In the rebirth, the abandoned wife of a noble family turned black

For so many years, Madam has been keeping her tail between her legs in the mansion, contributing money and effort to the Lin family. If it weren't for Jiang Ruan Xi, the Lin family would be where they are today.

Now that even such a small thing has to be discussed, is it too frustrating to live?

She was also afraid that Jiang Ruan Xi would really trust them because of Lin Ningkun.

Jiang Ruanxi knew that Hongye was doing it for her own good, and she was grateful in her heart. Whether it was in the last five years or in this life, Hongye had been by her side to accompany her.

"It doesn't matter whether he has me in his heart or not." Jiang Ruanxi looked at the red plum trees all over the yard and said quietly, "Let someone burn the plum tree."

If you can’t chop it, then burn it!

Hearing this, Hongye was overjoyed, "Madam, I'll go right away."

**

Front yard study.

Lin Runkun's face was serious.

"Ning Kun, your results in the external assessment this time are not satisfactory. If you get a top grade, for the sake of our Lin family, even if I go to the prime minister with my old face, I will also go to the prime minister, but you only got an average grade in this assessment. , or the kind that’s on the lower side.”

"There are many officials transferred back from outside this time. You are ranked in the middle or a little behind in the assessment. Even if you ask others, I can't find a reason. Now I can only smoothen the relationship and see if I can get it for you in Kyoto. A fifth-grade official position."

Lin Ningkun was holding a sixth-grade official position outside. According to his achievements, he could get a fifth-grade official position when he returned to Kyoto, and he would have to ask for help from others.

But Lin Ningkun felt that he had great talent, but the officials who assessed him deliberately gave him low marks because the Lin family was now out of power.

According to his talent, he should get above-average results.

Even though he was dissatisfied with this fifth-grade official position, Lin Ningkun knew that he had no other choice now and could only obey, "Just listen to my second uncle in everything."

"This promotion will inevitably require some things to be taken care of in the middle, so you'd better prepare some money. If you want to buy a yard, just slow down."

After all, he thought Lin Ningkun could tell the difference between buying a yard and his future.

Hearing this, Lin Ningkun frowned slightly. Although he didn't care about his family, he also knew that the money at home was not enough to do two things at the same time.

Seeing his silence, Lin Runkun moved the lid of the teacup.

"Let me remind you, this is Kyoto, and you have to pay attention to some things. In addition to assessing an official's political performance, today's emperor also cares about the official's personal ethics.

If you want to adopt a child, I think you should put it on hold for now. You have to wait until your appointment is finalized. "

"Second uncle, is there no conflict between the two?"

Lin Runkun narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Ning Kun, the Imperial City is no better than it is outside, and the Dingninghou Mansion is no longer what it used to be. If you really want to think about your own future and the Dingning Mansion, you'd better stay with Jiang Ruan during this period. Come on, be good, don't make any more trouble.

Although she verbally agreed to the adoption, which woman can really be happy in her heart? Every move in the Hou Mansion is watched by the Holy Emperor. If there is even the slightest mistake at this juncture, the future of the Lin family will be ruined, and no matter how many connections there are, it will be useless. "

Lin Ningkun frowned even more tightly.

Lin Runkun knew that even though he was unwilling in his heart, he still listened to his words, stood up and patted his shoulder.

"It's not easy to maintain the Lin family's personal relationships. I think you have your own sense of what's important."

After Lin Runkun left, Mrs. Zhou walked in.

"Ning Kun, what did your second uncle say?"

Lin Ningkun's hands clenched into a fist.

Lin Runkun was clearly threatening himself. If he insisted on letting Lin Xiao enter the family tree, Lin Runkun would not pull strings for him.

But if he had no power, many things would not be possible. This feeling of being unable to control himself made him feel uncomfortable all over. Lin Runkun closed his eyes in pain.

"Mom, let's postpone the adoption of Brother Xiao for the time being. Go get me 20,000 taels of silver."

Although a son is important, if his own future is gone, what's the point of having this son?

Zhou was still a little disappointed that her grandson could not recognize his ancestor for the time being, but when she talked about the money, she was immediately frightened.

"Ning Kun, why do you need so much money?"

"Twenty thousand taels is just for the money. I might ask for other silver in the process."

Lin Ningkun has taken office in recent years. Although his salary is not high, his food and clothing are all paid for by the Hou Mansion.

Everything is exquisite and exquisite.

He doesn't understand the secular world, and he doesn't know the difficulty of getting money. In his opinion, a mere twenty thousand taels of silver is not a big amount at all.

"This... mother doesn't have so much money in her hands, and the amount is so large, I'm afraid I have to ask Jiang Ruan Xi what he means."

Although Zhou didn't like Jiang Ruan Xi, he had never doubted her ability as a housekeeper.

"Without her approval, the accounting department will not agree."

Do you want to spend your money to see Jiang Ruan Xi's face?

Lin Ningkun's face didn't look very good.

"But don't worry, give mother some time. Besides, she likes you so much, so she will definitely find a way to please you and send the money to you obediently."

Lin Ningkun's eyes flashed with disgust, but he took it for granted. He said impatiently, "Mother, this is the time to settle the relationship. You'd better hurry up."

"Master Marquis, it's not good." As soon as Lin Ningkun finished speaking, the boy outside hurried in, "Madam burned all the plum trees in the yard."

"Damn it, what on earth is she going to do?" Lin Ningkun's heart was bleeding and he said angrily, "I'm going to kill her."

"Ning Kun, stop." Mrs. Zhou grabbed the impulsive Lin Ningkun.

"We still have something to do with Jiang Ruan Xi now. It won't do you any good if you rush up to her like this and anger her. The plum blossom tree is gone, and we can plant it again, but if we miss this opportunity, the Hou Mansion's The future is over.”

Lin Ningkun's face was forbearing, and he finally took back his steps with difficulty, always warning himself in his heart.

He couldn't lose control at this time.

He will remember this debt first, and one day, he will ask Jiang Ruan Xi to repay the principal with interest.