I am a man in a dream

When Lin Hongming arrived at Taixue, he saw that Duzhong Taixue was really different. The only shortcoming was that there were too many children of high-ranking officials and nobles. These people are really full of distress.Just after school that day, before Lin Hongming arrived at his residence, he saw Prince Zhongshun's grandson running over quickly: "Brother Hongming, stand still."

Lin Hongming couldn't avoid it, so he stood down and greeted him with a smile: "Why didn't the third master Yan return to the mansion? The car from the palace will come to pick him up today. If you go late, be careful of the lord's harsh words."

"Don't mention it, grandpa knows to test my homework all day long." Shuiyan complained, "Brother Hongming is still fun here, the new things you showed me last time, I like something, good brother , give me some more."

Lin Hongming laughed and said: "That's not easy, but you have to go back to the palace first, otherwise the prince will blame me, and I can't afford it. Besides, you are disrespectful to the prince and the princess if you go late. If the prince is angry, you will have to be scolded." .”

"Brother Hongming said, I'm going home right now. Brother, don't forget the windmill and water roller skates you gave me." Shui Yan felt reasonable after hearing Lin Hongming's words, and told Lin Hongming as he agreed.

Lin Hongming didn't enter the house until Shuiyan had gone far away.I just had dinner and was about to study, when Jia's mansion came to invite me: "Greetings to the second master!"

"Does the ancestor have something to say?" Lin Hongming put down the book and asked.

The boy replied: "In two days, Aunt Xue's wife will come with the young master and the young lady, and let the second master go back to have dinner together during his ten-day vacation and get to know each other."

Lin Hongming thought, it turns out that Xue Baochai should be on stage at this time, and Bao Daichai will finally meet.On this day, my younger sister must be feeling uncomfortable, so I might as well go and have a look, or comfort her.So he put down the book and ordered: "You go back first, I will definitely go that day." "Yes, I will leave, little one!"

Mrs. Wang was very angry after reading the letter: "Pan'er, this child is too nonsense, life is at stake!" "Where was the case settled?" Wang Xifeng asked.Mrs. Wang said worriedly: "Ying Tian Mansion will try it." Wang Xifeng smiled and said, "That's just right, the governor of Ying Tian Mansion is the Jia Yu Village recommended by our family."

Ningrong Street was bustling with people, everyone looked forward with all their strength, a group of people came in mighty force, one big sedan chair, two small sedan chairs, more than a dozen carts, dozens of boxes of goods, people were amazed. , It's not just anyone's family, such a big show.The people came to the gate of Rongguo Mansion and got out of the car.After hearing this, Mrs. Wang was so happy that she called out her daughter-in-law to meet her in the outer hall, while Jia Mu greeted her outside the door of the inner hall.At that moment, Aunt Xue came with Baochai, and Mrs. Wang rushed to meet her. The two sisters met in their old age, filled with indescribable sorrow and joy. Aunt Xue also came from grief: "I haven't seen my sister for many years, I miss you very much." As she said, she hurriedly led to see Jia Mu, Aunt Xue gave a little bow, Xue Baochai kowtowed, and Jia Mu said politely, please come in. , and presented the customs and objects along the way.Baoyu was very happy to see such a sister, and was stunned for a moment. Tanchun and the others gathered around and chatted and laughed non-stop, but Daiyu's expression was indifferent.After the whole family met, Mrs. Wang hurriedly prepared a banquet to welcome the wind.Mother Jia looked around, but she couldn't see Lin Hongming, so she hurriedly asked, "Why isn't Mr. Ming coming? Can you send someone to pick him up? But the boys have neglected Mr. Ming, otherwise why aren't you here now?"

Wang Xifeng hurriedly said: "A few days ago, I sent a servant to invite him. Brother Ming promised to come. This morning, Second Master Lian sent a servant to pick him up again. It was just in time for the master of Taixue to leave a meal. Brother Ming I just came after I said goodbye. I just said to come in, but I was called by the master, saying that I would meet Brother Xue first and then come to greet the ancestor."

Only then did Jia's mother feel relieved: "I said, boy Ming is the most respectful and filial, so why is it late? The same is true for the master, let boy Ming be the deacon when he is old." Aunt Xue listened, and interjected: "Morning I heard that the second son of Mrs. Lin's family is the most intelligent in reading and writing, and I will meet you today." After hearing this, Jia Mu laughed and said, "That's natural." Xue Baochai was talking to Tanchun and others. When Jia's mother talked about Lin Hongming, she was also curious, and asked, "I heard from my brother that the Lin family's aunt had a son in his old age and was extremely intelligent. Is this brother Lin what the old lady just said?" Baoyu hurriedly said, "No, the second brother He is really a fairy character, and he and Sister Lin are real brothers and sisters. It's a pity that I got into the article with all my heart, and my fairy spirit was ruined."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a call from outside: "Second Master Lin is here!" Everyone hurriedly stood up to greet him.Lin Hongming walked over quickly, knelt down to say hello, "Grandmother is well!" Jia's mother hurriedly stood up, pulled Lin Hongming up, and said with a smile on her face, "Okay, your face is pink, but they poured you wine again?"

"Uncle was happy and let my nephew eat two cups. Because I missed my grandmother, my uncle let my nephew come here." Lin Hongming said.Jia Mu took Lin Hongming's hand and said, "Meet Aunt Xue and the eldest sister of the Xue family soon." Lin Hongming hurriedly turned around and saw the first lady in the next seat, a lady in her forties, dressed in golden brocade hexagrams and a silver-gray phoenix skirt. Wearing emerald emerald gold tines on her head, she has a slightly richer figure, a round face, and kind eyebrows, which is different from Mrs. Wang.Lin Hongming stepped forward and bowed to salute: "Greetings to you!" Aunt Xue quickly stood up and helped her up with her hands, looked carefully, and couldn't help but praised: "It's strange that the old lady likes it, she really looks good!"

After paying homage to Aunt Xue, Wang Xifeng introduced Baochai again: "This is Eldest Sister Xue!" Lin Hongming took a wide-eyed look and admired in his heart, no wonder Mr. Cao put Xue and Lin two sisters side by side. , and her actions are even more refined and graceful, less agile and more dignified than Daiyu.While Lin Hongming was looking at Baochai, Baochai was also looking at Lin Hongming secretly. He was wearing a snow-green straight-fronted gown and a wide belt with a moon-white auspicious cloud pattern around his waist. A piece of black jade of excellent quality was hung on it. Rough but simple and melancholy, half of the hair is fixed with jade bamboo leaf crown, spring mountain thrush, cold river gazing, Qingfeng Qiong nose, flying cherry lips, it is really as clear as snow, and more beautiful after frost, it is extremely handsome , It is better than Baoyu.The two greeted each other, and Lin Hongming bowed to the eldest wife, the second wife and others before taking their seats.

For a while, several people drank tea and reported back in horror. The banquet was set up, and everyone was invited to eat in the hall.All the mothers of Jia went together. Mother Jia sat on the top seat alone, Aunt Xue took the first place at the bottom, Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Xing sat at the table, Baoyu, Daiyu, Baochai, and Hongming sat at the table, and the three sisters Tanchun sat at the table. , Wang Xifeng and Li Wan went back and forth to serve everyone, feasting on feasts, good wine and delicacies, chatting and laughing for a while, it was very festive.Seeing that Daiyu was not very happy, Hongming asked, "A while ago I sent Yaqi to check on my younger sister. I heard that she was ill. I asked my servant to go to southern Xinjiang to bring two ginseng plants. Is my younger sister available?"

"I used it a couple of times, but I'm weak and dare not use it more." Daiyu coughed.

Lin Hongming hurriedly poured a glass of water for Daiyu: "I have prepared some new medicinal recipes, and I am letting Yaqi try them out. If the results are good, I will bring them to my sister. Yesterday, I designed two sets of clothes and sent them to my sister the day after tomorrow." Daiyu said: "Thank you, brother, for remembering." Baoyu listened and said with a smile: "Seeing that I have a brother, I can't give away some of my gadgets." Lin Hongming said: "Brother Bao's things are naturally Okay. Last month, the son-in-law of Chuanhui sent a fan. The novelty is that the wings are made of jade bones. Holding it in summer, the whole body is cool. The fan is embroidered with brocade yarn mixed with gold thread. .It’s just that the fan is too long and not suitable for women. I thought Brother Bao would like it so I kept it for you, and I’ll send it to you after the banquet.” Baoyu thanked: “Thank you for thinking about it, second brother. It’s April now. It’s going to be hot in two months, so I’ll use it.” After hearing this, Tanchun joked, “It’s fine if Sister Lin is Brother Lin’s biological sister, but Second Brother is not Brother Lin’s biological younger brother. Only the second brother, without us."

Lin Hongming said with a smile: "What is the third sister talking about? I miss her even more. I just wanted to say that I prepared four high-quality round fans for Sister Bao and the three younger sisters. Before I could say anything, the third younger sister came to remind me gone."

After the banquet was over, Lin Hongming went to the bisha cupboard to sit for a while and then went back to Taixue to study.After the afternoon nap, Zijuan was waiting for Daiyu to wash her face, when Xueyan said: "Sister Yaqi is here!" Zijuan rushed to greet her: "Sister Yaqi is here!" Yaqi put down her things and went to Daiyu Beside: "The girl is awake, the second master asked me to give the girl something." Daiyu wiped her face and said, "Sit down, it's hard to come here from Taixue, tired all the way, let's have a cup of tea." He laughed and said, "Second Master never forgets the girl, he is such a good brother." He poured a cup of tea for Yaqi.Yaqi thanked her for the tea and sat down: "The second master knew that the girl was not good, so he started to study medical skills. He read the "Huang Di Nei Jing" and "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic" and found two good medicinal foods. Negotiated a deal with the owner of the silk and satin shop, and got 2000 taels of silver, and hurriedly ordered Qianqing to go to various places to buy medicinal materials, without daring to delay for a moment." Several people talked for a while, Yaqi was worried about Lin Hongming and had no one to take care of her. and left.Daiyu looked at the burden in a daze, and shed tears for a while.

Zijuan looked at it and said, "The girl should be happy, but why she is sad instead. In recent years, except for the old lady and Baoyu, who really loves the girl, although Master Lin loves his daughter dearly, he can't take care of her after all. Fortunately, there are The second master thought about it so that the girl would not be wronged."

"Where am I sad!" Daiyu argued.

Zijuan opened the bag and said with a smile: "Look, girl, none of the medicinal materials in it is worth a hundred taels of silver. If nothing else, just say that sealwort is the most nourishing kidney and lung, nourishing spleen and Qi, not to mention Korean Ginseng and velvet antler, thanks to Er Ye’s way of making money, otherwise there would be no money to buy them. These recipes are more detailed and clear, and the girl’s health is better than before.”

Daiyu lowered her head and sighed: "Of course I know that my brother treats me very well, but I just wondered if it's not my real brother. It's fine for a while, but it's the same for a long time?"

"Miss is thinking too much." Zijuan retorted, "Uncle Xue is Miss Bao's real brother. Although he is good to Miss Bao, he is not as good as the second master. .” Daiyu felt a little more relaxed after hearing this.If you want to know what happened next, please listen to the next chapter.