Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

"Tie up Madam Cheng and imprison her forever."

"Release the second Madam Fang and let her take charge of the affairs for two days. After the new Madam returns home after three days of worship, the household affairs will be returned to her." Governor Fang took a deep breath and looked around.

"I hope this Mrs. Wen will not disappoint us!"

He looked at Lin Ruhai's fiery eyes, and at the same time he also looked at the little girl who was said to be disguised as a man.

He didn't care whether the girl wore men's or women's clothes, he only cared about whether they were useful or not.

This girl from the Lin family, although young, is so bright and beautiful, with a pair of clear eyes that are as bright as cold stars and brighter than deep pools.

Governor Fang nodded secretly, this girl is useful. She is better than his own two daughters.

Lin Ruhai was blessed with more children than himself, and his wife was from a prominent family and was the head of the household.

He knew that Lin Ruhai was not satisfied with his treatment. Looking at Lin Ruhai's children, he came up with an idea.

"Brother Lin! Are you feeling upset that you didn't compensate your sister-in-law? Today is my big day."

"On such a happy day, blood was seen. Do you think I will forgive them?"

"Does Brother Lin have to sit here and watch me handle the housework?"

Hearing this, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Old fox!"

Old thief Fang! He saw that no one had died here, and the girl who hit the pillar was not dead yet.

The old thief changed the subject and the case was about to end with a quarrel between the two parties.

The old thief is dreaming!

"Brother Fang! That's not right! My wife and daughter have been wronged, and we still haven't heard about it!"

"It's unfair to chase people away at this time!"

Governor Fang was secretly resentful. What else do you want to be explained? The girl has already confessed. You are innocent. Why are you still so persistent?

It's better to be bitten by a dog than to be targeted by the censor!

It seems that some blood will be shed today.

"I wonder what kind of compensation you want, brother Lin? Gold, silver, jewelry, jade, calligraphy and paintings. As long as you can name it, I will have it and I will not refuse it."

Lin Ruhai looked at his wife and daughter, feeling secretly sad.

However, he could not take silver or jade, and could not settle the matter with money at this moment. Even if he wanted to take the lives of his wife and children, the weight and timing were not enough.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Ruhai had an idea that perhaps he could use something of this matter.

Then he spoke a word,

"I wonder if Governor Fang can exchange the "Mountain Dwelling Picture" that my brother gave me for you?"

Governor Fang was stunned. He had to return the gift he had just given out. This was something he had never seen before in the world, but he was in the wrong at the moment.

I just said something very satisfying, but it is hard to go back on my word.

Never mind. I don’t really need famous paintings and calligraphy.

I just lack the filial piety of those who respect me.

Moreover, I heard Lin Ruhai begin to complain.

"That was an heirloom of my Lin family. I had to give it up with great reluctance. Now the more I think about it, the more painful it is."

"In order to make friends with Governor Fang, I have lost my sense of propriety. If Governor Fang can return the "Dwelling in the Mountain" to me, I will be very grateful!"

……

"Brother Lin, since you have said this," Governor Fang spread his hands pretentiously, frowned, and acted as if he was heartbroken.

"Although I love this painting, I have no choice but to return it to its original owner."

"Someone, come! Take the "Mountain Dwelling Picture" and send it back to Lord Lin."

The matter was settled, and the two sides were no longer on edge. While waiting to get the map, Governor Fang looked at Lin Ruhai's daughter Lin Daiyu.

"Brother Lin, this girl is extraordinary."

"In the future, she will be as capable as a man, and will have the qualities to be a wife of a rich family. I am very happy to see this, and I hope that one day we can marry our children to each other."

When Lin Ruhai and Jia Min heard this, it was like a loud bell exploding in their ears. Their scalps went numb and they were horrified.

Lin Ruhai immediately declined, saying, "Brother Fang, you are joking. We cannot talk about this matter casually. I heard that Brother Fang only has two daughters and no sons."

"Don't make fun of my little girl!" When he said this, Lin Ruhai's face turned as cold as ice.

Governor Fang spoke to Lin Ruhai with a fake smile like an old fox.

"Of course, just because it doesn't exist now doesn't mean it won't exist in the future."

Jia Min wanted to curse in her heart, "You just married a new bride today, and you're already thinking about the future before you even enter the bridal chamber."

In the future, even if you get a son in one go, the age difference will be huge!

The Prince of Nan'an tilted his head to look Lin Daiyu up and down, just this yellow-haired girl.

What kind of blind person can see that in the future women will be as good as men and have the qualities to become wives of a royal family?

These officials flatter each other in every possible way.

A moment later, the steward of the Governor's Mansion brought the "Mountain Dwelling Picture" and handed it to Governor Fang, who gently stroked the picture.

After showing some reluctance to leave, he returned it to Lin Ruhai.

"Brother Lin! Today's matter is over. I will welcome you tomorrow."

"I'm going to the mansion to enjoy the lotus and boat ride. I wonder if you would do me the honor?"

Lin Ruhai said with an apologetic look on his face, "Governor Fang, I have just arrived in Yangzhou for over a month. I am still unfamiliar with all matters and it is inconvenient for me to take a continuous rest. I hope you can forgive me."

When Governor Fang heard this, his face darkened.

Is this a lack of respect?

Suddenly I heard Lin Ruhai continue to speak,

"However, if my wife and daughter are free tomorrow, they can chat with her old friend Madam Fang Er."

Governor Fang smiled knowingly. Lin Ruhai was a cautious person and only tried to interact with the girls in the inner court.

That's fine! A cautious person is not afraid, as long as he is not a reckless person.

Thinking of this, both sides bowed to each other and said goodbye reluctantly.

After seeing Lin Ruhai off, Governor Fang became angrier and angrier, and he slammed the table with a "bang".

Today's banquet has failed. Let's see when Lin Ruhai's tail will be revealed?

Dare you insult me?

I wonder what he was thinking of? A sneer appeared on his face.

He told the steward, "Call Madam Fang over to me and tell her I have something to ask of her."

……

"Madam, there's a letter from the Jia family!" As soon as she entered the house, Banxia came over and reported the news happily.

Jia Min was stunned. She looked at Lin Ruhai and then at the Prince of Nan'an, and saw that their expressions were normal.

So there is no other trick, is this really a letter from my mother?

So much has happened recently, she's in her thirties, all the memories added up.

She felt that there were fewer things going on than in the past few months, with all kinds of complicated news, true and false, emerging one after another.

Sometimes it is hard to tell whether the news is true or false, so the joy is not that intense.

"Okay! Get it here quickly!" Jia Min carefully opened the letter.

She read it word by word, holding the letter in both hands, with an expressionless face, seeming both happy and sad.

"What's wrong?" Lin Ruhai looked at Jia Min's expression. "Is there any bad news in the letter?"

"No," Jia Min held the letter that was almost wet and looked at everyone in the room with a puzzled look.

Rong Mama, Banxia and Lin Daiyu's brother and sister.

He forced a smile on his face and told the good news.

"My nephew Jia Lian has married my second sister-in-law's niece, Wang Xifeng."

Lin Daiyu......