Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn

Hearing Jia Mu's words, Jia Min still didn't answer, and Lin Zhi's expression paled suddenly.He is nine years old this year, and he is already ten years old. He already knows the world affairs. He learned from Lin Rui that Jia's mother once asked Jia Min to marry Daiyu for Jia Baoyu. But Baoyu, who is extremely stubborn, is ten times better than Lin Zhi. How can Lin Zhi allow the Jia family to miss Daiyu.

Lin Zhi laughed first and said, "Could it be that grandma doesn't want to see us? Just ask my sister? I don't agree."

As soon as Jia's mother said a word, she knew that Jia Min's mother and son and others had not come to Beijing as she expected. Hearing Lin Zhi's words, she raised her eyes to look at him for a while. She had seen Lin Rui before, but Lin Zhi had never seen him. He was about ten years old, with thick eyebrows and handsome eyes, and his appearance was very similar to Lin Rui, so he knew it was Jia Min's second son, Lin Zhi. He hurriedly smiled and said, "Is this Zhi'er? I haven't seen him before. I was thinking about siblings." I can see both of them, who would have thought that I would not see Yu'er, so I will be more curious."

Anyway, Mother Jia is the mother who gave birth to and raised Jia Min. Although Jia Min felt displeased, she didn't get annoyed by it, so she nodded and smiled and said, "It's my second son named Lin Zhi. It's the most disrespectful."

After finishing speaking, he pulled Lin Zhi to him sideways, and said, "Zhier, why don't you hurry up and see your grandmother."

The servant girl next to him handed over the brocade mat, and when Jia Min paid his respects, Lin Zhifang and Lin Rui paid respects to Jia's mother, because they had already paid respects to Mrs. Dou, Mrs. Wang's daughter-in-law and others, so there was no need to be polite at this time.

Mother Jia cried out in a hurry, and a mandarin duck had already brought out the prepared gift, two pairs of gold and silver collars, and four ends of a ruler.

Lin Zhi glanced at the pearls and gemstones inlaid on the collar, which were shining brightly, and thought to himself, no wonder his mother often said that Jia's family was different from other families, so it turned out that the rich were here.In the short time he entered Jia's house, he already saw that even the third-class maids and women in Jia's house were better dressed than his own.Lin Zhi kept slandering, but thanked him with a smile on his face.

Thank you, Mrs. Dou opened her mouth to invite each of them to take a seat in Mother Jia's room. Mrs. Dou and Mrs. Wang brought Chen Jiaojiao and Li Wan with tea and fruit. In Lin Zhi's eyes, it was another surprise.

Lin Rui lived in Jia's house before, and compared to Lin Zhi, he was used to it for a long time, and he didn't show a trace of surprise.

Jia's mother called out to the young son who was supporting her, and said lovingly, "Baoyu, you miss your aunt in your heart. After all, your aunt is here. Why don't you come to see her?" They were all waiting at home. Baoyu had heard Jia Mu talk about her aunt's cousin.

Jia Min often heard people talk about Baoyu. When he saw him, he looked at him carefully for a moment, and he really lived up to his name. He was indeed like a pearl and beautiful jade.

Looking at his behavior and listening to his words, he is very good, not like the dandy who is said by others to be rich and jade.But even if Baoyu is different from the rumors outside, without Yu Heng, Jia Min would not be willing to promise Daiyu to him. He also has a direct relative, Mrs. Wang.What's more, when Lin Rui lived in Jia's house, Baoyu loved to eat the rouge on the maid's mouth, but he saw it with his own eyes, and it was not a good match.

Hearing Jia Min's words, Jia's mother smiled big on her face, and immediately sighed: "I can't blame me for loving him. Others are jealous because of this. I don't know that among my children and grandchildren, only Baoyu is like your father."

Jia Min listened, and looked at Baoyu, and it really looked alike, but Jia Daishan had been a soldier all his life, and he was full of boldness and heroism, and his hands and feet were like knives and guns, which made people frightened. Qiu Shui, again dressed in bright red, is just a frail son, even worse than his youngest son.

Jia Min has been nurtured by Lin Ruhai for many years, and believes that it is best for a man to be alive with both civil and military skills.In fact, there is no need for Lin Ruhai to say that the six arts of a gentleman in the world today also include riding and shooting.

Lin Zhi took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "I have never met my grandfather, so brother Baoyu looks very similar to my grandfather? So, seeing brother Baoyu is like seeing my grandfather." , Lin Zhi looked Jia Baoyu up and down, compared secretly, he could beat him to the ground with one fist.

Hearing Jia Min's arrival, Jia Lian had already come to pay his respects. Hearing Lin Zhi's words, he lowered his head and suppressed a smile.

Jia's mother smiled unconsciously, and said to Jia Min: "I don't think Zhi'er's temper is like that of you and my aunt. It's really cute."

Jia Min originally wanted to say that Lin Zhi's temperament was caused by Daiyu's petting, but then she thought that Jia's mother was always thinking about Daiyu, so why bother to bring it up by herself, so she smiled and said, "He is young, so everyone will love him more. Therefore, he has been so unscrupulous in his speech since he was a child, and no one else will criticize him. Mother should not be offended, and don't annoy him."

Jia Mu laughed and said, "How can I annoy my own grandson? What you said is unreasonable."

After finishing speaking, ask Baoyu to go up and greet Lin Rui and Lin Zhi.

Baoyu had met Lin Rui a long time ago, but it was the first time Lin Zhi had met Lin Rui. But Baoyu was still young when he met Lin Rui, so he didn't remember clearly, but he remembered the meeting in the old year very clearly. Standing side by side, they are all talented and handsome people, Qin Zhong is not inferior to Qin Zhong in elegance and beauty, and Feng Ziying is not inferior to Feng Ziying in heroism and straightforwardness.

Lin Zhisu couldn't help frowning secretly when he saw that no matter how high or low he was, no one was as humble as Baoyu.

When Lin Rui went to Beijing with Lin Ruhai in the old year, he had heard about Baoyu for a long time. Although he said: "Daughters are made of water, men are made of mud. When I see my daughter, I feel refreshed; when I see a man, I feel refreshed." The filthy smell is compelling" and other words, but in fact, regardless of whether a man or a woman is beautiful, he understands that Baoyu is only looking at the beauty of his brother today, so he is so eager.

Baoyu was filled with emotions, and thought that he was sitting in a well and watching the sky, and there were such people in the world.

Seeing their brothers meeting each other, Mother Jia couldn't help but said to Jia Min: "Look at them, they are like brothers of real relatives."

Jia Min thought it was all about appearance, but if it was about natural talent, his son couldn't be like Baoyu, so he smiled lightly and said, "We are first cousins, and my second brother and I are first cousins, so we are somewhat similar."

Speaking of Jia Zheng, Jia's mother couldn't help sighing, and said, "It's not easy for your second brother. Now there is only Baoyu, the only seedling left."

Holding the fruit in his hand, Li Wan felt sore and hurt when he heard the words. If Jia Zhu was still around, how could anyone say that?Thinking of the only son, Jia Lan, and others waiting for Jia Min at home, why did someone mention Jia Lan?Lin Ruhai is famous, and she also wants her son to please Jia Min more, so that he can promote Jia Lan.She has been in the house for so many years, and she doesn't know anything else, but she has heard about Jia Lian for several years. Many old people say that without Jia Min's words, Jia Lian would not be where she is today.

Among the children of the Jia family, Jia Min had only met Jia Zhu, Jia Lian, and Yuan Chun before. Hearing Jia Mu's words, his eyes were red, so he comforted him: "Mother, don't be sad, Baoyu in the second brother's room." It's not bad, I think it's the same for Lan'er, with their two uncles and nephews, they are good at teaching, and in the future, they may not be able to glorify their ancestors."

She didn't want to dwell on this any longer, so she changed the subject and asked, "Speaking of which, why didn't Brother Lan disappear? There are also two elder brothers from Lian'er's family. I'm here, bring them out for me to meet."

Jia Mu hurriedly ordered someone to call.

Jia Zhu's son, Jia Lannian, is seven years old. Jia Lian's son, Jia Fu, is already enlightened, swaying and naive, but the second son, Jia Mao, is only one year old and can't walk yet, so he was carried by the nanny.

Seeing Jia Min complimenting each other, she hugged Jia Mao in her arms and teased him to play. A maidservant at the side had already presented gifts, each with a pair of gold and silver collars and four rulers. The three nephews received the same, only four new books and one precious inkstone.In addition, there are two more copies, but they are for Jia Huan and Jia Cong, which is one less inkstone than Baoyu.There are also gifts for welcoming the spring, exploring the spring, cherishing the spring and others, all of which are four rulers, a pair of jade bracelets, and purses and other things.

Because today we only talk about elder and younger, regardless of the official position of the father, nor the concubine, so the gifts are the same.

Seeing these things, Li Wan's eyes moved slightly, and when she saw Mrs. Wang's expressionless face, she hurriedly covered it, and walked over with her head bowed. After Jia Lan thanked her, she also thanked Jia Min, feeling very grateful.

Li Wan has been a widow so far, asking for nothing but that Jia Lan will not be forgotten.

Jia Min smiled and said, "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. I've just met you and Lian's daughter-in-law, and I have you too. Just don't think it's simple."

Before saying a word, the servant girl really brought them up, each with four pieces of brocade, with a head and face set, but Li Wan's brocades are all plain colors such as moon white, bamboo green, lotus root, etc., and the head and face are also white jade, while Chen Jiaojiao is bright red. Bright colors such as green, pine green, silver red, etc., the head and face are red gold dots emerald inlaid with precious stones, very delicate.

Chen Jiaojiao smiled and said, "So I still have mine, thank you aunt for thinking about it."

Jia Min had a good relationship with Mrs. Chen. Chen Jiaojiao was able to marry Jia Lian, which was also due to Jia Min. Seeing her, Jia Min was naturally happy and said: "This is a gift for meeting, not a gift for the family. Among them are yours, all of which have been signed, and you can divide them up after I leave."

But Jia Mu said angrily, "It's not easy for you to come here. Why do you still send these things?"

Jia Min smiled and said: "My mother loves me all the time, don't I love my mother more? It's not a good thing, it's just some silk and satin earthenware, I'm afraid the family will dislike it."

Jia Mu said: "Of course what you give is excellent. If you are humble here, others may take it seriously."

Jia Min smiled and ordered someone to bring the gift up.The Lin family has been passed down to this day, and the family wealth is not thin, but its family habits do not like to be exposed to the public. The household items are not old except pens, ink, paper and inkstones. Therefore, as Jia Min said, they are all silk Silks, satins, soil instruments, pens, inks, new books, etc. are not gold and silver things like gifts for a few children.

Seeing these things, everyone didn't care, but Li Wan and Chen Jiaojiao sent their sons back first, and they returned in half a day.

Since Du Yuanchun met Jia Min, he sat down and lost his mind. He didn't see Jia Min for a year or two, but he didn't change at all.Yuan Chun couldn't help regretting, if he had wholeheartedly begged Jia Min to come forward, and he was out of the palace at that time, he could still say that he was a very good person, why he is so embarrassing today.

Jia Min could tell, because Emperor Changqing had been on the throne for more than a year and had never heard of Yuan Chun's engagement, so he didn't open his mouth so as not to hurt her face, and at the same time he didn't ask Yingchun and the others about their marriage. Unable to hold back the anxiety in his heart, he asked, "Your wives are here, why don't you see Yu'er?"

At this time, Jia's mother asked about Daiyu, which was extremely rare in Jia Min's opinion. She was about to answer, when Baoyu, who was sitting with Lin Rui and Lin Zhi talking, looked over eagerly, and her heart flashed. After a bit of coldness, he smiled and said: "Yu'er has always been filial, and she couldn't bear to leave her father alone at home, so she didn't come to Beijing with us."

Jia Mu frowned and said, "Why do you want her to be at home with a girl? What can she do?"

Baoyu on the side was also disappointed when he heard this.He often heard Mother Jia talk about Daiyu, and he always thought about how charming Sister Bao was and how romantic Sister Lin was. When he dreamed back at midnight, he always felt that he should have seen Daiyu long ago, just like last year in Ningguo Mansion. When I dreamed, I met a girl whose name was Keqing and who was beautiful, romantic and graceful, it should be the image of Daiyu.Baoyu didn't know why she thought this way, but she just felt that she had a good idea.

Jia Min said: "Yu'er is getting old, and she has already learned what she should learn. Now I just ask her to practice at home. Mother, don't worry, since I keep Yu'er at home, I have my own reasons."

Jia Mu snorted and said, "I thought Yu'er would come with you, but I never expected to be happy for nothing."

Jia Min secretly sighed, although Mother Jia loves herself, she is always shrewd in small things but confused in big things, their family has reached such a point, Lin Ruhai will be a proper first-rank official when she enters Beijing, how can it be Jia? Can the second son of Zhengwuyuanwailang be matched?If Jia Baoyu's character and ability are decent, it's fine, but it's not good to be unborn.

Jia Min became ruthless, she is also a mother, how could she not think about her daughter, and said: "When our master enters Beijing, mother will be able to see her, why rush?"

How can she not be in a hurry!When Jia's mother was about to speak, she suddenly remembered that there were many people in the room. It was not the time to speak, so she stopped quickly and told Jia Lian, "Take your two brothers to visit the first and second masters."

Jia Lian didn't go to school for several days in order to wait for the Lin family. He was very happy at this time and hurriedly led Lin Rui and Lin Zhi over.

Lin Rui and Lin Zhi stood up and glanced at Jia Baoyu, who was as immobile as a mountain. Lin Zhi asked, "Since I went to see the first and second uncles, and left my grandmother to talk to my aunts, mothers, sisters-in-law and sisters, brother Baoyu won't go with us? I've gone, there's only brother Baoyu left in the house, what's the fun?"

Jia Baoyu had always been afraid of Jia Zheng like a tiger, so he had to smile awkwardly wherever he dared to go.

But Jia Mu wanted Baoyu and Lin Rui brothers to get closer, and said, "Baoyu, go with your brother and brother. With your brother and brother here, how can your master treat you? Go, wait until you finish speaking." , come back and have dinner with me."

After Jia Baoyu heard this, he got up reluctantly, unable to move three inches.

Mother Jia watched him go, and was about to say something to Jia Min, when she heard a report from the servant girl: "My concubine and Miss Bao are here."

Jia Min was slightly taken aback.

Jia's mother said: "This is the second wife's direct sister, who married into Xue's family. In the old year, Bao girl went to Beijing to be elected, because their house had not been repaired and tidied up, and Mr. Wang was promoted to the control of nine provinces, so she lived in it for the time being. Our home."

Jia Min nodded, she didn't seem to like what Mother Jia meant?Immediately, she secretly rejoiced that both Lin Rui and Lin Zhi had gone to see Jia She and Jia Zheng. If they were here, wouldn't it be impolite to meet?After all, the Xue family is not relatives of the Lin family.Before he could finish thinking about it, he saw Aunt Xue coming in with Baochai. Jia Min and Aunt Xue were about the same age, and they had met each other when they were not out of the cabinet. The difference is thousands of miles, looking at Aunt Xue, she seems to be more than ten years older than Jia Min.

Aunt Xue took Baochai to see Jia's mother, and then came to see Jia Min.

Among the wives and grandmas here, except for Jia Mu, who is a super-class princess, no one can compare with Jia Min. Just look at the golden phoenix on her temples and the embroidered patterns on her lapel. share.

Jia Min stood up gracefully, raised her hand and said, "I'm not only the second sister-in-law's sister, but also the second brother's relative, so don't be too polite."

Seeing Baochai for the first time, Jia Min was secretly horrified, and wondered that Xue's family wanted to send Baochai into the palace, and because of this appearance alone, she was already superior to everyone. , even her own Daiyu is not as beautiful as Baochai.But what if it is heavenly fragrance and national beauty?The world doesn't just look at looks.

When Jia Min came, she only prepared gifts from Jia's family and others, not Baochai's. .But the maid who followed Jia Min was very familiar with this, and hurriedly made a point out of the gifts they brought, two horses on the ruler, a pair of purses, each with a pair of gold scorpions inside.

Baochai hurriedly thanked her, her words and deeds were very reserved, and her bearing was not inferior to that of Yuanchun.

Jia Min smiled and praised a few words, but Baochai remained calm.

For some reason, when Jia Min saw the Xue family's mother and daughter, she suddenly felt a little disgusted in her chest. For some reason, fortunately, she had never shown it to the outside world, but she had nothing to say to them, so she just sat and drank tea.

Aunt Xue and the others came rushing after Jia Min and Daiyu, remembering that Jia's mother had missed Jia Min's mother and son half a month ago, and was always talking about Daiyu, but she couldn't see her at this time, so she couldn't help being very surprised.After Baochai was defeated, Aunt Xue had no choice but to put aside her thoughts of going straight up in the past. When talking to Mrs. Wang, she mentioned Baochai's golden lock. I can't help but feel a little hesitant. In terms of status and family status, their family is far less numerous than the Lin family.

Aunt Xue asked: "I often hear the old lady talk about Miss Lin, is Miss Lin here?"

Jia Min said indifferently: "Mrs. Xue is thinking about it. My daughter is still in Yangzhou and has not entered Beijing." Turning her head, she only asked Jia Mu's daily sitting and sleeping preferences, what to eat and what to wear, or whether she is in good health and so on.

Mother Jia had something to tell Jia Min that Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai were in front of her. It is held in the capital city. Young Master Zeng was selected as a scholar last year, and this year he was selected as a Juren. They have already planned to settle in the capital. Let’s see what Master Zeng’s future will be like next year. Because the dowry is usually given a few days before the engagement, and then there is an invitation and a wedding. So let's come over, one is to see how Rui'er will do in the exam next year, and the other is to get hired."

Jia Mu said: "So, you have lived in the capital for a long time?"

Jia Min laughed and said, "It's up to our master, if it's still released, of course we have to go back."

Mother Jia sighed, and said, "Unconsciously, my aunt has been released for more than ten years, and it's time to return to Beijing to enjoy the blessings. Let us have a good get together."

Jia Min listened and smiled without saying a word.It's good to go back to Beijing, but outside it's very majestic. If Lin Ruhai hadn't said that she had been re-elected as Yanzheng for many years, and if she continued, she might be suspicious of Emperor Changqing. She would still be willing to stay in Yangzhou, where her rank is the highest. Why bow down to people.But it was different when he returned to the capital. Not to mention the concubines in the palace, even the concubines, princesses, princesses, lords, and monarchs were all above him in rank, and he had to salute when he saw people. How could he be at ease in Yangzhou.

But Mother Jia didn't think so. Among these children, she loved Jia Min the most, and she always hoped that Jia Min would be in front of her. Instruct your nephew and nephew's wife to take care of it."

Jia Min said: "Mother, don't worry, everything will be taken care of. Last year when our master came to Beijing, the house was repaired. This year, we will only tidy it up again. It is all in place. We only need to install the appliances. We will go back after seeing our mother." , Thinking about it, I have already prepared everything. Besides, Lian'er is also studying, and the exam next year, how can I disturb him?"

Mother Jia hurriedly asked: "I have ordered someone to tidy up the courtyard where you lived in the boudoir. How many days will you not be staying at home?"

Jia Min said with a smile: "My mother misses me, so I'm naturally very moved. However, there are so many things in the family, and I have to make decisions. I can't live here. I will come back when all the affairs are settled. Bother mother for a few days."

After hearing this, Jia Mu had to give up.

She had the matter of the two Yu'ers in her heart, so she sent Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Dou's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to prepare the meal before eating. This is why women are here.Jia's mother asked Yuan Chun to take Sanchun down to do homework. Seeing this, Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai hurriedly said goodbye. There are only two mothers and daughters left.

Jia Min let out a long sigh, knowing that Mother Jia had something to say to herself, and as expected, she heard Mother Jia repeat the old words.

Jia's mother said: "It's not that I love Baoyu, but I really think about the benefits of getting closer. You think about it, this big family says that they are well-matched, and there are many mother-in-laws who treat their daughters-in-law harshly. I don't want Yu'er to do the same." She suffers like everyone else. When she arrives at our house, with my protection, who would dare to bully her? You have also met Baoyu, who is impeccable in character, talent and appearance. It's a big one, but now he is young, temperamental, and has no fame. Baoyu has another advantage, you don't know, the most gentle and honest person, who is the son of other families, who is not facing east today and west tomorrow?"

Jia Min said coldly: "My mother didn't mention Baoyu's mother! The second sister-in-law and I have never been on good terms, how can I trust Yu'er? The second sister-in-law has a quarrel with me, so why not torture Yu'er?" "

Mother Jia was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "Are you stupid? The second wife is the smartest. With the status of a aunt to support Yu'er, how can she bully Yu'er? I also thought of this before I dared Let me talk to you. I am old, I don’t know how many days I can live, I only hope that Baoyu is safe and sound, and I can say that I have a good relationship.”

Jia Min said decisively: "Mother, forgive me, this matter is actually impossible."

What Jia Min didn't say was that Mother Jia was already in her seventies, and she said she didn't know how many more years she would live, and how long she would be able to protect Daiyu?Even if he can protect her for the rest of his life, if Baoyu is not a good son-in-law in his own eyes, this matter cannot be accomplished.

Jia's mother frowned and asked, "You child, why are you still like this? I am your mother, can I harm you? The two jade children are married, and the two of us only have a closer relationship."

But Jia Min said: "If you don't get closer, the two families will be estranged? They are relatives, why should they be like this again? It's better to ask Baoyu to marry someone else and add another relative to the family. Our Yu'er promises to others And one more relative, that is the best of both worlds. Mother thinks about it, how can Baoyu be worthy of our Yuer? In terms of background, although the Duke's mansion is good, it is Lian'er who succeeded the noble. In terms of rank, our master It is the first rank, but the second elder brother is only from the fifth rank. Marrying a daughter from a high family and marrying a woman from a low family, how to get married if the family is not right? Besides, Baoyu is only the second son of the second elder brother's house, and the title of the duke's mansion is Lian. My son, most of the family property in the second brother's house belongs to Lan Geer. What does Baoyu have? There is only a little property. My mother loves me a little bit, and I am also a mother. Can't I think more carefully for Yuer? Yu'er is the only daughter in our family, the eldest daughter of the Lin family who has been passed down from generation to generation. She is a concubine and concubine, but we don't want to. What can we have after giving it to Baoyu? Our Yu'er has been able to read and write since childhood, and everything is taught by the mistress."

Jia Min's words were about to come out without a breath, and continued: "Don't talk about the basic family background, just take the future as an example. Baoyu has not been able to study so far, and he hates reading very much and refuses to make progress. How about, could it be that we, Yu'er, have to endure hardships and suffer? If we can't do it, we can't do it, how can we protect our Yu'er for the rest of our lives?"

Mother Jia's face turned green and pale, if it wasn't because Jia Min was her direct daughter, she would have turned her face a long time ago.She originally thought that Jia Min was Baoyu's direct aunt and would not care about family opinions like outsiders, but she never thought that Baoyu was worthless in her heart.After hearing Jia Min's accusation, Mother Jia said unhappily: "What do you know? You are too picky. As I said earlier, Baoyu's future is in the future. Besides Baoyu, who else in the world has such good luck?"

Jia Min was spoiled and spoiled in the boudoir, and Lin Ruhai doted on her in every possible way after she got married. When she was released, she spent ten years in Yangzhou, with almost one person under ten thousand. The governor was stationed in Gusu, not Yangzhou, so Jia Min's grade was the highest in Yangzhou. Shuang Li's temperament has not changed, Jia Mu is her own mother, she doesn't need to hide it, she immediately sneered and said: "I advise mother to calm down, don't talk with a piece of jade, talk about it, Yu has He Jian? How expensive is jade? It’s just a stone! Others want to restrain themselves from such things, pretending that they don’t exist, and only mother is talking nicely in front of them! I didn’t promise my mother before, and I still don’t agree to it today. Let me tell you the truth, if my mother wanted to choose a good family for Baoyu, it was Haosheng who taught him that self-motivation is important, not to mention fame or not, at least some skills that can be shown, so that people can rest assured!"

Jia Min's nature changed, she is the daughter of Jia's family, so she can't offend Jia's mother. Seeing Jia's mother's face change, she immediately said: "If you don't say that you are worthy or not, even if you are worthy, I don't want to. It is not without taboos to flow blood and blood back. Besides, our Yu'er has already engaged, how can I promise my mother, one daughter and two families?"

Mother Jia was taken aback, and lost her voice, "What did you say? When did Yu'er get engaged? Why didn't I know?"

Daiyu is engaged, what about her Baoyu?

Jia Min didn't seem to see Mother Jia's shocked expression, got up to serve tea for Mother Jia, and said with a polite smile: "Because the two families only agreed and did not propose a marriage agreement, so they dare not make it public, and Mother doesn't know. Come to think of it, the mother of this family also knows that our Yu'er is destined to be the queen's mother's brother-in-law, the uncle of the country, and even the emperor knows it, saying that next year, after the exam, the uncle of the country of Yu will personally decree marriage for our two families, At that time, the Yu family will come to propose marriage, and the two families will be engaged."

She had wanted to tell Mother Jia these words for a long time, and Mother Jia was not a fool, so she naturally knew how powerful she was.

Although Jia Min didn't like Jia's actions, she still missed Jia's mother very much. She was also a mother. If her daughter alienated her, how could she not feel sad?As for others, Jia Mu is old and always loves herself, so she is naturally willing to be filial to Jia Mu, and does not want Jia Mu to be too sad.

Therefore, Daiyu's marriage was proposed earlier, and Jia's mother was asked to choose someone else's favor for Baoyu.

Mother Jia took the tea bowl and put it down, saying, "I said, why don't you be more considerate? Who is Uncle Yu Guo? He is the lone star of the evil spirit that everyone knows! You are not afraid of restraining Yu'er! Where is their family?" Is it a good marriage? Do you have to hurry up? How many honorable families in the capital are unwilling to marry their family. Back then, even the second girl, I felt wronged by her. How lucky you are to choose Yu’er How do you think about such a marriage? With our family's wealth, what kind of marriage can't be done?"

The more Jia Mu spoke, the more anxious she became, and she felt a little out of breath.She has been thinking about this marriage since Daiyu was born, and she waited for ten years, how could she expect to meet Jia Min, and wait for the news of Daiyu's engagement, which is too unexpected.Especially a character like Yu Heng, how can he be worthy of Daiyu?

It's not that Mother Jia thinks highly of herself, but everyone in the capital has such a perception.

Jia Min smiled and said: "Who said we were in a hurry? It was the Yu family who asked for a marriage first. Our family rules, and there is no such thing as a woman's family chasing a man's family. Mother, don't worry, what the hell is it?" Shaguxing? It’s all rumored by outsiders. When Master Lingtai gave orders to Uncle Yu, I was also in front of him. How can I not know? Besides, if his fate is hard, why didn’t he restrain Mrs. Yu and the queen? What about your empress? You don’t talk in a strange way. We scholars don’t have to be so frightened. Uncle Yu Guo grew up in front of us. We all know his style and style. Now he has won the Juren. Our master likes him very much and treats him as a relative. My son is no different, their family came to propose marriage and promised to be the same for life, for Yu'er, I am naturally satisfied."

Speaking of this, Jia Min glanced at Jia's mother, and said with a smile: "The conditions listed by our master back then are not groundless. He has already said that our son will not take concubines from now on, and our daughter will not marry concubines."

Hearing Yu Heng's promise that he would never take a concubine, Jia's mother's eyebrows twitched, and she didn't speak for a long time.Although Jia's mother wanted the two Yu'er to get married, in her heart, which son didn't have three wives and five concubines?She has already selected for Baoyu the maid who will be used around the house in the future, that is, the most beautiful and clever Qingwen.

If according to what Jia Min and Lin Ruhai said, if you want to marry Daiyu, you can't take a concubine, wouldn't you be wronged by Baoyu?

Thinking of this, Jia Mu's expression was no longer as angry as before, and she said: "This is also unreasonable. Who doesn't take concubines? It's really disgraceful. If you say it, outsiders will look down on you."

Jia Min said indifferently: "Does it have to be a group of concubines to be decent? My mother didn't like aunts in the past, and I didn't like them. If we are like this, let alone my daughter? I don't want her to be wronged at her husband's house. Therefore, the master and I are very satisfied with Yu Guojiu, and we only wait for the two families to get engaged after the rankings are released next year, but now we want my mother to keep it a secret."

Jia Mu waved her hand and said dejectedly: "You have already said this, what else do I have to say?"

Seeing the old mother like this, Jia Min's heart softened, and she persuaded: "Mother, don't blame me for being straightforward. I have pity on the hearts of parents in the world. Who doesn't want their children to be good? Mother loves me. Back then, my father ordered us to be the master, isn't it the same? Father and Even if my mother wants to choose a son-in-law who is motivated and capable for me, we also worry about Yu'er. I think Baoyu's talent is extraordinary, and if he is well-bred, I think he will satisfy my mother." Anyway, Jia Min didn't know what to say. Having said it out, those who should be blamed have also been criticized, so at this time, he is not stingy in praising Baoyu's words.Jia Baoyu is Jia's mother's darling, and Jia Min knows what to say to make Jia's mother happy.

Jia Mu sighed: "I thought, my aunt is very talented, and it must be very good for Baoyu to be taught by him. Who knows, you have appointed Uncle Yu." Jia Mu was not angry, except for Yu. Heng's father was of a higher rank than Jia Zheng, and besides a sister who was a queen, he posthumously named his father Cheng'en Gong. How could other Yu Heng compare to Baoyu?Baoyu is the grandson of the Duke of the State, with both parents, and his uncle is a great official in the frontier, several times stronger than Yu Heng.

Jia Min listened to Mother Jia's nagging complaints, and she was both angry and funny, but she knew that Mrs. Yu was also very nervous when she proposed marriage back then, and it was also because she knew that Yu Heng was not good enough for Daiyu.

After dinner, a group of people waited to sit in Jia Mu's room and talk, Jia Mu still sighed, the marriage that was well thought of fell to Yu's house, they are really blessed.Jia's mother is not confused. How can the two marriages be named in front of the Holy Majesty?Fortunately, Baoyu hadn't mentioned the matter of wanting to get married before, otherwise it would be bad.

Everyone doesn't know why Jia's mother is like this, and there is no way to comfort her.

Jia Min's mother and son did not stay in Jia's house for a long time. Regardless of Jia's mother's persuasion, they left on the same day.While urging Lin Rui to study, Jia Min prepared the betrothal gift, met with people everywhere, and started to walk around. Jia Min was born in the capital, and many close friends in the boudoir are still there, and in a few days they are as close as they used to be, and the sons are also mutual. Make friends.

Lin Rui didn't just study hard, he came to the capital several times, and made quite a few friends, including the sons of old family acquaintances, and with these people, he soon became like a fish in water, often talking about poetry and painting, together with Zeng Xian, Together with Yu Heng, Jia Lian and others.Zeng's family lives in Shandong, close to the capital, and arrived a month earlier than them. Zeng Xian will also participate in next year's Enke.

Only Mother Jia thought of Daiyu and sighed all day long.

But even without Daiyu, Jia's mother was still unwilling to let Baochai in.Jia Mu didn't tell others what she said to Jia Min. After all, Jia Min's accusation against Baoyu really made Jia Mu feel ashamed. After thinking about it, she sent someone to pick up Shi Xiangyun.

Mrs. Shi Nai is taking Shi Xiangyun to socialize, thinking about getting Shi Xiangyun engaged earlier, how can Shi Xiangyun continue to live in Jia's house and hang out with Baoyu?Regardless of Shi Xiangyun's expectations, he immediately refused.Shi Xiangyun often misses Jiamu and others, seeing Mrs. Shi Nai like this, he inevitably feels that Mrs. Shi Nai doesn't love him, and feels aggrieved.

Mrs. Shi Nai knew Shi Xiangyun's character long ago, she didn't care whether Shi Xiangyun was grateful or not, she still took Shi Xiangyun out as usual, and took Shi Xiangyun to Jia's house when giving gifts in the next year.

When Shi Xiangyun arrived at Jia's house, he was very happy like a tiger throwing himself into the forest.

Coincidentally, when Mrs. Shi Nai came to Jia's house, Wang Xifeng was also there. The two families are common, so there is no need to avoid them very much today. I came here to live up to everyone's expectations, there is a good family here, which is very suitable for the eldest daughter of the family, the old lady and aunt must be very satisfied."

Yuan Chun was accompanying her, and when she heard what Sister Feng said, she blushed and left with an excuse.

Mrs. Shi Nai was also entrusted by Jia's mother to speak for Yuanchun, but their family is far away from Jia's family, and they know that Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang are picky, so how dare they agree? Hearing what Sister Feng said, she couldn't help laughing: "What? Dear? Tell me to listen too."

Sister Feng is very close to Mrs. Shi Nai, and these years she doesn't act like a boudoir. Because Shi Nai values ​​Niu Yaozu's ability, Mrs. Shi Nai and her often come and go, so Sister Feng laughed when she heard her question: "Of course we are good relatives." up