Yu Yu's sedan chair entered an extremely quiet house directly from the corner gate, and only stopped in front of the vase door in the inner courtyard.

Gonggong Ding led Lin Jia into the vase door, and while walking along the blue brick road, he introduced: "Childe, don't look at this small house, but although the sparrow is small, it has a total of three courtyards, the outermost is the outer courtyard, the outer courtyard is the inner courtyard, and the back garden is behind the inner courtyard!"

Lin Jia glanced at Gonggong Ding with a smile and said, "I know that this is where Uncle Huang lived when he first entered Beijing!"

Seeing that Lin Jia knew what he knew, Gonggong Ding smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed into a line: "It's good that the son knows!" It's good to know! ”

Yu Yu followed behind, listening to the conversation between Grandpa Ding and Lin Jia.

After walking a short distance, a hanging flower door appeared on the left-hand side.

Gonggong Ding led Lin Jia to the Hanging Flower Gate, pointed to the plaque on it and introduced: "Childe, this is the inner courtyard, and the name of the courtyard on it is still inscribed by His Majesty back then!"

Yu Yu looked up and looked over, and found that the plaque was painted with black lacquer, and after years, it had long been mottled, only the handwriting was still beautiful and mellow - "Tingsong Yuan"!

Emperor Yongtai's words are very beautiful, and they are somewhat similar to Lin Jia's words!

Entering the courtyard of Tingsong, Yu Yu found that the courtyard was full of tall and straight pine trees, and now it is the wax moon, but the pine trees are still green, adding some vitality to this quiet courtyard.

Gonggong Ding led Lin Jia inside, and explained: "Your Majesty has been closed for a long time in this house, and the servants have only been to Zhao County and come back, so Your Majesty began to order someone to repair and take care of this house!"

Lin Jia's heart was inexplicably a little sour, and he let out a soft "um".

Gonggong Ding glanced at Lin Jia, saw that his eyes were moist, and was afraid that Lin Jia would be embarrassed, so he pretended not to see it, and said: "Gongzi should know His Majesty's taste, the furnishings in the house look ordinary, but they are actually the best materials!"

Lin Jia couldn't help laughing, and glanced at Gonggong Ding - I am also the eldest son of the county prince's mansion, do you think I am a soil bun that has never been seen in the world?

Gonggong Ding also realized his verbosity and laughed: "Childe, our family is happy to see Childe, just care about it!"

Lin Jia knew that Gonggong Ding was a close confidant of Emperor Yongtai, and he grew up with Emperor Yongtai, and he had always been loyal, not something that could be bought by money, only sincerity could impress the other party, so he smiled and said: "Uncle Ding treats me well, and my father-in-law treats me well, I naturally know, I won't be long-winded!"

Gonggong Ding also laughed when he heard this.

There are quite a few sons of county kings who have been called to Beijing these days, but only Lin Jia is the most like Your Majesty, the most innocent, and a little similar to Your Majesty when he was a teenager......

He couldn't help but think of what happened back then, and he didn't speak for a while.

After Lin Jia sat down in the bright room of Tingsong Courtyard, Gonggong Ding instructed a handsome young man who looked like a twenty-one or twelve-year-old steward: "Li Rui, let everyone who waits come to salute Gongzi!"

The steward named Li Rui agreed, retreated, and soon led everyone to kowtow.

Father-in-law Ding said with a smile: "Son, the people in the house are all arranged by our family, and now there are two small servants, two maids, two cooks, two rough mothers-in-law, and the steward is temporarily managed by my apprentice Li Rui, if the son has a suitable candidate, let Li Rui return to the palace."

As soon as Lin Jia heard this, he knew that Father-in-law Ding wanted to install people, so he didn't arrange many people.

His phoenix eyes narrowed slightly: "Thank you Gonggong Ding, it's so good!" I have only one request! ”

Father-in-law Ding smiled and said, "Son, please speak!"

Lin Jia said with a smile: "I don't have a reliable steward by my side, my father-in-law left Li Rui to me as a housekeeper!"

Gonggong Ding laughed and looked at Li Rui: "Ah Rui, are you willing to stay with Gongzi?"

Li Rui raised his eyes and glanced at Lin Jia, then looked at Yu Yu who was standing on the side, lowered his eyes and said, "The slave is willing."

Father-in-law Ding was very good, but he was really a little verbose, and he talked a lot to Lin Jia before he got up and retired.

Everyone retreated, and only Yu Yu and Lin Jia were left in the house.

Yu Yu looked at Lin Jia and said with a smile: "Childe, when was the slave and maid taken in by you?" Why don't slaves know? ”

Lin Jiajun's face was slightly red, and he lowered his eyes and said, "The old lady wants to release people into my room, but I don't want to, so I just said that I have ...... you."

On the way from Weishi County to the capital, Yu Yu was thinking about this matter, and had already made a decision at this time, so he smiled and said: "It's okay to let me be your aunt and take care of the inner courtyard for you, but we still have to discuss it carefully!"

When Lin Jia heard this, she was ecstatic in her heart, but her face was still very calm, and she looked at Yu Yu with deep phoenix eyes: "How much moon silver do you want?"

Yu Yu smiled and stretched out his finger to make a ten-point gesture: "Ten taels of silver a month!"

When Lin Jia heard this, she immediately laughed, and a pair of cute little tiger teeth that are usually rare to see were also revealed: "I'll double it for you, twenty taels of silver a month, but since you are willing to cooperate with me to act, then act seriously, and live on the brocade couch in my bedroom at night!"

Yu Yu often lived in Lin Jia's bedroom to serve, knowing that Lin Jia was very shy in that kind of thing, she was not as bold as her, but she didn't take this seriously, and immediately agreed.

After the two finished negotiating, Lin Jia changed her clothes under Yu Yu's waiting, got up and went out with Ah Lan and Ah Qing.

In the evening, Lin Jia followed Gonggong Ding into the palace and went directly to the Yutang Palace, the dormitory of Emperor Yongtai.

Father-in-law Ding went in to report, and Lin Jiali waited outside.

Outside the Yutang Hall is a large open space, paved with small white pebbles, only a straight plane tree is planted, now it is the wax moon, the leaves of the plane tree are early, only the bare branches reflect the blue sky.

Lin Jia felt a little cold, tightened the navy blue satin Xuanhu cloak on his body, and lowered his head in contemplation.

Gonggong Ding soon came out and said with a smile: "Childe, please take off your cloak and follow our family into the palace!"

The sunset outside is still there, and countless crystal lamps have been lit in the jade hall, illuminating the whole palace like day, and there is a dragon in the hall, which is as warm as spring.

Emperor Yongtai sat on the imperial couch and stared at Lin Jia who stood up after saluting.

The last time Lin Jia entered Beijing, he was out on patrol in Jiangnan and was not able to meet him.

Usually, the information he got related to Lin Jia was passed on several times.

Lin Jia was wearing a moon-white brocade robe, a black jade belt around his waist, a jade crown on his head, his phoenix eyes were slightly picked, his skin was slightly pale, and the whole person was elegant and tall, almost the same as the information he usually gets.

Although he is also a child of the royal family, Lin Jia saw Emperor Yongtai for the first time.

He saluted and got up, took a deep breath to make himself less nervous, and then looked at Emperor Yongtai, who was sitting on the throne.

Probably because he is a cousin, Emperor Yongtai was born somewhat similar to Lin Jia's father, and he also has long phoenix eyes and a tall nose bridge, but Emperor Yongtai is much thinner than King Xingping, Qingjun's face is full of tiredness, and his phoenix eyes are deep staring at Lin Jia.

Although it was the first time they met, Lin Jia felt that Emperor Yongtai was very cordial for no reason, although Emperor Yongtai did not have too much expression on his face.

Emperor Yongtai said for a long time: "Ajia, why are you so thin?"

Lin Jia knew that there was no way to hide this, so he said honestly: "Uncle Qiqi, my nephew was poisoned many times when he was young, and his body was a little sick, and now he is asking a famous doctor to recuperate!"

After saying that, Lin Jia lowered her eyes, and her thick eyelashes covered her eyes.

Emperor Yongtai would not be willing to choose an heir who was not in good health, but if he didn't say it at this time, he would become his handle in the future.

Lin Jia had already made a decision, he would do his best, but if he failed, he would continue to be his magistrate, step by step, and he would have a bright future.

After not hearing Emperor Yongtai's voice for a long time, Lin Jia raised his eyes and looked over, but found that Emperor Yongtai's eyes seemed to be flashing.

He hurriedly lowered his head, his heart full of doubts - Your Majesty's eyes can't be moist, right?

Emperor Yongtai said in a dumb voice: "Ah Jia, if someone asks about your body in the future, you will say that you just look sick and weak!"

Lin Jia was puzzled in her heart, and replied respectfully "yes".

Emperor Yongtai saw that Lin Jia's body was extremely thin, and the thin strips stood there, his heart was sour, and he sighed, and said, "The queen lives in the Funing Palace, I will take you to see the queen!"

Lin Jia was half a step behind, and left the Jade Hall Hall with Emperor Yongtai.

At this time, night has fallen, and exquisite palace lamps are hung everywhere in the palace, reflecting the pavilions and pavilions everywhere like heavenly pavilions, which are gorgeous and extraordinary.

Outside the Funing Palace, Emperor Yongtai stretched out his hand to hold Lin Jia's hand, and found that Lin Jia's hand was cold, and hurriedly looked at Lin Jia and asked, "Is it cold?"

Lin Jia said "um".

Emperor Yongtai glanced back at Gonggong Ding.

Gonggong Ding immediately nodded and quietly ordered someone to prepare.

Hearing that Emperor Yongtai was here with Lin Jia, Empress Zhu greeted her surrounded by all the female officials, and smiled and curtsied: "Your Majesty, the concubine is far away!"

Emperor Yongtai helped Empress Zhu up, took Empress Zhu's hand, and smiled kindly: "Queen, I brought Ajia to see you!"

Empress Zhu looked at Lin Jia with a smile, and saw that he was really as the old lady of Xingping County said, thin and thin, and looked like he was too weak to be blown down by a gust of wind, and she couldn't help but rejoice in her heart, and the smile on her face deepened, and she looked at Lin Jia: "If you are really born like the king of Xingping County, you are a handsome appearance!"

Emperor Yongtai's expression stiffened for a moment, and he immediately returned to his amiable appearance: "The children of the Lin family, where is there anything ugly!"

The emperor and queen entered the main hall hand in hand.

Lin Jia naturally followed in.

Emperor Yongtai and Empress Zhu sat side by side on a rosewood couch.

Lin Jia sat down on the brocade bench on the side.

Empress Zhu smiled and asked Lin Jia a few words, and she looked amiable.

With the unpleasant imperial banquet, Lin Jia got up to say goodbye.

Emperor Yongtai glanced at Empress Zhu and said with a smile: "Ajia, I have already explained to Han Li, and asked him to go to Yanqingfang Mansion every morning from tomorrow to teach you to read!"

Lin Jia was shocked when he heard this-Han Li is seventy-six years old this year, and the crown prince and the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, who is the official residence of Yipin, heard that he had already asked for Zhishi, but he didn't expect to be sent by Emperor Yongtai to be his teacher!

When Empress Zhu heard this, her face with perfect makeup was a little stiff, and she smiled and groaned: "Your Majesty, Lord Han is so busy and old, where can I have the energy to teach Ajia every day!"

Emperor Yongtai glanced at her with a slight squint, and said, "Han Li has already resigned from the Ministry of Rites and is concentrating on teaching Ah Jia, he is quite healthy and should be able to do it!" ”

Lin Jia witnessed the mutual hatred of the emperor and queen, and his heart was shocked, and he thanked him and retired with Gonggong Ding.