Turning the tide in the Red Chamber

Chapter 8 [008] Jia's mother has ulterior motives
Immediately, Lin Daiyu blushed, her face was tense, and her heart was full of resentment and surprise. She didn't understand why this cousin, whom she met for the first time, wanted to humiliate her in public?

But Jia Chen's gaze was warm and kind, as clear as water, without any impurities, and it didn't look like he was deliberately doing bad things.

After thinking about it for a while, Lin Daiyu, who "has a little more heart than dryness", figured out the key point, and realized that Jia Chen wanted to help her keep her reputation, her face turned pale immediately, and the indignation and grievance in her heart disappeared without a trace.

Lin Daiyu showed a troubled look on purpose, and said with a wry smile:

"I do live in the same room with Brother Bao. Although there is a screen in the middle of the green gauze cabinet, it is still very inconvenient and I feel uneasy."

Jia Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he thought to himself: Mother Jia's arrangement beyond etiquette is probably due to her ulterior motives and hidden secrets.

Jia's mother came from a prominent historian of the Hou family, so it is impossible for her not to know the principle of male and female defense. However, she ignored the etiquette and arranged Lin Daiyu and Jia Baoyu to share the same room.

Once Lin Daiyu's reputation is damaged, it will be difficult to get married, and she can only be trapped to death in Jia's family. When Lin Daiyu's father, Lin Ruhai, returns to the west, the Lin family's property will naturally fall into the hands of Jia's family.

In the Rong Mansion, Wang Xifeng is a ruthless hermaphrodite, but her skills are not enough in front of Jiamu.

Jia's mother is an old hermaphrodite, and the city is extremely deep. It's hard to say whether she is calculating the Lin family's property.

People's hearts are separated by belly, and only Jia Mu knows in her heart that she has some genuine feelings for Lin Daiyu, an orphan girl from the end of the world who has never met, but there is no doubt that what Jia Mu cares most about is always her own power and status.

In order to save the Jia family, which has been in decline and unable to make ends meet, Jia's mother deliberately resorted to desperate schemes to calculate the Lin family's property, which has sufficient motives.

Jia Chen has never liked to speculate on others with malice, but in this world of intrigues and intrigues, human nature is the most vulnerable to testing and scrutiny, and only interests can influence people's hearts.

Sensing the change in Lin Daiyu's expression and the deflection of the topic, Jia Chen saw that she had understood his intentions, so he saluted Jia Zheng:

"Second Uncle, Mencius said: 'Men and women don't know each other, it's the etiquette.' Although Sister Lin and Brother Bao are still young and childhood sweethearts, there is a difference between men and women. There are many people in the house. If the story of the house is spread, I'm afraid it will damage the reputation of the Jia family, as well as the reputation of Sister Lin and Brother Bao."

In the feudal society, fame and integrity were regarded as the foundation of one's life by the scholar-bureaucrats, and all the honest and promising officials in the past dynasties valued their reputation and integrity more than their wealth and life.

Even corrupt officials tend to attach great importance to official reputation, and when they are corrupt and pervert the law, they don't forget to find some high-sounding excuses to deceive people and gain fame.

Jia Zheng regarded himself as a pure minister, he disdained to flatter and flatter superior officials, he was upright, although he was prudish, he still cherished his feathers and his reputation.

Jia Chen's words seemed to be a blow to the head, which shocked Jia Zheng into a cold sweat.

Jia Zheng's face turned cold, and he said in a harsh voice:
"Fortunately, Chen'er reminded me, otherwise it would have been a big mistake. If Baoyu and Yu'er were in the same room, not only would it damage Yu'er's reputation as a boudoir, but it would also be detrimental to Baoyu's future imperial examination.

I will report my interests to the old lady, and ask the old lady to choose another room for Yu'er to sleep in. "

As soon as these words came out, Lin Daiyu took a deep look at Jia Chen, with gratitude shining in her eyes.

Jia Chen nodded slightly at her with a smile, and the two of them looked at each other with knowing smiles in their eyes, everything was kept silent.

A gust of spring breeze rang the wind chime, passed through the hall, and stirred Lin Daiyu's brows that were trimmed on her forehead, as well as Jia Chen's broken hair at the sideburns.

At this moment, only each other's figure is reflected in the eyes of the two people, looking at Wannian.

At this time, Jia Yucun stood up tactfully, bowed his hands to Jia Zheng and said:

"Second uncle, my nephew has been bothering me for a long time today, but I still look at Haihan, so I won't delay the second uncle's business, so I will leave now."

Jia Zheng laughed and said:

"Since that's the case, let's talk about it another day. I already know what my sister-in-law entrusted. Please go back to rest for a few days and wait for the good news."

The sister-in-law he was talking about was Lin Daiyu's father, Lin Ruhai, and what Lin Ruhai entrusted was to ask Jia Zheng to help Jia Yucun restore the old staff and find a position as an official.

Jia Yucun was overjoyed upon hearing the words, bowed and made a big gift:

"My nephew will never forget the kindness of the second uncle's support and support, and I will repay it in the future."

Seeing this hypocrite's hypocrisy, Jia Chen sneered in his heart. In the original book, Jia Yucun did repay Jia's family later, but it was not repayment, but kindness and revenge.

Jia Yucun exchanged some false greetings with Jia Dairu, Jia Chen and Lin Daiyu, then took his leave and left.

Jia Chen bowed to Jia Zheng and said, "Second uncle and nephew are also taking their leave."

Jia Zheng patted Jia Chen's shoulder reluctantly, and advised:

"You are the hope of our Jia family to revive the glory. The road to the imperial examination is long and difficult, but you have to overcome the difficulties and keep going; there are many books to prepare for the exam, but you have to wake up early and sleep at night to burn the ointment." Jidun. As long as you study hard, one day, you will be named on the gold list and honor your ancestors."

Jia Chen said confidently, "My nephew will keep this in mind, and will never disappoint my second uncle's ardent expectations."

Jia Zheng nodded in satisfaction, looked at Jia Dairu, and urged earnestly:
"Chen'er is the best student in our Jia family, please take care of me too, don't let this child's pearl get dusted."

Jia Dairu solemnly cupped his hands and said:
"Master Zheng, please rest assured, this old man will definitely do his best to teach you everything he can, and supervise Brother Chen to get his grades as soon as possible, so that his family will shine brightly."

Jia Chen sighed inwardly, this Jia Dairu was just an old boy, he didn't even pass the examination of scholar, if he relied on his guidance, it might be very difficult to get a title on the gold list.

Fortunately, the first county test is basically based on the Four Books and Five Classics, and I have memorized the Four Books and Five Classics by heart, and I am sure to pass the county test.

As for the subsequent exams, there is still time to prepare after passing the county exam. There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain, and the boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge.

"Sister Lin, take care, I'm leaving first." Jia Chen greeted Lin Daiyu with a smile.

Lin Daiyu felt that this young man really cared for her and was as reliable as a father or brother, so she hurriedly said, "I'll see off Brother Chen."

"No need, Sister Lin has traveled through mountains and rivers, and the journey is exhausting, so let's take a rest early, there will be a period later!"

Jia Chen bowed his hands to everyone, took his leave and left.

Looking at the back of the young man who was tall and straight like a pine, Lin Daiyu was reluctant to part with it, and felt melancholy. Now that she is living under the fence, in this huge Rongfu, how many people really treat her well?
This big brother Chen is not only quite friendly to him, but also has a brilliant literary talent and extraordinary swordsmanship.

When he got home, Jia Chen took out his long sword and practiced the Wudang Seven-Star Sword several times. Although he was only over one meter old now, he could already dance the sword dazzlingly and vigorously.

If the head of Wudang sees this scene, he will be shocked. A thirteen-year-old boy can master this set of Wudang's best swordsmanship in just one day. Difficult to meet.

After sweating on his back, Jia Chen sheathed his sword, looked around the simple furnishings in the room, and thought to himself:
"A big man can't be without power for a day, and a young man can't be without money for a day. Now that I haven't been named on the gold list, I am a butcher for an official. Naturally, I have no power and power, but I can't be content with poverty. I should find a way to earn some money. "

So what should I do for a living to make a fortune?

(End of this chapter)