Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

When Lin Ruhai heard Jia Zheng asking about the young man who had just passed by, his heart skipped a beat even though he was calm.

When he knew that Jia Zheng was coming, he did not specifically ask the Prince of Nan'an not to show up.

Because many things are more easily exposed the more deliberate they are, but I never expected that we would meet on the first day.

"Uncle! He is a relative of my Lin family and is temporarily studying with me."

When Jia Zheng heard this, he immediately understood that his brother-in-law was indeed a good scholar.

If my son lived nearby, I would also like him to study with me.

"Brother-in-law! Your nephew is quite good-looking. It seems that the Lin family is indeed blessed with talented people! It would be even better if brother-in-law could concentrate on studying and teaching!"

Lin Ruhai smiled indifferently and did not comment.

Watched Jia Zheng leave.

Lin Ruhai returned to the rear residence, intending to instruct Jia Zheng regarding his meeting with the Prince of Nan'an.

Unexpectedly, Jia Min was seen sitting on a chair, lost in thought, with an opened letter in her hand.

"Madam!" Lin Ruhai called out softly, as if waking up Jia Min.

"My husband! Please read this letter. Mother wants to marry our Daiyu to my second brother's Baoyu, so that the relationship will be even closer."

"Mother always said that my second brother's Baoyu has a good temper and good looks."

"The key is that I have my second brother to take care of me. No matter how I think about it, this is a rare and good family."

"My husband, if I refuse because the child is too young, will it delay Daiyu's return?"

"She has such a stubborn and obstinate temper. Who will be able to tolerate her in the future?" The more Jia Min thought about it, the more confused she became. She had no choice but to talk non-stop to relieve her anxiety.

Lin Ruhai has already opened the letter.

After looking at it for a while, he frowned and pondered for a moment, then said,

"Madam! Mother-in-law is very considerate. She is worried that you will be implicated in the political affairs of Yangzhou."

"You're right. The child is still young, so it's not appropriate to bring up the engagement too early."

"If that day really comes and I cannot protect you and your daughter, I will prepare your dowry in advance and have someone escort you to the capital."

"What did you say?" Jia Min heard that what Lin Ruhai said was inconsistent with what her mother said.

"You mean that mother was worried that we would be implicated, so she brought us to Beijing, not that she necessarily thought two little children were suitable."

"Oh my! My wife, how can we talk about the right thing now? Girls change a lot when they grow up. Who knows what the future will be like?"

"In short, marriage is not an option, but visiting relatives is possible."

"Besides, we haven't even seen my uncle's child, so how can we promise our own child to someone else?"

As soon as he saw the letter, Lin Ruhai understood why his uncle insisted on taking the child away. It turned out that he had other intentions.

But this is just my guess, and I shouldn't tell my wife in detail.

In addition, regarding the matter of his child's marriage, he was afraid that Jia Min was too gullible and would respond rashly.

So I had to remind him again.

"Daiyu is a very opinionated person. You must ask her about her marriage in the future."

"Otherwise, as you said, she is stubborn and obstinate, and if she fails to please you, what will you do?"

After hearing this, Jia Min suddenly understood. Yes, what's the point of me agreeing? I have no say in the matter.

And since my husband refused, I felt relieved, as I had been feeling something was not right in the first place.

"Husband, don't worry, I won't leave, and I won't go to visit relatives. Wait a little longer!"

"I understand, you're having a hard time right now, and I can't just abandon you."

Lin Ruhai couldn't help but laugh, "Madam, you can visit relatives, but you can't easily bring up marriage."

Jia Min waved her hand, "Let's talk about this later! Daiyu has clearly stated that she won't go, but you insist on leaving. Isn't this like abandoning your husband and daughter?"

"There is one more thing. They are all relatives. Why doesn't my second brother live at home? Why does he have to live in the government office?"

After listening to her complaints, Lin Ruhai did not explain, probably to avoid suspicion!

After finishing the business, Lin Ruhai looked at the sky and realized that he would be late today.

So he hurried to the yamen.

Aunt Hua returned to Shi Yifang with a heavy heart, and saw that Shi Yifang still looked absent-minded.

How can I seek justice in this state?

"Madam! I went to the Lin family today." Nanny Hua said while combing Shi Yifang's hair.

"The second master of the Jia family came, and I told them that your situation was unjust."

"The idea they gave was to have you go to the government office and beat the drum to appeal for justice, saying that many officials from the capital had come."

When Shi Yifang heard Nanny Hua mention the second master of the Jia family coming, her eyes lit up.

Then it became dim again, “I can’t get out.”

"I can only rot and die in this Fang family. When I die, I have to be buried with that coward Fang Erye."

Her voice was hesitant and desperate.

"Mammy! You said you were going out, right?" Not knowing what she was thinking of, Shi Yifang suddenly grabbed Mammy Hua's hand.

"Mammy! Help me, only you can help me!"

When Aunt Hua heard this, she asked, "How can I help you?"

"Mammy! I will write a petition, and you can help me beat the drum. As long as the government accepts my petition, I may be able to get out."

Aunt Hua looked at the desperate Shi Yifang and felt sorry for her.

Why is God so cruel to poor people?

"it is good!"

After getting Nanny Hua's promise, Shi Yifang seemed to be revitalized.

She stood up and took out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone she had bought for Zhengchu from the drawer.

Spread out the paper and start thinking about the wording.

What should I write about? About Mr. Fang, who is lustful and favors his concubine over his wife?

It seems like the portions are not enough.

Officials have always protected each other. Is lust a crime?

Regardless of whether it counts or not, just write it down roughly. Shi Yifang touched the bruise on his neck again and added another one: cruel treatment.

She doesn't ask for anything else, just a divorce.

After writing the letter, she pressed her fingerprints on it and solemnly handed the letter to Aunt Hua.

"Mammy! Please!"

Aunt Hua hid the letter close to her body in her lapel and walked out.

"Mammy! Where are you going?" A voice stopped Mammy Hua, and Fang Zhengya walked in from the door.

"I heard you went out early in the morning, and now you're going out again. What's the matter that brings you back and forth?"

When Shi Yifang saw that it was her daughter, she broke out in a cold sweat and slowly dissipated.

Aunt Hua was also startled and suddenly felt guilty.

"It's Miss! Why are you here at this hour? Isn't Miss in the upper room?"

Fang Zhengya looked at Aunt Hua with a half-smile, "I am the master, you are the servant, I can go wherever I want."

"It's you, on the other hand, who's sneaking around. It doesn't look like you've done anything good."

Shi Yifang hurriedly explained with a smile, "Zhengya, this is an adult matter, you should stay out of it, go and learn needlework from your two cousins!"

Fang Zhengya walked over to Shi Yifang in two steps, "Mom! You are so confused! You are under house arrest right now, but instead of reflecting on your mistakes, you let Aunt Hua come in and out."

"If someone with ulterior motives sees this, they might think my mother has some bad intentions."