Flowers on the other side [Comprehensive Red House]

When resting and taking a bath, Lin Hai packed himself up early, greeted Mrs. Ji, and went to the front yard to wait for others.Jia She came very punctually, and at the end of the day, he brought two scholars in their early thirties with slightly tired faces to Lin's mansion.

Seeing Lin Hai who was coming out, Jia Amnesty greeted loudly, "Ru Hai, come and see, is your nephew better, or mine?"

Jia She's words not only made Lin Hai laugh when he came out to greet Jia She, but also the two scholars who followed Jia She, were all amused by Jia She.The two smiled and hurried forward to salute Lin Hai, "Students Zhang Zhao and Zhang Xu pay homage to Master Lin."

Lin Hai looked at the two brothers Zhang Zhao and Zhang Xu, smiled back and led them to the main hall to take their seats. "You two virtuous nephews, please don't call him Master Lin. Just follow the same as before, just call him Uncle Lin."

When the two were teenagers in the capital, they met Lin Hai who had just ordered Tanhua and married Jia Min.Later, when Lin Hai arrived at Yushitai, he visited the Zhang family more often and saw more.These years have passed, and the brothers saw that Lin Hai was still handsome and handsome, thinking about their own family... The two brothers sighed in their hearts.Although he had heard Jia Lian tell about how Lin Hai taught him and treated him, but now that Lin Hai treats them as in-laws, he feels warm in his heart.He stood up again and gave Lin Hai a junior salute.

Lin Hai smiled and asked the Zhang family brothers to sit down, and after saying goodbye, they divorced.Zhang Zhao briefly talked about his family's situation, and said that only the two brothers came to the capital this time, while his second uncle Zhang Yu stayed in his hometown, taking care of the whole family and urging the younger generation to study.

When Lin Hai asked about Jia Lian, Zhang Zhao smiled and said, "Before we came, Second Uncle said that he would go to the capital to settle accounts with you in the future."

Zhang Xu went on to say, "When my father saw Lian's cousin coming over, he asked him to silence the Zhongju article first. He would greatly appreciate my cousin's ability to write such an article. I also admire you very much."

Lin Hai sneered, "Lian'er's foundation is a bit weak, and he was only allowed to take the examination for scholar."

"Ruhai, it's just you. Lian'er has only been studying for a few days, and you are the only one who can open your eyes and tell lies, saying that his foundation is a bit weak. I don't think he has any foundation."

Seeing their Uncle Lang talking like this, the Zhang family brothers understood that they had a good relationship, and gradually relaxed.

"The second uncle said that Lian'er will study hard for a few years. Now I am studying with my third brother and my eldest son. They are all preparing for the next autumn."

A few people were talking about speculation. Lin Hai had read Zhang Zhao and Zhang Xu's articles, so he stayed with them in Lin's mansion during lunch.

"You live with me, so it's convenient for you to study. Your uncle's house hasn't been cleaned up yet."

The two hesitated, and Jia She said: "Let's stay here, your Uncle Lin is telling the truth. You don't have to be embarrassed, his house is spacious, and the three of us have yards here. Your Uncle Lin is a servant in the Ministry of Rites. It’s convenient for you to ask for advice.”

The two brothers no longer shied away and stayed in Lin's residence to prepare for the exam.

After lunch, Lin Hai asked Lin Cheng to lead the Zhang family brothers to rest.

Jia Amnesty showed Jia Lian's letter to Lin Hai.The letter said that the only son of the third family of the Zhang family had already achieved a reputation as a scholar, was not engaged yet, and was a few years older than Yingchun. He felt that he was a good character and matched his age, so he asked Jia Amnesty for his opinion.

Lin Hai read the letter and handed it back to Jia She: "Enhou, there has been no draft since he ascended the throne. This year, the Ministry of Rites has not heard any rumors. Next year's Spring Festival is not old enough, so I'm afraid there will be an election in the next year. Lian'er looks good, and there is Zhang Yu is teaching, why don't you decide for Yingchun?"

"Okay. There is nothing wrong with the Zhang family's son. If you make an appointment early, you can rest assured. My only daughter of Rong Guohou will marry the third wife of the Zhang family, and I will not wrong the Zhang family boy."

At the end of the month, Imakami and the cabinet finally reached an agreement on the candidate for Enke's examiner, and the Taishang also nodded.The chief examiner is Zhou Shangshu from the Ministry of Rites, and the deputy chief examiners are Duan Shangshu from the Ministry of Officials and Deputy Minister of the Cabinet, and Li Shangshu from the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Lin Hai explained to the two brothers the political inclinations, preferred writing styles, etc. of several examiners, as well as the most concerned taxation, official administration, and taboos in the world.

"I know that the time for your article has arrived. These may not be accurate. I will enter the Gongyuan tomorrow. If you have anything to do in the mansion these days, just call Lin Cheng and Lin Qian. They have been with me for decades. The old man. I heard that the test basket and the things to be brought are all ready, so you can check it carefully."

The two nodded and saluted Lin Hai. "Uncle Sherin, don't worry."

The two of them are not young anymore, so they don't know, apart from Yu Yin from his father, Lin Hai really cares about them by doing this.

Lin Hai took out two more white porcelain bottles, which were not big, and could hold about half a catty of wine.Pass each person a bottle.

"This is ready. If there is any discomfort in the examination room, a sip can solve the big problem. After all these years in your hometown, you have become weak. Don't be reluctant to drink it, but you can't let others know."

"And tomorrow night, when your uncle comes to live, there is a housekeeper for the chores in the house. If you have any difficulties, just tell your uncle."

Then Lin Hai casually chatted with their brothers for a while, seeing that their brothers had relaxed, another person gave a purse containing dozens of taels of scattered silver, "When you enter the examination room, do it when it's time, don't be reluctant , so that you don’t get angry for nothing when you’re under inspection.” When they all told them to arrive, they were sent back to let the two of them rest early.

When the two returned to the guest house, Zhang Xu said to Zhang Zhao, "Uncle Lin treats us like a nephew."

Zhang Zhao nodded, "Yong Lian's grandfather will choose people."

The Zhang family brothers were in the guest house, Ming Chuan and Ming Xi were assigned here, everything was arranged in a considerate and comfortable way.The two brothers once wanted to give some rewards, but the two young servants waved their hands in fright, Lin's house did not have such rules.

Early the next morning, Lin Hai took Lin Jin and two large rattan boxes full of clothes to live in the Tribute Court as an examiner.

From the appointment of the examiner to the results of the Chunwei Exam, Lin Hai lived in the Gongyuan for almost a month.The first three days were fine, and I followed the group of the three ministers to patrol the examination room.After receiving the papers for the first round, Lin Hai, like the examiners in each examination room, entered into the tense process of judging the papers: at first, he stared at the clerks copying the papers; Is the paper graded by the Imperial Academy, whether the evaluation is in place, and whether the paper recommended for yourself is suitable for the examiner; finally, go through all the papers in your examination room, and don’t wait for the final examiner to be in your examination room. If you find a lost paper in the abandoned paper, it will be a slap in the face.It is especially important to recommend the excellent papers in this examination room to be accepted by the chief examiner.

After more than 20 days of high-intensity work, Lin Hai was more exhausted than the exam.The first thing I do when I get home is to take a good hot bath. I really miss the era of massage and bone pinching.

I haven't seen her for a month, but Ji's abdomen is already distended obviously.Seeing that Lin Hai's hair was still wet, Mrs. Ji took the cloth towel from the servant girl's hand and wiped it for Lin Hai.

Lin Hai looked at the strange maid and asked Ji, "Has Wanrong changed maid?"

Ji smiled, "Yes, the nanny went to Zhuangzi, and Chunliu and Shixi also married. I have a happy event to tell you. Two days ago, the doctor of Huichuntang came to check my concubine's pulse, and by the way, Guiyue's pulse too." .It is said that there are catkins, but the days are still short.”

Lin Hai was very happy to hear that Gui Ning had it, "You have to send someone to take care of her."

"Husband, don't worry, I'll let Lin Cheng's family take care of her. The housekeeper helped to select a few more experienced daughters-in-laws to fill in as nuns in the inner courtyard. Husband will meet you when you have time, and see if it's okay."

Lin Hai nodded, but if Lin Cheng and Lin Qian choose, there is nothing wrong with it.Lin Hai asked Daiyu a few words, and Mrs. Ji said that everything was fine, and she was very happy to study with Mrs. Ying together.Today I went to Rongguo Mansion with Miss Ying, and said that Jia She took the Zhang brothers to Rongguo Mansion a few days ago.

After dinner, Mrs. Ji sent everyone away.Lin Hai sat on the top of his kang, put his arms around Ji, and gently stroked her protruding abdomen.

"Is this cute?"

"It's pretty good." The husband and wife were talking, the fetus moved, and then moved in another place after a while.

"This kid looks in good shape, and he moves vigorously." Lin Haizhuan said nicely.

Ji's cheeks were slightly plump, and after hearing Lin Hai's words, she pursed her lips and smiled happily.

"Husband, how about the maid who brought you tea?"

how?Lin Hai really had no impression.Thinking about it carefully, he said with a smile: "It seems that the fingers are quite slender. I heard that such people are dexterous. Could it be that Wan Rong has taken in a maid who is excellent in embroidery?"

"Oh, so my husband can guess it. That maid is excellent at embroidery. She is also a family member of the Lin family who gave birth to a child. Because of her good needlework, she has been in the embroidery room. A few days ago, I called all the maids in the mansion together. Choose two servants for Guiyi, and then choose this one. Does your husband like it?"

Seeing Ji's appearance, Lin Hai's hair stood on end. "Ma'am, what are your plans?"

"Husband, look at you. The concubine is also for our family. You see, Guiyi and I are both pregnant, so I have to choose someone for my husband."

"Isn't there Yingge?"

"Yingge can't have children. My husband is kind and righteous. I don't mind if the mansion raises one more girl, but my husband can't..."

"Okay, I'm not going to Yingge's place. Look, Wanrong, we agreed to have four children, right?"

Ji nodded.Lin Hai breathed a sigh of relief, just being reasonable.

"Look, after you gave birth to this, Gui Niannian gave birth to one. Then each of you gave birth to another one, which is enough for four sons."

"Husband, I will give birth to another concubine, but Gui can only give birth to one."

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"The balance between the concubine and the concubine." Ji looked at Lin Hai calmly, "Husband, don't you need to explain more from the concubine?"

Lin Hai nodded with difficulty, he understood what Ji said about the balance between the son and the concubine.

"So, the one that my husband planned to give Gui Ni to give birth to, has to be replaced by someone else." Ji put on a reasoning posture.

"Okay, okay, it's all up to you." Seeing Ji's posture, Lin Hai immediately gave in. It's really hard to seriously argue with a pregnant woman.well!

"I'm too tired these days." Stay for a few days and rush to... "Leave your husband for a few nights first, okay?"

"Okay. When our family has four sons, the concubine will keep you every day."

"Wanrong, that maid looks too young..." She struggled to her deathbed.

"It's too old. When Guixi took over the house, it was so big."

Lin Hai suddenly felt a lot of pressure, and felt like...