Jin Yuliangyuan of the Red Chamber

Now even Zhang Yuming couldn't sit still anymore. He had been an official for half his life, and he rose to his current position step by step. He didn't want to just ruin it all at once.After thinking about it, I still have to talk to Lin Ruhai about how the two of them will get along together.

He was in a hurry here, but Lin Ruhai remained silent after receiving the order.Zhang Yuming sent people to invite him to visit the mansion many times. Lin Ruhai said that since he received the imperial edict, he had been in fear all day long, and he had actually suffered from illness. Now he is lying in bed and unable to get up.Zhang Yuming had no choice but to wait.

In the Lin Mansion, Baoyu was refreshed after resting for the night. On the second day, he watched the servants move things, showed Lin Ruhai the gifts they brought, and then personally put things in Daiyu's room, directing the layout. After a busy day, even Daiyu couldn't help persuading him: "It's fine for them to do these things, so don't be so busy, I haven't seen you idle all day."

Baoyu directed them to place a large screen on the left side of the bed and said with a smile: "I'm not tired. I won't see you for at least a year after I leave this time. Don't make arrangements for you while I'm still there." Well, how can I rest assured? Don't worry about it, I promise to make it right for you." Jiao Daiyu was moved and sad at the same time.

Lin Ruhai chatted with Jia Lian in the front study. "Oh? You and Baoyu are both going to take the imperial examination?" Lin Ruhai was quite interested, "So you both have ambitions for an official career?" Jia Lian nodded: "Yes, I didn't expect it at first, but Baoyu said he wanted to take the exam, and only Only when you have power can you live a better life, I thought about it, so I studied with him. I heard that the emperor intends to start the examination next year, and even the martial arts will be reopened!"

Lin Ruhai had never heard of this: "What? How did you know about such an important matter?"

It was only then that Jia Lian realized that Shui Hong and Shui Rong had only revealed it to them, and immediately felt that he had spoken too quickly, even if Lin Ruhai could be trusted, he couldn't let it out right now, so he had to laugh: "Ha ha, I just said that because the emperor has just changed his Yuan, so he has to do something big."

Lin Ruhai was puzzled, knowing that he was not telling the truth, but when he thought about it, he was still charged with a crime, so he should not think about these things, anyway, it had nothing to do with him, if the emperor really wanted to, he would make an order sooner or later, so he didn't think about it again. Ask.

Only then did Jia Lian wipe off his sweat.

After a few days, when things were all over, Baoyu was free to wander around Yangzhou City.Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Yangzhou has been the most prosperous place in the world. Its dense population and rich heritage make it different from other places.Baoyu walked around the market in Yangzhou City every day, and visited various historical sites to pay his respects. After a few days, he gained a lot.

At this time, the Rong Mansion received a letter from Jia Lian, one from Jia's mother, Mrs. Xing Wang, another from Jia Zheng and Jia Amnesty, and one from Sister Feng.Sister Feng read the letter saying that everything was fine with him, and then asked if there was anything wrong at home in the past few months, how are the children, are you tired, and whether Jia Rui has come to harass you.Sister Feng went back and said that everything was fine at home, do you need to bring him something, the children do their homework every day according to your instructions.

Jia Rui... After thinking about it, Sister Feng told him everything, including how he came to pay his respects every day, and then tried to teach him a lesson when she was too annoyed, saying that he was still too sick to get out of bed.After talking so much, I forgot about Jia Mu asking her to clean up their study room.

After a few days, when Jia Lian received the letter, she was relieved at first, and then angry, but when she saw that Jia Rui was dying of illness, she calmed down a little, and knew that with Sister Feng's ability, nothing would happen, and Jia Rui also suffered retribution, anyway. There is still one life left, so I don't care.

Shangduzhong.In the West Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace.

"Ah Rong, I've let you take care of the household affairs for some time, what did you find out?" Shui Hong waved his folding fan, and Shui Rong stood beside the iceberg in the center of the room to absorb the coolness.

Basically, the two of them would sit here for a while every day after the court, or chatting or discussing some confidential matters, so in the eyes of outsiders, the prosperity of the water-soluble honor and pet is simply invincible. Today's see-me posts and gift cards piled up like a mountain.

"I checked the account book, and there is nothing abnormal on the surface," Shui Rong shook his head, "But I always feel that something is wrong."

"Heh," Shui Hong chuckled, closed his fan and patted his palm lightly, "That's for sure. People say that slaves bully their masters, and those people have worked hard in the household department for so many years, and they've all become masters. They must know why I sent you there, and it's not difficult to make fake accounts."

"Then what should we do? Do we just let them fool around like this?" Shui Rong couldn't help getting angry.

Seeing this, Shui Hong quickly smiled and said: "Don't get angry, I certainly won't let them go, but it's still too early. There are too many old and new ministers in the court, it would not be good if they are replaced now and there is no one to replace them for a while. , or make plans after Enke next year, you first find a way to find evidence, or let them confess themselves, so it can be used in the future."

After laughing, he sighed: "Oh, it's not that I'm stingy, it's just that the father repaired the paddock in Luoyang a few years before his death, and also renovated the Furong Garden in Chang'an. In the past few years, the taxes in Jiangnan have been low, and there is also a drought in Henan. How can there be no need for money? It is abhorrent to give birth to those corrupt officials, not to mention sharing the worries of the country, but also filling their own pockets, disregarding the family and the world!"

The more he talked, the more excited he became, and he couldn't help but thump the table heavily. Anyway, there are no outsiders now, so he doesn't have to put on airs.Shui Rong knows that since he came to the throne, his cousin has become more and more able to restrain his emotions. He can keep his face unchanged no matter what happens in the court. Now such a gaffe, on the one hand, he can't hide it in front of him, on the other hand, it also shows that , He was also very angry when he talked about it!

Shui Rong hurriedly went forward to fan him, "Your Majesty, don't be angry, I will definitely make them spit out everything they ate, it's just a matter of time. There will be good news from Jiangnan soon, let's just be patient Just wait!" His body cooled down, and his anger subsided a little, and with Shui Rong's words, he calmed down, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "You're right, they won't be complacent for a few days."

"Speaking of Luoyang Paddock and Furong Garden, I really like it, but it's a pity that the late emperor went there before it was repaired." Shui Hong suddenly felt moved, and said, "How about..." Shui Rong answered as soon as he heard it: "How about Let them continue to repair, and we can go to play after repairing." He roughly guessed Shuihong's thoughts.

Sure enough, when he heard him say that, Shui Hong laughed, "It's a good idea." But he immediately froze, "Oh, my father's new funeral is less than three years old, how can I just start a big construction project? Wait for another two years " Shui Rong slapped his head, fell down and sighed: "Oh, I forgot about this, damn it!" Shui Hong stopped him, and the two looked at each other and smiled helplessly.

In the city of Yangzhou, Baoyu had a very comfortable time these few days, and visited the famous places in Yangzhou city one by one in his spare time.

When I got up early in the morning, a young servant in Lin's mansion said: "The master went out early in the morning, and said that he might not come back at noon, so let Bao Erye and Lian Erye take care of themselves, as if they were at home, without restraint." .”

Baoyu wondered, but nodded, "Did the second master Lian say it?" The boy said, "Someone has gone." He let the boy go and walked to Jia Lian by himself.Just after turning the corner, Jia Lian also came out. As soon as he saw him, he smiled and said, "It's just right, I said I'm going to find you!"

Baoyu said, "Uncle Lin didn't know what to do when he went out early in the morning. It's been a long day, what should we do?" Jia Lian laughed and said, "You don't have a day off. If you want me to say, you might as well study in your room." We’ve been out for so long, it’s no longer deserted.”

Baoyu pouted: "Well, then read this morning, go out in the afternoon, and start reading tomorrow!" Jia Lian smiled helplessly: "I'm too lazy to go out, you can go wherever you want, and I don't worry about you getting lost .”

Daiyu also got up at this time, and when she went out, she saw the two of them walking together.Seeing her coming out, Baoyu walked up quickly and said, "Uncle has gone out, and left a message for us to take care of ourselves. I want to go out for a stroll in the afternoon. Do you want to go?" Boomed for a long time: "Ah? Okay."

Although she was born here, because of the bondage of a woman who stays out of the door, she has never visited her hometown. Anyway, Baoyu doesn't care about these, and it will be fine to change into men's clothes when the time comes.Seeing that she agreed, Baoyu smiled and said, "Then let's have dinner first. I'll read a book in the morning, and we'll go out after a while."

When the three of them arrived at the side hall, servants were already waiting and asked them what they wanted to use.Jia Lian always drank porridge in the morning, so he said, "I just want mung bean and lily porridge, with a few side dishes." Daiyu said, "I'll have porridge, too." Baoyu hurriedly said, "Have another glass of milk to grow taller. Daiyu laughed: "Am I very short now?"

Daiyu is now fourteen, and she is also at the age of drawing bars, about 1.5 meters tall. Baoyu smiled and said: "You are not short at your current age, but you will still grow. Drinking some milk won't hurt you." Disadvantages." Then he said to the boy: "I want beef noodles in clear soup, cut a few pieces of tender beef in it, only need clear soup, don't put anything else. And a plate of salted duck eggs." The man went down and ordered the kitchen to prepare.

The breakfast ordered according to their own tastes was very good. After eating, Jia Lian said, "You two should be careful when you go out, and Baoyu should be more vigilant." Daiyu asked, "Second brother, don't you come with us?" Are you going out?" Jia Lian laughed and said, "I've been here a few years ago, so I'd better go back to my room and read more. Without Baoyu's brain, I can only work harder."

Baoyu laughed and said, "Why do you need to be humble? But you have entered the country so quickly in just a few months, and now you are almost the same as me." The three talked and laughed for a while and then separated. Jia Lian went back to his room to study. Baoyu sent Daiyu back to her room, and went herself.Daiyu had nothing to do, so she also read a few books and wrote a few words.

In Zhang's mansion, Zhang Yuming looked at the big box on the ground and said to Lin Ruhai, "Come as soon as you come, why bother to bring these things so politely?"

Lin Ruhai said with a smile: "Of course, please take care of me. Now we are grasshoppers on the same rope. I still need your advice to avoid this catastrophe!"

The author has something to say: there will be an update tonight and tomorrow night.Don't be too small, everyone, I really have to prepare for the fourth level exam, and the time is a bit tight.