Mrs. Xing of the Red Chamber

Of course, Lin Daiyu also received the jade bracelet sent by the second son of the Kong family and a booklet of some poems he wrote in his daily life.

Lin Daiyu was not interested in those jade pendants and bracelets that are necessary for engagement, but after reading the poems written by the other party, she found that the other party was quite talented.

Although the poems he made are not as spiritual as Jia Baoyu's, they are much better than Jia Baoyu's in terms of cultural literacy!

Moreover, the other party is not specialized in poetry, poetry, and Fu. The other party's main energy is still concentrated on the imperial examination strategy and stereotyped essays.

Lin Ruhai saw Lin Daiyu look at the brochure made by the second son of the Kong family, and asked, "What does Yu'er think of the other party? What impressions do you have, how do you feel?"

Although Lin Daiyu felt that the other party's talent was not bad, and her personality was okay, but she was ashamed to tell Lin Ruhai this directly!

Lin Daiyu could only blushed slightly, and said embarrassingly: "Yu'er believes in her father's vision, and with her father's help to check, why should Yu'er worry about it?"

It seemed that her own Yu'er had no objection to the second son of the Kong family, so Lin Ruhai felt at ease and continued to handle all matters related to the engagement with the other party.

After waiting for a few more days, the second son of the Confucius family in Shandong and his second uncle arrived at the Lin Mansion in Yangzhou.

He took a large group of servants and walked towards Lin's house with a formal engagement gift.

Lin Ruhai got the news as soon as the Kong family came to Yangzhou, and told Lin Daiyu that this time they were officially engaged, Lin Ruhai also hoped that she could secretly meet the second son of the Kong family.

Of course, if the second son of the Kong family is really a trustworthy person as the investigation shows, Lin Ruhai will also find an opportunity for the second son to see Lin Daiyu from a distance.

This allows the two children to have a general impression of each other before they get married, and let the two of them cultivate their relationship before and after they get married.

Lin Ruhai specially drank the refreshing decoction prescribed by the doctor in advance early this morning, so as not to lose the chain on such an important day.

It was rare for Lin Daiyu not to attend class or manage housework today, but sat in her room anxiously waiting for news.

Lin Ruhai heard Lin Fu report that the people from the Kong family had arrived at the gate, and they were asking to see Lin Ruhai!

He immediately asked people to welcome them in. In fact, Lin Ruhai wanted to go to the gate to welcome them in person, but his body was really weak, so he could only sit in the main hall of the Lin Mansion and wait for Lin Fu to bring them in.

The members of the Kong family—Master Kong Ergong and his second uncle and others waited for less than a quarter of an hour at the gate of Lin's mansion, and saw the door of Lin's family was wide open. Personally, walked over quickly.

He asked in a loud voice: "This is Lin Fu, the chief steward of the Lin Mansion. I am here to welcome the two of you under the order of our lord. The lord is waiting for the two of you in the mansion. Please!"

The second uncle of the Kong family was also a Jinshi. Because he didn't like intrigue and intrigue in the officialdom, he resigned from office and went back to his own academy to be a teacher. His personality is quite gentle.

At this time, the second uncle of the Kong family stepped forward and said: "Then I will be tired. I wonder how brother Lin is doing now?"

While asking in a gentle voice, he raised his footsteps and walked into Lin's mansion.A young boy followed closely behind, who looked to be about fourteen or fifteen years old.

Lin Fu guessed that this person might be the future son-in-law of the Lin family. At this time, when he heard the question from the leader of the Kong family, he said respectfully:

"Our master's body is still the same, and it hasn't improved much. It's just taken care of by medicine!"

When Lin Fu said this, he also took a special look at the performance of the second uncle and future son-in-law of the Kong family.

When the second uncle of the Kong family heard what Lin Fu said, he just said with a little regret:

"I think I met Brother Lin back then, he was very energetic and full of vigor, how could I have imagined the current situation!

Seeing that our two families are about to become in-laws, I hope Brother Lin can get well soon. "

The second son of the Kong family didn't show any special expression, but just listened to the conversation between the two in silence.

Lin Fu led a group of people to the living room of the main house, and said, "With your kind words, I hope our master will get better soon, so that we can see our young lady getting married in a wedding dress with my own eyes."

After the group finished speaking, they stopped trying to say anything, and just walked forward in silence.

When Lin Ruhai saw the Kong family and his party, it was already more than a quarter of an hour later.

Lin Ruhai still has a little impression of the one walking in front, after he became the same year as the father of the second son of Kong.

I met this second brother of the same year at the other party's house once. I didn't expect that after so many years, this second brother of the Kong family is still as handsome as ever!

Lin Ruhai stood up and said, "I haven't seen you for so many years, Second Brother Kong is still so young, I really envy Ruhai!"

Second Uncle Kong looked at Lin Ruhai carefully, and said:

"Yeah, so many years have passed, you and I are both very old now, but why did you make yourself like this.

I told you to pay attention to your body, but you just didn't listen, and now you have suffered! "

Lin Ruhai said with a wry smile:

"Thousands of money are hard to buy, I knew it earlier! Now I can't do it, I just worry about my only daughter, otherwise how can I hold on!

Let's not talk about this disappointing topic, let's talk about the marriage of the two families! "

Seeing Lin Ruhai's terminally ill appearance, the second uncle of the Kong family knew that it was too late to say anything, so he could only change the topic along the way.

Speaking of the purpose of this trip, he introduced it to Lin Ruhai: "Shang'er, come here to meet your Lin Shibo. From now on, this will be your future father-in-law."

The second son of the Kong family, that is, Kong Shang, has not yet taken his name. His father said that he will not be given a name until the second son of Kong is married. Now he is called by his name directly.

Kong Shang, although he is still a young boy now, people in ancient times were sensible earlier. At this age, he has already understood what is best for him.

He went forward to give Lin Ruhai a big gift, and said, "Kong Shang has met Lin Shibo, and he greeted Lin Shibo."

This is the first time Lin Ruhai has seen Kong Shang in real life.Taking the opportunity to examine him carefully, he saw that he had such a demeanor at a young age, and his words and deeds showed the good upbringing of the aristocratic family.

After sizing it up, he nodded in satisfaction and said, "My nephew please hurry up, there is no need to be so courteous."

Kong Shang still finished the big ceremony, and then got up calmly.It fully expressed respect for Lin Ruhai, the future father-in-law.

Although Lin Ruhai said it was unnecessary, he did not substantially stop Kong Shang from saluting, and wanted to take the opportunity to learn more about Kong Shang's personality.

After Lin Ruhai tested and taught Kong Shang's knowledge, Lin Ruhai discussed with the second uncle of the Kong family about the future marriage of the two children.

This discussion lasted for almost one morning, and Kong Shang patiently accompanied him at this time. Only when he was asked, did he seriously think about it, and then carefully express some of his own opinions.

If he hadn't been asked, Kong Shang would have listened quietly, although Lin Ruhai was mainly focused on negotiating with the second uncle of the Kong family.

But he still pays close attention to Kong Shang's reaction, there is no way, Lin Ruhai only has one daughter, Lin Daiyu, and it's no wonder that he treats her life's important events with extreme carelessness.

After discussing for a whole morning, the matter has been discussed to the point that it is almost the same. Lin Ruhai saw that it was almost time, so he asked someone to serve the food, and planned to have a good meal with the uncle and nephew of the Kong family, so as to shorten the distance between them.

After dinner, Lin Ruhai asked Kong Shang to take him for a walk in the garden.

Letting myself play chess with the second uncle of the Kong family, it is rare to be so happy today, so let the second uncle of the Kong family stay with me for a while.

The second uncle of the Kong family smiled and said nothing to Lin Ruhai's arrangement, and when Kong Shang looked over, he nodded, which meant he agreed to Lin Ruhai's arrangement.

After Kong Shang left to visit the Lin Mansion, the second uncle of the Kong family said to Lin Ruhai:

"If you let the two children meet like this, aren't you afraid that the two children will hate each other and oppose the marriage together? Is that why you have so much confidence in them?"

Lin Ruhai just smiled wryly at what the second elder brother of the Kong family said: "Hey, it's not that I have confidence in them, it's just that they will always have to live their own lives in the future. If they really hate each other after meeting, or It’s better to make arrangements early, and it’s not good for anyone to be wronged.”

Hearing what Lin Ruhai said, Second Uncle Kong didn't know what to say, so he could only continue playing chess.

It is said that Kong Shang followed the servants of the Lin family to stroll towards the garden. The garden of the Lin family is a typical garden in the south of the Yangtze River.

Lin Daiyu took Dongmei for a walk in the garden at this time, thinking about how her father and the Kong family were talking!

While walking towards the pavilion by the pool under the guidance of Dongmei, when he bumped into Kong Shangqiao, it was too late to avoid it.

As Kong Shang was walking, he suddenly saw a girl full of aura in his eyes. The figure of the soft willow and the wind, the eyes that raised his head and looked into the distance were so pity.

Immediately froze, it wasn't until the other party caught sight of him that he realized that he was a little reckless, and hurriedly restrained his expression.