The Happy Man in the Red Chamber

Jia Amnesty's actions are not as muddled and dull as he himself has shown.In fact, there is a taste of vigorous and resolute.On the fifth day after telling An Lan, it was announced that An Lan and Jia Lian were ready to leave.This time, An Lan mainly wanted to see the so-called rivers and lakes. Huguang and Jiangnan are the places where rivers and lakes are most prevalent, as is Bashu.She is very curious about this, whether it is as interesting as Jin Yong's novels.

Although Jia Lian was a little uncomfortable walking with An Lan.After all, he is a half-grown boy, and it is awkward for his stepmother to be so young.But fortunately, the two of them are not on the same boat, so they live in peace.As long as he arrives in Yangzhou safely, there will be nothing left.

An Lan still applies to the Shen family's boat, and now the feng shui is going smoothly.Going south with the wind is very nice.Every time Jia Lian boarded the boat to pay a visit to the shore, he avoided seeing him.An Lan knew what his little man was thinking, so she didn't pay much attention to it.Just explaining to others to take good care of them.It's easy for Jia Lian to get it, but nothing happens along the way.

The boat traveled half a month on the road to Jinling.He went to Yangzhou without stopping, and the messenger arrived at Lin Ruhai's mansion three or four days in advance.Jia Min was very excited when he heard that his elder brother's child was coming.And because of what happened to Jiamu at home, I was very sad and fell ill.Hearing that the ship might arrive at night, he came over the next day and hurriedly asked people to clean up and prepare the guest room.

An Lan has her own house in Yangzhou. Although it is the property of Qixiufang, it is her property after all.He asked people to disembark and go to Lin's mansion, and only said to rest in the other courtyard to visit the next day.Hearing that there is a place to live, although Jia Min was a little unhappy, but after all, it was the first time that the sister-in-law and sister-in-law met each other, and some estrangement was normal.

Before she got married, she was very good with Jia She's first wife, Jiang Shi.When she heard about Jiang's death, she felt resentful toward her elder brother.But in the final analysis, she is a girl who goes out, so she can't control the affairs of her brother's room.It was only after waiting for three years that I heard that the old lady had given the daughter of the Xing family of Yangzhou.My father used to be an important member of the fourth rank in Ping'an Prefecture, so it's good to think about family affairs.

In the morning, he greeted Jia Lian and had breakfast together. An Lan doesn't like hot food in summer.The tender ginger juice hits the milk and becomes a staple food.Two fried eggs are paired with a bowl of milk, which is very comfortable to eat.Jia Lian ate two meat buns and drank a big bowl of soybean milk.He practices diligently, although he looks like a thin and weak scholar, he has internal strength, even if he eats more.After eating two meat clips, he rinsed his mouth a little astringently.An Lan looked at him embarrassed, smiled and waved her hands: "It's buffalo meat, if you like it at noon, you can have some cold salad served."

"Aren't you at my aunt's house at noon?" Even though Jia Amnesty gave him a task this time, An Lan is his stepmother after all, and he can't avoid it alone.

"Oh... I forgot about this." An Lan shook her head with a smile: "Your aunt must be staying with you. I'll send you some dried meat and make snacks for you."

"Thank you ma'am!" Hearing this, Jia Lian bowed his head in thanks.An Lan wiped her fingers, got up and went into the house to change her travel clothes again, and the two of them got into the carriage and headed to Lin Ruhai's mansion.

Lin Ruhai was only in charge of the Yanzheng at this time, so he did not live in the official office of the Yanzheng.Instead, he rented a secondary house nearby and arranged a small house.Having been unable to have any children these years, Jia Min was worried that his physical weakness would cause the current situation.He was cruel and gave Lin Ruhai two concubines, both of whom were from good families.

Today, the sister-in-law of the hostess' natal family came with her nephew, and the door was opened grandly.Lin Qiao, the housekeeper of the Lin family, arrived at the door in person, waiting for the carriage to come.

Jia Lian got out of the carriage first, and then waited for An Lan to appear.It was the first time Lin Qiao saw such a beautiful woman, her eyes widened immediately.The servants around him didn't dare to look up for fear of being scolded, but he was taken aback for a moment before slowing down and walking forward to salute: "I have seen the general's wife, the master and wife are already waiting in the main room!"

"Go in!" An Lan glanced at Jia Lian, nodded and smiled at the housekeeper, and walked in first.Lin Ruhai's mansion is not big, and it was rented and built by the officials who came here for convenience.After passing the second gate, you can see the main courtyard, and the wing rooms on both sides are very neat.There is a rockery in the courtyard, and in front of the mountain is a shadow wall.It can be seen that it was built in the style of the capital.There are two camphor trees in the courtyard, leaning on each other on the right side in front of the main house.

Jia Min and Lin Ruhai were at the main entrance, and they had obviously greeted them.

Jia Lian remembered Jia Min, but An Lan saw him for the first time.Both sides greeted each other, Lin Ruhai led Jia Lian in front, and Jia Min led An Lan in the back.

Looking at the beautiful woman in front of her, Jia Min sighed for Jia Mu's arrangement.Not to mention glamorous, but looking at the temperament of the clothes, it is very good.Such a person, no matter what, no one would say that Mother Jia treated her stepson unfairly.It's just that women are beautiful, either they have no brains or they have more eyes than others.

She had always been preoccupied, so she followed Lin Ruhai to sit in the main seat, and An Lan approached her to sit in the guest seat.

"I thought I would go there when my brother got married, but the old lady's life is not over here. It's not a good time to wash away the bad luck. I think it's the first time we will meet you and my sister-in-law when we come here." Jia Min pursed her lips and smiled. Laughing, An Lan looked at her.

Plain white face, black eyebrows, crescent moon, bright eyes and white teeth, and a melon-shaped face with a narrow chin.As he spoke, there was a shy friendship in those eyes.Although the figure is not enchanting, but there is an extra cloud.The smell of rain.Like a weeping willow blowing the wind, she was dressed in a sky-blue skirt, with only two or three sapphire pendant horns, her delicate beauty was full of immortality.With such a mother, it is not impossible for Lin Daiyu to seduce Jia Baoyu's soul back then.

An Lan smiled and glanced at Jia Lian: "Master always said, how can my aunt descend to the earth like a fairy. Only after I met today did I realize that the previous words were not exaggerated. I just saw it and thought, obviously, this daughter is from the same mother. All right. I just hope that Lian'er won't be like his father, with a hulking back. It would be good if he could have a bit of Mr. Lin's demeanor."

Lin Ruhai didn't want to make contact at first, but when he heard this.The tone was soft, but with a hint of determination and sharpness.Although the woman's eyes seem soft, they are rigid.He thought to himself, his brother-in-law probably married a powerful one.

"Lian'er is young, so I can't see anything right now. I just look at her, but she looks more like his mother." Jia Min has never liked this kind of straightforward woman, and her tough attitude easily reminds her of her childhood The days with Jia Mu.She lowered her head slightly: "I'd like to trouble my sister-in-law to come and deliver it in person."

"It's not a problem. Originally, the master wanted to renovate the house. He said that Lian'er will also be at the age of marrying a wife in the future, so how could he be fooled? Besides, it would be better if the young couple had no references in their lives. I thought about it. For a reason, I just took advantage of the real time to come over to see how my dowry is here. At the same time, I will burn incense and pay homage to my old parents." An Lan raised her finger lightly and looked at Jia Lian who bowed her head:

"I sent you here today, and you can take good care of yourself in the future. Your Uncle Lin looks like a man of good character. If you don't get a point in your studies, your father will not forgive you. At that time, don't let me I'll go and intercede for you." She said with a smile, and Jia Lian lowered her head and rubbed her nose: "The old grandmother's distress was the result of the ruins of the past. Just don't worry, madam."

Lin Ruhai looked at it, lowered his eyebrows and thought for a while: "It's settled, the two of us didn't have any trouble. The wing room on the west side was tidied up a few days ago, and everything was bought properly. Ask someone to send some clothes over. good."

Hearing her husband speak, Jia Min nodded: "That's good. It happens that the master's outer study is in the front yard, and there are cloisters on both sides, so it will be convenient for teaching in the future."

Jia Min got up and took An Lan to show Jia Lian the room, while Lin Ruhai took Jia Lian to the study.

Two people, one big and one small, sit here as master and slave.After letting the boy serve tea, Jia Lian took out the letter from his father and handed it to Lin Ruhai.The letter was written behind Jia Min and An Lan's back, and it explained some more secret things.Jia Amnesty knew that his younger sister hated women with sharp personalities, but the current power of Qixiufang in Yangzhou would definitely be able to help Lin Ruhai.If you can make friends with this, it will also be a help.It's just that Lin Ruhai has to start with this matter.After all, he is familiar with his sister, who was brought up according to the standard of a lady from childhood.

It can't be said that Jia's mother is not well-bred, but in the final analysis, those backyard secretaries, housekeeper directors, etc. are just superficial.Jia Min also knows the superficial things that other girls learn.But the old grandmother played games with her daughter-in-law and son for him, and she had no choice but to abandon Jia Min in the end.Later, he chose Lin Ruhai because he saw the family background and rules of his Lin family.

Lin Ruhai opened the envelope, read it carefully and looked at Jia Lian: "Do you know what your father said?"

"I know some, but I don't know the specifics. It's just that the servants around me are said to be arranged by her. Except for the two servants, the maid and the woman were all bought from outside by her." Jia Lian confessed honestly , Lin Ruhai nodded: "Your aunt has to make it clear, she has always been prone to wild thoughts. When you came here, you were building the Shen family's boat?"

"I used my own small boat, and only changed to Shen's big boat when I arrived in Jinling." Jia Lian replied honestly, Lin Ruhai looked like a scholar because of his slender figure.His back is straight, and with a short beard, he can't tell his age.His face is pale, his footsteps are swaying, and he has not practiced martial arts.This is Jia Lian's judgment.

Lin Ruhai put away the letter paper and looked at him: "What are your plans?"

"Father said, it would be best if I can worship you as my teacher. If not, then it can only be Shanyin Academy. After all, the emperor has rejected father's entreaties twice now, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for him to become an official in the future. The foundation is even lower in my generation. If things go on like this, my grandson might not even be able to live in the mansion that She made." Lin Ruhai also knew the truth of what Jia Lian said.He thought for a while: "I don't accept apprentices easily, even if your aunt is there. But I can know that you study articles."

Hearing this, Jia Lian's nervous heart was relieved.He hurriedly got up: "Uncle is willing to guide, it is Lian'er's luck!"

"Okay, okay, sit down!" Lin Ruhai waved him to sit down, and thought for a while: "But what book did you read?"

"I have read all the scriptures, some of them understand and others don't."

"Then memorize the Shangshu! Just any passage." Lin Ruhai just copied and proofread it temporarily, and didn't teach it.Just to see if you can recite clearly, after all, recitation is the first priority for scholars.

"Yes!" Jia Lian bowed to his feet, stood at the side of the desk and began to recite:

"The former king, Gu Yu, ordered the heaven to inherit the gods. The ancestral temple of Sheji is not only respectful. The heavenly supervisor Jude, with the collection of great orders, Fusui Wanfang. Only Yin bowed and restrained the left and right, the master of the house, and the successor of Wang Picheng Jixu. But Yin Gong was first seen in Xiyi Xia, and since Zhou has an end. The phase also has an end; his successor, Wang Wangke, has an end, and his phase also has an end. "Wang Weiyong ignored it.Yi Yin Naiyan said: "The former kings were ignorant and bright, and they sat and waited for the day. The emperor seeks to be handsome, enlighten future generations, and there is no way to overthrow himself. Prudence is the virtue of frugality..."

Teenagers have not yet entered the period of voice change, thirteen or fourteen years old is exactly when the voice is clear. "Shangshu" Taijia recited aloud, fluent and full of charm.

Lin Ruhai looked at the boy carefully, with braided hair all tied up on his young body.The pendant is made of gold and silver.Some of the hair was braided in fine braids due to the short pile.The blue forehead on the forehead is dotted with a sapphire, and the silver backing is very good.He was dressed in a navy blue robe, crisp and neat.Narrow-sleeved, short-breasted body looks thin, but has a ruddy complexion. It can be seen that the figure is tall and straight, and the foot is very stable. It can be seen that martial arts is also good.Lin Ruhai nodded with Fu Xu, this child can be good luck.

After Jia Lian finished reciting it, he asked about some contents of the Four Books.Lin Ruhai nodded: "I have memorized all the Four Books and Five Classics... Then from tomorrow, come to my place for an hour after dinner, and I will tell you about it. Go and see how your aunt has arranged for you. It's time for lunch."

Jia Lian nodded, followed Lin Ruhai respectfully and walked out.This is Lin Ruhai's inner study, which are all reading abstracts.There are also picture cases, in which a marble surface with flowing ink is embedded in the middle of the mahogany frame.If you touch it carefully, you can't see any unevenness, which shows the skill of the master.You must know that this kind of painting case is leveled by carpentry instead of polishing stone.

Jia Lian stretched out his hand to touch it, and after confirming Zhenxiu Chengdu, he followed Lin Ruhai out of the inner study, facing Jia Lian's side room.At this time, Jia Min and An Lan were still inside, and when they walked in, they heard their conversation.

Jia Min took An Lan into the wing room arranged for Jia Lian. The wing room was very large and divided into a small main hall and two side rooms.One of them was used as a bedroom and the other as a study.There is a clear distinction between the two. Although the wooden tables and chairs used are not expensive, it can be seen that the wooden workmanship is good.

An Lan didn't have any objection to this, but in the bedroom, An Lan didn't see the kang that is common in the north, and she stepped on the ground to make sure it wasn't an earth dragon, so she felt that the room was a bit cold.Although boys need to exercise, but there is no loss in this.

She looked around and looked at Jia Min: "I see where the earth dragon is installed in the main house?"

"Before I came, the master was worried that I was afraid of the cold and arranged for someone to drive me out." Jia Min nodded, and immediately understood An Lan's meaning: "There is no way here for the time being. It was originally used as a warehouse. Lian'er came here urgent……"

"How can I say that this letter was on the way half a month early..." An Lan curled her lips: "Sister-in-law, don't blame me for being outspoken and not pleasing to the ear. After all, Lian'er is a child, and now she is a spoiled daughter, Bang Bang My filial son. But for people like us, the foundation of self-cultivation is still there. If you didn’t protect yourself properly when you were young, when you get old, it’s your size that hurts, right? My relationship with the Shen family has always been deep, and after two days I asked a craftsman to change it. The earth dragon can’t do it, otherwise there would be no place to sleep. Let’s add some fire! The tin bucket is also hot, isn’t it?”

Jia Min was a little unhappy when she heard that, she found a stool and sat down and looked around: "Sister-in-law cares about Lian'er, I'm happy." She raised her eyes slightly and looked at An Lan: "But after all, it's not here yet. Autumn. When autumn comes, I will make arrangements for Lian'er."

Hearing her decline, An Lan also sat beside her and smiled slightly: "You and my sister-in-law are a matter of a lifetime. In the end, I was worried. It's just that he grew up in the north, and the rain and humidity in the south are heavy." Very. I just want to make him better, better. Auntie, don’t blame me for meddling. Your brother doesn’t care. He thinks it’s good for boys to play around. But in the end, I won’t have any in the future. A child. Isn’t Lian’er the one I’m counting on? Now I treat him well and care about him because I didn’t expect him to be old and have sore waist and legs. At that time, who would I rely on?”

Jia Min listened, although they were all truthful and reasonable.But it's hard to hear it.She grabbed her handkerchief and was about to say something when she saw Lin Ruhai bringing Jia Lian in.

Jia Lian saluted the two of them, Jia Min walked to Lin Ruhai, An Lan lowered her head and smiled slightly, and pinched Jia Lian's collar: "But you got tested?"

"Don't worry, madam, my son has recited it." Jia Lian was a little shy by her intimacy for a while, and immediately blushed and looked down at Lin Ruhai.Lin Ruhai coughed, and An Lan let go of her hands and smiled: "I was arguing with your aunt just now! After all, you grew up in the north, and it's not uncommon to come here from the south. The humidity is high, and when you get old, you will definitely suffer. Influence. I just watched you come over."

Being attacked first, Jia Min was a little unhappy.She lowered her eyebrows and said to Lin Ruhai in a low voice: "I originally thought about adding another row of earth dragons to Lian'er after autumn. It's just that my sister-in-law is worried about Lian'er..." As she spoke, she gave An Lan a resentful look.An Lan didn't take it seriously, but just looked at Lin Ruhai with a smile: "Mr. Lin, don't misunderstand anything. I'm just worried about Lian'er. It must be troublesome to get Dilong. My relationship with the Shen family has always been good, so it's better to increase it." Some tin buckets, the stove is installed in the water room at the back. It only needs to drill a few holes, and the room will not be cold and damp. How does Mr. Lin look? Come and live in the day."

Lin Ruhai glanced at his wife, thinking of this woman's identity, wondering what might be wrong with her.He looked at Jia Lian and thought about it, no matter what happened, at least he would not do it under his nose.What's more, although they don't know the reason, they should be more or less allies.

He nodded: "It is indeed a bit hasty. If we can get a good stove, it will be a good thing after all."

Hearing this, An Lan smiled with satisfaction and touched Jia Lian's shoulder: "Then please trouble Mrs. Lin. I'll send someone to contact the workers tomorrow, and I'll get them here when it's done. Get it early, right?"

The author has something to say: the current physical condition can only be maintained at [-] per day...