Red Mansions Dressed Into the Forest

Jia Zheng's skills are on display there, and it is not known in the original book how much of his niece's dowry he spent to "pay tuition".

Who told Daiyu that you have no father or mother, so what can you do if you bully you to death? If the secret thoughts of Jia Zheng and his wife are known to their predecessors, they will probably be torn apart.

Lin Hai recognized the principle of "the wrong has its head and the debt has its owner". Jia's mother and Jia Baoyu are old and young, and it's a shame that he and his elders care about these two people: there is always a bottom line in life, and it can't be because of that. The couple made a fool of themselves, so he followed suit, right?

Don't cheat him, don't hurt him, and don't add insult to injury, but Lin Hai will never take the initiative to inform him of various news, let alone lending his hand.

One day, if he really can't see the past, if he wants to pull Ningrong's mansion, it must be after Jia pardons Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen to bid farewell to the "stage".

Lin Hai accidentally wandered for a while, and when he came back to his senses, he saw that Yushi was sneaking at him.

Lin Hai smiled slightly, looked back generously, saw that Yu Shi suddenly looked away, and then looked at Wang Ziteng and Jia Lian's uncle who were standing not far away from him... These two all smiled politely, in short, the three of them were very friendly. I didn't say anything.

It is said that this kind of daily small court meeting requires officials of the third rank and above in Beijing to participate.Based on Jia Zheng's rank, he is not only not qualified to go to the court, but also has little qualifications for a censor to participate in the court.

But who made Mr. Zheng have three "terrific" in-laws: Prince Teng of the first rank, Lin Hai and Zhang Yun of the third rank.

Facing the three of them, Yu Shi, who was pushed out to stand out, might not be as calm as he appeared on the surface—otherwise, why would he keep sneaking glances at Lin Hai and the three of them.

Lin Hai and the others didn't intercede for Jia Zheng, the Holy Majesty asked the eunuch to accept the paper, and then... discussed "business".

At the end of the year, the yamen will close the accounts, and Lin Hai, as the servant of the household department, has a job he can't push: personally report the accounts.However, this account was not reported to all the senior officials in the court, but to the Holy Majesty, the elders and the officials of the six departments.

After reporting the accounts, Lin Hai asked the elders to "stop" and continue to report the next year's budget: two of the three hall officials of the household department have become muddy bodies, and he is the one who both works and takes responsibility, and has to manage temporarily One person.

Write a summary and plan at the end of the year, which is no different from ancient times to modern times.

After coming out of the Holy Majesty's study, Lin Hai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: Whoever told me that except for the teacher who was about to sue, the other adults all wanted to weigh him.

When Lin Hai first took office, they didn't ask questions. That's because he asked the bottom line when he first arrived.

It is said that the two most important things of the Ministry of Accounts are tax collection and appropriation. The biggest problem in the previous year was that the appropriation was not in place, and King Suduan was not overbearing... the money allocated by the Ministry of Accounts. Move that pen.

However, the elders tacitly refused to mention King Suduan, and Lin Hai's heart became clear: Before the Holy Majesty showed his determination, these few all wanted to be wise and protect their lives.Because most of the pavilion elders are veterans of the two dynasties, they have some friendship with King Suduan—at least on the surface.

Lin Haixin said: If the Holy Majesty wants to monopolize the power, he has to wait patiently for a while.The Supreme Emperor is still there, so he can't easily move King Suduan... Let's just say that the former prince Yizhong Wang did not defeat King Suduan, but was dragged down by his "good emperor uncle".

Just for this, the rich and powerful families in the capital have to give way to King Suduan by three points.

Lin Haisi also sighed secretly when he reached this point: His Majesty is certainly a sensible person, but he is really... a little scared.

But think about Jiaqing when Qianlong was still there, didn't he also refrain from haste and use patience?It took less than half a month to deal with Heshen immediately after the father died.

Overall, Lin Hai's performance was quite satisfactory, with few bright spots, but his mistakes and omissions were all in minor details.

After leaving the palace and returning to the Yamen, Lin Hai received a message from Wang Ziteng: Please sit down with Zhang Yun, Jia Lian's uncle.

Lin Hai thought, today seems to be the day when his wife invites her natal sisters-in-law and their children to "eat, drink and have fun" at home.

It is estimated that he would be "lonely" at home, so he might as well go to the appointment: Wang Ziteng has been very restrained these days, and it is true that he hasn't dealt with this lord for a while.

Lin Hai can guess what Wang Ziteng is thinking: Wang Ziteng offended King Suduan, and he wants to use this to step into the cabinet one day; Lin Hai is a member of the Holy One, and the Holy One is extremely determined to get rid of King Suduan.As for Zhang Yun... It must be known that the marriage between Jia She and his original wife, Mrs. Zhang, was finalized by Jia Daishan himself - this in-law was selected from Rongfu's allies at all!

Therefore, Lin Hai, Wang Ziteng, and Zhang Yun guarantee the same position in dealing with King Suduan and King Zhongshun.

However, when Lin Hai arrived at the appointed restaurant in a sedan chair, he happened to meet Zhang Yun who was getting off the sedan chair at the gate. The two met each other and laughed together.

Talking and laughing, the two walked side by side to the door of the box, and the prince who had arrived early stood up to greet him.

Wang Ziteng, a first-rank member, invited Lin Hai and Zhang Yun, and he was ready to be declined.

Once upon a time, the Wang family, the Lin family, the Zhang family, and the Ning Rong family all stood firmly by the prince's side.

When Wang Ziteng saw that the situation was not good, he decisively took Ningrong and Rongfu together to stay away from the prince, and then the prince was deposed... However, to the surprise of Wang Ziteng, Jia She, Jia Zheng and others, the prince was proclaimed prince immediately after being deposed. The days passed more and more carefree.

When he was the crown prince, he had to worry too much. When he was deposed, everyone would have to worry about him...

Thinking of King Yizhong's temperament and his words and deeds over the years, Wang Ziteng felt a little guilty when he invited relatives and friends of "regular customers" this time: Lin Haiming pretended to have a good relationship with King Yizhong, after all, he entered the family; "I didn't move the nest.

To deal with King Suduan and King Zhongshun, one should put aside the quarrels of the past... Wang Ziteng is still willing to believe that in the face of the enemy, King Yizhong must have enough courage.

And so it is.After Zhang Yun secretly asked King Yizhong for advice, he came to the appointment openly.

But after meeting each other, Zhang Yun's first sentence was "Lord Wang, long time no see".Then he cupped his hands even more, "Your Majesty Wang has a successful official career, I admire you."

Wang Ziteng's smile didn't change, but his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he simply replied, "Where is it."

As soon as Lin Hai saw it, he was delighted: there must be something exciting to watch.

It is estimated that Zhang Yun said these few words on behalf of King Yizhong—after recovering from his mental illness, King Yizhong showed his true nature from time to time. This former prince is actually quite lively and... capricious.

Just as Lin Hai doesn't appreciate the "dignified and magnanimous" appearance of a standard wife, he also doesn't like the "pretending to be mysterious" standard nobleman.

When King Yizhong came to his house, not only did he not see other people, but he also liked to interact with his wife "no big or small". It is safest to lean towards King Yizhong, even safer than being close to a certain prince.

In addition, the faction that sits on the wall may not have good results. For example, his two bosses who were promoted by the Holy One but who were both snakes and rats: The Holy One can't touch King Suduan, but it may not be able to touch you...

There are many factions in the DPRK and China, so why bother?Lin Hai's two masters belong to two factions, and the hard power of these two factions may not be inferior to King Suduan's.

At this moment, Lin Hai listened quietly to Wang Ziteng and Zhang Yun playing the game, especially Wang Ziteng did not hide his confusion, and actively inquired about news from Zhang Yun.

After coming to Beijing to report on his duties, he was praised by the emperor, but the new official position has not been followed up, and Wang Ziteng can't sit still.

In fact, Wang Ziteng was quite calm at first: after all, there are complicated affairs at the end of the year, whether it is the Holy Majesty or the elders, and the officials from other provinces who are going back to Beijing to report on their duties this year have not yet arrived, so it is possible that they are too busy.

It happened that he heard the letter, that there was a vacancy for the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, and Mr. Wang, the servant of the Ministry of Punishment, was confirmed to be promoted within three days... Wang Ziteng was unavoidably worried: His Majesty is not very dissatisfied with him, but he is definitely not as important as he appears.

Originally, he thought that King Suduan's actions during these years in the household department were in the middle of the holy heart.

In fact, exposing King Suduan's reckless behavior is indeed the wish of the Holy Majesty, but the person who should stand out... The Holy Majesty does not have Wang Ziteng in mind.To confront King Su Duan seriously, at least he must be a prince...

Lin Hai thought he was an outsider and could figure out some of the Holy Majesty's intentions, but the prince was in the middle of the game and was eager to make meritorious deeds, so he didn't understand the Holy Majesty's attitude.

Seeing Wang Ziteng showing a slight resentment while talking, he knew that this first-rank official, who had benefited from speculation, was thinking of "returning to the old master" again.

Lin Hai knows that his foundation is still shallow after all, and his weight is definitely not as good as Zhang Yun who is here... Don't forget that brother Lian's uncle is the "ancestral" prince~son~party, and Zhang Yun is Wang Ziteng's distinguished guest. To accompany.But if he doesn't come, Zhang Yun may not be happy to reward him.

Lin Hai can see through Wang Ziteng's purpose today, and Zhang Yun is more than ten years older than Lin Hai... From the time Wang Ziteng asked about King Yizhong's recent situation, he knew that Lord Wang was going to bow his head to show his favor, and he clearly wanted to ask the prince.

When he took Jia's family far away from the prince, Wang Ziteng was born with the desire to establish his own family.However, after so many years, although Wang Ziteng has been promoted to the first rank, he is far from being a self-contained school... There is a long way to go.

Wang Ziteng is also over 50, so he couldn't help being impatient.

Thinking of the prince's instruction "Find a target to stand in front of us, it's really what we wish for", Zhang Yun nodded and smiled, "I'll go back and help inquire about it?"

The prince stood up and thanked him vigorously, "Thank you in advance." It's true that he wants something from others, but he can't lower his value too much... This degree is not so easy to handle.

Zhang Yun said: "Wrap it on me." Just take the bait.

Lin Hai always sat on the sidelines and watched the excitement: Wang Ziteng was definitely not unaware of King Yizhong's plan, but he had no choice at this time.Under the premise of no one to lead the way, how could Wang Ziteng be willing to retreat to the second line?

Don't forget that for a high-ranking official like him who has a previous record of "betraying the master", no one would accept him if he wanted to find another master.

In any case, the host and guest enjoyed themselves on the surface.

When Lin Hai returned home, it was only half an hour before the usual couple's bedtime.

Daiyu didn't sleep either, she sat with her parents for a while after seeing her father and then got up to go back to her room.

Daiyu, who has always been loved by others, didn't light up the "Forced Face and Smile" skill at this time... The little girl was not in high spirits, and her father noticed it.

Lin Hai changed his clothes, soaked his feet and asked his wife, "What's wrong with Daiyu?"

He didn't believe that his daughter could still be bullied at home, Daiyu probably had a small conflict with her brothers and sisters.

Wang Chan smiled and said, "Young girl has a thin skin, so I'm sorry to tell you directly."

Lin Hai nodded: most of his troubles when he was young, in today's eyes, it's just four words...it's a big deal.He guessed that Daiyu knew that her troubles were not enough to disturb her parents, so she just kept silent.

"And then?" Lin Hai asked casually, then bent over and rubbed his feet.

The eldest girl is embarrassed to speak, isn't there still girls and women?I can't even ask about such a trivial matter. Wang Chan, a decent wife, can also abdicate and make way for the virtuous.

Wang Chan said again: "The girls all gathered together to chat and laugh, and the boys gathered not far from the girls. The girls are talking well." He said it was the girls, but Wang Chan was referring to Daiyu and the others. The little girls said, "Baochai... is the eldest girl from the Xue family. She dragged the eldest girl from the Shi family to talk to the girl from my cousin's family. The little girls just met, so it makes sense."

Wang Chan invited many relatives from her natal family to sit down today.

If you don't plan to send your daughter to the palace, then this kind of feast like taking turns being the host is the blind date party of this era, and the level of the blind date party depends on the level of the circle.Wang Chan is a gentleman of the third rank, and the wives who can accept her post must be at least the fifth rank.

Those who can make his daughter-in-law call "cousin" are all from the clan... Baochai is tempted, and it is not unusual to go up to flatter and make friends.Lin Hai smiled and said, "Daiyu feels that she has been left out, so she is not happy?"

Wang Chan said: "Where is it that you feel uncomfortable because of being left out?" She didn't have to save face for the Xue family, "It's basically a way of showing affection... Our eldest girl must feel ashamed."

Daiyu has been following the high-cold route, sending home love letters one by one from the brats, and Daiyu has never looked at a single one.

Lin Hai then laughed and said: "The eldest daughter of the Xue family is not young, and it is normal for her to plan for her own future." As long as he doesn't step on his daughter's position, he won't care about it.In short, it is "I pity your situation, but don't be ignorant of the good and the bad".

In fact, how could Baochai have the guts to step on Daiyu at this time?Her future may depend on Daiyu to help her.

Wang Chan felt that with the wealth of the Xue family, Miss Xue was unwilling to fight herself, and she deserved it in this life.

If Wang Chan had just resigned to his fate and married casually after the death of his three fiancés, he would not have dragged it until he was in his late twenties, until he met Lin Hai, who was so eye-catching...then he had such a satisfying day today.

Therefore, Wang Chan appreciates Baochai's self-motivated spirit, but when it comes to means... it's just... close.She joked and told the truth, "My sister-in-laws have high vision. The old lady of the Rong Mansion and the second wife may not be happy, right? Otherwise, it would be a good thing to get closer."

Wang Chan is also on point.

Rong Mansion has a noble concubine, the whole family including Ning Mansion, especially Mrs. Wang's mood immediately changed.In Mrs. Wang's opinion, Baoyu can be regarded as an uncle of the country. If she were to marry a merchant girl... Mrs. Wang herself would not be able to pass this test.

The mother and daughter of the Xue family may have seen some signs of it.At first it was with the idea of ​​entering the palace, and Baochai and even her mother probably never thought of "it must be the royal family".

Lin Hai said: "I guess the Xue family's ambition is not small, but it will not be unrealistic."

Wang Chan said resolutely: "If you really become a young girl, we big girls won't have to deal with her anymore."

Unless it is a concubine for the Holy Prince and the princes, and it must be a concubine of high grade, otherwise the stepdaughter will be friends with a aunt who is relatives and friends, and Wang Chan can't afford to lose that person.

How could Baochai not understand this truth?

She got acquainted with several girls from the Mu family at the Lin family, and talked and laughed with these clan daughters, but after the feast, she felt even more uneasy when she returned home: she was afraid that Daiyu would be angry with her because of this.It's fine to make a little awkwardness, if you really look down on her or stay away from her because of this, then you really... regret it!

Back home, seeing my daughter frowned slightly and remained silent for a long time, Aunt Xue didn't know what to persuade.

Mrs. Lin didn't invite the two wives from the Rong Mansion today, and only let the younger generation pass by.

It just so happened that her sister, Mrs. Wang, was going to her elder brother's house today, so she followed her and sent her daughter to the Lin family next door to her elder brother's house.

When I arrived at the eldest brother's house, I found out that the eldest brother had other entertainments. The sister and sister-in-law found an excuse to talk alone for a while, and then everyone talked about Baoyu and Baochai's marriage—the two were almost at the age of seeing each other.

My sister took the initiative to bring up Baoyu's marriage, so she was really worried about Baoyu... Aunt Xue didn't say anything on the face, why couldn't she understand in her heart?Baoyu, like Baochai of her family, is a little bit too high to be low.

What made Aunt Xue depressed the most was... Both her sister-in-law and her sister seemed to avoid Pan'er on purpose.Not to mention others, her sister-in-law did show indifference only after Pan'er got involved in a life lawsuit. In the past, her sister-in-law always cared about her love back then and treated her more affectionately than her sister...

The more Aunt Xue thought about it, the more sad she became. Thinking of her husband who died young, she finally couldn't help wiping away her tears.

Baochai had something on her mind, but when she heard her mother sobbing suddenly, she was taken aback, and hurried forward to persuade her...Baochai could guess a little: Mother might be feeling uncomfortable at her uncle's house.

Baochai, who is warm and cold, is really seen a lot these days.Daiyu's little sisters are all the daughters or granddaughters of high-ranking officials, and their snobbery will not be clearly revealed.However, today Baochai was able to get acquainted with several clan daughters, and had the opportunity to meet the brothers of the clan daughter. She finally knew that her brother's reputation outside was very bad, and even her uncle was implicated...

Coincidentally, at this time, Xue Pan came back, staggered, and stepped into the door with blurred eyes. Baochai could smell the smell of alcohol and makeup on his brother's body without having to go over!