she manages it poorly, it's not her fault. Besides, the government often doesn't have enough money to do things, so she doesn't want to bother about it. , Let Chen Jiaojiao take care of it, why not do it.

Since Li Wan entered the door, except for helping Mrs. Wang manage some trivial matters, no one else has intervened. Hearing this, she couldn't help but glance at Chen Jiaojiao. Unexpectedly, after she came in, Mrs. Wang would hand over the power of housekeeper.

If Chen Jiaojiao didn't know the embarrassment of Jia's family, and knew that the eldest son Fang was the eldest son and grandson, she might have been moved by Mrs. Wang's words. After all, whoever manages the house is the head of the family. Those who are obstinate should first honor the steward.Unexpectedly, she already knew many things from Jia Lian's mouth, and also knew about Dafang's plan. She expected Mrs. Wang's move to be malicious, so how could she be willing to take over?Then he smiled shyly, and said: "How can there be any reason for a new wife who has just entered the house to be the housekeeper? Besides, who doesn't know that the second wife manages the house in an orderly manner? The second wife is too humble, and the niece and daughter-in-law don't know what to do!"

Mrs. Wang took her hand and said softly: "Although you are a new wife, the housekeeper is justified. Besides, I am really tired, so I have to trouble you for a while. Just treat it as a relief for me. I am grateful for your kindness." benefit."

Chen Jiaojiao hurriedly said: "Second wife, don't say that. The second wife has a daughter-in-law like sister-in-law Zhu who is proficient in everything. How can it be my turn to relieve the second wife's worries? It should be sister-in-law Zhu. The second wife thinks If you are not energetic enough, why don't you let sister-in-law Zhu take care of the house, you can not only relieve the second wife's worries, but also get the second wife's guidance, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"

Li Wan's heart moved and he glanced at Mrs. Wang.

But Mrs. Wang said: "Zhu's daughter-in-law is very clumsy, and she has to take care of your big brother Zhu, and there is a Lan boy who is waiting to be fed. How can I care about these things? I think you are the best, so you let me. "

Suddenly Mrs. Dou sent someone to look for Chen Jiaojiao, and Chen Jiaojiao took advantage of the situation to leave, so Mrs. Wang had to let her go back first.

After that, Mrs. Wang mentioned it twice, and finally alarmed Jia's mother and persuaded Chen Jiaojiao.

At that time they were married for only half a month, Chen Jiaojiao was secretly amused, after half a month, she had already seen it clearly, indeed the house was exhausted, only the outer shelf remained, so Madam Wang didn't want to take care of it.She knew the reason, how could she care about it?After all kinds of evasions, Mrs. Dou had no choice but to pretend to be sick, so she had to ask her daughter-in-law to wait in front of the sick bed. Chen Jiaojiao was able to go back to the East Courtyard, and went back and forth between the two places every day. middle.

Both the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are well-informed people, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who were not direct relatives have no quarrels, and they can only do things according to their will. They hide in Mrs. Dou's room for excuses, and often enjoy tea, read books and enjoy flowers.

Chen Jiaojiao lived a comfortable life, but Gu Yi, who was also a close friend in the boudoir, welcomed Zhao An.

Gu Yi invited her to take a seat in his embroidery room, and while asking someone to pour tea, he said with a smile: "You are about to leave the court, and you are marrying a wealthy man. I will salute you next time I see you. Why do you come to my place when you have time?" They have a deep bond, and they are all betrothed, and they have always spoken unscrupulously.

Zhao An said angrily: "It's true that your mouth makes people like it or hate it. I'm telling you something serious. You send everyone in the room away before I say it."

Seeing her solemn expression, Gu Yi knew something was wrong, and said, "Let's go to the gazebo to talk."

The gazebo was built on the water, and there were no windows on all sides, so they could see everything at a glance. They sat inside and talked, and if someone came outside, they would have seen it at a glance. Zhao An knew where the pavilion was, so he walked over with her.

After sitting down, Zhao An said: "Your mother-in-law is with me, when did you pick her up?"

She has persuaded Nanny Zhang several times, and stated the importance of it, but Nanny Zhang became more and more frightened, she was afraid that she would make her son lose face, and she was afraid that Gu Yi was born noble and looked down on her servant background, so she still refused, Zhao An had no choice but to ask Lin Rui for advice. After thinking about it, Lin Rui made a plan with her to come to Gu Yi first.

Gu Yi was stunned when he heard the words, and said: "Your words are strange, where is my mother-in-law?"

Zhao Andao: "Master Zhang's lost mother has been found, isn't it your mother-in-law? It's a long story, but it's really a predestined relationship, and you've seen her when she came to our house." Talking about how to adopt the Lin family Zhang Dahu told her in detail how to find his mother for him, how to find Nanny Zhang, and how to persuade Nanny Zhang not to wait.

When Gu Yi heard this, he immediately stood up in awe and said, "Poor parents all over the world, Nanny Zhang is truly a loving mother.

After finishing speaking, he said with a smile: "Let's be sisters, don't you know my temperament? Are you afraid that I will neglect Zhang Nanny in the future? Our family doesn't think he comes from a poor family, so how can I dislike Zhang Nanny for being an idiot? They were slaves? They were originally homeless people, and they didn’t do evil. It’s a great fortune to be able to keep safe. No one said anything about Madam Zhang. Now that you know it, you should recognize and reunite. You go back Just tell Mammy, for him, we should recognize each other even more."

Zhao An sighed, "I said it too, but I just didn't listen."

Gu Yi said: "You must have not stated the power of it. Just tell me what I said, please don't be afraid, mother is an elder, how can there be any reason to dislike elders? First of all, filial piety is the first thing, don't recognize mother, call an outsider Knowing that, he will definitely be impeached for a crime of unfilial piety, and by then, what future will there be?"

Zhao An said with a smile: "I'll tell her right now, I've made an agreement with Rui'er, let's talk louder!"

After hearing her and Lin Rui's plan again, Gu Yi clapped his hands and applauded.

Zhao An came and left again, and did not stay for long. Mrs. Gu was quite surprised. When she asked Gu Yi, she learned that Nanny Zhang was actually Zhang Dahu's mother. I admit it, you told Ms. Zhao very well."

Mrs. Gu couldn't help sighing, she never thought that there was such a coincidence in the world, in fact, Nanny Zhang didn't need to be so troubled, Zhao An will become a princess in the future, she is Zhao An's confidant, who else is there? How dare you underestimate her?What's more, Zhang Dahu was originally from a poor family, and it was Lin Ruhai's kindness that he was not enslaved. The more calm he was about this, the less outsiders cared about it.

When Gu Yue came back and heard about it, he was also amazed.

Zhao An returned home and immediately went to Madam Zhang's room.

Nanny Zhang was praying for Lin Ruhai and his wife in front of their longevity tablet, when she saw Zhao An coming in, she hurried over to say hello.

Zhao An supported her, and said: "I went to Gu's family today, and met Miss Gu's family, she asked me to send a few words to the mother."

Nanny Zhang was stunned for a moment, she was both afraid and looking forward to it, she was afraid that Gu Yi would dislike her as an old woman, but also hoped to hear Gu Yi's opinion of her, she was really uneasy.

Zhao An said Gu Yi's words, and said: "Poor Mrs. Zhang has earned such a future. If he is impeached, his future will be gone for a lifetime. Without a future, how can he marry a wife and have children? Mammy kept thinking about it." Don't worry Mrs. Zhang, because you don't know that you don't know each other, you're hurting Mrs. Zhang! Besides, Miss Gu's temperament is well known, she has said this, so it can be seen that she will not be wronged by her in the future, and she will still be wronged. With me, can I just watch others bully Mammy?"

Nanny Zhang said with tears: "Of course I don't want my son to lose his future. It's just that a person like me, who has become an imperial wife, behaves improperly. It is inevitable that people will see a joke and laugh at my son and his wife."

Zhao An said: "Think about it, Mammy, I won't urge Mammy, Mr. Zhang still has some days to come back triumphantly, is Mammy's face more important, or Master Zhang's future is more important. When Mammy figured it out, And say something to me."

Needless to say, Nanny Zhang chose the latter without hesitation.

Zhang Dahu finally got his current status, and Madam Zhang didn't care about herself any more, she only cared about her son. When she learned that there was a high possibility that someone would impeach Zhang Dahu with this, she couldn't sit still.

Zhao An smiled, and sent Nanny Zhang to the Lin family, together with Nanny Zhang's deed.

Lin Rui took a day off from Guo Fuxian and personally welcomed Nanny Zhang to live in the courtyard where Zhang Dahu used to live.Grandma Zhang knelt down and kowtowed immediately when she saw him, she was very grateful.Lin Rui was very humble. After arranging her to stay, he ordered someone to take off her registration, and ordered someone to make clothes, shoes and socks for her. The Gu family and the Zhao family each had something to send.

Mother Zhang was separated from her husband and son when she was young, and she has been homeless for many years. She never thought that she would have such a good fortune in middle age, a filial son and a virtuous daughter-in-law.

After everything was taken care of, Lin Rui still went to study at Guo Fuxian's place. Suddenly, one day, he received a message from the Su family. In the past, Fang heard that Mrs. Su was going south to bring Miaoyu back.After hearing this, Lin Rui hurriedly trusted them with the things and books he had bought on weekdays.They went to Gusu, which was very close to Yangzhou, and it was cheap to send a servant to deliver letters and things.

After hearing about this, Princess Beijing, Princess Dongping and others naturally also had gifts and trust Madam Su to take them with them. They knew that many people liked Lin Rui in Jia's house, so it's not good to mention it to Lin Rui, but they have to tell Jia Min, Tell her to know.

Su Li and Mrs. Su agreed not to mention it, but Su Li was on duty, and only Mrs. Su went south with her servants.

It was late May when Mrs. Su left, the sun was scorching, the plantains were smoldering, and the heat was unbearable. Lin Rui couldn't bear it. Although the south of the Yangtze River is hot, it often has wind and rain. Seeing this, Guo Fuxian smiled unconsciously, thinking of his own family He was poor and had little ice, so he gave him homework for a few days