Chapter 78 Clear Water
Yangzhou!
After accomplishing great things, Jia Lian was warmly received by his aunt's family.
It was more than forty days before he saw his Lin Daiyu and Lin Changan again. He also saw his cousin Lian Erge, who had become much tanned, hiding behind his mother and laughing.
In recent days, they both lost count of how many times they had heard their mother mention him, so it didn't seem strange to them.
"Why are you hiding? Come here and let your big brother hug you."
Jia Lian smiled and held out his hand to them, "Second brother has brought you some goodies."
"Brother, what did you bring?"
Lin Changan curiously stretched his little head behind his mother.
Jia Lian did not answer, but smiled and showed what Wang'er had hidden.
"Wow, candied haws!"
Lin Changan jumped up happily, "Sister, candied haws."
Lin Daiyu was also very surprised, but she hurried to look at her mother first.
Of course they have eaten candied haws before.
But their mother never gave them much to eat.
Even if her father wanted to bring one, he could only do it secretly, and she and her brother had to share it.
After eating, I had to keep rinsing my mouth to prevent my mother from finding out.
"What are you looking at me for?"
Jia Min smiled and touched her daughter's face, "Brother gave this to you, take it if you like it."
Let them have some fun today!
"Hehe, thank you, Second Brother Lian."
Lin Daiyu ran over with a smile and took her candied haws, "Mother, you have some too."
"Father, please eat."
Lin Changan followed suit, leaving Jia Lian staring pitifully, "I bought them, don't you know to give me one?"
"for you!"
"……for you!"
After the siblings fed one each to their smiling parents, there were only five left.
Lin Changan felt a little reluctant, so his answer was not so crisp.
“Hahaha~”
Jia Lian hugged him and said, "Can't bear to let go? Even if you can't bear to let go, it won't work."
He bit off one in one gulp and said with a smile, "Well, the ones I stole are still sweeter."
"How old is he?" Jia Min said, both angry and amused, "He made me cry, go and comfort him."
"No way, we in Chang'an are very generous, aren't we?"
"yes!"
What should we do?
It has been eaten.
Lin Changan, who considered himself a little man, would not cry. "Sister, there are others for you." Seeing his sister's envy, he quickly reminded Jia Lian.
"Haha, yes, there's also my little cousin's."
Jia Lian picked up Lin Daiyu with his other hand and ate one fairly. Seeing her shy smile, he was happy and said, "Cousin, you should eat more."
This little body is lighter than my cousin.
I feel like she hasn't gained any weight in over a month since I last saw her.
"Well, today we have her favorite longan, coix seed and lotus seed soup."
There was nothing Jia Min could do since her daughter wouldn’t eat.
I can only find something she likes in other ways.
But this child has been taking medicine since he started eating.
My appetite has been ruined a lot.
Nothing is as sweet as Chang'an.
"Come on! Let's sit down and eat!"
Lin Ruhai hugged his daughter and said with a smile: "It just so happens that I have something important to announce to you."
The memorial had been sent off, and it was time for the lady and the children to return to the capital with Jia Lian.
"Speaking of which, in a few days, it will be the full moon of my niece in the East Mansion. Over the years, your aunt has been following me everywhere. I thought that when you return to Beijing, Lian'er, I should ask your aunt to take the two children back to meet the old lady and my brother and sister-in-law."
It was difficult for the Lin family to have children, and finally he had both a son and a daughter in his generation. Lin Ruhai was actually very grateful.
"Uncle, really?"
Jia Lian was delighted. He looked at his uncle and then at his aunt.
"……real."
Jia Min nodded, "The luggage is ready."
Although she was reluctant to leave her husband, she really missed Beijing.
She missed her mother, her brothers and sisters-in-law, and her nephews and nieces whom she had met and not met.
"Over in the capital, your uncle has already sent people to clean up the house."
Her husband is more careful than her.
Maybe the person sent to Beijing will be able to attend my niece's full moon banquet.
"Thank you, uncle!"
Putting down his happy little cousin, Jia Lian bowed solemnly to Lin Ruhai and said, "If the old lady knew about this, she would be so happy."
They were talking happily and had no idea that flames had already started in the Lu family's stable in South City.
What they didn't know was that in an inconspicuous alley, two people were hit with clubs, their money was robbed, and their clothes were stripped.
…
In the capital, Ningguo Mansion is busy preparing for Jia Yue's full moon banquet.
This time, we invited quite a lot of people, and of course, there were also many people who came to join in the fun.
However, Jia Zheng and Wang Fu-ren have disliked this name since they heard it.
Their daughter Yuanchun was the eldest daughter of the Rongguo Mansion, and Yingchun and Tanchun were named after her. Shouldn't the fourth child be named after her elder sisters? But Shen and Jia Zhen actually gave her a different name, and named her after her elder brothers, as if their daughter was more precious than theirs.
It was rare for the couple to be on the same page and they were unhappy about Jia Yue's name.
"I don't know what happened to Yuanchun either."
Mrs. Wang missed her daughter very much. "Master, do you think we should send some more things in?"
“…”
Jia Zheng frowned but didn't speak immediately.
"The Emperor has conferred upon my sister-in-law the title of First Rank Emperor and has also given her so many gifts. After she has finished her confinement, she will definitely come to the palace to express her gratitude."
Wang asked tentatively, "How about asking my sister-in-law to help raise Yuanchun?"
“…I think it’s okay!”
Jia Zheng was also worried about it, "Let the old lady go and tell her tomorrow."
He no longer counted on Wang.
Wang had offended her sister-in-law several times, so it might have been better if she didn't mention Yuanchun.
"My sister-in-law liked Yuanchun very much at the beginning."
Jia Zheng thought this was not a big problem. "When she goes to thank the emperor, we can send a message in advance and let Yuanchun go to see her first. That might be better."
"Uh-huh!"
Wang felt that what Jia Zheng said made a lot of sense, and nodded, "I'll have someone take care of it right away."
Otherwise, it would not be a good thing for my daughter to stay in the palace like this every day.
Wang was very happy and was about to say something else when a maid ran in and said, "Master, Madam, the old lady wants you to go quickly. Someone from the Jiangnan Lin family is going to the capital."
What? Jia Zheng was delighted. "Who's here?"
"It's the housekeeper and two housekeepers from the Lin family. They came to Beijing to clean up the yard. They said that my aunt wants to bring my cousin and my cousin to Beijing to visit my relatives."
Very good.
"Is Lian'er going to come back with them?"
No wonder he hasn't replied until now.
"yes!"
The maid nodded happily, "Second Master wants to escort my aunt and the others to the capital together."
“Okay, okay!”
Jia Zheng said to Wang Shi, who was a little stunned, "Quick, let's go to our mother's courtyard to discuss it. Sister Min finally returned to the capital, so she can't live outside."
There is plenty of yard at home.
"I remember her yard..."
"Master, that's for Baoyu."
She cleans up really well.
"Baoyu is still young, and doesn't he live with the old lady?"
Jia Zheng was unhappy, "Okay, let's just say it's her original courtyard. If mother asks, you can say the same thing."
The yard is big, perfect for my sister to live with her nephews and nieces.
After saying this, Jia Zheng flicked his sleeves and turned away, with no intention of waiting for Wang at all.
Wang had no choice but to follow.
At this time, Grandmother Jia was so happy that she didn't know what to do.
Her youngest daughter, whom she loved the most, had been married for more than ten years. Except for the two years when she was in Beijing, she could only see her through letters afterwards.
Every time I write, it says that seeing the words is like seeing the person, but how can it really be like seeing the person?
"It's rare that Lian'er is capable of great things and can bring her aunt back."
During this period, Jia's mother especially missed this grandson who could do everything. Now that she heard that he was going to escort her daughter and grandson and granddaughter back, she really liked him even more. "I asked you to come here to tell you that Min'er can't live outside when she comes back. She still lives in her original courtyard."
"nature!"
"I was just saying that to Wang."
Jia She and Jia Zheng spoke almost at the same time.
The two looked at each other and looked away at the same time.
“Okay, okay!”
Grandmother Jia was too lazy to watch the brothers quarrel. Anyway, her daughter would always help her brothers reconcile when she came back. "After all these years, our family can finally be reunited. You can take good care of her yard and make sure to restore it to its original state."
The yard has been tacitly given to Baoyu. I heard that Wang has hired someone to do some work here today and there tomorrow.
At first, Grandmother Jia didn't care.
But now his daughter is coming back, and Baoyu is still young.
"If you need anything, just look for it in the library. If it's not in the library, come to me."
"Don't worry, mother. Your sons know."
This time, Jia Zheng spoke before Jia She did, "What about the Lin family? Did they leave so soon?"
He likes Brother-in-law Lin very much, but unfortunately the two sides are too far apart. Now that someone has come to his house, it's time to talk to him.
"Oh, they just went to the East Palace."
Grandmother Jia smiled, "Lian'er must have told your sister about Shen's upcoming birth. Tomorrow is Yue's full moon banquet, so it's time to go over and pay our respects."
My daughter and Shen have always gotten along well.
With her back and Lian'er around, she no longer had to worry at all.
At this time, in Ningguo Mansion, Shen Ning, who was still in confinement, heard that Jia Min was also going to Beijing with her two children. Although she was happy, she always felt that something was wrong about returning to Beijing at this time.
She asked the two maids in detail about what happened in Yangzhou and Jia Lian.
When she heard that Jia Lian had only been in Yangzhou for a day and had already gone to make salt himself as a gift for his family, she knew that Lin Ruhai was trying to show off his accomplishments to Jia Lian.
Just this credit...
Thinking that the emperor might have already taken action in Jiangnan, Shen Ning couldn't help but feel worried.
She entered the Red Mansion, gave birth to a daughter safely, survived a life-or-death crisis, and did some things to change everything for the better in the Jia family. But just from the joint frame-up by Chen Chong and the Li family, she knew that this world was far more cruel than she had imagined.
At this time, Lin Ruhai asked Jia Min to bring the children to Beijing, probably because he had foreseen the danger.
So... can they be safe along the way? Lin Changan's death will happen this year.
If they avoid Yangzhou, will they really be safe from death? After Jia Zhen's serious injury, Shen Ning dared not be careless anymore. She smiled and asked about Jia Min's health and the two children's conditions, and praised the gifts they brought specially before serving tea to see them off.
"Please Jiao Da!"
Fortunately, tomorrow is Yueer’s full moon banquet.
After the full moon banquet, it shouldn’t be too late to dispatch ten palace guards to welcome her.
"Call the master over to me again."
It would not be a good idea for just their family to send someone to welcome him. They would have to ask Jia Zhen to discuss with Jia She and have the West Mansion send a few people as well.
This not only shows your concern, but also allows you to lend a hand immediately if something happens.
At this time, Shen Ning didn't even care about being happy that she was going to meet the long-famous Lin Daiyu, and forced Jia Zhen to find Jia She that day.
In a word, she doesn't want any accidents.
…
May 8th, Taixuan Temple.
Early in the morning, people in the temple smelled a strange fragrance coming from the kitchen.
The two cleaning boys' stomachs couldn't help but growl a few times, "What delicious food is Senior Brother Liu making today?"
"Not Brother Liu."
The older Taoist boy took a quick look and whispered, "I heard that the noodle shop down the mountain wants to borrow our kitchen and send a bowl of longevity noodles to everyone in our temple."
Huh? The little Taoist boy was surprised. Before he could ask why the noodle shop was so good, the older Taoist boy spoke up again, "I heard from Senior Brother Liu that this bowl of noodles was all because of Master Jia. His wife gave birth to a little girl, and today is the girl's full moon."
Little Taoist boy: “…”
Of course he knew Mr. Jia.
Many of their Taoist robes, shoes and socks were donated by the Jia family.
When Mrs. Shen was still in Guanwai Villa, she had sent them snacks many times.
pity……
"Immeasurable Heavenly Lord!"
The little Taoist boy bowed a few times in the direction of the capital, and said, "Brother, let's recite the Wonderful Sutra of the Heart Seal of the Supreme Jade Emperor today!"
"Okay! I guess the abbot, uncle, and brothers will also help recite it a few more times."
Before Mr. Jia came, the Taoist temple was very poor.
The uncles and brothers all take turns to go out and travel.
It's not that they want to travel, but the Taoist temple can't afford to support so many people, so they have to go down the mountain to treat people, look at feng shui, accumulate merit, and support themselves. In winter, they even have to buy themselves a thick Taoist robe.
Until Mr. Jia came.
A branch courtyard was built outside the temple. Because so many people were invited, the temple also received more visitors.
In recent years, everyone in their Taoist temple has benefited from Mr. Jia.
He no longer had to worry about not having enough to eat.
The two of them quickened the cleaning speed. Fortunately, they had just finished their work when Senior Brother Liu called for dinner.
The soup base made from all kinds of mushrooms has a unique aroma, which is really appetizing. Add in the juicy green vegetables and chives, and a few drops of sesame oil, and it's so delicious! Everyone is looking forward to the birthday noodles that will be served, but what they don't expect is that there is another bowl of birthday noodles that is completely different from theirs.
Jia Jing had also smelled the fragrance a long time ago.
He used to love fine food, but now he lives in this Taoist temple. Although he can still make a living, this food... he still misses it sometimes.
But as much as he was looking forward to this bowl of noodles just now, he was speechless now.
"Mr. Jia, this is what Madam Shen meant."
The noodle shop owner was also helpless. He had made a lot of noodles in the kitchen, and even today's pilgrims could have a bowl. However, Mrs. Shen, who had given the silver, told Mr. Jia that he could either not eat it or... only have plain noodles.
This plain noodles is just boiled water with some salt, some vegetable oil, some chopped green onions and some green vegetables.
Even for a poor family, this bowl of noodles is good, but this...
"Mmm, smells good!"
Jia Jing picked up his bowl of plain noodles, eating as if he were eating delicacies from land and sea, and every bite was extremely delicious.
Thanks to my book friends Yaya Goes Wandering, Ace’s Wife, I Am Sister, and Fried Carrots with Bean Sprouts are Delicious and Not Greasy for their tips. Thank you! Thank you!!!
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