The next morning, the girls went to Grandmother Jia's place. Zijuan and the others were free and went to eat together. As Qingwen was not around, they helped her get it.
Zijuan carried the food into the house and saw that Qingwen was actually making clothes, so she advised her,"When can clothes not be made? How can Young Lady be short, yet she wants you to wear this? We're not going to eat."
"Do you want me to make her dress shorter?" I'm so bored that I can't do it myself? Since you brought me food, please pour me a cup of hot tea. After working for a whole night, she was a little sleepy.”
"That's right, I've never seen the one you're wearing before. Did you make it last night?"”
"That's right," said Qingwen. You guys slept well. The one at my house, for some reason, turned over and over last night. I was afraid that she would call for help, so I didn't dare to sleep outside, so I took this piece of material to make it.”
Zijuan sighed,"The night is cold and the wind is strong. No wonder Second Young Lady can't sleep well." Miss Lin didn't sleep well either. In the middle of the night, she woke up and gave me a fright.”
"I heard some noise at four o'clock in the night. Was it you?"”
Zijuan nodded and said," I think it was because Baoyu said that he wanted to pick flowers to make rouge. She said that she dreamed that she was in a sea of flowers and couldn't recognize the type of flowers. She only felt that it was a very bright red and very wide. She called Baoyu to pick it, but no one answered her. At that moment, she remembered that Master Zhang was dead and remembered human blood. She said that it was like a cold wind blowing over her head, and she was scared awake. At four o'clock, the lady told me to change the incense.”He laughed to himself." You said that flowers are not scary. But now that you've said it, I also feel that it's quite scary. I don't even dare to get up late at night."”
Zijuan poured some tea and asked again,"What is the reason for Second Young Lady's dream? Did she also dream of something bad?"”
"She was tormented that night, so how could she fall asleep?"”
Zijuan helped Qingwen tidy up the needlework. Seeing the gladioli embroidered on her lapel, she couldn't help but praise her and asked her to embroider two pairs of handkerchief for Daiyu.
Qingwen was eating, but before she finished, she heard the noise outside and knew that the girls had returned. She quickly cleaned up and came out to welcome them. As expected, not only the two ladies, but Baoyu, Baochai, Xifeng, Pinger, Yingchun, Tanchun, Xichun, and the others were also there.
Zijuan first greeted everyone and then quickly arranged tea and snacks. Qingwen and a few other little girls waited on them. Seeing that Daiyu and Baoyu's eyes were unnatural and not as awkward as usual, she thought that there was a reason, so she pulled Ping 'er aside and asked.
When they reached the corridor, before Qingwen could speak, Ping 'er asked first,""Do you know why your young lady had the idea of going back?”
"What idea?" Qingwen asked. When did this happen? She had never mentioned it before, so why did she suddenly want to go back?”
Ping 'er sighed." It's really strange. This morning at Old Lady's place, Miss Lin started crying before she even paid her respects. Old Lady asked what was wrong, but Second Miss said she had a dream last night about Master Lin. She told Miss Lin that she heard it and made her cry. The old lady said that dreams were just distracting thoughts and could not be taken seriously. How could one be like this because of a dream? She told her and her sisters not to think too much.”
Qingwen felt strange. She didn't sleep last night, how could she have a dream? He then asked Ping 'er about the follow-up and how it involved going back.
"Everyone naturally wants to persuade him, but how can we persuade him?" If it was just fear, it would be better. Second Miss Lin really had a heart like a stone. She did not know what kind of dream it was, but she must have said that she would only be at ease after going back to see her. The old lady, madam, grandmother, and the other ladies all persuaded her, but no one could persuade the two of them.”
"If the girls want to leave, how could Baoyu possibly?" He couldn't even joke around.”
"You know Baoyu." Ping 'er laughed. When he was at the old lady's place, Baoyu heard that the girl wanted to go back, so he made a fuss. The old lady also said that there was no need to go back. He tried to persuade her left and right, but it was not appeased for a while. After that, I didn't know what to say. I just went out to pour a cup of tea, and when I came back, Baoyu also made a fuss about wanting to go with me. For a moment, everyone tried to persuade Baoyu to go.”
"And then? You only said that Second Young Lady Lin wanted to go back, but Young Lady Lin and Baoyu persuaded her?"”
"No matter what I say, Baoyu will be persuaded." Finally, it was decided that Miss Lin would stay, and Second Miss Lin would be sent away by Second Master Lian. I don't know what your lady said, but if I bring you along, I don't know when we'll meet again.”
When Qingwen heard this, she was stunned for a moment. She looked around and found that everything was familiar. Even if there was a footstep, she could recognize that it was an old or young person. Thinking about leaving, her heart felt like it had turned into a light cloud, with no place to go.
"Why are you talking here? Sister Feng is calling you."”
Ping 'er agreed and entered the house. When Xi Feng saw this, she smiled." Did you see that? I usually say that she's lazy, and you all say that I've wronged her. Everyone saw it today."”He smiled and instructed Ping 'er," Your Second Young Lady Lin is going back to Yangzhou. She's in a hurry. Go and call your Second Master back." We will be leaving tomorrow or two days later, plus the journey back and forth, I estimate that it will take at least half a month. I don't need to bring too many clothes, I just take them from the cabinet. Sigh, forget it. I'll go and arrange it myself.”He didn't stay any longer and bid farewell to everyone. Ping 'er left in a hurry.
Xifeng returned to her own courtyard and dismissed a few servants who had come back to talk. She packed up her bags and arranged for a carriage. Jia Lian still hadn't returned, so she ate tea and talked to Ping 'er, asking if she knew how Lin Er had tricked her to go back. Ping 'er then told Xifeng what she had said to Zijuan, Qingwen and the other little girls.
Xifeng asked curiously. If it was said that Daiyu had a dream and wanted to go back, it would still make sense. However, it was Lin Er. There seemed to be no reason for this. She couldn't figure it out either.
When Qiawang and Xinger arrived, Xifeng gave them instructions through the door. She also told them not to indulge Jia Lian in any fun along the way. If she knew, she would skin them first. Wang 'er and Xing' er quickly agreed, saying that they were going to send the girl back to Grandpa Lin's house, but they didn't dare to.
In the Lin Manor, Hai Hai was ill. He had a few children standing on the couch and was half-leaning on the cushion to handle official business. Because of the confidential business, there were no maids or boys in the house to order around, only a pen official, a constant attendant and two hanger-ons.
Ruhai read the articles and said a few words. Everyone then analyzed the contents of the articles, analyzed the weight, listed the methods, and finally discussed it, and Ruhai approved the seal.
Chang Sui poured tea for everyone and said," Master, since we woke up today, we only rested for a moment during mealtime. Our health is more important. Why don't we ask the maids to give us some soft and easily digested food so that everyone can rest?"”
Everyone also advised him, saying that Duke Lin was doing his best and hurting his body would only harm his health. It was better to slow down and slow down. This was the long-term way to serve the Emperor.
Ru Hai sighed and said," The current situation is that the three sides are in chaos. Bandits are rising together, and the people are in danger. In an instant, tens of thousands of lives will be lost. It's like water reaching one's eyebrows or fire burning one's body. The matter of soldiers is already not good. How can we be short of money and food again? How dare I neglect you?" For a moment, he was out of strength and couldn't stop coughing. In the end, he could only stop working and take a breather.
Everyone ate a cup of tea, and Ruhai ate a bowl of medicinal soup under Chang Sui's service. Then, he threw himself back into the work that had accumulated like a mountain.
The brush official drew a seal and read the article, saying,"This is a small county clerk, Chen Xizhi, reporting to the officials of the capital's Central Zhang Mansion that they had forcefully raised the price of salt and privately opened the canal.”
Ru Hai received it and sealed it without looking at it,"The former Emperor appointed the Zhang Mansion's Old Master as the West Military Commander. Although he failed, he sacrificed his life for the country. Later, in order to encourage the soldiers, he lost his life. Chen Xizhi did not know what was going on inside, so he was too stubborn. At present, Your Majesty is worried about the war, and we are only working hard on the collection and use of money and grain. These are trivial matters, so there is no need to mention them for the time being.”
After this, he approved several more. Suddenly he heard a noise outside and ordered Chang to go with him to check. After a while, Chang Sui reported happily,"Miss Xiao Lin has returned."”
"Why is Xiao Lin back?" Did the lady come back too? Have you sent someone to pick them up?"
"It was sent by Second Master Jia," Chang Sui replied."Someone has been sent to pick it up. He said that the young lady was unwell and could not sit on the boat, so she did not come back with him this time.”
"That's true." Everyone, my niece has returned from the Yue family. I will first explain a few things to her. Everyone, go and eat first.”The brush official and the others left by themselves. Just as they reached the corridor, they bumped into a woman. Although the woman was wearing a curtained hat, she moved like the wind and did not cover her face.
The pen official did not know who it was. When he saw it, he was surprised and asked who it was. "This is Master Lin's niece. Although you don't know her, you'll understand once you mention her father and brother."”
"Lin Gongyi is from a scholarly family," the official said curiously."How could he have such a relative? I see this woman, eyebrows and eyes like swords, tiger steps are very powerful, must be the descendant of a general, who is her father and brother?”
"It's strange," said the official."It's the tiger girl of Zhidong.”Suddenly, he stroked his beard and laughed." Speaking of which, I've seen her age before. I didn't expect to see her so many years later. She has changed so much. She looks more like her elder brother."”When everyone asked why, he only shook his head and did not elaborate further.
Lin Er and Ru Hai had met before, and after greeting, he spoke to Ru Hai in front of the bed.
Ruhai said,"Your father and brother entrusted you to me. I should have personally taken care of you and taught you. However, I've been busy with work and have little spare time to take care of the family. I've relied on your aunt to take care of everything. After your aunt unfortunately passed away, the official business and family affairs were chaotic, and there was no rule at home, so I had to transfer you two to the capital. After ten years, you and I have rarely talked about each other, let alone teach you. I feel really guilty. I only hope that you and Dai 'er will go to Grandmother's house. Firstly, Grandmother will teach you, so it will be better than my place. Secondly, the sisters will laugh and play together. It won't be desolate.”
Lin Er said," Uncle, why do you have to say that? Uncle treats me like his own son. Daiyu and I are like compatriots. Uncle treats me like home."”
Ruhai said," When I was here, I could still take a look. Now that you've come to the capital, you don't even know the local customs.”
"Although both of us were hurt by Aunt, we took care of each other and comforted each other when we went to another house. Besides missing Uncle, we didn't do anything else." It's uncle who's been working hard all day. Why bother to think about us?”
Ru Hai smiled and shook his head. He got up from the bed and the servant girl quickly placed a pillow on his back.
Ru Hai waved the servant girl away and said," You don't have to comfort me. That day, your aunt and I agreed to adopt you. You had the ambition to support your father and brother's family, but you rejected it so decisively. I knew you were different." Dai 'er's personality is not as good as yours. It was better when her mother was around. Although she was a little delicate, she still had her mother to confide in when she was uncomfortable. After her mother passed away, she cried once a day. If I coughed twice, she would cry three times a day again. I originally had this in mind when I asked the two of you to go to my grandmother's house. I thought that she would feel more at ease when she went to my grandmother's house and could not bear to see me like this.”
"Uncle, what you said happened when we were young. It's better now that we're older." Except for the fact that he really missed his uncle, he did not cry often.”
"That's good," Ruhai said. You and Dai 'er are at ease in Grandmother's house. If I go one day and entrust you with it, I will also be at ease.”
Lin Er turned around and took the ginseng soup, serving it to Ru Hai,""Uncle's words are too sad. Uncle's body is not well, most of them are too tired of official work, should be appropriate to weigh the choice, good self-care. The world belonged to the Emperor, and so did the Imperial Court. The Emperor had the people of the world to serve him. Uncle wanted to vomit for the people of the world, but also to use his life for the emperor. If he really gave up his life, wouldn't Daiyu be pitiful? If it was for Daiyu, he would have to pity himself more or less.”
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