[Red Mansion] Reborn Lin Ruhai

This day when he was taking a rest, Lin Ruhai was reading in the study to relieve his boredom, when suddenly someone came to report: "The two uncles are here to pay respects."

Lin Ruhai frowned secretly, the Jia mansion really came, a few days later than he expected, and I don't know why.Although he doesn't like people in Jia's mansion, Jia's mansion has nothing to do with him after his wife left.But after all, it is also my daughter's maternal grandfather's family, so I still have to take care of the affection on the face.I had no choice but to put down the scroll, stood up and ordered: "Please come to the hall to serve tea, I will be there soon!"

The family took orders to leave, Lin Ruhai changed clothes and came to the front hall, and ordered the little girl to change Daiyu into the clothes for meeting guests.After all, Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng are the uncles of the direct relatives. If he really asked to see his daughter, he would not be able to refuse.It's just that if he proposes to let his daughter live in Jia's mansion, he will not agree.

Lin Ruhai entered the living room surrounded by several young servants, Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng hurriedly stood up to greet him.Although the two of them are older than Lin Ruhai, and they are his wife and brother, but Lin Ruhai's status and position are there, so they dare not take it seriously.The three of them couldn't help exchanging greetings and compliments, and then they sat down as guests and hosts.

Jia Zheng said quickly, "Sister-in-law is coming to Beijing, why don't you let us know in advance, so that we can help clean the house. It's not beautiful if you are in a hurry and feel wronged!"

Jia She also laughed and said, "That's the reason. We are relatives, so we can still help with this."

Lin Ruhai was displeased when he heard this, so he frowned and said: "I am an official in the court, and I obey the emperor's orders wherever I go. How can I do it myself? How can the Holy One predict the urgent call in advance?"

Both Jia and Zheng were embarrassed when they heard the words, but they couldn't help feeling a little unconvinced in their hearts, and they thought to themselves: If it was really called urgently by the Holy Spirit, how can we explain the matter of cleaning up the house and buying flowers and plants a month ago?It's just that Lin Ruhai said so, and they couldn't refute it directly.After all, Lin Ruhai's status in the court was higher than theirs, and his face in front of the saint was even worse.They also pointed out that Lin Ruhai would be promoted to one or two in the future, so these troubles would not happen at this moment.

The three gossiped for a while, and then Jia and Zheng asked to see their niece.Lin Ruhai ordered his servants to say, "It's good to bring the girl out!"

After an appointment for two cups of tea, Lin Daiyu came in surrounded by several servant girls.

Lin Daiyu had heard that two uncles were visiting.She used to hear her mother talk about how rich and prosperous her uncle's family was, and that it was the most gifted family.I thought that when we met for the first time today, I must not lose my courtesy and let others make fun of me.It's just that I can't help but have some doubts in my heart. Since this is the case, how can my father say that my grandfather's family has no successors.He also said that his cousins ​​were all of brocade clothes and hakamas, not enough to support the lintel.

Thinking of Lin Daiyu, he saluted Lin Ruhai first, and then called on the two uncles.Jia Zheng and Jia Amnesty asked someone to present him with a gift.

Lin Ruhai looked at it, and it turned out to be four gold collars, four fine brocades, four strings of red musk beads, four pouches, four gold and silver lockets, two fans, and two sachets.Can't help but secretly sigh: Jia's family prepared a very serious gift this time, and it's just because he is still useful.

Jia She said again: "The old lady misses her niece very much. No, she heard that her niece is here. She specially asked me to bring a few pieces of the new material that I usually don't want to use, so that I can cut clothes for my niece." Take out the satin and show it to Lin Daiyu, and Jia Zheng also agrees.

Lin Daiyu looked at the bright red color, frowned and said: "Since it is a gift from my grandmother, I shouldn't say it, but Daiyu is still in the filial piety, so she should be clean. If she really wears this material, wouldn't she be wearing it?" Sin?" Speaking of this, he couldn't help but recalled his mother, so he covered his face with a handkerchief and wept, Lin Ruhai hurriedly pulled his daughter to him and persuaded him, before he stopped.

Jia Amnesty and the two blushed unconsciously, bowed their heads in silence, and thought to themselves: The old lady has always talked about her sister, how many times she cried when she heard that her sister passed away, how could she forget such an important matter at this moment? .It made them lose face in front of Lin Ruhai, and they didn't know how to deal with it!

The two pondered for a while, not knowing how to respond.

Jia Zheng has always regarded himself as an upright gentleman, and when he gets along with others, he even secretly asks for the names of the other's parents and avoids speaking.I'm afraid that if I don't offend others, I will appear to be rude.But now that my younger sister passed away less than half a year ago, I actually forgot about this taboo.She couldn't help being annoyed at Daiyu, she didn't show him some affection, how could she say it so straightforwardly?He also felt that he had damaged his image of being kind and courteous, so he kept silent.

But Jia Amnesty has always been used to absurdity, his brains are more lively than Jia Zheng's, and he is not as pedantic and face-saving as Jia Zheng.Then he laughed and said: "What's the matter, my niece can't wear it now, so I will put it away for a few years, and then wear it after the filial piety. After all, it is the old lady's wish, so just accept it!"

Lin Ruhai felt that it was inappropriate when he heard this, so he put his hands behind his back and said coldly: "You two brothers-in-law, you should take them back, so as not to be offended!" of it?Kui Huan claims to be a wealthy and respectful family, and it doesn't make people laugh out loud when he says it!If they really took this thing, wouldn't their Lin family be just like the Jia family?Besides, Yu Daughter's reputation is not good, and Lin Ruhai is not a fool, he would do such absurd things?

Seeing this, Jia Amnesty knew that Lin Ruhai would never accept this gift today, and it would be boring to continue, so he said: "My sister-in-law knows how to be polite, but we were rude, and we should make amends!" He bent his elbow and touched Jia Zheng, indicating that he would also apologize.

In the end, Jia Zheng couldn't save his face, so he deliberately pretended not to see it.

Lin Ruhai saw all this in his eyes and didn't say a word, just lowered his head and sipped his tea slowly, and said for a while: "You two are brothers, I shouldn't have said anything, but people like us have to be more particular, so as not to Being laughed at. The common people also know that parents have to observe filial piety for three years, how can we lose the etiquette? The two brothers-in-law are talking about it, is this the reason?"

Jia Amnesty hurriedly said: "That's right! We made a mistake, but my sister-in-law laughed at me, so I won't do it again next time!" Then he arched his head again and gave Jia Zheng a wink.

Jia Zheng couldn't do it, so he bowed and said, "Sister-in-law is right!"

Lin Ruhai got up to return the gift, and asked someone to send Daiyu back, and ordered good tea to be served, and put on a posture to have a long talk.Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng lost interest, they were sitting on pins and needles, and they were about to leave soon.Lin Ruhai pretended to stay there for a while, but the two insisted on refusing, only saying that something happened at home, and left in a hurry.

After leaving the gate of the Lin residence, Jia Amnesty asked, "Second brother, what do you think of Lin Ruhai's attitude?"

Jia Zheng was depressed, and just walked forward with a straight face, ignoring Jia Amnesty.

Jia Amnesty knew that he was annoyed at what he had just reminded him to apologize, so he sneered and said, "Second brother's face is so precious, he is indeed the old lady's beloved son! Hmph, you think that being a member of the Ministry of Industry is great, but it's nothing more than that." It's just a small official from the sixth rank. Brother Lin is a young teacher from the first rank, and a minister from the second rank, why are you so tough in front of him?"

"You!" Jia Zheng couldn't help pointing at Jia She when he was in pain, and stopped when he thought that this was outside the gate of Lin's residence, and galloped away angrily.

He was originally the second son, even though he was loved by his grandfather since he was a child, he was not destined to become a nobleman, unlike his elder brother Jia She.The family originally wanted him to be born in the imperial examination, but unexpectedly, his father left a copy on his deathbed, and the Holy Majesty Gu Nian Xianchen.Knowing that there is another son besides the eldest son, he gave him the title of chief officer under the sixth rank and ordered him to study in the ministry.Now the colleagues who study with him have all been high-ranking officials long ago, and they are either sent out or entered the court, and some have already been counselors.But he has only been promoted from the sixth rank to the sixth rank, and he is an insignificant official in the Ministry of Industry, so it is not infuriating to mention it!

Seeing this situation, Jia She also snorted coldly, and left with the rest of the people.

Lin Ruhai dismissed Jia She and the two, and went to see Daiyu.Entering the yard, seeing Daiyu casually flipping through a scroll on the couch under the shade of a tree, she smiled and walked over: "What book is Yu'er reading?" Book, glanced at it, couldn't help being amused: "Why did you read the Book of Songs?"

Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just picked up a copy. Daddy, have the two uncles left?"

Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "They're all gone, does Yu'er like them?"

Lin Daiyu shook her head, and thought about it seriously: "It's very different from what mother said. I think uncles are very rude?"

Lin Ruhai knew that her daughter was still angry about the scarlet brocade, so she smiled and said, "Not everything others say is right, you have to judge for yourself, you know?"

Lin Daiyu raised her head in doubt: "Is what mother said wrong?"

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Sages still say something wrong, let alone ordinary people?"

Lin Daiyu nodded half understanding, and asked Lin Ruhai to explain the Book of Songs to her.

Lin Ruhai smiled and asked, "Which one did you just read?"

Lin Daiyu took the book and turned to one of them, said with a smile, "That's it, "The Rat."

Lin Ruhai then asked Lin Daiyu if she understood, and Daiyu nodded.Lin Ruhai asked him to explain it first, and it was smooth, so he explained it in a deeper level, pointing out what Daiyu didn't understand correctly.The father and daughter asked and answered each other, and they were very harmonious and comfortable.

It wasn't until the sun was high and the morning cool air in the courtyard was dissipated by the scorching sun, making it sweltering, that Lin Ruhai asked people to move the couch indoors.I played chess with my daughter for a while, and I didn't realize it was lunch time, so someone came to treat me, and Ruhai ordered me to set it up in the small hall in Daiyu's courtyard.As soon as Fang had eaten his meal, someone from the palace came to invite him, saying that it was the emperor's call.Lin Ruhai had no choice but to go.