Lin Daiyu's face was flushed, her face was tense, and her heart was full of resentment and suspicion, and she didn't understand why this cousin, who met for the first time, wanted to humiliate herself in public?

But Jia Chen's gaze was warm and kind, clear as water, without half impurities, and it didn't seem like he was deliberately bad.

After thinking about it for a while, Lin Daiyu, who "has more heart than work", figured out the trick and realized that Jia Chen wanted to help him keep his reputation, and his face turned slightly pale, and the indignation and grievances in his heart dissipated without a trace.

Lin Daiyu deliberately showed a sad look of embarrassment, and said with a wry smile:

"I do live in the same room with Brother Bao, although there is a blue gauze cabinet screen in the middle, but it is still inconvenient and uneasy."

Jia Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he secretly wondered in his heart: Jia Mu made such an arrangement that exceeded the etiquette, but I was afraid that it was her heart that was unpredictable and hidden.

Jia's mother was born in a Houmenwang family historian, and it is impossible not to know the principle of male and female defense, however, she disregarded the etiquette and arranged for Lin Daiyu to be in the same room with Jia Baoyu.

Once Lin Daiyu's reputation is damaged, it will be difficult to get married, so she can only be trapped in the Jia family, and when Lin Daiyu's father Lin Ruhai returns to the west, the Lin family's property will naturally fall into the hands of the Jia family.

In the Rong Mansion, Wang Xifeng is a ruthless yin and yang person, but her little Taoism is really not enough in front of Jia Mu.

Mother Jia is an old yin and yang person, and the city government is extremely deep, it is difficult to say whether she is calculating the property of the Lin family.

People's hearts are separated from each other, only Jia's mother knows in her heart that she has some true feelings for Lin Daiyu, an orphan girl in the world who has never met, but there is no doubt that what Jia's mother cares about most is always her power and status.

In order to save the Jia family, which was in decline and could not make ends meet, Jia's mother deliberately resorted to a desperate plan and calculated the Lin family's property, which had sufficient motives.

Jia Chen has never liked to speculate on others with malice, but in this world of intrigue and deceit, human nature is the most untested and scrutinized, and only interests can influence people's hearts.

Sensing the change in Lin Daiyu's expression and the deflection of her words, Jia Chen saw that she had already understood her intentions, so she saluted Jia Zhengshi:

"The second uncle, Mencius said: 'Men and women do not kiss each other, and they are also courteous.' Although Sister Lin and Brother Bao are still young and have no guesses, they are different from men and women after all. There are many people in the house, and if someone spreads the news that they live in the same house, I am afraid that it will damage the reputation of the Jia family, as well as the reputation of Sister Lin and Brother Bao. ”

In feudal society, the name and festival were regarded as the foundation of the life of the scholars, and the honest and promising officials of the past generations all valued the name and the festival more than their lives.

Even corrupt officials often pay great attention to their official reputation, and when they are corrupt and pervert the law, they do not forget to find some high-sounding excuses to hide people's eyes and ears and sell their reputation.

Jia Zheng prides himself on being a minister of the Qing Stream, he disdains flattery and flattery, and is upright, although it is a false and serious person, but he still cherishes his feathers and cherishes his name.

Jia Chen's words seemed to be a slap in the face, and Jia Zheng was shocked into a cold sweat.

Jia Zheng's face turned pale, and he said astringently:

Fortunately, Chen'er reminded her, otherwise she would have made a big mistake. If Baoyu and Yu'er live in the same room, it will not only damage the reputation of Yu'er's boudoir, but also be detrimental to Baoyu's admission to the imperial examination in the future.

I will make the stakes clear to the old lady and ask the old lady to choose another room for Yu'er to sleep in. ”

As soon as these words came out, Lin Daiyu glanced at Jia Chen deeply, and her eyes flashed with gratitude.

Jia Chen smiled at her and bowed slightly, the two of them looked at each other, their eyes rippling with a knowing smile, everything was silent.

A gust of spring breeze shook the wind chimes, passed through the hall, and stirred the eyebrows and bangs in front of Lin Daiyu's forehead, and also stirred the broken hair on Jia Chen's sideburns.

At this moment, only each other's figures were reflected in the eyes of the two people, and they were ten thousand years old.

At this time, Jia Yucun stood up very interestingly, and bowed to Jia Zheng and said:

"Second uncle, the little nephew has been bothering for a long time today, and he still looks at Haihan, so he won't delay the second uncle's business, and he will leave."

Jia Zheng smiled:

"In this case, let's talk about it another day, I already know what my sister-in-law entrusted, please go back and rest for a few days first, and wait for good news."

The sister-in-law he mentioned was Lin Daiyu's father Lin Ruhai, and what Lin Ruhai entrusted was to ask Jia Zheng to help Jia Yucun restore the old members and find a half-official position.

Jia Yucun was overjoyed when he heard this, and bowed and made a big salute:

"The kindness of the second uncle, the little nephew is unforgettable, and he will repay him in the future."

Seeing this hypocrite's coy attitude, Jia Chen sneered in his heart, in the original work, Jia Yucun did repay Jiafu later, but not in return, but in revenge.

Jia Yucun exchanged a few words with Jia Dairu, Jia Chen and Lin Daiyu, and then said goodbye and left.

Jia Chen saluted Jia Zheng and said, "Second uncle, the little nephew has also left." ”

Jia Zhengyi reluctantly patted Jia Chen's shoulder and admonished:

"You are the hope of our Jia family to regain its glory, the road to the imperial examination is long and difficult, but you must know the difficulties and do not give up; There are a lot of books to prepare for the exam, but you have to sleep at night and burn the sundial. As long as you study hard, one day, you will be able to be named on the gold list and glorify your ancestors. ”

Jia Chen said confidently: "The little nephew should keep it in mind and will never live up to the ardent expectations of the second uncle." ”

Jia Zheng nodded with satisfaction, looked at Jia Dairu, and said earnestly:

"Chen'er is the best reading seed for our Jia family, please bother more, don't let this kid's pearl be dusted."

Jia Dairu solemnly arched his hand and said:

"Master Zheng, please rest assured, the old man will do his best to teach each other, supervise Brother Chen'er as soon as possible, and glorify the lintel."

Jia Chen sighed secretly in his heart, this Jia Dairu is just an old boy, and he didn't even get into Xiucai, if he relies on his guidance, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get a title on the gold list.

Fortunately, the first county test is basically from the four books and five classics, and I have memorized the four books and five classics very well, and I have passed the county test nine times out of ten.

As for the later exams, it is too late to prepare after the county exam, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, and the boat is naturally straight to the bridge, so you can never forget it, and you don't need to worry too much.

"Sister Lin, take care, I'll go first." Jia Chen greeted Lin Daiyu with a smile.

Lin Daiyu felt that this young man really cared for himself, as reliable as a father and a brother, and hurriedly said: "I'll send Brother Chen." ”

"No need, Sister Lin is trekking through mountains and rivers, and the journey is tired, so let's rest early, there will be a period later!"

Jia Chen arched his hand at everyone and left.

Looking at the young man's upright back like a pine, Lin Daiyu was reluctant to give up, and felt melancholy, now she is sending people under the fence, in this huge Rong Mansion, how many people can really treat themselves well?

This big brother Chen is not only quite friendly to himself, but also brilliantly written, and his swordsmanship is extraordinary, he can be called both civil and military, with both talent and morality, but he is a trustworthy and good person.

When he returned home, Jia Chen took out the long sword and practiced the Wudang Seven Star Sword several times, although he was only a little more than a meter now, he was already able to dance the sword dazzlingly.

If the head of Wudang sees this scene, he will definitely be surprised, a nine-year-old little doll can practice this set of Wudang superior swordsmanship in just one day, and its kendo talent is so high that it is absolutely rare in a century.

After a layer of fine sweat on his back, Jia Chen put his sword into the sheath, looked around at the simple furnishings in the room, and thought to himself:

"The big husband can't be without power for a day, the little husband can't be without money for a day, now I don't have the title of the gold list, and I am the slaughter for the official, naturally I have no power and no power, but I can't be willing to be poor, I should find a way to make some money."

So, what should I do to make a living?