Full grade Daiyu in the Red Chamber

Chapter 2 Jia Lian's Spring Blossoms and Autumn Moon

Rongfu
Mother Jia has been writing letters to her son-in-law for half a year, wanting to take her granddaughter over, but she is always rejected.

Seeing this, Yuanyang, who was holding her shoulders behind her, asked with a smile, "But Miss Lin is coming?"

"Exactly, the son-in-law has agreed." When mentioning the son-in-law, he couldn't help but think of his poor daughter, and his eyes turned red again: "There are three children in the family, and the one I love the most is my Min'er, but I don't want to be in vain. Sending someone to give away a black-haired person is really cutting my heart. If my poor granddaughter can come, I will be comforted to see her so sad."

Among the maids in the room, the old lady wept and coaxed again.

Seeing this, Yuanyang had no choice but to quickly change the topic: "The old lady thinks about who to send to pick up the cousin girl, and she has to send the letter as soon as possible to avoid delay."

"Good girl, thank you for reminding me." Mother Jia hurriedly asked someone to answer the letter, saying that she would ask someone to pick it up. After thinking about it, she said, "Go and see what Lian'er is doing, and ask him to come over."

The clever girl immediately responded and went out the door.

"The old lady wants to ask Second Master Lian to pick her up?"

"It would be inconsiderate to send someone away. Lian'er doesn't eat wine and watch theater all day long. It's better to send him an errand. It also shows that our family attaches great importance to our granddaughter."

"The old lady wants to be thoughtful and considerate."

"The old lady is really the most loving elder, she always thinks of her cousin!"

"It's really a blessing for a cousin girl to have a grandmother like an old lady!"

A group of maidservants flattered their small mouths with honey, which made Jiamu smile all over her face.

Just as he was talking, he heard the rumor that "Second Master Lian is here"

The members of Jia's family, both male and female, are really good-looking. Even Jia Lian, a well-known wanderer, is actually handsome, without the slightest imaginary look of wretchedness. Just look at this skin, It's also very coaxing.

"Please, old lady." Jia Lian asked with a smile on his face, "I don't know why the old lady called her grandson here? You just tell him, because his grandson will have to do it for the old lady even if he is so terrified. appropriate."

Mother Jia was proud of herself, but she scolded: "You are only good at deceiving people with this mouth. It's not a big deal. It's just your uncle who wrote a letter to allow your cousin to come to our house. You are the only one in the family who has the right status and deserves to be treated." It’s empty, why don’t you just run there yourself and pick up your cousin.”

When Jia Lian heard that he was going to go far away, he was not happy at first, but only felt fortunate. It was nothing compared to being happy and happy in the capital. After thinking about it, Yangzhou has always been a well-known elegant place, and even the Fireworks and Willow Lane is very different from the capital. It's different, wouldn't it be great if you could go and see it.

Thinking of this, Jia Lian was not unhappy at all, and even very excited, and immediately replied: "The grandson will definitely live up to the old lady's entrustment, so I will go home and ask Feng Meier to pack her luggage, and the old lady can rest at home." Just wait."

Seeing that he was so active, Jia's mother was very satisfied, and gave some instructions with a smile, and then told him to go back and clean up.

Wang Xifeng was lying on the kang, and Ping'er was beating her legs. The master and servant were chatting and laughing, and suddenly Jia Lian came in with a happy face.

Seeing his appearance, Wang Xifeng raised her brows and sneered, "Hey, look at how happy you are, did you pick up silver on the road, or did your ancestor open a private treasury for you to pick?"

"Okay, okay, I haven't provoked you recently." Jia Lian sat down next to her, snatched her tea and poured it down: "Don't be idle, the old lady sent me to Yangzhou to pick up the cousin girl. Hurry up and help me pack my luggage, I'm leaving tomorrow."

Hearing this, Wang Xifeng couldn't help sneering: "I've never seen you be so active in ordering you to do something on weekdays, but this time it's really strange, can someone pull your laziness?"

Jia Lian's eyeballs rolled: "Look at what you said, the old lady has a life, dare I not?"

Wang Xifeng has followed Jia Lian for many years, and she knows this man very well. To put it in a vulgar way, she knows what shit he wants to shit as soon as this man sticks his ass.

"Then you have to thank the old lady for sending you such a good job. Yangzhou is really a good place, but ah." Wang Xifeng glanced coldly, and said lightly: "I can remind you, the old lady misses that granddaughter. It's not been a day or two, don't let me feel like the sky is high when you leave, if you delay the old lady from seeing her granddaughter, let's see if the old lady can't deal with you."

Jia Lian didn't know that she said this because she was afraid that she would go out to fool around and deliberately bring up the old lady to talk?
I was very irritable in my heart, and I couldn't wait to get out of the control of this hag, but I said with a smile on my face: "My good grandma, just don't worry about it, I am doing business for the old lady, how dare you be blind?" What about messing around? Besides, with such a beautiful wife at home, I wish I could stay with you all the time, so how can I linger outside?"

Such nonsense, even Ping'er would not believe it, let alone the shrewd Wang Xifeng?

After hearing this, he spat at him: "Don't use your tricks to fool me, how can I not know what kind of virtue you are?" Then he got up and went out, probably to pack his luggage for him.

Ping'er glanced at Jia Lian with a bad face and said: "Second Lord will do things this time, but don't mess around outside. Although Yangzhou is prosperous, it has a different flavor compared to the capital. Angry grandma, I'm afraid the second master will be really sad." After saying that, he followed the master's footsteps.

Jia Lian became more and more annoyed: "It's the other way around, one or two dare to point the nose at the master and teach me a lesson." In other people's houses, the man is the head of the family, and the women are only obedient. One of them climbed on his head. Is this still a human life?

Because of Jiamu's urgency, everyone had to pack up overnight and set off in a hurry the next morning.

When the dominatrix left home suddenly, Jia Lian suddenly felt that the sky was blue and the water was clear, and even the old woman was pleasing to the eye, and she was very refreshed, and every time the boat docked, she had to go to that place. Fireworks and Willow Alley for entertainment, I just feel that this day is really a fairy.

"Second Lord, take it easy. How long will it take you to get to Yangzhou? The old lady is still waiting at home?"

Jia Lian chuckled: "Are you afraid that your grandma will beat you if she finds out?"

"Since the second master is aware of grandma's temperament, and is so intemperate, don't say it is the skin of a slave. I am afraid that your skin, second master, will be exposed by grandma. Besides, we have indeed lost a lot of time on the road , if this continues, it’s not easy to explain to the old lady.”

"That's all, master, just take it easy!"

For the rest of the journey, Jia Lian finally became a little more honest. Although he had to hang out with some girls on the boat, he did not waste time anyway.

On this day, Jia Lian and the others finally arrived at the pier in Yangzhou, and Zhong Bo, the steward of the Lin family, who had received the letter early on the shore, was waiting in person.

He didn't recognize Jia Lian at first, but when he saw that everyone in that group was dressed in silk and satin and exuded a sense of wealth, he knew it, and immediately stepped forward.

"Dare to ask, but it's the second master Lian?"

Jia Lian nodded yes.

The smile on Uncle Zhong's face deepened: "The servant is Lin Zhong, the housekeeper of Lin's house. The master learned that Second Master Lian arrived today, and the house has prepared a feast for him to welcome him."

Knowing that he is the housekeeper of the Lin family, Jia Lian hurriedly bowed and said with a smile, "Butler Lao Lin has been waiting for a long time!"

Jia Lianguan is a slippery person. Although he can't write well, he is not stupid. In addition, the housework of the Rong Mansion has always been taken care of by the husband and wife, and they often go out. If he was successful, he simply became more polite and respectful.

Zhong Bo repeatedly said "Don't dare" and invited Jia Lian to get into the carriage, and then ordered a group of servants behind him to help carry the luggage into the carriage.

The Lin family's mansion is far less luxurious than the Rong Mansion, and the servants in the mansion don't wear gold and silver like the servants in the Rong Mansion. Therefore, when they entered the mansion, the servants brought by Jia Lian couldn't help showing a little He was very contemptuous, and there was even a faint hint of arrogance when facing the servants of the Lin family.

Lin Ruhai is a genius who has been in the officialdom for half his life. He can't see such a thing. He doesn't show it for a while, but he sighs in his heart. What his daughter said is true. Each one was born with two snobbish eyes, and he secretly rejoiced that he followed his daughter's idea early on and let her prepare for the pomp, otherwise, if he stepped into the Rong Mansion, he would be despised as a poor relative up.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai secretly decided to bring more gold and silver to his daughter tomorrow. Watching the servants of the Rong Mansion behave, he might not be so comfortable with less money to manage his life.

Fortunately, Jia Lian is not that shallow-sighted. The Lin's mansion sounds simple at first glance, but whether it is the antiques in the house, tea sets, bowls and dishes and other daily necessities, all of them are top-notch gadgets, which is enough to show that the Lin family is a bit He is not poor either, but he just doesn't like publicity, it's not at all like Rongfu's way of publicizing wealth and honor in the open.

Jia Lian couldn't help thinking that the old lady in the family had said that the fifth prince of the Lin family was the family of Zhong Ding, but also a scholarly clan. He couldn't help but think to himself, this scholar really pays attention to restraint.

Seeing the background of the Lin family, Jia Lian became more and more enthusiastic towards Lin Ruhai, shouting at each uncle very affectionately, toasting frequently, and drinking until late at night when he was a little drunk before giving up.

Since Daiyu never attended the banquet, she just asked someone to prepare the hangover soup early and then rested.

After the banquet was over, Lin Ruhai went back to the study and sat down. He wasn't too drunk at first, but he drank a bowl of hangover soup prepared by his daughter, and felt even more at ease.

"What do you think of Jia Lian?"

Uncle Zhong thought for a while, and replied: "He has a bit of wit, he has a wink, and he is also a man of the world."

Lin Ruhai nodded, this Jia Lian was a bit smart, but unfortunately he didn't use it in the right way, and he was both greedy and lustful, so his conduct was really not good.

The dignified son-in-law of the eldest son of the Rong Mansion actually has this kind of character. He thought about just getting some information about the Rong Mansion from Jia Lian. The second son of the son-in-law, Jia Baoyu, who was rumored to be born extraordinary, still hang out in the inner courtyard all day long, watching the four books The Five Classics are like a scourge, and Lin Ruhai can't help but sigh repeatedly. The two descendants of this generation are so useless, and the Rong Mansion is afraid that there will be no successors.

After pondering for a while, Lin Ruhai said slowly: "From Jia Lian's few words, I can only roughly estimate the temperament of everyone in Rongfu, but it's hard to judge what's inside. I really feel uneasy. Why don't you and the girl Let's go to the capital together. Our family also has a village and a shop in the capital. You only say that you are going to take care of the family property, but no one can say that, although there are people who need to be around the girl, they are always housewives, and there is no reliable one outside. It is really inconvenient for someone to walk, once something happens, I feel more at ease with you here."

"I am very willing to take care of the girl, the slave is very willing, only on the master's side." Uncle Zhong hesitated a little, he is someone the master is used to, and he has always been in charge of all the previous affairs, including the outside and all aspects of communication. He was really worried about leaving.

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "You don't need to worry about me here, just ask your son to be on top. Your son has followed you in and out since he was a child. It should be a while, and I think your kid really has With a bit of shrewdness, nothing can go wrong."

Seeing that he wanted to pull out his own son, Uncle Zhong was happy but also worried: "I am afraid that the boy is young and frivolous."

"They all came here when they were young and frivolous. Once you start cooking for two years, it is enough to be independent. You are not too young. It is good to ask your son to come out and practice."

Lin Ruhai waved his hands indifferently, and said: "And the girl still needs to be taken care of by you in a sophisticated and tactful way, so I can rest assured!"

Hearing these words, Uncle Zhong's heart was also shocked: "It's still the master who is thoughtful, so this slave will go back to pack his luggage, and then set off with the girls."

Lin Ruhai nodded, and then pondered: "Tomorrow, you first give Jia Lian 2000 taels of silver notes. You just say that he is tired of traveling and traveling, and it is rare to come to Yangzhou. My uncle will give him some pocket money and tell him to spend the next two days." Go to Yangzhou City to wander around at will!"

People who are greedy for money are the best to deal with. The Lin family has no shortage of money. If you give me some sweets, that kid will take more care of Yu'er because of his shrewdness and sophistication.

"In addition, according to what Jia Lian said, her daughter-in-law is now in charge of the house. When you send the girl into the house, find a chance and then quietly give 2000 taels to his daughter-in-law. With this kid's behavior, he will be sure to hold the money in his hand." He refuses to let his wife know."

Uncle Zhong couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Master has so much love for his daughter, he has arranged everything he can think of!"

"It's just some silver. If Yu'er can live a more comfortable life, let alone a few thousand taels, so what if it's tens of thousands of taels? It's all external possessions."

The Lin family's wealth is so rich that no one can see the root of it, not to mention a few thousand taels, it is tens of thousands of taels. To the Lin family, it is nothing more than a drop in the bucket, but with this money, it can make their daughter take care of them more , in Lin Ruhai's view, this account couldn't be more cost-effective.

(End of this chapter)