Red Mansions: My Book is Cool

Soon, the renovation of the White House was completed, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs specially sent someone to the Lin family to inform them, and kindly invited them to visit the mansion.If there is any dissatisfaction, it can be rectified immediately.

On that day, both Lin Qing and Lin Mingan were resting at home, and everyone was very concerned about the place where they would live for a long time in the future.So, the family tidied up and went to see the house with great interest.

Whitebury's Mansion covers a large area, sparse and spacious, the whole mansion is shrouded in tall and gloomy trees, it feels very comfortable just looking from the outside.Walking in the door, it is even brighter.The Ministry of Internal Affairs complies with the wishes of Prince Zhongshun. The specifications of the Earl's Mansion must be in accordance with the system and cannot be overridden, but it must be repaired to a new look-new, using the best materials and spending the most thought.Exotic flowers and plants in the mansion can be seen from time to time; pavilions, terraces and pavilions are all exquisite.You can see the scenery at every step, and you can see the elegance everywhere. It skillfully blends the delicate charm of Jiangnan gardens and the atmosphere of northern courtyards.

And the residence prepared for the host family is even more particular.The main courtyard of Lin Qing and his wife is solemn and solemn, the courtyard of Lin Mingan is simple but low-key and luxurious, and the boudoir of Yi An is more refined and elegant without losing the lightness of a girl.Lin Mingan was very satisfied after looking at it. When the construction of this house started, the House of Internal Affairs once came to ask for his opinion.It can be said that he came up with the design idea of ​​this house.

"Yi'an, take a look at the house that brother designed for you, do you still like it?" Lin Mingan first paid attention to Yi'an.

"I like it!" Yi'an looked around, very happy: "It's really beautiful, brother is the best!"

"Hey, brother," Yi'an pointed to the window and asked, "What kind of window screen is pasted on it? From such a distance, it looks like smoke, elegant and lively, and the color is beautiful!"

Accompanied by two maids in the palace, they were specially assigned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to Yi'an's foster nuns, and they will also live in with them in the future.Hearing Yi'an's question, he replied with a smile: "Mr. Xiang, this window screen is called 'Soft Smoke'. It is fine in texture, light-transmitting, ventilating, and mosquito-proof. It is very beautiful and practical to paste on the window. "

He added: "It is also very good to use it as a tent or a quilt."

"Soft smoke?" Lin Mingan stepped forward and touched the green window screen. It was indeed delicate and beautiful in color. He recalled the description in Lin Daiyu's Xiaoxiang Pavilion when everyone visited the Grand View Garden in the book, and his thoughts moved.

"It is said that there are only four colors of soft smoke, and the ones used in the market now don't have such quality?" Lin Ming asked leisurely.

The nurturing mother was stunned, and then replied respectfully: "Young master is very knowledgeable, the four kinds - one is rainy and sunny, one is autumn fragrance, one is pine green, and the other is silver red. Silver red is also called Xia Yingsha. This was specially found from the old treasury of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The prince ordered the uncle's mansion to use the best decorations. The Ministry of Internal Affairs dare not neglect. The four kinds are all prepared. If the township lord does not like it, he will be replaced immediately. pass!"

"No need, this is very good." Lin Mingan turned to Yi'an and asked, "Yi'an, after the weather gets colder, we can change into Xiaying gauze, so it looks warmer and brighter?"

"Okay, I like them all!" Yi'an smiled like a budding flower, her beauty shining brightly.

"Since the green ones are used, then in Yi'an's yard, grow more flowers and trees that bloom brightly in summer and autumn, so that they are harmonious and pleasing to the eye." Lin Mingan instructed.

The nurturing mother saw all this in her eyes, and lamented that Mr. Yi'an was truly loved by his family, and Lin Ming'an's actions were natural, without any pretense.This kind of intimacy and harmony of the family is something they rarely see in noble families.

They were sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the White House to take on the responsibility of educating Lord Yi'an.It is said that this family was originally a foreigner, a new official, because the son was useful, and was valued by the emperor.Although the Ministry of Internal Affairs has stated that it is necessary to educate the township monarch well and respect the uncle's mansion, but they have seen many nobles in the capital, and they always have a sense of superiority when facing the new nobles from outside.Seeing that Lin Mingan's utensils are extraordinary today, he is familiar with the names of the precious fabrics from a long time ago.That thought immediately converged.Oh, yes, it is said that they are originally from Gusu, they have been scholars for generations, and they are not the kind of people who suddenly broke out.

Judging from the family's love for Mr. Lin Xiang, as long as they do their duty conscientiously, the uncle's house will not treat them badly.Perhaps, in the future, if you can follow the township to provide for the elderly, then you don't have to worry about being alone in your old age.Thinking of this, the smile became much deeper and more sincere.

What moved them the most was that when Uncle Huaide's family was about to leave, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent someone to inform that the emperor had personally written a plaque on the door of the Uncle Huaider's house, and asked the uncle to find a good and auspicious day and arrange to hang it, don't forget I wrote the last thank you note.

Everyone present was astonished, how can the emperor give the imperial pen lightly?There are very few noble families that can be obtained in Beijing!How did the Lin family have such a big face?

After all this, the two foster nuns gathered up their minds, took Yi'an as their future support, devoted themselves to the upbringing, and made up for Chen's lack of vision and insight.Under the guidance of two nuns carefully selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Yi An learned various etiquette, decoration, and housekeeping methods, such as identifying jewelry, clothing materials, arranging banquets, and entertaining guests. Gradually, everyone became more and more popular. The aristocratic bearing and background of the aristocrats are not inferior to those of the aristocrats in Beijing. On the contrary, because the family did not follow the rules when they were young, they have a layer of agility and courage.

Lin Qing and Lin Ming'an asked someone to fortune tell a good day, held a ceremony respectfully, and the plaque bestowed by the emperor was firmly placed on the door. The powerful, ink-dripping characters of "Whitebo Mansion" flashed dazzling light on the thick plaque, making everyone who saw him feel awe and dazzled.

This represents the grace of the emperor, the sacred heart, and the birth of a new family, and the sky is rising!

Lin Qing discussed with his son, and the whole family moved into the new home in advance.After buying the servants and tidying up everything, choose a good day to invite guests and serve wine to warm the house.My own family can not pay attention to these false etiquettes, but the emperor rewarded the mansion and wrote the plaque with his own hand, so naturally he couldn't silently make the emperor lose face.

"Brother Ang," Mrs. Chen thought of something and asked hesitantly, "then Lin Baifu knew we were going to move the house, and Babaer sent a generous gift. What he meant was to let him The girl from the family came to recognize the door and kiss Yi'an. It's hard for your father and I to decide this matter, so we have to ask you what you mean."

Lin Mingan didn't care, raised his eyebrows and said: "Why, Lin Ruhai's filial piety period is over? How can there be any reason to take filial piety to other people's homes? Besides, they are only distant relatives, so there is no need to work for his lady, An Anwen It's best to stay at home!"

Mrs. Chen—laughed, ordered someone to prepare a similar return gift for Lin Baifu, and tactfully explained what An Geer meant.She also doesn't want to have more contact with Daiyu, after all, the relationship between the two is too embarrassing.However, because of emotion and reason, she still had to ask An Geer.Although they are the mother and son of close relatives, they must have a respect for the adult son after all.An Ge'er doesn't like others to use their identity to suppress her. She has seen this clearly from the side for many years.

Not to mention Lin Baifu's anxiety and dissatisfaction after hearing these words.In the Rongguo Mansion, Jia's mother and the family members also lamented this matter.

"I don't think the Lin family is so prosperous now!" Mother Jia sighed, not knowing what it was like.The emperor's pen, what an honor this is!Alas, this kind of honor, I have also received it before.However, that was decades ago.It's really 'the white-headed palace lady is here, sit and talk about Xuanzong'!

"Has Yu'er been invited by his family?" Mother Jia asked softly.

"No, I heard that Lin Baifu sent a gift, and the Lin family immediately returned the gift, but never asked Daiyu to be a guest, and only said that Daiyu should concentrate on keeping her filial piety." Jia Zheng said helplessly.

"How about Lin Ming'an in the Ministry of Industry now?" Jia Mu asked.

Jia Zheng blushed, and burst out the words from his teeth: "Very good, Fang Shangshu and Yang Shilang often praised him for his ability. Because of the method he created, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs set up workshops, which made a lot of money. Feng, everyone in the Ministry of Industry has been honored, so everyone speaks well of him."

Jia Zheng was envious and angry at the same time.Lin Mingan made him lose face, but if possible, he wished he could exchange Lin Mingan and Baoyu—exchange!

When Jia She heard the word "yield" next to him, his eyes lit up: "Old lady, so Lin Ming'an is a boy of wealth! The current situation of our family is that every year is very close to every year, if we can't get a good deal If you have a good network and make a living, life will be difficult! You can’t let him go! Second child, you are in the Ministry of Industry, and you are wasting such a good opportunity and watching for nothing?” He blamed Jia Zheng. .

"Brother, why don't I want to get close to him-two!" Jia Zheng was full of grievances: "It's just that he didn't want to pay attention to it at all, and gave me a big shame! Besides, in terms of etiquette, he and his brother-in-law are both It doesn't matter. He doesn't want to get close to us, so what can we do?"

"Hehe!" Jia She said with a sneer, "I always want someone to bring rice to your mouth and invite you to eat! Second child, you should think about it. Although the family was not well-off before, it was barely enough. Now, everywhere It’s a hole, and there’s a—butt debt owed on the outside, it’s all because of building a garden to welcome the imperial concubine!”

Mother Jia stopped Jia She from complaining: "Presumptuous! Empress Dowager, do you dare to talk? Don't you know that our family will be decent when the imperial concubine is honored!"

"Where does the dignity come from?" Jia She retorted: "What benefits did our family get because of the imperial concubine? Was it rewarded or made an official? Every year, I only reward some colorful satin and antiques. When it is converted, it is only more than a thousand taels Silver, it’s not as good as those eunuchs who came to our house to beat the autumn wind twice! Not to mention, a large number of tributes are sent to the palace every year, and you can’t hear it when you throw it in!”

"Furthermore," Jia She took advantage of the situation and asked his own doubts: "Our concubine, the concubine is screaming, but has the imperial concubine's treasure come down? How many concubines are they?"

Mother Jia was trembling with anger, pointing at Jia She: "The affairs in the palace are naturally arranged by the emperor. Who are you dissatisfied with when you say that, the emperor's empress, or me and your brother?"

"Huh!" Seeing that Jia Mu was angry, Jia She didn't dare to say any more, and left angrily, muttering in his mouth, keeping his voice neither high nor low, deliberately let Jia Mu hear: "You despise me, but you value what you like, Could it be that he brought honor to the family? Hehe, if Lin Mingan hadn't done a poor job for his younger sister, he would still be the grandson of the Jia family now! What a pity!"

"You bastard!" Mother Jia scolded angrily.

After Jia Zheng retreated in frustration, Mother Jia sat silently on the chair, looking at the increasingly dark sky outside the house, feeling a chill all over her body, reaching to the bottom of her heart.Thinking about what Jia She said just now, I feel even more uncomfortable.

The Jia family has been proud for nearly a hundred years, recalling that he married into the Rongguo Mansion when he was young and spent decades here.What a brilliance it was then!

The window is pasted with "Xiayingsha", which is like a shadow of sunset in the twilight, floating in the wind, the beautiful luster flows like a glow, and then slowly dims.Just like the Jia family went from prosperous and prosperous to gradually declining!Her heart also gradually became silent.

"Why isn't Lin Ming'an the son of Mrs. Lin? Of course he is Mrs. Lin's son!" After a long time, Mother Jia's murmured voice was heard in the wind.