Red Mansion, Ningfu Scholarly Family

Chapter 232 Lin Ruhai: Oily-haired and powdered Jia Baoyu

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After coming out of the palace, Lin Ruhai suddenly felt relaxed.

Without an official position to hold and without the hassle of paperwork, he even planned to return to his hometown in Suzhou to spend his remaining years in retirement.

After arriving at Rongguo Mansion in a carriage, Lin Ruhai first went inside to pay a visit to his mother-in-law.

Although Grandmother Jia has not been very happy these days, she is not too upset either.

After all, it has become a fact that the East Mansion has overwhelmed the West Mansion, and her son, grandson, and granddaughter are all unpromising. What can she do even if she is anxious?

Therefore, Grandmother Jia gave up.

He drank wine and listened to music every day, and enjoyed himself with Baoyu, Aunt Xue, Li Wan, Sister Feng, Yingchun, Tanchun and others.

Especially Baoyu, under the special care of Grandmother Jia, he no longer had to go to school, and all he did all day long was "eating, drinking, sleeping and playing". He became even fatter and whiter, and from a distance he looked like a big-bellied Maitreya Buddha.

Lin Ruhai had just exchanged a few words with Jia's mother when a fat young man wearing a bright red robe and a few big braids on his head suddenly ran in. His round face was painted with rouge, and there was even some bright red stuff on the corners of his mouth...

"Ancestor."

After Jia Baoyu ran into the room, just as he was about to jump into Grandmother Jia's arms, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a man sitting upright in the guest seat, and he shuddered all over.

He felt an even more disgusting aura from this man than from his own father.

Almost as disgusting as the master of the East Palace.

This must be a huge parasite!

Baoyu thought to himself.

"Baoyu, this is your uncle Lin, the father of your sister Lin." Grandmother Jia introduced with a smile.

Baoyu hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Uncle Lin."

Lin Ruhai smelled the scent of rouge and powder on Baoyu and frowned immediately, thinking: Jia Cunzhou has always been serious and solemn, how could he have such a greasy-haired and ignorant son.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai waved his hand casually: "Nephew, no need to be polite. Can you enter the school?"

Baoyu was stunned.

Go to school?

What school to go to?

Grandmother Jia hurriedly said, "He is studying in the clan school. He has been feeling unwell these days, so I didn't let him go."

"Your health is more important, so you can take your time studying."

Lin Ruhai said this and was about to get up and leave.

But Baoyu suddenly asked, "Uncle Lin, I heard that you want to marry Miss Lin to Rong'er? Is this against etiquette?"

Lin Ruhai paused and looked at Baoyu.

"Is this your responsibility?"

Baoyu was frightened by Lin Ruhai's tone and immediately lowered his head and dared not speak.

Grandmother Jia said unhappily, "Son-in-law, you scared my Baoyu."

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Please forgive me, mother-in-law. This is related to Yu'er's reputation. I am a little anxious."

"My mother-in-law should know that the Duke and my grandfather were of the same generation. So by that calculation, I can indeed be said to be the younger generation. There is no generational difference between Yu'er and Rong'er." Lin Ruhai said with a smile.

Grandmother Jia nodded.

She knew this.

In fact, the generations of people with the same surname in the same family can be messed up, let alone the marriage between people with different surnames from different families.

It is normal that one is still the elder here but becomes the younger generation there after getting married.

Therefore, there was nothing wrong with Lin Daiyu marrying Jia Rong in terms of etiquette and law. The reason was that the Ningguo Mansion and the Rongguo Mansion were already five generations apart in Jia Rong's generation, and Jia Rong had no blood relationship with Lin Daiyu's mother Jia Min.

After saying these words, Lin Ruhai no longer paid any attention to Jia Baoyu.

He also saw a little bit.

Maybe Jia Baoyu has some fantasies about his daughter.

After all, Lin Daiyu lived in Rongguo Mansion for two years when she was a child.

It is true that the two of them met often.

But, with Jia Baoyu's greasy face and uneducated character, how could you still want to be his son-in-law?

Is it worthy?

inside.

As Jia Baoyu watched Lin Ruhai walk out of the yard, he completely gave up his fantasy about Lin Daiyu.

Lin Ruhai is a parasite!
The same character as Jia Jing!
I, Baoyu, stay away from you!
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When Lin Ruhai arrived at Ningguo Mansion, given the current relationship between the two mansions, he naturally didn't need to deliver any invitation and was directly led into the inner hall.

Jia Jing was already waiting at the door.

"Mr. Jia has been waiting for a long time."

Lin Ruhai cupped his hands.

Jia Jing patted Lin Ruhai on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Ruhai, why are you still being polite to me? Let's talk inside."

Lin Ruhai smiled bitterly and said, "From now on, I will be the younger generation, so of course I have to be polite."

"By the way, I'm going to go see Brother Zhen first."

Jia Jing sighed: "He... Hey!" "Go over and take a look."

As he spoke, he led Lin Ruhai to the east cross courtyard of Ningguo Mansion.

There are a few wintersweets blooming in the yard, but they don't have the fragrance of plum blossoms, only a faint, indissoluble herbal scent.

After entering the food, the herbal smell became stronger.

Master Zhen was still peaceful at this time, lying there quietly, breathing steadily.

Lin Ruhai watched for a while and with his keen eyesight he could tell that Jia Zhen might not live long.

"Let's go." Jia Jing shook his head and sighed, "Everyone has his own destiny, let it go."

The two of them then left the yard.

Lin Ruhai comforted Jia Jing, saying, "From what I can see from Brother Zhen's expression, there shouldn't be any danger for the time being, so just rest assured."

Jia Jing said: "Nothing is best."

"But in my opinion, we don't need to wait for the date we set before. November 6th in two days is a good date. Let's set it for them."

"Then you will take Yu'er back to Suzhou and wait for us to send the betrothal gift to you. That will be the end of the ceremony."

"There's no need to rush to welcome the bride later, since they're still young anyway."

Lin Ruhai thought about it and nodded: "Just follow what the elder said."

They both had the same idea.

Make a decision quickly to avoid any further complications!
The two discussed the details again. In the evening, Jia Jing held a banquet to welcome Lin Ruhai. Jia She, Jia Zheng and others were there. During the banquet, they talked about Jia Rong's marriage and the education of their younger disciples.

Jia Baoyu was also mentioned during the period.

Of course, it is a negative example.

Jia Zheng was so ashamed that he almost couldn't face his face.

I secretly swore in my heart that I would discipline him severely when I got back!
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On this side, Jia Rong quietly found Lin Daiyu again.

"Your father is here, did you know?"

"know."

Lin Daiyu nodded.

Jia Rong asked again: "Do you know what your father is here for?"

Lin Daiyu said: "Of course I will pay my respects to my grandmother, and then talk to my grandfather about official affairs."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "I know one more thing."

Lin Daiyu blinked: "What?"

Jia Rong smiled slightly: "It has something to do with us."

Lin Daiyu blushed: "Don't talk nonsense, if you say it again, you'll get out."

Jia Rong smiled and said, "If you don't want to listen, forget it."

Lin Daiyu said, "I didn't say I didn't want to listen, I just asked you to be serious and stop talking nonsense."

Everyone has curiosity.

Jia Rong asked, "What did I say?"

Lin Daiyu: "Speak."

Jia Rong came closer and whispered, "From what I heard, we are going to get engaged in advance."

Lin Daiyu: “Ah?”

The blush instantly spread to the neck.

Jia Rong said seriously, "You may have to follow Uncle Lin...Father-in-law to the south."

Lin Daiyu: "..."

Jia Rong held Lin Daiyu's hand and said affectionately, "I am reluctant to let you go."

Lin Daiyu curled her lips.

"Hum..."

"When I'm not here, don't you still have your sister Baoqin? You can go find her."

Jia Rong smiled awkwardly.

"You are different from her."

Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "Why is it different? Is it because Sister Bao is watching you closely and won't let you see anyone?"

"No..." Jia Rong smiled and said, "Of course it's because you are my aunt."

Lin Daiyu was embarrassed and punched Jia Rong on the chest with her fist: "I hate you so much!"

"hey-hey."

Jia Rong took the opportunity to take Daiyu into his arms.

He did not dare to be frivolous and only played with her waist for a while. Lin Daiyu was so embarrassed that she did not dare to look up and leaned on Jia Rong without moving.

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(End of this chapter)