Survive in the world of Red Mansions

For ordinary people, the Spring Festival of this year is no different from other years. They only think about how to spend as little money as possible to make their families have a good year.Except for those who firmly followed the fourth prince Li Min back then, for many official families, this year was not a good one.

When Lin Hai received the news from the capital that the crown prince, the eldest prince and the third prince were forcing the palace in Yangzhou, he had a feeling that it was true and the dust had settled.At the same time, I also got news that in this unsuccessful palace change, the crown prince committed suicide on the spot in front of the old emperor, and the eldest prince was killed by the third prince. Those who did not die that night but brought soldiers into the palace The third prince was also imprisoned.

Lin Hai didn't know how much the fourth prince Li Min participated in this palace change, but Lin Hai knew that the fourth prince Li Min's contribution to this palace change was absolutely indispensable.The prince brought people into the palace to force the palace, how could it be such a coincidence, the eldest prince and the third prince both got the news, and after getting the news, they both brought people to kill together, Lin Hai guessed that the former fourth prince was indispensable among them, now The emperor's spies were among them advocating to help out.

Probably because the crown prince and the eldest prince had died on the spot, so the old emperor did not do anything to the other grandsons and granddaughters in his two sons' mansions. He just confined them in their respective mansions just like the third prince. Do not go out.

In Yangzhou's Xunyan Yushi Mansion these days, Lin Hai, several staff members, including Lin Rui, have been paying attention to the news of the capital every day.After seeing the palace change, how many court ministers and aristocratic families were questioned, ransacked, and exiled. After receiving the news, they knew that the emperor's health was very worrying after the palace change. Several staff members really hoped to hear from the Fourth Prince immediately. good news.

Several staff members are waiting to see if the old emperor can make the fourth prince the crown prince. Lin Hai and his son know the original plot, so they are waiting for the news of the old emperor's abdication.The news from Beijing these days has been about the purge of officials. Before the old emperor gave the throne to the fourth prince, their father and son were secretly worried, for fear that there would be some butterfly effect, and what they waited for would not be the result they expected.

Fortunately, this kind of waiting time was not long. When they were worried and struggling all day long, they finally waited for the final result. Today, there is no new crown prince, but the Zen throne and the fourth prince Chengyi Prince Li Min, just as As they wished, the fourth prince will eventually ascend to the throne of God.

All the supporters of the former four princes, including the people in Yangzhou Xunyan Yushi's mansion, were finally relieved.Although the death of the first three princes, the confinement of the confinement, and the fourth prince also began to come to the front of the people, but among these princes, because the first three princes were too eye-catching before, the fourth prince is in most cases. In his mind, he has never been the heir to the throne, and no one has ever favored him.

Supporters of the fourth prince, although they know that the fourth prince has made a lot of preparations since the very beginning, but until the last moment, who can be sure that the final result will be as they wish?Not to mention getting the merits of the dragon from this game, making yourself or even the whole family go further, at least in this dynasty change, because they stand on the right side, they will not be liquidated by the new emperor to ensure the family inheritance, so these people I really can't wait to pray day and night for the Fourth Prince Li Min to take over immediately.

Because when Emperor Kangwen announced the Zen throne, it was almost a few days before the New Year's Eve. The old emperor's Zen throne and the new emperor's enthronement ceremony obviously couldn't be properly prepared in such a short time, so it could only be postponed to the next year.Not to mention whether the ministers from all over the country can rush over, the Ministry of Rites will also spend a lot of time preparing for the ceremony

Besides, since the founding of the country, this dynasty has been passed down for 5 generations, and no emperor has abdicated while he was alive. Now the new emperor's enthronement ceremony is too grand, and I am afraid that the emperor will not like it when he looks at it. Are you people It's not that you have thought about him abdicating; it's too concise, and I'm afraid that the new emperor will think that you still think about the emperor, and you won't give the new emperor face.The Minister of Rites and the officials under him are very worried every day, discussing and discussing all day long, trying to make sure that this Zen throne and enthronement ceremony are well run, so that the emperor will not be disappointed, and the new emperor will be satisfied.

Finally, after negotiation between Qin Tianjian and the Ministry of Rites, the enthronement ceremony of the Zen throne was scheduled for February 23 of the new year. He's officials can be regarded as having the best of both worlds.

Lin Hai is also on the list of officials for this congratulation. It seems that at the beginning of this year, it was the right decision to send the second housekeeper Lin Yuan to Beijing to repair and tidy up the Lin family's mansion in Beijing.In the few years since Lin Hai came to this world of red chambers, he has never had the opportunity to go to Beijing. He doesn't know what the current Lin Mansion is like, and whether those who stayed to guard the house have taken care of the house with all their heart.

Because I learned that the guards of the house in Beijing are formerly Jia Min's companions, even if something happens, Lin Yuan is not easy to deal with.So when the second housekeeper Lin Yuan was sent over, he was asked to take several people from the house with him at the same time, and told him to let the original housemates go back to Yangzhou after he understood the situation. , to process them.

After Lin Hai received the order, he asked two staff members and Lin Yun to come over to discuss things with them.

"I'm going to Beijing in two days. You should all know that every time a new emperor ascends the throne, Enke will be added. You all already have the names of Juren. This time, Yizhi, Qinghe, and Derun you all Why don't the three of you come to Beijing with us to prepare for this year's Enke exam?"

"Thank you, Brother Ruhai, we also have the same intention. The new emperor will definitely add Enke this year when he ascends the throne, thinking that he will come to Beijing with you just in time." Zhao Ze hurriedly replied.

"Thank you cousin!"

"I don't know how long I will be in the position of patrolling salt censor, but I will submit a paper to resign as soon as possible. It is of course best if the new emperor agrees immediately. Even if he disagrees, he will send someone. Now that Zhou Tao is here, come Sending one or two people from time to time can basically take over most of the work on my side. As the staff I have invited, you two should not continue to do it. With six or seven years of staff experience here, it is not difficult to fill a position for you."

After hearing this, Zhao Ze and Li Tuo were very happy. They served as assistants for economic reasons, and more importantly, they wanted to find a backer and connections for themselves. Now that Lin Hai clearly proposed this, they are not happy.

When Lin Hai said this, he didn't like to ask for trouble. Since others would know the identities of the two of them sooner or later, even the Fourth Prince should also know about these two aides who have been with him for many years, so there is no need to avoid them.After getting along with the two of them for so many years, I also know that they are not treacherous and evil people. In the officialdom, everyone supports and helps each other. Why not help now if you can help?

"As for Derun, your current position in the book office is mainly for me. When a newcomer arrives, you will not be asked to leave immediately. It may be difficult for you to be reused in the future. Why don't you take this opportunity to resign from the book office? , Follow us to Beijing to take the exam, it is best to get the title of Jinshi, it doesn't matter if you can't, you can continue to follow me in the future or have other ideas."

"I listen to my cousin's arrangement!"

Lin Hai will sail to Beijing together with Zeng Junwen, the magistrate of Yangzhou, and Han Wenhan, the garrison guard.The departure time is very close. In order not to waste time, I specially asked Mother Fang to help Daiyu prepare the items for Beijing. Because of what happened last time, the salutes prepared this time are not only clothes, but also some things such as cold and fever. A lot of commonly used medicinal materials and wound medicines are also prepared.

Lin Rui saw that the mansion was busy with his father's preparations to go to Beijing, so he found Lin Hai at night, wondering if he could let himself go out for a while.

"Father, can you bring me with you when you come to Beijing this time? I have been here for several years, except for Yangzhou City, I have never traveled far." Lin Rui looked at Lin Hai and said pitifully.

"Don't pretend to be pitiful. Although we are going by water this time, we will speed up to catch up with the time. Except for supplies, we will definitely not stop for fun along the way. If you want to follow us to the capital, you will stay on the boat all the way. Play while walking, and when you arrive in Beijing, there is not much time for you to play.

The most important thing is that although you have been exercising every day for the past few years, you are about the same as other children of the same age. I am afraid that your health will not be able to bear it, and this time the time is running out, so I decided not to take you with me.

I have stayed in Yangzhou for so many years, and some of my friends in the same year in Beijing have not moved around. Now that I am in Beijing, I must take this opportunity to pick up these relationships.If you want to follow, you must follow me to visit, can your body bear it?If you don't go, that is, you stay in the mansion every day, and you can't have that time to take you out for fun. How is that different from being in Yangzhou? "

Lin Hai paused for a moment, and as if remembering, he added, "Oh, if you follow me, you can visit Jia's mansion this time, and you will probably meet that romantic and affectionate, Shenying envoy Jia Baoyu."

"Don't worry, my health is much better now, and I know my physical condition. Let me follow, and I will ask someone to prepare my salute?"

"So you want to go? Forget it, go if you want to go, but if you go with me this time, Daiyu will be the only one left at home, you will definitely be unhappy, then you will be responsible for coaxing Daiyu tomorrow, otherwise you don't have to go .”

"No problem, keep your word?"

"Okay, okay, go to bed early!"

"Know!"

I don't know what Lin Rui told Lin Daiyu in the end, anyway, Lin Rui's clothes were added to the salute prepared the next day.However, when preparing Lin Rui's clothes, Lin Daiyu deliberately chose some bright-colored clothes that Lin Rui didn't like, but it was what some children often wore at this time.Lin Rui usually likes to wear light colors or black and gray. These bright colors are basically not worn by Lin Rui unless it is during festivals and New Years. This time, Lin Daiyu prepared these bright colors for him. It can be regarded as helping yourself to vent your sulking.

Passing through the Beijing-Hangzhou Dayun Road, Lin Hai and his party took the official ship, and there were no thieves and water bandits who were so blind. They dared to attack the official ship. They hurried all the way, and the road went very smoothly.

Standing at the bow of the boat, Lin Rui saw the entire Jingshi Wharf. The official ships accounted for more than half of them. They should be officials from all over the country who came to Beijing to congratulate them by water. There was a lot of voices and a busy scene.Lin Hai led Lin Rui off the boat, and stayed on the boat for too long. Now that he returned to the land, he still felt shaky, as if he had been sitting on the boat.

After getting off the boat, Lin Hai met several familiar officials. Everyone greeted each other and greeted each other, because everyone just arrived in Beijing after a long journey, and now they don't have much energy to talk, so they dispersed after saying hello. left.

Lin Yuan, the second housekeeper who arrived in Beijing in advance, had already received the news that the master was coming a few days ago. When he estimated that when he arrived, Lin Yuan brought people to the pier every day to wait for others.So as soon as Lin Hai and his party got out of the pier, they saw the housekeeper Lin Yuan waiting at the side. Seeing Lin Hai and his party, Lin Yuan hurriedly stepped forward to salute them, and led them to the sedan chair of the Lin family waiting outside.

Both Han Bin and Zeng Jun have family members in Wenjing, so after leaving the dock, the group separated. Lin Yun, Li Tuo and Zhao Ze naturally followed Lin Hai to live in Lin's mansion.

Not only Lin Rui, but also Lin Hai himself saw this capital city hundreds of years ago with his own eyes for the first time, the city where they had lived for many years.The bustling crowds on the streets, the busy traffic and the hustle and bustle of people, are a picture of the life of a bustling and noisy ancient city.Lin Hai and his son looked at the scene in front of them. On the streets of this time and space, they could no longer see any familiar scenes. Looking at these made people feel a little melancholy for no reason.

Lin Rui looked at the street outside and sighed softly. Lin Hai understood his son's mood when he saw his son like this, so he could only laugh and touch his head, and sat down with his arms around him, "Okay, don't sigh , After you are free, I will take you out for a stroll."

Entering the Lin Mansion, you can see the blue tiles and plain walls, brown doors and windows, the layout of the whole house is free, and the structure is not rigid, giving people an elegant and exquisite southern style with small bridges and flowing water.Probably because the ancestors of the Lin family were all from Suzhou, so this house in the north was built according to the architectural style of the south.

Lin Yuan walked aside to lead the way, and said cautiously: "Master, because he didn't know that he would come, so he didn't prepare his yard, and now I have to trouble him to wait."

Lin Hai looked at Lin Rui, smiled and said, "I know it's redundant, I didn't even prepare your yard." Then he turned to the second housekeeper and said, "Don't be too busy Lin Yuan, let someone prepare it, Brother Rui and the housekeeper One yard is enough, we won’t stay for a long time this time, we’ll talk about staying longer in the future. Are the yards of Mr. Zhao, Mr. Li and Tang Nephew Yun ready?”

"Go back to the master, everything is ready."

"That's good, Brother Yi, Brother Qinghe, Derun, everyone is tired, how about taking a good rest today and making plans tomorrow?"

"After sitting on the boat for so long, I'm really tired, thank you Brother Ruhai for the arrangement!"

"Thank you, Brother Ruhai!"

"Thank you cousin!"

After a good cleaning, Lin Rui threw himself on the bed and didn't want to move anymore, lying on the bed, "Oh, I can finally sleep well, I'm almost suffocating on the boat every day."

"Hehe, didn't you want to come here by yourself? Now you know it's uncomfortable? Don't fall asleep, get up and eat something before going to sleep."

"..." Lin Rui fell silent, lying on the bed and pretending to be dead.