I am a man in a dream

Lin Hongming carried the coffin all the way to Gusu. After the coffin, coffin, and burial were completed, he thought he could rest for a day, but the head of the guard invited the elders of the clan to question Lin Hongming.

Lin Hongming glanced at Manager Wei, ordered Qianqing to arrange the elders to sit down, and asked, "I don't know what your uncles and lords want to come here?" The eldest of the Lin family's original surname Sanmenli said: "Hongming, Ru Haijian was here before, It's inconvenient for us to say anything, and we can't say anything, and now we're going to Haixi, and we don't know what to do with the family property left behind?" Lin Hongming said: "These family properties are naturally my sister's dowry, what can I do with it?" Everyone listened. There was a lot of discussion, and at this time, Manager Wei stood up and said: "It's easy to say, you are just a beggar picked up by my old master on the street, and I gave you a bite of food to keep you alive. Thinking about occupying the family business, and doing this ungrateful thing." Lin Hongming took a sip of tea, glanced at Director Wei lightly, and said with a sneer, "Where did Director Wei say this? My father saved my life. Let me read and practice calligraphy, and obtain fame, I will naturally not forget, how can I be ungrateful?" Director Wei shouted: "Don't think I don't know what you think, my girl is young, and she is a woman, and it is not easy to ask about everything. , everything is not up to you as a brother, you said that this family business will be left to the girl as a dowry, who can guarantee that you will not take it for yourself?"

Lin Hongming asked back: "What should we do based on the intention of Chief Wei?" President Wei said: "I am just the housekeeper of the Lin family. Thanks to the love of the master, I have entrusted the family business with a heavy responsibility. I dare not say big things. Let the elders of the family make up their minds." " Lin Hongming asked: "I wonder what the elders of the clan think?" One of the elders said: "After discussing with each other, we came up with this perfect solution." Then he handed over an agreement to Lin Hongming, Lin Hongming read it, It was written on it: The Lin family Ruhai’s family business has a total of two shops, 50 hectares of fertile land, 3000 hectares of paddy fields, 52 hectares of dry land, 120 taels of silver, two houses, 50 sets of calligraphy and paintings, and 1000 pieces of porcelain vases.Now it is divided into two parts. Among them, Lin Hongming, the adoptive son, has [-] hectares of dry land and [-] taels of silver in cash. The rest is Lin Daiyu's dowry, which will be kept by the elders of the clan and Mr. Wei, and will be given to the girl when she gets married.Lin Hongming looked at it and said with a smile: "My father was clean and honest all his life, and all his property was given by the Holy Majesty and left by his ancestors. I also have a list here, please take a look at it." The clan elders opened it and were surprised. I saw that it was densely packed and very detailed, and the number of silver farm shops was twice as much as the list given by Manager Wei.There is a line of block letters on the top: The gold and silver on the bill are fine and soft. The land, shop and homestead are all owned by Daiyu, and Daiyu is in charge of it. Do your duty as a brother.

Seeing this, Manager Wei said angrily: "Based on what you say, the girl's daughter's family is no match for you. You were originally in the capital, and the girl threatened you for you. You don't know what the consequences will be. Don't look at us as fools. Use this to fool us." Lin Hongming smiled and said, "I know that you are worried about me because of my identity, it's okay, I invited Gusu's respected Shi Shangshu to testify, and I asked the Gusu Government Office to stamp it , if I lose even one penny, I would like to resign and return to the farm." Then, Qian Qing came to report, Shi Shangshu and Gusu Zhizhou came.Lin Hongming hurriedly greeted him with his whole crown, and when Director Wei saw this, he was secretly annoyed.Lin Hongming explained the meaning to Shi Shangshu and Zhizhou, and they agreed without evading it.After sealing the bet for a while, Manager Wei didn't have time to say a few words.After the incident, Lin Hongming said again: "When my father was here, all the servants and concubines in the mansion never treated them badly. Now that my father is gone, there is really no need for so many people in the mansion. I drew up a list, and the people on it Everyone gets two months' monthly money and then they go home. As for the concubines, they were all paid by my father in the early years. I have discussed with my sister that several concubines can continue to live in the old house, with 20 taels of silver per month. "After everyone finished collecting, there were only a dozen people left in Lin's mansion, including Director Wei.Lin Hongming said to the dozen or so people: "You are old people in the mansion, I really can't bear to send you out, so let's leave it to the girl. It's just Manager Wei?" Seeing that the situation is over, Manager Wei hurriedly said: "I would like to serve you with the girl. "Lin Hongming sneered and said: "You are thinking about it, but I dare not leave a hungry wolf with my sister." Saying so, Ling Qianqing presented two contracts and a pile of pawn tickets.Lin Hongming said: "You deceived me when I was young, secretly crowding out trouble, making rumors and slandering. You said that I was for the Lin family's property, and you said that a man with a foreign surname occupied the magpie's nest. You thought I didn't know, but unfortunately you made a wrong calculation. , I keep all this in my heart. The elders of the clan are all here today, so let’s talk about it.”

When Director Wei heard this, he broke out in a cold sweat.Lin Hongming held up a stack of pawn tickets and said, "This is the evidence that you secretly pawned things at home behind your father's back. You thought you did a good job, but it's a pity that every time you go to make a lunch box, I will ask the servants to print it." One piece. This is 36 pieces, totaling 4200 taels of silver. These two contracts are an agreement between you and the salt merchant to sell the two shops of the Lin family for 3000 taels. I leave it all to you, and you don't know how much you can deduct from it?" Director Wei was sweating coldly, fell to his knees, and begged: "I know I'm wrong, I beg Second Master to let me work for the Lin family since I was a child. Just once." Lin Hongming snorted and said: "If I punish you, you will definitely not obey, I will hand you over to the girl, and let the girl make a decision." Qianqing had to ask Daiyu for help, and Daiyu sent Zi Juan replied: "The girl said, although Manager Wei has done it, because of years of affection, let him spare his life." Lin Hongming listened and said, "Since my sister said so, I will obey. Manager Wei, I hope You are grateful for the kindness of the girl, and start a new life. From now on, you are no longer the housekeeper of the Lin family, and I will not pursue the money you are greedy for. If you still have a little conscience, you should pray for the girl every day. You can go !" After hearing this, Director Wei burst into tears, bowed deeply from Lin Hongming, and left.Seeing this, the people in the clan had nothing to say, and left disappointed one by one.Lin Hongming thanked Shi Shangshu and Zhizhou, sent a thank you gift, and prepared a banquet.

After Lin Ruhai's funeral was over, Jia Yun went back to Jia's mansion to report to Jia's mother.Mother Jia was very angry when she heard this, and scolded: "These boneless slaves are the most ruthless and ruthless. They don't pay attention to the young master because they are serving the young master, and they even dare to blackmail the boy Ming. Mrs. Wang persuaded: "The old lady calmed down. Although it was a thrilling experience, it's a good thing that Hongming is very witty and has dealt with it properly." Then Jia's mother breathed a sigh of relief: "It's a good thing there is Ming boy, otherwise my Yu'er would have been killed." What should I do? Speaking of it, Boy Ming is really good, the Lin family property should be left to Yu'er, and he has to send two dowries to accompany him, it's rare!" Mrs. Wang was dazed when she heard this, and she didn't know what she was thinking.Sister Feng said: "Of course, Brother Ming is a good guy. Not only is he outstanding in talent and learning, but the Holy One values ​​him, and it is rare for him to be kind and righteous. He knows how to repay his kindness." The family broke up after talking for a while.A few days later, the concubine passed away, and those with titles had to follow the system of titles, so Grand View Garden relaxed its vigilance for a while.The girls are more at ease, only Baoyu is unhappy.

In the small building of the Lin Mansion, Zijuan checked the ledger sent by Qianqing, and said: "I know that the girl has no support, so it can be seen that God is fair. It is true that the second master is not willing to let the girl suffer at all. Not to mention other things Yes, these properties are also the girl's lifelong reliance." Daiyu flipped through the account book and said: "Although my brother asked me to keep it, but I don't know how to do business, it's useless to hold it in my hand, so I'd better leave it to my brother to take care of it." " Zijuan said with a smile: "I have already told the second master this, but the second master is absolutely unwilling. Moreover, the second master has already made an agreement in front of the elders of the clan, Shi Shangshu and Zhizhou. If he takes over again, It’s not good to spread the word.” Daiyu nodded, “If that’s the case, you can keep it for me. Everyone has worked hard these past few days, so you can give each of them [-] yuan for tooth-beating sacrifices. As for what my brother left A dozen or so people, the old wives let them look after the house, the flowers and grass in the house, let them take care of it, as long as it doesn't hurt the scenery in the garden, they should take the profits themselves, and at the end of the year, you can settle the final score with them, as for Let Liu Guanshi and Wang Feng take care of the shop, and the farm renters can earn thousands of rents every year. You just keep an eye on it." Zijuan hurriedly agreed.She was holding the things, with tears in her eyes: "In the past, I was always worried that the girl would have nowhere to go, but now I finally have something to live with, so it's not in vain for me to follow the girl." Daiyu took Zijuan's hand, Said: "You and my sister, I know you are good to me."

Lin Hongming recited the Diamond Sutra ten times and had a fast meal.Yaqi helped him to wash his mouth: "Second Master has always loved the girl, why didn't he send two people to help the girl take care of the family business, but let the girl worry about it alone? Although the girl is in good health, she is still weaker than ordinary people. How can I be sick?" Lin Hongming smiled and said: "Parents love their sons, and they must have far-reaching plans. As an elder brother, I can't accompany her for the rest of my life. If one day my younger sister becomes the head of the house, I will intervene too much. Don't say anything. What my husband's family thinks, outsiders will make irresponsible remarks. Besides, my sister's health is fine, as long as she takes care of herself carefully, it doesn't hurt to worry about it." Yaqi said: "Even my own brother can do nothing more than that. gone."

On this day, when the filial piety period just ended, Mother Jia sent someone to report that Jia Jing in Ningguo Mansion passed away.Lin Hongming had no choice but to go back to Jia's house with Jia Lian to revoke the revocation, and ordered Qianqing to escort Daiyu to Beijing with his attendants.When they arrived at Ningguo Mansion, You Shi was crying sadly. Lin Hongming and Jia Lian went to visit Jia Mu first, and came with the old man sobbing.After Lin Hongming hung up the funeral, he went to the government office to report, and then submitted a form to withdraw the funeral note.Seeing him coming back, the Holy Majesty made an appointment to play two games of chess and said a few words of condolence.After finishing all these tasks, I went to the East Mansion and met Youshi's two younger sisters. They were indeed outstanding and astonishingly beautiful.Jia Lian kept peeking secretly. Lin Hongming felt bad when he saw it, but there was nothing he could do.

Daiyu returned to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, and the sisters came to visit one by one.Xiangyun said: "A few days ago, the second brother celebrated his birthday, but unfortunately you didn't come. We had social uniforms and a night banquet, so it was very lively." Daiyu said, "You are the only one who likes to mess around! You must be greedy again!" Baochai said: "That's right, Sister Yun slept in the flowers when she was drunk." Tanchun also said: "Only she can do such interesting things." Xiangyun said angrily: "You guys talk too much. " Daiyu saw that they were all chattering, only Baoyu sat not far away and watched quietly.Daiyu distributed the things she had brought, leaving only one copy for Baoyu.Take it to him when all the sisters are gone.Baoyu looked at it and asked, "Why do I have so many?" Daiyu said angrily, "Since you don't care about it, keep it for me." Baoyu was so scared that he hid it in his arms.