The eldest brother of the Lin family in the Red Chamber

Lin Moren was extremely happy when he had a happy event, and he could ignore the fears and fears he had in the palace today, and he didn't even plan to care about the rudeness of Mrs. Wang, an uninvited guest—as long as she didn't say anything too outrageous tomorrow.He had been living in the Luo Nian Yuan all the time, because of the ancestral precept that he can only take concubines if he has no children for ten years, he did not arrange another courtyard for Jing Xian, but gave it to Jing Xian and the dowry servants in the east wing of Luo Nian Yuan. Settled down.It's just that since they got married, there seemed to be a gap between the two of them. Jingxian hid in the Fuyu Pavilion with the Buddhist hall, and Lin Mo often spent the night in the study.But go to Fuyuxuan as usual on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar new year.Later, Jingxian's knot in Miaoyu's heart was gone, and Lin Mo put down her body again, and the two became closer.After all, I am young, although I don't care much about the relationship between men and women, I have it after all.

Lin Che had already come out of Fuyuxuan, and she smiled when she saw him: "Congratulations, brother. I'll call the old shopkeeper of the shop over tomorrow, and the nurses and wives who are serving should be ready."

"It's too early." Lin Mo patted him on the shoulder, "Are you sleepy? If you're not sleepy, call Jia Er and have a drink with brother."

Lin Mo doesn't drink often, he is as boring as an old man, he has old diseases in his body, and he knows how to take care of himself, he came back from the banquet in the palace today and still wants to drink, it seems that he is in a good mood.Lin Che was also willing to accompany her, but when she heard that she was called Rong Jia, she said, "Brother Jia is probably thinking too much."

"You little devil, what do you know?" Lin Mo found it funny.

Lin Che approached him, and whispered: "I always feel that Cousin Jia is treating my sister..." He felt that it was inappropriate to say this, so he quickly shut up, waiting for Lin Mo to scold him.

However, Lin Mo was in a good mood, so he didn't say anything about him, but just glanced at him: "Jia Er has reached her age—even you have grown up so much. Should I ask your sister-in-law to help me look at each other?"

Lin Che quickly shut up: "I don't want it." It's okay that the husband and wife respect each other like the eldest brother, but the second brother married a tricky wife. If you have to keep the scene, if you put the second sister-in-law in the right place, the family is afraid that things will go wrong.Lin Che was young at that time and was still living in the inner house. From then on, she regarded marrying a wife as a scourge.

It's funny for Lin Mo to think of her second siblings, as expected, it's not something that can be chosen casually, it's the same with Jing Xian, and it's the same with Han's daughter-in-law.Mistress Dao said that Che'er's daughter-in-law was not in a hurry to find her, she just had to see each other slowly, put aside her family background and looks, and only had a gentle temper.

The elderly are always contradictory. For example, Lin Bai, when facing Lin Qing, must be delighted with the ancestral precept of the Lin family not to take concubines, but just facing his own daughter-in-law, he doesn’t think this ancestral precept is good. He sent Wen Ge by his side, and Yun Chu was sent to Lin Han—Yun Chu is a smart girl, she hasn't seen Second Mistress yet, when she was hired, she took a look at the nanny next to her future Second Mistress, and invited herself Went to serve Lin Che.I don't know if Lin Bai's daughter-in-law came in later, she didn't regret that she agreed at that time. Otherwise, with Yunchu's friendship in serving Lin Han since she was a child, and this girl's brain is not stupid, even if she can't fight with the second grandma, the world will be turned upside down. It's good to know that the second mistress is in other places, at least add a block.

Lin Che was speechless: "Brother, could it be that he has a heart..."

"I didn't say anything." Lin Mo said, "I'm the only younger sister, and I'm so precious. I can't say anything now, and she has to make up her own mind."

Lin Che said: "Mother and aunt must be happy."

"Of course they are happy." Lin Mo said, "I am also happy now." One is the cousin who grew up with him, who is intimate and different from others, and the other is the younger sister who has been with each other for several years. Persisting and never giving up can be regarded as being in the same boat through thick and thin, which is very important. If it can really lead to a marriage, it will be a good thing.

He was thinking in his heart, when he saw Rong Jia, his eyes were full of scrutiny.

The members of the Lin family have a strict etiquette, so even though they are as close as Rong Jia, they don't know about Jing Xian's happiness. When they saw Lin Mo and Lin Che coming over, they said: "Cousin is tired today, even if I don't pay back He also understands me and Xiao Che, who have never seen the world and are frightened, so we have a leisurely drink." He heard that Jing Xian was ill, so he called Lin Che over to see it as soon as he returned to the mansion. I know that I was frightened, Rao is the Lord of Jingning County, today's battle is too big, although my cousin is from a good background, she is still young after all, it is reasonable to be frightened.So he said, "Cousin, don't you want to visit your cousin?"

"Tell her to rest today. I'm going, but if I don't want to make a fuss, her nuns and maids will have to make a fuss."

Rong Jia said: "That's why I said, poetry and calligraphy come out, good or bad, but always annoying."

"Say it as if you already have a wife." Lin Che said, "I want to drink plum wine, Yunchu will get it."

Yun Chu looked at Lin Mo with a smile, and after Lin Mo nodded, he went out lightly. He listened to the song and said with a smile: "We are here to serve you, don't you worry about the third master? Go play cards with them."

Yun Chu only said: "There is no reason for a girl to rest when the master is drinking." Then he walked away.

Rong Jia said: "Little Che, this girl, used to be like a gourd when she was with Han'er, but now she's beside Xiao Che, she's a lot smarter, and she looks like she's listening to the song."

Lin Che said: "In front of my elder brother, you dare to speak about my girl. Cousin Jia has grown in courage over the past few years."

Rong Jia giggled and didn't care. She just put her hand around Lin Che's neck and shook it twice: "Good boy Che, I've been with you for a while today. What makes you feel uncomfortable? Every word is directed at me. , Are you going to make gestures with your elder brother Jia and me?" The two played together since they were young, and when they fought and quarreled, they each went back to find their elder brother to help him out, which can be regarded as the friendship between the two families.

Lin Mo ignored the two of them and asked directly, "When will Uncle arrive?"

"A letter came from home yesterday, saying that he was going to leave. It will take some time for the letter to be delivered quickly. I reckon that he has already left, and he will definitely arrive before the end of the month." Rong Jia said.

Lin Mo smiled at him.

Rong Jia was tickled by his laughter: "Cousin, if you have anything to say, just say it."

"I just thought, you're going to perform the crowning ceremony this time." Lin Mo stroked his chin and said, "Uncle had to go back years ago, and Auntie also had to follow. Tell me, will they make it for you this time?" a marriage?"

Lin Che interjected: "Of course, their family has always married a wife early. When my eldest cousin married a wife, he was only 14 years old, right?"

The Rong family's face turned pale and then turned red, and they were usually eloquent, but they couldn't say a word.

The two of Yunchu Lingge came up with wine jugs in person, clear plum wine was swaying in the purple jade jugs, their eyes were quite bright.This wine was brewed by Lin Mo himself last year. He took fresh plums, removed the pits and drained them, poured sugar water in the wine tank, sealed them in a vat and buried them in the ground. , this wine can't be eaten hot, the flavor won't be preserved when it's hot, so it shouldn't be eaten in winter, but it's just a happy day, and Lin Mo can't care much about it.

Yunchu served Lin Che with a plate of wine, and it turned out to be another plate of rock sugar plums. Lin Che said, "Yunchu, you can't follow your family's third master in everything. You are drinking plum wine. What are you eating? Fruits? Don’t be afraid of acid in your stomach, listen to the song, go get a stack of mung bean pastries, don’t tell the third master to keep them.”

Ling Ge responded with a smile.

Rong Jia had already figured it out at this time, Lin Mo never talked nonsense, but he wanted to tease him, sometimes he made fun of things, why bother to talk about the marriage?There must be intention in the heart.He just felt like his heart was about to jump out, and he didn't know whether to say it or not.When he came to Beijing, his mother had already told him many times that his cousin now had a younger sister who loved him a lot and told him to treat each other well and not neglect him. At that time, he was young and he was not happy in his heart, but because of his cousin's help. I saw it once in the house, she was so beautiful and elegant, and I forgot the vulgarity when I saw it, and I had her take care of it meticulously once again, and the bedding and food were all good, even the clay figurines, I had some thoughts in my heart.

Now that two years have passed, I haven't made much progress, but my cousin has become more and more refined.

Lin Mo didn't want someone to serve him, he poured his own drink, there were only three of his brothers in this room, Rong Jia decided to go all out, and didn't care much, just said: "Cousin, I know I said you will definitely beat me up Mine—but I have to say it even if I’m beaten! Cousin Lin, Cousin Lin is dignified and virtuous, I yearn for her, and I’m willing to ask my cousin to help you! I’ll definitely live up to it..."

Lin Che said: "You idiot! You actually said it!" Rolling up her sleeves, "Brother, which face should you hit him?"

Lin Mo smiled and said, "To the left."

Lin Che really pulled Rong Jia over and greeted him on the left side of his face. Rong Jia didn't hide. He and the Lin brothers had been brothers for more than ten years. Seeing them like this, he knew that he wasn't really angry. He was also overjoyed, his eyes widened, and Lin Che was slapped twice so coldly, and he stared at Lin Mo helplessly.

Lin Mo patted him on the shoulder: "Go back and tell my aunt—I asked my sister another day, and asked someone to come to your house." He only had this sister in his life, and she couldn't compare to a boy like Han'er Che'er. Nai fell, now that his own life experience is unknown, the salt case and the whereabouts of the Shanxi disaster relief silver he wanted to find out all his heart, both are the work of offending others. I am displaced.He felt a little sorry for Jingxian in his heart, and he couldn't bear to make his sister suffer. He also thought about it, the one-year-old and two-year-old should really tell her about someone else.

He is a selfish person, and he doesn't like his sister to be alienated from him-although it seems that Daiyu is not such a person, but what about ten or twenty years later?Lin Hai has been an official for many years, and he is not willing to let go of the connections in his hands.Rong Jia is a good boy, he has watched him grow up with his own eyes, he is a bit smart, and he doesn't like to fight for something, so it is enough to live steadily in Beijing.What's more, he is the second son, and the burden on his body is also light. In the past few years, he is a child who will not suffer, and also seems to be a child who loves others.

He thought, even if he had a conscience, even if he was a little unconvinced, Rong Jia's family appearance and talent could be regarded as a name, not to mention that he also likes to read a few poems and play the piano a few times, so he should have something to say with Daiyu.

Lin Mo's own marriage was arranged by his aunt for him, and Han'er was also the child's mother who was arranged for him when he was young. It seems that children have no part to talk about their parents' orders, but this sister is not ordinary, you have to ask her the meaning of.

Rong Jia opened her mouth and poured wine for the Lin brothers graciously, making Lin Che laugh out loud.

The other room was happy drinking, but Mrs. Wang in the guest room didn't sleep well.

She had always known that Lin Mo was a bit crazy, but she didn't expect Daiyu to be so ignorant and shamed her openly.Before she came, she was already a little unhappy. Mother Jia told her carefully that she should take Yu'er back in a good manner and not surprise her—"It's just for Baoyu."However, she is a good Baoyu, why should she be wronged to make this girl happy?

It's just that Daiyu's words are too cruel, and she doesn't even want to be relatives?

What does she really think the Lin family is?What is the Jia family?

Mrs. Wang was so angry that her heart ached. She heard that Lin Mo had returned home, and she was about to have a good argument with him, but she only waited for a little maid: "Mrs. It's important, he won't come, if you have anything to say, we can talk about it tomorrow morning."

She had never seen a relative who was so rude to her. Tanchun persuaded her for a long time before putting her to sleep. Then she went out and asked the girl who came to deliver the message: "Cousin Lin and cousin sister-in-law came back, but what did you say?" No? How did this work out?"

After hearing this, Wen Qin just smiled: "I don't understand what the third girl said. Our uncle and grandma have entered the palace, what can happen?"

Tanchun said: "What's the use of you hiding it from me? At this point, it's too late. If it's left at our house, we've just finished eating. Although Cousin Lin is polite and avoids a lot of taboos, it's not as good as it is now." Don't come to see us—something must have happened, good or bad?"

She was talking all kinds of things, but Wen Qin just shook her head without revealing anything.

Xichun sneered and said: "I don't know what the wife and the third sister are anxious about, but Brother Lin really has something. Their Lin family is also a big business. With the Marquis around, it can be ruined all at once? No matter what, Sister Lin's heart is toward the Lin family. , why should we bother to ask for this bad."

Tanchun said: "Even so, they are also relatives of the family..."

Xichun said: "Third sister, do you really not understand or are you just pretending to be confused? Is this a matter of relatives or not? Sister Lin has to say it openly, so it won't be our family's turn to worry about this matter?"

Tanchun was so angry that he pointed at Yingchun and said, "Look at Second Sister anyway, who made the arrangements for her marriage with the Rong family? If the Lin family is gone, how can Second Sister be good?"

Yingchun was about to sleep, after hearing this, she just said: "Why do you involve me?" Then she stopped talking, and heard that Rong Jia was also staying at the house, so she just went to sleep on her own.

But the chess player whispered to her: "What is the second wife thinking? Just now, Yu Chuan'er came to see me, saying that she heard that Second Master Rong also stayed at Uncle Lin's house, and told me to go and find Second Master Rong's servant." People talk, inquire about today's affairs—she doesn't even think about it, let alone the girl has not really settled down yet, if she is, how can she talk to the second master's servant?"

Yingchun said: "What do you care about so much? Go to sleep."