Daiyu of the Red Chamber raised a cat

"It's my nephew." Wang Yi cupped his hands and respectfully performed the gift of his nephew.

Recalling that this person was the son of Wang Ying in the same year, he couldn't help recalling many past events. Lin Ruhai ordered someone to come into the main hall to serve tea, because he said: "I just read the residence newspaper and learned that my nephew has ordered Yangzhou Tongzhi. I don't want to We arrived so soon, the journey was smooth, is your father still in good health?"

Zhou Hang originally came back with Lin Ruhai, he was thinking of Daiyu, and he didn't want to waste his time on irrelevant people, so he went back to his room to rest under the pretext of being tired, but in fact he secretly sent letters to Daiyu Hongyan.

Wang Yi looked all the way in secret, and saw that although Lin Ruhai was over fifty, he was in good spirits, elegant, natural, ruddy and radiant, and much younger than his peers, even if he was forty or so. Pass.Thinking of his own father, he and Lin Ruhai belonged to the same family. Now that he is over sixty years old, the officialdom has been ups and downs for decades, before he became the Secretary of the Imperial Academy.What's more, I am getting old, suffering from three illnesses and five disasters, so I am beyond my power, and I have already considered the matter of retiring and returning to my hometown.How can it compare to Lin Ruhai, who holds an important position and is deeply favored by the emperor, who dares to underestimate him?

What he didn't know was that just over half a year ago, Lin Ruhai was still sickly, haggard and emaciated, dying, and his days were numbered.

Hearing Lin Ruhai's question, Wang Yi hurriedly got up to answer.But to say that the journey went smoothly, and my father is also good, thanks to the kind words that adults miss.Wang Yi didn't talk much, usually Lin Ruhai asked a question, and he only said one, very respectful and polite.When it comes to Wang Ying, it is inevitable to say:

"My father was overjoyed when he learned that my nephew was coming to Yangzhou to take up a post. He said that your lord has a brilliant literary talent and worries about the world. He can be a model for today's scholar-bureaucrats. He urged my nephew to learn more from you."

Since then, Wang Yi came to visit the Lin Mansion from time to time. At first, it was just an insignificant chat, or playing chess, or asking for advice. Gradually, he talked about current affairs.One day he actually brought up the topic of the Holy Majesty's establishment of an heir. Of course he didn't directly say that the Holy Majesty is going to establish a prince. What do you think about this matter? If you think which prince is more promising, such straightforward words would not be said by someone in the officialdom. Unless that person is stupid in reading and is a pure nerd, obviously Wang Yi is not.

Lin Ruhai deliberately pretended not to understand, trying to make him quit.

Wang Yi was also savvy, and immediately changed the topic: "I heard that there are a lot of books in the adults' mansion. I wonder if there is a collection of poems by Zeng Ji?" He said with an embarrassed smile, "My nephew came here with a lot of books. have to."

Zeng Ji was a poet in the Southern Song Dynasty. Not many of his poems have been handed down, and even fewer people have collected his collections of poems.Lin Fu happened to have a copy, and since he asked, it wouldn't hurt to lend it to him.So Lin Ruhai said: "Coincidentally, there is a copy in my humble house. You like it, take it and read it, but there is only a little bit, and you must cherish it. There are not many left in this collection." Because he ordered the boy to go to the study to get the book .

Wang Yi was stunned for a long time before saying to Qian'er, "So, thank you sir. Don't worry, my nephew will go back and copy it, and I will return it immediately."

Just as he was talking, a big black cat rushed in with a sudden "meow", and jumped onto Wang Yi's body in no time. Its eyes were ferocious, and its pupils formed a vertical line, and it was about to claw.

"Fish ball, don't be rude!" A young boy's voice came, the words were correct and cadenced, like rings touching each other.As soon as he finished speaking, the big black cat jumped down.Only then did Wang Yi have the time to look at the young man. The second time we met, the young man still had a shocking charm.Born with sword eyebrows and star eyes, his appearance is extraordinary, he is really a banished fairy in the sky, a jade tree among people, with a natural awe-inspiring aura in his eyebrows and eyes, which makes people unconsciously feel awe.

This kind of bearing must not be the children of ordinary people.

Children of aristocratic families or people in officialdom are used to observing words and expressions, and often judge whether they need to make friends from the way they dress.The clothes Zhou Hang wore were of extraordinary quality. The emperor felt sorry for his son, so he sent someone to deliver things in less than a month. The clothes and clothes he wore were all made for inner use, just like ordinary noble houses. There are not many things.

Reminiscent of the attitudes of the servants of the Lin family and Lin Ruhai, although Wang Yi couldn't guess the origin of the young man in front of him, it is not difficult to conclude that his status must be not low, and he might be a relative of the emperor.

"My lord!" Zhou Hang cupped his hands and shouted.Although with his status, he doesn't need to salute like Lin Ruhai, but after all he lives in the Lin Mansion as a junior, so he still has to do enough drama.What's more, Lin Ruhai is still sister Lin's father, and this alone is enough to stand Zhou Hang's worship.

Bending down to pick up the big black cat, he looked at Wang Yi apologetically, "Don't blame your Excellency, Yu Wan has always been naughty, and even caught me several times, it's all my fault, I didn't take good care of it." On the last beat, the voice suddenly became heavier, with reprimands, "You bastard too, you can just catch me, my lord and I don't bother with you a lot, how can you catch guests casually, you are like a kid Lord, I am so sexual, ah!" He shouted again, "Guanyan! Where are you going? Come in soon!"

Before he finished speaking, a boy came in from the outside, about fifteen or sixteen years old, and said to Qian'er: "Younger is here, what do you want me to tell you?"

Lin Ruhai carefully selected two servants for Zhou Hang, one Guanyan and the other Guanyu.They are all fifteen or sixteen years old, quick-witted and capable.

Zhou Hang handed the big black cat to Guanyan. The big black cat still wanted to struggle, but Zhou Hang stared at it, and nestled in Guanyan's arms obediently. What a dissatisfied look.

Only then did Zhou Hang wave his hand in satisfaction, "Take it down, watch it, don't let it come out to make trouble again."

"Little one, obey!" Guan Yan bowed and stepped back.

Zhou Hang just brushed off his clothes, and looked at Lin Ruhai calmly, "My lord, it seems that Yuball likes this young master very much."

Lin Ruhai was stunned for a moment, no one noticed except Zhou Hang.

He smiled slightly and explained: "This big black cat has a problem. It jumps on anyone it likes. Don't blame my nephew."

"Uh, this is quite funny." Wang Yi smiled coyly, knowing that the fish ball Zhou Hang was talking about was the big black cat.Part of my heart was displeased, part of me was Nahan, and I didn't know who gave the cat such a name.Just as I was about to say something more, it happened that the boy who had gone to pick up the collection of poems came back, took the collection of poems and said a few words before leaving.

After that, Wang Yi did not visit the Lin Mansion for more than ten days.Lin Ruhai has also found out that Wang Yi came to act as a lobbyist for the eldest prince.As for whether his father, Wang Ying, intervened in the battle for the heir apparent, it is still unclear.There are currently three princes on the face of the sage. As for why it is said to be on the face, isn’t it because there is another Zhou Hang who has not yet recognized his ancestors.Among them, the third prince is still young, so compared with the first two princes, he naturally has no advantage.The most fierce fight is between the eldest prince and the second prince. Those who have a descendant will establish a descendant, and those without a descendant will establish an elder. This is a matter of etiquette.

Although, since ancient times, there have been many emperors who did not follow the rules, but they often left something to talk about, and most of the courtiers and common people wanted to gossip.

Therefore, it is not unfounded for Wang Yi to support the eldest prince.

As for the second prince, his mother was of noble birth, she is the empress dowager's nephew, and the current imperial concubine, her elder brother is the emperor's favored minister, holding the army of the twelve guards of the capital with strong strength.With such a natal family, he naturally has the capital to not see clearly that his mother is a big prince from a small family.

The two princes have recruited some officials, the eldest prince is a virtuous and corporal, and is quite favored by literati, while the second prince, with the help of his family, has recruited a group of generals.

However, no matter how hard they fight, they will inevitably end up with nothing in the end.

Because, the heart of the Holy One has been deviated.

Lin Ruhai, the Holy Majesty, saw Zhou Hang's eyes with his own eyes. The love, pity and appreciation in it made him, a father who loves daughters and is obsessed, feel ashamed.The relationship between father and son is not like a father and son in a heavenly family, it is more warm and loving than an ordinary family.

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Midsummer nights are far less quiet than winter, the summer insects can’t stop chirping, the summer cicadas are noisy all night in the treetops, the air is stuffy, because it rained two days ago, a lot of rainwater has accumulated in the small pits on the side of the road, The deep and honest "wah-wah" sound of the frog was faintly heard.

On this hot and noisy night, Lin Ruhai led a group of more than a dozen people to a tower not far from the canal.The guards held torches to illuminate the front, Zhou Hang followed Lin Ruhai on the left, and on the right was a clerk in his early twenties named Zhang Yu, a nine-rank sesame official who drafted management documents in the Yanke Yamen.This person writes a good article, no matter what document is handed over to him, it will be written in full swing. When writing a matter, it is organized and clear. Reading the document is like seeing it with your own eyes.

Maybe it's because of this, Lin Ruhai is always with him, and he is quite trusting, similar to the confidential secretary of some officials in modern times.

Therefore, Zhou Hang is also familiar with him.

As Zhang Yu was walking, he suddenly staggered, and Zhou Hang said, "Brother Zhang, what's the matter, are you scared?"

The tower is probably because it has not been inhabited for a long time. It is full of dust, and it is a bit creaky when walking. It is fine during the day, but it is dark at night, which is a bit creepy.

Zhang Yuqiang calmed down: "No, who is afraid!"

Zhou Hang didn't say anything more. He and Zhang Yu haven't gotten close enough to joke without any scruples. If he continued, this little brother would be annoyed. He sighed thinking about it and asked Lin Ruhai, "My lord, it's the middle of the night. We're here do what?"

Lin Ruhai said: "There is a good show." But he refused to say any more.

Although Zhou Hang didn't know what a good show it was, since Lin Ruhai said so, he must be right.He was curious about what a good show it was, and it had better be as lively as possible, so that he could tell Daiyu about it later.Thinking about it, before he knew it, he had already reached the top floor of the tower. The guards lit the lamps and moved two armchairs. Lin Ruhai and Zhou Hang sat down.

How nice is the canal, the moonlight is shining on the river surface, sparkling, very beautiful.Zhou Hang thought, it's a pity that Daiyu is not here, otherwise it would be a great pleasure to enjoy the beautiful scenery of thousands of stars falling on the canal under the moonlight.

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly saw a bright fire in front of him.

Lin Ruhai said calmly: "The good show is coming..."