The eldest brother of the Lin family in the Red Chamber

The emperor did not ask this question for no reason.

During the previous martial arts test, his three princesses were sitting on top of a high-rise building, separated by layers of light gauze, holding a western monocular and looking out. Royal princesses are always a little bit more than other girls. Youhou, with such a big fanfare from the emperor, it can be regarded as selecting talents, and it can also be regarded as showing people to the daughters.

Rong Jia has a neat figure and a good manner.The Rong family has good rules, and his father is strict, so every move he makes is indescribably pleasing to the eye.Princess Jingyi is older, she didn't say anything yet, Princess Jingrou said first: "This person is very good."

Princess Jingrou and Shui Hao are born of the same mother, the concubine De has a high status, and the queen has no direct daughter, so she can be regarded as the first among the princesses.The emperor also loved her for her innocence and cuteness, she spoke and acted neatly, and had a royal spirit, and treated her differently from other princesses. Hearing this, he was not only not angry, but asked with a smile, "How about being your consort?"

Jing Yi and Princess Jing Le on the other side blushed a long time ago, but Jing Rou said generously: "Father decides everything. But things come first and foremost. My sister is older than me, so I should choose for my sister first." Princess Yi was even more ashamed and indignant.

The emperor laughed.

When it came to the essay test, Rong Jia was really outstanding. What's rare is that he didn't show his face after several rounds. He just looked at Kong Kong and winked at Lin Mo. Lin Mo also played with him, and the two cousins ​​twisted their mouths and winked. Yes, Rong Mingqian couldn't see it from the front, but the emperor felt happy watching him, and loved his innocent nature even more.

This question is also sincere.Rong Mingqian is also a top official. At this time, of course he can't let Rong Jia also rise to the top, but if he wants to win over the Rong family and become a son-in-law, it is simply the best choice.

It's just that when he asked, Rong Jia was stunned, and then his face was full of reluctance, even Rong Mingqian was 12 perplexed, and he didn't see any joy.He whispered in his heart that it was wrong, the royal family always asked if they were engaged before choosing a son-in-law, but he saw that Rong Jia was young and naive, he was happy for a while, but he forgot.

Rong Jia and Rong Mingqian both closed the door and stepped forward to confess their crimes.

"My minister has failed His Majesty's love... this minister has already made a marriage agreement." Rong Jia mumbled, as if thousands of needles had been pierced in his heart.

The emperor was a little embarrassed: "Oh, which girl is it? Have you formally negotiated a kiss?"

Lin Mo trembled.

He couldn't help but not be afraid. Princess Mingyao of the former dynasty was deeply favored by the emperor. For some reason, she fell in love with You Yue'an, who was the young minister of Dali Temple at that time. This You Yue'an was also a descendant of a famous family. After his death, the future Yue family's family didn't dislike him, not only brought him up and sent him to the officialdom, but also married their daughter to him properly.Who knew that he would be taken aback by Princess Mingyao?The princess wanted to marry him desperately, and the emperor doted on his daughter too. Later, the Le family couldn't bear it by themselves, and persuaded You Yue to retire from his aunt.This Youle family was so wronged that he threw himself into the well with the letter of divorce, killing himself twice.You Yuean is also stubborn. He married the princess well, and then took poison himself on the wedding night in the bridal chamber—the princess became a widow as soon as she got married. It didn't come to any benefit either.

Rong Jia was also caught in a dilemma at this time.If it is said that she is a girl from the Lin family, will my cousin's official career be damaged?What about the reputation of the cousin of the Lin family?But if you don't say it... He squeezed the small sachet around his waist, gritted his teeth, and said, "Go back to the emperor and discuss marriage. It’s also about talking.”

The emperor's tone was considered unkind: "Aiqing hasn't replied to me yet, whose girl is so lucky."

Rong Jia was about to answer, but suddenly there was a "dong" sound from behind.

Lin Mo knelt heavily on the ground and bowed to the end: "Returning to Your Majesty, the one who is betrothed to Lord Rong is Sister She. She has just arranged her horoscope and has not yet formally engaged."

The emperor was a little surprised.

Lin Mo fell on the ground, his shoulders trembled, and his whole body seemed to be frozen. When he knelt down, there were tears in the corners of his eyes.Many people cried in this hall, some were terrified or grateful or yelled at injustice, but none of them were like Lin Mo, with despair of all hope, and a bit of mourning as if he was sinking his boat.

It was a fine day, but at some point, it was covered with dark clouds, and even thunder and lightning struck.Everyone looked at each other in dismay, but Si Tianjian couldn't hold back his "ah".

In winter, there has never been such a stormy weather.

In the Town God's Temple outside Beijing, a monk with a scarlet head looked at Tianshi and sighed: "That dragon is going to change his fate after all." The Taoist beside him said: "He only changed his own fate, that's all. But even the dragon veins..."

The two of them were talking, when they suddenly heard a burst of laughter coming from the temple, they turned their heads and saw an old woman with an ugly face and unkempt hair, pointing at them and asking: "Since you think that everyone has their own destiny, don't you?" I would like to save those poor people, but I can’t see that they have changed their fate, I have never seen you so unreasonable." The scarlet monk said with a smile: "Is there any reason in this world?"

The old woman said: "It doesn't make sense, it can be seen that everyone relies on their own ability, and their ability is higher than yours, even higher than the sky, what can you do?"

Both of them were startled, looking at the old woman, she had already changed her appearance, and rushed up to salute, but the old woman said: "Forget it, what will happen to the Crimson Pearl Immortal Grass in the end depends on her fortune. If the dragon really becomes a dragon, There are hundreds of rivers and rivers to return that Shenying waiter, it is everyone's life."

The two lead.

Inside the Hall of Yide, it was so quiet that one could hear a needle drop on the ground.The emperor looked at Lin Mo who was kneeling on the ground, and suddenly didn't know what to say.Lin Hou was assassinated a few days ago, he was annoyed that Shui Shen acted unreasonably, but he was also troubled in his heart, if Lin Mo insisted on investigating, how would this matter end.Fortunately, Lin Mo didn't do anything when he heard that the Ministry of Criminal Justice had no hands, which made him heave a sigh of relief.Now, his brother-in-law was about to be forcibly taken in by the royal family, and he, who thought he was the proud son of heaven, could do nothing but kneel on the gold brick and silver blanket, unable to say a word.

The daughter who is regarded as the apple of the eye, or the young son who has been watching from afar all these years?

The emperor made up his mind almost instantly.He knew that Jing Rou would be disappointed, this girl has been treasured by him for so many years, it is inevitable that she will be a little arrogant.But if Rong Jia was taken away this time, Lin Mo would have completely divorced from the royal family.

It doesn't matter at all, the king and ministers have to die, not to mention that Lin Mo's everything is given by the royal family, no matter how powerful the emperor is, it is easy for the emperor to take back what was given to him.

But he couldn't bear it.

He remembered that it took the queen a whole day and night to give birth to this child. She laughed before crying, not wrinkled like other children, white and tender, but it was a pity that she was born on the wrong day, and when the emperor was sick, she was alive. The ground called the fifteenth brother and they seized the handle.

Yu Zhengwen, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, stepped forward and said: "Since only eight characters are arranged, it is only a marriage proposal, not an engagement. Lord Xiaorong—"

Lin Mo turned to look at him.

He was suddenly speechless.

He also has a daughter, a girl from the Lin family, if he is divorced in public this time, how will he get married in the future?The prestige of the royal family cannot be humiliated, but what happened to You Yue'an back then, is it going to happen again?

Rong Jia has kowtowed twice again: "My Majesty, although the minister and the Lin family have not formally negotiated marriage, but the official documents for the appointment have been prepared, and they will go to the Lin family when the day comes, which can be regarded as a marriage negotiation." , ask the Holy One to complete it."

Lin Mo laughed.

Ever since he found out about his life experience, he had always thought that the heavens were not too kind to him. Look, even the water-soluble wall grass has come over, which shows that he can still do some great things.It's just that Shui Shen's assassination, which was full of loopholes, was really ignored by the emperor, and today, his brother-in-law will be snatched away by the royal princess, and his sister, after the real future is uncertain from now on, he understands that he and those The princes and grandchildren who grew up in the royal family are really different.

They can do whatever they want, just for their own pleasure.But he has to be careful not to forget his duty, otherwise, no one will stop him if he dies happily.

Fortunately, fortunately, Brother Jia is really loyal enough, I'm afraid I'm going to kill him this time.

The emperor sighed: "Your uncle rejected the son-in-law once at first, but you don't have his military merits. If you resist the order and don't respect it, you will pay with your life."

Rong Jia said with a wry smile: "Weichen, I only have this head. It's just that this matter is just my own waywardness, and has nothing to do with my parents, elder brother, Lin Jiaju, please forgive me." Now, the cousin of the Lin family can only be regarded as unmarried and widowed. Compared with being divorced in front of so many people, her reputation is better. With my cousin's ability, it is not difficult to propose a marriage for her in the future.What's more, now that my father is in the right place, and my uncle is also guarding the border, the emperor may give his father some face.

The emperor looked on, Lin Mo looked desperate, he and Rong Jia looked at each other, smiled wryly at each other, as if he was going to go to hell with his hands.He also sighed in his heart, Rong Jia looked shrewd, but he was also stubborn, but Lin Mo also had a strong temper.If he really continues to compete with the two of them for Jing Rou today, let alone Lin Mo wants to renounce him, it seems that Rong Jia will not plan to make Jing Rou look good.

The emperor smiled and said: "In this case, if a gentleman makes a quick remark, I don't seem to lose face. How about Aiqing?"

Rong Jia's complexion was ashen, and she bent down.

"The empress has been telling me for a while that she wants to accept a foster daughter. The age of Lin Aiqing's sister is not too bad. Concubine Beijing and the other three families have praised her, and the empress is also interested. Lin Aiqing will send you off in a few days when she is free. Sister, show the queen a look, and rest assured, I won't want to rob you of your son-in-law!"

Lin Mo silently bowed his head to thank, Rong Jia was overjoyed, but Rong Mingqian secretly complained.He wanted his son to make a career out of it, but in a blink of an eye, the girl from the Lin family became a princess, and Rong Jia seemed to be a wealthy idler for the rest of her life, let alone show off her talents.In this world, there is no second son-in-law who can stand out like Wei's son-in-law.

Yu Zhengwen wished he could give himself two slaps to make you talk too much, who would have expected that the emperor doted on Lin Hou to such an extent!

But Lin Mo remained expressionless, as if this day's big happy event could not shake him in the slightest.

He realized that he was really insignificant. If the royal family wanted to take back something from him, he wouldn't even be able to protect his dearest and most beloved sister.

Maybe the literati in the world will complain for him, maybe Rong Jia will be loyal enough, maybe Princess Jingrou will die as well as Princess Mingyao, but in the end, this feeling of weakness in his hands does not make him happy.

The Supreme Emperor watched the farce with cold eyes, and said to the emperor: "I thought, you really dare to risk the world's displeasure, and directly make him a king!"

The emperor smiled slightly, did not speak, and personally helped the emperor to walk out of the hall.