nycdaug Chapter 58: I officially met Uncle Lin.
Chapter 58: I officially met Uncle Lin.
Jia Hu also rolled over into a starfish shape and said:
"I don't know if it will work out, but I know that if you dare to mention it, your butt will be in for a beating."
As the only heir of the Ningguo Mansion, you actually want to betray the Ningguo Mansion and join the Rongguo Mansion. If your great-uncle finds out, he'll probably come with a knife to kill you.
Jia Zhen sighed helplessly.
Little Jia Zhu comforted her, "Then we won't tell anyone, we'll do it secretly. From now on, you'll be my brother."
Jia Zhen burst into laughter.
"Okay, then you're my younger brother now."
I looked at my two silly younger brothers, who were huddled together, about to become sworn brothers.
It slowly rolled over again. I can't count on it, I can't count on it! How foolish! If I don't keep an eye on things, I'll be sold out and then have to count the money for the seller.
At this moment, the only solace is that Lin Daiyu's father will be able to see her tomorrow.
The next day, as soon as get out of class ended, the three of them politely said goodbye to their teacher and immediately sped off.
The speed was so fast that even the gentleman was astonished. What happened?!
Forced to become sworn brothers, Jia Hu led his two younger brothers and ran wildly towards the reception hall.
I heard this morning that my grandfather will invite Lin Ruhai to visit the Jia family after court.
The three of them had been waiting for get out of class to end so they could see what Uncle Lin was like.
Unlike Jia Hu, who was curiously observing the first meeting of Lin Daiyu's parents, Jia Zhu and Jia Zhen genuinely came with the intention of finding fault.
Jia Zhu and Jia Zhen were very fond of Aunt Min. Aunt Min was gentle, kind, and beautiful. She treated them extremely well, felt sorry for their hard work studying, and often brought them gifts. Their aunt wasn't someone anyone could just marry; they had to be very careful.
The three men lay prone at the courtyard gate like thieves. The guards at the gate found it amusing and were about to ask what was going on when the three men immediately stopped them from announcing their presence.
The three of them felt like martial arts masters, hiding themselves well from the crowd as they entered the courtyard.
The three men entered the courtyard and secretly peered through the side window. They could vaguely see Jia Hu's height, which greatly worried Jia Zhen and Jia Zhu. They couldn't see him at all and, in their anxiety, began tugging at Jia Hu's clothes. Jia Hu had only managed a fleeting glimpse before being pulled away, unable to see clearly. Frustrated, they looked around the courtyard and, seeing some benches in the garden, quietly had a servant bring three benches over.
The servant was terrified as the three men stood on top, fearing they would fall. However, the three young masters had warned him not to speak, so he could only squat helplessly behind them, spreading his arms like a mother hen to protect them.
After the three of them climbed up, they quietly peeked inside. Jia Hu saw that sitting next to his grandfather was a very handsome man with a charming and scholarly air about him.
Jia Hu couldn't help but nod. Not bad, not bad at all, worthy of being Lin Daiyu's father. With such looks and character, it's no wonder his aunt could take a liking to him. He and his aunt are indeed a perfect match. Thinking about his aunt, such a beautiful woman with an ethereal air, standing next to Lin Ruhai, the two would indeed be a handsome couple.
Jia Daishan had already noticed the three of them when they arrived. He smiled slightly, thinking that these three little mice were bound to come today, and sure enough, they had.
Looking at the young man before him, who spoke eloquently yet remained humble and polite, Jia Daishan stroked his beard, feeling quite satisfied.
He had done his research beforehand. Lin Ruhai came from a respectable family; his ancestors were marquises, and although they no longer held a title, they were still a scholarly family with strict family traditions. Lin Ruhai was also a man of great talent and good looks, so he was a reasonably good match for his daughter.
But then she remembered what Hu'er had said, and a sense of unease crept into her heart. She could only hope that after seeing Hu'er today, she would be able to tell her what had happened afterward.
Meanwhile, Jia Min, under Jia Mu's arrangement, secretly peeked behind the screen. After only two glances, Jia Min blushed with embarrassment. Jia Mu understood immediately, thinking that what Hu'er said meant that good things were destined to happen.
Watching this young master Lin speak eloquently and meaningfully with her father, Jia Min realized he wasn't the kind of person who was all talk and no action. His demeanor and appearance captivated Jia Min.
The three of them watched for a while and soon spotted Aunt Min behind the screen. Jia Zhu couldn't help but whisper:
"Big brother, second brother, it's Auntie watching."
Jia Hu quickly covered his mouth and whispered:
"can not say."
Jia Zhu realized what was happening and quickly covered her mouth. But as she did so, her arm accidentally bumped against the window, making a noise. This attracted Lin Ruhai's curious gaze.
The three of them quickly squatted down.
Jia Daishan smiled helplessly and said:
"My apologies, my dear nephew. It was my three troublesome grandsons who came here, probably because they heard I invited you today."
Lin Ruhai laughed heartily and said, "You flatter me, Duke. Children are just young and curious."
Jia Daishan smiled and said:
"As long as you don't think the three of them are too young and talkative and bothersome, let them come and meet you."
Lin Ruhai quickly said that he would not disturb them.
When the three heard this, they realized they had made a mistake. They were a little uneasy, afraid that they would leave a bad impression and affect their aunt's marriage.
The three men got off their stools and stood in a row by the door, unsure of what to do. Then they heard Jia Daishan say with a smile:
"Why aren't you three here to greet our guests?"
The three were overjoyed to hear that their grandfather wasn't angry and that they could go in openly and honestly. So they politely entered the hall.
Jia Daishan smiled and looked at them, saying:
"Come and greet your Uncle Lin. He is a third-place scholar in the imperial examination, and his talent is extraordinary. If you three can learn even a little from him, you will surely benefit greatly in the future."
After receiving the greetings from the three men, Lin Ruhai smiled and said:
"I dare not accept such praise, Your Excellency is too kind."
Lin Ruhai looked at the three young boys who entered the room. Each of them had an extraordinary temperament. The older one looked handsome and lively, while the younger one was exquisite and cute. He couldn't help but feel a sense of affection and closeness to them.
He then asked kindly:
"I wonder if the three young masters are able to study, and what kind of books they study?"
Each of the three replied with what book they had read.
Lin Ruhai asked a few more questions, and seeing that the three answered fluently, he was even more impressed. He said with delight:
"The young masters of the Duke's family are indeed intelligent, lively, and adorable; they are truly endearing to behold."
The three of them were a little embarrassed by the praise.
Jia Daishan stroked his beard and laughed heartily.
"No, it's just a bit of cleverness."
Lin Ruhai was not a sycophant; he genuinely felt that although the three were young, they had a good understanding of the book.
The two then began to compliment each other.
Jia Zhu and Jia Zhen completely forgot about their previous nitpicking and found fault; they only thought that Uncle Lin's compliments were really nice.
Jia Hu was still screaming in his heart at this moment.
[Ahhhh! Lin Daiyu's father is so kind and gentle. He's handsome and has such a great presence; no wonder her aunt liked him so much.]