The Red Chamber is not a dream

[No.40 Eight Chapters] Feng Yulin rambles about being a dandy Lin Ruhai enters Kyoto by order

In the day after tomorrow, Jia's mother came here with her son-in-law and others.Xue Die had set up two banquets, and all the female relatives in the family were behind. Aunt Xue and Baochai sisters came out and took several people in;Xue Die was at the relative's table to accompany Xue Biao, and Xue Biao was with the young man who was a child. They had met each other every day, and they were not very cautious. They chatted and laughed with each other for a while, and ate for a long time.Because Jia Mu was tired of talking, she went home with the two wives of King Xing. Their young sisters usually joked together, so they said they would stay and go back after dinner.Baoyu originally wanted to stay here and play with his sisters, but seeing his father here, he dared not say this, so he had to follow back disgruntled.Xue Die sent Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng and others out, and then came back to chat and laugh with his children.

All the people present here are princes and grandsons of various families who are familiar with Jin Yu Xue Die, Han Qi, Feng Yan, Chen Yejun and others are also among them today, seeing Xue Die coming back, Han Qi smiled at him and said: "Old Xue Die , you and Yinzhi are now on an errand, so you just ignore us." Xue Die laughed and said, "Shanglong has gifted the compilation, so can't we just stop receiving money and food? This is not the time for Xiumu, let's get together " Han Qi said: "What's more, seeing you two at your age and talent, my father scolded me so much that he said, "I don't learn any good things when I'm with others every day. , just playing around.' This has taught me a lesson, so I will go there next year to take the exam!" Everyone laughed when they heard this, but Xue Die laughed because she saw that Baoyu was listless today, and she knew it was because of Jia Zheng. Said: "So, it's my fault with Yin. I never took you to learn. You should be punished, you should be punished!" Then he poured a large cup and drank it down.

For a while, someone laughed and said: "Nowadays, every family in Beijing regards you two as a role model, and they are all determined to restrain their own children. Now even the master's Shuxiu has gone up." Feng Yan said with a smile: "Look at you guys. These talented people are in such a difficult situation, but my father is not like that. He knows that I am not a reading material, so he doesn't scold me anymore." Everyone knows his usual temperament, and also knows General Feng's actions, so he said: "You are a general's talent, so you might be able to use it in the future!" Feng Yan leaned back on the chair and said, "What kind of talent is not a talent? It's just for our good. You praise me a few times, but I have something in my heart." I don't care about it. I'm just a little clever in these stubborn ideas; now that the world is peaceful, where is it useful? Or is it serious to be a dandy." Everyone heard his words, and they were afraid that he would lose interest. After some finger-guessing orders, Fang diverged.It went on like this for half a day, and it ended at night.

June passed in a blink of an eye.That day Daiyu was reading a book in her room, when Xueyan ran in and said, "Miss, change your clothes and go home. The uncle has already sent a car to pick him up at the door. The master will be here today!" Daiyu heard that, Surprised and happy, he said, "Didn't you say that there are still a few days left? Why is it here today?" At the same time, he ordered Zicuckoo to get clothes to change, told Jia Mu, and then went to Lin's mansion to finish.It turned out that the emperor knew that Lin Hai would arrive in Beijing today, and he knew that his boat and car were exhausted, so he ordered him to enter the palace and rest at home first if he didn't need it. I only asked Daiyu a few words, so that it was easy to follow and come all the way there.

When she got off the car at the mansion, Daiyu saw that Yunyu was already waiting there, and asked, "When will father arrive?" Yunyu smiled and said, "Don't worry, father has already disembarked; just now, young man, hurry up." The Malay report said that there is still half a stick of incense, and it will come." Seeing that all the servants of the family stood still in the courtyard, and asked that everything was ready, after an unknown time, they could smell the door. The boy said: "Master has entered the mansion." Jinyu hurriedly led people out to pick him up, and Daiyu waited in the second gate; when Lin Hai came in, Daiyu rushed to salute his father when Lin Hai came in, and the tears inevitably came again. It fell down with a rustle.Lin Hai was also very hurt when he saw his beloved daughter. When he looked carefully, he saw that Daiyu's stature had grown a lot. Although her face looked like she was when she was young, she had lost her childishness, and she was more and more similar to her dead wife. He wiped his tears and said, "What are you crying for? How are you doing at your grandmother's house?" Daiyu said, "Everything is fine, and my brother will take care of all the usual things. Father can rest assured."

Seeing the state of affairs between the two of them, Zhenyu was also moved; seeing that everyone had come up to pay their respects, she said, "It's hot outside, please come in and talk, father." Yu Er helped his father into the room.His father and daughter haven't seen each other for many years, so naturally there are many feelings of parting to tell; but Daiyu feared that his father would be tired and would not be able to say a few words, so she asked, "Is father feeling tired? This bedroom has been tidied up, how about first?" Go rest there and talk when you get up." Lin Hai smiled and said, "It's okay. I saw you two, no matter how tired I am. My son left me when I was young. He has grown so tall." Daiyu's eyes were red again when she heard the words, and she was afraid that her father would be sad, so she said with a smile: "Father heard that my brother ordered Tanhua the day before yesterday, are you happy or not?" Lin Hai said with a smile: "There are people who don't like it. Your brother was famous for his talent when he was young, and now he is in the eyes of a sage, which is also good luck."

When Daiyu heard his father's words, she thought of Jia Min again, and thought to herself, "It's just that my mother is gone now. If my mother is still alive, I don't know how happy I am." So she felt sad and dared not mention it. Fearing that his father and elder brother would be sad, he forced a smile and said, "Sooner or later, it's time for dinner. I taught the chef to make some of my father's favorite food that day, but I don't know if I like it; if I am hungry, I will serve it in the flower hall." Forget it." Lin Hai saw that Daiyu was doing things in an orderly manner, as if she was the head of the inner house, so he said with a smile: "My son is getting older now. Just do as you said." Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled , he asked Xueyan to go down to the kitchen to pass the meal; when it was served, his brother and sister accompanied him to eat, Lin Hai said to Daiyu: "My son, you go and rest, we are tired all day. I am with you Talk to your brother." When Daiyu heard this, she went away reluctantly, but she knew that her father must have something to say with her elder brother, so she got up and told her, and went to the room.Then Jinyu went to the study with Lin Hai.

After entering the room for a while, Lin Hai saw no one around, so Fang saluted with Jinyu.Yanyu hurriedly supported him, still calling him "Father"; the two sat down on the chairs and talked about the things of the past few years one by one.Lin Hai said: "The Feng family has already sent a letter to me, and I am a bit hesitant about making an appointment. Daiyu has taken care of you all these years, and I can't thank you enough." Yunyu said seriously: "Father, don't worry about my sister. I only think of him as my own sister, why do I take care of him or not? It’s just a matter in Rongguo’s mansion, my sister can’t say it because Shi Taijun is his grandmother, but I have something to say, and I have to report it to my father fan."

Lin Hai hurriedly asked Duan, and Yunyu told him how his brothers and sisters had behaved since the day they entered the mansion, and said, "Although my grandmother is kind to us, she can't surpass Baoyu. My mother is still there. At that time, I once read the letters in the mansion. The old lady wanted to match my sister and Baoyu, but I went to Beijing to inquire and looked at it coldly for a few days. After all, Baoyu was not a good match for my sister. Hustle together, have no responsibilities, don't seek to make progress, and have some problems with his nephew and daughter-in-law's brother, how can this kind of person be the son-in-law of my Lin family! Besides, the second aunt doesn't like us, and makes people gossip, secretly Step on my sister, raise that girl from the Xue family, it doesn't matter if she doesn't marry! If my father wants to give my sister to his family, I can't do it!"

Lin Hai came to Beijing this time, even though it was ordered by the emperor, he had to take care of the affairs here; one of them was Daiyu's marriage.When Jia Min was there, he told him that Jia's mother wanted to marry Daiyu for Baoyu. Lin Haisi and Jia's family were Daiyu's grandparents, and they made friends with the third prince. Now, I'm startled when I hear Yunyu's words, and I know his words are true, so I think to myself: "There is no need for this little prince to coax me on this matter; Well, it's not that I really think about him. Fortunately, I joined Feng's family that day and hid him in the mansion; if he was not protected by his elder brother, wouldn't Yu'er want to teach the people in the mansion to swallow him! From this point of view Jia's mansion is not a place for Yu'er; if the sage abdicates, the third prince will definitely not let me go; Jia's mansion can't be used as a backer, but it seems to be a bright way to help the little prince. It's just that there is no such thing as this It's so easy!" Therefore, he was undecided in his heart, and he refused to tell him about the relationship between himself and the Holy One, and only sighed to Yunyu: "I only have this daughter with his mother in this life, and now I am old, it is really a shame. Willingness and powerlessness. The little prince Wanwang looks at the old feelings of his late wife, and will take care of him after a hundred years."

Yanyu smiled and said, "Father's words are wrong. You don't need to talk about how my mother treated me in the past; for these years, my sister and I lived together in this capital; he only knows me as an elder brother, so how can I be so mean?" Him? So don't tell me, I'll keep him safe." Lin Hai was afraid that Yuyu might be suspicious, so he cupped his hands and said, "It's because I forgot about it for a while, so don't blame Yinzhi. It's just that I wanted to use this opportunity of entering Beijing to take Yuyu away. My son's marriage has been settled; from this point of view, is there any other candidate?" Yunyu thought for a while, and said: "My sister is still young, and it will not be too late in a few years. Nobility is different from now, why worry about not having a good relative? I am also reluctant to let him go to marry him, so I naturally find a good family in Beijing; It’s better to teach him to go elsewhere.” Lin Hai heard that his words were justified, so he had to agree.After the two of them finished speaking, Lin Hai went to rest in his room, and only waited to see him in the palace tomorrow.