[Red Mansion] Young Master Lin Yan

the capital.Jia Fu.Honor Hall.

Jia Mu took the teacup offered by Li Wan, looked at Mrs. Wang at the bottom and asked, "Is there any news from Sister Yuan?"

"I just got a letter from the palace today. Sister Yuan, the batch of people who left a sign to stay in the palace but didn't make resettlement, now have the results. Some have been released home, and some have got errands. We found them in front of our family. The relationship is established! Sister Yuan was awarded the female history of the seventh rank, and she is at the queen's side."

Mother Jia smiled on her old face, "That's fine!"

Mrs. Wang nodded along, and now she doesn't feel any regrets about not being directly included in the harem.

The queen is the master of the harem, and the relationship between the young couple and the emperor is different.The emperor respected her very much, and the favorite concubines in the harem changed one after another, but none of them could surpass her.It is a great honor to be able to serve by the queen's side and solve her problems.

What's more, the female official in the middle palace is still a figure with status and rank.Although the grade is low.But if you can use this to win the attention of the empress, your future is limitless.

Don't you see, Empress Taizong was born as a female official in the harem back then. Because of her extraordinary talent, she was appreciated by the empress, and she was pointed out to be Taizong's concubine.

The emperor is already old, and her daughter is still as beautiful as a flower, so it is more appropriate to count on the emperor, rather than count on the prince?

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang covered her mouth with an embroidered handkerchief and laughed.

The door curtain was lifted suddenly, and Wang Xifeng walked in wearing a splendid Chinese dress, with a hearty voice, "Greetings to the ancestors, I am late today. It should be hit!"

"It's really late. It's time to fight! You said it yourself!" Mother Jia laughed, saying so, but there was no sign of blame on her face.

"If the ancestors knew why I was late, I'm afraid they would be reluctant to beat me!"

One sentence aroused Jia Mu's curiosity, "Oh? Why?"

Wang Xifeng took out a letter from his bosom, "Ancestor, this is a letter that just arrived today, from Yangzhou! I know that my ancestor has always been thinking about it, so I took it here as soon as I heard about it."

"Hurry up, show me!" Mother Jia was really happy, and hurriedly took the letter and read it.

"I heard from the sender that the cousin of the Lin family is well, but is it true? Old lady, what does the letter say?"

Mother Jia called out four or five good words in a row, and then replied: "It's great! Not only Brother Yan is better, but Miner also gave me a new grandson!"

Wang Xifeng clapped his hands together, "It's a great feeling, it's a happy event! Old lady, I'm going to prepare a congratulatory gift right away!"

"Don't be busy!" Mother Jia stopped her with a smile, "There is no rush for congratulations. There is another matter here, you should do it first!"

Wang Xifeng was very surprised. With Jia's mother's love for Jia Min, what is more important than her?

Just listen to Jia Mu continuing: "Go and tidy up the yard and come out, Brother Yan is coming to Beijing!"

Mrs. Wang was very surprised, "Nephew is coming to the capital?"

"Yes! Min'er said in the letter that Brother Yan is going to Beijing to celebrate my birthday! Counting the days, I'm afraid I'm already on the way!"

In that tone, in addition to being happy, there was also a bit of showing off and complacency, which no one could hear.Mrs. Wang suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, and she couldn't help showing it on her face for a while.

When Jia's mother was happy, she didn't notice it, but Wang Xifeng saw it and hurriedly said, "This is Cousin Lin's filial piety! It is said that the old lady is a blessed one. This grandson came all the way to pay his respects, which shows his sincerity. In the past The grandsons and granddaughters are also serving in front of me, so it's very lively. Not to mention anything else, just a while ago, Baoyu got a plate of grapes and said that he would leave it to the old lady!"

With these words, he not only flattered Jia's mother, but also flattered Mrs. Wang.So that both of them have light on their faces.Wang Xifeng joked again: "From tomorrow onwards, I have to come here more diligently, so that I can get angry with the old lady!"

Jia Mu squinted and scolded, "You monkey!"

Li Wan stood aside, as if it was superfluous.She can't do Wang Xifeng's long-sleeved and good dancing skills.She was a little envious and a little jealous.Wang Xifeng has only been in the house for two months, and she has already helped Mrs. Wang with her housework, and she is newlywed with Jia Lian, and they are like glue.

Her eyeballs are a little red.Wasn't it the case with her and Jia Zhu in the past?Even more than necessary.Jia Zhu was considerate to her, she was not bad in talent, learning and appearance, I don't know how many times better than Jia Lian.Unfortunately……

Last year, she gave birth to Jia Lan, and it was Jia Zhu's autumn year, the house was full of joy, everyone was looking forward to the double happiness, Jia Zhu was in high school.However, Jia Zhu was so thoughtful, she studied hard day and night, and before the exam, she fell ill and passed away.

Since then, the status of her and her son in the mansion has also plummeted.

Thinking of this, Li Wan couldn't help but look at Wang Xifeng again, looking at the red and green on her body, and then at his own plain clothes, his expression darkened a little bit, and his heart was full of sadness.

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Jinling port.On the boat.

Lin Yan stretched out on the deck, resting his chin on his hands, and chuckled as he looked at the busy clerk.

Mr. Min frowned, "Master, did you pass by Jinling on purpose and stop the boat here? Jinling is the home of the Zhen family, so what you did is too dangerous."

Lin Yan shook his head, "Mr. Min should know that the most dangerous place is the safest place. The Zhen family didn't intend to tear themselves apart with their father, so when Yangzhou set off, the magistrate Yang didn't dare to make any big moves, but the journey to Beijing is far away, and Jiangnan is full of Zhen. The power of the family should not be underestimated. Instead of guarding against them day and night and not knowing when they will make a move, it is better for us to take the initiative to send it to the door, but we have the upper hand and deal with it better."

Lin Yan suddenly stood up straight, put away the joke on his face, and said seriously: "Mr. Min, before I set off, did my father invite Yang Zhifu? Maybe there will be people from the Zhen family at the banquet?"

Mr. Min was taken aback, thought for a while, and replied, "That's right."

Lin Yan's eyelashes trembled, and he said with a smile: "Since my father has set up the stage, don't I have to continue singing this play?"

As he spoke, Lin Yan waved his hand and beckoned Qiuming, the servant, to come over and whisper in his ear.

inside the cabin.

Hongqu glared, "Check it out, don't damage our family's things. This boat is a gift from our master and wife to the Yue's family in the capital. They are all expensive! Which one is it? You can't afford it."

Ge Hongchou, the prefect of Jinling, laughed, "Don't worry, girl, I will tell them to be more careful, and nothing will be damaged."

Hong Qu's expression softened a little, and he raised his hand to call the two people over, followed the yamen chaperon, watching them without moving his eyes.

The catcher looked around, sneaked up to Ge Hongchou's side, shook his head slightly, his eyebrows twisted into a "Chuan".

Ge Hongchou sighed, "As expected. What is Lin Yan doing?"

"Enjoy the coolness on the deck, and have someone move the coffee table and tea set over, and drink tea with a gentleman at the bow, with a tea-making boy serving by his side. It sounds like I have written two poems. At this time, but What a leisure!"

There was a bit of sarcasm in his tone, but also a bit of bewilderment.

Ge Hongchou shook his head, "He is not afraid. Think about it, if you had Su Jin on your ship, would you still be so blatantly calling at Jinling for supplies and repairs? Besides, how far is it from Yangzhou to Jinling? Such a big ship , everything inside is complete, and we have traveled such a short distance, why do we need supplies?"

The head catcher was even more puzzled, "Your Excellency, you mean that Mr. Lin did it on purpose for us to see?"

Ge Hongchou laughed, "Did you know that a few days ago, Master Lin invited Zhifu Yang to meet with Sanye Zhen, and presented him with a statue of Guanyin, made of white jade, with two ten-thousand-jin salt notes hidden in the base?"

The head catcher was very surprised, "Didn't Mr. Lin always..."

"You don't understand this, do you? What is the current situation in Yangzhou? The fate of the Su family is still ahead, not to mention that Mr. Lin has just experienced a life and death. Master Lin's move is to seek peace.

Yan Yin is to let it benefit, and Songzi Guanyin wants to tell us that what he values ​​most is his offspring, more precisely, Lin Yan, the eldest son.Lin Yan's entry to Beijing was not so much to celebrate his birthday as to save his life. "

Catcher frowned, but still couldn't understand, "Then Mr. Lin is out today?"

"The tense relationship between Lord Zhen and Lord Lin is not a result of a day. Even if thousands of catties of salt are offered, it will be difficult for Lord Zhen to let go of his vigilance. Mr. Lin's move is to say that Lord Lin is sincere in seeking peace. Su Jin's disappearance has nothing to do with the Lin family. Sending herself directly into the jaws of the Zhen family, not everyone has the bearing and courage."

Ge Hongchou was not stingy about his appreciation of Lin Yan.

When the voice fell, Qiu Ming came to meet him, "Master Ge, our uncle is here to invite you! The uncle said that the search for fugitives and other matters can be done by the subordinates, and you don't need to watch it yourself. Tea is prepared on the bow. It has been cool for two days, and it is hot again, just to quench your thirst for adults."

Ge Hongchou agreed with a smile, it is indeed time to see Lin Yan, at least to give him back his face.In any case, Lin Ruhai is a member of the second rank, and the Zhen family still dare not break their face, how can he afford to offend him?Furthermore, if the Lin family reconciles with the Zhen family, then he will not be able to offend him even more.