Lin Jiajinyu of the Red Chamber

Mu Li has been enjoying himself recently, and the joy in the corners of his eyes and brows cannot be concealed.

Feng Ziying could tell that Mu Li used to be a rigorous person, like the last time Feng Ziying got into a fight in the street, he still gave a book to the censor and was fined by the emperor for three months.Mu Li was very strict in governing the army, Feng Ziying thought he would be punished, but he didn't realize it, Mu Li didn't say a word, just told him a few words.Feng Ziying really wanted to gossip, but because of the majesty of her boss, she had to think about it for a while.

In the golden autumn of August, there are all kinds of melons and fruits. A lotus pond was dug in the garden of the other courtyard in the suburbs, and shrimps and crabs were raised in it. Every year, besides eating at home, they can also sell a lot of money.The stewards of the other courtyard naturally picked the best ones to present to the master, and Daiyu divided four shares, one was sent to Dong'an County Prince's Mansion as a tribute, one was sent to Xu Yulin by someone, and one was sent to Xu Jia's mansion. Leave a copy for Xu Ziwen.

Xu Ziwen was staying at home to escape the summer heat, and when he heard Mu Li talk about his intentions, he said with a smile, "This is really the sun coming out from the west. I never thought that my cousin and I would receive gifts from Mu Li in this lifetime."

Mu Li pretended not to hear Xu Ziwen's ridicule. In fact, Mu Li is a real person. He has benefited from Xu Ziwen's teaching since he was a child, and he is also very grateful to Xu Ziwen.However, Xu Ziwen was an idiot, and every time Mu Li gave something, he would criticize him for being too fat or too thin, and afterward, Mu Li stopped giving it away.

Xu Junqing glared at Xu Ziwen, and said in a gentle voice, "It's enough if you have this heart. You just got married, and you have to plan your life. If you can visit me often, it is your filial piety." Mu Li's mother is Xu Junqing's second cousin, young Shi's great love for Xu Junqing annoyed the princess. For some reason, she was stuffed in Dong'an County Prince's Mansion, and served as Dong'an County King's concubine. When Mu Li was born, she gave birth to dystocia and left. Xu Junqing felt a little guilty for this cousin, so Take good care of Mu Li.

Mu Li smiled, "Uncle, they are all raised in the village, so they don't use any money, so I send them to my uncle and cousin to try something new."

Seeing the joy on Mu Li's eyebrows, Xu Ziwen asked, "What's the joy, let me tell you about it. It's rare for you to be so happy."

"It's nothing." Mu Li straightened his waist, straightened up, couldn't hold back the corners of his raised lips, grinned all the way to his cheeks, coughed, pretending to be nothing big or small, "Mr. Lin is happy."

Xu Ziwen shook his fan and paused for a moment, a little funny, "Oh, I'm going to be a father. That's fine, keep some of it, no wonder you look like you're going to fly up."

"Get out!" Passing on the family line is a major event in life. There are three unfilial acts, and having no offspring is the greatest. Xu Junqing is naturally happy for Mu Li, but seeing that Mu Li is going to be a father, he immediately thinks that Xu Ziwen is still a bachelor. Look no further.

Xu Ziwen suspected that Mu Li was deliberately finding fault with his father to mention this matter, so he nodded slightly to Mu Li, smiled, got up and left.

Xu Junqing temporarily suppressed his anger, asked Mu Li a lot of questions in a gentle manner, and gave him a few pointers before letting Mu Li go home.Mu Li walked forward, Xu Junqing immediately sent someone to find Xu Ziwen to come back to talk, the servants went away for a long time, the lonely came back alone, and said: The second master has gone to the palace.

Xu Junqing was furious.

Talking about Rongguo Mansion, seeing Jia Mu's birthday is approaching, Wang Xifeng suddenly can't manage.

There was a big funeral in the Ning Mansion, and Youshi was not ill this time, but she was limited in talent, so she wanted to borrow Wang Xifeng to help welcome relatives and guests to take care of things.Wang Xifeng had nothing else to say, but she suddenly fainted when she was in the boardroom, and the whole family's master, servants and slaves were in a mess. She hurriedly called for an imperial doctor, and after a consultation, she found out that Wang Xifeng was two months pregnant.Because when she gave birth to Qiaojie, she hurt her foundation and she was busy with housework, so the baby was a little unstable in sitting. Doctor Wang repeatedly reminded her not to be tired, and prescribed anti-birth prescriptions.

Because it was related to the eldest son's heir, Jia's mother ordered Wang Xifeng to rest and recuperate, and sent a few large bags of medicinal materials for mandarin ducks to nourish her health.

Wang Xifeng and Jia Lian were very happy, especially Jia Lian, who had been married for many years and had only one daughter. It was a great pity. She never thought that her wife was pregnant. When the congratulations were gone, she stared at Wang Xifeng's belly and rubbed her hands with a smile, " You have been worrying about your family for the past few years. You are not the only master in the house, you listen to me, we will have a good life, and when we give birth to a son, there are so many things we can't care about."

"Well, it's not that I haven't given birth before. I know better than you." Although Wang Xifeng is concerned about Jia Mu's birthday, but after drinking the medicine for these years, she finally conceived and conceived. Thanks.Leaning on the pillow, Wang Xifeng put her hand on her lower abdomen naturally and said, "At this time, it's hard for me to go out for a walk, because of the East Mansion, the old lady's birthday can't be celebrated, Da Zhen You can worry more about my brother."

Jia Lian turned around and sat on the edge of the Kang, nodded, and suddenly said, "Just rest at ease, but there is one thing I want to ask you, who is the right housekeeper next?"

Wang Xifeng naturally understood Jia Lian's meaning. Because Yuanchun was pregnant, the mansion was lively for a few days.The servants of the family once again flattered Mrs. Wang who was devoted to chanting in the Buddhist hall. For several days, Jiamu asked Mrs. Wang to serve tea and dinner.

"What did you hear?" According to Wang Xifeng's understanding of her husband, there must be a reason for Jia Lian's question.

Jia Lian held Wang Xifeng's soft and warm little hand, and said softly, "There is no wind, Second Uncle is also resting in the main room these few days. He used to be your housekeeper, but this time, the old lady must ask for your opinion. When you give birth to your son and finish your confinement, it will probably be Baoyu's wedding."

Wang Xifeng was anxious, her eyebrows were about to stand up, Jia Lian pinched her palm, smiled slightly, and asked, "Do you believe me?"

Wang Xifeng annoyed, very coquettish, which made Jia Lian's heart twitch slightly, "Why are you talking nonsense when you haven't poured yellow soup? I don't believe you, can I give you children? It's you, why are you talking nonsense, Can't you just say something? See if I'm worried, can you have any light?"

"If you believe me, then listen to me. If the old lady asks you, just recommend the second wife as the housekeeper." Seeing Wang Xifeng biting her lower lip and not speaking, she knew that she was unwilling. What is there to be, is your dowry not enough? Fill it in, and your children will drink the northwest wind in the future."

Wang Xifeng had never heard such a thing before. She stared blankly at Jia Lian for a while, and Jia Lian said, "Don't take over this family, let Ping'er go over and help support it. It's boring after all. Take good care of our yard. , Ping An gave birth to a son, the days are still long, why bother to argue about the length of this time."

Wang Xifeng's eyes turned red when she heard this, she was always competitive, Jia Lian was somewhat soft-tempered, and always loved flirting, Wang Xifeng had a fierce temper and strictly guarded against death, and there would inevitably be rifts between husband and wife.Husband and wife have been married for many years, there is love and resentment, Wang Xifeng did not expect Jia Lian to say such caring words, and shed tears.

"What's the matter?"

Wang Xifeng took out her handkerchief and wiped her tears, then asked with a smile, "But I want to ask you, I'm so sluggish about what you said today, did someone outside make you angry?"

Jia Lian's career in the world was full of opportunities, and he took care of things outside the Rongguo Mansion.In these years in the mansion, he has seen and heard more than Wang Xifeng, and he has seen more clearly.Wang Xifeng looks like a top-notch family, and Jia Lian liked it a lot at first, but Wang Xifeng has always been married to the second wife, the wife of the second wife. After a long time, Jia Lian didn't say anything, but he felt a little bit at odds in his heart.But later when the Lin family's siblings entered the mansion, Wang Xifeng listened to Jia Lian's suggestion, gradually moved away from Mrs. Wang, and devoted herself to arranging the dowry for Yingchun.Jia Lian is a soft-hearted person, seeing that Yuanchun is pregnant, and now the old lady is inclined to the second wife again, she is inevitably discouraged, and it is only serious to let his wife leave her hand and concentrate on raising the baby.

"Now that you are devoted to me, I will not let you down." Jia Lian smiled, "If you have confidence in your heart, just obediently give birth to a son for me."

Wang Xifeng smiled and spat, "I know my son."

The husband and wife were talking intimately inside, while Ping'er was doing work outside. When the curtain rang, seeing the little girl ushered Wang Shanbao's family in, she hurriedly got up to greet her, gave up her seat and served tea, and asked with a smile, "Why is Sister Wang free?" Come to visit us?"

Wang Shanbao's family said hello to Ping'er, sat down with a smile and said, "It was the Eldest Master who ordered me to come over to ask the Second Master to discuss matters. I wonder if the Second Master is at home?"

Inside, Jia Lian and Xifeng had already heard it. Jia Lian winked, and Wang Xifeng raised her voice, "Ping'er, please come in, sister Wang."

Jia Lian asked a few words, but Wang Shanbao's family didn't know the inside story, so Wang Xifeng asked her to talk and drink tea, so Jia Lian went to Jia Amnesty's side.

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Jia Amnesty waited for Jia Lian in the study that hadn't been used for a long time, and Jia Lian was taken aback. What's wrong with his father?Why did you learn the way of the second uncle?

Jia Amnesty stroked his yellow and white beard, sat upright on the couch, pointed out a chair for Jia Lian to sit on, and Jia Lian respectfully greeted his father.

"Okay, okay." Jia Amnesty looked at Jia Lianying's upright figure with cloudy eyes. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If it happens, there will be endless benefits for future generations. He cleared his throat and said, "Originally your daughter-in-law If you are healthy, you shouldn't be sent out. It's just that this matter is very important, and I don't worry about others, and I can't trust them."

"Father can tell you what to do. There are a lot of mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law at home. Which of them is pregnant and needs a man to watch over?" Jia Lian said.

"Well, it's the style of a big family." Jia She praised, "Master Shi, the governor of Ping'an Prefecture, is my old friend. I have a letter here. You can take it to Master Shi."

Jia Lian was a little puzzled, and asked, "What letter?" When did he even have to deliver the letter himself.

"Why do you ask so many questions? Just go if you're told! Don't think I don't know what you do at home! Now that I'm using you seriously, I've learned to push back! You've been wasting your time at home, and you've become lazy! When I have free time, let's figure it out together and set up the rules!" Jia She stared at Jia Lian with a pair of aged eyes.

Jia Lian was still a little afraid of his father, and hurriedly said, "It's my son who made a mistake. If the master has something to say, just give orders. Then clean up today, and my son will leave early tomorrow morning."

That's all for Jia Amnesty.

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When Jia Lian returned to his room, he urged Ping'er to tidy up and salute. Wang Xifeng didn't understand, "Even the emperor's errands have to be pretended for three days. Why is the lord so urgent? You don't want to let people breathe , at least you have to pass the sanqi of the master of Dongfu. You listen to me, just go and tell the old lady, the old lady can't obey!"

"Didn't I even think of this? But the old man is urging me so hard, thinking about it is an important thing." Jia Lian was also a little angry.

Wang Xifeng shoved him, gritted his teeth and sighed, "I said, why can't you turn the corner? It's a big deal, it can be more important than your son's reputation! Think about it carefully, you can be counted as a leader in the two mansions." People. Our family has made old friends for many generations, and we always come to express our condolences. When people ask you, how do you ask others to answer! Ha, the uncle’s funeral, you, a nephew, have something important to go away on business Well! Even the emperor, you have to make Ding Worry! Once you go, your reputation will be ruined! Besides, it’s fine to send a letter to any slave, and you have to run errands yourself! I didn’t ask you to tell the old lady It's not the old man's fault, shouldn't you bid farewell to the old lady when you go far away, just wait and see what the old lady says!" Wang Xifeng blamed her father-in-law for being confused in her heart because she couldn't speak clearly.

Jia Lian slapped his forehead and said, "No, hey, I feel weak when I see the old man. He is not a reasonable temper, so how can I care about other things? Thanks to your thoughtful thinking, just tell the old lady, it will come naturally." There is no need to go to Ping'an Prefecture, the old man will inevitably be hiccupped for a while."

"No matter how much you hiccup, you are also father and son."

Jia Lian was spared a hard job, but Xue Pan came to Ping'an Prefecture under the sun. Zhao Changshi only ordered Xue Pan to buy the goods, and then left in a hurry with his attendants. Xue Pan felt a little weird in his heart, but I dare not ask more questions.

So the general's mansion of King Xining welcomed the guests again.

Tu Wenfei and Wu You also failed to make the trip, the autumn rain continued, and the sky stayed away.

The king of Xining has been very interested recently, listening to the bamboo pavilion and receiving guests with tea.Tingzhu Pavilion is built in the bamboo forest, with thousands of green bamboos, and it is the season of drizzle. Holding an oil-paper umbrella and stepping on the cobblestone path, the sound of rain rustling in your ears is quite poetic and picturesque.The only shortcoming is that the surrounding area is surrounded by the soldiers of the King of Xining, whose faint murderous aura disturbed the tranquility of the place. Once the three of them arrived, the soldiers of the King of Xining led them into the cabinet, while the other attendants stayed outside according to the rules. It can be seen that Xining Wang is cautious.In addition to the people they brought, there was a group of guards outside who were dressed differently from the others.Lin Jinyu's apprentice Wen Fei and Wu You are all sharp-eyed people, they exchanged looks with each other, and entered in order of priority.

After meeting the king of Xining, Lin Jinyu looked at the middle-aged man in gray clothes beside the king of Xining, and said with a smile, "This is a stranger, I have never seen him before."

"There are so many you haven't seen." As usual, the king of Xining turned around and sat back in the main seat.

Tu Wenfei smiled slightly, seeing Lin Jinyu sitting down, Fang said, "You have only lived in the capital for a few days, so it's no wonder you don't recognize him, this is Mr. Chang Shi from Uncle Zhongshun's mansion, if I remember correctly, it seems that the surname is Zhao, Zhao Changshi, right?"

Zhao Changshi was pleasantly surprised by the arrogant attitude of the king of Xining County towards Lin Jinyu, and he didn't show anything on his face. He said with a smile, "My surname is Zhao. Your Highness also knows that my lord fights wine and has good tea. This trip is just at the lord's order. I came here to ask for a few taels of good tea to take back with him."

"Then you're here, the tea from Uncle Wang's place is indeed a treasure that's hard to come by." Tu Wenfei said gracefully.

It's really courageous to send people to Ping'an Prefecture now, thinking about getting a piece of the pie, Wu You smiled, but it's not very pleasant to say, "Master Changshi is a fifth-rank official, and he travels thousands of miles just for a few teas." Running around. It is said that King Zhongshun is not good at employing people, it seems that this is true, how can a person like an adult snatch a job from a slave, a little tea, and just come by any manager."

"Wu Shangshu's words are wrong. In the eyes of adults, it is just a piece of tea, but in the eyes of my prince, it is a rare treasure. The wealth of the king is shared with the worries of the king. It is only natural for an official to serve the life of the prince." Zhao Changshi is neither humble nor overbearing. road.

"If you ask me, the rare treasure that Zhao Changshi is looking for is probably not tea. It should be made of wrong gold. It looks like a galloping tiger." Seeing Zhao Changshi's face change, Wu You took a sip of tea, The corners of the concubine's lips curled up, and she raised her eyebrows and smiled provocatively, "I have spoken to Zhao Changshi's mind."

Anger arose in Zhao Changshi's heart. He was old, a little calm, and his buttocks were still sitting very firmly. He said lightly, "I don't understand a single word of Wu Shangshu's words. But the next official heard that Wu Shangshu At this time, Shang Shu should follow His Royal Highness King Rui to inspect the river works, could it be that he is greedy for the fragrance of tea in this mansion, so that the Lord ignores the holy order and came here for thousands of miles."

"Where, I heard that there is a gold mine in Ping'an Prefecture. I have never seen a gold mine in my life. I begged His Royal Highness King Rui to move over here, and I followed Zhan Zhanguang to open my eyes to see what the gold mine looks like. By the way Son, try the good tea from the prince." Wu You said arrogantly.

Lin Jinyu said, "Since Zhao Changshi is here, he will stay for a few more days, and when the rain stops, he will follow His Highness to see gold."

The king of Xining sneered, "Hearing your tone, if you don't know, you can think that this king's general's mansion is named Lin." I really regret that I didn't tell in advance not to let this Lin come to me. I couldn't help but want to tell him to shut up.

Lin Jinyu smiled calmly, said nothing more, lowered her head and took out a jade pendant from her sleeve, held it in her hand and played with it repeatedly.

"Speaking of which, I haven't seen Brother Zhongshun for seven or eight years. Is Brother Wang still healthy?" Xining Wang asked warmly.

Zhao Changshi was thinking about all kinds of information from King Rui and others, and thinking about how to persuade King Xining that it would be beneficial to his master's great cause. Hearing this question, he hurriedly said with a smile, "My lord is in good health, and now he often thinks about it with his son. The years when I was drinking and singing with my lord. I often sigh, my lord is not in the capital, and my lord has lost another confidant. My lord has guarded Ping'an Prefecture for many years and has worked hard. My lord said that there is nothing else to send him off, only a few jars of old wine from the capital. Don't let the prince forget the fragrance of the wine in Kyoto."

"Yo, this bunch of lords made me dizzy." Wu You covered her lips and smiled.

"The 'My Lord' in Zhao Changshi's mouth refers to King Zhongshun, and 'Lord' refers to King Xining. I don't understand this," Lin Jinyu explained in a flat voice, "What Zhao Changshi means is that King Zhongshun and Xining The king has a very close personal relationship, this time Zhao Changshi came all the way here, and only brought a few jars of old-fashioned sweet wine to the king of Xining, and there are no other gold, jade and antiques, which means that the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water."

Wu You's eyes slanted to Lin Jinyu, "Sure enough, it's different when you are young. This brain turns quickly. But it's good that King Zhongshun doesn't give a big gift. Friendship is friendship. This Zhao Changshi Baba is here. If you dare to respect As a gift, I will not be charged with his family's lord's adultery with a foreign official!" After speaking, Wu You looked at the color of the king of Xining from the corner of his eye, and felt a little more confident in his heart.

"You are not a censor now, so you can't join people casually."

Wu You probed again, and said with a smile, "I'm here, I want to persuade the prince a few words."

King Xining didn't see the slightest bit of anger, and raised his hand in a good-tempered manner, "Speak."

"Yes, I think that personal friendship is personal friendship. Zhao Changshi's trip is not very appropriate. As the chief of the palace, he is a person who can be used by King Zhongshun after all. We have seen it with our own eyes and heard it with our own ears. Chang Shi sent you a few jars of cheap wine. If others heard about it, a prince who is a fifth-rank Changshi, who ran thousands of miles on a hot summer day, just gave you a few jars for the prince. Wine, can this person be trusted?" Wu You looked at King Xining with a smile, "As the saying goes, people's words are terrible, and the officials privately think that the prince should not accept this wine, and the imperial censor's eyes are sharp."

Tu Wenfei turned his head to look at King Xining, and said with a smile, "Master Wu's censor's disease has fallen again, but he has worked in the censor's platform, and the taboos in it are the clearest, and he only cares about Uncle Wang."

King Xining drank his tea with his head down, silent.

Zhao Changshi was anxious, and said in a deep voice, "Master Wu's words are too much. According to what Master Wu said, in order to avoid being idle, the families in the capital don't need to deal with each other. If Master Wu knows, don't they all have it?" Put an end to the crime of the party's selfishness! It's just ordinary small households, relatives and friends also have a gift of one or two catties of meat and three or five jars of wine during festivals. My prince is not afraid of evil spirits, so you don't need to worry about it!"

Wu You smiled, "I didn't worry about your prince, I was thinking for him. Zhao Changshi don't worry too much. As the saying goes, harmony makes money, and peace is the most precious. It doesn't look like you have red eyebrows and green eyes. I I also kindly pointed out to you, why are you annoyed, you have no self-cultivation, how can you look like a person who is loyal to the king and taught, it is embarrassing for your master."

Zhao Changshi stared over, and Lin Jinyu was sitting under Wu You. Zhao Changshi's eyes flashed, and he saw the jade in Lin Jinyu's hand, and smiled a little on his face, "The jade pendant in Master Lin's hand looks familiar, it seems to be Where is my lord's belongings?"

"Zhao Changshi has good eyesight. This was rewarded to me by Lord Zhongshun before. King Zhongshun said it was mutton jade. I don't think it looks like it. Why don't Zhao Changshi come and help me take a look." Lin Jinyu pinched the jade pendant, annoyed He frowned.

Seeing that the king of Xining did not object, Zhao Changshi got up and walked a few steps to Lin Jinyu. When he received the jade pendant, he took a deep look at Lin Jinyu. He lowered his head and pretended to be appreciative, thinking in his heart that Mr. Xianglin is the master's person?

Zhao Changshi had a ghost in his heart, and held the jade pendant for a long time without saying a word, until Wu You's sarcastic voice sounded again, "Let me open my eyes to any rare treasures." Withdrew his hands and said in his mouth, "Master Wu, you are too rude."

These eight characters are Zhao Changshi's last words. In order to avoid Wu You, he retreated to Lin Jinyu. When Lin Jinyu reached out to stop him, he pinched his neck. Zhao Changshi did not have peerless martial arts, and scholars have been useless since ancient times. , Lin Jinyu has a lot of kung fu in his hands, and has learned some medical skills.There was a click, the neck bones were dislocated, and Zhao Changshi fell limply on the ground with his eyes open, still clutching the mutton fat jade pendant.

Except for the dead Zhao Changshi, everyone in this room was better than Lin Jinyu in martial arts, but no one expected Lin Jinyu to kill someone suddenly. Zhao Changshi died and lay on the ground, and everyone realized it.The astonishment in King Xining's eyes could not be concealed, but he just held the tea cup, locked his eyes on Lin Jinyu, and did not say a word.Tu Wenfei saw that King Xining did not move, and did not speak with downcast eyes.Wu You squatted down and put his middle finger on Zhao Changshi's carotid artery, completely relieved.

"Master Lin is such a good trick. You can pinch the long history of the fifth rank?" Xining Wang sneered, and put down the teacup heavily. It really is a famous teacher who produces a high-level apprentice, a nest of snakes and rats, there is no good thing !

Lin Jinyu was murdered for the first time, her face was a little pale, her figure was straight, like a green bamboo outside the pavilion, and she said softly, "This will save the prince from embarrassing, according to my humble opinion, it is very unnecessary to accept the courtesy of the loyal king. It's also for the sake of the prince." The people of King Zhongshun came too fast, and the affairs of Ping'an Prefecture can't be delayed, it needs to be sorted out quickly.

A gleam of joy flashed in Tu Wenfei's eyes, and he said calmly, "Uncle Wang, Zhao Changshi has never been to Uncle Wang's house. We just drink tea and enjoy the rain today. Where have we seen Changshi? Uncle Wang, those people outside The traces, my nephew will wipe them off for you."

"Jin Zhong, you go and make arrangements." King Xining ordered the soldiers behind him to wait for them. There were only four people left in the bamboo pavilion, and King Xining said slowly, "If you make a big deal, you have to be ruthless. If you have to kill, you will kill. Don't let it go. Master Lin has such means at such a young age, and he has a bright future in the future. I'm a little tired, so go back and rest, and we'll talk about it tomorrow."

The king of Xining left first, and the breath in Lin Jinyu's chest dissipated, and he almost fell to the ground. Wu You quickly supported Lin Jinyu, and said in a low voice, "Well done. If you don't do it, I can't keep him in the general's mansion." lobbyist."