Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 46
Just when Jia Rui's family and Xue's family were actively preparing for the wedding, preparing to finish the wedding for the two young people before the Spring Festival, a sad event enveloped Jia's family.

It turned out that Lin Ruhai, who was far away in Yangzhou, sent a letter, but because he was seriously ill, he wanted to take Lin Daiyu back.

Regarding Lin Ruhai's illness, the entire Jia family, anyone with some political savvy felt very depressed.

Although Jia and the others were unwilling to admit it, they all knew intellectually that a large part of the reason why they were able to enjoy themselves safely and happily was due to Lin Ruhai's lowly position and authority as the patrol envoy.

They also relied on Lin Ruhai's identity to gain some face in the capital.

After all, salt has been the most profitable business since ancient times, and every high-ranking official in the court would not have a hand in this.

As long as you want to make money, you have to give Lin Ruhai some face, so there are very few people in the Jia family targeting them during this time.

If Lin Ruhai died, then their easy life would probably come to an end.

After all, when you are alive, you, Lin Ruhai, control the salt industry. Everyone gives you face, and no one cares about you when you die.

That night, Mother Jia called Jia Zheng, Jia Amnesty, Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, and others to her room to discuss what the Jia family should do next.

However, these men in power in Ningrong and Rongfu, facing Jiamu's question, sat there with their heads bowed like quails, without any words.

Mother Jia looked at the underachievers and sighed.

"Aren't you usually quite capable? How come you have nothing to say when it comes to such a big event."

These people looked at each other, and in the end it was the head of the Rongguo Mansion, and Jia Zheng spoke.

"Mother, if it's not the sons who are speechless, it's really an important position in the imperial court to inspect the salt and imperial envoy. It has nothing to do with me waiting in the court, so I really have nothing to say."

After listening to Jia Zheng's words, others also echoed.

"Yes, yes, the second master is right." This is what Jia Zhen said.

"Even if we want to maintain it, we can't do anything!" This is what Jia She said.

Mother Jia was so angry that she almost vomited blood, slapped the kang table, and shouted loudly: "You guys are still delusional about regaining the position of inspector and imperial envoy. How should the family maintain its status in Beijing."

"My mother has said it. Although brother-in-law Lin is dying, isn't there still a big man in our Jia family? Those people in Beijing still dare not do anything to us." Jia Zheng solemnly cupped his hands.

When he said this, Jia Zheng was a little complacent.

What he was talking about was none other than Jia Rui.

After hearing Jia Zheng's words, Jia Mu's face softened a little.

"Although Jia Rui has a high and powerful position and is quite popular with the emperor, he has always been outside the center of power of our Jia family. Will he help us at this time?" Jia's mother hesitated.

After all, in the past, major matters of the Jia clan were decided by the few people in front of them, and no one like Jia Rui could even hear them.

But it's different now, Jia Rui is the most powerful person in the Jia family, will he still obey orders like before?
Jia Zheng touched his beard and said proudly: "I have introduced Rui Geer. I don't look at the monk's face to look at the Buddha's face. I think he is selling my face."

The others nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

Part of the reason why Jia Rui is where he is today is that Jia Zheng introduced him to Dai Quan, the general manager of Longshou Palace. Everyone knows this.

Mother Jia nodded slightly, her second son finally did a good job.

"Since this is the case, we should try to win over Jia Rui more during this period of time, so as not to chill the child." Jia's mother said.

"I heard that Baochai, the niece of the Xue family, is engaged to Jia Rui and will get married before the end of the year. Why don't our family join in and hold a lively wedding so that outsiders can see that our Jia family still has support. "Jia She said hurriedly.

"Yes, yes, there is also Jia Dairu's monthly fee, and I will increase it to 20 taels for him." Jia Zhen echoed from behind.

Jia's mother nodded, thinking that this is fine, as long as outsiders see it, Jia Rui and Jia's family are still one, and others don't look at the monk's face or the Buddha's face, and they don't dare to touch the Jia family's interests in Beijing.

"Okay, that's it." Jia Mu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then who will escort Daiyu back to Yangzhou?" Mother Jia then asked.

"Brother Lian went to Yangzhou last time to pick up Daiyu. One guest will not bother the other masters. Why don't Brother Lian send Daiyu back to Yangzhou and help Ruhai with the housework by the way." It was Jia Amnesty.

His words seemed to be well intentioned, but when everyone saw his eyes rolling around, they knew that this guy was not holding back his fart.

But everyone didn't see it.

"Okay, let Lian'er go." Jia Mu made the decision.

The next day, the girls from Jia's family all came to pay their respects to Jia's mother and make her laugh by the way.

Even Xue Baochai of Lixiangyuan did not miss the time.

You know, the Lixiangyuan where Xue Baochai lives is far away from Jiamu's Rongqingtang.

Lixiangyuan is located in the northeast corner and is geographically remote.The gates of both Ning and Rong mansions open to the south, and the northeast corner is the farthest point from the gate.But it has a back door leading to the street, which means it is independent from Rongfu.

Rongxi Hall, the official hall of Rongguo Mansion, is a hundred and eight thousand miles away, even the Rongqing Hall of the old lady is separated by a long distance from south to north.

It is also the place where the old Duke Rong was raised in his later years.

Speaking of this, there is a topic that cannot be avoided. Why did Duke Rong in his later years be raised in this place?
Isn't this further away from his son and wife?It’s unclear what’s intriguing about this.

Don't talk about these digressions.

Just a few girls, chattering in Jiamu's room, comforting Lin Daiyu who was about to leave.

Lin Daiyu's eyes were full of tears, and she didn't know how to reply to these sisters who played together on weekdays.

At this moment, the door curtain was lifted, and Jia Baoyu came in.

At this time, Jia Baoyu's face was full of anxiety, he saw no one else, and he came to Lin Daiyu in two steps.

"Sister, I heard that you are going home?"

Lin Daiyu nodded with red eyes.

Jia Baoyu opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it. Then he sat helplessly on the chair next to him, dejected.

After all, Lin Ruhai was seriously ill, and everyone in the Jia family knew about it.

Although Jia Baoyu was closest to Lin Daiyu on weekdays, he couldn't say what would make Lin Daiyu stay by his side regardless of his father.

Xue Baochai, who was not far away, felt relieved when he saw Jia Baoyu's expression.

It seems that my decision is correct. If I continue to entangle with Baoyu, the future of the three of them may not be good. It is better to let go as soon as possible and find a more reliable man to rely on.

At this moment, Jiamu came in with the support of the eldest maid, Yuanyang.

When everyone saw Jia Mu coming, they all quickly stood up and saluted.

When Jia Mu saw Daiyu, she burst into tears, "My life is so miserable!"

Having said that, she hugged Lin Daiyu into her arms.

Lin Daiyu seemed to have found support, threw herself into Jia Mu's arms, and began to sob.

After a while, the venting was almost done, and the two of them stopped crying under the comfort of everyone.

Next, Mother Jia held Daiyu in her arms and told her carefully about the arrangement of Jia's residence.

When Daiyu heard that it was Jia Lian who was sending her back to Yangzhou, she nodded in thanks.

After talking about Daiyu, Jia Mu seemed to have calmed down a little, and there was a smile on her face. She waved gently to Baochai who was standing not far away.

Baochai quickly stepped forward and gave Jia Mu a blessing.

After receiving her courtesy, Jia Mu pulled Xue Baochai to sit next to her.

Xue Baochai had never received such treatment before.

Daiyu and Baoyu have always been able to sit next to Jiamu, the two treasures in Jiamu's heart, the other granddaughters are inferior, and Xue Baochai, an outsider, is even worse.

(End of this chapter)