Xue Jiazi

Sister Lin and Lin Shuo only lived in Xue’s garden for two days before they were taken back by Lin Ruhai. Xue Pan didn’t ask how the Lin family handled those servants during the past two days. The forces in Suzhou can definitely be resolved without any hesitation. It is estimated that there will be no splashes. He doesn't have to worry about it. He just wants to listen to stories and gossip. Don't be so anxious. His family doesn't have many other things. There are still some, I always know, but at this time we are together in Suzhou, it’s not easy to make people think that he wants to see the Lin family’s jokes, but he has made an agreement with Lin Ruhai and the others, his sister and Xue Biao, Xue Baoqin and the others I will come over tomorrow, and then let the Lin family bring Lin Daiyu and brother over so that the children can have more fun, so that the Lin family festival will not last for several days, and Lin Daiyu and brother will stay at home.This family sacrifice is generally a matter for adults, and there is really no reason for children to come forward, except for their business on the first day of worshiping the family tree, and then it is all soy sauce.

As for Sister Lin, after returning home, she also told Lin Ruhua and his wife about the situation in Xue's house, focusing on Xue Pan's planning for the garden, his thoughts on the flowers, plants and trees, and the responsibility for taking on the family business. Both Lin Ruhai and Jia Min expressed emotion.

"Pan'er, really, how should I put it, has his own opinions, but he's more thoughtful, how old is he? That's how he thinks about things, hey, yes, their family is really difficult, and they want to change their family style. Without the first or second generation, it's that easy there."

At this time, Jia Min couldn't help thinking of her natal family. Although there were many things about her natal family that made her dissatisfied, sad, and even chilling, it was always her natal family anyway, not to mention that there was still a big brother there right now. Er also looks a bit able to keep things going, the only regret is that this Jia family has grown from a military general's family to now that it is incapable of writing or martial arts, what should we do in the future!If they also have the determination and hard work of the Xue family, I'm afraid they don't have to worry so much. The noble families have declined from generation to generation!

Lin Ruhai also nodded, and tapped his fingers on the table, looking at his daughter and son who were still ignorant, thinking about Xue Pan's cleverness when he was seven years old, he felt that his own children were still too simple, thinking about things It was not appropriate enough, so I thought to take advantage of this to talk to the children more, let them learn more,

"Pan'er, this child, I think he will have great prospects in the future. As long as he doesn't miss the imperial examination, he will definitely be worse than me in the future."

"What? Not worse than you? How is it possible, master, the Xue family and the Lin family are not the same."

When Lin Ruhai said this, Jia Min was a little shocked. He didn't understand why her husband had such an evaluation of Xue Pan. Although he also thought that Xue Pan was a good child, how could he see his future?From her point of view, even if the Xue family is working hard and Xue Pan is striving for success, it is a good prospect to have a real job of the fourth or fifth rank in the future, but now that her husband said so, wouldn't it be possible to become the top in the future? Well?

Lin Ruhai looked at his wife, and at the child who didn't understand, reached for the teacup, took a sip of tea, and then said calmly:

"There is a reason for me to say that. Let's not talk about anything else, just talk about himself. People in this world are too arty, especially those literati who think they are superior. He has made friends with literati all these years. Can you know What is wrong with these people? But he can still stick to his own ideas and put them into action, which shows that this child is determined and determined, but at the same time, he can think of accommodating The method, like those fruit trees, took into account both the elegance of the scenery and the actual benefits. What does this mean? This shows that he is a man of tact, and he wants to be an official in the court. If he does not have such a tact, he will not be able to eat anywhere Yes, but if there is no principle, no bottom line, and no possibility to climb up, in the end it is his own ability. Who is the wife he followed since he was a child? He was born as a master who has seen a lot of things in the world. It can be said that this officialdom Daodao, I'm afraid this child has already learned a lot. With such a person giving advice, he dare not say anything else. At least he doesn't have to worry about being an official at the bottom. It's a lie, he can help run the family business at such a young age, help the family close the store, increase income and reduce expenditure, which shows that his own ability is absolutely good. Such a child, you say he can stay at the bottom as a small Officer? Impossible even if you think about it. Think about it again, except this time he was selected as a scholar, what unexpected things has he done in recent years? This is a child who knows how to hide his clumsiness. , but the benefits he should have have never lost his share. There is always a ranking in the chess game. I heard that he never misses any party in Jinling. It makes sense to destroy it."

When he said that, Jia Min also nodded. Indeed, they also know a thing or two about Xue Pan's skills. I heard that whether he is an accountant or a family manager, he uses both kindness and power, and he has a degree of restraint. I have never heard of any troubles with him when his father was not at home, let alone the literati he befriended. Speaking of Xue Pan, most of them said that this is a serious and kind person. Sure enough, now that I think about it, this is really not easy!I can do this at such an age, I'm afraid I don't know how much thought it took.

"If you say that, this child seems to be too scheming."

Jia Min frowned. She was raised a little noble since she was a child. Although she has changed somewhat after being a mistress for so many years, subconsciously she still doesn't like those people with deep plans.Perhaps this is also the inheritance of the military commander's family!

"There is a lot of scheming there. He has no choice but dare not stand out. You just said that the Xue family is different from the Lin family. Their family was originally an imperial merchant. , if he responds carelessly and steals other people's limelight, how can he continue to associate with those scholars! It's not that scholars won't be jealous, and won't do black hands."

Lin Ruhai felt a little funny when he heard what his wife said. This wife is so old, but she still thinks so straight. Looking at her daughter, it seems to be a mother-daughter relationship. Her own daughter also has this kind of temperament, and she doesn't like those who have scheming things. But how do they know that if there is no one to protect and support in this world, that person can live successfully without any scheming? It's really spoiled!

"If you say that, it's true, it's really not easy for him! Such a child has to bear so much. The Xue family's generation has studied a lot. It seems that their generation is the Xue family's cruel heart to get ahead in the imperial examination. Now, I don't know if it will be possible. Speaking of which, Lian'er is a bit older and can't get into school. If she is as old as Pan'er, how can I persuade my elder brother to learn from the Xue family and make a plan? After all, this title It is getting lower and lower, and by the generation of Lian'er's son, there is really only a humble name left."

After all, Jia Min is a smart person, Lin Ruhai was just a reminder, and she immediately understood the meaning behind it. Think about how many officials in the imperial court are squeezed out every year and end up with a bad end. She has heard a lot, and those other people The family members of officials who walk around will also say that their children are being bullied outside. Sure enough, even literati who read sage books also have vicious villains. It is really necessary to guard against them. It's not easy, thinking about what my natal family did at the beginning, and thinking about the future of my natal family if there is no title in the future, I feel a little embarrassed.

"It's not about one person, it requires the efforts of the whole family. Jia's family, it's not me. Of course, the eldest uncle is willing to listen to our advice. Lian'er is also a good boy, but after all, it's not the patriarch's family. Brother Jing wholeheartedly seeks the truth, regardless of the secular world, Zhen'er is not an upright person, and Rong'er heard that she doesn't like reading, how can she get up like this, I just hope that after Lian'er returns, she can talk more in Jia's house The weight, it can help slow down a little bit, and it’s enough to be able to get up in the next generation. As for the Xue family, look at what they have done over the years, not to mention the family studies, how many poor scholars have been helped. If there are one or two promising people, the Xue family can get a lot of help. Besides, the library has given many people who have no books to read. This is a great affection for those scholars. It seems that two copper coins per person per day are paid, but they are not fools. No one knows the value of this book, and no one knows how much it costs to maintain a library! How many poorly managed scholars are hungry with books, Based on this, in the future, those who have read books in the Xue family library will be in love with each other. When they see the children of the Xue family become officials, not to mention how much they help, at least they will not make trouble when something happens. Thank you, I will add more points, these are invisible contacts! And how many good deeds the Xue family has done in the past few years, even Hangzhou can hear the benevolent name of the Xue family in Jinling, what kind of nursery school, what kindness Tang, there is no sign of the Xue family there. Now it seems that the Xue family has paid a lot of money, but this reputation cannot be bought with money! Now let’s talk about the four major families. How many are there? Which one? Not to mention that the Xue family in Jinling is the most worthy of friendship! Based on this alone, it will be much easier for Xue Pan to become an official in the future. Even if it is not for other reasons, just to reward kindness, the Xue family's children should pay more attention to their official career. Some. Their family has also received the imperial decree of the emperor's benevolence and praise."

Lin Ruhai and the Xue family have not been friends for a day or two. In the past, he may have just thought that the Xue family was okay, and Xue Pan was also cute, but later, he really felt that the Xue family had a future, and he took a fancy to the future status of the Xue family. , There are no generations of acquaintances in aristocratic families, and there is no such thing as a good family. Being able to make friends generally means that they are like-minded, have the same interests, and are interested in each other's power, development, and want to help each other. Lin Ruhai is also from an aristocratic family , there will be no way to know the key here, and besides, because of an official position in Yandao, he alienated a lot of relationships in order to avoid suspicion. Where are there any contacts available, isn't it just to step up planning!

Although the Xue family is not a family that has been inherited for hundreds of years, nor is it a noble family, it can be regarded as having a century of inheritance. As long as their generation can really rise up and continue for one or two generations, they will have to be worse than their own in the future. No matter what, he should make more friends for future generations.Another point is that the honorable class that he originally made friends with through the Yue family, he has looked at them coldly for the past few years, and there are signs of decline. When he came to Beijing, he could get close only by relying on the help of his cousin's family, so now what he wants to do is to try to find as many suitable ones as possible near his official position, start business again, and wait for him to enter in the future. It doesn't matter if they are in Beijing, or they wait for their son to make a comeback, and if they work hard together a few times, they can build up new contacts, and they won't be unable to move a single step when they arrive in the capital.

Jia Min didn't know what was going on in Lin Ruhai's mind, she thought more realistically and shorter,

"The four major families, looking at it now, these four families seem to be a little angry with Xue's family. I won't talk about my family. The Shi family has two princes. It sounds lively, but I haven't seen it. Cousin and the others have already Without real power, the Wang family, with so many people in the family, is supported only by Wang Ziteng. Without him, there is not even a replacement head of the family. The name is no longer useful, master, our family should also think about it, if Shuoer’s affairs will happen in the future, if he can’t support it, so good! There are not many officials in the Lin family now, I think Seeing that there are a lot of students in this clan, but those who become talents are afraid...how good do you think! It’s just that the son has a good future, and he can’t even find a reliable brother. But what should I do! "

Women naturally want their sons more, Lin Shuo is only four years old, she has already thought about the long-term, but put aside the girl who was more distressed before, Lin Ruhai looked at her daughter, there was no jealousy on her face , I am very satisfied with this daughter in my heart. Thinking about Xue Pan again, I don’t know why, my heart is moved, and then I feel funny. After all, the two children are five years apart, and no matter how jealous Xue Pan is, he has good character. Wait, I am optimistic about his future, and I also feel that it is impossible!

"Don't worry, there will be a way."

Anyway, this time Lin Ruhai has new requirements for the future husband's family of his future daughter. He can't just choose one who looks good or has a good family background. He thinks that he must find one who can support her. , my daughter is not a money-seeking character, if she also finds a loose son-in-law, then the life of this young couple will only get worse in the future, and they must be like Pan'er, able to manage the house.

So before Xue Pan didn't know it, he had already entered Lin Ruhai's target of choosing a son-in-law for the first time. Although it was only a flash in the pan, it showed a point anyway, he already had a little bit of qualifications to advance or retreat, right?

But what is Xue Pan doing now!At this time, he is preparing a room for the upcoming sister Xue Baochai!After all, the garden has not been built for a long time, and many things are not fully prepared. For example, the Nuanxiangwu he wants to live in for his sister, except for furniture, the rest is still blank, and the antique shelves are also empty. , It looks like the snow cave in the Grand View Garden.

It’s just that in the original book, Xue Baochai made his place look like this. There is a reason for it. After reading a lot of colleagues, Xue Pan agrees with one of the sayings, that is, Mrs. Wang took away everything that was originally there. , I thought it was because I wanted the Xue family to make it up, and Xue Baochai was also shrewd, knowing that if he really made it up, then if his aunt looked good, what would he do if he asked?Doesn't it mean that as much as I make up, how much is given to Mrs. Wang's private house?Even people who have no brains, if they know about this situation, will think that it is better not to show anything than to do this!As long as you, the host, are happy to go, she doesn't feel ashamed.

And now!Xue Pan wanted to make up for this regret with all his heart, even if Xue Baochai didn't know anything, it didn't prevent him from being a very loving brother, giving his sister a little bit of love, right?So not only did I give my sister the best garden in the garden, but I also thought of ways to bring in a lot of things from the outside, just to make the house look more atmospheric and refined.

Of course, he will not treat Xue Biao and Bao Qin badly. After all, he grew up like a small oil bottle by his side. They are no different from his biological brothers and sisters. Not to mention that Xue Pan knows these younger siblings very well. In the original book, after Xue Pan ignored the business, the Xue family shop in the capital would have declined even faster if Xue Biao hadn't helped take care of the director, so he didn't mind being nicer to this younger brother.

Qiu Shuangzhai gave it to himself, and the Jinlou Tower was given to Xue Biao, and Baoqin planned to let her live in Hengwuyuan, not because he was bad and gave Baoqin this unlucky place, but because This place is the closest to Baochai’s garden, so it’s convenient for their sisters to move around. To be honest, after going to such an unlucky name, this place is really good, far away from the water, suitable for children to live in, and high in safety .Otherwise, would such a good place be so empty?That's outrageous!

"You, put this jade screen here, yes, it is here... By the way, put some pens, ink, paper and brushes here, and the study will look like a study... And here, someone, hang up this painting! . . . . ”

"Master, what we brought is almost used up!"

Fushou watched from behind as his uncle cleaned this and that, sweating so much that he was so busy, he really didn't want to disturb the uncle, but the Xue family didn't have a warehouse here, there were too many things to be separated, so many yards, so many There are a lot of things to clean up, so how can the antiques brought by the uncle himself to put in his yard be enough? If they are not antiques, they can be bought outside!But in such a hurry, there are no good things there, so it's not enough to just buy ready-made ones from outside!

When Xue Pan heard this, he was taken aback for a moment, then turned around and asked in a low voice:

"How much silver do we have?"

"5000 taels, sir, this is your expenses for half a year here. You can't spend it all. There are still a lot of things to clean up here. Didn't the master say that there are still people to buy here? Buying antiques is not enough!"

Fushou knows what his uncle wants to do, and he probably wants to use his ability to see everything accurately to pick up leaks, but how many leaks can be picked up in this world, and it is already amazing to spend half of the money, okay? how much to buy!

"Well, this time my sister is here, I think I can bring some things, money, by the way, I will write a note later, you go to the nearest store branch, and you will pay another 5000 taels. I will write to my family and ask them to send a replacement The thing is, we will go out in a while, you go to find out what places are like Jinling Antique Street, and find out if there are any dilapidated houses nearby, we will come to collect them, yes, there are pawn shops, go Let's see if there are any people who sell dead goods, these can save money."

After talking about this, Xue Pan himself felt that it was not enough. The key point is that there are too many things in this yard. He really didn’t bring many things this time. It's not a scholarly family, it's not a family with a lot of background!No wonder the ancestors of the Xue family didn't have this collection!However, there are quite a lot of gold and jade. The things he brought this time have already tidied up the main courtyard, his own courtyard, the guest courtyard, the study building, and the main hall outside. The courtyard was planned to be built slowly over a year, so that he would have time to collect more good things, but when the Lin family appeared, it would disrupt all his plans!There is no way!

"By the way, there is another way, Fushou, our garden is finished, so we should invite the neighbors and people from this government office to have a meal! You send the post, let's have another whole fish feast, Well, I still want to call out to the scholars here, local wealthy households, I thought, there are not many other things in Suzhou, there are many scholarly families here, let's invite them sincerely, they will not stop coming just for the sake of face, When receiving presents or something, they must bring more elegant things. In this way, we don't need to spend money to buy them, but we can also collect them directly. It also shows the hospitality of our Xue family. good."

"what!"

Fushou was dumbfounded, no, sir, you can do this too?Which family's children are thinking of treating guests in order to receive gifts, you are playing your cards too unreasonably!

Fortunately, later, Xue Pan added another sentence:

"At most, we will give more good things when we return the gift in the future. At least let's pass this one. Let's do something special! What are you doing stupidly? There are so many things, if you don't go quickly, if you don't want to, I will let you Someone else did it!"

What else to say!Anyway, my uncle is not an ordinary person, Fushou didn't even dare to murmur, and immediately went out to do errands, and he had to pretend to be polite, what a test!

The others in the room didn't hear Xue Pan and Fushou's words, and everyone was too busy, but fortunately they knew a little bit, that is, if the girls came, there must be more servants in the family, and they could do their jobs anyway. Much less, as for the buyer?They are even more prepared for this, thinking in their hearts, if the newcomers come in, will the old people like themselves be able to be put in charge?If this is the case, then you should perform well!The more you think about it, the harder it is!

Fushou felt aggrieved, but he didn't know that Xue Pan sometimes secretly wondered if he was born to be a hard worker!Look at yourself, this big brother is more thoughtful than his father. Thinking about his father and second uncle, it seems that they are not as hardworking as me. This time, I said to pick them up, live in the garden for a few days, and walk around with the children of the Lin family. One or two, none of them worried that they couldn't handle it, so they threw it all to themselves, and they didn't even think about it, as if they were only 12 years old!Why are you so relieved of yourself!Although I also feel that I am a very reliable person, a person worthy of entrustment, and a noble person who is out of vulgar interests, but people will also be jealous, okay?

Hey, I can only say that a true hero has to face a bleak life!