I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 183 Testing Lin Daiyu

When Jia Cong received Yuanchun's reward and the things sent by Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang, he couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Sure enough, my judgment was correct.

Jia Cong simply ignored the gifts given by Lady Jia and Lady Wang as a gesture of goodwill.

For Jia Cong, as long as they don't cause trouble, it's fine.

After that, Jia Cong's life returned to normal.

Jia Cong continued to gain experience with peace of mind.

Under Kou Xiang's guidance, his knowledge was growing rapidly.

But at this time, Aunt Mei could no longer sit still.

Now the New Year has passed and Jia Cong is already seventeen years old.

If it were an ordinary family, a 17-year-old boy would probably be able to walk.

And Congge'er has not yet been engaged.

There are three kinds of unfilial piety, and no one is the greatest.

Therefore, Aunt Mei decided to make arrangements for Cong'er.

One day, Aunt Mei called Jia Cong over and asked all the serving maids to leave.

Seeing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but be secretly surprised.

He really couldn't figure out what important news Aunt Mei wanted to tell him that made her act so mysterious.

Jia Cong couldn't help asking, "Mother, what do you want me to do?"

Aunt Mei couldn't help but say, "Brother Cong, now that the New Year has passed, you are already seventeen years old."

"There are three types of unfilial behavior, and the worst is to have no offspring. You are also old enough to get married and have children."

"Mother is preparing and will arrange a marriage for you this year, so I'm letting you know in advance."

In the past one or two years, Aunt Mei has not been completely without progress.

She asked people for help and found a matchmaker, and managed to get some information about the girl's family.

However, most of these people come from poor families.

Maybe the girl's conditions were not good enough, so Aunt Mei didn't like her.

But now, Jia Cong is already seventeen years old, and Aunt Mei is ready to lower her conditions.

No matter what, we must at least arrange a marriage for Congge this year.

After hearing what Aunt Mei said, Jia Cong couldn't help but feel a headache.

I am only seventeen years old now, still a child, and I am going to be forced into marriage?

Now Aunt Mei has shown that she will not give up until she achieves her goal. It seems that she is not easy to fool her.

Seeing Jia Cong was speechless for a long time, Aunt Mei couldn't help but ask again: "Brother Cong, what do you think of the precious girl of the Xue family?"

"If you don't have a girl you like, I will send a matchmaker to the Xue family to propose marriage."

"Based on the Xue family's attitude, mother feels that this proposal of marriage will definitely be successful."

"If there is enough time, I can marry Baoya this year."

"Next year, if we can have a big fat boy in the family, my wish will be fulfilled."

Good guy!
Jia Cong exclaimed, "What a great guy!"
Isn’t this speed a bit too fast?

Bringing him home this year, and having a big fat boy next year?
In fact, Jia Cong has a good impression of Xue Baochai.

But undoubtedly, he liked Lin Daiyu more.

In particular, Lin Daiyu helped him many times.

Especially the first time I lent him money, it really solved his urgent need.

How can I repay the beauty's kindness? I can only marry her and bring her home.

Thinking of this, Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Mother, actually, I, I like Sister Lin."

Even though Jia Cong had lived two lifetimes as a human being, he still felt a little embarrassed to say these words in front of Aunt Mei.

Aunt Mei laughed and said, "Oh, so you like Miss Lin!" "Miss Lin is also very good. Mother likes her very much, but her family is a little bit higher."

"Besides, your uncle is still an official in Yangzhou. It would be difficult for him to propose marriage to her family, and it might not be successful."

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Mother, it is very likely that Uncle Lin will be transferred to the capital this year."

He had already mentioned this matter to his master Kou Xiang, although there has been no further action since then.

But Jia Cong believed that Prime Minister Kou would never forget this matter.

Perhaps Emperor Yonglong was already preparing to transfer Lin Ruhai back to the capital at this time.

Hearing this, Aunt Mei couldn't help but said with great joy: "Great, that's great. Once your uncle arrives in the capital, I'll send a matchmaker to propose marriage!"

After coming out from Aunt Mei, Jia Cong felt a little dazed.

He is only seventeen years old this year, is he going to get engaged?

Maybe we will get married next year or the year after.

This is a bit too fast.

You know, in later life he was already in his thirties and still hadn't gotten married!

It’s not that he doesn’t want to get married…

After being confused for a while, Jia Cong finally got used to it.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Don't act too out of tune with this world.

By the way, I’m about to propose marriage, but I haven’t asked Lin Daiyu what she thinks.

Although in this world, parents' orders and matchmaker's words are important.

No one cares whether I am willing or not.

Even most of the newlyweds have never met each other before their wedding night.

But Jia Cong had the thinking of later generations after all, so naturally he was unwilling to marry a woman who had no feelings for him at all.

A forced melon can quench your thirst, but it is not sweet!

Thinking of this, Jia Cong decided to find an opportunity to ask Lin Daiyu what she was thinking.

Unexpectedly, the opportunity came so soon.

Not long after Jia Cong made the decision, Lin Daiyu came to him with a new product she had just developed.

After entering Jia Cong's study, Lin Daiyu placed the new product in front of Jia Cong and asked happily, "Brother Cong, please smell this new product. How does it smell?"

Jia Cong picked up the new product somewhat carelessly, sniffed it, but couldn't smell anything.

Then he said absentmindedly: "Sister Lin, this fragrance is naturally excellent. This new product will be launched soon..."

Lin Daiyu was a thoughtful person after all. Seeing that Jia Cong was distracted, she could not help asking, "Third Brother Cong, are you okay? Did you hurt yourself because of studying too hard? Third Brother Cong should take care of himself."

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Sister Lin, I have a few words to ask you. Qingwen, Hongxiu, you two can go out first."

"Yes, Third Master."

Qingwen and Hongxiu retreated after hearing this, and Hongxiu considerately closed the door from the outside.

Lin Daiyu asked with a smile: "Third Brother Cong, I wonder what you want to ask me? Just ask now."

Jia Cong took a deep breath and asked, "Sister Lin, what do you think of me? I want to hear what's in your heart."

Lin Daiyu just thought that the question asked by Third Brother Cong was strange, and for a moment, she didn't think much about it.

She couldn't help but say, "Third Brother Cong is naturally excellent. He is not only good at both civil and military affairs, but also filial to his mother, attentive and considerate. He will surely become a general or a prime minister in the future and leave his name in history."

Hearing this, Jia Cong was secretly happy.

So the image of me in Lin Daiyu’s mind is so good?

Jia Cong took a deep breath and asked again: "In my mind, Sister Lin is like a fairy."

"Sister Lin is not only kind-hearted and intelligent, but also has outstanding literary talent and is dignified and virtuous!"

"The orioles are singing on the island in the river. The fair lady is the ideal match for the gentleman."

"I wonder if Sister Lin is willing to live with me till old age?"

(End of this chapter)