The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 230 I promise

The summer is so hot that even the weeping poplars by the water are sunken and droopy. The birds have long since silenced their voices, but the cicada is still chirping complacently.

After several servants of the Lin Mansion finished cleaning the courtyard, they took a nap and chatted under the shade of a tree. One of them said well-informed: "Did you know that someone came from the Rongguo Mansion in the capital yesterday? I heard that they were sent by my second uncle. , for an important matter."

Another maid yawned and asked, "What's the important matter?"

"It is said that it is our girl's marriage." The original servant said with a smile.

As soon as this statement came out, the other two maids were no longer sleepy. One of them said it seriously?The other asked which family the young master was from?

The original servant girl proudly let it slip and said, "Guess, I'm sure you won't be able to guess."

"What's so hard to guess? Since the letter is from the second uncle, it must be from the Jia family, so I guess it's the second uncle Bao who was born with a jade in his mouth."

"I also guess it's him, but I heard that although this Second Master Bao has a good personality and is very good to his sisters, he is not good at studying, so he likes to mess around in the closet."

"Oh, how can that be done? If a man doesn't study or practice martial arts, how will he be able to take on the family business in the future? Now he still has his parents and elders to rely on, but what if he becomes his own family in the future? Sooner or later he will have to sit back and have nothing."

"That's true. From this point of view, it's better not to marry this second master Bao. Well, third master Huan is also wrong. He is both civil and military, handsome and has a good temper."

When the female servant saw the two of them chirping, she put herself aside and said with both anger and amusement: "The person who is talking nonsense about your mother's cunt is wrong, wrong, not from the Jia family, but from Prince Yizhong's palace! "

"My dear, Prince's Mansion? Really? Then won't our girl be the princess in the future?"

"What are you thinking about? Prince Yoshitaka is over seventy years old. It's Prince Yoshitaka's great-grandson who wants to get married. I heard he already has a title, and he seems to be a general to support the country or something."

The three servants and women were chatting animatedly when suddenly someone coughed heavily behind them. The three of them quickly turned around and saw Lin Daiyu and Xueyan, the master and servant, standing behind them at some unknown time. They were so frightened that they quickly stood up and saluted. :"girl!"

Lin Daiyu's pretty face was pale at this moment, as if she had lost her soul, and she walked over. Xueyan glared at the three servants angrily and scolded: "You don't work in broad daylight, you are still sitting here talking nonsense, you will sue Xiao later." Butler, kick all of you out." After saying that, he hurriedly chased after Lin Daiyu.

The three servants couldn't help but look at each other, complaining about each other's talkativeness!
Lin Daiyu was always a sensitive person. After listening to the private discussions of several servants, she was so distraught that she couldn't sit still. She scribbled in the room for a while, then stood up and walked away sleepwalking. Leaving Jia Huan's residence was completely subconscious.It was obvious that sister Lin's heart was now secretly tied to classmate Jia Huan, and she would first think of brother Huan when something happened.

Let's say that Lin Daiyu stumbled to Jia Huan's residence. Before she even entered the house, she shouted in a trembling voice: "Brother Huan!"

Ping'er was pruning a bonsai in the house. He quickly put down the scissors and stepped forward with a smile: "Miss Lin is here. Third Master is not here. He is studying in Yueweitang in front... Hey, Miss Lin doesn't look good. Could it be that she is ill?" Already?"

Ping'er felt Lin Daiyu's cold hands again and couldn't help being surprised. He looked questioningly at Xue Yan behind Lin Daiyu.

Xueyan shook her head helplessly and said: "It's not like those chattering women said that Prince Yi Zhong's palace came to propose marriage to the master, and frightened us girls out of their wits. Sister Ping'er You should hurry up and find Mr. Huan to give our girl some advice."

Lin Daiyu looked slightly embarrassed and said angrily: "Little Hoof, what are you talking about? Who has lost your soul? Ping'er, don't listen to her nonsense. It's important for Brother Huan to study, so don't make trouble with him for trivial matters."

Ping'er's heart moved and he said with a smile: "Third Master hasn't had lunch yet, so he must have forgotten it again. I'm just about to go find him. Miss Lin, sit down for a moment and I'll go back." After that, he went to Yueweitang.

Ping'er was kind and gentle, but also smart and considerate. How could he not see Lin Daiyu's dependence and affection for his third master, so he went to invite Jia Huan back on the pretext that he hadn't eaten yet.

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It is said that Jia Huan is studying in Yuewitang these days. He usually eats here at noon. After dinner, he takes a short nap and continues to study hard. He is completely in the sprint state before the college entrance examination. The same is true for Lu Xiangsheng. The two learn from each other and compete with each other. , learn from each other and encourage each other, which greatly improves efficiency.

Jia Huan and Lu Xiangsheng were writing an article when Feng Ziying broke in and sat down next to Jia Huan. Without any explanation, she picked up the kettle next to her and started drinking.

Jia Huan and Lu Xiangsheng couldn't help but squint at this guy, while Feng Ziying drank the kettle down, and then burped with unfinished content and said: "It's so hot in this damn weather, it's still easy to read and write." Ah, I wish I could have figured it out if I had to bite the bullet."

Jia Huan said angrily: "I don't have anything to do without going to the Three Treasures Hall. If you have anything to say, just say it. If you have anything to say, let it go quickly. Don't beat around the bush. I don't have time to talk to you."

Feng Ziying chuckled and said: "Xiao Lu, look at this kid, he's already in trouble even before he has won the imperial examination. He looks down on Brother Feng!"

Jia Huan said with a smile: "Someone has been promoted recently, but he didn't even invite him for a drink. Who is looking down on him?"

Feng Ziying laughed and said: "Isn't this busy? Just make up for it later, a drink is worth nothing."

It turns out that Feng Ziying has been officially promoted to Qianhu at the Yunti Pass Qianhu Office, and is now temporarily serving as the captain of the personal army of the governor Lin Ruhai.

Lu Xiangsheng asked curiously: "Since Feng Qianhu is busy, why did he come here?"

Feng Ziying sneered and said, "Something happened, and I want to ask brother Huan for help." "What's the matter?" Jia Huan asked hurriedly.

Feng Ziying looked serious: "Didn't we catch two assassins at the dock that day? We also seized a crossbow and a musket."

Jia Huan and Lu Xiangsheng said in unison: "What's wrong?"

Feng Ziying slapped her thigh and said: "The problem lies in that musket. You must know that muskets are forbidden weapons. Although the serial number engraved on the musket has been worn away, you can still recognize it as a military item, so Commander Yi started Check the firearms of each guard station, and any guard station with missing muskets will be suspected. Ahem, you know the methods of Jin Yiwei. If you continue to investigate like this, there will definitely be a big mess!"

Jia Huan's heart moved and he asked, "Is it possible that there are missing muskets in your Yunti Pass Qianhu Station?"

Feng Ziying nodded and said: "This is unavoidable. It has been nearly 90 years since the founding of the Jin Dynasty. As time goes by, guns will be damaged or lost in various guards. If we really want to check, no guard has escaped. You have to lose it, hey, now the Jinyi Guards are investigating the Yangzhou Guards, and dozens of registered muskets have disappeared. Other firearms such as bowl-mouth blunderbuss and three-eye guns are also unaccounted for. Commander Yi caught a lot of them in anger. People, go to death to judge, causing the whole guard to be in a state of panic, the grass and trees are all soldiers, and everyone is in danger!"

Jia Huan frowned and said, "There will indeed be trouble if this continues. It would not be a joke if it causes a mutiny in the army."

Feng Ziying looked solemn and said: "No, there are already some signs of it. There are a lot of complaints in the army and there is a lot of resentment."

Jia Huan spread his hands and said, "But you should ask Master Lin for this kind of thing. What's the use of asking a little scholar like me?"

Feng Ziying smiled and said: "Brother Huan, you have many ideas. Brother Wei, I'm here to ask you for some advice."

Jia Huan glanced at it and said: "Believe me, you are afraid of melon fields and plum blossoms, so ask me to come forward and tell Mr. Lin."

Feng Ziying was slightly embarrassed and said with a smile: "Brother Huan, please take care of me more. Just think that Brother Feng owes you a favor. Well, I believe all the brothers in the guardhouse will appreciate your favor."

Jia Huan frowned and said, "That's not necessary. I'll find an opportunity to mention it to Master Lin, but I don't know whether it will be effective. After all, Yi Hong may not listen to Master Lin."

Feng Ziying nodded helplessly and said: "That's the truth, but no matter whether it succeeds or not, Brother Feng still owes you a favor, Brother Huan."

"You're welcome. After all, we are comrades who have gone through life and death together. Let's go. My uncle will be giving a lecture later, so I'll mention it to him." Jia Huan said with a smile.

Feng Ziying's eyes were warm and she said with a smile: "Good brothers, then I won't hinder you from studying. Let's go!" After saying that, he strode away and met Ping'er just as he walked out of the door.

Feng Ziying recognized Ping'er, and hurriedly raised her hands and said, "Hey, isn't this Miss Ping'er?"

Ping'er originally wanted to avoid it, but he had to salute and said: "Hello, Uncle Feng!"

Feng Ziying smiled and said, "Miss Ping'er is looking for Brother Huan, right? She's studying inside. Can you please let me know?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jia Huan heard the sound and walked out. Feng Ziying saw this and left.

Jia Huan walked up to Ping'er and asked, "Why is sister Ping'er here?"

Ping'er saw that Jia Huan's clothes were a little wrinkled, so he stretched out his hand to smooth it out for him, and asked softly: "Can Mr. Third have lunch?"

Jia Huan nodded and said, "I've used it."

"Miss Lin is here. She's not in a good mood. Third master, why don't you go back?" Ping'er said lightly.

Jia Huanqi said: "You were fine this morning, what happened?"

Ping'er said: "The following women were talking nonsense, saying that Prince Yi Zhong's palace proposed marriage to Uncle Lin, and Miss Lin happened to hear it. Miss Lin was probably unwilling, so she was worried and her voice was trembling."

Jia Huan couldn't help but suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "So that's why!"

Ping'er rolled his eyes at Jia Huan angrily and said, "Third Master can still laugh. It's not like you don't know Miss Lin... that."

Jia Huan felt hot in her heart and whispered into Ping'er's ear: "Tell Sister Lin that she will never marry into Prince Yi Zhong's palace in her life."

Ping'er was stunned for a moment, and Jia Huan smiled and said, "Go ahead, just say it's my promise."

Ping'er said oh thoughtfully, turned around and walked away.

(End of this chapter)