The Bandit Gentleman of the Red Chamber

Lin Chen is only ten years old now, and it is time for him to study.

Three years ago, Lin Hai hired a teacher for him, named Zhuang You, who was born in Yuxi under Shaoyou number.This Mr. Zhuang has been famous for a long time, and he is also a leader in the world's literary world. Because Lin Hai has a personal relationship with him, he has been invited repeatedly.

Later, when Mr. Zhuang saw that Lin Chen was really clever and clever, he really liked him a little.Seeing this, Lin Hai felt very relieved.

Now that Mr. Zhuang had something to do at home, he asked Lin Hai for leave. He was worried that Lin Chen would be neglected and delay his studies, so he asked him to review the "Four Books" and Zhu Zi's annotations every day, and even wrote two articles every day. Check it out when you get back.

After getting rid of Mr. Zhuang's control, Lin Chen thought he could relax a little bit, but he didn't want Jia Min to look worse this year. Lin Chen and Daiyu had to serve decoctions and filial piety to the bedside.He didn't dare to delay his homework, so he had to get up early and go to bed late every day. Lin Chen deeply felt that the words "short clothes and food" could not describe the hardships he had suffered during these days.

That day, after Lin Chen finished reading, he only wrote two big characters. Outside, Lan Xun laughed and said, "When the girl comes at a good time, let us be loose too."

Before the words fell, I saw a pretty girl with an elegant appearance standing in front of the door, tilting her head and laughing: "My brother is really hardworking. I heard from Lan Xun that my brother studied all night last night. It’s not until the candles are burnt out.”

Lin Chen hurriedly tossed a pen, and Gui Fu came over with water to clean his hands.Lin Chen took the towel and wiped his hands, then sat down on a chair in front of the window, smiled at the door and said, "What are you doing standing up, come and sit down. I went out with my father yesterday and looked at the door. Although the things sold outside are simple, they are also very interesting. Thinking that it would be difficult for you to go out, I brought some back, and now I ask Lan Xun to bring them over, and you can also see, it is a wild interest after all."

The girl standing at the door is Lin Hai and Jia Min who have been married for more than ten years, and Jia Min has survived a narrow escape from the Lin family. She is also the lonely sister of Lin Lin in the fairyland.

Because Lin Chen felt sorry for Cao Gong's bitter Jiangzhu at a young age, he was forced to return to Lihentian by tiger-like relatives, so he always cherished this little sister.And Lin Daiyu has been very close to Lin Chen since she was a child. The two never separated before Lin Chen was seven years old.Even Jia Min lamented that these two were born to be brothers and sisters, otherwise how could they be so close that they would compare to parents.

Lin Daiyu came in, and was not in a hurry to sit down. She waited for Lan Xun to move a small red sandalwood throne in front of Lin Chen before she sat down. She raised her head and smiled and said, "My brother loves me the most. But now Even though it's March, brother, don't be greedy for the cold when studying at night, just wear more clothes."

Lin Chen saw that although his sister was not mature in stature, she could vaguely see her charming and romantic future, and she was so considerate and sensible.I couldn't help gnashing my teeth in my heart, such a good girl must not be cheap with Jia Baoyu's silver pewter gun head!

For the time being, he suppressed his calculations, smiled at Daiyu, and said, "Yesterday, my mother also ordered Lan Xun. In fact, I am not so delicate. But you, Xueyan said, only used half a bowl of white fungus soup yesterday. That's all?"

Daiyu heard that her elder brother would ask people carefully even if she missed half a bowl of rice, and she felt deeply in her heart.Thinking of her mother's current situation, her eyes turned red, and she said in a low voice, "How can I eat it?" Then she shed tears.

Lin Chen naturally knew why she was sad. Although he and Jia Min had grown close over the past few years, they couldn't compare to the nature of mother and daughter.Daiyu now sees her mother getting more and more haggard, and she is very thoughtful, so it is inevitable that she is worried every day.

Seeing that the girl was facing the pain of the death of a loved one at a young age, even though Lin Chen had words full of comfort, he seemed so pale in front of the life and death of her loved ones.

He could only let out a long sigh, stood up and hugged the growing little girl in his arms, and let her wet the front of his clothes with tears, but he couldn't say a word of comfort.

Lin Chen naturally expected Jia Min's death a long time ago. He could indeed do something to prevent or delay her death, but he didn't.

One is because although he and Jia Min are mother and son in name, they do have a relationship for many years, but if he wants to save Jia Min, he must reveal a little bit of difference from ordinary people. and its own.

The second is the main reason. Although Jia Min is the mistress of the Lin family, everyone knows that standing behind her is the big tree of Rongguo Mansion.If Jia Min does not die for a day, the two houses will be in-laws for a day. If he prolongs Jia Min's life for another three to five years, when the tree in Rongguo Mansion falls and the monkeys are scattered, there is no guarantee that this century-old tree will fall down. The one who was smashed was his Lin family.

Even so, when he looked at the crying little girl who was buried on his body, he finally felt a bit of reluctance.

No matter, no matter.Since I owe you a lot, let me protect you for the rest of your life, and wish you a happy marriage and prosperity.

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On the other side, Lin Hai looked at the secret letter sent by Mr. Zhuang from the capital, and his brows were also tightly furrowed. His upper body is getting worse and worse. The princes who were dormant by him before became active overnight. Zhuang The husband even advised him to make early preparations in the letter.Lin Hai smiled wryly, he got it so well from Long Zhigong, but it's a pity that he was in a difficult situation and couldn't get out.

Lin Chen bid farewell to Daiyu, and came to Lin Hai's study, first waved away the servants in the courtyard, came in and gave a salute, then stood with his hands down and stopped talking.

Lin Haiqi said: "Come here by yourself and don't talk, what's the reason?"

Lin Chen cupped his hands and said, "Chen does have something to say to father, please forgive the yellow-mouthed kid for not being ignorant, so let's just treat it as Chen talking nonsense."

Lin Hai knew that his son had always been calm and thoughtful, and when he saw what he said so seriously, he was puzzled, and said, "You tell me, and I'll just listen."

Lin Chen said: "I have seen my father look worried these days. Although my son is young, he has studied with him for a few years and has learned some common sense. Dare I ask if what my father is worried about is the return of Guo Zuo? place?"

These words were like thunder in Lin Hai's ears, and he immediately scolded Lin Chen angrily: "Where did you hear the gossip? You have such an idea!"

Lin Chen just said one thing and kept going, and knelt down on the ground, and said tearfully: "Returning to my father, no one else told my son. It's just that I have seen my father look gloomy in recent days, so I can't help worrying about him. Son I think that my mother has been ill for a long time, but my father has been worried for a few days. As an official of the court, my father is not worried about the inner curtain, but must be worried about the court. The son also heard from the husband that he has nine children under his knees. With a dragon and a phoenix appearance, he is outstanding, and now he is approaching sixty years old, and the son privately speculates that the crux of the father's heart must be here."

After Lin Hai heard these words, he was surprised and shocked. Needless to say, his son kneeling in the hall was only ten years old, and he had never been in officialdom. As for the development of the court, as a father, he never knew that his son had such abilities!

Lin Hai straightened his face, and asked solemnly: "Lin Chen, do you know what you said? In fact, the child with a yellow mouth can intervene in the matter of the Tian family. If you don't hurry up, you can go back and copy a hundred Zhuangzi. Tell you to be quiet."

Lin Chen didn't move his body, but still knelt upright, looked straight into Lin Hai's eyes, and said earnestly: "Son naturally knows that this is a serious matter, and I can't tolerate a junior like my son messing around. It's just that under the overthrow of the nest, how can there be any trouble?" Finished eggs? Father, please listen to what your son said because my sister is only six years old."

After finishing speaking, he kowtowed to Lin Hai, and continued: "When my wife came to my house the year before last, my son also heard a few homely words by the side. A woman is a wife."

Speaking of this, Lin Chen quietly raised his head and glanced, and sure enough, he saw Lin Hai's complexion changed, and said again: "My son thought to himself, father's meaning is the same as that of Rongning and Ningfu."

At this moment, Lin Hai's heart was already full of twists and turns. Not only did Lin Chen guess his own wishes, look at what he meant, he even thought of the identity of Jia Rong's wife!At this time, Lin Hai also had to admit that this son was born to play tricks, and his realm was so high that even he was not as good as him. In a few years, this son will definitely become famous!

Lin Hai became more cautious, and asked, "Since you have thought of all this, now you come to me, but you think it's inappropriate."

Lin Chen really heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this. Don't look at what he said in one breath just now, but his heart has been hanging.Now knowing that Lin Hai has listened to his words for three points, he became more courageous, and replied: "Returning to the father's words, the son thinks that the father is now in the position of Yanzheng, and it can be said that he is in the heart of the emperor. Let alone righteousness What is Prince Zhong really like? My father is a confidant of today, and I am still in the position. What will my father think of my father's arrangements? Furthermore, my son heard Mr. Zhuang say that he rebelled against Prince Zhong, and he all said that he had made great military achievements. It’s just that my son thinks that although Wu can secure the country, governing the country is a matter for civil servants, not to mention that Prince Yizhong has only received an assignment from the Ministry of War so far, so it may be the attitude of the present.”

Lin Hai smiled instead of anger: "Then tell me, what should your father do now?"

Without retreating or fearing, Lin Chen said to Lin Hai's provocative gaze, "My son thinks that the most important thing for father to do as a salt official is to keep his face and not fall for any prince."

Lin Hai wryly smiled and said: "You think it through! It's just that the situation is stronger than others, and the Tian family is secretive. If you don't want to get involved, you won't get involved. You should get up first, and treat what you said today as if you never said it." I’ve mentioned it before, and I won’t mention it in the future.”

Lin Chen stood up, but did not retreat. Instead, he took a step forward, leaned in front of Lin Hai and said softly, "If the son has a plan, he can protect his father from the wind and rain. Father might as well scold his son after listening."