Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn

Last time, I mentioned that the Empress Dowager wanted to give female officials to the new emperor. The Supreme Emperor Huangyuan treated the veterans kindly. Thinking of Yuan Chun being Jia Daishan’s granddaughter and Lin Ruhai being Yuan Chun’s uncle, he also quite agreed. Saying yes, the new emperor raised his eyebrows and smiled, and said to Prince Xiao Jing: "What? You also come to persuade me? But I don't think it is necessary."

Everyone was shocked when they heard the words, but they didn't expect him to bluntly refuse.

Yuan Chun's eyes dimmed, did he really have to wait until he was 30 before leaving the palace?At that time, what future can I talk about?Originally, their family couldn't ask for the empress's presence, but the empress's sudden desire made him catch up with the coincidence.

The empress dowager felt that the new emperor was a bit ignorant, and she rewarded him with a female officer, which meant that her own son was loyal and obedient to him.Although the empress dowager really thought that Yuan Chun had been with her for many years, and she acted very much to her liking, and I gave her a lot of grace, so that she could say more good things for her mother and son in front of the new emperor.But what's more, the empress dowager didn't think much of the Jia family at all. The Jia family had offended her son before, so she wanted to see Yuan Chun's thoughts and sent her away early.This is also the reason why the Jia family has been proud for a hundred years and dare not ask the empress dowager.

The Supreme Emperor frowned and said, "What? You don't want to? Is it because you don't like it or something else?"

The new emperor smiled and said: "Father, the emperor said, although the son has just ascended the throne, the servants around him have all been sent up. There is no shortage of female officials, and there is no shortage of empresses. What's more, the Ministry of Rites has already issued an order. In addition to hiring and selecting concubines In addition, all the daughters of famous officials and famous officials are all named Dabu, and they are selected as princesses and princesses to attend school, as talents and praises. The latter entered the palace in August this year. Jia Nushi is deeply loved by the mother. However, it may not be satisfactory after changing mothers, so it is better to let Jia Nushi serve the queen as usual."

The new emperor laughed a little in his heart, he had only been enthroned for a few months, and now he began to place people by his side justifiably?He is the first son of the Empress Yuan, and there is no doubt that there is no quarrel with this successor. He would rather use the palace maid selected next year than her.

The Supreme Emperor always loved the new emperor, and now the new emperor is very filial. Seeing that he was unwilling, he did not force him. Besides, Jia Yuanchun is not unique. Compared with Jia Daishan, his son is more important after all, so after hearing this, he nodded and said: " You are right, the one selected next year will be better, and although Jia Nushi is both talented and beautiful, she may not be able to serve you for a few years when she is old."

The Supreme Emperor looked at Yuan Chun, and indeed he was a little dissatisfied. The new emperor was his most satisfied son, so of course he wanted to give the new emperor the best, and all the concubines he hired had to be young and delicate.

The Empress Dowager felt slightly embarrassed when she heard this, and Yuan Chun was also secretly sad, ashamed to death.

Hearing the words of the Supreme Emperor, the new emperor was moved for a while, and decided that even if the Supreme Emperor abdicated, he had to be filial to the Supreme Emperor. He smiled slightly and said to the Empress Dowager: "Although it is bestowed by the elders, I dare not resign, but as a son of man, I must For the sake of your parents, you can't let the queen mother have no one to use just because of a moment of enjoyment."

The Empress Dowager said: "It's justified for me to bestow Jia Nvshi. There is no shortage of Jia Nvshi around me."

Respect the prince, respect the new emperor and the empress couple, and feel that if he resigns again, it will inevitably make the empress dowager feel dissatisfied. Your Majesty, Your Majesty accepts it. Your Majesty is not short of people, so it is better to let Jia Nvshi go to the empress's side. Jia Nvshi has served her mother for so many years, and she knows many things better, so she can serve her and take care of some documents."

The new emperor looked at him, seeing him winking, knowing that he had something to say, he was surprised, but he knew that Prince Xiao Jing was a down-to-earth person, so he wanted to use him again, so he smiled at the empress dowager Said: "In this case, then send Jia Nushi to the queen, and let the queen come to thank the queen in a while."

After the empress dowager heard this, Fang showed a satisfied smile, and said: "That's right, I also want to show consideration for you." After finishing speaking, she hurriedly ordered someone to pack Yuan Chun's things, and sent the maid beside her to send Yuan Chun there.

Yuan Chun secretly breathed a sigh of relief, instead of staying with the empress dowager, it would be better to follow the empress after all.

Xindi's eyes sank slightly, and he smiled coldly.He didn't intend to accept Yuan Chun and stay with the queen, but it was just to send it out when the time comes, but before he heard what it means to honor the prince.

Prince Xiao Jing saw it, and thought to himself that he was too anxious, fortunately he came.Over the years, he has often worked with the new emperor, and he probably understands the new emperor's intentions. He just took over the errand of the household department. He is really short of money, and his mind hurts so anxiously, so he came to the new emperor to discuss how to raise money. Said that the new emperor is here, and he also came over, and the siege was reversed.

At that time, the concubines who had come to flatter the Queen's Palace had just left, because it was not long before summer, and the Queen was picking gauze, besides those for Mrs. Yu and Yu Heng, she also specially picked out a few brightly colored sarongs. Wing yarn soft smoke and so on, she is too old to wear it, and her daughter has a rule, it is useless to keep it, and she wants Old Madam Yu to take it out of the palace and give it to Daiyu to make clothes.

After listening to the new emperor's instructions, the queen was grateful for the Lin family's help to her old grandmother and brothers, and was naturally willing to give more to their family. Anyway, she didn't give it to anyone else, except for Daiyu, and a few horses for Jia Min. .What the queen meant was that Lin Ruhai had entered Beijing, and when Lin Ruhai returned, she would bring it to Jia Min's mother and daughter.

At this moment, when she heard that the empress dowager had sent someone, the empress felt a little surprised and hurriedly ordered someone to come in.After she heard the reason for her visit, her face remained calm and she looked at Yuan Chun with a smile. She thought that she was sent here by the Empress Dowager. She was dressed very brightly today, with a few golden pearls on her hair and some makeup on her face. Except for the concubines, the rest of the court ladies are not allowed to wear makeup, and they don't wear many jewelry. Except for the New Year and Longevity Festival, they are not even allowed to wear bright clothes. At this time, we can see the intention of the Empress Dowager.

The empress lived in the East Palace earlier, when she paid her respects to the former empress, she had seen Yuan Chun many times, and she also knew the plans of the Rongguo Mansion, fortunately Jia Min understood it very well, otherwise, it would be hard to dismiss.

The queen thought of this, and said with a smile: "Since the empress dowager ordered Jia Nvshi to me, Cuiping, take Jia Nvshi down to resettle." The visitor didn't tell the whole story, she also guessed what the empress dowager was thinking, and guessed that the new emperor would not , just send it to my side, put it by my side, it's better to give it to the new emperor, I'm afraid it's the next best thing?

Cuiping led Yuanchun down, and the empress dowager's maids also left, and the empress immediately ordered someone to inquire.She is now the empress of a country, and her son has been appointed crown prince. Even if the power of the Supreme Emperor and Empress Dowager remains the same as before, after all, she is already the Supreme Emperor and Empress Dowager. In the future, it will be the new Emperor and Empress, so she is happy to flatter the Empress. easy.

After hearing this, the queen curled her lips into a smile.

The new emperor ascended the throne in a legitimate way, so naturally he can't see these tricks. He is unwilling to keep Jia Yuanchun, which is evident.

The Holy Majesty didn't have these thoughts, so the queen was relieved, the harem was bound to enter, and the order to hire a concubine had been made, she couldn't say anything, and she couldn't object, since she became a queen, she knew it.But she can take good care of the harem, protect her children, be safe and sound, and behave like a prince, and she can always survive until her early days.Of course, she also needs to be on guard against the evil concubine who will harm the country. If such a person really appears, no matter how righteous their wives are, they will not be able to defeat the will of the Holy One, so she must be careful.However, the Queen and the Holy Majesty are husband and wife for more than 20 years, and they knew each other's dispositions early on, and the Holy Majesty wanted to manage the country well, so there is no such worry for now.

Cuiping arranged for Yuanchun to come back, took out a purse from his sleeve, and said with a smile, "Madam, Jia Nushi is very generous, give me such a purse, it's heavy." As he spoke, he opened the purse and poured out more than a dozen gold coins inside. In the palm of the hand, those golden lockets are extremely exquisitely made, six coins each, and a full twelve weights.

The queen glanced at it, remembering that Mrs. Yu once said that the Jia family was rich, and said: "Since it is given to you, you can accept it."

Cuiping said: "It's really generous. It's a full 100 taels of silver. The monthly money I saved for four years is only 96 taels. I don't know how Jia Nushi has so much money." Although Yuan Chun's status is higher than hers, a month It was only four taels of silver, 48 taels a year, and it was obvious from the first glance that the golden locket was brought in from outside the palace.

Cuiping and Yuan Chun entered the palace in the same year. They were elected to the East Palace at that time. They had served the queen for eight or nine years, and they were most loyal. The queen is not fair.

The queen said angrily: "Where do so many words come from? Go do your business." But she decided in her heart that she had to clean it up. The palace has always been strict, and private teaching is forbidden. How about something dirty?The Rongguo Mansion was really daring, so majesticly arranging the harem brought in from outside the palace to the maids around him, I don't know whether it was ignorance or fearlessness, or simply not paying attention to the rules of the palace.

Cuiping put the scorpion into her purse, and said with a smile, "I don't have much to say, I just remind the empress."

The queen shook her head. After she saw Yuan Chun, although she knew what it meant, she didn't show it on the face. At such an age, she didn't have to be jealous about it. She said to Cuiping and the court ladies and eunuchs next to her: "You guard this The point is, Jia Nu Shi was bestowed by the Empress Dowager, so don't be too disrespectful, and give it to me."

Cuiping said: "Your Majesty already has a history of women around her, and she works hard and dare not slack off. Now that there are so many others, what does it look like? There are rules for the court ladies, eunuchs, eunuchs and officials in the palace. Is it impossible for the Empress to send one away? "

The queen was slightly taken aback, and said immediately: "I'll discuss it with your majesty when your majesty comes back."

After hearing this, Cuiping and the others had no choice but to give up.

However, it was said that the new emperor and Prince Xiao Jing had withdrawn from Shangyang Palace, and the new emperor directly brought Prince Xiao Jing to Daming Palace, ordered someone to move a chair to sit with him, and said: "Ninth brother, I have already declined , what do you mean by asking me to promise?"

Prince Xiao Jing said with a smile: "There is something I would like to ask Your Majesty. Coincidentally, it is related to this."

The new emperor asked in surprise, "What's the matter?"

Prince Xiao Jing spoke out his plan, and finally said: "Throughout the ages, foreign relatives have suffered a lot. Doing what I say is just to elevate the identities of several families. At that time, your majesty's private treasury will not only be able to grow more Some money, and those people who gave birth to a concubine are bound to behave in a disorderly manner, and His Majesty will also be charged with dealing with them."

The new emperor chuckled, looked at the stern Prince Xiao Jing, and said, "What should I say? Your idea is not good."

Prince Xiao Jing's eyes widened immediately, he had thought of a solution for a long time, how could it be bad?

The new emperor seemed to see his doubts, and said: "The methods you mentioned are certainly reasonable, but after all, they are too taken for granted. I have heard Heng Er say many times about the families you mentioned, especially the Jia family. , the most is to flaunt one's power, which is quite embarrassing, if there is another concubine, wouldn't she act even more lawlessly?"

Yu Heng and Lin Rui followed Lin Ruhai to know a lot about people's livelihood. After Yu Heng entered the palace, the new emperor asked, and he said everything he could say. The new emperor was no longer the crown prince who knew nothing about the people.

Lin Ruhai taught his sons and daughters to make them aware of the hardships of the people's livelihood. Yu Heng also said the same, how the people are miserable, how heavy the taxes are, how the dignitaries oppress the good, and even the servants of the sect pretend to be powerful, robbing the women of the people, occupying the good land, and taking the place of others. Litigation and interest lending can be found everywhere, which is really unsightly.

The new emperor has been growing up in the palace and didn't know about this matter. Now that he understands, how can he allow those dignitaries to continue to harm the people.

Prince Xiao Jing was taken aback for a moment, only to hear the new emperor say again: "In the future, don't mention this again. What did you say that concubine concubine was granted grace? Go home to visit relatives and make them do more evil. Let's deal with it all at once. They, you must know that all the people in the world are my people, how can you let these families bully them unscrupulously after they have power? They are confident that they have concubines in their families, and their courage grows stronger. I know you are thinking that those high-ranking officials and noble families are mostly vegetarians Those who are above can't change the master, and the people below can't benefit the people, but dealing with them is not something that can be done overnight, let's take it slowly, and one day the officials will be clear and bright, and the people will benefit."

After hearing these words, Prince Xiao Jing couldn't help thinking.

The new emperor said with a smile: "You asked me to accept Jia Nushi, don't you think you want to flatter her?"

Prince Filial Piety said: "The Ning Rong State Mansion has been illustrious for more than a hundred years. Everyone knows the four families of King Xue of Jia Shi, and their power is deeply rooted. There are many old subordinates and flatterers under the sect. They want their own people to become officials easily. It is done, the appointment of officials everywhere should be up to His Majesty, but they have the ability to recommend their own people, and they are placed in positions large and small. They are fish and meat, but their own families do not contribute to the country. How can such moths stay? So I thought, why not start with the Jia family first, exhausting the wealth of the Rongguo Mansion, the four kings and eight princes will all lose, and all will prosper, why do families like them stay for nothing!"

Speaking of this, Prince Xiao Jing was very angry. The official who succeeded Cheng Sheng in Ying Tianfu a few years ago was not Jia Yucun, but a very talented young man from a poor family.Prince Filial Piece made a careful investigation and found out that whether in the capital city or outside, many of the official positions are determined by these families, and they account for no less than half. These people are naturally grateful to these families when they become officials. Only the common people suffer.

Prince Filial Piety is the most upright character, he aspires to be a virtuous king, he does things without selfishness, and he once heard Guo Fuxian talk about his own experience, if it wasn't for Lin Ruhai's extra care, he wouldn't know how dilapidated his family is today.He hated these people who used power for personal gain so much, so he wanted to replace them with truly talented people.

The new emperor understands that Prince Filial Piety deeply hates the aristocratic family for monopolizing official positions and doing nothing, and he once said to himself that he should promote more poor children who can do practical things and be loyal to the country. : "I know that these people are seeking profit for their own family members, but there is no rush. Let's clean it up slowly. You don't have to think about crimes and ransacking the house to get it done. Think about it, let's promote useful people slowly, gradually Wouldn't it be better to replace them than to do something drastic?"

Prince Xiao Jing was puzzled and said: "What does Your Majesty mean?"

The new emperor chuckled, and said: "Father is still here. They are all old ministers. If we move them, wouldn't it make Father feel cold? We can only get a mean and ungrateful name in vain if we use those crimes to copy their homes. Why bother? The gain outweighs the loss. I have already made up my mind to use officials who are truly capable and of good character. It doesn't matter if they come from a poor family or a noble family. As long as they are dedicated to serving the country and the people, that's enough. Characters, I will have my own explanation when the time comes."

Prince Xiao Jing bowed his head and thought for a while, did he really overcorrect?He raised his head to look at the new emperor, saw that his face was majestic, more aggressive and decisive than his father's benevolence and kindness, and said in a deep voice: "What your majesty said is true, but the humble minister is thinking about it, like Mr. Su Although they come from aristocratic families, Mr. Lin, Mr. Lin, and Mr. Gu act differently from those mediocre people, so it is very wrong to generalize."

The new emperor smiled and said: "It's good that you understand, I'm going to reuse them."

A trace of shame flashed across Prince Xiao Jing's face, and he said, "I don't know what your majesty will do with that lady Jia? It seems that she is not a safe person, so don't cause trouble for the empress. I thought that since the empress dowager gave her to For Your Majesty, even others can express the thoughts of the Empress Dowager and Seventh Brother, and it is very wrong to refuse. Moreover, I was afraid of the embarrassment of the Empress Dowager looking for the Empress Empress, and I also thought of my own plan, so I persuaded Your Majesty to accept it. he."

The new emperor smiled, and said: "Come here, you will save me from the siege, don't worry about Jia Nushi, I will tell the queen later."

Prince Xiao Jing thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "It's fine for others. Jia Nushi comes from a good background. The Jia family has an old department and family friends. Wang Ziteng is now the military governor of the Beijing camp, in charge of the capital's military force. The Xue family seems to be theirs too." The relatives of the Zhen family have power and money, and they are close to the Zhen family. If they really want to do something, it will be very easy. Your Majesty should be more cautious. I remember that many officials were placed by their family, and they all got theirs If you make trouble suddenly, it will affect the court."

Most of the power in the court is controlled by aristocratic families, which is a matter of course. The families of high-ranking officials and dignitaries do not lack power and money, nor do they lack the guidance of their masters. , and most of these aristocratic families are connected and related, which can easily affect the court.

Take the Yang family as an example. The Yang family and the Jia family have been friends for generations. The Jia family is Lin Ruhai's Yue family, and is related to the Shi family, Wang family, and Xue family, and is a family friend with the Zhen family. Yang Hao's son married the princess of Nan'an Palace Huo Can, Ye Ting, the nephew of Concubine Nan'an, married the daughter of the Wang family. Ye Ting's younger sister married into the Bowling Hou's residence, leaving Shi Xiangyun a daughter. The niece of Yang Xu's wife is Prince Yizhong and Princess. When Prince Yizhong gained power, he promised to give it to the eldest son of the Xining Palace, and the Nan'an Palace, Xining Palace and Shijia each had relatives and friends, and they were all relatives.

The new emperor said indifferently: "You don't have to worry, it's just a female history. You have been on the job for so many years, do you think there is someone in the Jia family who can set up a family? Needless to say, Ningguo Mansion, like Jia Zhen, who behaves in the world, will definitely find his own death in the future. As for In Rongguo Mansion, the head of the family is not the long house, and their family only has a long house and a son-in-law who has some future prospects. I remembered, is there a man in Rongguo Mansion who was born with beautiful jade in his mouth? With such a lecherous and stubborn person, how can he shake the court?"

Prince Xiao Jing thinks it right, although Jia's family has a son who is more advanced, but he doesn't get along with the second room, he will never stand up for Jia Yuanchun. As for Lin Ruhai, Prince Xiao Jing doesn't worry at all, no one is smarter than Lin Ruhai.After hesitating for a moment, he said: "The historians are also smart people, and they have been far away from the Jia family. The descendants of the Xue family are incompetent and have already lost. Only Wang Ziteng of the Wang family, Your Majesty, don't underestimate him. Wang Ziteng is in charge of the capital's troops. He is also the confidant of the Supreme Emperor."

Xindi smiled and said, "What do you think?"

Prince Xiao Jing is a very sincere person, and said decisively: "It's better to promote him to an official position, let him stay away from the capital, and leave the post of military governor of the capital to someone His Majesty trusts. If he is not in the capital, he is out of reach, what else can he do? "

The new emperor clapped his hands and smiled, and said: "Okay, I also have the same intention, how about the control of the nine provinces?"

Prince Xiao Jing frowned, and said with a smile: "Mingsheng is actually descending, and people can't tell if it's wrong, it's wonderful! In this way, you don't have to worry about their families. This autumn, a newcomer is selected to enter the palace, and when the time comes, they will be dismissed." Don't stay in the palace and let the empress worry about it." During the southern tour, his daughter was entrusted to the empress to take care of him, and he was very grateful.

The new emperor said: "After I ascended the throne, I will pardon the world, except for the heinous sinners, and the rest will forgive their crimes. I also want to give grace to Shi Gong'e, a daughter of the harem. I don't have to wait until the age of 30. Except for the useful people around everyone, All others will be returned to his family, and the matter will be announced after a newcomer is selected in August this year."

The new emperor's meaning was very clear, and it was time to release Jia Yuanchun.

The new emperor never thought of using the method of promoting his concubines to deal with the powerful families in the court. Could it be that if he promoted them, he would be able to deal with them according to his own ideas?He always remembered the sufferings of the common people, and he wanted to change the system, and he took his own way slowly, and one day his wish would be fulfilled, so why use those concubines.

The thought of filial piety to the prince is very good, but some things are not well thought out.

In the past, the new emperor favored the women offered by his disciples, and he might have used them to express his acceptance of his disciples' surrender, but now he finds it a bit ridiculous. Those who are really capable and capable have no need to use those women, but humiliate themselves.

After Prince Xiao Jing understood the mind of the new emperor, he no longer mentioned these things.

The new emperor rested in the queen's palace at night, and after listening to the queen's question about how to arrange Yuanchun, he thought about it, deleted and deleted what he and Prince Xiao had said, and told the queen, especially the treatment of Jia Yuanchun.

The queen felt relieved when she heard the words, and said with a smile: "If that's the case, I won't cut off the original female history."

The new emperor said: "It's been a few months in the palace for nothing. In August or September this year, a newcomer will be selected to enter the palace. If the original people in the palace can be sent out, they will be sent out. I have already told my ninth brother about this matter. Let people know, but don’t make a fuss. I didn’t say, how many of the original people in the palace are innocent? I’m very jealous, so it’s better not to stay.”

The queen nodded and said: "I think so too. I don't trust the people in the former palace, even those who were selected by the Ministry of Household Affairs to be sent to the palace for us to use. Only by choosing new people to teach and teach them can they be loyal. "

Three Palaces and Six Courtyards, inside and outside, there are many eunuchs and maids, this concubine is placed in that palace, and this concubine is doing the same in that palace, each has its own master, although I can subdue them, but After all, it is not as reassuring as the new one.The female Shi Gong'e had a place to go. As for the eunuch, the queen hesitated for a moment and asked the new emperor what he meant.

The new emperor said: "there are too many eunuchs to be selected outside, just replace a batch at that time. As for the original eunuchs, don't send them all out of the palace. Life is not easy for eunuchs, so leave some to do rough work honestly. Those who bully others, blackmail officials, or leak information are all sent out, anyway, they have already saved a lot of things, enough to live a lifetime of wealth and honor."

The queen smiled gently, and said: "After all, it is Your Majesty who also remembers the misery of those little eunuchs."

Hearing this, the new emperor sighed, and said: "Heng'er is excellent, I still want to use him again, is he 16 years old this year? What's the old lady's plan? I want to put him in a position next to you. What do you think?"

The queen hurriedly said: "Your Majesty wants to reuse Heng Er, it is His Majesty's kindness, the old grandmother and Heng Er couldn't ask for it, but Heng Er has already been selected as a scholar, and he wants to get promoted from the imperial examination, so he is not in a hurry to become an official. Your Majesty, I will Such a brother wants to support the family in a legitimate way, so let him go out of office later."

The new emperor said with emotion: "Heng'er is ambitious, and I know his talent very well, but the next subject, Qiuwei, will take three years, and I can't wait for three years. Like Heng'er, I still have to wait for it." Lin Rui from the Lin family is a good boy."

The queen was delighted to hear him praise Yu Heng so much, but there was no other way. This year, just after the spring, Yu Heng and Lin Rui had to wait for three years, and they might not be able to go to high school once.It's not that the queen thinks they are poor in talent, but that the imperial examination is difficult, and there are very few young people like them, let alone when it comes to talent, they are not as good as Lin Ruhai.

The new emperor suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said, "I have an idea."

When the queen heard this, she hurriedly asked what the idea was.

The new emperor patted her hand, becoming more certain of his plan, and said: "I ascended the throne at the beginning of this year, and changed to Yuan next year. In the same year, I opened Enke and let Henger and Lin Rui take the exam together. They are two, one is 17 years old, and the age is [-] years old. He's not young anymore, but Lin Qing's family was too cautious, they suppressed Lin Rui and didn't let him participate in the old year."

Hearing that the new emperor wanted to open Enke, the queen's eyes flashed with joy.As she said, the imperial examination is difficult, and Lin Rui and Yu Heng may not be able to pass high school at one time, but it is good to take the exam first and have some experience.

At that time, the Palace Examination had just passed, and many Jinshi hadn't yet got their jobs. Suddenly they heard that the Enke would be offered next year, and those who failed the exam were overjoyed.

Lin Ruhai was called into the palace by the new emperor and ordered Lin Rui to participate next year, and he couldn't help but laugh.

Think about Lin Rui's next year, so it's okay to let him try. Although Lin Ruhai is suppressing Lin Rui to prevent him from being in the limelight, he knows in his heart that he intends not to keep up with the changes in the world. It's a beautiful thing, but when he returns to the south, Lin Rui can't stay in the capital, so he has to go back to the south with him.

Scholars from the two provinces had to go to Jinling to take the provincial examination, as did Lin Rui and Yu Heng.

In this way, Yu Heng also has to go back to the south.

They had just arrived in Beijing not long ago, and they didn't expect that when Lin Ruhai returned to the south, they would all have to go back together.

The old lady Yu was full of sorrows and joys. She was happy that her granddaughter was named Empress, and the new emperor wanted to use her grandson again. What was worrying was that her grandson was already 16 years old this year and had not yet discussed marriage. Lin Rui was engaged early and could only marry after two or three years. enter the door.Fortunately, since the new emperor ascended the throne and his granddaughter was conferred, his family's status has risen accordingly. Many people secretly inquired about Yu Heng. With the power in front of him, and his own comments from Master Lingtai, they were willing to marry his family.

Mrs. Yu felt more and more depressed, and didn't know how many days she could last. When each family came to buy wine, she went there every time, secretly observing the behavior of the ladies of each family, thinking that she would make a decision for Yu Heng early, so she could rest assured .

Yu Heng didn't care about these things at first, but seeing old lady Yu coming back after going out one day, getting up several times in the middle of the night, he immediately persuaded: "The grandson has not yet become famous, why bother to talk about marriage? Besides, they used to worry about the grandson's lonely star. It’s too snobbish to try to curry favor with my sister because she became a queen today.”

Old lady Yu looked sad, and said: "Why don't you let me be in a hurry? You are 16 years old. Think about Brother Rui, who was engaged at the age of 15. You are only one year younger than Brother Rui, but you have no personality. What's going on, how will I explain to your parents when I'm under Nine Springs in the future?" Especially recently, she feels that she's not feeling well, and she's afraid that something wrong with her will affect Yu Heng's relationship.

Yu Heng said indifferently: "My sister is only the queen, we are in the limelight, why don't we stop and talk about it a year or two later." Wait a year or two, Daiyu is eleven or twelve years old, should we say kiss?

When Daiyu was young, Yu Heng didn't think much of it, he only loved her like a sister. When we parted this year, I saw her like a delicate flower shining in the water when she was demure, and like a weak willow supporting the wind in her actions. The poems and essays she wrote on weekdays are still in his mind, and he is very concerned about them.He watched Daiyu grow from a small baby to a slim girl, and he just wanted to hide her at home so that no one could covet her appearance and talent. No wonder the Lin family, father and son, were very protective, and now he also has the same thoughts.

The old lady Yu didn't know what Yu Heng was thinking, and said with a smile: "How can we wait another year or two? How old will you be then?"

Yu Heng said solemnly: "Two years later, the grandson will be born. General Zhang was already in his 20s when he got married. Who doesn't envy General Zhang nowadays? He has achieved success and fame, and his mother is kind and his wife is virtuous. He is ten times stronger than many people who got married earlier. "

When Mrs. Yu heard him mention Zhang Dahu, she was startled.

Zhang Dahu is indeed an extremely lucky person. Since he married his wife, he has already had a pair of children, and he has become a third-rank general. Who in the capital does not envy him?But how could her grandson be wasted for so long?

Mrs. Yu hesitated for a moment, and said, "I have already revealed it secretly."

Yu Heng said nonchalantly: "So what? At that time, grandma just said it was wrong, so she just declined. Grandmother will let her grandson be self-willed for a while. Next year Enke, when grandson comes back from the exam, if he is lucky enough to go to high school, he can negotiate a marriage." Wouldn't it be more confident?"

Old Madam Yu sighed, "I'm afraid I won't be able to wait until then."

Hearing Old Madam Yu's dejected tone, Yu Heng's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Grandmother, please don't say such things. The grandson is still thinking about marrying a wife and having children in the future, and letting the grandmother take care of the great-grandson. Going south this time, grandson My son is with Mrs. Lin, so grandma shouldn't be too tired, so she can recuperate in the capital and wait for the good news from her grandson."

He and Mrs. Yu have lived together for more than ten years, how could he hear such dejected words from Mrs. Yu.

Looking back on these years, it was all thanks to his grandmother, and Yu Heng felt very sad in his heart.

Old Madam Yu smiled and said: "Okay, I'll just wait for your good news. Don't worry, I don't want to see you get married and start a business. I have to take good care of my old bones. I heard from your empress that the Holy Majesty is very satisfied with you. I want to use you more, but you take the imperial examination, only to remember that next year you will take the Enke, you must study poetry and books well, don't disappoint the grace of the Holy One."

Yu Heng nodded in agreement, planning to go back to the South with Lin Ruhai and his son, study hard for a year, and participate in Enke next year.

But Mrs. Yu has revealed some news a long time ago. Many people think that Yu Heng is both talented and beautiful. He was selected as a scholar at a young age. Daughters who were about the same age, when they saw Mrs. Yu, all hinted.

Old Madam Yu loved Yu Heng the most. Seeing Yu Heng studying hard, and hearing that he didn't want to get married at this time, she pretended not to hear about it. Anyway, she didn't like these young ladies, so she had an excuse not to comment.

Coincidentally, Yingchun has also reached the age of marriage. Mrs. Dou discussed with Jia Amnesty and Jia Lian, and she will not send Yingchun to the palace to be selected. Madam said that the old lady of the Yu family revealed that she wanted to talk to Yu Heng about her marriage, and Yingchun's age was very suitable.

Mrs. Dou heard this, she sneered secretly, but her face remained calm, she said: "Second Madam didn't talk about helping the girl, why did she take care of us Yingchun? My master and I have already made up our minds, so there is no need for the Second Madam to worry about it." .”

What kind of family is the Yu family?Who is Yu Heng?The Jia family wanted Baoyu to be the uncle of the country. How could Mrs. Dou not know that the uncle of the country was not there, so she decided to be a serious uncle of the country.Not to mention that Yingchun's status is not enough to match, even if she was born in the first place, Mrs. Dou is not willing to let Yingchun marry into the Yu family, and plans to go for the second wife.

Mrs. Dou knew in her heart that Mrs. Wang's words and plans were nothing more than thinking that their family and Yu's family would become relatives, and Yuan Chun's future in the palace would be settled. It was really ridiculous!

Jia's mother was leaning on the couch, her eyes were slightly closed, and the two girls were beating their legs with beauty fists, as if they didn't hear.

Mrs. Wang's complexion darkened, and she said: "What is the eldest lady talking about? The third girl is still young, why are you in a hurry? Didn't I make plans for the second girl when I saw the eldest wife was arranging a marriage for the second girl? Anyway, Brother Yu Er is indeed a good relative, and has such friendship with the aunt's family, and he has been selected as a scholar, how can he humiliate the second girl?"

Mrs. Dou waved her hand and said: "Don't say that, we are not worthy of welcoming the girl, and we dare not think about it!"

Chen Jiaojiao frowned when she heard these words outside the door, is this second room really crazy?How can there be any reason to let Yingchun marry Yu Heng, and then let Queen Yu promote Yuanchun?Yuan Chun is getting old, and the Holy Majesty is not very lustful, and now he is still a female historian, so naturally there is the Holy Majesty's intention, why bother to spend time here and plot against his family?

She ordered someone to inform and come in. First, she greeted Jia Mu, and after seeing Mrs. Dou and Mrs. Wang, she said to Mrs. Dou, "I will serve the old lady for my wife. Go back quickly, brother Fu is crying and looking around." Where's the wife?"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Dou knew that Chen Jiaojiao was making an excuse, so she hurriedly confessed to Jia's mother and took the opportunity to slip away.

Mother Jia opened her eyes and glanced at Chen Jiaojiao, then sighed slightly, Dafang's family is really separated from her, isn't it?He was always aiming at the second room. He wanted to live in harmony as a family, but they had nothing to do. It would be better to marry Sister Feng, and the family was kind. Just thinking of this, he suddenly heard that Jinling had sent a letter to the king. Ma'am, Mrs. Wang hastily went back.

When I opened the letter, I found that it was Xue Pan who lost the battle with others in Jinling, and his business was embezzled. Mrs. Wang hurriedly asked Sister Feng to come over to discuss it. Sister Feng suddenly heard about it and didn't care. In the first year, he didn't dare to make trouble at all, so he laughed and said that he obeyed Mrs. Wang's orders.Mrs. Wang thought that the magistrate of Yingtian Mansion was Jia Yucun recommended by her family, and felt relieved. With Jia Yucun's help, she must be able to regain the embezzled business. She also thought that Wang Ziteng was promoted to the control of nine provinces, and her family had no relatives. , He ordered someone to write a letter to ask Aunt Xue to come to Beijing.

The Xue family heard that they wanted to hire concubines, princesses, and princesses to read with them, and they did not wait for Mrs. Wang's letter to arrive.