In the midst of great anticipation, Lin Ruhai and his wife came to Beijing.
Along with the two of them, in addition to relevant servants and officials, there was another person.
But it was Xiangling's mother, Fengshi.
It turned out that after Jia Yucun returned to Beijing to report on his work, he returned to Jinling and immediately found Xiangling's family.
At this time, Xiangling's father, Zhen Shiyin, was deceived by the monk into leaving home. Only her mother, Feng, was left in the family, guarding a few acres of Susukino fields. When she heard a message from the prefect, he said that his daughter had been informed that she was in a wealthy family in Beijing.
The aunt of a noble family was looking for her family. She couldn't hold back at that moment and immediately went to Beijing under the arrangement of Jia Yucun.
This Jiayu Village is exquisite and clear. We have already found out the date of Lin Ruhai's family's arrival in Beijing, and arranged for someone to protect Feng's family and meet up with Lin Ruhai's family.
Lin Ruhai and Jia Min had long known about Xiang Ling's experience from letters, so they naturally took care of Feng in every possible way and took her all the way to the capital.
Not to mention that Xiangling and her mother were hugging each other and crying in the small courtyard at home.
Lin Zhao and Daiyu also met Lin Ruhai and Jia Min here. Naturally, the men of the family were filled with emotion and the women were crying.
The moment Lin Zhao saw Lin Ruhai, he felt extremely sad.
The father and son separated in March last year. It has been less than a year. Lin Ruhai is still in high spirits, with a full face, and even a bit more majestic than in the past. Moreover, his back is still straight and his eyes are a bit full.
Sharp and sharp, he is worthy of being Governor Lin who has talked and laughed about the officialdom of Jiangnan and Shandong for many years.
However, even though his Qi was transferred and his body was nourished, Lin Ruhai's official demeanor became more and more profound. After all, he had more wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and a lot more gray hair on his hair.
After the family chatted for a few words, Jia Min took Daiyu to the backyard to talk about the scene.
The Lin family father and son also went to the study room to talk in detail.
In the study, Lin Ruhai asked Lin Zhao to sit down. He asked a few questions casually, but they were all things mentioned in previous letters home. Lin Zhao asked about some recent developments in the Lin family in Shandong. Then, there was a silent silence.
Seeing Lin Ruhai not knowing how to speak, Lin Zhao felt a little more pity for Lin Ruhai. This stubborn old man was used to being a strict father in front of his son, and now he didn't know how to get along with his son. At the same time, Lin Zhao couldn't help but
Examine yourself.
Although Li Er and Siddhartha Gautama had a normal relationship with their fathers after they established their careers, when Emperor Zhenwu Taixuan was reincarnated, as the prince, didn't he also have a tense relationship with his father, King Jingle?
But they are themselves, and they are themselves.
After all, I am different from them.
In comparison, I am more flesh and blood.
A philosopher who has studied "Contradiction Theory" and "Practice Theory" will criticize and self-criticize more often. So Lin Zhao did some self-examination.
Since he was a child, he has not behaved like a child. He still cares about his mother Jia Min, who should have died young, and uses his martial arts to promote her longevity, but he has never been close to his father a few times.
He was a young man with a quasi-saint heart, but he didn't have much to say to Lin Ruhai.
It was Lin Ruhai who broke the silence. He glanced at his son inquiringly, coughed a few times, and then said: "Your grandmother wrote a letter last time and talked about Baoyu and Daiyu. I know you don't
I was happy, so I declined politely, but your mother was still unhappy."
"What do women know?"
Lin Zhao said casually.
But then he reacted and saw Lin Ruhai's staring eyes and laughed: "Joke! What a joke! My mother is innocent and doesn't know the intrigues in the back house. Not to mention that Baoyu can't study or be a housekeeper. He is just a dandy and useless.
His maids are all a group of climbers. My second aunt alone is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Unless he likes a girl, just setting rules can drain the girl's family of flesh and blood."
As soon as these words came out, Lin Ruhai's face moved slightly.
But after all, he has worked hard in the officialdom for many years, and he knows how to remain calm despite the collapse of the mountain. Since the struggles in the officialdom are so complicated, the struggles between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and sisters and sisters-in-law are naturally no less difficult.
Although my mother died early and my wife Jia Min never fought with her mother-in-law, I can't push my daughter to do such a thing, right?
Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai shook his head and sighed: "Our Lin family has had princes for generations, but in my generation, there are no more. Fortunately, the ancestors have blessed me. You, a super-grandfather, have not only earned the title of earl.
You have allowed my father to take advantage of you and get a count. In front of you, my father has no guidance. As long as you and Yu'er can be safe, I have nothing else to ask for." In the end, even
It's loneliness.
People say that when you gain fame, you get a wife and a son.
Lin Ruhai gave birth to a son and named his mother Yingfu, which gave Lin Ruhai a title for nothing. Even in Shandong official circles, he became famous.
Lin Ruhai is very skilled and has many masters under his command, so he can naturally suppress these gossips, but he also knows in his heart that even if he can enter the cabinet, he may not be able to compare with his own son.
Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai sighed.
Putting these distracting thoughts aside, he said solemnly: "Come to think of it, you are already twenty-one, and your sister is also twelve or thirteen years old. This marriage must be done urgently. Logically speaking, you should have said marriage four or five years ago, but
The salt business was important, so we delayed it. Now that you are past your prime, you must order it as soon as possible."
"In addition, of course, your sister can't delay. As a father, with the grace of God, our family may be reunited in Beijing in a year or two, so I want your sister to marry in Beijing. What kind of family do you think it should be?"
Lin Zhao was noncommittal about his own affairs, but talked eloquently about his sister's affairs: "Speaking of which, my sister is still young, so the marriage will naturally have to be discussed in three to five years. If my father wants to get engaged, I think he should start with those things.
The Qing noble meritorious people should find some people with good character and know how to make progress, but forget about those from the four bastards and eight princes. What good results can be achieved by following the Supreme Emperor and going against the present?"
"Haha, you don't have a soft tone?" Lin Ruhai was very happy.
"That's right! My father must find out the family Daiyu will marry in the future. It's best if the mother-in-law is considerate, otherwise..." Lin Zhao smiled slightly, showing two rows of white teeth.
Lin Ruhai glared at him angrily and said, "You make it sound like you are the only one in the whole family who loves Yu'er."
But it was deeply remembered in my heart.
No matter what, it is for the future of my daughter!
He paused and suddenly asked: "After all, your affairs have been covered up. I think you don't want to mention your affairs. Could it be that you have the woman you like?"
Lin Zhao was slightly startled, thinking that he, a cheap man, really had some tricks up his sleeve.
So he listened attentively and realized that there was no one around the study room, so he nodded and said: "Yes, there are indeed two people, both of good character and good looks. Although she and I have not made a lifelong commitment, we are consensual."
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Zijin Street, Xue Mansion.
Since that day when the Plum Blossom Poetry Society sang Begonia flowers, Xue Baochai moved out of the Grand View Garden and returned to live in his own house on Zijin Street.
She went back to live at home without even having to find a reason.
She said that her brother was often away from home and she wanted to live with her mother. Could it be that Jia Mu could say otherwise?
Mrs. Wang thought that she could use precious jade to support the Xue family, and also wanted to send some gold and silver from the Xue family, so naturally she would not stand in the way of such trivial matters.
As for the real reason, only Lin Zhao knows why.
However, it was said that after Xue Pan knew the exact news that Lin Ruhai had come to Beijing, he thought for a moment, then hurried back to the house and told his mother, Aunt Xue, about the matter.
Although Aunt Xue comes from a womanly family and does not understand the affairs of the outer house, she is extremely knowledgeable in the matters of the inner house.
She pondered for a moment and said: "The master of the Lin family is a high-ranking official and has come to Beijing to report on his duties. Since Mrs. Lin is also coming with her, she must go to Rongguo Mansion to visit her first. Although we are not in a hurry to meet, we still have to go down first.
An invitation."
Before Xue Pan could react, he still asked what the post said.
Aunt Xue picked up the tea cup and used the bowl lid to skim the tea leaves. She showed off the style of a master in house fighting and said: "You and Baochai have been harassing him for many days at his village. We should return the meal after reasoning. Mother is a woman.
, naturally I want to invite Mrs. Lin to the banquet, so I can wash my hands of it."