The Ring of the Red Chamber and the Nine Heavens

The next day, as soon as Jia Huan saw Dong'er and Jia Lian, he couldn't help thinking of the passionate duet last night, and he became embarrassed at first, and simply claimed that he was going to play chess with Daiyu to relieve boredom, and changed to that cabin and waited until the next day. Come back just before going to bed.

Knowing that Jia Huan already knew about this, Jia Lian was a little ashamed, but seeing that he took the initiative to avoid it, it was exactly what he wanted, so he let him go, so that he could enjoy himself at ease.

The duet was still performed every night, but Jia Huan could hear the way. Dong'er's voice changed from screaming pain at the beginning to becoming softer and more lewd later.Therefore, Jia Huan came to the conclusion that what was said in the book was true, and the recipient gradually felt pleasure and became addicted to it.

After another seven or eight days, the group finally arrived at Huaiyang. The boatman said that they would arrive at Yangzhou Wharf in two days.

Jia Lian then restrained his body and mind, and stopped being unrestrained, so the movement next door finally stopped, and Jia Huan was freed from the torture of his ears and the challenge of his will, and he could even eat an extra bowl of rice.

Here, Jia Lian, who put aside his physical desires, turned to think about the entrustment of Mrs. Jia Mu Wang and others.According to the letter, both Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang believed that Lin Ruhai must be exhausted and his time was running out, and they both told Jia Lian that it would be better to wait and stay at Lin's house until Lin Ruhai's funeral was taken care of. It's not too late to come back, lest the Lin family's property fall into the hands of others.

After all, Mother Jia felt sorry for Daiyu as her most beloved granddaughter, but she just asked Jia Lian to help Daiyu get ahead, deal with the members of the Lin family's clan, and try to get as much family property as possible, so that she could make a dowry with Daiyu in the future, or at her husband's house Stand up straight and speak.This is actually talking about Mrs. Wang.In Jia's mother's heart, she only wishes Daiyu to marry Baoyu, so that her love for the "two jade children" will be fulfilled.It's just that children's marriage should be decided by parents. Although Jia's mother insisted on one thing in Jia's house, she couldn't make it to this level. She just hoped that Mrs. Wang would bring it up on her own, so that people outside would criticize her as a grandmother who oppressed other serious parents. The head of the grandson decides the marriage of the grandson.Who knew that Mrs. Wang was just like a piece of wood, she just didn't take this talk, this time Lin Ruhai was going to die, Daiyu lost her father's influence, and she would suffer even more in marriage, so don't try to get her some more dowry, How can I get a foothold in my husband's house in the future?If Daiyu married another family, it would be easy to say, and Jia Mu would use it to make up for it. However, marrying Baoyu is different. It is their Lin family's money as a dowry to stop Mrs. Wang's mouth. This is Jia Mu's. idea.

Mrs. Wang had a different opinion. What she said before leaving made Jia Lian suddenly realize, and she couldn't help admiring the kind-hearted second wife.

At that time Mrs. Wang asked, "Lian'er, how do you think your uncle's family is better than our Jia's house?"

Jia Lian said: "It should be inferior. The Lin family used to be a marquis, but since my uncle's generation, he was born in scientific research. Our mansion is the mansion of the Duke, and he has been the lord for generations."

Mrs. Wang shook her head and said: "But our family's titles are getting smaller and smaller, moreover, they are all empty titles, no more than your uncle's, but a real vacancies."

Jia Lian nodded and said, "That's right. My uncle's family is a scholarly family. My uncle has been a Yangzhou salt teacher for many years. The Lin family has a simple population and they don't usually pay much attention to ostentation. It is said that they are much smaller than those in our house. Why should I The last time I went to the Lin Mansion, I just felt that it looked like an ordinary official family, not luxurious at all?"

Only then did Mrs. Wang raise the corners of her lips slightly, showing a little smile, and said: "You have also seen the way! Then according to your guess, how much property will the Lin family have?"

Jia Lian frowned and thought for a while, then said boldly: "For ordinary officials and eunuchs, it would be a big deal to have a family property of more than 40 taels of silver. Since my uncle has been a salt teacher for many years, he should have a fortune of [-] million taels." Silver's furniture."

Mrs. Wang said firmly: "Not much. You can guess further."

It wasn't until Jia Lian guessed that the Lin family had millions of assets, and Mrs. Wang said, "At least that's the number. I guess it's more than that. The last time your uncle entrusted someone to send your younger sister Lin some calligraphy and paintings. He said he asked someone to copy them." Yes, let her enjoy it. Baoyu saw that it was good, so I borrowed it to see it. I paid attention at the time and asked someone to take it outside for appraisal. It turned out, hmph, it was not a fake at all, it was an authentic work by Yan Zhenqing. It doesn't matter a few thousand taels of silver. Think about it, he can sneakily send this precious calligraphy and painting under the guise of a counterfeit and ask Miss Lin to keep it. His family property is hidden somewhere, and will it be used as a dowry for the only daughter in the future?"

Jia Lian understood a little bit, and asked, "Uncle Lin is also strange. If you have money, you will have money. Why hide it?"

Mrs. Wang said: "Lien'er, you have experienced some things in the world, and it's time to learn to understand people's hearts. If the Lin family has descendants to inherit the incense, there is no need to engage in such deceitful births! However, the Lin family has no descendants. According to the law of this dynasty, once your uncle dies, the Lin family clan can expect [-]% of the Lin family property, the other [-]% will go to the government, and the last [-]% will fall into the hands of Lin girl. Think about it, your uncle can Are you willing?"

Jia Lian suddenly realized, and said: "No wonder my uncle pretended to be poor. It turns out that the Lin family's property was only 30 million taels of silver, but actually hid most of the property. If there is any accident in the future, when the property is divided, only If you take out the obvious two or three million taels of silver, even if the clan and the government take most of it, you won't be afraid, but the big head that should be given to Miss Lin is well hidden."

Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "I understand now!"

Jia Lian echoed a few words, then frowned and asked: "I probably understand what Ma'am means. However, since my uncle is a Tibetan, he must be extremely secretive. Besides, he has been an official for many years and has matured into a mature man. This hidden family property may be hidden." It’s like the Three Caverns of the Cunning Rabbit that hides many places, but people don’t understand. So what if we guess it?”

Mrs. Wang said: "Your uncle is very good at planning, but unfortunately, people are not as good as heaven, and before Miss Lin gets married, he will not be able to support his body, and he will not be able to take him into the coffin. It is still necessary to take it out and hand it over to Miss Lin, or other appropriate people to help her keep it before she dies. Think about it, who else can he rely on now? Naturally, it is our Jia's house. Miss Lin lives in our house again It will be easier to talk in the house."

Jia Lian nodded repeatedly.

Mrs. Wang gave another opportunity and said, "Lian'er, when you go today, you must try to gain the trust of your uncle and ask him to hand over the hidden family property to you, that is, our Jia's house will temporarily keep it; if he doesn't If you are willing to trust you, or insist on handing it over to Miss Lin, then you will properly bring Miss Lin back, and we will slowly pry out the whereabouts of the money from Miss Lin. However, if it is the former, you If you have meritorious service in this matter, I can give you 1 taels of silver to reward you, and I won't let Miss Feng know."

Jia Lian is going to try to get the benefit of the 1 taels of silver, so he can buy a big house outside and put five or six beautiful ladies in there to have fun. Wow, life should not be too beautiful...

On this day, when we arrived at the boundary of Yangzhou, Jia Lian got off the boat first, and saw the housekeeper of the Lin family, Zhou Fu, who had been waiting for a long time on the pier with mules, horses, carriages, sedan chairs and coachmen.

Zhou Fu greeted Jia Lian when he saw him, and said with a smile, "Second Master Lian, I haven't seen you for a few years, and you are becoming more and more romantic."

Jia Lian liked to hear this very much. He laughed, said a few polite words to Zhou Fu, and said, "Miss Lin was in a hurry all the way, and she is not strong. It's not my bragging, if it wasn't for me This road to protect each other, I'm afraid it will be very difficult."

Zhou Fu was full of thanks, and then asked: "It's time for our girl to get off the boat."

Jia Lian pointed with his hand and said, "Isn't that so?"

Sure enough, the big boat in the middle also docked.As soon as the bamboo curtains on the boat were opened, four or five servants came out first, standing aside with their hands down, waiting.Then there are two servant girls, both wearing double buns, one is wearing a silver phoenix chrysanthemum-patterned bijar with an indigo base, the other is wearing a garnet red satin face, a pink blue collar, a flower-studded waist bikini, and the two left the cabin Finally, they bent down, and then Qiqi stretched out their hands, helping a girl in a big fur cloak inlaid with green bamboo leaves and golden silk and flying phoenix patterns to come out.

Because the girl was wearing a veiled hat, she couldn't see her face clearly, but judging by the scene, it must be Miss Lin.Zhou Fu hurried to pay his respects, but saw another person came out of the cabin after Miss Lin, wearing a cloak inlaid with red silk and squirrel skin, about the same stature as Daiyu, but wearing a white jade hair crown, looking like a man Dressing up, Zhou Fu couldn't help asking Jia Lian in amazement: "Second Master Lian? Who is that young master? Why is he with our girl?"

Jia Lian laughed and said, "That's Mr. Huan, the second son of Mr. Er of my family. He was on the same boat with me. During the day, he would go to Ms. Lin's place to chat and play chess, so that everyone could relax. Speaking of which, Mr. Huan and you Miss Lin is as good as her siblings now, but this time, Miss Lin begged my old lady to let Mr. Huan come along."

Zhou Fu was still a little hesitant at first, after all, men and women are different, but he heard that it was Miss Lin's idea, so he didn't say anything else, and rushed forward to greet his own girl.Zhou Fu greeted Jia Huan again, looked up and saw that the other party was only in his early ten years old, younger than Miss Lin, so he was relieved.Seeing that Miss Lin was very close to Third Master Huan, who was young but had a full posture and a clever face, Zhou Fu made up his mind, and was very respectful and considerate to Third Master Huan, as straight as The general etiquette to his own girls.

Daiyu returned to her hometown where she had been away for several years, and saw her old family again. She was very sad, she couldn't help but shed tears, and asked with a sob: "Is father better?"

Zhou Fu said: "The master heard that the girl is coming home today, but he is much more energetic. He even drank a bowl of old ginseng soup when he got up early."

Daiyu is more and more eager to return to her heart, and she no longer asks about the family's merits. It is better to see it with her own eyes.So, a group of people rode horses, sat in sedan chairs, walked, and carried burdens, and hurried to Lin's mansion.