[Red House] But for the sake of the king

It will be New Year's Eve in a few days, and under Tang's guidance, Daiyu arranges manpower to prepare for the New Year's Eve observance and ancestor worship on the first day of the new year.In addition, several distant relatives of the Lin family have also moved to Beijing and live in the Lin family, so they have to prepare a new year's gift for each family.Although there are only a few families, there are too many small things, and it is very complicated.

Daiyu instructed a few daughters-in-law who were in charge to get the signboards and distributed the candles and other things. She finally took a break and took a sip of hot tea. Immediately another woman came in to answer, saying that it was the young cousin of the Jia family who had come. .

Before Daiyu opened her mouth, Zisu on the side said, "Mom is confused after drinking. Since she is the young master, there will naturally be masters and young masters to entertain her. Baba will report to the inside to figure out what's going on. The little girl is young and doesn't know what to do." , you don’t understand at your age, according to who’s rules, you never let unmarried ladies entertain outside men. Thanks to your own family now, if there are outsiders, wouldn’t it make people laugh It’s a big tooth. If you know it, Mom is confused for a while, but if you don’t know it, you’re still looking at how undignified our young lady is.”

The old woman hurriedly said, "Oh, but the lard has deceived my heart, the young lady must spare the servant this time. The young cousin who came is the second master of the Jia family. The old master and the young master are not here. They said that they were ordered by their old lady, so they had to talk to the young lady in person. The first few big housekeepers couldn’t find anyone for a while, and the boys couldn’t make up their minds, so they reported it, and wanted to ask the young lady to show me.”

Daiyu was not in a hurry to order, and after drinking the water, she asked a daughter-in-law who had been waiting to get the sign. Seeing that no one answered, she looked at the woman just now, "Mom is also an old man, what news can I get in?" Ermen, don't you know. If my grandmother has something to say, she will naturally send a housekeeper. She is not from a small family, and I have to trouble my cousin to pass the message. I can't even understand such rules, I think In the first month, these two mothers are also not good at guarding. I just heard that there are not enough people in the kitchen to manage the hot water, so my mother will go there to help."

The old woman was still waiting to intercede, and Nanny Bu who was standing beside her shouted sharply, "It's impossible if you didn't hear what Miss said, why don't you hurry down, maybe you have to wait for someone to invite you. It's Chinese New Year, don't embarrass Miss here, Go back and wake up."

Nanny Bu was originally a person close to Tang shi, and used to help manage the family, because Tang shi was afraid that Daiyu would not be able to control the people for a while, so she specially sent her to Daiyu's side.The servants originally thought that this young lady was a girl who hadn't left the court, so she might be soft-hearted and had nothing to do, but after a long time, they realized that her own lady was clearly kind-hearted and cruel-hearted, and they always said the same thing.Looking at her soft and weak appearance, she would never take back the words once she uttered them.Because the woman is not very clear about the gatekeeper, she only heard the rumors, and she still had a little bit of thought at first, maybe the young lady would be kind to her, but now that Nanny Bu said it, she knew that there was no possibility of turning around, so she just Can go out in disgrace.

Jia Baoyu had been thinking about Lin Daiyu for a long time, but it was a pity that every time he made trouble with his ancestors to invite someone, he couldn't do it, saying that the family was too busy to get away.Today I don't know where the courage came from, I went out with an excuse, and came to the door recklessly, thinking that it would be good to just meet.Originally, when the porter said that the master and the young master were not at home, Jia Baoyu was very happy, and he could see Sister Lin directly without playing sloppy with them.But who knew that the boys refused to let him in, so he could only use his ancestors as an excuse in a moment of desperation.

Jia Baoyu thought it would be feasible, but he didn't know that the boy had been gone for half a day and no one came to invite him in, so he couldn't help feeling a little anxious and resentful.Looking inside again, Jia Baoyu put down the tea he had been drinking for a long time, and whispered to Mingyan, "Do you think that person has gone to report? Why hasn't there been any news for a long time?"

Ming Yan replied, "Second Master, don't worry, forgive me that kid doesn't dare to neglect Second Master. Miss Lin must be very busy during the New Year's Day, she might be changing clothes right now, and she will be out in a while. Second Master, you Sit down first, don't worry."

As soon as Jia Baoyu heard that there was some truth, he sat back down again, but couldn't help complaining, "The rules of the Lin family are cumbersome. In fact, we are all a family, so why be so alien. I just want to see if my sister is okay, but these little servants It's really annoying to have a child lying in it. We should let sister Lin go to our house, and have sisters accompany us to play together, and we don't have to deal with these common things, and our ancestors are also happy."

Mingyan hurriedly pulled his sleeve, and said in a low voice, "My lord, please keep your voice down, this is not in our own house. If you want to, just tell the old lady about it. To live with our parents."

Jia Baoyu said, "Sister Yun is because her uncle is going to go to another place to take up a post, and the ancestors are reluctant to let her stay. But sister Lin is here, uncle Lin is also here, and she also has grandmother. Every time the ancestors send people to come It's either busy or busy, do you think her grandmother won't let her go? Sister Lin has such a character, it's really a sin to break up with these dead fish-eyed daughters-in-law all day long."

The two masters and servants were still mumbling there, but the young servant who was guarding at the side listened to these words exactly, and was annoyed and funny in his heart, so he waited a while to report back to the housekeeper.This master doesn't know if he really doesn't know anything or if he doesn't know something, such a thing is actually discussed in the master's house, not to mention that he is talking about his young lady who has not left the cabinet. If an outsider finds out, it will be a big deal , still have to be sent away as soon as possible.

I don't know how long it took, but a young servant came from the second gate, but it wasn't the one before, and he said to Jia Baoyu with a straight face, "Master Jia, I'm sorry, but you came at such an unfortunate time, my master and young master didn't know there was a guest today Come to the door, none of them are at home. If you have something to do, please hand in the greeting card earlier, and come back in a few days."

Jia Baoyu didn't seem to understand the sarcasm in the boy's words, so he just asked blindly, "I'm here to see Sister Lin, so it's possible that even my sister isn't at home."

The servant replied, "Miss is naturally at home, it's just that it's inconvenient for female relatives to receive foreigners, so please come back another day."

Jia Baoyu was a little anxious, and regardless of Mingyan's wink, he hurriedly said, "Why don't you understand, my sister and I are cousins ​​of our first cousins, so what's the inconvenience? We used to play together when we were at home. , if my sister knew that I was coming, she would definitely invite me in. Are you lazy and never notified, and why don't you hurry up and let me in."

The boy sneered and said, "Who is it, even if the emperor comes, there is absolutely no reason for us to go to the backyard. Could it be that the second master can't read and write at his age? Isn't it said that men and women sit at different seats at seven years old, let alone The second master clamored to enter the inner courtyard like this, no one can make people laugh. The rules of the second master's family are too small to understand, but this is the Lin family, so please follow the rules of the Lin family."

Jia Baoyu was taken aback by these words, and he came to his senses. This is not the Jia family, and there is no support from his doting grandmother. Today, he came out without telling the family, and he must not cause trouble.A few days ago, I heard my mother mention that if I need help from Uncle Lin if I have something to do, if he forces his way in now and these slaves go to Uncle and take the opportunity to slander him, that would be great.After thinking for a while, Jia Baoyu angrily took the tea and rode back home.

Seeing Jia Baoyu leaving, several young servants gathered around one after another, and said to the person who had choked with Jia Baoyu just now, "Brother Ping is so powerful, he sent people away with just a few words. Are you I don't know, the master and servant just said a lot of bad things about our family."

The person called Brother Ping looked impatient, and waved his hands and said, "Okay, okay, don't need to imitate the tongue. Wait for uncle or housekeeper Lin to come back in a while, you just go back, I'm impatient to hear These." But he is also a distant relative of the Lin family, and because he received something, his mother asked him to kowtow to the old lady today, just in time.Seeing that the boys were afraid of causing trouble, he stood up for them and sent Jia Baoyu away.

The boys left after hearing this, anyway, he is not a serious master, and he is just a poor relative living off the Lin family, so there is no need to be too hard-nosed.

But when Lin Ruhai went out today, he was not summoned by the emperor, but secretly summoned by the emperor, asking him to go to the suburban palace to meet him.

The all-powerful emperor of the generation is now just a senile old man who is dying of old age. If it is not for the majesty and imposing manner on him that cannot be ignored, no one will be able to associate him with his appearance back then.Now this old man is nothing more than a poor man who is trying his best to deal with Lord Yama.

"Lin Ruhai, there is something here, you can take it." Although the voice is not as deep and powerful as before, it still makes people dare not disobey, "That kid almost wants to arrest all the doctors in the whole country because of your poison. After you have a diagnosis and treatment, it is better to quickly detoxify and calm down."

Lin Ruhai didn't go to pick up the porcelain vase on the table, and bowed his hands, "Thank you, the Empress Dowager, for saving your life."

The Supreme Emperor stroked his beard and smiled meaningfully, "I can't save your life. I have met so many people in my life, and I always thought that I was the most ruthless person, but I didn't expect you to be the most ruthless one."

Lin Ruhai didn't change his face, and replied, "The Supreme Emperor is absurd."

The smile on the Supreme Emperor's face suddenly disappeared, and he stared at Lin Ruhai closely, not letting go of his slightest movement, "I never talk nonsense, especially praise. I'm just curious, how sure are you that you can get out of your body?" , you have to know that if you make a wrong step, the entire Lin family will be buried with you."

Lin Ruhai was stunned for a moment, but soon came back to his senses, and said with a smile, "The emperor was joking, I have always cherished my own life, and even more so the Lin family."

The Supreme Emperor thought to himself, this Lin Ruhai is really impeccable in his speech, and everyone knows what he knows, but he can still act as if nothing has happened. It is strange that he can be a cabinet minister today, he really has real skills.Yin said, "Forget it, since you don't want to say it, I won't tease you anymore. But I am very curious, how the emperor will react if he finds out about this. You have done all these things, don't waste your efforts, but also work hard It's not good. I'm tired, so go down."

Lin Ruhai tucked the porcelain vase into his sleeves, and respectfully begged An to leave, "My humble minister, thank you, the Empress Long En."

Squeezing the bottle tightly, Lin Ruhai sat in the sedan chair and meditated all the way. This dangerous move, if used well, can solve the problems that have plagued the Lin family for generations;The crime of deceiving the emperor is greater than heaven, but if it weren't for this, I'm afraid the Lin family would never be able to get rid of the responsibility.Now that the chess piece has been settled, it will be clear soon whether it is good or bad. He naturally hopes that it is a clever move. Although it will be quite troublesome to explain to Jun Qi later, it is better than burdening the whole family.Fortunately, Jiangnan's arrangement is almost done. If they escape from the world, they will be safe for ten years. With this period of time, everything can be solved.

The sedan chair was settled, and before the housekeeper had time to report to Master Bao, a fast horse stopped over there, but it was Jia Lian.Lin Ruhai saw that he was in a hurry, so she hurriedly asked him to talk to him in the study.

Jia Lian rode fast all the way, and was really tired from running for just a few streets.It's just that the matter is urgent, and I don't care too much, and I didn't straighten it out, so I hurriedly said, "Uncle, I heard that something happened to the Wang family. Wang Ziteng has been escorted to Beijing and put into a prison. The quarrel is over!"

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Just for this matter? Then why are you in such a hurry, it has nothing to do with us anyway, just take care of yourself."

Jia Lian was taken aback for a moment, and then thought that Uncle Lin was a trusted minister of the emperor, so he must have known about such things a long time ago.Yin said, "What my uncle said is that my nephew was reckless. But the Wang family fell so fast, and we don't know if there is any obstacle in our house. Besides, once the news spreads, my aunt will find a way to help Brother, I will naturally not run errands for her and ask my uncle to intercede, but Zhuojing is also from the Wang family, besides, if the second uncle goes directly to my uncle..."

Lin Ruhai said, "You can rest assured about this. If there is any involvement, his Prince Teng has traveled all the way from the south to the capital. Do you think you can stay at home safe and sound and wait for the New Year? The emperor is not a big villain. How can you do such a detrimental thing to educate the people with righteousness and kindness. You know the relationship between your nephew and daughter-in-law and the Wang family best. As long as you don’t get involved in it, you won’t suffer from it. Tell him clearly that this case may be tried by the royal driver himself, and not just anyone can comment on it. You stay in the Lifan Court and don't worry about these things. "

Jia Lian said, "I just came out of my uncle's house, and my uncle meant the same thing. My nephew is stupid, and I don't expect to be able to figure out the twists and turns here. I just hope that my uncle will read it out of kinship, and remind my nephew. Nephew, let’s be honest. My aunt is also very powerful. When the Zhen family had an accident, she took the two big boxes of the Zhen family’s things and hid them quietly. Now it’s her own brother who has the accident. It's unclear."

Jia Lian followed his uncle's advice in the early years, and did not expect to be promoted. He stayed in the Lifan Court honestly and did not need to participate in the court's party disputes.The family also paid great attention to it. First, they separated their daughter-in-law from her own aunt and his second aunt, so as not to let her participate in those bad things; The housekeeper is in the hands of his wife, and they are legitimate big houses, which prevents the second house from implicating the entire Duke's mansion.

Lin Ruhai had heard about these things before, but she didn't expect this Jia Wang family to act so boldly, even daring to accept the family property that should be confiscated by the criminal officials. "Your uncle is right. If she really did such a rebellious thing, it will be difficult to make up for it. Fortunately, she is only the second wife, and she has not been able to take charge of the Duke's Mansion. If the old lady is still here, she would have been separated. Go out and pass alone. You only remember one sentence, if you want people to know, you have to do nothing."

Jia Lian kept these few words in his heart, went back and thought about it carefully, finally found a way, took the initiative to take on an errand, and went to other places for business.