The splendor of the red mansion

Chapter 29
Jia Lian also hurriedly said: "Slave Jia Lian has seen two elder brothers."

"Get up."

The two elder brothers did not come empty-handed, they also brought Kangxi's imperial decree.The general idea is to present Jia Min as a first-class wife.However, Lin Ruhai is only a third-rank official now, but he gave Jia Min a gift from the first-rank wife, which shows Kangxi's kindness to the Lin family.After kneeling down again to accept the order, the host and guest took their seats.Daiyu stood behind Lin Ruhai, listening to the greetings between her father and the two elder brothers.But I felt a little weird in my heart.As soon as the two elder brothers entered the hall just now, Daiyu's heart skipped a beat when the fourth elder brother spoke.Although she lowered her head, she could still feel that cold gaze falling on her from time to time, which made her heart tighten again, and she felt a little guilty for no reason, and she couldn't help but habitually stretched out her hand and squeezed it tightly. The purple pearl net hanging on the side of the body.

Because Yinzhen was the eldest brother, he sat at the head of the guest seat, and Yinhu sat at the bottom.I haven't seen her for several years, but Yin Zhen's expression became more and more serious, and he remained silent.Although Lin Ruhai is far away in the south of the Yangtze River, he has heard of some thunderous methods in handling affairs.It's just that although such a character is not easy to be supported by courtiers, it will not be different from the emperor and prince.And those who can rely on the fourth elder brother must be loyal.Therefore, Lin Ruhai didn't think it was a bad thing.It's just that when we saw each other today, these four princes looked cold and solemn, even if they got closer, they could still feel a bit of chill.I can't help but wonder what kind of life the fourth elder brother lived in the palace these years?Now, even if Empress Xiaoyi came back to life, she would not be able to recognize her lively and lovely son.

"Master Lin is the pillar of the country, and Huang Ama misses you very much. I hope you will take care of yourself." Yinhu sat aside and said with a faint smile.Although he is only 14 years old, he just received an errand this year.This eighth elder brother is a good dancer with long sleeves, and his words are very gentle and gentle, which makes people feel like spring breeze.Lin Ruhai nodded and said: "Lin Ruhai thanked the emperor for his concern, and also thanked the eighth elder brother. The two elder brothers have come a long way and it has been a hard journey. Please go and rest for a while, and I will meet the two again tonight." Yinzhen was indifferent Said: "Your Excellency, there is no need to be so polite. Our brothers are all ordered by Huang Ama to work for Huang Ama. We will leave for Beijing early tomorrow morning. There is no need to catch the wind."

Lin Ruhai just lost his wife, how could he be in the mood to clean up the dust for others, not to mention that the two elder brothers have arrived in the south of the Yangtze River, how can the officials in the south of the Yangtze River not know the reason?At that time, they will definitely come to see the two elder brothers one after another.Now at this time, Lin Ruhai didn't want to see the scene where the Lin family was thriving.It's just that the etiquette and customs must be fulfilled. Seeing Yinzhen saying this, some of them said: "This..." Yinzhen said: "The emperor once said that we should talk about friendship with Mr. Lin. Now that my wife has passed away, if you ask Mr. Lin to take care of us , the emperor must blame it." Lin Ruhai didn't say anything more after hearing this, but said: "In this case, the two elder brothers, please go to the guest courtyard to rest first."

Yinzhen and Yinhu got up together, and Lin Ruhai personally sent the two elder brothers to the guest room.Turning around, he ordered Daiyu to order someone to prepare dinner.Passing by Daiyu, Yinhu just glanced curiously, seeing that this Yugege is dressed in plain clothes and looks like a weak willow in the wind, although she is very beautiful, she doesn't care.Yinzhen glanced at the thing Daiyu was unconsciously holding in his hand, the indifference in his eyes dissipated a little, and he followed Lin Ruhai and left without stopping.Lin Ruhai left with the two older brothers, but left Jia Lian in the hall. Daiyu ordered Lin Butler to ask Jia Lian to go back to rest first, and she also withdrew.

Back in the inner courtyard, Daiyu still frowned slightly, caressing the lightly warm pearl in her hands.Xueyan saw her distracted and couldn't help laughing: "What's wrong with the girl? But seeing the two elder brothers and princes scared? That eighth elder brother is really handsome. Xueyan has never seen such a handsome son. It's just That fourth elder brother is a bit scary..." Daiyu frowned and was about to speak when Wang Momo came in from the outside and slapped Xueyan with her hands and scolded: "You little hoof, these words are also in front of the girl Talking about it? If you talk nonsense again, your mother will take you home!" Xueyan is originally the niece of Wang Momo's family. Although she is usually naughty, she is quite afraid of Wang Momo, so she dare not speak at this time and just hides Looking at Daiyu with aggrieved and begging pity.Daiyu said with a slight smile: "What Wang Momo said is right, Xueyan, you have to be more careful in the future. I don't want a girl with a bad mouth by my side. If Wang Momo doesn't chase you away, I don't want you either." Xue Yan Yan hurriedly said no.In fact, it is not that Xueyan is ignorant of propriety, but today he suddenly met two elder brothers from the Tian family, and the child lost his composure in a moment of excitement.Seeing that Daiyu was depressed again, she wanted to talk to draw her attention.

"What's on your mind, girl?"

Daiyu shook her head, but did not speak.Grandma Wang waved her hand to ask Xueyan to back down, pulled Daiyu and said softly: "Girl, if you have something on your mind, you may wish to talk to Grandma. You were brought up by Nanny since you were a child, and you like to be bored about everything. Now Madam I'm gone, if the girl gets sick again, how will the master live?" Daiyu pondered for a moment, then asked hesitantly: "Mother, has Yu'er seen that fourth elder brother?"

Mother Wang was surprised and said, "Why do you ask this?" It's always bad for an unmarried girl to inquire about other men.Seeing that Nanny Wang seemed to have misunderstood something, Daiyu quickly shook her head and said, "Mommy, just seeing that fourth elder brother, Yu'er always felt a little sad. It seemed that she had done something wrong. Could it be that Yu'er was offended when she was ignorant? Past fourth elder brother?"

Wang Momo watched Daiyu grow up, and took care of her all the way to the capital.Naturally, she knew clearly about Daiyu's childhood.It's just that since returning to Jiangnan, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min have not allowed anyone to take care of the capital and the fourth elder brother with Daiyu.Little Daiyu gradually forgot after crying for two months.But I didn't expect that although Daiyu is not as good as someone now, she has not completely forgotten it.

"Miss has never offended any elder brother. When she was four years old, she went back to the capital with the master and wife. If you want to know, you may as well ask the master."

Daiyu shook her head, since there is nothing else to do then forget it.Maybe it's just thinking too much.

For dinner, Lin Ruhai hosted a banquet for the two elder brothers.Although officials from Yangzhou came to inquire in the afternoon, but because the fourth elder brother said that he would not see the officials from Yangzhou, there were no idlers for this meal.There are only two elder brothers, Lin Ruhai, father and daughter, and Jia Lian from the capital.Lin Ruhai sat on the main seat, and Daiyu sat beside him.It's not just a coincidence or something, the eighth elder brother sat on Lin Ruhai's right hand, and Yinzhen happened to sit next to Daiyu.Yinhu looked at Yinzhen, hesitated for a while and wanted to change seats with Yinzhen, Yinzhen looked indifferent, raised his hand and said, "Sit down. You don't need to pay attention to those things outside." Yinhu then sat down.

(End of this chapter)