The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

In the Lin Mansion, Daiyu has not been to the academy for two days. Lin Jue's health has become worse and worse in the past two days. I vomited whatever I ate and cried all day and all night.

Lin Ruhai and Jia were both very worried about this. Daiyu watched her mother shed tears every day and didn't know what to say. She is smart after all, even though she doesn't understand some things. But my delicate mind has already felt a dark cloud hanging over my home.

What could she do?

Can you make a wish with the gods and Buddhas in the sky to bless your brother?

Daiyu didn't know if it was of any use, so she could only lie on the bed before going to bed every day, clasping her hands together and secretly praying to God.

Soon, Marquis Xu Jin was invited to the Lin Mansion again. But this time, he stayed directly at Lin Jue's house, taking Lin Jue's pulse and adjusting herbal medicine every day.

Lin Daiyu saw it and didn't dare to say anything. She puts a lot of effort into eating every day, fearing that her parents will still worry about her.

But the atmosphere at home is still getting lower day by day, and everything is heading towards an unknown and dark place.

At dinner that day, there were only two people at the table, Lin Daiyu and Lin Ruhai. Jia had been staying at her brother's bedside all night, unable to eat anything.

Lin Ruhai's face lost the usual relaxed expression. She held the chopsticks for a long time and even forgot to eat. Beside him was Xu Jinhou, who had just come in with a heavy look on his face. The two seemed to be worried that Daiyu would hear them, so they kept whispering.

Lin Daiyu held the bowl and chopsticks and carefully observed the conversation between Master Xu and her father. She saw that their faces were getting heavier and heavier. The more she looked at them, the more frightened she became. She couldn't help but lower her head, and tears fell into the bowl.

But now there was someone who could care about her. Lin Ruhai kept nodding in silence and was about to pull Xu Jinhou and run towards her son's residence. Suddenly a servant rushed into the house anxiously.

Master, master, there are guests outside the door.

Didn't I tell you to close the door? Lin Ruhai rarely scolded him. He rarely lost his composure like this.

He...he has the door sticker of our house, and he also said that he has brought a doctor who can cure the young master's disease?

Who is it? Hearing this, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and asked anxiously.

It's the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the young man came to our house.

It's him? Lin Ruhai couldn't help being surprised and couldn't help but look at her daughter behind her.

Daiyu raised her head unconsciously, but her tears became even more unbearable. Originally they were still falling drop by drop, but now they were like a stream of clear water and couldn't stop.

Invite him in. Lin Ruhai ordered. Now he is a dead horse and a living horse doctor. Even a doctor cannot let him go.

You go...no, I'll go with you to bring him in.

Lin Ruhai nodded towards Marquis Xu Jin, indicating to him to go to his son's room first, and he hurried out the door with his servant. Who knows, Chen Heng didn't wait outside the door honestly either. They had already led Monk Kongkong and Master Qingning directly into the courtyard.

Seeing Uncle Lin from a distance, Chen Heng called out urgently: Uncle, these two doctors are the doctors I invited from Suzhou. He was afraid that Lin Ruhai would refuse, Uncle, let the two masters take a look at Jue Di.

Lin Ruhai looked at his miserable appearance, and her heart softened unconsciously, and said: Okay, uncle knows, you haven't eaten yet, Yu'er is inside, I'll have someone take you in, can you take a rest?

Chen Heng did not dare to refuse, and he also knew that when things got to this point, he had done everything he could. I had no choice but to bow deeply to Monk Kongkong and Master Qingning, Please, Master and Master.

Don't worry, your master and I will do our best. Although Master Qingning's words were cold, the comfort in them still made Chen Heng feel at ease.

They were divided into two groups. Master Qingning took Monk Kongkong and followed Lin Ruhai away. The servant who originally followed Lin Ruhai led Chen Heng into the hall.

When Chen Heng saw Lin Daiyu sitting alone at the table wiping her tears, he couldn't help laughing and said: Sister, why are you still crying? Is today's food unpalatable?

I'm quite hungry.

Chen Heng didn't wait for Lin Daiyu to answer. He just sat down at the table carelessly, picked up a pair of untouched chopsticks, picked up a few dishes and stuffed them into his mouth.

Daiyu looked at her brother who was in a state of embarrassment. She saw that his hair was disheveled and his face was covered with dust. She was also amused by his appearance and cried and laughed. Brother, it turns out that you are going to find a doctor for your brother?

Yes. Chen Heng let out a long breath. He didn't recognize Daiyu's words. I just thought that it was a long journey from Yangzhou to Suzhou and from Suzhou back to Yangzhou in the past few days.

It must have been a hard journey. Daiyu's eyes were filled with tears, but they were as clean as morning dew, and she was looking at him brightly at this moment.

Chen Hengsha laughed and said rather uneasily, I hope all this hard work will yield good results. He was really hungry, so after saying this, he focused all his energy on eating.

Seeing this, Lin Daiyu hurriedly helped pick up the food together. Maybe because they were so close, she smelled a strange and unpleasant body odor. Seeing the other person devouring the food, she couldn't help but feel distressed and said: Brother, please eat slower. , I won’t compete with you.”

Chen Heng's mouth was full and he couldn't think of talking, so he just nodded.

Lin Daiyu stood up and simply stood beside him, focusing on picking up food for him. She would say this one was delicious, and that one would be delicious.

After listening for a long time, Chen Heng realized that the other party was a little close to him and said: Sister, stay away from me. I haven't had a shower in almost ten days and I smell very bad.

Yes, why didn't I smell it at all? How could Sister Lin care about this? Besides, brothers are all here for Jue, so even if Yu'er smells it, it doesn't matter.

Daiyu didn't let Chen Heng think too much about this issue, and directly asked him about the travel experience on this road.

This opened up the topic for Chen Heng. He drank a cup of tea to moisten his throat. He told everything about what he saw on the road, how he found Monk Kongkong, and his conversation with Miaoyu.

Lin Daiyu's eyes lit up after hearing this. She thought about it for a long time and didn't know what to say. She just took care of the other person diligently, You drink some more tea. This cup is cold. I took a sip in front of me.

Chen Heng didn't care. He picked it up and put it in his mouth. After eating and drinking, he patted his belly and said happily: I'm full. I'm really full now.

He stood up from his position. He had worked so hard. Now was the critical moment. How could he sit still? He said directly to Daiyu, Let's go to Juedi's door and wait and see?

Chen Heng asked what the other party meant.

Okay. At this moment, Daiyu would not refuse the other party's request. She only felt that her sloppy brother, like the breeze in March and the sunshine in the morning, also had his own style.

The two villains rushed to the door of Lin Jue's room one after the other and sat side by side on the steps. The room behind them was very noisy. Except for the servants who were busy coming in and out, the other adults could only hear the sounds but looked around. No one came out.

Chen Heng clenched his fists and waited silently, comforting himself in his heart that there would be good results, while comforting Lin Daiyu with a normal expression.

Lin Daiyu listened silently, and only occasionally agreed softly. Suddenly, she interrupted her brother's words with a smile, and looked at the sunset on the horizon, Brother, Yu'er will always remember this day.

No, no, no. Chen Heng smiled and waved his hand, Since I have accepted your call of brother, I should do something. After all, I still want to eat sweet-scented osmanthus cake in the future.

Lin Daiyu did not reply, and the two continued to wait side by side.

They waited until it was late at night and the moon was in the sky. Suddenly the door behind him opened, and Lin Ruhai came out with Master Kongkong, Master Qingning, and Marquis Xu Jin. At this time, Daiyu had fallen asleep on Chen Heng's shoulder.

Chen Heng was still holding on bravely. When he saw them coming out, he quickly woke up the dazed Daiyu. Chen Heng stood up and asked Lin Ruhai, Uncle, how is Brother Jue?

Lin Ruhai said nothing, only smiled and nodded at him.

Her father's smile was like a ray of sunshine that pierced through the clouds, piercing all the dark clouds in Lin Daiyu's heart. Chen Heng was about to be happy, but his body shook and fell directly on Daiyu.

Brother, brother...

Kong Kong quickly stepped forward, took Chen Heng's wrist, and said after a moment: It's okay, it's okay, the child is just tired. Just arrange a room and let him sleep.

Only then did everyone feel at ease.

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When Chen Heng woke up, it was already dark outside. He stretched out his fists and feet on the bed, feeling comfortable and full of energy. But his movements accidentally disturbed the people beside the bed.

Lin Daiyu, who had been sleeping on her stomach for who knows how long, raised her head and rubbed her eyes, Brother, are you awake?

Well, how long have I slept? Although Chen Heng was a little surprised that the other party was here, he still asked: How is brother Jue?

Brother slept for a whole day and night. Lin Daiyu stretched out her hand, made exaggerated gestures, and replied with a smile, Brother Jue's health is much better. Master Kongkong said that it will take three years of careful conditioning before he can truly recover.

When Chen Heng heard this, the big stone in his heart finally fell. He turned forward and dreamed, always dreaming that he was sitting in the academy, listening to one death lesson after another from the Lin family.

Daiyu in the dream, wearing linen and mourning, followed the funeral procession through the deserted streets, on the long official roads, and through the dark and silent city gates. Above her head were birds flying by, and paper money flying all over the sky. Below, there is a glimpse of light, which is heartbreaking.

That's good, that's good. Chen Heng breathed a long sigh of relief.

Brother, are you hungry? Do you want a cup of tea? Lin Daiyu saw that Chen Heng wanted to get out of bed, so she stood up and gave up her seat, then went to the table, got him a cup of tea, and brought it over carefully.

Chen Heng looked at the dark sky outside, took the teacup, and asked, Is there any more sweet-scented osmanthus cake?

He thought it was so late, so he might as well not bother the Lin family.

Not really. If brother wants to eat it, why don't Yu'er go and make it for you? Lin Daiyu blushed and was a little embarrassed to say that her family bought the sweet-scented osmanthus cake from the pastry shop last time.

Chen Heng looked her up and down and said suspiciously.

Has sister done this before?

No, brother. Lin Daiyu said confidently.

Then forget it, just make do with what you have and eat whatever you can. Chen Heng refused directly. Are you kidding me? You haven't done this yet, and you still want me to eat it?

Brother, don't underestimate me. Lin Daiyu frowned slightly, with a cunning look in her eyes.

Chen Heng just smiled and decided not to dwell on this issue.

It's been changed, it's been changed. If you scold me again, I won’t agree.