[Red House] Raiders of life

Rongguo Mansion, study room.

Daiyu's face was not very good-looking, she had been holding the cup of tea for a long time, but she didn't take a sip.She didn't understand why her grandmother, who had always loved her, suddenly changed her appearance.It's not that she is reluctant to part with money. If something happened to the grandparent's family and they needed money, wouldn't she not take action?

It's just those words... Talking about her and Baoyu inside and out, it seems that she and Baoyu have made an agreement, and the money is her dowry, so it's okay to use it for the second wife.

Daiyu smiled wryly, it's not like she didn't understand her grandmother's desire to make her and Baoyu a pair.Baoyu has been close to her since she entered Jia's mansion.She has no other siblings, so naturally she is happy to make friends with her cousins.But Baoyu... even his own brother didn't have any reason to rush into the boudoir of his older sister.When she first came to Jia's mansion, she was still young and didn't understand.But after the eldest uncle knew about this, he specially asked Mammy Wei, who followed the second sister, to teach her by her side.Later, another foster nun was found for her.

What else does she not understand!When his father was dying, he took her by the hand and told her: Baoyu is not a good match.Not to mention that she has no affection for Baoyu now.Even if there was, she couldn't disregard her father's last wish.Her father was planning for her until his death.She arranged enough dowry for her, no matter whether she was married high or low in the future, even if she married the royal family, she would not be underestimated.He exchanged the wealth of the Lin family for several lifetimes for a village lord.She also begged her eldest uncle and Lian's second brother to be her backers.She can't let her father down.

Daiyu's expression darkened, and she tried her best to suppress these thoughts and said slowly, "The old lady called me over today, saying that the eldest sister is now a concubine, and the house is going to build a family villa, and money is not tight, so she wants to borrow my dowry .”

Lin Ning's pupils shrank, no wonder, Daiyu's mood is not quite right today.

"How did you go back to the old lady?"

"Yu'er only has bills here, and my father said that those things are handed over to the uncle for safekeeping, and the uncle will take care of them before Yu'er gets married."

Daiyu's eyelashes trembled, she was telling the truth, but the old lady felt that she was evading it on purpose.Because now everyone in the manor knows that the old lady has nothing to do with the grand master.Didn't you see the old man asking for money for this, did the old man just drive the second room out?It was the old lady who felt sorry for her grandson, so she kept Baoyu.And Tanchun and Xichun have always been raised by the old lady's side, since Baoyu was left behind, it was hard not to keep her.But apart from these two, neither Li Wan nor Jia Lan could stay.

"The old lady said that it is my thing, so naturally I have the final say. If I want to use it, even my uncle can't help it. I said that my uncle is an elder, and besides, my father has already said something, so I should discuss this matter with my uncle. "

There was a wry smile at the corner of Daiyu's mouth, she just felt that she was a junior, how could she be so tough against her uncle, not to mention that the eldest uncle had always been kind to him.The basic necessities of life, food, shelter, and transportation are well arranged, and even the nuns and the wives of the women's school are invited to be the best.Unexpectedly, the old lady's expression changed in an instant, thinking that she was unwilling.

Daiyu said bluntly: "Perhaps the old lady felt that if she wanted to talk to uncle about the matter, it would be impossible for her to deal with it. Let me pretend that I didn't want to, and just wanted to push the matter to uncle to solve it. The old lady turned her head and took out the matter." Father came and said...that father has agreed to my marriage with Baoyu!"

Daiyu trembled slightly, how could this be possible!If her marriage was really decided, how could her father not tell her!Moreover, when her father was dying, he told her that Baoyu was not a good match.Tell her that no matter whether she has such thoughts about Baoyu now, it is best not to have any!How could she be assigned to Baoyu in the blink of an eye!

The old lady has been hurting her to the bone, and she felt the same way in the past!Even if the old lady wanted to match her and Baoyu, she only thought that the old lady didn't want her favorite grandson and granddaughter to leave her. It would be best if they could get together.It is common sense for the old lady to be somewhat reluctant, and she can forgive her.But……

She didn't realize until now that it seemed that things were not as simple as she thought.The second room is just a concubine, even if the money is not enough, it is all right to borrow from relatives, but the amount should be moderate.She didn't think there was anything unusual about the old lady's behavior before.But later, as she talked more and more, she realized that the old lady seemed to want her to put all the dowry in.Even after she hesitated, she tried every means to talk about her and Baoyu, and even made up her father's idea.

Daiyu just felt like falling into an ice cellar, just for such a small amount of money to calculate her life's major events?This is the grandmother who has always loved her so much?

Weidao's father said that if he was wronged, he could just go to Lian's second brother and uncle, but he never told her to go to grandma.

Lin Ning couldn't help feeling distressed when he looked at the teacup that was being shaken in Daiyu's hand, and seeing Daiyu's beautiful eyes full of water.She walked over and took the teacup from Daiyu's hand, and patted Daiyu's head lightly, "Don't be afraid, uncle is here!"

Losing her mother, and then losing her father one after another, Daiyu felt uncomfortable when she lost her parents.Maybe it's because I haven't felt such a pampering act like a parent for a long time, or I was wronged by the old lady, or both.Daiyu suddenly threw herself into Lin Ning's arms and burst into tears.

Lin Ning didn't stop her either. She was only nine years old after the New Year. She was still young and had no father or mother. Send someone under the fence.Children will inevitably feel a little anxious, and they usually see that Yingchun is loved by her father and brother, especially Jia Ying, who is close to her, is so loved by her parents that they hold her in their hands for fear of breaking and holding her in her mouth for fear of melting. , It is inevitable that there will be some hurt feelings.Now that she has suffered such grievances again, she needs an outlet to vent.

Lin Ning patted her on the back over and over again to coax her, and when she finished crying, she smiled and said, "I'm crying like a little cat, I'm afraid Minger's eyes will be swollen."

Daiyu was relieved a lot by this kind and loving tone, and burst out laughing.

Seeing Lin Ning, he breathed a sigh of relief and asked someone to fetch water to clean Daiyu's face.When it was over, he asked, "What do you mean about the old lady?"

Even if he wants to stand out, he still needs to know what Daiyu thinks!

"I told the old lady that my father never told me about any marriage arrangements for me, and I didn't know about it. But my father once told me that I should obey my uncle. Therefore, this marriage should naturally be Listen to what uncle said." Daiyu looked slightly embarrassed, feeling a little embarrassed about kicking the ball to Lin Ning.

Lin Ning nodded with a smile, and didn't think there was anything wrong. Instead, he said: "You don't have to think that you are dragging me into trouble. There are some things that you probably don't know in detail. I have talked to your father beforehand. If he is gone, I will just be You are my own daughter. Your father can't find a good husband for you for a while. I will naturally decide for you about this marriage, and of course I will listen to your own opinion."

Daiyu understands that although it is difficult for a girl who has not left the cabinet to talk about her marriage, there are some things she has to say.Daiyu pursed her lips and said, "Father doesn't want me to marry Baoyu. I don't want to marry Baoyu either. I'm a daughter and I shouldn't say these things, but it's my own lifelong event. Baoyu treats me very well. I can also perceive it. It’s just that he treats me well and treats others well. If I marry him, I will eventually..."

Daiyu's eyeballs moved, and she spit out six words, "I'm unwilling, and my mind is hard to calm down."

The smile in Lin Ning's eyes deepened, she was still young, there was a boy who valued her so much and was so good, how could she not be moved at all.But there may be a touch, but Daiyu is more aware of what will happen if she really marries Baoyu if she is moved by this touch.

"Then what is Yu'er looking for?"

Daiyu's cheeks were flushed, and she faltered and said: "Father said that there is no need to pay attention to the status of the family, but he should be honest, kind, and treat me...with my whole heart."

Lin Ning nodded, "Uncle understands. Yu'er is still young, so there is no need to worry, as long as uncle can watch it for you. It's getting late, Yu'er should go back and rest."

Daiyu got up to leave, Lin Ning said with a smile: "Don't worry, uncle is here for everything! Just live your own life."

With Lin Ning's words, Daiyu just put her mind in her stomach and didn't have to worry anymore.

As soon as Daiyu left, Lin Ning took the fox fur and put it on, and went to Jiamu's yard in the wind and snow.

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Lin Ning doesn't like to go round and round, and he is too lazy to go around, so he cut straight to the point, "I heard that the old lady is looking for Miss Lin today? If it is for Miss Lin's dowry, Miss Lin is right. Ruhai entrusted her to Give it to me, because she is still young, and I am afraid that she will commit a crime with a large amount of money, and secondly, I am afraid that she will lose if she does not know how to take care of it. So I have a word first, this dowry, no matter the few Zhuangzi shops outside , or immovable jewelry, calligraphy, paintings, etc., together with the 30 taels of cash, will be handed over to me. Yu'er has no right to handle it before she gets married. When she gets married, I have to hand over these things for a lot give her."

Mother Jia's expression changed. She only knew that Lin Daiyu was holding a generous dowry, but she didn't know how much it was.After all, she didn't see the dowry, nor did she see the account book.But hearing what Jia She said, there are 30 taels of cash alone, so...

You need to know that real estate is the most valuable.But she knew that the ancestors of the Lin family were a great calligrapher and a master of Danqing, and each calligraphy and painting was worth a thousand gold, let alone other things.What's more, there is a Zhuangzi shop.

Mother Jia thought about it. After doing this calculation, the total value added up is not a million taels, but a total of seven or eight million taels, right?She said, how could Lin Ruhai donate all the things of the Lin family, and she would definitely leave a lot for Daiyu.What's more, the top of Lin's family is also the family of Liehou, and the family is simple, without dividing the family and dividing the property.And each generation married a girl from Zhongming Dingshi's family as the mother. How could this dowry not be generous?

Mother Jia had a small abacus in her mind, and she calculated this. In this way, the combined wealth of Erfang's entire family would not be as large as Daiyu's. With only Daiyu alone, the Provincial Family Hospital would have it all.And Daiyu has the status of a township lord, so Baoyu couldn't be better off marrying her.Jia's mother was more determined about this idea.She rolled her eyes, "If you say that you get a lot of money, you get a lot of money?"

Lin Ning sneered, "The old lady can't trust me? There's nothing the old lady can't do if she can't trust me. As long as Brother Ruhai can trust me!"

Lin Ning took out a few letters from his bosom, "You might as well take a look, old lady, this is written by Brother Ruhai. It states in it that Yu'er is entrusted to me, and I will take care of the dowry. Of course, I only have to manage it." The rights are not to be sold, and the cash is not allowed to be misappropriated. Not to mention that I don’t have it, in order to avoid Yu’er being ignorant and being deceived by others, brother Ruhai also wrote it, even Yu’er herself can’t sell or embezzle it before she gets married. "

What does it mean to be deceived by others?This is really close to pointing at Jiamu's nose and scolding her for cheating Daiyu.

"As for Yu'er's marriage! The old lady, don't be fooled by thinking that I am a child like Yu'er. Even Yu'er is not at your mercy. Fortunately, the old lady keeps saying that she loves Yu'er, so it turns out that's the case It’s a painful method. I really opened my eyes!”

Over the years, whenever he talked to Lin Ning, within a few words, she would definitely be so angry that her liver hurts.Mother Jia clutched her chest, feeling more and more that her eldest son was lawless, but he was not even afraid of the reputation of being "unfilial". In the past two years, he still cared about saving face, and put on a show in front of others. In the past two years, he didn't even bother to save face. .

She asked someone to spread rumors about his unfilial piety, but even though there was a lot of noise outside, he didn't care at all. He just had a few scenes, and he didn't get along with her in full view. This kind of meekness and filial piety is only on occasions where she can't refute.In this way, it made Jia Lian give away the reputation of filial piety.

Jia's mother felt that she could not understand this son more and more in recent years.In the past, he was a person who only cared about his own happiness.Now, he would rather take the blame and be black all over himself, as long as his son is white.

In this way, Jia Lian's reputation of filial piety and rationality spread, and Lin Ning's black spots could not affect Jia Lian at all.Besides, it is Lin Ning herself, not to mention that the glass and maps she made are of great merit, it is because of "foolish filial piety" that she gave up the main house of Rongguo Mansion and lived in a corner in the past ten years. If it is spread under exaggeration, the little bit of unfilial reputation that Jiamu spreads will be greatly reduced.

Now that Jia's mother is facing him, she just feels all kinds of frustrations and all kinds of powerlessness.But how could she just give up like that!

Mother Jia gritted her teeth, "If I don't love Yu'er, why would I want to make decisions for her. She doesn't have parents to take care of her now, what will happen to her future marriage? If she gets married to someone else's family, there is no one to rely on in her natal family. She was swallowed alive. Married to Baoyu, at least she is from her own family. Firstly, Baoyu likes her and treats her very well. Secondly, I will watch and see who dares to bully her!"

Lin Ning hehe, "Sister Min and her brother-in-law are gone, but are we not considered as Yu'er's natal family? What the old lady said, it seems that if Yu'er is not married to her natal family, she will go to someone else's house and wait for something to happen. We don’t care about it. With us here, Yu’er will always be relied on. But I don’t know where the old lady’s words “no one relies on” come from.”

"Besides, the old lady doesn't know what kind of person Wang is? It's okay for such a mother-in-law to not know. If she knows, she dares to push Yu'er to the bottom of the pit. The old lady really loves Yu'er enough."

"I don't want to talk about Mrs. Wang's character, just talk about her relationship with Minmei. It's no secret that their aunts and sisters-in-law are at odds. Is the old lady confused, or the nobleman forgets things too much? The old lady is also serious. Grandson and daughter-in-law did it together. She understands the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law better. Mrs. Wang doesn’t like Minmei, and she even treated Yu’er coldly before. The day Yu’er first entered the mansion, she went to see her second child. No one saw them, and she was left in the ear room by Wang for a long time. Later, she said a lot of words about Baoyu being the devil king of the world, so that Yu'er should not care about him. The implication is that Baoyu told Yu'er not to pester her. Yes. With such a mother-in-law, will Yu'er's life be easier in the future?"

Mother Jia was slightly startled, she didn't expect that Lin Ning, an old man, would even know such a fart about the back house.Unexpectedly, he was blocked by his words and felt sullen in his heart, "Ms. Wang agreed to the marriage of the two Yu'er. She just had some misunderstanding with Min'er, so it would have come to this point. Besides, with me here, there is nothing wrong with her." I can't tolerate her bullying Yu'er with her mother-in-law's money. Besides, I mentioned this matter to Min'er back then, and Min'er didn't object. They all agreed with each other, so why should others meddle in other people's affairs with rats! , with Baoyu's temperament, they grew up together, childhood sweethearts, there is nothing more suitable than this."

Yo!Call him a dog directly, meddling in his own business here!

Lin Ning sneered, "What is the relationship between Mrs. Wang and Miss Min? The old lady knows in her heart that if you can deceive others, you can also deceive yourself? What did Mrs. Wang agree to at this moment? Isn't it just the dowry of Miss Lin? Ruo Lin The girl doesn't have the dowry, so you can see if she agrees or not. Don't forget, the old lady, there is still Xue's family living in Lixiangyuan. Before Baoyu was with her, there was a golden lock. How did the words be engraved? Don't lose and never forget, immortal life and prosperity. Never leave, forever. Isn't it just a couple? What was their idea at that time? Did the old lady forget the golden marriage that you suppressed a while ago? rumors!"

Speaking of this matter, Jia's mother was also furious, and now she was punctured by Lin Ning, and she even complained about Wang's.How can there be such a stupid person!What is the Xue family, except for how much money they have, regardless of family background, how can they compare with Daiyu?Even the money, the Xue family today is not as good as it used to be, and the money does not belong to Xue Baochai, there is another Xue Pan.No matter how rich Xue Baochai's dowry is in the future, it may not be as good as one-tenth of Daiyu's.

"The old lady said Minmei didn't object. If she doesn't object, does that mean she agrees? Even if Minmei agrees? If she gets married and obeys her husband, Minmei has to listen to Ruhai. If Ruhai doesn't agree, the marriage won't happen. Let’s talk about Baoyu, Ruhai is an important official with real power from the second rank. Daiyu is a dignified official daughter, and a township monarch personally appointed by the Holy Lord. As for Baoyu? The second child has not moved and made no achievements in the Ministry of Industry for more than ten years Even Lian'er is inferior. Baoyu is the second son of Yuanwailang who has no real power from the fifth grade, and he has no fame at all, so how can he be worthy of Daiyu?"

Mother Jia couldn't see Baoyu being belittled the most. "Baoyu is only as big as he is, so he must be a big one. With his intelligence, he can get it."

Lin Ning sneered, "That's very good. Just in time, when Cong'er is older in a few years, I want him to try it too. Baoyu is two years older than Cong'er, don't be inferior to Cong'er then!"

Jia Mu's face darkened, and she looked at Lin Ning, as if she suddenly understood something.

"I just said, since you keep preaching justice and don't take advantage of Yu'er, why are you so nervous about her dowry. Her dowry is something she can't decide on her own, so it's up to you to decide. So that's what you thought If you want Yu'er to marry your son and use this to steal her dowry, I absolutely will not agree."

Lin Ning was taken aback, and it took him a long time to realize that Mother Jia thought he wanted to match Daiyu and Jia Cong so that he could swallow Daiyu's dowry.Immediately, I found it very funny, I just mentioned Jia Cong, what the hell did Mother Jia think of!

"Yu'er's dowry is quite a lot, but I still don't lack the money. The old lady just went to Beijing to inquire, but I, Jia Amnesty, can't I be short of my daughter-in-law's dowry money? It's Cong'er, he is a bastard, I never I never thought of having him and Yu'er together. No matter how much I value Cong'er, and how much I train him, I won't mess up my concubines."

It's not that Lin Ning must judge a hero by his background.It's just that such an aristocratic family in this era can't tolerate not caring about the dignity of the descendants.

No matter how capable the bastard is, his future prospects will be limited.As Daiyu, she must never marry a concubine, but it doesn't mean that a concubine will never be good.But no matter how good Jia Cong is in the future, his future children will be affected to a certain extent by his status as a concubine.Furthermore, if Jia Cong is really married to Daiyu, how will the Song family deal with themselves?

From the perspective of his father's generation, Lin Ruhai's official rank is the same as that of Song's father.They are all powerful people.It seems to be equal, but how can there be any reason why the daughter-in-law of the concubine is equal to the daughter-in-law of the first son?Wouldn't such an arrangement make people value Jia Cong more and look down on Jia Lian?

Not to mention that Daiyu still has the status of a township monarch and holds a huge dowry.In addition to these, the Song family must be inferior to her.

Jia Cong is a good boy, and Lin Ning has indeed developed a lot of friendship with him over the years, and is willing to promote and cultivate him, but the premise is that he must not overwhelm Jia Lian.Under any conditions, Jia Lian's status must be guaranteed not to be shaken.

This is for them, but for Daiyu, with her background and talent, how can she marry a concubine just like this, wouldn't it be even more embarrassing?Lin Ning definitely couldn't do this kind of thing.Therefore, Lin Ning never thought about the feasibility of Jia Cong and Daiyu.

Mother Jia was a little taken aback. In her eyes, it would be a pity if Daiyu didn't come into her own family with such status and wealth.Lin Ning actually gave up such a good condition and wanted to marry Daiyu out?

Lin Ning looked at Jia's mother's expression and felt that she was not with them, so she said firmly, "The old lady should give up on the matter of Yu'er!"

After speaking, he flung his sleeves and left.

Jia Mu sat upright, with a complicated expression on her face. With the current situation of the second bedroom, the relatives of the relatives must be repaired. If not, wouldn't Yuan Chun be inferior to other concubines in the palace?What's more, with Yuanchun going to the palace to visit relatives, everyone knows that the second room has a daughter who is a concubine, and she is such a daughter of the holy family, so this status can be used.

But what about the current situation?

Jia Mu thought for a long time, and suddenly she had an idea and came up with an idea.

On the eighteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, when every family was busy preparing for the New Year, the Lin family came to Beijing, went straight to the Yamen, and sounded the drum of retribution, suing Rong Guogong Jia She for embezzlement of the Mo Lin family's wealth and embezzling Daiyu's dowry !