Lin Ji's struggling life

Lin Ji entered the palace the next day, and Kangxi specially took the time to summon him.He is very satisfied with Lin Ji's performance in Pingliang.Thanks to Lin Ji's efforts, the local mixed population in Pingliang has become accustomed to the government's governance, and after enjoying the sweetness, they are all very obedient.In the future, new officials will take over without even having to make great efforts.

Of course, no one said anything when Lin Ji left.He wrote his experience as an excerpt and sent it to Kangxi's desk, which was copied to many nearby places as a model.Of course, such behavior is also risky. After all, the situation in each place is different, and everyone has learned to adapt to local conditions and draw inferences.

So at the busy time of the end of the year, everyone is gearing up, looking forward to launching their own reforms vigorously.

When Lin Ji saw Kangxi in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he felt that he was much older than usual. After all, the years are driving people. Kangxi, who is not yet fifty, already has white beard on his chin.

"My minister pays homage to the emperor." Under the guidance of Liang Jiugong, Lin Ji entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation and saluted without raising his head.Returning to the Forbidden City again, his mood was somewhat complicated.

Kangxi was reading a book, when he heard Lin Ji's greeting, he didn't say anything, but raised his hand to signal him to get up.Lin Ji knelt and didn't see it, Liang Jiugong stepped forward to help him with a wink, "Lieutenant Lin, please get up."

Lin Ji got up and stood in front of the desk, lowering his eyebrows, "How is the emperor?" It seemed that he also felt the kind of friendship from Kangxi, and Lin Ji no longer restrained himself, and asked softly as if he was his own elder.

"I am pampered, well-clothed and well-fed, what's wrong with that?" Kangxi said and raised his eyes to look at Lin Ji, with clear meaning, such obvious self-mockery made Lin Ji somewhat at a loss as to how to respond.Fortunately, Kangxi didn't want to embarrass him, so he beckoned him to sit over, "Come and sit, I want to talk to you too."

Such words are actually the most dangerous, Lin Ji carefully looked at Kangxi's expression, but did not see what he meant.He had no choice but to sit down, "What does the emperor want to talk about?" He really couldn't figure out Kangxi's brain circuit.

"Antai, what are your plans for the future?"

"Now I'm serving as a magistrate in Pingliang, and the performance test is excellent. If there is no accident, I should be able to be promoted to the magistrate." Lin Ji is not greedy. He still has a lot of plans for Pingliang. He has only done a little now, and there will be a lot in the future. The place is worth his effort.In fact, Lin Ji also treats Pingliang as a small city and slowly develops it. All the matters are arranged according to his future development direction of the city.

Maybe in the not-too-distant future, he can really build a city that everyone yearns for!

"Oh, so you don't intend to leave?" Kangxi looked at him a little strangely, "I don't think your father meant that."

Lin Ruhai is currently making arrangements for Lin Ji, hoping that he will stay in the capital, or be closer to the capital.It's not for Lin Ji, but for his own grandchildren.Zarafon'a is already pregnant, if Lin Ji continues to let her go, she will definitely bring her child along with her, Lin Ruhai can't bear to part with her precious grandchildren.

"This is my father's plan, but after all, Weichen has grown up, so he naturally has his own plans." Lin Ji pouted secretly in his heart, just Lin Ruhai, that sullen man, decided on this matter without discussing it with him at all, look at him Go back to settle accounts with him at night.

Kangxi hesitated for a while before he said, "I have an arrangement, how about Shandong?"

In fact, Kangxi has already conducted an investigation on Lin Ji, and many things that he did not pay attention to before are slowly revealed now.For example, Lin Ji's pearl farm, his overseas fleet, and the lines he buried in Jiangnan.

Maybe it's Aiwujiwu, but Kangxi thinks it's nothing, but this kind of ability should not be buried.Arranging Lin Ji to Shandong, naturally there is room for him to play.

"Thank you, Lord Long En!" Lin Ji knelt down to accept it.

There is no room for him to speak, the king wants his ministers to die, and the ministers have to die.What's more, Kangxi just transferred him to Shandong.

Lin Ji is just a sixth-rank co-confidant, even if he is promoted, he can only go up one level at a time.

"I heard you're going to be a father again?" Kangxi had to take care of his personal affairs after finishing his business, "Is my daughter two years old?" How many grandchildren may not remember clearly.

"Yes, Weichen's daughter is born on the second day of the first lunar month, and she will be two years old soon." When it comes to children, Lin Ji is always more relaxed and casual, "I am pregnant, and the child should be born in April." born here."

Now that Cheng Lingsu and He Hongyao live in the Lin Mansion, it is convenient for them.Doudou likes the smell of medicine in their yard very much, and often goes with Lin Daiyu, and by the way, Qingqing also gets acquainted.Many common medicinal materials, several children can tell some of the medicinal principles, Zarafon'a is busy with family affairs, watching them improve, so he no longer cares.

Seeing Lin Ji's excitement when he talked about his children, Kangxi also felt a little emotional. In the blink of an eye, he also married a wife and had children. "Next time, I will bring them in to show me, and remember to bring them something back later." The New Year is coming soon, and it is good to be happy.

"Then I will thank the emperor for them first, and when I have a chance in the future, I will let them thank you face to face." Lin Ji raised a smile, showing a slight immaturity in his face.

These days, he is an official in Pingliang, and he has to pretend to be mature and steady all day long. It has been a long time since he was so relaxed.Speaking of it, Kangxi is also like an elder of his. Although there are differences between monarchs and ministers, Lin Ji can always feel inexplicable kindness from Kangxi.

He took out the small box from his sleeve and handed it to Liang Jiugong, "Your Majesty, this is the elixir refined by the disciples of Master Wu'an." Inside the box was a few low-grade proprietary medicines made from Tianshan snow lotus, "The master is working on it." Jiangnan Lifo, his disciple has some relationship with Weichen's younger sister, so during this period of time, he is staying at Weichen's house." It's better to make things clear so that Kangxi won't misunderstand.

"I know about it, it's okay, let them live." Kangxi naturally knew, and he understood the matter clearly the second day Cheng Lingsu lived in Lin's house.Now that Lin Ji recruited by himself, it made him feel a little better.Handing the box to Liang Jiugong to put it away, he saw Lin Ji kneeling on the ground.

"Your Majesty, the younger sister of Weichen, Daiyu, is thirteen years old. She was born prematurely and came out with a weak disease. Although she has been taken care of properly, she is still a little bit worse. I have made an appointment with Mr. Zhang, and the two families will be good friends. ” He didn’t know if Elder Thirteen had mentioned in front of Kangxi that he wanted to marry Daiyu, so he could only pretend that he didn’t know anything, and reported directly to Kangxi.

In fact, the exemption from election is a matter of convention, and many families are unwilling to let their daughters enter the palace, especially high-ranking officials.Except for some people who want to climb the dragon and become the phoenix, or look forward to being rich and powerful, many Hanchens seek exemption qualifications for their daughters and then marry themselves.

There is nothing wrong with Lin Ji's actions.

Kangxi looked at him a little strangely, it wasn't that Lin Ji's request was unreasonable, but that he had just heard Concubine De mention that he wanted to choose a wife for Shisan, and it seemed that a girl from the Lin family was among the candidates.Fortunately, they have already decided in private, and Kangxi will naturally not be a villain.

"Since you have all made an appointment, let's do it this way. I will issue a marriage decree when the next draft is held." Thinking that the Zhang family's child has not yet been filial, Kangxi stopped writing and gave Lin Ji a gift instead.

So Lin Ji went to the palace, not only got promoted, but also got rich.

After getting the letter, Lin Ji took Zarafonala to the study to discuss it when he returned home.Whether the marriage of younger sister Daiyu is fast or slow, it is time to start preparations now.

Zarafon'a called Mama Xiong, Mama Zhang and others to help Zhang Luo.The items on the list are listed one by one, and the future time of several people is fully arranged.

Fortunately, Daiyu's dowry has been prepared almost, and some precious woods are still in stock. Now she is waiting to go to Zhang's house to measure the size, and then ask the craftsmen to make the furniture.

Of course, before that, Zarafon'a should go to Zhang's house and talk to Mrs. Xu about it.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, it was Doudou's birthday. This year, Lin Ji took Zarafon'a to the Prince's Mansion of An County, had lunch, and then rushed to Zhang's house.Mrs. Xu waited at the door with her daughter-in-law.Zhang Ruopei, his wife and Zhang Ruolin also just arrived in the capital these few days, and they will be leaving tomorrow. According to Zhang Tingyu, it's time to do a good job in order to avoid being caught blind.

Doudou's arrival made Mrs. Xu very happy. Because of Zhang Tingzan's funeral, Zhang Ruopei and his wife kept their filial piety. The couple who had been married for three years had no children yet.Holding Doudou, Mrs. Xu brought Zarafon'a to the inner room.Lin Ji naturally dragged Zhang Ruolin to the study, accompanied by Zhang Ruopei.

Ever since he was confirmed to be Zhang Ruolin, Lin Ji began to test him intentionally or unintentionally, and sometimes he couldn't help but want to pour everything he knew into his head.

Fortunately, Zhang Ruolin is a cheerful personality, generous and steady, gentle and polite to everyone.As smart as he is, he naturally sensed some things, but he didn't say anything, and silently endured Lin Ji's deliberate difficulties.Zhang Tingyu watched from the side without saying a word, he was more concerned about Lin Ji's whereabouts.

"I heard that you went to see the emperor? Did you mention the subsequent arrangements?" Zhang Tingyu poured Lin Ji a cup of tea and asked casually.

When men are together, they naturally talk about major events outside.Lin Ji is really convinced of Zhang Tingyu. This man who has stood tall for three dynasties must have his excellence.Of course, aside from this, he is also Zarafon'a's uncle, and he should be respected in every way.

"It will probably be Shandong." The appointment document has not yet come down, and Lin Ji is not sure, so he only tells them what he knows. "The emperor probably wants me to take care of the water transportation affairs in Shandong."

Speaking of water transportation, it was a big headache for the imperial court. This section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal belonged to several gangs.Everyone knows that Lin Ji is involved with people in Jianghu.Sending him now should be a bit of a use of strength.

Of course, Lin Ji doesn't mind picking up this kind of hot potato. After all, it is natural to go to this kind of place when you become an official. Only when you have something to do can you show your ability and rise to the top.

"Shandong?!" Zhang Tingyu frowned, "Shandong is not simple, the people are tough, it should be no better than Pingliang, and it may be difficult to manage." Zhang Tingyu recalled the memorials he had read, and sorted out a lot of information , "And the people there are complicated, and the daily struggles are constant. I'm afraid it's hard to guarantee your own safety." Well, Zhang Tingyu felt a little alarmist after speaking.

"It's okay, I'll take a few experts with me." Lin Ji never concealed the fact that there are people from the Jianghu around him, and many people know about it, "What's more, the sky is bright and the sun is bright, and it is in the Qing Dynasty." On the land, I don't believe it, what else can I do." The so-called bold people with high skills are probably like this.

Listening to Lin Ji's words, the two brothers Zhang Ruopei and Zhang Ruolin started to laugh. Zhang Ruopei had just passed the provincial examination and went home to observe his filial piety. Zhang Ruolin won the title of scholar.The two have not yet become official, and although they have learned a lot from their grandparents, they still lack practical experience.To be honest, they are very envious of Lin Ji, who has been an official for so long at such a young age.

Zhang Tingyu saw that he knew it well, so he didn't say anything more. According to Lin Ji's development speed, he would be able to return to the capital soon. At that time, a third-rank official would be indispensable, and the rest would be to slowly increase his qualifications.Leaving aside his matter, Zhang Tingyu discussed with Lin Ji about the two brothers.

Zhang Ruolin was fine, if Zhang Tingyu's guess was correct, the Lin family intended to get married, so Zhang Ruolin would be protected.But Zhang Ruopei couldn't do it, he had already passed the provincial examination, so he must have studied hard at home to be a Jinshi before he could become an official.

Zhang Ying was happy living in her hometown in Anhui, so she didn't want to come back.Now he was invited to teach in a good friend's academy, he taught the students every day, and he got together with his friends in his free time, which was a comfortable life.Zhang Tingyu stayed alone in the capital and supported the family. After the new year, he will be promoted to another level. Relying on the relationship left by Zhang Ying, he is like a fish in water.

Zhang Tingyu still has to worry about his two younger brothers. He feels that his four heads can't finish worrying about these things.And there is no one in the Zhang family who can share his worries with him, only Lin Ji can talk about it.

The men here are talking lively, and the women over there are also talking enthusiastically.Zhang Ruopei's wife Liu Shi is also from Anhui, and she is a family friend with the Zhang family. She is gentle and well-educated.Mrs. Xu was pulling Zarafon'a to talk, while Mrs. Liu was playing with Doudou in her arms.She is very patient, and she doesn't dislike Doudou's trouble at all, and the big and small are very harmonious.

"So, brother Ji intends to let Daiyu marry your cousin?" Mrs. Xu's eyes lit up when she heard this, but she didn't expect that it was her family who embraced the beauty. "Could it be what you said?" Looking at Zarafon'a suspiciously, he wondered in his heart, could it be the wind blowing on his niece's pillow? !

"Of course not, Auntie, what are you thinking!" Zarafon was a little speechless, what kind of imagination is this.Resisting the rolled eyes, she pulled Mrs. Xu and whispered, "Of course it's because of your kindness. Also, it's cousin Ruolin who is excellent. I heard that Daiyu herself nodded."

Of course, it's good to know this kind of thing yourself, and you can't spread it outside, so as not to damage the girl's reputation.

Surprised by the openness of the Lin family, Mrs. Xu knew the whole story and didn't care.She was very happy and pulled Zarafon'a to talk about various details. After all, Zhang Ruolin was her favorite son, so she naturally cared.

Mrs. Liu listened from the side, interjecting a few words from time to time and making some suggestions.The family had dinner in harmony and celebrated Doudou's birthday with a small bowl of longevity noodles before Lin Ji took Zarafon'a home.

After not seeing Doudou for a day, Qingqing felt a little wilted.After eating, he sat in front of the window and looked at the door eagerly, wishing that Doudou's figure would appear immediately.

Lin Daiyu amusedly took Qingqing to play games to distract her.Speaking of which, Qingqing is almost seven years old, she is not young, but her stature has not grown, she is thin and small, she looks two years younger than she actually is.

This New Year was particularly joyful, the whole family gathered together, and Zarafeng'a was pregnant, so Lin Ruhai specially distributed rewards to the family members, and asked someone to donate a sum of money to Hongluo Temple.As for Zarafon'a's stomach, everyone has their own ideas.Now that I have Doudou, what I look forward to more is to have a boy, even Zarafon himself is no exception.

Cheng Lingsu and He Hongyao celebrated the new year at Lin's house, and after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, they asked Lin Ji to take Qingqing as their apprentice.It turned out that Qingqing had stayed with Doudou in Cheng Lingsu's yard for a long time, and her knowledge and understanding of medicinal materials were beyond the reach of ordinary people.Cheng Lingsu found out by chance and told Lin Daiyu. Out of pity for her life experience, Lin Daiyu took extra care of her. Now that she knows that she has such a talent, it is a good starting point for her to have more skills. It was stuffed into Cheng Lingsu and He Hongyao.

After the new year, Lin Daiyu is also not free, she is busy with family affairs.

Lin Ji's appointment document is still down, the magistrate of Jiaozhou, Shandong, and the fifth-rank official.This can be regarded as a small leap, but it did not cause much opposition. In the final analysis, it was because of his ability.

So the Lin family began to be busy with the job he was in charge of, with one birth and two acquaintances. Everyone helped to prepare. Since Jiaozhou, Shandong Province is not that far away from the capital, Zarafon'a still did not go with him this time.Both times, she sent her husband to work in other places during pregnancy, and she was in a complicated mood.But regardless of her health, the Lin family does not have a mistress now, and Daiyu's marriage is waiting to be finalized, so she can only stay and take care of it.

After sending Lin Ji away, the Lin family was completely idle.There were not many things to do in the first month, and everyone moved around more intensively. Lin Daiyu went out to attend a few banquets, and wentssip with Zarafon'a when she came back.Considering Zarafon'a's already big belly in less than seven months, the family tried to let her rest as much as possible.

There is also good news. According to Cheng Lingsu's diagnosis, Zarafon'a should be pregnant with twins this time.It was scary to see Zarafon'a from the back now, but if you look sideways, you can see a person with slender limbs but a huge belly.

In order to welcome these two babies, the Lin family began to get busy.Under Cheng Lingsu's training, the two midwives invited received training, and at least gave them lessons to make them more flexible.And the yard at home, the child's nanny, the personal servants, etc. all need to be arranged one by one.

After all, there are not many Lin family members. The two nurses were found by Mrs. Xu. They are innocent people nearby. They just gave birth not long ago.And the Lin family is a good place to go, everyone is vying for the top, and I don't know how many people are envious of it.

On February [-]nd of Lin Daiyu's birthday, a letter came from Jia's mansion, saying that they would hold a birthday banquet for Daiyu, and asked Daiyu to go.Speaking of which, Lin Daiyu hasn't visited Mrs. Jia for several days, and since she went there last time, she has been busy with family matters.

After negotiating with Zarafon Ayu, Lin Daiyu set off to Jia's mansion by herself.Now that the Jia family has been released, Jia's mother is in charge and bought a house outside the capital. It's not big, but it can be considered a place to live.Now that Jia Amnesty has been demoted to nothing, although Jia Zheng's fame has not been taken away, his official position is indeed gone.The family relies on some industries for a living, and it gradually becomes difficult.

Now Jia's mansion is frugal, and the atmosphere of extravagance and waste has been greatly changed, and a large number of servants have also changed. From the prince's house to the present, everyone needs time to adapt.

Jia Lian was in charge of the household affairs, and with the protection of the Lin family, plus his own desires, he was doing well.Mrs. Xing was even more silent now, pinching her moon silver stingily, not daring to let go any more.Mrs. Wang is now obsessed with burning incense and worshiping Buddha. She has been trapped in the courtyard to worship Buddha all year round, and has not come out to see people for a long time.

Wang Xifeng felt ashamed because of being imprisoned before, but she was locked up in the house for a long time, and then she slowly thought about it, so she came out to do activities.Now Mother Jia is worried about many things, the most important thing is Jia Baoyu, and the second is the marriage of the girls.

She invited Daiyu to come to the house, firstly because she really missed her granddaughter, and secondly, she also wanted to show the Lin family.Now Jia's mansion is not as good as before, if not for the Lin family, they might not even be able to buy a house.This promising big city of Beijing is full of snobbish eyes.

Years ago, Xiangyun married the third son of the Chen family.This is thanks to Lin Daiyu, who often takes Xiangyun out to banquets, and looks familiar in front of the Chen family.After the Lin family rejected the Chen family, the eldest son of the Chen family quickly made an appointment with the eldest daughter of the Li family.Then came the marriage between the second son of the Chen family and his mother's niece, and then Xiangyun.

This matter was also arranged by Chen Chunlu. She liked Xiangyun's temperament. Although Xiangyun's natal family was not strong, the child was well-bred.Mrs. Chen asked her son, and after learning about his intentions, she still made up her mind.After all, Mr. Chen San is not the pillar of the family. He has no talent in reading. He comes from a scholarly family, but he has developed the heart of a general. His future future is still uncertain.

For his marriage, the family was heartbroken.Xiang Yun shared his interests, and after the two made an appointment, the three matchmaker and Liu Ping made it easy, so they made an appointment first.

Under the protection of Mrs. Jia, the Shi family did not raise any objections, and sent Xiangyun away with a meager dowry.Now these things are kept in Jia's house for Mrs. Jia to keep, and they are waiting for the Chen family to give a dowry, and bring her into the Chen family along with the dowry.

Yingchun has become a big problem now, whether it is high or low, it has not been settled yet, and there is no news about Tanchun.

Daiyu stepped into this mansion for the second time, feeling a little emotional, the former Rongguo Mansion, and now this small mansion, the ups and downs of life are probably so ups and downs.

She strolled into Mrs. Jia's yard, entered the main hall, and looked at Mrs. Jia sitting at the head, feeling overwhelmed with joy. Fu lowered her body and saluted, "Old Ancestor, Yu'er is here!"

The author has something to say: I can probably write until Daiyu gives birth, and then I will end the whole text!