Fragrant shredded chicken rice porridge, soft and tender bird's nest stewed eggs, fragrant lotus root honey cake, gorgeous assorted tofu, delicious perch soup … The table was filled with dishes that Lin Daiyu was used to eating at home.
Rongguo Province's food was greasy, but Lin Daiyu liked to eat light food. Another example was drinking tea after a meal. In Lam Mansion, tea would be eaten after every meal so that it wouldn't hurt the spleen and stomach. However, in Rongguo Province, tea was eaten immediately after a meal. It wasn't that particular. She didn't dare to appear special for fear of being misunderstood as delicate, so she could only be more easy-going. However, being easy-going made Lin Daiyu suffer.
As usual, Lin Daiyu enjoyed a meal that she hadn't enjoyed in a long time. Her stomach was bulging.
Lin Ruhai didn't dare to let her eat too much. It was bad for the body if she didn't eat, and it was also bad if she ate too much. It was best to eat less and eat more. It was only because he had inquired about the situation from his Jia Xie that the food in Rongguo Province might not suit Daiyu's appetite that he allowed her to eat more than usual. In the future, however, he wouldn't allow it.
This daughter of his didn't want to wrong herself, nor did she like to cause trouble for others. It really made his heart ache.
"Since Yu 'er likes it, I'll have someone make it tonight."
"Daddy is laughing at me again." Lin Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled shyly. "But daddy's appetite is pretty good. No wonder your spirit is so much better than before your daughter left." After saying this, she couldn't help but feel sad again.
Without her dragging him down, daddy was indeed living a better life.
Lin Ruhai didn't want to tell Daiyu all those things about the underworld. Even if he wanted to, now wasn't the time. He only stroked his beard and smiled. "Speaking of which, it was a pleasant surprise. I was fortunate enough to be recognized by a noble. That noble introduced me to a godly doctor. This godly doctor's medical skills are amazing. I haven't coughed for a while now. "
However, Lin Daiyu knew that Lin Ruhai's cough was very bad. It was the kind of cough that almost tore one's heart and lungs apart. Before she left, Lin Ruhai would cough a few times a day. She did not expect that he would actually recover. It was indeed a happy occasion.
"Congratulations on your health, Father." Lin Daiyu mischievously bowed and said, "Daughter wishes Father good fortune as the East Sea and longevity as long as the South Mountain."
Lin Ruhai was delighted. "Good child, get up quickly. When the Godly Doctor takes my pulse, ask him to take a look at you too. "
"Father, you don't have to worry so much about me. I've been like this since I was born, I'm already used to it." Lin Daiyu had heard that most Godly Doctors had eccentric temperaments. If she angered Godly Doctors and implicated her father, it wouldn't be good.
Lin Ruhai knew what Lin Daiyu was thinking. He sighed and said, "You don't have to worry. I've already talked to the godly doctor. You just have to wait."
"Since Master has already arranged everything for Miss, Miss should just agree. If Miss's body recovers, Master will be truly happy! "
Lin Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled.
Lin Ruhai looked at the maidservant who spoke. "This must be Zi Yuan. The maidservant that Old Madam gave you?"
Zi Yuan hurriedly knelt down to pay her respects.
Lin Daiyu said, "Zi Yuan is very devoted to me. This year in Rongguo Province, she also took care of me. "
"She's a good maidservant." Lin Ruhai nodded.
Although he didn't want Daiyu to have servants from Rongguo Province by her side, Zi Yuan was indeed sincere to Daiyu. In that dream, before Daiyu died, only she and Xue Yan were by his side. If she could serve Daiyu as usual, he could allow her to continue staying by Daiyu's side. He just didn't know if her indenture contract was in the hands of Old Madam or Daiyu. Of course, he wouldn't force her. He would ask for her opinion first. If she wanted to return to Rongguo Province, he would give her more money to thank her for her devotion to Daiyu in her past life.
Ever since he found out that the Xue family had a daughter who was three years older than Daiyu, Lin Ruhai believed in what he saw in the dream. He believed that everything he saw in the dream would happen in the future. And the key point was his death.
After Lin Bo met Prince Rui, he told him about the fortune telling. Less than five years … … In the dream, when he died, Daiyu was eleven or twelve years old. Calculating the time, he didn't live for more than five years. Sometimes, it was impossible not to believe in fate. But fortunately, there was always a way out. As long as he could obtain Prince Rui's approval, his life wouldn't be in danger.
If he didn't die, he might not be willing to let Daiyu marry into a higher position. Most likely, he would find someone who cared for his daughter and marry her into a lower position. Jia Baoyu had indeed been in his consideration, because Jia Baoyu's mother had said in her letter that Jia Baoyu was a clever child who knew how to dote on others. It was only now that he realized that Jia Baoyu actually viewed officials as lowly people. Let's not talk about how he was scolded. If Jia Baoyu didn't become an official, how could he support the family? Rongguo Province belonged to the first branch. Once they separated, Jia Baoyu would be the son of a minor fifth rank official. Moreover, he wouldn't have the strength to truss a chicken. How long could he live by relying on his ancestors?
Even if Old Madam succeeded in her scheme and Rongguo Province was inherited by the second branch, he still wouldn't marry Daiyu to Jia Baoyu. Jia Baoyu was someone who cared for others, but the people he cared for were as numerous as carps crossing the river. According to Jia Xie, Jia Baoyu liked anyone as long as they were beautiful, regardless of gender. What he couldn't accept the most was that Jia Baoyu actually lowered himself to the maidservants around him. If Daiyu married Jia Baoyu, wouldn't she be on the same level as the maidservants around him? In his eyes, Miss Xue, who was born in the imperial merchant family, didn't even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Daiyu, let alone those maidservants of low birth.
"Yu 'er, how have you been in Rongguo Province this year?" Lin Ruhai finally got to the point. "If you've been wronged, you should tell me. Father will support you."
Lin Daiyu smiled and said: "Father, what are you saying? It's good that I don't bully others. How can I be bullied? Yu 'er has the elders' love and sisters' company. I've been living very well. "
"Master, please don't worry." Zi Yuan continued, "Old Madam loves Miss very much. She's even closer to you than the three main daughters in the residence."
Xue Yan's mouth moved, but she remembered Lin Daiyu's instructions and didn't say anything.
"Is that so?" Lin Ruhai frowned. "But how come I heard that they didn't even prepare a courtyard for you?"
Zi Yuan hurriedly explained: "Old Madam wants to be close to Miss, so she let Miss live in the jade screen cabinet in her courtyard."
"I'm asking about Miss!" Lin Ruhai glanced at Zi Yuan. "I don't know what the rules of Rongguo Province are, but in my residence, when the masters are talking, there's no reason for the servants to interrupt." His voice was cold and there was no trace of the kindness from before.
Zi Yuan was so frightened that she knelt down and kowtowed. "Master, please forgive this servant. This servant knows her mistake."
"Look at how scared Father is of Zi Yuan." Lin Daiyu pulled Lin Ruhai's sleeve and pleaded, "Zi Yuan just came to our residence and doesn't know the rules of our residence. Ignorance is blameless. Father, please forgive her this time."
"Since Miss has pleaded for you, I'll let it go this time. But don't let it happen again." Lin Ruhai's voice was still cold.
If she became a servant of the Lam Mansion, she would have to abide by the rules of the Lam Mansion. The bad habits of Rongguo Province must not be brought over.
Zi Yuan kowtowed again and again and said yes.
"Father, don't scare her. Xue Yan, quickly help your sister Zi Yuan up. " Lin Daiyu smiled. "Actually, Zi Yuan is right. Grandmother really loves me, so she let me live in the jade screen cabinet. My sisters are all envious of me."
"But how come I heard that the child named Baoyu lives outside the jade screen cabinet?"
Lin Daiyu's face immediately turned pale. She stammered and didn't dare to speak.
"He's already eight years old! Yu 'er, do you still remember the etiquette of not eating at the same table when boys and girls are seven years old? "
Lin Daiyu's body trembled, and tears were already in her eyes.
Xue Yan bent her knees and said anxiously, "Master, it's not Miss's fault. It's Old Madam's order. Miss couldn't refuse. You also know that Miss is thin-skinned and doesn't want to trouble others."
"Yu 'er, it's not your fault." Lin Ruhai sighed deeply. "The one who sent you to Rongguo Province was me. I already know that you didn't have a good time in Rongguo Province this year. I regret it very much. I shouldn't have sent you there, but I'm also very glad that I brought you back in time. You're only seven years old. It's not a big deal. "
Lin Daiyu was very ashamed. She shed tears and said, "Daughter has made father worry again."
Lin Ruhai rubbed Lin Daiyu's little head and said with a smile, "Don't cry. Your body is already weak, and you've been rushing all the way here. Be careful that your body can't take it. As for your grandmother, you don't need to go there for the time being. You can stay by father's side. In the future, if the emperor summons you to the capital, you can come with me. "
After sleeping for an unknown amount of time, the Jia Lian opened his eyes. He only felt dizzy. He rubbed his head and looked to the side. He wanted to see where he was, but he saw Jia Xie's big face appear in front of him.
"Lian 'er, you're finally awake. I was worried to death. Do you still feel uncomfortable? Don't force yourself! "
The Jia Lian silently turned his head back and closed his eyes. After silently saying 'this is a dream' ten times, he opened his eyes again … …
"Master, it's really you." He wanted to cry but had no tears.
Jia Xie laughed and said, "Of course it's your father. Aren't you surprised? "
He was so shocked that his heart almost jumped out of his chest. He didn't feel happy at all.
The Jia Lian wanted to complain, but the other party was his father. He could only suppress the words in his heart and said gloomily, "Son is very surprised to see Master. Son pays respect to Master. "
He was about to get up when Jia Xie saw this and hurriedly pressed him back down, "Don't worry about those empty formalities. You should rest well. Whether you pay respect or not, we can talk about it later."
The Jia Lian was frightened. He thought that Master wouldn't have a stroke today, would he? He kept doing these unimaginable things.
"Master, son is fine. I'm really fine. I'm just tired from lying down. I want to stand up for a while. "
"Stand for what?"
Although Jia Xie flatly refused, he helped the Jia Lian sit up and considerately put a soft cushion behind him, "Since you don't want to lie down, then sit for a while. You can sleep after taking your medicine."
The Jia Lian was full of questions. How could he sleep? He asked, "Master, aren't you in Jinling? When did you come to Yangzhou? Does Old Madam know? "
"Don't worry about me. I just want to ask you, why did you come to Yangzhou?" Jia Xie asked.
"Son is … …"
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