Lin Jiajinyu of the Red Chamber

Rongguofu.

It was rumored that Mrs. Zhen had arrived. Mrs. Wang Xing and Mrs. Wang Xifeng personally went to the gate of Neiyi to meet her.

Mrs. Zhen wanted to salute, but was picked up by Jia Mu with a smile. Hu Po led the little girls to move the chairs, and Mrs. Zhen sat down with a smile. She ordered Zhen Baoyu and Zhen Dai to greet Jia Mu. Wearing presbyopic glasses to look at it carefully, he said with a smile, "It really looks like it was carved out of the same mold. Look, I didn't believe what Baoyu said before. Alas, isn't this the fate of our two families?"

Wang Xifeng joked, "No, I see that the two Baoyus were born to be brothers, otherwise, how could they hit each other like this."

Jia's mother said yes again and again, and stroked Zhen Dai's soft and boneless little hand. Seeing that Zhen Dai's eyebrows were like distant mountains, his eyes were like autumn water, and his facial features were exquisite, pure and charming, she praised and praised her again, and ordered her to give a double share. At the meeting ceremony, he said with a smile, "What a good boy, with such a typical personality, I wish he could be my own granddaughter."

At this time, Sanchun Baochai, Baoqin, Xing Xiuyan and others arrived, and everyone laughed after seeing each other.

Zhen Baoyu thought that her own sisters were already smart and beautiful and would not let others, but she did not realize that the group of sisters in Jia's house were all beautiful, delicate and intelligent, and secretly sighed that her own knowledge was short, like a frog in a well.Zhen Dai's appearance is extremely beautiful, not to Xue Baoqin, but her background is more prominent than Xue Baochai's. The silk and satin around her is gorgeous and amazing, and the beads and hairpins on her head are also extraordinary. Some hair straightened, because there were so many people, no one noticed it.Only Jia's mother is always pregnant with Baoyu. Seeing her grandson in such a mood, the corners of her mouth smile even more.

Mother Jia asked about the marriage of the Zhen family, put her arms around Zhen Dai and asked with a smile, "But this girl?"

Mrs. Zhen smiled, "No. This is the third girl in my family, the youngest child. She has not yet had a chisel. She is young, and her father and I will inevitably spoil her a little bit. I want to stay for two more years. The second girl has a family, so it is inconvenient to come out as a guest. , I will let her act as a director at home for me."

Jia's mother asked Zhen Baoyu's marriage again, and knowing that she was still unmarried, she smiled and said, "It's the same as Baoyu like me. The monk said last time that Baoyu should not marry early in his life. I think about it in a year or two. Now. The spring is just around the corner, so the most important thing is to study." Mrs. Zhen secretly said, she really is a rich family, the old lady has knowledge, and heard that Jia Baoyu once read with the prince's companion. Dear, it is natural to go to the next level.Mrs. Zhen nodded in agreement, and Jia Mu smiled and said, "I heard that your elder brother is also coming to Beijing to prepare for the exam. I haven't found a suitable husband yet. Baoyu is studying at home now. There are teachers and companions in the school. There are two children." Good friends, we are family friends, why not let them study together, have mutual support, and discuss knowledge together."

"That's fine, so please take Baoyu to see Mr. Xuetang first, and then go to school. It's all the etiquette." Mrs. Zhen didn't refuse, she took Jia Baoyu's hand and said, "Our two ancestors You have been friends for generations, you just treat Baoyu like a brother, he just came to the capital, and he has a good temper, you need to mention everything to him."

Jia Baoyu said with a smile, "Don't worry, Auntie, Mr. Xueli has a wide range of knowledge, and his companions are willing to give way, and there is no one who makes trouble. I went with Brother Zhen, just study and don't care about others."

Mrs. Zhen is very kind.

Because he wanted to go back to Shandong tomorrow, Xu Junqing went to the palace to bid farewell, the emperor was reluctant to part, but Tu Jingchen heaved a sigh of relief.

The emperor ordered the empress dowager, Tu Jingchen, and others to retreat, and he and Xu Junqing were the only ones in the hall who said, "You, you are too quick-tempered. Look, we haven't seen each other for more than ten years. This meeting will kill you. Rui Zhuo Now he is also an important minister of the court, if you slap him down, how can you tell him to go out to socialize and meet people?" The emperor felt sorry for his nephew and couldn't help but mutter a few words.

Xu Junqing didn't need to think about it, he knew that it was Tu Jingchen who gave him eye drops, and said with a smile, "Ziwen used to be quite obedient in Shandong when he was a child, but he has been spoiled by His Majesty since he came to Kyoto. Even more lawless."

"Well, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, your temper is thanks to Rui Zhuo who has a heart." The emperor thought that his sister was only of this blood, and because of his own son, the inheritance was broken, and he couldn't help feeling guilty in his heart.He also likes Xu Ziwen very much, and he hates Xu Junqing teaching Xu Ziwen the most.

Xu Junqing was too lazy to argue with the emperor, and said, "It's nothing for a big man to take a few hits."

The emperor glared at Xu Junqing, "Rui Zhuo has been gentle and refined since he was a child, and like a weak scholar, how can he stand up to this a few times! I see that you have used all your martial arts and fists on Rui Zhuo! It is not a skill to bully him. You thought he was twelve or thirteen years old, so you can beat and scold him as you like. I don’t even want to move a finger on him, but you don’t feel sorry for him.” At the end of the sentence, there was a bit of anger.

Xu Junqing was quite helpless, and Xu Ziwen found the root of the absurdity. Since Xu Ziwen entered the capital, he did not know what kind of ecstasy he had used to win the favor of the emperor. Xu Junqing has a strict temper. to be trained here.This is also the old Huangli, so there is no need to mention it again, Xu Junqing said, "I know I was wrong, from now on I will only give instructions and never do anything again."

"You have said this a thousand times." The emperor waved his hand and said, "You are also gray-haired, it's time to restrain your temper. Don't be stupid or deaf, don't be an uncle. Children's business, Let them do it themselves. I guess, the boys in Zixuan's family are also old enough to become officials, what are your plans?"

Xu Junqing said with a smile, "I'm old now, and I spend my time caring for my grandchildren. It's a pity that my grandsons are all of mediocre aptitude. Fortunately, the family has a little income. Let them farm at home."

The emperor said, "Why is this, even if it's not as good as Rui Zhuo, when I come to the capital, I can take care of it."

"I know your Majesty's compassionate heart." Xu Junqing said, "There is really no outstanding person, but fortunately he has a kind heart. It is useless to come to the capital. The superior can't relieve your majesty's worries, and the inferior can't bring blessings to the people's livelihood. What's the benefit? As the saying goes, those who are capable work hard, those who are wise are tired, and those who are foolish enjoy wealth without worry. They are in the countryside, so they are a blessing."

The emperor nodded, "Well, it's up to you. You don't have to worry, Rui Zhuo. With me watching, no one can bully him. You drive him out of the house, and the title of Marquis Chengen will also be given to Zixuan. Now, this is your family matter, even if I feel sorry for my nephew, I have nothing to say. My sister has only one son, and I think it is always okay to attack a first-class general."

"Your Majesty, when you were watching the theater that day, you still said that the title should not be awarded for merit." Xu Junqing persuaded with a smile, "How can he get half of the credit for drinking tea and admiring flowers all day? Your majesty's intention, I can't agree with it."

"Okay, I just mentioned it to you, I didn't ask for your opinion!" The emperor was a bit stubborn, especially since the Marquis of Cheng En was inherited by a concubine, his nephew was really at a loss, "Well, I told the emperor, you go back If the mountains are high and the roads are far away, five hundred guards will be sent to see you off, and you don’t have to worry about driving. You are the son-in-law and the head of the country, so you can use it with peace of mind, if you refuse, I will be annoyed."

"Yes, I obey the order."

The emperor is old, and he also likes old people, especially Xu Junqing, who is knowledgeable and interesting. Uncle Lang is close to him, and he will not cause trouble for himself. The emperor gave a banquet at noon, and the two chatted and laughed until the afternoon.At that time, the Empress Dowager's older brother Cheng En Gong Chen Lin was talking with his sister in the Ci'an Palace. Hearing the report from the palace people about Xu Guozhang's leaving the palace, the Empress Dowager was about to leave to serve the Emperor, so Chen Lin left.

An emperor's uncle and an emperor's father-in-law, the two met in the palace, and it was inevitable to exchange pleasantries.Chen Lin smiled and said, "Yesterday I heard from my grandson that I met Junqing in the Nan'an Palace. I was still thinking about when I would invite you to my house for a drink. Choosing a day is worse than hitting the day, let's do it today."

Xu Junqing smiled and said, "To tell you the truth, I'm going back to my hometown tomorrow, so let's wait for the next time. Your family is also handsome. I've seen that your family is outstanding. It's really better than blue. I heard that I'm preparing for the exam. With Zhaofeng's instruction, Chunwei will definitely be able to win the toad palace in the next year."

Chen Lin twitched the three-inch beard under his chin, and said with a smile, "It's just that I've read two books, but that little disciple Rui Zhuo is very talented, and the emperor praised him as an outstanding talent."

Xu Junqing said a few words modestly, and at the gate of the palace, the two said goodbye and went home.Although Chen Lin is the emperor's uncle, the foundation of the Chen family is far from being comparable to that of the Xu family. Xu Junqing is modest and prudent, with a precise vision, and being a good friend of the Xu family is beneficial and harmless.

Xu Junqing came to Beijing this time and lived in Xu Ziwen's residence, which shocked many people's eyes.Xu Ziwen has a surly temper. Although he came from a noble family, he was expelled from the family, and the title of Marquis Cheng'en changed hands. Since he returned to Beijing, he only entered the Imperial Academy as a student student, and had little contact with people in Beijing.Even if someone wants to make friends with Xu Ziwen, they have to think about it first. Xu Ziwen is notoriously moody.If you don't think Zhongshun Chitose has as much face as Zhongshun Chitose, it's better not to provoke him.Therefore, the Xu family has always been neglected.

It's different now that Lin Jinyu is here. This is not an ordinary disciple. He was brought into the palace to listen to the opera. He was favored by the two emperors. With the support of the Xu family, his future is limitless.Chen Lin squinted his eyes and thought, although his grandson is a few years older, he was in the same year as Chun Wei, so he will be a good friend in the future.He also thought about whether there is a granddaughter of the right age in the family. If he can marry Lin Jinyu, wouldn't it be the same as marrying the Xu family?The old fox had no idea in his head for a while, and he drove home happily.

When Xu Junqing returned to the mansion, seeing that Lin Jinyu was not there, he inevitably asked a question.Xu Ziwen said, "Go home to see his sister."

Since getting married with his father, Xu Ziwen put away his respectful and cautious manner in the past, greeted him once, still leaned casually on the couch, and said with a smile, "Father's complexion is not very good, but was he reprimanded by uncle in the palace? "As he spoke, he touched the corner of Jiang's lips.

Xu Junqing glared at him, patted Xu Ziwen's waist, and said seriously, "Sit down. I have something to ask you."

Xu Ziwen sat up slightly, took a sip of the tea at hand, Xu Junqing coughed, moved closer, and lowered his voice, "Well, you and the emperor, who will go up and who will go down?"

A mouthful of hot tea choked in his throat and was sprayed up the esophagus. Xu Ziwen put down the teacup to support the little table and coughed earth-shatteringly. I don't even bother to know about your worthless appearance." I already had points in my heart.

Xu Ziwen wiped the corners of his lips with a handkerchief. He is really an old boy. He has never seen his father care about such small things before. He said with a smile, "Didn't my father teach me since I was a child that I would rather die a Taoist leader than a poor one?" .I told my father, don’t tell others, Jing Chen also cares about face.” After straightening his clothes, Xu Ziwen said in a low voice, “I used to be on top, now I take turns.”

"Why is that?" Xu Junqing asked, knowing that her son was not at a disadvantage, her mood cleared up a little.

"Didn't he want to favor the concubine before? He felt ashamed, so he naturally followed me." Xu Ziwen was a little proud, but his father slapped him, Xu Junqing sighed, "What a fool, he wants to favor the concubine, You can't get married? At worst, let him have a couple, and you can talk about a few children."

Xu Ziwen pursed his lips and took his father's arm, "Okay, father, don't look through the old year's almanac. I packed up some special products. Father will bring them to mother. I also wrote a letter and sealed it. Father Don't peek."

Tch, when I read my son's letter, do I need the word "steal"?Xu Junqing has always read it openly and aboveboard. He had read Xu Ziwen's love letter to Tu Jingchen before. He hadn't eaten for three days in disgust. Whose girl did the son date, and later learned that it was Tu Jingchen, Xu Junqing almost ate Xu Ziwen raw.