The Founding of the Red Chamber

The flexible wrist of the Empress Dowager Kong actually brought a sense of tranquility to the imperial capital in this eventful autumn.

Or because too many things happened in this one, even the courtiers with their own thoughts are willing to spend this year's Spring Festival quietly.

The Lin family received a generous annual gift from the Jinling Prince's Mansion, which also included a letter from Chen Xiya to his eldest brother Lin Yi. In the letter, he first explained the actions of some chief historians. In fact, he was worried about the emperor, and then he apologized for his wife's actions. , said that the Yue family was busy, and Lin Ping should leave more time to help Yunyun. In short, writing a letter is close and affectionate. Lin Jing read the letter together and said, "I don't know, I never thought it was my brother-in-law. The letter, those who don’t know it thought it was a letter from a brother in the family.”

Lin Yi said, "Your mouth—" Brother-in-law Chen's politeness shouldn't be laughed at, even if he's a little cocky.

Lin Jing smiled, "I only say this in front of my elder brother."

Lin Yi didn't accept this, and put the letter back into the envelope, "It's better that you don't say that in front of me in the future."

Lin Jing said, "Look at big brother, it's Chinese New Year and you still have a straight face."

Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief, "Yes, it's Chinese New Year. You will be one year older during Chinese New Year." Asked Lin Jing, "Come with me tomorrow to your Yue's house to give a New Year's gift."

Lin Jing smiled, "Success. My third brother-in-law is back too."

As soon as Xia Sanlang's matter was mentioned, Lin Yi's face darkened again, and he taught Lin Jing, "If you dare to do such sneaky and provocative things in the future, I will not forgive you." What kind of person is this? Brother ran away from home.At that time, the Xia family was in a hurry, so this kid pretended to be fine.Even when Lin Yi thought about it, he was quite annoyed, and felt sorry for the Xia family, why did he recruit such a son-in-law.

Lin Jing didn't realize that there was something wrong with him, he said, "Third brother Xia is now a fifth-rank official, and this year he is the one who made military exploits with his elder brother-in-law. If he studied hard in the imperial capital, he would not have the merits he has now."

"Anyway, you are always reasonable."

"That's right!" Lin Jing was triumphant, with that face, he was a Chinese New Year senior, and he didn't like to beat children, otherwise, Lin Yi would have to give him a big hit on his ass!

The new year of the Lin family is quite prosperous and lively, without him, how accurate the Lin family is standing in line this time.The point is, the big revenge has to be avenged.

Even the second old master took a piece of rouge jade that he had treasured for many years and gave it to Lin Jing, saying it was a reward for him.The second old man said with great regret, "Ah Jing, you should call me when you go to the Rong's house for revenge."

Lin Jing said, "You old man with old arms and legs, I want to call you, and when I come back, my brother must clean me up."

The second old lady said, "Go and find out, my martial art was taught by your father himself." He also said that Lin Jing was timid, "There is someone who is afraid of seeing you gossip on weekdays."

"That's right, elder brother is like father, look at the old face of elder brother, if father is alive, it will be like this."

Lin Ze spat out with a "puchi", Lin Teng also shook out the sweet wine in the cup with a smile, Lin Yi glared at Lin Jing, Lin Jing laughed and praised the jade that the second old master gave him.The second old lady said, "For you to know the goods, this piece of jade was passed down from the ancestors. You can see that the fineness is first-class. It is rare to have a little rouge color on it. I have traveled all over the imperial capital. I have never seen such a jade." Jade."

Lin Jing hurriedly said, "Such a good thing, second uncle, you should keep it for A Teng."

The second old lady said, "Otherwise, I would be reluctant to give it to you, but you have made a great contribution to the family, and this is considered a reward. I still have good things for A Teng."

Lin Jing smiled, "Then I won't be polite."

The second old man despised him, "It seems that you are not a polite person."

Lin Jing pretended to be modest and said, "I learned from my second uncle, I learned from my second uncle."

The second old man almost didn't let him choke to death.

The second old lady was very happy to see that the room was bustling with activity.The long house supports the entire family, and only when the long house is done can they enjoy the shade under the big tree.What's more, the eldest room and the second room are close relatives.Seeing that the nephews of the long house are so outstanding, the second old lady is also very happy.

Compared to the bustle of the Lin family, the Guan family has had a somewhat deserted year.

Lin Jing felt it when he went to Guan's house to eat New Year's wine, and privately told Guan Xiaoer, "The people in the imperial capital are really snobbish."

Guan Xiaoer said, "Is there any way? We all know that my father supported the Third Highness at the beginning. Now that the Fourth Highness is enthroned, they all hide from my house. Don't talk about outsiders, even relatives, they are no better than my father when he first became a Marquis." son."

Lin Jing said, "This is really shallow."

Guan Xiaoer sounded old-fashioned, "The imperial capital has always been like this, so it's not surprising."

Guan Xiaoer asked again, "Did you go to Kong's house?"

Lin Jing said, "What did I go to Kong's house for? I didn't know him well. You also know that my body can't stand the excitement. This Chinese New Year, apart from my second uncle's house, it's your house and my father-in-law's house. I'll come out to visit change."

Guan Xiaoer smiled, "You're pretty good-natured." He added, "You don't go out often at home. Let me tell you that the alley in his house was very crowded a few years ago. It is said that the palace passed the decree." The servants who were rewarded almost squeezed out their boots before entering the gate of Duke Kong's mansion."

"How do you say that?"

"A year ago, people crowded with gift-giving people, and a year later, people crowded with people who paid New Year's greetings."

Lin Jing said with emotion, "This is really the emperor and the courtiers."

"Who said no."

Lin Jing asked Guan Xiaoer, "How about your family's rewards at the end of the year?"

Guan Xiaoer whispered, "The empress dowager is always fair, so naturally the four assistant ministers are all in the same bowl. I heard that the one given to your family is the most generous, the second son of the Xie family, and after that will be the four of us. "

Lin Jing said, "The Empress Dowager is doing things, and there is no one else."

"That's right." Duke Zong Kong's mansion was a little too proud, but for this empress dowager, no one really could fault it.Guan Xiaoer said very sinisterly, "To be honest, watching the empress dowager act is really convincing. For some reason, looking at Duke Kong's mansion is different. I don't know if it's because of my jealousy."

Lin Jing is worthy of Guan Xiaoer's little bamboo horse, and said, "What are you envious of his family? The General Kingdom was enshrined as a marquis because of military exploits. The Kong family's title came from the Kong sage. It means that the Kong family has a good ancestor. Just relying on the empress dowager, how can it compare with your family. Besides, no one has ever prospered. When the general was named a marquis, your family was not like the Kong family. It is my family. When my aunt entered the palace as the queen, I haven't heard of gift givers blocking half of the street."

Lin Jing sighed, "Father is not like daughter, what can I do."

The sentence "Father is not like daughter" really made Guan Xiaoer laugh for a long time, the two of them didn't eat wine or watch a play, they just muttered in Guan Xiaoer's room all afternoon.

When Lin Jing went home and talked about the deserted Guan family, Lin Yi said, "Don't bother with those people."

When Lin Jing talked to Mr. Shu in private, Shu Jingyun said, "You probably don't know the excitement of the Kong family. When I went out, I passed Shengren Lane. It was really busy with traffic and covered with canopies. Now that the four major ministers are assisting the government, I am afraid that the Kong family will be used as the leader." First."

Lin Jing lowered his eyes to think for a moment, and said, "This is just a show of excitement. In terms of status, Kong Guogong was not in the center at first; in terms of management, the Kong family may not be as good as ours, but it is just because of the honor of the empress dowager." , was made a minister of state by the German emperor."

Shu Jingyun said, "I'm afraid you don't know yet, this year even Xie Guogong went to Kong's house to have New Year's wine in person."

Lin Jing's eyelashes twitched, and those black mercury-like eyes showed a little confusion, then shock, and finally the delicate brows slightly furrowed, Lin Jing said, "Mr. Xie is not someone who easily admits defeat."

"According to Duke Xie's status, this is really flattering the Kong family."

"This old fox may not have any good intentions."