Lin Ji's struggling life

"Father, I will take the test next year. I want to give it a try." Lin Ji asked Lin Ruhai for instructions. The test will be held every three years. He will be 16 next year, so it is time for him to leave.

"Well, it's also suitable." Lin Ruhai touched the few strands of beard on his chin. Nowadays, it is beautiful to grow beards in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and he also kept some. As a handsome man in his 30s, a few strands of beard will not affect his middle-aged beauty Uncle's image, "I've been looking for exam papers for you for nearly ten years. Read and think a lot. I'll send someone to Beijing tomorrow to make arrangements. You can start when the capital is ready."

Hearing Lin Ruhai's arrangement, Lin Ji swallowed the words that came to his lips. He originally wanted to tell his father not to worry about it, but he had already made the arrangements. Now, it seems that giving his father a chance to express himself is not a bad idea. , "But according to your order." It was late at night, Lin Ji bowed and retired, and went back to his yard to rest.

It has been more than ten days since Lin Ji came to Yangzhou, and he and Lin Daiyu would go to greet Jia Min every morning and have breakfast together, but he still noticed Lin Daiyu's condition. In midsummer, Lin Daiyu had never changed into summer clothes, and her complexion was slightly pale, her skin color was almost transparent, and she looked a little lacking.

Lin Ji couldn't help himself, he didn't have medical skills, and the medicine in his space was suitable, but Lin Daiyu was young and had a special constitution.In order to better recuperate her body, Lin Ji specially wrote to Master Wu'an.Lin Ji thought, after all, Wu'an is a master in the medical field, and should represent the highest level of medicine in this era, so it is very appropriate to ask him for help.

Lin Ji was not idle these days, while Lin Ruhai was still by his side, he wrote an essay every day, and asked Lin Ruhai for advice after finishing writing, the relationship between father and son improved by leaps and bounds.During the time spent together, Lin Ji also got to know Lin Ruhai better, a typical scholar-bureaucrat with a touch of machismo, the most typical man of this era.

Maybe it's because I haven't seen him for many years, and I have a debt in my heart. Lin Ruhai is very tolerant to Lin Ji. Occasionally, Lin Ji will talk about his past. It was raised for his attention, not a warning.In order to allow him to better adapt to the environment in the capital, Lin Ruhai also invited one of his masters to follow Lin Ji.

This Mr. Xu comes from a scholarly family, and he has his own style of speech and behavior. In addition to teaching Lin Ji's knowledge, he will also teach him many principles of life, many skills applicable to communicating with people in this era, and so on.

Of course, in the past 15 years, Lin Ji has already adapted to this era. He can be regarded as a native, and it is only because of his closeness that he shows his secrets in front of Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai sent Steward Lin's son beside him.

The time was spent in the busy study, and it will soon be September. At this time, the weather in the south of the Yangtze River is slightly cooler, and the day of departure for the capital is approaching. Recently, Lin Ji will go to have dinner with Lin Daiyu.

Perhaps it is really fate, Lin Ji and Lin Daiyu have a very good relationship, and they both have an innate affection for each other.In addition, the interests and hobbies of the two are very similar, Lin Ji can see many traces of her previous life in her, and the same is true of herself in the past.

Many people in those days, and now Lin Daiyu, Lin Ji only felt that it was a lifetime away, and it was indeed a lifetime away.He tried his best to play the role of elder brother, but in fact he put himself in the perspective of a protector, caring about every aspect of Lin Daiyu. Seeing Lin Ji like this, Jia Min felt grateful. This cheap son acted like this, which made her feel a little bit Consolation, also reciprocated, and cared a lot for Lin Ji.

Sometimes when Lin Ji looked at this thin little girl, he would always think of himself leaning on his mother's arms when he was young in his previous life, and the Lingxiu girl who died of tears in the Dream of the Red Chamber, and he couldn't help feeling pity in his heart.

"Brother, this is a sachet I made myself. It contains anti-mosquito herbs. There is a jade gourd hanging under it. This is for safety. You should take this with you on the road." Lin Daiyu held a box of sachets , one of the bamboo embroidered ones handed it to Lin Ji, told him how to use it, and picked up a bag with the words "step by step", "This sachet contains things that refresh the mind, and what falls below is wishful thinking. This is for entering the examination room." I brought it with me from time to time..." She showed Lin Ji the things she had prepared one by one.

Lin Ji gently stroked these fine needle holes with his hands, and looked at the patterns outlined by the gold thread, a warm current surged in his heart, "Okay, I will take it well. It's just that sewing is troublesome, you are still young, and you are still young. There is also Xiuniang, everything will be done as you order, brother knows your heart." Lin Ji replied looking into Lin Daiyu's eyes.

Tomorrow, Lin Ji will leave for the capital. After more than three months of getting along, the relationship between the two has grown deeper. Lin Daiyu is sad that her brother is leaving, happy that he can enter the capital for the exam, and worried about his exam results.Such entangled emotions are pinned on these sachets.

"Brother, you must be more careful on this trip, and be well." The journey is far away, and I'm afraid it will be a long time to see you next time.Traveling in ancient times was not easy, and many times the separation of people would become a permanent farewell, so parting is a particularly sad emotion.

Lin Ji was moved, and gently hugged Lin Daiyu into his arms. This was the first intimate contact between the two of them, and the two people who were leaning against each other had similar faces. "Don't worry, your brother is amazing. But you, you should eat well, move more, and take care of your body. It is estimated that you will be able to go to Beijing with your father at the end of the year for a job evaluation. I will see you later." Lin Ji comforted.

"I hope, brother, Yu'er misses you so much." Since having her brother, Lin Daiyu's life has undergone earth-shaking changes, and she can receive fresh fruits and vegetables from Lin Ji's village every day, most of which she likes to eat Yes, there are all kinds of fresh dishes every day, and the chef sent by my brother especially suits her taste.I often receive all kinds of novelty toys, beautiful and exquisite jewelry and clothes.There are even one or two fresh vernacular books or travel notes occasionally, which make Lin Daiyu very happy.She couldn't even remember what kind of life she had lived before.

"Don't be afraid, be good. I received a letter from Master Wu'an the day before yesterday. He will send his female disciple to recuperate your body. This is a token. Remember to say hello to your wife when the time comes, and then be obedient. If you want to take medicine, you have to obediently take it on time." Lin Ji instructed tirelessly, "As long as you take care of yourself, I will take you out to play."

"Really?!" Lin Daiyu's eyes lit up. She has been to the temple with her parents since she grew up. "Can I go anywhere?"

Lin Ji looked at Lin Daiyu with a funny face, "Anywhere is fine. I will take you to the market to buy things. You can also go to the first floor of Yangzhou to eat their specialties, or take you to swim in the lake. Zhuangzi went out for an outing. As long as you want, you can do it." He stroked her yellowish hair pitifully, always frowned, and hoped that she would be happy and healthy in the future.

Women's life in this era is so difficult, especially in the Jiangnan area, where the three obediences and four virtues are implemented especially well. Unmarried women can only go out unless they are accompanied by elders or men. Except for girls from poor families who will show their faces regardless of everything, girls from good families are Raised in a boudoir and unknown.

As for Lin Daiyu, Lin Ji felt that such an intelligent woman would inevitably lose her style if kept in a boudoir. She had to get in touch with the outside world frequently and learn more about it in order to be more generous.With Lin Ruhai's current status and the path she will take in the future, Lin Daiyu still has many possibilities.

Lin Daiyu returned to her room full of worries, and sat in a daze for a while.

Thinking of the banquet a few days later, she asked the servant girl to dig out the toys that Lin Ji had sent, looking at her favorite novelty toys, Lin Daiyu smiled contentedly, it's nice to have a brother.She touched this, looked at that, reluctant to part with anything.But in a few days it will be the birthday of Bian Ling, the daughter of the magistrate of Yangzhou, and Jia Min will take her to celebrate her birthday at that time, and she must give some gifts.But looking at the treasures on the table, she was not willing to do anything.

She pouted her lips and thought for a long time, and finally took a gilt mirror inlaid with rubies hesitantly. The whole mirror was oval, with twelve rubies embedded in the mirror frame, a gilt frame, and a bracket underneath.The most miraculous thing is the mirror, which is made of new mercury, and even the fine hairs on the human face can be seen clearly.

Lin Daiyu was shocked when she received this for the first time, but she got used to it later.

She also had a dressing box with a larger mirror embedded in it, so she chose to give this away, and she didn't feel too distressed.The mirror is grand and extravagant, so it's not rude to give it to Bian Ling. "Bai Rong, find a nice box and pack it up. This is a birthday gift for Ling'er, and we will take it to Bian's house together."

Lin Daiyu has eight maidservants beside her, two first-class maidservants, Bai Rong and Bai Fu, two second-class servant girls, red scallion and black tea, four third-class maidservants, green su, green lotus, green algae, and green chrysanthemum.And grandma, mother Wang.

Bai Rong is in charge of her utensils, jewelry and clothing.

Bai Rong was a little strange, "Miss, this is your beloved mirror, let's say goodbye." Doesn't her lady like the things the young master gave her the most?Why are you willing to give it away?

"Hey, it's all because I talked too much last time. I said a lot of good things about my brother. Ling'er is so eager. I always want to pick one as a birthday present for her. I don't play with this mirror much, so I'll give it to her." Lin Daiyu sighed like a little adult, and handed it to Bai Rong cruelly.

Bai Rong held it down with some amusement.

The author has something to say: In fact, I have a good impression of Sister Lin, and I feel that I am very gay. . .

I hope to write quickly, but many things will be very strange if I don’t explain them, so the front will be a bit procrastinated.