The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 59: A Trip to Suzhou

Before Jia Lian went to Suzhou, he asked someone to bring a letter home, informing his family that he had been admitted as a scholar, and now he was going to Suzhou to visit his aunt, uncle and newborn cousin.

Lin Ruhai and Jia Min were also very happy to receive the letters and posts from Jia Lian, especially Jia Min, whose joy to finally see his family after many years was naturally indescribable.

Even Xiao Daiyu grinned cheerfully, and Jia Min couldn't help laughing, "Could it be that Yu'er wants to see her cousin too?" Naturally, it is impossible for a child to understand an adult's words, but with a smile on her face, Let the people who watch it feel more sweet in their hearts.

Jia Lian was thinking about going back to the capital to participate in Qiu Wei, so the speed on the road was naturally very fast. When he arrived in Suzhou, he was only two days later than the one who delivered the letter in advance.

Coincidentally meeting Lin Ruhai and Xiumu, Jia Lian handed over the greeting card and met this famous uncle first.Although Lin Ruhai is not considered young, he is still a good-looking talent. He has just been promoted to participate in politics for only a year, and he can become a third-rank official in just a few years.Looking at Jia Lian, she really believed that the person in front of her was definitely not just a scholar. His understanding of politics was definitely no worse than anyone else's. Just looking at this uncle, he couldn't help but think that he was still in the position of chief executive. Sitting, Jia Zheng, who had never shown any signs of promotion, really gave people the feeling of the control group and the experimental group.

Jia Lian looked at Lin Ruhai, and Lin Ruhai naturally looked at him too. He was dressed in blue clothes with few decorations, which was quite different from what Lin Ruhai remembered about the people in Jia's house.Jia Lian is 14 years old, and it is also the age to grow up. Maybe it is because of his good nutrition. His stature is not low, but his face is still a bit round, and he still looks like a child. Only after Lin Ruhai looked into his eyes I felt that this was no longer a child.

"Lian'er did a good job this time." The etiquette is complete, and Lin Ruhai is not putting on airs. Jia Lian's age can pass the examination as a scholar, which is still a good ranking. It is really something to be happy about. Naturally, Lin Ruhai is not hesitant to praise some.

Jia Lian was very modest, "The ranking is not high, and my nephew still has work to do."

The way he looked at him was not just pretending. Lin Ruhai thought he could understand these things, and his impression of Jia Lian had improved a lot. The elders would be happy to see a younger generation who is not arrogant or impetuous. .Especially Lin Ruhai has never had a son at this age, and he feels even more satisfied when he sees an excellent nephew, and he takes the school exam to talk about his homework.

And Jia Lian did have some remarkable things in his studies, which made Lin Ruhai more satisfied the more he asked.His heirs are thin, that is, he will have a son in the future, but only one person. If Jia Lian is a good person, he will feel that it will be good for his son to have such a cousin to help him in the future.The most unfortunate thing is that he can't have a son, and the baby girl he just got will be regarded as having a family to help him in the future. From these aspects, Lin Ruhai is also very happy to mention Jia Lian, in exchange for him in the future. Care and advice for their children.

Jia Lian also understands that talking to Lin Ruhai is not just about chatting. There must be many truths in it that he needs to know. His father is unreliable, so he is lacking in this. You can't listen to the training every day, but now you listen to Lin Ruhai's words, write them down carefully and think about it when you go back, it must be very useful, and you listen more seriously.

The two of them chatted happily, while Jia Min also waited a little anxiously. Jia Lian came with a gift, which was not a big gift, and Jia Min was not short of money. What she valued was friendship, just like her When she was pregnant at the beginning, Mrs. Zhang specially packed a medical girl to send it to her, which made her feel very warm. Although speaking of gifts, Mother Jia gave them more expensive gifts, but Jia Min felt that Mrs. Zhang was more considerate in her heart. Now, what Jia Lian is preparing is also to find someone in Jinling to engrave Daiyu's literacy cards. It seems that a lot of thought has been put into it. Jia Min is happy to see it, but Daiyu can't use it now.

In my heart, I feel that this nephew is good, and the advantages of Jia Lian's actions have been magnified. Jia Min also knows that Jia Lian will talk to Lin Ruhai first, and waits quietly, but this wait, the time is really not short , so she couldn't help complaining to Daiyu, "Look at your father, you detained your cousin and refused to let him come and see us!"

Daiyu was still in a state of incomprehension, just smiling cheerfully. Jia Min looked at her daughter's smiling face and was very satisfied in her heart. She knew that she was a little old when she gave birth to Daiyu. After suffering some injuries, even Daiyu's body is not particularly healthy.She felt in her heart that she might only have Daiyu as a child in her life, and seeing her sweet smile now, her heart was soft.

"Go ahead and ask, and see when Second Master Lian will come." Jia Min ordered the maid beside her.

And Lin Ruhai also heard the maid's voice, and realized that he had chatted with Jia Lian for too long, and said with a smile, "It seems that your aunt can't wait to see you, so you go first." Jia Lian nodded with a smile After agreeing, he saluted with Lin Ruhai, and followed the maid at the door to the inner courtyard.

On the way, although Jia Lian kept his eyes from looking around, especially not casually looking at the maidservant's face, he still saw a lot of the scenery that should be seen. The Lin family's house in Suzhou is not too big, at least it is not as big as it is. Jia's ancestral home in Jinling and Rongguo Mansion in the capital.It's just that the size of the place is not the most important thing. What's important is that the structure here is very delicate. Compared with the abandoned ancestral houses in Jinling, and the mansions in the capital that only focus on magnificence and dignity, this place is really much more delicate, whether it is Whether it is a rockery or a small bridge and flowing water, they all have a lot of charm.

Jia Min was sitting on the couch in the main room. She looked plumper than Jia Lian remembered, and she looked good. Jia Lian saluted with a smile, "I've seen Auntie."

"Okay, my family, why be so polite." Jia Min said, and let Jia Lian sit down.

After Jia Lian sat down, she heard her say again, "Your uncle and I were very happy to hear that you were coming. Lian'er has grown up a lot now compared to the last time I saw you, and has achieved fame. .”

Jia Lian smiled slightly, "Many years have passed in a flash, but my aunt is still as young and beautiful as before, and has not changed."

"You have a sweet mouth." Although Jia Min knew that Jia Lian was speaking flattery, she felt happy. "You have a sweet mouth since you were a child. Now that you have grown up, you still like to speak nicely."

"My nephew has always only told the truth." Jia Lian said with a smile, as if she was sincere and definitely not flattering.

Jia Min couldn't help smiling when she saw it, "Everything is fine in Beijing, the old lady is reconciled, how are your parents?" She knew in her heart that the two brothers were not getting along well, so she didn't ask Jia Zheng about it. information.

But Jia Lian didn't lose his tongue. Jia Min said what he asked, and said what he didn't ask, "Everything is fine. The old lady has always been in good health, and my parents are also in good health. I also have a younger sister. The old lady named it Yingchun. The second uncle’s family is also very good. The second aunt gave birth to a younger brother last year. The old lady named it Baoyu. I heard that the second uncle’s room filled in a few days ago. of."

"I haven't seen my family for so many years, I miss you so much!" Jia Min nodded inwardly after hearing Jia Lian's words, "You have grown up from a child."

Jia Lian added, "It's not just my nephew. Big brother Zhu and big sister Yuan have grown up. Big brother Zhu is also studying in the Imperial College now. This year Qiu Wei will definitely gain something."

Jia Min couldn't help nodding when she heard this. Her family is good, only her married daughter can be good. Although the two elder brothers are not up to snuff, but the nephew's generation is really good, "Lian'er this autumn You have to behave well, and don't let your parents down."

"My nephew knows about it." Jia Lian agreed with a smile.

Lin Daiyu, who had been carried down to rest, had rested enough now, and her spirits improved a lot. Jia Min asked someone to carry her over, and said to Jia Lian, "Look at your sister."

Jia Lian was also very curious about Fairy Crimson Pearl, and took the initiative to come up to look at her, but found that she was just a delicate female doll. Although judging from her facial features, she would definitely be a beauty in the future, but there was nothing special about it.Now the little doll was staring at him with big round eyes, he said with a smile, "My sister is really pretty, and I will definitely grow into a great beauty like my aunt in the future."

Jia Min naturally likes to hear others praise her daughter. Hearing what Jia Lian said, although she said modestly, "She is still a child, how can I tell how she will grow up in the future..." But she was very satisfied in her heart.

Jia Lian also kind of understood the thoughts of these parents, and continued to praise, "With parents like aunt and uncle, my sister is naturally good. What's more, my sister's glasses are so beautiful, like black pearls." This sentence is sincere. Yes, but Lin Daiyu's eyes are very beautiful and spiritual.

Jia Min smiled happily, "If you didn't want to go back to Beijing to participate in the autumn festival, you should really be allowed to live here for a while! Listening to you talk every day, I feel much better."

Jia Lian said with a smile, "If my aunt doesn't dislike it, my nephew will certainly be very funny." But he couldn't stay in Suzhou, and after staying for a day, he was planning to return to Beijing.

The author has something to say: The Lin family is definitely a good helper that cannot be ignored!

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