Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 349 Jia Lian pays homage to the spirit
Although Lin Daiyu was still young and didn't quite understand some things, she could still tell the difference between good and bad, loyal and traitorous, following her father Lin Ruhai.

Especially those who are flattering on the surface but mischievous behind the scenes are even more sensitive.

Let’s not talk about the Lin family for now. Lin Daiyu is very clear about the thoughts and plans of her second uncle and the others. She knows that they are doing it for the family property and land left by their father. After all, they are members of the same clan and they all want to take advantage. Her father made it very clear. , also arranged.

But the people of the Jia family in the capital felt a little disgraceful when they spoke like this. My mother was seriously ill and often talked about her relatives in the capital. When she missed her relatives so much, I even wrote a lot of family letters on my behalf, and later sent servants to the capital. Rongguo Mansion.

But after waiting for a long time, I just waited for some letters or the steward came here with servants, at least to say hello or something. Not even the head of the house came, and my mother became more and more worried. She gave up and never mentioned it again in the end, but Daiyu knew in her heart that her mother still missed them, so she often cried at night.

I was seriously ill not long ago, so I wrote a letter to her. I didn't know that I didn't come until my mother left.

Now, finally, someone came here and still behaved like this. He asked with some disgust,

"Lang Jun, why do you think they regard family ties as nothing but value yellow and white things so highly? Is this the noble family that my father talks about? Then why doesn't Lang Jun value money?"

Zhang Jinyu looked at Lin Daiyu's fairy-like face and touched her face. Who said she didn't like silver? She liked it very much, but how could she admit it? She replied sternly,
"Yu'er, people are different. I also like money, but family ties are more important to me. Money is something external to the body. If you don't bring it with you in life, you won't take it with you in death. I won't be as shameless as the Jia family. What? Damn it, a little money will reveal its true colors.”

Lin Daiyu looked over with starry eyes and smiled.
"Yu'er is very happy."

Zhang Jinyu was stunned for a moment, looking at the country, the ancients would never deceive me.

outside,

"What are you talking about, Mr. Gou? This is Yangzhou. If you dare to come to the Lin family to act wild, you won't do it to see what you look like."

Naturally, the third child of the Lin family would not let him go. He was spitting out fragrance. There was no one living in Laiwang at this time.
"Guys from the Lin family, keep your mouth shut. Our second master is an infantry captain in Jingying in the capital, and the military commander in Jingying is his uncle. No one in Yangzhou dares to offend the Jia family. Besides, the second master It’s also a good intention, there’s nothing wrong with settling your sister, if it weren’t for the sake of the second master, the Lin family’s uncle, it would be just you, huh.”

The threat was palpable. Jia Lian did not speak. He looked at the Lin family members coldly. He also understood in his heart that these people were afraid of having the same purpose as him, so he would never let them go. After all, his uncle was in charge of the salt administration in Jiangnan, and others would not I know, but I can't hide it from the Jia family.

I have also heard about the salt policy and the fat disparity. I think it would be easier to have a lot of cash from my family property. Even if I leave some out and keep some for myself, it will be easier than asking Wang Xifeng for money.

Lin Ruhui was actually worried in his heart. No one else knew the identity of the Jia family. However, he had been with his eldest brother all year round and knew the power of the Jia family. He was a little timid. He subconsciously looked around, but he didn't know that behind him, he saw Mr. Hou and Mr. Hou with his peripheral vision. The niece was in the corner, feeling excited, while Mr. Hou and Yu'er were watching.

Wherever I could retreat, glory and wealth were right in front of my eyes. With my head burning, I patted my sleeves and said;
"Why are you talking so much? Are you interested in my eldest brother's family wealth? Everyone in the Lin family is listening. My eldest brother told me that our clan members should have a lot of their share. The rest is the clan leader's dowry. No one can touch it. , what happened to the Jia family, what happened to the Duke's mansion, they even bullied the orphan girl of the Lin family, if you want to be shameless, there are no royal laws, if you want to exterminate the family, I, Lin Ruhui, will be the first to refuse."

"And I."

"And I."

The people of the Lin family were furious and stared at Jia Lian's group of people fiercely. Jia Lian was also angry and openly stated his plan. Before he could say anything, Lai Wang started pushing and shoving the people of the Lin family. In a moment, people on both sides became angry. The crowds began to collide.

Even Jia Lian was struck hard by Lin Ruhui's shoulder when Lin Ruhui took the opportunity. Jia Lian was so painful that he almost couldn't breathe. He staggered and was knocked to the ground. Everyone around him was shocked, including Lai Wang and Zhao'er. He quickly ran over to support Jia Lian and asked with concern;

"Second Master, Second Master, are you okay?"

"Second Master, how's it going? Where did you fall?"

Jia Lian finally took a breath and said angrily;

"It's the other way around."

Zhang Jinyu, who was hiding in the corner, didn't believe it. Why was his body weak after not seeing Lian Er for a few days? Could it be that Xiao Cui or Xiao Hong was found outside again? Looking at Jia Lian's embarrassed look, Zhang Jinyu couldn't help but snickered. After making a sound, Lin Daiyu looked over strangely and asked;

"Why is Mr. Lang laughing?"

Zhang Jinyu secretly pointed at Jia Lian who fell to the ground and said with a smile,

"A general was knocked down by your second uncle. You said that if a general like this led troops to the battlefield, the consequences would be disastrous. Besides, isn't it ridiculous to be a general with such a body?"

Seeing Zhang Jinyu gloating about his misfortune, Lin Daiyu's little face was still puzzled. Zhang Jinyu had no choice but to put away her smile. This joke was a bit cold.

Jia Lian was helped up, and he angrily pulled out the long knife behind him, ready to chop him down if he disagreed. When the Lin family members saw the knife being used, of course they were so frightened that they took many steps back before stopping.

Jia Lian nodded with satisfaction. How dare these unscrupulous people take action? I wonder where I, Lian Er, have ever suffered such a loss.
"Fight, why don't you stop fighting? Who did it just now? Come forward."

Jia Lian Yaowu stood up and waved the hand holding the knife a few times with a stern look on his face. Lin Ruhui was also frightened and backed away repeatedly, saying unforgivingly,
"You are only capable of bringing a knife to pay homage to your in-laws, but you are really promising. Now the Duke's office is openly robbing you." "You are a treacherous person."

Jia Lian was so angry that he stood up and took a knife to chop him down.
At such a critical moment, Zhang Jinyu could not ignore it and let Ji Qianhu behind him block him. Ji Yunhui flew into the courtyard with a vigorous stride, took out his sword and pushed it with the scabbard, accurately hitting the side of the long sword. With a snap, the sword in Jia Lian's hand The knife fell in response.

In the panic, the long knife was knocked away, and the blade almost hit Zhao'er who was beside him. Zhao'er was so frightened that he stood there, stunned.

Even Jia Lian was startled and almost stabbed through his abdomen. If someone really died in the mourning hall, it would be a joke for the Jia family.

"Who could have touched it?"

Jia Lian turned around in a cold sweat and asked loudly. Looking at the Qianhu of the Imperial City Division who were all dressed in armor, they were also shocked. Why are the people from the Imperial City Division here? Why do they look like those in the Imperial City? .

Then I remembered a familiar voice from behind,
"It turns out to be Second Brother Lian. What are you doing? Why are you here to pay homage to your aunt and uncle, and even hold a knife to pay homage? This is unheard of for me. Is it possible that the Jia family has this custom to show off the bravery of Rongguo Mansion? "

Zhang Jinyu came over with Lin Daiyu with a playful look on her face, but she was polite and addressed her as "Second Brother Lian".

Jia Lian took a closer look and saw that Marquis Luo Yun was here. He looked around again and saw the white-clad men standing motionless. They were either the soldiers accepted by Marquis Luo Yun or someone else. He had just left in a hurry and was thinking about something. I didn't realize that after seeing the appearance of the Lin family, I didn't realize that I had been deceived by the Lin family. Marquis Luo Yun was actually in Yangzhou.

Jia Lian's stiff face looked a little ugly, and he smiled forcefully and said;

"It turned out to be the Marquis. Jia Lian met the Marquis. It was all a misunderstanding. The misunderstanding was because Jia Lian lost his etiquette."

"It's not that you've lost etiquette, but that you're sorry for your aunt, uncle, and Yu'er. Go inside and kowtow to admit your mistake. Take your time and get ready to go to the lake."

Zhang Jinyu knew that the time was up, so she stopped scolding Jia Lian and just wanted to express her attitude in front of Lin Daiyu.

"Yes, Jia Lian will go now."

Jia Lian wiped his sweat, picked up the long knife on the ground and inserted it into the scabbard, then re-entered the hall, kowtowed to apologize, and then Lin Ruhui took the lead and came out to ask;

"Master Hou, it's almost time. Isn't it time to send it off?"

Zhang Jinyu quickly replied;
"Quickly, don't wait any longer, leave now."

"Yes, Lord Hou."

Lin Ruhui gathered her clansmen and began to clean up inside and outside. Soon, Lin Daiyu finally came to the mourning hall with tears in her eyes, kowtowed and burned paper. She looked around the coffin for a long time, smoothed the white silk tied on it with her own hands, and finally cried and shouted;

"Mr. Lang, let's go."

Zhang Jinyu came over to help lay out the white cloth, nodded and shouted;
"Enlightenment."

The sound of mourning music rang out in the courtyard, and the cries of the female family members of the Lin family also began. Zhao Si, also dressed in white, followed under the escort of the imperial guards. Ningbian led the people from the Pioneer Battalion to clear the way, and finally the Lin family members And Jia Lian followed, lifting the coffin and slowly walking out of the Lin family gate.

Under the gloomy sky and gray streets, soldiers had long been holding white lanterns tied with bamboo poles, and white sails were blowing, making it look unusually cold.

And there was the butler Fu Bo in front, scattering paper money along the way, and calling the names of Lin Ruhai and his wife from time to time, "Have a good journey."

On the way out of the city gate, there were actually sacrificial tables with a small cauldron on top, with incense burning inside. They were sacrificial sheds set up by Yangzhou officials and gentry salt merchants. At first glance, it seemed that there was no end to the road. , it is the children of those people's houses, the housekeepers, and the heads of the small families who come in person.

Lin Ruhui and Jia Lian did not express their anger. They also greeted these people along the way, thanked them, and took care of them.

After leaving the city gate, the long queue began to move faster. Zhang Jinyu followed closely behind Lin Daiyu, supporting Yu'er, but the stubborn figure insisted on walking on foot, holding her parents' spiritual tablets in her arms, as if she was using up all her strength. Zhang Jinyu secretly felt distressed as she walked step by step with all her strength.

Seeing that there was still such luck, how could Zhang Jinyu let Lin Daiyu really walk over? He asked Ning Bian to bring a horse, and then without any explanation, he hugged Lin Daiyu and got on the horse. Lin Daiyu still wanted to struggle, but Zhang Jinyu hugged her tightly. said;

"Stay peacefully. It's such a long way and it will take a long time to walk. When you get there, I need you to be filial. You are weak and weak. What if you collapse from fatigue? Be obedient and you will always be your own people inside and outside."

After Zhang Jinyu finished speaking, Lin Daiyu no longer struggled, but just held the spiritual tablet in her arms tightly and remained silent. Jia Lian, who was walking behind, widened her eyes and thought she had seen that scene wrong. What happened? Lin Daiyu, it seems that Daiyu does not reject it.

Is it
(End of this chapter)