Lin Jiajinyu of the Red Chamber

Lin Jinyu marries Xu Yulin, which can be regarded as a respectful guest. It doesn't feel like a wife, it seems that she has an extra sister.Xu Yulin took over the housework as soon as she started, and she managed it in an orderly manner, making her a good housekeeper.

Lin Jinyu had breakfast with Xu Yulin in the morning. The tastes of the two were quite different, and Xu Yulin would not wrong herself.

After eating and rinsing, while drinking tea, Xu Yulin said, "Grandpa, we don't have many relatives in our house. Except for my sister's family, the serious ones are relatives in Rongguo Mansion, which is my uncle's family. It's about Rongguo Mansion." , you told me that it's better to be far away. It's just that we just got married. If we don't go to meet the elders after living in the opposite month, it will be your fault if it gets out. Your reputation in the officialdom is not good. , hindering material discussion."

"I get a headache when I think about them." Lin Jinyu rubbed his forehead and said.

Xu Yulin glanced at him and smiled, "I know you don't like to deal with them, don't worry, I'm married, and in the future it will be mostly family relations, and I will push it away if I can. Let's not pass this ready-made talk to others. What can he do? To put it bluntly, you are promising now, and it’s too late for them to curry favor with you? Besides, if you want to send you a girl or a concubine, I can argue with them. When are you free? , I sent someone to send the post over."

"Tomorrow."

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When Jia's mother heard that Lin Jinyu was bringing Xu Yulin to pay her respects, she was also very happy.No matter what, the Rongguo Mansion is Lin Jinyu's uncle's family, and the blood relationship cannot be changed no matter what.What's more, Lin Jinyu is a promising and capable person. Rongguo Mansion can only be happy if he takes the initiative to come over.

Xu's family came from a family background, and Xu Yulin was a concubine's daughter. The dowry was so generous that Lin Daiyu was not allowed. All the ladies in the morning talked about how lively the Lin family's wedding was. The empress also gave a reward, how decent.

Hearing people report that Uncle Lin and Grandma Lin have arrived, Mother Jia hurriedly ordered Wang Xifeng and others to come to Yimen to welcome them in.

Xu Yulin was wearing a bright red and gold dress, which seemed to be covered with a layer of gold gauze from a distance, and the floating gold was shining, gorgeous and resplendent; on her head was a golden ring hair bundle with a phoenix titled Ganoderma lucidum, and the Ganoderma lucidum was inlaid with red coral. It was formed in a subtle way, Jinfeng's eyes were lit with a small ruby, shining brightly.Just this one, the whole Jia's mansion can't find a corner.

Everyone met, Xu Yulin smiled and said, "Master, I have been thinking about the old lady for a long time, but now I am busy with errands in the court, so I dare not delay. My son just came back from his mother's house, and I only came to pay respects to the old lady and ladies today. Please don’t be offended.”

"It's all a family. My wife will be happy if you come here." Mother Jia laughed, "Jinyu is a sensible and promising person, and your sister-in-law is even more proper. You and Jinyu have a good life, and you are filial to me."

"What the old lady said is true." Xu Yulin rolled her eyes on Sanchun, and said with a smile, "Besides the things of respecting the old lady, this is also the first time I have seen sisters. I don't know what the sisters like. It happened that I went to the palace to accompany you My aunt spoke, and my aunt rewarded me with a few gemstone hairpins from the House of Internal Affairs, I thought it was okay, and I brought it to my sisters, if you don’t mind it, keep it for fun.” Chun Yu presented it respectfully.

Jia Mu smiled, "Don't think about them, you can keep them for yourself."

"A family like Rongguo Mansion doesn't have anything. This is built inside, and it's rare on weekdays. I've heard my sister say that the sisters in my grandmother's family are extremely rare and outstanding, so don't be too polite. Sisters Two for each, four for sister Qiao, keep them for fun."

"Lin'er's wish, you just accept it."

Several people thanked each other softly.

Xu Yulin was also from the Hou Men's mansion, and from her clothes to her demeanor, she was more majestic than Sanchun. For a while, even Wang Xifeng didn't dare to joke, and just chatted politely.After a while, Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai came together.

Jia's mother couldn't help complaining that the Xue family's mother and daughter had no eyesight, so she still smiled and introduced roughly, "My concubine Bao girl is here, this is Jinyu's daughter-in-law."

The weather is getting warmer, and Xue Baochai's body is gradually recovering, but she is a little thinner. She has a round body, and now she is not as thin as before.She was dressed in a worn-out robe, with only a fashionable palace flower and a small gold hairpin inlaid with beads on her hair.

Seeing that all the Sanchun sisters got up, they saluted Aunt Xue.Xu Yulin also stood up, Xue Baochai smiled and took Xu Yulin's hand, and said with a smile, "What a handsome sister."

Xu Yulin's face turned cold, she withdrew her hand, and shouted, "Old lady, this girl is really unruly, she started making noise before the masters spoke!"

Xue Baochai's face gradually turned red, and she was speechless for a while.Wang Xifeng hurriedly said, "Sister Lin misunderstood, this is Miss Xue, Aunt Xue's daughter."

Xu Yulin was extremely surprised, and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, Miss Xue, I didn't recognize it for a while."

Xue Baochai's cheeks were still a little red, she shook her head and said softly, "It's okay, my sister hasn't seen me, so maybe she doesn't recognize me."

"Miss Xue is really a magnanimous person." Xu Yulin asked Wang Xifeng with a smile, "Second sister-in-law, which Xue family is it? How should this Mrs. Xue be called?"

Seeing Xu Yulin's actions, Wang Xifeng knew that she was not easy to provoke, so she said, "Jinling Xue's family, the concubine is the second wife's sister, and a relative by marriage in the family."

Xu Yulin suddenly realized, and said with a smile, "I remembered. I heard from my mother in the past that the four major families in Jinling City are headed by the Fushang, and the Xue family is also among them. Could it be that after the 'Ziwei Sheren', pearls are like earth and gold is like iron? The royal merchant Xue’s family?”

Xue's mother and daughter thought of the glory of their ancestors, and they were also honored, and their complexions improved a lot. Xu Yulin smiled and sat back in her chair dignifiedly, and said, "Mrs. , there is no need to talk about these empty etiquettes here with my grandmother. Your girl is likable at first sight, but she is too plain. Girls in the boudoir just want to keep their clumsy and hide their foolishness. See, I like it very much," he said, taking a string of agate beads from his wrist and handing them to the maid, "give them to Miss Xue to enjoy."

Xue Baochai's face turned blue and white, and she sat down beside her mother with her head bowed, her hand holding the beaded string showed a few horrible veins, Xu Yulin continued to talk to Jiamu with a smile, "I heard that the second sister will leave the cabinet in a few days , the old lady will also give me a letter when she will add makeup."

"That's good." I don't know what Jia Mu was thinking, but her expression didn't change, she still smiled kindly, "In the past, Yu'er had the best time with their sisters, and now you're here to hit it off so well." .”

Xu Yulin smiled and continued to please Mother Jia, "No, I like the sisters as soon as I see them. I heard that the sisters all grew up with the old lady. It can be seen that the old lady is the best at regulating people."

Words came in from outside: Uncle Lin is waiting outside, asking Grandma Lin if she wants to go back together.

Jia Mu, Wang Xifeng and others were all staying here, Xu Yulin smiled and said, "Because I have to go to the palace with my grandmother to pay my respects to my aunt in the afternoon, I really can't stay any longer."

After hearing this, everyone politely sent Xu Yulin out of the house.

Xu Yulin went home with Lin Jinyu, changed into homely clothes, and after washing, Xu Yulin sat on the couch shaking her fan and smiled, "With such a few people, it's rare that you don't want to deal with it? What kind of difficult person do I think? But that The Xue family has no eyesight at all, that Miss Xue really doesn't care about her clothes, even my third-class girl is slightly better than her, you can't tell that she is a lady from everyone's background."

Lin Jinyu sat beside Xu Yulin to borrow the wind, and said with a smile, "It's really hot today, the wind should be stronger."

Xu Yulin smiled angrily, "Go away, am I the one to fan you?" She squeezed Lin Jinyu's face and said, "You are covered with thin bones, you can't look too fat on the outside, is it because you have a lot of meat? Well, no wonder I’m afraid of the heat.”

"Are you teasing me?" Lin Jinyu was delighted.

"Aren't you here to tease me?" Xu Yulin smiled.

Lin Jinyu snatched the fan from Xu Yulin's hand, fanned it herself, and asked, "The second wife didn't say anything weird, did she?"

"The whole family is very polite." Xu Yulin took a cherry and said, "It's useless for you to call yourself smart. Why don't you understand this? When you and your sister first entered Beijing, what happened when you lost your parents and mothers? You are helpless, you are young, and you still have a few taels of silver in your hand. It is inevitable that you will be coveted and plotted. If you don’t bully you, who will you bully? Now you are not a high-ranking official, and you are also working in the cabinet. All adults who walk in the cabinet, regardless of official position Outsiders will call you Xiangye. All the old and young men in their family add up, isn't your second uncle the only one who is a fifth-rank sesame official in the Ministry of Industry? In terms of rank, he has to salute you when he sees you? Even if they are Ministers of the Ministry of Industry, they have to treat you as equals. Now it’s too late to curry favor with you, so why would they say anything weird to me?"

"I'm annoyed by them. I hide away, and sometimes they can find me." Lin Jinyu said with emotion when thinking about her marriage with her sister.

"Since we're married, I'll take care of the house affairs from now on." Xu Yulin smiled, "The family contacts, especially the relatives, don't make people look at them if they don't see each other behind closed doors. Anyway, there were troubles before. After a few games, let's stay far away, and no one can say otherwise, but these big rules can't be changed. You must be especially cautious in the officialdom. But now the Rongguo Mansion is probably only a shell. I see The few sisters in his family have ordinary clothes and jewelry, and they all look like this when they see guests, so it can be seen that it is a normal day."

Lin Jinyu took a deep look at Xu Yulin, and Xu Yulin took a sip of herbal tea and smiled, "What's so strange, they are all wearing golden phoenix beads and silk today, and those beads are just second-class East beads, round beads, just You have also heard the old man Zhu Huang say that all pearl jewelry, such as these second-class and third-class pearls, should be replaced every year by those who are exquisite. But who still wears that now, like the scarlet and raw gold material on me is a new product of Jiangning weaving tribute this year. There are four colors in total, all of which are woven with peacock gold thread in silk cotton, and only [-] pieces were brought in. , Only concubines with certain status in the palace can see it. The rest are rewarded to the princes and concubines of the princes. The queen rewarded me with three horses for each, and I gave my sister four horses, and left four for my second sister. I heard that the second sister is going to study in Beijing with her brother-in-law to prepare for the exam."

"When you arrive in Beijing, remember to tell me in the next post."

"Maybe I believe it." Xu Yulin smiled and changed the subject, "It's too far away. Like Jiangning Weaving and Hangzhou Weaving, every season will add fresh fabrics and patterns. Although it is not Shi Chong and Wang Kai fighting for wealth these days, these ladies from all over the world go out. Walking around as guests, what we talk about when we get together is nothing more than snacks, food, clothing, jewelry, fresh colors, fine gemstones, and embroidery on dresses. These shops are all staring at the palace, although they dare not go beyond the rules, they will always produce many high-quality imitations with similar designs and colors, these things are usually bought by rich families, and it is very respectable to make clothes for girls. "

Lin Jinyu said, "I heard that there were many good things in the past, but they can't be matched now?"

"It's really a piece of wood. You should know the word "renew the old and bring forth the new" when you study," Xu Yulin smiled, "For example, the Huiwen that people often say is indeed a good thing, but who can say that the best brocade material nowadays is worse than Huiwen. He Famous, first of all, because of Hui Niang, and after this person is dead, no one can weave this kind of satin. It is a masterpiece, and people think it is precious. It is like a broken pottery from the Han Dynasty on the ancient goods street. The price of the jar is only 800 taels. Maybe the jar was made by people in the Han Dynasty who used to pickle Chinese cabbage. After a long time, people feel that it is more expensive if it is missing. In fact, is it true that today’s things are not as good as those in the past? I don't think so."

Lin Jinyu couldn't help laughing, "It's reasonable and reasonable. Sigh, the three sisters of my grandmother's family, Yingchun's sister, Tanchun and younger sister are all concubines. You have also seen the appearance of the first aunt and the second aunt. They will take care of them sincerely. It's just a matter of face." Something happened."

"This is the short-sightedness of the Rongguo Mansion." Xu Yulin was a little disapproving, and said, "Girls are no more than boys, and the world values ​​in-laws. Like our parents who died early, I don't care about it. If other people marry their sons, except You are born in a family, but all behavior, appearance, and demeanor are under investigation. Do you think that marrying a wife is only based on the old man and brother-in-law? It means that the uncle is kind-hearted, and he treats you as his own, otherwise he has nowhere to complain. Besides, the girls in the Rongguo Mansion didn't say a few words for a long time, so they weren't generous enough, and they didn't dress well enough. Like ordinary nobles, they have to pick one or two. If they don't teach how to dress well, the girls will naturally suffer. Is there any benefit to the family? Or only the in-laws who are born in the first line are the in-laws, and the ones who are born in the concubine are not counted?" Xu Yulin was a little tired after going out for a long time, Xu Yulin moved her shoulders, clenched her fist and punched it a few times, Lin Jinyu put down her fan and pinched it for her He said with a smile, "Go on, I've never heard of it before."

"I heard from the old lady over there that there were four old sisters, including the mother-in-law, and they all passed away. It's a pity, but why do you only see your uncle's family as relatives? Don't forget that you have three aunts Well, even if you are gone, you still have to have a descendant." Xu Yulin half-closed her eyes, enjoying Lin Jinyu's service, and said, "These are also relatives, and you will be an official in the future. Compared with those colleagues of the same year, this one still has some relatives Well. It’s not too difficult to inquire about these things. After you inquire clearly, isn’t King Rui in the Ministry of Officials? All the officials are there. Please ask him to check it out for you. Who may be able to use it? "

Lin Jinyu squeezed harder and smiled, "I didn't expect that."

"No one asks you if you are poor in the busy city, but you are rich in the mountains and have distant relatives. It was useless to think about it before." Xu Yulin frowned and slapped Lin Jinyu's hand in pain, and said angrily, "Be gentle. But it's no wonder, I think so You haven't walked around with others before. My grandfather was very popular with the emperor, and my aunts should be married well. If you really have useful relatives, you go and ask for them. In the future, you will keep in touch, and your connections will gradually improve. There it is."

"You are thoughtful, but if there are really rich and powerful people, why would the Rongguo Mansion be left in the cold? I have lived in the mansion for several months, and I have never seen the old lady mention aunts." Lin Jinyu said.

"Rongguo Mansion has the family style of Rongguo Mansion, and we have our family style," Xu Yulin turned to look at him, and said, "What is the biggest problem with our family? There are few people. In fact, you are only a brother. Although there is a former father-in-law Most of the contacts left for you are your elders. The real juniors don’t have deep friendship, so you can’t rush this. I have a good relationship with you, I don’t think there is any one. They are also close. If there is something to ask for in the future, they will definitely not sit idly by. It's just that the relationship between these two families is not good. The only ones who can really help you are my brother-in-law and my brothers. It depends on my sister. For my sake. Now you only need to check the descendants of your aunts. Could it be possible that your grandfather could marry your aunts to common people? It must be after the officials, even if they are withered. It’s also sending charcoal in the fire. Moreover, even if you can’t count on them, it’s doing good deeds and forming a good relationship. You don’t need it, so maybe your children will benefit in the future.”

"Sister is really my military adviser, I didn't think about it." Lin Jinyu sincerely admired, these days, women with such a mind are indeed rare, no wonder the husband asked him to marry the third girl.

"Stop doing this." Xu Yulin smiled, "I'm bored at home all day long, so I have to find something to do for myself. When I marry you, I hope you will be successful, otherwise I will talk about my dignified Xu family Girl, even marrying a worthless person is shameful enough."

Lin Jinyu smiled and said, "Sister, don't worry, I don't think I have a good face. If you marry me, you must have some blessings. If you have sorted out the family affairs. In a few days, I will let Ma Nao clean up the farm shop. I'll bring you the ledger, anyway, these are all managed by women."

"Well, bring it here."

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After serving Jia's mother for dinner at noon, Wang Xifeng went back to her yard, and Ping'er showed Wang Xifeng the pearl flowers that Xu Yulin had given her.

Wang Xifeng took one, the jasper was the calyx, the gemstone was the flower, they were polished extremely delicately, and after playing with it for a while, they put it back into the box and said, "Put it away, and leave it for sister Qiao to dress up later."

Ping'er laughed, "Grandma Lin is very close to grandma, otherwise she wouldn't have given Qiao four alone."

"Cousin Lin is a conscientious person. Before, I only took care of him and Sister Lin." Wang Xifeng sighed, "Sister Xue is such a smart person. Pulling the relationship," Gou Lips sneered, "After all, you are asking for humiliation."

Ping'er said, "This servant also thinks, alas, Miss Bao is usually the most polite. His family has long been at odds with the Lin family, why is it the other way around today?"

"It doesn't matter if she comes over. After all, she lives in our house. There is no reason not to ask her to come. It's just that there should be a distinction. She was used to calling everyone sister and sister." Wang Xifeng smiled disdainfully, "It's okay if the family is of the same family. The sister's name is Yitong, which seems to be close. But this grandma Lin was born in a noble family. Her aunt is the queen of the middle palace, and her grandmother is the eldest princess. I used to go out with my mother as a guest." When girls from seven or eight families are together, they all introduce their surnames first, and Shi Li has met them before they can talk. How can she just go over and call someone's younger sister like this? People have to recognize her sister who was born as a businesswoman. What's more, sister Xue is so young, and the pearls and bracelets are not new without wearing clothes. She is not as good as the big girl behind Grandma Lin. No wonder people will admit her mistake. Sister Qiao has to dress up as she gets older."

There was a sound from outside, Ping'er hurried over to open the curtain, and Jia Lian came in.

"Second master is back." Wang Xifeng got up to greet him. Jia Lian sat at the kang table and asked with a smile, "Did you see Jinyu's wife?"

"I see, both appearance and speech are very good." Wang Xifeng took the tea from Ping'er's hand, gave it to Jia Lian, and pushed the hairpin flowers to Jia Lian, "Grandma Lin gave it to Sister Qiao."

Jia Lian nodded and smiled, "Cousin Lin is really lucky. I thought she was the concubine of the Xu family before, but it turned out to be the concubine's daughter. Cousin Lin is more prudent in his words and actions than before, but Cousin Xue..." At the end of the sentence , and a little embarrassed, after all, is Wang Xifeng's real cousin.

"What's wrong?" Wang Xifeng asked hurriedly.

"Didn't the Xue family always offer palace flowers to the palace? There was a big mistake this year, and the things sent to the palace were picked out, alas, even the head of the House of Internal Affairs was implicated. It's over." Jia Lian took two sips of tea and sighed, "The shop is closed, Brother Xue is arrested. Now Brother Xue Biao is begging for help all over the world."

"Why haven't I heard you say this, I don't even know about the wind." Wang Xifeng's heart suddenly brightened, and he raised his eyebrows and sneered, "No wonder Aunt Xue and Sister Xue ran here today, rushing to follow Jinyu's daughter-in-law is seeking relatives. Why didn't you ask the old lady for this matter?"

"Hey, what happened yesterday, Brother Xue Biao found me this morning. How can I know a few people? What good would it do to bring this matter to the old lady, but it would make the old lady angry in vain, and the Xue family would be ashamed. Yesterday, my aunt went to beg the second wife, but now the second wife eats fast and recites Buddha, she only pushes it on me. I see that you are busy with the second sister's dowry these days, so you didn't talk about it with you." Jia Lian said, "Although our palace There is an empress, since the empress was demoted, it’s too late to be cautious. Besides, she can’t control the House of Internal Affairs. Everyone knows that Jinyu’s daughter-in-law is the niece of the empress empress. Cousin Lin has been offended so much, why would Cousin Lin meddle in his business? Could it be that he was in a hurry and rushed to the doctor!"

Wang Xifeng shook his head and smiled, didn't say much, but ordered Ping'er to pass on the meal.