Daiyu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 18
Lin Ruhai also knew that if Jia Min wrote to Jia's mother to elaborate on these things, it would only annoy Jia's mother, and it would have no effect, and he couldn't think of a good way for a while.Seeing that Jia Min's face was as pale as paper, and his expression of fear was unbearable, he comforted him: "Don't be in a hurry, this matter is not in a hurry, let me think about it again. There will always be a solution. "

Lin Ruhai thought for a while and said: "It's better to write a letter to explain the strengths of the second uncle. The second uncle has always been upright and upright, and he walks in the court. He is much more informed than us in the south of the Yangtze River. I will weigh the importance and understand your painstaking efforts." Speaking of this, Lin Ruhai still has no idea now, how can an upright and upright person occupy the dove's nest and become disorderly?But now there is no better way.

Jia Min also hesitated after hearing this, and asked: "Is it really possible? Second brother will listen to my advice? Could it be that my second sister-in-law blames me for stretching my hand too far and taking care of my mother's affairs?" Lin Ruhai He bowed his head and sighed, why didn't he understand that the second brother's family was the ones who benefited, so how could he give up so easily?He wouldn't have acted like this before if he wanted to.There was nothing to say at this time.Seeing this, Jia Min's expression was even more gloomy.It wasn't until Qiluo came to ask Jia Min where to eat that the couple hid their faces and walked outside, and asked Qiluo to call Daiyu and Jia Lian to have dinner together.

Just as Jia Lian entered the room, before he could salute, he noticed that Jia Min and Lin Ruhai's faces were even more ugly than in the morning. He was very worried, and said: "If I rush too fast, what should I do if I hurt my uncle and aunt? Why don't you rest tomorrow You can do it again a day later.”

Jia Min looked up and saw Jia Lian's expression was full of concern, a warm current passed through her heart and she felt even more sour, and she almost couldn't hold back her tears.Thinking of what Daiyu said earlier about Jia Lian's lintel erection in the future, she felt a sudden movement in her heart, and her expression eased.At this time, he didn't mention it, but said: "I know you care about your uncle and me, but the Holy Majesty's errands must not be delayed. Hurry up to Yangzhou, and your uncle will be able to handle the errands easily. Don't say anything about stopping. We will be on the boat tomorrow." Naturally, there is plenty of time to rest." After speaking, Jin'er opened the curtain to let Daiyu in.

Although Daiyu didn't leave any affection for herself when she spoke before, she is her own child after all, and she said so for the good of her mother's family.Jia Min also smiled at Daiyu: "Come here, there isn't much to eat on the way, so use as much as you want, and don't starve yourself."

Seeing Jia Min's relaxed expression, Lin Ruhai was surprised but didn't ask, and just ate in a muffled voice.Daiyu also felt physically and mentally exhausted and had no intention of talking or joking, so she just nodded silently and sat down to eat quietly.Seeing this, Jia Min didn't say anything more, and suddenly became very quiet and frightened.Jia Lian had never met a situation where people were together at a table but didn't speak. During the more than a year of getting along, Jia Lian had never encountered it.

After dinner, the maids served fruit plates, but the four of them just sat quietly for a while and no one ate. Seeing that the atmosphere was really tense, Daiyu didn't know what to say, or if she could say anything, she got up and left first.Seeing where Daiyu left, Jia Lian dared to stay longer?Immediately got up and left.

After only the husband and wife were left in the house, Jia Min drafted a lot before saying: "My master thinks, how about asking Lian'er to write a letter to elder brother? How can we say that we are outsiders and it is not easy to interfere in such a matter. But Lian'er It's different. He will be the top man in the future. Now that he is willing to study and make progress, he has already obtained the qualification of a child student. The next time he takes the college examination, he will be regarded as having a reputation. He should think more about it for the sake of the family. Big brother will love it."

After Jia Min finished speaking, she looked at Lin Ruhai expectantly. When Lin Ruhai heard this, her eyes lit up, and she smiled with relief, "Madam is worthy of your name! It really is a good idea." Jia Min heard Lin Ruhai was a little shy when she praised her, and her ears blushed quietly.

Lin Ruhai said again: "You don't need to say too much at once, after all, Lian'er is only fourteen or fifteen years old. Otherwise, it will show our traces too much. Besides, it's not necessarily that the elder brother can completely decide these matters. If he could, he wouldn't have done it at the beginning. Let the second uncle's family live in Rongxi Hall. Are you willing to be him? But you can't."

Lin Ruhai rubbed the center of his brows and continued: "Let Lian'er write the letter first, and tell me about the violation. The plaque is given by the emperor, and even the uncle or the old lady has no right to change it on their own. They have to report it." The Ming court asked the emperor to rule. If the elder brother is willing, he can directly submit the booklet to ask for an order. In this case, the old lady can't say anything. Then I am editing a book and put it in Lian'er's letter. Explain carefully to the elder brother. Presumably the elder brother will know what to do. In this way, the sage will have his own opinions, and the elder brother can be regarded as picked from these things, even if there is really something in the future , and the Holy Majesty will take care of it. As for the rest, let’s talk about it later! Eldest uncle can’t decide, the old lady is still there after all.” After speaking, she was very tired and helpless.

Jia Min thought it was very reasonable, so she sent someone to call Jia Lian, and told him about Rongguo Mansion's violation of regulations in detail, which made Jia Lian break into a cold sweat. Jia Lian is not the one in the original book who only knows about common affairs. The dude had been with Lin Ruhai for more than a year, but he hadn't participated in anything, and he could hear a lot, not to mention that Jia Lian was originally an extremely smart person, and he understood everything after a little thought.

Jia Lian hurriedly asked, "What should I do? Uncle wants to save Lian'er and the whole family!" Seeing this, Lin Ruhai explained in detail why Jia Lian was asked to write to Jia Amnesty.Jia Lian knew that this was not only saving his own life, but more likely it was a chance for his house to win back a city in Rongguo Mansion.So he went back to his room and wrote a letter all night without mentioning it. In the letter, he explained all kinds of great things clearly, and even wrote clearly about this opportunity to ensure that Jia Amnesty would take action when he received the letter.Here, Lin Ruhai also took up a pen and began to write letters to Jia Amnesty.

Early the next morning, the two letters addressed to Jia Amnesty were sandwiched together and sent to Beijing immediately.Seeing that Jia Min's expression seemed more relaxed than yesterday's, and seeing Jia Lian's perturbed face and hopeful eyes, Daiyu knew in her heart that Jia Min had entrusted Jia Lian with this difficult matter.I understand better that Jia Lian may have seen the opportunity, but I don't know if Lin Ruhai and Jia Min saw it clearly, and what they thought in their hearts.I secretly praised it in my heart, and I will not mention it for the time being.

Until noon, we arrived at the pier.After everyone had lunch on the pier, Jia Min and Daiyu boarded the boat first.Just waiting for the family and servants to load the luggage on board, they can go upstream to Yangzhou City.

After the boat sailed for half a day, Daiyu lay down on the bed sleepily. Nanny Sun was so frightened that she hurriedly ran to report to Jia Min.When Jia Min heard that Daiyu was not well, her heart arose, and she immediately went to Daiyu's room, asking the doctor as she walked, did you ask the doctor to come and have a look?I was afraid that something would happen on the way and asked the doctor to accompany me, but now it just comes in handy.

When they arrived at Daiyu's room, the maids, big and small, huddled together at the door, and asked angrily in a cold voice, "What is this for?" Jin'er was no longer seen, and even Zhixuan was no longer there. .In the past two years, Jia Min saw that Daiyu was taking care of everything in an orderly manner, and didn't bother to ask about the affairs of Daiyu's room. Jin'er and Nanny Sun took care of her there. Now I heard that Daiyu was ill. However, Jin'er and Zhixuan were even more furious because they were not there.Without asking, he raised his hand and pushed the door and went straight in.

Seeing that Daiyu's face was pale, her forehead was covered with cold sweat, her lips were bloodless, she was lying on the bed, her eyes were slightly closed, she seemed to be asleep, and Jin'er and Zhixuan were not in the room, all of a sudden she was furious and said : "Where are Jin'er and Zhixuan?"

Nanny Sun saw everything clearly, but she went to Jia Min's room first, so she didn't know, Daiyu was strict, and she didn't dare to talk nonsense, she just looked down at the floor.This is the answer with a smile: "The girl just vomited, and Zhixuan went out to clean up. Sister Jin'er saw that the girl was really uncomfortable and went to see a doctor and has not come back. The girl didn't let us wait in the room, saying that the air was bad, so we had to stay in the house." Wait outside the house." When Jia Min heard that this was the case, he felt a little angry in his heart.Hearing that Daiyu just vomited just now, she felt even more distressed.

Daiyu was awake at first, when she heard someone push the door open, she thought it was Zhixuan or Jiner who had come back.He was dizzy and uncomfortable and didn't want to pay attention to it, but he didn't expect to hear Jia Min's voice, and opened his eyes when he knew it was Jia Min's arrival.Knowing that Jia Min misunderstood, I wanted to explain, who would have thought that when he opened his mouth, he would retch.

Hanxiao and the others hurried forward to serve, those holding the spittoons, those twisting the towels, and those pouring the tea were all in a hurry.Jia Min even shed tears.Went to Daiyu's bed and sat down, gently patted Daiyu's back, and kept asking: "What's wrong? But what's wrong with eating? When did you start feeling uncomfortable? Why don't you eat it sooner?" Send someone to tell me?"

Daiyu paused for a while, before she said: "Mother, don't worry, Yu'er is just seasick, it's fine." After she finished speaking, she retched again.At this time the doctor had already arrived at the door, Jin'er came in and saw the scene, she didn't care to salute Jia Min, she quickly put down the curtain and invited the doctor in.

The doctor took a pulse through the curtain and said with a sigh of relief: "The girl is fine, she must have no experience in sailing, and she is a little seasick. After two needles, she will be fine." At this moment, Lin Ruhai also rushed over after receiving the news, and It was Jia Lian who was also standing at the door, but he didn't come in due to the defense of men and women.

Hearing the doctor say that two needles are enough, Daiyu burst into tears, since two needles are fine, why don't you hurry up and give it to me?It's just that he is so weak that he doesn't have the strength to speak.Lin Ruhai came in and saw Jia Min hesitated, and said decisively: "In that case, please trouble sir." After speaking, he made a gesture of please.Jin'er looked at Jia Min, saw that although she was frowning but did not object, she gently lifted a corner of the curtain.

Sure enough, the doctor pricked two needles in Daiyu's arm, and then gently twirled the end of the needle a few times, Daiyu felt much better, at least she didn't feel so nauseous, she couldn't help but lament the profoundness of Chinese medicine.After a while, Daiyu became much more energetic.Seeing that Daiyu no longer sweated on her forehead, and she became more energetic, Jia Min felt relieved.Seeing this, Lin Ruhai gave a generous gift and sent the doctor to the cabin.

Before boarding the boat, Daiyu thought about dragging a big fishing net at the stern of the boat, but unexpectedly, she was very seasick. Even though she never vomited later, she didn’t have the energy to play around, so she could only stay in her room and go there. no.Fortunately, the maids, big and small, in the room can still talk and laugh, otherwise wouldn't they be suffocated to death?

The boat sailed for five or six days, and was about to turn from the Yangtze River to the small river. Daiyu was also much more energetic, so she read a book on the deck.Seeing that Daiyu was well, Lin Ruhai was also relieved.The rare sunshine was just right, so Lin Ruhai set up a tea table on the deck and ordered someone to fetch water from the heart of the river to make tea.Seeing that Lin Ruhai was rarely in such a good mood, Jia Lian also sat down, ready to drink a cup of tea.

Daiyu didn't pay attention at first, but when she found out, Lin Ruhai had already boiled the water, and the tea had already been brewed, and she was just putting it into her mouth.But at this moment, Jia Lian couldn't wait to drink several mouthfuls.Daiyu's face suddenly looked as ugly as if she was constipated, and she muttered in her heart: I found out earlier, so what should I do now?Don't talk about feeling uncomfortable, let's talk about Lin Ruhai feeling uncomfortable.Very tangled!
Lin Ruhai took a sip of his tea and was savoring it, when he suddenly saw Daiyu's face, he couldn't help asking curiously: "What's wrong with Yu'er? It's too bright to read carefully and hurt your eyes. Come and have a cup of tea." Hearing Lin Ruhai's words, Jia Lian also Hastily filled a cup for Daiyu.Daiyu's thoughts changed sharply, and she said that you are uncomfortable, not my tea!Decided, said, must be said, said now!

So Daiyu said: "I don't know where to throw away the washing things for all of us in the boat?" Daiyu said implicitly, not saying that it was convenient to show respect, but Lin Ruhai reacted, and before Daiyu finished speaking, it was already He sprayed the tea in his mouth all over Jia Lian's face.

What a smart child Jia Lian is?Even if he didn't react before, seeing Lin Ruhai's expression like this now, he also reacted, and ran to the side of the boat to vomit loudly without caring to wipe his face.

No one noticed that when they said this, Jia Min was standing on the edge of the cabin door and was about to come over, so there was no need to come over now, and he just held on to the cabin door and vomited.The big and small maids and mothers were busy again, and Daiyu hurried over to give Jia Min the back, and said innocently: "It's okay, I vomited before when I was seasick, and it will be fine after I vomit." People can't laugh or cry.

After another two days, Daiyu finally didn't have to face the awkward and helpless eyes of Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, and Jia Lian's resentment.Because Yangzhou City has arrived, this boring life on the boat is over.

(End of this chapter)