In the west courtyard of Linyuan, there is a Hongmei Pavilion, which is modeled after the exquisite wooden house in the Yanzhou Lianghuai Salt Patrol Yamen.

After lunch, Lin Yun accompanied Lin Ruhai to drink tea and enjoy the snow in the Hongmei Pavilion. Looking out from the raised window sash, he could see snowflakes flying, scattered on the blooming flowers, red and white, looking particularly enchanting.

Lin Yun was not in the mood to enjoy the snow. He looked at Lin Ruhai and asked, "My uncle is entering the palace today. Has Your Majesty told you how to arrange your stay?"

Lin Ruhai withdrew his gaze and looked at Lin Yundao: "Your Majesty asked Uncle Wei to recuperate at home. It is estimated that I will not have a chance to recover before the war in the west is over."

After a pause, Lin Ruhai continued: "After the Spring Festival, your aunt and I plan to take Yu'er back to her hometown in Suzhou to settle down."

Lin Yun became anxious when he heard this. He hurriedly said: "Uncle, if my uncle returns to Suzhou, my nephew will also resign from his post and go with you. It's okay if he doesn't take this official position."

Lin Ruhai frowned and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? His Majesty told Uncle Wei today that he was going to reuse you, how could you just walk away?"

Lin Yun: "I am a weak young man, who dares to use it with confidence? Your Majesty is just saying this to appease you."

Lin Ruhai scolded: "Don't mention such disrespectful words again in the future."

"Uncle, calm down, nephew, just don't say anything."

Lin Ruhai explained patiently: "If I stay in the court, I will become a target for others to attack. You are also a smart person, so you should be able to understand the stakes."

"Of course my nephew understands, but he feels blocked in his heart."

Lin Ruhai smiled and said: "If you can't even accept this setback, how can you gain a foothold in the officialdom in the future?"

Lin Yun smiled coquettishly and said: "My nephew has never thought of establishing himself in the officialdom. I just hope that my uncle will become a high official and protect me to make money in the business world so that my family can live a good life."

Lin Ruhai stood up and walked to the window, looked at the flying snowflakes outside, and asked softly: "This scenery of red plum blossoms reflecting the snow looks beautiful, doesn't it?"

After a pause, Lin Ruhai continued: "But do you know how many people will freeze to death and starve to death due to this heavy snow?"

Lin Yun was speechless after hearing this. How could he not know what Lin Ruhai said? He just didn't want to think about it.

Lin Ruhai turned back to Lin Yun and said: "Actually, your talent as an official is much higher than that of my uncle. I heard from the Emperor that what you did in Zuowuwei and Dongcheng Soldiers and Horses Division was immediate and the effect was remarkable. This

It's not easy. I think to myself, even if I live in a different place with you, I won't be able to do better than you."

"My uncle was so complimentary. Today, Your Majesty even called my nephew to scold me, saying that I was just fooling around."

Lin Ruhai came back and sat down, smiled at Lin Yun and said: "Your Majesty appreciates ministers who can do things, not officials who are mediocre all their lives and never make mistakes."

Lin Yunxin said: "It's easy for you to say. If you can do something, you can take the blame. Who knows, one day I will be thrown out by the emperor and become a scapegoat."

He suddenly remembered the war in the northwest, and asked Lin Ruhai: "Uncle, how is the fighting in the northwest?"

Lin Ruhai sighed and said: "The situation in the northwest is too complicated. Wang Ziteng and Xining County Prince each have their own selfish motives. It is difficult for the two of them to work together as one and fight together."

Lin Yun asked curiously: "Uncle, I saw that Yue Le, the son of the King of Xining County, and Ning Jing, the King of Yan, are very close. Could it be that Yuetai, the King of Xining County, wants to publicly support King Yan as the crown prince?"

Lin Ruhai asked curiously: "You are very close to the young prince. Didn't he tell you that Princess Xining is the queen's biological sister?"

Lin Yun was shocked when he heard this. Since Yue Tai was the Queen's servant, why did Emperor Zhide send Wang Ziteng to lead troops to the northwest to support Yue Tai? This was not playing with fire.

When he was about to ask, Lin Ruhai raised her hand to stop him and said, "You don't need to worry about the war on the front line. Let me ask you, have you been delayed in your studies because you have been busy with official duties recently?"

"Uh~"

Lin Yun was confused now. Would Lin Ruhai still want him to take the Jinshi examination?

Seeing his expression, Lin Ruhai knew that Lin Yun must have neglected his studies. He said with a dark face: "Although official duties are very important, studies cannot be neglected."

Lin Yun said hurriedly: "It's true that I have been too busy with official duties recently, so my nephew can't take care of studying."

"You are so young, why are you looking for so many girls? How can you get ahead if you are greedy for women?"

"My nephew knows his mistake."

…

It snowed all night and didn't stop until the next morning.

After getting up in the morning and washing up, Lin Yun led Qin Keqing, Liu Rushi and the two women's personal maids to the west courtyard to pay their respects to Jia Min.

Yesterday at the banquet, Jia Min officially accepted Liu Rushi as Lin Yun's concubine, and agreed to take the concubine in three days.

The three of them came to Jia Min's side. From a long distance away, they saw several warm sedans placed on the corridor outside the living room. There were also more than a dozen maids and women standing outside the gate. They must be traveling by carriage on a snowy day.

If it's inconvenient, take a sedan instead.

When several people walked outside the living room, they saw Tao Tao wearing a purple-red lingcoa coming out to welcome them, bowing to the three of them and saluting, "My slave, please give your regards to the young master nephew, young mistress, and aunt."

Lin Yun smiled and said: "Sister Cherry, we were in such a rush to meet you yesterday that I forgot to tell you that your brother has been promoted to the manager of the perfume shop."

Cherry said happily: "I would like to thank my nephew on behalf of my brother."

"It's my turn to thank you and Sister Pomegranate. Thank you for taking care of my aunt."

At this time, Pomegranate came out of the house and said with a smile: "Young nephew, my wife, please come in."

"Thank you!"

Lin Yun walked into the house and saw Jia Min and Daiyu sitting side by side on the heated kang, talking to Lin Zhixiao's family who had come to greet Jia Min.

When everyone met, they all bowed and greeted each other. They were busy for a long time before they calmed down.

Daiyu pulled Qin Keqing and Liu Rushi to sit on the heated kang, and said to Lin Yun: "Brother, can you let your sister-in-law and Sister Liu go to Rongguo Mansion with us to play?"

Lin Yun decisively refused: "No, my aunt and ancestors must have a lot to say when they meet again after a long separation. Your sister-in-law and the others cannot disturb her."

Daiyu was dissatisfied and retorted: "Sister-in-law and sister Rushi can play with the sisters."

Lin Yun thought: "You damn girl, aren't you trying to trick me?"

Jia Min quickly came to Lin Yun's rescue: "Yu'er, you sisters are used to joking with Baoyu. It's really inconvenient for your sister-in-law and Miss Liu to go there."

When Qin Keqing heard Jia Min speak, she declined to Daiyu and said, "Sister, I've been feeling a little unwell these past two days, so I won't go with you."

Daiyu became anxious upon hearing this. She hurriedly waved to Pearl and said, "Zhenzhu, come quickly and check for my sister-in-law to see if she's caught a cold."

Pearl thought to herself: "They are just looking for excuses to refuse. They are really sick somewhere."

However, in order to cover up for Qin Keqing, she still sat on the heated kang and took Qin Keqing's pulse seriously.

Just when Lin Yunzheng thought it was funny, he saw Pearl smiling at him and saying, "Third Master, grandma seems to be happy."

Qin Keqing smiled like a flower when he heard this, while Lin Yun looked confused. He is only fourteen this year. Is he going to be a father?

The room suddenly became lively again. Jia Min asked Zhenzhu nervously: "Miss Zhenzhu, is she really happy?"

Pearl smiled confidently: "It can't be wrong. I have performed Ximai examinations countless times for others, and I have never made any mistakes."

Daiyu grabbed Qin Keqing's hand and said, "Sister-in-law, congratulations!"

"Thank you sister."

Jia Min said to Lin Yun: "Yun'er, since Ke'er is pregnant, please stay with her."

Qin Keqing said hurriedly: "Aunt, I won't be in the way. You'd better let your husband accompany you."

Liu Rushi: "Aunt, I have my concubine to accompany my sister, so it won't be a problem."

Lin Yun: "Zhenzhu, you stay and take care of my wife. We will try to leave as early as possible and come back as early as possible."

Pearl hurriedly said: "Okay."

…

At around two quarters in the morning, Lin Yun escorted Jia Min and her daughter to the west corner gate of Rongguo Mansion, and saw Jia Lian waiting here with several young men.

Lin Yun turned over and dismounted in front of the west corner gate, stepped forward and smiled at Jia Lian, cupping his hands and saying: "It's a cold day, Brother Lao Lian has been waiting for a long time."

Jia Lian cupped his hands and returned the greeting: "I just heard that Lin Zhixiao's family sent someone back to report that my brother and sister are happy. Congratulations."

Lin Yun said cheerfully: "Thank you very much!"

At this time, Jia Lian saw Jia Min's sedan being carried over. He quickly stepped forward to salute and said, "My nephew, please give my regards to my aunt."

Jia Min opened the sedan curtain and asked Jia Lian: "Is the old lady's health okay?"

Jia Lian: "The old lady is in good health and is waiting to meet my aunt inside."

"Are the sisters-in-law okay?"

"Uh~"

Jia Lian hesitated for a moment and then replied bravely: "My wife is sick. I sent someone to Guanyin Temple to invite Master Miaoyu to chant sutras for my wife."

"oh!"

Jia Min thought for a while and said: "Lian'er, ask Lin Zhixiao's family to send Yu'er to see the old lady, and then accompany Yun'er and I to visit my sister-in-law."

Lin Yun said hurriedly: "Aunt, it's better for my nephew to accompany my sister to meet our ancestors."

Jia Min smiled and asked, "Do you think it's appropriate for my aunt to go there alone?"

Lin Yun thought to himself: "If you ask me, it would be most appropriate for everyone not to meet each other."

Under Jia Min's pressure, Lin Yun could only accompany her with a grimace to Rongxi Hall, the residence of Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang.

This is Lin Yun's first time here. Compared to the extravagance and luxury in Jia Mu's place, the furnishings in Rongxi Hall are much simpler. The furniture in the house is all half-old, which shows that Jia Zheng has a low-key and reserved character.

Everyone came outside Mrs. Wang's bedroom and heard a sound of banging wooden fish and a woman chanting scriptures, but no one was seen outside to greet her.

Just as Jia Lian was about to go in and pass the news, Jia Min raised her hand to stop him, signaling everyone to stand in the corridor and wait.
To be continued...