Dream of the Red Mansion Falls Three Lives

Lin Hai worked as an editor in the Imperial Academy, and he was the sixth rank. This time, he was released to the Governor of Water Transport in Huai'an Prefecture, and he was in charge of food. He was the fifth rank. Although he was promoted quickly, he was involved in water transport. .

As early as more than ten years ago, Emperor Zhaohua had the intention to ban the Cao Gang, but the Cao Gang was deeply involved, and the former emperor's abolished prince Zhao Zheng was behind the Cao Gang, and the governor of the Water Transport Department Ye Wen was also a member of Zhao Zheng's faction People, the Governor of Water Transport was a rich man in the current dynasty, and because of his close relationship with the big gentry and grain households and the Cao Gang, there were many insiders. Therefore, it was very difficult for Emperor Zhaohua to ban the Cao Gang and reform the Water Transport.

After Zhao Zheng was defeated, Ye Wen was also dismissed and investigated. The current governor of the Water Transportation Department is named Shen Li, who was personally promoted today. He has been working on the banning of the Water Gang for several years.When Lin Hai went south to take the exam, he ran into Zhao Hui on the way. He once mentioned his views on the reform of water transportation. Although the method is effective, it is not very satisfactory because it involves the interests of various officials.

There are complicated systems for grain shipment, collection, shipping order, time limit management, delivery time, and voyage mileage. There are ship gangs in each province, and subordinate officials collude to "consume rice" and "waste". For the common people responsible for the grain and water transportation, the Hongze Lake flood flooded the canal back then, and the riots caused by the people who depended on the water transportation for their livelihood were the most severe. It has only been a few years since the chaos has been quelled, and the imperial court has given some benefits to the people of the water transportation, but it is only a small amount. The short-term relief method, in a few years, the people will be exploited by the Caobang government again and again.

The banning of the water gang and the reform of the water transport system are indeed troubles among the troubles. No one wants to touch this hot yam. Many people are envious of Lin Hai's release from Beijing after less than three years. , who specializes in water transportation for the water gang, those who admired him began to sympathize or gloat.

When Jia Min heard the news, she couldn't help being both happy and worried. Although she didn't know much about the Cao Gang, but when her grandmother died and the whole family went back to their hometown, they met the Cao Gang in Huai'an Mansion. If it wasn't for her father's skills Well, her family was probably insulted by the Cao Gang, so she had a very bad impression of the Cao Gang. This time, Lin Hai went to the Governor's Yamen of Water Transport. Although he was released for promotion, Jia Min was more worried about Lin Hai's safety.

Jia Min ordered someone to pack her luggage, sent someone to deliver a letter to her natal family, and bid farewell to old friends everywhere.When Jia's mother heard about this, she sighed and was very sad. Jia Min accompanied Lin Hai back to his hometown to observe mourning for five years, and finally reunited with her daughter. Only two years later, she was going to follow Lin Hai to the south again.

Lin Hai's family left Beijing to take office in Huai'an Mansion. Wang Anran politely declined Jia Min's request to stay, and said with a smile: "Madam take pity on me, I know your kindness in my heart, but there are my relatives and sisters in the capital, I'd better stay here , I will not accompany my wife to Huai'an."

Jia Min failed to persuade her to stay, so she went with her. Before leaving Beijing, he even gave her a small courtyard as a place to live.

After a tiring journey, they arrived in Huai'an after more than 20 days. It was the hot weather in July. Lin Hai's family arrived in the city and came to the official residence that Shen Li had arranged for him. Governor Shen Li.

Guan Liang Tongzhi is only an official of the fifth rank, and the official residence for him is not big, only four entrances, let alone the house of the Lin family in the capital, even the old house of the Lin family in Gusu is not comparable, but it is better in the environment Quiet, the main courtyard also planted a row of grape trellises, with luxuriant branches and leaves, and now it is just the time for grapes to mature, and bunches of blue and purple grapes hang on the fence, which is very gratifying.

Jia Min is happy with the situation, she likes this grape trellis very much the first time she sees it, the two children have teeth, they can eat some rotten fruit puree, so she immediately chooses this yard to live in, and orders the maid Caiwei next to her to live in it. Go pick grapes, wash them, dig out the nuts and mash them, and then feed them to the two children spoon by spoon.

A pair of children will be one year old next month, their small front teeth have grown out, and they can also speak simple words. The most slick words Mingyu and Jingyu say are mother and aunt. Jingyu can already call her daddy, Mingyu But Jinkou was hard to open, no matter how much Ren Linhai teased him, he refused to call him daddy.

After settling down in Huai'an, it was more than a month, and it was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and it was the first birthday of the couple. Since Lin Hai took office, he got along well with his superiors and colleagues.

Mingyu and Jingyu can already walk. Jingyu doesn't like being hugged by the wet nurse, and she only lets the wet nurse hug her when she's tired from walking. Mingyu is lazy and walks very steadily. When she meets Lin Hai, Jia Min and Lin Yan, she still clings to each other. Seeing them want to hug.The Catch the Zhou Ceremony was very lively. Jingyu and Mingyu were put on the bed together by the maids early in the morning and changed into brand new clothes, a bright red coat with a hundred sons pattern, pea green trousers with dark flowers, and a longevity lock. And the red gold bracelet, brother and sister are both dressed in the same attire, ready to dress, when the nurse was about to hug her, Jingyu slipped off the bed with her calf, and Sa Yazi ran away.

The nurse behind her was so panicked that she ran up quickly, caught up with her a few steps and grabbed her into her arms, "My little aunt, you can run slowly, it will be good if you bump into each other."

Jingyu is an adult soul at heart, she is not used to being hugged all the time, but her legs are weak, she will get tired after walking for a long time, and it is easy to fall when running, so she had to let her nurse hold her.

In the front hall, Jia Min and Lin Yu accompanied the female relatives to talk in the inner courtyard. After the ceremony, the nurses and maids went to see Jia Min with their two children in their arms.

Lin Hai and Jia Min were originally born well, and the children of the two of them combined their strengths into one. Mingyu's eyebrows and eyes resembled Lin Hai's, while Jingyu's looked more like Jia Min. The two children seemed to come out of a painting. Seeing that kind of powder carving and jade carving, all the wives praised Jia Min one after another, saying that Jia Min is so lucky to have two such smart and lovely children in one birth.

Jia Min has been troubled for many years about the issue of heirs, and now his wish has finally come true. He has been praised by everyone, and his mouth is modest and polite, but his heart is very happy. When Mingyu saw her mother, she stretched out her arms to hug her. : "What did Brother Mao catch?"

Jingyu, who was in the nurse's arms, saw Mingyu acting like a baby, and felt a little funny and a little envious. Unfortunately, she was good friends with Jia Min in her previous life, but this time she became Jia Min's daughter. When I thought of acting like a baby to Lin Hai and Jia Min, I couldn't help shivering.

Mingyu raised her head in Jia Min's arms, and said seriously: "Book, pen."

The bystanders laughed and said, "Lin Tongzhi is talented in literature, Brother Mao has the style of being a father. In the future, a father and son will be two champions. It will be a good story."

Jia Min said with a smile: "It's not that easy for a young child to be the number one scholar. I just hope that he can study well and be safe." Fu looked at Jingyu again, and asked softly: " What did Jingyu catch?"

Jingyu's nursing mother, Mrs. Li, had a look of embarrassment when she heard Jia Min's question. Other girls caught jewelry or rouge, but this girl in my family was strange. He picked up a small wooden sword, and did not let go of it, and then grabbed the official seal.

At this moment, the people who watched the ceremony were a little stunned. The official seal and the sword were prepared for Mingyu. The little girl Jingyu actually snatched these two things before her brother. Both civil and military officials are prosperous, but she is a sister. Everyone was embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

Lin Hai didn't take it seriously, because the purpose of catching the week was to create excitement. Could it be that Jingyu would become a female general in the future if she grabbed the sword and seal? up?

Jingyu pretended to be ignorant, gestured with her small hands and said, "Long, square."

Jia Min was confused when he heard this, and looked up at Li Shi, Li Shi understood, and quickly explained: "My sister is quick, and she caught the sword and the seal."

Jia Min didn't know whether to laugh or cry, handed his son to the nurse, picked up his daughter again, scratched Jingyu's little nose, and said dotingly: "Why do you look like a tomboy, you are actually my son."

Jingyu was very disapproving, why girls can't grab swords and seals, she did rebellion and uprising in her previous life, she can't do anything arbitrarily in this life, but within the scope of her willfulness, she doesn't mind challenging Secular stereotypes.

Jia Min and Lin Hai chatted in the evening, talking about Jingyu grabbing the sword and seal, he couldn't help feeling a little funny, and said: "Tell me, is our Jingyu still like a girl? Unfortunately, Jingyu seldom acts like a baby in front of us, unlike Mingyu, she refuses to walk when she sees us, she insists on hugging her to be happy."

Lin Hai smiled and said: "It's not a bad thing for a boy to be more lively, but the daughter is too mature and stable. A girl who is only one year old is like a little adult. When she is older, you can take her to play with other children more. Play." After finishing speaking, he took out a letter from his arms and said, "By the way, my mother-in-law has a letter today. I'm busy during the day, so I don't have time to read it. Now I'll show you what's important." matter."

When Jia Min heard the letter from her natal family, joy appeared on her face. She took the envelope and opened it for a look. After a while, her face suddenly changed, and Liu Mei frowned, "I really don't know what mother thinks, this marriage is actually settled. !"

Lin Hai hurriedly asked: "What's wrong?"

Jia Min was very annoyed, and handed the letter paper to Lin Hai, "Brother has continued."

Lin Hai took it over and saw that it was clearly written on the letter. Jia She was already engaged to the daughter-in-law of the Xing family. It would take more than 20 days for this letter to be delivered from the capital. It's time to marry the Xing family.

A few years ago, when Lin Hai's family was in Gusu to observe their filial piety, Zhang Xu, Jia She's original wife, died of illness, leaving behind Jia Lian, who was less than two years old. After all, the prestige of the public is still there, and the Jia family is also a very prominent family in the capital, but Jia Amnesty married the daughter of a coach this time. The disparity in status between the two families is too great.

In fact, Lin Hai also felt that something was wrong. Jia She was the heir to the title of the Rongguo Mansion. He was the head of the family, but the status of the second wife was so low, it was not comparable to the background of Jia Zheng's wife, Mrs. Wang, and the wife of the family was not as good as the second wife. The power is not in Xing's turn, even if she wants it, she doesn't have the courage and courage to take it, and Jia's mother will not agree.

For more than two years in the capital, Lin Hai accompanied Jia Min back to her natal home, and could feel Jia Mu's indifference to Jia Amnesty and the importance she attached to Jia Zheng. After Jia Daishan passed away, Jia Mu still lived in Rongxi Hall, and Jia Zheng accompanied her. Living in the main courtyard, Jia She, the eldest son of the noble, lived in the side courtyard. Although Lin Hai was dissatisfied with his mother-in-law's behavior, he didn't say much.