Concubine daughter of the Lin family in the Red Chamber

Among them, shopkeeper Wan and shopkeeper Liu are from the capital, and shopkeeper Tian and shopkeeper Su came from Suzhou with shopkeeper Lin. Therefore, although the five people are all loyal to the Lin family, they are also divided into two factions. As shopkeepers, shopkeeper Wan and shopkeeper Liu were weak, so they naturally wanted to show their loyalty to Lin Wanru, so as to gain Lin Wanru's respect.

Therefore, when Lin Wanru asked if there was any suitable candidate in the shop, shopkeeper Wan took the lead in saying, "Although there are many young guys here, but according to what the young lady said, there are only two capable ones. Why don't you bring them over someday? Young Mistress, have you seen it?"

Shopkeeper Liu also hurriedly said: "I also have a few at my place. I dare not say how capable they are, but they are the most honest and honest."

Lin Wanru smiled and said: "Thank you two shopkeepers, I don't need to hide it from you, it's because there are two beloved girls in my room who are getting married, and I want to choose a good husband for them. You have to be self-motivated and capable, and you can’t live with him and get poorer and poorer, so I want to ask a few shopkeepers to help you pay attention, the first is character, and the second is ability.”

Shopkeeper Lin said with a smile: "I don't know who the young mistress is going to marry, how old they are, and what their names are. I'll ask when the time comes so I can have an explanation."

Lin Wanru smiled and said, "One is called Longyan, the other is called Suoyu, 17 years old, among other things, character, appearance, female celebrity are all outstanding."

Shopkeeper Lin said with a smile: "The people around Young Mistress are naturally good, so I will pay attention to it, and I will definitely find a good husband and wife for the two girls."

Shopkeeper Wan and Shopkeeper Liu looked at each other, they both knew very well that Longyan and Suoyu were Lin Wanru's confidantes, and now if they want to make a promise, the one they choose must be capable.Those who are determined to be promoted in the future, the fat and water will not flow into the fields of outsiders, this matter naturally cannot be taken advantage of by others.

Over there, shopkeepers Lin, Tian and Su also thought the same, so after going back, they sorted out their relatives to see if they could find a son of the right age.

At this time, there was a news from the palace.It is said that the princess is pregnant, because the turmoil caused by the deposed prince has not completely calmed down, and there are waves again.

The crown prince is the eldest son, and his eldest son is the emperor's eldest grandson. When the emperor heard this, he immediately sent an imperial doctor to check the princess' pulse, and she was indeed pregnant.For a while, the emperor was both sad and happy, and ordered people to take out the princess and raise the baby.As for the prince, he did not lose his fortune.

The second prince came to Chen's residence that night to discuss this matter with Chen Yi, and finally persuaded the second prince to take this opportunity to intercede for the prince. If the emperor intends to reinstate the prince, the second prince will be regarded as a step, and the emperor must be happy.If the emperor had no intention, it would be good to prompt the emperor to make a decision earlier.

Although the second prince was reluctant, he still agreed.The emperor really took pity on the prince. The second prince had just pleaded for mercy the day before, and the next day he announced to the emperor that the prince would be reinstated.

The chief assistant, Cai Yuji, was also smart, and immediately said that the prince's actions were all instigated by the Bao family, and that the prince was also deceived by traitors. People, Bao Changfei and Bao Changling were also deposed from their original positions. Even so, they were not convicted of crimes. If they pass the imperial examination in the future, they can also become officials.

It's just that Bao's family, who had been honored and favored for a hundred years, fell suddenly, which really made the nobles in the capital feel sympathetic and sympathetic.

Although the father and son of the Bao family were demoted to common people, the emperor did not order the house to be ransacked, so life was not worrying for a while. Lin Wanru received a letter from Lin Daiyu, saying that Jia Mu sent someone to welcome the return of Yingchun, but Yingchun did not agree, saying that it was a disaster. Blessings depend on each other, she is unkind and unrighteous when she leaves the Bao family at this moment.

Originally, the Bao family was eager to take a break to welcome the Spring Festival, but now they are relentless, and even threatened the Jia family, saying that Concubine Jia Xian was favored by the prince's promotion, but now the Jia family wants to forget the Bao family. There's no way, I threatened Jia's family to intercede for the Bao family, how could Jia's mother agree, after all, she didn't take him back.

Lin Wanru and Chen Ruiwen talked about this, and sighed: "Sister Yingchun suffered so much before and wanted to leave the Bao family, but now that the Bao family has fallen, she has softened her heart."

Chen Ruiwen didn't take it seriously, and talked about Chen Ruixue's marriage: "The wedding date is set after the Dragon Boat Festival, and it's been more than a month. Now that the crown prince is restored, everyone is panic-stricken. They can't guess what the emperor is thinking, so they simply put their thoughts on it." Regarding the marriage of children, in the past two months alone, we have received wedding invitations from four or five families, you and your mother will think about it, unless you have to go, otherwise you can just send a steward to send a congratulatory gift."

Lin Wanru's stomach has protruded slightly, so she doesn't have to worry about it for a while, she can concentrate on caring for her baby, eat well and sleep well, and take care of her son-in-law for Long Yan and Suoyu in her free time. The complexion is ruddy, adding a bit of color.

Besides, the shopkeepers received Lin Wanru's orders, and when they returned, they actually sent several servants to invite Lin Wanru to look at them in the name of sending things. Very dissatisfied, delayed for a while.

However, the Shi family and the Liu family sent wedding invitations one after another, saying that the marriage of the two princesses is scheduled for early August, and they will be married together. Lin Wanru was invited to have a wedding wine. Lin Wanru was very surprised, and took the wedding invitations to greet Mrs. Asked how to prepare a gift, but ran into Mrs. Ding, a matchmaker who came to discuss Chen Ruixue's marriage.

Mrs. Ding and Second Grandma Chen are close friends in the boudoir, and they are also very familiar with the Shen family. Now that Chen Ruixue is getting married, Second Grandma Chen has invited Mrs. Ding to be a matchmaker. It was lively, so I wasn't picky about the dowry and so on. Mrs. Ding, a matchmaker, was also easy to do. She came to drink tea in her free time. Speaking of which, she came to the Chen family four or five times, but it was the first time she saw Lin Lin. Like.

Because she was a junior, Mrs. Ding rewarded Lin Wanru with a pair of rings, and praised her for her good looks and gentle temperament. Shen's face was naturally bright, and Lin Wanru sat beside them serving tea and quietly listening to their gossip.

It turned out that Mrs. Ding wanted to marry Chen Ruiyun. Although Mrs. Shen couldn't treat this concubine as her own, she never showed any shame and cared about his life. Mrs. Ding mentioned Dong Hanlin from the Imperial Academy. The only daughter, Miss Dong, is one year younger than Chen Ruiyun. She has a gentle temperament, a beautiful appearance, and is literate.

Mrs. Ding said: "...Master Dong and my natal brother are of the same age. Although the Dong family is noble, it is a bit poor. When Miss Dong is old, the family that Master Dong likes thinks that Miss Dong has less dowry, and he does not dislike people with less dowry. Mr. Dong didn't like it, and he didn't want to wrong this daughter, so he delayed it, and then entrusted my brother. My brother himself has three daughters who didn't talk about marriage. How could he care about this, and entrusted me again, I want to come Thinking about going, I think the third young master of your family is the most suitable, so I came here to talk about it."

Shen said with a smile: "I dare not say anything else, as long as the girl is good-natured and worthy of Ruiyun, let alone a small dowry, even if there is no dowry, I like it."

Mrs. Ding saw that Mrs. Shen was about to let go, and said with a smile: "I just said that you are not someone who stares at your daughter-in-law's dowry. Miss Dong's character is really good, otherwise I wouldn't say this, but hearing a hundred things is not as good as one thing." See, if you are interested, we will make arrangements some other day, and you will gradually understand with your own eyes."

Mrs. Shen answered with a smile and said, "It happens that Ruixue's marriage is scheduled after the Dragon Boat Festival. I want to go to the temple to offer incense before the Dragon Boat Festival, and also pray for my unborn grandson. Why don't we arrange it in the temple?" See you."

Mrs. Ding couldn't help agreeing, and then she left.

After Mrs. Ding left, Lin Wanru said: "Second Uncle hasn't made an appointment yet, so it's okay to say that Third Uncle's marriage is not serious."

Chen said with a smile: "They are not brothers in the first room. It's okay. When Ruixue gets married, your second aunt will definitely want Zhang Luo Ruiwu's marriage. We don't need to worry about it." Then someone called Chen Ruiyun's biological mother, Aunt Yin. come over.

Lin Wanru rarely saw his father-in-law's aunt, and in the Chen family with strict family rules, their sense of existence was also very low. At this time, as soon as Shen's passed on, Aunt Yin came over in a hurry. Her eyes widened, she was a little surprised, but also a little at a loss, Shen moved her eyes away, and said calmly: "When the time comes, you will follow along and help Zhang Zhangyan."

Aunt Yin hastily agreed. It is said that Aunt Yin is not qualified to intervene in the marriage of the children, but when Shen Shi made a statement, it was considered a violation of the rules for Aunt Yin to follow. She dismissed Aunt Yin, and Lin Wanru discussed the gift with Shen Shi again. Things, and then go back.

Unexpectedly, he met Chen Ruiyun who hurried back outside the courtyard, he saluted Lin Wanru: "Sister-in-law."

Lin Wanru saw his sweaty head, stains on his clothes, and a dusty look, and said with a smile, "Where are you going in such a hurry?"

Chen Ruiyun took a step back subconsciously, and said, "I'm dirty, don't disturb my sister-in-law... If you need me, I'll be back."

He spoke vaguely, but Lin Wanru still understood that Aunt Yin must have sent someone to call Chen Ruiyun back, so she said with a smile, "Go quickly, something good is waiting for you."

Chen Ruiyun was a little surprised, cupped his hands, and then left.

Suoyu followed with a smile and said, "Third young master is quite shy, and usually doesn't like to talk."

Lin Wanru was thoughtful, Chen Ruiyun was the only concubine of the Chen family, he was different from Chen Ruiyu, who was born of the same concubine, Chen Ruiyu was from a girl's family, and when he reached his age, he would be sent out with a dowry, but Chen Ruiyun would get a share when he got married and started a business. family property.

Chen Yi's three sons are all descendants. When Chen Yongming takes over the Duke's Mansion as the eldest son, he will be able to share the private property equally with the second and third sons, so that he can be impartial. Since the second and third sons only have one son, the inheritance of the family property will naturally be different. There will be no controversy.

On the other hand, Chen Ruiyun, he is a concubine, and the family property he can get is limited. In addition to relying on the Chen family in the future, the most important thing is to rely on his father-in-law. Having a capable father-in-law is more important than anything else, but the Dong family is noble, and Mrs. Ding especially said that If you are poor, I am afraid that you have no foundation, can Chen Ruiyun take a fancy to it?If Shen's match was met but Chen Ruiyun's was not, what would he do?