Survive in the world of Red Mansions

In February in the north, the temperature was still very low. Lin Hai, Lin Rui and his son were sitting on the bow of the boat, blowing the wind, and could still feel the chill of the north wind.

"Father, after you returned to the mansion the day before yesterday, why did the emperor let you enter the palace again? Since you have just ascended the throne, shouldn't the new emperor be very busy?"

Because they have been busy going back to Yangzhou for the past two days, Lin Rui and his son have no time to sit together and have a good talk. Now that they are on the boat, Lin Rui finally has time to ask this question.

"Actually, there is nothing special. When I was in Zuixiaolou last time, didn't I say that the two previous staff members came to Beijing? I hope that the fourth prince at that time can recommend other people to take over the work of these two, and let them I sent someone to hope that he would understand my intention to leave the Yanzheng, and let the new emperor take over the affairs of the Yanzheng. The new emperor told me about this the day before yesterday, and soon there will be new staff members coming to patrol the salt Yushifu.

Besides, my term of office will expire at the end of the year, and Li Min has hinted that after this term expires, I will be transferred to Beijing. "

Lin Rui was very happy to hear that Lin Hai was leaving the Yanzheng position.

"That's good. It's a good thing to finally be able to leave the position of Xunyan Yushi! If you go to Beijing, the biggest possibility should be to enter the sixth department, right?"

"It should be into the Sixth Ministry, and the possibility of the Ministry of Household Affairs is relatively high, but no matter what position it is, it is better than Yangzhou. Although it is still early before the end of the year, but after returning, I will slowly start preparing to enter Beijing."

"Father, don't be in such a hurry, there are almost nine months left, don't you need to start preparing so early?"

Lin Rui felt that it was still early, and there was no need to prepare so early.

"It was said to be nine months, but in fact time passed quickly. The entire Lin family has lived in Yangzhou for more than ten years, and there are a lot of things to move. After Lin Ruhai came to work in Yangzhou, the Lin family has successively opened various stores in Yangzhou over the years. There are fewer shops, if I leave, it will be hard to say whether others will give me face again, so why not take advantage of this time to close all these shops.

Since Lin Ruhai began to serve as the patrol salt censor, although some of the gifts from those merchants have been handed over and entered the emperor's private treasury, the remaining ones are also very considerable. Transshipped out of Yangzhou, plus the original Lin family, the combined amount of the two is very considerable. "

"Indeed, if it's the last time to move, moving out so much belongings at once will make others jealous. It's hard to guarantee that no one will make a fuss about it. Dad, it's not good to move all of them to the Lin Mansion in the capital at once?"

"Yeah, so even though it was transported to the capital, I thought I would not enter the Lin mansion for the time being. The Lin family has a Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing, and no one knows about it. These things, as well as some of the people in the dark department of the Lin family, are just Together with these belongings, they should be transferred to this Zhuangzi first, and then after we enter Beijing, we will slowly transfer them to the Lin Mansion, so as not to make a hole in the eye. My position in the salt administration may be the same as the next one. In September or October of half a year, I will take a period of leave first to send Jia Min's coffin back to Suzhou for burial, and then transfer to the capital, so I will arrive in Beijing almost a year ago. If there are no accidents, it should be like this!"

"If we all go to Beijing, will Mr. Zhou and Master Fang go with us?"

Lin Rui is quite satisfied with Mr. Zhou Tao. He can explain the boring content in a simple way, and it is really not easy for Lin Rui to have the desire to listen further.Originally, Lin Rui could understand these four books and five classics, but after Zhou Tao explained them in class, it gave people a different way of thinking, which Lin Rui liked very much.

As for Master Fang, although he is more serious and doesn't talk much unless necessary, he has worked hard to teach Lin Rui and has skills. Lin Rui really doesn't want to change to someone else.

"Whether Zhou Tao will follow us to Beijing depends on what the new emperor wants. I really hope that he will follow me as an aide, but it should be impossible. Master Fang Lei may follow us. When he comes to Yangzhou I came here with my wife and daughter, and now I have a young son. I hope to have a relatively stable life when I take the exam.

Okay, you pull me to the bow, if you want to ask now, you should be able to ask almost the same, the wind has been blowing for a long time and it is quite cold, go back to the cabin! "

"Oh……"

But because he was not in a hurry when he went to Beijing, this time he went back to Yangzhou in a leisurely manner. When the ship stopped for supplies along the way, Lin Hai also took Lin Rui up for a stroll. He bought a lot of things in various places and prepared to take them back. Lin Daiyu as a gift.

Although the journey went smoothly, it was not until the end of March that they finally returned to Yangzhou. The butler Lin Zhongzao waited at the pier with his sedan chair and servants for a few days, and finally waited for Lin Hai and his party this afternoon.

As soon as Lin Zhong saw the figure of his master, he arranged for a young man to go back to the house to report to the eldest girl. He was busy arranging for Lin Hai and his son to get in the car, and on the other hand he ordered people to carry the ceremony. He was very busy.

Lin Daiyu received a report from the servant, and hurriedly arranged for someone to prepare hot water, and ordered the kitchen to quickly prepare some light meals, so that her father and younger brother could use them immediately after washing up.

After giving these instructions, Lin Daiyu hurried to the second gate, stood at the second gate, and sent someone to the front after a while to see if Lin Hai and the others had arrived, feeling a little anxious all over.This was the first time since Jia Min's death that Lin Hai and his son left together for a long time, leaving Lin Daiyu alone in the mansion.

"Girl, master and uncle have already entered the mansion, and they will be there soon!" The little girl Xiaoxi hurriedly ran to report to Lin Daiyu.

"It's here? Really! Xueyan, go and see if their hot water is ready, Xueque, go and see how the preparations are in the small kitchen, don't let father wait for them."

When Lin Daiyu heard that her father had arrived, she was so happy that she didn't know what to do, so she told her what she had just done. In fact, she had already arranged these things and confirmed them several times, but it was rare for the maids to see her father. The girl looked so at a loss, so she followed the girl's orders very much.

"Yes, girl."

"Got it, girl, I'm going to remind you now."

But after a while, I saw Lin Hai and his son coming from the front yard. Lin Daiyu hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "Daughter pays respects to father, how is father doing well? How is brother?"

"elder sister."

"Daiyu, let me take a look, I haven't seen you for a while, she's getting more and more beautiful!"

"Father, you know how to make fun of people! My daughter has already had hot water prepared. Daddy and Rui'er wash up first, and then have dinner?"

"Well, let me freshen up first, and then come to talk."

"Sister, dad and I bought you a lot of presents this time, and the housekeeper will bring them in later. Go and see if you like it."

"Hmph, you've got the heart! Go wash up first, I'll have someone prepare the food, and it'll be served later."

Lin Hai came out after washing up, his hair was still wet, so he didn't put up the hairpin. When he walked into the hall, he happened to see the servant girl setting out the meals, which Lin Hai and his son usually like. A bowl of soup is placed on the table.

When I watched Dream of Red Mansions, I felt that the grand sister Lin was always sad and self-pitying, but looking at this little girl now, she not only studied literature and art, but also started to manage the house at a young age. When people are together, they will often joke around, and they will also act like a baby to Lin Hai's father. It is difficult to find the shadow of sister Lin in the original play in Daiyu now.

Seeing this, Lin Hai couldn't help sighing that the environment really makes people:

"Our sister Dai is becoming more and more capable! Piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, housekeeping, director, everything, I don't know which brat is cheaper in the future!"

Lin Rui heard this just as he walked in, and said with a smile, "Father, are you going to find me a brother-in-law?"

Lin Daiyu blushed when she heard this, "Father, look at my brother!"

Lin Hai couldn't help laughing when he heard this, "Okay, okay, we Daiyu are all embarrassed! Ruier, don't you always dislike the food on the boat? Look, your sister prepared these dishes for you. Like to eat."

After eating, the dishes were removed, and the three of them went to the garden to digest food.As Lin Haihai walked, he listened to Lin Daiyu talking about all the big and small things in the mansion during this period, which also made Lin Hai know.

"Daiyu, if you have time, tidy up our house and let Lin Zhong's family come to help you."

"Father, how do you tidy up the warehouse properly?"

Lin Hai thought for a while, and told Daiyu in advance that he might be transferred to the capital. Now that Lin Daiyu is in charge of the affairs of the back house, there are some things that Lin Daiyu knows better. See why.

"Father may be transferred to the capital at the end of this year. Many things in the warehouse have to be sent to the capital in advance, so as not to leave them all for the last delivery and be too conspicuous."

"This feeling is good! My daughter understands!"

When Lin Daiyu returned to her yard, Lin Rui saw that Lin Hai was about to go to the study, so he asked with a smile, "Father, you still have to go to work now. I haven't seen you in a day. It's been three autumns. How long has it been since you just came back?" When those beauties came to pay their respects, they all looked at you, why don't you comfort those beauties of yours?"

"Don't talk too much. I told Lin Zhong when we were at the pier and asked him to come to me at night. No matter how capable Daiyu is, she is still a girl. She just manages the affairs of the inner house. Lin Zhong is more clear about many outside matters, otherwise Why did I keep him in Yangzhou? There is also the matter of our family moving to the capital and transferring the property in the warehouse, which requires Lin Zhong to arrange some trustworthy people to do it."

"Oh, I understand, let me go too!"

Early the next morning, Lin Hai went to the Yan government yamen first, and learned about the affairs of the salt government recently from the salt transport envoy and several book offices. .It took Lin Hai half a day to clear up the affairs accumulated during this period, before returning to the back house.

In the afternoon, Lin Hai asked Lin Rui's husband, Zhou Tao, to come over and say hello to each other. After sitting down, Lin Hai asked directly:

"Mr. Zhou, you were entrusted to come to the Lin Mansion back then. Two people from the new emperor will come over after a while. I wonder what arrangements Mr. Zhou has in the future?"