Red Mansion Beijingwang

Yanzheng Yamen, Daiyu Xiangboudoir.

A few days ago, Daiyu was wearing a plain white dress, her eyebrows were slightly drooped, and her eyes like stars were staring at the tea cup on the table, seeming to be filled with all sorts of melancholy.

"Auntie, have you decided?"

After pondering for a moment, Daiyu raised her eyes and looked at Aunt Liu who was sitting opposite her, with some indescribable emotions in her voice.

Aunt Liu was also dressed in plain white, with her hair pulled up high and decorated with a small white flower. After hearing the girl's words, she raised her head and looked at the girl, her eyes flickering, she bit her pink lips tightly, and nodded and said: "Well, the master is gone, and there's no point in me staying here. It's better to leave."

Hearing this, Daiyu's heart was full of thoughts, and her eyes looking at Aunt Liu became increasingly complicated. Her father died of illness, and her brother wanted Aunt Liu to find her own way out. Therefore, she had told Aunt Liu before and let her think about it. I will reply to her in a few days. At present, Aunt Liu means to choose to take a sum of money and leave.

She came to Beijing to be raised by her maternal grandmother since she was a child. She has no feelings for her father's concubine, so there is no so-called reluctance to part with her. How can I put it, Aunt Liu's behavior always makes people feel unhappy, and she feels a little grievances for her father. .

After all, the love that lasted for several years will be gone as soon as one dies.

Although she also felt that she could not let Aunt Liu suffer, she understood Aunt Liu's decision, and she agreed with it in her heart. However, after all, this was her father's concubine, and she still hoped that Aunt Liu could stay. It was better than leaving her father alone. .

This is not to say that Daiyu is selfish and will never be able to empathize with her unless things happen to her. It is inevitable that she will have some entanglements in her heart.

At this moment, Aunt Liu was also feeling uneasy. She was just an aunt. In the final analysis, she was just a slave with a higher status and had no right to speak. Her future future all depended on this young lady, Daiyu. She could decide her future with just one sentence. One's life and death.

There is no way, who can let Daiyu rely on, and she is a rootless duckweed at this moment.

Logically speaking, she should stay in her old house in Gusu. This was what she originally thought, but accidents always happened and changed her mind.

After a moment of silence, Daiyu sighed softly, seeming to relieve the depression in her heart, and said: "Well, since my aunt has made a decision, then let her go."

It is human nature to be stubborn and stubborn, but it will lead to inferiority.

With that said, Daiyu ordered: "Zicuckoo, go and ask your brother to come."

Although her brother let her make the decision, she had to discuss the matter with her brother. Moreover, Daiyu was not sure how much money she would give her, so she had to let her brother make the decision.

No matter how knowledgeable and talented she is, she is still a baby, and her understanding of human relations and sophistication is still unsatisfactory. For example, in the original work, Daiyu doesn't even know what a pawn is.

Most of the ladies are hiding in the boudoir and raising themselves, so they are not exposed to these philistine things. Unlike Baochai, she has been doing business with Aunt Xue since she was a child and has come into contact with many account books, so naturally she is familiar with it.

Zijuan heard the words and responded, then immediately stepped back to invite someone.

At this time, Tanchun, who was silent on one side, poured a cup of tea from the teapot, handed it to Daiyu, and said softly: "Sister Lin, take a sip of tea to moisten it."

This is a family matter of the Lin family. It is inconvenient for Tanchun to say anything, so he can only remain a silent spectator.

Daiyu took the tea cup and took a sip. She felt a little complicated. She lowered her head and remained silent. She didn't know if what she did was right. She made her own decisions. Would her father scold her for being unfilial?

Not long after, someone called out, "The prince is here." After hearing this, Daiyu felt reassured and looked outside the room with her fair face raised, her bright eyes glowing a little.

Shui Rong stepped in, his eyes fell on the delicate Daiyu, and he greeted her warmly: "Zhen'er."

Daiyu's heart was slightly happy, her moist willow eyes looked at the young man tenderly, her smoky eyebrows relaxed as if in misty rain, and she said with a bit of relief in her voice: "Brother is here."

As long as my brother is here, the big stone that weighs on my heart disappears, and I just feel light.

Shui Rong nodded, walked forward slowly, looked at Aunt Liu, whose delicate body was trembling with fear, and said Zhanran: "Have you decided?"

As for what Daiyu wanted to do with him, she had heard Zijuan say it before. To be honest, Shui Rong was a little surprised by Aunt Liu's decision.

Taking money and leaving may seem free and easy, but in fact, in this cannibalistic feudal society, it is difficult for women, let alone a woman who has been someone else's concubine. If she has no support, she may be easily bullied.

Choosing to stay in the old house of the Lin family, firstly, there will be support, and although the food and clothing are simpler, it is not much worse. Secondly, because of the protection of the Lin family, they will not be bullied.

This Aunt Liu is a typical gentle and graceful woman from the south of the Yangtze River. A woman with a traditional temperament in feudal society. Logically speaking, she should choose to stay in the Lin family's old house to find a place to settle down, but she didn't expect that she would take money and leave.

However, it is understandable. You need to know that once you stay in the Lin family's hometown, you must abide by the three obediences and the four virtues. To put it bluntly, you have to remain a widow.

According to current words, this Aunt Liu is an old lady, but in fact she is a middle-aged lady. She is in the prime of her life. The so-called thirty-year-old is like a tiger. Who wants to suffer a lifetime.

Gentleness and elegance are gentleness and gracefulness, and needs are needs. They cannot be generalized and can be understood.

Facing the precious young man in front of her, Aunt Liu was frightened and did not dare to raise her eyes. After Yingying bowed, she said in a trembling voice: "Return to the words of the prince, I have decided on my identity."

Shui Rong nodded when he heard the words and said, "That's alright. Since Qi'er agreed, I won't say anything more. Let's do this. After Uncle Lin is buried, the Lin family will give you two thousand taels of silver, and you can find your own way."

Shui Rong expressed respect for Aunt Liu's decision, but although he let Aunt Liu leave, at least she had to wait until Lin Ruhai was buried. She couldn't leave her concubine before she was buried. This was not a joke, and she was afraid that Lin Ruhai would know about it. They will all crawl out of the coffin.

As for the two thousand taels, it’s true that the Lin family has money, but they can’t afford to be extravagant for a concubine. Farmers live on more than a dozen taels of silver a year. These two thousand taels are already a huge sum of money. As long as Aunt Liu keeps to herself and buys some The fields, shops, etc. are enough for her to live the rest of her life.

Of course, Aunt Liu's charm is still there, and it's her business to find support again.

Hearing this, Aunt Liu felt a little relieved and responded, "I thank you, Your Majesty."

Shui Rong nodded lightly, his eyes fell on Daiyu, and asked softly: "Zi'er, what do you think?"

When Daiyu heard this, her willow eyes turned slightly, and two shallow dimples appeared on her fair face, and she said, "I listen to my brother."

In fact, the girl felt that Aunt Liu had served her father wholeheartedly for several years, and the two thousand taels of silver seemed a bit too little. However, after thinking about it, her brother must have his own reasons, so she didn't say anything more.

Moreover, looking at Aunt Liu's expression, she was not dissatisfied, she obviously accepted it.

Well, she listens to her brother. This is not an empty talk. She is a "well-behaved" sister.

At this time, someone from outside reported that Second Master Lian was here. Shuirong thought that Jia Lian was not an outsider, so he did not shy away from it, so he let Jia Lian in.

After a while, Jia Lian stepped in and saluted: "Your Majesty."

Aunt Liu glanced at Jia Lian with her beautiful eyes, then turned and bowed: "Your Majesty, I will take my leave now."

Shui Rong raised his eyes and glanced at Aunt Liu, feeling quite appreciative. After all, they were all planning to leave the Lin family. It would be a good thing for him to avoid taboos. Aunt Liu was still a smart person.

After letting Aunt Liu leave, Shui Rong sat down, took a sip from the teacup handed by Tan Chun, and said softly: "Brother Lian, is there something wrong?"

Jia Lian would not go to the Three Treasures Hall without anything to do. Jia Lian was busy and would not take the initiative to look for him unless he had something to do.

Jia Lian raised his eyes and glanced at Daiyu, and responded: "Your Majesty, the adoptive person has been found. He is a distant branch of the Lin family. The family has only four walls. His father died young, leaving only the widowed mother Lin Zhang to live a hard life with her youngest son. Fang is three years old. Mother and son are waiting outside. "

Shui Rong nodded slightly when he heard the words. He originally planned to find a distant relative to adopt him, so that he could support Lin Ruhai's spirit and throw a basin, and secondly, someone would offer incense during festivals in the future, so that he wouldn't become a wandering ghost.

It was originally a matter of the Lin family, so Shui Rong was also handed over to Jia Lian. Now the candidate Jia Lian is looking for is a child, has only one widowed mother, and has a simple family relationship.

As an orphan and a widower, all they want is a place to settle down and live, which is relatively easy to control. This family is extremely satisfied with Shui Rong. It has to be said that Jia Lian's ability to do things is still very good, which is in line with the behavior of the legitimate son of a powerful man. group. Shui Rong did not answer immediately. Instead, he glanced at the gloomy Daiyu and said softly: "Zhen'er, let's meet them and see if they suit your liking."

Due to the limitations of the times, a daughter is a daughter and there is nothing she can do about it.

When Daiyu heard this, her heart warmed slightly. She knew that the adoption was inevitable. Now that her brother was asking her, he just wanted her to make the decision. This respect made people feel warm.

Nodding lightly, Daiyu regained her composure, looked at the young man with a fair face, smiled lightly, and said softly: "Let's meet him then."

Shui Rong raised his eyes and glanced at the girl. Although he smiled, the bitter smile at the corners of his lips was clearly the girl's pretense of strength, which made him pity her even more. She didn't know what to say for a moment.

It's indescribable to accept a stranger as your younger brother and have him keep his filial piety. It fills the girl's heart with sadness.

Jia Lian didn't say much when he saw this, and went out to call someone. After a while, Jia Lian came in with a ragged woman and a child. The woman entered the room, immediately pulled the child and knelt on the ground, saying: "Ms. Lin Zhang would like to send greetings to all the distinguished ladies."

Daiyu was startled when she saw them making such a grand gesture. She quickly stood up and helped them, saying: "No need to be polite, just get up."

Not to mention that the other party is an elder, they are just here to adopt, so it is nothing to give a big gift as soon as they come up.

Shui Rong turned a blind eye to this, but his eyes fell on Mrs. Lin Zhang. It was not that the woman's charm was still there, but Mrs. Lin's skin in front of her was rough, obviously caused by years of wind and frost. She was as old as an old man. And charm.

However, Lin Zhang's behavior made Shui Rong quite satisfied. Not to mention whether he was honest or not, this attitude was right.

I asked you to adopt me just as a decoration. Did you think you were here to be the master of the Lin family?
After helping the person up, Daiyu saw that although the child's face was slightly dark, but his brows were clear, he was very good, so she said to Shuirong: "Brother, how about him."

Everyone on the left and right is in need of adoption. Not only how pitiful this orphan and widowed mother is, but her honest and honest character is still quite favorable.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lin and Zhang immediately knelt down in gratitude. After her husband passed away, the Lin family in Gusu ignored mother and son. The life of the orphans and widowers was difficult and unsustainable.

Now this is an adoption, and at least the child can be guaranteed to be worry-free, so why not do it, this is great wealth.

After some tossing, Shui Rong looked at the woman and said calmly: "Ms. Lin Zhang, you also know the matter. Although it is an adoptive relationship, you and sister Lin have no friendship. Don't have any evil intentions about the Lin family's family business. From now on, the Lin family will raise your son to adulthood and provide for him to study, which will be regarded as a reward. Your son will support the soul and throw the pot with all his heart, and he will continue to have a good time during the new year and festivals. If there is a mistake, don't blame me for being rude. "

Brother Ming's settlement of accounts is just a transaction. Everything must be explained clearly. He doesn't want to cause any trouble. The child is still three years old and does not understand. Everything depends on Lin Zhang's teaching, so the object of Shui Rong's instructions is It's Lin Zhang.

When Mrs. Lin Zhang heard this, she was shocked and hurriedly knelt down and said, "Noble sir, don't worry. From now on, Gouzi will be Mr. Lin's son. He will do his best to keep his filial piety."

"Dogzi."

It's a very popular name, it's easy to make a living, and it fits the identity of a poor family.

After groaning, Shui Rong looked sideways at the strange-looking Daiyu, turned his eyes slightly, and said softly: "Zhen'er, give this child a name."

Poor people don't have names. Generally speaking, they are named as untouchables so that they can make a living. However, if the name Gouzi is Lin Ruhai's son, wouldn't it mean that Lin Ruhai and Daiyu...
After all, it was going to be included in the family tree, so it was better to change the name.

Daiyu's beautiful eyes rolled around, and she gave the young man a vague look. After a deep groan, she said faintly: "Let's use the word "Rong", Lin Rong, what do you think, brother-in-law?"

Upon hearing this, Shui Rong stared at Daiyu, nodded and said, "Then let's call her Lin Rong."

The so-called "rong" refers to the lush and prosperous vegetation. Daiyu's meaning may be that she hopes that the Lin family will prosper, or she may feel guilty because of her daughter's birth and hopes that the Lin family will be prosperous.

Hearing this, Mrs. Lin Zhang felt excited and immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you for the name."

When Shui Rong saw that they knew each other, he stopped talking and waved his hands and said, "Okay, you go down and change your clothes, and then go to your uncle's funeral to observe mourning."

After all, they are preparing for adoption, which represents the dignity of the Lin family. The expenses should not be saved, which makes people laugh.

Hearing this, Mrs. Lin and Zhang thanked her gratefully again, and then Jia Lian took her down to settle down.

After all the dust settled, Shui Rong looked at Daiyu and said, "Zi'er, the adoption is over now, and Uncle Lin's funeral should be arranged as soon as possible."

This matter has been dragging on for a while, and it’s time to come to an end.

Hearing this, Daiyu felt a surge of sadness in her heart. She looked at Shui Rong with misty eyes and smiled reluctantly, with tears in her eyes.

That's right, it was time for her father to be laid to rest, and then she would have to help her father's coffin back to Suzhou for burial in the Lin family's ancestral grave. Thinking of this place, her tears couldn't stop falling.

Shui Rong sighed softly when he saw this, holding a sweat towel in his hand, holding the girl's drooping head in his hands, staring at the pear blossom's wet face, wiped it carefully, and said softly: "Okay, no. If you cry, you will become a cat with a colorful face.”

After all, it's the Crimson Pearl Immortal Grass, which keeps dripping and flowing at every turn.

Daiyu felt the warmth on her face, her bright eyes like mist stared at the boy's handsome face, flickering unsteadily, an indescribable strangeness welled up in the depths of her heart, her jade cheeks warmed slightly, and her heart "thumped" Jumping, he forgot to refute the young man's joking words for a moment.

Is this, my brother, too close? It goes beyond the limits of an elder brother. Should I avoid it?
But even so, the young man's tenderness made Daiyu reluctant to refuse, and she didn't resent the young man's intimacy in her heart. She even felt happy and a little greedy.

Well, it's just a brother's love, it's normal, isn't it?

The water solution wiped the girl's cheek carefully, and stared at the girl's jade face. The sickly pale face was slightly rosy, and the unpainted face could not hide the delicate eyebrows and tears. If there is a thin layer of smoke, you can see clearly for a while, but you can't see clearly for a while. It is like seeing flowers in the fog, which is elusive and seems to contain dew. Although the face is timid, it has a natural and romantic attitude. It is really It's true that the disease is like Xizi's three points, which makes people feel pity.

At this moment, Shui Rong's eyes turned slightly, and there was a faint throbbing in his heart. After wiping it carefully, he suppressed the throbbing in his heart and said with a smile: "Zi'er, don't cry again in the future."

Daiyu also came back to her senses at this time, her heart could not stop beating, she felt her cheeks were getting hot, she pursed her pink lips, raised her smoky eyebrows, anger appeared on her face, and said: "I'm crying to myself. , what does it have to do with you.”

Water soluble: "."

Well, it still tastes the same.

With a chuckle, Shui Rong looked at Tanchun, who had been silent all this time, and said, "Third girl, this time you accompany me to Gusu, and my brother-in-law will equip you with three hundred soldiers, just in case."

Shui Rong had his own imperial errands to attend to, and it was absolutely impossible for him to accompany Daiyu to Suzhou. He had already made an agreement with Tanchun to let her take soldiers to protect her.

When Tanchun heard this, Yurong was slightly startled. After hesitating for a while, he said softly: "Brother-in-law, I can just bring some people. There is no need to mobilize the troops."

She understood that her brother-in-law was worried about them, and she felt sweet in her heart. However, her brother-in-law was currently on an official mission for the emperor and was in need of manpower. There was no need to take so many people with him.

When Shui Rong heard this, he smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, you can just take it with you."

Regarding the arrangement of three hundred soldiers, Shui Rong felt that it was a bit too little. It was necessary to know that they were helping Ling go to Suzhou. It was a flood and bandits were everywhere. If he did not send heavy troops to protect him, Shui Rong would not be at ease.

When Tanchun saw Shui Rong's decision, he didn't refute. He nodded lightly and said, "Brother-in-law, I understand."

Shui Rong nodded with satisfaction, turned to look at Daiyu, and said gently: "Zi'er, I will accompany you to Suzhou this time. When my brother's affairs here are finished, I will go to Suzhou to find you."

Daiyu felt a little better after hearing this. Although she was looking forward to having someone to accompany her, she could also tell the difference between good and bad. Business was important. With Tanchun by her side, she was not alone anymore.

After some instructions, Shui Rong started to play chess with Daiyu in order to appease Daiyu's mood. While they were enjoying themselves, someone outside reported: "Your Majesty, the governor of Jinling wants to see you." (End of this chapter)