The eldest grandson of the Red Chamber

The eunuch delivering the decree has already arrived at the gate, and Jia Lian got the news here, so he hurriedly ordered people to set up an incense case, and opened the door to kneel down to receive it.

The people came very quickly, and a big eunuch in green inner eunuch uniform stopped his horse before the threshold, followed by many inner eunuchs.The big eunuch entered the door with a smile on his face, Jia Lian Mingxu and others hurriedly went up to welcome Daiyu, and then asked someone to invite Daiyu.

The eunuch glanced at the incense case, then at the mourning hall, "Has the coffin already been placed, Mr. Lin is righteous, I have come here with His Majesty's holy will. Before I came, His Majesty specially ordered not to disturb Mr. Lin's spirit. I won't declare this decree, he said, taking out a roll of silk with a golden scroll from the box behind him.

Looking at Daiyu: "This is Miss Lin, isn't it? Your Majesty is impressed by Lin Gong's loyalty and his father's heart, and specially named the girl Ning'an County Mistress to comfort Lin Gong's spirit in heaven. , you can enter the palace to meet the Empress Dowager. The gate of the palace is open for the county lord."

Daiyu received the imperial decree with both hands, paid homage to the capital, and kowtowed for the grace.

After Jia Lian listened to the eunuch's words, he couldn't control his joy, and then recalled the present occasion, Fang Lian

After staying, he said courteously: "Dare to ask your father-in-law's name, it's hard work coming from a long way, why don't you come in and have a cup of tea to warm your body?"

The eunuch declined: "For those who have no Ping, the name will be omitted. We don't want to disturb Lin Gongyingling, and we are eager to return to Beijing to return to life, so we will not stay." Without delay, he took the person and left .

Waiting for people to walk away, Mingxu and Daiyu looked at each other, then moved away, and entered the room one after another.

Seeing him coming in, Daiyu handed him the imperial decree in her hand. The little girl has become taciturn since the death of her father. Mingxu knew that she couldn't go against it at this time, and also told Zijuan Xueyan and the others not to coax and persuade people to talk. Don't force her to do anything that's normal.

Ming Xu opened it and read it. The content was very brief. After counting Lin Hai's achievements, he said as usual that the daughter of the Lin family was smart and quick, and she was courteous and courteous.

"It's a bit unexpected, but if it's like this, Shibo will feel more at ease." Ming Xu put the imperial decree back into the box, and it will be enshrined in the ancestral hall in the future.

Daiyu didn't open her mouth, tears streaming down her face, she missed her father.

Seeing this, Ming Xu sighed, "Before Shibo left, the most important thing to let go of was the younger sister. If someone under the spring knew that the younger sister was like this, I'm afraid he wouldn't want to." The dead always don't want blood relatives to grieve too much.

"Now that Daddy is gone, why don't you take me with him, just as our family is reunited. It won't save me from being left alone." First the younger brother, then the mother, and now Daddy has gone too.Daiyu's emotions have already collapsed, and she feels cold all over.

Hearing the little girl's dangerous speech, Ming Xu didn't care about etiquette, and directly hugged Daiyu in his arms. Seeing that the little girl was a little confused, he said, "What are you talking about? You, I'm afraid it will be even more painful, are you trying to make his last wish come true?"

Daiyu reacted and wanted to push him away, "What are you doing! Let go quickly."

Mingxu let go of the situation, supported her arm, stared into Daiyu's eyes, and said quite seriously: "Who said you are the only one left, and me, I am the husband-in-law appointed by Shibo, That is your categorical relative, I promise now in front of the Shibo's memorial tablet that I will never leave you alone, and I will definitely die behind you in the future, so that you will not suffer from this bereavement again, okay?"

Ever since his grandfather told him to make a marriage contract with Miss Lin, Mingxu found that he didn't feel disgusted in his heart, and even looked forward to it. Mingxu regarded Daiyu as a responsibility, and after that, it was Lin Hai who treated her like a parent and child, and exchanged her heart for her heart. , he planned Miss Lin into his future, so he had the responsibility to give the little girl, his established wife promise, so that she could feel at ease.

Daiyu was obviously frightened by him, she just felt that this man was not weak when he became infatuated, how could anyone say such a thing, she was a little inexplicably upset for a while, and said angrily: "Our Lin family has always been short-lived. Of course you are going to die behind me."

"No, we will last for a long time, and the spirit of the uncle in heaven will bless us." Mingxu was still sure, but he was afraid that Daiyu would think he was fooling around, so he persuaded again: "Besides, if there is no accident, the woman is fine." People who live longer than men, and how many years I live longer than you, if you are really short-lived as you said, wouldn’t it be better for us to go together? It’s also more fair.”

Daiyu was a little ashamed: "Where does this sound unreasonable? It seems like everything in the world is going your way." She said this, but she felt warm in her heart.

"Everything depends on man's effort. As long as I am willing to do it, then most of the things will indeed be as I wish." Ming Xu is very confident about the future.

"I don't know what to say." Daiyu lowered her head after she finished speaking, she was still young and couldn't notice anything else, she just felt that Mingxu's eyes were too bright, so she had to avoid it.

She didn't realize that those cold thoughts in her heart were gradually dissipating.

...

Two days later, Lin Hai was buried in his ancestral grave, and everything was settled. He also heard that someone from Jia's Yu Village came to his door, but he also went to Beijing. If they are friends, they ask if they can go together, so that the two sides can take care of each other.

Jia Lian heard that he was recommended by Wang Ziteng to come to Beijing, but after a little thought, he agreed, so the day for Daiyu's return to Beijing was fixed, and the zodiac went north three days later.

When it was the day of departure, Mingxu followed her all the way to the pier to see her off. Daiyu got off the carriage and was about to board the boat. Mingxu drove her horse up and said solemnly: "Miss Lin, I treat you like a fish facing the sea , It’s like a bird throwing itself into the forest, there’s no way to retreat, it’s unavoidable.” So no matter how happy or unhappy you are in Jia’s house, you can tell me, and please leave a place in my heart for me.

Daiyu blinked: "Is this also a promise?"

"Yes, it's the same as the promise that day, these are two promises." Mingxu nodded.

"Wrong, it should be three. Brother Ming said he would take me to Lanting Academy, but he has forgotten." Daiyu smiled, and her mood was rare.

Mingxu also laughed, "I don't dare to forget, I will definitely go, but I'm afraid it won't happen in the near future, let's talk about it in the future, my sister has a smooth journey." The boat is about to set sail!

Daiyu didn't say anything more, blessed her body, turned around and set foot on the boat back to Beijing. The days to come are long, and the future can be expected.

Mingxu stood in place watching the Jia family's boat gradually go away, until he could no longer see it, and then took the people home. This time he went home to Ming's house, and his grandfather had already gone one step ahead.

Mingxu wrapped his clothes unconsciously, and drove the horse to run fast. It will be New Year's Eve in a few days, and grandma might be thinking too hard.

But Jia Lian and Daiyu received a good news from Beijing when they were on the way halfway.

There was joy in the palace, and on the first birthday of the first lunar month, she was named Fengzao Palace Shangshu and Xiande Concubine.

This is really a great happy event. Compared with Yuanchun concubine, Daiyu's county head is not enough. Jia Lian was so happy that he ordered the sailors to speed up and travel day and night, and he must return to the mansion as soon as possible.

Although they rushed all the way, they were safe. The group arrived in Beijing before Shangyuan. Jia Lian took Daiyu back to Rongfu at noon that day. We met again after two months, and we couldn't help but cried a lot.

Mother Jia cried that my Yu'er is a miserable person. Everyone persuaded her for a long time before she stayed. After talking about Daiyu's family affairs, everyone congratulated the old lady's granddaughter on concubine concubine. Daiyu also congratulated her There are so many festive words, it is not good to let people down because of her.

Seeing everyone talking about the emperor's grace, Jia's mother also mentioned: "Just now Lian'er told me that my Yu'er is also blessed with the emperor's kindness and has been named the county head. This is a happy event, and the family can be regarded as double happiness. I'm not here, Yu'er is back today, let me also congratulate Yu'er." As he spoke, it seemed that Wang Xifeng was about to arrange a banquet.

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Daiyu explained: "It's just because of the shadow of my late father, I was lucky enough to be missed by the emperor. My grandmother who didn't dare to work and the elders are busy for me."

After hearing this, Wang Xifeng persuaded, "Sister Lin is right, we are all a family, congratulations come and go are always joyful, and besides, our family's banquet to celebrate the empress has not been withdrawn yet!"

Seeing what she said, Jia's mother stopped insisting, and praised my Yu'er for being sensible.Everyone followed her words and complimented her.

Only Mrs. Wang smiled on her face, but in her heart she wished she could gnaw her silver teeth.It's just a little county magistrate, how can he compare with my son's noble lady, and want to have another banquet with her, an orphan girl, on my happy day in Yuanchun, and she is not afraid of being laughed at, this old godmother is really getting more and more stupid!

After Madam Wang scolded in her heart, she saw Baoyu staring at Daiyu. Her sister, Concubine Feng, had never seen him so happy, and her heart became more and more panicked. When Mrs. Wang came back to her senses, she happened to meet Jia Mu's ambiguous eyes, and immediately lowered her head to cover it up.

Mother Jia withdrew her gaze and sighed silently in her heart. This is also a shallow-sighted person. It is hard to say anything about her on Yuanchun's happy day.

Mother Jia held Daiyu in her arms, and she couldn't help but think of the marriage contract between the Minglin family. She felt a little uncomfortable, but she couldn't say anything to this little girl, Daiyu. Today's occasion is not suitable for asking her, that's all, let's talk about it later Well, let's not mention this now.

After talking with Jia Mu, Daiyu was busy cleaning the bedroom and arranging things. She came back this time and brought a lot of books, and distributed the gifts from Yangzhou to Sanchun, Baochai, Baoyu and others. The wagtail incense sticks given by the king of Beijing Jing were given to Daiyu. Daiyu was dissatisfied with Baoyu giving her the things that other men had taken, so she didn't want them, and Baoyu had to take them back.

At this time, Wang Xifeng entered the room: "You two just met, what are you doing? The old lady saw that Sister Lin brought a lot of things back this time, so she asked me to help. If there is something useful for Sister, just ask." .” Wang Xifeng still has a crisp style.

Daiyu knew her temper, so she was not polite to her: "These things are okay. Grandma's place is big enough to fit them. As for the people I brought, I will trouble my sister-in-law to arrange a place for the time being." As soon as the family did not change the prescription, Lin Hai arranged for Daiyu to come over with several female doctors, and even more than this, Lin Hai even gave her cooks, guards, buyers, etc., and he didn't think she needed it or not. Just give it.

"Sister really brought many people back this time, I'm afraid I have to arrange for you to go to another hospital." Wang Xifeng told Daiyu in this way.

"These were given by my father. It's not good to hinder the wishes of the elders. They were born in the Lin family. Please trouble Sister Feng." Daiyu was a little embarrassed.In fact, the real old people of the Lin family, such as Lin Rang and his family, have already entered the Lin house in the capital, and are now taking care of Daiyu's dowry.

Wang Xifeng just laughed: "It's not good to make sister Lin worry about this, my sister-in-law will give you a letter in advance."