Cold fragrance and warm jade [Red Mansion Chai Dai]

But he doesn't need to pay too much attention to the Jia family's affairs.

After Jia Zheng learned more about Jiaoda's recent situation from Lin Ruhai, he could go to discuss with Jia Zhen, Jia Amnesty, etc. Now, if there is anything else that needs to be sorted out, he can return to Jinling. Settle down.

Moreover, Jia Rong and others were going to send Jia Jing's coffin back earlier, and brought another sum of money. If it has not been completely exhausted, it should also allow the Jia family to spend another period of time.

Hearing Jia Zheng mention Jiao Da's name, Jia Zhen reacted the most and almost knocked over the table in front of her.

Jia Zheng didn't explain clearly how Jiao Da went to Jinling, but Jia Zhen was well aware of what she had done.On that day, he invited someone to deal with Jiao Da on his way to the suburbs, so that a person who knew some scandals in his family and would get drunk and open his mouth would not reveal the secret anytime soon.

Later, Jia Zhen also knew that the person she invited had an accident, but she never saw Jiao Da appearing again, thinking that it was freezing cold that day, and an old man like Jiao Da must not be able to survive outside, so he decided to No more effort.

Only at this moment did he know that Jiao Da was actually rescued by the Lin family, and even got Lin Ruhai's support to go to Jinling to buy a sacrificial field for the Jia family, leaving a retreat for them to cultivate and study in the future.

Jia Zhen didn't know what was going on in her heart. She was ashamed and angry that most of the secrets had been known to outsiders, and she was shocked that she had harmed Jiao Da and Jiao Da was still loyal.Even if Lin Ruhai may have known that Jia's family would be doomed, but did not tell them early on, the dissatisfaction with seeking a strategy to preserve their wealth forever for them seemed insignificant.

As Jia's family packed their bags and prepared to return to Jinling, the turmoil in the court was gradually coming to an end.

Many people in the court thought that Lin Ruhai was going to be promoted again, and that he would stay in the capital for a long time to hold important powers. However, they didn't know that this morning, the emperor gave Lin Ruhai a job that no one else could have expected.

There is already a winter bleakness in the capital.

The emperor ordered Lin Ruhai to select people from the middle of Beijing, and even from all over the country, to prepare a yamen team specializing in shipping, and then go to a port city in South Vietnam after a year. thing.

This job looks like a fat job, and it is directly under the emperor's command, so it doesn't have to be transferred by others. Even Lin Ruhai can mobilize local troops, and even apply for the preparation of the navy to ensure the smooth operation of ocean commerce. As expected, Lin Ruhai is still not as good as the former Zaifu.

Once this order came out, Lin Ruhai didn't have to go to court every day, and he had more leisure time.

When Jia Zheng heard about this, he came to Lin's house early to ask to see Lin Ruhai, and saw Lin Ruhai sitting in the room frowning.

He was startled, thinking about the gossip he had heard in the past two days, he was hesitating how to comfort Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai saw him coming, got up to greet him, and asked with a smile, "Are you here? I just wanted to ask how your bags are packed? Do you have a set time for departure? After all, someone from your family is in Jinling right now. I went back years ago, at least we can celebrate the New Year together, and avoid being separated from each other and worrying about each other."

It was also to Jia Zheng that Lin Ruhai dared to say that, but he didn't have to worry about whether the people listening to him would suspect that he was tired of the other's family living in his home for a long time and wanted to expel him.

Jia Zheng nodded and sighed, "I'm almost ready, and I've chosen a time. I'm going to leave in a few days. But how are you doing now? I've heard about the court affairs."

Lin Ruhai was stunned, and then smiled and said: "Those people who talk nonsense outside don't know the inside story. I told His Majesty about resigning in private, but His Majesty refused to allow me. It was very difficult for me to get a chance to stay away from the capital. I don't care about overseas business, but I think Chongyu also said that the people in his firm have heard about some novel developments overseas, which may pose a threat to us in the future. Got an idea."

Seeing that Jia Zheng was still in a daze, Lin Ruhai said again: "I am still reliable in the eyes of the third prince, who can guarantee the future? When I was an official in Yangzhou, I once saw a temple outside the city of Yangzhou. For Zhitong Temple, I saw a couplet next to the door, which said, "There is more behind me and I forget to shrink my hands, and there is no way to turn back in front of me."

Jia Zheng only felt that this couplet was very meaningful, and when he thought about his family's situation today, wouldn't it be because the family members relied on their power to do their best, and then they were found out?

Lin Ruhai was still saying: "I get out early, so that they will all remember my good, and they don't have to be afraid of me in the future. My new job is far away from the capital. Although it is a fat job, I don't have much real power in my hands. I still have to rely on the emperor's grace everywhere, so I dare to accept it."

Jia Zhengchang sighed: "After all, you can see clearly. If our family..."

Before he finished speaking, there were tears in his eyes, and he couldn't continue.

Lin Ruhai was well aware of the pain in his heart, and also knew that Jia Zheng had no control over Jia's family and was powerless to change anything.

He pondered for a while, then asked: "I told you about the scouting girl before, what do you think now? If possible, you might as well bring your family to my place in the next year. Baoyu will follow, so that he can be with me. Let Chongyu read together, let Tan and Dai girls stay together, so that they, the little ones, will not be alienated."

Jia Zheng said with a worried face: "I haven't told my mother about this, and I will find a time to report back to my mother in the next year. My mother has always been used to Baoyu by my side. I don't know if I will take Baoyu with me when I go out. Yes. If mother really refuses, I will take Tanchun with me."

Both he and Lin Ruhai knew that Lin Ruhai's most important thing was to keep Tanchun and Chongyu from becoming estranged due to their long separation.Even if Tanchun was allowed to get along with sisters Daiyu, he was not allowed to meet Chongyu alone, but the two always had the opportunity to discuss poetry, etc., which could also deepen the relationship between their children.

Jia Zheng had heard before that Tanchun had already secretly asked Chongyu for advice on poetry and articles, and among the sisters of the Jia family, Chongyu had the most contact with him.

After Lin Ruhai told him that she did not want Daiyu to marry Baoyu, she also considered that Jia Min had always hoped that the Lin family and the Jia family could get married, and that she knew that her current status in the court was awkward, and her children's marriages should be more cautious. Hearing that Daiyu and others praised Tanchun a lot, Lin Ruhai also fell in love with Tanchun.

Moreover, whenever Chongyu talks about marriage, there is a basis for the relationship between husband and wife. Although Lin Ruhai does not agree with this, but after thinking about it, she finally realizes that Chongyu has only been special to Tanchun over the years. , but also consider Chongyu's wishes, unexpectedly only Tanchun is the most suitable.

So he had already secretly discussed with Jia Zheng, and when both Chongyu and Tanchun grew up, he promised Tanchun to Chongyu.

Lin Ruhai and Jia Zheng had a good plan for the next year.

Jia Zheng decided to look for Lin Ruhai after Lin Ruhai also left Beijing in the next year, and he had another plan.He thought that the first half of his life was mediocre, and he had lived a good life for so many years relying on the shadow of his ancestors. Now that his family is in decline, although he is not strong enough, he still wants to do something.

He also knew that with the members of the Jia family, now Jia Lan should be able to afford his own house when he grows up. The others don't know how much improvement can be made after this great change, and he can't do anything to them. It's better to leave Stay far away, study hard by Lin Ruhai's side, at least you can do something, instead of seeing the situation at home, and you can only wait for the day at home to sit and eat.

At this time, Baoyu was drinking and chatting with Liu Xianglian at Liu Xianglian's home.

The wedding between Jiang Yuhan and Xiren was already being prepared, but the only regret was that the wedding was still scheduled after Baoyu left Beijing.Jiang Yuhan not only has to prepare for the marriage, but also has to accompany King Zhongshun in the palace of Zhongshun, so she is too busy to take care of Baoyu.

Qin Zhong was strictly restrained by his father, who required him to study hard, and it was rare for him to have the opportunity to accompany Baoyu, so Liu Xianglian was the only one left who could entertain Baoyu and save Baoyu some time for wild thoughts.

Only this day, Baoyu suddenly talked about Jia Zhen's wife, Youshi, and about Youshi's mother and two younger sisters, the second sister and the third sister, who were in Beijing. The future life in Beijing is quite worrying, I am afraid that they will be bullied if they are widows and orphans.

Liu Xianglian didn't pay much attention when she heard it, she just said: "What do they have to do with us? Why do you only pick these things to tell me today?"

Baoyu stomped her feet and sighed: "I shouldn't have told you, but a few days ago my sister-in-law Zhen was thinking about leaving Beijing, and she couldn't worry about her mother and sister. She wanted to stay in the capital, so she thought about the marriage of her two younger sisters, and only hoped that it could be settled soon. So, she actually asked her third younger sister who already liked you, and she was sure that you would not marry, so they and you I was not familiar with it, so I had to ask me."

Liu Xianglian was shocked.

Because of Jia Zhen's family, he already had a bad impression of Mrs. You, mother and daughter who had never met before, but he was surprised when he heard what Baoyu said. Although he was not very satisfied with the marriage, he still asked: "I don't remember when I met her, how could she say that I will not marry?"

Baoyu invited Mrs. You's family to celebrate her birthday a few years ago, and invited them to visit. There was a young student in it, Liu Xianglian.Third Sister You took a fancy to Liu Xianglian at that time, and she kept her thoughts in her heart until she was interrogated by her mother and sister, and she was not willing to speak out.

Baoyu also met the You family sisters a few times, so she knew a little bit, so now she said a lot of good things about the third sister in front of Liu Xianglian. Liu Xianglian listened, her face was not as stiff as before, and she seemed to have moved.

Seeing this, Baoyu hurriedly worked harder, and told Liu Xianglian how the third sister You was strong, how the second sister You and others said that the third sister You must be able to say and do it.

Although Liu Xianglian knew that Jia Zhen's family was not very clean, she thought that the third sister You lived outside with Mrs. You. Although she had close contacts with the Jia family, the two daughters of the You family who had never left the court should still be clean daughters.

After thinking about it again, he decided to ask one of his aunts for help. First, he went to You's house to meet the Third Sister You and listened to his aunt's opinion before making a decision.

Baoyu knew that it was useless to talk too much, so he stopped persuading him, and just concentrated on drinking and having fun with Liu Xianglian.

Liu Xianglian didn't delay, she went to visit her aunt the next day and asked her for help.

Because Liu Xianglian had already reached the age of marriage, and the marriage had been delayed, his aunt was also anxious for him, so she hurriedly chose a date and went to You's house.

In a blink of an eye, it was the day when Jia's family was about to leave Beijing.

All the men from Jia's family were ready and waiting in front of the Lin's house.

Daiyu, together with Baochai and Aunt Xue, sent the women of Jia's family out one by one.

Seeing that Mother Jia, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, and Yingchun sisters had all left the house, Daiyu couldn't hide the sadness in her heart, her eyes were already red, and the tears couldn't stop rolling down.

Baochai hugged her distressedly, and persuaded softly: "Jinling has already made preparations, and they will be fine when they go back. You don't have to worry about them."

Daiyu sighed faintly, pressed her face to Baochai for a while, then turned her head and smiled at Baochai.

"I knew it a long time ago. How can there be a long-term gathering in this world?"