Lin Jiajinyu of the Red Chamber

The Longevity Festival is coming soon, and the palace people are busier than before, and the dust is swept everywhere, which is full of joy.The emperor was not in the mood to congratulate, and the veteran ministers who used to be able to greet him one by one greeted his dragon face one by one, one by one.

To say that this person is really strange, the emperor passed the throne to Tu Jingchen, of course he took a fancy to this son.The emperor also admitted that Tu Jingchen is a good material for doing practical things, but there is a big flaw in his temperament, he is cold and hard, and he will not please the old man at all.The emperor's son was not close to him, and the emperor was inevitably a little depressed.In this respect, Tu Jingchen is far inferior to his second brother Zhongshun Wang, Zhongshun Wang often has a troupe of small actors to entertain his father by singing operas, and he likes to chat with his father about anything outside.

As time passed, the emperor began to feel that it would be good to let Tu Jingchen handle the government affairs, and keep King Zhongshun to amuse himself. King Zhongshun was also willing to talk about court affairs with his father who obviously did not want to delegate power after he abdicated. Like to worry about, come and go again and again, King Zhongshun has become a celebrity in front of the emperor.

The emperor leaned on the bamboo couch in the garden of Renshou Palace, leisurely watching King Zhongshun cooking tea, took a sip when the fragrance of the tea was overflowing, the fragrance was light and light, but still not enough, he said with a smile, "This year's tea was picked a little It's tender, and the fragrance is not enough. You brothers are not as elegant as Rui Zhuo. He hasn't entered the palace for several days, so I don't know what he's busy with?"

"Didn't his little disciple order Tanhualang? I heard that Rui Zhuo was so happy to go to Lin's house to help treat guests." King Zhongshun said with some disdain.

The emperor said softly, "Lin Jinyu is a talented person with beautiful articles. I have read it myself, and it is worthy of his name as Tanhua. Rui Zhuo is Lin Jinyu's disciple, and his disciple is promising. It is only right for him to help when he is happy. How old are you? Rui Zhuo is your cousin, don't talk so sourly, he's worthless."

King Zhongshun took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "Maybe it's because we're used to it. We've been like this for the rest of our lives. Father may not know, but now Lin Jinyu has really become a favorite. Since he won the Tanhua, half of the city Some people inquire about his marriage."

"Oh?" The Emperor nodded and smiled, "It's inevitable."

King Zhongshun had an idea in his mind. It seemed that his father didn't know that the Xu family was going to marry Lin Jinyu. He thought that he would cut off the peace first, which not only made Xu Ziwen look good, but also left him a way out, so he smiled, "" I have only met this kid once, and he is as sharp-mouthed as Rui Zhuo, but to be honest, he is very talented and knowledgeable, and I like him in my heart." The emperor didn't speak, but just looked into the distance The flowers in the place are like brocade, Zhongshun Wang continued, "Father, the second girl of my son's family has also been chiseled. Although my son and Rui Zhuo have a different temperament, he has taken a fancy to Lin Tanhua. If the second girl can marry Rui Zhuo I'm a disciple of yours, and now we're in-laws, maybe the relationship between the two of us can be eased, I don't know what the father thinks?"

The emperor rebuked helplessly, "Nonsense, the Lin family is now in ruins, Lin Jinyu is just a prostitute, and the Imperial Academy awarded a seventh-rank official, how can he match the princess? He is Rui Zhuo's disciple, not Rui Zhuo's son. If Rui Zhuo takes seventy or eighty more disciples in the future, how many daughters do you have to be worthy? You have a good intention, why did you go, if you can make him one or two, you won't be as sharp as you are now It's normal to Maimanger."

King Zhongshun showed a bit of sincerity on his face, moved closer, and said, "Father, I don't think the Lin family is inferior, and I just like Lin Jinyu as a person."

"Oh, originally you liked to call you a crab. It's easy. I'll find a few more to scold you tomorrow, and your head should be clear." The emperor turned his head and looked at it slowly. King Zhongshun's embarrassed face gave him some inspiration.He also knows a little bit about the current situation in the court, and there is nothing wrong with the old saying that there are courtiers in one court.But the emperor really has some feelings for the old people he used to be used to. Now Tu Jingchen didn't wrong them, but after all, he couldn't bear it. When people get old, their hearts soften.

The emperor waved his hand and said, "It's such a beautiful day. I have nothing to do to help the emperor share his worries. What can I do by staying with me all day long?" The old man chased him away, and King Zhongshun had to salute and leave. The emperor thought about it and ordered his servant to say, "Concubine Xuanxu will accompany you."

Concubine Xu has a bright temper and is used to flattery. When she was young, she was the emperor's favorite. Even now that she is old, the emperor still likes to talk to her.Concubine Xu was dressed in a light blue fine silk dress with dark patterns, and one or two pieces of exquisite jade jewelry were pressed on her head. Although she lived up to her youthful beauty, she was still very graceful and kind, and she bent down to salute with a smile.The emperor smiled and said, "You don't need to be too polite, come and sit with me for a while."

Concubine Xu's eyes swept over the purple sand carving and gold-painted tea set at the side, and said with a smile, "The concubine obeys the order, Your Majesty is cooking tea now? The concubine is lucky to eat today."

"Second brother cooked it. I just brought up a dizzy matter, so I chased him away." The emperor let Concubine Xu sit beside him, "It's a good day, I should come out for a walk, don't be bored all the time. In the house."

"Who says it's not." Concubine Xu smiled and explained to her son, "Looking at the children all getting married and starting a career, they look like adults, but they are still children."

The emperor smiled and said, "Isn't that right? Now that the second girl of the second family has reached the age of marriage, she actually wants to marry Lin Jinyu? This Lin Jinyu is indeed good, but she is no longer worthy of the princess. Don't you think so?" Fainted? He is willing, but I am still reluctant to part with my granddaughter."

Concubine Xu smiled softly, and followed the emperor's words, "There is such a thing, this second child, who spends his days studying at home, doesn't know anything about the outside world. Fortunately, Long Live, you stopped him. Otherwise, wouldn’t it cause trouble?” After pouring a new cup of tea and offering it to the emperor, Concubine Xu said with a smile, “Long live, I also know that the concubine Yi of Yixiang Palace has served by the concubine’s side for several years before, and the concubine Now I vaguely remember that Yipin seemed to say that the third girl from her natal family was betrothed to a boy from her aunt's family. Now that I think about it, isn't it Lin Tanhua? I just don't know if they have made an agreement, or is it a verbal marriage contract? But the concubine thought about it The two families had this intention back then, even if it is our royal family, it is not easy to win people's love?" Concubine Xu accepted Yibi's great gift, and she was willing to speak for the Rongguo Mansion, firstly, because Yibi has always been respectful to herself; Well, she has heard a little about the matter between the Rongguo Mansion and the Lin family. This Lin Jinyu is Xu Ziwen's lover, and that is her thorn in the flesh. Why her son missed the throne has nothing to do with this obstructive Xu Ziwen!She just wants to disgust this pair of master and apprentice!Thirdly, the son mentioned the Rongguo Mansion inside and outside the conversation several times when he entered the palace.

"Is there such a thing?" The emperor is not confused, and his intuition is unlikely.In the past two years, the Rongguo Mansion and the Lin family had had a lot of trouble. Lin Jinyu and her sister went to Beijing alone. They didn't live in Rongguo Mansion for a few days, so they moved out of Rongguo Mansion to set up their own house.There was also the fact that the girl from the Lin family recognized the Nan'an Palace as her godmother before her wedding. He had also heard a little bit about it.There must be something dirty between the two families, so there is such an uproar without regard for face, how can there be a marriage contract?

Concubine Xu looked at her face and explained with a smile, "Lin Tanhua's parents died early, and Jia Shi, the old matriarch of the Rongguo Mansion, only had the daughter of Lin Tanhua's mother as a direct relative. I heard that the two families were very close in the past. The daughter always She is a family lover, and besides, Rongguo Mansion has a good family background. Mrs. Lin wants to order a niece from her natal family for her son because of her loving mother's heart. I don't know exactly who the concubine is, but the concubine thinks that Lin Tanhua'er's father was also Tanhua in the past. She is also married to a girl from Rongguo Mansion. I heard people say that the brothers and sisters of the Lin family are extremely outstanding figures. It can be seen that Mrs. Lin raises their children well, and Mrs. Lin is from Rongguo Mansion. The girls who want to come to Rongguo Mansion are also extraordinary. Lin Tanhua's father was given the marriage by His Majesty. It's a coincidence that Lin Jinyu was young and promising, and Long Live Yubi named Tanhua. If His Majesty still appoints him to marry Rongguo Mansion, this is really a good story that has been passed down through the ages."

It is said that the Empress Dowager always kept a low profile, because she was not sure about the marriage between her niece's grandniece and the Lin family, she just mentioned it to her son in private, otherwise, wouldn't it be a loss of face if it didn't work out?This matter happened quietly, the Emperor and Concubine Zhongshun didn't even hear the wind.Furthermore, the news about the emperor and concubine is not as well-informed as before, and she didn't know that Xu Ziwen had arranged Lin Jinyu's marriage at the Lin family's wedding banquet.

After listening to Concubine Xu's words, the emperor thought more long-term. In the past few years, he has seen that Tu Jingchen is also capable. At this time, when the incident happened in the Zhen family, the emperor knew the seriousness of the pros and cons. There can no longer be such a thing as the last time that people were tortured to death.Others, if the Zhen family were really convicted, the emperor would naturally not take sides, but he had to find a way to keep the other veterans.

The reason why Lin Jinyu is favored by many parties is that he is a disciple of Xu Ziwen, and Xu Ziwen is an authentic and hardcore imperial party, and the Queen of the Palace is from the Xu family.When people want to marry Lin Jinyu, it might be that they are indirectly surrendering to Tu Jingchen.The emperor is not disgusted by these things, he abdicated only because he wanted to retire and let Tu Jingchen take the throne.It's just that these long-standing ministers really left one by one, the emperor is inevitably regretful, and now Concubine Xu has really reminded herself to get married!The marriage between the old and the new is so intertwined like flesh and blood, the pain is the same pain, the joy is the same joy, the benefits are blind, and the honor and disgrace are shared. Even if it cannot be preserved, at least it has left a ray of life for the old in-laws.

The emperor smiled and said, "You are right." The sun was a little strong, the emperor got up from the couch and waved his hands, "Go back and rest, I have business to do."

Concubine Xu retreated meekly.

The emperor is very efficient in handling things, and it may be that he has enough time, but now he can't wait, so he immediately sent someone to find the emperor.In the past few years since Tu Jingchen ascended the throne, he has been able to handle the government affairs with ease, but now he is only focused on managing his father's Wanshou, when he heard his father sent someone to summon him, he took Xu Ziwen and Tu Wenfei with him.Knowing that his father is concerned about the case of the Zhen family, he just asked Tu Wenfei to tell his father about the inside story of the connection.

The emperor smiled and ordered someone to give him a seat, and said, "I know you are filial, but this longevity is lived every year. As a rule, the emperor still has to put his heart into the government, and he doesn't have to be busy with this day and night. Don't be too extravagant , it is my fault to waste money and waste money."

Tu Jingchen said with a smile, "Yes. My father has a long life, and my son, as a son of man, naturally takes care of it himself to show his filial piety."

His uncle has always said these pleasant and unpractical words. If it is really simple to live a long life with a bowl of birthday noodles for one person, I don’t know how he will think about it in his heart. Xu Ziwen felt upset and said, "Uncle, Zhen House's……"

"You deal with the affairs of the Zhen family according to the law. The national treasury is not abundant. There is no drought or flood in the past year. The money is very tight. How can we afford these daring bastards to eat their own food? Just investigate hard! "The emperor was so reasonable that he almost made the other three people's eyeballs fall to the ground, and said with a smile, "The emperor learned to be an errand at Wenfei's age. Wenfei, you have to help the emperor share his worries with your heart."

Tu Wenfei hurriedly got up to express his filial piety, the emperor smiled and said, "I have nothing to do, but I thought of a good marriage. Emperor, Lin Jinyu has been in the middle of the flower, and I want to marry him to the Rongguo Mansion! I heard that the two of them Lin Jinyu is Rui Zhuo's favorite student, Rongguo Mansion is Lin Jinyu's natal family after meritorious service, it's a match made in heaven!"

"Uncle!" After the emperor paused, Xu Ziwen couldn't help interjecting, "Who told uncle that the Linjia family intends to marry? I have lived in the Lin family in Yangzhou for eight years, and I know best whether Jinyu has a marriage contract. It is a non-existent thing, someone must have deceived uncle!"

The emperor's enthusiasm was splashed with snow, and he couldn't help frowning and said, "Okay, do you have any? I think the two of them are suitable. It doesn't matter if they don't. Isn't it okay if I give you a marriage? It's you , your surname is Xu, what do you care about these things! Could it be that after teaching him for several years, you even have to intervene in his marriage! You are too worried!"

"Uncle, I have given Jinyu a good impression of her. Uncle will take him to Shandong to get married as soon as his uncle Wanshou is over. Don't you let your nephew lose his trust by interfering?" Xu Ziwen scolded, "Let's talk about the Rongguo Mansion What kind of merit and face do you have, why do you want to marry me personally? The two of them have long been at loggerheads, and you are not unaware that the lawsuit has reached the imperial court. Uncle is very kind, and if we get together as a married couple, it would be a pity for a pair of beautiful children .”

The emperor listened to Xu Ziwen's sentence to kill himself, his face was completely dark, and he said, "Shut up! I heard that the three girls of Rongguo Mansion, Derong, are all good at speaking and working. Is it not worthy of the lady of the Duke's Mansion?" Shanglin Jinyu, a poor boy with a seventh-rank official! If he is not willing, go directly to the palace and tell me! Emperor, if you still see my father in your eyes, I will give you a marriage order!" Directly sacrificed his trump card !

"No!" Xu Ziwen sternly shouted, with a gloomy face like black iron, he stood up with the armrest of the seat, and said word by word, "Uncle, today I will tell the truth that Lin Jinyu is not from the Lin family. His surname is Xu, and he is in my foster care." The son of the Lin family! His marriage needs the nod of my father! Are you going to give my son a concubine daughter of a fifth-rank official as his wife!" When these words came out, even the emperor fell silent in shock. Noise, Xu Ziwen patted his butt, turned around and left!

The atmosphere in the hall was so gloomy that people couldn't breathe. The little eunuch standing in the corner wished he could become a transparent person. The emperor was a little dizzy from the blow from the blue sky, but his son and grandson were no better than him!The emperor was so angry that he beat the soft couch and asked Tu Jingchen, "What's going on? Huh?"

Tu Jingchen opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say, with a look of despair.The emperor was even more angry, "Go and stop Xu Ziwen for me, tie him back, and explain to me!" Then he turned his eyes to Tu Wenfei and said, "Wenfei should go to work first, don't talk about it for now."

Tu Wenfei's head was full of "Yubao is uncle's child", and he went away stiffly.