Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn

Both Lin Ruhai and Jia Min liked Zeng Jing's gentle and quiet temperament, and his parents and elder brothers were extremely good, so it was a perfect marriage. Jia Min discussed with Lin Ruhai, and then went to Yu's house, saying: "Come to see the old man today." Ma'am, I have one thing to ask the old lady, and I have to trouble the old lady to agree for us."

Mrs. Yu had recently recovered and was doing nothing, so when she heard this, she hurriedly asked what was the matter, and Jia Min told her about her proposal to marry Zeng Jing.

Princess Wende is also the child that Mrs. Yu grew up watching. Since she lived in Yangzhou, she has seen each other often, and has met Zeng Jing many times. Knowing Zeng Jing, she smiled and said: "These two children are matched, it is difficult for you How do you remember?"

Jia Min smiled and said, "The old lady also thinks it's good?"

Old Madam Yu nodded and said: "Good! Very good. It's just that although Princess Wende is a princess, after all, the Beijing Palace is a king with a different surname. Their family has no official position, and their son is young and has no fame. Besides, although the Zeng family Some family property, but no one has been an official for many years, it is not as good as your family, you must leave more to your son, and the dowry of Miss Zeng in the future is not as good as the ten-mile red makeup when you left the cabinet."

Zeng Ming was not allowed to take the imperial examination because of his father's name taboo, and Zeng Xian will do the same in the future. To avoid his grandfather's taboo, he may stop at Gongsheng.

At the beginning Zeng Ming didn't become an official because of his nature. You must know that Emperor Xuankang wanted him to be an official directly.

Jia Min laughed and said, "Don't we still care about the dowry? It's not about relying on the daughter-in-law's dowry to eat and dress. To put it bluntly, our family's ancestors have accumulated a hundred-year-old family business in several generations, so why do we care about three to five thousand yuan?" Dowry? I know what the old lady is worried about. She is afraid that we will see Ms. Zeng’s dowry in the future and look down on her. It’s just that the old lady doesn’t know that there are several reasons why we proposed marriage to the Zeng family. The first floor is naturally Ms. Zeng’s. Character, talent, and character are all first-class. Second, although the Zeng family did not serve as an official, Master Zeng has a good relationship with our master. Princess Wende and I were also sisters who had frequent contacts when we were young. We have deep affection for each other. You know, they are not troublemakers. Our family already holds more than half of the power in the south of the Yangtze River, so there is no need to find another prominent in-law. The latter has a large number of people, and naturally good and bad are mixed. If troubles implicate us, we will regret it! "

Besides, the most important thing is that Zeng Jing and Daiyu Lin Zhi are very close, they are not the kind of people who make troubles, and if they enter their house, they will not make troubles and make the whole house uneasy.Lin Ruhai is open-minded by nature, unlike the common people. Before he came by himself, the couple both asked Lin Rui what he meant. Although Lin Rui never had any admiration for Zeng Jing or the intention of marrying him, he also felt that Zeng Jing was extremely talented. , also taking into account the friendship between Zeng Jing and Daiyu, which is more compatible with their family than Miss Bie's.Lin Ruhai and Lin Rui are father and son, they have similar temperaments, they both like piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and they can get along with each other.

After hearing these words, Mrs. Yu pondered for a moment, nodded and smiled: "I said you are very knowledgeable, and it's really good. When I talk to Princess Wende, she must be willing. She can still choose Better than Brother Rui?"

Jia Min smiled happily and said: "Then Mrs. Lao will worry about it. When this matter is completed, ask Rui'er to come and kowtow to thank the matchmaker."

Mrs. Yu said: "What are we talking about as a family? All these years, thanks to your blessings, Heng'er has the future he has today. Recently, the two brothers are in Yangzhou, and Master Lin took him out. I I am extremely grateful in my heart, and I am very happy to be able to help you a little bit, and if you say these things again, you will be rewarded."

Jia Min also likes Yu Heng, watching him grow up to the point where he has achieved fame, his love is extraordinary.

Jia Min suddenly said again: "There is one more thing, so that the old lady can know and say something nice for us in front of the princess. Our master and I have discussed it, and our descendants will never take concubines. If there is no child, It depends on the offspring, the step-heir who refuses to take concubines will inherit the family, and the son who wants to be over [-] years old may be."

When Jia Min suddenly heard Lin Ruhai say this, his heart was mixed with sadness and joy. The sad person feared that his descendants would be weak, but the happy person was because they were both women. He and Lin Ruhai couple had a deep relationship, and he didn't want them to be caught up in wives and concubines like ordinary women. , The struggle between the concubine and the concubine.

Old Madam Yu looked surprised, and then sighed: "Whoever becomes your family's daughter-in-law is really a blessing that cannot be obtained in a few lifetimes."

Jia Min smiled, with a calm expression on his face, and said: "Twenty years ago, maybe I was like the world, but our master always said that you should not do to others what you don't want to do, and it is better to act worthy of talents. I have won it." Our lord's blessing is what makes us today, who wouldn't envy it? How can I have to ask my daughter-in-law to suffer? Therefore, the old lady just told the princess what I said. A gentleman is hard to follow. Do what a gentleman does."

Old Madam Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely tell her exactly."

He sighed again: "I'm actually not blessed. If I have a granddaughter in front of me, I only think about my own family. How can I give it to the little girl of the Zeng family? The Zeng family is blessed, and this will happen."

Jia Min chuckled, and immediately heard the sadness in Old Madam Yu's words.

It's not that old lady Yu doesn't have a granddaughter, she even has a great-granddaughter, but the remaining two sons are not with her, and old lady Yu doesn't like how those two families behave, and she doesn't want them to harm the Lin family.

After sending Jia Min away, Mrs. Yu went to Zeng's house the next day to explain her intentions.

At that time, Princess Wende was dressed in plain clothes. Hearing this, he said in surprise: "How long have we only lived in Yangzhou? Our family has no power or power, why did we fall in love with Jing'er? The girl of the Yang family is born rich and powerful. Talent and appearance are several times stronger than our Jinger."

Living in Yangzhou, people often came to see her, and she also went out to socialize, so she inevitably got some news from Jia Min.

Old Madam Yu said: "Don't be too self-effacing, why are you girls inferior to others? In my opinion, the Yang family's sisters are no match for your family. The Lin family is not the kind of people whose eyes are higher than those of the top, and what they are looking for is not Your family's family style and character? If you value power, with Rui'er's ability, why can't the daughter of the prince's palace marry?"

To be honest, Lin Ruhai is in charge of the salt administration, and now he has been granted the title of Shangshu. He not only holds the real power in the local area, but also has a clear reputation as a Beijing official. There are many families that my wife knows, and even her own son has Lin Rui's idea, let alone others.The Lin family has helped their family a lot with sincerity, especially the prince today. According to the concubine privately, Lin Ruhai's advice is inseparable, so the old lady Yu naturally wholeheartedly helped.

Seeing the hesitant look on Princess Wende's face, Mrs. Yu told her all Jia Min's words.

Princess Wende couldn't help losing her composure after hearing this, and asked, "Mrs. Lin really said that? Don't you think our master has no job, don't you think our son has no fame, and our daughter's dowry is too thin?"

How outstanding Lin Rui is, his character, appearance, personality, talent, family status, wealth, and power are impeccable. Princess Wende has heard about it all along, and has seen it with her own eyes. She often says in her heart that such a child is not a treasure , Sooner or later, it will skyrocket, but she never thought that their family would ask to marry their daughter.She has self-knowledge, her father-in-law has achieved the third grade, and is no longer here. Zeng Ming only has the fame of Gongsheng, and has no official position. It is increasingly prosperous, and it is definitely not what my family can match.

Old Madam Yu smiled and said, "You don't understand her temperament? She has always been one-sided, and there is no reason to coax me."

Princess Wende's face was full of excitement, and under the urgency, he felt itchy in his throat, and coughed three or four times, and finally stopped, his face was still flushed, and said: "Mrs. Lin is so serious. It is our Jinger's blessing to make such a promise, where in the world can we find a better family than this?"

Princess Wende traveled all over the country with Zeng Ming. She only has a pair of children under her knees. She has been worried about their marriage for a long time. Since her family has no official position, it is not easy to say goodbye. She did not expect such a fate.

Old Madam Yu comforted her: "Don't worry, a thousand-mile marriage is bound by a thread, it's yours, it's yours, and no one else can take it away."

Princess Wende couldn't help sighing, and said: "Speaking of which, it's naturally an excellent marriage. It's impossible to ask for it. It's just that people in the world pay attention to being well-matched. Our family is like this. First, we have no power, and second, we have no power. It's not as rich as the Lin family, but I'm worried that if we become superior to the Lin family, Jing'er will not be a good person in the future."

People in the world say that marrying a daughter from a high family and marrying a woman from a low family, after all, they still pay attention to the right family. The difference between the two families is not far away, and the marriage is too far apart. It is not beneficial to each family, and few people are willing to do so.

Therefore, Princess Wende was a little flattered by the Lin family's proposal.

Mrs. Yu showed approval, and said: "It can be seen that you love your daughter. If someone else had agreed, I would have agreed. I said earlier, the Lin family just liked your family's simplicity, so why would they dislike you? Think about it carefully, Mrs. Lin. Does it make sense? Their family is in the limelight, so they should be avoided, and there is no need to go further. What is wrong with your family? It was originally a scholarly family, but it is because your master has bad luck and offended the villain. Otherwise, it may not be true. Worse than the Lin family."

After hearing this, Princess Wende couldn't help pondering.

Old Madam Yu looked at her with a dignified face, her heart softened, and she persuaded: "Listen to me, if you miss a marriage like the Lin family's, you will never meet such a perfect one again."

Princess Wende smiled bitterly, and said: "That's not what I said. I wanted to agree, but I was also afraid. With such an in-law's family, I couldn't be happy for Jing'er, but I was worried that my family would be bad, and Jing'er would be troubled. Establish a foothold in their family. I only have such a daughter, so I inevitably think more."

Mrs. Yu said: "It's a matter of course. Whether you agree or not, you can tell me."

Princess Wende was eighty percent willing. Suddenly thinking of Yang Ru, she frowned and said, "I believe in the character of Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Lin. The only thing I am worried about is the Yang family. The in-laws of the Yang family are intertwined. Powerful and powerful, several times stronger than my nephew who has no military power, if we agree to the Lin family's marriage proposal, I'm afraid they will do something, and it will be hard to guard against."

Old Madam Yu's expression froze, then she frowned, and said with a smile, "Can you forget me? Who dares to make irresponsible remarks about my Baoshan, except the palace? No matter how powerful they are, can they compare with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? It's not even as good as anything. Although our family is not a bully, we are not a soft persimmon to let them handle it when they bully them. Besides, getting married is good for two surnames. What good does it do to offend the Lin family? Or do you think the Rongguo Mansion disregards their daughter's family and looks after outsiders?"

Princess Wende laughed when she heard it, and said: "I have been outside for more than ten years, I have forgotten the old days, when our family followed Taizu to found the country and made meritorious service, the Yang family didn't know where it was. Blame me, it's quiet After more than ten years, I have worn out my former temper."

Old Madam Yu said: "When you are enjoying yourself outside, I don't know how many people envy you! That little girl Yu'er often said that if she has the opportunity tomorrow, she should also see the beauty of the country. It's better to see the beauty of the world than to just look at the painting." Natural scenery. You Jing'er and Yu'er are as good as you are, and there will be no aunt and sister-in-law's suspicion in the future, there is nothing more appropriate than this."

Princess Wende thinks right. Daiyu and Lin Zhi are familiar with each other, and they are not bitter people. Lin Zhi is young, and he is only domineering on Daiyu. The rest of the time, he advances and retreats in a moderate manner, without losing everyone's demeanor, so don't worry. Their aunts and uncles are at odds.Judging from Lin Ruhai and his wife's usual behavior and today's words, Princess Wende is even less worried about her daughter's situation in the Lin family.

She thought for a while, and said: "We originally agreed to this marriage, so of course we are willing." Zeng Ming and Lin Ruhai have a very good friendship, and she knew very well, otherwise Zeng Ming would not have arranged them to live in Yangzhou. Lin Ruhai responded that if this marriage is settled, Zeng Ming must also be willing.Long before Zeng Ming set off, he said that her children's marriages are all up to her. He only has one condition, that is, the in-laws must have a clean and upright family background, and first of all, they must respect character so that their children will not suffer.

Hearing that she was relieved, Old Madam Yu was overjoyed and said with a smile, "Great, I'll go back tomorrow and ask their family to thank the matchmaker for money! If you agree, they will immediately invite the official matchmaker to come to propose marriage."

Princess Wende thought of her family's affairs, but hesitated to speak.

Mrs. Yu saw it at a glance and asked, "What else is wrong? Tell me."

Princess Wende sighed, and said, "I'm afraid it can't be decided right now, but we have to postpone it later."

Old Madam Yu wondered: "Why is this? Brother Rui is 15 years old this year. In order to avoid being disturbed by others, they thought of making it this year and getting married in a few years, so that your daughter will be more filial to you for a few years." .”

Princess Wende said in a low voice: "My elder brother is gone. Brother Jing'er and his sister have to keep the minor merit for five months."

The old lady Yu suddenly turned pale with shock, and said: "The king of Beijing is gone? When did it happen? I don't even have any news." She doesn't read much about the residence newspapers now, so she doesn't know, it's nothing serious, and Yu Heng won't tell her , lest you worry about it at such an age.

Princess Wende said: "I just got the news. At this time, I think that Rong'er has helped her spirit go back to her hometown. I'm just such an elder brother, and I often don't see him for three to five years. I didn't expect that today is a yin and yang separation. Brother's I couldn't rush back to the capital to see him off for the funeral. Tomorrow he will be buried in the Shui family's ancestral grave, and I will definitely go there in person, so I can't care about Jing'er's marriage for a while. If the Lin family feels that it's not right, and they are eager to say goodbye to Brother Rui, then Let it go, and I have no complaints."

Old Madam Yu said angrily: "Listen to what you said, you follow the rules, how can the Lin family blame you? Even if they are in a hurry to tell Brother Rui that they are not here for a while. I will go back and ask them, and then I will send someone to tell you. Wait until the net I have done a little work, let's settle down."

Princess Wende listened and was very grateful.

When Mrs. Yu went back to talk to Jia Min, Jia Min sighed and came to Zeng's house to be annoyed.At that time, the two families were both interested, which was an excellent friendship. Although they were a little uncomfortable when they met, it passed quickly.When Jia Min saw that Zeng Jing came out to meet the guests, his clothes were plain and elegant, his demeanor was quiet, and he moved forward and backward with natural intelligence, and he felt a little more satisfied.

Zeng Jing didn't know anything about the two families discussing marriage, so he visited Jia Min and asked Daiyu as usual, so he didn't need to remember much.

Except for Mrs. Yu, no one else knew about the two affairs.

Not long after, Shui Rong arrived in Yangzhou with his father's coffin, Princess Wende wept bitterly, and all the families came to pay homage. It was finally possible to bury King Beijing. When the work was over, it was late spring and early summer.Before the hot summer was over, Zeng Jing got off the job, Jia Min couldn't wait to ask the official matchmaker to come to her door to propose marriage, and because Mrs. Yu was the hostess, she invited Mrs. Liu again.

Jia Min didn't like Yang Ru, but she was on good terms with Mrs. Liu as always, and she also knew that Mrs. Liu was also dissatisfied with the Yang family's idea. To invite her at this time was to tell her that she had already chosen someone for Lin Rui.

Mrs. Liu understood immediately, she let out a long sigh of relief, and took care of them attentively.

Yang Ru lived in their house for so long, and she became more and more depressed.Yang Ru is young, apart from being arrogant, her nature is not bad, but she was taught by her parents to act out of line, Mrs. Liu really can't stand it, but Mrs. Liu is not her parents, so she can't discipline her.Mrs. Liu had been looking forward to Lin Rui's engagement, so that she could send Yang Ru back to Beijing. Although Yang Ru's actions were not unspecified, very little was known about them. Jia Min didn't like to tell others. After all, Lin Rui was involved, and outsiders knew It's not good for Lin Rui, so the only ones who are clear are Old Madam Yu and Princess Wende. Outsiders will not talk too much if they guess it.

Mrs. Liu thought that when Yang Ru returned to the capital, no one there knew what was going on here. Relying on her elder brother's power, Yang Ru was indeed a beautiful and talented person, so she might not be able to choose a good marriage for her. Lin Jiaqiang.

The Lin and Zeng families were engaged, and everyone in the south of the Yangtze River knew about it, and everyone was very surprised.

When the Lin family went to the Zeng family to propose a marriage, it happened that Zeng Ming had been traveling for a year and missed his wife and children, so he hurried back. Hearing about this, and knowing from his wife that the promises of the Lin family were all in line, he immediately clapped his hands and applauded. , Said exasperatedly: "Sure enough, they are a good family. Apart from his family, how can I rest assured?"

Princess Wende said with a smile: "My former son, Mrs. Yu, also said that it is fortunate that the outside world does not know so many benefits of the Lin family. Otherwise, many people would be more willing than before. It is also fate, this blessing fell on our daughter."

Zeng Mingdao: "It's natural. Those who love their daughter seriously, who wouldn't want their daughter to live a quiet life? Even if there are ten thousand taels of gold, it's not as good as a son-in-law who knows him well. But what about Jing'er's dowry? Although we The family is not as good as the Lin family, so we can't lose face, lest Jing'er will lose confidence in the past."

Princess Wende smiled and said: "Jing'er's dowry has been saved since she was a child, and it has been saved for more than ten years. Over the years, she has been walking outside, buying and buying a lot of good things everywhere, plus some of my dowry. Things, the old man and the old lady also left some good things, which are easy to take care of. When the time comes, we will add silk, silk, satin, powder, hairpins, medicinal materials and utensils, and there will also be ten miles of red makeup. It's been great."

Zeng Ming knew his family's situation, and it was a family property left over from several lifetimes, which was enough for his children to marry.

The marriage of the two families is certain, and they feel more intimate.

Zeng Jing often heard people talk about Lin Rui, and she also said about her brother's poems and articles from Daiyu.Daiyu had always liked Zeng Jing, now that she has become her sister-in-law, she is naturally happy in her heart.Zeng Jingsu knew the temperament of Lin Ruhai, his wife and Daiyu's siblings, and secretly rejoiced that she was blessed. She was originally a lady of everyone, and she acted gentle and peaceful. Comparable to sisters.

One day Daiyu was going to Zeng's house to find Zeng Jing to talk about poetry, calligraphy and painting, so Yang Ru would go back to Beijing, the sisters of the Liu family bid farewell to her, and invited her to go, but they also invited Zeng Jing over, and they met at Liu's house.

When Yang Ru heard that Lin Rui had fixed Zeng Jing, she felt ashamed and stared straight at Zeng Jing.

It was early winter, and Zeng Jing was wearing a big red duoluo wool fox armpit cloak that Jia Mincai gave her. She stood slim and graceful in the thin snow, with a graceful figure and a coquettish charm. After a trip, he left sadly. On the contrary, Zeng Jing, who had no obvious family background in front of him, got a good marriage.

Liu Fang saw some eyebrows, frowned, sighed softly, stepped forward and said, "Sister Yang, let's go inside."

Yang Ru sneered, and said, "No need, I don't like you anyway, it's not much fun to be together."

When everyone heard the words, they felt that it was meaningless, so they quickly turned away.

Now Concubine Beijing and Prince Beijing live in the old house in Yangzhou, which is Princess Wende's natal family, so what if Zeng's family is not as good as before?Zeng Jing is already the daughter-in-law of Lin's parents, and she just waited to pass through the door. Seeing that Daiyu and Zeng Jing are very affectionate, who would dare to offend them?On the contrary, it was Yang Ru in front of her. Once she returned to the capital, she might not be able to see her again. The sky was high and the emperor was far away, so she was not afraid of what she could do.

Daiyu lowered her head and straightened the sash around her waist, and said with a light smile, "it's boring to be with us, and sister Yang must be interesting when she returns to the capital. return."

Zeng Jing just got married, and Lin Rui was the most satisfied of the Yang family. At this moment, she couldn't refute, so she gave Daiyu a grateful look.

Because Yang Ru came here under the orders of her parents, trying her best to please Jia Min, including Daiyu, she was also very good to Daiyu, but she was the best with Zeng Jing, and now she also protects Zeng Jing in front of her own eyes, endures Feeling aggrieved, she said with red eyes, "I'm just an annoying person, I think you all expect me to leave!"

Daiyu tilted her head and said, "Where did you say that? My sister is straightforward, we all understand."

Yang Ru looked dejected, and said, "Forget it, anyway, I just want to see Miss Zeng today." It's not that she has never met Zeng Jing before, but Zeng Jing is naturally elegant and seldom pays attention to it. Only when she met this time did she understand the Lin family. Why was Zeng Jing determined instead of himself? When it comes to tolerance, Zeng Jing is indeed inferior to him.

Liu Fang and the others were puzzled, could it be that Yang Ru changed her temper?If it were normal, there would be a lot of trouble.

Yang Ru glanced at them, and sneered in her heart, really thought she was a fool, couldn't see how everyone liked and disliked her?Even if she didn't know it at the beginning, she also understood it in the past few years, but she didn't like these people and didn't bother to pay attention to them.In fact, not long after she came to Yangzhou, she knew that this marriage would not work out, but she was unwilling to reconcile it until today.

She has such a temperament, she will not hide her nature for others, the Lin family doesn't like her, she just goes home.

Since he was a child, he grew up in a deep mansion like the Yang family, and walked in the homes of dignitaries and dignitaries. Which fool can socialize with others in it safely and comfortably, it all depends on his temper.

With no hope left, Yang Ru immediately set off for Beijing regardless of the icy and snowy winter.

Daiyu and Zeng Jing left the gate of Liu's house in the same car, glanced at Zeng Jing, Daiyu sighed, and said: "Although I don't like Yang's elder sister's temperament, I hope that she will return to the capital safely."

Zeng Jing said with a smile: "Your family are all good-natured, if someone else would have hated her, maybe they would curse her."

Daiyu couldn't stop laughing when she heard this, and said, "Curse her for what? The sister of the Yang family didn't do anything harmful to nature, but what she did was disgusting. But in the end, she is not a wicked person, but she just doesn't know what to do. Li, after this incident, I hope she can read more books, know more about etiquette, have more self-respect, and others can look up to her."

Zeng Jing thought it was right, everyone doesn't like Yang Ru, it's just that she doesn't like how she behaves, and she is also a newcomer, the power in her family is not as powerful as that of the Yang family, and she has never seen them treat each other like this.

Daiyu sent Zeng Jing home first, and Zeng Jing invited her in. Princess Wende loved Daiyu's bright and clear temperament very much, so he sent someone to tell Jia Min, and kept Daiyu for dinner, and then sent her back the next day.

The two are very close to each other, so it is convenient to come and go.

After greeting Jia Min, Daiyu went to school, but because she didn't see Lin Rui and Yu Heng, Lin Zhi was alone, so she asked why.

Lin Zhi didn't wait for Daiyu to come back last night, so he was sullen and refused to answer.Daiyu didn't urge him, just sat down and practiced a few words, when she heard footsteps, raised her head slightly, Lin Zhi was already standing by the desk, and couldn't help saying: "Both brother and brother Yu were called to the study by daddy. Go, Mr. Fang has finished his lecture, and we will talk about other things later."

Daiyu smiled and said, "I see, Chou'er is so cute, she came to school early."

Lin Zhi said indignantly: "Since you know that I am very well-behaved, my sister shouldn't have left me at home alone yesterday."

Daiyu said yes with a smile.

Lin Zhi and Daiyu were very close, although they were angry, they naturally forgot after a while. After a few words, Mr. Fang still hadn't arrived, and the siblings chatted and laughed to discuss homework again.

At that time, Lin Ruhai sat in the study without saying a word after reading the mansion newspaper.

Lin Rui asked, "But what happened to the court?"

Lin Rui and Yu Heng are getting old, and Lin Ruhai often calls them to come and talk to them about the court affairs, and he is still here at this time. It has been more than a year since he passed the exam for a scholar, and he should have returned to Gusu to continue his studies. Yes, because there are so many things going on recently, Yu Heng couldn't bear his grandmother's tossing about several times, so he wanted to ask his husband to go to school at home.Lin Rui respected his filial piety, and explained to Lin Ruhai that he would simply not go to Gusu for the time being, and stay at home to study with Mr. Fang.

Lin Zhi started to learn the Four Books and Five Classics when he was young, mostly copying and reading. Daiyu could teach him all these things. What's more, after she was seven years old, Daiyu learned not only these things, but also learned the skills of being a housekeeper with Jia Min. Although the siblings go to school together with Lin Rui and Yu Heng, separated by a curtain, they learn differently. Mr. Fang is still very leisurely.

Lin Ruhai said: "It is your Uncle Shen who has recovered and is still the governor of Shandong."

Thinking of Shen Xue and Shen Yun, including Shen Xue's son, Lin Rui couldn't help but said happily: "This is a good thing, why is my father's face not looking good? Count the days, Uncle Shen's cousin should have gotten up long ago, why did he only take office this year?"

Lin Ruhai sighed: "Gu Ming has also been promoted, he is a villain, you have to keep it in mind."

Lin Rui once heard Lin Ruhai say about Gu Ming's behavior. Hearing this, he frowned and said, "Everyone says that good and evil are rewarded, but I don't think so. Such a villain is actually getting promoted every step of the way. It really makes people angry."

Lin Ruhai said indifferently: "Good and evil will be rewarded in the end. It's just the world's words to comfort themselves. How many companies have serious rewards? Why worry too much? You are young, remember to guard against this person in your heart, don't let him calculate it, this is already Great kindness. Gu Ming has been an official for many years, and he is always treacherous and cunning. Back then, your Lian'er brother's uncle was almost brought down by him."

Yu Heng didn't know about Gu Ming, so he hurriedly looked at Lin Rui with a questioning look in his eyes.Lin Rui glanced at Lin Ruhai, seeing him nodding, Fang explained in detail.When Yu Heng heard this, he felt very horrified.

After a long time, Yu Heng asked Lin Ruhai, "Can't you find him guilty?"

Lin Ruhai chuckled, and said: "One hair will move the whole body. The higher the status of the official, the more involved behind it is. No matter which one the Holy One deals with, he has to think about the funeral. Gu Ming's character is not good, but the official voice is bad." That's right, since he can plot against others like that, he doesn't want to be plotted against by others. He is more scheming than others, and keeps on guard at all times. He doesn't leave any excuses for himself. We know his temperament, but we have nothing to do with him. This is human You're smart, most of the butchers for officials are very shrewd."

There are more than one or two people like Gu Ming?Isn't the same for Xu Fei who harmed Zeng Ming's future?

Shen Xue was much older than Lin Ruhai, and when she was supposed to recover, she fell ill again and handed over the paperwork only after she was fully recovered. Emperor Xuankang valued Shen Xue and immediately approved her to resume her original post.It is extremely difficult for officials above the third rank to be promoted to the first rank. It is easy for the third rank to be promoted to the second rank. This is the case, and so are Wang Zhen and Li He. After many years, they are still second-rank governors.

Shen Xue became the governor of Shandong, which was of great benefit to the Zeng family.

The Zeng family's ancestral home was in Shandong, and because Xu Fei was an official there, Zeng Ming feared that his wife and children would be bullied by him, so he sent them to Yangzhou. Now they are married to the Lin family, and they are also relatives to the Shen family. How dare Xu Fei bully each other?It's just that Zeng Ming thinks that Yangzhou's mountains are warm and the water is warm, and there are Concubine Beijing and Shui Rongshou, who are the natal family of Princess Wende. Even if Shen Xue is in charge of Shandong, she has no plans to go back for the time being.

After all, Lin Ruhai's rank is the highest. Although it is a false title, it is a first rank. Although Lin Ruhai only has the real power of a third rank now, once he returns to Beijing, he must be a first rank official. Uncle and cousin Shen Xue are several times stronger.And Wang Zhennian will be very old, and seeing that he is about to retire, he may still stop at the second rank.

Lin Rui and Yu Heng asked Lin Ruhai more humbly for advice, and felt that they had made great progress.

Lin Ruhai suppressed Lin Rui and Yu Heng for more than a year, and the limelight was too early. Now that the eldest son has appointed a friend's daughter, the Lin family can expect an heir, and they are full of smiles every day. , Lin Ruhai recommended him to study in the academy, Qiao Xiu did not refuse this time, thanked him, and went to Gusu alone.One day, when he learned that the magistrate of Yingtian Mansion had changed, Cheng Sheng was transferred back to Beijing, and Jia Yucun took over.

Jiao Xing had been with Jia Yucun a few years earlier than in her previous life. It was due to her fate that she had two fortunes. She gave birth to a child a year after entering the house. A few years later, Jia Yucun's main room fell ill and died, but she was still helped upright.The couple thought of the relationship between the Zhen family and the Lin family, and they are not too far away from Gusu, so they often send people to the Zhen family to give gifts.Zhen Shiyin has seen through Jia Yucun's cold nature after going through the past, and has been reluctant to associate with him for a long time, and has always been indifferent to him.Jia Yucun consciously climbed up to the Zhen family and the Jia family, and seeing Zhen Shiyin like this, he was afraid that he would say that he was poor and humble, and gradually alienated him.

After Lin Ruhai knew all this, she admired Zhen Shiyin's character even more.

Other than that, Lin Ruhai has nothing else to worry about. He thought that in his previous life, Daiyu had already entered the Rongguo Mansion, and that in this life he would go to school at home in peace and stability.

Daiyu went in without knowing it. She respected Lin Ruhai very much. After class and learning needlework, she first made a purse for Lin Ruhai.The pouch was not exquisitely made, and the stitches were not dense, but Lin Ruhai felt like he had found a treasure, and immediately changed it to the one on his body. It didn't match the clothes, which made the whole family laugh for several days.Daiyu blushed with shame, and yelled for Lin Ruhai to take it off, but Lin Ruhai was unwilling, saying only that it was due to her daughter's filial piety, and she would change it after her daughter made a delicate one.

After hearing this, Daiyu immediately asked Bailu for advice, and the second purse was indeed much more exquisite.

When Jia Min and the others saw Daiyu making purses for Lin Ruhai one after another, they immediately became jealous, especially Lin Zhi, who watched Daiyu make purses for Lin Ruhai every day.How clever Daiyu was, she smiled and took out the needlework she made later. The ones for Jia Min were also purses, the ones for Lin Ruhai were a pair, the ones for Lin Rui were a sweat towel, and the ones for Lin Zhi made a sachet.

Everyone saw it, but distressed her not to do it again, it was too much work, so Daiyu smiled and agreed.

Not to mention how comfortable the Lin family is, but to say that before Yang Ru returned to the capital, the capital had already learned from Jia Mu that Lin Rui was engaged to Zeng Jing. When Ru returned home, she couldn't help being reprimanded.

When Yang Ru lived in Yangzhou, she often missed her parents. When she entered the house today, she didn’t talk about the cold and warm, and reprimanded her first. Is it possible to propose marriage to the Zeng family, but to a girl myself? I don’t have my parents there, who will make the decision for me? How many times have I been ridiculed by people during my stay in Yangzhou? I'm back early!"

Yang's mother glared at Mrs. Yang, and said, "Okay, what's the use of complaining about Ru'er? If you have some skills, you have already settled this marriage, why wait until this year to take advantage of Wende County's family? Where is the Zeng's family?" Comparable to us?"

Mrs. Yang said sullenly: "The old lady of Rongguo Mansion is actually useless, and she said to make peace for us, but there is no news."

Yang's mother sneered: "after all, Shi Taijun is not the old lord of the Lin family, and he is thousands of miles away, how can he do what we want? Besides, she is her own daughter, son-in-law and grandson, and she has scruples in her actions. I said that It would be best to invite the fourth concubine to come forward, when you have power, you should use power, but you are thinking of friendship with the Jia family, this is good, it is cheaper for the Zeng family."

The fourth prince concubine is the niece of Mrs. Yang's natal family, and she is willing to marry Lin Ruhai as her daughter.

The fourth prince suffered a big loss from Lin Rui last time, and he wanted to take revenge, so he thought of a way, but Lin Rui went back south.Thinking of Lin Ruhai's potential, with Emperor Xuankang and His Royal Highness watching from above, relying heavily on Lin Ruhai everywhere, the fourth prince did not dare to be too presumptuous after all. In recent years, Emperor Xuankang has become more partial to the prince, and even the ninth prince has better errands than himself. The prince was anxious, and when he heard that Yang Ru returned to Beijing like a bereaved dog, he immediately showed disgust.

The fourth prince and concubine sighed lowly, and said: "The Lin family has decided on the Zeng family, which is the family of Princess Wende."

The fourth prince said bitterly: "This Lin Ruhai is really very cunning. It seems that he can't get any benefits from him. Four princes and eight princes, with King Beijing as the head. I was thinking that Shui Rong is young, ignorant, easy to win over, who will accept it?" Thinking that Lord Beijing is dead, and Shui Rong hastily helped Ling return to his hometown, could it be that even the heavens are not willing to bless me?"

The fourth prince doesn't believe in evil, he feels that he is smart and capable, no worse than the prince, isn't it just because he is not as good as the prince because of his background?But my mother's family is much stronger and more powerful than the crown prince, so why is the empress of the Yuan Dynasty a queen, but my mother is just a noble concubine?After the death of the Empress Yuan, her mother was still alive, and she was not canonized as a queen. Instead, the current queen is in charge of the middle palace, and even the seventh prince is now