Qingwen's Farming Notes [System]

Since the Spring and Autumn Period, when Guan Zhong implemented the policy of officials, mountains and seas, the salt administration has gradually matured and become an important symbol of the strength of a country's control.The salt government of this dynasty inherited the principles and laws of the previous dynasty, and implemented the system of official supervision, merchant sales.Lin Ruhai is the censor of Yangzhou patrolling salt, he can be called an important member of one party, and he is also a crucial nail for the current emperor to plant in the Jiangnan area.

At this time, "Gangyin", also called "Yanyin", was a business license issued by the government to salt merchants under the background of the official operation of the salt industry.This is a magical piece of paper. With it, salt merchants can engage in salt business.In addition, if the "salt import" quota for this year is not enough, the second year's quota can be issued to salt merchants in advance, and a certain fee will be charged to increase the amount of salt import in disguise, which is called "withholding".

The case of water-soluble investigation is related to the provision of withholding.The year before last, the emperor received a secret statement from Lin Ruhai, the inspector of salt and censor, saying that the former Lianghuai salt administration had withdrew 60 taels of silver, but the household department had never received this money, and there was no corresponding record.The emperor was shocked, and immediately ordered Shui Rong to lead his subordinates to go to the south of the Yangtze River to cooperate with Lin Ruhai to investigate the case secretly.

Shui Rong conducted a secret investigation, and the more the investigation was, the more shocking it became. There were too many important court officials and relatives of the emperor involved, and he and Lin Ruhai did not dare to be exclusive.When Lin Ruhai returned to Beijing to report his duties this time, he secretly wanted to report the matter to the emperor secretly.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Lin Ruhai entered Beijing, he encountered assassins, and there were many dangers.In order to avoid alarming others, Lin Ruhai only claimed that he was not acclimatized to the environment and had a minor ailment, and thanked guests behind closed doors. He did not even post a message to the Jia family, let alone meet his daughter Lin Daiyu.Shui Rong was also inexplicably horrified to see Lin Ruhai having an accident under his nose.In the capital, countless eyes were staring at Lin Ruhai both openly and secretly. For Lin Ruhai's safety, Shui Rong didn't dare to act rashly, and his whereabouts became more and more hidden.

At this time Qingwen appeared, and Shui Rong was sure that Qingwen was the right person to deliver the news.

Fortunately, Lin Ruhai only suffered some injuries to his arm this time, but he was tired from the journey and worried all the way, which made Shen Ke sick.After waking up, he recuperated for a few days before someone sent a post to Jia's mansion.

At this time, Lin Daiyu knew that her father was ill, so she could not sit still, so she cried to Jia Mu and asked to take care of her father.

"I know that my father is sick, and my heart is restless day and night. Even if my father is in Yangzhou at the moment, I can't wait to fly back. Now that he is in the capital, how can I ignore him as a daughter and only care about enjoying the happiness at my grandmother's house " Lin Daiyu cried so much that she was almost out of breath.When Qingwen saw her, she quickly pulled a handkerchief to wipe her tears.

Jia Baoyu on the side didn't want Lin Daiyu to leave Jia's house, but also felt that it was reasonable for her to take care of Uncle Lin, so she was in a dilemma.He stared at Jia's mother in bewilderment, and he really didn't know whether to let Jia's mother agree to his cousin's request, or to reject her cruelly.

Yuanyang helped Lin Daiyu to persuade him, "Miss Lin, don't cry. The old lady is also in a dilemma. You are so young, and Mrs. Lin is sick again. You go to take care of him. Why don't you send some safe maids in the house?" Good old days."

Jia's mother was also made to cry. She hugged Lin Daiyu, whose eyes were red from crying, and said angrily, "My dear, you are worried about your father. Why don't you understand grandma's painstaking efforts?"

"Yeah, old ancestor, sister Lin, don't cry," Jia Baoyu said happily, "Sister Yuanyang is right, why don't you send some safe people to take care of Uncle Lin, and then send someone to take care of Uncle Lin when he is in good health. Wouldn't it be a good idea to invite him to the mansion to meet Sister Lin?"

"I can't serve my father in person, isn't it filial?" Lin Daiyu looked at Jia Mu imploringly.

Mother Jia rubbed her thin shoulders, seeing that she had been worrying about her father day and night for the past few days, and her whole body was haggard, so she couldn't nod her head to agree to her granddaughter's request.She gave the order without any refutation: "Yuanyang is right, you are not in good health, and you must not be tired. If you fall down, it will make your father more uneasy. My darling, do you think this is the case?"

Qingwen wanted to say a few words for Lin Daiyu, but Zijuan secretly stopped her.She knew that this matter was out of play.

Lin Daiyu lowered her head and thought for a while, as if she had figured it out, she looked up at Jiamu and said, "My ancestor loves me, I will remember it in my heart, and I dare not forget it for a moment. If the mansion wants to send someone to take care of my father, I will Can you point out a servant girl to go for me? If that's the case, even if I can't go in person, there are still people who can do their part for me."

"Just say it straight, who do you want to send with you?" Jia Mu asked her.

Lin Daiyu glanced at Qingwen with her beautiful eyes, and said as expected: "Sister Zijuan wants to take care of me, and she can't leave easily. Xueyan is too young to bear the heavy responsibility. It must be safer to send a maid from the grandmother's house. Sister Qingwen is just right. , she is on good terms with me, and she is generous and steady, I entrust her to do her best for me, she will definitely not annoy me."

Yuanyang, Zijuan, Hupo and other big maids all stared at Qingwen, waiting for her answer.Qingwen smiled heartily, stepped forward and said, "You don't need Miss Lin to ask you, I'm very willing in my heart." She patted her chest and assured, "Just wait for the old lady to speak, and I will definitely get everything done as soon as I go out. Keep it safe and everyone can't fault it."

Jiamu laughed with everyone: "You have to be careful with your mouth, don't blow the cowhide."

Lin Daiyu gave Qingwen a thankful glance with tears in her eyes, and Qingwen nodded slightly reassuringly.

Mother Jia summoned Mrs. Wang and Wang Xifeng again, and after some discussion, she selected the person and sent the safe servants, while Qingwen only took care of Lin Daiyu's affairs.Jia Lian led the crowd to visit Uncle Lin, and Jia Baoyu also made a fuss about going, and everyone comforted him for a long time, saying that he might tire Lin Ruhai again if he went, so they persuaded him.

The Lin family bought a small three-entry courtyard in the capital many years ago.Lin Ruhai lived here when he came to Beijing.Jia Lian handed over the post, the porter's boy left for a while, and then an old butler came out to lead everyone in.

Qingwen only heard him say, "I'm sorry to trouble you, the master is safe now."

Jia Lian was in a hurry to see someone, so he just replied a few words perfunctorily.The old butler didn't say any more, and led the people to the study, and arranged for the servants to go to the backyard to wait for the summons.

Lin Ruhai knew that someone was coming to Jia's house, so he propped up his sick body to meet Jia Lian in the study.Although his face was pale, he still showed a warm smile to Jia Lian: "You're here. I'm not feeling well, and I'm afraid I won't entertain you well. Please don't be offended." He looked at Jia Lian's majestic appearance, a bit coquettish.

Jia Lian hastily made a bow: "You are sick, you should have rested, our two families are as close as one family, so why be so polite. If the ancestors know, I'm afraid I will be blamed." He saw Lin Ruhai's prudent demeanor who had been in a high position for a long time. , and couldn't help correcting his complexion, not daring to make mistakes at all.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jia Lian informed Lin Ruhai of his intention to come, saying that he had brought a lot of precious medicinal materials from the mansion, and fearing that the Lin mansion was short of manpower, he sent a few secure servants over.

"If there is a shortage of medicines in the house, the servants must go to Jia's house to get them." Jia Lian said respectfully and kindly.Although he occasionally steals and plays tricks, if he wants to be nice to someone, he must do it with all his heart and soul, and he is born familiar.

Lin Ruhai smiled nonchalantly, accepted the medicinal ingredients, but wanted to send the servant back: "The servants in the mansion are used to it, and if there are too many people, it will be difficult."

"Sister Lin knew about your affairs, and she cried unconsciously. It is also Sister Lin's intention that the ancestors sent these people to take care of your old body." Jia Lian did not agree, so he carried Lin Daiyu out.

When Lin Ruhai heard her daughter's name, she really showed a hint of thought, and no longer refused.Jia Lian breathed a sigh of relief after completing the task. Seeing that Lin Ruhai ordered the old housekeeper to properly arrange the servants sent by Jia's mansion, he said he wanted to leave.Lin Ruhai's face was already looking tired, if he delays any longer, he might tire Lin Ruhai.Lin Ruhai reluctantly left him a few words, but Jia Lian resigned rather tactfully.

The others left, leaving Lin Ruhai alone in the study, with undiminished worry on his face, sighing secretly, now that he is involved in this treacherous situation, it is better for his daughter to stay in Jia's mansion.Not missing, just invisible.His heart became more and more sad, thinking of his dead wife and child, his eyes were sore.

Hearing a long sigh in the study, the old butler pushed the door open and persuaded, "Sir, don't drink bitter tea anymore. I'll help you to rest in your room. Don't think I'm too old-fashioned, and you'll get better from this disease if you're more open-minded about everything." quick."

Lin Ruhai laughed, and obediently went back to the room with the help of the servant.

Qingwen and the others were placed in the backyard, and no one summoned them all afternoon.When it was time for dinner, the servants were taken away, and the maids were left behind.After a while, an old woman came out and said, "You are all servants of Jia's house. I will arrange you well today. After a few days, I will assign you jobs after you are familiar with everything. After dinner today, everyone will go early." have a rest."

Mrs. Wang sent her confidant Zhou Rui's family to the Lin Mansion to lead these little maids by the way.She came forward and took the old mother's hand affectionately: "We are all like a family, if there are any chores in Mrs. Lin's house, your old man can just tell us to do it."

At this moment, Zhou Rui's family is amiable and friendly, and they don't see any grievances that have been left on the air all afternoon.She is also a capable person who can bend and stretch, no wonder Mrs. Wang sent her to find out the details of the Lin family.

Qingwen doesn't care about the twists and turns in her heart, she only cares about doing what Lin Daiyu told her, and she also wants to meet Lin Ruhai in person, but she doesn't know if her healing technique can cure his illness, and whether she will be suspected by him because of it .But if he doesn't take any action, I'm afraid that after he dies, Lin Daiyu will still fall into the land of tigers and wolves, and be tortured by others.

Even if he can't be cured, at least let him know about Lin Daiyu's situation in Jia's mansion.Qingwen really didn't believe that Lin Ruhai, as an important member of the imperial court, would be so naive, trusting the Jia family without reservation, and even entrusting their only bloodline to them, leaving no way out.If he knew that Lin Daiyu vomited blood and died in the end, would he regret that he mistrusted others and trusted others.

Qingwen slept in the middle of the night, then quietly got up.