[Red Mansion] Reborn Lin Ruhai

In the canal in midsummer, the willows on both sides of the canal have faded the soft color of spring. They are green and thick, as if splashed with a layer of ink, but they give people a sense of vigorous vitality.Just like the middle-aged Xiao Zhelin and Lin Ruhai, their youthfulness and immaturity have faded, and what has accumulated is a deep sense of stability and wisdom.

The planning is neat, and among the rows of willows with luxuriant branches and leaves, there is a stream of water, full of blue waves, winding long, and the breeze blows, making ripples.At this moment, on the emerald green river, there is a big boat floating among the flat boats, which is quite eye-catching.

Inside the building, Lin Ruhai was looking out the window.

This boat was prepared by Xiao Zhelin earlier, and it was divided into upper and lower floors.There are more than a dozen rooms on each floor. The lower floor is used for storing luggage, cups, books, etc., and as a resting place for the guards. Xiao Zhelin and Lin Ruhai live on the upper floor.The guards are divided into two shifts to take care of the guard work every day, those on duty will guard the upper floor, and the rest only stay on the lower floor, and rarely come out.Lin Ruhai and Lin Ruhai play chess, read books, and enjoy the scenery every day; at night, they go ashore to rest, and they are also very contented.

On this day, there was another light rain on both sides of the canal. After the rain, the sky cleared, and a ray of sunlight came through from a small black cloud.The freshly washed green hills are even more shining under the sunlight.One piece of green, one piece of green, lush and lush, it is really lovely.Lin Ruhai couldn't help sighing a long sentence: "The ancients said 'people are in the painting', it really is!" Wanting to have nothing to do, simply paint a picture of the green mountains and green waters, wouldn't it be beautiful?

Xiao Zhelin didn't take it seriously, and secretly thought that instead of painting Nao Shizi, it would be better for the two of them to talk?But seeing Lin Ruhai's high spirits, he swallowed the words again.Forget it, Ru Hai is happy, just let him go!So Chen Zhong was sent to prepare pens, inks, lead powder and other things, and he rolled up his sleeves to go into battle. The two cooperated and drew a painting in a short while.

Xiao Zhelin smiled and said, "Why don't people give this painting to Yu'er?"

After Lin Ruhai heard this, a smile appeared on his face, and he said: "That's a good idea, I will send a letter to Yu'er in the next few days, so let's send it together!"

"I knew you would say that." Xiao Zhelin smiled, with a three-point indulgence, a three-point pampering, and the rest was deep love.Ask Chen Zhong to take the box and put it in, and give some instructions in his ear, and after a while, Chen Zhong brings the toilet utensils.The two waiters washed their hands, then withdrew again, and brought in a fruit plate after a while.Xiao Zhelin took it and made him retreat, peeling the fruit by himself for Lin Ruhai to eat.

Lin Ruhai ate a few mouthfuls, then said no.Seeing that he was barely eating, Xiao Zhelin snatched the fruit from his hand and finished it in a few mouthfuls.

Lin Ruhai curled his lips indiscriminately, he no longer had any expectations for a certain emperor's parenting etiquette and other behaviors.Anyway, he's used to it, and there's nothing unbearable about it. He still knows how to restrain himself in front of outsiders, as long as he can get by anyway.It's better not to ask him so much in private, otherwise it will be another twists and turns, and there will be no result in the end.

Looking at the weeping willows on both sides of the bank, Lin Ruhai's thoughts drifted further and further away, and he frowned unconsciously and began to think.

"What's the matter, Ruhai?" Xiao Zhelin approached and asked.

"It's nothing..." Lin Ruhai turned around and almost bumped into Xiao Zhelin's face, then pushed him away, and reprimanded angrily, "Why are you so close, it's shocking!" Seeing Xiao Zhelin still He didn't move at all, so he had to get up and sit on the other side.He asked again, "Is there any news from Zhang Huai recently?"

Because the Jiangnan incident is unusual, Zhang Huai has always been dedicated to commemorating it.Since the two left the capital, Xiao Zhelin handed over the affairs of the court to several princes.He just secretly sent someone to observe the situation, and he would not intervene unless it was an urgent matter.But this tour was originally for the Jiangnan issue, and Lin Ruhai was very concerned about it, so the records about floods in Zhanghuai and other places in the south of the Yangtze River were still sent to Xiao Zhelin.

"There is no new news. It's just that after the flood, the price of rice is very high, and many people can't afford to buy rice. At present, they only rely on the daily relief porridge from the imperial court. By the way, many local officials in the south of the Yangtze River have gone to Zhezi asked the imperial court to stabilize prices, and some even banned the entry of grain and rice from other places, setting official prices and not allowing private price increases. This kind of rotten Confucianism is the same, when there is a flood, the price of rice is banned. Originally, it was for the sake of the people, but it is so As a result, the shortage of grain and rice will be even more scarce. It is better to let it circulate freely. There was a time when profit-seeking merchants sold rice from other places, and people who had stocks would sell it. But even so , the price of grain and rice should not be too high."

Xiao Zhelin sighed again as he spoke, and said with a smile: "Zhang Huai has done a good job. He has ordered the price of rice not to exceed three times the original price. Although there are still many people who still cannot afford it, at least part of the problem can be solved. Food problem. With the influx of grain and rice from other places, the normal price should be restored soon.” Then he got up and picked out a memorial, handed it over and said, “It’s all on it, you can see for yourself.”

Lin Ruhai took it and looked at it, frowning for a while.Zhang Huai is talented, no more than those rotten Confucians.The flood in my impression was due to improper handling, which caused the lack of Mickey, the food in the south of the Yangtze River, for a long time.This time, he was prepared in advance and handled it properly, so it shouldn't be as serious as in the previous life.What's more, the Lin family's rice storage in the south of the Yangtze River is not a small amount. In addition, the relief food brought by the household department is scattered, and it should be relieved for a while.

"It's nothing to see. When we get to Jiangnan, we have to see for ourselves!" Xiao Zhelin took the booklet in Lin Ruhai's hand and threw it aside.She wrapped her lover's waist with one hand, rubbed it unconsciously, and looked at Lin Ruhai with bright eyes.

"That's right, hearing is believing, seeing is believing." Lin Ruhai flinched from being touched by him, his heart was fluttering, and he twisted his waist uneasily.I don't want the other party to knead even an inch. If this continues, I'm afraid I won't be able to control it again.Then he turned his face hard, pushed away the hands between his waist and abdomen, and said solemnly: "Be quiet, don't move around anymore!"

Every time Ruhai speaks in this tone, it is in a warning tone, and if he continues to make trouble, he is afraid that he will really get angry.Xiao Zhelin withdrew his hand resentfully, laughed dryly, and showed Lin Ruhai the memorial beside him.The two pointed and looked at the papers for a while, and felt that most of the papers were written in official language, and they didn't know whether they were true or not, so they planned to go to Jiangnan to investigate for themselves.

At this time, Lin Daiyu, who stayed in the capital, was not idle.

In addition to her homework, Lin Daiyu started sewing with her mother.It's not that I suddenly fell in love with needlework, it's just that I met the Yingchun sisters once in a while, and saw that they embroidered purses for relatives and friends, so I wanted to embroider one for my father and the emperor's uncle.After returning home, she asked the nanny to teach the dowry, which made everyone wonder, and asked the reason, and found out that it was embroidered for the master, so they were not surprised at all.

Lin Daiyu was taught by Nanny Song, one of the four nuns bestowed by Xiao Zhelin.These four nuns also have their own strengths, some are good at women, some are good at adapting, and some are good at managing chores.They are all the kind who can really teach by following Lin Daiyu's side.Everyone did decent jobs in the palace, Xiao Zhelin was afraid that they would go to Lin's residence to get university.Before leaving the palace, they all met in person and admonished them one by one, so everyone was safe and sound.

At this time, Lin Daiyu was sitting on the small couch with breathless concentration, frowning, embroidering her eyeballs stitch by stitch.With that serious look, Mo Lan and all the girls beside him couldn't help laughing.Suddenly a little maid laughed out loud, but Lin Daiyu was so absorbed that she didn't pay attention.The rest of the people looked at the little maid one after another, and saw that she ran out covering her mouth.

Lin Daiyu embroidered for a while, looked up and saw that everyone was looking at her, so she put down her needle and thread, and asked: "You are not doing anything, what are you doing watching me?" After saying a word, everyone dispersed.Mo Lan came over and said, "Girl, don't worry too much. The master won't come back for some days? Even if the embroidery is finished, you still have to let it go. Why are you so anxious?"

Lin Daiyu sighed, and wanted to drink water again. Mo Lan hurriedly poured a cup of hot tea, blew it cool, and handed it over.

Daiyu took it and took a few sips slowly. She hadn't seen Lin Ruhai for many days, and she couldn't help feeling a little worried, and she couldn't say it directly.Although there are many maids and nurses in the mansion, they are different after all.Although Daiyu is young, she has read a lot of books and understood a lot of truths.Knowing that Lin Ruhai had serious business to do when she went to the south of the Yangtze River, her father was worried about her inability to express her grief, but she was unwilling in the end.

Mo Lan was originally smart and sensible, and Daiyu was a lot older, so she served her personally for a period of time. Although she couldn't speculate about Daiyu's thoughts, she could guess a lot.Besides, the mind of a child is very simple, it is nothing more than those few things, there is nothing wrong with it.Then he laughed and said, "The girl misses the master?"

Lin Daiyu nodded. In the past, every day when her father came back from work, he would read with her for a while, occasionally play chess, or do some writing.Now that these activities are gone, I always feel that something is missing, and my heart is empty.Although there are many maids and sisters to accompany her, it can reduce the feeling of loneliness a little, but when she is alone, she will always think of her father and the emperor's uncle, and she doesn't know when they will come back.

Molan served Daiyu for a while, although she was the master and servant.In his heart, he loved her as a younger sister, and seeing her like this made his heart sour.I wanted to pat her head to comfort her, but because of their identities, I felt it was inappropriate, so I just smiled and persuaded: "Master is just on a business trip, and he will be back soon. Girl, don't worry too much. , it’s important to take care of yourself, and let the master rest assured outside, right?”

"Sister Mo Lan said, I understand all of this." It's just that sometimes I can't control it, Daiyu thought.She knew that it was for her own good that Lin Ruhai didn't take her there, and she could understand this.However, since his mother left, there is no relatives in this huge mansion except his father.Because of Lin Ruhai's love and indulgence, he became even more dependent on him.Is there any reason not to want to separate suddenly?

Lin Daiyu is a sensitive person, who is sincere to her and who is hypocritical, she can tell the difference based on her intuition.Therefore, Xiao Zhelin captured her heart from the very beginning.But this kind of transparent heart also makes her too sad sometimes.Although due to Xiao Zhelin's influence, Daiyu's temperament has become more cheerful and mischievous, but sometimes she also has a delicate side.

Seeing Daiyu's loneliness, Mo Lan didn't know how to persuade her, so she just bowed her head and said nothing.On the one hand, he was comforted by Daiyu's sensibility, on the other hand, he felt a little distressed.I don't know whether it is luck or misfortune to be so precocious at such a young age.