The Red Chamber: The Rise of the Lin Mansion

Lu Xingzhi smiled and said: "Then you will bless him to be named on the gold list, and the ranking should be higher, so that he can follow in your footsteps and enter the Imperial Academy."

Lin Ruhai shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it will be difficult. Ruoyu has little chance of getting into high school, let alone getting into the first class."

"It's hard to say. As long as Ruoyu can get on the list, the single test of the palace test is his strong point. Even if he wins the first place, I won't be surprised."

Lin Ruhai was secretly moved after hearing this. As for Emperor De's love for Lin Yun, it was really possible for Lu Xingzhi's statement to come true, provided that Lin Yun had to pass the Jinshi examination first.

...

The Jiamu Courtyard of Rongguo Mansion is bathed in the spring light of Hexi, with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers, and the climate is pleasant.

In the flower hall of Jiamu's upper room, Li Wan, sisters Sanchun, Baochai and Shi Xiangyun gathered together to chat and laugh with Jiamu.

Yuanyang, Hubo and other maids and women were waiting nearby.

As for Baoyu, his father ordered him to be sent away to study in a clan school.

The exam started, and Lin Yun took the exam, which greatly stimulated Mr. Zheng.In his heart, Baoyu was not as smart as Lin Yun. Since Lin Yun could pass the examination smoothly, why couldn't his Baoyu?

Therefore, urging Baoyu to study has become a topic often mentioned by Mr. Zheng recently.

...

I don't know what topic Yuanyang talked about, which made all the girls in the room tremble.Let Jia Mu also laugh happily.

At this time, Baoyu led the thrush and came in from the outside of the flower hall. He first saluted Jia Mu and Li Wan, and then smiled at everyone, "What joke are you talking about?"

Tanchun laughed and said, "Sister Yuanyang just said that on the day of the ancestor's birthday, Sister-in-Law Feng told Sister-in-Law Yun that if they gave birth to a boy and a girl, they should not make a baby marriage."

Baoyu said happily: "This is a good idea. Sister-in-law Feng and Sister-in-law Yun are both good-looking, and the girl they give birth to will definitely be very beautiful."

Shi Xiangyun joked: "Brother Ai, why do you only talk about girls and not boys?"

Baoyu: "If you want me to say, no matter who gives birth to a boy, don't be like their father,"

Xichun hurriedly asked, "Why?"

Shi Xiangyun jokingly said: "Brother Ai wants to say that no matter whose family the boy is? Don't take the imperial examination, right?"

Baoyu cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Sister Yun still knows what I'm thinking."

Jia Mu smiled and said, "Stop talking, listen carefully, Brother Lin, and come here to beat you up."

"Hee hee hee~"

Everyone burst into laughter, making Baoyu blush.

Shi Xiangyun: "Today is the last day of the general examination. I wonder how Brother Lin did in the exam?"

Li Wan: "I heard from Lan'er that Brother Yun studied hard before and after, and my aunt taught him his homework. He must be able to pass high school."

Baoyu was very unhappy when he heard about the scientific examination, but his sister-in-law said it, and he couldn't object.

Seeing this, Yuanyang quickly changed the topic and said, "Miss Lin's birthday will be in a few days, and I don't know how she plans to spend it?"

Baoyu begged Jia Mu, "Old Ancestor, let's take Sister Lin over for her birthday."

Jia's mother: "What nonsense are you talking about. Your uncle and aunt are all in the capital, how could you let Yu'er come to our house to celebrate her birthday?"

Baoyu was right when he heard it. He did say something stupid.

Xichun: "Brother Lin sent us an invitation that day, and on Sister Lin's birthday, let's go to the Lin Garden together."

Tanchun: "It's reasonable to say that, except for the second brother and sister Bao, none of us have been to Linyuan yet."

Baoyu hurriedly begged Jia Mu: "Old Ancestor, how about we go to Linyuan for a stroll on Sister Lin's birthday?"

Jia Mu: "You go ahead, I won't join in the fun."

Bao Yuxin said: "Old ancestor, if you don't go, Brother Lin may not invite me. It would be embarrassing if I was the only one who didn't invite me."

Everyone talked and laughed for a while, and Jia Mu also felt tired, so she went to rest in the house.

...

When Baochai returned to Lixiangyuan, she saw her mother talking to a woman in charge. She waited outside for a while, and did not enter the house until her mother sent the woman away.

When Aunt Xue saw her daughter coming in, she immediately pulled Baochai to sit down at the coffee table and asked her, "Why are you back so early?"

"The sisters are all discussing celebrating sister Lin's birthday, but I can't get in the conversation, so I'll come back first."

Aunt Xue sighed and said, "You feel uncomfortable after hearing that, don't you?"

Baochai: "Mother, don't misunderstand, my daughter is already content with you and her brother."

Aunt Xue put her daughter in her arms, stroked Baochai's cheek and said, "It's all because of your useless brother. If he has half the abilities of Brother Yun, how can my daughter be wronged?"

Baochai's eyes turned red when she heard the words, she resisted the urge to cry, and asked softly, "Mother, where did brother go?"

"Don't mention that villain. He was clamoring to go to the Gongyuan to pick up Brother Yun early this morning. No matter how I persuade him, I can't persuade him."

"My brother is interacting with Brother Lin. This is a good thing. Why do you want to stop it?"

Aunt Xue: "Aren't I worried that your aunt will be angry if she finds out?"

Baochai hurriedly said: "Mother's words are wrong. My brother is a boy, so he has the right to make friends. Even if my aunt knows about this, I can't blame you. And~"

"And what?"

Baochai thought for a while, then lowered her voice and said, "Mother, my daughter thinks Brother Lin is more worthy of my brother's support than uncle and aunt."

Aunt Xue said anxiously: "Don't talk nonsense, Brother Yun's uncle and your uncle are not going to deal with it."

Baochai shook her head and said, "It's just that they have different political opinions. Besides, Uncle and Young Master Lin are both important officials in the court, and the affairs between them will never involve the younger generation."

Aunt Xue had a headache when she heard it, and she couldn't say some things to her daughter. Her sister, Mrs. Wang, hated Brother Yun to the core. If she knew that she allowed Xue Pan to associate with Brother Yun, I'm afraid even sisterhood would be difficult. keep.

Baochai said again: "Sister Lin's birthday will be in a few days, please mother prepare a congratulatory gift for her daughter."

Aunt Xue hurriedly asked: "Will all the little sisters in the mansion go?"

"Everyone will go."

"Okay, then mother has someone prepare it for you."

Baochai: "The gift doesn't have to be too expensive, just choose a small and exquisite gift."

"Ok."

...

Baochai feels sad for her life experience.On the other side, Shi Xiangyun was also very troubled.

Her second uncle was about to go to Jinling to take up his post. She still had no idea whether she would follow him to Jinling or stay with Rongguo Mansion. This matter made her think a lot.

Cuihui came over with a cup of tea, and said to Shi Xiangyun, who was lying on the table in distress, "Girl, if you want this servant to tell you, you should talk to Miss Lin and let him give you an idea."

Shi Xiangyun said angrily: "How can you tell Brother Lin about this matter? Even if he wants to help, he can't intervene."

Cui Ling: "Even if I ask my nephew to give you an idea, it's better than worrying about it alone."

When Shi Xiangyun heard it, it was true. Brother Lin was resourceful and he must have thought more carefully than himself. You would not be wrong if you asked him.

Cui Lu: "It's a pity that the young nephew and the second master of our family had conflicts, otherwise, it would be best for you to live in Linyuan, girl."

Shi Xiangyun said speechlessly: "What nonsense are you talking about? Brother Lin and I are neither related nor related, how can we live in his residence for a long time."

Cui Ling: "The maidservants also feel that it's a pity. If the young nephew is the girl's elder brother, even if it is a cousin, it will be much easier to deal with."

Shi Xiangyun said anxiously: "Stop talking about it, if this word gets out, it won't make people laugh."

Cui Ling changed the subject and said, "Girl, do you think the young nephew will be able to win the gold list this time?"

Shi Xiangyun picked up his teacup, took a sip of the tea and said, "Most likely, Sister Lin's father is very knowledgeable, with his personal guidance? Brother Lin will definitely be named on the gold list this time."

Cui Ling: "If the young nephew is in high school, girl, shouldn't you give him a congratulatory gift?"

"Yeah, I almost forgot if you didn't tell me."

After a pause, Shi Xiangyun became distressed again, "But what should I give Brother Lin?"

"Let's help him make a network again."

Shi Xiangyun shook his head and said, "This is too perfunctory, no good!"

"Or help my nephew and young master make a pair of shoes, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make it in time."

"Good idea! Let's go to Brother Lian and ask Brother Lin about the size of his feet."

"Ok."

Chapter 258: Split

In the early morning, Lin Yun woke up with a hangover, feeling his head was still swollen.

After the exam yesterday, he was dragged to drink by a group of gangsters. As a result, he was so drunk that he didn't know how he got back home.

Lin Yun got up and went to the coffee table, picked up the teapot on the tray, poured himself a glass of water, and drank it all in one go.

At this time, Xiangling and Yingge came in with the toiletries, smiled at him and said, "Master, you're awake."

Lin Yun put down his tea cup and asked the two women, "Where is your grandma?"

Xiangling: "Grandma and Aunt Liu went to greet my wife."

Lin Yun nodded, and then asked again: "Nothing happened in the mansion recently, right?"

Parrot: "A few days ago, Miss Pearl's father came."

"Oh, he didn't leave, did he?"

"He hasn't left yet. He said he has something important to report to you. Butler Qian arranged for him to rest in the front room."

"Okay, I'll go see him when I get back."

Brother Ying asked curiously: "Third Master, what kind of business is that man doing? He brought a lot of gold, silver and jewelry, and sister Ping'er dared not accept it."

Lin Yun raised his hand and tapped Brother Ying on the forehead, reproaching him: "You shouldn't know something, so don't inquire about it in the future."

Ying Ge hurriedly said: "I won't ask you any more questions."

...

After washing up, Lin Yun was having breakfast when he saw Qin Keqing walking in with Liu Rushi, Daiyu, Ping'er and a group of maids and women.

After everyone had seen the ceremony, Daiyu sat down beside Lin Yun and said with a smile, "Brother, let me have breakfast with you."