Lin Jue of the Red Chamber

Lin Jue has been in a good mood these past few days, Baoyu has been sent to the family school, Baochai is nestling in the yard obediently, and Xiangyun has returned to the Marquis' mansion.As time passed, Daiyu's mood gradually improved, and she understood many things, but she was not as close as before to Jiamu.Lin Jue was absolutely happy to see the results of this point. Although she felt sorry for Daiyu, she still explained the truth to her.

Lin Jue calculated that it had been two months since he sent the letter to Lin Ruhai, and there should be a reply in five or six days, so he couldn't help but feel relieved.He has never been involved in the turmoil of seizing the reserve in his two lifetimes, but now he is involved, and the court has been in chaos in the past few months, and many officials have been dismissed. flustered.Before he knew it, Lin Ruhai had become the pillar of his heart even if he didn't admit it anymore. Thinking that he was going to Beijing, he no longer panicked so much.

This day, as soon as Lin Jue came out of the Imperial College, Hai Sheng sent Shi Ziwei a message: "Uncle Lin, my son, please go to Yushan Hall as soon as possible."

Lin Jue tidied up the corners of her clothes, nodded, and asked, "Who's there?"

"There are sons, the young master of Prince Yong and the master of the Wei family, there is no one else." Hai Sheng respected Lin Jue very much.These subordinates who followed Shi Ziwei knew that their father valued Lin Jue very much, and what Lin Jue said to Shi Ziwei was very important, at least on the surface, everyone was very respectful.

Sitting in the carriage, Lin Jue couldn't help wondering: Prince Yong has been honest in a few months, should the young master come forward now?Not like it.The Wei family is the natal family of Princess Yong and Princess Liang, but it's a pity that there are no men in their lineage, only a few daughters.This uncle of the Wei family is the eldest son of their uncle's family, and he is cousins ​​with Shi Ziwei and Prince Yong.Lin Jue seemed to have found some ideas.

When Lin Jue arrived, the three of them had already ordered food.

Lin Jue saluted: "I've seen—"

Before he finished speaking, he asked Shi Ziwei to pull him to sit down beside him, and smiled: "It's just the few of us, what's the point?"

Eldest young master Shi Zihong clapped his palms with a fan: "Mr. Lin is too polite, but this gift is not required, but today I want you to treat me to this table of wine. I have brought you good news."

Lin Jue made a bow: "The eldest son has an order, how dare he not obey?"

Shi Ziwei passed tea to Lin Jue: "Cousin, you just love to bully people."

The uncle of the Wei family also jokingly said: "Mr. Lin has already said so, big cousin, please hurry up and tell Mr. Lin the good news."

Shi Zihong smiled: "The sage made a decree and sent it out this morning to ask Mr. Lin to return to Beijing to report on his duties."

Lin Jue's eyes widened in surprise. It seemed that he and his father still underestimated the fourth prince. This matter was done too quickly, so he should be more respectful in the future.

Shi Ziwei gave him a wine glass and winked, Lin Jue stood up and toasted: "Thank you so much, young master, this is really great news for me, I toast to young master."

After everyone had drunk, Lin Jue asked: "Since my father has returned to Beijing, who will take over the post of salt administration?"

Shi Zihong replied: "It hasn't been decided yet, and the court will probably be busy for two days because of this matter." He said, blinking: "However, it is said that Mr. Lin should be assigned to the household department and go up a step. Even if you can't be a minister, you can still be a servant."

Everyone laughed.

After a few more gossips, Shi Zihong explained the purpose of today's gathering: "The fourth younger brother has been too active these days. Not only did he get permission from the father to enter the study to discuss matters, even the father also called the fourth brother to join us during the usual meals. It's really... oh."

Lin Jue silently lowered her sense of existence, this is the prince's family business.Seems to recall the information of the fourth young master, Shi Zili, the fourth young master of the Yongwang Mansion, was born to Tong Fang, because Tong Fang was not qualified to raise children, the fourth young master was raised by his concubine, Liang Concubine, five years younger than the eldest young master, fifteen years this year.Concubine Liang had three young masters, but died when she was very young, and since then she has nothing to do with her, and treats the fourth young master as her own.

As soon as Shi Zihong finished speaking, there was silence in the room. After a while, Shi Ziwei touched the corner of his lips: "It seems that he usually stays quietly, why is he so active now?"

Uncle Wei was also silent, he was originally born in a concubine, his status was embarrassing, although he took the birthright, if his father hadn't been watching over him all the time, the grass on the grave would have been half the height of a person.At this time, after listening to Shi Ziwei's words, he also asked: "Is there something unspeakable about him?"

Shi Zihong smiled bitterly: "It would be great if I knew the reason. In fact, I'm not in a hurry, but your sister-in-law has only been here for less than two years, and she is pregnant again. She is just thinking wildly, because she is afraid that I will not be favored."

Lin Jue originally wanted to be a wall lamp honestly. After hearing this, he also knew that Shi Zihong had no intention of harming his brother. Instead, he was afraid that he would be encouraged to do something out of hand, so he whispered: "The fourth young master is fifteen years old. Now, is it time to say goodbye?"

The other three looked at each other silently, feeling a little enlightened, and Shi Zihong had some doubts: "Then is he anxious now because he hasn't said goodbye yet, or is he impatient to talk about a good marriage and go further?"

Shi Ziwei's face was already very ugly, at this moment he said: "In that case, just ask him directly."

Shi Zihong patted Shi Ziwei on the shoulder, thinking he understood what was on his mind: "Don't worry, since you have returned to Beijing, the emperor's grandfather will definitely point you to a good marriage, even Uncle Liang Wang can't do it your Lord."

Shi Ziwei pulled out a smile and raised his glass: "Drink, drink."

Lin Jue rubbed his nose, looked at Shi Ziwei, and couldn't help but feel thankful, it's really fast, but slow.If he did it now, this guy would have happily married long ago.

The uncle of the Wei family patted Shi Ziwei on the shoulder: "My son is much luckier than me, and my marriage is so difficult!"

Shi Zihong looked at the uncle of the Wei family, his eyes were full of sympathy, and said: "I heard from your sister-in-law that the girl from the Liu family who is engaged to you is seriously ill again. It seems to be true?"

The uncle of the Wei family nodded, smiled wryly, and directly poured a glass of wine before saying: "My wife originally found me a girl from an ordinary family. I have made trouble like this a few times, and I am not as good as once. This time, the Liu family is already a sixth-rank official." I'm sick again, I don't know who it will be next time."

Shi Zihong comforted: "Don't be like this, this time the girl of the Liu family must not be able to suppress such a great blessing, so she will be seriously ill."

"Pfft!" Lin Jue couldn't help laughing, this uncle of the Wei family is also a pitiful character, and this girl from the Liu family is already his fourth fiancée.The first three were all engaged, quickly became seriously ill, and then died, and the fourth is now seriously ill again.

Shi Ziwei looked at Lin Jue, who couldn't stop laughing, then at Shi Zihong, who was dark-faced, and the calm-faced Uncle Wei, and preemptively said: "Still laughing! Hurry up and apologize to Cousin Wei!"

Lin Jue obediently raised his wine glass: "My brother's fault, Brother Wei, don't take it to heart, I'm here to make amends."

The uncle of the Wei family shook his head: "My son really underestimates me. We are drinking here today, and brother Lin is the youngest. How can I argue with him?"

Lin Jue refused to listen: "Brother Wei, if he doesn't drink this glass of wine, he won't recognize me as a younger brother."

Seeing Lin Jue's blushing cheeks, the Wei family uncle had no choice but to hold up his wine glass: "Then I'll do it."

Lin Jue also raised his glass and drank the wine in the glass: "I knew Brother Wei was a good man."

Shi Ziwei cast a blank glance on Lin Jue, who hated iron and iron, he is really a good-natured idiot, he can live so happily under his aunt's hands, Mrs. Wei is a pungent character.

In the carriage, Shi Ziwei warned carefully: "In the future, you should be more careful when you talk. Now you can say that you are young. How many years will it be?"

Lin Jue narrowed his eyes and nodded indiscriminately.

Seeing Lin Jue's half-drunk appearance, Shi Ziwei became vicious, and leaned over half of his body to press Lin Jue's leg, with his right hand supporting the car wall, and his left hand holding Lin Jue's hands, and asked jokingly: "Today? When you think about it, you always think about marriage, don't you think of spring?"

Lin Jue didn't answer, instead he frowned and wanted to lift his legs.

Shi Ziwei pressed even tighter. In the twilight of the setting sun, his complexion flickered: "I said, you'd better wait two years before talking about getting married. Wouldn't it be better to come back with a champion at that time?"

Lin Jue was not feeling well, and muttered, "Marriage is a major event, the orders of parents, and the words of matchmakers. You go down first, I have a headache."

"Then what kind of girl do you think I should find?" Shi Ziwei didn't give up, didn't he always say that what he said when he was drunk was the truth?Shi Ziwei felt that he couldn't touch Lin Jue's heart at all, so he tried again and again.

After a long while, there was no response. Shi Ziwei took a closer look, only to realize that Lin Jue had fallen asleep.She chuckled twice, leaned over, and pressed a kiss on Lin Jue's warm and moist lips.Flicking Lin Jue's slightly trembling eyelashes with his fingers, Shi Ziwei tightened his arms again. It seemed that it was time to explain to Lin Jue.As soon as Mr. Lin entered Beijing, someone might bring up his marriage again.