The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

Lin Bo shook his head slightly.

"This, I don't know either."

Lin Ruhai stroked his beard, thought for a moment, and then said,

"It seems that the Xue family's visit is not just a simple visit to visit relatives as stated in the visiting card."

"I was wondering, how come all of a sudden these relatives show up at my house after all this time?"

Then he stood up, straightened his clothes, and said to Lin Bo,

"Go prepare the carriage, and we will go back to the mansion immediately to take a look."

"Yes! Master!"

……

The main hall of the Lin Mansion was brightly lit.

At this moment, Xue's mother and Xue Baochai were both sitting upright in the hall.

Mother Xue looked around at the maids and servants in Lin Mansion.

With a little uneasiness, he said to Xue Baochai,

"We sent the letter and invitation long ago, but when we arrived at the mansion today, we didn't even see the host. Baochai, do you think it might be..."

Xue Baochai was also a little flustered at this moment.

If they cannot persuade Lin Ruhai to intercede on their behalf, their brother will be in real danger.

But he still shook his head slightly, took Xue's mother's hand and said with a smile,

"Mom, according to the schedule, we should arrive tomorrow."

"When I entered the city today, I also asked my servants to make some inquiries. I heard that all the major salt merchants went to the Salt Road Office to pay salt taxes today."

"I think the government office is very busy. As the Imperial Censor of Salt, Uncle Lin is naturally overwhelmed with official duties. It's understandable that he came back late."

Upon hearing this, Xue's mother opened her mouth and wanted to say something else.

Xue Baochai lowered her voice again and said to her mother,

"Mom, don't forget the purpose of our visit."

Upon hearing this, Xue's mother nodded solemnly and said nothing more.

The mother and daughter waited for a while.

Then a maid came into the main hall and reported to Xue's mother and Xue Baochai that Lin Ruhai had returned home.

Upon hearing this, Xue's mother and Xue Baochai both breathed a sigh of relief.

After looking at each other, they both slowly stood up.

Xue Baochai said to her mother,

"Mom, how about I go to the side hall and take shelter for a while?"

Xue's mother pondered for a moment, shook her head and said,

"Master Lin is your fault, not an outsider. Besides, Mom is worried that I might say something wrong later, so you'd better stay with me!"

Then he sighed softly.

"Alas! It's all your good-for-nothing brother's fault. Otherwise, why would we, mother and daughter, be so public?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Baochai lowered her head and remained silent. She said nothing more, nodded slightly, and stood behind Xue's mother.

Soon,

Lin Ruhai, dressed in a bright red official robe, walked quickly into the hall.

As soon as he entered the door, he bowed to Xue's mother and said,

"Oh my! I was so busy today that I couldn't come to greet you personally. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"

Although Lin Ruhai had not been in contact with the Xue family in Nanjing for many years, he did not have much impression of them.

However, the Xue family is a relative of his wife's family after all, so he should give the Buddha a favor instead of the monk.

Even though the Xue family is now run by a woman, Lin Ruhai does not rely on his status to bully others.

Upon hearing this, Xue's mother felt relieved and hurriedly bowed to Lin Ruhai.

"This humble woman greets Master Lin."

Xue Baochai also followed behind her mother and saluted Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai hurriedly raised his hand to support him.

"No need to be so polite, sister-in-law, please stand up quickly!"

Mother Xue stood up and said to Lin Ruhai with a smile,

"Lord Lin, you are too kind. I was in a hurry and came early. Please forgive me for disturbing you!"

Lin Ruhai smiled and waved his hand, his eyes fell on Xue Baochai behind Xue's mother, and naturally guessed her identity.

But he still asked, "I wonder who this person is..."

Xue's mother hurriedly introduced Lin Ruhai,

"This is Baochai, my late husband's little daughter. When she heard you were coming to Yangzhou, she also wanted to come along."

Then he turned to Xue Baochai and said,

"Baochai, if you really count, you should call Master Lin uncle. Why don't you greet him quickly?"

Xue Baochai hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down to bow to Lin Ruhai.

"Baochai greets Master Lin!"

Lin Ruhai smiled and waved his hand.

"Hey, we're all family, just call me uncle!"