Red Mansions: My Book is Cool

"Yuanyang, please speak carefully." In Rongxi Hall, Jiamu sat at the head and ordered.

Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang and Wang Xifeng sat on the chairs on both sides below. Today, they gathered together to discuss family affairs, and Mrs. Xing was listening as usual.

Family visitation in Yuanchun is just around the corner, and it is the most hectic time for everyone.Although they failed to get the large fortune of the Lin family, the Grand View Garden was still built.It's just that the original design drawings have shrunk by more than half.

The Jia family took out a lot of old foundations and used Lin Daiyu's living expenses of 5 taels in advance. The Xue family also generously sent 15 taels of silver. account.This time, the Jia family was a little bit hurt to build this garden. All the masters were faintly worried about whether they could maintain the current level in the future.

"Old lady, Mrs. Lin and Mr. Lin Xiang of the White House sent two nuns to bring Miss Lin some exquisite food, clothing, and some supplements." Yuanyang glanced at Mrs. Wang without a trace.As Jia Mu's confidant maid, she knows what Mrs. Wang is doing.

"Huai Debo's house, isn't that the house of Lin Ruhai's successor son?" Jia's mother's eyes lit up: "Then quickly call them to ask questions, and tell people to prepare a high-quality reward."

Yuanyang agreed and went out.Mother Jia smiled happily and said, "White Bolin's family is willing to send things to Yu'er, so it can be seen that they are still willing to recognize this relative. Our family should also take this opportunity to get closer."

She turned to Mrs. Wang and said with a smile: "They are thinking about Yu'er. This is their intention. But our family is Yu'er's kinsman's family, and we should take good care of Yu'er so that no one will talk about it. It's right!"

Mrs. Wang pursed her lips, knowing that Mother Jia took the opportunity to hit her, and replied reluctantly: "The old lady said so!"

Everyone waited for a while, but when Yuanyang arrived, he returned in embarrassment: "Old lady, the people from the Lin family have left. They said that the master told her that they just gave Miss Lin some things that are not worth anything, so they don't need to bother the old lady." You don’t get rewarded for nothing, and they are ashamed to accept the old lady’s reward!"

There was a sudden silence in the hall.This is the Lin family expressing their attitude to them, being alienated and indifferent, and unwilling to establish friendship with the Jia family, it is really a bit embarrassing.

Mrs. Wang saw that Jia Mu's face was livid and ugly, she lowered her eyes and said nothing, and sneered in her heart.Look, it's not the fault of her good daughter!

Wang Xifeng said angrily at the side: "Old lady, this Lin family is too arrogant, but they are just getting up, and they are so ignorant of flattery that they dare to reject your kindness!"

Mother Jia sighed and said, "Sister Feng, civil servants have always been arrogant and unwilling to associate with our martial arts. Besides, the Lin family father and son have been valued by the emperor recently, and it is not enough for the empress to be in the palace. Support is good!"

She cheered up again and said, "Maybe the Lin family still has a little estrangement from our family. But it doesn't matter. Zheng'er is in the Ministry of Industry. If there is a chance, he should get acquainted with the Lin family. It can be resolved. Now that the empress is coming to visit her relatives, it is about the dignity of this empress, and it also shows the favor of our family, so don't be careless, you have to do it properly."

"Old lady, now that the houses are all built and the furniture is ready, they can be picked up after cleaning. However, there are so many houses that need to be filled with various antiques, otherwise, the empty ones will not look good!" Wang Xifeng After hesitating for a while, he said in embarrassment: "Although there are some good things in our family's treasury, I'm afraid it's not enough. If you use the crude ones to make up the number, they won't be worthy of the status of a noble concubine!"

Mother Jia looked around for a week, but was disappointed to see no one made a sound.Even though the old Curry is short, is it not in the dowry of each master's private house?It's just that, regardless of the overall situation, they refused to take it out.She knew what Wang Xifeng meant by saying this, and she was just pointing at her.

That's all, the imperial concubine's business is big.Mother Jia gritted her teeth: "I still have some old foundations, so I'll give it to you. Also, I will take out the utensils in Yu'er's dowry for the time being. I will return them later."

As she said that, she lowered her face and warned: "You all remember this today, Yu'er has contributed to the Jia family! In the future, if someone neglects and treats her badly, I will not obey!"

Mrs. Wang covered her mouth with a veil, and the sarcasm flashed in her eyes.

After a few months like this, it came to the Jia Mansion to welcome the imperial concubine to visit her relatives.Originally, according to Jia Mu's wishes, Lin Daiyu should also welcome the imperial concubine together, and enjoy the joy of the empress.But the foster mother raised objections, of course she had to dress brightly to meet the imperial concubine, but Miss Lin was still keeping her filial piety, she was wearing plain clothes, so she was afraid that she might run afoul of her.It's better to stay quietly in your own yard, chant scriptures devoutly and pray for your empress.Jia Mu couldn't resist them, so she had to agree.

On the day when the imperial concubine came to see her relatives, the people in the mansion waited to get up in the early morning and tossed and tossed for a whole day, but the imperial concubine only stayed for three or four hours in total.Although Lin Daiyu did not go to see the imperial concubine, she also received a reward from the imperial concubine, just like the other ladies in the house.

Lin Daiyu quietly listened to the laughter outside, her heart was clear.She knew that if there were no reasoned arguments from the two nuns, if she was not enjoying the treatment of the Lord, today she would have to dress up to greet her mother, even if she was still in the filial piety period, she would never wear plain clothes. It violated the reason of the empress.

She would like to thank her father for his painstaking arrangements for her before he passed away, which gave her some protection in the days to come.She is also grateful to her adopted brother Lin Mingan who made this suggestion.Of course, she also knew that Lin Mingan never wanted to be her elder brother, nor did he want to be the Lin family's son at all. He flatly refused his father's request to take care of him.

But Lin Daiyu felt that she had no reason to blame anything at all. She was ashamed of what her parents had done.In the final analysis, she is also the one who has benefited from her parents' love and affection, while Lin Ming'an is a real victim, so what's the point of blood relationship?If he holds a grudge, that's as it should be!

Uncle Lin's family sent people to deliver things to her twice, which made her situation in the mansion better.At least, the second wife had concerns and stopped targeting her so much.She didn't have to be bullied all day long to copy Buddhist scriptures and do needlework, and she felt a lot more relaxed all of a sudden.The food delivered from the kitchen is not purely vegetarian, but there are always a few light meat dishes that can be eaten. The maids go to ask for some nourishing food, so there is no need to listen to gossip.

She is like a drowning person, finally able to emerge and take a breath of fresh air!

Uncle Lin's willingness to help him is the result of Lin Butler's design.Lin Daiyu was pure and noble by nature. After knowing this, she felt uncomfortable and felt even more uncomfortable, ashamed and ashamed.But she couldn't bear to blame Steward Lin. He did this only because he was thinking of himself wholeheartedly. How could she be unmoved if he could still think about himself so hard at this moment?

Seeing the results, Lin Butler was very happy.In his speech, Lin Daiyu sensitively found that he still felt that he was still not satisfied, and seemed to be planning to go further and seek more benefits for Lin Daiyu and the Lin family.

Lin Daiyu tried hard to persuade Lin Butler that he should not do such a thing in the future, this is the last time!It was her parents who couldn't afford Lin Mingan, so how could they still be so greedy? Besides, when her father was seriously ill, he also warned her repeatedly, don't fight Lin Mingan's idea!She must obey her father's will!

Miss was unprecedentedly serious and resolute in her words, butler Lin finally agreed, although she was still a little unwilling.

Lin Daiyu finally breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart was still uneasy for no reason.

Later, she regretted it more than once.She should have been stricter!Take out the identity of Miss Lin's family to warn Steward Lin, or send him back to Gusu to retire.In this way, he won't be involved in the subsequent big turmoil and end up like that!

Not long after the imperial concubine visited relatives, she ordered the sisters in the family, together with her younger brother Jia Baoyu, to live in the Grand View Garden together.

Although the nurturing mother felt that Jia Baoyu was not too young, it was not appropriate to live in the garden with the girls, but considering that the Grand View Garden was very large, everyone lived in separate households, separated quite far, and each residence was different. A lot of maids and women were arranged to take care of them, and the two of them sat in the town, so there should be no gossip and no objection.

But when choosing a residence, Lin Daiyu originally liked the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, which is surrounded by thousands of poles of green bamboo and gurgling streams, but was dissuaded by the foster mother.Because they feel that although the scenery here is elegant and refined, it is cool and refreshing in summer; in winter, the sun is covered by bamboo, and there is a gloomy feeling, which is not suitable for living.The house is narrower, and it is crowded with so many people.What's worse is that the Xiaoxiang Pavilion is the closest to the Yihong Courtyard where Jia Baoyu lives, so it's very convenient for Mr. Jia to run here several times a day, the worst thing!

In the end, Lin Daiyu chose Liaofengxuan, which is tall, spacious and bright, not far from the lake, and moist with water vapor.The nurturing mother is very satisfied, this place is good, there are several scenery separated from Yihong Courtyard, and it takes a few sticks of incense to walk, it is very good!

The textile machine developed by Lin Mingan was finally completed.This textile machine is not the most advanced, but it is the most in line with the technological level of this era.Electric machines are naturally good, but where does the electricity come from?The technology tree cannot be lit up all at once. Those inventions that do not seem to be brilliant may have to go through decades of groping in history.Therefore, being one step ahead of the times, even half a step, is a great progress.

The prototype he refers to is the Jenny spinning machine, which he has glimpsed in some books and videos.He knows the principle, and he can vaguely remember the general shape, which is also thanks to his good memory.But it's okay, he doesn't need to make it by himself, whether it is the Ministry of Industry or the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there are some craftsmen who can be ordered by him.Moreover, those craftsmen are eager to be able to give him orders.They have all heard that the imperial court now rewards those who have made great contributions.This change was proposed by Lord Lin.Lord Lin is such a good man!

In addition, Lin Ming'an was thoughtful, and he considered another layer.If you come up with an invention in a while, and make a transformation in a while, it will be too amazing in the eyes of others, and you will be a demon if something goes wrong!Confucius is so ignorant that he blames God, but hasn’t one Confucius appeared in thousands of years?Lin Ming'an didn't want to be killed by someone one day!Oh, probably not, everyone knows that he is a believer, fellow Taoists, you should have a bit of incense, right?

However, as a talented person in the art of investigating things, he devoted himself to research, led the craftsmen to experiment repeatedly, and finally succeeded!That is for the country and the people, his heart is commendable, and his merits should be rewarded!Who can say no?

When the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs heard the news, they immediately sent troops to test the textile workers face to face.They also carefully arranged skilled workers, ordinary workers and novices to try weaving with this machine.

The effect is amazing!Although the efficiency varies, even a novice can increase the efficiency by two or three times.Both the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are very happy, which means that they can have a big industry again, and they can make money without losing money!Such a machine cannot be shown to others in person, it must be in the hands of the state!Or, follow the example of wool spinning and authorize merchants to do it?Of course, merchants have to pay large sums of money to the court.

Compared with Prince Zhongshun, Fang Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry was even happier.Because, Lin Ming'an is currently observing politics at the Ministry of Industry.This credit, of course, must be credited to the Ministry of Industry, that is, Fang Shangshu's leadership.This is a real achievement!

At this time, Fang Shangshu looked at Lin Mingan's eyes, and was extremely relieved and loving.Seeing that Lin Mingan was still calm and calm, he was even more satisfied. He looked at him with a pleasant face, and expressed his credit to him. The Ministry of Industry would never forget it, so he wrote a memorial to ask for credit for him.He has also worked hard for a long time, so let him take ten days off first, so that he can have a rest.Then, go to the Ministry of Industry to report.Many colleagues still miss you.

Unlike the minister of the Ministry of Industry who had to write a memorial, Prince Zhongshun entered the palace directly.After leaving the palace, they found Lin Mingan.

"How about it? Brother Huang will never treat a loyal person badly!" After Prince Zhongshun got acquainted with Lin Mingan, he didn't pretend to be in front of him, and he didn't care about showing his unrestrained nature, and said proudly: "Brother Huang The imperial edict has been prepared, and you have more than three months to observe politics, and it will be a year. According to the rule that the top ten in the imperial examination can be given preferential treatment, the emperor is going to give you an official appointment in advance. From the fourth rank, with your credit It is also worthy of you. This king wants to fight for something higher for you. But the emperor thinks that suddenly ascending to a high position is to put you on the fire. It is better to make up for it in other ways! I said, if you arrive The Ministry of Internal Affairs is not better, but this king is easier to talk to than that old man!"

"Thank you, my lord!" Lin Ming'an smiled slightly, "I don't want to be the target of public criticism. It is already an exception from the fourth rank! I go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the lawsuit between the lord and Fang Shangshu will never end. Why bother! Ministry, the prince can attack when he advances, and he can defend when he retreats, wouldn’t it be better? How about the prince’s proposal to set up a department in the Ministry of Industry to specialize in the study of the technique of investigating things, and how about the results being shared by the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"

Prince Zhongshun thought for a while: "Well, that's also a solution. But what kind of department is that, construction department? That's not right either!"

"Why don't we just call it the research institute? If the emperor grants me grace, I will be in charge. How about I be the first director of the research institute?" Lin Ming said leisurely.

"Like the Imperial Academy?" Prince Zhongshun glanced at Lin Ming'an approvingly, and laughed.This is a smart man, the position he has arranged for himself is detached and important, and it is not as eye-catching as the Imperial Academy.

Lin Mingan smiled without saying a word, it is good to talk to someone who understands, and he can understand immediately.He faintly thought that the importance of the research institute would be revealed slowly in the future, and he had a lifetime to wait and verify.

Speaking of this, Prince Zhongshun remembered something and became curious: "I heard that your family sent something to Lin Ruhai's daughter, do you still want to continue this relationship?"

"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much. We are just walking around as if we were members of the same clan. Besides, it was the housekeeper who first sent the local products to the door in the name of his own lady, and even sent them to the Imperial College. In front of everyone, he and my father pulled the same The friendship of the tribe." Lin Mingan showed coldness in his eyes, but his tone was calm: "In that case, it would be too rude for my parents not to return the courtesy. And it seems cold-hearted!"

Prince Zhongshun said angrily: "This slave is so courageous, he dares to talk to the court officials? What is his purpose?" Various conspiracy theories flashed through his mind.

Lin Mingan couldn't help but smile bitterly, and shook his hand and said, "It's not that complicated, I just want to take advantage of our position to support Lin Ruhai's daughter!"

"That's right! I heard that the Jia family treats the daughter of the Lin family a little differently." With the nanny of the House of Internal Affairs present, how could the Jia family's affairs be hidden from Prince Zhongshun: "However, that slave can't let it go! "

Lin Ming'an smiled coldly: "He just saw my father's soft heart and thin skin. If you say he is very loyal to Lin Ruhai, he is much better than the slaves of the Jia family! But, Lin Ruhai has already released his slave status. He is now a good citizen!"

"How about a good citizen?" Prince Zhongshun smiled proudly: "If this prince really wants to deal with him, will it take much effort? There are many ways!"

Yes, in the book, Prince Zhongshun is so powerful that when he came forward, no, he just sent the chief minister of the mansion to say a few words, and Jia Zheng was so frightened that he almost killed Jia Baoyu. When the Jia family seemed to be thriving.Lin Mingan recalled the plot.

However, this also shows that Jia's family is strong outside but capable in the middle, and Wu Xun's decline.If the target is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, even if it is the Minister and Minister of the Qingshui Yamen, if Prince Zhongshun dares to treat him like this, the imperial censor will be impeached.But the Jia family is still indulging in the glory of the past, pretentious, unaware that the outside world has changed!

Perhaps the Jia family was also aware of this, otherwise, they would not have married Lin Ruhai, who was still young at the time.He also worked hard to support the abolished prince, and a contribution from the dragon can at least continue the wealth for decades.It's a pity that people are not as good as heaven!

At the same time, an indescribable feeling welled up in Lin Mingan's heart.If you don't stand out and show enough value, even if you are a good citizen, in the eyes of the rich and powerful, you are not much higher than the slaves.For example, Feng Yuan, who was beaten to death by Xue Pan, was framed and imprisoned by several fans.

The stigma of decades of previous life made it impossible for Lin Mingan to decide a person's life and death with a gesture of his hands.He expressed a little compassion: "I have already warned him. All he asked was to make Lin Daiyu feel better. My parents have also sent things a few times, and they have paid back. If he had other thoughts, I would not Let him go! Sun Wu also pays attention to repeated orders, and it is not appropriate to punish him without teaching!"

"Forget it." Since Lin Mingan was willing to let it go for the time being, Prince Zhongshun didn't care.Grassroots, that is to say, human life is like grass, and there is no need to care about it.Insects on the ground, people who are not perverted, will not deliberately think about destroying them.But if it gets in the way, or if you are so disgusted that you step on it to death, no one will feel any psychological burden.

"Oh, that cousin of yours offered the essence of wine, tried it in the Tai Hospital, and it was really effective. Brother Huang decided to grant his family the qualification of an imperial merchant, plus a vacant position. If he can be a scholar, Just give him an official title of seventh rank. It’s a pity, Brother Huang, that all the wine needs to be made of grain, even if it is refined with inferior wine, the cost will be higher. Otherwise, the essence of the wine can make a lot more.”

food?Lin Mingan thought about it, and suddenly smiled and said to Prince Zhongshun: "My lord, do you want to leave a name in history and earn a hereditary throne for your descendants?"