Struggle of the Woman in the Red Chamber

To be honest, Lin Ruhai can be regarded as a local emperor in the one-acre land in Yangzhou City. Even if he is dedicated to his duties and not arrogant or rash, he will inevitably be praised by others, even when facing political opponents. Generally speaking, you talk to me in a friendly manner, and you discuss and make a harmonious situation for everyone. Therefore, it has been many years, Lin Ruhai has lost count, and it is the first time someone uses such a The unceremonious questioning tone made him explain his private affairs to others!

It is certain that he feels uncomfortable, but he still can't turn his back on him. The one who questioned him was his deceased wife's biological mother, the grandmother of his two children, but it would be impossible for him to obediently cooperate with the confession. Therefore, Lin Ruhai's answer was only light and slightly Guo: "When Min'er was alive, she had a very good relationship with Mrs. Xue, so the two families got along very well. Later, Daiyu went to Xue's house for a short stay. Jinling is very close to Yangzhou. , just like an outing, don’t worry about the fatigue of the journey.”

He didn't want to say more about his daughter's marriage. First, it was related to the reputation of his daughter's family. Second, it was because Pan'er hadn't become famous yet. The current Xue family is too weak. It would cause criticism from others, and it would not be good for him, his daughter, including Xue Pan, and his daughter was not very old, so it would not be too late to spread the news of the engagement, but He still remembered the fact that his mother-in-law wanted to match his daughter, so after thinking about it, Lin Ruhai still added: "As for Yu'er, Miner and I have already taken care of her, but the man's Boss Bian is afraid that Yu'er will be treated badly, so he wants to wait for the title on the gold list before proposing marriage."

He has already heard that the phoenix egg of the Jia family, who was born with jade, is still hanging around in the inner curtain. Not long ago, he was beaten by his second uncle for reading idle books, so his good mother-in-law should stop mentioning such things. The talent and his daughter are at odds. His son-in-law, who is a dignified former detective, must be a well-known talent no matter what?

Even though Jia's mother was a little absent-minded, she was still choked by her son-in-law's words. Well, her son-in-law is really sharp-mouthed. The two things she asked were her daughter's decision-maker. If she asked , and had to find her long-dead daughter!This obviously made her dead without evidence, right?That's fine, as long as you talk about her dead daughter, won't you?She will too!

So, Mother Jia clapped her hands pretending to be surprised, and shouted: "Son-in-law, did you remember wrong? Ever since Yu'er was born, Min'er told me that she very much hoped that Yu'er would marry back to Jia's family, because I would take care of her." I don't need to be coerced by my aunt, she just wants Yu'er to live a quiet and happy life. And I didn't mention it before, I'm afraid you will blame Min'er if I suddenly mention it without you knowing , but, seeing the situation, I have to mention it, it's all Min'er's wish."

She knows that her son-in-law is deeply in love with her daughter and has no regrets. Seeing that her daughter has passed away for more than three years, it can be known that a person like Lin Ruhai has never mentioned the sequel. Therefore, she She is very confident that as long as she insists that it is her daughter who wants Yu'er to marry Baoyu, even if Lin Ruhai is betrothed to Yuer, she will resign and marry her Baoyu.At that time, with her daughter in the front and Yu'er in the back, Lin Ruhai can't let the Jia family have whatever they want?Thinking of this, Mother Jia became even more determined to let Lin Daiyu marry Jia Baoyu!

Lin Ruhai took a deep breath of the soaring anger that burst out from the bottom of his heart. Before this, he thought he was a very stable person, but now, he himself suspects that he is actually very irritable. No, he has to leave this place immediately , otherwise, if he really lost his temper and lost his temper, it would not be so wonderful at this moment when he is about to take office. He still has a pair of children to take care of...

Therefore, Lin Ruhai closed his eyes tightly and then opened them again, before he said, "I'm afraid my mother-in-law made a mistake, and now I still have the letters left by Min'er at home, especially the mother-in-law's replies, which Miner has kept very carefully." Be sure, but there is not a single word about Yu'er's marriage, which can be testified in black and white. Also, it is getting late, and my son-in-law will stop disturbing me, so I will leave." After saying that, he cupped his hands and resolutely said goodbye. Lin Ruhai turned a deaf ear to the yelling and scolding behind him and pretended not to hear them at all, but calmly called his housekeeper to inform the young master to gather outside the second gate.

Lin Ruhai was reflecting all the way, and felt that his visit was too hasty and hasty. He obviously had close friends who vaguely mentioned the miserable situation of the Jia family these years, but he still thought he was going his own way!Could it be that he has lost his sense of caution because he has always been a high-ranking official in Yangzhou City?This is unacceptable, the current self is under the ever-changing and treacherous central government situation, if it continues like this, he may really be lost for a night!Well, maybe, he should thank his old mother-in-law for the head-on drink today...

Back in the mansion, Lin Ruhai recruited the old servant who stayed in the mansion to watch the house. This old man was his father Lin Houye's servant in the past. Not to mention his ability to handle affairs, even his political consciousness was higher than ordinary people.A master and a servant chatted for more than four hours in the study room, and the dinner was passed in. It is unknown what they talked about. However, afterward, Lin Ruhai canceled the trip that he was going to visit relatives and friends, and just settled down quietly. Staying in the mansion, quietly waiting for the day when I will admit it.

What I have to mention is that Lin Ruhai's quiet action made many people who were ready to move stopped their plans to test him, and it also made His Majesty the emperor who had been watching Lin Aiqing feel more at ease. There are already too many courtiers with complicated relationships behind them. He only wants a pure courtier who is only for him from the beginning to the end. No matter how much I cherish talents, I don’t want to get someone who is not clear to come under my eyes and get in the way...

In other words, because the "good son-in-law" gave him a slap in the face the day before, for the Xue family who was already suspicious that it was about to collapse, Jia's mother couldn't get up the energy to see her. The following is up.Madam Wang was so angry that she almost fell backwards and fainted. It was her natal sister's family who came here, and her mother-in-law didn't save face for her like this!Mrs. Wang felt ruthless in her heart, old godly woman, just wait!

Since her mother-in-law didn't give her face, the strong Mrs. Wang had no choice but to call all the juniors in the family to her to accompany her guests, especially her precious son Jia Baoyu, who was tied to her side early to watch However, Mrs. Wang's move was to prevent Jia's mother from making troubles and sending Jia Baoyu out of the house.In other words, when the Lin family came to visit yesterday, Mrs. Wang sent her son out to offer incense. She was dissatisfied with the fact that her mother-in-law wanted her son to marry that little vixen of the Lin family.

In addition, Mrs. Wang asked her husband Jia Zheng to take time off to entertain her nephew Xue Pan at home.Of course, the young genius Xue Pan is also Jia Zheng's favorite type. For Jia Zheng, instead of doing nothing in the yamen, it is better to stay at home and talk about books and paintings with all the guests, especially when he comes back from his own capable juniors. Jia Zheng looked forward to it even more.

To be honest, Qin Tong was a little flattered by the over-enthusiasm of the cheap sister. He pulled her to ask questions, but he also cared for her daughter. With that posture, those who didn't know thought that these two were the biological mother and daughter who hadn't seen each other for many years. .

Although Qin Tong had already complained in his heart, he was afraid that it was a weasel giving the chicken New Year's greetings, but this couldn't stop him, so Qin Tong had no choice but to "make a fool of himself", pulling the girls from Jia's family to praise them one by one from beginning to end, and at the end, In addition to the meeting gift given at the beginning, Qin Tong also gave 500 taels of silver notes to each of the upstarts as pocket money!I have to say, this move is because she thought of the story in the original book where Mother Jia gave out 20 taels of silver to celebrate Xue Baochai's birthday. Although this behavior has never happened in this life, whoever raises the child will feel distressed. Without such a shabby person...

It was the turn of the daughters-in-law of the Jia family, and Qin Tong saw "acquaintances" inside, but Qin Tong was surprised to find that Wang Xifeng did not show her original characteristics, that is, "be the first to catch others", and was always quiet and well-behaved. After the elder sister-in-law Li Wan stepped forward to pay respects, she stepped forward.I thought Wang Xifeng had changed her temperament, but when Qin Tong held her hand and said something intimate, she showed her true nature again, bright and lively, funny and humorous, which made the group of onlookers laugh from ear to ear.

Qin Tong observed carefully again, and found that her niece was living very comfortably, because the expression on her brows was all relaxed and peaceful, and her smile was so pure and happy. Wang Xifeng like this made her feel kind. In a trance, I saw the little girl she raised in that life.Unlike seeing Jia Xichun before, she didn't feel familiar at all, she just felt that Jia Xichun in front of her and Jia Shan she raised were just two completely different little girls with similar looks.

Just as Qin Tong was struggling with the complicated and unspeakable feelings in his heart, he suddenly heard Mrs. Wang asking her daughter: "How time flies, Baochai is 13 years old this year? It's time to say goodbye!" I'm old." Qin Tong was so frightened that his heart trembled, and he quickly threw those messy thoughts behind his head, took over the topic and said, "Oh, sister, look at you, what are you talking about in front of the child? ? By the way, my sister hasn’t seen her grandson yet, did she go to see Pan’er as well?”

It is not good for Madam Wang to continue talking after being interrupted by her younger sister, especially now that the Jia family has not yet unified their opinions on her precious son's marriage, so she had to follow her sister's words and say: "How small is he?" , did not go to his grandfather with his Uncle Bao, I let him play in the back, since you want to see, I will ask someone to bring it."

There is no need to call others, the child's mother is on the side, Li Wan immediately stood up with a wink and said: "Madam, daughter-in-law, go and call Lan'er over here." In fact, Jia Lan was in the inner room , before the two sentences here were finished, Li Wan had already led his son in.

Xu is raising a child with a mother's love. When he saw such a cute child like Yuxue, Qin Tong fell in love with him, especially the little Jialan was taught by his mother to be very sensible and well-behaved. Simple questions and answers, six-year-old Little Jia Lan also responded well, Qin Tong was overjoyed!Qin Tong's way of expressing her liking was to be even more upstart. In addition to sending high-quality paper, ink, pens and inkstones, she also took out two 1000 taels of silver notes from her bosom!

Qin Tong, who has been a lady of wealth for a while, is very satisfied. She turned a blind eye to Mrs. Wang's obvious hesitation to speak a few times, and only talked about the people and things in front of her. No matter how much, Qin Tong would say nothing more Don't say a word and don't ask, even in the end Mrs. Wang almost turned into a pig's face, Qin Tong insisted on being a blank person.

This is of course, she is not stupid, it is obvious that there are many contradictions within the Jia family, and the water is very deep. If the relationship between the two families is not too close, it would not be good for her to come back to the capital and not visit her sister's house. She doesn't care about coming to this door, especially now that she is just Aunt Xue, and it's not enough to live her own quiet life. How can she be so leisurely meddling in Jia's affairs?Everyone still has nothing to do with themselves and hangs up high, everyone sweeps the snow in front of the door, don't care about other people's tiles...