Jia Min saw that no one was hugging each other, and said with a smile: "Big brother, why are you here?

Jia Yu, who came back to his senses when he heard Jia Min's question, saw a group of girls and mothers-in-law looking at them, and said shyly: "Today Mu Xiu, grandmother asked me to pick you up, and the second brother will go to Beijing with Mr. to study in a few days." ”

"What? The second brother is going on a study tour? Jia Min heard that Jia Zheng was going to go on a study tour, and Zhenjie felt that his mother would definitely not agree.

"I don't know, but my father decided it. Jia Yu was also puzzled.

"Oh. Jia Min understands that her mother disagrees, but she can't reverse her father's decision, alas, and I don't know if the second brother's study tour can change his pedantic and dull temperament. I saw Zhang Qiong on the side quietly listening to the conversation between their brothers and sisters, and said busily: "Sister-in-law, although it is hot this day, you just danced a song, so let's go and freshen up, don't catch a cold." ”

When Jia Yu heard this, he also urged him to freshen up.

Zhang Qiong's heart was very sweet when she saw Jia Yu's nervous appearance, and took the girl to freshen up.

"Big brother, I can't be stunned, and my sister-in-law is not gone forever. Jia Min saw Jia Yu looking at the direction where Zhang Qiong had left stupidly, and quipped. Thinking of today's events, no one knows, although these girls are all her and Zhang Qiong's confidants, but just in case, Jia Min warned: "After returning home, don't spread today's events, can you know?"

"Yes. "The girl's mother-in-law should get up.

At the same time, the three of them returned to Rongguo Mansion, handed over all the luggage and belongings to the girls to sort out, and came to the old lady's courtyard.

The old lady was about to pass the meal, and when she saw Jia Yu and the three of them coming hand in hand, she happily asked Mama Gu to go to the kitchen to order food, "I'm back, I'm afraid I haven't eaten yet, just accompany me, the old lady, to eat some together." ”

"Grandmother can't keep it private. Jia Minjiao said.

"You little clever elf, when did grandmother lack you to eat and drink?" the old lady scolded with a smile. For the granddaughter's coquettishness, it is very useful. Seeing them sit down, he said: "I have three things to tell you today, one of which is that Zheng'er is going to study the day after tomorrow, and I understand that having a meal together as a family is also considered to be a good trip." It is inconvenient for Zheng'er to go out, and you as brothers and sisters-in-law also have to take care of more. ”

"Yes, Grandmother. Jia Yu and Zhang Qiong got up and responded.

The old lady smiled and nodded, motioned for them to sit down, and said: "It's still the three girls, you know everything about this, and I won't say much, but these three girls have lived in the house for so many days, although the town and the country government sent someone to take over, but the third aunt didn't show up, let me give it back." It's just that the three girls are already married after all, and it's not a way to go on for a long time. Therefore, your father and I thought that you would come forward to invite the third aunt to come to the house as a guest, and let the third girl go back to the house with him by the way. ”

"Grandmother, this matter is what the Zhenguo Mansion did wrong, so it can be just settled, it's been so long, and the Zhenguo Mansion hasn't even come to the door with a serious master, which shows that it is not sincere. When he first heard about this, Jia Min also sighed with Zhang Qiong that Niu Jian was an infatuated person. It's just that infatuation is also ruthless, and it ruined its original match. Now that the matter has fallen on the head of the third sister, it can't be passed so lightly.

"It's really a child's heart. The old lady smiled, and thought that Jia Min would be married now, but she could be regarded as an adult, and analyzed carefully: "The third girl is the one who marries, and there is a way to 'marry a daughter and spill the water.'" She is now a member of the Niu family in the town of the country. If you don't put it down gently, what else can you do? No, do you want them to leave? Besides, the town and the government are not harsh on the three girls, and the aunt is also dead, and there is no threat to it. It's just that the three girls are too serious. ”

"But there is also that Niu Yan, the first time I saw her, I knew that she was not a good match. Jia Min also knew that what the old lady said was very reasonable, but she was not willing to do so.

"The girl of the Niu family is not small, and she will be married in a few years, and the three girls will endure it for a few years, and the third aunt is not the eldest son, and the family will be separated, and the matter of the back house is still said by the three girls. Okay, that's the matter of the three girls, Yu'er, you find a time to make an appointment with the third aunt" The three girls are just granddaughters, and the old lady doesn't want to take care of them.

"Grandmother, I see. I'll go to find that Niu Jian tomorrow, Jia Yu has no feelings for this sister, and in his opinion, there is only one sister, Jia Min, and the other three sisters are just a matter of affection.

The old lady looked at Jia Min with an unhappy look, and said patiently: "Min'er, I know that you have a good relationship with the third girl, but the world is like this, you can't be willful anymore, you have to marry a girl, and you should grow up." ”

Before Jia Min could come to his disgust, Jia Yu first said in a loud voice: "What? My sister is going to get married? Why don't I know about this?" Why did his sister, who had been spoiled since childhood, get married so quickly? Jia Yu thought unevenly.

Jia Min heard that she was going to get married, but this time was not right, in her previous life, she was a married person after Lin Ruhai High School's flower exploration, could things have changed, she had no relationship with the Lin family? This can't be, the fairy said that Yu'er will also enter the world in this life, if she doesn't marry the Lin family, what will Yu'er do?

Seeing that Jia Yu was reluctant, the old lady said with a smile: "Min'er is only married now, and she is not about to get married." This is your father's decision, and I think it's good to look at it. ”

"I don't know which son-in-law made my father like it so much, grandmother quickly talked, and just let the husband inquire, what is the character, temperament, if you are not worthy of your sister, this family affair can not be knotted. Zhang Qiong was also surprised when she heard that Jia Min was going to marry, this daughter's family would not be married until she was thirteen or fourteen years old.

"Sister-in-law," Jia Min said shyly, but she also wanted to know who this marriage was.

"Brother of Jing'an Houjia, your father went to visit the patient, and the brother of the Lin family liked it very much, so it was decided. The old lady said.

As soon as Jia Min heard that it was the Lin family, his heart settled down.

"Oh, it was his family, and a few days ago my grandmother told us that Jing'anhou was seriously ill, and now she is better?" Zhang Qiong heard that it was the Lin family, and her heart was also settled, her mother's family had dealings with the Lin family, and she also heard her father praise the Lin family's brother at home, and his qualifications were better than her three brothers.

Jia Yu has been in contact with the head of the meritorious family since he was a child, and he is a person with the same preferences, although he has heard of the Jing'an family, he has no contacts. But thinking that his sister would marry into the Lin family in the future, he had to inquire about the Lin family. remembered that in order to marry Zhang Qiong, he was not less embarrassed by those three uncles, and now he can do the same.

"Alas, it is because of that Jing'anhou is seriously ill that it will be decided as early, if Jing'anhou passes away, the world is changeable, if it is not decided, this family matter is afraid that there will be changes. ”

"Grandmother, if Jing'anhou passes away, then the Lin family is afraid that it will be overwhelmed, will it be wronged to my sister. Jia Yu said worriedly.

"The Lin family seems to be withering, but in fact, it is profound, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the dragon and phoenix are among the people, he will fly one day, and moreover, Jing'anhou and the saint have gotten along since childhood, and the affection is extraordinary, if Jing'anhou dies, he will definitely add grace to the Lin family. Although our family's title is higher than that of the Lin family, in fact, it is still inferior to the Lin family with its sacred heart and heritage. Mo Jing'anhou is seriously ill, and he can't take it even if he is afraid. "Since the old lady heard Jia Daishan talk about marrying the Lin family, she also thought about it, this family affair is indeed mutually beneficial to the Jia Lin family.

"What my grandmother said is that my mother's father often talked about the Lin family's brothers: 'The young phoenix is clear in the voice of the old phoenix'. I'm afraid my sister will be happy in the future. Zhang Qiong also said.

Jia Yu was relieved to hear his grandmother and wife say this, and he could arrange it slowly after his sister got married for at least five or six years.

Speaking of which, Mama Gu happened to take the meal that the girls had arranged, and everyone had to cover it up and use it for dinner.

The next day, Jia Yu asked for leave at home because of Jia Zheng's study tour, and came to Rongxi Hall with his wife early in the morning. Jia Daishan and Jia Shishi were also there, and when they saw it, they also stepped forward to ask for peace: "Please father, mother." ”

When Jia Daishan saw his eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law, he felt that he was really old, and sighed: "Get up." ”

"The son heard that the second brother went on a study tour, thinking that although there are husbands and servants when he goes out, it must be better to be careful at home, and the son has prepared some things for the second brother to take out. ”

"You have a heart, there is a way that the eldest brother is like a father, and the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, if one day my mother and I are gone, I hope you will take good care of Zheng'er and Min'er. Jia Daishan sighed.

"Master, the spring and autumn season is in full bloom, why bother to say bad words. Jia Shishi said hurriedly when he saw that his words were unlucky.

"Birth, old age, sickness, and death are ordinary things, even saints can't hide from them, what is there to taboo. Jia Daishan is open-minded.

"Father, rest assured, my second brother and sister are siblings, flesh and blood, and should take care of each other. Jia Yu said.

"Okay, as long as the three of you brothers and sisters support each other, it should be no problem for the Jia family to keep it. As for the rest, I'm afraid it's up to the next generation. Jia Dai said kindly.

"It's all the son's incompetence and can't fulfill the father's wishes. Jia Yu heard his father's words and said guiltily.

"I don't blame you, but now that you are like this, the father is also pleased, so don't blame yourself. ”

"How can the master wait for his grandson, don't you forget that we still have a political child. Zheng'er will definitely go to high school when he returns from this study tour to win glory for his master. "Jia Shi's family can't see Jia Daishan putting the future of the Jia family on Jia Yu's body.

When Jia Daishan heard this, he shook his head, seeing that Jia Yu was expressionless, and he couldn't see the slightest affection, the love between the mother and son was so weak, alas, he didn't know whether it was right or wrong when he hugged Jia Yu to his mother to raise.

Jia Yu sent something, gave Jia Zheng an extra 1,000 taels of silver tickets, and said: "Second brother, there are many inconveniences when you go out, you can always use this silver ticket when you take it." ”

Jia Zheng looked at the silver ticket in front of him, and said with mixed feelings: "My mother has prepared it for me, it is enough, and these big brothers still keep it for themselves." ”

When Jia Yu heard this, he directly stuffed the silver ticket into Jia Zheng's hand, "What Mrs. prepared is Mrs.'s mind, what my brother gave you, and what I gave to you is Shi's mind, how can it be the same." Besides, we are brothers, so why do we need to be so polite. ”

Jia Zheng had no choice but to accept the silver ticket.

The next day, Jia Daishan and Jia Yu, father and son, sent Jia Zheng to the dock. I thought that Jia Zheng would return home in half a year at most, but I didn't expect it to take two years to return.

When Jia Zheng left home, Jia Daishan thought about deciding Jia Min's family affairs, but before he could choose a good day, the Lin family's housekeeper came to the door first.

"I've seen Rong Guogong. Lin An stepped forward and saluted.

"Steward Lin, there is no need to be polite. You came this time, is there anything wrong with Jing'anhou?" Jia Dai said.

Lin An heard Rong Guogong ask about his master, and he burst into tears and said sadly: "My master has been asleep for a few days, and when he woke up today, he wanted to see Rong Guogong for the last time." ”

"Then don't go quickly. Jia Daishan was shocked when he heard this, although he knew that Jing'anhou would die soon, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.

Lin Mansion, Jing Anhou looked at his wife and children in front of the bed, his heart was bitter, and he instructed: "Madam, don't be sad, for your husband to be able to tie the knot with you in this life, and to have such a smart son as Hai'er, there are no regrets." ”

"Master, how can you leave us with such hatred. Mrs. Lin cried.

"Alas, I don't want to just be like this, I hope that Mrs. will take care of her body, after all, Hai'er is still young, and I hope you will be thoughtful about everything. Jing Anhou took a breath after speaking, and said: "For her husband and Hai'er, you will set the Rongguo Mansion as a girl, if you are bullied by the clansmen in your brother-in-law, go back to the capital to study in the system, and it will be better to have the Rongguo Mansion to take care of it." ”

"Sir, don't worry. I'll take good care of Hai'er. Mrs. Lin wanted to reassure her.

"Hai'er. ”

"Father," Lin Hai heard his father call and hurriedly stepped forward to shake his hand.

"Hai'er, although Narong Guofu was born in martial arts, her daughter was still raised by the old lady, and she is also proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. I don't think I'll be wronged. ”

"Father, the girl of the Jia family is a beautiful girl, and her son is a low marriage, so how can she be wronged. Lin Haidao.

"It's good if you think like that, it's fine. Jing Anhou said happily.

"Master, Rong Guogong is here. ”

"You stay out of the way, Hai'er stays. Jing'an Hou said, Mrs. Lin heard the words and hurriedly avoided Bisha, and then Lin Hai personally welcomed Jia Daishan inside.

Jia Daishan entered and saw that although Na Jing'an Hou was lying in the bed, his face was fine, slightly ruddy compared to before.

"The in-laws are here, although they haven't decided yet, I will first call the in-laws with a thick face, but I'm afraid that there will be no chance in the future. Jing Anhou said with a smile.

"The two families have decided that this is a good family, and it is not uncommon to say 'in-laws'. Jia Daishan replied with a little sadness when he heard his words.

"Please come to my in-laws today, my brother has something I want to discuss with you. ”

"If you have something, just say it. ”

"I thought that although my in-laws looked up to my son, but I went, there was no official or lord in the family, and although Hai'er was famous, she was just a showman, and she would always wronged Ling Yuan. Although my son is smart, I am afraid that he is a Zhongyong again, wouldn't it delay Ling Yuan. ”

"My in-laws are too worried, although I, Jia Daishan, am a martial artist, I also know a promise. No matter what Lingzi's future is, I won't regret the marriage. When Jia Daishan heard this, he thought that Jing'anhou wanted a promise.

"My in-laws are a trustworthy person, but I want our two families to get married, and first not to the public. My son is thirteen today, if I go, I need to keep filial piety for three years, sixteen is just in time for the autumn season, if I go to your house to propose marriage, if not, I can only wait for another three years, then Ling Yuan is only sixteen, if you don't do it again, you can also choose another home. Jing Anhou said in detail about his plans.

"Alas, my in-laws, my son is not a man who covets wealth and wealth, so why should you do this? Jia Daishan sighed.

"To be honest, this is my selfishness, if Er'er doesn't even have a reputation for raising people, how can he marry the daughter of the princess, it is better to marry a family with the same strength. ”

Jia Daishan saw the sincerity of what he said, and said: "This matter depends on your words." "To be honest, if Min'er is sixteen years old, then Lin Hai has not yet passed the examination, how can he rest assured that Min'er will marry into the Lin family.

"Hai'er, you are conscious. Seeing that Jia Daishan agreed, Jing'an Hou said to Lin Hai on the side.

"Son, got it. ”

Jing'anhou and Jia Daishan talked about other things, but Jia Daishan saw that his face was tired, so he said goodbye and left.

After Jia Daishan left, Jing'an Hou Fang said, "Madam, do you understand this?"

"Master, why are you so bothered?" Mrs. Lin wondered why her husband had arranged it this way.

Jing'anhou smiled, and said: "Madam, this is for Hai'er's future, our marriage with the Jia family is to take advantage of the situation, if Hai'er can't go to high school one day, our family forcibly marries that Jia girl, this is not a marriage but a feud." The Rongguo public position is high and powerful, and there are many people who want to marry their family, and it is feasible for the Najia girl to marry into the royal family. How can Hai'er marry her without identity?"

Only then did Mrs. Lin understand her husband's intentions, "I just hope that Hai'er will study hard, and he will be in high school every day and hold up the lintel." Miss Najia has met when she says it, although she has not taken a closer look, but the old lady's cultivation can be seen that Miss Najia is also good. ”

"That old lady is the daughter of the Meng family, how can she be poorly raised?" Jing Anhou has a good impression of the Meng family.

At this time, Jing Anhou felt that his body was strong, so he got up and went to the study first, took out the testament that had been prepared a long time ago, and asked the housekeeper to present it at that time, and then told Mrs. Lin and Lin Hai that some of his arrangements were safe.

"Hai'er, I grew up with the saint since childhood, and when you can go to high school one day, even if you are a father, the saint will take care of you. It's just that the court is changeable, and after you join the court, you must remember that the most important thing for a minister is to be loyal to the monarch, and don't be greedy for the dragon's work. You have read the history books, and you know how many famous generals died in the succession. Remember, our Lin family is only loyal to you. Jing'an Hou instructed.

"The son knows, please rest assured by the father. ”

Jing'anhou died that night, Mrs. Lin cried loudly, Lin Hai's heart was also sour looking at his crying mother, he could only suppress his grief in his heart, and the Lin family only had one son, and there were still many things he needed to do. Fortunately, Jing'an Hou understood his physical condition earlier than others, and after he became seriously ill, he began to order Lin An to secretly prepare for his posthumous affairs, although Mrs. Lin could not preside over the family affairs, but the subordinates still methodically changed the mourning clothes, white linen, and shroud needed for the funeral that had been prepared for the funeral by Lin Hai personally for his father.

When she was young, Mrs. Lin woke up, endured her grief, cleaned up her mood, and began to take care of the housekeeping at home. The Lin family hung white silk, and the door was also replaced with a white lantern. The servants who went in and out were all dressed in linen and filial piety.