The person who had the closest relationship at the time was Zhang Yanshou of the Hanlin Academy. Zhang Yanshou was a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and held the most noble official position in the capital.
Zhang Yanshou was a traditional scholar-bureaucrat who had a natural aversion to warriors. He always believed that a country should emphasize culture and suppress military force in order to be able to prosper and prosper.
Therefore, when Lin Zhao arrived in Beijing, his attitude was neither salty nor cool. Although Lin Zhao treated Lin Zhao with courtesy when he came to visit him, he had no intention of letting his children interact with the Lin brothers and sisters.
But when he heard that Lin Ruhai had come to Beijing, Zhang Yanshou had new ideas.
He said to his wife: "Back then, I had a close relationship with Mr. Ruhai. We always sang and drank together, and we were close friends. We also exchanged letters in the past two years. After he came to Beijing to report on his work this time, I am afraid that he will come to Beijing to work as a general in a year or two."
"Tang Guan, after two years of experience, it is possible to become a prime minister and join the cabinet. If we marry his family now, then I won't worry about the future of the children."
Mrs. Zhang asked doubtfully: "Sir, when his son and daughter were in Beijing, they didn't see you letting the children get close to them!"
Zhang Yanshou sneered and said: "They are just rough warriors. How noble I am, how can I let my son associate with such people?"
He paused and then said: "But then again, his girl is known as 'Li Qingzhao of the Great Zhou Dynasty'. I heard that her appearance is also first-class. She is a perfect match for my son. When I take the scientific examination next year, my son will
If you go out in person, you will definitely be able to pass the imperial examination, and you will get married just in time. If you think about it, Ruhaigong will definitely be happy."
Mrs. Zhang admired her husband very much. After hearing this, she nodded repeatedly: "What the master said is that by settling the marriage before Mr. Lin comes to Beijing, the future of our children will be stable."
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Lin Mansion, outside the gate
Zhang Yanshou had actually been paying attention to Lin Ruhai's activities in Beijing. He planned to visit Lin Ruhai at home the next day, but he was busy with official duties and couldn't get away. He knew that he had to be busy for a long time the next day before he got free.
Lin Ruhai had already completed his interview. Zhang Yanshou realized that although Lin Ruhai was determined to visit Rongguo Mansion, he was afraid that he would go back to Shandong directly from there, so he hurried over. He was thinking that he would have to leave before Lin Ruhai.
We met before to finalize matters regarding the children.
As soon as they entered the alley, Zhang Yanshou sent an entourage over to hand him a greeting card. He straightened his clothes and then rode his horse slowly over so as not to appear too eager.
The attendant quickly arrived at the door, got off his horse, held the post and handed it to the door. He first announced his home address, and then said that Mr. Zhang, the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, had come to pay homage to Mr. Lin, the governor of Shandong.
The servants received by the Lin Residence have also been trained by Jinyiwei. Except for those who come to the Lin Residence every day, they all have the same attitude towards everyone else.
What's more, this Mr. Zhang has been here once before, so it's okay that he didn't receive a reward. However, he is still an extremely noble guy, with his nostrils turned to the sky. He is really arrogant to the sky.
Thinking of this, the boy's attitude was a little vague. He just said that the adult was not here and wanted to send the entourage away.
The Zhang family attendant arrogantly said something like leaving a greeting note and coming back to see him another day. The young man accepted the greeting note casually, and naturally said the usual polite words without weight.
Because he was a close follower of the second rank, the man from the Zhang family had always been quite respectable. Most of the housekeepers and deacons in the family treated him politely. But today, he seemed not to be bothered by such a lowly concierge in the Lin Mansion.
The young man saw this in his eyes and felt angry. However, since he followed the master out, it was hard to get angry. He glanced at the young man with a sneer, and then got on his horse to inform his master.
Suddenly there was the sound of horse hoofbeats, and a black-maned horse galloped to the door. Immediately a man in a plain white satin leather robe came down. He greeted the young man and said: "This young man, please stay..." He took out a
It was a rosewood worship box with gold-covered corners. He held it in both hands and said it was an invitation from the Xue family on Zijin Street.
This young man is most familiar with the five words "Xue Family of Zijin Street". Who in the whole family doesn't know that his uncle Xue Pandu is very close to his young master? I also saw that the man's clothes and mounts were extraordinary, and he spoke very well.
He was polite. Knowing that he was a steward, he hurriedly greeted me with a smile. After receiving the gift box, he said politely that he had left the house early in the morning.
The Zhang family's entourage looked on and was almost furious. Although he had never heard of the Xue family's origins on Zijin Street, he knew that the other party was extremely dignified. It would be too early to go through the Zhang family's search for the worship box.
He must have come from a powerful family, so he had no choice but to endure it. He cursed and rode up to meet Zhang Yanshou who was coming this way. Lin Ruhai was not there when they returned.
Zhang Yanshou guessed that Lin Ruhai had gone to Rongguo Mansion. He felt a pity in his heart, but there was nothing he could do. But now, he was only worried that Lin Ruhai was not invited back and the marriage was not decided yet, so how could his big words last night be fulfilled.
After leaving the alley, Zhang Yanshou met a man in brocade clothes on horseback. Both of them felt that they looked familiar, but neither of them could remember who it was, so they passed by on the wrong horse.
The man in brocade was Sun Shaozong, the Prime Minister of Shuntian Prefecture. Before his brother Sun Shaozu left Beijing, the two brothers had discussed that if Lin Ruhai arrived in Beijing, they would pay him a personal visit.
After all, he is now on good terms with Lin Zhao, and Lin Zhao secretly assisted in his marriage.
There were no rumors after the engagement, and it was also Jin Yiwei's fault.
In addition, his brother's official position rose to the top in one step, from a guerrilla to the commander-in-chief of Suiyuan. I am afraid that Lin Zhao also assisted him, so when he heard that Lin Ruhai came to Chang'an, as a junior, he had to pay a visit no matter what.
He had just seen Zhang Yanshou in the third-grade official uniform at the entrance of the alley. He couldn't help but take a look at it and thought he looked familiar. When he arrived at the door of Lin's house, he bumped into an acquaintance.
"Old Xu!" Sun Shaozong shouted at the visitor from the Xue family.
When Lao Xu saw him, he hurriedly got off his horse, raised his hands and saluted, "Young man, please pay my respects to Sun Fucheng!"
Sun Shaozong and Xue Pan were also drinking buddies, and they often had fun together, so Sun Shaozong knew several of the stewards of the Xue family.
Sun Shaozong waved his hand with a smile and asked him what he was doing. Lao Xu replied that he was going to Lin Mansion to send an invitation. The two said goodbye for a few words, and Sun Shaozong went directly to the door of Lin Mansion. As soon as he reported his number, the concierge boy
They hurriedly welcomed him in and told him about his family's trip to Rongguo Mansion.
When Sun Shaozong heard that the Lin family was not here, he stopped staying. He only left the gift and a post, and then left.
When he was leaving the gate, Sun Shaozong remembered meeting the familiar third-grade official at the entrance of the alley, so he casually asked the boy about it.
The boy told him that he was Zhang Yanshou, the master of the Hanlin Academy. After hearing this, Sun Shaozong turned this person around in his mind, and then understood the purpose of Zhang Yanshou's visit, sneered a few times, shook his head and left.
But when the Lin family arrived at Rongguo Mansion, the Jia family naturally opened the door of the house and the whole family came out to welcome the Lin family in.
Before the greetings could be exchanged, Jia's mother hugged Jia Min and began to cry "heart" and "flesh", causing Jia Min to cry endlessly.
But after a while of greetings, the men finally went to the study room, and the women went to the backyard.
As for Jia Baoyu, where he goes will not affect the overall situation. If he still wants to get in front of Daiyu, it will make Jia Min thoroughly see Baoyu's character.
But in the Hall of Rongxi, Jia Zheng and Lin Ruhai were sitting at the top, while Lin Zhao and Jia Lian were accompanying them at the bottom.
As for Jia She?
Something is really wrong with him.
Several first-class generals, first-class uncles, and first-class sons among the Four Kings and Eight Dukes went to Da'an Palace to accompany the Supreme Emperor and discuss antiques.
Although Lin Ruhai and Jia Zheng are close relatives and often exchange letters, their preferences and styles are completely different. However, they are both adults and still have something to talk about.
When the tea came up, it was Tieguanyin sent by the Lin family. Jia Zheng cited scriptures and praised the tea first. He said that once the tea came out, any other tea he drank would lose its taste. He even praised his brother-in-law for his discernment in recognizing good tea.
Lin Ruhai, on the other hand, smiled elegantly and quoted poems and scriptures. He thanked Jia Zheng for his compliments, but was also self-effacing, and made people feel that the words and sentences were just right and did not appear obscure or pedantic.
Jia Zheng always thought that he was talented in literature, but when compared with Tan Hualang, he could only say one or two words to each other, and he couldn't help but feel ashamed.