Chapter 511: Welcoming Spring in the Red Mansion (23)
Chapter 511: Welcoming Spring in the Red Mansion (23)
Three days after Lin Ruhai passed away, several relatives came to his hometown.
Before anyone even came in, he arrogantly ordered Lin Zhong to go out and greet them.
"From now on, the clan will take over everything in this mansion. As for Lin Ruhai's daughter, we will also send someone to raise her.
If his funeral arrangements have already been made, forget it. If they haven't, don't waste your money on it later!"
Lin Zhong was so angry at this group of shameless people that he was shaking all over and replied with gritted teeth.
"My master and you have separated from each other, what qualifications do you have to point fingers here?"
"Hey, you ungrateful dog slave! Lin Ruhai is a family without a family, and according to the rules, all his property will be managed by the clan from now on!
As for the division of the sect, that is easy to handle. We can just merge them back together when the time comes.
At that time, I, as the clan leader, will be merciful and adopt my grandson to him to inherit the incense and give him the sacrifice.
But his property must be inherited by my relatives?
Give me the key to the warehouse first so I can know how much I have and don't waste it!"
Lin Zhong was so angry that he roared at them for making such a shameless request!
"Don't even think about it! The master's belongings all belong to our daughter, what do you have to do with it!?
You are a bunch of shameless guys. When our great-grandfather passed away, your ancestor took advantage of him.
It’s a pity that our old grandfather is just a child, but you have swallowed up our property and driven him out!
I didn't expect that after so many years, you are still so shameless!
I bother! "
After saying this, he loudly ordered the servants around him, "Listen up, everyone! Anyone who dares to interfere in the affairs of my Lin family and act like a big shot will be kicked out!"
"Yes!"
Seeing how tough Lin Zhong was, the group of people naturally felt unwilling to give in!
No one knows what kind of bad luck Lin Ruhai's ancestors had. They were clearly removed from the family tree and driven out of the clan land by their ancestors.
But he was lucky enough to be rescued, taught both literature and martial arts, and even had the merit of following the emperor during the change of dynasties.
Over the years, the clan has always been jealous of the Lin family's wealth, but due to the Lin family's titles and official status, they dare not go too far.
Now that the Lin family has finally been wiped out, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They rushed here as soon as they got the news.
I didn't expect to be humiliated by a servant, I naturally can't tolerate it!
Anyway, they brought so many young and strong people with them this time, what's the point of him being a slave? Just rob them!
Just when he was about to order his men to forcibly enter the mansion and take over everything, Jia She, who looked skinny and not like a good man, came out in a sloppy manner.
"Lin Zhong, I heard a group of bandits came, so I came to see who they are and what kind of people they are.
How dare you come and act wildly on the territory of my son-in-law of Rongguo Mansion!"
As soon as Lin Zhong saw Jia She, he immediately felt reassured.
"My dear uncle, these shameless people also have the surname Lin, but they were separated from my ancestors long ago!"
"Since they've been separated from the sect, they're outsiders. You don't have to be polite to them. Next time they come, just send them directly to the prefectural government office!"
"Yes, my dear uncle, I will definitely remember this!"
Then he shouted, "Listen up, everyone! Guard the gates and don't let them in to disturb the master's spirit!
If you don't obey, just tie them up and send them to the prefectural government office!"
"Yes!"
When Lin Ruhai's body was lying in state, an unexpected person came. The current fourth prince actually came to Yangzhou in person.
He looked young, perhaps around eleven or twelve years old.
He is handsome and graceful.
It’s a pity that his face has a calm and old-fashioned look that is not suitable for his age group.
Daiyu and Jia Cong were kneeling beside the coffin in mourning clothes.
He walked in with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, and with a serious face, lit three incense sticks. Daiyu and the others kowtowed to him respectfully to express their gratitude.
Before the Fourth Prince left, he glanced at Jia She, who had sweat on his forehead.
He naturally knew why the Fourth Prince came to Yangzhou, but it was a matter of loyalty. Since he had promised Lin Ruhai, he naturally had to hand it to the emperor personally.
Furthermore, because of the matter of King Zhongyi, he was unwilling to take sides anymore, so he could only play dumb and pretend not to understand what he meant.
After burying Lin Ruhai, Jia She immediately asked Achun to book a boat so that he would not meet the Fourth Prince every time he went out for a walk.
He even specifically asked Lin Zhong, "Go to the mansion and ask if there's anyone willing to go with your daughter and serve her?"
"My dear uncle, our master gave us all these instructions before he died.
I have already sent people to clean up the house in the capital, and I will bring people to live there.
As for our daughter, we still need to ask our uncle to take good care of her."
"You don't need to tell me this. Since I promised your master, I will definitely do it."
When the group returned to the capital, Jia She went straight to the main courtyard before even washing up.
He gave her the box that Lin Ruhai had given her, as well as a dozen large boxes.
"These are specially left for you by your brother-in-law. My niece will be in our house in the future, and I need you, as her aunt, to take good care of her."
Mrs. Xing looked at the tens of thousands of taels of silver notes in the box and the glittering gold, silver and jade articles in the box, and her eyes widened instantly.
She had never been so rich in her life.
He patted his chest and repeatedly assured Jia She, "Master, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of my niece!
How about this? I'll put her in my yard so she can be the first to know if anything happens."
Jia She was speechless when he saw her like that, and shook his head without even thinking.
Although he seldom stayed in the main courtyard, he would come over from time to time. It was naturally inconvenient for a girl of her age.
"No need, just clean up the yard next to Yingchun. The two sisters can talk to each other privately on weekdays."
In view of so many benefits, Mrs. Xing was very concerned about Daiyu's affairs and wanted to do everything herself.
Shuangshuang took Daiyu back to her own yard and waited for Mrs. Xing to clean up the yard for Daiyu before moving in.
Daiyu is extremely dependent on Shuangshuang and follows her obediently.
Jia She returned to the study and finally had time to ask Wang Shanbao if anything had happened in the mansion during this period.
Wang Shanbao told him everything that had happened in the mansion in the past few months, emphasizing the death of Qin Keqing.
Jia She knew the inevitable outcome in his dream, but he did not stop it because he was displeased with the intimate relationship between Qin Keqing and Jia Zhen.
No matter how reckless he was, he never thought of doing anything shameful with his daughter-in-law.
He pretended to be shocked.
When he was alone, he cursed softly.
"A bunch of ungrateful and shameless people!"
After walking around the house twice, he quickly went out to Ningguo Mansion.
He slapped Jia Zhen a few times and cursed him.
After Jia Zhen admitted his mistake, he took him into the study and talked for a while.
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