The Lin family has a female named Qingyun [Red Mansion]

The journey was smooth, and it was nearly May when we arrived in the capital.According to prior agreement, Lin Qingjun and Daiyu parted ways at the ferry, Daiyu followed Jia Lian and Sister Feng to Rongguo Mansion, while Qingyun and Uncle Chen went to the old Lin family's house.

The old residence of the Lin family is located on Changqing Avenue, and most of the nearby are official residences, and it is a little closer to the imperial palace.The mansion has always been guarded, and before deciding to go to Beijing, Uncle Fu sent someone to send a letter to repair the mansion in advance.By today, the house has been roughly repaired, and the rest is only trivial matters such as installing utensils and laying out bed curtains.

The Lin family didn't have the habit of using sedan chairs inside, so Lin Qingyun got off the car directly at the gate, and entered the inner house through the second gate.

As he walked, he listened to the woman in charge of the mansion: "According to what the eldest lady said, the yards of the two girls will be next to the back garden, adjacent to each other. There are many flowers and plants in the yard, which is very quiet. In addition, this is the flower garden of the servants in the mansion. Please have a look at the roster. Also, there are fewer people in our house. Uncle Fu said in a letter that he would buy a few directly in Beijing, so as not to be enough. I have already found a reliable matchmaker, and I will lead them tomorrow morning. Come."

"You have always done things safely, so let's make up your mind for now." Lin Qingyun took the roster and looked at it briefly. The name, age, and errands of the people were clearly recorded in the book, which was clear at a glance.When she was in Yangzhou, she and Daiyu were housekeepers together. Except for a few who stayed in Beijing to look after the house, the rest were brought from Yangzhou.Liu Shan's family is also an old man of the Lin family. This time when he came to the capital, Mrs. Xu personally named her and took charge of the inner house.

When they got to the courtyard, Qingyun went to see Daiyu's residence first.There are three rooms on the front, one is bright and the other is dark, and there is half an ear room on the left.In the middle cross walkway, there are two wing rooms on the left and right sides, connected by corridors.A hibiscus was planted in the courtyard, and a dozen bonsais of various sizes were placed. When the flowers and plants were in full bloom, the eyes were full of green leaves and fragrant flowers, and the mood was pleasant to watch.

"It's well cleaned up. Although my sister is not here, I have to prepare everything. I will pick up my sister and stay here in a few days." Qingyun was very satisfied with the courtyard, and after a few words of advice to Juanbi, she went to the courtyard next door .Juanbi is Daiyu's big servant girl, and Tong Zhuyun was chosen by Jia Min back then. Because Daiyu said that Jia's mother arranged another maidservant, it would be difficult to arrange for her if she brought too many, so Juanbi and the four little maids were sent together. left behind.

The layout of the adjacent courtyards is similar, except that the white magnolias are planted in the courtyards.

Bailu smiled and said, "Miss, wait in the courtyard for a while, so we can open the box to get things and put the utensils in."

"Go and do your work." Qingyun stood in the courtyard, thinking that it would be better if there was a grape trellis.

While Lin Qingyun was taking care of these things, Daiyu had already entered the Rongguo Mansion again.

Sanchun and Baoyu had heard the news early, and they were waiting at Jiamu's place. They were very happy to see her.

Daiyu first visited Jiamu, who had already embraced her with tears in her eyes: "You cruel Lin girl, once you leave here, you won't come back, but you forgot about me, old woman."

"Grandmother forgives her sins, it's because her granddaughter is not good, and her work makes her miss her every day." Daiyu understood Jia's mother's love, why didn't she miss her, her eyes were also red and tears rolled down.

Wang Xifeng hurried up to persuade her: "The old ancestor is very biased. He only saw Sister Lin but forgot about Feng'er. Feng'er took the old ancestor's errand, but she didn't dare to neglect at all. The journey was full of wind and rain day and night, and she lost a lot of weight. Quan'er, after all the hard work and hard work, the old ancestor didn't even look at it, not to mention the reward, Feng'er will die of grief."

Mother Jia couldn't help laughing, pointed at her and said, "I didn't see much improvement even after going out, but I still open my mouth like this when I come to such a gentle water town in Yangzhou."

Baoyu monkey came up and said with a smile: "Ancestor, Sister Feng is right. It is a great achievement to bring Sister Lin back. My ancestor should thank Sister Feng very much." He held hands and said, "Sister Lin, you are back. I can't eat or sleep well without you here. It's boring to do anything..."

Unexpectedly, Daiyu turned her side slightly, avoiding his hand: "Second brother, every year seems to be a year old, you can't be as shapeless as when you were a child."

"... Sister Lin, what's wrong with you? Why do you say such things so well? We two don't eat at the same table and sleep in one bed. How have we ever separated each other? Why did you change after you went home? Could it be that I did something wrong? If so, just tell me, and I will change it, just don’t ignore me." Baoyu stared at her blankly, her eyes were full of bewilderment, but also a sense of grievance and anxiety.

Seeing this, Daiyu sighed inwardly. She knew that Baoyu was pure in mind, but she was taught and reminded by Nanny Zhou repeatedly, and she knew very well that men and women are very strong in defense.If others talk about him, he can still comfort the Qing Dynasty to clean himself up, but if it involves the reputation of the Lin family, how can he be careless?

Nanny Zhou got Lin Qingyun's secret advice, so she stared at the Jia family's phoenix egg-like Second Master Bao as soon as she came, and saw that he was very loose in the rules of men and women, but fortunately his eyes were clear and there was no evil intention.I also saw that she was affectionate with Daiyu and made gestures. Fortunately, Daiyu handled it properly, but Baoyu wanted to entangle her again, so Mother Zhou calmly stepped forward to stop her.

"Girl, are the things we brought brought up?"

"That's right." Daiyu took advantage of this opportunity to get away and asked someone to bring the things in. She then said to Jiamu, "Grandmother, forgive me, but she almost forgot when she was just talking. Yu'er brought some things from Yangzhou." , Quan means something, and I hope grandma, wives and sisters don’t dislike it.”

While speaking, a woman had already brought the box in, and while everyone was there, they divided up the rooms on the spot.

What Daiyu gave Jia Mu was a string of agarwood beads that had been consecrated before the Buddha, a white jade Guanyin, and a golden forehead with dark flowers made by herself.The two aunts of the king of Xing gave each a set of pearl heads and noodles, and two pieces of engraved silk. Because Li Wan was widowed, he got a set of pearl heads and noodles, and two pieces of plain satin. The top with makeup satin.The Sanchun sisters and the eldest sister of Wang Xifeng's family each have a set of new and unique jewelry, two boxes of fresh rouge from Yangzhou, and two new books.Baoyu, Jia Huan, Jia Lan, and Jia Cong are similar things, all of which are the Four Treasures of the Study, new books, etc., but Baoyu has an extra inkstone from the plum wife and crane son, and Jia Lan has two more new books.

All the houses were naturally very happy to get the things, and they treated Daiyu more affectionately, and even Mrs. Wang, who was always like a wooden person, looked gentle.This year there are few cut silks, and the best ones are all in the palace. Usually, it is difficult to think of one or two horses. It just so happens that Lin Yatou sent it today, and it happens to be a birthday gift for the wife of the minister of the Ministry of Industry.

"Why should Yu'er spend money?" Mother Jia loved and pitied her more and more.

Daiyu laughed and said, "It's just some things. I don't remember my grandmother's love for Yu'er."

Suddenly I heard Xichun ask: "Sister Lin, I heard that there is another sister Lin, why didn't that sister Lin come? The painting you gave the old lady a few years ago is really good. You said it was drawn by that sister. Still waiting to ask her."

Jia Mu, who was at the top, seemed to remember what she said, and hurriedly said, "Yu'er, you didn't come to Beijing together, why are you the only one?"

Daiyu hurriedly replied: "Sister Qingyun is still in the period of filial piety, so I don't want to visit the door rashly, lest my bad luck hit my grandmother's house, and my sister asked me to say hello to the old ladies. Our family also has a house in Beijing. Send me a message to clean up, my sister lives at home, and take care of some housework by the way."

"This child is too polite. It's just how old she is, how can she live alone? What's more, cleaning the house is the most trivial thing. How can a little girl take care of it." Jia Mu said to Wang Xifeng angrily: "Feng girl It's also unintentional, knowing that she is a little girl going home, why don't you say to help. You just came back today, take a good rest, go to help take care of it tomorrow, and bring a few more people Give her orders."

Daiyu hurriedly laughed and said: "Grandmother is very kind, Yu'er and sister are very grateful, but there is no need. We have a lot of people, my sister is in charge of the house, and there is Uncle Chen cooking outside. It is not difficult. Sister Feng all the way It's hard work, grandma should tell Sister Feng to have a rest, if I get tired, it's my fault."

"That's all. If she lacks anything, just tell me. After all, your father knows the adoptive daughter. If you can, please help." Jia Mu did not insist, but asked about her family and her father's situation. Answered one by one.Mother Jia supported her head, sighed and said, "I really have to obey my old age. After sitting for so long, I'm actually a little tired. You sisters must have a lot to say after not seeing each other for a long time. Go and have fun."

When the sisters left, Jia's mother also sent Xing and Wang away, leaving Wang Xifeng alone.

Wang Xifeng thought about it for a while, and probably guessed Jia Mu's heart.

Sure enough, Mother Jia asked Lin Qingyun, "Go to Yangzhou and tell me what your Uncle Lin thinks, and what kind of adopted daughter should you recognize. How is that girl?"

Wang Xifeng thinks that Lin Qingyun's temperament is rare, and he doesn't hide his praise: "My ancestor, Uncle Lin really has a good eye. He recognizes the righteous girl named Lin Qingyun. She is twelve years old and two years older than Sister Lin. She has a very good temper. Prudent and considerate, it's rare to treat Sister Lin very sincerely, Sister Lin herself said that with this sister taking care of her, she is in good health, and her old illnesses in previous years have disappeared."

"I see that Yu'er looks really good. If it's as you said, she has this benefit. Forget it, it's worth it for a little girl." Jia's mother really thought so, even if Lin Ruhai really valued this adopted daughter, Just decide on a dowry. "How is your Uncle Lin?"

Wang Xifeng said: "Second Master said that Uncle Lin had injured his head at the beginning of the year, and also suffered from old illnesses when he was busy with work. He was afraid that he would not be able to take care of Sister Lin, so he agreed to send Sister Lin to Beijing."

Mother Jia waved her back, and then called someone to write a letter, and ordered a fast horse to send it to Yangzhou.In the early years, the letters only revealed their feelings to each other, but did not mention the marriage. Because Lin Ruhai suddenly took Daiyu back, Jia's mother was unsure, and decided to finalize the matter with Lin Ruhai before Xue's family went to Beijing.As for myself, although Jia Zheng was ordered by his parents and said by the matchmaker, Jia Zheng was always filial, and Mrs. Wang had to listen to Jia Zheng even if she didn't like it.