[Red Mansion] Young Master Lin Yan

Shen House.

Lin Yan handed the bound picture book to Shen Yuan, "Last time you said you wanted to learn Western painting, so I made a sketch, a watercolor, and an oil painting. Sketching is the easiest way to get started, and I wrote a practice lesson later. method, you can draw the line first. This is a charcoal pencil, and it will be more convenient for you to use this."

Shen Yuan smiled and took it, blinking, "Then do I have to call you Mr. Master? Or teacher?"

Lin Yan was startled, and looked at Shen Yuan for a few seconds, why did he feel that Shen Yuan was a little different today, his face was still enthusiastic, but there was a faint sense of alienation?Is it his illusion?

Shen Yuan had already lowered his head not to look at him, put away the picture book given by Lin Yan, and said: "At this hour, father should have returned home from the yamen. Senior brother, let's go see him first."

Well, I became a senior again.Lin Ruhai and Shen Yunzhou are senior brothers, and now he has to be instructed by Old Master Shen, so Shen Yuan's call senior brother is not wrong.

Lin Yan suppressed the suspicion in his heart, nodded and left.

Chun Equinox pursed his lips and smiled, "Mr. Lin is really kind to the girl."

The smile on Shen Yuan's face was a little forced.

Chun Equinox didn't understand very much, "Isn't it? I can tell that Mr. Lin rushed out this painting in the past few days. I'm afraid that the girl fell into the water and got sick and rested. I'm afraid that the girl will be in a hurry for the girl's entertainment. .

Mr. Lin is now in the Guozijian, so his studies must be serious.It seems that he is still working for the emperor.In this way, I can still concentrate on making picture books for the girl, which shows that I care about the girl. "

Shen Yuan was stunned, "He really has a heart. It's a pity..."

"What's the pity? What happened to the girl today? Didn't you get along well with Mr. Lin a few days ago? What's wrong with Mr. Lin?"

There was a wry smile on the corner of Shen Yuan's mouth, "He's fine. I can tell that he is trying to be nice to me, and he really wants to have feelings for me. The problem is not with him, but with me!"

The vernal equinox is even more puzzled.

"Because the elders in the family love me so much, they wish I could remarry at eighteen. Do you know why they want to get engaged for me when I am only twelve now?"

Chun Equinox frowned and shook his head.

"I was not yet [-] when the general election was held this year. But what if three years later? Given our family's family background, the emperor might want to marry me. But neither my parents nor my grandparents want me to join the royal family."

Shen Yuan stood up, looked down at the picture book sent by Lin Yan on the table, lost in thought.

"I originally thought that as long as the elders choose someone, no matter who it is, it will always be the best. I will do what the elders want. But now, I can't let the Lin family choose because of my own selfishness." Make trouble, this is against the way of benevolence and righteousness."

Chun Equinox frowned even more, "The more I listen to what the girl said, the less I understand."

Shen Yuan laughed, but he didn't give any further explanations. He only ordered: "If I guess correctly, Mr. Lin is here today for something important. He must be in the study with grandfather and father at this moment. You send someone to guard outside the study. See when Mr. Lin leaves, come and tell me."

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study.

Lin Yan told Shen Bonian and Shen Yunzhou the news he heard from Su Jin.Shen Bonian was still able to calm down, but Shen Yunzhou was already furious.

"Situ Feng is so courageous! How dare he plot against Yuan'er like this!"

Shen Bonian raised his eyebrows and scolded angrily: "Yunzhou, be careful!"

How can the prince's name be casually called out?Shen Yunzhou shut up resentfully.

Lin Yan rubbed his nose and said, "Uncle Shen, old man, since it's about the eldest prince, I thought, I have to tell this person about everything."

Shen Bonian laughed, there is no reason why the fifth prince framed the eldest prince and the eldest prince is still in the dark.It's a good way to let them eat dogs.

Shen Yunzhou's eyes flickered slightly, his hands were clenched tightly, the knuckles between his fingers turned white, and he gritted his teeth, "It's natural!"

Lin Yan smiled, it was naturally much more convenient for the Shen family to take action.

After finishing the business, Lin Yan stood up and said goodbye.As soon as he left, Shen Yunzhou's face collapsed, "Father, since the fifth prince has such thoughts, I'm afraid he won't let it go."

Shen Boqing sighed: "It seems that the matter between Yuan'er and Lin Yan cannot be delayed."

Shen Yunzhou frowned.Shen Bonian was very puzzled, "Why don't you want to?"

Shen Yunzhou sighed, "Ruhai grew up with me, I can trust it. The Lin family's family style is even more upright, even if there are not many children in recent generations, there is no such thing as taking concubines. Lin Yan is not very old , but it can be seen that there is a limit to advance and retreat, and it will become a great weapon in the future."

Shen Bonian was even more puzzled, "Since this is the case, why are you dissatisfied?"

"I'm just worried about Lin Yan and Su Jin. He said that he met the Eldest Princess listening to storytelling in a teahouse and went to meet him. It happened that Su Jin was also there. Su Jin thought of the kindness of the Lin family's help, and told the princess' mansion about the news so that he can be on guard against the Fifth Prince.

But there is always some uneasiness in my heart.Su Jin was brought to Beijing by Lin Yan, and they were in trouble together.Whenever he talked about the Su family before, Lin Yan was very protective of Su Jin, and there was admiration in his words.On the day of falling into the water, Lin Yan even gave up his cloak.It's to Yuan'er, and it's also to Su Jin. "

Shen Bonian understood it in his heart, but also found it funny, shook his head and said: "Su Jin is indeed worthy of admiration. Lin Yan is frank, and since he is outspoken, it shows that there is no love between them.

Sending Su Jin to Beijing was forced by the situation.The subsequent actions were also out of a righteous son.Lin Yan is a good kid.If he was really interested in Su Jin, he would never agree to contact Yuan'er again.You worry too much. "

Shen Yunzhou chuckled, "I've seen Lin Yan's character these days. Naturally, I know that there is no love between them. It's just about Yuan'er, so I can't help but think too much.

Father, it's not that I don't believe in Lin Yan, it's just that he is still young, and I'm afraid that I can't even recognize his feelings.What if he didn't realize his love for Su Jin until later?How will Yuan'er deal with herself then?

I don't have to think about things as bad.He also knew that even if there was a day, with Lin Yan's temperament, he would give up this idea and live a good life with Yuan'er.But if he had someone else in his heart, even if he was on the same level as Yuan'er, it would be difficult for him to agree. "

Shen Yunzhou took a deep breath, "I grew up holding Yuan'er in the palm of my hand. I really want her to be a wholehearted person, and treat her like a pearl like a treasure, with a harmonious singing. If not, why should I agree?" Tell her to contact Lin Yan first?

I originally thought that if he could develop friendship with Mr. Yuan'er, then Su Jin would not be important.I also think that in another year or two, when the child is older and understands more about feelings, I will make a conclusion.But now...

Father, I am afraid!Sister Heng... Sister Heng..."

Shen Bonian's whole body trembled, and his bones were chilled.He only thought that Shen Yunzhou was thinking too much, so he knew that he was bitten by a snake once and afraid of well ropes for ten years.Ah Heng!If they hadn't misjudged Jia Amnesty back then, how could Ah Heng have ended up like this.

But Jia She was not like this back then!

Although Shen Yunzhou and Shen Heng are cousins, their relationship is better than that of real siblings.Shen Heng also taught him to read and write.Shen Yunzhou cared more about what happened back then than their elders, and he also hated and blamed himself more than them.He was worried that his carelessness would harm Shen Yuan again.

In this way, it's no wonder that he is now taking advantage of the disappearance of Lin Yan and Su Jin.

Shen Bonian sighed, and patted Shen Yunzhou's shoulder, only to realize that his body was trembling slightly.Shen Bonian couldn't help holding his hand, "Ah Heng's matter, even if I blame your mother, I can't blame you!"

"But father, I was the one who led Jia She to see Sister Heng. It was me! Now, it's me who suggested that Yuan'er and Lin Yan..."

Touching the scene hurts, he is afraid that he will make the same mistake again and again.

Shen Bonian opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but heard a knock on the door, "Grandfather, Father, Yuan'er, please see me!"

Shen Yunzhou was stunned, turned his face to suppress the affection just now, smiled and stepped forward to open the door to let Shen Yuan in, held her hand and frowned, took the hand stove on the table and stuffed it, "You are still sick, why don't you take a good rest What's the matter, just ask the girl next to you to come and tell me."

Shen Yuan's heart warmed, and he looked at Shen Yunzhou's face and said tentatively: "Father, it's not easy for me to fall into the water this time, right? You avoid me everywhere, and don't want me to know. But if you don't tell me, I can guess how much There are only a few princes left and right, either this or that."

Shen Yunzhou's face sank, and his expression flickered, "Don't worry, your grandfather and I are here. You just need to take care of your illness. Didn't you make an appointment with Princess Mingyu to go to Plum Blossom Temple to offer incense in a few days? If you are still sick, don't you?" good."

Shen Yuan frowned slightly, how could she not hear Shen Yunzhou changing the subject so obviously.Yet it made her more determined.

"I don't know who did it this time, but apart from him, don't other princes have this idea? It's not that I think highly of myself. My Shen family is here, and it has stood for two dynasties. How many emperors have I seen? Changes. Even my grandfather used to be the emperor's tutor! The whole family loves me so much, wishing to pick the stars and the moon for me, which prince would not be tempted?"

Shen Yunzhou never thought that sometimes too much love can become a burden.If it weren't for the fact that everyone in Beijing knew how much the Shen family valued Shen Yuan, the princes wouldn't be flocking to him.

Shen Yunzhou was caught in a dilemma for a while, he didn't want Shen Yuan to join the royal family, but he also didn't want to harm Shen Yuan in the future after a hasty engagement.

Shen Yuan frowned slightly, "Grandfather and father are thinking about the Lin family? Has the Lin family thought it through to compete with the royal family?"

Shen Bonian came forward to comfort, "The Lin family is aware of the situation of the two families."

Shen Yuan shook his head, "The Lin family does know. But..."

She paused and looked up at Shen Bonian, "Grandfather, did you bring up the matter between me and Lin Yan, or the Lin family?"

Shen Bonian opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer for a while.

Shen Yuan said again: "Although I have never met Uncle Lin, I can also know what he is like from you and my father. Uncle lost his father at the age of ten and his mother at the age of 12. In name, he studied with his grandfather, but in fact he studied under his grandfather. He grew up under his knees. He is grateful and treated favorably by the Shen family, but if his grandfather asks, will he refuse?

I have very little acquaintance with Lin Yan, but it can be seen from the only two or three times that he is not a person who is obsessed with fame and wealth.Compared with power and wealth, he prefers to be at ease.Based on the current situation of the Lin family, if my guess is correct, it is natural for the eldest daughter-in-law of their family to be well-matched in status, but they may not necessarily want someone who holds a lot of power in the family.

In our family, my grandfather was appointed as a scholar in the cabinet, and my father was the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. If there is no accident, in two years' time, he will be a final minister.The second and third uncles are all foreign magistrates, and promotion only depends on seniority and political achievements.This kind of situation is not in line with what the Lin family thought. "

Shen Bonian opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but Shen Yuan smiled, "Grandfather, don't lie to me again. Lin Yan didn't mention this matter when he first went to Beijing, which means that the Lin family didn't mean it at that time. Presumably, my grandfather became interested after seeing Lin Yan, and when Lin Yan returned to the south, he wrote to Uncle Lin, right?"

Shen Bonian's heart sank a little, he sighed, "Where are you thinking so seriously."

Shen Yuan shook his head, "Grandfather always taught me that whenever it is related to the current situation and the royal family, I would rather think deeply about it than take chances. Why is it different today!"

Shen Yunzhou was a little worried about the matter between Shen Yuan and Lin Yan, but now he heard Shen Yuan's words, but he became displeased, "Could it be that the daughter of my Shen family is not worthy of his Lin family?"

Shen Yuan laughed, "So in the eyes of my father, the royal family is not worthy of me?"

Shen Yunzhou was taken aback.Shen Yuan said again: "Father understands in his heart that this is not a question of whether he is worthy or not, but a question of whether he wants to or not."

Shen Yunzhou was even more displeased, "You think the Lin family has no other thoughts on this marriage. Ru Hai is in a difficult situation now, if something happens to the Lin family, Lin Yan has this marriage with the Shen family, no one dares to underestimate him !"

"Father thinks why Lin Yan can be valued by the emperor and give him a token to protect him? Is it just because of Uncle Lin? Even in my boudoir, I know that he started the glass factory. And now the emperor is probably still letting him Do something amazing.

My father felt that for him like this, he needs to rely on marriage to gain a firm foothold?Father, this marriage can solve my danger for the Shen family.But to the Lin family, it was tasteless. "

Shen Yuan took a deep breath, knelt down, and said solemnly, "Grandfather, father! You always taught me benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith, but now that the Lin family has righteousness, how can my Shen family be merciless?"

Shen Yunzhou's figure was a little shaky, her daughter was too transparent, what if she couldn't be fooled?

He gritted his teeth, "Men are unmarried, women are unmarried, it's normal to discuss marriage. So what if the princes have ideas? Since the royal family has never mentioned marriage, then marriage is our own business. You can't blame us or us just because we are engaged. It's the Lin family. You're thinking too much."

Shen Yuan smiled wryly, "Even if it's what my father said. However, my grandfather's proposal to Uncle Lin's consent is different from the Lin family's initiative to ask for marriage."

The former is because the Lin family was dragged into the water, and the latter is because the Lin family didn't care at all.

Shen Yunzhou was at a loss for words for a moment, unable to refute.

In the end, it was Shen Bonian who came forward to help Shen Yuan up, "We understand what you mean. Let me discuss with your father. You go back to your room first. Lin Yan, you just treat yourself as a brother and sister. It's a family friend to control our family and the Lin family, so it doesn't matter if you don't violate the rules."

Shen Yuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but finally closed his mouth, nodded in agreement, and backed out.

Shen Yunzhou became even more worried, "Father, what should we do now?"

"You also have concerns, so let's put it aside for now. On the royal side, after all, the attitude of the prince is not important, what is important is the attitude of the emperor. I will find an opportunity to test it out before discussing it. If the emperor really has this heart , you have to ask me first.”

After finishing speaking, Shen Bonian laughed at himself again: "I didn't expect the two of us to be inferior to Yuan'er. Yuan'er is right. With the current situation of the Lin family and what Lin Yan can do, Ruhai probably doesn't plan to marry a powerful family member. The eldest daughter-in-law came in.

I was thinking about the relationship between the two families, and I liked Lin Yan very much in my heart, so I opened my mouth without thinking too much.Ru Hai always feels that the Shen family treats him with such kindness as a mountain, since I wrote the letter myself, how could he not respond. "

Shen Bonian finally sighed, "Let's wait until the capital is like Shanghai."

Shen Yunzhou was shocked, "Ruhai is going to Beijing? Then Jiangnan..."

"It's as little as March and May, and as much as July and August."

It is not easy to uproot the Zhen family in such a short period of time, even if the Zhen family has just been severely injured.That is to say, it is necessary to make a big move.And in this way, Lin Ruhai's danger can be imagined.

Shen Yunzhou couldn't help worrying about the brothers who grew up together, "What else can we do?"

"You work in the Ministry of Officials, and Jiangnan changed a lot last time. Now you have carefully selected those who are sent to Jiangnan. We are not in Jiangnan, and we don't know much about the specific situation in Jiangnan. There is only so much we can do."

"Then Lin Yan..."

Shen Bonian shook his head, "He doesn't know yet, Ruhai is hiding it from him."

After finishing speaking, Shen Bonian turned his head and looked at Shen Yunzhou, both of them smiled wryly, how long could they keep it a secret with Lin Yan's cleverness?