serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 267 Re-entering the Jia Mansion
The sun is already westward.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"

A steward of the Ningguo Mansion rushed towards Ningrong Street in a carriage, causing passers-by to dodge in shock.

The carriage stopped in front of the west corner gate of Ningguo Mansion, at this moment Lai Sheng came out in a hurry and shouted: "Why did you come back?"

The steward jumped off the handlebars sweating profusely, and while instructing the boy to lift the wooden barrel off the cart, he replied, "Don't mention it. I've searched all over the east and west cities and the Dongzhimen Wharf, but there's nothing there. The mandarin fish has not yet come to the market. Fortunately, they encountered a boat from the Prince's Mansion of Nan'an County.

Bring more than ten mandarin fish.I heard that our family needed it urgently, so I only kept two to honor the Concubine Nan'an, and I brought the rest back. "

"what?"

Lai Sheng was startled for a moment, then pointed to the steward, "You, you, forget it, let's send it to the kitchen first." He quickly called a few servants to carry the wooden bucket and walked in.

The steward also recalled it at this time, his face turned pale, and he hurriedly chased him in.

At this time, Jia Hu was sitting on the steps outside the Qianqing Palace, looking at the setting sun in the distance.

Just when Jia Hu was getting impatient, Dai Quan's voice came from behind him: "Young Master is so elegant!"

Looking back, Dai Quan sent Lin Ruhai out.

Jia Hu immediately stood up and ran forward.

Lin Ruhai showed a smile.

Jia Hu ran to stop in front of Lin Ruhai, without saying a word, walked out with Lin Ruhai's arm.

Dai Quan said: "Duke Ning, don't forget the imperial meeting in the study room tomorrow."

Jia Hu didn't look back, didn't speak, just waved his hands, and walked out of the imperial city with Lin Ruhai's arm.

Looking at Jia Hu and Lin Ruhai who were walking away, Dai Quan changed his expression just now, and sighed, if only the emperor and the empress dowager could be like their son-in-law, even if they were only half of them, all problems would be solved easily.

Thinking of the Empress Dowager in the Palace of Compassion and Peace again, Dai Quan sighed deeply again.

The empress dowager's sudden change already made the emperor suspicious, and the old dowager's reminder made Mei Changwen impeach Wu Qingbo for entering and leaving the harem without authorization.

As expected, the queen mother did not quarrel with the emperor because of this incident.Not only was there no noise, but the emperor was also invited to have a meal, and even mentioned the past at the dinner table.

They were all thinking about how to plot against the emperor, and they really didn't have any family affection at all.

Thinking of this, Dai Quan shook his head and smiled wryly, then turned and walked in.

After leaving the Meridian Gate, Lin Ruhai looked around, and then said: "The emperor first asked about Jiangsu's government affairs, and then talked to me about the new policy."

Jia Hu was taken aback: "What's there to talk about about the New Deal?"

Lin Ruhai smiled slightly: "You don't know. Suzhou and other places have implemented the New Deal for a year and a half. Ordinary people have spare money in their hands. When they have money, they will spend part of it to improve their lives. Last year, from the 26th to the [-]th of the twelfth lunar month, Suzhou City It is much more lively than in previous years, especially the Ten Mile Long Street is really a scene of prosperity!"

Jia Hu nodded, the poll tax is too heavy for common people.

Lin Ruhai continued: "Your Majesty asked me to fully promote the new policy in Jiangxi before the summer harvest, so that the people in Jiangxi will be exempt from paying poll tax, and let them have a prosperous year this year."

Jia Hu: "Are you in a hurry?"

Lin Ruhai was silent for a while, and said, "Don't worry, I know what to do." Then, he patted Jia Hu's hand, and said with a smile, "Stop talking, let's go back."

Jia Hu: "Yes." He walked out of the imperial city with Lin Ruhai.

The middle door of Rongguo Mansion was wide open, and the open space in front of the door was full of people.

Jia Lian led Jia Baoyu, Jia Huan, Jia Cong and Jia Lan, as well as the servant in charge of the whole house, and stood in front of the door to welcome Lin Ruhai.

"coming!"

In the distance, Zhao'er, Jia Lian's servant, ran over and shouted.

Jia Lian hurriedly said to Wang Shanbao who was behind him, "Quickly, go and invite the master, just say that Master Lin is here."

Wang Shanbao answered "yes" and hurried to Jia Shewai's study.

At this time, the sound of rattling horseshoes and squeaking wheels came from the streets of Ningrong. Lin San led a dozen cavalry in the lead, followed by Jia Hu's luxurious carriage.

The cavalry turned to Ningguo Mansion, Jia Hu's carriage was driven by a soldier.

Jia Lian led the crowd to meet him.

The carriage stopped in front of the door, and when the door opened, Jia Hu stepped down first, and then reached out to help Lin Ruhai get out of the carriage.

Jia Lian walked up to Lin Ruhai, bowed in salute, and said, "My nephew Jia Lian has met Uncle Lin, and welcomes Uncle back to Beijing!"

Jia Baoyu, Jia Cong, Jia Huan and Jia Lan followed and came up to salute.

Then, Lai Da led the servants in charge to kneel down and salute, and shouted in unison: "Welcome my aunt to return to Beijing!"

Lin Ruhai kept nodding with a smile: "Don't be too polite, don't be too polite."

Everyone stood up again in disorder.

"Is it like the sea?" A voice sounded from behind the crowd.

The boys standing in front of the door stepped aside, Jia She was standing in front of the door looking at Lin Ruhai.

It was dusk, and a cool wind blew over from the street, blowing Jia She's half-white hair and beard into a mess.

Lin Ruhai opened his eyes wide and quietly looked at the familiar figure at the door. He couldn't believe that the high-spirited son of the Rongguo Mansion and the prince accompanied him to read, and he would look like this now.
Thinking of this, he felt sour in his heart, and hurriedly stepped forward: "Ruhai pays respects to uncle." As he spoke, he cupped his hands and bowed down.

Jia She helped him up: "Your hair has also turned gray a lot?"

Lin Ruhai looked at Jia She's old face, "Yes. In the past two years, it's almost half white."

Jia Amnesty was silent for a while: "You have to take care of yourself, the days of happiness are still to come."

Lin Ruhai: "Yes."

There was another silence, Jia Amnesty: "The second child is still in the yamen, let's go to Rongqing hall to meet the old lady first."

Lin Ruhai: "Yes."

Jia Hu came up to help Lin Ruhai: "Sister Lin is still waiting at the Chuihua Gate." After speaking, a group of people walked in.

On the other side, there were many people standing outside the Chuihua Gate, besides the daughter-in-law in charge of the Ningguo Mansion who worked beside Lin Daiyu, and the mother-in-law and maid who served her on weekdays, the gate was completely surrounded by wind and rain.

Lin Daiyu, who was dressed in plain clothes and light makeup, was standing inside the door with a face full of excitement. She seemed to feel something, and her heart was pounding. She resisted her panic, walked slowly to the door, and looked at the hallway.

"Master Lin is here!"

A woman from the Ningguo Mansion hurried over, "Miss Lin, the second master brought Mrs. Lin here, and we'll be here to talk."

Without saying a word, Jia Hu walked over from the hallway with Lin Ruhai on his arm.

"Father."

Lin Daiyu walked towards Lin Ruhai quickly, the tears that fell as soon as she said it had already flowed down her cheeks.

Wang Momo placed the kneeling mat that had been prepared in front of Lin Ruhai.

"My unfilial daughter, Lin Daiyu, please greet my lord father."

"Okay, okay, get up."

Lin Ruhai gently helped Lin Daiyu up, with a loving smile on his face, looking at the increasingly beautiful daughter, he was more satisfied with Jia Hu in his heart, and said with a smile: "Yu'er has grown taller, grown up girl."

"I gained a lot of weight again." Jia Hu added.

Sure enough, Lin Daiyu glared at Jia Hu immediately.

Jia Hu chuckled.

Lin Ruhai nodded with a satisfied smile.

Wang Momo came over and saluted: "Uncle."

Lin Ruhai: "Thank you for your hard work."

Then, Xueyan came over and knelt down: "Master!"

Lin Ruhai smiled: "Xiao Xueyan has grown up too, get up quickly." Seeing that other people were also coming to salute, he quickly waved his hands and said, "Okay, okay. We can't keep the old lady waiting for too long."

Jia Hu didn't want a group of people blocking here, so he said, "Let's salute tomorrow."

Everyone responded in unison: "Yes."

Jia Hu said to Lin Daiyu, "Sister Lin?"

"Ah."

Lin Daiyu nodded obediently, and said to Lin Ruhai: "Father, please come with my daughter." Then, she and Jia Hu helped Lin Ruhai walk to Jia's mother's courtyard.

(End of this chapter)