Red Mansion: Picking up a Lin Daiyu

Chapter 49 Asking questions knowingly
"Ling holds an important position and has been entrusted with tasks by Lord Lin. He has no plans to start a family yet."

He never thought that in his previous life, his parents would urge him to get married. After traveling through time, there are still people who ask him about marriage. However, in this world, if it is really as Yue Ling said, it is rare for people not to get married at the age of coming of age.

You may even be suspected of having poor health.

Wang Zisheng was a little disappointed, but he still smiled and said, "General Yue, you are too kind. I just mentioned it briefly. When I think about how I already had a child when I was General Yue's age, I can't help but feel emotional."

Yue Ling nodded without answering and started to think about it.

"I don't believe that the banquet held in Rongxi Hall is just to let each family recognize me, apologize on behalf of the younger generation, and then chat with me. What are these Jia She and Jia Zheng up to? Why don't you take it out and let me see it?"

At this moment, Jia She and Jia Zheng were calculating in their minds, "If we really want to befriend Yue Ling, the girls in the mansion may not be old enough..."

The atmosphere was lively and Yue Ling did not put on airs and deliberately avoided interacting with the few people, so Jia She also started a conversation.

"Commander Yue, to be honest, I invited you here today because I have something to ask you."

Now the fox's tail is exposed.

Yue Ling put down the teacup in his hand, looked at Jia She with interest, and said, "You can talk as you please."

Jia She nodded and said, "Commander Yue also knows that the old Duke of the mansion is now trapped by the northern barbarians."

Jia She observed Yue Ling's expression, paused and said, "I wonder if the Qin Wang Mansion has any way to make peace with the Northern Barbarians and release the old Duke. If you need some money, the Mansion will take care of it and will never cause any trouble for the Qin Wang Mansion."

Yue Ling tapped the table with his fingers, as if beating the beat, and a little music came out. His face was calm and he said frankly: "I already know what you said. But you must know how serious a crime it is to communicate with the barbarians privately, right? The Qin Wang Mansion doesn't have such a way, you should find another way."

Jia She and Jia Zheng smiled awkwardly, looking a little reluctant to respond.

Jia Lian was trembling as he poured tea for Yue Ling without even raising his head.

The originally harmonious atmosphere in the field was now completely shattered.

Without the previous lively conversation, everyone ate and drank for a while, then Yue Ling stood up and left the table, saying, "It's getting late, and I live far away, so I'll leave first. Everyone, eat and drink at your leisure, and please don't see me off."

Even so, Jia She, Jia Zheng, Wang Ziteng and others still stood up to see him off...

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"You're leaving so soon, why don't you stay for a few nights?"

Tanchun held Lin Daiyu's hand reluctantly, unable to bear the separation.

Lin Daiyu stroked the back of her hand and said with a smile, "It's not like we're separated. We're still in the capital, and there will be plenty of opportunities to meet in the future."

Tanchun hugged Lin Daiyu again, "That's different, it would be better if we could see each other every day."

"Okay, okay, next time I come, I'll bring you new gadgets." Lin Daiyu tried hard to help her up and comforted Tanchun.

Tanchun was delighted, her big eyes twinkling as she looked up at Lin Daiyu, "Really?"

"Really, really, it's a deal."

On the side, Shi Xiangyun was much stronger than Tanchun. She scratched her head and said with a smile, "Sister Lin, I promised that I would go to your place to bother you."

Lin Daiyu nodded and rubbed her head, "Well, I'll wait for you."

Afterwards, he said farewell to Yingchun and Xichun in a tongue-tied manner, and walked out of the Chuihua Gate with Xueyan.

Zijuan also said goodbye to Yuanyang, Xiren and others, and followed Lin Daiyu's footsteps. When she went out, she saw Yue Ling waiting at the door.

Seeing the girls inside secretly wiping their tears, Yue Ling asked in confusion: "You get along so well with them?"

Yue Ling vaguely remembered that in the original novel, the girls in the garden all thought Lin Daiyu was a cold-tempered girl and did not dare to provoke her. It was not until the poetry club was established in the Grand View Garden later that the relationship between the sisters became closer.

Unexpectedly, Lin Daiyu only showed up twice in the mansion and won the hearts of all the girls.

Lin Daiyu smiled sweetly, looked up at Yue Ling and said, "Uncle Yue's method is still effective. As expected, they all like gifts. It's really right to give them something."

Seeing that Lin Daiyu had become much more cheerful, Yue Ling realized that perhaps under his subtle influence, Lin Daiyu had changed a little.

She is no longer the Lin Daiyu who closed herself off and protected herself from harm. She can also interact with others openly. Just like in the original novel, the period of happy life in the Grand View Garden has arrived ahead of time.

However, this girl seemed to be getting more and more naughty, and her "confrontational" character was slowly revealed. She even deliberately called Yue Ling "uncle" in person, which Yue Ling didn't want to hear.

After frowning slightly, Yue Ling regained his composure and asked with concern, "Did you get the letter?"

Lin Daiyu took out an unopened letter from her sleeve and said, "I haven't read it yet. I'll read it with Uncle Yue when we get on the bus."

Sighing, Yue Ling said, "Okay, let's go."

Everyone got on the car, but before they set off, they heard a girl in a light-colored skirt and jacket waving from the door and calling out, "Uncle Yue, please take good care of Sister Lin."

Yue Ling was stunned when he heard the voice, but Lin Daiyu chuckled, lifted the curtain of the car, and waved in response.

"Who is that?"

Lin Daiyu covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "It's the third girl, Tanchun."

Yue Ling nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I remember."

The car slowly drove out of Rongguo Mansion. Lin Daiyu took out the letter and opened it. After a moment, she unfolded the letter and read it from top to bottom.

Soon, a layer of mist gradually covered his bright eyes, and his expression became increasingly uglier.

Seeing this, Yue Ling hurriedly took the letter and scanned it, only to find out that something new had happened on Lin Ruhai's side.

The Japanese pirates repeatedly invaded the border. Yue Ling learned from the palace that the Governor of Liangzhe suspected that salt merchants were involved.

As the inspector of Yangzhou's salt industry, Lin Ruhai was in charge of the Lianghuai salt industry and had salt soldiers under him who needed help in handling the matter.

As a result, Lin Daiyu's return to Yangzhou Prefecture would be delayed again.

Yue Ling rubbed Lin Daiyu's head as usual and comforted her, "Don't worry, Master Lin will be fine. He is just assisting and does not need to charge into battle. Are you sad that you can't go home early?"

Lin Daiyu wiped the tears that were about to flow out of her eyes and said with all her strength: "No, I'm worried about my father's safety. Once..."

Yue Ling put a finger on her mouth, stopping Lin Daiyu from speaking.

"Hush, there will be no one. Lord Lin will be safe. When you return home, write a letter and I will send it back to Yangzhou Prefecture to let you know that you are safe, so that your father can handle official business with peace of mind and not worry about you."

Lin Daiyu pursed her lips gently and agreed, "Yes."

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