latelenovela Chapter 147 The Concubine of the Lin Family in Dream of the Red Chamber
Chapter 147 The Concubine of the Lin Family in Dream of the Red Chamber
When Jia Min gave birth, it turned out to be a son. Lin Ruhai and Jia Min were overjoyed, for this was their legitimate son!
Especially Jia Min, now that she has a son, she has someone to rely on for the rest of her life. She no longer needs to worry that the Lin family's property will benefit Liu Yuxi's two sons, nor does she need to worry that Lin Daiyu's brothers will not be devoted to her after she gets married, nor does she need to worry that after Liu Yuxi's son takes over the family, she will have to live a quiet life in the backyard, watching other people's opinions.
One son solved all her worries. Because she valued him so much, and because her son Lin Congyu was so weak, the whole family, from masters to servants, focused most of their energy on Lin Congyu, inevitably neglecting Daiyu somewhat.
This oversight caused Lin Daiyu to fall ill. After finally recovering, she became frail. She was intelligent, and intelligent people tend to overthink, making it difficult for them to gain weight!
Jia Min and Lin Ruhai were anxious, but Lin Ruhai was on duty every day, and Jia Min had given birth to two children, which severely depleted her already weak body. She also needed to rest and recuperate, and with her young son on her mind, she simply couldn't keep up.
But no matter how well the servants cared, they couldn't compare to the love and care of her parents and relatives. Daiyu was only five years old after all, and she had always been the only one who received her parents' love. How could she not think more now!
Later, the couple couldn't take good care of Daiyu, so they discussed sending her to the Lin family to be raised by Old Madam Lin. When Liu Yuxi learned about this from the old lady, he twitched his lips speechlessly.
Are these two in-laws out of their minds? Knowing that the child is already sensitive, why are they sending her back to Beijing at this time? Aren't they afraid that the child will think that they don't want her anymore?
And how old is Grandma Lin? She's almost seventy this year. To put it bluntly, given her original health condition, if Liu Yuxi hadn't come, the grass on her grave would be incredibly tall by now!
Now, releasing a child who has suffered some psychological trauma and has just recovered from a serious illness is not just a matter for the child, but a responsibility. What if the child doesn't recover well in the future, or if Jia Min finds fault with the child's upbringing, and then blames the old lady?
Liu Yuxi couldn't understand the two people's thoughts, but no matter what Lin Ruhai and Jia Min thought, Lin Daiyu was still sent back to the Lin family mansion as scheduled.
When Liu Yuxi first met Lin Daiyu, he was indeed amazed. What a bright and intelligent girl! Although she was only five years old and still had some shyness in unfamiliar surroundings, her natural charm was undeniable.
Liu Yuxi was completely powerless against such a young girl. He gave Lin Daiyu a half-bow and smiled kindly. Lin Daiyu must have sensed Liu Yuxi's kindness, because she smiled back at him with her lips pursed.
Lin Junyu is now a 14-year-old boy. If he were the eldest son of the Lin family, he would already be able to find a wife. Unfortunately, given his status, he can only strive to improve his social standing before he can find a wife of equal social standing.
He has already passed the imperial examination and obtained the title of Xiucai. Because he is still young and Jia Min will not take the initiative to worry about him, the old lady has only told her to inform her if there is a suitable girl, and then she will mention it to Liu Yuxi.
After all, Liu Yuxi was his biological mother, so Lin Junyu's future wife still needed to be approved by Liu Yuxi. Liu Yuxi planned to have Lin Junyu take the imperial examination twice to try to become a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examinations). If he could pass, then his future wife would be from a different social class. However, this depended on the health of Old Madam Lin. In any case, the marriages of his two sons had to be arranged while the old lady was still alive.
Fourteen-year-old Lin Junyu and eleven-year-old Lin Jinyu greeted Lin Daiyu. The two boys were quite fond of this porcelain doll-like little sister, but seeing Lin Daiyu's slightly nervous appearance, they didn't dare to be too enthusiastic.
This delicate and frail little sister had to be carefully protected. However, the friendship between children develops very quickly. While Grandma Lin and the grandchildren were talking, the more lively second child would occasionally make a face at Lin Daiyu, which soon made Lin Daiyu laugh out loud.
The three siblings became familiar with each other. The two brothers would go to school, Liu Yuxi would handle household affairs, and Lin Daiyu would stay with the old lady.
In the afternoon, the two brothers would go to the old lady's courtyard to play with Lin Daiyu after school. The exquisite and specially made snacks made by Liu Yuxi quickly helped Lin Daiyu regain some of her weight. A little girl like her is cuter when she has a bit of plumpness!
The kindness of the two brothers, Liu Yuxi and Lin Junyu, towards Lin Daiyu was evident to Old Madam Lin. She often remarked to Lin Mama that Liu Yuxi was a kind and honest man who treated all three children equally. Whenever he received a reward, he would give all three of them together.
Once Lin Daiyu had gotten to know her two older brothers and settled into life at home, she was already able to whine and make requests to her grandmother. When her brothers went to school, Lin Daiyu couldn't stay still and begged her grandmother to let her go to school with them.
Over the years, when the younger generation from the collateral branches of the Lin family came to study and passed the imperial examinations, a young person would be sent from the clan to study. That person would then focus on their studies to take the imperial examinations. Lin Qingyu is now the third person to do so. They are all cousins from the same clan. Lin Daiyu is still young, and the old lady couldn't persuade Lin Daiyu, so she finally agreed.
However, Lin Daiyu's education was only a basic introduction. Later, Liu Yuxi would also teach her the Four Books for Women, which were required for young women in this era. But as the saying goes, there are a thousand Hamlets for a thousand readers!
When Liu Yuxi taught Lin Daiyu, he didn't let her be bound by these dogmas. Instead, he made her familiar with and master these rules, and use them to make her live a more relaxed life in today's society.
The main thing is to brainwash her into believing that men are only a part of life, not a necessity. For the matriarch, money, household management, and children should be the focus of her future life.
Of course, this is something that will happen when Lin Daiyu is a little older. For now, let her stay with the two brothers, Lin Junyu and Lin Daiyu.
Seeing that the two brothers were practicing martial arts, Lin Daiyu also clamored to learn. Children don't have any concept of being able to or not; if others have it, she has to have it too.
Unable to resist her persuasion, Old Madam Lin finally agreed, mainly for the sake of Lin Daiyu's health. Ever since Lin Daiyu had been running around the mansion with her two brothers, her health had been improving day by day. As long as the child was healthy, it would be fine as long as the news didn't get out. Her Lin family wasn't the Rongguo Duke's mansion, and Old Madam Lin was confident that she could issue a gag order.
Once Lin Daiyu turned seven, she could no longer attend school with her brothers. Lin Junyu and Lin Jinyu had already gone to study at an outside academy, and it was no longer appropriate for her to go to the front courtyard after turning seven.
On weekdays, he would spend his mornings learning housekeeping and management from Liu Yuxi, while also receiving Liu Yuxi's subtle brainwashing. In the afternoons, he would accompany the old lady, entertaining her with colorful clothes. His relationship with Liu Yuxi and his two older brothers was getting better and better!