Jia Rong, the smiling tiger of the Red Chamber

After getting Lin Ruhai's nod in response, and getting the booklet and list she wanted, Jia Rong immediately became busy here.

First of all, the Longqi order was naturally used to summon the dark guards placed by Emperor Longqi in the south of the Yangtze River. The number of them was not too many, there were 12 in total.However, Jia Rong was very satisfied with the number of people, not to mention that he had seen the hidden guards under Emperor Longqi, and he had to say that Emperor Longqi was well trained and all of them were elites.

Strong in martial arts, but also loyal.

Although it was only for him to use for a while, it has already made him very satisfied.

Quickly follow what I had planned when I came here, order after order, and promulgate orderly.

Facts have proved that these hidden guards of Emperor Longqi did not disappoint him, all the orders were completed very well, and there were even some who were better than blue.

"The ability is really good. Wu Ya, learn more from others. You can use it when you return to the capital to train the guards in the mansion." Jia Rong said to Wu Ya with a smile.

According to the regulations of the current dynasty, except for the super-first-rank and first-rank title holders such as princes and county princes, they can have between 150 and 200 guards in an open and honest manner.The rest of the people's mansion can only have no more than 30 guards.

Although Jia Rongli was born in Ningguo Mansion, speaking of it, in his generation, he already has no titles to attack.It can be said that once Jia Jing and Jia Zhen pass away, the signboard of Ningguo Mansion will be taken away and become an ordinary family.If the children in the family are really worthless, even the house they live in will be taken away.

Therefore, in the hands of Wu Ya and Wu Qi, there is only a group of 30 guards.

Of course, these are all on the bright side, and the rest, such as some aristocratic families, naturally have the habit of cultivating hidden guards.In a normal family, two or three hidden guards would accompany the important person or the next heir to ensure their safety.

It's not that Jia Rong has never thought about hidden guards, but it would take a lot of time to train a hidden guard.At least four to five years, as many as ten years.

Although Jia Rong's martial arts are not top-notch, they are not bad. More importantly, he didn't rely on martial arts to save his life.He also has poisonous skills, and his lightness skills are also well practiced.You can run if you can't beat it!What's more, although there is no hidden guard by his side, but there are Wuya, Zhiqiu and others, the hidden guard is not that important.

Cough cough...the topic is a little off.Closer to home.

Before Jia Rong left Beijing, Emperor Longqi had already secretly given him an imperial decree. The content mentioned above was to confer Jia Rong as an inspector imperial envoy to take charge of Yangzhou's affairs, including the selection of a new generation of inspectors. history.Well, it can probably be seen that this imperial decree will only come into effect after the current inspector Lin Ruhai dies.

So after getting Lin Ruhai's help, Jia Rong spent all her time investigating various things.

In less than 20 days, not to mention that all the personal information of officials in Yangzhou City have been mastered by Jia Rong, even in the entire Jiangnan area, anyone who can count their names has also registered with her.Most of the information is also in his own hands.

It was from this moment that Jia Rong felt that he really had to give Emperor Longqi another compliment.This hidden guard is not only strong in martial arts, but also loyal, his ability to obtain information is also top-notch.

Really well-trained and worth learning.

"Master, when shall we start?" Wu Ya asked after sorting out the relevant information.The preliminary work has been prepared, and it is time to do serious things.

Jia Rong looked at Wu Ya and said, "When Lin Ruhai dies." It would be about two days.The night before yesterday, he went to see Lin Ruhai again, and saw that his face was redder than before, and he was in good spirits.This is not a good sign, but a flashback.

"Oh." In fact, Wu Ya really wanted to ask, when will Lin Ruhai die?But after thinking about it, it seemed a little immoral, so he didn't speak.

"Master, Lin An, the son of Housekeeper Lin, is here." Guan Yan announced at this time.

Jia Rong frowned, "Please come in."

Not long after, a young man in gray clothes, in his early twenties, with an ordinary face, walked in with a simple box in his hand, met Jia Rong, met Li, and said directly: "Master Rong, this is my house." The master asked the villain to hand it over to you, saying that he hoped that Master Rong would hand it over to the emperor." His tone was slightly subtle, "In addition, the master also said that Master Rong should not forget what he once said."

Jia Rong motioned for Wu Ya to take the box in his hand.When he opened it, he saw that there were not many things inside, but he thought that [-]% of the Lin family's property was probably here.A thick pile of silver bills, each with a value of ten thousand taels, in addition to some Zhuangzi shops and other things such as house deeds and land deeds.What's more subtle is that these things are divided into two, and the smaller amount is obviously not handed over to Emperor Longqi, but reserved for Jia Rong.

Seeing these things, Jia Rong instantly understood Lin Ruhai's meaning. He hoped to use these things to exchange his only daughter Lin Daiyu's life for a safe and happy life as much as possible.

Although Jia Rong couldn't guarantee it, she had to admire Lin Ruhai's determination at this time.

Well, for the sake of these things, he will protect Lin Daiyu as much as possible.But thinking of Lin Daiyu's temperament of always being sad and sad, Jia Rong felt a little headache again.

For myself, this is not a good job.

"Don't worry, my words will naturally be firmly remembered." Although there is two points of regret in her heart, Jia Rong has always been a man of one word. Now that she has nodded and agreed, she will naturally try her best.

Don't look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face!

For the sake of these money, I have to use three distractions.

Lin An nodded after hearing this.However, he finished the task, but he left without hesitation. He suddenly knelt down towards Jia Rong with a 'snap', knocked his head three times, and said, "Master Rong, I know you He is a capable person. Some time ago, you once fed the master a heart-protecting pill, which made the master heal a lot. The slave here has the courage to ask Master Rong. I wonder if Master Rong can cure the master?"

A pair of hopeful eyes looked straight at Jia Rong.

Shaking his head resolutely, "I have no choice. Your master's body has been completely corrupted, let alone me as a mere mortal, even the Immortal Da Luo has come, and there is nothing I can do."

"Then, Master Rong, please give me another heart-protecting pill." Hearing Jia Rong's words, Lin An's only three-pointed hope was instantly shattered.

"Huxin Pill is a great tonic. Your master's body is completely empty, and it is rare to be able to eat one. If there is anything else, it will kill him immediately." It's not that he is reluctant, but Lin Ruhai No matter what kind of panacea is taken for his body now, it is useless.

When Lin An heard Jia Rong's words, he was silent for a moment, then kowtowed to Jia Rong, and then got up and left.

Lin An was sent away.

Jia Rong carefully looked at the contents of the box, especially the one that Lin Ruhai gave to herself.Added up, there are nearly 20 taels of silver.Sighing in the bottom of my heart, Lin Ruhai himself has already noticed that it is really a person's imminent death, and now he has started to take care of the affairs behind him.

"Wu Ya, put these things away comfortably." After a long time, Jia Rong put away his own share, and then handed the box directly to Wu Ya and said.

"Yes."

Turning around, he asked Guan Yan, "What is Jia Lian doing these days?"

"Returning to the uncle, the second master Lian was probably at home, and he was a little strict by the supervisor of Lin'an County. Now he is away, the sky is high and the earth is far away. This kind of thinking has become active. These days, the second master Lian will go to Baihualou every now and then. Once, I was so happy to live." I thought that the second master Lian would be a rare understanding person in the Rongguo Mansion, but this kind of uncle is seriously ill and is in danger, but he still has the desire to find flowers and wine, it seems that he is indeed worthy of being The son of the Grand Master She is really a single pass.

Jia Rong nodded: "Send a message to Zhao'er, tell him to pay more attention. When the time is right, he should also remind Jia Lian. It will save Jia Lian's suspicion."

"Yes."

On the fourth watch of the next day, Lin An knocked on the gate of Jia Rong's courtyard. Seeing his red eyes, he already knew that today was probably Lin Ruhai's final day.So when she heard Lin Ruhai asking her to come over, Jia Rong immediately nodded and agreed.

Of course, he didn't go with Lin An.

Instead, after he left, avoiding the eyes and ears of everyone, he used lightness kung fu all the way to Ankangyuan.

The distance between Cuidie Garden where Jia Rong lives and Ankang Garden where Lin Ruhai lives is not too far.In addition, Jia Rong left here with light work, so he was a little faster than Lin An. When he arrived, Lin An hadn't come back yet.

Lin Fu didn't show any surprise when he saw him.He just respectfully invited himself in.He himself stood guard outside the door.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw that there was no one beside the bed except Lin Daiyu and Xueyan.Jia Rong understood Lin Ruhai's meaning after a second thought, and looked sideways at the grieving one, her eyes were red and swollen, tears were still running down her pale cheeks.Even someone with a heart like Jia Rong couldn't help sighing in his heart.

"Brother Rong is here."

Lin Ruhai's face is flushed now, and his spirits are also very good. Just by looking at it, he doesn't look like he is seriously ill at all.This is clearly the limit.Clasping hands, "Master Lin, Aunt Lin."

"Alright, alright, alright..." Lin Ruhai is a smart person, as soon as he heard Jia Rong's address, he knew that what he planned had been accomplished, so he said a few good words repeatedly.Immediately, he looked sideways at Lin Daiyu and said, "Yu'er, don't cry. You must remember what Dad said next."

Lin Daiyu heard that Lin Ruhai was obviously about to confess his last words, and felt even more distressed. Tears fell uncontrollably, but she hurriedly wiped them off with a handkerchief, and said, "Father, tell me, daughter. Be sure to remember In my heart, I dare not forget for a moment.”

"Yu'er, you are a smart child. It's just a pity that Dad can't protect you until the end. It's really hard for you to vote for my Lin family's child..."

"Father, it is a daughter's honor to be your daughter. If there is a next life, my daughter would like to vote for your child." Lin Ruhai said in a tearful voice.

Lin Ruhai looked at his only flesh and blood, and loved her endlessly, but it's a pity that he didn't have much time to protect her till the end. "My Lin family comes from the same line. When I come to you, you are the only one left. You have no parents to support you, and you have no brothers to rely on. You have to work hard. Father has already handed over all the family property to the Holy One. I hope he will see you For so many years, father has worked hard for no credit, so he can protect you." After a pause, he continued: "Yu'er, it's not for father's sake. You are in Rongguo Mansion, you must Be careful. I know your grandmother loves you, but she is old, and some things can no longer be decided by her. So when you go back in the future, you must be confident. You have to be careful about the maid named Zijuan next to you. I can't believe it all. If there is something important, I will tell Xueyan to do it."

Lin Daiyu nodded with tears in her eyes.

"You are now 13 years old. In two more years, you will be old enough to get married. You should also learn some things about interpersonal communication and housekeeping. I have also learned about your situation in Rongguo Mansion these few years. Got it. I didn’t learn anything. I’ve entrusted Brother Rong here. When you return to Beijing, I’ll ask a nanny to teach you. When the time comes, you have to study hard and don’t be lazy.” The tone stopped After a while, he said: "What's more, our Lin family has few heirs, and you are the only one left here. If you get married in the future, the second son you get will be adopted by our Lin family to continue the family's incense. Do you remember?"

Lin Daiyu didn't care about anything at this time, she just nodded again and again: "Father, don't worry, I will remember."

"Brother Rong from the East Mansion is a trustworthy person. I have already made an agreement with him here as a father. If you have something to do in the future, just go and find him..." Before he finished speaking, he looked at Jia Rong.

Jia Rong knew that it was time for him to appear on the stage at this time, so she also said, "Aunt Lin, don't worry. If something happens in the future, just ask Xueyan to come to Dongfu to look for me. If it's urgent and I'm not here, you can find me directly. Zhiwen Zhiqiu in the mansion or Wuya and the others."

Later, Lin Ruhai confessed to Lin Ruhai a lot of things, every word was for Lin Daiyu's sake.

Hearing this, Jia Rong also had to sigh in her heart, this is the heart of a loving father!

Just before dawn, Jia Rong got up and went back to her yard.At three o'clock in the afternoon on this day, I heard four knocks on the cloud board of the door of the house.Jia Rong is not very unfamiliar with this kind of voice. When Long Qi was 32 years old, when Jia Zhu passed away, he had heard such a voice before.

Sure enough, within a short time, Zhao'er came in a hurry, saying that Lin Ruhai had just disappeared.

Jia Rong already knew it, nodded, quickly changed into light clothes, and went to Ankang Garden with Guanyan Wuya.

Today's weather has been bad and gloomy. On the way to Ankangyuan, there was a rumbling sound, and soon there was a thin drizzle of rain.

The sky in Yangzhou is about to change after all.