Lin Jiajinyu of the Red Chamber

Lin Jinyu was studying when he saw Lin Zhong come to invite Mr. Xu to the study.

Seeing Lin Jinyu staring at him eagerly, Mr. Xu smiled and said, "Recite your book carefully, check it later, if you fail to memorize it, you will be punished by the board."

"Oh."

Lin Jinyu studied obediently, but he didn't hide this matter from him at all, and he couldn't hide it from him. After two days, everyone in the world would know: the emperor took the Zen throne, and the third prince ascended the throne.

The emperor approved the memorial Lin Ruhai handed over: he was allowed to go to Beijing to attend the new emperor's succession ceremony.

Lin Ruhai is an official of the second rank, which is not high.But the position of the Yangzhou Salt Administration is the top priority, and Lin Ruhai's ability to get involved in this role shows that he has the emperor's trust.Being able to participate in the new emperor's succession ceremony is also a great grace. After Lin Ruhai received the imperial edict, he began to prepare. He first handed over the official duties in the yamen to his subordinates, and then discussed with a few close friends.

Lin Daiyu was preparing gifts for the two emperors at home, so she couldn't go there empty-handed, but this Zen seat was the first one in heaven, and no one had ever passed it, so what rules should be used to prepare gifts?Lin Daiyu dug out the gift lists for the Longevity Festival over the years, and added some antiques and Yangzhou specialties for comparison.

This matter, it is more difficult to deal with, the etiquette is too low, and it is disrespectful to the emperor.The courtesy is generous, will the emperor suspect that you are corrupt in Yangzhou?

Lin Daiyu considered the gift list and showed it to Lin Ruhai. Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "They are all fine things, and the antiques are slightly reduced by two. Don't go beyond the emperor's gift. These special products are well prepared."

The emperor's Zen position is very happy, but the officials below suffer, a daughter-in-law and two mother-in-law, how can I serve you?

In addition to the presents, there were also things for the Jia family. Lin Ruhai pondered for a moment, and then said after a while, "It's not a year or a festival, so it's hard to prepare?"

Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "Daddy is going to Beijing. My daughter thinks it's better to prepare according to the head. The number of relatives in the grandmother's family is limited, that is, uncles, aunts, cousins, and cousins. Prepare a copy for each of them. Daddy also said that this is not a festival, so just prepare a copy." It's [-]% less than the Mid-Autumn Festival ceremony, does Daddy think it's okay?"

Lin Ruhai smiled, "Fortunately, I have a smart daughter."

Lin Daiyu's cheeks were slightly red, and she asked with a smile, "This ceremony will be done tonight, when is daddy going to leave?"

"Three days later." Lin Ruhai said.

"Which people does daddy plan to bring to serve? I heard from Jinyu that our old house has not been lived in for many years, and it is much dilapidated. It has not been repaired, so where does daddy end up?" Daiyu asked worriedly.

Hearing Lin Daiyu's words, Lin Ruhai couldn't help thinking of his dead wife, feeling sore and relieved at the same time, and said, "Lin Zhong and the others are used to going out with me, so let them go. As for where to live, Yu'er doesn't have to worry, she will go back to Beijing for her father. Your Majesty sees that it is not appropriate to live in Rongguo Mansion, Mr. Xu's house is empty, and Mr. Xu has already completed his letters, so it is good to go and live with him for a few days for my father."

"Then Mr. Xu's family wants to prepare a gift?"

Lin Ruhai smiled and waved his hands, "No need, Mr. Xu has no wife and only a few servants to look after the house."

In the end, Lin Daiyu prepared some extra silver for Lin Zhong, saying, "Even if Mr. Xu's family has no master, father's going here will be a trouble to him. Uncle Zhong will give these two thousand silver to the old housekeeper and Mr. Xu's family." If the servants are divided, don't let them work in vain."

Lin Zhong answered through the curtain.

Lin Daiyu said again, "Uncle Zhong is an old man who has been with his father, and his father is not in good health, so I have to trouble Uncle Zhong to take care of him when he is running back and forth. Both Jinyu and I are grateful to Uncle Zhong."

Lin Zhongdao, "Don't worry, Miss, the servant will take good care of the master."

Lin Jinyu finished a set of boxing in Master Xu's yard. Ever since he started practicing martial arts, Master Xu only taught him one set of boxing and asked him to practice it every morning and evening.

At the beginning Lin Jinyu was still foolishly happy, thinking that she would become a martial arts master after 20 years of practice, but she didn't expect to be fooled by being fooled.After receiving the gesture, Lin Jinyu took the handkerchief in Ping'an's hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said, "Ping'an, you go out first, I have something to say to the master."

Master Xu had just finished training, and he practiced this boxing technique every morning and night to keep fit. Hearing Lin Jinyu's words, he asked, "What's the matter?"

Lin Jinyu first went to bring Mr. Xu's favorite pear wood reclining chair, and helped Master Xu to sit down with a smile. He sat on the couch and raised his small fist to give Master Xu a leg kick. With irregular heart rate, he quickly grabbed his little boxer and said, "If you have something to say, just talk about it, but I don't have much skills, so I may not be able to help."

"Since my disciple practiced boxing and martial arts with the master, he has been in good health. Even my sister has practiced the breathing method taught by the master, and her body has gradually improved. These are the merits of the master, and the disciple dare not forget even when he is broken." Lin Jinyu smiled. Compliments.

Even if Mr. Xu knew that Lin Jinyu wanted something, he couldn't help laughing, "These small things are not worth mentioning."

"Actually, Brother Mu has already told me that the master is not a master of martial arts, and the master can only do this set of punches, he can only pinch pearls, like what people in the rivers and lakes say, the master doesn't understand at all." Master Xu's face froze, Lin Jinyu was extremely He said thoughtfully, "I just want to tell the master that you don't have to pretend to be a master of martial arts. You are a master who knows only one move and is a disciple. You can do whatever you want, and you don't need to hide medical books under the mattress. People say no." A good doctor is a good minister, the master has such a great ability, and the disciples are also proud to be able to worship under the master."

Master Xu was really touched by a little man who raised his face and said such sensible words. He patted Lin Jinyu on the head and smiled, "Well, you have been studying with me for more than a year, and I haven't taught you anything?"

"Master, don't underestimate yourself. You taught me the boxing techniques for fitness, and even my sister has benefited from it. I am really grateful to you sir." Lin Jinyu said sensiblely, "The master doesn't even want to disclose his name, and the disciples dare not ask too much. Master's medical skills This is good, but I have one thing to ask for. Since my mother passed away, my father was sad and injured, and his body is not as good as before. Now that my father is going to Beijing to see you again, I can't serve on the sidelines. I am worried, and I want to ask the master to feel my father's pulse , Prescribe a few prescriptions for recuperation, don’t expect to turn around overnight, as long as there is a slight improvement, my sister and I will be grateful to the master for his kindness.”

Master Xu finally knew Lin Jinyu's purpose, but this little guy said it sincerely, Master Xu sighed, "Forget it, just don't blame me for coaxing you before. Anyway, I'm in this yard. When your father is free, Just ask him to come over."

"I'm really grateful to Master." Lin Jinyu got up and made a bow, and said happily, "Master knows that my sister is weak in nature, and she doesn't bother with one thing, so I have to bother you, sir."

"Okay, okay." Master Xu agreed.

Lin Ruhai complied with Lin Jinyu's filial piety even though he felt that his son was making a fuss.Lin Daiyu, on the other hand, couldn't help Lin Jinyu's coquettish dawdling, so she asked someone to prepare a soft sedan chair, and asked her mother-in-law to clear away all the men on the road before she took the maidservant in the sedan chair.

Lin Daiyu originally wanted to wear a veil to cover her face, but thought that she was her brother's master after all, and it would be impolite to wear a veil, so she omitted it.

Lin Daiyu was short, and called out, "Master, I'm sorry for your inconvenience."

Daiyu's appearance is already good at such a young age, but the key is that she has a noble and pure temperament, as if she doesn't eat fireworks. Master Xu also regarded her as a junior, and nodded slightly, "Miss Lin, please sit down."

Daiyu was sitting in the chair, with a white wrist pressed on the pulse detector, Master Xu took a veil to cover Daiyu's wrist, and then began to diagnose the pulse, Master Xu examined for a while, then said with a smile, "Look at the girl's pulse. Empty and weak, slightly pale complexion, lack of blood, is the disease of qi deficiency. It is not serious, this kind of symptom is mostly carried in the womb, medicine is not as good as food tonic, these herbs are added to the porridge of snow clam and bird's nest, stewed every morning Eat a small bowl and eat it continuously for two or three years, and you will be no different from ordinary people." Master Xu continued to prescribe the prescription and said with a smile, "Jinyu teaches you the breathing exercise, and practicing it every day is also good for your body. .”

"Master Lao, don't worry."

The siblings waited for Master Xu to prescribe the pulse for Lin Ruhai, thanked Master Xu again, Lin Jingyu said goodbye to Master Xu, and sent Daiyu back to the inner courtyard, while Lin Ruhai stayed to talk to Master Xu.