The Red Mansion Becomes Lin Daiyu

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That day, Lin Daiyu left early after having lunch in Jia's mansion.Lin Ruhai is already taking the eighth prince to class, and Lvou said that she has notified the master of her going to Jia's mansion, and Lin Daiyu is also relieved.The Eighth Prince attends classes at the Lin Mansion for about an hour and a half every day, with a fifteen-hour break in between. Lin Daiyu saw that it was almost time for a break, so she asked Honglian to deliver some melon and fruit snacks that she had prepared earlier in the morning.She usually doesn't talk about this when delivering fruit to Lin Ruhai, because Lin Ruhai usually reads in the study in his spare time, and there is no time limit.But now they are in class, and Lin Daiyu doesn't want to disturb them, so they send them during the break.

During dinner, Lin Daiyu told Lin Ruhai what happened in Jia's mansion, focusing on the matter that Jia's mother wanted to give her a maid.

After hearing this, Lin Ruhai said: "Yu'er, what you did was right. In the future, if someone wants to give you a maid or something, I will refuse it. Although it is forbidden to harm others, one must be on guard against others!"

"Daddy, don't worry, I know all of this, and you also know what my daughter is capable of. She won't be bullied casually."

"Of course my father believes you. It's just a reminder to you. Jia's mansion is not something to provoke, especially your grandmother. It's not a day or two since she has been thinking about our family. Back then when we were in Yangzhou's mansion There is no shortage of people in the city. Those people colluded with Aunt Li and caused troubles. If it wasn't for my father's concern, what would happen? When I came to the capital this time, I sent all those nails away for my father. It seems that Jia's mansion is in a hurry because they can't find out about our mansion, and they want to give it to you in such a brazen name. I thought you were still young, and my father didn't intend to tell you this, but I was afraid that it would not be normal. Know how to be prepared, as a father, I know that you are a sensible child, so it’s okay to tell you these things, you should also pay attention these days, and see if there is any suspicious person in our house.” Lin Ruhai said, although her daughter is young, she is more than an adult. People must be prudent, and he can rest assured that this matter is entrusted to him.

Lin Daiyu couldn't help being shocked when she heard that, it turned out that Jia's mother did so many things, she didn't know, was she really well protected? After all, it's really not something ordinary people can do.

Since that day, Lin Daiyu has also paid attention to it, and asked Lin Butler to strengthen protection in all aspects, especially the kitchen. If there are any bad intentions, the kitchen is a big gap!Focus on seeing if there is any suspicious person appearing.

Not to mention, two little girls were really caught.These two little girls were bought from Ren Yazi last year. That day, the two of them were sneaky like cooks asking about Lin Ruhai's dining habits. Butler Lin happened to bump into them. He thought they were suspicious and asked someone to check their details. .I really don't know if I don't check, I was shocked when I checked, it turned out that these two little girls were the servants of Lai Dajia, the head of the Rongguo Mansion, and they made some mistakes. They were kicked out last year and bought by Ren Yazi Lin.Who is Lai Da? He is a servant and running dog of Jia's family, and Lai Da is Jia Mu's confidant.Lin Daiyu doesn't believe that there is such a coincidence in the world, if there is no one behind it, no fool will believe it!

Lin Daiyu was very angry when she found out about this. Mother Jia really can do anything. Why is she asking about her father's eating habits? Isn't it about poisoning? Both Lin Ruhai and Lin Ruhai have invulnerable physiques, and the incident hasn't happened yet, but it's unforgivable for them to have such a harmful heart.Considering that these two little girls were also acting according to orders, Lin Daiyu didn't kill them, but just kicked them out with twenty big boards each.As for Jia's mansion, hmph, she wants to see how long she can be free?

Later, Lin Daiyu asked Lin Butler to check all the servants in the mansion carefully, and she was relieved when she found that there were no people with suspicious family background.Although she and Lin Ruhai are not afraid of those small tricks, but if they don't check them out, they will be stared at all day long, and there is always a feeling of being a knife and me being a fish. I am afraid that anyone will like it!

Autumn is coming and winter is coming, before Lin Daiyu can feel it, she has already taken off her autumn clothes and put on thick cotton clothes.In the past two months, the eighth prince has confirmed Lin Ruhai's student status, and often comes to Lin's mansion to ask Lin Ruhai for advice. As for whether it is because he is a drunkard or not, only he himself knows.But it's not without effect, at least Lin Ruhai's impression of the Eighth Prince is much better, and he even seems to be more and more satisfied.Teachers like students who have potential and love to learn, and Lin Ruhai is no exception.Well, this kid is not bad except for being careful about his daughter. He is smart and capable, and he is a teachable talent.Not only that, the eighth prince also got to know Lin Daiyu a lot, and he often bought some fresh gadgets and sent them to Lin Daiyu, and they never asked for anything in return. sky.

A month ago, the results of the selection of companions came out. Xue Baochai and Tanchun were undoubtedly defeated. Jia's mansion also fell into a short-term depression. It was not until Jia Zheng's birthday banquet that it became more lively.It turned out that on the day of Jia Zheng's birthday, Jia's mansion held a birthday banquet and invited a large group of people to gather together. Lin Daiyu was also among them. When it was very lively, Xia Shouzhong, the eunuch of the Liugong Capital, suddenly came to deliver the decree to announce Jia Zheng. See you in the palace.The whole family in Jia's house was so frightened that they hurriedly stopped their flags and drums, and sent flying horses to report messages, all of them looked terrified.Although Lin Daiyu knew that it should be the matter of Jia Yuanchun's selection of concubines, she couldn't explain it to them, she could only wait with them, and she couldn't show anything different, it was really a torment.

About two hours later, Lai Daqi, the chief executive of the Rongguo Mansion, ran out panting and beaming with joy, "Old lady, ladies, what a happy event, our eldest lady was promoted to Fengzao Palace Shangshu and conferred the title of virtuous concubine, my lord It's a good thing to send someone to say something, don't worry everyone." The whole family finally calmed down, and then they couldn't help but jump for joy.

Lin Daiyu had seen a live version of the face-changing competition, and everyone changed their decadent faces just now and replaced them with a proud look, as if they were the ones who became imperial concubines. She even saw Mrs. Wang Like throwing a triumphant glance at himself.She couldn't help sighing silently in her heart, alas, Jia's mansion can only be prosperous for a while!He didn't want to stay in Jia's house anymore, so he made an excuse to leave.This time, Mother Jia was straightforward and didn't say anything to persuade her to stay.

At this moment, Lin Daiyu was sitting in the meeting room of the Lin Mansion, looking over the account books. Since Yuanchun chose her concubine, Jia Mu's wooing of her has decreased a lot, and Mrs. Wang is even more frowning towards her. If there is an imperial concubine, she is useless, Lin Daiyu thought.

Lin Daiyu flipped through the ledger page by page. Since Laba, the Lin Mansion has been filled with the atmosphere of the New Year, and the big shopping has begun. Every day, the stewards of each house will come to pick up the right cards, and then hand them over to the comprador for shopping.The account books of the family's shop, farm and other properties also need to be checked carefully. Although Lin Ruhai finds reliable people to manage the property, but people's hearts are changeable. Who knows if they will be as reliable as before after a few years.So you have to look carefully, every item must not be missing, it's not that you don't care about the little money, it's just that this kind of thing can't be tolerated.Sometimes raising tigers to cause trouble is often carried out unconsciously. Lin Daiyu doesn't want to be stabbed by one of her subordinates one day in the future. Although she doesn't believe that anyone can really threaten her, but thinking about being It is also depressing enough for the people who have been cultivated by themselves to betray.

Although the population of Lin's mansion is much simpler than other Hou Men's mansions, the serious masters are only Lin Ruhai and Lin Daiyu.Nanny Wang is naturally considered a member of the palace, and she usually only comes to teach Lin Daiyu occasionally, but spends more than half of a month serving the queen mother in the palace, and this is already a great grace in the eyes of outsiders.Wang Momo has been master and servant of the Empress Dowager for many years, and the Empress Dowager is really not used to being away from her. There are many things in the nearby New Year Palace. In the past, the Empress Dowager’s Compassion Palace was arranged by Wang Momo. This time, Wang Momo is worried that she will not be there. It would be bad if something was missing to make the queen mother unhappy, so I went back to the palace after Laba, and I guess I can only come to Lin's mansion after the Lantern Festival.As for Aunt Chen, at best she is only half a master, and she has always been a person with a low sense of presence in Lin's residence.

Even so, there are hundreds of people in this big family, if you don’t say anything, it’s not counting people who manage outside industries. If there are many people, there will be many things. It's time for this year to close.Lin Daiyu has been very busy since the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, and it is inevitable to complain a few words when she is upset. Daddy is also true, why is he handing over all the property to her? He is leisurely, and he is not afraid of being a child. what.Hmph, I know how to squeeze myself, after a few days after my father seals the pen, she has to leave some ledgers for him to see.

Lin Daiyu looked at the account book and was amazed. It turned out that her family's family business is really quite a lot. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is all over the country, and each income is very expensive. The light account book has piled up a thick stack. .Although Lin Daiyu didn't know how much property the Xue family, known as the imperial merchant, had, she had an intuition that her family should be richer than theirs.It turns out that my family really has the potential to be as rich as an enemy, but the Lin family has always kept a low profile, and outsiders don't know it.Sometimes Lin Daiyu wondered if it wasn't for her coming, wouldn't these things have been cheaper for the Jia family, just like Lin Daiyu in the original book, or how much money did they have to build the Grand View Garden? It would be too unkind for the Jia family to be said to be dependent on others.

While Lin Daiyu was angry, Hong Lian came in and reported: "Girl, Mama Cai from the kitchen came to get the right card, saying that she wanted to buy things for the New Year in the kitchen."

"Let her in!" Lin Daiyu put down the account book in her hand, adjusted her clothes and sat upright on the soft couch.

As soon as Mama Cai came in, she greeted Lin Daiyu. Lin Daiyu even said no, and asked Honglian to move a small stool for Mama Cai to sit on. Mama Cai is also an old man in the house, and she has been in charge of the kitchen for many years. Also respect her very much.Cai's mother didn't even dare to say it, but she saw Lin Daiyu persisted again and again, and finally refused, so she pleaded guilty and sat down on the small stool.

"Have you made all the shopping lists for this year?" Lin Daiyu asked.

"The old slave came here to tell the girl these things. The list has been made. We have vegetables in our own farm. I don't know how many times better than the ones bought outside. Most of the things that need to be purchased are meat and some seasonings. Stuff." As she spoke, Mama Cai took out a small notebook from her bosom, opened it and read: "[-] catties of pork, [-] catties of mutton, [-] catties of beef, and [-] catties of fennel..."

Lin Daiyu looked at the list of several pages that Cai's mother was holding, and before she could read it, she interrupted her and said, "Mom, don't read it, just buy according to the list you made. "

"Well, girl, do you want to take a look at it?" Mama Cai closed the list, as if to pass it to Lin Daiyu.

"No need, can I worry about my mother's work? I'll give you the right card right now, and you can go to the warehouse to get the money!" Lin Daiyu smiled and signaled to Honglian, Honglian understood, and immediately took it into the back room He took a pair of cards and handed it to Mother Cai.

"Okay, since the girl trusts the old slave so much, the old slave must handle this matter beautifully." Cai's mother took the pair and said with a smile on her face.I am lucky to be a servant in the Lin Mansion. Both the master and the girl are generous people, and the monthly salary is higher than what others give, and there are often rewards during the festivals. The lives of ordinary people have improved a lot.She kept in mind the kindness of the Lin family, and she has always been diligent and conscientious in her work. She did not do it deliberately, but she did not expect to gain the trust of the master and the girl, and she will work harder in the future.

"Okay, then I'll take care of my mother."

"What are you talking about, girl? This is the job of an old slave. Why worry about it? It's an honor for an old slave to do things for a girl?" Mama Cai stood up from a small stool and said swearingly. The other managers came to pick up the right cards. Seeing that Lin Daiyu couldn't take care of her for a while, Cai's mother hurriedly resigned and left.

This time, the person in charge of the sewing room came, a woman who looked very energetic. Lin Daiyu, the woman in charge, would meet with them from time to time, so she was familiar with them. Lin Daiyu also hurriedly let her sit on the small stool.

"Miss, the servants in the mansion have reported the size of their clothes, and the old slave is here to get a badge to get the fabric." Said the woman after she sat down.

Lin Daiyu saw that the list she made was reasonable, and hurriedly ordered Honglian to give it, and just sent away the steward of the sewing room.After a while, another servant came to report that the delivery man from the farm came, and Lin Daiyu hurriedly ordered Lin Butler to receive it.Rich and noble families in ancient times had many farms, and the Lin Mansion was no exception. In an agricultural society, the land represented the wealth, so the amount of land in the family often represented the living standard of the family. This principle is true even in noble families. It makes sense, the big nobles are often big landlords.

As a family property, the Grange is managed by special people. At the end of each year, the things produced are handed over, including gold and silver. This is also the main source of income for many noble families.Therefore, in many cases, the farmland owned by a family often represents the comprehensive strength of the family. After all, the luxurious life of the nobles cannot be maintained only by the salary of the imperial court.And nobles often disdain doing business to make money. If there is no large farm, it means that there is not enough source of income. No matter how much savings they have, they will just sit and eat, and sooner or later they will become an empty shell.Unfortunately, this is the situation in the Jia family now. Don't they have to worry about the money of the Lin family all day long?

The days in winter are very short, unknowingly the sun has penetrated mischievously into the red glow of the west, leaving only a glimmer of red light, and the night is gradually falling.Lin Daiyu rubbed her sore neck, alas, this ancient account book is really hard to look at, it is no exaggeration to say that her current memory is reminiscent, but she finds it bothersome, I really don’t know how others How do you see it.Lin Daiyu shook her head, and couldn't help but sneered in her heart, ignorant people are so happy!They don't know that there is a simpler method of bookkeeping, so of course they don't find it troublesome. It seems that the modern bookkeeping method must be promoted in the Lin Fu's industries next year.Lin Daiyu could imagine that once implemented, this method would spread quickly. After all, who wouldn't want to save trouble? Hehe, she can be considered as contributing to the development of ancient times, and it's not in vain for her to travel once.