Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Rongqing Hall of the Jia family's Rongguo Mansion,

"Mother, what should we do with this incident at the Nan'an Palace?"

"Based on the relationship between us, the older generation, and the Nan'an Palace, we should celebrate."

"But their making a scene in the street seems to be forcing the emperor to abdicate."

"Our Empress Yuanchun is still in the palace, and there is no news."

"Mother, what should we do?" Jia Zheng heard about the incident in Nan'an Palace from the Minister of Works. He did not believe it at the time and asked his servant to go out and inquire about it.

It actually happened.

What is the intention of the Nan'an Palace?

Can you enjoy the title of Prince with peace of mind after getting it like this?

When Grandmother Jia heard the news, she was also very surprised.

The Concubine Nan'an is not someone who acts arbitrarily without planning!

And I used to get along well with Min'er.

In some of the usual family gatherings and interactions, she looked like a widow and kept a much lower profile.

What happened now? Suddenly, the sword was unsheathed, showing its sharp edge?

Jia She stood aside and didn't care. He felt that there was no need to discuss the matter.

It is an eternal truth that you will not get beaten if you follow the crowd.

"Mom, what is there to discuss? We are not the only family among the Four Kings and Eight Dukes. We will do as others do."

When Lady Jia heard this, she realized that what this fool said sometimes made sense. The more you think, the more you do, the more mistakes you make. It would be better to rule by doing nothing.

If we let the situation develop, perhaps we can reap some benefits.

"What your elder brother said makes sense. I'll ask someone to find out later."

Jia Zheng had no choice but to agree, but he still gave a reminder.

"We are different from other families in that they don't have daughters in the palace."

"We need to consider the queen's situation in everything we do."

Grandmother Jia said, "There is nothing we can do about it. Let your wife pass the sign to see the queen and tell her that the renovation of the Grand View Garden will be completed soon."

"See what the queen thinks, so we can make some changes."

"Take some of Baoyu's calligraphy to the Majesty. Didn't you say that his calligraphy has improved?"

"Last time I said I would ask the Li family to find someone to be my teacher, but there has been no follow-up. What's going on?"

"I didn't ask you either."

"The brother of the Lin family passed the imperial examination and is still studying hard."

"We are such a smart Baoyu, but your father and mother delayed us. I will not forgive you."

At this point, Jia Zheng could only smile bitterly. Although his relative Li Shouzhong was the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, he was conservative and was not keen on helping the Jia family find a good teacher.

Perhaps he was resentful of the death of his son-in-law Jia Zhu, or perhaps he felt that introducing a gentleman to a nobleman had tarnished his good reputation.

I proposed it several times but was always rejected.

"I will go and look for him myself. If that doesn't work, I will send Baoyu away to study."

Jia Zheng still didn't say where he was going. Was he really going to the Lin family?

……

Jia Zheng left his grandmother and returned to his Rong Xi Tang.

I told Mrs. Wang and asked her to go and pass the name card to see the Empress and talk to her about the Nan'an Palace and the Grand View Garden.

"Oh, by the way, mother wanted to bring a few of Baoyu's calligraphy to make the queen happy."

"Did you ask your daughter-in-law Li about the clan school last time?"

"If that doesn't work, let Baoyu go to study with Lin's Yongan, right?"

"I think their gentleman is indeed quite capable."

Mrs. Wang's face showed no expression of joy or anger. She held the handkerchief tightly in her hand and agreed.

"Master is right. Mother is also thinking about the child. I will definitely talk to the Majesty. As for Baoyu, the Majesty loves him very much. I think she will have her own instructions."

As a mother-in-law, she couldn't like Jia Zhu's wife.

Jia Zhu died at a young age. If his wife had taken good care of him, this would never have happened.

I don't see him on weekdays, so why would I call him over specifically to ask about him?

So she didn't make a special trip to ask about her husband.

Moreover, she would never agree to let Baoyu go to study at the Lin family.

This matter will inevitably fall on the Empress's head.

……

So when Mrs. Wang came back from the palace, she told the Queen a few words.

"Baoyu has done very well in the clan school. His handwriting has improved greatly. Moreover, the clan school helps maintain the relationship among the clan members."

"It will be beneficial for Baoyu to be an official or a family manager in the future."

"Don't bother your relatives."

"For matters concerning the Nan'an Palace, just follow the usual practice."

"Don't be extravagant in the Grand View Garden. This is wartime, so we need to keep a low profile."

Grandmother Jia and Jia Zheng were naturally helpless.

We can only obey the Queen's orders.

……

On this day, the entrance to Nan'an Palace was crowded with people.

There are many people coming and going, but if you look closely, you will find that most of them are ordinary people.

Most of the wealthy families would send one or two servants to deliver gifts and then leave in a hurry.

I dare not even drink a glass of water or wine.

Today, the Nan'an Palace has a buffet for the whole day, and everyone who comes is a guest.

No matter you are a peddler or a minor official in the capital, you can have a full meal and a glass of wine when you come here.

Therefore, the number of people was comparable to that of a temple fair, and there were even beggars who could get food at the gate of the mansion and fill their stomachs.

Nan'an Palace's operation is like this, so its reputation is bound to be polarized.

The common people naturally praised it, saying that the Nan'an Palace was humble and dedicated to serving the people, and was worthy of being the home of a meritorious official.

Besides, the food is delicious and greasy, the best in the capital.

The officials of the noble families just watched coldly and shook their heads.

The Nan'an Palace was ruined, having lost the emperor's favor, and now the palace was deserted and there were few visitors.

They are just a few common people, and are useless except for being able to keep their heads above water.

……

A few months later, in the Lin family's backyard,

Lin Ruhai returned today with brisk steps.

"Madam, there was news from the court today that the Chanyu has withdrawn his troops, saying that he would just loot and then withdraw."

After saying this, he looked and saw Daiyu and Yongan were also in the room, and they also looked very happy.

"Father, is this good news? The Chanyu wasn't beaten up by anyone and ran away?" Daiyu and Yong'an were a little dissatisfied with the news.

Lin Ruhai smiled bitterly, "For His Majesty, it is good news that there is no war."

"The emperor is very happy today."

"Since it's the same news, you didn't get it as fast as us."

"Hahaha……"

"Look who's here?" Daiyu's happy voice contained jumping notes.

"Dong, Dong, Dong..." Daiyu and Yong'an beat the drums themselves while pointing at the parrot that made its grand appearance in the corridor.

"The parrot is back. He also brought a letter from my cousin. It turns out that my cousin went to the northwest to serve as a soldier."

"He also said that he beat up the Xiongnu Chanyu."

"You're so awesome. You're worthy of being my cousin, Lin Yongan." Lin Yongan regained his childish nature at this time.

"Then I have good news," Lin Ruhai threw out another piece of news.

"Lin Yongyi also passed the exam and became a scholar."

"Ah! He is so stupid. He is so big, but he is still one year behind Yong'an in passing the imperial examination."

Hearing about Lin Yongyi's story had limited stimulation to Yong'an and Daiyu.

After all, that person is a bit unpopular.

"The news about Lin Yongyi is boring. I have another one here. Jia Yucun's adopted daughter Zhen Yinglian. Her biological mother is still alive. Jia Yucun discussed with her mother and promised her a new imperial examination candidate."

"This is Jia Yucun's way of repaying his kindness, and he has written to ask me to tell Daiyu something."

"Thank you for your advice."

When Lin Daiyu heard this, she was even happier than Lin Yongyi who had passed the imperial examination.

After all, this is a change to the second volume of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling.

The supplementary volume has changed, is the main volume still far away?

When Jia Min saw that everyone was joining in the fun and announcing the good news, she also said,

"Your grandmother wrote to say that your eldest cousin is coming to visit her parents."

"This is a big deal, we have to prepare well."

"Your eldest cousin even specifically asked you two to meet her."

Lin Daiyu was stunned. Is he going to visit his parents already?