Red Mansion(37)

Lin Yutong didn't pay attention to the affairs of the Jia family. Because according to the calculation of days, Lin Ruhai is about to return to the capital. According to Lin Yutong's thoughts, if you go to Jiangnan to be an official or something, forget it. It is most appropriate to go back to the capital early and get a leisurely errand. Now that he has stepped down from the first grade, he has stepped down from his actual position, so why should he be promoted to the next level. That's the right thing. Even if it is a false position, it is noble and decent. Why not?

People, you have to know what it means to retreat from the rapids.

Watching Lin Daiyu eat less and less day by day, Lin Yutong felt that the care of the past two years had been in vain. Seeing that it was time to verify the results of her care, she was partial and uncooperative. Don't ask Lin Ruhai to think that you have treated Sister Lin badly.

Anyway, but this has made Lin Yutong powerless.

She focused all her energy on her younger brother and Wen Tianfang.

Wen Tianfang now thinks of the words of a monk, and he can't help but feel lucky. This eldest girl of the Lin family is not a person like herself. This also explains why the Lin family is different from the previous life.

He couldn't help but be a little glad, if there was no such person in this life, would he still be destined to be lonely in this life. As long as he thought of this possibility, he became more and more attentive. Send some stuff over every now and then.

Lin Yutong did not refuse, and accepted everything as ordered, no matter what he sent. Unmarried men and women are already at the limit of doing this, and if they want to meet and talk about their life ideals, it is nonsense.

When the weather warmed up and the room began to use ice, Lin Ruhai's boat was about to dock at Tongzhou Wharf.

Lin Yuyang had been waiting at the dock two days earlier. Lin Yutong took Lin Daiyu at home and cleaned up Lin Ruhai's yard.

Lin Ruhai stood on the boat, looking in the direction of the capital, his eyes couldn't help but moisten. He turned his head and asked Steward Lin, "How far is it?"

"Half a day away. I'm afraid the young master is already at the dock. "Steward Lin naturally knows the master's memory. A few little masters in the capital are the future of the Lin family.

"On this hot day, you shouldn't have come to pick it up. Don't I still recognize the way home?" Lin Ruhai complained, but how could he not be beautiful in his heart? The son was already a talent at a young age, and he would end up in two years in □□, and he didn't dare to say that it must be Xie Yuangong, but it was still not a problem to lift people. Every time my uncle writes a letter, it is a blind compliment. With my uncle's temperament, eighty percent of the words of praise are true. How can this not make oneself secretly proud in one's heart? Having a successor is more satisfying than any achievement.

"The master remembers the little master, doesn't the little master remember you. "How can Steward Lin not know his master's mind. Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, the corners of Lin Ruhai's mouth curled up again.

"I just hope to be able to unload my errands and accompany my children in the capital. Lin Ruhai sighed and said: "Now that the big girl is going to get married, if she doesn't accompany her children, she should become someone else's." ”

"Hengzhu is in the capital, and my uncle has no relatives there. Your half son has gained a real thing. It just so happens that the young master is still a lone seedling, and you are afraid that he will be lonely. How good it is now. It is only separated by two streets, so it is easy to get around. Steward Lin comforted him. Lin Ruhai's heart felt better.

"It's a big girl. Lin Ruhai sighed. He knows everything about his three children. That's why I feel ashamed of this eldest daughter. Lin Ping and sister-in-law write a letter every month. He was afraid that a few children would not be able to cope with it. But I don't want to, the trickiest thing is Daiyu.

"If you give more dowry, you will have everything. Steward Lin changed the topic with a smile and said, "If you can stay in the capital this time, it will be easy to say." ”

"You're right. Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Just then inspect the eldest aunt and teach Brother Yang to study, Daiyu, I can't just rely on the big girl to worry about it." ”

"Who doesn't envy the master in the capital for getting a good son-in-law, you are talking about the investigation at this time. Steward Lin smiled and said, "It's our young master, when Mr. Zhang sent a letter, it wasn't praise and praise, praise and praise." At this time, the old man was only modest. But the people who heard it only said that the old man's mouth was not right. ”

Lin Ruhai smiled loudly, very complacent.

Lin Yuyang waited on the dock, didn't wait for Lin Ruhai, but waited for Wen Tianfang first.

"Why is Uncle here?" Lin Yuyang greeted him and said politely: "Let my father know that it's time to talk about Xingshi again." ”

"It's a private matter, not a business matter. Greet your father-in-law, who can say anything. Wen Tianfang waved his hand, and the two entered the inn by the dock together.

At noon, I only borrowed the place of the inn, but I used the food I brought home.

"It's too much trouble. Wen Tianfang looked at the food in front of him and knew that it was made by Lin Yutong again. Cooking on a hot day is not a comfortable thing.

"My sister was always worried that I wouldn't be able to eat well. Lin Yuyang smiled with a sneer.

Wen Tianfang didn't speak, but said in his heart: When you get married in the future, you will invite a few more cooks at home, and you won't ask her to cook again.

After a simple lunch, someone came to report. said that it was an official ship from a distance.

The two of them knew that the Eight Achievements were. Because I haven't seen anyone from other eunuchs in this inn today. Most of them are merchant ships on foot.

When the ship was about to dock, Steward Lin came out of the cabin. I saw from afar that it was not my own young master, who else could it be. Look again, isn't it Jing Haibo on the side?

So, he immediately happily told Lin Ruhai in the cabin.

Lin Ruhai stood up and walked out of the cabin quickly. Look at the shore, it's not Brother Yang.

I've really grown up now. It's a big boy. Lin Ruhai said to Steward Lin: "Look at Brother Yang, have you grown taller?" It has to be as tall as me. ”

"It's worse than the master. Steward Lin said with a smile: "However, it's time to say goodbye." In less than two years, the master will be able to tease his grandson. ”

There are no words that can make Lin Ruhai happy more than these words. I used to be afraid that the Lin family would not inherit it, but now that I have a son who has grown up, and a grandson can be expected, of course I am happy.

As soon as the boat stopped, Lin Yuyang jumped onto the deck, "Father, I can bring you back." He smiled and took Lin Ruhai's hand, then looked up and down before saying, "Why is my father still so clear?"

"It's hard to buy money and get old and thin. It's a blessing. Lin Ruhai also looked his son up and down. Not only is it taller, but it is also a lot stronger. Calves in general.

"I've seen my father-in-law. "Wen Tianfang saw that other fathers and sons were on a blind date, and he was somewhat envious. Take advantage of the vacancy and hurry up to find the sense of zài.

Lin Ruhai was still satisfied that Wen Tianfang could take the initiative to come over. He nodded with a smile and said, "Oh God, it's time for you to run this trip on a hot day." ”

"The father-in-law is polite, and the son-in-law should be. Saying that, Wen Tianfang made a gesture of invitation and said, "It's too sunny outside, get off the boat and go to the inn to freshen up." ”

Lin Ruhai nodded, and Lin Yuyang personally helped him before getting off the boat.

"It's not going to stop. Lin Ruhai pointed to the carriageway: "Let's go home first, I guess your sister and they should be in a hurry." ”

Lin Yuyang naturally didn't have any problems, and left Lin Ping to deal with the things he brought from Yangzhou, and the group went back to the house first.

Wen Tianfang sent the person to the door, and said goodbye: "My father-in-law must be tired when he comes home from afar, so my son-in-law won't bother." Come back another day. ”

Lin Ruhai nodded, "Come back another day and talk again." ”

Lin Yuyang bowed down and sent people away.

Lin Yutong and Lin Daiyu had already gotten the news and waited at the door of the second gate. Seeing Lin Yuyang helping Lin Ruhai in, Lin Yutong smiled and Lin Daiyu cried.

"Father!" Lin Yutong greeted him with a smile and blessed his body, "It's not good to walk along the way." She looked at Lin Ruhai, the middle-aged Uncle Mei is still Uncle Mei, although he has lost some weight, he is still in good spirits. He said: "I have already called someone to invite a doctor, and I will call the doctor to diagnose the pulse in a while." ”

Lin Ruhai looked at the two slim daughters, and his eyes were wet. I just nodded and said yes, and I couldn't say anything else.

Lin Daiyu pulled Lin Ruhai's sleeve and called Daddy softly. Lin Ruhai was originally angry with Lin Daiyu, but it can be seen that she is like this, and she can't lose her temper at all. He reached out and wanted to rub his daughter's head, but when he looked at the child who had grown up, he still gave up. only smiled: "Now Yu'er has grown up." ”

Lin Yutong arranged for Lin Ruhai to freshen up, and then set the meal.

When the family sits down, there is no rule of eating and sleeping silently. Lin Yutong said first: "Father's return to Beijing this time should be the time to retreat bravely." ”’

"Fatherhood is not planning to do so. Lin Ruhai said with a smile: "But you gave the emperor silver last time, which can be regarded as a mistake." The emperor's grace has to come from here. ”

Lin Yutong's eyes flashed with surprise, if it could really be like this, it would be great.

"The emperor is also a human being, he has short hands and a soft mouth. If you take the silver, it doesn't mean one or two, how is it possible? If Brother Yang couldn't get the ranking in the exam last time, the emperor would probably reward Brother Yang for his background. I didn't use it last time, but this time it's just right. Lin Ruhai said: "Don't talk about credit for my father in the past two years, I have never made mistakes." Just stepped back to make room for someone else. ”

"What?" Lin Yuyang couldn't help asking: "In such a fatal place, there are still people who can't catch up." ”

"Man dies for money, and birds die for food. There is no shortage of such people at any time. Lin Ruhai took the opportunity to teach Lin Yuyang: "Especially in officialdom. There are two most important points in officialdom, one is to control yourself. The second is not to offend the villain. When you really get to the officialdom, you will know that this is the most important place to turn your face and not recognize people. There are few charcoal in the snow, and there are many stones that fall into the well. The last thing that is missing is the white-eyed wolf in officialdom. ”

Lin Yuyang nodded and said, "Yes! I remembered. ”

Lin Yutong breathed a sigh of relief, these are not things that he can teach. With Lin Ruhai's life and officialdom experience, Brother Yang will inevitably be able to take a lot of detours.

"That said, Daddy won't leave. Lin Daiyu couldn't help asking.

"Although I guessed so in my heart, I still have to see what the emperor means after tomorrow's face saint. Lin Ruhai sandwiched the food for Lin Daiyu and said, "Eat more." It's not possible to feed the cat like this. ”

"It's hot, I don't have much appetite. Lin Daiyu whispered.

A trace of worry flashed in Lin Ruhai's eyes.

The family had dinner, because Lin Ruhai was running all the way, and he would have to face the saint tomorrow, so he rested early.

But he said that Jia Mu was also a little stunned at this time, and looked at Mrs. Wang in surprise and said, "You said that Aunt Lin is back?"

"Not really. A trace of chagrin flashed in Mrs. Wang's eyes, and she said, "It's also the recent disaster, and I haven't asked about the Lin family." Now I don't even know about Aunt Lin's return to Beijing. If it weren't for the shopkeeper of the Xue family who saw Brother Yang at the dock, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to get the news now. As he spoke, he sighed and said, "The old lady knows what the mother means." Now Niangniang is also difficult in the palace, and there are not many people we can point to. Aunt Lin counts as one, and Jing Haibo counts as one. Further down, I can get my brother in line. It's just that on the Lin family's side, the old lady has to speak. We may not be very good. ”

"I'm a person buried in half of the loess, who can really take me in his eyes. Mother Jia didn't inform the Lin family in advance, and she was a little resentful.

Mrs. Wang didn't know the old lady's temper. In this family, who dares to disobey the old lady. This made the old lady talk more and more. It feels like whoever is born to be assigned by her, otherwise it will be a big rebellion. But she only dared to repeat these words twice in her heart. I don't dare to leak it out at all. Seeing that the old lady was stubborn again, she really didn't know how to persuade her. There used to be a Wang Xifeng, and that mouth, no matter what he said, was round. Now it's my turn to persuade myself, and I know how difficult it is to say flattering words that are not the same every day.

I only opened my mouth a few times, but I couldn't say anything pleasing to the ear.

Just as the Wang family understands Jia's mother, why doesn't Jia's mother understand Wang's family. She waved her hand and said, "Now that I know, Ming'er will send someone to invite it." Go down and rest. "When I talk to her, I don't know if it's hard for her or for myself.

Wang had no choice but to get up and retreat. However, she knows that Jia's mother takes a fancy to Niangniang, and if she is good to Niangniang, the old lady is holding her breath no matter how much she wants, and she still has to do what she should do. If the mother is good, the Jia family can be good.

Zhou Ruijia whispered: "Now that the second grandmother doesn't care about things, many things are not going well for my wife." ”

"Who's to say it isn't. Wang laughed and said, "I don't know what the hell Feng girl is making trouble, but I really said that I don't care about it." I no longer believe that with her temperament, she can be willing. You're out there, what can you find?"

"Where is there?" Zhou Ruijia said with a smile: "Even if there is really anything, I'm afraid it will be a little related to the Lin family." The second grandmother and the eldest girl of the Lin family are very similar. ”

"That's fine. Wang nodded. The last time I was in the town of Nightmare, I owed Lin Yutong a favor. That phoenix girl has always been shrewd, and relying on such a person can be regarded as clever.

"Ming'er is only afraid that the second master and the second grandmother will go to the Lin family, you see, whether you want people to say it now. Zhou Ruijia reminded: "What if Ming'er Lian's second master goes out, or the second grandmother is uncomfortable?"

Wang understood. This is not a chance for the two to be lazy. In case it was brought up temporarily, the two of them tried to escape.

"There you go. Wang glanced at Zhou Rui's family and said, "This is a big deal, and everything has to be put aside." ”

Zhou Rui's family smiled and nodded. Today's Wang Xifeng is not the Wang Xifeng when she was a housekeeper, even Ping'er's girl can crush her, so why should she be afraid of her.

Wang Xifeng sent away the arrogant Zhou Rui's family, and smiled mockingly, really thinking of himself as a vegetarian. Xiaohong said angrily: "This is also a person who can't figure out what to do." It's a little arrogant. ”

"It's okay, call her proud for two days. The corners of Wang Xifeng's mouth curled, and he asked Xiaohong in a low voice, "You saw it clearly last time." ”

"See clearly. It was Sister Ping'er who sent Wang'er to send the things to Zhou Rui's son-in-law's pawnshop. Xiaohong said in a low voice.

"But it's called Leng Zixing. Wang Xifeng asked again.

"It's not him, who else can he be. In the past two years, relying on our house, we have made a lot of money with black hearts. Xiaohong scolded again in a low voice.

"That's going to be easy. Wang Xifeng breathed a sigh of relief, "There is always a time to clean them up." ”

Lin Yutong didn't know about the Jia family's lawsuit, so he got up early and prepared breakfast for Lin Ruhai first. If you want to face the saint, naturally you can't eat too much soup and water. I prepared a purse of jerky and a purse of sour plums. Eat some jerky when you're hungry, and have a sour plum when you're thirsty. You can always carry it.

Lin Ruhai couldn't laugh or cry. But looking at the food box in the hand of the little guy who followed behind Lin Yuyang, there was no dissatisfaction. I didn't prepare a food box to ask myself to bring it, but I still knew that it was the palace. You can't bring it like that.

How could the emperor not give face to a feudal official like Lin Ruhai and make them wait for a long time. Don't say it's the right time to ask for a meeting, even if it's the middle of the night, then you can see it.

Lin Aiqing looked at it, but it had lost a lot. The emperor laughed and shouted, and asked people to sit and give tea.

Lin Ruhai thanked him and said: "In all the things in Jiangnan, the ministers are really worthy of the emperor." To this day,...... Still entrenched. It's the incompetence of the ministers. ”

"You've done a lot better than I ever imagined. Aiqing has worked hard. The Emperor waved his hand. "Jiang Nan is going to make a big move next! What does Aiqing have planned? ”

"The minister is not afraid of the emperor's jokes. Lin Ruhai said with some surprise: "Over the years, the only thing I can't stand is a few children. Therefore, the minister still hopes that he can have a leisure. ”

"What is ridiculous about a father's heart? The emperor seemed to be a little touched, and sighed and said, "Then stay in the capital." When our monarchs and ministers are free, we can also talk in one place. ”

Lin Ruhai was overjoyed and quickly knelt down to thank him.

When the emperor saw that his joy was not pretended, he felt that Lin Ruhai was a rare and sincere person. A person who can value his children so much must have a bottom line in his work. Such a person is someone who can be trusted. Because, he doesn't dare to take any risks with the people he cares about. So, even if he is not 100% loyal, it is absolutely impossible to betray.

Junchen did a good job of Jiangnan again. In general, the emperor was satisfied, and Lin Ruhai was also satisfied.

When it was time to eat, the emperor kept the meal. That's a rare honor.

And the Lin family, Lin Yutong greeted Wang Xifeng with a smile.

"I guess you'll have to come here in the next day or two, I don't want you to come so fast. Lin Yutong pulled Wang Xifeng to sit. Cai said: "On this hot day, the family will also point to you and walk outside." ”

Wang Xifeng sighed before he said, "Uncle Lin has just returned to Beijing, and his affairs are naturally busy. Where could I not know this. The old lady sent me out, and I stopped by for a walk. Don't worry about it. ”

"How can I not know your difficulties. Lin Yutong smiled: "Only your news came fast enough." ”

"Where is the news of our home. Wang Xifeng pouted and said, "It's the Xue family." The people of the Xue family unloaded the goods at the dock and saw Cousin Lin. ”

"I said. Lin Yutong shook his head and said, "When you go back, you just say that your father is busy with business and will come to visit." ”

Wang Xifeng nodded, and asked again: "Then how long can Uncle Lin stay in the capital this time?"

"My sister-in-law, how can you not understand the truth that when the moon is full and the water is full, it will overflow. If my father's official does this job, if he still blindly rushes forward, he will really not end up. Lin Yutong shook his head. Although everyone understands the truth of 'giving up, giving can only be gained', but the most rare thing is 'can afford to take it and put it down'.

Wang Xifeng glared and said, "That's the Governor of Liangjiang." "What power. Just put it away.

"If you see it, you can accept it, so that it can last for a long time. Lin Yutong smiled.

Wang Xifeng nodded, "I've been taught." ”

After a while, Lin Daiyu also came over. He smiled and said hello before sitting down.

Wang Xifeng frowned and said, "But it's a bitter summer." How did I lose so much weight. ”

"That's how I be. I can't help my sister's heart. Lin Daiyu glanced at Lin Yutong apologetically, and then smiled: "It's only summer here, maybe it's good." ”

Wang Xifeng knows how to look at the people in his eyes, so he doesn't ask deeply. smiled: "When you stick to the autumn fat, ask the eldest sister to make up for you for two days, and it will grow back." ”

Lin Daiyu nodded and asked again, "The old lady is okay these days." ”

"Good! Wang Xifeng said with a smile, "I have to be free, go into the garden and talk and laugh with Baoyu and a few girls, and pass the day." ”

As he spoke, he suddenly said, "Sister Yun, the Shi family has told me about family affairs." You know what?"

Lin Yutong and Lin Daiyu glanced at each other and shook their heads: "I haven't heard the news." ”

Lin Yutong asked, "How sooner or later?" ”

"I really don't know. I just listened to the mandarin duck in a trance, saying that the Shi family was coming and informed the old lady. Wang Xifeng smiled: "You know the mouth of the mandarin duck." It's not the old lady who let her say it, and she won't leak half a word. ”

"In her situation, it is also difficult to talk about a family with all four corners. If you don't care about that background, you only look at character and temperament. I'm afraid it can be better. Lin Daiyu sighed.