Jia Lian rushes forward

  The Lai family is indeed capable, on the second day, after finishing their morning lessons, a carriage from the Lin residence arrived outside to pick them up.

  This time back, unexpectedly, Lin Jing will no longer return to practice. So, before leaving, Lin Jing specially went to see her master, an old monk, who was quite old and had a high generation, but in the temple, he had no duties and didn't care about anything.

  The old monk's Dharma name is Guanhai, a word with a great sense of atmosphere. Lin Jing didn't think that such a word would be linked to the bald head and become the monk's Dharma name. In fact, Lin Jing was not very willing to get close to his master. Older people always have a kind of wisdom that young people can't match, so Lin Jing always felt that his master's water was too deep, those eyes saw things too clearly. As for himself, he couldn't let others see through him at all.

  However, Master Shifu's care will eventually occupy a corner of the memories of this simple and ascetic life.

  Guān Hǎi looked at the little kid in front of him, who was bidding farewell with a bow, and let out a sigh. He handed over a string of black prayer beads, "We've been through thick and thin together as master and apprentice, take this as a keepsake. Remember your true intentions when you act in the future."

  Lin Jing's heart skipped a beat as she took the wooden bead bracelet of unknown origin, responded with her mouth, and then respectfully knocked her head again. Although she was reluctant in her heart, she still didn't dare to stay for long.

  Lin Jing got into the Lin family's carriage with the things they had packed up, and Lin Jiafu and others carried them.

  The car was running very smoothly, and Lin Jing was wearing a mourning dress at this time, leaning against the carriage, as if he had fallen asleep. Xiao Si and others did not dare to make a sound, fearing that they would disturb this unpredictable brother Lin, but who would have thought that at this time, Lin Jing's brain was not idle.

  Yesterday, I made a first impression with Lai Erjia's family, but it was just her first step. However, no one is willing to be controlled by others all the time. Lin Jing is no exception, but that step still needs some time, and there are several phased goals in between.

  It's just that Lai Erjia's certain move will also bury the back hand. Originally, it was because of this and that reason that the secret of her own body had not been revealed to Rongguo House. But now, the easiest back hand is to tell Shi Lao Taijun about her own secret, so she won't be afraid of being unfavorable to her, nor will she be afraid of making a fuss in the future that would harm Lin Daiyu.

  This time, Jia Min went, and Rongguo Mansion will definitely send someone to mourn. Lai Erjia's is just right to pass the message back. This must be carefully thought out.

  Moreover, this time Rongguo House came to fetch someone, and it's possible that they would take Daiyu away. Lin Jing wasn't too pleased about this matter. It wasn't that she loved Daiyu dearly, but simply didn't want to get entangled with Rongguo House again. Of course, Lin Jing also didn't think that she could stop Daiyu from going north, but no matter what, it was better to try anyway.

  As for whether Lai Erjia would tell Daiyu the secret of her body, Lin Jing thought that Lai Erjia definitely wouldn't. Firstly, Daiyu was still too young. Secondly, she was afraid that Daiyu would feel burdened by what Jia Min had done. And thirdly, this matter was hidden from Lin Ruhai after all, and if Daiyu knew about it, who knows, she might go tell Lin Ruhai, hiding things from her elders wasn't filial.

  Lin Jing leaned against the carriage, thinking and thinking, finally getting impatient, suddenly opening his eyes, but unexpectedly, he was facing the inner corner of the carriage. There was a food box there, with a handwritten copy inside. Lin Jing couldn't help but lose his train of thought for a moment.

  They finally arrived at Lin's residence. The first thing Lin Jing had to do was to kowtow and burn incense in front of Jia Mingshu's spirit tablet. After finishing, he went to pay his respects to Lin Ruhai.

  Lin Jing saw his father, Lin Ruhai, in the study. Although Lin Jing had mentally prepared himself for Lin Ruhai's condition, he was still shocked when he saw him. The once handsome middle-aged man now looked haggard and had aged ten years or so overnight. To Lin Jing's greeting, Lin Ruhai barely reacted, merely waving his hand to tell Lin Jing to leave.

  Is this really all there is?

  Daiyu had fallen ill and the inner quarters were in an uproar.

  In the following days, everything was in a flurry. Lin Ruhai didn't care about anything and relied on the old servants of the mansion to take charge. Lin Jing knelt before the coffin, accompanying others in paying their respects. Now, Lin Jing was already being addressed as "young master", and would occasionally offer some suggestions for trivial matters. The attitude of the lower servants towards her was also very respectful. After all, she was now the only child of this mansion.

  That day, Lin Jing went to Lai Erjia's house and said he had something to ask his mother.

  Lai Erjia furrowed his brow and avoided Lin Jing's courtesy, "Sir, I dare not accept your instruction. If there is anything, please instruct me."

  Lin Jing waved his hand, as if he couldn't bear the word "order". "With Madam's ascension to immortality, I suppose Mother has already sent news to Rongguo Mansion. I think that in a few days, people from their mansion will also arrive. So, I want to ask Mother about some things regarding Rongguo Mansion, so that when they come, I won't be ignorant and lose face for our mansion."

  Lai Erjia's face eased a bit after hearing this, and he said a few words about who was in the Rongguo Mansion.

  Lin Jing listened carefully, nodding repeatedly, with a look of being enlightened. After Lai Erjia finished speaking, he hurriedly said: "Now that the old lady has passed away, the Rongguo Mansion must send a master, right? Mom, who do you think it will be? Those two old masters in the mansion are both serving in the imperial court, I'm afraid they won't have time. Probably it's that Master Xue Er who will come? Is he the one who married the niece of the second wife's family, as you just mentioned? What kind of hobbies does he have?"

  Lai Erjia's family obviously didn't like this topic, frowned and said: "What are you inquiring about this for?"

  Lin Jing deliberately showed a humble appearance, "No, nothing, I just thought that since they came all the way to our place, we should serve them well. We must also consider the face of the mansion." As he spoke, his eyes darted away in embarrassment.

  Lai Erjia's family said: "The old man is right, I'll arrange it now." While speaking softly, her eyes were fixed on Lin Jing horizontally and vertically.

  Lin Jing asked again: "Mom, I don't know if Madam was close with the two ladies in her natal family?"

  He saw this man clench his fist tightly, then slowly release it, and said in a cold voice: "Sir, you ask this, is it also for the sake of the mansion's dignity?"

  Lin Jing said this while carefully staring at Lai Erjia's house, seeing this, he felt happy in his heart. The problem of the sisters-in-law has always been a problem, and Jia Min is no exception. It seems that some Red Chamber fans are not wrong. Jia Min's relationship with her mother's sister is not good.

  It's just in front of us, Lin Jing looked around and saw that there was no one else, so he mysteriously took a step closer and said: "Mom, don't misunderstand. I've been thinking, this secret of mine, are you going to tell the old lady? When Madame Wang was at her natal home, she must have been close with her sister-in-law. If she knows about these things, it's also like helping the young lady keep an eye on me. You can also put your mind at ease, and my days will be better too. As Xiang'er's husband is valued by both families, he must be the most suitable person to send messages."

  Lai Erjia's good eyes stared at Lin Jing for a long time before saying "Master doesn't need to worry about these things."

  Watching Lai Erjia's puzzled look, Lin Jing bid farewell with his hands behind his back, but he was in a great mood.

  The people from Rongguo House are almost here. And it's really Jia Lian who has come.

  Lin Fu received the letter and had Lai Er bring a carriage to personally pick up at the dock. After picking up the person at the dock, he sent back a message and then Lin Jing brought people to personally wait at the gate of the mansion.

  The horses and carriages stopped in front of the Lin Mansion, and first one came down, a young boy got off first, turned around, bent his waist, raised his hand, and waited. Then, a young master got off with this boy. The young master looked less than twenty years old, with a handsome face and a unique temperament. Lin Jing secretly clenched his fist, ready to take action.

  As the young master looked over, Lin Jing asked in a trembling voice, "Is this... Second Master Rong, Second Brother Rong?"

  Jia Lian saw a thin boy in front of him and listened to his words, so he understood and replied: "It's really Jia Lian. Is this Jing Ge?"

  Before she could finish speaking, Lin Jing rushed over and threw herself into Jia Yu's arms, bursting into tears: "Second Brother, you've come... waaah..."

  This move, whether it was the one who received or the one who was received, was left speechless and stunned. Fortunately, Jia Yu was quick-witted and also shed tears, saying many comforting words, wiping away her tears, before embracing Lin Jing into the mansion.

  After Lin Jing had finished paying respects and burning incense with Jia Lian, she pulled his hand and chatted with him for a while before letting someone take these people to rest first.

  Then, Lin Jing quietly waited. She believed that the scene in front of the door and these intimate actions had already reached Lai Erjia's ears. She just had to wait for Lai Erjia to come and ask her questions.

  Lai Erjia was calmer than Lin Jing had imagined. It wasn't until after dinner, when Lin Jing returned to her room, that Lai Erjia came over.

  He dismissed the servants in the house, and Lai Erjia's family was also impolite. Now, sitting down on a chair, he looked up and down at Lin Jing, and after a while, he spoke, "Master, what are you singing today?"

  Lin Jing pretended not to understand, "What did Mom say?"

  Lai Er's family coldly snorted, "You're an educated person, yet you don't know etiquette. You're already eight years old this year. There's a saying that goes, 'men and women at seven years old shouldn't share the same seat.' And you, actually, actually at the main gate...you're intentionally trying to make the Lin family lose face!"

  Lin Jing didn't show any weakness, "Men and women at the age of seven do not sit together, men and women do not give or receive things personally, that is also for men and women. Mom, I am the young master of Lin's house, how can those two sentences apply to me?"

  Lai Erjia's face turned red with rage, "You old man, you're just a westernized good-for-nothing. What are you yourself? Don't you still not understand? Wearing men's clothes and thinking you're a real man? Can you even hug and hold hands with men?"

  Lin Jing heard this "hug a man's building", almost didn't laugh out loud, no matter what else, how old is she herself?

  But this play, following this route and singing it, is just right!