The Red House Returns the Pearl Lin's Home

Wang Ziteng is no stranger to the name Lin Lin. As early as the first time Xue Pan was beaten, Aunt Xue sent a letter to his brother to cry.

Wang Ziteng knows what kind of virtue this incompetent nephew of his family is. Although Aunt Xue left Xue Pan's responsibilities in the letter, she just cursed Lin Lin for being rampant and vicious. On the surface, it is only regarded as a small conflict between the children of ordinary aristocratic families.

Unexpectedly, only a few months later, when Wang Ziteng received another letter from his sister, he was shocked to find that the matter had escalated. Not only was Xue Pan beaten, but he was also beaten to death.

Xue Pan is an idiot who can't support the mud on the wall, but his nephew, no matter how ineffective, is also a nephew. Wang Ziteng was also shocked that a 12-year-old boy could be so cruel, so he sent a trustworthy person I went to Jingcheng to inquire carefully about the cause and effect of the incident.

There are three people involved in this matter, one from the Xue family, one Xue Pan, two people from the Lin family, one Lin Lin and one Lin Lu, Xue Pan is dead and can't die anymore, there is nothing to say, of the remaining two members of the Lin family, Wang Ziteng pays attention to Lin Lu is more than Lin Lin.

For no other reason, Lin Lu's performance in the Shuntian Mansion Court was quite eye-catching, she was articulate and eloquent, and abruptly reversed right and wrong, which made the Jia family and the Xue family lose face, and she retreated lightly by herself, slapping her buttocks. The fine hair was not hurt either.

At that time, Wang Ziteng looked at the secret letter presented by his subordinates, which was filled with fallacies and heresies uttered by Lin Lu with a tongue full of lotus flowers. His feeling was similar to that of Cheng Yan in the courtroom. , this young man's heart is as dark as Cao Cao's, and his skin is so thick that he will not let Liu Bei, it is really not easy to mess with.

Compared with Lin Lu, Lin Lin's performance is really not outstanding. Wang Ziteng really didn't take it seriously. What's wrong with knowing martial arts? There are more people who know martial arts. It's not a big talent to kill people without knowing it. A person with a good mind kills far more people than a person who can only use force, and a tongue is sharper than a knife.

However, when Wang Ziteng saw the word "Lin Lin" for the third time, he completely put away his contempt. Wang Ziteng lowered his eyes, stuffed the list in his hand into the hands of the officials next to him, and bowed his head in silence. Silent.

This time, the emperor summoned military officers from the third rank and above, and several civil servants from the first rank military aircraft department, to discuss the matter of the current military examination.

Qianlong sat on the top seat, bestowed seats one by one, and handed down a list of martial arts exams.

Many people can see that the emperor attaches great importance to this martial arts. Among the examiners selected are Zhao Hui and Ali Gun, two well-known warriors among the Manchus, and the mature and prudent Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi Chen Chen. Great subject, the team of examiners is unprecedentedly heavyweight.

Qianlong did this in order not to leave any excuses for others, and he did not casually intervene in the fairness of the exam, because he knew that Lin Lin belonged to the real talent and learning, and the joy in his heart was extraordinarily thick.

Liu Tongxun was also among them, and the list was handed down from Qianlong. The first one was given to Fu Heng, the commander in chief of the Military Aircraft Department, and the second one was given to him.

When Liu Tongxun saw it, he was surprised and a little bit surprised. He had already received the good news from Lin Lu, and knew that Lin Lin had won the Wu Jie Yuan of Jiangsu Province.

Liu Tongxun was also comforted by the boss in his heart. He didn't miss it three years ago. This second boy of the Lin family is indeed capable, and he is so promising at such a young age.

The Lin family has gotten very close to him in the past few years. Although Lin Lu stayed behind closed doors, she never lost contact during the holidays. Liu Tongxun was also very optimistic about these two juniors, and would raise a point or two from time to time.Now that Lin Lin is soaring to the sky, he is also happy in his heart.

Qianlong originally circulated the list with the intention of showing off, but Jia Yucun, who followed Wang Ziteng and was promoted to Da Sima and Minister of the Ministry of War, came out and said: "Report to the emperor, I have something to report."

"Quasi-playing." Qianlong was in the right mood and nodded immediately.

Jia Yucun held the list of posts in both hands, lowered his head slightly: "Long live Qi, as far as I know, Lin Lin, the Yuan of Jinkehui, was originally an abandoned baby who was abandoned at the gate of Qixia Temple 15 years ago. She was raised by monks in Demeng Temple. Those who are counted as novice monks are not eligible to participate in the imperial examination."

Since the formation of the imperial examination system, strict restrictions have been imposed on those who are eligible to stand for election. Merchants, merchants, monks, and priests have always been excluded from the list of scientific examinations.

When Jia Yucun said this, Liu Tongxun was not happy.The old man thought about it, the good relationship has been formed, Lin Lin has come to this point, there is no reason not to push, not to mention that he didn't think Jia Yucun was so pleasing to the eye, and immediately said: "My Majesty, Lin Lin is a former Yangzhou inspector. Yan Yushi Lin Hai's adopted son, the Lin family is a Marquis family, and has been an official for many generations, Lin Hai himself is a Tanhua Lang in the second year of Yongzheng, and he was also honored by the late emperor and awarded the title of Enqiwei."

Wang Ziteng didn't expect Jia Yucun to provoke Lin Lin all of a sudden. Although he had some grudges with the Lin family, he didn't intend to turn his back on this season, because Jia Yucun was recommended by him in the past. In order to draw a clear line, he continued: "Qi To report to the Emperor, I am an old friend of Brother Lin, and I also received an invitation from Brother Lin to adopt his son, but unfortunately I was busy with business, so I didn't have to leave to go."

Qianlong has been silent for a long time. He was the chief minister in Jiayu Village. Recently, the court has been too peaceful. It is necessary to have such a person who is always on the sidelines. feel.

In the past, Jia Yucun was not looking for others, and he was rewarded by Qianlong every time. This time, he caught such a big loophole as Jinke Huiyuan, and he called out with great interest.

Qianlong didn't expect that the dog he raised could pick on his own son, but Jia Yucun was still of great use, so he didn't pursue it, saying: "Since he is Lin Qing's adopted son, there is nothing to say. A promising adopted son should also be regarded as Jiuquan's smile." The emperor felt hot when he said this, the fart of Lin Ruhai's adopted son, that is my son.

"Back to the emperor, Lin Lin was originally an abandoned baby, not a child of the Lin family. Lin Hai originally had a son and a daughter, and the Lin family did not suffer from extinction. The law of this dynasty stipulates that 'no marriage with the same surname, no adoption with different surnames'. Only three generations of collateral blood relatives can adopt stepchildren, and Lin Hai doesn't meet several conditions, so Lin Lin can't be regarded as his adopted son." Jia Yucun spoke loudly, and his burning eyes swept over Liu Tongxun in the front row.

He has always known that many old ministers, including Liu Tongxun, find him disliked, not for other reasons. Jia Yucun's promotion step by step is relying on making troubles and making troubles for others, not a steady step by step. right way.

Jia Yucun doesn't care what these people think of him, as long as he can achieve his goal in the end, he doesn't care about the result. One day he will be able to trample all those who look at him with contempt.

Qianlong rubbed the first name on the list with his fingertips, his expression has faded: "Continue talking."

Jia Yucun was not surprised by his reaction, it was a manifestation of the emperor's anger and displeasure. As for who the anger was directed at, it was naturally directed at the unruly Lin Ruhai.

Jia Yucun said solemnly: "Back to the emperor, a distant relative of my minister came to join me from Jinling, and talked about a scandal. Fifteen years ago, there was a family in the Linxiang of his old house. There was a person named 'Lin' who had not left the cabinet. The girl gave birth out of wedlock and gave birth to a baby boy. Because of ruining the family tradition, the head of the Lin family threw the girl into the pond and left the baby boy at the gate of Qixia Temple in the middle of the night..."

Qianlong closed his eyes. He didn't send people to investigate more about what happened back then, because it involved the concubine Huixian who had passed away for many years.

Judging from the information he has, Jia Yucun's words are true, sending people to investigate this is a matter on the surface, but Qianlong knows that someone has tampered with it, and this can never be the truth of what happened back then. It's not that he doesn't know his identity, even if he dares to put his mother in the pond, he won't dare to leave the child in Qixia Temple. That is not an illegitimate child of unknown origin, but a son of a phoenix and a grandson of a royal family.

There are still many doubts in it, Qianlong didn't want to delve into it, he just knew that Lin Lin was indeed a dragon species, so he lazily interrupted Jia Yucun's words: "Jia Aiqing, it seems that my current branch has nothing to do with this scandal Bar?"

"Back to the emperor, the relatives of the minister bluntly said that the baby boy was born on the eighth day of the first lunar month, and because his mother's family name was Lin, he named the baby 'Lin', and embroidered this word on the swaddle when he was discarded at the gate of the temple. Medium." Of course, Jia Yucun did not find out such detailed information hastily, nor did he have any relatives from Jinling to seek refuge with.

This was written by the Rongguo Mansion. It took three years to carefully send people to Jinling to investigate and search, and finally got such a result, and gave it to him with both hands.

Jinling is the foundation of the Jia family. Although the Jia family has been stationed in Kyoto for decades, it can be seen from the amulet that they still have a lot of influence in Jinling, not to mention the family friends of the Zhen family who have been there for several lifetimes. Jinling is entrenched.What kind of secrets can't be obtained by this down-and-out local snake?

Qianlong felt sad when he heard this. The sons of Aixinjueluo's family were all next to the word "Wang". Thinking about Lin Lin's "Lin" character, he didn't care too much at first. , now hearing that it was from the child's biological mother, it seemed to remind him not to forget the meaning of friendship back then.

The emperor was aroused a bit sad, his expression was stunned and he didn't speak for a while, Wang Youdun sarcastically said: "Mr. It's all clear." Anyway, he didn't believe it, whoever did this kind of thing didn't try hard to cover it up, how could they make such a noise that the neighbors heard about it, and even the details were so complete.

Jia Yucun didn't give in at all, and his face was upright and upright: "It takes so many years to see such a scandal, and it will be unforgettable after hearing it. Jinling Lin's family is also a wealthy family, and they disappeared because of this family relocation."

Is it true that the whole family is relocated... or is it being chased and killed?Qianlong was in a daze again, and his spies came to report that not long after the girl from the Lin family gave birth to a baby boy, the entire Lin family in Jinling was killed overnight, and the girl from the Lin family was also missing. After more than a month, the baby boy wrapped in swaddling clothes appeared Abandoned in Qixia Temple.Especially when there was a famine in the south at that time, no one knew what happened in the middle.

He didn't speak for a long time, and many ministers felt that the emperor's reaction was a bit wrong, and the ministers under him were about to quarrel, why didn't the immediate boss say a word?

Strictly speaking, Jia Yucun did the right thing. Children born out of wedlock have always been despised by others. An illegitimate child is much worse than a bastard, let alone an illegitimate child who doesn't even know who his real father is. It's not as good as the abandoned children thrown away by ordinary old farmers who can't afford it.

Liu Tongxun and Wang Youdun originally wanted to protect Linlin, but they didn't know what to say at this time, because their father's name was involved in a taboo matter, and they might lose their fame, let alone this kind of scandal.

Let the two elders appreciate Lin Lin again, it's not to the point where they regard a young junior as more important than the rules, and letting an illegitimate son of unknown origin become a member of the club is slapping the face of the entire Qing Dynasty.

Several highly respected ministers exchanged glances with each other calmly, and when they finished the exchange, Qianlong still didn't say a word.

"Your Majesty?" Fu Heng, as the leader of the Grand Scholar, came out and called in a low voice. Whether it is good or bad, you have to give an explanation. There are so many things that have not been arranged for the martial arts palace examination. How can it be because of a small exam? Wasting so long?

Only then did Qianlong wake up, he bowed his head in contemplation and ran for a while, then slowly said: "Lin Hai's son, Lin Lin, won the case in the court examination, Jieyuan in the township examination, and can win the Huiyuan in the examination, I think he is young , Brilliant and talented, I will reward you with a hundred taels of gold, one precious inkstone, one gold and jade Ruyi handles, and eight bolts of palace satin."

After Qianlong finished speaking slowly, he seemed to be ten years older in an instant. His own son had the qualifications to be an official in the imperial examination, but he still relied on Lin Ruhai's name.

Liu Tongxun and Wang Youdun looked at each other, and they breathed a sigh of relief. The emperor himself said that Lin Lin was Lin Ruhai's son, so naturally he could only be Lin Ruhai's son, and the rest of the villains couldn't make waves.

When discussing the martial arts examination, Qianlong was always lacking in interest, and many things were just perfunctory, leaving it to the people below to make up their own minds.

Those who can get into such an official position are all good people. How can we not see the huge change in the emperor's attitude before and after the matter? When they returned to their homes after the business, Liu Tongxun and Wang Youdun got together.

"Master Liu."

"Master Wang."

The two old men greeted each other face to face, and Wang Youdun sighed: "I really didn't expect that Jia Yucun would turn up such old things." He was shocked, and he was not prepared at all.

"I don't know how long we've been preparing for this." Liu Tongxun stroked his beard and squinted his eyes. After seeing it, he couldn't find it out in a day or two. Calculate the news of Lin Linzhong's solution to the capital. How long has it been? Obviously, someone behind him gave him a trick.

"Look, Master Liu, is this the emperor?" Wang Youdun asked.

Liu Tongxun shook his official robe and lowered his voice: "Your Majesty, this is a talented person. Lin Lin and Lin Ziyu are only in their early 15s. With the current momentum, it is possible to be the number one scholar in the first place." There was no regret in the words .

Wang Youdun also sighed, who said it wasn't, it should be said that the first three consecutive winners, the champion is a certainty, and even three yuan is not common in civil and military science examinations, and there has not been a single three-yuan figure in the martial arts examinations since the Qing Dynasty Seeing that the emperor was so enthusiastic before, it is obvious that he also hopes to come up with something that can be recited by the people.

But this time, Jia Yucun exposed Lin Lin's background, and it was the emperor's favor to keep the title of Huiyuan.

Wang Youdun cheered up and said with a smile: "But that's all, hits have their own definite numbers. Ziyu is capable, so he can't count for a while. Besides, the one from the Ministry of War will also take the lead." The shock was so disappointing that I was twitching, and now I am just disappointed, and the emperor will definitely vent his anger when he reacts.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and separated at the gate of the palace.