Jia Minqi's family in the Red Chamber

But it is said that Jia She is the eldest son of Jia Daishan, the Duke of Rongguo, and his original wife is a close match with him.

It's a pity that Jia Lian's mother left early. When he was young, his uncle Xu Qian was still working in the capital and treated him very harshly.

Jia Lian was still immature, and there was a nanny gossiping by his side, so naturally he didn't get close to this uncle.Later, with my uncle, he went to the Southwest to be an official, and it was not enough to rely on letters to teach him.

Jia Amnesty was even more impatient with the "noisy" brother-in-law who asked him to teach Brother Lian all day long, and then he remarried the Xing family, so he simply cut off contact with his original wife's natal family.

And Jia Lian is still young, and doesn't understand the painstaking efforts of his own uncle. Like his father, he has never been close to his uncle's "nagging"...

Probably very disappointed with his nephew's attitude, words and deeds, Xu Qian stopped sending letters to Beijing one by one.

In short, the two families don't even give boxing gifts now.

But even after so many years, as soon as Jia Lian heard that he might go to become an official beside his uncle... his legs went limp and he felt uncomfortable all over.

Seeing this, Yin Hong couldn't help smiling, but said deliberately, "What's wrong?"

Yuanchun married, and sooner or later people would know about his family's old affairs, so Jia Lian broke his heart and told the whole story about his long-standing estrangement with his mother-in-law.

Yin Hong smiled and said: "Master Xu has an outstanding official reputation, and he is also an uncle... I have always been a nephew and uncle, and a little estrangement is nothing. Lian's second brother is under the care of Mr. Xu. First of all, I wish you a prosperous official career."

The phrase "prosperous official career" made Jia Lian understand the meaning of a thousand times... At first, Jia Lian lived in a muddle-headed way. After the family donated a fellow friend, he didn't move for several years. So, like his father, he was a little addicted to pleasure. The meaning of shattering.

And Jia Zhu concentrated on studying and made progress, and then he resolutely left home and went south to "respect" his uncle and aunt.

Over the years, Jia Zhu has not only made progress in reading and writing essays, but also truly learned how to be an official and know people: Jia Zhu took advantage of Master Han Qihan’s opportunity to provide disaster relief, and personally handled public affairs and civil affairs, and his reputation has spread thousands of miles Outside Jia Lian's ears!

It was precisely because of this that Jia Lian was really aroused to be competitive: his elder brother Jia Hu went, and he was the eldest son of the eldest son!

It's just that Yin Hong took the initiative to tell him about his future... there must be a reason.

But in order to show his favor, he directly rejected it. He felt that even his father might not be able to stand up to Ning Wangfu's favor.

Jia Lian pondered for a while, but couldn't figure out why: at least Yin Hong was not dissatisfied with the marriage between the two families.Besides, what good can you gain by killing him?What is there to covet about him?

Jia Lian was somewhat self-aware, no matter how difficult Yin Hong, the eldest son of Prince Ning, was in a bad situation, he would not come to plot against him himself.

That is... a warning?

Jia Lian suddenly raised his head and looked at Yin Hong eagerly.

Yin Hong smiled and nodded, "Whether it's the northwest or the southwest, it's a land of right and wrong. The second brother Lian must be careful in his trip." After saying that, he left gracefully, leaving Jia Lian to continue to ponder his thoughts.

It wasn't until Yin Hong left that no one could be seen, and Jia Lian realized: This name has changed fast enough.

When he looked up again, there was a different person in front of him.

This person was very courteous, and first announced his family name: Yin Ze, the second son of Prince Ning.

Jia Lian understood instantly.

At the same time, in the garden of Nan'an Prince's Mansion, Concubine Nan'an took her daughter-in-law, joking with the nobles around her, and she did not forget to take a look at the gazebo where Yuan Chun and other girls were talking.

Their family has a long history of friendship with Ningrong and Rongfu, but brothers Jia Daihua and Jia Daishan passed away one after another, and Ningfu and Ningfu were also not as good as before, so they and Ningrong and Ningfu did not move around as frequently as before.

In particular, the two brothers in Rongguo Mansion were not able to support the family. Originally, the Nan'an Palace planned to stay away from this family...but they didn't expect that Jia Min, her aunt, was really powerful.

She is only in her early thirties, and she has become the wife of the second rank, and she is expected to be the wife of the prime minister in the future.However, Jia Min loves to take care of her natal nephew, and behind her stands a husband who obeys her and has a bright career...

No, my niece Yuan Chun asked her to marry the clan. Whether Prince Ning's eldest son can succeed the prince is another matter, but Yuan Chun's future husband-in-law will never escape a prince.

All in all, the friendship between Nan'an Palace and Rongguo Mansion has to be restored.Concubine Nan'an thought, why not choose one of the two concubines from Duke Rong and marry her own concubine.

If the Rong Mansion is prosperous, they can enjoy the glory as in-laws; if they cause trouble, anyway, the marriage will be a concubine, and it will be very cheap to break up the relationship.

At this time, Yuan Chun was pulling two younger sisters to welcome the spring, and Tan Chun was chatting with a group of new sisters: the girls were very interested in her life in the palace, and because they were not familiar with her, most of them were embarrassed to ask too deeply. .

Yuan Chun answered all the questions with a smile, and even told some stories to surprise the girls secretly.Once the matter involves the ladies and secrets in the palace, she will make a detour and keep the girl who asked these questions firmly in her heart.

When she overheard the conversation between the fifth prince and the eighth prince, she was worried about her life all day long, and she had been worrying about it for more than a year.

Looking at the female officials and servants who come and go in the palace, she doesn't understand the truth that disaster comes from the mouth: marrying the clan is not a life-saving talisman that will try everything!

When Yuan Chun drank tea to moisten his throat, he happened to catch the eyes of Concubine Nan'an full of deep meaning, and then saw this not too old Gao Ming say a few words in the ear of his daughter-in-law, and the eyes of the daughter-in-law there were from time to time. Spin around a sister.

However, in Nan'an Palace, the son of the concubine's current title is Duke.Therefore, the concubine's daughter-in-law only has the order of the Duke's wife.

Yuan Chun didn't just learn to be cautious in the palace, her arrogance was still there, but it was hidden a bit deeper: Nan'an Concubine used to look down on her own family, so how can I look down on such a declining family!

Among the four kings with different surnames back then, only the Beijing Palace is still beautiful.

King Beijing's attitude is already clear: like today, Princess Nan'an hosted a banquet and invited all the female relatives and younger generations from acquaintances to have a drink and talk, but the Prince of Beijing Palace used the excuse that the old lady was not well so no one came.

At this moment, Baoqin suddenly stepped forward, and whispered in Yuanchun's ear, "Second Master Lian invited a sister over, saying that he... wants to see the girl and give her some instructions."

As long as Yuanchun thought about it, he could meet and talk with Second Brother Lian every day, not to mention that Second Brother Lian accompanied his sisters and sons here in person today.

The one who "wanted to see the girl and ask a few words"... must be that person!

Thinking of this, Yuan Chun's face became slightly hot: this man also knew to drag Lian's second brother to see her, so it can be seen that he is still very particular.

Yuan Chun used the excuse of changing clothes to get up, and asked Tan Chun to give a few words—Ying Chun was honest, and she didn't have any precautions.

Along the promenade, she followed the girl leading the way to the outside of the garden, and within a short distance, Yuan Chun saw her second brother Lian and a tall, tall, thick-browed and big-eyed man standing under the elm tree not far away.

Yuan Chun clearly saw this person's slightly staring eyes gradually narrowed, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

She also smiled, bowed gracefully, and without hesitation took Baoqin...to the clean room...

Yin Ze originally thought that the girl would come over to say hello to him, but now he looked at the girl's back and muttered, "Second brother Lian, your sister..." He became happier when he said this , Swallowed back the words "It's not bad".

Originally, sister Yuanchun was top-notch in terms of appearance, talent and bearing.

Jia Lian wasn't worried that this future brother-in-law would feel unhappy and disgusted after meeting him, but when he saw this... with a happy and handsome face in front of him, he suddenly felt a little uncomfortable: he also talked to The fox friends and drinking friends have commented on the woman's appearance, but it's really my sister's turn...

If his aunt, who is dedicated to planning a good life and training his nephews and nieces, knows about his complicated feelings, he will be extremely relieved: that's not bad, it really helps!

At this moment, Yin Ze also came back to his senses, turned his head to face the subtle expression of his future brother-in-law, he was thick-skinned and a little embarrassed: he was stunned by his sister...just for a moment!

But he is really satisfied with this daughter-in-law!Don't talk about appearance, just look at the demeanor that is neither humble nor overbearing, he is worthy of his high praise.

He coughed softly, "We should go back, my elder brother can't find us, maybe he is going to be annoyed."

Jia Lian said decisively with a look of "who are you coaxing?" "Okay."

But Jia Lian and Yuan Chun wrote letters to their aunt Jia Min after returning home from the banquet, and sent different people to send them to Hangzhou.

Half a month after Jia Min received the letter, her twin sons would turn over.

While she was looking at the letter from home, her husband Lin Hai and daughter Daiyu were coaxing the two little guys... rolling on the bed...

On the contrary, brother Sui was particularly "well-behaved" today - because he played with his new pony for most of the morning, and now he was so tired that he fell asleep next to his mother.The voices of his father, sister, and even younger brothers were completely unable to disturb him.

Jia Min pulled his son's back, put down the letter and looked at Daiyu who was playing with his younger brother more and more excitedly with a smile.

Lin Hai quietly got up and sat down beside his wife, and said softly, "See, you're not in a bad mood."

Jia Min generously handed the letter to her husband, "I didn't waste my time and energy, and the master didn't work for me in vain."

Lin Hai didn't avoid his daughter and said with a smile: "I also have selfish intentions, and it's not just to please you."

The implication is that making you happy is the main thing, his selfishness comes second.

Jia Min heard the overtones and just laughed, "Master is used to talking."

Now that Lin Hai had read the letter between Jia Lian and Yuan Chun, he also said with emotion, "It's rare."

Jia Min said frankly: "To tell you the truth, I feel uneasy after all this trouble to the master, I'm afraid they...don't understand."

In all fairness, Lin Hai didn't spend a lot of contacts and favors for his nephew and niece, and it was largely the result of going along with the flow.But this result, neither of the two uncles could do it.

He gave Yuan Chun and Jia Lian a chance to leave their respective parents and at the same time get rid of their parents' control.From the current point of view, the response of the two children makes the couple quite satisfied.

The kids are at least sensible.Especially Jia Lian's performance is quite like a competent brother.

Jia Min recalled that Lian's brother was indeed more affectionate than his father - the talents of the nephews and nieces are another matter, first of all, the one she brought up should not be an ungrateful white-eyed wolf.

When the couple talked, Daiyu listened with her ears while teasing her younger brother - her parents didn't let her leave, so they wanted her to learn more.

Jia Min saw her daughter's reaction in her eyes, and said to her husband, "Master, what's the matter with Brother Lian's errand?" He pinched the back of Lin Hai's hand and said deliberately, "Why didn't I know in advance? No? Speaking of going to the northwest, why is he going to the southwest again?"

Lin Hai couldn't be a bit embarrassed, "The experience level of the experience department is not high, and the appointment and dismissal are not completely decided by the Ministry of War. If the experience of the experience department goes up to the peak, the commander will not nod, even if the Ministry of War and the local commanders work together to help , this official may not sit firmly."

In the two northwestern provinces, especially in Shaanxi, both the commanders and all the commanders have a deep friendship with Lin Hai's old father-in-law Jia Daishan.

Lin Hai continued: "I handed over my recommendation letter, and I guessed that the military department still has to be uneasy."

It stands to reason that the appointment and dismissal of minor officials of the sixth rank would not be of much concern to the Holy One, and those senior men in the Ministry of War would not care much about this level of oil and water, and with the recommendation of such a feudal official like Lin Hai, they would usually go with the flow, anyway. Have a good relationship with Lin Hai, right?

However, one of the two servants of the Ministry of War is the grand master of the Sun family, and the other is from the Rong family of the princess's natal family.Lin Hai "did not give the Sun family face" twice or three times, so Sun Shilang deliberately retaliated and planned to directly refute Lin Hai's recommendation.

And the other servant got the trust of the Rong family and wanted to separate from the Sun family, so this small official became the focus of the Sun Rong family and even the two servants—if it was an important position, The Holy Majesty can't tolerate such a grudge between the two families.

Neither of them would give in. After a stalemate for several days, the boss of the Ministry of War made a direct decision: Lin Hai had to give face, and he couldn't make the Sun family feel too uncomfortable, and the Rong family's goal could be achieved.

It happened that there was also a vacancy in the experience department of the Southwest Experience Department, so it happened that Jia Lian went to his own uncle.

Jia Min smiled when he heard this, "Isn't the master already expecting this?"

Lin Hai said sincerely: "Master Xu is Brother Lian's biological uncle after all, and I'm afraid he will be more dedicated in taking care of and teaching her than us being uncles and aunts."

Jia Min raised his hand and slapped his master's shoulder, "I'm not afraid of Brother Lian suffering? To be honest, all the boys in my natal family are too pampered. Even Brother Zhu should practice more. When I was in the capital, I heard that Brother Zhu was always sick, or he was not feeling well, do you see that since he came here, he had a headache and brain fever for a while?"

Lin Hai smiled meaningfully, "I think Brother Zhu has cured his heart disease when he came here." After a pause, he said seriously, "To tell you the truth, I just wanted to use this matter to try Grandpa Sun's character Gentleness... Now it seems that this person is not in good shape, and the Sun family... is also hard to say."

Jia Min also restrained his unnecessary expression, "Master, Mr. Sun is not very big, what are you worried about?"

Lin Hai was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Madam is brilliant!"

Jia Min slapped the flattery back in a blink of an eye, "Master is better."

Lin Haibin smiled and nodded, "The imperial envoy is coming soon. If that's the case, I don't want to save face for the Sun family, anyway... and the Rong family is contributing to the flames in Beijing."

The Holy Majesty may also be looking forward to pinching the Sun family's handle so that he can help the prince cut off this group of dragging burdens in a legitimate way.

It's just...he will immediately avoid damaging the prince's face and reputation, but the prince must not be ungrateful.