[Red Mansion] Young Master Lin Yan

Rongguofu.

Jia Yuanchun cleaned his hands, twisted a pill and served it to Mother Jia, and said, "Don't worry, old lady, my aunt still misses old lady. Look, no, I heard that old lady is sick, so I give it away every day." Something. It is this medicine that I heard that Cousin Lin was specially asked to find the doctor of the Supreme Hospital to prescribe it."

Mother Jia closed her eyes, indifferent.The things are coming, but the people are not.

Her fingertips trembled, and she felt that everything had changed.No one listens to her now.Jia Amnesty couldn't control her, Wang Xifeng couldn't control her, and Jia Lian even opposed her in everything. These days, her eyes became colder and colder.Now even Jia Min, who always liked to cling to her and obey her, has changed his appearance!

All of them are like this!

Jia Mu felt that something seemed to be slipping away, and she tried desperately to catch it, but it backfired.

"Cousin Lin is both talented and beautiful, and he is tireless in favor. I can afford it. I go to Plum Blossom Temple a lot because of the presence of Master Ming/Hui, Princess Chang, Princess Mingyu and her family. My sister often goes there, and even Prince Kang has been there three or four times. I have heard some news.

It is said that His Majesty originally wanted to recruit Cousin Lin to be his son-in-law, but because the Lin family and the Shen family had a tacit understanding, and His Majesty was not willing to compete with his teacher, that's all.It is only said that he will bestow the marriage at that time. "

Jiamu's eyeballs moved.Jia Min only said that Lin Ruhai had already made an agreement with the Shen family about Lin Yan and Shen Yuan, but never mentioned this one.

Son-in-law, son-in-law!No wonder she disagrees with sister Yuan so much.If she could marry a princess back home, even she would not be willing to make do with it.However, the Lin family and the Shen family just had a tacit understanding, and they had not settled down. Since His Majesty had this intention, why did he refuse it.Simply stupid!

Mother Jia gasped heavily in her chest.How can things be so unfair in this world.This kind of opportunity, some people can't get it in eight lifetimes, and some people just give it up when they are at their fingertips.

Moreover, it's all right to give up the royal family, it's not good to marry someone, why does it have to be the Shen family!

The Shen family cares more and more about Jia Lian now. The Lin family was already close to the Shen family, but now they are married again. Doesn't this mean that they are completely on the side of Jia Lian?If so, what hope does Erfang have?

No!He couldn't let the Lin family stand by Da Fang's side!Don't let Jia Lian succeed!

Shen Heng... Shen Heng...

Mother Jia's heart tightened, she looked up at Jia Yuanchun, "You said, Prince Kang has also been to Plum Blossom Temple?"

"Prince Kang invited Master Ming/Hui to see Concubine Xian, so he has come here several times. He came to discuss the pulse case of Concubine Xian."

Mother Jia's thoughts turned, "Prince Kang..."

"Whenever my granddaughter goes to Plum Blossom Nunnery, she also goes to listen to Master Ming/Hui's lectures on scriptures, and occasionally asks about medical principles. Master Ming/Hui's attitude towards her granddaughter is not warm, but it is acceptable."

Being able to get involved with Ming/Hui Shitai is a natural step forward.Jia Mu's brows loosened a little.

Jia Yuanchun breathed a sigh of relief.Like Jia Mu, she thought that as long as she had the ability and means to win the heart of any prince, she would be able to get things done.But nowadays, none of the princes are affectionate, and the positions of the main concubine and side concubine are limited. Who doesn't want to exchange these positions for influence that can help him?

But what does she have?These days, she also sees clearly.It is not difficult to enter the mansion, even the eldest prince has hinted at it now.However, his so-called entering the mansion is just carried in a sedan chair, how is it different from a concubine?This is not what she wants.

She also thought about taking advantage of the favorable location of Plum Blossom Temple to follow Prince Kang's path, but Prince Kang was even more difficult than the eldest prince, and he kept avoiding her, without even looking at her.With Prince Kang, she might not even have the qualifications to enter the mansion.

But she can't tell Mother Jia about these things, making Mother Jia feel that she is useless and worthless.

Besides, these days, she discovered that she may not only be able to choose the prince.She has other ways to go.Jia Yuanchun smiled slightly, helped Jia's mother to sit down, and said, "Don't worry, old lady, my granddaughter knows what to do."

Mother Jia nodded, that's fine.If Yuan Chun can enter the royal family, it may not be worse than marrying Lin Yan.Furthermore, if she is promising, Baoyu's status can also be improved.

"Old lady, my granddaughter looked at my aunt for a while. I'm afraid she will regret it now. It's just that I'm used to being a housewife, so I might not be able to save face. Otherwise, I would send things every day and send people away. Come to ask about your illness?

If you ask me, the old lady has a lot, so don't worry about it with your aunt.It's just that my cousin Lin and I are not suitable, there is no such fate.As for Baoyu... Baoyu is still young, so there is no rush to discuss marriage.The old lady just don't spoil him too much, just tell him to study well. "

What Jia Mu said was ironic in her heart, and it was absolutely reasonable.Baoyu and Daiyu are still young.The Lin family probably didn't think about getting engaged in the past few years, so there's really no need to worry.It was she who was too restless.It's not a good time to have an argument with the Lin family.On the other side of Jia Min, she still has to coax her.

The Lin family is scholarly and values ​​scholars.Baoyu is smart, has achieved results in the past few years, and has the blessing of Yuanchun's status, which will definitely make the Lin family look at him differently.Besides, if the two children of Baoyu and Daiyu had a love affair, the Lin family would love their daughter, so they wouldn't respond.

"You're right. I remember that Brother Feng will be one year old in a few days. The Lin family just came to Beijing. This time is also a good time for a banquet. I'm afraid it will be a big one. Brother Feng is not yet confinement, so I can't Go. Come with me that day."

Jia Yuanchun responded with a smile.

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June 27.Brother Ling is one year old.The Lin family had a big banquet with guests and friends.All the dignified people in Beijing have come.

Mother Jia came to the door early in the morning, and she didn't know what she said to Jia Min.Anyway, Lin Yan only saw that Jia Min seemed to have cried again, but he was in a better mood, and he eased up with Jia's mother, and the mother and daughter were still affectionate.Mother Jia also took Jia Yuanchun up and down to help, in a harmonious way.

At this end, Lin Yan is coaxing brother Reng to grab something.But children are not conscious, they always like bright and colorful things, but they don't pay much attention to pens, inks, papers and inkstones.Lin Yan stomped her feet in anger.

Lin Ruhai frowned, "He grabs whatever he likes, why bother?"

"Whoever catches the week can't train first, what if the catch is not good?"

Lin Ruhai only felt that his worries were unfounded, "Catching Zhou is just a gift, no matter what you catch, you can always say a good meaning. You always think about what to do with these things. If you have time to spare, look back and see more book, write a few more articles, don’t torment brother Ling here!”

Lin Yan pursed her lips, very unconvinced, "Then what if Yanzhi is caught? How could such a thing as Yanzhi be placed on the stage for grasping Zhou?"

Lin Yan really couldn't understand this point.He originally thought that Jia Baoyu's grabbing Rouge was just a joke.Unexpectedly, there will really be rouge in Zhou Ceremony, not only rouge, but also flowers, silk and satin.For girls, there are scissors, rulers, spatulas, and spoons.It's not as simple as what he thought before, such as pens, inks, papers and inkstones or golden abacus.

Oh, yes, and toys.Lin Yan is also to blame. Although he has lived in this era for more than ten years, he has never seen Zhuo Zhou. The first time he saw him today, his face almost turned black.

Lin Ruhai looked puzzled, "Even Rouge will say that this son must be more handsome than Pan An in the future."

"Ah?" Lin Yan opened his eyes wide, how can he explain that?Still have this kind of operation?

Lin Ruhai squinted at the past, "When you caught Zhou, what did you catch?"

Lin Yan suddenly had a bad feeling.

"You caught a flower!"

Lin Yan, who was in a small group back then, was still unsteady, and crawled around looking for Jia Min with flowers in his hands. He raised his head and raised his hands, trying to put them on her head. over.Jia Min couldn't laugh or cry on the face, but she was very happy in her heart. She followed Lin Yan's wishes and took the flowers and put them on.Lin Yan rolled in Jia Min's arms with a smile.

Lin Ruhai thought, and the corners of his mouth curved into a smile unconsciously.

Lin Yan's face turned embarrassing, but he couldn't help being curious, "Then what did you say? What's the meaning?"

"Same as Rouge!"

Lin Yan touched his face, "That's right, I think I'm pretty good-looking!"

How shameless!How shameless!How shameless!

Lin Ruhai's smile froze, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

Lin Yan blinked, "Father! Who told you that you are a beautiful man! I am genetic!"

Lin Ruhai glared at him, picked up Brother Reng and gave it to the wet nurse, "Change the clothes for Reng and take him outside. It's almost time, and we'll start right away."

With Lin Ruhai's explanation, Lin Yan didn't care so much.Does it matter what you catch?Even if he caught a flower, he didn't become a flamboyant person.Could it be that Jia Baoyu developed the bad habit of hanging out in the inner curtain because of the rouge?

of course not!It is also a matter of parental education, family environment, and enlightenment guidance.

Since Lin Ruhai understands and understands everything, let alone cares about it, why should he worry about it?

Lin Yan threw away these thoughts and followed Lin Ruhai to the front yard.Not long after, Situ Ling and Situ Yue arrived just one second before the Catch Zhou Ceremony.

The two princes came in person, it was a great honor, and all the guests stood up to salute, their faces became more flattering and warm.

At the beginning of the ceremony of grasping the week, brother Ling grabbed a pen.Lin Yan, who watched the whole scene, only felt that his previous thoughts were really superfluous.

The wet nurse is very human, and the position of letting go of brother Reng is simply chosen carefully.The brightly colored flower rouge is all behind his buttocks, and brother Ling can't see it, but in front of him is a pen, the pole is still made of gold, shining brightly.It's just enough to reach out.

provoke!This operation is simply 666!

In this way, he couldn't help but wonder, in this situation, how did he catch the flowers back then?Could it be that Lin Ruhai lied to him?

Lin Ruhai turned her head to meet his eyes, guessed Lin Yan's thoughts thoroughly, and her face darkened instantly.

Especially on the second day, Lin Yan really asked Jia Min.

Jia Min laughed straight, "I really can't blame your father! You were losing your temper at the time, but the time came again, so I had to put you on it. You were unhappy, and you rolled around and pissed off the stage. The things placed in a mess, I managed to grab a flower in my hand."

Lin Yan's face became even more embarrassing.Proper black history, why did he mention it!Jia Min laughed even more happily.

Lin Ruhai scoffed, and turned to look at Daiyu playing with Brother Ling.Brother Ling crawled around on the collapsed platform, grabbed some snacks and fed them first to Daiyu and then to Lin Ruhai, muttering: "Eat! Eat!"

Lin Ruhai was stupefied with joy, but Brother Reng turned around and walked towards Lin Yan again, "Brother, brother!"

Lin Yan was stunned for a long time, then squatted down and looked at him, "What did you say?"

"elder brother!"

Speech is clear and unambiguous.Not the giggling one, but brother!

Lin Yan was so happy that he hugged Brother Cheng and spun around.

Lin Ruhai's complexion darkened again, looking at the pastry that was just stuffed by brother Reng in his hand, he suddenly felt that it was not so sweet!The father who co-authored him who has been teaching for a few months is not as good as this brat who has only been teaching for a month?

Lin Yan hugged Brother Reng in his arms, pointed at Lin Ruhai and said, "Brother Reng, call out again, and tell Dad to listen!"

As he spoke, he brought his elder brother forward with a shy voice.Lin Ruhai stretched out his hand to take Brother Reng and handed it to Jia Min, and walked out the door holding Lin Yan by the neck, "Go, let's see how your homework is doing!"

Lin Yan yelled, and when he reached Linheyuan, Lin Ruhai let go of his hand, and then squinted over, "Father, are you just jealous?"

Lin Ruhai didn't answer, but calmly said, "Where's your homework? Take it out!"

Lin Yan gritted his teeth, "Father, you are avenging your own personal revenge! You are jealous that Brother Cheng will call me if you don't, so just say it!"

Lin Ruhai's complexion did not change, and he just asked again, "I know all the homework in your Imperial College. I remember that I gave you a stack of papers a few days ago, and asked you to finish them within seven days." .”

Lin Yan knew that he couldn't escape as soon as he heard it, he faltered and hesitated, shrinking his neck and took a step back.

Lin Ruhai frowned, went straight into Lin Yan's study, and took out the papers. Sure enough, he didn't write a single word!This time, Lin Ruhai's fake anger turned into real anger, and his face sank, but it was rare that he didn't hit directly, let alone scold, but sat down and sighed.The abnormality caused Lin Yan to panic for a while.

"You look like this, have you ever thought about what to do next year's provincial examination? Do you think it's so easy to pass the provincial examination? If you pass the provincial examination by luck, what about the national examination? What about the palace examination?

Although Guozijian has gotten better this year, due to the absurdity of the past few years, many people have gone to other academies, especially those who have the conditions to go to the four major academies in the south of the Yangtze River.Even if you can have a good grade in the Imperial College, what is it in the world? "

Lin Yan was a little dazed, "Next year's provincial exam?"

Seeing his appearance, Lin Ruhai obviously didn't think about what will happen next year at all. He held his breath in his chest and said with a sneer, "Who told your mother that you might be better than me and come back as the champion?"

"That... I just said it casually to make my mother happy."

Lin Ruhai stared blankly, "Just say it casually?"

Lin Yan shrank his neck.

"I remember, I said that when you were obsessed with playing with Westerners. Whether you like painting or those weird Western things, I can not stop you. There is only one prerequisite, you need to have fame in the body."

Lin Yan naturally remembered.Because of this, he refused to go to school and was beaten up by Lin Ruhai.Although he is already a scholar, he can be called a "student" whether in court or in front of His Majesty.But Lin Ruhai's fame is definitely not so low.

Lin Yan lowered his head, and said cautiously: "I have already made merits, if I want to become an official, it is also possible, and the job prospect must not be low."

"So?" Lin Ruhai snorted coldly, "You're so proud of yourself, thinking that you are superior, so you don't need the scientific examination?"

Lin Yan kept his mouth shut, not daring to answer.

Lin Ruhai let out a long sigh, "Have you ever noticed that these days, people in teahouses everywhere always mention that you are fighting all the Confucians with your tongue, and you are determined to be the leader of the war?"

More than that!It even brought out the "Four Sentences of Hengqu" that he had plagiarized before.In particular, it is emphasized that even the emperor admired it, wrote it in his own handwriting, and had it carved and stood at the gate of the Imperial College.

If it wasn't for the fact that the cursed poem he copied wasn't perfect, it might have been known all over the world.

Lin Yan looked up, "Dad did it?"

"Yes!"

Forehead?There is still this one?

"Do you know why?"

Why?Lin Yan was a little dazed, "Isn't it just to create momentum for me and make me famous?"

Unexpectedly, Lin Ruhai nodded, "It's just to make you famous. To make your name famous!"

"Since you entered Beijing, your favor has never faded, the scenery is infinite, binoculars, bows/crossbows, glass, carriages, and the wind-up boats that can swim, horses that can run, and horses that you let the Ninth Prince sell in the Jinyu Pavilion. The car. It can be said to be impressive, and he never idles for a moment.

But the first two should not be known to the world for the time being.The latter three are nothing more than children's playthings.Only glass and carriages can be said to be convenient for the people and beneficial to the country.But have you ever thought about what these are in the eyes of most scholars? "

"It's playing with things and losing one's mind, it's a trick and a trick!"

Lin Yan opened his mouth, and just about to say that the country is rich with ingenious skills, but when he met Lin Ruhai's eyes, he swallowed it back.

"You once said that Liu Shangyuan has a great talent, but you also said that he would never make a move before his fame. Why?"

"Before the fame is achieved, it is a counselor and an aide. When the fame is successful, it is the humerus and the pillar."

It's not that the counselors are bad.But in this era when the method of selecting scholars through imperial examinations has developed into the hearts of the people, non-jinshi cannot enter the Hanlin, and non-hanlin cannot enter the cabinet.The status and prospects of the former, as well as the way it is recorded in history and the comments of the world, are far inferior to the latter.

Lin Ruhai looked at him quietly, "You understand the truth yourself, how come you forget it when it comes to you?"

Lin Yan immediately understood what Lin Ruhai meant.What he did today, no matter how great the credit is, if he is not supported by his fame, he will fall to the bottom.If someone is caught making a fuss, Xu will be labeled as a sycophant who uses strange skills and obscene things to charm the king's heart.

If not, how could he be blessed with grace?Why was he given a jade medal by the emperor?

How powerful and famous he is at this time, will be questioned and infamous in the future.

In order to eliminate these future troubles, he must have the fame and talent that can match it.And this fame and talent are the imperial examinations in the eyes of scholars in this era!Not to mention the champion, at least he can't be left behind, it must be a high ranking, right?

With these, he can turn his "uncanny skills" into merit.Only then can we stand taller and see farther!

Perhaps at first he thought of being free and unrestrained between the world and the earth.But since he entered this game, he stopped thinking about it.And along the way, he also gradually discovered that, in fact, he didn't regard fame and wealth as dung as he thought.

At least, he has ambition and desire.He wants the country he lives in to become stronger, and he also wants to make this era better!He wants to arouse the rise of women's consciousness, wants to reform the shortcomings of the government system, wants to promote the development of commercial capital, wants...

Wait, wait, a lot.All these zeros and zeros, no matter whether they are successful or not, at least if he wants to try, he must have a considerable identity.

For example, the notebook he wrote.If one day, people know that Mr. Taixu is Lin Yan.At that time, was "Yo, this was written by Zhuangyuan Lang" more influential and popular, or "Yo, this was written by the person who made the glass" more?

This is the different effects brought about by different fame and status.

Lin Yan looked at Lin Ruhai. Lin Ruhai must have seen this and also saw the change in his mentality.

"Do you know that Yan Binghuai came to the house to look for me a few days ago?"

Lin Yan was taken aback for a moment. Isn't this topic a bit too broad? Isn't it talking about his imperial examination?Um, no!Master Yan?home visit?I won't sue for anything!

Lin Ruhai called Lin Song in, "Go to my study and get the things on the second shelf on the left."

After a while, Lin Song came over with a stack of booklets.Lin Ruhai didn't answer, and signaled to Lin Yan.Lin Yan was confused, took it over and took a look, most of it was his homework in the Imperial College.Every question, whether right or wrong, has cinnabar comments.

The following is the elaboration and summary of several papers.Pick out the strengths and weaknesses in his homework and list them one by one.At the bottom is a stack of papers, so look at it.The paper seems to have a lot of articles.Those questions were all based on his weaknesses.

"You should recognize the handwriting on it."

Lin Yan did know him.These annotations are written by Yan Binghuai himself.

Lin Ruhai sighed: "Yan Binghuai talked with me for two hours that day. Every word and every sentence was full of ardent expectations for you. You must have no talent in high school, but compared with tinkering with some new gadgets, your heart It's not just 01:30 that's missing.

You are too much in the limelight now, with a temper and arrogance.He doesn't want you to be blinded by the glitz in front of you, and get a bad name behind you.It is even more unbearable for you to waste all your talents and lose your mind.Compared with him, I actually feel ashamed to be my biological father. "

Lin Yan lowered his head little by little, holding the stack of papers, feeling very uncomfortable.What can he say?But looking at these things that have been sorted out, Yan Binghuai has worked hard for him.But some of Yan Binghuai's actions really made him unbearable!

He could only say sullenly: "Father, I know I was wrong."

Lin Ruhai hummed softly, "Come here! Write now! I'll watch you write."

As he said that, Lin Ruhai actually ground the ink for him himself.Lin Yan felt pain in his heart. Being stared at in the Imperial College, and being watched at home, is there anything worse than this?

And looking at the height of Yan Binghuai's stack of papers, when will he be tall!

There is still more than a year before the rural examination next year!Do you want to do this!Isn't the question sea tactic only used when reviewing a few months before the exam?

It's a pity that Lin Yan dared to complain in his heart, but he could only respond on the face, sat down with his head drooping, picked up his pen, and did his homework.

After finishing a copy with great difficulty, Lin Ruhai nodded after checking it, and Lin Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing him listless and about to fall asleep, Lin Ruhai laughed, "Is it so painful to make you do your homework?"

Lin Yan really wanted to do it, but she didn't have the courage.He just said: "I haven't slept well in the past few days, and I was so busy last night that it was three o'clock. Sleepy!"

Lin Ruhai was taken aback, frowned and became puzzled, "I heard Qiu Ming say that you have been writing for the past few days and you are very tired. I thought you were doing papers, but now it seems that you are not. You will never be writing a storybook again ?”

The sound of the last sentence made Lin Yan tremble, and quickly waved his hands, "Of course not! I'm doing something serious, and it's still a big deal!"

Lin Ruhai laughed, "What's the big deal?"

Lin Yan squinted her eyes, mysteriously took out a book from the drawer and handed it over.

"Didn't father say last time that the fifth prince said that the national treasury is not rich? The son thought of another way. Originally, he thought that his father would not take office until some time later, so I could adjust the details again. By then Father submits it. Father's new official takes office, and he has to be a big vote!"

Lin Ruhai sneered at his words, but took his hand and looked at it slowly, but it became more and more serious, and finally stood up and pulled Lin Yan, "Follow me!"

"Where?"

"Enter the palace!"

The author has something to say: the country is short of money, what should I do!Borrow from the people!

How to borrow?Cough cough, guess what?