I took the imperial examination in the red building

Chapter 153

After finishing the Juren exam, Lin Huan realized that three months had passed.

For his study, the Lin family has held their breath recently, for fear of disturbing him.

Even Shen Juan consciously didn't appear in front of him.

"By the way, I remember that Lin Ruhai was seriously ill at the end of last year? He is still alive and kicking, so nothing serious should happen, right?" Lin Huan thought of this.

[Yinqiao Pian: I am addicted to studying, I haven't noticed Lin Ruhai yet. 】

[A disagreement: It shouldn't be a big deal... Anyway, get through the end of this year? 】

[Tangli Jianxue: If not, just ask Brother Juan, he is busy in the officialdom, so he should know something inside. 】

Lin Huan thought about it, and it seems that he is too!

He thought about it now, and he was busy with the imperial examination, so he didn't avoid Brother Juan on purpose, and he lived in peace for a long time, so it's okay to ask something, right?

Thinking of this, he went to find Shen Juan.

He really didn't know, the calmer he was, the more entangled Shen Juan was.

"How have you been for the past two months, sir? I've been busy and didn't come to pay my respects to you." Lin Huan said, "Don't blame me, sir."

Shen Juan put down his business and looked at him.

Since he figured it out, Lin Huan has become more and more mature and stable, and now he looks like an adult.

While Shen Juan was happy, he felt melancholy at the same time.

"Say hello or not? Sit down."

In the past, children grew up when they saw the wind, and Lin Huan grew up when Shen Juan was not paying attention. Now he deliberately ignores and avoids it, and feels that the two of them are strangers.

Lin Huan didn't know that he was full of entanglement, and said with a smile: "Are you still used to it in Jiangnan these few months?"

"Some time ago, Uncle Lin and I discussed the current situation in Jiangnan. He said that it is a busy time, and I don't know if Mr. Lin is tired."

He obviously asked with a smile, but Shen Juan could hear a little alienation and politeness from his tone: "I'm not tired, it's just official business, it's the same everywhere."

He naturally chatted about the current situation in Jiangnan.

Same as before.

Lin Huan will definitely be an official in the future, and it won't do him any harm to learn more about the current situation.

"Half of last year's tax money was originally not going to Beijing. This is the practice left by the Supreme Emperor's inspections in the south of the Yangtze River in previous years. The Zhen family spent the money they went to the south of the Yangtze River to receive him, and half of the tax money was returned to them. As a result, this year The Zhen family suddenly handed over half of what they got."

Lin Huan let out a sigh: "Does this have any effect?"

Shen Juan said: "It was a good thing, but the bad thing is that they were greedy for more than half of the money in previous years. Two-thirds of the money went into their pockets. After returning it this year, the treasury will be full of money in just a few swipes." few."

Lin Huan understood: "I'm afraid the emperor will hate them even more."

If the Zhen family hadn't been greedy, how much money would have been added to the treasury!

The person who gave them advice is also ruined.

The point is that they still can't refuse this idea - if they don't pay it, the emperor is not in power now. One takes them under the knife.

Once Concubine Zhen died, they would be finished.

But if you hand it over, it will be as comfortable as it is now.

It's a little better than not paying, at least the top officials in the court seem to be praising Zhen's family for being sensible.

Lin Huan wanted to laugh thinking that the Zhen family had knocked out their teeth and swallowed them in their stomachs.

He has similar views on the Zhen family and the Jia family, and he really doesn't like them.

"It's too bad to give them advice." He laughed.

Meeting his gaze, Shen Juan pursed his lips and smiled.

Lin Huan was stunned: "It's not your idea, sir, is it?"

Shen Juan hummed: "Find them something to do, otherwise they will stare at Lin Ruhai all day long."

If Concubine Zhen still has a little bit of distress for Jia Yuanchun in her heart, the Zhen family is simply broken. Seeing that Concubine Zhen is getting older and her favor is not as good as before, they are all thinking about sending newcomers in to maintain own glory.

And they also knew that they were foolish to admit another daughter from the Zhen family into the palace. If so, it would be the same to send the daughter of the Jia family who they had a good relationship with.

Daughter of the Jia family, niece of Wang Ziteng, how suitable is this identity?

The preconditions for today's Naja Yuanchun are all set-the current situation in the south of the Yangtze River is at a disadvantage, and it is a big disadvantage, otherwise how can we seek peace?

Then Lin Ruhai had to leave Jiangnan.

But an official who has been entrenched in the south of the Yangtze River for so long, how many handles does he have on their family?The Zhen family didn't know, and they didn't dare to bet.

Simply do one thing and keep going, they want Lin Ruhai to die in office.

Lin Huan understood.

No wonder when Lin Ruhai died, Jia Yuanchun became a concubine. Perhaps when he was sick, the Zhen family would have been working hard on this matter?

Now that my husband is here, he just digs a hole for them and tells them that this is a hole. If you jump, you will hurt your muscles and bones. If you don’t jump, you will die. Choose yourself.

How else could the Zhen family choose?

Holding your nose and jumping into the pit, not only did you jump, but you also shouted that it was a good dance!

They are loyal to their country.

Lin Huan wanted to laugh when he thought about it: "Sir, it's really..." It's too bad!

[Sweetheart: Juan Gela's hatred is top-notch, if I were the Zhen family, I would hate him to death. 】

[Yinqiao Pian: Amitabha, Lin Ruhai will not die this time, right? 】

[I don't agree with each other: I guess I can't die, but I don't know if there is any arrangement from above. 】

Lin Huan also asked about this.

Shen Juan thought for a while and said, "A while ago, the position of Minister of the Household Department was vacated again, and there has been no replacement. Before I came, the emperor asked me about Lin Ruhai."

It was still because of matters in southern Xinjiang, there was no money in the treasury, and the Ministry of Household Affairs was also a clever woman who couldn't cook without rice. After being scolded, the Minister of the Household Department twitched his head and took refuge in the Supreme Emperor.

Today, I was so angry that I kicked people out within two days.

Lin Huan's eyes lit up: "This is the second grade!"

Shen Juan nodded: "It stands to reason that he shouldn't have been promoted so quickly, even skipping four grades, but Lin Ruhai has been in the south of the Yangtze River for more than ten years, and he has almost reached this point after going through the normal procedure. The superior is going to give him a one-time reward mean."

Lin Huan couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Speaking of which, Lin Ruhai in the original book has been through for quite a long time, and he still finds it strange. From the time Lin Daiyu entered Beijing at the age of six to the time Qin Keqing died, sister Lin was already in her teens, why hasn't Lin Ruhai been promoted? Officer, will he be crushed to death in the history of Xunyan censors?

At the beginning, he thought it was because the timeline of "Dream of Red Mansions" was not clear and there were logic errors.

Now that I think about it, it was probably when the old and new powers were changing, and no one was using them today, so Lin Ruhai took root.

Anyway, no matter what, Lin Ruhai is definitely going to be promoted!

Shen Juan saw the smile on his face, and he was also happy: "Let's just know about it, don't talk about it outside, it probably won't be until the end of the year, and the result will be in a month or two."

Lin Huan nodded again and again: "That's very kind, sir!"

Shen Juan smiled slightly: "Is there anything good? Lin Ruhai and I are also considered friends, not to mention that he is like this now, which can be considered helpful to you."

Could it be that Mr. Cheng helped Lin Ruhai because of himself?

Lin Huan's eyes lit up.

He thought of what the ancient literature teacher said again, some words in the live broadcast room can be believed - he thinks that Brother Juan definitely has him in his heart!It's just that it is not known whether it is the care of the elders or love in it.

Lin Huan pondered for a while, and asked tentatively, "Brother Juan...why haven't you brought me a mistress back all these years?"

When talking about Mrs. Shi, he clearly felt sour, but because he wanted to test Brother Juan, he held back.

Instead, Shen Juan froze for a moment.

The little disciple really doesn't care about himself, that's why he asked about his wife...

He smiled wryly: "I'm just a loner. Who can think of me if my wife is not my wife?"

Lin Huan blurted out: "How is that possible?! Mr. is so nice!"

Mr. is obviously very powerful!Who rose faster than him this year?How many girls and girls have inquired about him overtly and secretly!

This was what Lin Daiyu told him quietly.

She still has some good friends in Jiangnan. In the past few months when Shen Juan has been here, how many people have asked her about it!

Lin Huan felt sore and astringent when he heard that, and he was also a little proud - the person he likes is so good, so good that everyone can see the light on him.

He thinks the same way now, Brother Juan is smart, a thousand times better than himself.

He didn't know that in Brother Juan's heart, he was a thousand times better than himself.

"... Whether it's good or not, you'll only know when you get along with each other." Shen Juan said.

Lin Huan asked cautiously: "Then sir, what kind do you like?"

Shen Juan froze for a moment, then said, "...I like lively and cute ones."

Lin Huan wrinkled his nose, feeling that he was not compatible with lively and cute, he was obviously mature and stable... Sigh.

Feel hopeless.

[Yinqiao Pian: Let me tell you a joke, Huan Bao said that he is mature and stable. 】

[Cabbage Tofu Nao: Laugh to death, the maturity and stability in his dream?Obviously a childish ghost. 】

[Tutu's ears: But Brother Juan's standard, if you can match it, you can say it, it's a bit too far-fetched... Sigh. 】

[The pigs are all gone: take your time, don't rush, anyway, no one else has appeared around Shen Juan! 】

Lin Huan also comforted himself in this way, as long as the mistress hasn't brought her home, the husband is still his alone!

After this incident, he went to Lin Daiyu to share the good news.

Lin Daiyu was obviously also very happy: "According to what you said, dad can go to the capital now?"

Lin Huan nodded: "From now on, you father and daughter will be together for a long time."

Some time ago, Jia Rong came to urge Lin Daiyu to return to Beijing, saying that she had lived at home for more than a year, and the old lady had urged her several times, but she never went back. It’s not good to stay too long, and she still wants to go to Jia’s mansion. , someone educated.

Lin Daiyu was troubled by this matter for a long time.

In the past, I only thought about my father, but now that I am back, I realize how happy I am by my father's side, and how can I be willing to leave again?

Now according to what Lin Huan said, maybe my father will go to Beijing with them, and he will be in the capital often in the future. It will be convenient for Lin Daiyu to go home, which is a good thing.

She was as excited as something.

In April, when the imperial examination results were released, the boy who went to read the results rushed back: "First! Our young master is the first!"

Before Lin Huan could be happy, a group of eunuchs in boa robes suddenly came outside, all smiling, and the leader began to proclaim the imperial edict——

Balabala made a series of remarks, roughly meaning that the emperor was very happy to see this year's new Jinshi, and suddenly remembered Lin Ruhai who was far away in the south of the Yangtze River. He was also so heroic when he first saw him. The friendship of the half-sentence teacher is here. In this spring, he missed his half-master very much.

Therefore, he was given an official position as Minister of the Household Department. If the court lacked talents, he was invited to come to Beijing to take up the post immediately.

In other words, it was too late to hold a banquet, and they had to rush to the capital immediately.

After hearing this, Jia Rong complained a bit: "Why don't you give me a chance to rest and celebrate? Don't you have to say goodbye to your relatives and friends and pay homage to your ancestors when your aunt is promoted? My uncle also won the election, so I always have to celebrate."

It's a good thing he waited for someone to leave before he said these things, otherwise he might not be able to get away with a meal - can the emperor's authority allow you to question it?People are urging you, why don't you run faster and dawdle?

What's more, the Zhen family doesn't know how much they hate Lin Ruhai, they should run away as soon as possible!

Lin Ruhai hurriedly asked someone to pack their luggage and prepare a boat. They are all ready to go to Beijing!

作者有话要说：感谢在2021-10-1020:58:28~2021-10-1108:30:52期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

Thanks to the little angel of the irrigation nutrient solution: 2 bottles of Lin Daoyi; 1 bottle of Su Zhiche;

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard