The Son-in-law of the Lin Family in the Red Chamber

Rongguo Mansion and Lin Mansion are very close to each other. Not long after the Lin family received the decree, the news that the Supreme Emperor granted Lin Qian and Miss Xiao a marriage spread throughout Shenjing, and Rongguo Mansion was one of the first families to know about it.

Mother Jia blocked Lin Qian and Yuan Chun's marriage and sent Yuan Chun to the deep palace, not because Jia Mu didn't like Lin Qian, but because of Jia Yu's future, and Jia Yu's and Daiyu's marriage.

Jia Min is Jia's mother's favorite daughter, Lin Qian is Jia's mother's direct grandson, Jia's mother likes Lin Qian very much, as long as Jia Yu's future is not delayed, Jia's mother is happy that Lin Qian has a good wife.

As the prostitute of Baolinghou Shangshuling Shigong and the wife of Rongguo Duke Jia Daishan, Jia's mother is quite proud, but she has to admit that although the Rongguo Mansion is prosperous today, it is far inferior to the Xiao family.

Jia's mother had met this Miss Xiao before, and knew that she was a girl of good looks and talent. After learning that Miss Xiao had become the fiancée of her grandson, Jia's mother was very happy. Lin Qian is Jia Yu's cousin , I will be able to help Jia Yu in the future...

Jiamu is the old lord of Rongguo Mansion, Jiamu is happy, and the whole Rongguo Mansion has become beaming.

Jia Amnesty, Jia Lian and the others all knew the overwhelming power of the Xiao family. After learning that their family and the Xiao family had become close relatives, they were all overjoyed. Jia She said again and again: "This is a great joy."

Jia Zheng was also very happy, but not for the power of the Xiao family, but purely for Xiao Qian. For Xiao Qian, the "capable minister of governing the world", Jia Zheng admired him very much, and always regarded Xiao Qian as a role model...

In the huge Rongguo Mansion, there are very few unhappy people, and Mrs. Wang is one of them.

Mrs. Wang angered the entire Lin family because of Jia Min. She couldn't see that the Lin family had a better life than her own, and she wished that Jia Min and others would be unlucky immediately.

After Yuanchun entered the palace, although Mrs. Wang was worried about her daughter's future, she was very proud - she slapped Jia Min's face hard, which caused Jia Min to suffer a big loss.

Mrs. Wang had also heard about the banquet held by Jia Min after returning to Beijing and the high-ranking officials who attended the banquet. Thinking of the five-rank imperial order on her body, Mrs. Wang felt very sour.

Then, when Mrs. Wang found out about Jia Min's purpose from her natal family - to choose a wife for Lin Qian - the sourness in Mrs. Wang's heart instantly turned into pride.

In Mrs. Wang's opinion, her own daughter is the best. When she thinks that Jia Min's son will marry a daughter-in-law who is not as good as her own daughter, Mrs. Wang feels extremely happy.

Then, the Supreme Emperor proposed a marriage for Lin Qian, and Lin Qian's fiancée was a girl from the Xiao family!

Mrs. Wang is not well.

Mrs. Wang is a woman in the inner house, and she doesn't know much about the affairs of the court, but she still has a clear understanding of the Xiao family, which is dominated by the government and the public. Wang Ziteng didn't dare to take a breath in front of Mr. Xiao Ge.

Thinking of Yuan Chun's life in the palace was extremely difficult, but Lin Qian hugged the Xiao family's thigh, and his success was just around the corner. Mrs. Wang was so angry that her teeth itch, but she had no choice but to vent her anger on the handkerchief in her hand.

Shenjing, Xiaofu.

Xiao Qian is the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet, and Lin Ruhai is the Secretary of the Household Department. The two are in a superior-subordinate relationship, so they naturally know each other. , Lin family and Xiao family have no personal relationship at all.

Now, the Supreme Emperor has proposed marriage for Lin Qian and Miss Xiao. Regarding the Supreme Emperor's thoughts, Lin Ruhai is like a mirror in his heart, so he no longer deliberately keeps a distance from the Xiao family.

On this day, Lin Ruhai and his whole family came to visit Xiao's house.

The Xiao family attached great importance to the Lin family's visit, and Xiao Xu, Xiao Qian's only grandson, greeted him at the gate in person.

Lin Ruhai took his son and disciples and followed Xiao Xu to visit Elder Xiao Ge, while Jia Min led his daughter to the backyard to meet Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Xiao Ge's wife.

Lin Ruhai brought his son and disciples to salute Xiao Qian, and Xiao Qian ordered his grandson Xiao Xu to greet Lin Ruhai. Then, Lin Qian and others got to know Xiao Xu again...

For Xiao Qian, a capable minister, Lin Ruhai admired him very much.

Xiao Qian praised Lin Ruhai's talent and integrity.

Therefore, Xiao Qian and Lin Ruhai had a very happy conversation, and they hated seeing each other...

After a while, Xiao Qian kindly called Lin Qian to him, and looked at Lin Qian carefully. Seeing that Lin Qian's face was like a crown of jade, with an extraordinary demeanor, although he was young, he did not show his sharpness, but was very calm. Xiao Qian put his palms together and praised: "What a handsome young man!"

Lin Qian even said "I don't dare to do it", Lin Ruhai also said "You praised him", Xiao Qian waved his hand boldly, and said to Lin Qian, "I heard from your father that you have already achieved fame and are studying in the Imperial College?"

Lin Qian nodded honestly, Xiao Qian said, "Then I'll test you!"

Lin Qian knew that this was his fiancée's grandfather, so he put all his energy into dealing with his test...

Xiao Mansion, back house.

Mrs. Xiao, Mrs. Chen, is Xiao Ge's first wife, and she has a very deep relationship with Xiao Qian. Xiao Qian guards his first wife and lives a peaceful life, neither taking concubines nor maidservants.

When their only son, Xiao Ming, passed away, Xiao Qian was in his prime, but Xiao Qian did not take a concubine to have a child, but poured all his heart and soul into his only grandson.

Some people say that Xiao Ge always has three reverse scales, whoever moves them will die!

The first of these three reverse scales is Xiao Qian's wife Chen Shi...

Mrs. Chen was about the same age as Mrs. Jia, so Jia Min led Daiyu to greet Mrs. Xiao, Mrs. Chen, and Mrs. Chen hurriedly ordered the big girls around her to help Jia Min's mother and daughter up.

Mrs. Chen said to Jia Min: "When I saw you that day, I felt destined. Unexpectedly, we became in-laws."

Seeing that there was no hesitation on Mrs. Chen's face, Jia Min felt certain, and apologized with a smile: "To tell you the truth, our kid is really not good enough for Sister Hui. Although I like Sister Hui's appearance very much, but I dare not propose marriage to you, but I never thought that the old sage would propose marriage to these two children."

Lin Qian's fiancée, whose surname is Xiao, and her maiden name is "Hui Yu", is called "Sister Hui."

The meaning of Jia Min's words is - this marriage was not asked by our family and the Supreme Emperor, we also felt that our family was not worthy of the Xiao family, and we had no intention of marrying the Xiao family at all.

Chen said with a smile: "Our two families are destined, you don't have to belittle my grandson-in-law, I have heard that this child is quite like a father, and he has already been selected as a scholar at a young age."

The meaning of Chen's words is - our Xiao family recognizes this marriage.

Although Jia Min was not happy with Mrs. Xiao's guarantee, she was relieved a lot.

Mrs. Chen talked to Jia Min for a while, then ordered people to prepare meals, and asked about the situation in the front hall by the way.

The butler replied: "The old man and Mr. Lin were chatting in the study, and our uncle and some masters of the Lin family went to the martial arts arena."

Lin Qian studied very hard, and his savvy was excellent. Naturally, his knowledge was excellent. He was a top-notch person among his peers. Facing the question of Xiao Qian, the chief minister of the cabinet, Lin Qian did not panic and answered a little A little slow, but articulate and meaningful. Although most of the answers are quite satisfactory, there are a few questions, and the answers are very brilliant.

Lin Qian, the grandson-in-law, was forced by the Supreme Emperor to Xiao Qian, so Xiao Qian was extremely displeased with this "forced buying and selling" marriage, and looked at Lin Qian with colored glasses, but now, Xiao Qian had to admit , Lin Qian did

Is a very good boy.

Xiao Qian first praised Lin Qian a few words, and then asked Lin Qian if he practiced martial arts. Lin Qian broke out in a cold sweat after being tested by Xiao Qian. Hearing Xiao Qian's question again, he hurriedly replied: "Yes, my father often teaches us brothers, You can't just study hard, but also practice martial arts, exercise, horseback riding and archery."

Xiao Qian asked his grandson to take the Lin brothers to the martial arts arena, and then asked Lin Ruhai to accompany him to the study to chat.

Regarding Xiao Qian's thoughts, Lin Ruhai could still guess a little bit. He knew that this was Xiao Ge's old test of Lin Qian's ability. Lin Ruhai was very confident in the eldest son's literary talent and martial arts, so he neither pointed out nor hindered him. Calmly chatted with Xiao Qian about "Danqing".

Not long after, news came from the martial arts field - Lin Qian shot ten arrows, each of which hit the target, and nine of them hit the red heart.

Xiao Qian is the chief assistant of the cabinet with power over the ruling and opposition parties, and he has been re-elected for 20 years. He is obviously not a good person. He treats his enemies as cold and ruthless as winter. It is called "Xiao Yan Wang".

However, Xiao Qian is a very emotional person, he treats his family and friends warmly like spring, and treats them wholeheartedly.

First of all, Xiao Qian is very good to his wife, and he truly loves each other and never leaves her. "Xiao Yan Wang is afraid of his wife" used to be the talk of people after dinner.

Secondly, Xiao Qian was very kind to his son. After his son's death, Xiao Qian was so sad that he didn't want to live, but he cheered up quickly for the sake of his grandchildren.

Xiao Qian regards his grandson and granddaughter as his heart and soul. Grandson Xiao Xu, Xiao Qian has already decided on a wife for him. She is the granddaughter of Xiao Qian's old friend.

Xiao Qian's granddaughter, Xiao Huiyu, is fourteen years old this year. Xiao Qian does not want her granddaughter to marry early, but has also begun to choose a son-in-law for her granddaughter. For her grandson, Xiao Qian has high hopes and dare not love her too much, but for her granddaughter, Xiao Qian Unable to bear her being wronged a bit, she vowed to choose a good son-in-law for her granddaughter to be her husband.

Elder Xiao Ge's criteria for choosing a son-in-law——

First of all, the grandson-in-law must be good-looking, good-natured, strong in body, capable of both civil and military skills. Xiao Qian said: "Our Huiyu family has good looks, great talent, and everything is top-notch. Naturally, we have higher requirements for our grandson-in-law."

Secondly, the son-in-law of the grandson must be well-educated, but he must not be a nerd. He must not only know how to make progress, but also know how to be flexible, so that Huiyu can live a happy life. Where's the girl!"

Thirdly, grandson-in-law must be kind to Hui Yu, not allowed to have concubines or maids, not to make Hui Yu sad, Xiao Qian said: "This is the most important point, otherwise, even if I close my eyes, I won't feel at ease."

Finally, the granddaughter's in-law's family must be a family with elegant and upright family style, reasonable parents-in-law, and harmonious brothers. Xiao Qian said: "If there are too many bad things in the family, no matter how good the husband is, he will never consider it."

Lin Qian is handsome and unrestrained, with a virtuous tree facing the wind, with upright views, outstanding literary talents, strong body, eloquent writing skills, and martial arts skills hitting the bull's-eye.

The Lin family is a scholarly family, with a noble family background and a heir to the imperial examination. It has reached the sixth generation, but it is still prosperous. The Lin family has a simple population and an elegant and upright family style. The four brothers are very harmonious, none of them are playboys, and they all have the style of being fathers...

Xiao Qian had to admit that Lin Qian and the Lin family met his criteria for choosing a son-in-law, but because the Lin family belonged to the Supreme Emperor, Xiao Qian did not consider the Lin family at all before the Supreme Emperor proposed marriage.

Xiao Qian is not a foolish and loyal person. To Xiao Qian, the will of a saint is far less than the happiness of his granddaughter.

If Lin Qian was a full-fledged dude, then Xiao Qian would kill Lin Qian calmly, and then choose a good son-in-law for his granddaughter after this matter passed. Well, good for his granddaughter.

In a marriage, women are at a disadvantage. Xiao Qian's power is all over the court, so he can naturally kill Lin Qian without leaving a trace and get rid of the control of the Supreme Emperor. However, Xiao Huiyu, who has lost his fiancé, will find it difficult to find a husband who meets Xiao Qian's standards.

Now, Lin Qian has proved with his actual actions that he is not a person who has made a name for himself. Therefore, for the happiness of his granddaughter, Xiao Qian decided to recognize Lin Qian as his grandson-in-law and the in-laws of the Lin family.

Xiao Qian glanced in the direction of the Forbidden City, and said in his heart: "Sage, you really know me best. This time I was careless. For Hui'er, I admit it. But, you have to be careful."

Xiao Qian waved his hand, and all the bookboys and servants in the study quickly left the study, closed the door, and Xiao Qian wrote on the rice paper with a pen: "We Ming people don't speak dark words, the thoughts of the Supreme Emperor, you and I I know very well that if you want to protect your family, then our two families must cooperate."

Lin Ruhai didn't expect Xiao Qian to speak so bluntly, but he wasn't surprised. Instead, he suppressed the smile on his face, and wrote with a pen: "Please give me some guidance."

There was silence in the study room, and in the water basin beside the two of them, little by little ink stains slowly spread out...