My Red Mansion Career

Chapter 258 Lin Ruhai Arrives

Hearing that Lin Ruhai might join the cabinet, many people in the Jia family immediately became excited, and everyone looked at him with bright eyes, as if staring at a golden mountain.

Among the people on the side, only a few looked worried.

Then a voice rang out: "Uncle Lin, you have certainly done your best for His Majesty and the imperial court these years.

But Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor is only a seventh-rank official no matter how you say it. Now His Majesty has suddenly promoted you to the high position of Pavilion Elder. This is not a good thing for you. "

Everyone turned to look at the sound, and it turned out that the person speaking was Yuanchun, who had just smiled and said nothing.

Lin Ruhai's eyes narrowed, then he smiled and said: "Yuan Chun, why do you say that? Aren't you happy that my uncle has become the chief minister?"

"that is!"

Jia She's eyes widened, "I say it's a good thing that Yuanchun's niece, Ruhai, can become the chief minister of the cabinet. If you are not happy for my uncle, why are you pouring cold water on me? You are really too ignorant."

Yuanchun was not angry either. He first looked at Jia Mu and Jia Zheng, "Old lady, father, do you two think so too?"

Just imagine, a seventh-grade official whose name he has never heard of in ordinary days suddenly becomes the chief minister of the cabinet. Guess... what will those officials in the capital who have spent decades in Shenjing think?
Even though they dare not object openly for His Majesty's sake, it is certain that they will do so secretly.

Although Jia Mu and Jia Zheng have no political talent, they also know that their eldest granddaughter (eldest daughter) is not an aimless person.

"Big girl, grandma knows that you are being clever. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. Don't try to be secretive with grandma."

After hearing Yuanchun almost break down the pros and cons of the matter, everyone suddenly realized.

To be honest, in Shenjing, who knows who my uncle is.

There was silence in the Rongxi Hall. Only then did the women who were accustomed to life in the back house realize that the struggle in the court hall was so dangerous.

After all, although my uncle, the salt patrol censor, was considered a number one figure in Yangzhou, how could he be in Shenjing?

Daiyu's beautiful eyes were filled with tears. She walked from her seat to Lin Ruhai and hugged his arm. "Father... is the court really so dangerous? Otherwise, you'd better not be the chief assistant. Just be a minor official."

Especially Wang Xifeng was most impressed. In the past, although she was nominally the home of the Rongguo Mansion, she was managed by her two mothers-in-law, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang, and by the housekeepers below. No matter what she did, as long as she was out of sight. Or if you don't catch it yourself, you will end up with this or that kind of fork.

My uncle has been away from Beijing for more than ten years and has been out of touch with the official circles in the capital for many years.

After hearing Yuan Chun's words, everyone in Rongxi Hall was dumbfounded. No one knew that the great Xia court was actually divided into so many parties. Just hearing the names made people's scalp numb, and the situation in the court was so dangerous. .

Jia Zheng and Jia She also lowered their heads. They only knew how to get benefits from Lin Ruhai, but they didn't know that their brother-in-law's situation was so serious.

But they thought for a long time and couldn't figure out what was wrong, so they looked at her with some confusion.

Looking at the thoughtful people, Yuan Chun said again: "Mr. Wang Ge and Mr. Ye Ge represent the interests of the Zhejiang Party, Mr. Jian Ge and Mr. Yang Ge represent the Jin Party and the Chu Party, and Uncle Lin represents What party is it again?

Wang Zhijie, Jian Desan, Yang Jilin, and Ye Zhao all have political parties behind them, so don't they have it as a father?

Yuanchun sighed secretly in his heart, but his pretty face was still full of smile: "Old lady, father, sisters-in-law, you don't want to think about it either.

You know, it is a big taboo in officialdom if the government orders are not passed properly! "

Lin Ruhai laughed loudly and reached out to touch Daiyu's hair: "Yu'er, you underestimate your father too much.

No wonder His Majesty Yuanchun just put Lin Ruhai on the fire.

There are also various forces such as the Qi Party, the Kun Party, the Xuan Party, etc. Uncle Lin hastily joined in. Without a complete preparation, he might end up following the footsteps of Mr. Tan Ge. "

This is true for a small Jia Mansion, let alone the Great Xia court, which was a thousand times more complicated than Jia Mansion.

If being a father is really so useless, will Your Majesty promote my father to this position? "

"Really?"

Daiyu's big eyes turned around several times and asked curiously: "Father, what kind of party are you from?"

Lin Ruhai said calmly: "As a father, of course I am a New Party member."

"New Party?"

Everyone was surprised. Naturally, Jia Mu and others didn't know about it. Only Jia Zheng and Jia She knew a little about it.

Lin Ruhai saw the confused looks on everyone's face, Lin Ruhai briefly talked about the New Party's affairs, and finally looked at Yuan Chun and smiled: "Actually...even if I am not a New Party member, the people below have to think carefully if they want to deal with me. You must know that there is a big shot standing behind me.”

"Who?"

Everyone was surprised.

"This person is none other than Yuanchun's husband. Bojia Dingyuan should think twice."

After everyone was stunned, they realized that Jia Yu was not only Yuanchun's husband, but he also married his brother, and Daiyu was also his wife.

Lin Ruhai said jokingly to Jia Zheng, "Brother Cunzhou, don't forget, Sansi is also my beloved son-in-law."

Jia Zheng suddenly blushed and said: "Ruhai is laughing, think twice. Although you are Dingyuan Bo and the governor of Jingying, you are only limited to the army. You are the head of the civil service. He can help What are you busy with?"

Lin Ruhai shook his head: "Brother Cunzhou, you underestimate your son-in-law too much.

Do you really think Sansi’s influence is limited to the military?
To put it bluntly, as long as Sansi stamps his feet in Shenjing, many people will not be able to sleep that night. As long as he is unhappy, the wool business at the border will be affected.

Now everyone in the court knows that Sansi is my son-in-law. Don’t those in the cabinet know? If they want to embarrass me, they have to think about Sansi's reaction. If they really want to anger Sansi, they can't do it elsewhere, but they can still embarrass his wallet. What do you think? "

Everyone was stunned. No one expected that Jia Yu's influence in the court had reached this level.

Jia Zheng murmured: "Ruhai, is this a bit too much?"

"Has it passed?"

Lin Ruhai laughed loudly, "I don't think so." After that, he said to everyone seriously: "I know, you all thought that I, Lin Ruhai, would become so powerful after joining the cabinet, and the Jia family could also use this to gain Lots of benefits.

But I want to tell you that at this time, everyone has to walk on thin ice.

Talking about how the chief minister resigned, wasn't it because he thought he was sure of victory and had many party members in the DPRK, so he tampered with the battle of Tongguan without authorization, which prevented the supplies from reaching Tongguan in time, leading to the defeat of the Beijing camp?
In the end, he got away with it and was beaten to the end. If the Supreme Emperor hadn't thought of him as a veteran of the three dynasties, it wouldn't have been as simple as dismissal and investigation.

Therefore, I would also like to advise my two brothers here not to act recklessly and do things that violate national laws, such as bullying men and dominating women, otherwise it will be too late to regret once things happen! "

Jia She's expression changed, and he forced a smile and said, "Ruhai, you are too worried. You know how I am. I just drink and have fun in the yard all day long. I have never done anything illegal."

Jia Zheng said with a serious face: "Don't worry, Ruhai, you know who I am. I have worked hard at the Ministry of Industry for more than ten years and I have never done anything beyond my limits. How can I violate national laws?"

"That's good."

Lin Ruhai chuckled and suddenly dropped a piece of news: "In a few days, it's time to think twice before returning the favor. This time he has made great contributions to the court and completely solved the hidden dangers of the Chahar tribe.

His Majesty Longyan Dayue, when he summoned me yesterday, asked me to seize the time and arrange the marriage between him and Yu'er in a few days. Therefore, I came here today, firstly to visit my mother-in-law and two brothers, and also to arrange a wedding with Yu'er. Yu'er took it and made good preparations for Yu'er's marriage. "

As soon as these words came out, everyone in Rongxi Hall looked at Daiyu.

Daiyu, who was ashamed after hearing this, jumped up and was about to run away, but Xiangyun on the side grabbed her arm and pulled her back.

He forced her down on the chair and immediately said with a smile: "Sister Lin, why are you running away? You are about to get married. If you run away from such a big happy event, what will we do?"

Seeing that she couldn't get away, Daiyu stared at Xiangyun in shame and annoyance: "You damn girl, I just want to go out for some air. Why are you holding me back?"

"Of course I can't bear to leave you, right?" Xiangyun held her head up triumphantly. She thought she had caught Daiyu's pigtails, not to mention she was proud.

Looking at Xiang Yun, who was raising her head, Dai Yu felt her teeth itch with hatred, and suddenly smiled slightly: "Xiang Yun...it seems you haven't been married yet, right?"

"what……"

Xiangyun was stunned, "Yes, Sister Lin, what do you mean by this?"

Daiyu gritted her silver teeth and showed a "ferocious" smile on her face: "I remember that Brother Yu also had a younger brother who died young. Why don't you marry Brother Yu with me and be a part-time wife? Isn’t it wonderful that we can still treat each other as sisters-in-law?”

"what……"

Xiangyun's pretty face suddenly turned red, she let out a exclamation, jumped up and was about to run away, but was caught by Daiyu who was well prepared.

The situation on the court suddenly reversed. Just now, Xiangyun held Daiyu to prevent her from leaving. Now it was Daiyu's turn to prevent her from leaving. For a while, the two of them were in a quarrel.

When everyone saw the two women fighting, they all burst into laughter.

When Jia's mother got old, she loved to watch her children playing around. She would sit on the Taishi chair and laugh non-stop.

Girls such as Yingchun, Xichun, Yuanchun, Tanchun, and Baochai also covered their mouths and chuckled.

The more stable Lin Ruhai and Jia Zheng smiled helplessly and shook their heads.

But not everyone was laughing, but deep in thought.

Daiyu didn't know that what she just said about Jia Yu having a younger brother who died young made many people think differently.

Xiangyun had no other thoughts at this time, but gritted his teeth and said: "Sister Lin, if you want to drag people into trouble, find someone else. Sister Bao, for example, is very suitable. Why do you have to drag me into trouble?"

"Oh...Sister Xiangyun, what you said makes me so sad."

Daiyu, who finally turned defeat into victory, said triumphantly: "Who told me a few days ago that I hope I can often listen to Brother Yu's stories? And who said I hope we sisters will always be together and never be separated?
Now that you have such a good opportunity, if you don't agree quickly, are you going to regret it again? "

Xiangyun couldn't bear it any longer, so he reached out to Daiyu's armpit and started scratching it: "Who regretted it? They just said it casually, but you actually said it in public, you are bad!"

Everyone in the Rongxi Hall was beaming with joy, except for one person who was ashen-faced and disheartened. This person was Baoyu.

Although he had known for a long time that his "Sister Lin" was betrothed to his brother-in-law, Baoyu still had a trace of luck in his heart, thinking that this was just an engagement, and the two might not be able to get together in the end. If something happened, he would not be able to Any chance?
When Jia Yu went on another expedition a few days ago, he even thought without malice in his heart that if Jia Yu was defeated or even died in battle, he would not hesitate anymore and would definitely beg his mother to propose marriage to Uncle Lin as soon as possible. Marry Sister Lin into the family.

But now everything is too late, Jia Yu is coming back, Sister Lin has also been taken back by Uncle Lin, and he is finally going to lose Sister Lin.

Thinking of this, Baoyu felt that his whole life was lifeless and the world had lost its luster.

The attacker on the side was always paying attention to her master. When she saw Baoyu's appearance, she quickly stepped forward to support him and whispered: "Second Master Bao, if you are feeling unwell, why don't you go back with your slave to rest."

It would have been better if Xiren didn't say these words. Baoyu, who was originally decadent, suddenly widened his eyes and said angrily: "I'm not going anywhere, I'm right here."

After saying that, he couldn't help but burst into tears: "Sister Lin is getting married, what's the point of my life?
Let me die...let me die! "

It didn't matter that Baoyu cried, the originally cheerful atmosphere of Rongxi Hall suddenly froze.

As soon as Mrs. Jia and Mrs. Wang saw that Baoyu was showing signs of hysteria again, they quickly asked Xi Ren, She Yue and several maids to help Baoyu down. The maids dragged him down regardless of whether Baoyu wanted to or not. .

Jia Zheng, on the other hand, turned pale with anger. His son was so rude in front of his brother-in-law. If Lin Ruhai and Jia's mother were not present, he would have wanted to take a big stick and beat this evil son to death with his own hands.

Lin Ruhai was such a smart person. When he saw this, he stood up and said with a smile: "Okay... today we talked and drank tea.

As for the meal, we might as well get together again when Sansi comes back. For now, I will take Yu'er to leave.

Mother-in-law, my son-in-law takes leave first! "

"Okay... let's meet up another day."

Jia Mu and Jia Zheng were a little embarrassed after Baoyu made such a fuss, so they stopped trying to stay.

So, Lin Ruhai took Daiyu, Zijuan, Xueyan and others out of Jia's Mansion and headed towards another mansion given to him by Emperor Changping...

(End of this chapter)