dream of red mansion

Chapter 541 Fearless
In the middle of winter, the scenery of the Northland is cold and windy.

Jia Qing stood on the pier in the west of the city, facing the cold wind, staring into the distance.

Today is the day when Lin Ruhai enters Beijing.

On the avenue connecting the pier to the capital, an old Taoist and a Taoist boy slowly walked over.Jia Qing listened to the servant's report, looked back, and then walked over.

"The younger generation has met Daoist Chen. How did Daoist Chen come here in such a cold day?"

It was Chen Shou and his Taoist boy who came.

Chen Shou was not at all surprised that Jia Qing was here, he said with a smile, "Why is Jia Linlang here, and why is the old Taoist here."

Jia Qing smiled, he already knew that Chen Shou and Lin Ruhai had a good relationship, it seems that this relationship has to rise to a higher level.

"It's cold at the pier, how about Chen Daochang follow me into the pavilion and drink a cup of hot tea to warm up?"

Chen Shou did not refuse, and followed Jia Qing into the pavilion.Inside, a pot of tea has been brewed.

Jia Qing personally poured a cup of tea for Chen Shou, and said: "I heard that the Taoist priest is a real person in Youfang, and the fairy trail is indistinct. It is rare to go back to the capital. I don't know how long you plan to stay? The younger generation wanted to show the friendship of the landlord, but I don't know It’s a long journey, so I didn’t dare to be abrupt.”

Chen Shou smiled and glanced at Jia Qing, wondering why this kid suddenly became so enthusiastic about me after only two months.

"As cultivators of my generation, the four seas are our homes, and we have no fixed destination. Originally, I had already planned to leave Beijing for southern borders, but I heard that Ru Hai would also come to Beijing. I wanted to meet and say goodbye to him face to face, so I didn't make it in time."

Jia Qing felt a little regretful. Some time ago, he asked people to inquire about Chen Shou's news. The more he knew, the more he felt that this Chen Shou was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.He also thought, if this guy has no plans, he will be fooled into Ningguo Mansion, as a staff officer or something...

Because this guy is obviously intellectual, and the smiling eyes reveal hypocrisy...

Now there are a lot of people around him who are working hard, only a few dog-headed military divisions are missing, and he is planning to start recruiting.

The premeditated plan could not be carried out, and Jia Qing did not show it on his face. He was still talking with Chen Shou while drinking tea with a smile on his face.Forge a good relationship, and there may be opportunities in the future.

A white spot suddenly appeared on the turbulent river, and then the mist on the river broke through, and a building boat gradually appeared in everyone's eyes.

"Second Master, it's Master Lin's boat!"

Jia Qing nodded, walked out of the pavilion, and stood on the stone steps of the berth to meet him.

Lin Ruhai walked out of the room, stood on the deck looking at the gradually clear river bank, and remained silent for a long time.

The woman beside him said: "Master, I'm afraid you haven't been to the capital for almost ten years?"

Seeing Lin Ruhai sighed, she said subconsciously.

Lin Ruhai shook his head: "I used to go to Beijing every year to report on my work, just for the sake of speed. I always took dry roads, coming and going in a hurry. Speaking of which, I haven't seen the pier in the capital for eight or nine years."

The woman smiled brightly.

"Master, the one standing on it is Qing'er, right?"

The woman has good eyesight, and she saw a young figure from a distance, standing on the steps in a loose robe, waiting solemnly.

Lin Ruhai took a closer look, couldn't help showing a smile on his face, and said, "Exactly. This kid, standing there against the wind in such a cold day is not afraid of getting hurt!"

The woman can clearly see the concern between the words.She knew that Lin Ruhai had no children all his life, and this adoptive son who was only adopted in his later years, in his heart, was probably no different from a real son.

She didn't know that Lin Ruhai had already handed over half of the Lin family's property to Jia Qing.If she knew, I don't know if she could still be so calm in her heart.

She is Lin Ruhai's Mrs. Ru.

Although Lin Ruhai had several concubines, they were all without status.

In the early years, Lin Ruhai was an official abroad without family members.It was only after gaining a foothold in Yangzhou that Daiyu and her daughter were brought to Yangzhou.

Later, when Jia Min passed away, Lin Ruhai missed his deceased wife, and both of them also cared about Daiyu's feelings, so they never planned to continue.

This time when he went back to his hometown in Suzhou to recuperate from illness, he discovered that a maid who was "old" with him in the early years had never married and was silently waiting in the old house.He was moved, so he established her as Mrs. Ru and took care of her with him.

This time, he only brought her a woman with him when he went to Beijing.

It can be said that although she does not have the role of mistress in the Lin family, she has the reality of mistress.

"I have met my adoptive father, and welcome my adoptive father back to Beijing."

Lin Ruhai stepped down from the sampan, helped Jia Qing up, and said: "Quickly excuse yourself." Then he introduced Jia Qing: "This is your Aunt Zhong."

Jia Qing bowed ninety degrees to the woman and said, "I have seen my aunt."

"Good boy, get up quickly. What a respectful and filial child..."

Aunt Zhong looked at Jia Qing carefully, seeing that he was as imposing and personable as the rumors said, and also respectful and courteous to her, she felt a little more happy in her heart.

Jia Qing didn't pay attention to her.Lin Ruhai never continued, since this time he introduced Aunt Zhong so formally and it was the first time they met, he should be more courteous.

"Father, I've already packed the next place for you, and I'll ask Lai Sheng to bring the things and luggage back later. The master and aunt will go back home with the child, the old lady and sister Lin are still waiting to see you."

Lin Ruhai originally planned to go back and settle down first, but when Jia Qing said that Jia Mu was waiting for him, he stopped talking and said, "Okay, let's go."

Jia Qing stepped forward to help Lin Ruhai's other hand up the steps.

"The boy has made tea, so the godfather should sit down and have a cup of tea to warm up?"

"No, it's important to see the old lady first."

Jia Qing didn't say much.

"Brother Ruhai, long time no see."

"Boss? Why are you here?"

At first glance, Lin Ruhai saw that Chen Shou was here, and he was a little surprised.

"Brother Ruhai and his family are coming to Beijing, how can my younger brother not come to greet him in person?"

"Bo Chang speaks too seriously... Now that I am eager to meet Jiayue, why don't Bo Chang come with me and have a long talk with him after I see Jia Yue?"

Chen Shou seemed to be quite respectful to Lin Ruhai, and said, "Don't dare to disobey orders."

"Please."

"Brother Ruhai please."

Jia Qing nodded secretly, it seems that Lin Ruhai can help here if he wants to take this old Taoist for his own use...

Entering Ningrong Street, Jia Qing invited Chen Shou into the mansion first, and then accompanied Lin Ruhai and Aunt Zhong to meet Jia Mu.

Lin Ruhai originally wanted Aunt Zhong to wait in the car, but Jia Qing said: "The old ancestor is not a pedantic person, foster father might as well invite Aunt Zhong to come in together."

Lin Ruhai agreed after a little thought.

He didn't see Aunt Zhong's eyes looking at Jia Qing at that moment.This entry meant that Lin Ruhai had fully acknowledged her identity, which was what she cared most about.

However, after being grateful, she began to get nervous, but she didn't dare to show her face.

For more than ten years, she never thought that she would be able to accompany Lin Ruhai wholeheartedly to this day.It never occurred to her that she could accompany Lin Ruhai to meet the elders as the hostess.

Therefore, even if the other party is that person's mother, the person she fears the most, she has nothing to fear.

"Have you heard that Mrs. Lin has come to Beijing and is visiting the old lady right now."

"Tch, we already knew."

"That's right, Aunt Lin is Miss Lin's biological father, and the news of his coming to Beijing has long been known."

"What do you think Mr. Lin is doing in Beijing? I heard it's to take Miss Lin back to her hometown."

"Hey, if this is the case, won't Miss Lin be despised from now on?"

"Nonsense, Mrs. Lin wants to take Miss Lin home, just send a housekeeper. Why come in person? I heard that he has come to the capital to be an official!"

"Being an official? After that, will miss Lin live in our Jia's mansion? Also, what kind of official do you think Mrs. Lin will be, can she be older than our master?"

In the back porch of Rongxi Hall in Rongguo Mansion, a group of maidservants were chattering.

　Sorry, another day missing.I'm really busy, everyone, please take care of me, thank you, bow at ninety degrees...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)