The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 436 Engagement
The next day, Jia Lian came to Zhang's house early in the morning and met Mr. Linzi Bo.

"I heard that your kid brought more than 1000 taels of silver over here. Why, are you going to show filial piety to the old man? Hmph, I don't think you have such filial piety. There is nothing to be courteous about, rape or steal. Tell me, what else do you want?" I?"

Uncle Linzi was an old man, and when he saw Jia Lian's posture, he said so.

Jia Lian got up, bowed his head and saluted, Fang smiled and said: "Sure enough, you can't hide anything from grandpa. Grandson is here, and he really has something to ask grandpa for help."

"Tell me, I won't agree to something that is too difficult."

"Hehe, it's not too difficult. It's like this. My grandson has fallen in love with a woman, and I want to ask my grandfather to be a matchmaker."

Hearing Jia Lian's words, not to mention Uncle Linzi was stunned, even Zhang Tao, who was beside Uncle Linzi, widened his eyes all of a sudden.

If he remembered correctly, this annoying Jia Lian seemed to have married a long time ago, right?

Uncle Linzi was well-informed after all, so he quickly realized that he asked angrily, "Do you want to take a concubine?"

"It's not a concubine, but my grandson wants to marry her with three matchmakers and six hires, and marry her as an equal wife."

"Are you going to retire, Feng girl?"

After Jia Amnesty's death, Jia Lian naturally took Wang Xifeng to visit his grandfather and uncles and aunts.

With Wang Xifeng's exquisite manner and style, those Qingliu families may not accept this, but the Zhang family under the leadership of the master likes such a grandson and daughter-in-law very much.Unsurprisingly, Wang Xifeng was recognized by the Zhang family.

"Grandson doesn't mean that..."

"That's it!"

Uncle Linzi stepped forward and slapped Jia Lian on the forehead, then scolded: "What kind of wife is not equal to his wife, don't use it to fool people!

Tell me, which girl do you like, tell me, if it's suitable, I don't mind being a matchmaker.Hehe, old man, I have lived to be 80 or [-] years old, and this is the first time I am a matchmaker..."

Uncle Linzi seemed to be in high spirits, he looked impatient.

So Jia Lian didn't intend to separate from him, and said calmly: "She just left the post, the daughter of the former Lantai Commander Lin."

"What? Who, Lantai Ling? If the old man remembers correctly, Lantai Ling is a civil servant of the second grade. You want someone's daughter to be your concubine? A concubine?"

"Master Lin has only one daughter who is born on the same day."

"..."

Linzi Bo Rong has been raised for many years, and he may not know Lin Ruhai, but he knows that if a civil official can be a second-rank official, or a hall official in the central yamen, he must be of Qingliu family.Such a family is willing to give the prostitute's daughter as a concubine?
Bo Linzi disliked dealing with civil servants the most.Not to mention, he still came to the door to make such an unreasonable request. Thinking of the embarrassment of being kicked out, he couldn't help but want to slap Jia Lian on the head again.

Even Zhang Tao, who was standing next to him, finally couldn't help laughing: "Haha, Second Cousin Jia... Lian, aren't you embarrassing my grandfather? Lan Tailing, what kind of person is that, even if you are a marquis now, It's also impossible to let someone give your daughter to you as a concubine, right?

Otherwise, you can ask His Majesty, maybe, for His Majesty's sake, he will agree. "

Zhang Tao was a little happy. If he hadn't worried about his grandfather being around, he would have promised Jia Lian that there would still be a load of "good words".

Jia Lian glanced at him, and then bowed his head to Uncle Linzi.

"Grandpa doesn't need to be suspicious, if he is not sure, grandson will not dare to bother grandpa.

Speaking of which, the Lin family and my Rongguo Mansion are related by marriage.My aunt is Mrs. Lin's wife, so Mrs. Lin is my uncle.

To be honest, this marriage was decided by Uncle Lin and the old lady at home, and the two families had already reached an agreement.

The reason why my grandson came to invite my grandfather to be a matchmaker this time is because I felt that this matter has wronged the Lin family, so I want to invite someone who is very close and respectful to my grandson and has a respectable status to be a matchmaker, so as to show my sincerity . "

"Is that true?" Lin Zibo was surprised again, then nodded again.He just said, early in the morning, it is impossible for this grandson to make fun of his old man.

Since both of them have made an agreement, the matchmaker is naturally easy to be.

Moreover, his grandson's rainbow fart was very useful to him.Originally he was just doing nothing, but this time he made up his mind to be a good matchmaker and make this good thing come true.

Therefore, Jia Lian was caught immediately and asked the whole story of the incident. He acted like a camera.

After a long while, old man Linzi happily asked people to pack up the carriages and horses.

Zhang Su and his wife Qian Shi came to visit Uncle Linzi. Seeing Uncle Linzi so happy, he didn't have time to pay attention to them, so he became curious.

Because I asked my younger brother Zhang Tao why.

Zhang Tao said sourly: "It's not that lecherous Jia Lian, who actually wanted Nalantai Linglin's daughter to be a concubine, so he asked grandpa to be a matchmaker, and grandpa agreed."

Zhang Tao looked unhappy.

He was almost 17 years old, and he hadn't married a wife yet. The hateful Jia Lian actually started taking concubines, and the one he took was the daughter of a second-rank official.

Seeing Jia Lian's solemn and impatient appearance, the daughter of the Lin family must be unusual... definitely not ugly!
Damn Jia Lian, who stole His Royal Highness Zhaoyang's heart back then, just didn't cherish it, and went to provoke other women, damn it, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Dazed by jealousy, Zhang Tao, who became more and more angry when he thought about it, didn't want to stay here anymore, so he flicked his sleeves and went back to the house to sleep and sleep in the cage.

"Lantai Commander Lin Ruhai? I heard from my father that this Lord Lin is an important minister of the imperial court, and it is rumored that he has a dignified appearance and a personable demeanor. If you want to come to his daughter, she must be very extraordinary.

Hehehe, brother Lian is really lucky. "

Different from the old man and Zhang Tao, Zhang Su was studying with the fourth prince, and his father was also a civil servant. He had already prepared for the imperial examination to become an official, so he had a better understanding of the court civil servant group.

In addition, he also knew that Jia Lian was mature and stable, if he was not sure, he probably would not have invited his grandfather, so he couldn't help but wished and said something enviously.

He expressed his feelings, but forgot that his daughter-in-law was still by his side.

"Why, if Erlang is envious of Lian's cousin, and the concubine is also looking for a family lady for Erlang, how about marrying in and making Erlang his second wife?"

Hearing the soft but dangerous voice in his ears, Zhang Su straightened his appearance, glanced at no one around, took Qian's slender hand, and said solemnly: "Young lady, I'm too worried. I'm not envious of my husband." , It's just emotion, emotion.

In this life, being able to marry a woman into the family is already enough to be a husband, how dare you want to marry someone else..."

Qian Shi blushed, glared at Zhang Su, and pulled his hands away.

……

Lin Ruhai spends less time waking up in a day than sleeping.

Therefore, when Jia Lian brought the old man to Lin's mansion, Lin Ruhai had already taken the decoction and fell asleep.

In this way, Jia Lian was both the master and the guest. While entertaining the old man, he also took care of the Lin family's affairs, including Lin Ruhai's medicine intake and so on.

Seeing that everyone in the Lin family acted like Jia Lian was his master, the old man understood why Lin Ruhai was willing to give his only daughter to Jia Lian as his concubine.

When Lin Ruhai sobered up, he was surprised to hear that Linzibo Zhang Changling had arrived in person, so he wanted to go out to receive him.

Jia Lian took the old man directly to his ward.

Lin Ruhai was half lying on the kang, saw the old man beside Jia Lian, and anxiously wanted to talk with his hands.

Without waiting for Jia Lian to deal with it, Mr. Zhang rushed to Lin Ruhai's couch, held Lin Ruhai's hand, and said with a smile: "Master Lin, you are welcome, it is important to take good care of yourself.

I'm here today because of my grandson.He said that Mr. Lin's willingness to promise his precious girl to him is a blessing he has cultivated in several lifetimes, so I, a grandfather, must personally protect this matchmaker.

So, Mr. Lin, don't blame me for visiting your mansion without authorization. "

"where……"

Lin Ruhai was unable to speak or act, so he could only show an extremely moved and humble expression on his face.

Although Zhang Changling didn't know him before, he knew Zhang Changling.This is a tough guy who was awarded the first-class earl by virtue of his military exploits decades after the founding of the country.

Even among the generals of the older generation, they are still famous figures.

Jia Lian invited such a person to protect the media, which shows his sincerity.After all, the role of a matchmaker is to be an intermediary in a marriage, or a guarantor.

If Jia Lian breaks his promise in the future, I'm afraid his grandfather's face will not look good.

Thinking of this, Lin Ruhai was very pleased.Chatted a few words with Zhang Changling, Zhang Changling also listened to him patiently, there was no airs in his words, or the meaning of relying on the old to sell the old, instead he kept his mouth shut and called him his in-laws.

Lin Ruhai was even more satisfied with Jia Lian's ability to handle affairs.Because if it were someone else, not to mention being a matchmaker sincerely, I'm afraid that he would look down on him because he made his daughter a concubine.

It can be seen that Jia Lian has done a good job in private.

After thinking about it, he ordered the housekeeper's daughter-in-law to call Daiyu out and let Zhang Changling recognize her.

After all, this person is not just a matchmaker, but Jia Lian's direct grandfather. It will be good for Yu'er to have this elder look after her in the future.

So soon, Daiyu arrived here, followed by her maid, and with a little nervousness and apprehension, she greeted Zhang Changling.

"Daiyu, pay homage to Uncle Linzi."

Seeing Daiyu's true face in Mount Lu, Zhang Changling finally understood why Jia Lian decided to marry the daughter of the Lin family.

He stroked his snow-white beard, asked Daiyu to excuse him, and smiled with Lin Ruhai: "Seeing your love, the old man finally understands why my grandson wants to be the son-in-law of the Lin family so much. After spending a lot of money, I have to ask the old man to be the matchmaker.

Hahaha, Master Lin really raised a good girl! "

"Uncle Linzi has won the prize..."

Hearing Mr. Zhang's hearty and straightforward words, Daiyu's face flushed with shame, and she had nowhere to hide, so she could only lower her head and turn her face away to prevent everyone from looking at her.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Changling and Lin Ruhai were polite, then turned around to look at her, and said with a smile: "Girl, you don't have to be shy. Today, the old man is here to protect you and Lian'er. When you marry into Jia's family in the future, I also want to follow Lian'er and call me grandpa.

Haha, so I will be thick-skinned and act as your elder first.

Well, since I am an elder, I will also put a word here today, if Lian'er bullies you in the future, you will come to me.

As long as my old bones can still run, I will definitely vent your anger on you and teach him a little bastard! "

Daiyu had never seen an elder who spoke like this, she didn't know how to answer the words, and she didn't dare to ignore them, so she could only blushed, bowed her knees and blessed Zhang Changling, which was regarded as a response.

The shy behavior of such a young child made Mr. Zhang laugh even more.

Lin Ruhai was a little envious, for such an elderly person, his voice was still so full of air, and his voice was ear-shattering.

Shaking his head, he knew that Jia Lian took his words from yesterday to heart.Now that the matchmaker has come to the door, he must have prepared the marriage certificate, so he asked Daiyu to go back, then looked at Jia Lian, and asked directly.

Of course Jia Lian had prepared the marriage certificate long ago and took it out immediately.

Lin Ruhai glanced at the butler again, and Lin Youquan followed suit, looking instead of Lin Ruhai, his eyes became brighter the more he looked.He glanced at Jia Lian first, then nodded at Lin Ruhai several times.

Lin Ruhai knew that there was nothing wrong with the marriage certificate.

That's right, Jia Lian completely followed the format of a nobleman who married a regular wife. He first asked Mr. Wen to write a draft, and then asked Jia Zheng to transcribe it.

During the narration, a lot of praise was added, and only at the end did the title of noble concubine be mentioned.

At that time, Jia Zheng read it and suggested that he change it, otherwise it would be impolite. Of course, Jia Lian's words were vague.

Speaking of which, Jia Lian would not bother Jia Zheng if the marriage certificate had better be written by a direct male elder.Jia Amnesty died, and Jia Zheng was the closest male elder of the Jia family to him.

Jia Zheng was very satisfied with Jia Lian asking him to help, which shows that Jia Lian also treated him as his closest relative, so he didn't care too much about the format, and was very happy to help Jia Lian transcribe two marriage letters.

In the meantime, I added or deleted a sentence or two that are more in line with the relationship between Jia and Lin, and Jia Lian also thanked them.

At that moment, the housekeeper brought over the paperwork, but Lin Ruhai refused to use other people's hands at this moment. Instead, he asked the housekeeper to support him, and signed his name on the engagement letter one by one by himself.

Licheng, Zhang Changling laughed and congratulated, and Lin Ruhai also smiled.

……

In the backyard, Daiyu, who knew what was going on ahead, could calm down.

It's just that at this time, she didn't dare to go forward to eavesdrop and peek.

After waiting for a long time, I finally heard the laughter of the nanny Wang Momo.

"Girl, the matter between you and Lord Hou is over. This is the engagement letter that the master asked me to bring in. Let's take a look, girl."

Daiyu originally thought that she should be very shy, but for some reason, seeing the fine silk cloth tied up in the nurse's hand, the shame in her heart was suppressed by an inexplicable force.

She nodded, and took the marriage certificate from Nanny Wang.

Nanny Wang knew that Daiyu was introverted, so she said a few good words and left the room with a smile.

Daiyu took the silk by herself, came to the kang, and sat there blankly.

Xueyan looked at it, and asked with a smile: "Girl, why don't you take it apart and have a look?"

Zijuan stepped forward, supported Xueyan's shoulders, and pushed Xueyan away with a similar smile.

When there was no one else in the room, Daiyu finally couldn't help her cheeks flushing. After holding back for a while, she still silently opened the silk, and slowly read the engagement letter on the high-quality paper inside.

The more you look, the faster your heart beats.

At the end, when she saw Jia Zheng, Lin Hai (surname Lin, name Hai, name Ru Hai) and Zhang Changling and others signed their names, Daiyu couldn't control her heartbeat anymore, she took the paper and covered her heart.

She knew that under the witness of Jia Zheng and other elders, her whole life was promised to Jia Lian, Lian's second elder brother who took care of her and loved her since she was a child.

Waves of inexplicable emotions came to my heart, perhaps, this is what others call the feeling of happiness, Daiyu thought to herself.

When Daiyu was in a trance, Zijuan entered the house with a hamster cage that had been replaced with a clean chassis. Seeing Daiyu's appearance, she giggled and said, "Miss is at ease now. Who would have thought that Second Master Lian would He is a real grandfather, please come and match him with the girl.

I heard from Wang Momo that Second Master Lian's grandfather is also a remarkable person.Second Master Lian did this, which shows how much he loves the girl in his heart, and he definitely doesn't want the girl to feel a little more wronged. "

After hearing this, Daiyu just kept silent, lowered her head again, and glanced at the black and white writing in her hand.

Zijuan came over when she was free, and seeing Daiyu's solemn appearance, she couldn't help laughing and said, "What's written on it, maybe show me?"

Daiyu got annoyed, and glared at Zijuan, then raised her hand to cover it, obviously she didn't intend to show Zijuan at all.

Zicuckoo didn't force it. With a smile, she turned around and was about to go out, just in time to meet Jia Lian coming.

Zicuckoo hurriedly bowed, and then moved away calmly.

Daiyu looked up and found Jia Lian coming in. She didn't bother to read the marriage certificate, she wrapped it up in a hurry and tied it up again.

Jia Lian laughed at her as she walked forward: "What good things are you hiding? Oh, it turned out to be this one. What a coincidence, I have a copy here too."

Jia Lian rummaged through his hands and took out an identical bound silk.

Daiyu stared blankly at the things in Jia Lian's hands, then at the things in her own, and suddenly blushed, angrily threw one into the kang, then lay down, with her back to Jia Lian, pretending to sleep.

This series of actions made Jia Lian a little confused.

But thinking of her as a little girl, it is normal for her to do something unbelievable at this time.

Putting away his share, he stretched out his hand to pick up Daiyu's share, shaking it in front of Daiyu's face.

"Hey, you really don't want it? I'll take it away."

"Take it away, I don't care."

Daiyu doesn't like Jia Lian's tricks. She covers her face and speaks in a soft and delicate voice, which is very pleasant.

Jia Lian smiled, put the thing on her cheek, and put it on Daiyu's shoulder.Noticing that Daiyu's body trembled but did not move, Jia Lian knew in his heart that Daiyu had completely accepted him.

"Good sister, from now on, you will be mine, and I will protect you for the rest of my life."

Although it was a touching love story, it was too embarrassing for Daiyu.She twisted her body in annoyance, broke Jia Lian's hand away, and then got into the quilt to hide.

Jia Lian took a look, good guy, he is a professional hider, right?

Still, it feels cute.

"What are you doing hiding from me? My grandfather is still waiting for me outside. I can't stay here for long. Sister Lin, don't you have anything to say to me at this time? "

Lin Ruhai was not in good health, so Zhang Changling didn't want to bother him too much, so he left after finishing business.It's just that Jia Lian asked him for instructions when he came to see Daiyu, but Mr. Zhang didn't stop him. He just told him to be decent and not to stay in his daughter's room and not come out!

"No, not a word, you go."

Daiyu must have a lot to say to Jia Lian, but obviously not now.

Moreover, Jia Lian made proper arrangements for the engagement and the like by herself, so she couldn't find any faults.Therefore, she also felt that she had nothing to say to Jia Lian.

She needs silence.

When the mood calms down, I will say something else to Jia Lian.

"Hehehe, well, then I'll leave first, and come to see you when I have time."

"Um……"

"Well, sister Lin, take your hand out."

"what?"

"Hand, take out your hand, and I'll give you something."

Daiyu didn't respond, just when Jia Lian thought that Daiyu would not be fooled, she saw the quilt shaking slightly, and then a white, delicate hand like green onions poked out from the edge of the quilt.

The five fingers were still open, obviously thinking that Jia Lian was going to give her some small present.

Jia Lian laughed, picked up Daiyu's little hand, and kissed the back of her snow-white smooth hand, and then left with a big laugh before the other party could react.

(End of this chapter)