Daiyu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 43 Funeral in Yangzhou City (7)

Before leaving early the next morning, Jia Lian really mentioned to Mrs. Xing that Yingchun should be recorded under her name.I saw Jia Lian smiling slightly, looking at Mrs. Xing and asking, "I don't know if mother intends to record Sister Yingchun under her name?" Jia Lian knew that she was not very smart, so she didn't play tricks with her.

Seeing Mrs. Xing looking at him suspiciously, Jia Lian quickly explained: "I don't know when my son will be able to return. I am afraid that my mother will be lonely on weekdays. I will write Yingchun under my name, and it is justifiable to call him to the house to accompany my mother to relieve boredom, and then It's not good for the old lady to say anything more."

Seeing that Jia Lian was leaving, Mrs. Xing was still planning everything for herself, and she was very hot in her heart.With reddened eyes, she said: "Will she be needed there to relieve boredom? Isn't your cousin of the Lin family going to come into the mansion in a few days?" Speaking of this, she is very proud.

Mrs. Xing turned her head and glanced at Jia Lian, seeing that he was expressionless, she reached out and patted Jia Lian's hand supporting her arm and said, "I see that the second wife is very dissatisfied with your aunt, so I don't want to show it to you. How about the cousin of the Lin family, there is always dislike. The old lady is old, how much can she take care of? Why don't I help take care of her?"

When Jia Lian heard this, he quickly flattered her a few words, and then said, "Because Cousin Lin is coming, mother should record Sister Yingchun under her name." Seeing that Mrs. Xing was puzzled, she continued Said: "Yuanchun has entered the palace, Xichun is from the East Mansion, and he is too young." After talking about Yuanchun, Xichun was mentioned.Just not to mention Tanchun who has the same status as Yingchun.

Jia Amnesty listened to the murmurs of the two mothers, but at first he didn't care, and was somewhat satisfied in his heart.I didn't want to talk about Daiyu later, so I listened carefully. Jia She had seen a lot outside, and now he was working as an errand in the Ministry of Rites, so he quickly understood, and said straight away: "That's it. Well, I'll tell Brother Zhen later to change the family tree."

Mrs. Xing didn't understand at first, but now Jia Amnesty made the decision directly. Although she didn't say anything, her face was a little ugly. Seeing this, Jia Lian was afraid that she would have resentment towards Yingchun, so she explained: "Mother, think about it, but Daiyu The concubine's daughter of a third-rank official. Who in this mansion is qualified to be in her eyes? Even Xichun is still young."

As soon as these words came out, the Xing family understood completely, but it was just a difference between a descendant and a concubine.He couldn't help smiling and said to Jia Lian, "My son is more thoughtful. In this way, when your cousin Lin comes, you can let Yingchun accompany you to come to me often."Jia She is so angry!Immediately, his neck turned red and he shouted: "Have you finished talking? Why are you still sticking around here? Do you want the master to go to work hungry?"

Xing was choked heavily, but she had no choice but to get up immediately and ask the servant girl to serve the food.As soon as the food was served here, Mrs. Fei over there came to greet the Spring Festival.Xing was stunned for a moment, not knowing what kind of wind was blowing.Yingchun was taken to the old lady's house since she was a child, and she was not close to her, and she hadn't seen her come to pay her respects all these years, but she came here just as she was mentioned today.

Seeing that Mrs. Xing was in a daze, Jia Lian raised her voice and said, "Why don't you invite the girl in and stand outside?" Seeing Mrs. Xing looking over after speaking, she smiled and said to Mrs. Xing, "Yesterday Thinking about my son leaving for so long, I was afraid that my mother would be lonely at home, so I went to Yingchun last night to tell him, but he is a sensible child, it's just that no one taught him before."

Mrs. Xing's complexion improved after hearing Jia Lian's words. She patted Jia Lian's hand that was supporting her, and smiled at him, "I know you are filial. Don't worry, I know everything. I have everything." Then she turned around Looking at Yingchun who just came in, his face was not as indifferent as before, and he asked with a smile, "Have you had breakfast? If you haven't, let's use it with your brother and father." Accompanied by Jia Lian, he walked towards side hall.

This is the "rule" that Jia Lian developed after he came back from Yangzhou. Jia She was reprimanded by Jia Lian, but Jia Lian said confidently: "This is the case in my uncle's house. I didn't see anyone and said my uncle's house was bad. "Jia Amnesty thought that Lin Ruhai was a family of calligraphy and calligraphy from a scholarly family, so he didn't say anything else.

Yingchun didn't know the reason, and was very panicked, but Jia Lian smiled at her and said, "Hurry up, my father will go to work in a while, there is no reason to let my father go hungry to work." After finishing speaking, she couldn't help laughing After coming out, even Xing Shi also laughed.Only Jia She was listening, and stared angrily, and shouted: "I know that I have to work hard, master, and I don't know how to move quickly!"

Seeing that Jia Amnesty was annoyed, Jia Lian just laughed in a muffled voice, but Mrs. Xing didn't care about it, but Yingchun hurried over in fear and stood aside.For a while, I didn't know whether I was sitting?Still standing.Jia Lian didn't care about her, he just helped Xing to sit down, and then he turned to Jia Amnesty and sat down next to each other.

Jia Amnesty was very dissatisfied when she saw that Yingchun was still standing on the sidelines.Still angry, she said: "Why are you still sticking around? Can you ask someone to feed you?" Jia She's words made Yingchun even more uneasy, and she only looked at Jia Lian.In the past ten years or so, she really had no contact with this father.Or Xing couldn't see it after all, and asked Yingchun to sit next to him, and this matter was over.

The family of four sat at the table at the same time, which reminded Jia Lian of the days in the Lin family, when the four of them sat together to eat like this.I just don't know how my uncle and cousin are doing now, I was very worried and stopped talking, just bowed my head to eat.Yingchun's heart was also shocked, it was the first time she had a meal with her father, elder brother and aunt at such a young age, her heart was filled with fear and excitement, her eyes turned red and she didn't know what to think.

Although Jia Lian didn't speak, he only lowered his head and concentrated on eating, but he habitually gave Jia Amnesty from time to time, Mrs. Xing brought food, and also picked up two chopsticks for Yingchun.Although Yingchun felt strange and surprised seeing this, she felt warm in her heart.I can't help but follow Jia Lian's example and give Jia amnesty. Mrs. Xing and Jia Lian pick up vegetables. Seeing that everyone is not disgusted, they feel relieved.

After a meal, Jia Amnesty changed into his official robes under Mrs. Xing's service, and the family sent him out of the house.Jia Lian didn't stay long because he was going to go far away in a while.Just before leaving, she said to Yingchun in front of Mrs. Xing: "There are few people in the courtyard on the east side, and there are few things to do, but we are a family. On weekdays, my father is busy with errands and is not at home, and my mother is very lonely. Now I'm going on a long trip too, so if you have nothing to do, it's good to come to accompany your mother often, or to joke around, or to learn something."

Mrs. Xing saw that Jia Lian was still thinking about herself before leaving, she was afraid that she would be lonely at home, and she was very moved. Seeing that Jia Lian regretted letting him go to Yangzhou for a while, and thinking of going for so many years, she felt even more reluctant.Yingchun knew that this was Jia Lian making excuses to pave the way for herself, and she was very grateful.So they both sent Jia Lian out of the hospital, still reluctant to part.He turned back until he could no longer see the figure.

The salute has already been arranged, and even the manpower has been properly arranged.Mother Zhao is old, and the two sons have reached the age of marriage, so they no longer go out with Jia Lian. Now Zhao'er, Xing'er, Long'er and Qing'er are also following Jia Lian.Inside, only Hongxiu followed, just taking care of food and clothing.

After this trip, I don't know when I will return, and I have to kowtow to Mrs. Jia before I can set off.After leaving the courtyard on the east side, Jia Lian went to Mrs. Jia's room.As soon as he arrived at Mrs. Jia's courtyard, he bumped into Jia Zheng.Jia Zheng couldn't help telling Jia Lian, "Your aunt is gone. Since you are going to the funeral, you should listen to your uncle's arrangements. Don't make trouble with your uncle!" Seeing that Jia Lian nodded in agreement, he turned and left.

Jia Lian didn't take it seriously but he didn't care about it as much as he did. He just nodded in response to everything he said, neither paying attention nor refuting him.After Jia Zheng left, Jia Lian entered the old lady's room, and after listening to the old lady's instructions to ask Daiyu to go to Beijing, she got up and left.

Zhang Xin had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw Jia Lian coming out, he hurried out of the door.After going out, I found that Jia Lian was only followed by Xing'er, and I was very surprised.Especially Xing'er only has a small burden on her body, nothing else.

Can't help but asked in doubt: "I've been here for many days, Master Biao is no match for us, why did I bring this kind of luggage? Even though there are some old things used by Master Biao at home, it is very unnecessary to bring much luggage, how can this Zhao'er Didn’t you bring it with you?”

Jia Lian didn't have time to answer, but Xing'er smiled and said, "Brother Zhang is afraid that he doesn't know, and my master is afraid that the trip will be delayed on the road, so he asked Zhao'er to lead the people and take the luggage on the boat. This trip is for I just came back after I was going to participate in Qiu Wei there, and I have a lot of things with me, so we can get to Yangzhou earlier if we hit the horses and drive fast."

After hearing Xing'er's words, Zhang Xin looked at Jia Lian with different eyes, but he didn't say much, and just followed Jia Lian out of the city.Zhang Xin looked at him differently. Jia Lian knew it, but he didn't say anything. After all, he was really worried about his uncle and cousin.

Along the way, the three of them galloped on horseback, and they didn't bother to find a post or inn. They stopped as soon as it got dark and went at dawn.Yu inn, rest inn, there is an inn to stay in an inn, if there is no one, then just spend the night anywhere, and the speed of going here is almost the same as when Zhang Xin came.

Fortunately, Zhang Xin had some experience when he came here, and he almost encountered people from inns and post stations along the way.Jia Lian was not allowed to live in the wild twice, but only stayed in the ruined temple for one night. Zhang Xin and his son also protected Jia Lian to rest in the middle.After spending the night at the foot of the barren slope, Zhang Xin even surrounded the horses outside, and he and Xing'er took turns keeping watch to let Jia Lian rest.

Under Zhang Xin's care all the way, Jia Lian finally arrived in Yangzhou on the first day of Jia Min's Fourth Seventh.Standing outside the city gate at this time, Jia Lian was very emotional. This is where he bid farewell to his uncle half a year ago.At that time, I didn't know when we would meet again, and I was very reluctant to part with each other, but I never thought that the world would be unpredictable, and we would meet again so soon.I just don't know what the meeting will be like.

Jia Lian stood outside the city and sighed, but he didn't know that someone had entered Yangzhou City two days before him, and he was at Lin Ruhai's mansion at this time.If Jia Lian knew this person, he was the Jinling relative of the Jia family, Zhen Yingjia, the head of the Zhen family.

At this time, Zhen Yingjia was sitting in the main hall of Lin Ruhai's mansion, holding a Ru kiln fine porcelain teacup, letting the fragrance of the tea waft but not drinking.He only stared at Lin Ruhai, while Lin Ruhai frowned, looking down at the teacup in his hand, not caring about the attractive fragrance of the tea.

It wasn't once or twice that the crown prince sent people to try and win him over, but Lin Ruhai never thought that Zhen Yingjia would come to him personally for this reason.Now that Zhen Yingjia had spoken frankly, he couldn't help but respond.

After thinking for a while, he opened his mouth and said: "Your Highness is the crown prince. He was personally selected by the sage, and it was born after the Yuan Dynasty. The sage has cultivated it for many years. The officials are also very respectful, but I don't know how to follow them now?" Zhen Yingjia saw Lin Ruhai shied away and refused to agree, feeling very unhappy.

At this time, he didn't break his face with Lin Ruhai and said: "It's good that you, Lin Ruhai, know that His Highness is the crown prince!" After speaking, he took a breath and said, "In the future, will His Highness forget Ru Hai's achievements?" Lin Ruhai laughed and said: "I still need a good word from my lord." Although Lin Ruhai never refused, he never said a word of allegiance.

Zhen Yingjia was restless: "What's the use of good words? Your Highness is not a nepotism! It depends on how Ruhai behaves." Lin Ruhai also nodded solemnly and said: "I am proud of my sage's favor. ****Don’t dare to take it lightly, even though your talents are thin, you still know the meaning of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism.”

In this way, Zhen Yingjia understood that it was impossible for Lin Ruhai to accept today.Thinking about what Lin Ruhai said just now, he guessed that as long as His Highness is still the prince, Lin Ruhai would not dare to disobey His Highness's wishes, that's all!

(End of this chapter)