Red Mansions: No Tears

?Jia Lian led Zhao'er and Long'er out of the gate of Lin's house briskly, and went straight to the largest restaurant in Yangzhou Fucheng very familiarly.

As the three master and servant walked, they also heard Zhao'er telling Jia Lian the latest news he had inquired on the street in the past two days, and finally said with a coveted smile: "Second Master, these Although we have already visited many good places, but let me tell you, there are not only such fascinating places in Yangzhou as Jinxiangyuan in the capital, the most distinctive places in the south of the Yangtze River are those places that are scattered around the rivers and rivers. I heard that the girls on those boats are all beautiful and versatile, and they have attracted many young masters and brothers to linger. I don’t know if the second master is interested in going to see it? Or we can find a boat and go on board after a while. Look fresh?"

"Yo?! It's only been a few days since I've been here, and I've learned how to read and write? But the matter of going to the boat... um... no hurry! No hurry! Let me see! You should go and ask again to see which boat has the most beautiful girl, As for specialties... those who recite poems and write lyrics are exempted. You also know how much ink your second master and I have in my stomach, so you only look for those who sing well or dance beautifully. Let's take turns to appreciate each other. Just one or two times, anyway, there is plenty of time." Jia Lian couldn't help but brighten her eyes when she heard this, and she wished she could go and see what the beauties on the boat looked like, but she just wanted to save face. I also asked a question in a nonchalant manner.

"Hey! I don't know about you, Second Master. I've made inquiries on behalf of Second Master. There are indeed a few women who are quite famous in this place, and ah! If Second Master is lucky enough to see who can satisfy you Girl, you can also just ask her to play with you in Yangzhou for a few more days and nights, anyway, it won't cost us any money... Do you think so?" Zhao'er hastily added flatteringly.

Long'er saw that Zhao'er was making Jia Lian smile, so he couldn't help pouring cold water on him: "What do you mean not spending our money? How come the money from Mrs. Lin's house isn't ours? How dare you coax Er Grandpa spilled money recklessly, returned to the capital carefully, I will sue you in front of Second Mistress!"

"Hey! I'm afraid you won't succeed? Besides, if you follow the second master, will the second master make you confuse? Aren't you also an accomplice? At that time, I only need to reply, you are the one who pulls the second master to say which girl Okay, can Second Grandma turn her back on you to vent her anger?!" Zhao'er replied not to be outdone.

"Okay, okay! We have a role to see, and no one is allowed to go back and talk nonsense. Besides, it is not easy to find out the situation at Mrs. Lin's place. It is best not to say such things that should not be mentioned, in case Accidentally spread it to Aunt Lin's ears and arouse his suspicion, maybe we won't be able to get half a penny, and if we go back to the capital empty-handed, it's not just your second grandma who is angry." Jia Lian hurriedly stopped The two young servants bickered and restrained them with extreme vigilance.

Jia Lian glared at the two boys resentfully. These days, the three of them, master and servant, took the money given by the Lin family and had been eating and having fun on the ground in Yangzhou for many days. It seemed that they were really sending Lin Daiyu back , by the way, to stay and wait for Lin Daiyu to go back to Jia's house, or he also considered that Lin's house would need someone to help with chores, so he stayed in Yangzhou all the time, but in fact, as Zhaoer revealed, they came here for Keep an eye on the large amount of property of the Lin family that is already in their pocket.

As for Jia Lian, even though he is not good at writing or martial arts, it does not mean that he is stupid. After all, he knows that the Jia family's idea of ​​plotting the Lin family's property is not something that can be put on the table generously. You can't spread it around, you can only come here secretly, so you must be cautious in your words and deeds anytime, anywhere, and you must not let the uncle of the Lin family who has been seriously ill for many days find out their plans.

And Jia Lian also knew that even if Lin Hai was too sick to move, as long as he was still alive, no matter what small tricks he wanted to do in the Lin family, he would not be able to escape his eyes and ears, so it was best to choose Xu Xu Tuzhi, which was not bad anyway. Time, like now, while doing nothing, eating, drinking and having fun every day, while waiting for the day when Lin Hai will breathe his last breath, then he can tell Lin Hai what Jia Mu and Wang Shi asked him to say.

Jia Lian thought that judging from the current situation, the Lin clan had no talent or influence, but the ordinary people were distant relatives of Mrs. Lin, so naturally those people did not dare to make a move on Duke Rong's mansion. Otherwise, how come no one has come to the Lin family to intervene in matters?Although I don't know if Mrs. Lin Gu has not thought of the fact that his line may be cut off or has other plans in his heart, anyway, he thinks~ No matter what decision Mrs. Lin makes in the end, is he willing to give up Sister Lin's life and everything? Entrusting the property to the Jia family, in fact, it has long been too much for Mrs. Lin to have a second choice, unless he doesn't even care about his only daughter anymore.

Jia Lian thought about it again and again, but it seems that Master Lin really doesn't care about his precious daughter? !Otherwise, why would she look so unlovable?well!No matter what people think!It was a rare opportunity for him to come to Yangzhou, so he naturally wanted to take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery and beauties of Yangzhou. As for the old lady's confession to find out how much property the Lin family had, didn't they include the people brought by Aunt Min?After two days, when I have free time, I will call those people and tell them to transfer some valuable shop fields to the Rongguo Mansion before Master Lin ascends to heaven, otherwise there will be many people waiting for Master Lin to go Get things cheap for those people in the government, hum!The left and right are all things that need to be taken out. Of course, it is most justifiable for the Rongguo Mansion, which is the in-laws of the Lin family. Take it back and put it directly under the name of Duke Rongguo, but these trivial matters are not in a hurry right now, Mrs. Lin still has a few breaths, so he can't be asked to run to Mrs. Lin to ask when he will die, right?So it's better to wait for him to enjoy playing before making plans.

The three masters and servants of Jia Lian were only focused on discussing what they saw and did in Yangzhou these days, but they did not notice that among the crowd passing by them, a pair of masters and servants suddenly stopped behind them. The young man turned around, gave them a meaningful look, and then continued on his way as if nothing had happened, and the direction they were walking seemed to be the Lin family...

After the pair of masters and servants who turned back silently walked for a short distance, one of the servants said softly to his master: "Qi Ye, those people just now are the people we saw on the pier a few days ago." ? Why didn’t they stay at the Lin family to help? And what they just said, isn’t it a little too…”

"You mean that Jia Lian and his boy from the capital? Didn't you hear what the uncle and the second master said yesterday? The two houses of Rongning and Ningxia are a dirty place. It's expected that he would have that kind of thought, but... I don't know if it's his intention alone, or other people's calculations as well." The young man scoffed, his tone full of disdain, and he was thinking about the unknown future of the Lin family.

The master and servant arrived at the gate of Lin's house in a blink of an eye. The servant knocked on the gate and politely handed over a name card. The concierge asked them to wait for a while, and soon invited them in, all the way to the flower hall on the first floor of the Xiushen Hall.

Standing at the door, Steward Lin greeted the young man apologetically, and said, "Master was very happy when he heard that Jiang Qiye was visiting, but unfortunately his room smelled strongly of medicine, and he might offend the distinguished guests, so it is not good for you to go up and visit him. Just let me wait here, Jiang Qiye please sit here for a while, wait for the master to tidy up, then go downstairs to talk to Jiang Qiye."

"Master Lin, why should you worry so much? I'm here to visit patients, how can I make the patients toil and torment? What's more, Master Lin and I are half teachers, even if you ask me to serve one or two in front of you, it should be done." It's about the job." The young man hurriedly cupped his hands and replied.

"Master Jiang Qi is too polite, but the master insists on doing this, and I can't stop him. Please sit down for a while, the master will come down in a while." Seeing how respectful the young man's tone was towards his master, Steward Lin was somewhat relieved , thinking that an outsider is much more sensible than the second master of the Jia family who is trying to get married but does nothing. The division of half-teacher is not too much, but he can still think about serving his elders.

Steward Lin went upstairs quickly, and helped Lin Ruhai go downstairs to receive the seventh master of the Jiang family who came to visit him specially.

As soon as Jiang Qiye saw Lin Ruhai, he hurried over and personally helped Lin Ruhai to sit on the chair, and even saluted Lin Ruhai. Lin Ruhai seemed to appreciate this Jiang Qiye very much, and spoke many words of concern. Most of the topics between the two of them revolved around their schoolwork. Jiang Qiye asked Lin Ruhai many puzzles he encountered while studying, and Lin Ruhai answered them in detail until Jiang Qiye saw Lin Ruhai's tired face. Apologetically, he got up and wanted to say goodbye.

Unexpectedly, Lin Ruhai heard that Jiang Qiye only brought a servant to Yangzhou, and that the master and servant are currently living in the inn temporarily, so he proposed to ask the master and servant to come to Lin's house as guests for a few days before returning. After a few words of refusal, he graciously agreed.

Butler Lin heard that Jiang Qiye wanted to stay as a guest, so he didn't ask him to go back to the inn without further ado, but asked him to order his servants to bring two servants to help pack the luggage. Jiang Qiye was helpless and funny He humbly repeatedly, and then asked the servant to take the servants of the Lin family to the inn to check out and retrieve the luggage, while he himself went to the guest house to rest with the steward Lin's order to lead the way.

"Master, why did you suddenly think of Jiang Qiye as a guest in the mansion?" Lin Butler felt that it was not appropriate for his master to keep anyone in the mansion at this time. If you stay, you must have some plans.

"I just suddenly remembered the letter brought by Brother Lian. In the letter, my mother-in-law brought up the matter of Yu'er and Jia Baoyu...I always feel very inappropriate, but unfortunately because of my current situation, I can't think of a way to deal with it for a while. Therefore, I had no choice but to suppress the reply, and then I thought that Yu'er had been back for a few days, and she never mentioned that Jia Baoyu to me. I think it may not be true that my mother-in-law said that she and Baoyu had a very harmonious relationship. ... Sigh! Yu'er has been away from home for the past few years, and she has given me a lot." Lin Ruhai sighed sadly, feeling a little disappointed.

"My lord is worrying too much. Ever since she came back, the eldest girl has never forgotten to come to say hello to the lord every day. Before she leaves, she will also secretly ask me about the daily medicines for the lord's three meals a day. However, the eldest girl's body seems to be the same as before. It's not very good, I heard from my mouth that during the past few days when the eldest girl came back, her medicine was boiled for three meals in the kitchen, and the eldest girl probably didn't want the master to worry about her, so she didn't say anything." Steward Lin hurriedly comforted him.

"Yu'er's body...is it still that bad? Didn't it mean that all the food she ate and used in Rongguo's mansion was excellent? How could it be..." Lin Ruhai asked half suspiciously, thinking about it at the same time What was the look on her daughter's face when she came to him every day. ?