The Jade of the Red Chamber

Jia Min set aside a small courtyard for them in the outer courtyard. The courtyard is lush with flowers and trees, quiet and quiet, and the room is spacious and bright. It is a good place to study.The plaque said: "Extensive knowledge", which comes from the annals of the Three Kingdoms: the confluence of the sea is the greatest, and the gentleman's extensive knowledge is the promotion.

Mr. Ye was once ranked No. [-] in the top [-]. He was unrestrained and unrestrained. He disdained the activities of stalking others and stalking dogs. At that time, it was difficult to know the succession of the dynasty, the faction disputes were fierce, and the power struggle was becoming more and more severe. Therefore, he retired early due to illness.The Ye family is also a well-known family in the south of the Yangtze River, with many children. Father Ye deeply felt that the imperial court was in an eventful autumn and the situation was changing, so he could enjoy the mountains and rivers.Ye Qiong, named Huaiyi, is extremely knowledgeable, proficient in astronomy, geography, medicine, divination and arithmetic. He is very famous among the literati in the south of the Yangtze River. He also has a wide range of friends. He and Dean Shen of Ulsan Academy are both friends of Wangji. Lin Ruhai invited him to be his teacher But it really took a lot of effort. If Dean Shen hadn't been invited to help, and Ye Qiong was away from home due to marriage, Lin Ruhai might not have invited him.

Lin Zhenyu and Shui Yang respectfully saluted Ye Qiong, Ye Qiong glanced at Ruhai, and said with a smile: "I'll take the test first, if it doesn't suit me, brother and nephew Lin won't accept me either!" Ruhai smiled: "Yes, yes! Sir, please."

Ye Qiong asked Shui Yang first, and Zhenyu was surprised to find that Shen Yang knew a lot, answered clearly and fluently, and couldn't help but be amazed, how could a child who is only five or six years old learn so much?

Ye Qiong smiled and nodded, satisfied with Shui Yang's thoughts, glanced at Zhenyu from the corner of her eye, and saw a white and tender child wrapped in bright red clothes, her face was like a full moon, her eyes were like stars, and she was pursing her bright red eyes. Xiao Zui'er tried his best to look like he was sitting upright, but he was cute.

Ye Qiong waved to Shui Yang, nodded in approval, then pointed to Zhenyu and smiled at Ruhai: "Brother Lin is too impatient, you are such a small person, and you can teach some characters and get enlightened on weekdays." That’s it, why bother Baba to send me here.”

Ruhai smiled: "It's not that Ruhai is impatient. My child is quite precocious. He has already learned both Mongolian and Chinese. He is a great talent. It's just that he is afraid of delaying his talent. Please forgive me."

"Oh?" Ye Qiong smiled, pointed to Zhenyu and said, "Recite the disciple's rules."

Zhenyu followed his words, and Ye Qiong was very interested to see that he spoke clearly, neither fast nor slow, fluent and calm, and said: "Brother Lin really has a profound family education, and there is such a Zhilan nephew, well, apprenticeship!"

Ruhai was overjoyed and hurriedly called for tea to set up futons. Shui and Lin solemnly performed the ceremony of apprenticeship. After the husband drank tea, Lin Zhenyu and Shui Yang became brothers.

As expected, Ye Qiong lived up to her reputation, with a collection of classics and history, and a collection of miscellaneous studies, she could easily explain the profound things in a simple way, and within a few days captured the hearts of two young disciples.

On the eighth day of April, Lin Zhenyu's birthday, the Lin family celebrated him with excitement. Qiling Temple sent him a name talisman in exchange, and a paper horse with a birthday star, and a lock for the natal star official to change on the anniversary of Tai Sui.The Lin family in Gusu has a set of clothes, a pair of shoes and socks, a hundred longevity peaches, and a hundred bundles of silver noodles.I think it was because of Lin Zhenyu's incident that he got close to his direct branch again, and Lin Ruhai also had this intention, so he was very happy.Lin Ruhai gave Lin Zhenyu the books she used when she was a teenager and a piece of high-quality Hui ink. Those books were neatly preserved, and Lin Ruhai's opinions were densely written in the books, which Zhenyu cherished very much.Jia Min dug out a piece of inkstone from the bottom of the box, which is a very rare Zijin Longtai inkstone in the world. It was given to her by Jia Daishan, the Duke of Rong who was still there when she went out that day. He was reluctant to use it for many years, but now he gave it to Zhenyu, which moved Lin Zhenyu's big eyes to tears, making Jia Min burst out laughing.Aunt Zhou's congratulatory gift was a purse made by herself, which contained a long fruit made of gold, which Zhenyu hung on her body as soon as she saw it.

Everyone accompanied Zhenyu to eat noodles, and the whole Qiwu courtyard was full of beautiful flowers, and they enjoyed it happily.

In the evening, Lin Zhenyu walked happily back to the east chamber with her round belly in her arms, and saw Shui Yang sitting in the hall, sipping tea leisurely.Zhenyu was puzzled, didn't they all pray for their birthdays and gave a good inkstone as a birthday gift, why did they come here sooner or later?

In fact, it's not surprising that Lin Zhenyu was puzzled. Although they have been going to school and eating together these days, Lin Zhenyu has always been worried about losing face in front of Shui Yang. Moreover, their progress in studying is completely different. Learning everything, Lin Zhenyu subconsciously looked far away from Shuiyang.Today, Shui Yang gave him a piece of Duanshi blue and white research, he was still a little embarrassed, thinking about treating him better in the future... (forgive the child who was easily bought)

When Shui Yang saw Zhenyu, he threw the tea bowl, stood up and grabbed Zhenyu, and walked out. The second monk, Lin Zhenyu Zhang, couldn't figure it out, and was dragged forward by Shui Yang in a daze, while Aloe opened his mouth to the end He didn't say anything, and just followed along.The watery courtyard is not far from Qiwu courtyard, and it is very comfortable and elegantly organized, named "Pinglan" courtyard.

Entering the main hall of Pinglan Courtyard, I saw a big bamboo basket covered with white cotton cloth on the black wooden table.Shui Yang pulled Lin Zhenyu forward, gently pulled the cotton cloth away, Lin Zhenyu opened her black eyes in surprise—it was a little milk cat inside!

Lin Zhenyu likes small fluffy animals, which Shui Yang just discovered: Mr. Ye has a little monkey who is very naughty, but every time it messes up Lin Zhenyu's book or writes big characters Lin Zhenyu was never angry when it got dirty, and would sneak to touch it when her husband and she were not paying attention. In fact, both her husband and herself were watching from the corner of their eyes.The housekeeper, Lin Fu, has raised a big dog that guards the house. Lin Zhenyu often goes around to look at her husband's yard. The eyes full of "touch me" can't be hidden... …

Lin Zhenyu looked at the little soft kitten who had just opened his eyes, his eyes were straight. In his previous life, he wanted to keep a fluffy animal to accompany him, but he was repeatedly taught to play with things and lose his mind. I still remember how envious I was when I watched my cousin having fun with the big dog with my hands behind my back. He just wanted a small animal to live with him in that big quiet and lonely house.But it didn't happen until he died...

Lin Zhenyu carefully took out the kitten. On the kitten's pure white body, there was only a leaf-shaped black spot on its back. Its big round black eyes stared at the pair of big eyes that looked exactly like it. Tenderly called: "Meow~", the two ears on the round little head were folded forward! "Scottish Fold cat!" Lin Zhenyu exclaimed.At this time, this kind of small pet that is very popular in later generations was introduced?

"?" Shui Yang was puzzled, what Scotland?

Lin Zhenyu hugged the cat in her arms, and her posture already regarded the kitten as her own property, "Where did it come from?"

Shui Yang looked at Lin Zhenyu's actions as if defending the territory with a smile, and said with a smile: "The foreigners on the port and on the ship found them." He sent people to look for small animals with good fur. He heard that these foreigners brought them The cat is docile, adaptable, and lived a long time before spending money to buy it. It is also a good fate, but the foreigner brought it on the boat to relieve boredom. One of them just gave birth to a cub. I brought them all, so I chose this one myself.

Seeing Shui Yang's smiling eyes, Lin Zhenyu was a little embarrassed, and took the kitten into her arms again. She didn't know how to ask for it back, if only Shen Yang didn't give him the jade pendant. The thing is that He Liqiang can go there!

"..." Lin Zhenyu murmured... holding the kitten tightly in her arms, what if this is Shen Yang's beloved thing...

Shui Yang looked at Lin Zhenyu's tangled appearance, and laughed loudly: "For you!"

Zhenyu was pleasantly surprised, but also a little embarrassed, "Didn't you already..." Give it away?

Shui Yang began to rub his long-coveted soft hair, and said with a smile, "Don't you like it?"

Lin Zhenyu shook her head quickly, and gently hugged the kitten up, fearing that Shui Yang would not give it to him, and she didn't care about the hand on his head, and said cheerfully: "I like it! I like it! That... Thank you you!"

Shui Yang couldn't say a few more words to Lin Zhenyu, Lin Zhenyu's mind was already on that little milk cat.

That night, Lin Zhenyu slept very soundly. He felt that this was the best birthday he ever had!It wasn't the extremely hypocritical birthday party in the previous life, nor was it the sneaky birthday party in Jia's mansion where he didn't even dare to eat a bowl of birthday noodles. Born on April [-]th ​​at ugly time (one o'clock in the morning).

After that, Lin Zhenyu accepted Shui Yang wholeheartedly, and regarded him as her first good friend in this life.In getting along with people, if a person sees what you desire in your heart, he will work hard to realize it, even if it may be just a small thing, but it shows that he is sincerely treating you, at least he seriously thinks about you Haven't you?How natural it is to accept such a person who sincerely treats you as a friend.

Lin Zhenyu fell asleep beautifully, and even the 'super embarrassing incident' that had been troubling him subconsciously these days was completely relieved.

But Jia Min was sullen: "You don't even have a birthday gift? You don't expect a big steward to kowtow to Zhenyu to celebrate her birthday! But this idea is also lacking in etiquette!" It turned out that Lin Hai had been adopted in Suzhou Jia Min sent someone to Rongguo Mansion with a post containing Lin Zhenyu's name, background, and date of birth. At this moment, he didn't even see a birthday greeting. The servant girl and Ru Hai cried.

These days, the relationship between the two is getting better and better. Jia Min no longer shy away from the Jia family in front of Lin Hai, and the two of them are actually a bit of a sweetheart who just got married back then.

"Hey, it's not worth living so arrogantly, maybe you forgot?" Lin Hai didn't believe it himself, the master forgot that there was a slave who was in charge of things to remember to remind the master, how could he forget, It's just that he looks down on his adopted son.Lin Hai was also stunned, this Jia's eyebrows are so high and low, they don't know how to be polite, they will have to go far in the future!

After that, Lin Hai and Jia Min unanimously took a different attitude towards Rongguo Mansion. In the past, when Jia Min gave New Year's gifts, he wished to move his family. After that, Jia Min was only more generous than those sent by Jia Mansion. According to her words: "No matter how much you give, it's just adding to the private treasury of my good second sister-in-law." On the contrary, Madam Wang of the capital was delighted when she saw the gift she gave. While feeling distressed that his purse could not be filled any more, he could not help cursing and complaining to Jia Min twice in private.In fact, this birthday, both Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang remembered that it wasn’t long before the adoptive sent the post, but Jia Mu thought it was just a second-bedroom concubine who changed face and used it as a shield, so don’t worry about it, and Mrs. Wang just didn’t care. I am willing to give Jia Min a gift, and I am happy to pretend that I don't remember when Jia Mu doesn't mention it.

In May, the Rongguo Mansion sent people to Yangzhou to express their congratulations. Mrs. Wang said that Mrs. Wang gave birth to a son on the Flower Festival on April 23. As soon as the twins were born, she took a piece of colorful crystal jade in her mouth, and there were many handwritings on it.Jia's mother loved her like a treasure, so she named her Baoyu.After Jia Min heard this, she calmly sent someone to Beijing to congratulate her. The person who went was only the second steward and a few stewardesses, and the ceremony was not very generous.It made Mrs. Wang complain for a while, and she felt that this sister-in-law was born to be against him. Baoyu is so good-natured, but she only comes with such a thin gift.In fact, Mrs. Wang has been spoiled by Jia Min's generous gifts these years. You must know that Jia Min's gift is a bit thicker than that of Prince Teng's family. People are not popular...

When Lin Zhenyu heard the news, she just frowned. This Jia Baoyu who was born with a "good skin, but a rough belly" was born, so she didn't care anymore, and turned around to play with his kitten.

When Lin Hai heard the news, the creases between his brows couldn't disappear for a long time, and after the meal, he worried with Jia Min: "Is this miracle born with jade in the mouth so flamboyant? Since ancient times, if this kind of thing didn't come from the Tian Family It's not just covering it up and spreading it like this. I also heard that the old lady said that she was afraid that Baoyu's fortune would be too great to be suppressed, so she wrote a copybook to ask the traffickers and servants, and the maids and women to call it by their names to benefit their longevity. Isn't it inviting taboos and disasters coming home?"

Jia Min thought it was right, and immediately wrote a book to Jia Mu. Not only did Jia Mu disapprove, but she also attracted Mrs. Wang's grievances, and felt that Jia Min could not see her well.This is a later story, so I won't show it for the time being.