Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Inner Hall of Jia's Rongguo Mansion,

"Old lady, please go and have a look!"

"The Lin family's aunt is here, and she's asking the filial sons to kneel down and kowtow to her!"

Grandmother Jia was sitting in the hall, and accompanying her was Nanny Lai.

It is impossible for this Lai Ma to hide away from the world.

Grandmother Jia was talking to Nanny Lai about the past.

When we talked about sad things, I couldn't help crying.

When she heard Jia Min coming, she wiped her tears and asked in surprise,

"What's the matter? Shouldn't they kneel down to greet him?"

The old woman who brought the news was very anxious.

"The key point is that the old lady doesn't let the filial sons get up."

"Let them kneel down and tell us how Master Jing has wronged them."

"The body was buried before it was cold."

"There are so many people watching outside!"

Grandmother Jia was stunned and was about to stand up, but suddenly she seemed to think of something and sat down again.

She said coldly to the maid,

"Then let them kneel! They should kneel!"

"Let me calm down, I won't go."

Lai Mama at the side also said with emotion, "I didn't expect that my aunt would suddenly become tough."

Grandmother Jia leaned on her cane and said with tears in her eyes, "Yes, Jia Jing also protected her the most back then."

"She has always looked up to this eldest cousin."

"If it weren't for Jia Jing's comparison, why would I marry Lin Ruhai and stay out for so many years?"

"To the point of alienating the Jia family."

“When it comes to this, I get angry.”

Then, Jia's mother sighed, "Alas! She is still not strong enough, otherwise she would be so powerful."

"A married lady can beat her unfilial grandchildren with sticks to protect her brother!"

"Of course, I am the boss now!" Nanny Lai echoed.

When mother dies, uncle becomes the eldest; when father dies, aunt becomes the eldest.

If not now, when?

But she won't make a big fuss, right? After all, she is my cousin! Jia Mu thought to herself.

……

At the gate of the Jia family, filial sons knelt on the ground, including Jia Zhen, Jia Rong, Jia Qiang... and other close or side branches of the family.

At Rongguo Mansion, except for Jia Lian who went to announce the death, Jia Baoyu was not there. Jia Huan, Jia Lan... and others were also kneeling to welcome him.

"Aunt! This is not what we want, there is..." Jia Zhen felt bitter. It was that damn eunuch who said to keep it simple.

Otherwise, no matter how much I dislike my father, I would not disregard my dignity.

Besides, my father has not been involved in family affairs for many years and is like a transparent person.

No one takes it seriously.

Unexpectedly, the usually amiable aunt started to make a fuss.

He kowtowed and wanted to stand up immediately to let the Lin family in.

But the young lady immediately let that fool, her nephew, hit her with a stick.

"Plop" he knelt down again.

Then let yourself explain in public why you were so rude.

How can I say this in public?

Your Majesty! Can you speak?

With so many people watching, more and more people came.

Jia Zhen couldn't utter a single word and felt that he had lost all his face for half his life.

At this time, Jia Min asked again,

"Who led the way?"

"Who's going to call the soul?"

"He passed away from Xuanzhen Temple. Who among you led him back?"

Jia Zhen looked helpless. There was no need to be so particular. It was a rush and he could only do it hastily.

Now Jia Min asked one by one.

He had no choice but to kowtow.

When Jia Min saw that Jia Zhen knew nothing about anything she asked, she felt even more sad and couldn't stop crying.

Poor cousin, he became a wandering ghost after his death.

Not even one of his children or grandchildren wanted to take him home.

That being the case...

Then lead the way again!

Thinking of this, she looked at the sky. It was dark and there was still some time before evening.

So she said to Jia Zhen,

"Brother Zhen, are you cousin Jing's son? Are you descendants of Ningguo Mansion?"

Jia Zhen nodded hurriedly.

You must not hesitate at this time.

"Since you are, in order to atone for your sins, you must immediately leave Xuanzhen Temple, kowtow every three steps, and bring his soul back."

"It's a pity that he must be looking around in bewilderment, unable to find his way home!"

“He called to the heavens and the earth, but no one answered him.”

"Can you bear it?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Jia Zhen's legs began to tremble like noodles.

It seemed that he couldn't stand up at this time.

This is too cruel!

Xuanzhen Temple is located in the suburbs of Beijing.

This will take all night!

Why didn't anyone come to persuade us?

Didn’t you ask someone to invite the old lady?

What about other relatives?

What about the two aunts who don’t get along with Jia Min?

One by one, they disappeared!

Jia Zhen needed a rescuer so badly! However, no one in the family stood up for him.

Only at this moment did I look around in confusion!

At this moment, Jia Zhen's heart felt heavy, as if it was filled with stones.

……

The inner court,

Mrs. Wang had heard about Jia Zhen's embarrassment, but Grandmother Jia did nothing.

Mrs. Wang's heart was not here at this moment.

She is waiting anxiously!

Waiting for the Wang family and the Xue family, why hasn't this person come yet? Jia Min was the first one to come.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, it was not appropriate for him to go out and oppose Jia Min.

After all, the Jia family was not in the right at Jia Jing's funeral, so they had to suffer the consequences.

……

Jia Zhen swallowed the bitter water in his mouth and listened to Jia Min's angry shouts.

"Are you leaving?"

Jia Min saw that Jia Zhen was still hesitating.

Suddenly burst into tears,

"My dear cousin! ..."

“You shouldn’t put anything down!”

"I'm all alone!"

"You leave everything to others..."

"None of your children or grandchildren want you anymore!"

Jia Min’s crying was so miserable, and her questions were like a knife cutting across Jia Zhen’s face.

Seeing that Jia Zhen was still indifferent, Jia Min wiped her tears and said loudly to the children of the Jia family,

"Since Brother Zhen doesn't want to, is there anyone else who is willing?"

"Who wants to go?"

The other spectators were originally indifferent and just watching the fun, but now they are a little shocked.

What about the other people who went there?

Is he also a filial son?

Does Jia Zhen, the patriarch, still have any shame?

Fortunately, Jia Zhen is an only son, otherwise there would be a fight for the throne, wouldn't it?

Jia Zhen glanced at the young men behind him.

I wonder who dares?

……

The scene was completely silent!

There was only Jia Min, and also Lin Daiyu, Yongyi and other members of the Lin family who followed her.

Like a lonely boat in the crowd.

……

"Since no one is willing, I'll go, Mom!"

"My eldest cousin has lived a lonely life without any children or grandchildren. I will go and see him off and kowtow to him."

“I am willing to do so!”

At this time, Lin Ruhai and Lin Yongan squeezed in from the crowd outside.

Lin Ruhai's face looked gloomy.

But he looked at Yongan with relief.

What? Upon hearing that someone had signed up, Jia Zhen could no longer stay.

This really doesn't give myself any face.

He slapped me in the face!

Jia Zhen's mouth twitched, and the bitterness in his heart seemed to overflow.

I thought to myself, the key is that it is too far away. If it were closer, I could tolerate it.

But now I have to go.

Are they admitting that the Jia family has no one left? They want to use the Lin family.

He glanced at the Lin family with hatred.

How can it be so hateful?

Can't understand each other.

Don't wait for me to get a chance.

Thinking of this, he said viciously,

"No need! No need to trouble my little cousin from the Lin family."

"I go!"

"Someone is coming..."

"Follow me to Xuanzhen Temple to welcome the soul of the great master back!"

……

After that, someone immediately prepared lanterns and paper money.

Follow Jia Zhen to Xuanzhen Temple.

Tonight is going to be a sleepless night.

Lanterns lead the way, and descendants call for souls.

……

"What?"

When the news reached the back hall, Grandmother Jia stood up immediately.

Even Nanny Lai was dumbfounded.

This is really cruel.

It is better to forgive others when you can. When did this girl become so aggressive? Is she not afraid of offending her mother's family?

The Buddhist beads in Mrs. Wang's hand paused for a moment.

She asked Zhou Ruijia,

"Has no one from the Wang family or the Xue family come yet?"

Zhou Ruijia also looked helpless.

"Yes!"

"But the Shi family hasn't arrived yet?" she reminded Mrs. Wang.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard someone outside report,

"Someone from the Shi family is here."

Mrs. Wang's face darkened. Seeing Lady Jia standing up and preparing to leave,

What did she say to Zhou Ruijia?

"Let's go pick it up too."