[Red Mansion] Mrs. Lin, the Buddhist family

After returning home, Lin Xian asked Jia Shu casually, but got the answer "I can't just watch him die young".

Lin Xian was puzzled, but Jia Shu didn't say much.

She didn't know what to say.Jia Zhu is only 14 years old now, and there are still six or seven years before the ending of the original book's untimely death. Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang don't show signs of it. Jia Zhu may not be forced to study hard by the affairs of the back house and Jia Zheng. She is just in case.

You can't just watch a ten-year-old child die like this, can you?Jia Shu's conscience couldn't bear it.

If she had been reminded and Jia Zhu still died young as in the original book, then it has nothing to do with her.

Jia Shu looked at Lin Xian with a smile in his eyes: "You have seen how Jia Zhu's body is. If you dare to mess around with women in the future and hurt your body, I will kill you if I don't laugh at you!"

Lin Xian said with a smile: "Then let's wait until after the son marries a wife."

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Time flies, and soon it will be the Laba season.

During this period of time, Lin's mother went out to socialize almost every day, almost got to know all the aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River, and picked up the old relationship with the Lin family's Gusu ancestral home, but still did not find a satisfactory grandson-in-law candidate.So much so that after being free these days, his complexion is not as good as when he was walking outside.

Jia Shu and the others saw it and chatted with her from time to time, but urging marriage on New Year's Day seemed to be a Chinese tradition. Lin's mother worked hard to plan for Zhuzhu, but it didn't affect Zhuzhu's daily life. Even if they wanted to talk What, don't say too much, just repeatedly persuade Zhuzhu's marriage that there is no need to worry.

On the night of Laba, the family sat together for dinner after a long absence. When the atmosphere was relaxed, Zhuzhu suddenly said: "Grandmother, before Pippi returned home, she wrote a letter to me, mentioning the marriage of her granddaughter." The solution. The granddaughter has thought about it carefully, and although the solution is a bit absurd, it is still a good solution."

Jia Shu and Lin Ruhai finished rinsing their mouths and looked at Zhuzhu, not understanding why she suddenly brought up this matter.

Ever since Lin Ruhai came to Huaiyang with his family, because of Zhuzhu's wedding accident, Lin's mother attended the banquets of those officials' wives very frequently.It looked a little anxious, but if you really want to investigate carefully, Jia Shu never came forward. Although Jia Shu was pregnant, it also showed that Lin Ruhai and his wife were not in a hurry.

Zhu Zhu is only sixteen years old now, and she still has two or three years to find a suitable candidate for marriage, so there is plenty of time

Yu.Even Lin's mother, who was most anxious about Zhuzhu's marriage, never put pressure on Zhuzhu, and even went out to attend banquets, only letting her go out once or twice out of ten times.But this is all entertainment that she, as Lin Ruhai's daughter, cannot shirk.

So as soon as Zhuzhu said this, the first reaction of others was to think it was absurd!

Lin Xian looked around blankly: "When did I mention..."

He paused, his eyes widened instantly, "Sister, don't want to kill me!"

Jia Shu immediately turned his gaze to Lin Xian: "Pippi, what bad idea did you give your sister?"

Lin Ruhai was so angry that she wanted to hit someone.

Lin Xian opened his mouth to speak, but hesitated again: "My son was just joking..."

"Mother, my daughter thinks it's a good idea."

Zhuzhu lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking.

Seeing this, Mother Lin who was sitting at the top had a solemn expression: "Zhuzhu, tell me what your idea is first!"

Lin Ruhai glared at Lin Xian.

Lin Xian frowned, and his expression became serious: "Didn't father mention in his previous letter that grandma was anxious about her sister's marriage, but she never found anyone who caught her eye? My son thought it was interesting, so he joked with my sister."

He looked at Zhuzhu, but only saw a black bun.Thinking of Zhuzhu's past temperament, she became more and more worried.

"My son mentioned something, if you haven't found a suitable husband before the age stipulated by the law..." Facing Lin Ruhai's fierce eyes, Lin Xian changed his words hastily, "For candidates, it's better to recruit a family directly. Anyway, the Lin family has a big business, so raise one or two There is no difficulty in eating plain rice."

Lin Xian's tone gradually weakened, and he already understood Zhuzhu's plan.

He was really joking, but who would have thought that Zhu Zhu would take it seriously and even take it as a good idea?

A person who is willing to marry will certainly not be too good, but he must not dare to meddle with his sister.Moreover, the Lin family has his father and him supporting him, no matter how much the other party has a lot of tricks, he will never be able to turn the tide.

It's more like a deal—

The Lin family gave each other rich clothes and food, and exchanged Zhuzhu for a married status.

Such an idea is too outrageous and unreliable.

Lin Ruhai immediately frowned: "There are very few people who are willing to become a surrogate. After becoming a surrogate, there are even fewer people who can let go of their dignity, recognize their own situation, and enjoy themselves. As far as I know, most surrogate sons-in-law don't have a good opinion of their parents-in-law or their wives." No, it’s fine if the father-in-law is still alive, but if the father-in-law dies, most of his wives and children will end badly.”

Most people in the world disdain their son-in-law, and it is difficult for ordinary people to maintain their hearts in the gossip around them.To put it bluntly, if you really have enough awareness of your own identity and good enough conduct, why should the other party marry?Many people are willing to marry their daughters to each other.

Lin Xian spread his hands helplessly: "My son said that this was just a joke."

A woman's marriage is like a second reincarnation. If the entrustment is not human, the final outcome is often bleak.Lin Xian doesn't attach much importance to his own marriage, but it doesn't mean he has the same attitude towards Zhuzhu's marriage.

"My daughter still thinks this is an excellent idea." Zhuzhu said abruptly.

Lin Xian was anxious: "Sister, don't mess around!"

Lin Ruhai was about to die of anger: "After listening to so much, you haven't heard a single word?"

"Daughter listened to it." Zhu Zhu looked up, "But if you only look at character, it's not hard to find a candidate for a son-in-law."

Jia Shu frowned: "What do you mean?"

"My daughter thinks that as long as the other party has outstanding virtues, there are no other requirements such as appearance and family background. It's not that my daughter wants a husband."

Lin Ruhai couldn't believe it: "If the other party looks as ugly as a ghost, would you be willing?"

"My daughter is willing!"

"What if the other party is not good enough?"

"Women are willing!"

"like……"

"Okay," Jia Shu hurriedly interrupted Lin Ruhai's questioning, "How can it be possible that people with outstanding virtues are all disabled and ugly? Or are you going to choose such a husband for your daughter?"

"But……"

"It's nothing!" Lin's mother interrupted softly, not letting Lin Ruhai speak again, "After all, Zhuzhu lives by herself, and the marriage must naturally follow Zhuzhu's requirements. No matter how dissatisfied and picky you are, you will hold back go back!"

Lin Ruhai's throat choked, and he turned his back and stopped talking.

But Jia Shu, who was sitting next to him, heard him mutter in frustration: "My daughter, who has worked so hard to raise her, can't even give her advice on her marriage now? How annoying is it not to listen to her words?" , if this marriage is really to be done according to her ideas, it is better to send her to the family temple, and don't have to worry about common things..."

Jia Shu laughed helplessly, pulled off Lin Ruhai's sleeve, and shook his head at him.

Lin Ruhai became more and more frustrated.

Lin's mother turned to Zhuzhu again: "You too, you are young, but you have a big heart. Your marriage is considered by us elders, and we will be able to find you a satisfactory husband when the time comes, so why bother yourself worrying about it? "

Zhuzhu opened her mouth, but finally stopped under Lin's mother's gaze.

The room immediately became quiet, and the servant girl who served beside him held his breath and did not dare to catch his breath, and the sound of needles falling could be heard for a while.

No one knew what was going on in the hearts of those present, but it was obvious that there was something in their hearts.

After that, no one spoke, and a conversation broke up unhappy.

Zhu Zhu returned to the room, before she had time to wash up, she saw Mother Lin's mother coming over: "Miss, Madam, please go over and talk."

Zhuzhu got up quickly: "Please ask the mother to lead the way."

Zhuzhu's yard is not far from Jia Shu. It happened that she felt that Zhuzhu was in a bad mood tonight, and wanted to talk to her when she went out, but the two bumped into each other just like that.

Mammy hurriedly retreated behind Zhuzhu to salute.

"Mom, it's so late, where are you going?"

Jia Shu sighed, "What do you think?"

Zhuzhu didn't know what to say for a moment, after hesitating for a moment, she simply said: "Why don't you go to grandma with your daughter?"

Jia Shu looked at the nanny behind the eyeballs and nodded helplessly.

Jia Shu turned his head and gave some instructions to the maid beside him, ordering her to tell Lin Ruhai her whereabouts, and the group walked towards Mother Lin's yard.

Inside Mother Lin's room, the lights were bright.

"Mother, why don't you go to bed so late?" Jia Shu took Zhuzhu's hand into the room, went straight to Lin's mother and sat down.

Jia Shu has been married to the Lin family for so many years, and his relationship with Lin's mother has gradually deepened, and he has long been like a real mother and daughter.That's why Jia Shu's attitude was so casual when he was with Lin's mother.

Zhuzhu walked to Mother Lin's side and put her hand on Mother Lin's hand lightly.

From an angle that other people couldn't see, there was a trace of sadness in her eyes, but when Mother Lin looked back at her with a smile, she immediately suppressed it back to the bottom of her heart.

"You are narrow-minded, you came here with Zhuzhu, and you still know what to ask." Lin Mu grabbed Zhuzhu's hand and patted it, "The things that Zhu girl said tonight are really worrying, how can I sleep well? with?"

Looking at Jia Shu again, "It's you, your stomach is almost full-term, why are you still running to me at night?"

Jia Shu stroked his belly with a smile: "You can't ignore the grown-up just for the sake of the belly. Mom, don't you think so?"

Mother Lin smiled and shook her head, her tone helpless: "You..."

"Mother, don't worry, you don't know how good your daughter-in-law is?" Jia Shu supported his waist, "I won't make fun of the child."

Mother Lin tapped Jia Shu's forehead with her index finger: "What should I say about you?"

Jia Shu said a few more words, and quickly confused the subject.

Then Mother Lin looked at Zhuzhu who had never spoken all this time: "Girl Zhu, you should know why grandma called you here tonight, right? Although grandma stopped what your father had said, what father wanted to say was exactly what you wanted to say." It's what grandma wants to ask. Girl Zhu, tell grandma the truth, do you really want to marry someone?"

Zhuzhu lowered her head: "Grandmother..."

"Girl Zhu, do you know that it's not just those who marry into the family who are despised by others, but the family who recruits into the family is also a joke in the mouths of others?" Mother Lin looked solemnly, "If the heir is not extinct in the clan, it is considered to be adopted from the clan, or is it If you adopt a child from another place, you won’t even think about recruiting a child. People like us have never even heard of anyone recruiting a child.”

Seeing Zhuzhu's ugly expression, Mother Lin calmed down, "It's not that grandma doesn't allow you to recruit a wife, otherwise she wouldn't have stopped your father in the flower hall just now. It's just that the Lin family has Xianer, and you haven't come to the point where you have to sacrifice your happiness to bring a wife into the house." .”

Zhuzhu was stunned: "The granddaughter never thought of sacrificing her own happiness."

"Why do you have to coax me?" Mother Lin looked at her lovingly, "You suddenly proposed to marry me today, but because grandma is too anxious these days, it makes you bored? If that's the case, grandma just put it down for a while. My old bone You haven't given up on finding a husband-in-law you like, why do you look like you're about to break the can?"

Zhuzhu anxiously said: "Grandmother misunderstood. Grandmother is so old and still busy with her granddaughter's marriage, how can her granddaughter be such a person who doesn't know what to do?"

"Then why..."

"Granddaughter..." Zhuzhu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Granddaughter just thinks that even if she can find a son who doesn't mind my different hobbies, life may not be smooth."

Besides...

Zhuzhu glanced at Jia Shu and lowered her head.

Jia Shu frowned, and raised his heart high: Zhuzhu's words, why do they sound like he's disillusioned...

Mother Lin's energy was a little low, her eyelids drooped due to sleepiness, and she didn't notice Zhuzhu's small movements: "In this case, you should give up such unreliable thoughts as soon as possible. The one with the same interests.”

Zhuzhu couldn't bear to continue disturbing Lin's mother's rest, so she nodded quickly: "Since grandma is worried, Zhuzhu puts aside the idea of ​​getting married."

Mother Lin patted Zhuzhu's hand in relief, and turned her head to mention Jia Shu: "You mother should also keep an eye on it."

Jia Shu nodded yes.

The three of them chatted a few more words in the house, and Lin's mother washed up and fell asleep in a state of exhaustion.

The moonlight is slightly cool, and the surroundings are silent.

After walking for a while and making sure Mother Lin would not hear the two of them, Jia Shu said, "Zhuzhu, why on earth did you have the idea of ​​getting married. Don't fool me with what you just said to your grandmother." , you know, I wouldn't believe it."

Zhuzhu's footsteps paused slightly, and after a while, she raised her heel to follow Jia Shu's footsteps.

"Mother, my daughter is just thinking about what to do for grandma's birthday party next year."

Jia Shu turned his head and frowned, "You're not right..."

She froze in place, and after a while, she let out a long sigh.

It was only then that Jia Shu remembered that her mother-in-law would officially reach the age of seventy next year.It's just that Lin's mother has always been in good health, and she has never felt that there is anything worth caring about at such an age.

From the perspective of a bystander, 70 years old is considered a long life even in modern times, not to mention that in ancient times, when the average age was only forty or fifty, even if Lin's mother left like this, it would be a happy death, and it should not be sad of.But as Lin's mother's relative, Jia Shu couldn't be so rational.

In a blink of an eye, it has been more than ten years since she married into the Lin family, and Lin's mother is also seventy years old...

No wonder the mother-in-law was so anxious about Zhuzhu's marriage, always showing an unusual panic.Jia Shu thought it was his own illusion before, but he didn't expect it to be true.

"Did mother think about it too?" Zhuzhu's face was slightly bitter.

"When did you notice it?" Jia Shu was in a complicated mood. "And why didn't you tell us the worries in your heart, instead of figuring it out by yourself? If your idea comes true, do you think your grandmother will be happy?"

"A few days ago, didn't my grandmother come back too late from the banquet and almost got sick? When my daughter went to visit, I overheard my grandmother talking about my worries about my marriage."

"Besides, the government doctor also said that when my grandmother was young, she drank medicine indiscriminately because she was begging for her son, which hurt her body. She should take good care of her. My daughter just thought that if the marriage was settled early, my grandmother would be at ease."

Zhuzhu sighed: "But even so, my daughter never thought of making fun of her marital affairs. My daughter still knows what the word self-defeating means."

"I've already told you how to recruit, and you still say you're not joking?" Jia Shu laughed, "Do you know that your father was so angry with you that he even said the words to send you to the family temple?"

Zhu Zhu's eyes widened in surprise: "Dad really said that?"

"Can I still lie to you?" Jia Shu thought of Lin Ruhai's aggrieved tone, and smiled in his eyes.But in an instant, her expression became serious, "Although your father was only joking, he may not really think that it would be better for you to live alone for the rest of your life if you were married."

Thinking of the laws promulgated by the imperial court, Jia Shu couldn't help but sigh. If Zhuzhu lived in modern times, where would there be so many things?The little girl who is only fifteen or sixteen years old has already been forced to break the pot by the marriage event!

"If the eldest princess..."

But after thinking about it, she felt that it was impossible, so she could only keep her mouth shut, so as not to make Zhuzhu more injustice.

Zhuzhu looked at Jia Shu suspiciously: "What's wrong with the eldest princess?"

These years, Jia Shu and the eldest princess have been communicating with each other. The eldest princess even gave gifts to the Lin family from time to time, even during non-yearly and non-holiday times. The eldest princess is very fond of it.

Furthermore, Jia Shu has never shy away from the content of the correspondence with the eldest princess. It is through the communication between the two that Zhuzhu has broadened her horizons and knowledge, which prevents her from falling into mediocrity, marrying and having children like ordinary women.

Jia Shu shook his head: "Sometimes I can't help thinking, I'm still too presumptuous to make you look completely different from ordinary women, so that you have many troubles that ordinary women would never have."

But Zhuzhu rarely laughed: "My daughter would like to thank you for making me what I am today. Every time my daughter hears the thoughts of other boudoir daughters, she can't help but rejoice that I didn't marry and have children. As the truth of life, I regard it as my lifelong ideal to marry a husband who is well-matched and has a bright future, and to be on par with him.”

As long as she thinks that she will spend her whole life serving her in-laws, husband and children, even if her future husband does not take concubines, Zhuzhu feels that such a life is too terrible.

As a human being, shouldn't she live more like herself, more like an independent and unique person?

Jia Shu narrowed his eyes: "Zhuzhu, tell me, don't you want to marry?"

Zhuzhu was stunned, and forced a smile: "Mother, how could it be..."