Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

When Wen Xin saw Governor Fang's expression, she secretly mocked him, but her face became more dignified.

"Since my sister still likes me, please give her an identity and a future!" Wen Xin's words cooled Governor Fang's warm heart.

"Why, your father can't give her an identity?" Governor Fang turned the jade ring on his finger.

Wen Xin said with some sadness, "My father is a man of great integrity. He has kicked her out of the house."

Governor Fang looked at his new wife who pretended to be mature and sneered, "Your father is a man of integrity, am I a snob?"

Wen Xin said in horror, "Master, you misunderstood. What I meant was that you know how to plan better. Otherwise, how could the Fang family be as solid as a rock in Jiangsu and Zhejiang?"

Governor Fang was indifferent to his new wife’s flattery, but a woman, especially a desperate one, could be a good chess piece if used well.

Seeing that Governor Fang was lost in thought, Wen Qiang, who was standing by as a background, suddenly spoke up, "I hope Master Fang will have mercy on me. As long as Jia Min can die, I, Wen Qiang, will do anything."

Governor Fang glanced at Wen Qiang. Her tears were truly touching, and he swallowed.

"You hate Jia Min, but not Lin Ruhai?"

When Wen Qiang heard the name Lin Ruhai, a dazed look appeared on her face, and a blush gradually spread across her face.

"Ha! Ha! Ha, you are indeed a love-struck girl! Because of your love, I will arrange an identity for you as the daughter of a salt merchant tomorrow."

"Merchant girl, I will send you to the capital. Prince Zhongshun in the capital is a man who sympathizes with women. I hope you can win his favor."

"I can only help you so far!"

The two sisters were overjoyed when they heard this.

A month later, on an ordinary morning, it was already the season to wear padded jackets in the capital.

All the six ministries and nine government offices received a memorial at the same time.

Some were stuffed in from sedan chairs, some were picked up directly from the courtyard by concubines, and some were even given by prostitutes when visiting brothels...

Lin Ruhai, the Yangzhou Salt Inspector, sued Jiangsu Governor Fang Deyong for corruption, bribery, and exploitation of the people's wealth...

There are eighteen crimes, one after another.

The government and the public were shocked, and the various factions began to argue and quarrel in the court.

Salt administration concerns the national treasury, and should be managed by our Ministry of Revenue.

The conduct of officials is a matter concerning the Ministry of Personnel, and it is our Ministry of Personnel that should be responsible for it.

The inner curtain is always related to the Ministry of Rites, so it should be my Ministry of Rites that is in charge.

……

The rest, such as the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, etc., have even more reason to be responsible.

However, the Rongguo Mansion and Jia family, who were Lin Ruhai's parents-in-law, were the last to know the news.

There was no one in the Jia family who was able to attend the court meeting, and Jia Zheng, the Deputy Minister of Works, also learned about this from the Minister of Works.

"I heard that this Lin Ruhai is your brother-in-law. What a capable man he is! This move is really unexpected."

"Although the salt administration is not that closely related to our Ministry of Industry, our Ministry of Industry cannot be left out for such a major event."

"Since Cun Zhou has such a deep connection with Lin Ruhai, you should go along with him!"

Jia Zheng...

I have mixed feelings. This brother-in-law is so bold as to do something stupid!

Having stirred up a hornet's nest, who will dare to protect him?

Quick! Quick! Quick, go back and report the news!

"Mother, something terrible has happened!" Upon receiving the order, Jia Zheng hurried back, entered the Jia Mansion, and went straight to Grandmother Jia's room.

The women in the room were playing cards when they heard what Jia Zheng said when he came in.

They were all shocked.

Grandmother Jia, who was sitting in the middle and was feeling excited, couldn't help but pretend to scold her son.

"What's the big deal? You're already so old, but you're still so out of control."

"Go down!"

Everyone bowed and left Rongqing Hall.

When Lady Jia saw that there was no one in the room, she frowned and asked,

"What's the matter? Tell me now!"

"Mom! I got the news that my brother-in-law Lin Ruhai has sued the governor of Jiangsu."

"And it was not a secret report to the emperor. It was a public complaint. The whole court knew about it."

Grandmother Jia was very puzzled, "Isn't it the duty of the censor to impeach and accuse?"

"Why are you so alarmed?"

"Mother! The censors usually only file complaints against those they can influence. Although my son is not from the Ministry of Revenue or other government offices, he knows this."

"The Lianghuai Salt Administration, let alone a mere imperial censor, even the kings would not dare to touch it lightly!"

At this point, Jia Zheng became even more worried. He had never realized that his brother-in-law was not only talented in writing, but also very courageous.

The loneliness and courage of intellectuals are equally frightening.

Thinking of this, he continued to explain to his mother.

"That's fertile land, who wouldn't be greedy? He's so bold, if he succeeds, he might overthrow the entire Jiangsu and Zhejiang officialdom, and even if dozens of people fall to the ground, it won't stop him."

"If he fails, then everyone in the Lin family will be crushed to pieces. What will happen to my sister?"

After hearing what he said, Jia's mother's face changed drastically, and she pointed at Jia Zheng with trembling hands and said,

"Go quickly and bring your sister and her two children back immediately. I can't let your sister be buried with this audacious Lin Ruhai."

"Is this okay, mother?" Jia Zheng thought for a moment and continued to say to his mother, "I am about to go to Yangzhou. I came here just to hear what you have to say."

"And what should I do if my sister doesn't respond?"

Grandmother Jia said, "Please wait a moment. I will write a letter and say that I want to see my grandson and granddaughter."

"If it's appropriate, let her and Baoyu make a verbal engagement first."

"To make the relationship closer, this is the way to preserve the family!"

When Jia Zheng heard this, he was shocked again. After thinking for a long time, he said, "This is also a good idea."

My mother then thought of something else and said to Jia Zheng, "This matter has not been decided yet, so don't tell your wife about it yet."

"First, pick up your sister and others."

……

At this time, Yangzhou was calm.

"Mom! My cousin took me to fly a kite yesterday. I went there again today. There was a beautiful little white horse there. My cousin said he would buy me a pony later."

Yongan looked at Jia Min excitedly.

Since Jia Min came back from Daming Temple last time, she has rarely gone out.

She noticed that her husband never asked her about the Prince of Nan'an again, and she often saw the prince going in and out of her husband's study.

Jia Min didn't know why, but she was happy to be free. Sometimes Yong'an would run around and play with her.

She even pretended not to see it.

Lin Daiyu has suddenly become studious recently. Besides teasing the parrot, she has become obsessed with practicing calligraphy.

In fact, she didn't know that this was a trick of Lin Daiyu.

In the book, Lin Daiyu is a talented woman, and she knows her own abilities.

Unless a talented girl is reborn, she can still practice writing.

Write a few words every day and take this opportunity to go in and out of the study.

Occasionally, I can borrow and read books.

Therefore, she knew what Lin Ruhai and the Prince of Nannan were plotting.

Although the two of them kept the details of the matter a secret, and they would kick her out whenever they talked about something.

She had illusions several times.

Could he really be his father's illegitimate son? Now he is almost as favored as her and her siblings.

One day, Lin Ruhai received a letter in his study. After reading it, he clapped his hands in joy.

"Good! Good! Good! I have found a teacher for my son!"

When Lin Daiyu heard this, she poked her head out from behind the bookshelf and asked in surprise and delight.

"Father! What teacher?"