Jingtai Fenghua

Chapter 66 Grandfather is Coming
When Lin Cuunde heard Lin Cunyi calling his grandfather, he hurried to the front yard. Lin Cunyi was waiting for him by the roadside.

When Lin Cunde walked to the front yard, he did not forget to ask: "Now that we have come in, can you tell the kitchen to cook? How is my grandfather?"

"We're in the living room, we've already given orders to cook!" Lin Cunyi said immediately.

Soon, Lin Cunde arrived at the living room in the front yard and saw his grandfather and uncle, two people he didn't know. Lin Cunde walked quickly to his grandfather first.

The grandfather also discovered Lin Cunde and walked towards Lin Cunde excitedly. When Lin Cunde was less than three steps away from his grandfather, he knelt down with a thud and cried: "My unfilial grandson has seen my grandfather!"

"Xiao Wu, get up, get up! My good grandson! Get up!" Grandfather was also in tears at this moment. He hugged Lin Cunde with both hands and got up. Then the grandfather and grandson hugged each other and cried.

Lin Cunde's uncle, Lin Xianglong, was also there wiping tears.

"Grandpa, let's not cry anymore. My father and mother are watching from the sky. I hope you are in good health!" Lin Cunde cried for a while, let go of his grandfather, and persuaded him, saying that he was also worried about his grandfather's health.

"Hey, my dear grandson, don't cry, don't cry, I know there is nothing I can do about it, I know it!" Grandfather also nodded, still crying.

At this moment, Lin Cunde also helped his grandfather to sit down on the chair next to him. Then he came to his uncle Lin Xianglong and wanted to kneel down. Lin Xianglong had quick eyes and quick hands and grabbed Lin Cunde and said: "Xiaowu, get up, don't kneel down, my child, you are suffering, suffering." It’s over!”

"Uncle, my father is gone. My grandfather is entirely taken care of by you. My nephew can't go back. I still go to visit my parents from time to time!" Lin Cunde cried and said to Lin Xianglong.

Lin Xianglong also cried and nodded: "I know, I know, he is a good boy, he is a good boy!"

Lin Cunde also helped Lin Xianglong to do his job, and then saw his fourth brother Lin Cunli. Lin Cunde raised his hands to Lin Cunli and said, "I've seen my fourth brother!"

"Well, fifth brother!" Lin Cunli also came over and hugged Lin Cunde,
Lin Cunli is the eldest son of his third uncle Lin Xianghu. At this moment, there is a young woman standing behind Lin Cunli, wearing relatively new clothes, whom Lin Cunde does not recognize.

"Xiaowu, come!" Grandfather stood up at this moment, took Lin Cunde's hand, pointed at the young girl's hand and said: "Call Sisao, this is the newlywed wife of Fourth Brother You. It was the impromptu wedding held last winter before the Chinese New Year. , after receiving your letter, I decided to let the couple come over.

They don't have much time to work in their hometown, and they can only make a living by guarding the few acres of land. Your letter said that the family needs people to work, so I asked the couple to come over! "

"Hello Fourth Sister-in-law, my brother pays homage to Fourth Sister-in-law!" Lin Cunde said and immediately raised his hand to Fourth Sister-in-law.

"Fifth brother is exempt from the gift!" Fourth sister-in-law also smiled and saluted Lin Cunde.

"Xiaowu, did you buy this mansion? I think this living room is very luxurious, but does it cost a lot of money?" Grandfather stood there and asked Lin Cunde.

"Well, this mansion covers an area of ​​6 acres and is worth 7 taels. It originally cost 1 taels because His Majesty and I are brothers-in-law. Your Majesty gave me 3 taels at a cheaper price, of which [-] taels were borrowed from Shibo. However, you can pay it back in these two months! Come, grandpa, sit down, uncle, fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law, you guys will also sit down, right, where is Grandpa Yang?" Lin Cunde said, only to realize that he didn't see Grandpa Yang.

"Xiao Yang's two sons came. He said he was not here anymore, but went to the place where he lived. Your letter said that he needed people to work. His eldest son was at home guarding the family land. They The two brothers came here with their wives and children!" Grandfather sat there and said with a smile.

"Oh, come here, tell the kitchen right away and have a table of food for Grandpa Yang!" Upon hearing this, Lin Cunde immediately ordered the maid behind him.

"Yes!" The maid immediately went to give instructions to the kitchen.

"Come, sit down. How is your grandfather now? My grandson was very anxious when he learned that his grandfather was ill. He was about to come back after receiving the news, but at that time, His Majesty wanted to see his grandson, and he did not dare to resist. , I thought I would go back after seeing His Majesty, but unexpectedly, my third uncle and my fourth uncle came at that time and said that my grandfather was feeling better and asked me not to go back!" Lin Cunde sat next to his grandfather and explained.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, why are you coming back? You are weak and have traveled thousands of miles back and forth. If something happens, I will not be willing to die. I am here in the capital and study hard! Your uncle and uncles are here at home. , I have them taking care of me, no need to worry!" Grandfather also said while holding Lin Cunde's hand.

"Yes, Xiao Wu, my uncle is here. If it's okay, you can just study in peace. Don't worry about things in your hometown!" The uncle also sat on Lin Cunde's left hand side and said. Lin Cunde happened to be sitting between the uncle and his grandfather.

"Well, then it's up to my uncle, third uncle, and fourth uncle!" Lin Cunde nodded and said to the uncle.

"It's not hard work, but Xiaowu, you said in your letter that if you make money, you still make money from soap. My uncle needs to tell you that the way of a merchant is a small way, and you still have to study and become an official. Although you make money But don't neglect your studies. Your grandfather and I don't expect you to make a lot of money, but we hope you can become a high official!" Lin Xianglong said to Lin Cunde. Lin Xianglong didn't know a few Chinese characters, but he attached great importance to studying.

As the eldest son, he contributed the most to the family. When Lin Cunde's father was studying, he relied on his uncle to help others outside. He bought pens, inks, paper and inkstones, asked his husband to teach him, and funded Lin Cunde's father to go on study tours. The whole family helped. Marrying his father.It can be said that the uncle is the backbone of everyone. Although his ability is limited, he gave his all.

This is why, after my father became an official, he tried to find a way to start a small business with others. He also took out a share of the money he earned and sent it back to his uncle to buy a family business in his hometown and rebuild the house in his hometown. Each of the four brothers My father made it very clear to the three of them that the land they bought was divided by the uncle alone. He could divide it how he wanted. Even if the uncle did not give it to the third and fourth brothers, his father had no objection. .

However, the family's 120 acres of land are in the hands of the grandfather. The eldest uncle alone gets [-] acres, and the third and fourth uncles each get [-] acres. The uncle is the eldest son. Originally, the eldest son is supposed to take away most of the family property. This division of the family, The third uncle and the fourth uncle had no objection.

My parents also have great respect for my uncle and aunt. Every time they come to the capital, their parents will show them around and bring a lot of things with them when they go back. Every year, my mother will make clothes for my aunt and my eldest and second brothers and send them back.

"Uncle, ask my second brother, I have been studying at home recently and have basically not been involved in outside affairs. For business matters, I just go half a day every ten days to settle accounts and arrange some things. It doesn't waste much time!" Lin Cunde immediately reported to his uncle.

"Yes, dad, my fifth brother reads at home every day. There are many books at home!" Lin Cunyi immediately agreed from the side.

The uncle nodded and said: "That's good, but you don't want to work behind closed doors. If you have the opportunity, you still need to meet some scholars and communicate more. How to study? I don't understand, but I remember that at that time, your father would often have three meetings. Five friends met to go out and talk about the past and the present! They also went on a study tour for a year! I remember when your father came back, he told me that it was a great harvest! As for you, you also need to go out more and hang out with scholars! "

"Yes, what the uncle said is that now, I am observing filial piety. I cannot travel far away, nor can I go to other people's homes, nor can I drink and have fun. I can only stay at home for three years. After the period of observing filial piety is over, my nephew will also go out. Communicate with others!" Lin Cunde nodded and said, he must listen to what his uncle said.

"That's good, he's a good boy!" The uncle also nodded and said.

"Well, how are the grandmothers, how are the aunts? How are the aunts? How are the eldest brother and the nephews?" Lin Cunde nodded and continued to ask.

The uncle agreed that Lin Cunde would not have to worry about things at home. There are so many people in his hometown and they can help each other. '

After chatting for a while, the food was ready. Lin Cunde took them to the dining room. His grandfather saw such a sumptuous dinner. Although he was happy, he still advised Lin Cunde to be frugal and not extravagant. They were all members of the family and there was no need for such a sumptuous meal.

Lin Cunde could only nod in agreement.

After dinner, Lin Cunde took his grandfather, uncle, second brother Lin Cunyi, and fourth brother Lin Cunli to the study.

The servants had already arranged for them to live in a place. Lin Cunde asked people to install a stove in the uncle and grandfather's bedroom, and tidied up the second yard to the west for the fourth brother and his wife.

The fourth brother's wife's surname was Zeng. She was the daughter of a local squire. She got engaged very early. This time, the squire made things difficult for her. After all, the only son of the Lin family who was an official was gone. There was no one in the family. The squire looked down on her a little. Later, he learned that Lin Cunde It was possible that he would be promoted to an official, so he reluctantly agreed to marry his daughter to his fourth brother.

"Come on, grandfather and uncle, you are not used to drinking tea. If you drink it too strong and you won't be able to sleep at night, I will make it lighter. You are also tired, so go to bed early later!" Lin Cunde said, pouring tea for them. , the bubble is very light.

"Well, are you still drinking tea like this?" Grandfather looked at Lin Cunde's movements curiously.

Lin Cunyi said with a smile: "Grandpa, you don't know, my fifth brother was the first to drink tea like this. Now it has become popular in the capital, and even His Majesty drinks tea like this!"

"What are you talking about? You are talking nonsense about royal matters!" Grandfather immediately scolded Lin Cunyi.

"Hey, grandpa, I've seen your majesty. Ask my fifth brother, your majesty has been at home. He stayed at home for a whole day and I personally served him. On that day, everything at your majesty's entrance needed to be watched by me. It's alive!" Lin Cunyi said very proudly at this moment.

"Ah?" Grandfather, uncle and fourth brother Lin Cunli all looked at Lin Cunyi in shock.

"Well, it's true. His Majesty came to my mansion to rest for a day on the second day of the Lunar New Year. The second brother personally hosted him. He was very tired that day!" Lin Cunde said with a smile.

"Oh, Your Majesty is really here?" Grandfather said in surprise at this moment, very happy.

"Really, the Minister of the Ministry of War, the Prince Shaobao, and Yu Qianyu also came to the house to rest for a long time. I also prepared the meals!" Lin Cunyi continued to tell them about the situation here.

(End of this chapter)