Qing Wu Red House

In the fifth year of Daqi Hongzheng, the world is peaceful and the country is stable.Emperor Hong Zhen ascended the throne for 5 years, opened Enke, reduced taxes, exchanged needs with allies, and the whole country was thriving.The only dissatisfaction of the Supreme Emperor since the Zen throne was that Emperor Hong Zhen's heirs were too thin, so after the large-scale draft in the first year of Hong Zhen, he announced that the second draft of the Hong Zhen Dynasty would be held at the beginning of the sixth year of Hong Zhen.Girls aged 14 to [-] from princes, marquises and civil and military officials must participate in the draft.

The imperial decree of the Supreme Emperor shook the whole court.Emperor Hongzhen's heirs were weak, with only two princes and one princess under his knees, if his daughter got the concubine and gave birth to a prince, it would be just around the corner.And those slightly older girls, those who have engagements, are all busy, whether to cancel the subscription, or to avoid the election through the relationship, and it is very lively for a while.

In the midst of this chaos, the Fahua Temple located in the suburbs of Shangjing was buzzing with people.Fahua Temple is full of incense. It is said that as long as you sincerely seek fame, you will get a name, and you will get a child if you ask for a child.It also happened that Zen Master Huijing, who is well-known all over the world, was teaching Buddhism in Fahua Temple, and there were countless people who came to ask for lottery.

This Zen master Huijing is the master of Lin Haorui and Chu Tianyou, and they were also trapped in Fahua Temple because of their master's unusually busy schedule.However, Fahua Temple also lived in many students who came to Beijing to study and take the exam. Lin Haorui and Chu Tianyou made an appointment to go to the children's exam in August this year to experience it, so at this time, they had a hot fight with those students, reading and writing together every day. Articles are not lonely.

In the blink of an eye, Chan Master Huijing had already stayed in Shangjing for half a month, and there was still an endless stream of people who came to seek the Dharma every day, but the royal family, who had sent the news a long time ago, did not see the news for a long time.In the early morning of this day, the two came together to pay their respects to the master, but saw that the master did not do the morning class uncharacteristically, but sat in a daze in front of the Buddha statue.Lin Haorui and Chu Tianyou glanced at each other, and Chu Tianyou said first, "Master, did you have breakfast?"

Only then did Huijing look away, and glanced at the two apprentices: "Not yet, Kong Zhi has already gone to get it, have you two eaten? If you haven't eaten, you can use some with the teacher." Lin Haorui and Of course Chu Tianyou complied.

The breakfast of the three was very quiet. After a few mouthfuls, Zen Master Huijing put down the bowl and chopsticks, and said to Lin Haorui, "Yesterday, I accidentally heard from the host of Yunhai that the day for Jia's family to come to incense and ask for autographs has been set. On the tenth day of April, together with the old concubine and Princess Beijing of Prince Jing's residence. You should go to Jia's residence in a while, tell the news yourself, and visit your sister by the way!"

Lin Haorui was not polite to his master, and smiled brightly: "Thank you, master!"

"Tianyou, don't go. You have a weird temper. After all, Jia's house is Hao Rui's relative's house." Of course, Huijing knew what kind of temper her apprentice had, and she was afraid that Chu Tianyou would go with her to meet the elder brother who was born with jade. , so a word of warning.Sure enough, Chu Tianyou looked frustrated, and said unnaturally: "I didn't even want to go."

"Okay, you two also pack up. After the people from the Beijing Palace and Jia's Mansion come, we will set off for Yangzhou. Didn't you two say that you will take the children's test in August? Work hard. God bless you It’s easy to say, Hao Rui has to prepare well, if you don’t do well in the exam, you will lose all of Master Lin’s face!”

"Master is a bit biased when he says that? Isn't it shameful for the disciple not to pass the exam?" Chu Tianyou raised his eyebrows.

"You'd better think about how to pass your mother's test!" Hui Jing was not polite, and directly pointed out the pain points of the apprentice.Lin Haorui smiled, and said that Mrs. Chu is also a god-man, unlike ordinary mothers who expect their son to earn a royal order for themselves, but obstruct Chu Tianyou in every possible way to take the imperial examination. Still won't let go.

"Aren't the royal people coming?" Lin Haorui asked curiously, but Zen Master Huijing smiled lightly and did not answer.After a simple breakfast, Lin Haorui dragged Chu Tianyou out of Huijing's room to discuss what to bring for his sister.

Seeing the disappearing figures of the two apprentices, Zen Master Huijing couldn't help but flash a smile.This Haorui is becoming more and more transparent. When Tianyou brought him here, Huijing really didn't want to accept another lay disciple, but Chu Tianyou begged hard, and saw that Lin Haorui's Huigen was amazing, so he accepted it and closed the door disciple.In the past three years, it is also thanks to his two children who have accompanied him all over the country.

Princess Beijing, she is that person's daughter, I wonder if she looks like her?Huijing looked at the pine trees outside the window and was a little lost in thought. It took her a while to pick up the prayer beads and silently recited the scriptures.

But Lin Haorui did not delay for a while. Although the master said that he would not let Chu Tianyou accompany him to Jia's mansion, he did not say that he should not let Chu Tianyou accompany him to choose gifts, so he dragged Chu Tianyou with Zhan Duo and Yuan Qingkuai. Ma entered the city and wandered around, trying to bring some small things to Daiyu.

"Otherwise, you can go with me, anyway, the master is far away, how can you know so clearly!" Lin Haorui teased Chu Tianyou.

Chu Tianyou snorted slightly: "How can they take me seriously in such a mansion. You go to yours. I, Zhan Duo and Yuan Qing are waiting for you at Hongyan Restaurant, and I just happened to go shopping for some good books. "After speaking, he turned and left.Lin Haorui sighed slightly, he really had nothing to do with Chu Tianyou, even though Chu Tianyou was excellent in literature and martial arts, as the master's most proud lay disciple, many people from aristocratic families did not dare to underestimate him, and even wanted to curry favor with him.But as for Chu Tianyou, he didn't have a good impression of those aristocratic families. He would disappear as soon as he could, and he could hide as far as he could. I really don't know what he was thinking.At the beginning when he heard that he was going to recognize Lin Ruhai's clan, he despised him for a while, but it was not until he met his father and knew that his father was not someone who was trying to catch fame.So much so that Lin Haorui always suspected that if he hadn't known Chu Tianyou well when he was down and down, he might not be able to make this best friend with him as the eldest son of Yangzhou Xunyan Yushi.

Lin Haorui visited Jia's mansion again, and Jia's mansion still opened the east corner gate.This time it was useless. He waited too long, and was led into Jia Mu's yard by a woman.Seeing him, the girls hurriedly shouted: "Uncle Lin is here!" Lin Haorui smiled lightly and strode into Jia Mu's hall. Who knows, as soon as he stepped into the hall, he saw several girls sitting inside. Besides my younger sister, there are three other girls who are dressed the same, and I thought, these must be the three young ladies of the Jia family.

With this change of mind, he couldn't help hesitating in his footsteps.You know, although there are many women in Daqi who can be independent, there is even a female teacher who opens a class to teach.But the girls of the duke's family, because of their bright future, generally don't meet outside men.Therefore, Lin Haorui is not going to enter, nor is he not going to go.

Daiyu saw the look on Lin Haorui's face???Waving the idiots??p>Mother Jia also saw Lin Haorui's hesitation, and said with a smile: "Come in, Ruier, these are your younger sisters. My brothers and sisters, It's not that particular." Lin Haorui's affectionate address to Jiamu couldn't help but make some black lines, but he still walked in quickly and saluted Jiamu: "I have seen the old lady."

Jia's mother said to Yingchun and the others: "Meet my cousin Lin soon!" The three girls saluted politely, and Lin Haorui hurriedly returned the salute. Logically speaking, when we meet for the first time, we should give gifts.But this time he came in a hurry, wanted to deliver the letter and left, so he didn't have anything, so he could only smile coquettishly: "I came in a hurry, I never expected to see the three younger sisters, I'm sorry."

Daiyu smiled: "Go to my room in a while, I have some small pouches from the south that are quite delicate, I will give them to you as my brother!" Lin Haorui hurriedly bowed: "Thank you sister for helping me out!"

Baoyu went to Daiyu's side: "Should I be there too? Cousin Lin didn't even give me a meeting gift."

Lin Haorui's expression didn't change: "Of course there are." But he was slightly concerned about the intimacy of Baoyu and Daiyu in his heart, it seems that he should have a good talk with his father when he returns home.

Mother Jia looked at a group of juniors laughing, and her face was full of smiles. She was old and liked getting together rather than parting, so she wanted all these children to surround her: "Ruier came in a hurry, but something happened?"

Lin Haorui turned slightly serious, and said: "Old Madam, the master got the news today that on the tenth day of April, Fahua Temple will receive our mansion and Beijing Prince's Mansion to offer incense together. A wing room has been reserved and a vegetarian meal has been prepared."

Mother Jia smiled: "What's the big deal, let Rui'er make a special trip. Let's live in the mansion today, so I can talk to your sister!" Lin Haorui said: "I wanted to bother the old lady, It’s just that Senior Brother Hao Rui has also entered the city today and is waiting at the Hongyan Restaurant.”

"Since that's the case, I won't force you to stay." Mother Jia smiled kindly: "Have you heard that who is going to offer incense in the Beijing Palace?"

"I heard that Old Concubine Beijing went with Princess Beijing and Princess Jingyi." Lin Haorui replied cautiously.Mother Jia was quiet for a while, and suddenly looked at Mrs. Wang: "This Princess Jingyi will be 16 this year too!"

Mrs. Wang smiled: "Yes, I heard that they were discussing marriage a few days ago."

"The old concubine's idea is great!" Mother Jia sighed.Wang Xifeng teased at the side: "What's the explanation for the old ancestor?" Jia's mother didn't hide her secrets, and said: "Although this Beijing Palace favors Princess Yunxiu, the old concubine feels that her grandson has suffered a disadvantage. That is true, if it was during the Xuande period, it would not be a loss for the princess from the imperial concubine to be rationed to the King of Beijing, but when it comes to Emperor Hongzhen, it is not the same thing. Empress Yang died in depression. I am afraid that Emperor Hongzhen still has some opinions on this girl, not to mention the relationship with the old dowager. In my opinion, the old dowager planned to let Princess Jingyi enter the palace. "

"The old ancestor is confused by what he said. This kind of marriage exchange is taboo even in ordinary powerful families, let alone the royal family!" Wang Xifeng said.

"Girl Feng only knows one thing but not the other!" Jia Mu analyzed in a good mood: "Then who is the old concubine of Beijing? There are quite a few concubines, and some old concubines even arranged for them in person. The reason is that she is Empress Yang's aunt. Empress Yang was not favored at that time, and soon after giving birth to Emperor Hongzhen and Princess Yunting, she died in depression. In the end, as an aunt, can the old concubine have any opinions? So it is not a good thing for Princess Yunxiu to marry into the Beijing Palace, not to mention that the Prince of Beijing is not prosperous in terms of heirs, and has been married for 6 or 7 years. , no brother was born, and the old concubine did this so that others could not find fault. Didn't you see that neither the emperor nor the current emperor interfered, and even the noble concubine never stepped forward for her daughter. And the princess of Jingyi is the concubine of Beijing His posthumous child was not recorded in the genealogy at all because he was afraid that he would not be able to support him. As long as the old concubine Beijing can talk to Zen Master Huijing this time, they will arrange again at that time, and it will be a matter of course for Princess Jingyi to enter the palace. "

"According to the old ancestors, this thing can still be done?" Wang Xifeng wondered, and then looked at Lin Haorui: "Brother Lin, you should greet Zen Master Huijing in advance, and don't let them get in." Lin Haorui was slightly taken aback, and smiled Said: "Master won't say anything. The old man has already escaped into the Buddhist gate, so how can he interfere with the common affairs of the world."

Jia Mu waved her hand: "Zen Master Huijing won't say anything, it's just that people with a heart can create some false appearances, well, let's not talk about the disappearance, I think Yuanchun has also been in the palace for 5 years, no Do you know what life is like in the palace now?" Mrs. Wang who was sitting beside her couldn't help crying.Yuan Chun was selected into the palace in the first year of Hong Zhen's draft. It was only at the beginning that he heard that he was named a nobleman, but there was no further news.Because Jia's family can't speak in the court, it doesn't matter if they are married, but they can't find any results, which makes the people in Jia's house quite worried.

It was only then that Lin Haorui found out that there was a young lady who entered the palace in Jia's mansion. It's no wonder that he didn't know. The place he stayed in the previous life was really far away from the imperial city, so he didn't know these details at all.So at this time, he just sat quietly in his seat and never answered.

It was Wang Xifeng who laughed and joked: "Old ancestor, the eldest girl came here with good fortune. Don't worry, gold will always shine." When Jia Mu heard this, she really felt better: "It's still Feng girl. Can talk." Mother Jia glanced at Mrs. Wang who was wiping tears, with a displeased expression on her face.

Wang Xifeng observed the words and expressions, and quickly changed the subject: "According to the ancestors, what is the regulation of this Tianjia draft?"

"What kind of regulations can there be? In the palace, the queen is the only one. The current emperor has been on the throne for 5 years. In addition to the two princes under the queen's knees, there is only one daughter. The youngest Princess Changping is already 12. The emperor During this period, no child was born in a daze. The 16 beautiful women who entered the draft in the first year were like nothing. None of them were named high-ranking, and none of them were even rumored to be pregnant. I am afraid that the one from Longyang Palace could not sit still. Stay. The Tian Family’s heirs are not prosperous, it’s not a good omen.” Jia’s mother frowned and analyzed: “The eldest prince is almost 17 this year, and he is at the age of choosing a concubine. I’m afraid this draft also has this consideration. "

"Hey, this is really amazing. The old ancestor's analysis is thorough. If the old ancestor was a man, I'm afraid he would be a marquis by now." Wang Xifeng laughed.Jia Mu laughed and scolded: "You rogue monkey dare to make fun of me, you should really drag me out to play 20 big boards."

"I know, the old ancestor loves me so much, so he must not be willing to part with it." Wang Xifeng smiled. The girls didn't care about these things, and after listening for a while, they felt dull and were about to get up and leave.But I heard Jia's mother say: "On the tenth day of the Lunar New Year's Day, let's go together with all the girls. It's spring, don't stay at home all the time, it's better to go out and see the world." After hearing this, the girls were very happy. Happy.

Lin Haorui came out of Jiamu's main hall and went back to the side hall with Daiyu to talk. Baoyu wanted to make a noise and listen together, but was persuaded by Zijuan's clever words.Lin Haorui looked at Baoyu's back and smiled: "This Baoyu is really a child!"

Daiyu was slightly taken aback, never expecting that Lin Haorui would say this, she tilted her head and thought for a while, then said: "We have been living in the same courtyard with our ancestors for the past few years, so we are closer than others. Brother cares about it." , Daiyu understands, and Daiyu will pay attention to it in the future."

Lin Haorui was slightly startled. Seeing that Daiyu lowered her head, with a lonely expression on her face, she secretly scolded herself for talking too much. Knowing that Daiyu is a sensitive girl, she still speaks so freely, and said with a quick smile, "What did my sister say? Brother It's just that I envy Baoyu a little bit. When my sister returns home, my brother will protect my sister like Baoyu. You are brothers and sisters, there is nothing like that. By the way, how is Nanny Song? Mu Qing Is that girl still obedient?"

Only then did Daiyu's complexion improve slightly: "Nurse Song is very good, and she also taught Daiyu some things. Mu Qing is very obedient, brother don't need to worry about it." Lin Haorui was a little embarrassed, took out a purse from his arms, and handed it to her. To Daiyu: "I asked for this in front of the Buddha. Please ask the master to consecrate it. Although it is not an important item, it can keep you safe if you carry it with you. I just let my sister spend money, so I will keep this sister!"

"This is my brother's personal belongings, how dare Daiyu accept it?" Daiyu shook her head hurriedly.

"This is for you, take it!" Lin Haorui handed the purse to Daiyu's hand, Daiyu opened it and saw that it was a fine piece of Jade Buddha, and it was very warm and moist, knowing that it was not an ordinary thing, so she quickly put it away Well, hold it in your hand and dare not place it casually.

Lin Haorui still didn't stay in Jia's house, and after talking with Daiyu for a while, he rode out of Beijing and returned to Fahua Temple before dark.Daiyu had dinner and played chess with Baoyu for a while, and then she was ready to wash.At this time, Nanny Song ordered the two little girls to bring in two boxes: "Girl, this is left when the uncle left, let me give it to the girl."

"Brother?" Daiyu sat up with her clothes on, and said with a smile: "What is so important, I have to talk about it now." Nanny Song smiled: "It's not something important, it's just that the old slave looks at the girl here, Second Master Bao , The three girls come and go frequently, and I was afraid that they would catch us and say that we were hiding something, so I just brought it now." Speaking of Song Nanny opened the box with her own hands, Daiyu was slightly taken aback, because there were two boxes in the two boxes. They were filled with silver and gold ingots.

Zijuan and Xueyan who came in couldn't help being slightly taken aback when they heard the commotion. Nanny Song smiled and gave Zijuan the key in her hand. She knew that Daiyu's valuables were all kept by Zijuan. He also explained to Zijuan that the Lin family trusted her very much.Sure enough, Zijuan's face was a little excited, and she looked at Daiyu: "Girl, this..." Daiyu smiled: "Take it away." The monthly money of the girls is the same, but the cash she brings from Yangzhou is still getting less and less.Although my father would send a large number of items to Jia's house every year, usually what he gave her was food and clothing, and there was no cash.

Nanny Song took out some banknotes: "These are all given by the uncle. When the uncle handed them over to the old slave, he specially told the old slave to tell the girl that the Jia family's high gate has good rules, and the people below are all If you have seen the world, let the girl not think about using it sparingly, he will ask someone to send a new one after a while."

Daiyu smiled slightly, but didn't say anything.Nanny Song put the banknotes on the table: "These denominations are not big. There are denominations ranging from 20 taels, 50 taels, and 100 taels. The silver tickets are all from Detai Bank, so they are easy to exchange. The uncle said, the girl can rest assured." There will be no trouble."

After finishing speaking, he pointed to the big box in front of him: "The cash here is for the girl, and it's both big and small. There are also some copper coins and broken silver for the girl to use." Then he opened another box: "These are rewards. For the three girls Zijuan, Xueyan and Chunxian, each of Zijuan and Xueyan has three gold ingots and three silver ingots. Miss Chunxian has two of each kind. The remaining little gold and silver ingots are kept The girl rewards other girls. The old slaves will be put here for the girl, and the girl will allocate it herself."

Zijuan and Xueyan looked at each other, and the gold ingot was worth at least one thing, this reward is not light.Especially Zicuckoo, the vibration in her heart was even greater.Daiyu was slightly surprised, she could think of Lin Haorui preparing money for herself, but she didn't expect him to even think about what he would give to his servants.

"Brother prepared these?" Daiyu couldn't believe it.Although I heard from Nanny Song that my elder brother is a careful person, but this is also...Of course, Nanny Song knew what Daiyu was thinking: "Yes, the things for the girl and the gifts for the Jia family are all prepared by the uncle. The uncle will inherit the Lin family in the future, and these things are all in touch now. However, according to the old slave, the master took over very quickly. To put it bluntly, some items may be better than what the master prepared."

Lin Daiyu was silent for a while, and Nanny Song continued: "This is a trivial matter, and this old slave is going to teach the girl. In the future, the girl will definitely be a housekeeper. The sooner you get in touch with these things, the better. Although the uncle said, the old slave can't It takes up the girl's reading and writing time, but the old slave still wants to discuss with the girl how to arrange our time."

Daiyu really couldn't react. Although when she was in Yangzhou, her mother often said that when she grew up, she should teach her more things, but her mother left before she had time to teach her anything.But in Jia's mansion, the ladies are only responsible for dressing themselves every day, eating with their ancestors, and reciting poems.The second elder sister is almost fourteen this year, and she hasn't seen anything about the housekeeper. These things are taken care of by sister Feng. Daiyu always thought that these things would only be involved after she got married, but she didn't think so. Nanny Song said that she would contact her now, so she couldn't react for a while.

"If the girl doesn't like it, the old slave can only occupy half an hour every day." Nanny Song saw Daiyu's hesitation and said hastily.Daiyu smiled: "You don't have to always call me a slave, we don't pay so much attention here." Daiyu noticed that as long as Nanny Song called herself, she was basically an old slave or a slave.

Nanny Song's smile was a little dim: "This old slave is used to it, and I don't want to change it. Calling myself like this is also a good way to remind myself to pay attention to my identity from time to time."

"What kind of lessons did Mammy arrange for Daiyu?" Daiyu smiled: "Mammy taught Daiyu so carefully, Daiyu should respectfully call her a lady." Nanny Song waved her hands hurriedly: "Young lady is a shameless girl. Old slave."