Evening Shaohua in the Red House

Early on, I saw Dai Quan, the head of the Daming Palace, arriving on horseback, and there were many other eunuchs following behind him.

Dai Quan never betrayed the imperial edict, until he got off his horse in the main courtyard and came to the hall with a smile on his face.

Jia Zheng didn't expect that it was Dai Quan who came in person with the order, so he couldn't help being surprised, and knelt down to receive the order.

Seeing this, Dai Quan quickly reached out his hand to stop, and said with a smile: "Lord Jia, there is no need to be too polite, this time is not a state matter, but according to His Majesty's order, to reward Lord Lin's son-in-law with something."

When Jia Zheng heard that it was a reward for Daiyu, he couldn't help being surprised and delighted, and hurriedly said: "The old lady, please rest for a while, and I will order someone to spread the word."

While inviting Dai Quan to sit down and have tea, he hurriedly asked someone to send a message to Daiyu.

At that time, Mother Jia was restless after hearing the news and was waiting for the news in her room. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Li Wan, Sister Feng, Baochai, Daiyu, Sister Yingchun and Aunt Xue all came over and gathered together to inquire about the news.

Daiyu was talking to her sisters when she suddenly saw Lai everyone rushing over and said to Daiyu: "Miss Lin, Mrs. Dai in the palace has rewarded things by order, and he will arrive soon. The master ordered the servants to come first to pass the message, and quickly ask the girl to prepare Take orders."

Everyone was surprised and happy when they heard the words, and Jia Mu hurriedly said to Daiyu, "Yu'er, go back to the house and clean up, and prepare to receive an order to thank you."

Daiyu was also very puzzled, but she didn't have time to ask in detail at this time, and hurried back to her room to get ready and change. Li Wan and Sister Feng also came to help.

Li Wan looked at Daiyu, and saw that she was wearing a white silk jacket, covered with lake blue and flowered double-breasted trousers, and a pink embroidered ermine cotton satin skirt, and said: "You don't need to change the jacket and skirt, just change the outer one." A brighter big dress would be."

Sister Feng nodded and said, "We need to change the hairpin and ring jewelry as well."

Hearing this, Zijuan hurriedly opened the box and took out a light yellow satin round-neck gown for Daiyu to put on. The skirt was embroidered with a branch of red plum blossom, and the neckline and cuffs were trimmed with white fox fur. It looks delicate and elegant.

Sister Feng removed the oriental bead hairpin and silk flowers from Daiyu's hair, and helped her brush her temples. Seeing Xueyan holding a jewelry box, she opened it and saw a set of delicate and unique gold inlaid jade headgear. Then he shook his head and said: "This is too simple and elegant, change another set."

Hearing this, Xueyan hurriedly brought another set of golden phoenix inlaid with rubies inlaid with silk, and Sister Feng nodded.

Seeing this, Daiyu asked, "Could it be too rich?"

Sister Feng took the hairpin and put it on Daiyu, and said with a smile: "It's so rich, it should be worn on such occasions."

more festive. "

It took less than a cup of tea to clean up. Li Wan and Sister Feng looked at it carefully again, and when they saw that there was nothing wrong, they took Daiyu back to the upper room.

Not long after, I saw Dai Quan come to the upper room with a smile on his face, followed by a dozen or so internal eunuchs, each holding a tray, and said with a smile to Daiyu: "Today, your Majesty has issued a decree, thinking that Mr. Lin has been an official for decades. Loyal to the country, fulfilling his duties, and highly appreciative of Master Lin's loyalty, he heard that Master Lin's son-in-law is in Beijing, so he rewarded Miss Lin with something as a reward."

After finishing speaking, he pointed to the things held by the little eunuch behind and said: "I heard that His Majesty rewarded Miss Lin with something, and the Empress also gave some things, and I ordered the little one to bring them here."

It turned out that Emperor Qingde liked Lin Ruhai's tact when he handed over the position of Yanzheng, and he ordered people to make a decree early today. Hearing that Lin Ruhai had only one daughter, he was in the home of his ancestors in Beijing and abroad, and he wanted to show kindness to him. Dai Quan sent him to Rongguo Mansion for such rare and rare antiques.

Daiyu had already heard that her father was sick and resigned from the salt department, and was given the grace to be the crown prince and Taibao. She was worried about her father's illness, but she didn't expect that Emperor Qingde would reward her again. rewarded.

With a smile on her face, Mother Jia received the reward, opened it and placed it on it for everyone to see, ordered people to watch the seats and make tea, and ordered Yuanyang to bring out a tea tray. There were a dozen or so exquisitely embroidered purses on the tray. Quan laughed and said, "Just a little heart, the old inner minister will take it for a cup of tea."

Dai Quansu was acquainted with the Jia family, and knew that their family had always been generous. Seeing that these purses were bulging, he knew that they contained either gold or silver, and there was a lot of them. The smile on his face deepened, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, old lady." , but I just had tea, and it’s getting late, and I have to go back to report, so I won’t bother you.”

Saying goodbye, a little eunuch stepped forward to take the tray, said a few polite words, and then went back to the palace.

Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue and others congratulated Mother Jia and Daiyu. Mrs. Xing said with a smile, "I didn't expect your majesty and empress to both reward things. This is a great grace. I never thought that my niece would be so blessed."

Sister Feng also laughed and said: "I said why the magpies kept barking this morning, so it should be here. Sister Lin is really lucky, and even we have opened our eyes and been blessed."

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "This is the first time I have received such a reward, and no one has such dignity."

Jia Mu was even more joyful when she heard the words, and said with a smile: "This is the grace of the Holy Majesty, and it is also the blessing of Master Tuo."

Li Wan secretly praised the new emperor

There are tricks, Lin Ruhai is a confidant of the Supreme Emperor, but he is treated so favorably. This action is not only to win people's hearts by kindness, but also to show the Supreme Emperor and all the veterans in the court.

At this time, Jiamu's upper room was full of beautiful things, full of things. Emperor Qingde gave him two calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, a set of lake brushes, four knives of rice paper, four boxes of Hui ink, two precious inkstones, a fat jade paperweight, and a hundred treasures inlaid with red sandalwood. A pair of chrysanthemum and Polygonum double rabbit pen holders, a three-goat jade carving, and a Western chiming clock.

The two calligraphy and paintings are rare treasures, and the brushes, ink, paper and inkstones are also used in the world. The pen holder is made of selected small-leaf red sandalwood full of gold stars. The color is pure and smooth, full of luster, and the carving is also very fine. The pictures and texts are dignified and elegant, displaying and playing in the eyes. The outer wall of the pen holder is inlaid with mother-of-pearl as double rabbits, chrysanthemums, Polygonum grass, strange stones, etc. A pair of rabbits accompany each other as if they are playing in the grass.

The three sheep jade carvings are also extremely exquisite and unique. The fist-sized suet white jade is carved into a big sheep, with two lambs lying under it, warm and flawless, crystal clear and dazzling.

Everyone enjoyed it and were full of praise.

For the queen, there are two red gold satin, two organdy yarns, two python silk with golden makeup, two duoluo cloth, two pairs of gold and silver, two pairs of gold and silver necklaces, a pair of red gold necklaces with emerald emeralds inlaid with precious stones, and gold piles. A pair of silk inlaid bead bracelets and a pair of coral thought gemstone bracelets, all in brocade boxes.

In addition, there are six carved lacquer boxes, containing various homemade snacks.

Jia Mu looked at it one by one, and said to Daiyu, "these are gifts from the imperial court. They should not be ignored, and they should be kept."

Daiyu promised, and ordered Xueyan to put out all kinds of snacks for everyone to taste, and the rest of the study and antique silks and satins were sent to Zijuan for acceptance.

After talking and joking for a while, Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang, Aunt Xue and others all went back to their rooms to rest. Sister Feng, Li Wan and Sanchun sisters went to Daiyu's room to talk. The girls registered and compiled the book, and couldn't help being a little puzzled, and said with a smile: "Who sent these things?"

Sister Feng smiled and explained the reason, jokingly said: "Your sister Lin may not stay at our house for long, Uncle Lin will definitely send someone to pick her up in a few days."

Baoyu was taken aback when he heard this, and his face changed immediately. He ran up to Daiyu and asked anxiously, "Why is my sister going home? Isn't it good to stay here?"

Tan Chun and Xi Chun were appreciating the two calligraphy and paintings, when they heard this, they raised their heads and smiled, "Second Brother is confused, since Uncle Lin has already returned home, naturally he wants to take Elder Sister Lin home.

Baoyu burst into tears when she heard this, grabbed Daiyu's sleeve and choked with sobs, "I don't want to

Regardless, you're all gone, leaving me alone, what's the point of living. "

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, not knowing why he was doing this.

Seeing the different expressions of the people, Daiyu couldn't help flushing, angry and ashamed, but she didn't want to say anything, she pulled back her sleeves calmly, and said seriously: "I also don't want to part with my grandmother and sisters, but my father's body is not healed yet. As a son and daughter, I naturally want to go back and fulfill my filial piety."

Li Wan understands Baoyu's stupidity best, seeing his expression is not right, afraid that he will say something nonsense in a hurry, he hurriedly said: "Although that is the case, the aunt must accept the imperial decree and hand over the official duties before he can step down. , It will take at least two or three months to go back and forth this time, how can it be so fast."

After finishing speaking, he quietly gave Sister Feng a wink.

Seeing this scene, Sister Feng also understood, she was secretly surprised, and hurriedly laughed and said, "Sister-in-law said, I know that Baoyu and sister Lin have a good relationship, but although uncle Lin resigned from the post of salt teacher, he is still the prince. As for the Taibao, after recovering from illness, he will always go to Beijing to thank you, and even if Sister Lin goes back, we will meet again within this year, so why are you crying now?"

Baoyu felt quite reasonable when he heard it, so he believed it to be true. He burst into tears and laughed, and hurriedly wiped away his tears and said, "I was just in a hurry. Why did I cry?"

The lights had already been turned on during the conversation, and a girl came to invite dinner. They packed up and went to Jiamu's room.

After serving Jia Mu for dinner, Li Wan returned to the room, ate a bowl of rice porridge with a few side dishes, washed his hands and rinsed his mouth, and asked, "Is Lan'er back?"

Danju took a western towel to wipe her hands, and said: "My brother came back at the end of the year, but he seemed to have something on his mind, he was bored all the time, and he never had a good dinner."

Li Wan couldn't help feeling a little worried when he heard this, so he asked Suyun to pack two easily digestible snacks in a box, then went to Jialan's room, and when he came to the west wing room, he saw two candlesticks and a cloisonné enamel hand stove standing on the table. Two pieces of instant incense are lit inside, and a small inkstone is leaning against the hand stove for heating. Jia Lan is wearing a lake blue fringe jacket and is standing in front of the book case to write a post.

Seeing Li Wan come in, Jia Lan put down her pen and quickly got up to give up her seat, and said with a smile, "Why are you here now, Mom?"

Li Wan put down the snacks, glanced at the pen and paper on the table, and said, "It's getting late, and it's cold now, so you don't have to worry about cold hands, so you can work hard here."

Jia Lan said with a smile: "I have nothing to do when I'm idle, but I just use it for entertainment."

Li Wan sat down, beckoned him to come forward, and said in a warm voice: "I heard from Dan Ju that you have been depressed since you came back from school, but what happened today?"

Jia Lan hesitated to speak when he heard the words, glanced at the girl and woman on the ground beside her, and pursed her lips in silence.

Seeing this, Li Wan waved his hands and ordered the maids to back down, embraced him in his arms, and said softly: "Did the master punish you?"

Jia Lan rested her little head in her mother's arms, shook her head, and said slowly after a while, "Mom, the teacher is going back to Jiangnan, and the child wants to go with her."

Li Wan was taken aback when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "Why? What are you going to Jiangnan for?"

Jia Lan said: "Teacher received a letter from an old friend earlier, inviting him to give lectures. It just so happens that this September is the once-in-ten-year cultural meeting of Jiangnan Academy. At that time, many great Confucian scholars will go there. The master also said that he will go back to the South, and it has already been decided. We left at the beginning of the month, Mr. Today asked me if I would like to go together, this is a rare event, my child does not want to miss this opportunity."

Now, although the new emperor ascended the throne, the Supreme Emperor is still around, and the other princes are also ready to move. The dark tide is raging, and there will be another disturbance in the near future.

Although Gu Yan's status is aloof, but his ties to the royal family are too deep, he will get involved if he is not careful, he has no intention of getting involved in the struggle for the throne, this year coincides with the ten-year literary conference, and there are letters from old friends saying that the compilation of scriptures has encountered difficulties. Trouble, please ask him to help, Gu Yan thought over and over again, and finally decided to go back to Jiangnan first, and then return after a few years when the situation in Beijing and China is stable.

Shen Yi was already a little moved, and when he heard about Gu Yan's plan, he decided to accompany him, intending to take his young apprentice out to see him, but this trip would take at least one or two years, and Jia Lan was still young, so he didn't know whether the Jia family would Agreed, let him go home and discuss with the elders before making a decision.

Jia Lan was overjoyed when he heard it at the beginning. Although he was young, he always yearned for it when he read about the scenery of various places.

After hearing this, Li Wan was stunned and hesitated for a while. Although Jia Lan was not her own, she raised her and never left her. How could she be willing to part with it? However, she also knew in her heart that this was indeed a rare opportunity. , it would be a pity to miss it.

After thinking for a while, Li Wan came back to his senses, saw the little guy looking at her eagerly, sighed, finally made up his mind, stroked Jia Lan's hair, and said: "If you want to go, I will naturally not stop you. You, it’s just that you have to think clearly, studying abroad is not as comfortable as being at home, food, clothing, housing and transportation are all very hard, and you have to find a way to solve it yourself if you encounter any problems, can you bear it?”

Jia Lan's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he nodded quickly: "Don't worry, mother, son will save

. "

Li Wan said with a smile: "It's no use just agreeing with me, the old lady and the old lady have to let go."

Jia Lan giggled, and said: "This son already has an idea, and he will go to ask the master tomorrow. As long as the master agrees, the old lady and the wife will not say anything."

Li Wan shook his head and laughed when he heard the words, and nodded his forehead, "You are the ghost."

It happened that Jia Zheng was taking a rest the next day, and when Jia Lan went to pay his respects, he took the opportunity to tell Jia Zheng about it.

After Jia Zheng heard this, he fell silent, but Mrs. Wang changed her face, and immediately objected: "You are still young, what are you going to Jiangnan for? It's so far away, who can trust you to go out with a child?"

Jia Lan hurriedly stepped forward and took Mrs. Wang's arm, and said coquettishly: "Mr. often says that after reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles, the grandson is already grown up, and it will be time for him to end in a few years. You can't just sit at home and watch the sky all the time. It’s rare to have such a good opportunity to go out and walk around, to see some local customs and customs, and to gain some knowledge.”

Mrs. Wang still refused to let go, Jia Zheng thought for a long time, and sighed: "Forget it, let him go."

Mrs. Wang said anxiously: "But Lan'er is only seven years old this year. Even if she wants to go out to study, it will be fine if she is a few years older. How can I rest assured that I am such a small person?"

Jia Lan hurriedly said: "This time, besides the husband, Mr. Gu and the old lady will also go back to the south together. There are complete staff to take care of them, and there are doctors accompanying them. Naturally, there is no danger. This is a rare opportunity. The wife asked Sun let's go."

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