The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

After Uncle Lin left, Chen Heng did not stay in the study for long. When Sister Lin found the Thirteen Chapters of the Book of Chess, the two of them left one after another.

The night was getting late, Xueyan was walking in front holding a lantern, while Chen Heng and Sister Lin were two steps behind.

The three of them didn't walk very fast, but they walked at a leisurely pace, but the topic of conversation was about their parents and their family affairs.

Sometimes Chen Heng speaks and Daiyu listens. Sometimes the situation changes again, and the conversation between the two of them is intense.

Daiyu also took the opportunity to explain her father's glass of wine to her brother.

Only then did Chen Heng understand Uncle Lin's intention. He was half curious and half wanted to laugh: You know this matter so well. Did you drink it secretly?

Lin Daiyu didn't expect her brother to guess right right away. She couldn't help but pause for a moment, then carefully stretched out a finger and said, Just once, I drank it quietly.

Drink secretly, drink secretly, and deliberately change it to secretly. Chen Heng smiled and shook his head, but did not try to reveal his sister's little thoughts.

Looking at her brother's posture, Lin Daiyu blinked, pursed her lips and snickered.

What are you laughing at, sister? Chen Heng was very surprised.

Whatever my brother laughs at, my sister will laugh at. Lin Daiyu was thinking about Zen, but she didn't want him to worry about girls, so she turned the topic to Chen Heng's family affairs.

There was nothing bad to say, so Chen Heng told his father and his second uncle's shop.

Chen Qi's craftsmanship is good, and Chen Huaijin has a good mouth to deal with people. Both of them are doing what they like. Not to mention how good the business is, but they are slowly establishing a foothold in Yangzhou City.

Lin Daiyu seemed to like hearing these things very much, and she couldn't help but nodded and said: That's great.

What's so good about it? Chen Heng asked her deliberately.

Fortunately, the family is enjoying themselves and their life is getting better and better. Lin Daiyu clapped her hands and smiled, and Chen Heng also laughed. He thought his sister said it well, and their family's life was getting better and better.

She asked again, So, the eldest sister is about to get her haircut?

The verandah is very spacious, but as the two of them grow older, the space available for them to walk side by side is decreasing. Perhaps they were getting close, and suddenly a gust of evening wind blew, and a subtle and elegant fragrance lingered on the tip of the nose.

Chen Heng nodded subtly, looked at Daiyu who was growing taller, and sighed, Yes. He showed some distress, I don't know what gift to give my sister.

Chen Qing's birthday is on the fifth day of October, which is her fifteenth birthday. No matter which girl is from the family, this is the most important day. After all, after fifteen, you are old enough to get married.

Sister Lin saw Chen Heng's distress, chuckled and said, Brother, don't worry, there is still some time left.

Well, when I'm waiting for the annual exam, the academy will have a holiday, so I'll go walking around the streets again.

Uncle and aunt, how are you going to handle this?

They came to Yangzhou for the first time and don't know anyone. They should just have a meal with their own family.

Chen Heng shook his head. He didn't know much about this custom.

Lin Daiyu blinked and suddenly noticed two overlapping shadows on the white wall.

When she looked up, she saw the crescent moon hanging over the rockery.

They had just passed a corner when Shadow ran from behind to the front.

Seeing her sudden silence, Chen Heng couldn't help but ask, What is my sister looking at?

Watch the ants move. Sister Lin replied in a deliberately muffled voice.

Chen Heng looked a little weird. Can he still see ants in the middle of the night? Who are you fooling?

Miss, we're here. Xue Yan suddenly said, and the two of them turned their eyes and were shocked to realize that they were in the brightly lit lobby in front of them.

Inside, Mrs. Jia was sitting next to Lin Ruhai and talking. Uncle didn't know what he heard, so he just nodded with a wry smile.

Lin Jue couldn't sit still. He waited at the door early and ran up to him when he saw his brother and sister.

Brother, you came today and you didn't say anything to me. Lin Jue started to complain as soon as he saw Chen Heng.

Your sister said you were doing homework, so I didn't bother you. Chen Heng explained to him and led Daiyu across the gate.

Only then did the two adults see that the children had arrived, and hurriedly took one away and asked the servants to hurry up and serve food.

At the banquet, Chen Heng finally had a glass of wine with Uncle Lin.

Lin Jue sat next to Chen Heng, looking at it very strangely.

It was also his fault that he was too talkative and asked if he could drink.

Before Jia could speak, Daiyu had already stared at her brother and started lecturing him.

Lin Jue was also aggrieved. Why could his eldest brother drink but not himself when it was his turn? He kept looking for help at Chen Heng and Lin Ruhai.

These two people are good, one has a dark heart and the other is blind. Head to head, we chatted about the origins of the delicacies on the table, from the Four Books and Five Classics.

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In a few months, Yu'er will be eleven years old.

After settling the two children to rest, Jia sat in front of the dressing mirror, took off the beads from her hair, and said to Lin Ruhai who was reading.

It was already late at night, and Lin Ruhai heard the voice of his wife's words, put down the book, walked behind Jia, and helped her remove her makeup.

Madam, if you have something on your mind, why don't you tell me.

Pretending to be confused, Jia murmured in her mind, turned to the side and glared at him, As a father, don't say you can't read Yu'er's thoughts.

Lin Ruhai laughed, and without moving her hands, she comforted her softly: Yu'er is still young, and after a few more years, maybe she will change her mind.

She has been smarter than her peers since she was a child. Don't treat her like a child all the time. Jia shook her head, put a hand on the table, held her chin in thought, and after a long time, she asked, You What do you think of Heng'er?

This question is not easy to answer. Lin Ruhai's mind was racing and he coughed a few times, Madam, what do you think of him?

Her temperament, appearance, and character are all good. Jia had just finished speaking, but Lin Ruhai had already added for her: His talent and learning are also very good.

Mrs. Jia glared at him again, looked at her husband's deceitful smile, and said feebly: I wish you three could get together.

Husband and wife are of the same mind, husband and wife are of the same mind. How dare Lin Ruhai accept such words? He still wanted to have a good sleep tonight.

It's just that Heng'er's family situation is a little worse after all. Jia shook her head helplessly. It wasn't that she was deliberately picky.

Jia has been regarded as the apple of her parents' eyes since she was a child. She is the eldest daughter of the Duke's family, an only daughter and a young girl. Not to mention being loved by thousands of people, I have seen a truly wealthy life.

Since she only has one daughter, Daiyu, she naturally doesn't want her to have a hard life in the future.

There are many people in the world who have real talent and learning. A person with a good family background is also a crucian carp crossing the river.

It is no exaggeration to say that with Yu'er's character and talent, it would be more than enough to be a prince's son in the future.

Who is Lin Ruhai? He knows the essence of the art of war, the principle of retreat when the enemy advances, and avoidance when the enemy is strong. He didn't respond directly to Jia's words, which only muddied the situation.

Then according to Madam, what kind of man should Heng'er marry in the future?

I'm not Heng'er's elder, so how can I discuss his marriage? Jia laughed, but still thought about it. This time, she thought for a longer time and finally said helplessly.

It would be fine if he didn't go to high school. If he could go to high school, if I were his elder, let alone an ordinary official lady, even if he likes the daughter of a wealthy family, I would have to ask for a second marriage for him.

Lin Ruhai smiled, knowing that she didn't need to say more. He only comforted her, Yu'er has her own blessings. Since you know that this child is smart, you should also understand that smart people have their own ideas.

Jia could only sigh and nod, and could only take the idea of ​​​​taking one step at a time. After all, Yu'er is still young and has a lot of room for maneuver now. These days, choosing a son-in-law is no longer a matter of words.

Usually after the daughter turns eleven, she will begin to secretly inquire and pay attention.

First fall in love with a few good ones, and then find out the inside story of the other person's family background to see if the man's family is peaceful and if he is a well-behaved family.

After waiting for a year and a half, we have almost understood each other. Everyone really knows the basics. It is only after they reach the age of hair that they can arrange the plot for the man and woman to meet each other by chance.

It is said that it is a blind marriage, but in fact, the parents have found out the details of the other party before their daughter gets married.

A daughter who has been raised innocently cannot be allowed to marry into a bad place.

Husband, there is one more thing I need to discuss with you. Jia suddenly spoke up.

Lin Ruhai held his wife's hand, and as they walked towards the bed, he asked, What do you want to say, madam?

Next year Yu'er should also learn to be a housekeeper. I think she doesn't need to go to the school. Sitting on the bedside, Jia helped Lin Ruhai take off her coat and advised, She will eventually get married. She is a wife and a mother. It is not good to remain ignorant all the time and only know poetry, calligraphy and painting. No husband would pamper her like this.

Lin Ruhai rarely frowned, but when she thought that this was a process that every girl must go through, she could only sigh helplessly. Didn’t Jia, a rich young lady, live a life of caring for her husband and raising her children after marrying him?

Let's wait until the New Year is over before telling her.

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