In the main hall of Rongguo Province's Rongqing Hall, the silver-haired Lady Jia put down the letter in her hand, her eyes full of tears.
"Is what's written here true? Young master, young master, is he really dying? "
"In response to Old Madam, Master, he … is really dying."
The one who replied was Lin Bo's daughter-in-law, Mistress Lin. Lin Ruhai had specially sent her and her husband to the capital to pick up Lin Daiyu. This couple was smart and loyal to the Lin family. Even if something happened, they would be able to deal with it.
"Ever since Madam passed away, Master's health has been deteriorating. After Miss left, although he knew that Miss was doing well in the manor, Master still missed her very much. Thus, his heart became heavier and heavier with each passing day. " Mistress Lin wiped the tears overflowing from the corners of her eyes, her voice full of emotion, "Especially after winter, he became more and more listless. The doctors also mainly focused on maintaining his health and didn't have any good methods. Some time ago, Master suddenly fainted and only opened his eyes after three whole days. Several doctors were invited, and they all said that it would be very difficult for Master to pass this hurdle and that he needed to make plans early. Master's only wish was to see Miss again. Because it happened so suddenly, we didn't send a letter to the manor in advance before coming. Old Madam, please don't mind. "
"Young master is really thinking too much." Lady Jia cried and sighed, "At this time, you still care whether I mind or not. Although he's my son-in-law, I think he's closer to me than my own son. How can he be as cruel as Min 'er! It's fine if I'm an old woman, but what about Daiyu? She just lost her mother, and now she's going to lose her father … "
Mistress Lin said, "Old Madam, you're not right. If Miss knew, she would be very sad! That's why when we came, Master repeatedly told us to only tell Miss that Master wanted to take her back because he missed her. We definitely can't let Miss know the truth. "
"Young master is very thoughtful. Daiyu's body is weak. If she knows, crying is a small matter, but what if she also falls sick? However, this could only be concealed for a while. When Daiyu returned to Yangzhou, he would eventually find out. At that time, she won't have anyone by her side to comfort her. I don't know how sad she will be! "
Everyone in the room was in tears. Seeing Mother Jia weeping bitterly and repeatedly calling out her poor granddaughter for having such a hard life, they hurriedly consoled her.
Wang Xifeng said, "Old Ancestor, don't be sad. Didn't we agree to hide it from Sister Lin? Sister Lin will definitely be sad when she sees you like this. "
"Very, very." Lady Jia paused slightly and wiped her tears with a handkerchief, "I can't let Daiyu think too much. I'm really old and muddle-headed. This girl's life is already so hard, I can't let her suffer any more. "
Madam Xing comforted her, "Old Madam, you don't have to worry too much. Even if Young Master Lin passes away, Daiyu still has us to take care of her! We won't let her suffer any grievances. "
These words were actually quite pleasant to hear, but who would say that Lin Ruhai was already dead when he was still alive? What's more, the Lin family's servants were still here!
Thus, Mother Jia glanced at Madam Xing with dissatisfaction. Wang Xifeng hurriedly smiled apologetically and said, "We're really too much, always talking about life and death. I feel that once Young Master Lin sees Sister Lin, he'll be cured of all his illnesses. "
Mother Jia smiled and said, "You monkey, you've really hit the nail on the head. Isn't that the case?" She then said to Madam Lin, "You don't have to worry too much. Maybe when Daiyu returns, Young Master Lin's illness will be cured!"
Madam Lin bowed and said, "This old servant thanks Old Madam for her auspicious words." She then bowed and thanked Wang Xifeng, "This immortal-like person must be Second Young Mistress Lian. This old servant also thanks you for your auspicious words."
Madam Xing squeezed the handkerchief in her hand, feeling very upset. She just wanted to express her feelings and didn't have any other intentions. If she had known, she would have been like the Wang Clan and not said anything. In any case, anything they said in front of Mother Jia would be wrong. The less they said, the less mistakes they would make. It was best if they didn't say anything.
Thinking of this, Madam Xing couldn't help but think of Jia Xie, and she felt even more upset. Jia Xie had been sick in Jinling for a long time. It was said that she couldn't even get out of bed, but Old Madam Xing didn't send anyone to check on her. Instead, she was so concerned about this unrelated son-in-law that she didn't even know who her biological son was.
"Ladies, Second Young Master Baoyu is here."
As soon as she finished speaking, the curtains were lifted. Yingchun from the first branch, Tanchun from the second branch, Xichun from the Ningguo residence, Lin Daiyu, and Jia Baoyu all entered one after another.
When they saw an unfamiliar woman standing in the middle of the room, they were stunned. Lin Daiyu recognized her and said excitedly, "Madam Lin, you're here?"
Modiste Lin had watched Lin Daiyu grow up. At this moment, she was also very excited. Sobbing, she bowed and said, "This old servant greets Miss."
Lin Daiyu's eyes were slightly red. She hurriedly went forward to help her up. "Madam Lin, please get up!"
Jia Baoyu walked over and asked curiously, "Sister Lin, are these people from your family?"
After Modiste Lin bowed to Jia Baoyu and San Chun, she smiled at Mother Jia and said, "Old Madam Xing is really lucky. Young Master and the ladies are like the golden boy and jade girl in front of Bodhisattva. In the future, they will definitely have great fortune."
Mother Jia was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth. Just as she was about to speak, Jia Baoyu interrupted, "Sister Lin is also a celestial figure. I've never seen a sister more beautiful than her."
Although Modiste Lin was a servant, she was also influenced by the Lin family's scholarly atmosphere. At this time, when she heard such impetuous words, she almost couldn't laugh. She couldn't wait to take Lin Daiyu away from the Jia family.
She pulled the corners of her stiff mouth and said, "When I came, Master also asked this old servant to bring some gifts to thank you for taking care of my Miss."
Mother Jia smiled and said, "Son-in-law is very considerate."
Lin Daiyu couldn't wait to ask, "Madam Lin, how is my father? Is everything good at home? You suddenly came here. Did something happen at home? "
"Everything is good, everything is good." Modiste Lin smiled and said, "Everything is good at home. I didn't come here for anything else. Master missed Miss and asked me to bring Miss home. "
Lin Daiyu was overjoyed. Although Mother Jia and the others treated her very well, and she also had sisters to play with here, it wasn't her home. If something happened, she wouldn't dare to trouble them. Moreover, it wouldn't be a problem for her to be a little willful at home. Here, she had to think about everything she said in advance. If she wasn't careful, it would attract gossip. But more importantly, she really missed her father.
Jia Baoyu looked as if he was struck by lightning. "Sister Lin is going home?" His eyes quickly reddened, and he choked out, "Sister Lin, don't go, okay? Isn't it good for sisters to be together here? I can't bear for you to go. "
Mother Jia hurriedly comforted him, "Your Sister Lin will come back after going home to see your uncle. It won't take long."
"Then I'll go with Sister Lin and come back together. With me by Sister Lin's side, she won't be bored. Also, Sister Lin wants me to wake her up! "
When he said this, Modiste Lin almost fainted. Lady Wang's face also darkened.
Mother Jia couldn't bear for Jia Baoyu to go so far away. "What are you going to do? Your Sister Lin won't be staying for long. Don't worry, I'll definitely tell your Second Brother Lian to bring your Sister Lin back as soon as possible. If your sister doesn't come back, then he shouldn't come back either. "
Jia Baoyu didn't listen and started to cry. Everyone hurriedly went up to comfort him.
Modiste Lin was dumbfounded, but she didn't forget to protect Lin Daiyu in her arms to prevent Jia Baoyu from accidentally hurting her.
"I won't be gone for long. What's the point of bringing so many things?" The Jia Lian crossed his legs and looked bored to death as Ping 'er tidied up his bags.
"Is this still considered a lot?" Ping 'er pointed to a slightly smaller bag and said, "This small bag contains small items that you usually use. When you go, let Xing' er carry it with him. It'll be convenient for you when you need it."
The Jia Lian glanced at the small bag, then looked at the five large bags and said, "Reduce it a bit more."
Ping 'er was helpless. "Second Master, I really can't reduce it anymore."
"Who said so?" The Jia Lian strode over and casually opened one of the bags and rummaged through it. "What are you bringing? I'm not bringing, I'm not bringing."
"Second Master, it wasn't easy for this servant to tidy it up! Don't throw it away, don't throw it away anymore. "Ping 'er saw the clothes being thrown out one by one and stomped her feet in anger.
"Oh, what's wrong?" The door curtain opened and Wang Xifeng walked in. "Look at how angry our Ping 'er's little face is."
Ping 'er immediately complained, "Second Young Mistress, look at Second Master. This servant worked so hard to tidy up his luggage. It's fine if he doesn't appreciate it, but he still flips through it and throws it away. All my efforts this afternoon have been wasted."
The Jia Lian said, "Look at the things you brought for me. Many of them are not useful. I think you just stuffed them in casually. You didn't put in any effort at all. "
"Second Master!"
"All right, all right." Wang Xifeng patted Ping 'er's face and smiled. "Second Master doesn't appreciate your kindness, but I do. Quickly go pack up again. Don't be late. Second Master will leave tomorrow. I'll have a good talk with your Second Master and have him apologize to you. "
"It's enough that Grandmother accepts this servant's kindness. As for Second Master's apology, this servant can't accept it." Ping 'er picked up the scattered bags and walked out. "This servant won't be an eyesore here. In the future, when Second Master goes out, please find someone else to pack the bags. "
"This little hussy's temper is getting worse." The Jia Lian laughed. "It's all because you spoiled her. She almost doesn't put me in her eyes."
Wang Xifeng sneered. "These words make it sound like I'm the only one who spoils her."
The Jia Lian shook his head and didn't respond. "That's right. How is Baoyu today?"
"He's fine." Wang Xifeng walked to the chair and sat down. She massaged her sore shoulders. "The old madam specially brought Shi Meimei over today. He finally stopped making trouble. These two days have really tired me out. "
"Our Second Young Mistress has worked hard." The Jia Lian went over and massaged her shoulders. "Capable people do more work. Our Second Young Mistress is a capable person!"
"Don't talk nonsense with me." Wang Xifeng patted the Jia Lian's hand. She squinted and said, "I'm telling you, don't flirt with women when you go out. Unless you can hide from me for the rest of your life, otherwise … Hmph, you're on your own. "
"This isn't the first time I'm going out. Do you have to say it every time?" The Jia Lian resentfully walked to the side and sat down. "Besides, this time I'm going to Yangzhou for business! I don't have the time or the mind to do other things. "
Wang Xifeng's spirit was shaken. She looked outside the door and saw that there were no outsiders. She then approached the Jia Lian and lowered her voice. "Did the old madam and aunt tell you?"
The Jia Lian also said in a low voice, "Yes, they did. When Uncle Lin dies, take the Lin family's property and bring it back as Sister Lin's dowry. "
"I heard that the Lin family has side branches. Things won't be so easy."
"Who is your Master? That group of poor families can't steal from me."
"Yes, yes, yes. Master, you're the best. But is the Lin family that rich?"
"It's not like you haven't seen the gifts that the Lin family usually gives you. This is the amount that I can get this time. "The Jia Lian stretched out five fingers.
"That much?" Wang Xifeng was surprised. She then smiled and said, "I'm telling you, you have to take it all back. If I find out that you've embezzled some, I'll … "
"Yes, yes, yes. My Second Young Mistress, I'll definitely hand it all over. Fortunately, the old master isn't in the fu right now. Otherwise, he would have a part of this money. "
"Yes, fortunately he's not here. Right, the old master has been sick in Jinling for so long. Do you want to go see him? "
"See what? Uncle Lin is seriously ill. We have to send Sister Lin back as soon as possible. Moreover, I don't understand the old master. He must be enjoying himself on Jinling's Qinhuai River. That's why he can't come back. Can't you see that the old madam isn't worried? He'll come back when he's tired. If I go and disturb his mood, I'll be scolded. "
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