Red House Shoufu

Chapter 18 Two Years
The result of the conspiracy between Jia Shishi and Jia Zheng in the Rongxi Hall is unknown, but in the end Jia Zheng managed to deliver the secret letter to Jia Yuanchun.

Yuan Chun, who had been in the palace for four years, saw the shocking secret in the letter, and the shock and fear in his heart were like a monstrous wave.

However, she did not report the matter to the emperor in secret according to what her grandmother Jia Shishi said.

A few days ago in the palace, she ran into her cousin Jia Lian, whom she hadn't seen for many years. Although the two didn't talk much, they still got some information about the family situation.

Leaving Ningguo Mansion aside, the current situation of Rongguo Mansion alone made her shudder.There is no way in the world that the second son steals away from the main hall, leaving the eldest son to live idle, even if the beneficiary is her own father, she still feels that it is inappropriate.

No wonder I struggled in the palace, my parents violated the rules of etiquette, how could a daughter be trusted by nobles?It is estimated that those people are afraid that they are like their parents, and they want to go beyond the rules and gain power in one fell swoop.

Yuan Chun hid the secret letter, and she wanted to tell Jia Lian the news quietly when she saw Jia Lian again.Grandmother and parents were fascinated by wealth and power. Not only were they at the top of their heads, but they also wanted to step on the bones of the royal family to ascend to high positions. She had to stop this matter.

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The undercurrent in the capital did not affect the brothers and sisters of the Lin family in Suzhou. Geng Xiangnan was transferred away and went to the Qiongzhou Mansion under the administration of the Chief Minister of Guangdong Province to serve as an embroidered guard for thousands of households.

Before leaving, the eunuch who passed the decree accompanied him from the capital to convey the emperor's decree. The emperor gave Lin Shu a personal letter with an imperial pen. There was only a snow-white decree with two words written on it: Shendu.

The little eunuch was called Liu Qiao, and he was Xia Shouzhong's godson.

He conveyed the emperor's oral order to Lin Shu: This is a big matter, and I can't reward you justifiably, but because of my kindness and relatives, I give your sister the county head, which can be regarded as supporting you brothers and sisters.Keep your filial piety well, I will wait for you in the palace examination three years later.

The emperor's deeds were indeed in line with Lin Shu's wishes. It has to be said that the emperor, who was rumored to be mean and ungrateful, was much taller in Lin Shu's heart.

Lin Shu is willing to follow such a king who can be so considerate to those who work for him.

He doesn't want to be noticed by others right now, especially since the salt government involves so many forces, it's better to be more stable before he has the ability to protect himself.

It was Daiyu's title of Rongjia county magistrate that made Lin Shu very happy.In the Dachu system of nobility, the county lord and the second-rank imperial order, in the future, Daiyu will get along with other officials and women, and there will be no difference in status.

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Time flies, the years are like a shuttle.

Lin Shu and Dai Yushou spent more than two years in Suzhou Mansion safely and smoothly.

During this period, there was an endless stream of letters from south to north, some from the capital, and some from Qiongzhou Prefecture in the south.

Jia Lian has been promoted from Sipinlong Guard Township's envoy, not only gained the emperor's trust, but also attracted a large number of unsuccessful clansmen at home.

Jia Shishi and Jia Zheng and his wife were no longer able to completely control the Rongguo Mansion. At least Wang Xifeng had basically broken with Jia Wangshi, and now it was just a matter of face.

Jia Yuanchun finally presented the secret letter to the emperor, but after discussing with Jia Lian, the two of them reported everything to the emperor in detail.

The letter to Lin Shu did not mention how the emperor dealt with it, but it said that Yuan Chun did come into the emperor's sight because of this matter, and it is estimated that there will be a decree of grace soon.

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August [-]th, the seventh year of Zhide, is the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Not long after noon, Wang Huan brought his younger sister Wang Yuan to the Lin family again.

For more than two years, the former little girl has become slim and graceful, and standing with Daiyu is like a peony and a green lotus, with different styles.

Wang Yuan softly called Brother Lin, and followed Daiyu to the garden with a blushing face, leaving Lin Shu confused.

"Brother Weizhong, what's wrong with Sister Wang?"

Wang Huan shook his head, wondering in his heart, the brother and sister have visited the Lin family frequently in the past two years, and the two families have visited the Lin family no less than dozens of times, why is the younger sister acting so strange today?

The two straight men couldn't figure it out, so they left it alone.

Wang Huan looked at the piles of books and manuscripts in the study, and then picked up a few to look at.

"Brother Jinyu is planning to participate in next year's Chunwei?"

Lin Shu nodded: "After three years of filial piety, it's time to go to the capital. Brother Weizhong, what are your plans?"

Wang Huan sighed, a little disappointed: "In the six years of Enke in the autonomous Germany, I failed, even if I studied hard for two years, I still feel a little insufficient."

During the six-year Enke examination, Wang Huan went to the capital full of confidence, and finally returned to Suzhou in despair.

Although Nanzhili has a splendid culture, Wang Huan's results in the rural examination are only average, and it is inconspicuous in the whole country.

Seeing that he had no fighting spirit, Lin Shu frowned: "Brother Weizhong, you are a little too cautious. I met my uncle the day before yesterday, and he said that with your current article, not to mention the second best, the third best is still about the same. How did you fail? Once, you are so depressed?"

Wang Huan shook his head bitterly: "Mrs. Sanjiaru, it's better not to!"

Lin Shu laughed angrily at Wang Huan's words. Mrs. Ru, the top three, is right, but how many people have studied hard for ten years, and can't even touch the door frame of "Mrs. Ru".

"Then it seems that Brother Weizhong has the great ambition to become a prime minister and become a central branch?"

The official positions of the Great Chu followed the pre-Ming Dynasty, and those who did not enter the Imperial Academy or the cabinet, and those who came from the top three and Jinshi had almost no possibility of becoming a prime minister.

However, Wang Huan has always liked the life of an official close to the people, and is proficient in criminal law. He pursues Bao Zheng in the story book "The Legend of Bao Long" in life.

Wang Huan was teased by Lin Shu, dropped the Shi Wen in his hand, and replied: "Are you kidding? I have been sitting in the Imperial Academy for several years. How can I bear it? I just don't want to be looked down upon. .”

"Then take the test. It's not hopeless. In a few days, I will go to Beijing with you and me."

Lin Shu dug out the questions he had guessed from a pile of essays, and gave them to Wang Huan: "This is what I have guessed in the past two years. Take it back and grind it carefully. You can at least hit [-] to [-] percent of the questions."

Wang Huan regained his energy in an instant. The two had known each other for many years, and he was very aware of Lin Shu's ability to guess questions.

Even if the imperial examination questions were drafted by the emperor himself, if the test scores are high, the chances of getting a second-class will be much greater.

He held Lin Shu's hand gratefully: "Brother Jinyu, you are so kind to me..."

Lin Shu slapped Wang Huan's hand away, and said with disgust: "Don't be disgusting, just think about it carefully. After the pilot test, I will choose the restaurant in the capital!"

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In Linfu Garden, Daiyu and Wang Yuan once again played against each other on the chessboard.

Over the past two years, Daiyu has lost more than she has won, even though she has found many orphaned chess records from the Lin family's collection, it is still difficult for her to beat Wang Yuan in Go.

Sure enough, after a cup of tea, Daiyu was about to lose again.She shamelessly wiped the chessboard, took Wang Yuan's hand across from her and acted coquettishly: "I can't play anymore, it hurts my eyes."

Wang Yuan was not angry either, she tapped Daiyu's forehead with her finger, and said with a soft smile, "My eyes hurt every time I can't win, do you want me to buy you a candied gourd to coax you?"

(End of this chapter)