The Lin family of the Red Chamber has a son

But it is said that Lin Yan, led by Jia She and Jia Zheng, went to Jia Mu's upper room to meet Jia Mu.The girls Yingchun Baochai got up hurriedly, and followed Li Wan to hide in the green gauze cupboard.Sister Feng still stood side by side with Baoyu beside Jia Mu.

As soon as the door curtain was opened, the eyes of everyone in the room lit up.

Plain white soft silk gown with round neck and wide sleeves, with sea blue fretwork belt around the waist, hair is not divided into multiple strands and braided like Baoyu, nor is he wearing a sky-reaching crown, only an ebony hairpin on top of his head Pin the hair.The clothes are plain, but not rough. The water-blue back pattern at the collar of the collar is embroidered with twigs of orchid grass very delicately.

Lin Yan glanced at the people in the room with smiling eyes, and saw that there were many people standing in the room, and an old woman with white hair like silver was sitting in the first place, no doubt it was Jia Mu.Of the three middle-aged women sitting below her, the one wearing a purple double-breasted, long-flowered jacket looks the youngest in age, and she must be Jia She's stepmother, Mrs. Xing; the one sitting next to her The one with a smile on his face, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, should be Mrs. Wang.The person sitting on the other side, with a kinder expression on his face than Jiamu, is probably the famous "Auntie" Mrs. Xue.

With that in mind, she walked quickly to Mother Jia, bowed and said, "Old lady is well."

Mother Jia smiled kindly, nodded and smiled and said, "Good! What a tidy child!" She ordered him to sit down and talk.

Lin Yan smiled and said hello to Mrs. Xing and others, before pleading guilty and sat down.

After a while, the girl brought tea, and Mother Jia asked him how old he was and what books he had ever read.Before Lin Yan could answer, Jia Zheng put down the teacup in his hand, and said with a smile, "I just asked the question in the study outside. Zifei passed the provincial examination two years ago, and now he is studying in the Imperial College. The rare thing is This year is only 17 years old. Compared with Baoyu, it is really heaven and earth."

While speaking, he turned his gaze to Baoyu who was standing aside, and saw a trace of impatience in his eyes when he heard that Lin Yan had already been hit, and he felt very angry at the moment.Zi Fei was only about 14 years old when he passed the imperial examination. Now Baoyu is almost [-] years old, but he is still hanging around in the inner courtyard, with no future for him!

Glancing at Baoyu, Jia Zheng shouted, "Baoyu! Your Lin cousin is both knowledgeable and mature. You will learn more from Zifei in the future!"

Baoyu was startled, and hurriedly glanced at Jia's mother. He heard Jia Zheng's stern "hum" in his ears, hurriedly bowed down and replied, "Yes!" He really gave birth to such a gentle appearance for nothing, but he was polluted by those imperial examinations, official career and economics.

Mother Jia saw Jia Zheng and taught Baoyu a lesson. Although she was dissatisfied in her heart, she refused to lose Jia Zheng's face in front of outsiders.Furthermore, when he heard that Lin Yan was already in the Imperial College, his heart couldn't help but move.He just hugged Baoyu and rubbed it, and said with a smile, "what your father said is that since your cousin of the Lin family is good at learning, you should visit often, so that you can learn more from him."

Turning to look at Lin Yan again, "So, brother Yan has been in Beijing for a long time?"

Lin Yan got up and said with a smile, "Yes. I originally studied at my hometown in Suzhou. Later, when my father returned to his hometown to worship his ancestors, he recommended me to Xishan Academy in Beijing. If you calculate carefully, it has been more than two years."

Jia's mother didn't know, but Jia Zheng and others knew that the Xishan Academy in Beijing was very famous all over the world.After all, this academy has a history of more than a hundred years.The builder of the academy was still a royal.Since the establishment of the academy, there have been many top three Jinshi in it.Even the No. [-] picks, there are quite a few.Back then, Lin Ruhai studied under Xishan Academy.It's just that the reputation there is good, and the admission of students is extremely strict.For Lin Yan to be admitted to the hospital, he must be both intelligent and willing to study hard.

Jia Zheng looked at Lin Yan more appreciatively, and even Jia Amnesty nodded his beard.

Mother Jia nodded, but she was thinking of something else—in this way, Uncle Lin knew Lin Yan in her early years, and strongly recommended her to Beijing.It's just that I don't know, when did this idea of ​​adopting Lin Yan as his son start?

Just now when Lin Yan came in, Yingchun and the others hid behind the Bisha closet.Several girls pulled Daiyu in together.

Because they knew that Daiyu was the only daughter in her family, now that she heard that she had an older brother, they couldn't help being a little curious.But when Lin Yan came in, the more courageous Tanchun Xichun couldn't help but look out through the blurred blue and white silk gauze.But seeing Yingying Zhuozhuo standing there alone, with a tall figure and a clear and bright voice during the salute, he really resembles Daiyu to some extent.

Tanchun pushed Daiyu, laughed softly, "If you don't tell me, I just think this is sister Lin's biological elder brother."

Daiyu pursed her lips and laughed.Everyone here heard that Lin Yan had actually won the exam, and they couldn't help sighing again.Baochai tilted her head slightly, saw the pride in Daiyu's eyes, and sneered in her heart—the more capable such an adopted elder brother is, the less your sister is nothing.

Sighing softly, she tugged on La Daiyu's sleeve.Daiyu turned her head to look at her, and saw that she seemed worried, and asked in doubt, "What's the matter, Sister Bao?"

"Sister Lin, listen to me, the cousin of the Lin family has been out alone since he was very young? Then I wonder if cousin Lin will take care of others? My sister is also worry-free since she was a child, don't take care of cousin Lin instead. yes."

Daiyu didn't like Baochai's words in her heart, she was innocent and innocent, and whatever was in her heart, she would show it on her face.At that moment, her pretty face became a bit serious, and she said: "My brother is very careful. When I was in Yangzhou, it was my brother who took care of the affairs of the mansion, taking care of my father and me. No matter how hard I was, I didn't say anything. "

Knowing that Daiyu is sad, Baochai hurried to leave.But Xichun laughed lowly: "Sister Bao, what are you doing so meticulously? Could it be..."

Having said that, there was a pause, and the person was already leaning on Daiyu, covering her mouth and laughing non-stop, only suppressing her voice, her face flushed red.

Baochai's face turned red immediately, she stood up and pinched Xichun's cheek, "You four girls, are you actually making fun of me? Is this what a girl like you said?"

Xichun hurriedly dodged, and said with a straight face: "It's strange, it was obviously Sister Bao who inquired first. I just said something along the way, why shouldn't the girl's family say it? If so, wouldn't it be Sister Bao first said what shouldn't be said?"

Baochai was stunned, and gradually became angry, but her face was still slightly red, and she turned her head and said, "I won't tell you either. I'm just worried for Sister Lin."

Daiyu looked at the exquisite carvings on the partition and didn't answer.Li Wan was afraid of hurting Baochai's face, so he hurriedly changed a few words.

The Bisha cabinet was originally in this room, and Baochai and others spoke in a soft voice, which might not be heard by others, but Jia Mu who was in front of her could occasionally hear a word or two.

Seeing Lin Yan chatting happily with Jia Zheng downstairs, he thought for a while and ordered Yuanyang: "Go and invite the girls to meet Lin's cousin."

After hearing this, Lin Yan got up quickly and said, "I don't dare to work girls anymore. This..."

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "Brother Lin, you don't need to be polite, we are all relatives, and there are not so many taboos."

Lin Yan smiled and stopped talking. The Jia family really started with military exploits, and the rules are very sparse.It's just that he also felt strange. After all, this has been passed down for several generations, right?Ordinarily, it can be regarded as an aristocratic family. Even if he is the son of Lin Ruhai in name, he has nothing to do with the Jia family.Why do you ask all the girls who haven't left the pavilion to come out to meet the outsider?What's the idea?

Sure enough, several graceful figures turned behind the green gauze cabinet.The first one is wearing a goose-yellow satin peony embroidered round neck beige, a peach red embroidered peony pleated skirt with folded branches, a round face with almond eyes, a complexion like snow, and a smile on his face, but dignified and reserved.

Just looking at that figure, Lin Yan knew that it was Baochai who claimed to be "beautiful flowers only when they are pale".

Behind her is the one with slender shoulders and slender waist, handsome eyebrows and radiant eyes, who should be the famous "rose" Tanchun.Of the two in the back, one lowered his head slightly, unable to see his face clearly, and the other was younger than Daiyu, although he had delicate eyebrows, he was still full of childishness.At this time, they came in together holding Daiyu's hand intimately.

Jia Mu pointed at Lin Yan and said with a smile, "This is Yu'er's elder brother. As far as he is older than you, just call him cousin."

Baochai and Sanchun sisters Qi Qi blessed the body.Lin Yan hurriedly returned the gift.Sister Feng came over and pointed to Lin Yan one by one: "This is Xue's cousin, this is the second sister, this is the third sister, and this is the fourth sister."

Pointing to Daiyu again, he smiled and said, "This is Sister Lin."

Jia Mu laughed and said, "You monkey, don't you know how to restrain yourself the first time your cousin Lin came to the door? If you are so scared that your cousin Lin dare not come to the door next time, I can't spare you!"

Baochai and the others couldn't see clearly in the green gauze closet, but when they looked at Lin Yan now, they couldn't help but be filled with admiration.It was just now that I heard that he was selected for a prize, and I only know that he is talented and learned. Who would have known this upon seeing him, and his appearance and demeanor are also very good.As far as eyebrows and eyes are concerned, Lin Yan may not be as beautiful as Baoyu, but he still has an elegant and scholarly temperament.Moreover, he is older than Baoyu, tall and tall, and looks like a whole, but he compares Baoyu next to him, who is dressed in red and looks like spring flowers.

Several girls have a little face to face.They have been kept in the deep house all year round, except for their own men, even the older servants have never seen them.When I saw Lin Yan at this time, I was naturally a little embarrassed.

After seeing Lin Yan's salute, Jia's mother sat there watching Lin Yan's nose, nose, nose, nose and heart, not looking at the girls behind her, and she was also satisfied with him in her heart.This is the child of everyone, who knows etiquette.

But Mrs. Wang didn't like it very much.Without him, this Lin Yan seemed to be born to oppose her, not to mention Lin Ruhai's affairs, even today, as soon as he entered the mansion, he was liked by the master. Baoyu is not as good as it is.Her precious jade was born with jade in her mouth. How many such lucky people are there in the world?Could it be that he was born in a small sect?So what if I can read?According to the background of Rongfu's family background, are you afraid that you will not have a good future in the future?

He watched Lin Yan talking with the old man and the others coldly, and heard the old lady call the girls to come out to meet him. He looked at the old lady with some understanding, and hurriedly said a few words.But he nodded secretly in his heart, after all, it was the old lady, this thought turned so fast!

Mother Jia still asked Daiyu to sit beside her, stroked her hand, and sighed, "I, Yu'er, now have a brother like you, which makes me feel at ease."

These words are from the heart.She wholeheartedly wanted to match Daiyu to Baoyu, but the second wife was not ignorant of her intentions.If Lin Ruhai was still around, he was in an official position, and his family was rich, so Daiyu would naturally have something to rely on.No matter how unwilling Wang is, as long as she tells the reason why Lin Ruhai is beneficial to Baoyu's future, she can't help but object.But when Lin Ruhai died, Daiyu was in a different situation.No matter how much she loves her, Daiyu is just an orphan without father or mother.From now on, no matter what, he is just a person who can be rubbed round and flattened and has nowhere to complain.Now that there is an elder brother like Lin Yan who is well-known and famous, even if he is not close, at least it is for Lin Ruhai's sake, Lin Yan can't ignore Daiyu!

Lin Yan said solemnly: "Old lady, please don't worry, as long as I, Lin Yan, will love my sister and protect her safe and happy."

Daiyu was moved, her eyes were red and she bowed her head in silence.

Aunt Xue looked at Lin Yan and said with a smile: "Brother Lin is really a good brother. I looked at it coldly, Miss Lin is really a child who can't be loved. It's just that she is so weak and weak, and now her parents... "Speaking of which, he suppressed his smile, picked up the handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes, "Speaking of which, our precious girl also suffered the same fate. She lost her father since she was a child. I often say that she still has a brother, although she is not good enough, She also knows the cold and the hot, and loves this girl very much. Now that Miss Lin has a brother like Brother Lin, it can be seen that God has eyes."

Lin Yan was too lazy to deal with her, stood up and said with a smile, "Mrs. Xue is serious."

He looked at Jia Mu and the others seriously, and said, "Speaking of which, there is one more thing to report to the old lady. My father became sick from overwork and died of illness. The emperor was sympathetic and favored, and now compared to the previous title of my Lin family, He rewarded me with the title of first-class light chariot captain. I originally wanted to wear a crown to show off with the old lady, and make the old lady happy. It's just that I'm still in the filial piety period, but it's not easy to wear red clothes .”

As soon as the voice fell, many people in the room felt a little uncomfortable.From the whole room, it can be seen that Sister Feng's son Baoyu is wearing bright red clothes, and Sanchun and Baochai are also pink, very gorgeous.Although these individuals don't need to show filial piety for Lin Ruhai, it's just Lin Ruhai's filial piety, and they invited Daiyu siblings over again and again, so why can't they be considerate of the feelings of the two who lost their father?Are there no more elegant clothes besides these kinds of red ones?

Lin Yan continued as if he hadn't seen it, and continued: "After the imperial decree arrived, I ordered people to make a confession, and I didn't dare to do anything. Otherwise, I invited you here. After thinking about it, I will reward you yesterday. The crown that has been taken off has been pretended by someone else, anyway, the old lady saw it, and it also meant to be happy for us."

As he spoke, he looked at Hong Ling behind Daiyu.Hong Ling understood and hurried out.After a while, he came in with a huge brocade box.

When everyone looked at it, the color of the crimson embroidered cloud swallow was dazzling.Although the first-class Captain Qingche is only a false title, but according to the rank of title, he is a fourth rank, which is higher than Jia Zheng.

When Jia Mu saw it, she was surprised and happy, sad and sighed.