The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 337 Preparation
After Jia Zhen's funeral was over, Jia Lian devoted all his energy to preparing for the trip to Wala.

The first is the construction of the Grand View Garden.

Jia Lian was not too worried about this.

After half a year of his planning, the prototype of the Grand View Garden has emerged.

There is no problem with Jia Zheng presiding over the rest of the work.

The only thing to be worried about is that Jia Zheng is a rich man, under his connivance, I am afraid that the corruption of ink among the slaves that he has suppressed will rise again soon.

But it doesn't matter.

Anyway, Jia Lian has taken out Jia Amnesty's inheritance, a total of more than 2 taels of silver, according to the original promise.He also explained to Wang Xifeng how to deal with the possible shortage of funds for the construction of the garden in the future.

If Jia Zheng indulges the servants and other greedy ink, then the deficit will be increased, naturally he and Mrs. Wang will find a way, and at most add another Jiamu who has taken advantage of him.

This was originally Jia Lian's idea that they wanted to waste their respective financial resources, so even if they were greedy by the slaves, Jia Lian would not feel sorry for them at all.

Maybe, if the mouse is fattened up, it may not necessarily be able to eat more meat when it is slaughtered in the future.

Another serious matter, that is, Xicheng Bingma Division.

Because the Ministry of War did not send a new commander to take over with him, it is obvious that the emperor still reserved this position for him.

So Jia Lian appointed his cronies, Fan Jin and Xie Jun, to take charge of the daily affairs of the yamen.

These two people, with one article and one weapon, can restrain each other, and they will not neglect government affairs because of mutual hostility.

After all, one is a civil official and the other is a general, and the future will not interfere with each other.

Even so, just to be on the safe side, Jia Lian visited his second uncle and asked him to take care of his Xicheng Bingmasi on his behalf.

As Zhang Song's official position in the Ministry of War, if he puts his eyes on Xicheng Bingmasi, he believes that even if Fan and Xie don't live up to their expectations, Xicheng Bingmasi will not make any major mistakes.

Seeing that the princess is getting married, the good time is approaching.

The imperial court also immediately focused on this matter, making various coordination and preparations.

And as the young envoy and imperial envoy handpicked by the emperor, Jia Lian's attention in the government and the public has also increased a lot invisibly.

On this day, Jia Lian sent Daiyu back to the Lin family as agreed.

When she first entered the mansion, Daiyu didn't have time to lead Zijuan, Xueyan and others to rearrange her house, so she stepped on her deerskin boots and walked to the main hall.

Lian's second brother really hasn't left yet.

Hiding behind the screen, Daiyu touched the things hidden in her sleeves and calmed down.

After father and Jia Lian had finished speaking, he walked out gracefully. After greeting the two, he took the initiative to pick up the teapot to refill tea for the two, and then stood aside with great posture.

Lin Ruhai nodded inwardly when she saw that Daiyu was becoming more and more like a master.

It was indeed right to send Yu'er to be raised by her grandmother.

"Okay, I know you have a lot of things these days, so I don't want to keep you.

You just remember what I said, lead the army outside, you should pay attention to everything, everything is to protect the safety of the princess and yourself. "

Hearing Lin Ruhai's words, Jia Lian felt emotional. Lin Ruhai is indeed a model of being loyal to the emperor and patriotism who has read poetry and books.

At this time, don't forget to add the princess's safety.

He couldn't help complaining, what if he was not safe to protect the princess?
There is no need to ask, in Lin Ruhai's view, it is natural to defend the safety of Her Royal Highness to the death!
"Yes, my nephew remembered.

My uncle should also take care of himself.Sister Lin also begged me to send her back because she was worried about her uncle's health.

Even if Uncle wants to keep Sister Lin from worrying, he should take good care of himself..."

Lin Ruhai smiled, and looked at Daiyu: "Yu'er is really getting more and more sensible."

Lin Daiyu blushed slightly, feeling embarrassed for Jia Lian's behavior of putting gold on her face.

"But you don't have to worry, I know my own body well..."

As soon as Lin Ruhai finished speaking, she couldn't help frowning slightly, and coughed twice, causing Daiyu's complexion to change suddenly, and hurriedly stepped forward to give him back.

Seeing this, Jia Lian was also helpless.

He did what he needed to say and what he needed to do.It's just that everyone has their own destiny. With Lin Ruhai's physical condition and his strong professionalism, I really don't know how many years he can last!

Concerned about the number of words, Jia Lian didn't get up to leave until Lin Ruhai recovered completely.

"Second Brother Lian, just wait..."

Seeing that Jia Lian was about to leave, Daiyu immediately took a step forward and called out in a slightly shy way.

When Jia Lian stopped and turned her head, she lowered her head slightly and took out from her sleeves a pair of gloves that she had carefully tailored in the past half a month using the finest silk.

Jia Lian took it, without having to look carefully, he knew that the pair of gloves were of great value, and that ordinary people were not qualified to enjoy them.

After all, Daiyu's products must be high-quality products.

Seeing Daiyu's head bowed down after delivering the gift, Jia Lian seemed embarrassed to introduce more, so Jia Lian just cupped his hands and smiled, "Thank you, Sister Lin, for your trouble."

After finishing speaking, he bowed his hands to Lin Ruhai again, then clutched his gloves, turned and went out.

Seeing that his daughter and Jia Lian had a harmonious relationship, Lin Ruhai also had a look of relief in his eyes.

I still remember that my daughter was introverted and dull at the time, and she was often distracted by one thing for half a day.Especially after her mother left, she was quite depressed.

Unexpectedly, not only is my personality much brighter now, but I also learned to give gifts to my parents...

Although the thing is small, it looks like she should have made it herself, which shows her intentions.

However, the little girl doesn't seem to have done anything for me yet...

Shaking his head, Lin Ruhai was amused by his inexplicable vinegar smell.

Seeing that Daiyu was staring at the door of the room, she said with a smile, "Don't worry, your second elder brother Lian is a smart and capable person, and he will definitely come back safe and sound this time."

Daiyu came back to her senses, in order to save her father from overthinking, she hurriedly put away her worry and reluctance, and responded with a few words.

"Are you happy with your grandmother? Are you in harmony with their sisters and sisters?"

Asking her daughter to sit beside her, Lin Ruhai asked these questions with concern.

Daiyu naturally said that everything was fine, saying that Jia Mu, Jia Lian and others took good care of her.

"Then, where's your cousin Baoyu?"

Seeing Daiyu's sudden puzzled expression, Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "In their family, the two most outstanding children in your life are probably your cousins ​​Jia Lian and Baoyu.

But all I know is your second elder brother Lian.

I don't know much about Baoyu, only met a few times.

When I went to their house before, the old lady seemed to love this grandson very much, but your uncle said that he was not up to date, so I was a little curious.

You have also lived in their house for so long, what do you think of this cousin of your second uncle's house? "

Although what Lin Ruhai said was reasonable, Daiyu was not an ordinary girl after all.

As early as when she was in Jia's mansion, she vaguely guessed that Jia's mother seemed to have the intention of fulfilling her and Jia Baoyu.But my aunt prefers my younger sister's daughter, so the servants of their family still spread the theory of "a good match".

They are talking about Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai.

Although Daiyu usually talks less, she actually knows everything in her heart.

Besides, if the father really wanted to know the character of the children of his relatives, wouldn't it be more appropriate to ask anyone, such as their housekeepers, servants, or even Jia Lian directly, than to ask her?

It can be seen that the father has more or less kept that meaning.

Even, it was what my grandmother and father said, so my father came to test himself.

Thinking of this, Daiyu frowned, "Although I have lived in their house for a long time, I usually only stay with my sisters together.

As for cousin Baoyu, I don't usually see him. I don't know what kind of person he is. "

As Daiyu spoke, she pouted slightly, expressing some dissatisfaction in her heart.

Thanks to Jia Lian's guidance from a few years ago, for so long, Jia Baoyu didn't have a lot of good impressions in Daiyu's heart, but accumulated a lot of bad impressions.

In particular, the death of her pet Anu not long ago made Daiyu's feelings for Jia Baoyu drop to a historical low.

He still kills me!

How proud and arrogant Daiyu is, let alone Mrs. Wang doesn't like her very much.Even if everyone in the Jia family wants to recruit her as a wife, as long as she doesn't like her, it won't work!
Hmph, not even half as good as Lian's second brother.

Moreover, Daiyu admitted in her heart that in the past, because of Jia Baoyu's flattery and Jia's mother's intentional training, she foolishly held some fantasies and expectations for Jia Baoyu.

But after Jia Lian's enlightenment last time, she basically figured it out.

Sure enough, after only treating Jia Baoyu as an ordinary cousin, she could see all of Jia Baoyu's bad things and wouldn't care too much about it.

(End of this chapter)