Chapter 160: Guest
For the eldest son of the Lin family in Dongjie, people in Suzhou have only heard of such a person, but they don't know that Lin Zhizhou's eldest son was actually born on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. There has long been a saying among the people that "the first day of the first year of the first year, the fifteenth official", and the official eunuchs in Suzhou heard that the uncle of the Lin family was born on the fifteenth night and was not calm. Everyone knows that Lin Ruhai is valued by the emperor, and now he came to Suzhou to make political achievements, so sooner or later he will return to Beijing, and it is unknown that he will be a great minister in the future. This uncle of the Lin family was destined to be not ordinary as soon as he was born, he has a father who is a big official, and a county lord's mother, although his grandfather is gone, but his protΓ©gΓ©s are all over the government and the opposition, not to mention that there is also a grandfather of the grandfather of the country, in this context, as long as the qualifications are not too mediocre, then the future future must not be wrong! As a result, many officials' wives began to think carefully, thinking about taking a good look at what this Lin family uncle who was born with a golden spoon in his mouth was like today.
Zhen Yingjia arrived in Suzhou a day in advance, and he arrived relatively early today, Lin Ruhai personally led him to the main hall of the front yard at the gate, where some officials in Suzhou were already drinking tea and chatting here. When Lin Ruhai led Zhen Yingjia in, everyone was stunned for a moment, but Zhang Tongzhi reacted the fastest, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute Zhen Yingjia, and the others also came over to salute and say hello.
"Ladies and gentlemen, today is the first birthday of my nieces and nephews-in-law for their eldest son, and I, as a grandfather, thank you for your face!" Zhen Yingjia has clarified the relationship with Jia Min and Lin Ruhai, which surprised everyone. Everyone present knew that the Zhen family and the Jia family were old relatives, and the relationship was good. But he didn't expect that Zhen Yingjia would be so concerned about a niece and son-in-law who couldn't hit eight poles. Everyone has their own calculations in their hearts, but one thing is the same: that is, Lin Ruhai can't be offended, not only can't be offended, but also has to be well stammered. With Zhen Yingjia's support, Lin Ruhai will definitely have a smooth ride in Jiangnan!
Lin Ruhai conscientiously followed everyone's expressions, and found that only Lord Xu frowned slightly, and glanced at Zhen Yingjia quietly, with a little dissatisfaction.
"Uncle Zhen was able to work tirelessly to come from Jinling, Ruhai is very grateful!" Lin Ruhai smiled and said to Zhen Yingjia.
"You are still young, and there is no old man around to help, Brother Daishan personally sent a letter to me to take care of you, even if you don't say anything about such an important thing today, I will come!"
"Oops! Master Zhen is really an elder who cares for the juniors! It is a model for my generation, and my generation should learn more from Master Zhen! Zhang Tongzhi said with a flattering smile. Everyone also agreed, saying compliments to Zhen Yingjia and Lin Ruhai.
Lin Ruhai exchanged a few words with everyone, and then said to Zhen Yingjia: "Uncle Zhen, Ruhai still has to go to the door to greet guests, please forgive Ruhai for missing him!" β
Zhen Yingjia nodded, waved Lin Ruhai out, and chatted with those officials in Suzhou.
In the inner courtyard of the Lin family's old house, Zhen Han was chatting with Lin Zhou's family, and praised today's little birthday star Lin Lang as having nothing in the sky and in the ground.
"Oops! You don't know! The first time I saw Lang'er, he couldn't walk, so he stretched out his little hand and asked me to hug it! That little look is so cute! Lin Zhou said with a smile.
"Not really! Min'er and his wife took this child to Jinling, there is no one in our family who does not love this child! Why do you think this kid is growing up so well? It's like the little fairy child sitting down on Guanyin Bodhisattva! The old lady of our family loves something, and she is reluctant to let go of her heart. Min'er cried and refused to let them go when they were leaving, if it weren't for the niece and son-in-law saying that they would go to other relatives' houses to pay New Year's greetings, they would have to leave the children in our house! β
The ladies of the other families looked at the little doll that seemed to come out of the painting, and they couldn't help but tease him. Xiao Lin Lang is not afraid of people, everyone makes him laugh, but it is not good to make a group of female dependents happy, and he has received a few big boxes as a meeting gift.
Jia Min was very obedient today and did not go to the second gate to greet the guests, and has been entertaining guests in the living room in the backyard. At the second gate to welcome the guest is Wan Mo, although Wan Mo is old, but his gestures are very regular, and he has also won the blue eyes of many female dependents, and Lord Xu's wife is one of them.
"Mrs. Lin, I don't know what your noble surname is to welcome guests at the second gate today? I think she behaves very elegantly, she must not be an ordinary person, right? β
Jia Min didn't expect Mrs. Xu to suddenly ask about Wan, and was stunned for a moment and said: "That's my upbringing, surnamed Wan, who once served the current Queen Mother in the palace!" β
"Yo! There are still such people around Min'er! Well! No wonder I see that your rules are very good, and your feelings are learned from the kilometer! Zhen Han's tone was pantothenic and sour.
Jia Min smiled and said: "It's also a coincidence, my grandmother once saved her life and asked her to stay in Rongguo Mansion to take care of me, and Wan Mo stayed in Rongguo Mansion until I got married, and followed me to the Lin family." She has always treated me very well, and I will definitely support my old age! β
Mrs. Xu's eyes flashed, and she didn't say anything more. Jia Min looked at the way she wanted to speak and stopped, and guessed that she wanted to go. But Jia Min treats Wan Mo as his own mother, how can he send her out, and besides, she can't do without Wan Mo now. Mrs. Xu is still an acquaintance, if she asks for it, Jia Min may really turn her face.
Approaching noon, seeing that the ceremony of catching Zhou was about to be held, Lin Dayong hurriedly ran into the main hall and said to Lin Ruhai: "Master, His Royal Highness King Yan has arrived at the gate!" β
Lin Ruhai originally thought that King Yan would not come today, but he didn't expect him to arrive at this time. Lin Ruhai walked up to Zhen Yingjia and said, "Uncle Zhen, His Royal Highness King Yan has arrived!" β
Zhen Yingjia looked at Lin Ruhai in shock, frowned and asked, "You invited him?" β
"I sent someone to bring him an invitation, but I wasn't sure he would come."
Zhen Yingjia's eyes rolled, "Quick, let's all go to the gate to greet His Royal Highness King Yan!" β
As Zhen Yingjia's words fell, everyone was silent for a moment, and then they all followed Lin Ruhai and Zhen Yingjia and walked quickly towards the gate of the Lin family's old mansion, still scolding in their hearts, how many noble people did Lin Ruhai still befriend!
When Lin Ruhai led everyone to the gate, King Yan was sitting on his black horse and looking at the plaque on the door of the Lin family's old mansion. Lin Ruhai took the lead in saluting King Yan, and Zhen Yingjia stood behind a group of officials in a formal manner, looking at King Yan on horseback meaningfully.
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