After two days of sailing and riding horses, Jia Qiong and his entourage returned to Yangzhou and stayed for a year.

At this time, Jia Qiong and others came to the front of the Yamen of the Imperial History of Patrol Salt, although the gate was open, it was quiet inside.

However, there were many officials waiting outside the door, and when they saw Jia Qiong wearing white filial piety, they knew that they were coming for condolences, so one person immediately turned over and led Jia Qiong and others east along the white wall.

Jia Qiong was not surprised at all, although he knew the people in the house, but they had never seen them, he still had these basic common sense after going south and north all these years.

No matter how high the official position is, it is impossible to occupy the official office in front of him to do red and white things, so Jia Min's mourning hall can only be set up in the private residence at the back.

When I came to the main gate of the east mansion, I saw that there was a miserable situation here, and the white sails were hanging high.

Within the high walls, you can faintly hear the sound of chanting and chanting Buddha.

Jia Qiong and the others slowly stopped in front of the door, looking at the familiar scenery and couldn't help but think of the past.

In this year in the Lin Mansion, Jia Min is not as strange as when he first met Jia Qiong, Xu is because of the death of his own father and son, and he heard that Jia Zhu died, and Daiyu was very willing to play with Jia Qiong.

is also sincerely good to Jia Qiong, and Jia Qiong is not a self-independent person, so Jia Min is kind to him and he suffers, just like a second home.

Thoughts were flying, and Yu Guang caught a glimpse of an old man dressed in white who came out from within, knowing that it was Lin Ruhai's housekeeper.

When the old man saw that it was Jia Qiong and the others, he walked a few steps quickly, stepped forward and saluted respectfully, and then said:

"Third Master Qiong, you are here, come in with me, Madame, alas.

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The other worshippers were very strange in their hearts, and just looked at the appearance of the group in front of them, and knew that they were here to mourn.

It's just that Jia Qiong and others are very face-to-face, and secondly, four or five days have passed since the obituary period, which is not a day for all doors and prefectures to gather condolences, and a few people have not submitted a post. Therefore, Jia Qiong and his entourage arrived here, which was a little abrupt.

Besides, if it weren't for the descendants of the Lin family, who came to pay respects, they only had to dress plainly, and then go to the door to tie a filial piety belt, which would be enough to respect.

How can he be like Jia Qiong, who is actually a white filial piety? Although I was puzzled, I didn't ask much.

After walking a few steps, the old housekeeper turned to look at Jia Qiong, and saw that his face was sad and his eyes were full of sadness.

After thinking about it, he asked, "Third Master Qiong, do you go to see the lady first or go to the master first." ”

When Jia Qiong heard this, she couldn't help but be a little surprised, could it be that Lin Ruhai was not in the mourning hall.

"Naturally, take me to the mourning hall first, I'll kowtow to my aunt first, and then go to see my uncle."

Looking at Jia Qiong's true feelings, the old housekeeper hid the gratitude on his face: "What Third Master Qiong said is, please ......"

Lin Mansion Private Residence, in a side hall to the south.

Lin Ruhai looked at the more than ten people in front of him, shook his head and said, "Master Jiang, you don't need to persecute me here, this is the intention of the imperial court, and I can't and won't refute it privately." ”

Jiang Chun and the others seemed to have communicated well, and when they heard Lin Ruhai say this, they said:

"My lord, I don't dare to persecute my lord, I just want to ask my lord to make decisions for us and explain our difficulties to the imperial court......"

"Yes, yes, this 'donation' thing is really too embarrassing, it's really not good, I can wait to pay a little more taxes and silver, this donation can't be opened!"

"That's right, Lord Lin, since you made the Imperial History of Salt Patrol, we have fully supported it.

We also pay a lot of money for the annual salt tax, and we will hand it over to you in full. This year has not been as troubled as last year, and now, can you withdraw our salt for no reason......

"I said, it's not to remove your salt ......" After a lot of bitter cards, Lin Ruhai was very tired.

I happened to see the butler appear on the side of the hall, so I waved him and asked him what was the matter.

The old housekeeper whispered a few words in his ear, which made Lin Ruhai look surprised, and after nodding, he turned around and said to everyone in the hall: "There are some private matters, please miss it." ”

Back in the study, Lin Ruhai asked, "Brother Qiong'er is here so soon?" ”

The old housekeeper said: "If you go back to the master, it has indeed arrived." ”

Lin Ruhai was just like the old housekeeper's previous thoughts: "Calculate the time, he has just finished the scientific examination, but my uncle is not close." ”

"Master, for more than a year, the lord and his wife have treated him like a parent, and it is natural that he will come so soon!"

When Lin Ruhai heard this, he couldn't help but nodded, this Brother Qiong is a kind person, and he has taught for a year in vain.

After thinking about it, I was even more relieved in my heart, and I couldn't help but look at the housekeeper and ask:

"In that case, why don't you bring him to me?"

Originally, the old slave also asked Third Master Qiong if he would come to see the master first, but Third Master Qiong said that it was important to pay tribute to his wife first.

Now that Qiong Sanye is reciting the sacrificial text in the mourning hall, looking at that length, I am afraid that it will not be finished for a while. ”

Lin Ruhai stroked the beard on his chin, nodded and said, "Okay, it's a filial one." So when he had finished his sacrifice, he brought him to my study. ”

The housekeeper should be, and asked: "The seven salt merchants in the side hall."

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Hearing what the housekeeper said, Lin Ruhai thought about it, and then said:

"Just say I'm not feeling well, and tell them all to go back separately."

"Yes."

The housekeeper immediately nodded, knowing that the master was tired of these people, but he had to deal with them, who let him sit in this position.

Originally, after the wife went, the master's spirit was not very good, these people are good, and they come to annoy the master again and again, which is really hateful!

If this matter is found to have nothing to do with them, otherwise they will definitely be hung with white flags.

turned around and wanted to leave, hesitated for a long time, and then looked back at Lin Ruhai.

"What else?"

"Back to the master, the same clan in Suzhou has not yet arrived, and the person who sent the messenger that day left Yangzhou with Gongzi Yu, it stands to reason that he should have arrived. It's just that I haven't seen anyone yet. ”

Lin Ruhai's hand that had just opened the page paused slightly, and then said, "Got it, you go down." ”

"Yes."

Looking at the figure of the housekeeper leaving, Lin Ruhai's eyes couldn't help narrowing slightly, and he sighed slightly, since his father passed away, and he came to this place of Yangzhou again, this relationship between the same clan is far away.

Jia Qiong slowly threw the sacrificial text he had written on the boat into the brazier in front of him, looking at the rising flames, he was also melancholy for a while, and only after it burned out, he was slightly relieved.

The style of this memorial essay written by myself may not be very good, but the words are thoughtful enough and sincere enough!

After kowtowing a few more times, he got up.

looked at the housekeeper who was sent outside the door, and through the gap in the crowd, he saw Lin Daiyu kneeling in front of the spirit in filial piety clothes.

"Third Master Qiong, the master invites you over."

Seeing that Jia Qiong was finally done, the little guy who was already waiting on the side immediately came to invite.

Jia Qiong nodded, and finally glanced towards the inner hall.

After walking through two or three corridors, I came to a small hugging building, and the little guy who led the way retreated, and two other doormen who stood there passed on: "Master, the third master of Qiong has arrived." ”

"Come in."

Hearing the elegant voice coming from inside, Jia Qiong straightened her chest collar, and then stepped in.

It's still the study room in the past, it's not too big, but the shelves are full of books that are stuffed with almost no gaps, and it's also where Jia Qiong studied for a year.

Under the reminder of his subordinates, Lin Ruhai had already seen Jia Qiong who was coming quickly, and his tired face couldn't help but show a hint of relief.

"Uncle, why did my aunt go all of a sudden? Wasn't it good before? Dr. Zhang can't be cured either? ”

Listening to Jia Qiong's several questions, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but sigh, patted Jia Qiong's shoulder and said:

"I was out on official business that day, and in the afternoon news came from the house, saying that your aunt had gone, and I also investigated it when I came back, but found nothing.

Previously, after your aunt was seen by Dr. Zhang, who you invited, although her body improved slightly, she could not be cured.

I have been thinking about the children who have passed away, so that I am weak and frail, and I have lost too much.

Later, I asked Wu Zuo to have a detailed examination, and your aunt was not poisoned, and there were no signs of beating on her body, so she thought she had died normally. ”

After listening to Lin Ruhai's words, he still had some doubts in his heart, and he also knew that there were several ways to achieve such an effect, and he didn't know if Lin Ruhai didn't know, or if there was a reason to pretend not to know.

Lin Ruhai saw the doubts on Jia Qiong's face, and did not explain again, and saw Jia Qiong's white filial piety, dressed neatly, without a little perfunctory, and became more and more satisfied:

"I asked people to send a letter to Jinling, and now it has only been four or five days in total, and I met you for a scientific expedition, how did you arrive in Yangzhou so quickly?"

Seeing it, Jia Qiong bowed down and replied: "Back to my uncle's words, my aunt in the house treats me like a parent, and my nephew should come over to wear filial piety for him." Since receiving the news of his aunt's death, his nephew has hurried all the way.

"One Sword Alone"

The little nephew was afraid of missing his aunt's period of resting, so after crossing the river, he abandoned the boat and led the people all the way north on horseback.

I finally arrived in Yangzhou today. After entering the city, the little nephew immediately rushed over without repairs. Due to the haste of the incident, he failed to prepare a post to inform his uncle in advance, and asked his uncle to forgive him for the crime of rudeness. ”

"Where, you can be like this, but it is the blessing of me and your aunt, how can you be surprised."

Lin Ruhai sighed. Although Jia Qiong said it lightly, it only took time to know that Jia Qiong's trip was not easy.

I also saw that although he was strong, he could still see a little tiredness from between his eyebrows and eyes when he looked closely, and he was very touched in his heart.

Such a demeanor and speech, and know the etiquette and filial piety, living in the house for a year, the character is familiar with himself and his wife, and there is no man in the family to inherit the incense, if this Brother Qiong can marry Yu'er, it would be good.

It's a pity that Yu'er is still young, and this Brother Qiong told him that he is a three-room house, and he undertakes incense for his two uncles and sets up a household.

worked with many women for a husband, so wronged Yu'er. Why did such a handsome man get married early, it's a pity.

Jia Qiong didn't expect that Lin Ruhai would actually think about such a thing for Daiyu in his wife's white affairs.

After thinking for a while, he said: "In addition to rushing back to pay tribute to my aunt, the little nephew also has another important matter to discuss with my uncle. ”

Hearing this, Lin Ruhai was also a little surprised, and couldn't help but look at Jia Qiong and said, "You say, what else can be compared to your aunt's matter." ”

Listening to Lin Ruhai's words, Jia Qiong pondered for a while, and then said:

"The little nephew still feels that my aunt's death is strange, and my uncle has offended many people in this position of patrolling the history of the salt palace, so it is better to send Yu'er's sister to Shenjing grandmother to take care of it, and my uncle can also show his strength here."

Speaking of this, Jia Qiong remembered Shen Fu's behavior that day, and Fang said a few words to Lin Ruhai briefly.

Hearing Jia Qiong's words, Lin Ruhai showed a slight smile on his face until this time, and his eyes were also a little relieved.

This is true for him, and now his wife is dead. He also knew that with the busyness of his official duties, he must not have enough energy to take care of his sick daughter.

Therefore, being able to send his daughter to his grandmother's side to raise him was also a lot easier for him, so he looked at Jia Qiong and said:

"Brother Qiong, what you said is right, I also think about it, but your aunt's matter is not over yet, so I haven't mentioned it to Yu'er.

Some time ago, I also asked someone to send a letter to your Rong Mansion, and I think I will receive it in a few more days.

A few years ago, Taishui said that let your aunt take Yu'er to live in Shenjing, but Yu'er is still too young, and.

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Just when your aunt's matter is over, the people who want to come to Shenjing will arrive, since you mention it today, then you have to bother you for a moment or two, and then take Yu'er to Shenjing. ”

Hearing this, Jia Qiong would not refuse, and then solemnly looked at Lin Ruhai and said:

"Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely send Sister Yu'er to Shenjing safely."

Seeing Jia Qiong's righteous words, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but bow his head, thought about it and said to Jia Qiong:

"Today, the salt merchant families came here to force me to comply, thinking that when I was upset, they would make a decision, but they also annoyed me by doing this, it seems that they forgot about the Wang family last year, what does Brother Qiong have to say."

Listening to Lin Ruhai's domineering words, Jia Qiong couldn't help but think of what happened in the restaurant that day, Lin Ruhai borrowed salt to lead the matter and caused several major families to fight, and took the opportunity to dig up the Wang family.

Since Lin Ruhai paid more than 3 million taels of silver and the emperor, the national treasury and the inner treasury were half each.

The cabinet wrote that the emperor specially ordered the entire salt merchant family to be 3,000 li, which was regarded as giving face to the emperor and Prince Yizhong.

Thinking about it, he suddenly remembered something he hadn't paid attention to, and couldn't help but look at Lin Ruhai and said:

"Uncle, do you remember what Wang Yinggeng, the head of the Wang family, said to Wang Cai of his family when he was in the restaurant that day?"

Listening to Jia Qiong's words, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but fall into memories, he didn't think about it for a long time, and couldn't help but say:

"Brother Qiong, just say what you remember, my uncle is six out of forty, and I don't remember it very clearly."

Jia Qiong thought about it carefully, and then said: "When Wang Yinggeng listened to his uncle's words that day, although his face did not change, his eyes seemed to have a hint of relief, thinking that he did it.

After Wang Cai came in, Wang Yinggeng seemed to say that Wang Cai went to Suzhou to do business, why did he come back at this time.

Later, before he could continue, he was diverted from the matter, and his uncle had just mentioned last year's incident, and his nephew remembered.

I don't know if Suzhou still has and can influence my uncle to make decisions? ”

Hearing this, Lin Ruhai's face couldn't help but change, he hadn't heard what Wang Cai said that day, if it was really as Brother Qiong said.

Thinking of this, he didn't dare to think about it any further, his eyes changed a few times, and Fang looked at Jia Qiong and said:

"Brother Qiong, I want to bother you to accompany Yu'er to Suzhou, there is a tomb Panxiang Temple in Suzhou, where lives a female nun named Miaoyu, who is also my daughter-in-law, and was born to the original spouse.

Because he was as weak as Yu'er, he found a lot of substitutes and was useless, so he was sent to the nunnery to practice on his behalf. Your aunt was there when she came, and neither the two mansions nor your aunt knew about it, but they thought that I was married and had no children. ”

When Jia Qiong heard this, she couldn't help but be surprised, and she nodded slowly for a long time, never thinking that this Miaoyu was also Lin Ruhai's daughter.

Seeing Jia Qiong's puzzled face, Lin Ruhai didn't want to explain more, so he immediately said:

"You go to the Panxiang Temple of the Xuan Tomb, first go to the side to find a person named Xing Zhong, and his husband and wife take a daughter Xing Xiuyan to help me protect secretly.

On weekdays, he passed the news to me, and his sister married into the Rong Mansion with Yu'er's aunt. It is your pardon's wife. ”

PS: Brothers, it's too late, I thought I could fight, just pay attention to the news, and I don't have enough time to code words. I didn't have time to write the title, so I typed it casually.

Wait for me and the editor to give permission, the title is "To Yangzhou to mourn Jia Min, talk about the past and talk about Miaoyu." ”