Heir of the Red Chamber

Chapter 62

"But big brother isn't here."

Lin Chong finished this sentence slowly, word by word, his eyes seemed to be staring at Daiyu, and there seemed to be nothing in his dark pupils.

The two brothers Lin Ya and Lin Chong look very similar, their ears, mouths and noses are almost exactly the same, but their eyes are a mother Xiao and a father Xiao Xiao. When they look at something seriously, the difference becomes more obvious. People clearly feel that these are two completely different people.

"My sister is a sensible person, and I can't hide anything from my sister in this family." Lin Chong said, and suddenly smiled slightly: "I know, it's because of me that Mrs. Zeng's family and the uncle are restless these days. I sent people back to Gusu to pick out a young boy who was innocent and smart, and because I advised the master to build a nunnery outside the city in the name of the Lin family."

Since Lin Ruhai was poisoned, the servants of the Lin family have already cleaned it up once. Nowadays, few people will pass on information to the outside world. Even if other people want to inquire about the Lin family's family affairs, they often return in vain.

The Zeng family was different. Zeng Hui was the eldest grandma married by the Lin family's matchmaker, and she was in charge of all expenses and human relations in the inner house. Everyone in Lin Chong's family knew about these things, and of course the Zeng family would also know about them.

Everyone in Beijing thinks that the Lin family has never returned, so picking a child will be automatically judged as preparing for a step-heir, and building a nunnery will be automatically judged as sending Grandma Lin to be imprisoned for a lifetime.

Lin Chong smiled very kindly: "It's human nature for the wife and uncle Zeng to be concerned. I won't blame them, but since the sister-in-law has entered the Lin family's door, she should accompany elder brother in life and death."

His expression is unmistakable and natural, showing to Daiyu that he really thinks every word he said is correct, and it is the norm of human relations.

"Of course, even if there is no clear news, when the nunnery is repaired, I think sister-in-law should go to pray for elder brother. As for the child, it's just a sign of bad luck."

Facing Lin Chong like this, Daiyu only felt inexplicably bored in her heart, but she didn't even know where to start her accusations.

Lin Chong was indeed very harsh on his sister-in-law Zeng Hui, but Lin Chong was even stricter on himself.From the day when his elder brother Lin Ya left, Lin Chong hadn't touched any meat. According to the person who served him in the yard, he had copied more than a hundred volumes of Buddhist scriptures.

Daiyu hesitated to speak, Lin Chong finally looked at her with gentle eyes.

Learning to tap on the table with his fingers like his elder brother, Lin Chong persuaded Daiyu in turn: "My younger sister is from a daughter's family, so it is inevitable that her heart will be softer. But if it really does what the Zeng family wants, if my elder brother really has something, I will be alone. Isn't it pitiful to be lonely? Just like the uncle of the Zeng family wants to think about his sister-in-law, we should also think about our elder brother. It is because of my elder brother's kindness that I, as a younger brother, have to consider him more."

As if he felt that he had made it clear enough, Lin Chong stood up slowly and nodded to the dazed Daiyu: "My family is in charge of my own family, and my daughter's family should be pampered. My sister should not worry about these things. Even if I Can't compare to elder brother, who can help the master cook these things."

After finishing speaking, Lin Chong raised his foot and left. Looking at the direction, he should go directly to the study outside to study.

When the absent-minded Yinger looked at the gazebo again, the girls were the only ones in the pavilion looking at the water quietly in a trance.The breeze rolled up the broken hair on her cheeks, and her already delicate body looked even thinner and desolate in the shade of the trees.

Lin Chong and Daiyu broke up unhappy, and the visiting Uncle Zeng was almost turned upside down by his own sister.

"Why are you so clueless!"

Uncle Zeng's face turned pale with anger, and he really wanted to beat up the younger sister who had always been held in his hands, so as to wake her up: "Of course, Uncle Lin is fine! It's not good for the family to let you marry him? But how old are you? What if Brother-in-law really has a chance, your uncle is the head of the Lin family! Don’t you know what he’s busy with these days? He’s going to arrest you to death, and if you don’t want to be a chaste and martyr, he will die for you!”

How many times did her natal family come these days? First, the mother and sister-in-law, and now even the eldest brother couldn't sit still. Zeng Hui looked down at the red marks on the back of her brother's hand that were scalded by boiling water, and couldn't help but wet her eyes.

This is all her blessing, and of course she cherishes it.pity……

Zeng Hui didn't hide anymore, she took out her veil and wiped the corners of her eyes: "I hope I..., in fact, only mother and elder brother?"

Before Uncle Zeng could refute, Zeng Hui smiled and shook his hands, just like when they were young.

"Brother, don't worry, I understand what you mean, just listen to me, right? My mother and you both said that as long as I let go, that if I want to go home, my grandfather and father will open my eyes for me. Let the Lin family rub me as they please." Speaking of this, Zeng Hui's mouth was full of astringency: "Brother is still bluffing me, if grandfather and father really want this, do you still need me to send a letter back? You and mother are just thinking about it." My family loves me so much, if I really want to go back, I won't just stand by."

"Marriage granted by imperial decree, first-rank order, I know that my family may not be afraid of these things, but for everyone, they are unnecessary things."

It was a bit difficult for Zeng Hui to say this, but her delicate face was still very calm.

Uncle Zeng knew that his beloved elder sister was clever, but he didn't expect her to think so clearly, he was a little speechless for a while, and could only mumble: "You don't know about a nunnery..."

What can he say?Marrying and obeying her husband, the Lin family's handling of the younger sister's affairs is justified. Both the old master and the master acquiesce. If the younger sister continues to obey, when the dust settles, he and his wife really have nothing to do.

Zeng Hui's eyes were red again, and she gently held the hand of the most respected elder brother: "I know. Don't worry too much about you and mother, the second master just wants me to take good care of the uncle, no matter what happens, in fact, wait I'm very respectful."

This is the truth, Lin Chong's respect for Lin Ya and his wife can be seen by anyone with eyes in the family.Offended Lin Chong himself, raised his hand and passed, but whoever dares to disgrace Lin Ya, it is to stroke Lin Chong's beard.

Thinking of Lin Chong telling her solemnly that when the two brothers were dependent on each other, Lin Ya suffered a lot to protect him, and looking at the tired brother in front of him, Zeng Hui held back for a while, but couldn't help but lie down like a little girl. Tears flowed silently on his brother's shoulders.

Uncle Zeng originally went out of the city to run errands for his family. Early in the morning, when he had nothing to do, he turned a corner and ran to the village to bring some fresh food to his married aunt. After reading the letter, Mrs. Zeng and Mrs. Zeng knew it well.

Later, after waiting for a long time, but no one came back, Grandpa Zeng waved his hand, and directly said, "Come back and reward him with [-] hands", and then drove Grandpa Zeng out as well, and turned to look at Zeng Er with a pair of discerning eyes. master.

Master Zeng Er bent down respectfully and bowed his head: "The medicine is stuffed in, the injury on the head is not serious, and I will be on duty as usual."

As he spoke, Master Zeng Er stretched out his right index finger and pointed to the sky.

After hearing these words, Old Master Zeng closed his eyes and nodded, signaling Second Master Zeng to also retreat.

The ladder to the sky has been paved, as long as the person walks up it steadily.