You're Crossing the Red Mansions

As the twelfth lunar month enters, the atmosphere of the New Year in the capital becomes stronger.Ordinary people have been busy for a year, only looking forward to a few days of rest this year, and it is time for the whole family to gather together to eat, drink and have fun.Therefore, people from south to north are bustling with people returning home for reunion. Markets in various places are full of water, land and seafood. There is a lot of traffic outside restaurants, big and small restaurants, and there is a constant flow of traffic at the flyover and stage. The city is full of excitement for a while.Lin Ruhai set off at the end of November, and the steward Lin Gui hired five large boats, all covered with black and blue cloth, to bring back to the capital, besides some books and soft things, Jia Min's dowry that had been stored in the south of the Yangtze River.When they arrived at the port, Lin Gui first led people to unload the boat and lift the sedan chair in an orderly manner, and sent some crude benzene boxes to Lin's house.The old family members staying in the capital got the news a long time ago, greeted them on the shore, and went back to resettle with the housekeeper and servants.

Lin Ruhai took his capable servant with him, carried six large mahogany boxes, and drove to Ningguo Mansion first.Because Lin Ruhai had long said in the letter that there was no need to wait on the pier.Governor Jia Zhen greeted her outside the gate of the mansion, hoping that the aunt would order some things to be disposed of by herself.Entering Fuyou Street, Lin Ruhai watched from a distance in the sedan chair, and ordered the sedan chair to stop before the gate of the mansion. Jia Zhen came over with a smile on her face, the two greeted each other, and hurriedly took them to Jia Jing's house.You Xiaoxiao went to Hefengyuan in person, and called Daiyu and Xichun to come with her.

Everyone saw her together, Daiyu couldn't help crying at the moment, Lin Ruhai felt a little sour seeing her daughter like this, You Xiaoxiao quickly smiled and said: "This is a great thing, sister and uncle should be happy together!" Lin Ruhai nodded and said: "What your sister-in-law said is that Daddy will live in the capital now, and he will never part with my son again." Seeing the nature of their father and daughter, Jia Jing also smiled and said as he looked at Xichun who was snuggling up beside him : "It's rare for your family to be reunited today. You should have a big congratulations, but Ruhai is tired all the way, daughter-in-law, you ask someone to have dinner earlier, let's have a simple meal, let the aunt rest first, and have a good face tomorrow." "You Xiaoxiao smiled and said: "My daughter-in-law is ready, I just listen to the master's orders." Standing beside her father, Daiyu lowered her head and wiped her tears, her face showing joy.Lin Ruhai nodded and said: "Brother loves you, it's better to be respectful than obey your orders." Seeing that he didn't mention the matter of going to Rongfu, You Xiaoxiao couldn't help but secretly exchanged glances with Jia Zhen.

Because it was still early, Jia Zhen took Lin Ruhai to the newly furnished yard to take a bath and rest. On the way, she also said that Daiyu was living with Xichun, and the little sisters were good companions. Lin Ruhai was very grateful and nodded. "Nephew, don't worry about it." After finishing speaking, he told the boy: "There are a few boxes with name tags written on them, and they will go with Master Zhen later." The boy respectfully responded.Jia Zhen hastily evaded and said, "My aunt is so polite..." Lin Ruhai smiled and said nothing, and went straight into the yard, and saw that it was clean and open, with a few wintersweet plants blooming in the yard, with a faint fragrance, and green bamboos were planted under the walls. The few stones on the side are steep and freehand, elegant and clumsy.As soon as you enter the house, it's like a spring breeze blowing on your face, and it's warm everywhere.The desk with rose books is neat, the bed with fallen leaves is clean, there are several blue-glazed fish vases near the window, and the "Nine Orchids Picture" hanging in the middle hall, it really is a very elegant residence.Although simple and not simple, it is obvious that it took a lot of thought.

Waiting for Lin Ruhai to rest, Jia Zhen hurried out.When they arrived at the flower hall, the Lin family members stood by and handed over the three boxes one by one. You Xiaoxiao asked Yindie to reward him with a tael of silver, and then sent someone to settle them outside.Then when the husband and wife looked at it, they saw that each box was three feet long and half a foot wide, and all of them were marked with gold-sprinkled red paper, and all of them were neatly written with names in Liu Kai.One box was for Jia Jing, one box was for Xichun, and the last box was for their husband and wife.Open it and see that Jia Jing's box is full of rare books and ancient books, and he knows that there is no shortage of other books.For Xichun, in addition to a large amount of colored satin materials and a whole box of gold and jade jewelry, there are also some exquisite toys from Jiangnan, which are elegant and interesting.Looking at the last box again, I saw that half of it was filled with precious medicinal materials, including old wild ginseng in human form, a box of Cordyceps sinensis, a few snow lotuses, rhinoceros horn and deer antler, etc. The other half was actually a large piece wrapped in purple silk. The original ruby ​​stone with red color and luster, rubies and corals were the most expensive in the dynasty. This rough stone is crystal clear, and the market price may be as high as one hundred thousand.Not only You Xiaoxiao was surprised when she saw it, but even Jia Zhen was more than surprised, and said in surprise: "Why did my aunt give us such an expensive gift?" You Xiaoxiao just looked at the ruby ​​carefully, and then said with a smile: "My aunt, this is to thank Dr. Zhang If I don’t accept the kindness of saving my life, I’m afraid my aunt won’t accept it! My uncle feels heavy. Waiting for sister Lin to get married, let’s use this stone to make a few sets of red jewellery, and add a box to my sister.” Lin Ruhai was sick that day, If Jia Zhen and Zhang Luo hadn't been sent to the doctor and Zhang Youshi had rejuvenated, he might be dead soon.Speaking of human life is at stake, but I can afford such a heavy thanks.Jia Zhen nodded and said, "What you're saying is that we rashly returned it, which makes us seem petty." You Xiaoxiao asked Yindie to count the medicinal materials and put them into the warehouse, and then asked Yindie to reseal the box so that they can be sent everywhere.

In the evening, Jia Jing personally hosted a small family banquet, which was regarded as cleaning up for Lin Ruhai.Because they will be entering the court tomorrow, although they have not been reunited for a long time, they only ate some lamb wine.Jia Zhen said: "Wait until the Chinese New Year and have a few drinks with my uncle!" Lin Ruhai said with a smile: "My nephew is right, let's have a good time during the New Year!" It’s a festival in Ning’s mansion, You Xiaoxiao listened from the screen, and smiled at Daiyu: “It’s just right, I’ll move back after the first lunar month, so I’ll save the desertedness.” Daiyu also smiled and said: “Sister-in-law is here. The food is delicious, I don't want to leave yet." Seeing her brighten up, You Xiaoxiao thought about having her biological father by her side and not needing to depend on others, so she naturally opened her heart.So he smiled and poured a glass of fruit wine with her: "Your father can't eat it, you can have an extra glass instead." Xichun also came over to tease her, and Daiyu was delighted, so she started to eat and drink as she pleased.

After the banquet, Lin Ruhai talked with Daiyu alone for a while before breaking up.On the second day, Lin Ruhai entered the palace at four o'clock and returned to Ning Mansion around noon.Seeing his calm demeanor, everyone knew that he was safe and sound, so they didn't mention it at ease.After lunch, Lin Ruhai ordered people to carry the suitcase to Rongfu.But Daiyu stayed in Hefeng courtyard as usual, playing with Xichun without mentioning it.

But when Mrs. Jia picked up Shi Xiangyun, Mrs. Wang only smiled coldly when she heard about it.Thinking about leaving Lin Daiyu, another Shi Xiangyun came.She and Jia Min were enemies in the previous life. When they married into the Jia family, they were often angered by the rich young lady. Looking at Lin Daiyu's appearance, she looked very similar to her mother when she was with her. Later, when she looked at her coldly, she was also a top-notch envoy. Xiao Xing'er only fascinated his stupid son so much.Coupled with Jiamu's intentional partiality, she couldn't help but feel this way.I have been aggrieved by my mother-in-law for half my life, and finally became a mother-in-law by myself. How can I have a daughter-in-law who is a top-notch!Therefore, Lin Daiyu is absolutely impossible. Hearing that she has gone to the East Mansion, she wished that she would not come back for the rest of her life.As for this Shi Xiangyun, everything else is fine. She usually has a sweet mouth. Mrs. Wang only thinks that her life is too tough. Besides, she is the grandniece of Jiamu. A son and a daughter can't support her, so what can I give her!Mrs. Wang had her own plans in her mind. Baoyu was still young, and she was still some years away from her engagement. Although the Baochai in front of her was close to her, it would not be dignified to tell her about the merchant's background.Let's watch slowly, the empress is in full swing, what if there is a more suitable girl in the future?It's not convenient for Baoyu to get too close to Baochai.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang felt an unprecedented kindness towards Shi Xiangyun.Sending Sister Feng to take care of her everywhere is a little more careful than Baochai.Seeing this, everyone turned around and flattered Miss Shi.When Jia Mu saw it, she was silently surprised.Looking at Baochai again, she still looks neither humble nor overbearing, and I kind of like it in my heart.Although Jia's mother didn't know what kind of medicine her daughter-in-law was selling in her gourd, she thought she had treated Xiangyun kindly, so she reciprocated, and became more affectionate to Baochai.Baoyu had been playing with Baochai for a long time, and just got a little tired of it. Then there was Shi Xiangyun, who was also like a flower.Everyone doesn't look like it, but Baochai is generous and never speaks lightly. If it were Daiyu, he would have to make a fuss for a few days before resting!Satisfied, Baoyu hugged left and right for a while, forgetting Daiyu long ago.

One day, Mother Jia was playing dice with Baoyu, Xiangyun, Tanchun, and Baochai when she heard a report from outside that the second master had come with his aunt.After hearing this, Xiangyun, Tanchun, Baochai and others quickly hid behind the green screen window.Baoyu followed Jia's mother, and when she saw Lin Ruhai coming in, she stepped forward and called "Uncle" in a proper manner.Lin Ruhai glanced at Baoyu calmly, seeing that she was still an ignorant child, knowing that she was spoiled by her family, she only regretted that she was frivolous at the beginning, and wanted to marry her daughter to him.Jia's mother didn't notice in advance, she suddenly saw her son-in-law, and before saying a word, she burst into tears and said, "Poor my Min'er, who hasn't come back since she went to the south of the Yangtze River..." Seeing this, Jia Zheng hurried over Persuading, Lin Ruhai sat aside and gently dipped his sleeves into his eye sockets.Mother Jia cried for a while before saying, "It's unfortunate that you came back. Daiyu and her fourth sister are in the East Mansion. If I knew you were coming, I should have sent someone to pick her up." people to pick up.Then before Lin Ruhai opened his mouth, he said again: "But I'm confused, you just came back, you should rest first, I haven't reported a letter for a long time, I have already sent your second sister-in-law to clean up the yard for you, how much did you bring?" Individuals? If not enough, just move the place.”

Seeing how thoughtful she was, Lin Ruhai had no choice but to respectfully stand up and said, "Don't dare to trouble your mother-in-law. My son-in-law is staying at Brother Jing's house this time, so I won't disturb the old lady. I saw Daiyu too. It is the mother-in-law who took good care of her to make her what she is today, and my son-in-law will be very grateful." After finishing speaking, he said: "This trip is in a hurry, and it is just in time for the New Year's Eve, so I will prepare a little bit of etiquette and filial piety. Please accept it with a smile. " Jia Zheng was about to talk about why he went to Ning Mansion for a sojourn. Mother Jia stopped her with a wink, and said with a smile, "They are all of the same family, so polite." Lin Ruhai heard her marriage proposal, and said calmly, "My son-in-law this time When I return to Beijing by order, I will stay here, and my mother-in-law is already old, so it must be difficult for her to take care of her, so Daiyu will follow me back to the Lin Mansion in the future."

When Jia Mu heard this, she was not surprised, and only showed a look of reluctance on her face: "Although it should not prevent your father and daughter from reuniting, Daiyu has always been by my side. It is difficult for you to raise a daughter in a man's family. In our It's better if there are sisters fighting each other in the house." Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, don't worry..." Mother Jia hurriedly said, "How do you know that this is so powerful? When Daiyu gets married in the future, I'm afraid she will be picked on. Reason." This is Lin Ruhai's entrustment to the Jia family when he sent Daiyu to Beijing, and now she has seized the reason, but Lin Ruhai has already had a countermeasure, and smiled: "Daiyu is always the daughter of the Lin family. My son-in-law came back to Beijing this time because of this matter, although it is not easy to talk to his mother-in-law, but my son-in-law is over half a hundred years old and has only one daughter, and he is also concerned about the matter of heirs." When Jia Mu heard this, her heart shivered. , knowing that Lin Ruhai wanted Zhang Luo to remarry, but he couldn't stop him emotionally or rationally, so he forced a smile and said: "This is a major ethical matter, and it's impossible if there is no mistress who presides over the middle-care at home... But look at her? "Lin Ruhai avoided answering, and said: "Naturally, I will bring him to greet the mansion when the time comes." Take advantage of the situation to say goodbye and return.