Chapter 845: Dream of the Red Chamber, Lin Daiyu (8)
Chapter 845: Dream of the Red Chamber, Lin Daiyu (8)
Both Lin Ruhai and Jia Lian were very satisfied and happy after receiving the letter and reading it.
Lin Ruhai was satisfied that his brother-in-law was not that stupid and knew what was good and what was bad, so he could still be saved.
Jia Lian was happy that his father, who never cared about him, was willing to support him in becoming an official.
This is a good thing that he would never dare to imagine in his dreams.
Now that things have been settled.
Jia Lian also prepared to buy some gifts and return to the capital to wait for news.
Just then, Li Siqi returned from the temple with his men.
Knowing that Jia Lian was going back.
The father and daughter prepared to have dinner with him.
It can also be considered as a practice for him.
"Cousin Lian!"
Li Siqi asked softly, "If you leave Beijing for your post, will you take your cousin with you?"
"Should, I think so."
Jia Lian's tone was hesitant, and it was obvious that he had not made up his mind.
"Brother Lian, Yu'er thinks it's best if you take your cousin's wife with you."
Li Siqi suggested, "You just got married not long ago and don't have any children yet.
It's not a good thing to leave my cousin's wife at home.
Besides, cousin Lian’s appointment outside Beijing will take at least three years.
It could also be six years, nine years...
Does Cousin Lian think it's appropriate?"
"This……"
Jia Lian smiled bitterly, "You misunderstood me when I called you cousin.
It’s not that I don’t want to take Feng Ge’er with me.
But the ancestor loved Feng Ge'er very much.
I'm afraid the old ancestor is unwilling to let Fengge'er take office with me."
"If you don't want to let go, then find a way to make her agree."
Lin Ruhai looked at him and said, “I have been in Jiangnan for nearly ten years.
Fortunately, your aunt is around to help me take care of the backyard.
With your aunt by her side, she will handle the interactions and relationships with the ladies of the various mansions in Jiangnan.
Lian'er, don't underestimate the interactions and friendships between the ladies.
It might save your life.
You have to know that all interactions and friendships between ladies require the presence of the wife of the main wife.
A concubine cannot represent your backyard and your status when interacting with others.
You have to remember this.”
"Thank you for the reminder, uncle."
Jia Lian finally took these words to heart.
But a distressed expression appeared on his face, "I'm just afraid that the ancestors won't let Feng Ge'er leave."
"Cousin Lian, these things are easy to handle."
Li Siqi smiled slightly, "As long as cousin Lian asks my uncle to come forward.
I believe my uncle has a way to get my grandmother to agree."
"Looking for my dad?"
Jia Lian was stunned for a moment.
"Yu'er is right."
Lin Ru nodded and said, "You and Feng Ge'er are the younger generation, so it's really not good to go against your grandmother's wishes.
But your father is different.
He is a carefree person by nature.
It would be great if he could speak for you."
"My nephew will remember this."
Jia Lian was overjoyed and bowed to Li Siqi, "Thank you for the reminder, cousin."
"Cousin Lian is so polite."
Li Siqi smiled and said, "Yu'er wishes Cousin Lian a bright future, a steady rise in career, and a chance to become a pillar of the country."
"I'd like to borrow your good wishes, cousin."
Jia Lian smiled so hard that his teeth were visible, "I will definitely work hard and not let you down."
……
after a little while.
After watching the excited Jia Lian leave.
The father and daughter couldn't help but look at each other.
A smile appeared on his face at the same time.
"Dad, Cousin Lian's character isn't very good."
Li Siqi said: “I’m afraid he’s not a good official.
Letting him go down this path, I don’t know whether it is right or wrong.”
"Whether it's right or wrong, it's his choice."
Lin Ruhai responded: "Jia Lian is not a good man, nor is he an unforgivable villain.
He has counselors around him to help him make plans, as long as he doesn't commit any heinous crimes.
This life is better than the last one anyway."
"I hope he can do better."
Li Siqi murmured, "Change the fate of his family.
At least it won't become a stepping stone for the second wife.
In the end, the family was broken up and everyone died.
We can be considered worthy of our mother."
"Do your best."
Lin Ruhai felt sorry for his daughter, "Yu'er, you don't have to worry about these things.
The Father will take care of these things.”
"it is good!"
Li Siqi agreed immediately, "Daughter is going to choose a virtuous step-wife for Daddy."
"You kid, why do you think of this again?"
Lin Ruhai was at a loss for words. "Isn't it too early to talk about this now?"
"Dad, it's getting late."
Li Siqi said seriously: "My mother has been dead for more than a year.
Daddy is just starting to look at people now.
This whole process took at least half a year.
Wait until a date is set and then bring the person home.
At least another year.
My daughter feels that time is long enough.”
"Yu'er, are you really planning to let your father remarry?"
Lin Ruhai felt a little complicated.
If it wasn’t for a dream that told me what would happen to my daughter.
He really didn't want to spend any more time and energy on marrying a second wife.
Now everything starts again.
He is willing to change everything for his daughter.
"of course."
Li Siqi nodded and said, "Dad, how could your daughter joke with you about something like this?
The daughter sincerely hopes that there will be someone to take care of her father.
My daughter also hopes to have younger brothers and sisters to accompany her."
"Okay, I won't let you down."
Lin Ruhai decided to follow his daughter's advice.
Then he added: "Father will spread the news.
We will discuss it again when we find a suitable candidate.”
"Daddy, please don't make any noise."
Li Siqi quickly stopped him and said, "Let my daughter send someone to inquire first.
My daughter feels that this place is either Jiangnan or a noble lady in the capital.
We must send someone to inquire first.
We have to choose the right person and not just marry anyone.
There will be no peace in our family then.
Daddy, can you let your daughter find out first?"
"That's fine, but you have to be careful."
"Don't worry, Daddy, I know what to do!"
……
three days later.
"Miss, my cousin is going back to the capital."
Nanny Yang came to report, "I wonder how many gifts you prepared for the young master to take back this time."
"Gift?"
Li Siqi was stunned when he heard this.
Since Jia Min's death, no gifts have been sent to the Rongguo Mansion.
"Yes."
Nanny Yang nodded and said, "Young Master Cousin stayed here for more than half a month before returning.
It is only right that I should send a gift to your grandmother's house."
"If Mammy thinks it's worth giving away, then please do so."
Li Siqi did not refuse, "There should be a list of gifts given in the past at home.
The nanny cut the amount in half according to the gift list.
Add something a little more practical.
Various snacks and cured meats, or seasonal fruits and eggs.
These things are much better than those treasures that look valuable but are not practical at all.
I’m sure they won’t mind.”
"Yes, the servant understands."
Nanny Yang vaguely guessed something.
So I wasn't surprised to hear her say these words.
She quickly arranged for someone to pack the 'practical' gifts.
All together, there are three gifts.
Plus the things Jia Lianya bought.
They returned to Beijing with seven or eight carts loaded with supplies and a group of people.
The Lin Mansion became quiet for a while.
The father and daughter were each busy with their own affairs.
It was said that Jia Lian took seven or eight days to walk with the people and gifts.
Return to the Duke of Rong's Mansion.
Before he could catch his breath, he was called directly to Lady Jia's courtyard.
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