The Hulk of the Red Chamber

When Lin Ruhai arrived in Chang'an, he didn't have time to go back to his family's house, but washed and bathed at the post station, and then went directly to the palace to meet the saint.The Holy One met him in the imperial study alone, no matter what he said, even a fool would know that Lin Ruhai is fine now, and tomorrow's court debate might just be a formality.

No matter what thoughts those who participated in framing Lin Ruhai had before, it was too late to stop anyway.At the Great Court Meeting the next morning, Lin Ruhai launched his counterattack without hesitation.

Lin Ruhai refuted the accusations made by those censor officials one by one, and then went straight to the book, almost all the officials related to the Jiangnan salt administration and some illegal salt merchants in Jiangnan. The emperor was furious, Ordered a strict investigation into the Jiangnan Salt Administration, and was comforted by the words. Because of years of hard work, he had been assassinated several times, and now seeing Lin Ruhai who had aged a lot, he directly appointed Lin Ruhai as the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, walked into the cabinet, and became directly with Zheng Xuejian. Colleagues, and on this basis, the dismissal of Doctor Zishan was added, and Lin Ruhai directly became a second-rank official.In addition, the Holy One was sympathetic to Lin Ruhai's injuries and he had just arrived in Beijing, so he had to deal with a lot of affairs, so he gave Lin Ruhai an extra half month's leave.

The cleansing of the Jiangnan Salt Administration has actually begun. Since Lin Ruhai is no longer in his position, he naturally no longer pays attention to it. Anyway, the bad luck is at most a matter of sooner or later.After returning to the old Lin family house that had been tidied up a long time ago, he asked the housekeeper to personally hand over the post, planning to visit his mother-in-law, and then he had to go to thank his colleagues who had worked hard for him these days. , and historians are among them.You know, Shi Ding and Lin Ruhai's affairs can't be hidden from others, but usually they only think that Jia's family asked for it, and they can't help but secretly envy. Sure enough, marrying a good wife is worth fighting for 20 years. Relatives, what an extra life!

Lin Ruhai came to the door, and the Jia family opened the middle door to welcome them. Even though Jia Amnesty didn't want to leave Ruanrouxiang any more, he cheered up and went out with Jia Zheng to welcome guests.

Although Lin Ruhai has only just arrived in Chang'an, he can still know some things. Unlike guessing that the Jia family has contributed, Lin Ruhai seems to be smiling at the moment, but his heart is full of fire.After Lin Ruhai was sure that he wanted to return to Beijing, he asked the two housekeepers and some servants to go to Beijing first to tidy up his old house. Because the situation was really dangerous before, Lin Ruhai was also quite machismo, and he didn't seem to be talking about these things. He told the woman in the back house, so he never told Lin Daiyu that he was about to go to Beijing. In his opinion, the Jia family should know it well.

Unexpectedly, when I returned to the old house yesterday, I saw Lin Fu, the old housekeeper, hesitated to speak. After he asked questions, I found out that the Jia family actually chewed their tongues behind their backs. It was really about to fall, and there were even rumors that he wanted to drive his daughter out so as not to hurt the Jia family.Lin Daiyu's nanny, Wang Momo, tried to spread the word. Wang Momo followed Lin Daiyu to the capital, and Lin Ruhai later let Wang Momo's son and daughter-in-law also go to Beijing. I can come out once in a while to meet my son and daughter-in-law.At that time, Lin Daiyu was worried, couldn't eat, and almost fell ill. At that time, Jia's house was also strictly guarded, for fear that something might happen. Mother Wang couldn't go out to inquire about the news. She spent a lot of money to make arrangements The old woman guarding the door asked the boy outside the second gate to send a letter to the son and daughter-in-law at the old house, asking what the situation was like. Only the servants at the old house knew about Lin Daiyu's situation, and the old butler who had just arrived wanted to come Seeking to see her, but was rejected by the husband of the Jia family. Later, after the historian told the Jia family that there was nothing wrong, the old housekeeper's wife was able to go to Rongguo Mansion to meet Lin Daiyu. Although Lin Daiyu said nothing, Wang Momo did not have much scruples Yes, and even told a lot of things before, for example, a few years ago, Lin Daiyu lived with Jia Baoyu, and now, Jia Baoyu still treats herself like a child, often running to Lin Daiyu, Not only did the Jia family not stop them, but they always made it easier for Jia Baoyu. The girl is young now, and she doesn't have too many taboos. If this continues, her reputation will be ruined.In a word, the Jia family is not a place to stay for a long time. For the sake of the girl, even if the master refuses to continue, it would be good to invite a nun to come back.

What kind of thing is Lin Ruhai, if he is really just a nerd, how can he reach his current position? Even though he is a man, he is unavoidably careless about the affairs of the inner house, but he is a shrewd person.From his point of view, the Jia family was condescending before and then respectful. From the performance of the subordinates, it can be known that the masters of the Jia family also have their own ideas, otherwise, how could those subordinates dare to spread those words.Even if the old lady likes her granddaughter, after all, Rongguo Mansion is now headed by the grandson and daughter-in-law. Moreover, studying respects rules, and it is not unethical for the second son of Rongguo Mansion to live in the main courtyard. It's just that Jia Zheng is studying, and because of Jia Min's relationship Well, the relationship between Lin Ruhai and Jia Zheng is better, it's not easy to talk about it, but now it seems that Jia Zheng's room is not very friendly to his daughter, which makes Lin Ruhai very unhappy.

Therefore, after visiting the door, Lin Ruhai's attitude was unavoidable. When he visited his mother-in-law Shi Taijun, he quickly mentioned that he now lives in the capital, so he wanted to take his daughter home to raise him.As soon as Shi Taijun mentioned that there was no director of the family, Lin Ruhai said directly that although he was close to his destiny and didn't want to renew, but the old lady was old, and it was really unfilial for a son-in-law to always work and teach, so he went to hire him later. A well-reputed upbringing nanny is an only daughter, so she doesn't need to be drafted in the palace. However, no one can pick and choose a girl who is taught by a famous nanny.

Shi Taijun knew that Lin Ruhai had developed a grudge, so he couldn't stop it at will. He just said that it's not easy to find a nurturing nanny, and he couldn't bear to part with his granddaughter, so before that, he let himself take care of her.

Although Lin Ruhai can be regarded as a modest gentleman, but now, he is destined to only have the blood of Lin Daiyu. How can he let Lin Daiyu continue to live in the Jia family and be wronged, so he just said that he has not seen his daughter for several years. For the daughter's safety, they can't even exchange letters frequently. Now that they have finally returned to Beijing to work, it is natural that the father and daughter should be reunited.In the end, Lin Ruhai told Shi Taijun straightforwardly with a little helplessness that since the death of her husband, her physical condition has not been as good as before. According to a famous doctor, even if she takes good care of herself, her life expectancy will not be long. I haven't seen my daughter for several years, how can I let my daughter go away!

Speaking of this, what else can Shi Taijun do, so he has no choice but to agree.Although she half believed Lin Ruhai's words, but judging by Lin Ruhai's complexion, it was indeed not very good. Moreover, Lin Ruhai was much better than Jia Amnesty, but now it looked like her temples were gray. Although she was still graceful and elegant, she really had I am getting old, and I can't help but secretly calculate in my heart.

And at this time, Lin Daiyu also came over, seeing Lin Ruhai, couldn't help feeling sad and happy, just after saluting, tears flowed down her face.

Lin Ruhai saw that her daughter was slim, but she looked a little weak. She was both happy and sad, but she didn't lose her composure. She just said softly, "I haven't seen you for a few years, Yu'er is already a big girl!"

Lin Daiyu said with tears: "Father is thinner than before!" Seeing Lin Ruhai's old state, she felt very sad.

The father and daughter almost looked at each other and wept. Fortunately, they were polite. They quickly calmed down and expressed their apologies to Shi Taijun. After everything was packed, we said goodbye together and left.

When he was about to leave, Jia Baoyu acted like an idiot, and rushed over to act coquettishly, not allowing Lin Daiyu to leave. Lin Ruhai was stunned, and Jia Zheng's face was flushed. Wang Fu tightened the veil tightly with hatred, and looked at Lin Daiyu even more strangely.

"Is that Jia Baoyu always like that?" Back home, Lin Ruhai asked Nanny Wang and Xueyan who had been serving Lin Daiyu.

Wang Momo nodded cautiously, and then said: "Master, although the old lady in the family didn't say it clearly, but the Rongguo Mansion knows that the old lady in the family intends to match the girl with the second master Bao, especially the second master Bao's temper, which is the last thing to do." It's absurd! Fortunately, the girl is still young, and she doesn't understand the relationship between a man and a woman, and she and the second master Bao are just brothers and sisters!" The implication is that if the master is not happy with this marriage, take advantage of the girl He is still young, and there is no drag on his reputation, so he just cut off the Jia family's thoughts as soon as possible.Nanny Wang is a servant of the Lin family, so she is naturally more loyal to the Lin family. She has always regarded Lin Daiyu as her own, but the Jia family, she and Xueyan are the only ones. , had to move out to recuperate for a period of time, and when she came back, she found that there was almost no room for her to talk to the girl, and she was not good at Jia's family, so she spoke ill of Jia's family, so she had to worry secretly, and now it is considered as the past. All the pent-up breath was released, so the hatred for the Jia family was almost overflowing in the words.

Lin Ruhai didn't really have a good impression of Jia Baoyu, and his appearance was pretty good, but he was already in his teens, and he didn't know what to do. It was said that his daughter had just passed by, so she gave her daughter a name?What kind of master is this, what is it like to be your own daughter!Looking at his subsequent behavior today, it can be said to be ridiculous, and hearing some of Jia Baoyu's "famous quotes" from Wang Momo, Lin Ruhai is almost very happy!How could such a man be worthy to be Lin Ruhai's son-in-law!Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai couldn't help gnashing his teeth. After thinking for a while, Lin Ruhai said: "The girl was frightened before, and there was something wrong with her body. Later, I asked an imperial doctor to take care of the girl! I will ask you to find a foster mother, even if there is no one in the palace. Those who come from the palace are fine! If the Jia family comes to pick them up later, they will say that the girl wants to rest! No, in short, let’s find some more reasons to meet the girl from the Jia family. As for that Jia Baoyu, there is no need for it in the future, so don’t let him Appear in front of the girl!" For a girl's family, it is not a good thing to have a reputation of being weak and sick, and Lin Daiyu is born with a poor quality, but she cannot be blamed for it.In Lin Ruhai's eyes, his daughter is naturally the apple of the eye, and everything is the best. Therefore, it is even more important to maintain her daughter's reputation——

Chapter 51

Two days later, Lin Ruhai came to Zhongjinghou's mansion.It happened to be a holiday, and Shi Hong was also at home. Hearing Lin Ruhai's visit, Shi Ding was not an arrogant and rude person who wanted to repay his kindness, so he brought Shi Hong to greet him at the door.

It was the first time for Shi Hong to see Lin Ruhai. Lin Ruhai has a unique style. Although he is not the age of Mr. Pian Pianjia, he is still a handsome man when he is old. Shi Ding greeted him warmly: "Brother Ruhai Visiting, really flourishing!"

"Brother Huchen is really too polite!" Lin Ruhai cupped his hands and said, "This time, Lin was able to get out of this crisis, thanks to Huchen's running up and down, Lin is very grateful!"

"Ruhai, what are you talking about? A group of villains can frame him. Even if I don't intervene, the sage will only make loyal ministers wronged!" Shi Ding said with a smile, "Ruhai, this is the dog Shihong!"

Shi Hong took a step forward and saluted: "Nephew Shi Hong pays homage to Uncle Shi!"

"You don't need to be too polite!" Lin Ruhai looked Shi Hong up and down, and said with a smile, "Sure enough, he is a good-looking talent. Brother Huchen is a good teacher!" As he spoke, he took off a fan cover with a folding fan on his waist, took Give it to Shi Hong to enjoy, and Shi Hong quickly thanked him.

"Where is there!" Shi Ding was proud of himself, but said modestly, "This kid is very naughty! Let Ru Hai stand at the door, it is really rude, Ru Hai, please come in quickly, let's talk in detail!"

"Brother Huchen, please!"

Shi Ding directly led him into the study room in the main courtyard, and a few servant girls came over to serve tea in small steps, and then retreated quietly.

After all, Shi Ding was born as a general, so there are not many books in the study, mainly some history books and military books. Of course, Shi Hong privately guessed that Shi Ding would also read some folk novels such as "□" It's just that these things can't be put on the bright side.

Shi Ding talked with Lin Ruhai for a while, while Shi Hong listened. To be honest, before Shi Ding, historians didn’t have much contact with scholars at all. For a family like the Lin family, if it wasn't because of Lin Ruhai's father's early death that the Lin family chose the Jia family for marriage, they would have absolutely nothing to do with the Shi family.That is to say, after the Lin family discussed marriage with the Jia family, Shi Ding and his brothers met Lin Ruhai several times. All good, therefore, the historians and the Lin family began to have an intersection, and they would exchange gifts and gifts during the New Year and holidays, but most of them were limited to the friendship in the inner house.Fortunately, both of them were able to find out what happened a long time ago, and they talked very speculatively.

As Shi Ding was talking, he talked about Zheng Xuejian's excuse that Shi Hong's article was similar to Lin Ruhai's style. Lin Ruhai was startled, but he was also a smart person, and he immediately understood Shi Ding's meaning, and he didn't get angry. He asked: "If that's the case, then I'm going to take the school exam!" But I thought in my heart, as long as Shi Hong can pass, it will be as the historian wants.

Shi Hong quickly stood up: "I also ask Uncle Shi for advice!"

Lin Ruhai thought for a while, and directly picked a sentence from "Spring and Autumn", and asked Shi Hongpo to write a composition.Shi Hong has put a lot of effort into stereotyped essays over the years. Anyway, no matter what the exam is, he always picks sentences from the Four Books and Five Classics. This is the fixed scope of the exam.Stereotyped scholars have been selected for so many years, and I don’t know how many big and small exams have been held. It can be said that almost all the sentences in several books have been tested over and over again. very high.Shi Hong is different from those who only write an essay in two or three days. He came out of the question bank in his previous life. How many courses were there at that time? Isn’t it just writing essays every day now, which is much easier.If he is free now, at least he has to write two stereotyped articles a day, one in the morning and another in the evening, and he has to write new ideas without being ingenious.The sentence Lin Ruhai picked out was not uncommon, and Shi Hong had written it once, so he didn't need the one he wrote before. After thinking about it for a while, he began to break the topic, and read it in one go.

Lin Ruhai listened carefully, and when Shi Hong finished, his face showed admiration. He looked at Shi Ding, and praised: "Your son is indeed talented. When I was his age, I never had such a talent. , this article alone is enough for a test!"

Shi Ding shook his head and said, "Speaking of which, I feel very ashamed. Our historian has not produced many decent scholars in so many years. Therefore, in this imperial examination, we have to let Hong'er do it by himself!"

Lin Ruhai stroked his beard, and said with a smile: "Hong'er's article really has something to do with Lin. Lin has been obsessed with mundane affairs for so many years, and has made little progress in learning. If Hu Chen doesn't dislike my lack of knowledge, I will accept it." How about Hong'er being a disciple?"

Shi Ding was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "How come, this is Hong'er's blessing! Hong'er, don't you still want to be a teacher?"

When Shi Hong heard this, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times: "Disciple Shi Hong, pay homage to the teacher!" Then he offered another cup of tea.

Lin Ruhai took the teacup, took a sip, put it aside, asked Shi Hong to stand up, and said with a smile, "I took advantage of it!" As he spoke, he took off the mutton fat jade pendant around his waist, and gave it to Shi Hong as a gift. Greetings for students.

Shi Ding was very happy and said with a smile: "Today is really too hasty, and I have to make up for the formal apprentice ceremony later!"

Lin Ruhai said with a smile: "Why stick to formality, after drinking this cup of tea, Hong'er will naturally be my disciple!" Lin Ruhai knew that his life was not long, but he had to think about his own affairs. When Shi Ding said before, He made a decision, even if Shi Hongtian's talent was inferior, this apprentice would just accept him.The historians are considered to be Lin Daiyu's blood relatives, and Shi Ding and the others are fairly reliable in character. If there is another layer of relationship, even if he can't stand it and can't see Lin Daiyu get married, the historians will definitely see him as Shi Hong's teacher For the sake of treating Lin Daiyu kindly and helping Lin Daiyu plan, after all, Lin Ruhai's serious disciple is Shi Hong alone. In the future, Lin Ruhai's connections will also be left to Shi Hong. Lin Daiyu has the responsibility of looking after her. Historians have reached this point and cannot be called ungrateful.

Hearing Shi Hong's article again, Lin Ruhai became even more delighted, not to mention that Shi Hong is so talented, he can solve the problem in a short period of time, and it is quite innovative, has something in his eyes, and does not have the exaggerated mistakes that young people often make Well, Lin Ruhai is a person who cherishes talents, otherwise, he would not have recommended Jia Yucun at the beginning.If it wasn't for the fact that the historians came from noble families and had a relatively distant relationship with civil servants, Shi Ding wouldn't be able to just find someone and lead his son to apprentice. Otherwise, a student like Shi Hong really wouldn't have Lin Ruhai's turn.

And Shi Ding's plan is similar. When Lin Ruhai was impeached before, Shi Ding immediately discovered that this relative's connections should not be underestimated. Moreover, Lin Ruhai has been in Yangzhou for many years. , also forged a lot of good relationships.Although Shi Ding didn't know that Lin Ruhai was in poor health, Shi Hong needed a strong leader if he wanted to gain a foothold in the civil service class. He is still an outsider in the class, and he will never be able to sit in the position of chief assistant in his life.As for Shi Hong, what he lacks is nothing more than a bridge. Shi Ding originally thought of Zheng Xuejian, but the Zheng family seems to be noble and has no real power. Moreover, the Zheng family has many descendants, and political resources need to be distributed to too many people. Even if the two families get married, Shi Hong's surname is Shi after all, so how can he get much? Therefore, when he learned that Lin Ruhai was going to Beijing, Shi Ding made up his mind, even if it was said that he was asking for favor , but also let Lin Ruhai accept Shi Hong.After Lin Ruhai answered, Shi Ding finally felt relieved.

This master-student relationship was naturally formed under the circumstances of the two families' half scheming and half sincerity, and it can be regarded as a happy event.Lin Ruhai looked at the usual homework that Shi Hong brought over, and was quite satisfied. Shi Hong was obviously a hardworking type, and his calligraphy could be considered brilliant at this age, and his poetry was a little in the norm, but it was still acceptable.In fact, neither the previous dynasty nor this dynasty produced any outstanding poets. There were only a few of them, and their poems could only be said to be better than those of their peers. where it goes.Shi Hong's foundation is very good, Lin Ruhai doesn't have much energy now, and he is trying his best to cultivate a student. For Shi Hong, he only needs a little guidance. He also understands that the reason why Shi Ding wants Shi Hong to be a teacher is mainly because of I hope that Shi Hong will be recognized by the civil servants, and there is no one behind me. Since I hope that the historian can help take care of my daughter, I will naturally reciprocate.

Lin Ruhai stayed at the historian's house until the afternoon sun was about to sink, and before leaving, he asked Shi Hong not to slack off his homework. When it was the holiday, he took the articles he had written during this time to Lin's house to comment on him. Shi Hong Naturally nodding in agreement, the carriage that had been sent to Lin Ruhai turned a corner, and then turned around and went home.

Shi Ding was in a good mood: "Ru Hai is a believer, since he has accepted your disciple, he will naturally help you with the plan. I finally let go of most of my heart for my father!"

"Father bothered to plan for his son, son is really ashamed!" Shi Hong sighed secretly, no matter in the previous life or in this life, both fathers are doing their best for the future of their son.

Shi Ding said with a smile: "Silly boy, you are the only son who is a father, and you are not like your third uncle's cousin who can't support the wall. I don't plan for you, who is it for! But, for the father For the time being, you can only do this step, and you have to walk the road ahead on your own, if you have a Tanhua as a gentleman, but you can't even pass the Jinshi exam in the future, that would be ridiculous!"

"The son will definitely live up to his father's expectations!" Shi Hong said sincerely.

"You've always been an idea, just know what you have in mind!" Shi Ding said comfortingly.

Chapter 52

Now that he has become a teacher, Shi Hong will naturally not waste this opportunity, and will often go to Lin's residence.Shi Hong knows how to do it, he has a sweet mouth, and he often has some small things to show respect for. Although it is not worth much, it is his heart.Lin Ruhai is also very dedicated. He is a child of an aristocratic family. In addition to reading, he is also very good at other things. In addition to teaching Shi Hong stereotyped poems, he will also teach him to appreciate antique calligraphy and paintings.Most of the family of historians are rough. In piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, Shi Hong is still good at calligraphy. The drawing method of manga, I don't understand anything else.

At this moment, it can be seen that Lin Ruhai's erudition and talent are coming. He is simply the kind of all-rounder who can do everything except childbirth. However, he does not ask Shi Hong to become a master all at once. Second, you can read and listen, and you just need to be able to tell the truth. Shi Hong's imperial examination is for the purpose of becoming an official, and he doesn't really want to pursue some elegance. If you are interested in these things, you can practice slowly. If you are not interested, you know It's done at one point.According to Shi Hong's understanding, these can be regarded as stepping stones, proving that he is a literary youth, not a local turtle. With proof, everything will be easy to talk about.

Shi Hong got started very quickly, but besides being interested in playing chess, he really lacked the talent for playing the piano and painting. Lin Ruhai simply taught him how to appreciate and judge. Proficient, just like those gourmets, few are really senior chefs.

Lin Ruhai did his best to Shi Hong, and the historians soon brought good news to Lin Ruhai. Although Shi Ding and Mrs. Qin didn't understand why Lin Ruhai would spend so much time finding a nurturing mother for his daughter, but not Continue directly, but Qin Fu still tries his best to find out in his circle, whether there is a suitable choice.

Mrs. Qin was lucky, and found one really quickly.

Speaking of which, this matter is also related to the matter of the salt administration that Lin Ruhai uncovered. It is not an exaggeration to say that this case has exposed the sky. Not only in Jiangnan, many salt merchants were directly ransacked and wiped out their families, which made the treasury very difficult. It has been enriched. The officials who intervened in the case were lucky, but they were taken away from their positions and fined money. Unlucky ones, although they were not involved in the Nine Clans, many officials lost their heads, and even affected their families. Their property was confiscated. The males were exiled, and the female relatives directly entered the Jiaofang Division. It can be said that they will not be able to recover for several generations.

In addition to Jiangnan, many officials in the capital were also implicated. Several relatively small officials were punished more severely, while those with higher official positions, the Holy One was worried about causing repercussions, so he acted magnanimously, and some were demoted. Some of them were deprived of their posts and fined silver, so they gave up the matter directly.

These families with relatively high official positions are all qualified for the draft. Of course, those who have daughters will have to invite one or two foster nuns to come back to teach them. There is not much hope of recovery. Naturally, the matter of the draft will be in vain.

Mrs. Qin valued one of the nuns of the Lu family, who was surnamed Zhou. It is said that she was a female official who served the Empress Dowager. She was in her early thirties when she left the palace. So she combed herself and became a nanny.The Lu family is actually not a few princes. He originally belonged to Prince Yizhong, but Prince Yizhong broke something, and the Lu family was more embarrassed. Their family did not participate in the rebellion of Prince Yizhong. Both Taishanghuang and Shengshang didn't trust their family that much.Because the next generation of the Lu family is not very good, in desperation, they pretended to send their daughter to the palace to express their surrender to the present. It took a lot of effort to invite Zhou Mama, but the result was not good enough. One year later, because of the period of the Salt Administration, the Holy Master took the opportunity to demote him. From the original second rank, he suddenly became the fifth rank, and was released. I don’t know if I can come back in this life. What about Beijing!Naturally, the plan for the draft has also faded.Nanny Zhou was originally from the Shuntian Mansion, so naturally she wouldn't follow the Lu family, and the Lu family naturally couldn't stop her.

If it weren't for Nanny Zhou being enshrined by the Lu family before, many families would have been a little hesitant. With the experience of Nanny Zhou serving the Empress Dowager, a lot of them would have come to the door, which made Mrs. Qin seize the opportunity.Lin Ruhai also said that Lin Daiyu will not participate in the draft, so there is no need to be too jealous. Qin Fu ordered to pass the news to the Lin family, and went to Madam Zhou to inquire about her wishes.

Lin Ruhai soon found out about Nanny Zhou's details, and immediately made a decision. Mrs. Qin only passed the word, and asked the housekeeper's daughter-in-law to bring a gift to extend the invitation.The conditions are also very generous. To be honest, those who come out of the palace rarely want to go back to the palace. If the Lu family hadn't spent a lot of money to bribe Zhou's father and brother, Zhou's mother would not be willing to go. Teach girls to be drafted.The Lin family was much better. They simply said that their girls only needed to be taught some social skills and housekeeping skills. If Nanny Zhou was willing to stay, the Lin family would also be willing to take care of Nanny Zhou until the end of her life.

The last condition, Mammy Zhou was very moved. Even a nurturing nanny like her would not be able to grow old forever. She is almost forty now, and the brothers in the family are simply blood-sucking leeches. They are always thinking about the money in her hand, and they are treating her well at the moment, but when she runs out of money in the future, they will be the first to turn her face.Nanny Zhou didn't think about it any more, and just agreed.

With Lin Daiyu being a well-educated nanny, Lin Ruhai's heart was relieved all of a sudden, and the expression on his face became much more relaxed. There was no reason for Jia's family to come to pick up Lin Daiyu all the time. However, it was not suitable to go out, so he choked back Shi Taijun's various reasons.

And because of the several contacts between the historian and the Lin family, the back house has also established a relatively close relationship. Although Lin Daiyu is not easy to go out, the Lin family does not have a serious female lead, and it is the filial age, and it is impossible for Mrs. Qin to bring her daughter to the house often.However, Shi Xiangni quickly became best friends with Lin Daiyu. They had been in contact with the Jia family before, and they also left a good impression on each other.Lin Daiyu also heard from Lin Ruhai that the historian Lin Ruhai put a lot of effort into returning to Beijing. The historian is also a relative. Qin Fu is also close to Lin Daiyu. Lin Daiyu is not ungrateful. Under the guidance of Mammy, she sent four-color needles and threads to the Lin family.Now that Shi Xiangwen is married, Shi Xiangni's family is also a little lonely. Shi Xiangyun is now on the blacklist. Mrs. Qin doesn't want her daughter to be involved with that niece who is a little unclear about the situation. Shi Xiangxue is also a concubine. Naturally, she is far inferior to Shi Xiangni, and her temperament is also cowardly, but she is somewhat similar to Jia's Yingchun, and Shi Xiangni has little in common with her.Therefore, when Qin Fu said that she could communicate with Lin Daiyu, Shi Xiangni naturally began to communicate with Lin Daiyu in letters and other aspects, and occasionally went to Lin's house as a guest.

Shi Xiangni is more than a year older than Lin Daiyu. In addition to learning to read the bills and take care of the things in her small yard, she also likes to think about some dim sum recipes and recipes.For a lady like her, even if she knows some cooking skills, she will not do it herself like a cook, she just moves her mouth and stands aside to direct. Of course, the hard work is done by the subordinates, and the results belong to her.Shi Xiangni has a bit of talent in this regard, so she often makes some cakes that look good and taste good, some of them are eaten at home, and some are sent to the Lin family for Lin Daiyu.In reciprocity, Lin Daiyu will also give back some Yangzhou-style snacks made by herself. In addition, the two will also give each other some small needles and threads, such as Luozi purses and the like.

The boudoir's daughter's house usually has a limited range of activities, and Shi Xiangni usually goes out with Qin Fu for a walk. Now that the weather is starting to heat up, ordinary families will not choose this time to entertain female relatives, unless there are special circumstances, such as birthdays Therefore, Shi Xiangni can only stay at home now, and communicate with Lin Daiyu, exchange some boudoir poems, and talk about some daily trivial matters.In just two or three months, the two almost didn't regard each other as sisters.When Lin Daiyu was at Jia's house, Yingchun was a taciturn person. Because of Wang Fu's relationship, Tanchun said that Lin Daiyu was a foreigner, and Xichun was still very young. She was also not a lively and cheerful temperament. However, Lin Daiyu has not experienced much sisterhood. Although she rarely sees Shi Xiangni now, Shi Xiangni has a pure and cheerful personality, and in her relationship with Lin Daiyu, she feels like a sister. Therefore, she has a lot of love for Lin Daiyu Taking care of them, the two quickly became as warm as their sisters who grew up together. When the sisters were still red-faced, they were always very affectionate.

In this regard, the parents of the two families are happy to see their success.Especially Lin Ruhai, Lin Daiyu is too sentimental, and just needs a lively and cheerful little sister to accompany her, so that she can stop thinking about unhappy things and open her mind.Not to mention Lin Daiyu's congenital deficiencies, during the recuperation period, if she is in a bad mood, worrying and worrying will affect her physical recovery. Even if she is healthy, no parent really likes to see her child's frowning face.And Qin Fu also thought that Shi Xiangni's family was too lonely, and it would be best to have a little sister who got along well, or a relative.

However, Shi Hong has never seen Lin Daiyu. This is also a normal period. Lin Daiyu lives in the inner courtyard, but Shi Hong usually moves around the study in the front yard. Naturally, there is no condition for meeting him.

Shi Hong seldom thinks about meeting that famous *concubine nowadays, he is very busy now, and the township examination is going to be in August, and it is only two or three months away, which is the time to rush before the exam. Where is the time to think about it!

Chapter 53

Shi Hong was a little depressed. Jia Baoyu didn't look like a stunned young man before, but he was stopped on the street, and he almost asked how Sister Lin was doing!

Shi Hongshen felt that he shouldn't go out. It's already summer, and now Li Yue's elders are not in Chang'an. Li Yue alone, there are no tigers in the mountains, and monkeys are called kings. Caught cold, vomiting and diarrhea, he had to go home to recuperate. Shi Hong brought some fresh melons and fruits from home, and rode a horse to visit the doctor. On the way back, he ran into Jia Baoyu.

Jia Baoyu didn't know what he was doing out there, he was actually spending time on the street in this hot weather, his eyes were still good, and he saw Shi Hong from a distance, so he ran over to say hello, Shi Hong had no choice but to get off his horse. After exchanging a few words, Jia Baoyu said, "Cousin Hong is now Uncle Lin's student. I heard that he often goes to the Lin residence for advice. Have you ever met Sister Lin..."

Shi Hong almost felt out of breath on the spot, he forced a smile: "It's too hot in the street, my cousin is always a little weak, so he can't suffer from heat stroke, or, let's find a restaurant and talk slowly?"

Jia Baoyu quickly nodded and agreed, the place where Jia Baoyu came is naturally not bad, there happened to be a restaurant called "Songhe Tower" nearby, when Shi Hong came out, he didn't bring his heart inkstone with him, so he had to take it with him now. I handed over my horse to the waiter of the restaurant, and asked him to lead the horse to graze, and then went up to the second floor with Jia Baoyu, without asking for a box, and sent a few servants brought by Jia Baoyu to the restaurant.