Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

"Do you think you can enter Yangzhou just because you are incorruptible?" Lin Ruhai kept hearing the words the prince said at that time.

Yes! You can get in, but it’s hard to get out.

He already felt a bit regretful for driving the prince away that day, and now he was in front of him.

It was only natural for him to apologize. He knew what to do and what not to do, and this was also his way of being a gentleman.

"You're back! I'm glad you're back! I was reckless that day."

"I apologize to you." Lin Ruhai's voice was like a spring breeze and reached the ears of the prince.

Prince Nannan felt his ears were a little numb.

Are there any elders in the world who apologize to their juniors?

Does this family understand?

What is seniority?

……

Madam Rong was sick. She was exhausted from the long journey, and she was also very angry.

The doctor said I need to rest for a few days.

Rumors were flying around the mansion, about a vicious mistress, a henpecked head of the household, a rebellious bastard...

The personal nanny for the gas disease...

The Lin family closed the door to visitors and waited for Aunt Rong to recover so that they could move.

"Mother! Why can't I teach those Huqin guys a lesson?" Lin Daiyu was indignant.

"Why not? You are a lady from a rich family, and you want to fight with a girl from an unknown family. Do you think it is appropriate?"

"Even if you let your girl beat them, it would be a disgrace to us."

Jia Min was also angry about this matter, so her words were not so warm.

"This will only embolden them, and rumors will spread about you as well."

"Daiyu, remember we are jade, don't touch rubble."

"You hurt yourself for nothing."

Having said this, Jia Min may have realized that her tone was a bit harsh, so she softened her attitude.

"Mom doesn't want my children to become the topic of gossip among others."

“Rumors stop at the wise. If you know it’s a rumor, just ignore it.”

Jia Min was patiently persuading them, but if she hadn't asked the head maid to follow the two children every day, they would have fought with others every day.

Hey! Go check on Mama again and move out soon!

I can't say any more. If I say any more I'm about to get angry.

Lin Daiyu curled her lips after listening to her mother's theory.

as long as you are happy!

Rumors can only be conquered by iron and blood, but who knew that her mother transferred a girl who knew kung fu to her, a yellow oriole, a yellow warbler.

She thought he was helping her vent her anger in the fight, but it turned out that he was watching her and preventing her from fighting with others.

It doesn't matter! As long as Jia Min is happy!

Anyway, to me, words like vicious mistress and henpecked householder are complimenting words.

……

"Madam! Miss, there is an invitation from Governor Fang's residence."

Jia Min has just seen Aunt Rong, and she is in great health. She will be able to move in soon.

Her mood immediately brightened, and she called the tailor shop master over.

She was in high spirits and discussed with her two children how to make summer clothes. Each servant in the mansion had two sets of summer clothes, and each master had four sets.

And that hated prince was also counted as his master!

Size? Let’s go to the mountain and measure it!

I don't want to see him and get even more angry for no reason! It ruins my good mood.

Hearing Banxia's news, he was a little puzzled, "Governor Fang's residence? Sending us an invitation?"

"Does the master know about this?"

Banxia reported back, "The gatekeeper said the master had received it, too. I guess it was sent by Madam Fang II for Madam and Miss."

"Okay, then please come in!" Jia Min put down the cloth in her hand.

The person who came was not Nanny Hua, but an unfamiliar old woman.

"Madam Jia! Madam Fang asked me to deliver the invitation to you. On the sixth day of next month, Governor Fang will marry his new wife."

"It is summer now, and the lotus flowers in the governor's mansion are in full bloom. This is a scene in Yangzhou."

"I would like to invite the young lady and the young master of the mansion to go to appreciate the lotus and go boating together."

When Jia Min heard about marrying a new wife, she felt uncomfortable, but she had just arrived in Yangzhou and couldn't stay indoors.

Moreover, she has children, and such occasions are the time for her children to become famous, so she cannot miss it.

"Who did the second lady invite?" Jia Min looked at the old woman with a friendly expression.

The old woman clapped her hands, her lips flew up and down, and she spit out lotus flowers.

"This time, the governor includes Mr. Fang and Mrs. Fang."

"We have invited everyone from the merchants in Yangzhou to the officials in the imperial court. This is a grand event for us in Yangzhou."

“Don’t miss it!”

Having said this, the old woman deliberately paused, as if the following was the key point.

"Because of the friendship between Madam Jia and her when they were young, Madam Fang II specially sent an old servant to give Madam Jia some instructions."

"You have just arrived in Yangzhou. This is a good opportunity for you ladies and gentlemen to establish yourself and make a name for yourself in Yangzhou."

"Yangzhou is a rich and prosperous place. Madam Fang asked me to tell you, and you will understand."

When Jia Min heard this, she understood everything. All she could think of was her two children. They were well-mannered, gentle and virtuous, and the ladies from all families praised them highly.

"Okay! Please tell Madam Fang Er that I thank her for her kindness and that I will definitely attend the banquet then."

"Okay! That old servant has completed his mission! Goodbye." The nanny bowed and prepared to leave.

"Banxia! Grab some money for Madam! You've come so far to deliver the letter."

Banxia grabbed a handful of money and handed it to the old woman with a smile.

"Thank you for your hard work! Buy me a bottle of water on the way!"

The nanny was stunned for a moment, then thanked with a smile on her face.

As soon as I walked out of the official residence, I heard "Pooh! Pooh! Pooh!"

He cursed at the gate stone at the door,

"I said I was unwilling to send a letter to this lady. It turns out that she is not only vicious, but also poor."

"What do you mean you are a lady from a rich family? If a lady from a rich family sends a wedding invitation, everyone will receive gold and jade."

"Do you think Yangzhou is like any other rural area?"

"I just want to see how you make a fool of yourself!"

……

After the Nanny Fang left, Jia Min looked at the date on the invitation.

Don’t worry, there’s still a month left!

"The clothes will be made as ordered! The money will be made as you say, Master Fan!"

"Just send it to your new home when the time comes."

The female tailor in the tailor shop was a neat and capable woman, and this time she brought two apprentices with her.

Originally, I had heard that this censor's wife had a vicious reputation and was not very willing to come.

Now seeing this lady, she pays the bill promptly and is very friendly, which is very different from the legend.

And the materials and styles selected are also of high quality.

I thought it was because of a happy event at the Governor's Mansion, so I gave him a reminder on purpose.

"Madam! If you are here for the Governor's Office, I'm afraid these few sets are not enough."

"Each master in the mansion has four, and each servant has two, right?" Master Fan asked.

Jia Min smiled and said, "Master Fan, no, this is just what we wear at home. The governor's mansion will be moving to a new house in a few days, so we will prepare it later."

Master Fan shook his head, "Madam! It's not me, a little woman, who wants to do more business for you."

"I just saw that you got the invitation, so I wanted to say a few words."

"Most of the families in Yangzhou, big and small, who are well-known in Yangzhou, have received it."

"Even if they are small families who don't have the face to go there and don't receive invitations, they will use their connections to invite people who have invitations and go with them!"

Jia Min's eyes widened, "Why is this?"

She was always invited, and could only choose to go or not. And usually she didn't want to go. When she was young, she liked to visit all the relatives.

Since I got married and moved far away, I have become lazy and reluctant to socialize, so I changed my mind.

Who knew that Yangzhou City had another set of rules?

Master Fan's gentle words were like the breeze, "Madam! This is Yangzhou!"

“Even if you are from a small family, once you have met the governor, your status will be different.”

"The governor's family is from Yangzhou..." When he said this, Master Fan pointed to the sky.

"From weddings and funerals to business transactions, everything here depends on one's status."

"From today on, Madam, you can send people to check all the gift shops, clothing stores, and jewelry stores. They will be packed with people."