Red Mansions: My Book is Cool

Chapter 57

Ever since Jia Yuanchun was made a concubine and visited relatives with great fanfare, everyone in Jia's family felt that their eldest daughter was favored by the emperor and was incomparably noble.Although Jia Zheng claimed to be modest and noble, he couldn't help feeling complacent and proud of this noble concubine's daughter.

A few days ago, the boss made an exception and sent him a business trip to Beijing for business, and he stayed outside for more than ten days before returning.Jia Zheng was secretly delighted, thinking that this is because Lord Shangshu also felt the favor and power of the imperial concubine, so he also valued him. His Excellency has a discerning eye and finally discovered his benefits.

Minister of the Ministry of Industry: Did I fancy you? Why didn't I know?There are many princes and relatives in the capital, can you rank among them?

Yang Shilang: Jia Cunzhou, you think too much!I just can't bear to see you wandering around under my nose when everyone is busy!I send you out to run errands, to make up the number, don't take the imperial salary for nothing, that's called salary beetle!

Therefore, when Jia Zheng returned to the Ministry of Industry, he missed the news of Lin Mingan's promotion.Very few people in the Ministry of Industry knew about the relationship between Lin Qing's family and Lin Ruhai.Jia Zheng didn't have any close colleagues in the Ministry of Industry, nor was he an important person. Everyone was busy with their errands, and no one thought of gossiping with him.

Therefore, he didn't know about Lin Mingan's appointment as an official. He only heard that Lin Mingan appeared in the Ministry of Industry.Jia Zheng thought, oh, so he came back when he left Beijing?

Thinking about his plan, Jia Zheng hurried over to strike up a conversation with Lin Mingan, but saw Lin Mingan walking into Fang Shangshu's office from a distance.

Jia Zheng couldn't catch up, and he didn't dare to disturb Fang Shangshu, so he could only wander outside the house, waiting patiently.

He wanted to get close to Lin Ming'an, E Yu, and then slowly get in touch with each other. We were all in the same yamen, and we couldn't see each other when we looked up.Although it was because of Jia Min that Lin Ming'an felt pimples in his heart, he shouldn't be blamed for the water splashed by his married daughter.And I heard that the White House has already sent Lin Daiyu something, which shows that the attitude has loosened.Besides, even looking at the face of the imperial concubine, Lin Qing's family probably didn't want to be too cold with themselves.

Jia Zheng waited for a long time, his legs were a little tired from standing, finally he saw Lin Mingan coming out of the room.He cheered up, straightened his clothes quickly, and rushed forward in two steps.

Lin Mingan saw a well-dressed middle-aged man stop him, and nodded at him with a smile on his face, slightly surprised.

"Are you Lin Ming'an, Jinshi Jinshi who came to observe politics?" The man said with a smile, "I am Yuanwailang Jia Zheng, Lin Ruhai is my brother-in-law, and Daiyu is my niece."

Hearing this, Lin Mingan took a careful look at him and nodded.This is Jia Zheng in the book, and he is also a well-known character, so we should pay attention to it.

Seeing this, Jia Zheng thought that Lin Mingan valued him and wanted to get closer.Well, as an elder, he naturally has to take the initiative.

"Your father, Lin Qing, is of the same family as Ruhai. Our two families are really close. I heard from the people in the house that your parents have sent things to my niece Daiyu several times." In between, even if there are some festivals, it is easy to unravel, after all, blood is thicker than water! Ru Hai is no longer here, you are his nephew, and I will treat you as my nephew. If there is a need, Just open your mouth, Nephew Ming An!"

"Nephew?" Jia Zheng called out in a cadence and with deep affection, but Lin Ming'an was overwhelmed by the thunder.

He widened his eyes, and then took a closer look at Jia Zheng.Heh, this man looks so serious, it can be seen that he shouted so sincerely.Lin Ming'an was also speechless for a moment, so unsophisticated and talking to himself, no wonder he stayed in the Ministry of Industry for more than ten years, and he still didn't move his nest at all.

"A few days ago, Lord Shangshu sent you to do things outside, but Yu Bo has never been able to meet you, nor can he guide you. Today, Yu Bo invites you to dinner and tells you about the situation in the Ministry of Industry in detail. You are new here, so you must not be familiar with many places. Why don’t I ask Lord Shang Shu for instructions, and ask him to send you to study beside Yu Bo while you are watching politics, and I will definitely teach you everything!” Jia Zheng more enthusiastic.

"Don't dare to take Master Jia's kindness." Ten thousand horses roared past in Lin Ming'an's heart. He interrupted Jia Zheng's words and said indifferently: "It's just that my father and your brother-in-law are just distant brothers. In the next generation, they will be After the fifth service, the relationship is far away. Therefore, I don’t dare to take advantage of this, and lick my face to trouble you. I think, as long as we are loyal and diligent, the court will not treat you badly. All the subordinates are honest and honest people, so why worry?"

When Jia Zheng heard the words, his heart froze, and he felt depressed and unbearable.Enmeng became an official and has no fame, but his heart is always in pain.In the Ministry of Industry, those colleagues who were born in the imperial examination often secretly despise him because of this.But now he is the father of the imperial concubine, and he is really ashamed that there are still people who don't show face like this.

"As for the political observation you said," Lin Mingan smiled: "Master Jia is coming back, maybe I don't know, the imperial court has given me special grace, and my observation of political affairs has ended ahead of schedule."

It's not even a year yet, yet the imperial court is willing to make an exception for Lin Ming'an?Jia Zheng was a little surprised.

"Then which department are you assigned to now?" Jia Zhengyou asked unwillingly.

"Haha, interesting! Nephew?" With a chuckle, Prince Zhongshun walked out of the room.He was dressed in a dark yellow prince's official suit, with four majestic four-clawed dragons embroidered on it, and a gorgeous golden crown on his head, which was dazzling in the sunlight.

Jia Zheng lowered his head in fear and saluted, not daring to meet Prince Zhongshun's piercing gaze, knowing that this prince had always been at odds with his family.

Prince Zhongshun didn't even look at Jia Zheng, he just smiled at Fang Shangshu, Yang Shilang and others who came out from behind: "Old Fang, this king is an eye-opener today! How come when the people from the Ministry of Industry are on duty, are you They don’t address official titles and titles, but only relatives, nephews and uncles? Whose inner house does this king think he has walked into?”

Fang Shangshu suddenly felt that his face was dull, and shouted at Jia Zheng: "Jia Cunzhou, you have been an official for many years, why don't you even understand this rule?"

"Furthermore," Prince Zhongshun continued without waiting for Jia Zheng's answer, "you can't even be considered relatives, are you? Lin Ruhai is your brother-in-law, so why did he marry your sister? His family is almost out of fifth rank." Dear, they are rushing to flatter you? His surname is Lin, not Jia, why can't we get along with your Jia family?"

"Also," Prince Zhongshun looked Jia Zheng up and down, and pretended to be questioning, "I don't know what official position this lord is in. Is it a servant or a doctor?"

"What, you are Yuanwailang?" Prince Zhongshun sneered, "It turns out that Yuanwailang of the fifth rank can teach the dean of the Gewu Academy of the fourth rank. This king has been taught. Alas, this king is also a frog at the bottom of the well." , I don’t know how big the world is!”

"How about it, Lin Ming'an, according to me, you should come to my House of Internal Affairs. Don't say anything else, the House of Internal Affairs, under the rule of this king, at least you won't be irritated for no reason and be regarded as an elder by irrelevant outsiders! "Prince Zhongshun turned his head, immediately changed his face, and said to Lin Ming'an with a smile.

"Prince Zhongshun, this is inappropriate! How can there be any reason to poach the corner of the Ministry of Industry in front of the old man?" Fang Shangshu was so overwhelmed that he argued with Prince Zhongshun with a blushing face.

Prince Zhongshun specially came to the Ministry of Industry to discuss business matters today, so he went to find Lin Ming'an to talk about the emperor's reaction and arrangements after hearing what he said.He didn't expect to poach the corner of the Ministry of Industry today, the two of them had such a close cooperation relationship, it didn't matter whether Lin Mingan stayed in the Ministry of Industry or the Ministry of Internal Affairs.After getting angry with the old man Fang who was fighting for profit with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Prince Zhongshun was refreshed and left in a good mood.

After Fang Shangshu praised and comforted Lin Ming'an in a friendly voice, he turned around and scolded Jia Zheng bloodyly: Even if you are an official by grace, have you never read a book and don't know the dignity of etiquette?Being older and more experienced, can you commit disrespect?If your boss, Yang Shilang, is also younger than you, or the Ministry of Industry after you, do you want to come to greet you every day?

Besides, in such a tortuous relationship, you can even climb up to your relatives?Spending more time on business is better than anything else!In the annual assessment, you are average, why don't you know how to worry!If you don't make progress like this, this year I will give you a direct review, go back to your Duke's mansion, and close the door to be a grand master!

Fang Shangshu didn't care about Jia Zheng's reaction.Civil servants are not in the same way as Wu Xun.In his opinion, the glory and wealth of those warriors are all built on icebergs and sand, and they can be disillusioned in an instant, like flowers in a mirror or the moon in water.Jia Zheng's daughter is a concubine, so what, I haven't heard that she is favored?He knew Emperor Yongjia's style, so how could he be influenced by relatives in the harem?What's more, how can a concubine's natal family be called a relative.

In the past, although Jia Zheng was useless, he was also very careful.Now it seems that with his daughter becoming a concubine, he is a little drifting, and it is time to beat him.

That day, Jia Zheng was so scolded that he felt ashamed, and wished there was a hole in the ground for him to crawl into.Quite a few people saw this scene, and then spread the word. Everyone ate this big melon with relish, which added a lot of fun to the tense and boring days.

Everywhere Jia Zheng went, he felt that someone was whispering behind him, talking and laughing at him.Shamed and annoyed, he had to report illness and hide his shame at home.After waiting for a while, I braced myself and came back to work.Fortunately, Lin Ming'an's research institute was not in the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, and they hardly saw each other, so they breathed a sigh of relief.

After this incident, Jia Zheng lost face and felt resentment in his heart.One is that he blamed Jia Min for the enmity that caused him trouble; the other is that he hated Lin Ming'an for being mean and bitter, which made him feel ashamed.At the same time, he was also faintly worried that Lin Ming'an's reputation was increasing day by day. If he held a grudge against the Jia family, it must be a hidden danger. How to solve it?