The return of Fengxi of the Red Chamber

When Lin Ruhai was out of Lin Qing's sight, he immediately sent his servant Lin Fu to inquire about the news.

"You go out of Tongzhou immediately, go to the hometown of the wife of Shundelou's old boss, and find out if she lost her son and picked up another son 47 years ago. What his family did is extremely secretive, only to find out The most important thing is to ask for money or ask the local officials for a small favor. But remember, don’t disturb the people or hurt his family, understand?”

Lin Fu immediately took orders, took a waist card from Lin Ruhai, trotted all the way to the stable, and rode out of the city immediately.

Lin Ruhai, on the other hand, adjusted his mood, followed the guests with a smile on his face, and moved to Shen County Prince's Mansion, preparing to attend the wedding banquet in the evening.

After watching a bustling wedding, Lin Ruhai socialized with his colleagues and classmates, and finally escaped with the excuse of being drunk.

Lin Qiong and his wife got Lin Qing's words a long time ago. Seeing Lin Ruhai got up and was about to leave the banquet, the two of them also hurriedly left and waited for Lin Ruhai's car at the street first.

The two carriages greeted each other, and then went to Lin Qiong's house one after the other.

Lin Qing's family, the old lady of the Lin family, the old man and others have been waiting at home for a long time. When they saw Lin Ruhai for the first time, they felt that they looked too much alike.Although Lin Ruhai and Lin Qing differ greatly in bearing, age, and attire, when they stand together, it makes people feel that there is something to do with it, and the power of blood relationship is so strong.

After talking with Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Lin in detail, Lin Ruhai was even more convinced. Mrs. Gainlin also mentioned a characteristic of Lin Qing when he was picked up. He had six toes on his right foot.It was also because of his abnormal body that Lin Qingyu was quite proficient in reading, but he never took the imperial examination and only became a farmer.

The concubine Lin Ruhai lost in his early years also had six-toed feet.

Comparing all the details, Lin Qing is indeed Lin Ruhai's half-brother. Coincidentally, when Lin Ruhai's father told the old story, he also named the child "Qing" who had disappeared long ago.I hope that even though he is disabled, he can still be pure-hearted and wise, and not be limited by worldly things.

The two parties had to hold each other and cry, Lin Qiong and other juniors also wiped their tears with handkerchiefs, looking like weeping with joy.For Lin Qing's family, being able to climb up to Lin Ruhai and confirm Lin Qing's identity as Lin Ruhai's brother-in-law is really a great thing that can't even be dreamed of.

"It's too late today. Tomorrow, my wife and I will be at home, waiting quietly for my elder brother's family to return. It has been almost 50 years since my elder brother left home last time. Both my parents and my parents have passed away for many years, but the yard at home is for my elder brother. , I still keep it all the time, just waiting for my brother to return home, and then I can live in it."

Lin Qing was so touched that she wiped her tears with her sleeve, and even the old lady Lin burst into tears: "It was my fault. When I picked up the second child, I should have gone to the yamen to ask. It wouldn't have separated your family for so long. .In my heart, I really feel guilty and restless!"

Lin Ruhai heard the words, got up and saluted Mrs. Lin and her husband, and said solemnly: "This should be our Lin family's thanks to the old lady! My brother was taken away by a traitor because of internal and external troubles in the Lin family. They also changed their whereabouts and threw them to the countryside of Tongzhou. Who would have thought of that? Even my parents were only searching near the capital, and they didn’t expand the search area to Tongzhou until half a month later, but at that time, old lady, you had already come with your family If you are in the capital, you will miss it."

"One more thing, the country was not peaceful at that time, old lady, you helped me out of righteousness, not only saved my brother's life, but also raised him as a parent and child. Not to mention marrying a wife and having children, you even bought a house It is really a great act of kindness for Ye Tian to give his elder brother his body, and now he has told his life experience without any concealment!"

"I'm from the Lin family in Gusu, and I'm only grateful to you. There's nothing wrong with it."

Seeing Lin Ruhai saluting, Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Lin hurriedly got up to avoid it, and returned a half salute.

After Lin Ruhai finished speaking, Old Master Lin said: "We also have our own selfishness. In the past, we used our second child to relieve the pain of losing our son. After all these years of raising him, he is also a sensible and caring person. Naturally, he is no different from his own child. .And now, most of me have been buried in the earth. To be honest, I am not afraid of Mr. Lin's jokes and contempt."

"We are doing it for the good of the second child's family, as well as for the future generations of our Lin family. We are from merchants, and our ancestors have relied on the few shops at home for generations, and a handicraft. People will look down on her. If the second child really belongs to Mrs. Lin, then our family can also have a backer, and we can live a more relaxed life in the future, and don't have to live in fear like now."

Old Mrs. Lin's words were true and heartfelt, and Lin Ruhai couldn't help being moved by it.

At that time, people put more emphasis on agriculture than merchants. Although the merchants had a lot of money, their status was low.Even for an imperial merchant like the Xue family in Jinling, if it weren't for the fact that she was related to the Jia family and the Wang family, it would be extremely difficult for her daughter to be sent to the palace to be a maid.

In addition, although the Dagan Kingdom has no regulations that imperial examinations are not allowed within three generations of merchants, merchants are not allowed to take imperial examinations or donate officials.

Mrs. Lin's lineage, which has always inherited the family business, is devoted to business and provides support for other clansmen.

The rules of his family are different from other families. After the son is born, he should go to study first. If he is good at reading, he will support him to continue studying. It is good to be a petty official.If you really don't have the talent for reading, then learn martial arts and become a soldier, and a certain military officer also made it.Those who can't do both will choose the eldest son's line in it, inherit the Shunde Building's industry, and embark on the road of business registration.

And other brothers who are either civil or military, have to turn around and escort the development and stability of Shunde Building.It is also because of this complementarity that the Shunde Building can stand in Beijing for a hundred years. Although it is not a great property, it is more than enough to support the big family of the Lin family.

For this reason, the Lin family is very united, and they have passed these years like a group.

But they are also very tired. A promising child has to bring a group of brothers and sisters together to barely maintain the operation of the Shunde Building and the dignity of the Lin family.

In view of this, if the Shunde Lou Lin family can establish a relationship with the Gusu Lin family, they can successfully change their families in the future without having to worry about the identity of the merchant.The five generations of the Lin family in Gusu had no choice but to pass on Lin Ruhai's single lineage, and all the political resources were in his hands, but if there was any leakage, it would be enough for the old man Lin's family to benefit from it.

Lin Ruhai's heart, which had been hanging in the air since seeing Lin Qing, slowly fell to the ground at this moment.In his heart, he had already confirmed Lin Qing's identity to seven or eight points, but he was really worried about how far he would go if the Lin family wanted to repay him with kindness.

Fortunately, judging from the current situation, from the old man to Lin Lang, Lin Qiong and other juniors in the Lin family, none of them are greedy people.On the contrary, it is very reasonable.Even if there are some ideas and requirements, they are all reasonable and within the scope of Lin Ruhai's imagination, and there are no mistakes.

Speaking of Lin Ruhai's ability to accept Lin Qing's identity so quickly, the biggest reason lies in Lin Qiong.

The first time Lin Ruhai knew about Lin Qiong was from Jia Lian.

At that time, Mrs. Lu traveled thousands of miles to Yangzhou just to recuperate Jia Min's body. Lin Ruhai's family was so moved that they specially prepared a special gift for her family when she returned.It was also at that time that the Lin family knew that Mrs. Lu had only one adopted daughter, and she was married to a Juren. The family was also regarded as a wealthy family. It is said that the son-in-law is honest and honest, and has a good knowledge.

Lin Ruhai admired it after hearing this, and deliberately took many ancient books and notes from his study time from his study room, and asked Jia Lian to give them to Lin Qiong as gifts.But the two hadn't met at that time, and Lin Ruhai just heard about it and forgot about it. It wasn't until Jia Lian mentioned it again yesterday that Lin Ruhai sighed in his heart that it was due to fate.

As for the Lin family, just as Ping'er and Lin Qiong thought earlier, although they looked at the splendor and glory, they were actually extremely empty inside, and they were all supported by Lin Ruhai.But Lin Ruhai is almost 40 years old now, and his health has never been considered good. Besides, Jia Min, although many famous doctors tried their best to treat him, there are also signs of his decline.

Once something happened to the two of them, Lin Daiyu and Lin Dong, the sons and daughters, could only rely on Jia's in-laws.The Jia family looks good now, but people's hearts are unpredictable, who knows what will happen in the future.

What's more, Jia Lian, as the pillar of the Jia family and Qilin'er, still wanted to run away, after all, he was really afraid that Situ Yao would run away.After several conversations with Jia Lian, Lin Ruhai couldn't sleep for many nights during this period, and he was often anxious and hesitant.

Under such circumstances, the appearance of a junior like Lin Qiong was really a surprise to Lin Ruhai.

In terms of blood, he is his own nephew, and his background is also innocent. He was young and light on his own, and he was able to win the Juren, which shows that his aptitude is not bad.And although he is honest and honest, he is not stubborn and pedantic, and he can be regarded as a first-class talent.

Then there is Ping'er, the nephew and daughter-in-law. Although her family background is not very good, she is very good at dealing with people in the world. It is said that Wang Xifeng taught her the way of managing housekeepers.Although she has been married for several years, she still has a close relationship with the Jia family, which shows that her skills are not bad.What's more, Ping'er can even enlist the help of Wang Xifeng and Li Wan to send Lin Qiong, who has no foundation and a humble family background, to study in the Hanchen Academy outside the city.

If such a young couple becomes the cousins ​​of Lin Daiyu and Lin Dong, they will be able to make up for the loopholes that the Lin family has left behind. It is really a godsend of luck!