When I got up early this morning, I not only specifically instructed Mrs. Wang, but also asked everyone in the mansion to give us a warm welcome and not to be impolite.
He also arranged for someone to go to the Ministry of Works to ask for leave, and waited in his house for his niece to come and meet him in person.
The eldest master of Rongguo Mansion, Jia She, personally led people to the Shenjing Wharf to wait for them after breakfast to show his close relationship.
In the past, Jia Zheng would certainly not make such a fuss just because of the arrival of a mere niece.
But with the safe arrival of the 8 million taels of salt tax in Beijing this year and the sudden rise of the rebels in Qingfengzhai, Yangzhou,
Even though Lin Ruhai is trapped in Yangzhou now, he must still be in the emperor's heart!
The Rongguo Mansion demonstrated its importance to Lin Ruhai's beloved daughter, which would surely increase the emperor's favor in front of him.
In addition, Lin Ruhai had a close relationship with Qingfeng Village, and even the eight million taels of tax silver could be safely transported out of Yangzhou.
Jia Zheng, who is good at preparing for a rainy day, naturally pays more attention to Lin Daiyu.
After all, the rebels from Qingfeng Village are now powerful in Yangzhou, and no one knows whether they will be able to ask for help from others in the future.
Of course, Jia Zheng would not say these things directly.
He just said that he felt sad about his sister's early death and felt pity for his lonely niece.
Although Grandmother Jia was old, she was not blind. She could naturally see her son's intentions and acquiesced to them.
Today, in Rongxi Hall, after lunch, all the young ladies and wives gathered here.
Although they were laughing and chatting with each other, Lady Jia and Mrs. Wang would occasionally look absentmindedly outside the courtyard, which made the maids and servants who had been busy for several days to welcome the distant guests even more cautious.
Jia Baoyu snuggled up to Grandmother Jia and asked curiously,
"Madam, why are we having such a big fuss today? Is that sister you mentioned coming soon?"
Hearing this, Jia Mu turned around, looked at Jia Baoyu with a smile, reached out and touched his head, nodded and said happily,
"I guess your sister is almost at the dock now. The master is there with his men to greet her."
As she was chatting and laughing, Grandmother Jia's eyes fell on her grandson, who had a face as white as a silver plate. Thinking that he was of the same age as her granddaughter, the smile on her face became even more loving.
At this moment, a maid ran into the hall and hurriedly saluted Jia Mu and said,
"Madam, the Master has sent word back that the ship carrying the tax silver has arrived. The dock has been sealed off by soldiers, and no one is allowed to enter."
"But my cousin's boat is just behind. Second Master Lian has ordered his servant, Zhao'er, to pass on the message that once the dock is unsealed, we can pick up my cousin!"
Upon hearing this, all the young ladies and wives in the hall began to discuss in low voices.
Especially the young ladies Tanchun and Xichun.
"Are we finally here? I wonder how long it will take before I can see that sister?"
"I heard that Yangzhou is a thousand miles away from the capital. Even with a fast boat with favorable winds and favorable conditions, it would take nearly a month to get there!"
"It's so far! I've never been to Yangzhou!"
"..."
Mrs. Xing, who was sitting on Lady Jia's left, seemed a little embarrassed, while Mrs. Wang looked at the girls talking with a kind smile on her face, while the rosary in her hand kept ticking.
After hearing the maid's report, Jia Baoyu excitedly pulled Jia Mu's arm.
"Old lady, did you hear that? My cousin is coming!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Mu clasped her hands together, her expression filled with joy and excitement as she said,
"Amitabha! Buddha bless you! My poor granddaughter finally arrived safely!"
This time, her granddaughter Lin Daiyu came to Beijing with the Yangzhou salt tax. When she learned that the court had sent the Beijing troops south to receive the tax silver, Jia Mu, as the oldest and most experienced person in the Jia family,
He was always worried about the safety of his granddaughter. After all, Lin Daiyu was carrying eight million taels of silver with her.
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