Lin Xuan of the Red Chamber

In the depths of the Lin Mansion, in an extremely magnificent courtyard, Jia Min looked at himself in the mirror and lost his mind slightly.

The woman in the mirror is about 35 or [-] years old, wearing a honey-colored double-breasted gown, a scallion-yellow pinched gold skirt, black silk coiled up, combed into a simple moon bun, and a red gold flat hairpin pinned. Zhang has a plain face that is whiter than pear blossoms, with distant eyebrows and frowning eyes, her makeup is elegant but elegant, but there is always a bit of haggardness in her brows and eyes.

She licked her temples and looked at herself in the mirror. Jia Min felt a little sad in her heart. She already knew about her mother-in-law accepting a good concubine for her husband. Gently stroking her abdomen, after being married for so many years, she has not given birth to a child, she knows that her mother-in-law has long been very dissatisfied with her.That's right, no matter how good she is as the head of the house, if she can't pass on the lineage to the Lin family, in the eyes of others, it will be all kinds of benefits and all kinds of bad things.

Back then, when she first got married, she also had a happy life. At that time, her father-in-law loved her and her mother-in-law was kind. As soon as she entered the house, she was the head of the house. , don't worry about anything, she finishes housework every day, and then confronts Xianggong Lingshi, she is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and Xianggong is also well-educated, the two share similar interests and have a harmonious relationship.

But the good times didn't last long, she was still infertile after many years of marriage, the first few years were fine, the mother-in-law would comfort herself, and the husband-in-law didn't mind, but after a long time, the mother-in-law couldn't bear it anymore and started going to the husband-in-law's room again and again Sending concubines to maidservants, all of them are young and beautiful, although she feels sore, but there is nothing she can do, after all, she has not given birth to a son and a half for the Lin family until now, she is also anxious, but I don’t know all these years No matter how many decoctions I took and how many doctors I saw, it didn't work.

Gradually, she also let go of her thoughts, and began to think that it would be good for those concubines to give birth to concubine sons. She could record him in her own name and treat him as her own. As long as she regarded him as her own son, she would not be afraid of him. If she doesn't kiss herself in the future, not only will she be able to solve her current predicament, but she will also have something to rely on in the future, but who would have thought that those concubines would be infertile for many years, which made her thoughts suddenly empty.

Because of this, the mother-in-law doubted herself, she stopped talking to herself, and made things difficult for herself, but she could only grit her teeth and endure it. On the surface, she had to be more filial to her mother-in-law, treat her husband with courtesy, work diligently in housekeeping, and behave in the same way. Fall, otherwise her life will be even more difficult.

Even so, her life is not easy now, her mother-in-law is making things difficult, and her husband seems to have no idea, but she can feel that he treats her no more than before.

At this point, she doesn't know who to blame or who to blame. Although she hates her mother-in-law for making things difficult, in all fairness, her mother-in-law just wants to have a grandson soon, and the husband also wants a child...

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Jia Min was looking at his shadow and feeling sorry for himself, when he heard a light cough from outside, and a little maid said, "Madam, the master is here."

Jia Min hastily wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief, and got up to greet her.

Lin Ruhai came in and saw Jia Min's reddish eyes. He knew that his wife, who was always sensitive and thoughtful, must have known about the old lady's concubine for him, and was thinking about it again. He waved his hand and signaled The maids stepped back.

He took Jia Min's hand and sat on the bed, gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and comforted him: "It's the old lady's idea to accept a good concubine, and I can't help it, but don't worry, even if she is a good concubine, if she can give birth , whether male or female, I will give you upbringing, okay?"

Feeling the warmth in his heart, Jia Min didn't know what to think. Except for the few years when she first married, Lin Ruhai hadn't been so gentle for a long time. He had long lost the love he had for his wife, only respect for her. up.

"Master, I have not been able to give you a son and a half daughter in these years. I am really ashamed of you. If she can really be the master and continue the incense for the Lin family, I will be willing to lose ten years of my life." Jia Min's eyes slightly Red, what she said was sincere and moving.

When Jia Min said this, Lin Ruhai was naturally very moved, immediately took her into his arms, and comforted her softly.

Jia Min took advantage of the situation and leaned on Lin Ruhai's shoulder, her lowered eyelids blocked the deep thoughts in her eyes. It was impossible to prevent this from happening, and all she could do now was use this to make Lin Ruhai cherish her more That's all.

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It was probably because Mrs. Lin's desire to have a grandson was too eager, and within two days after the agreement was made, the girl's sedan chair came in through the side door of Lin's mansion.

Mrs. Lin valued her so much that she chose the yard herself. At first, the yard was intended to be lived in by the son of the Lin family, but now let alone the son of the son, there is not even a son of the son, so the yard has been empty all the time. .Because it was originally intended to be lived in by the son-in-law, all kinds of supplies and furnishings in this yard are excellent. The yard is also full of peach blossoms. The breeze blows, and the peach petals are swaying, which is indescribably beautiful.

Mrs. Lin thought, anyway, this courtyard is also for Lin Ruhai's future children, so it would not be a good idea to let the child's mother live in it first, so as to save money, she would have to move the courtyard later.

That night, Lin Ruhai rested in the girl's room. Speaking of which, this was the first time the two met.

That girl looks very good, her birth is charming, and she doesn't have the shyness of a small family in her whole body. Instead, she looks at a person who is exquisite and transparent like crystal, who is so pure and pure as Xie Yuhua? Whether she likes it or not, even Lin Ruhai, who doesn't like women, looks at her with admiration.

Lin Ruhai walked up to her, pulled her to sit down at the table, and asked softly, "What's your name?"

The girl was not afraid at all, she looked at Lin Ruhai, turned her body slightly, and said in a clear and sweet voice, "My nickname is Hong Ying, the master just calls me Hong Ying."

As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Ruhai secretly again. Although Lin Ruhai has been standing for more than half a year now and is approaching forty years, this age has to be said to be the most attractive time for a man. On the long gown, a few emerald bamboos are embroidered with the same blue silk thread at the collar of the hem, and there is a scholarly and elegant air in every gesture.

Lowering her head slightly, two blushes appeared on Hong Ying's face, making her look more and more cute and cute.

Lin Ruhai's heart moved, and her voice became softer: "I'm tired after a day of tossing around today."

Hong Ying didn't answer, but just raised her head slightly, her soft and charming eyes contained a clear soft light, making one couldn't help but want to rub the person made of water into her arms.

Lin Ruhai's gaze became darker, and he unconsciously put his hands on Hong Ying's shoulders, picked her up, approached the bed curtain, put down her body, and lowered his head before she could struggle.

A piece of clothing fell out of the veil of the bed net, only to see red candles dripping, and the room was full of gentle ripples.

It's a romantic night, so I don't mention it.

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That side is short and short, but I don’t know that this side is tossing and turning. In the exquisite courtyard of the Lin Mansion, Jia Min stood at the door, looking at the courtyard of Aunt Shen who had just entered the mansion, dazed. little maid.

After a while, an old woman with a kind face came from the courtyard, holding a blue cloak in her hand, she walked quickly towards Jia Min, and whispered, "Why are you standing here, madam? You are not in good health, how can you stand the wind? Go back to the room with me quickly." She shook the blue cloak in her hand and closed it on Jia Min.Touching Jia Min's hand again, he felt a chill, and then continued to persuade: "Madam, go into the house quickly, it is cold at night, you should pay attention to yourself."

Jia Min looked into the distance, with a few strands of melancholy on her brows, "Nurse, I saw that Aunt Shen today, she looks really good, even if she is not inferior to me back then, the old lady is really good at picking people."

"Madam, you don't have to worry. No matter how good she looks, it's useless. Even if she is a good concubine, she is still a concubine. I still have to listen to you. The Lin family is a scholarly family, and the most important thing is the concubine. I will never let her go over you went"

This nanny is Jia Min's nanny. She was worried that Jia Min would marry alone, so she followed her. She also knew Jia Min's thoughts and grievances over the years. Seeing her like this now As lonely as he was, he couldn't help feeling a pain in his heart, and quickly comforted him in a low voice.

"I know that the master respects me, and I will definitely not let her pass me by, but so what, as a wife, I want more than just respect from my husband. The beauty of Aunt Shen is so beautiful, the master's thoughts are not good. I know how much it will move." As he spoke, Jia Min couldn't help but shed tears.

When she was not yet married, every time she heard people talk about Tan Hualang's literary talent, personable demeanor, and talent, she would silently sketch his appearance in her heart, full of girlish expectations.

When she was newly married, when she heard his voice for the first time, she felt that it was clear and unspeakable. It was only when he lifted her hijab that she really saw his appearance clearly. It was exactly as she had imagined, even It was even more perfect than she had imagined, and it was even more exciting.He is wearing an auspicious suit that symbolizes wealth and honor, which makes him look chic and extravagant. His eyes are gentle and sharp, his facial features are deep and handsome, and the corners of his mouth are slightly raised with a smile.She knew that from that moment on, her heart had completely fallen on him, and in her heart, he was not just her husband-in-law.