[Red Mansions] Lord Hou's daily routine

Jia Lian looked at Wang Xifeng coldly after hearing the words: "According to this, you actually know what your good uncle did behind his back?"

Jia Lian's words just now were meant to be a test, but now that he heard Wang Xifeng's words, he gritted his molars secretly.When he came back this time, not only did Mother Jia never ask him about his assassination in Yangzhou, even Wang Xifeng never asked him, and only Ping'er asked him secretly twice.

He had already thought about it when he was on the road, and when he returned to the mansion, he must question Wang Xifeng face to face, asking why the Wang family was so cruel, but now Jia Lian was disheartened, and suddenly he didn't want to say anything.Wang Xifeng's attitude has already revealed everything, so why should he question it again?

As for Lin Jian already knew the inside story of Prince Teng's hiring of murderers, Jia Lian thought that he had no obligation to remind the Wang family.

Jia Lian's face was cold, but Wang Xifeng still smiled: "Uncle is an official outside, how can I know everything about him? But this time, uncle really encountered a problem. That young master of the Lin family is really ruthless, he went to On a trip to Yangzhou to investigate the case, most of the people under my uncle's hands were dismissed, but this young master can't be offended. Uncle wrote, asking my wife and me to find a way, saying that young master Lin has not yet married this year It just so happens that we can marry our family, and when we become a family, Lin Xiaohou will not be able to do anything to his own family."

Wang Xifeng didn't seem to notice Jia Lian's cold face, and she talked with Jia Lian about these things with a normal expression, while watching Ping'er pack her clothes and luggage.

Jia Lian was a little thirsty, and he refused to get up to pour tea. After all, he took a sip of the hot tea brought by Wang Xifeng, and then said leisurely, "Your uncle is not involved in the Yangzhou incident. Are you married to the Lin family?"

Wang Xifeng saw Jia Lian's complexion improved, and she smiled even sweeter: "Second master has been away for the past few months. I don't know, but there is news from the capital procuratorate that although Yangzhou is short-lived, it is only in Yangzhou. Uncle can't get away with it either. Uncle is involved in a lot of things, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate has already set his sights on him. In order to escape and have someone to rely on in the future, uncle wants to win over Young Lord Lin."

"Second Master has also had some contact with Young Master Lin in the outside world in the past few months. Second Master thinks, what kind of person is Young Master Lin?"

Jia Lian's heart moved, but he didn't answer Wang Xifeng's words.He thought that it would take more than a month for Wang Ziteng to come and go back to the capital in Yangzhou, and Wang Ziteng got the news and sent someone to send the letter to the capital quickly. Naturally, the news of these people who came to the mansion was faster than him.

He then asked Wang Xifeng: "The old lady knows what you said, right? Since you have said it so clearly, you must have already made plans?"

Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "Don't hide it from the second master, the old lady really knows."

"We have few girls in the Wang family. Except for me who married here, my uncle only had one daughter. He married the son of the Marquis of Baoning as his wife the year before last. Even if my uncle wanted to get married, the family couldn't find a good girl. What uncle meant was Regardless of Xue family, Wang family and Jia family historians, as long as they are of the same age and appearance, they can marry Lin Xiaohou Ye. Just let Lin Xiaohou Ye marry our four families."

"My wife never cares about things, and she can't make up her mind when encountering such a thing. What the old lady means is that the second and third girls in our house are suitable. Miss Bao and Miss Smith are also suitable. It's just Miss Bao and Miss Smith. Mrs. Smith's marriage, the old lady can't be good at it. Aunt Xue hasn't found out about it yet. I just feel that it's not appropriate for Miss Bao's background to marry into the Lin family. The old lady thinks so. In the end It was still the third girl who was settled. The old lady said that Mr. Lin Xiaohou was handsome and smart, and the second girl might not be able to suppress him, so the third girl was suitable. Although the third girl was only 16 years old, she was very good-looking. He is worthy of Lord Lin Xiaohou."

Jia Lian said indifferently: "The third younger sister is a concubine, the Marquis of Linjian, can you ask a girl from a concubine to be the wife of the Marquis?"

"There are three sons in the Lin family. The eldest son married the empress of the general family, and the second son married the empress of Jinshi. These two Mrs. Lin are the daughters of the family. Now the Lin family belongs to Lin Jian and has a title. You don't want to think about it." , Can they just watch a girl from a concubine marry the most promising younger brother in the family?"

Wang Xifeng didn't quite agree with Jia Lian's words: "Since ancient times, heroes don't ask where they come from. It's not bad that our three girls are from our aunt, but the second master also saw it. How can she be worse than the girl from the first wife? Before Old General Lin became famous, it was the same. Unknown ordinary people? We three girls are also girls from the Duke's Mansion, so why can't we be worthy of Lin Xiaohou?"

Wang Xifeng laughed again, "My ex-son even joked with Ping'er, saying that if our sister Qiao was not too young, in fact, she is the girl who is most worthy of the Lin family's young master!"

Jia Lian also didn't argue with Wang Xifeng, and didn't bother to entangle her with other things. He just said: "You have made a good plan, but the Lin family is willing to do it. If the Lin family refuses to agree to this marriage, your thoughts will be wasted."

Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "I don't need to worry about this. The old lady and I have already discussed it. In another month, all the sweet-scented osmanthus in our garden will be in bloom. The old lady is still thinking about the one that Mrs. Bao and Miss Smith did a few years ago. The crab banquet will be held again this year. The old lady will invite the gentlemen, in-laws and girls to have fun together. She will pretend not to know and just invite Lin Xiaohou to the banquet affectionately. Afterwards, I will go to the West Garden of the Lin Family to meet Mrs. Qiao. After this time, I have become closer, and I will introduce Mrs. Qiao to meet the third girl, and then I will bring up the marriage. If I fail, the old lady will naturally come forward again. .”

Wang Xifeng likes to take care of things the most, not to mention that she is entrusted by her uncle, so she wants to take care of her even more.If this thing is done, she will naturally accomplish another good thing, show off her skills, and find a strong backer for the four families.

Ping'er packed up Jia Lian's clothes and luggage, and when some housekeeper's wives came, Wang Xifeng asked Ping'er to ask, and said it was nothing serious, Wang Xifeng took care of them one by one, and Ping'er went out to dismiss the housekeeper's wives. Then he took the things that Lin Daiyu sent and put them in the cage.

Wang Xifeng saw it, and went over to have a look, and said with a smile: "Miss Lin now has silver in her hand, and this gift is different from the past. In the past, it was only elegant, but now it is elegant and expensive. , What's even more rare is that gifts are given with thoughtfulness. I really like the few things she gave me. Ping'er, don't keep them, just put them outside."

Jia Lian frowned: "You put the things she gave you outside so that I can look at them every day, and to mock my incompetence?"

Wang Xifeng laughed: "Second Master is overthinking. I really like these things."

After finishing speaking, she laughed again, "Actually, the second master doesn't need to worry about this matter. The old lady has already planned this matter in her heart. In fact, if you want me to say, Miss Lin's background is the most suitable for the young master of the Lin family Candidates. It's a pity that Miss Lin is not from our family. Even though she lives in our house, she is still a guest. Besides, the old lady will never marry Miss Lin outside. The old lady is thinking about her aunt who died young, and she is afraid She was said to be bullying a young girl, that’s why she didn’t take back her aunt’s dowry property for a long time, but in the future, Baoyu and her will be married together, and her things will all belong to our family? The old lady also means that there is no need to worry Miss Lin is not in good health, so she can't push her too hard, so I will let Miss Lin do the hard work first, and after finishing the matter with Miss Lin and Young Master Lin, I will then deal with Baoyu and Miss Lin's affairs, and that's over."

Wang Xifeng was talking here, and suddenly Jiamu sent someone to invite her to play cards, and Wang Xifeng hurried away.

Jia Lian was left alone here to sit and meditate.

In this mansion, he is probably the one who knows the temperament of that young Lord Lin best.The women in the family are thinking about it, but is that young master a vegetarian?At that time, I'm afraid I don't know what troubles will arise!If you really want that young master to know about this, that young master will probably cheat someone again.

Jia Lian thought that if he could get the official position as he wished, he would tell Lin Jian about it, so as to prove his position and sell himself to that young master.

Jia Lian didn't stay quiet for too long, he just sat for a while, and someone in front of him came to report that the old man asked him to go quickly.Jia Lian thought that Jia Amnesty had some urgent orders, so he went in a hurry.

It happened to be a strong wind on the day when Lin Jian returned to the capital. Lin Jian was dressed in strong clothes and his hair was combed meticulously. Even if he stood in the bitter autumn wind, it was only the hem of his clothes that was blown by the wind.

He sent the guards of the Lin family back to the West Garden first, handed over the official boat to the officials who came to hand over, and then led the accompanying officials to the palace to report to Emperor Chengsheng to deliver orders.According to the rules, he had to meet with Emperor Chengsheng in person and hand over the seal of the imperial envoy face to face, and this errand was considered over.

When they arrived, there was a palace attendant waiting in front of the palace gate, and the palace attendant delivered the decree, saying that Emperor Chengsheng ordered the accompanying officials to disperse, and they could return to their original posts after reporting to the Ministry of Households. Lin Jian was only ordered to enter the palace alone to meet and return orders.

Lin Jian stayed in the palace for seven years. He and Xiao Yu became friends later on. The two of them wandered around the palace all day long. To be honest, he was more familiar with the palace than his own.

He was led by the palace attendant, but he knew even with his eyes closed that the palace attendant was going to take him to Qinzheng Palace where Emperor Chengsheng specially dealt with political affairs and received ministers.

When they arrived in front of Qinzheng Hall, the palace attendant did not go in, but only slightly bowed and said in a low voice: "Please, Lord Hou. Your Majesty is waiting for you in Dongci."

Lin Jian nodded lightly, then stepped over the threshold and walked in.

In the Dongci room, curling cigarettes wafted from the bronze sparrow stove in the middle of the room. Lin Jian walked in step by step. Before he saw where Emperor Chengsheng was, he saw a person kneeling in front of Emperor Chengsheng's imperial case.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, the man was quietly looking around from the corner of his eyes, when the eyes of the two met, Lin Jian couldn't help pursing his lips.

——He is very familiar with the person kneeling on the ground. It is the Ninth Prince Xiao Yu.