Red Mansion Daiyu, the Rise of the Lin Family

Chapter 270: Imperial Guards, Brin Family, may I ask how your cousin is doing?

"An orphan girl?"

"Your Majesty, can't you tolerate it?"

"Can't our Jia family accommodate her?" Grandmother Jia's voice gradually became firm.

"Besides, with this imperial decree, whether or not to keep the child is up to us."

"Give me this imperial edict, and I will be able to sever my relationship with your sister."

"And I can persuade her to report it."

"Don't look at me as old, I have seen a lot of ups and downs over the years." At this point, Jia's mother sighed.

"The bloody storm, the ups and downs,"

"Your Majesty and the Wang family haven't taken action yet, which proves that the people behind the Lin family are not easy to mess with, or the evidence is not enough."

"The Lin family is especially important at this time."

Jia Zheng was puzzled. "Mother, you are holding a secret imperial edict. Isn't that just making His Majesty suspicious?"

"Cut the grass at its roots. Cut the grass at its roots. The emperor and the Wang family will not allow them to live."

Grandmother Jia said resolutely, "Even if it's just a ranking, I will welcome her into the Jia family."

Jia Zheng really couldn't understand the obsession of these women, but it was also good this way. As there was a ranking, it was more natural for Jia Min's dowry to be returned.

If the Lin family could take the initiative to report it, it is not impossible to keep a root.

……

After Jia Zheng left, Grandmother Jia was alone, staring through the window lattice at the dark night sky outside.

"My dear old man! Bless your children and grandchildren!"

"If we make a mistake this time, there will be no recovery."

"I left an imperial edict for the sake of the Jia family's roots!"

"Who would have expected that this emperor would be able to ascend the throne?"

"Now that the emperor is still alive, who knows if the aftermath of that year has not yet subsided?"

"How could the Lin family possibly wade into this muddy water?"

……

Lin Ruhai held today's note in his hand, feeling very heavy-hearted.

Today, Wei Jiu told him that there are more and more refugees outside the city, and as the snow continues, it is easy for them to gather together and cause trouble.

He made a memorial to the emperor in the court, hoping to set up a porridge stall to get through the year.

However, the Emperor was reprimanded for talking about famine and exaggerating the situation on the occasion of the Empress Dowager's birthday.

Just allow yourself some time to shut yourself in and read.

This is not the Ministry of Rites’ business.

Someone in the court also requested that Lin Ruhai be appointed as the prince's teacher.

Lin Ruhai hastily declined.

He said that he did not know how to teach and was afraid of delaying the prince's studies.

The emperor actually sneered and said, "Yes, the prince should choose someone with both virtue and talent."

Talent without virtue is of no use.

When His Majesty said this, all the civil and military officials in the court looked at Lin Ruhai.

This is the comment from the emperor. This sentence will make it impossible for Lin Ruhai to recover.

A person without morals.

Who would dare to associate with a person without moral integrity?

Lin Ruhai walked home while laughing at himself,

Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the house, the doorman handed him a note.

"There are imperial guards watching."

What a big scene! How could I be so worthy as to deserve this?

Lin Ruhai thought to himself that he had to remind his wife and others to be careful with their words and actions recently.

Don't panic.

In this way, Lin Ruhai returned home with heavy steps.

Jia Min had endless needlework in her hands, and she enjoyed watching the children chatting and reading.

Maybe you can't get a single injection all day.

The face is soft, the lights are friendly, and Yongan's article is brought back for Daiyu to read.

Daiyu watched and commented, while Yongan argued in a low voice.

The excitement is intoxicating.

Seeing Lin Ruhai coming back, Jia Min hurriedly got off the bed.

He ordered the maids to prepare hot water for washing and bring clean and warm daily clothes.

Daiyu and Yong'an also put down their articles in due time, washed their hands, bowed and waited for dinner.

……

After everyone at home finished their meal, Lin Ruhai said to everyone in a low voice,

"Madam, Daiyu, Yongan, there may be refugees entering the city recently."

"Be careful when you go out, and bring more people with you."

Lin Ruhai didn't want to mention the matter of the imperial guards spying on him, as it would make them worry in vain. They just had to live their lives slowly.

When Jia Min heard about refugees, her heart tightened, "Master, the court doesn't care?"

Lin Ruhai shook his head and did not answer.

Jia Min quickly turned her eyes to Lin Daiyu and Yongan, "Daiyu, Yongan, did you hear that?"

"The New Year is coming soon, and we have everything ready."

"Be safe and sound and prepare for the New Year."

"Except for going to your grandmother's house, don't go out even during the New Year."

Oh my goodness! Lin Daiyu's heart trembled. Would this mean that Chuntian will go out soon?

Thinking of this, she raised her head and turned her gaze to Lin Ruhai, "Father, weren't there refugees in previous years?"

“Why do you care so much this year?”

Lin Ruhai sighed and explained, "In recent years, the tax burden has increased, and many people have lost their land and food."

"The weather this year is not good either. The snow keeps falling. Although it's not heavy now, I'm afraid it will last for a long time."

"Since yesterday, the Imperial Guards have begun guarding the city gates to prevent refugees from entering the city."

There was a hint of heaviness in Lin Ruhai's voice.

"If we stay outside, I don't know how many old and young will freeze to death or starve to death."

Lin Daiyu's face changed. This was a natural disaster or a man-made disaster.

"Father, isn't there anyone in the court distributing porridge?"

Lin Daiyu thought to herself, isn't this a common practice among wealthy families?

Lin Ruhai sighed, he was criticized today.

The emperor is in a moody state right now, so who would dare to bring such bad luck upon themselves?

When Lin Daiyu saw Lin Ruhai's frown, she knew that the court was unwilling to do this, perhaps to maintain the reputation of the capital as the best place.

She also thought that even a family like Granny Liu, who had fields, land, and a house, could not celebrate the New Year.

"Father, do you still remember Granny Liu?"

"It was when we bought the parrot flower last time."

Lin Ruhai and Jia Min both looked at Lin Daiyu, not understanding why she mentioned Granny Liu.

Lin Daiyu continued, "Father, let's take this opportunity to distribute porridge in the farms outside the capital!"

After hearing this, Lin Ruhai thought about it for a moment, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

"That's right. This way we can take this opportunity to see if there are any smart children among the refugees and help Yongan and his men with more manpower."

"Maybe……"

"Daiyu, you are right. You guys take a rest first. I will go out for a while now."

After saying this, he took his outer robe and cloak from the shelf, put on his boots, and left in a hurry.

Jia Min watched Lin Ruhai disappear out the door, then turned to ask Lin Daiyu:

"Daiyu, explain to me, if a lot of refugees gather on our farm, will it be dangerous?"

Jia Min was a timid person and seldom went to Zhuangzi. She felt terrified when she thought about the situation there would be hundreds or thousands of refugees gathered there every day.

Lin Daiyu smiled and went to the table to pick up a pair of chopsticks.

"Mom, see, I can even break this chopstick?"

“But if you have one, it’s going to be hard.”

"What does our Lin family lack now? We lack people."

"Besides, don't worry, this kind of thing is not started by anyone. If someone starts it, people from the surrounding villages will follow suit."

Jia Min said unhappily, "Can you afford to support so many people?"

"Clean up and go to bed."

Lin Daiyu chuckled, "Mother, why do I need you to raise me?"

With a smile on her face, she turned around to pack up the things on the table and prepared to leave.