The stepson of the Lin family of the Red Chamber

Lin Ruhai returned home in the evening, and after dinner, someone called Lin Yao to the study.

"Why did Ruan Yiran ask you out?"

As soon as he entered the study, Lin Ruhai's questioning came over him.

Lin Yao honestly told the purpose of Ruan Yiran looking for him, without hiding anything.

When Lin Ruhai was eating, he heard from Jia Min that Lin Yao went out to meet Ruan Yiran today, and he felt something was wrong at that time, so he called Lin Yao to the study immediately after dinner.

Sure enough, Ruan Yiran went to Lin Yao to get rid of the poison pill.

"Poisoned again?" Lin Ruhai frowned, "What poison?"

"I don't know. In order to detoxify these people, Ruan Yiran even invited the imperial physicians, but the imperial physicians in the imperial hospital couldn't tell what kind of strange poison they had." Lin Yao said truthfully.

Lin Ruhai frowned, "Where's the antidote pill? You gave it?"

"I didn't give it at that time," Lin Yao paused, "I gave him a lot of detoxification pills before, and he gave these people some pills, but they could only temporarily suppress them, but they couldn't detoxify them, so I thought, my detoxification pills here Dan, I'm afraid he can't cure this strange poison."

"What do you mean you didn't give it at the time?" Lin Ruhai was very good at focusing, "Could it be that you gave it later?"

Lin Yao lowered her head, "My son went to another courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing with Ruan Yiran today. Seeing the miserable appearance of those people after being poisoned, my son really couldn't bear it, and... the master can be promoted to the servant of the household department, Ruan Yiran must be a part of the emperor In front of you, please speak well for the master, so..."

Lin Ruhai was at a loss for words.

Lin Ruhai knew in his heart how much ability he had, even if the late emperor was still alive, he would not have risen so fast.After the new emperor ascended the throne, it can be said that it is because of Ruan Yiran or Lin Yao that he is so honored and favored by the new emperor.

Because Lin Ruhai himself has no deep friendship with Ruan Yiran, but Lin Yao made friends with Ruan Yiran because of the detoxification pill.

Cannibals have short mouths and short hands.

Lin Yao talked about this part, and Lin Ruhai couldn't say anything about not being allowed to help Ruan Yiran.

He was silent for a while, then sighed, "Be careful not to reveal your secrets."

"Master, don't worry, my son will save it." Seeing Lin Ruhai let go, Lin Yao immediately agreed.

"Let's not mention this matter for the time being. It is your first time to come to Beijing. Rongguo Mansion is your mother's natal family. You should meet the relatives there. It happens that I will take a rest tomorrow. I discussed it with your mother. I will take it with you tomorrow. You and Daiyu go to Rongguo Mansion to pay a visit, and let you know in advance." Lin Ruhai said.

Lin Yao didn't expect to go to Rongguo Mansion so soon. Two days ago, his wife said that Lin Ruhai would have to wait half a month for his next rest. Lin Yao thought he would have to wait a few more days.

"My son knows."

"Go back early to rest, get enough energy, and don't be rude to others tomorrow."

"Yes."

Out of the main courtyard, Lin Yao was planning to go back to the house, but remembered something on the way, and turned to the Daiyu courtyard.

When Lin Yao arrived, Daiyu was practicing calligraphy in the room. When she heard that Lin Yao was coming, she immediately put down her pen and came out to greet her.

"I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall if I have nothing to do. My brother never comes to me when he is free. Come here today. What can I do for you?" Daiyu led Lin Yao into the hall, let the servant girl serve tea, and put people on the table. All paid out.

Listening to Daiyu's playful question, Lin Yao smiled and said, "I just came out from the master, and the master said that I will go to Rongguo Mansion tomorrow. I will tell my sister, brother, I am a little nervous, so I came here to ask my sister, I don't know Are the relatives in the mansion over there getting along well?"

Daiyu was taken aback when she heard the words, and immediately said narrowly, "My brother also has such a time."

Lin Yao was funny, "I'll show you a joke."

"I didn't read my brother's joke." Daiyu cleared her throat and said, "If you want to know anything, just ask."

"How about grandma?"

"Grandmother is very kind to the juniors, especially pampering and doting on cousin Baoyu from the second uncle's family."

Lin Yao raised her eyebrows when she heard this, "Is that Jia Baoyu who was born with jade in his mouth?"

"Brother has heard of it?"

"How come I haven't heard of such a rare thing?" Lin Yao thought of the incident of smashing jade in the original book, and her heart tightened, and she said, "I have never met this cousin of Baoyu, so I don't know what my sister thinks of him?"

Daiyu hummed for a while, then said while thinking, "It's strange to say that when I saw this cousin for the first time, I felt as if I had seen it somewhere. Coincidentally, when this cousin saw me, he also said that he seemed to have met me somewhere Don’t tell me, brother, is this weird?”

Lin Yao's heart twitched, did Jia Baoyu really flirt with Daiyu?He felt a little uncomfortable, and immediately said, "What's so strange about this? My wife is the first cousin of Baoyu's cousin, and you are first cousins. Xu Shi's younger sister looks a bit like the Jia family's cousins. Baoyu You must be familiar with his sisters every day."

After hearing Lin Yao's interpretation, Daiyu thought thoughtfully, "It's true."

"What else do you want to know, brother?"

"How are the two uncles?"

"I haven't seen the two uncles much, so I don't know them well."

"What about the two aunts?"

"The two aunts are very kind, but they don't see them much."

Lin Yao asked Jia Lian, Yingchun Tanchun and others one after another. When they got a good understanding, she thanked Daiyu and got up to leave.

Daiyu sent Lin Yao out, and advised Lin Yao not to be too nervous, as relatives are easy to get along with.

In fact, Lin Yao just came to ask and understand, and she was not nervous, but he accepted Daiyu's relief.

Early the next morning, Lin Yao and Daiyu had breakfast with Lin Ruhai and his wife, and then took a carriage to Rongguo Mansion.

Lin Ruhai and Jia Min sat together, while Daiyu and Lin Yao sat on either side.

Rongguo Mansion is not too far from Lin Mansion, only a few streets away, and it takes a short carriage ride to get there.

Lin Yao raised the curtain of the car, and saw that the gate of Rongguo Mansion was closed, only the two corner doors on the side were open.

Before he crossed over, some people also said that the Rongguo Mansion looked down on Daiyu, and that Daiyu only let her enter through the corner gate when she went to Beijing, and they also said that this was a blow to power.

But after he traveled through time, he studied etiquette and learned that the main entrance of a family like Rongguo Mansion would not be opened on weekdays.

In ancient times, there were strict regulations on the construction of the gates of residences. The residences of princes had five gates, and the residences of county kings, princes and other high-ranking officials had three gates.Like the Ningrong Second Mansion, the word "Chizao" is hung on the plaque, which means that the palace was built for the Ningrong Second Mansion with money from the imperial court.

The Ningrong Second Mansion is the property of the imperial court, and the people in the Ningrong Second Mansion only have the right to use it, which means that they are just temporary residents. Once they commit crimes and lose their titles, they will all be kicked out.

Therefore, whether it is Ningguo Mansion or Rongguo Mansion, the gates of the three beast heads are rarely opened, and people usually enter and exit through the corner door and the back door.

Seeing that the main entrance of Rongguo Mansion was closed now, Lin Yao didn't stupidly ask Lin Ruhai why the main entrance of Rongguo Mansion was closed.

Because he knows that the main entrance of a family like Rongguo Mansion is not open on weekdays. From the top of the mansion to the master and down to the servants, they all enter and exit through the corner gates on the east and west sides. The main entrance is only opened on major festivals or weddings. Distinguished guests will also open the front door.

In this era, only royal people are called noble.

As for Lin Ruhai, even though he is an official of the second rank, he is really not honorable.

Even the master of the Rongguo Mansion used to go in and out of the corner door on weekdays.

The carriage entered through the corner gate, and then stopped in front of Yimen. Lin Ruhai's family of four got out of the carriage. Jia Min and Daiyu got into the sedan chair and were carried to Rongqing Hall, while Lin Ruhai and Lin Yao went to Jia Zheng. yard.

Jia Zheng's courtyard is right next to Rongxi hall, pass through the south hall, turn east, pass through the hall, and you will arrive at Jia Zheng's courtyard.

There is a plaque hanging on the gate of Jia Zheng's courtyard, which reads "Tiren Mude Courtyard".

This is Jia Zheng's living room, and the study is connected to the yard.

As soon as the Lin family entered the mansion, someone came to inform Jia Zheng, so when Lin Ruhai brought Lin Yao over, he saw Jia Zheng waiting at the door from afar.

"Like the sea."

"Brother Cun Zhou."

The two greeted each other for a while, and Jia Zheng led them into the house.

Then Jia Zheng looked at Lin Yao, "Is this Lin Yao? Sure enough, she is smart and handsome."

It's understandable to be born handsome, but how can you tell how smart you are?

Lin Yao complained in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face, "The second uncle praised me absurdly, my nephew is ashamed."

"Don't be modest, there are not many people who take the entrance examination for junior high school at the age of ten, but your cousin Zhu..." Referring to the eldest son who died early, Jia Zheng's eyes flashed with grief, and he said with a strong face, "It was only at the age of 14 that he took the entrance examination. Zhong Xiucai, you are too strong."

Naturally, Lin Yao could see that Jia Zheng was sad and didn't know how to respond.

At this time, Lin Ruhai took over the quarrel and comforted Jia Zheng.

Jia Zheng was overwhelmed, and then he mentioned Baoyu, "Don't mention that villain!"

Seeing this, Lin Yao lowered her head and thought, this second uncle actually had high hopes for Baoyu, right?After all, he was born with a jade title, how could Jia Zheng have no expectations?It's a pity... Baoyu is really muddy and can't support the wall.

He admitted that Baoyu was smart, but he didn't use it on the right path, daydreaming all day long, getting tired of being with his sisters and sisters, he was too useless.

After a while, Jia Lian came, and Jia Zheng asked Lin Yao and Jia Lian to go to Rongqing Hall.

Lin Yao thanked her immediately, and then came out with Jia Lian.

After going out, Lin Yao immediately breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, facing Jia Zheng, Lin Yao was really nervous, and she didn't know why.

Probably...Jia Zheng looks a bit like the dean of his middle school?

Seeing Lin Yao panting after leaving the house, Jia Lian immediately laughed, "I didn't expect Cousin Lin to be afraid of my second uncle?"

"Aren't you afraid?" Lin Yao squinted at him and turned back.

Jia Lian choked immediately, then laughed and said, "You are really unforgiving, let's go, I will take you to see the old lady."

"Okay," Lin Yao agreed, and then followed Jia Lian, saying as he walked, "I haven't seen you for more than two years, and second brother Lian is still helping the second uncle at the house?"

Jia Lian smiled bitterly, "Don't stab my heart."

"I don't want to either, but I heard that your sister-in-law just gave you a son. Now you are considered to have both sons and daughters. Not to mention for yourself, even for your children, you should make progress, right?" Years later, Jia Lian was still the same. I have to say that Lin Yao was a little disappointed in Jia Lian.