Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

At the end of the first lunar month, the dragon will raise its head and the whole country will celebrate the Queen Mother’s 60th birthday.

From kings and nobles to common beggars, all who are receiving the emperor's grace are filled with joy.

Early in the morning, Lin Ruhai picked up the parrot and got on the car with Jia Min, Daiyu and Yong'an to set off.

Lin Daiyu looked behind her and saw that the two maids following her did not smile at all.

Can this be a normal maid?

She couldn't help but ask, "Mother! Can you bring the maid with you when you go in?"

There was a crack on Jia Min's tense face. She looked behind her awkwardly and said,

"Don't bring your mouth when you go there, and keep your mouth shut!"

He turned to look at Yongan and said, "Don't just eat anything you can get."

"Watch what others eat before you eat."

"Don't be greedy if others don't move."

Yongan looked at Jia Min helplessly, "Mom! I'm taller than you!"

"How come he is also a scholar?"

"Can you give me some face?"

Jia Min looked at the two grown children and felt empty inside.

Yes, the child has grown up.

It’s time for my mother to abdicate.

Thinking of abdication, she suddenly wanted to ask Lin Ruhai a piece of gossip.

The emperor emeritus cannot come out this time.

But with the child around, she opened her mouth and then closed it again.

Who dares to mention it!

I had seen that retired emperor when I was a child. He used to be very majestic.

He also gave himself a jade ruyi.

He must be in his sixties now!

He is in his fifties and he retired so suddenly that it is hard to believe.

……

Nan'an Palace,

The Nan'an Concubine looked at her son, who was dressed in the clothes of a prince and looked very majestic.

I asked with relief, "Have you decided?"

"If the sword is unsheathed, it's either you or me who will die!"

“There is no other way.”

The Prince of Nan'an's eyebrows flew, his eyes were evil and charming, and he was as daunting as a dagger.

"The knife is already at my neck."

"Stretch your neck and you get a knife. Shrink your neck and you get a knife too."

"Let's see whose knife is faster?"

After saying that, he reached out and took the cloak handed to him by the guard and put it on.

Concubine Nan'an looked at her son with admiration, "My son is so good looking."

"I wonder which girl got the chance?"

"I selected so many portraits, but none of them satisfied me."

"If something happens, there won't be even a bone or blood left."

The Concubine Nan'an tried to speak softly, just like Jia Min.

Speaking softly and slowly can actually convince people more.

While she was daydreaming, Concubine Nan'an allowed the maid behind her to put on the dress for her.

The cold color returned to his face.

Looking at his son's back as he left, he said, "Let's go!"

……

Jia family,

Grandmother Jia looked at Madam Xing and Madam Wang. Both of them had already put on their make-up and were neatly dressed according to their rank.

Seeing that Mrs. Wang finally chose the play, Grandmother Jia frowned and asked,

"Second daughter-in-law! Are you sure the queen agrees with the play?"

Mrs. Wang was all smiles at this moment. She had seen the rehearsal and was very satisfied.

This will surely be a unique performance.

Asking for help from heaven and asking Buddha for help, isn't that just a sacrifice?

Thinking of this, Mrs. Wang stuffed the Buddhist beads in her hand into her clothes.

He smiled and replied, "Don't worry, mother. It will be absolutely safe."

“Maybe it can help the Jia family move to a higher level.”

Grandmother Jia's face changed slightly, and after a moment of silence, she said, "Now is not the time to make achievements, so it's better not to talk about reaching a higher level."

"It would be great if we could preserve our ancestors' legacy."

"You still don't want these sisters to go?" asked Grandmother Jia in confusion.

Ever since Yingchun's engagement was strange and helpless.

Grandmother Jia realized that she should take the children out more often.

Tanchun and Xichun can no longer be so hasty.

But this second daughter-in-law...

She was so short-sighted. She let go of all the good opportunities for marriage because of her selfish motives.

As expected, Madam Wang said in a deep voice, "Mother, I won't bring them this time."

"No one was there to take care of them on such an important occasion."

"If something goes wrong, it's not beautiful."

Mrs. Xing smiled coldly at the side, "What's the problem? I think you are afraid that people outside will see it. You can't control it if you marry well."

"You feel ashamed for marrying someone bad."

"Let's just leave it at that!"

Madam Wang looked at Madam Xing with hatred, "Sister-in-law, if your mouth is uncomfortable, why don't you call in sick too!"

"My eldest brother is also on sick leave, so it's perfect for the two of us to be together."

Mrs. Xing mumbled something, but no one could hear it clearly.

She went straight to stand next to Lady Jia.

What a joke, why wouldn't I go?

The eldest branch is already in decline, so I won’t go there anymore.

There is no way back, the legend has died out.

How can I ever get ahead in the future?

Jia Mu's walking stick hit the ground "click! click! click!", messy and anxious.

This time she was unsure. Since she became the wife of the Duke, it was the first time in her life that she did not decide on a palace banquet.

Seeing the sedan chair approaching, she sighed, put aside the feeling of powerlessness, and said, "Let's go!"

……

Lin Ruhai followed the crowd who were offering gifts and walked to the gift table.

The etiquette officer looked and saw that this person was carrying a bird.

It's really fresh today.

Some offered human beings, and some offered birds...

"Lord Lin, your birthday gift is not going to be this bird, is it?" asked the etiquette officer.

Lin Ruhai smiled slightly and stroked the cage gently.

"Your Excellency really has good eyesight."

The etiquette officer swallowed, picked up the pen, and asked, "What's so magical about your bird?"

"I can't just write about ordinary birds and parrots for you, right?"

Lin Ruhai's eyes flickered, and he paused before saying, "Please just write the flower-billed parrot."

"My parrot is extraordinary. It can tell all the auspicious words in the world and all the happy things in life."

The etiquette officer Puchile's hand trembled, and a drop of ink accidentally fell on a piece of paper below.

No wonder the emperor said that this person has talent but no morals. No one can match his flattering skills.

"Then can you let it say a few words?" The etiquette officer thought to himself, I have to test the quality of this thing I registered, right?

Hearing this, Lin Ruhai's face fell, "Sir, I just said it very clearly."

"Speaking of all the world, speaking of all the people."

"I'm telling you now, but what if I can't tell you in front of His Majesty and the Queen Mother?"

"Would you like me to dance the opera over there first?"

The etiquette official was speechless. How can you compare with the dancer?

You'll pass the test just by looking at his appearance.

How well you dance is the icing on the cake.

What is this?

A broken bird is not as good as a stone. At least it is a strange stone, which can be seen at a glance whether it looks like a mountain, water or a palace.

But the Lord Lin who gave the gift was very mean. He insisted that it could not be said, and if it was said, it would be all said.

What should I do?

The etiquette officer discussed the matter with the people at the next table.

Finally he decided to write it as it was, and he had to write,

Lin Ruhai, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and a flower-billed parrot.

No matter what, let the emperor punish you!

Better to talk nonsense and die!

Lin Ruhai saw the etiquette officer writing with a twisted face and cursing.

Lin Ruhai disagreed. He looked around and found it was really lively!

There are flowers, trees, rocks, animals and beauties...

Seeing that the etiquette officer had finished the registration, Lin Ruhai withdrew his gaze and couldn't help asking,

"Sir, should I put my flower mouth here with you, or should I carry it first?"

The etiquette officer glared at him and said unhappily, "Living creatures! No one except humans is allowed in."

"Of course, put it here."

"I'll put a label on you so no one else can snatch your bird!"

What was said... Lin Ruhai smiled and had nothing to say.

He didn't move, he wanted to watch with his own eyes while the etiquette officer put the label on, he couldn't make a mistake.