I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 197 Untitled
Lin Daiyu, Jia Lian and Jia Cong met Lin Ruhai at the city gate, and then they all went to Lin's Mansion together.

Lin Ruhai won the third place in the imperial examination and then served as an editor in the Hanlin Academy.

Lin Ruhai's native place was Suzhou, but he also bought property in the capital, and originally thought that he would continue to serve as an official in the capital.

Unexpectedly, he was later entrusted by Emperor Yonglong to go to Suzhou to serve as the Imperial Censor of Salt.

Since then, he left the capital.

But this house is still here intact.

Lin Ruhai was going back to Beijing, so naturally he had people clean the yard long ago.

After entering the Lin family, Lin Ruhai took the two of them directly into the backyard.

Next, the family began to chat.

After talking for a while, Lin Ruhai began to test Jia Cong and Jia Lian's knowledge.

Of course, the main purpose is to test Jia Cong, and Jia Lian is just a secondary factor.

As expected, Jia Lian was defeated quickly.

Jia Cong's knowledge made Lin Ruhai's eyes light up.

After testing for a long while, Jia Cong answered fluently without any hesitation or pause.

After a while, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but ask, "Brother Cong, this year is the year for the provincial examination. You will probably take part in this one, right?"

Jia Cong nodded and said, "Uncle, that's right. I don't know how good my knowledge is. It's a good opportunity to give it a try and test it out."

Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "You are ready now. As long as you perform normally, you will definitely win this round."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Thank you for your good words, uncle. By the way, uncle, shouldn't you be working in the Ministry of Revenue? Why did you become the chief priest of the Imperial College?"

The rank of the Imperial College Chief Academician was not low, he was a third-rank official.

However, the Imperial College is a place for teaching and educating people, and has always been separated from the imperial court.

If Lin Ruhai had really gone to the Imperial College, it would have been a waste of his talent.

Hearing this, Lin Ruhai once again looked at Jia Cong deeply, and then asked: "Could it be that His Majesty summoned me back to the capital because of you?"

Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh and said, "How could I have such ability? I only mentioned it to my master Kou Xiang once. This is all thanks to my master."

Lin Ruhai couldn't help but say: "I'm really sorry for you this time. If it weren't for the magic medicine you sent me, I'm afraid I might not be able to hold on until now."

Sure enough, it was penicillin that saved Lin Ruhai's life.

If it weren't for penicillin, he would probably have died by now.

Jia Cong could not help but say to Lin Ruhai: "Uncle is a lucky man, and he will surely be able to turn misfortune into fortune and turn disaster into blessing."

Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "This time, His Majesty also sent an imperial physician to Suzhou. After examining my pulse, he determined that I was already at the end of my life."

"If I continue to suffer like this, I'm afraid I won't live for many years."

Hearing this, Lin Daiyu burst into tears and said quickly: "Father, you..."

Lin Ruhai waved his hand and said, "It's okay. After the emperor received the report from the imperial physician, he secretly stopped my work and sent someone else to take over."

"I have been recuperating in Suzhou for the past few months, and I feel much better now."

"Your Majesty has allowed me to temporarily serve as the Imperial College's chief academic officer, so that I can recuperate for a while."

"When you are well again, come back and use me again."

Hearing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Uncle, I wonder how your health is recovering now. Let me take your pulse first."

Hearing Jia Cong's words, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but laugh and said, "Brother Cong, could it be that your medical books are better than the imperial physician's?"

Lin Daiyu hurriedly said, "Father, don't underestimate Third Brother Cong's medical skills. In some aspects, even the imperial physician may not be as good as Third Brother Cong!"

"Oh, that's right, it's the magic medicine I sent to my father. It was also prepared by Third Brother Cong himself. Do you think his medical skills are great?"

After hearing this, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but smile and said, "Okay, if that's the case, then I'll let Dr. Jia diagnose me and see how my condition is now."

Next, after Jia Cong patiently took Lin Ruhai's pulse, his heart sank.

Lin Daiyu hurriedly asked nervously, "Third Brother Cong, how is my father's health?"

Lin Ruhai's body was almost on the verge of exhaustion. He had multiple organ failures, and it was not due to natural aging, but to poisoning.

Although the imperial physician helped to recuperate for several months.

But Jia Cong estimated that Lin Ruhai would only live for three or two years at most.

However, if Jia Cong provided treatment, it would be hard to say what would happen.

It’s not that Jia Cong’s medical skills are really much better than those of the imperial physician.

As far as his knowledge is concerned, it is far beyond that of the imperial physician.

In later generations, cases like Lin Ruhai's can be cured.

Of course, some medicines are not available in this era.

However, it is not irreplaceable.

After thinking for a while, Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Let me prescribe a prescription and let Uncle try it."

"I'll prepare two more medicines after I get back."

"After taking it, my uncle will not be completely cured, but at least he will be almost cured."

After hearing this, Lin Daiyu was extremely surprised and thanked him repeatedly.

After hearing this, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but feel a little bit of anticipation.

He was certainly prepared to sacrifice his life for his country and had already disregarded life and death.

But who would want to die when they can live a good life?

Jia Lian and Jia Cong sat for a while, then stood up and said goodbye.

The Lin family was exhausted from the long journey, and they also brought a lot of things that needed to be packed, so they couldn't sit still for long.

Lin Ruhai couldn't help but say, "I'm really tired on the road this time. I'll take a day's rest and go to see His Majesty tomorrow. The day after tomorrow I'll definitely come to pay my respects to my mother-in-law."

Jia Lian quickly agreed.

Lin Ruhai said to Lin Daiyu again, "Yu'er, please help your father to see them off."

"Yes, father."

Lin Daiyu sent the two to the door, and then said to Jia Cong: "Third Brother Cong, my father's illness is in your hands."

Jia Cong nodded and said, "Just rest assured."

After returning to Ningguo Mansion, Jia Cong began to think about how to save Lin Ruhai.

There are still residual toxins in Lin Ruhai's organs.

In order to save him, these residual toxins must be cleared out.

Jia Cong combined his current medical skills with the insights of later generations.

Finally, I thought of two solutions.

Next, Jia Cong began to prepare the medicine patiently.

……

After Jia Lian returned to Rongguo Mansion, he went to Rongqing Hall and reported the situation of the Lin family to Jia's grandmother.

After hearing this, Grandmother Jia was very happy.

Back then, she found a good husband for her most beloved daughter.

Now that Lin Ruhai has returned to Beijing, he has been directly appointed as the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, which is a third-rank official position.

And it is obvious that this position is just a transitional position.

When a vacancy occurs, Lin Ruhai will definitely join the Sixth Ministry.

With Lin Ruhai as a high-ranking official, they would not be without help in the court.

Their Jia family will become more stable.

(End of this chapter)