Red Mansion: Picking up a Lin Daiyu

Chapter 28 Lin Daiyu's Feelings (Please read again on Tuesday)

With a reliable maid around, Yue Ling felt much more relaxed.

Ever since Zijuan came to the courtyard, she has been responsible for all the trivial matters.

Yue Ling also saw that she wanted to do more, try her best to integrate into this family, and also wanted to please him, so he did not stop her.

Yue Ling thought he was very kind to others, but Zijuan was always very reserved when facing him.

When they met, he didn't dare to look up, but just made way for Yue Ling and bowed to greet him.

This made Yue Ling feel a little uncomfortable.

After all, he was not a feudal local tycoon, and being respected as a master made Yue Ling find it difficult to fit into the role for a while.

After all, Zijuan was just a half-grown girl, and at the age of fourteen she was not yet of age.

"Perhaps the time she refuted Lady Jia in the hall and the time she beat Baoyu left her with a psychological trauma. Anyway, she should be fine after spending more time with him."

After finishing teaching Lin Daiyu her homework for another day, Yue Ling planned to go to the market to buy some daily necessities.

Moreover, the Jia family has not caused any trouble in recent days, so Yue Ling should also advance the task assigned by the King of Qin.

I think the reason why the King of Qin came to the court again was probably because the changes at the border could no longer be concealed.

"Daiyu, take a rest. I'm going out to buy some things. Is there anything you want?"

Lin Daiyu lay on the table and took a long breath. Somehow, Yue Ling was teaching her more and more seriously, which made her nerves tense all the time, and it was indeed not easy.

Lin Daiyu rolled her eyes, but she couldn't think of anything she wanted, so she said casually, "I didn't think of anything, so go ahead and do your work, Brother Yue. If I think of something, I'll buy it next time."

Yue Ling nodded, and then instructed the two maids, "Take good care of her and don't miss the time to take the medicine."

"Yes."

"Got it, General Yue."

Watching Yue Ling walk out of the door, Lin Daiyu pulled out the drawer of the desk, waved her hand and called Zijuan, "Sister Zijuan, come here quickly. It's time to teach me needlework. I was not very skilled at embroidery last time."

Zijuan folded her skirt and sat next to Lin Daiyu. She felt the warmth left by Yue Ling on the chair and her cheeks blushed slightly.

"Young lady, why don't you take a rest first? You have been reading for more than an hour. Even the young men in the mansion don't read as much as you."

Lin Daiyu shook her head and started threading the needle.

"You never know when Brother Yue will come back. If he finds out, he will definitely not let me do it again."

After spending several days together, Zijuan naturally knew that the two had a very good relationship, like real brother and sister.

"If the girl wants to give General Yue a gift, it is better to choose a lucky charm instead of a purse. It has a better meaning and is simpler."

Lin Daiyu raised her head, pondered it carefully, nodded and said, "Sister, what you said makes sense. Then let's learn how to make a lucky charm."

Seeing the two of them getting along so harmoniously, Xueyan, who had no chance to get a word in, pouted and went out to swing helplessly.

This was a privilege granted to her by Lin Daiyu out of consideration for her feelings.

……

It was not the market town, Yue Ling found his way all the way to the East City Bingmasi Yamen.

There is a Bingmasi in each of the east, south, west, north and center of the capital city. It is a government office that combines public security, fire protection, market supervision, disaster relief and poverty alleviation.

There is no affiliation between the various departments, and each is responsible for the public security of its own area.

Yue Ling's small courtyard and the ancient locust tree alley are under the jurisdiction of the East City Military Department.

Since Jia Baoyu and others were able to break into the house that day, Yue Ling naturally had to go to the Bingmasi to ask for an explanation.

He walked all the way into the yamen and through the back hall without any yamen runners stopping him. Everyone knew Yue Ling, and some had even gone to inform the commander.

It was not until the meeting room in the back hall that the person who came out to greet them was not the commander of the military, but the deputy commander, who came forward with a fake smile on his face.

"Commander Yue, what brings you here?"

Yue Ling curled his lips, "What wind? It's the draft in my house!"

Deputy Envoy Liu smiled awkwardly, "The draft is too strong, why not just close some windows?" "Close the windows? I can't even close the door at home, what's the point of closing the windows?"

Yue Ling glared at Deputy Envoy Liu, pointed at his nose and said, "Don't play dumb with me. I know exactly why Commander Qiu is avoiding me. He was born in the Marquis of Jingtian Mansion, so it's not easy for him to stop the people from Rongguo Mansion. But I warn you, if someone goes to my doorstep to cause trouble again and your military department stays out of it, don't blame me for turning my back on you!"

Yue Ling slammed the table, stood up and was about to go out.

Deputy Envoy Liu stepped forward to stop them, saying angrily, "Commander Yue, Uncle Yue, please don't be anxious. This is indeed our problem. I promise, there won't be a next time. Now that you are here, have some tea to cool down."

Yue Ling pushed him away and snorted coldly, "Commander Qiu is not here, but I have to give you some advice. Open your eyes and think about which side is more reliable. Losing your official hat is a small matter, but don't lose your head!"

After saying that, Yue Ling strode away.

Looking at Yue Ling's back, Deputy Envoy Liu wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh.

"The master of the Qin Palace is really hard to serve. I really need to be careful in the future."

……

It is hard to say how reliable the Bingmasi is. After all, it is still run by people from the lineage of the Four Kings and Eight Dukes.

Why is it that the four kings and eight dukes are in charge of the place where the royal family of Dongcheng gathers and lives, and it is Emperor Yuanqing who has to serve them well?

For the sake of future safety, Yue Ling still had to arrange some acquaintances to look after him.

Yue Ling found his way to the gambling house and easily spotted Ni Er putting money in front of the door.

Ni Er also spotted Yue Ling in the crowd, and quickly pushed aside the people around him, snatched back the banknotes, and came in front of Yue Ling, smiling and greeting him, "General Yue, are you here on a mission?"

Yue Ling stood with his hands behind his back, "Didn't I tell you to wash your hands clean?"

"Well, eat less. We have to make a living. If I take General Yue's job, I won't do it anymore. Who wants to do this in fear all day long?"

Yue Ling nodded slightly, "Yes, there is an errand. Your two followers in Prince Kang's Mansion, be smart and report to me immediately if there is any unusual movement. Also, arrange a few people to watch over the alley at the entrance of my house. No one is allowed to enter when I am not at home. Do you understand?"

Yue Ling took out fifty taels of silver from his bosom and handed it to Ni Er.

Ni Er wiped his hands with his shirt and took it with both hands, "General Yue, don't worry. If I can't do this surveillance job, I won't have the face to hang around with General Yue."

Yue Ling patted his shoulder again, "Okay, pay more attention, and make achievements. I'll give you credit for it."

After happily seeing Yue Ling off, Ni Er went all the way home, ready to gather his brothers and complete the task assigned by Yue Ling as soon as possible.

When I turned a corner, I bumped into someone.

"Who is so blind that dares to bump into me?"

Ni Er brushed the dirt off his body and looked across, only to find that he met an acquaintance.

"Master Jia, where are you going?"

The one called Second Master by Ni Er was naturally not the Second Master of the Rongguo Mansion, but Jia Yun, a member of the side branch.

Jia Yun looked worried and sighed, "It turned out to be Ni Er. My mother has been ill recently and I am short of money."

There is a saying: A penny can make a hero fall.

Jia Yun was indeed stumped.

Ni Er smacked his lips and said, "I'm short of manpower here. It depends on whether you are willing to give in."

Jia Yun said hurriedly, "As long as it's not against the law, then why not?"

Ni Er fished in his clothes and took out a banknote. "Don't worry, it's not. I've been a neighbor for so many years, so take the ten taels of silver for emergency use..."

Jia Yun was also moved by Ni Er's generosity and said, "Ni Er, tell me what you want me to do. I can't just take your money for nothing."

Ni Er smiled and put his arm around Jia Yun's shoulders. "This is an errand for the Prince of Qin's Mansion. If I hadn't seen that Second Master is reliable, I wouldn't have told you."

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