A Concubine of Salted Fish in Qing Dynasty [Red House]

The little princess asked, and the maid was also clever, and she asked together before: "It's already engaged."

After the servant girl finished speaking, she looked at her nose and heart.

She knew what the master meant, but at this age, the possibility of Mr. Lin not being engaged is still very small, and it's not something she can fool around.

The little princess snorted lightly from her nose: "Which one is it?"

The servant girl bent down: "Slave servant girl, go and inquire now."

Chenyu had a faint feeling about this. After lending the carriage out, there was a strong scrutiny from there. Is the little princess looking at him?

But after that, he rode his horse first, and staggered away from the people in Nan'an County's palace, and that line of sight disappeared.

Chenyu's heart is like an arrow.

He traveled south this time for more than half a year, and he hasn't seen his family for a long time. He also has two little nephews, and he can't wait to see them.

When the group of them entered the gate of the capital, someone from the Lin family had already reported the news in advance, and the housekeeper was waiting at the gate. As soon as the master came back, he lit a firecracker.

Chenyu crossed the threshold with the sound of firecrackers. His father probably hadn't come back at this time, so he went straight to the backyard. As soon as he entered the backyard, he saw his grandmother, aunt, and third sister waiting for him.

"Grandmother, grandson is back!"

"Auntie, Third Sister." He smiled, "I'm back."

The old lady took his hand and raised her head to look at him: "Chenyu is back, it's good to be back, can this journey be smooth?"

This son is taller than his father.

She looked at the expression on her grandson's face, and felt distressed: "I'm thin, it must be because of the hard work on this journey, you are hungry, the food is ready, and it is all your favorite dishes."

I can hear these words every time I go out. In my grandmother's eyes, I can't eat well or sleep well outside. Chenyu laughed: "Grandmother, I have been thinking about the food at home for a long time."

"Come on, come on!"

The old lady was even more anxious, wishing that everything was ready for him.

Chenyu was cared for in every possible way. When he arrived at the dinner table and asked about everyone in the family, he found out that his grandmother was recovering from a serious illness and was still taking medicine. His brows frowned immediately: "Grandma, are you tired?" From the beginning, I cared about my grandmother's body.

The old lady said cheerfully, "It doesn't matter to me. If I'm really tired, I will go to rest. But you, after a long journey, go to rest. When you wake up, it won't be too late for us to talk."

After he had a good rest, he carefully talked about what he had seen and heard along the way, and he also mentioned the matter of meeting the little princess of Wang's family in Nan'an County.

But no one paid attention, the old lady smiled: "You are back, I will send the invitations from your senior brothers in person."

"And the Tang family, don't forget."

Lin Ruhai added: "Your two elder sisters are going to go there too, and you can meet your nephew by the way. They were raised very well by your second elder sister." Lin Ruhai never forgot, if it wasn't impossible, he wished to raise them in front of his family.

Chenyu nodded yes, and when she turned around, the people around Chenyu sent gifts to the masters.

From the old lady to the Daiyu, there are all of them.

In addition, there are also for Yingyu and Luoyu, and they will be sent together when the posts are sent later.

Daiyu opened her box expectantly. There were two poetry collections she hadn’t read before, a book of rubbings, a pair of hand-sized ceramic pens in the shape of monkey stealing peaches, and a box of pearl flowers in a popular style in the south. , a set of twelve zodiac nuclear carving bracelets, a set of pearl jewelry.

The most valuable thing here is the set of pearl jewelry, but what Daiyu likes the most are the two poetry collections first, and then the group of twelve zodiac signs. Yu played with it for a while before putting it on the table where it was within easy reach: "Here it is."

From Yun Shuyao's side, she received more gifts with higher value, ranging from jewelry to fabrics, and the strange stones that she pointed out to pay attention to.

Yun Shuyao glanced around, feeling a little regretful, Tiancaidibao is not so easy to get, and today is also a day of no harvest.

The other gifts were also bought according to her preferences, Yun Shuyao said with a smile on her face, "You bothered, where are the seeds?"

Chen Yu pointed to another box: "Here, there are still some I asked the merchant to bring over, and they are still on the way."

Yun Shuyao opened the box and nodded. These seeds were carefully selected, and she could feel the vigorous vitality of these seeds.

"Auntie, are these really useful?"

Chenyu knew what his aunt was doing, and the whole family knew about it, but they were all pessimistic about whether the results would come out.

The imperial court did not eat dry food, and the emperor also attached great importance to it, but how many people got good results?

And I don't know how much effort will be spent. In the end, there is a great possibility that the bamboo basket will be empty.

But Chenyu looked at Auntie's serious look, and he wouldn't pour cold water on her. She was happy, and that was fine, and it didn't have to be fruitful.

They didn't take the matter of meeting the little princess Nan'an seriously, but the other party didn't think so.

After finding out who Chen Yu's betrothed was, Huo Shiyan, the little princess, was very dissatisfied.

After grandma came to the capital, they met many young masters, but she was not satisfied with those people. If they had no looks, they had no skills, that is, the noble title handed down by their ancestors was nice, but they couldn't pass it on to them. In terms of body, this is not as good as the young master of the Lin family. He passed the Juren examination by himself, and he is the only son, so everything in the Lin family will belong to him in the future.

Compared with him, the people who met him before had various deficiencies.If the betrothed person of the Lin family is passable, Huo Shiyan will not say anything, but what about the Tang family girl?

Just because her dead father and Mr. Lin were brothers in the same school?

She can't give any help to the Lin family, it will only be a drag, and besides... it's nothing to be engaged, and she can withdraw the marriage.

As long as there are enough interests, this is not a hindrance.

Huo Shiyan believed that everyone knew how to choose between herself and the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion on one side of the balance, and the Tang family on the other.

She went to beg her grandmother to come forward.

This is not a joke, the other party is already engaged, there is more than one good man in the capital, the old concubine refused to agree: "Don't mess around!"

When has Huo Shiyan's request not been met?

It doesn't matter if grandma doesn't agree for a while, as long as she asks more, she will agree sooner or later.

Sure enough, it was still the same, the old concubine was very helpless, and carefully asked about the situation of the Lin family, it didn't mean that she was not good enough for her granddaughter, and that child was indeed quite like his father, who was already in high school at a young age Raise people.

And although she hadn't seen him, others had seen him. He was very good-looking, so it was no wonder that her granddaughter, who had eyes above her head, fell in love with him.

Within a reasonable range, the old concubine didn't mind meeting her granddaughter's request: "Okay, you enemy." She let go, full of pampering: "Don't worry, grandma will go and ask first."

He is the grandson of the Jia family. The Jia family and their family are old relatives. The old concubine came to the Jia family and wanted to inquire about the specific situation. The arrival of the old concubine surprised the Jia family.

The masters of the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion staying in the capital are the prince and the princess. The prince and the old concubine were in the south with their granddaughter before, and they were not staying in the capital. The old concubine has not been back to Beijing for a long time. Bringing their granddaughter to Jia's house, they naturally welcome them.

Moreover, their family is still in a gloomy state, because the earthquake caused by Lin Ruhai's actions has not yet subsided, and they all want to know the reason, except for the accident in Yuanchun.

But Jia's mother refused to say what kind of grievance between the two of them made the Lin family so merciless.

Jia Zheng knew about it, but he was ashamed to mention it.

There was a life between the two of them, and the descendants of the Lin family were in a difficult situation. The Lin family could not overcome the hurdle of that life, perhaps counting as one and a half, and the death of the younger sister also had something to do with it.

All this made him unable to ignore.

It's not because Jia Mu is ashamed, but because she knows that the Lin family must have left some things. If the two families fell out completely, she can refuse to admit it, but she can't control what everyone thinks, so she I don't want to fall out with the Lin family, and now that there is no one in the Jia family, it is unwise to fall out with the Lin family.

The Jia family is still decent now, one is because she is still there, and the other is because of these in-laws.

Jia's closest relatives are Wang's family, Lin's family, one civil and one military, and some old relatives who move around frequently and rely on each other.

These add up to support the dignity of Rongguo Mansion. Even if the Lin family has done such a thing, only a few people know it. In everyone's eyes, they are still related by marriage.

Now that the old concubine came and walked around, she could help build up her momentum, but after exchanging pleasantries, the other party asked about the situation of the Lin family. Mother Jia's expression was fine, but Mrs. Wang's second was obviously strange.

The old concubine saw this, and when the words came to her lips, she immediately changed the subject.

It seems that there is a story during this period.

After I went back and inquired about it, I found out that the Lin family had demoted the second master of the Jia family, and the relationship between the two of them...was not very good.

The old concubine frowned immediately, and her previous thoughts were shaken: "Shiyan, this Lin family can even attack the in-laws, let's take a look first."

Huo Shiyan frowned: "It must be the Jia family's fault first."

The old concubine made a serious face: "Shiyan, be obedient, grandma won't harm you."

Huo Shiyan couldn't help but stamped her feet, and reluctantly agreed: "Grandma, don't make me wait too long."

When inquiring about at Nan'an County Prince's Mansion, the Lin family's celebration banquet was held as scheduled, and it was hosted by Yun Shuyao.

During this period, Lin Daiyu followed her up to study, and Yun Shuyao not only did not hide her secrets, but also actively gave her many things to do. This is the manpower sent to her door, it would be a pity not to order her around.

Not too many people were invited to this banquet, they were all real relatives or real relationships.

For example, the son-in-law's family, Chen Yu's family, the old lady's natal nephew, Lin Ruhai's family, and the Yun family.

In terms of close relationship, the Jia family is a foreign family, so of course they are close, but this time the Jia family didn't even send an invitation, and even invited the Yun family over.

This was Yun Shuyao's decision, and the old lady acquiesced.

Yun Shuyao's attitude towards the members of the Jia family is somewhat similar to looking at the characters on the screen, Ding is Ding, Mao is Mao, she will not interfere with their lives without authorization, and live their own lives unless they cross the line.

Like this time, she thought that the Jia family had crossed the line, that Lin Ruhai had dealt with Jia Zheng, and that she had disrespected the Rongguo Mansion. Children should not do such things, and filial piety is the word.

But she didn't need to worry so much.

Her daughter's entry into the palace was embarrassing for Concubine De, it was caused by the Jia family's daughter, what happened to her tripping up the Jia family?

Moreover, Lin Ruhai also told her that he also wanted to separate from the Jia family.

The longer he stayed in the capital, the more he experienced. Being a courtier is not easy, and the position of the prince seems to be stable now, but under the peaceful appearance, the waves are turbulent and more and more intense. Lin Ruhai doesn't know how long this peace can last.

On the surface, the only one who is fighting with the crown prince is a big brother, but what about in private?

Lin Ruhai didn't intend to go to the clique for speculation. He was a royalist from the beginning to the end, and he would not take refuge in a certain prince. He didn't need to be a dragon.

Although he has a relationship with the fourth elder brother because of the emperor's finger marriage, he will not show favoritism in some situations involving the fourth elder brother.

Fortunately, according to Lin Ruhai's observation, the fourth elder brother didn't intend to fight.

This is a great thing.

He is walking as an assistant, not a conflict.

Lin Ruhai wanted to remain neutral, so he couldn't get too close to the Jia family.

And the Jia family is not just the Jia family, the four families of Jia Shi Wang Xue are closely connected.

Jia's mother is the daughter of the Shi family, and the two generations of daughter-in-laws in the family married the daughters of the Wang family, and this Wang family also married daughters to the Xue family.

In addition, after the old Duke passed away, most of his connections were transferred to Wang Ziteng.

Now the most powerful of the four families is the Wang family. Lin Ruhai doesn't like the way the Wang family behaves, and doesn't want to be equated with these four families. Most importantly, as far as he observes, they are too close to the Prince's faction.

Daiyu knew about these things, she was silent about it, and never expressed any objection. Of course she stood on the side of the Lin family, the second elder sister, and she also felt that what her cousin did was inappropriate, but the other side was also close to her blood, and the conflict between the two families was getting more and more serious now. It was obvious, she couldn't help feeling sad, she knew she had to look away, but it was easy to say, but not easy to do.

The celebration banquet of the Lin family is over, and Huo Shiyan has not received her grandmother's approval, she is disappointed, she doesn't know what her grandmother is thinking, she can't wait.

If you wait any longer, Mr. Lin will marry a daughter from the Tang family!

So Chenyu was stopped when he went out, he was very surprised, "Little Princess? I don't know what's going on here?"

Looking at him from a close distance, Huo Shiyan became more and more satisfied the more she looked at him, "Mr. Lin, I don't know if Mr. Lin still remembers this princess after we said goodbye before?"

Chen Yu: "Of course I remember."

It didn't take long, and his memory was not far behind, and of course he would not forget.

Huo Shiyan smiled, and raised her chin slightly: "I am not married yet, and Mr. Lin, you are not married either. I know it is too wronged for you to marry the Tang family. If you want to dissolve the engagement, I will help you."

The words contained the meaning of resigning from the marriage and making an engagement with me, and Chenyu doubted her ears for a moment when she heard it.

Blinking her eyes, she was sure it wasn't a dream, Chen Yu solemnly refused: "I have no intention of retiring the engagement, I don't know if the princess has heard any rumors, please don't take it seriously!"

Was rejected outright? !

Huo Shiyan lowered her eyebrows, "Do you know what I mean, you are rejecting me?"

Chenyu had no choice but to say, "I'm already engaged."

The little princess's personal maid consciously went further, she was afraid that she would hear too much, and if she missed traces, the little princess would hate her, and then she would be finished.

The servant girl didn't dare to show it on her face, but she felt that the young master of the Lin family had a good character. In the south, how many people could say no to the little princess?

The teenagers of the right age over there can be said to be chosen by the little princess, but the little princess didn't like anyone, plus some other reasons, she simply went back to the capital to talk about a suitable marriage, but it's a pity, they It's been a while since I've been in the capital, and I haven't found anyone who satisfies the little princess, but I went out to relax, and found someone I like, but it's a pity, Mr. Lin is outstanding, but he already has an engagement partner.

It would have been nice if he hadn't been engaged, he could refuse the favor of the little princess, he was a kind and righteous person.

You know, although the little princess is a bit reckless, she is the only daughter of the county prince. She is deeply loved by the old concubine and the county prince. He still refused.

On the other side, hearing Chenyu's clear refusal, Huo Shiyan became angry from embarrassment, looking at this face, she became disgusted, and threw a whip at Chenyu's face, "I don't know what's good! Just wait and see, Sooner or later you will regret it!"

Then he got into his carriage angrily: "Go home!"

Chenyu turned sideways quickly, dodging her whip, showing displeasure, what kind of disaster is this? !

If she had known earlier, she should have ignored the breakdown of her carriage and just made a detour to leave.

After going back, Chen Yu mentioned this matter, Lin Ruhai first carefully checked whether his son was injured, and then said: "You are right to refuse!"

Lin Ruhai doesn't want to marry Xungui. The daughter of a prince is of course noble, but looking at the current situation of the four kings who were appointed at the beginning, the only one who still has military power now is the Nan'an County King. Idle jobs, either make a mistake and seize the title and become a commoner, or hand over military power early and switch from military to civil, the emperor will not be happy to see them still in charge of military power.

"The Huo family has no way to teach their daughters, which will only increase the disturbance. Don't go out unless necessary during this time."

Yun Shuyao was dissatisfied: "That's it?"

Although the whip didn't hit his son, what if his son hadn't practiced martial arts since he was a child and didn't get out of the way?

The whip was aimed at people's faces.

How vicious is this thought?

The bear child is so unruly and self-willed because he was spoiled by his family. Naturally, the bear child's parents should be responsible. Once the bear parent can't continue to spoil him too much, there will naturally be no bear child.

Lin Ruhai was also angry: "Of course not, don't worry." He hooked the corners of his mouth, but the smile had no warmth: "We always have to collect evidence first." Nan'an County King has a lot of pigtails.

Chenyu is his only son, the only heir of the Lin family, how much painstaking effort did he spend to develop an appearance that makes him proud?Now that his face was almost hurt, he was not angry, but he was just planning to make a move later.