Chapter 456 Arrangements for the Lin Family

When I came out of Daiyu’s house, I met Daiyu’s nanny, Grandma Wang.

"I have met Mr. Hou..."

Grandma Wang is a woman in her thirties with a gentle and kind face. When she saw Jia Lian, she was a little cautious.

Jia Lian glanced at her, thinking that with Daiyu's hot-hearted and cold-hearted personality, which kept everything in her heart, it would be difficult for people like Grandma Wang to get close to Daiyu. Perhaps only a girl like Zijuan, who is intelligent and insightful of her habits, can truly understand Daiyu's thoughts.

I also thought that Xue Yan was also the girl Daiyu brought to Jia's house from the Lin family, but she was also silly and naive and not very close to Daiyu.

Jia Lian thought that maybe her aunt Jia Min was also a gentle and smart woman, so the wet nurse and mother-in-law she chose for Daiyu looked so harmless.

With a half-courteous reply, Jia Lian looked at her and said: "I have important matters to attend to, so I will leave Suzhou tomorrow. During my absence, I would like to ask Mother Wang to take care of her. Sister Lin, please pay more attention to everything."

"Yes..."

"If nothing happens, don't let other members of the Lin family bother Sister Lin. Butler Lin would like to I want to take Fan away, but I will leave ten soldiers to guard the outer courtyard. If there is any situation or trouble, Mother Wang can send those people to deal with it, or let them notify me."

"Yes."

Grandma Wang nodded blindly. Perhaps she also realized that with her status, such matters should not wait for Jia Lian's orders, so she hurriedly leaned over and said: "Thank you, Lord Marquis. Our girl's concern and servants will obey the Marquis's instructions."

Jia Lian said "yes", nodded and left.

Once outside, Lin Youquan summoned the main members of the Lin family to the hall to announce Lin Ruhai's will and the arrangement of the Lin family's property.

The Lin family branch is not prosperous, and there are less than ten people who can take charge of their own affairs. They are gathered in the hall, and they are also sparse.

Jia Lian was not polite to them, and sat down directly on the chief executive's seat. After being stunned for a moment, most of them saw relieved expressions in their eyes.

He turned his head and looked at Lin Youquan, and said calmly: "Tell them about it."

Lin Youquan bowed in response, then faced the people in the hall and looked at him. He said in a voice: "Masters and gentlemen, call everyone here. First, I have good news to tell you. Secondly, before I passed away, I made arrangements for some affairs in the clan. I also need to let you and your masters know." The gentlemen know."

"It's about time,What other good news could there be? "

"Yes, what is the good news? "

Lin Youquan waited for everyone to finish complaining before he continued: "Although our master has gone, the saint has especially extended his favor and conferred the eldest daughter of our family as the country monarch, with a rank of fourth rank. . Therefore, from now on, our Lin family will still be a Xunqin family and will not become an ordinary poor family! "

"What is Xiangjun..."

"What, there is such a thing? ? "

"Oh my God, is this true..."

The female title can cause some waves in Rongguo Mansion in the middle of Beijing. In local state capitals such as Suzhou, it is The Lin family branch is naturally even more unfamiliar to these families who have never had an official career in several lifetimes. Just hearing about a fourth-grade person made everyone shocked and excited.

Fourth-grade, It may not be a rarity in the capital city. But in Suzhou, he is definitely a big shot that people can look up to!

Even the parent official in Suzhou, the Suzhou magistrate known as the Fu Taiye, is only a fourth grade.

The ancestors of the Lin family were princes. Although they could only be passed down to three generations, they were still noble. Later, the emperor gave him a favor and inherited one more generation. But when Lin Ruhai came here, the title was still gone. The plaque on the gate of the house has also changed from "Lihou Mansion" to "Lin Mansion".

Fortunately, there was a literary star like the patriarch, who was the top pick in high school and continued the Lin family for more than 20 years. Glory.

Now that Lin Ruhai has also gone, other branches of the Lin family still have not produced a single official. I originally thought that even if the Lin family was completely in decline, in the future, others would only mention the Lin family. They say that their ancestors are like that, but they will no longer respect and awe them.

Because families with such glorious ancestors but declining descendants have had a collective name since ancient times.
< br /> A poor family.

Yes, their Lin family is about to become a poor family.

Although there is a faint reluctance in my heart, there is nothing I can do about it. Who knows, this At that time, Lin Youquan suddenly told them that the eldest lady, Daiyu, was actually canonized by the emperor. She had a serious official status, or was she fourth grade?

Everyone was suddenly excited and inexplicable, and they Even the two old and skinny old men stood up with crutches and kept asking questions.

Of course Lin Youquan understood the thoughts of these old men in the clan, and he himself was not the same.
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Glancing at Jia Lian, he saw that Jia Lian was sitting silently drinking tea without any intention of urging him, so he smiled and explained the matter to the clan elders in detail.

After a long time, the excited discussions among the Lin family members began to dissipate.

Lin Youquan was also afraid that Jia Lian would be impatient, so when everyone sat down again, he straightened his expression and said: "The second thing I need to tell you gentlemen is about the eldest lady. .

Before I passed away, the master had betrothed the eldest daughter to our wife’s nephew, the dignified Marquis Zhenyuan, as his second wife. Therefore, from now on, the Marquis will be the wife of our Lin family. He is my uncle.

In addition, the master also told me to let the Marquis take full charge of his funeral affairs and arrange the various assets of the Lin family. Therefore, I will let the Marquis come and talk to you about the next thing. Let the gentlemen explain."

Another piece of bombshell news shocked the minds of the gentlemen of the Lin family who had just calmed down a bit.

They looked around and seemed to have something to say. But after taking a look at Jia Lian, who was dressed in filial piety, but still couldn't conceal his dignity and imposing aura, he didn't dare to question it.

So, they all lowered their heads and started whispering.

They all knew Jia Lian’s identity, so they were more concerned about Lin Youquan’s last words than letting Daiyu be Jia Lian’s second wife.

After all, the Lin family has four generations of princes and a lot of family property. How can they, the Lin family, be willing to leave it to Jia Lian like this?

How could Jia Lian not know what they were thinking, so he put down his tea cup and said bluntly: "It seems that you all have some doubts about my uncle's arrangements before his death."

The Lin family All the clansmen looked at each other and knew that if they didn't say anything at this time, they would have no chance.

So soon a middle-aged man stood up, raised his hands to Jia Lian and said: "Please forgive me, Lord Marquis. It's not that we disrespect the patriarch's order, but... it's just that the matter is serious. , after all, we all know how much the patriarch loves Daiyu’s little niece, how could this happen... So, I wonder if Mr. Marquis has the handwritten letter of our patriarch’s will, etc., that can convince us?”
< br /> Jia Lian smiled lightly and glanced at the middle-aged man. If he remembered correctly, this was Lin Ruhai of the Lin family, the most promising person in his generation to pursue an official career. Well, the only scholar, indeed, had some level of speaking ability. It was clear that they were most concerned about the Lin family's property, but when they spoke, they only talked about Daiyu, which seemed like they had no selfish intentions.

"As for my uncle's promise to Sister Lin to me, everyone who has been with my uncle before knows. If you are really worried, there are my elders and uncle who signed the contract with Sister Lin. If you really want to see the marriage certificate, I can immediately send someone to Sister Lin to get it for you.

But I don’t think it’s necessary. I guess you guys don’t really care. That.

Uncle Quan, please take out the handwriting written by my uncle before his death and show it to all the gentlemen. ”

　“Yes. "

Lin Youquan was prepared for it. Speaking of it, Lin Ruhai still cared about these relatives. In fact, Lin Ruhai didn't need to write this handwritten letter at all. With the testimony of people like them, and Jia Lian himself. Identity, even if these Lin family members have doubts, it is not important at all.

Therefore, Lin Ruhai wrote this handwritten letter not for Jia Lian, but for these Lin family members.
< br /> Take out the handwritten book in your arms and show it to the elders of the Lin family to read one by one.

After seeing the content clearly, the faces of the Lin family members naturally vary, some are unwilling, and some are more serious. Big suspicion.

Could it be that in order to embezzle the Lin family’s property, Jia Lian, together with Butler Lin and others, deliberately forged the handwritten letter...

They also wanted this The family business has been in the family for too long. They didn't even think about it. Even if Lin Ruhai died, Daiyu should inherit the property of the direct line of the Lin family, which had little to do with them and other collateral clan members.

Originally, even if It is not an exaggeration for Lin Ruhai to allocate all the family property to Daiyu as a dowry.

It’s just that Lin Ruhai cares about her relatives and wants to distribute the output of the Lin family’s ancestral property to the clan members for one reason. Secondly, they also hope that their children will have money to study and have some hope in the future.

Jia Lian looked at these people in front of him, fearing that he would embezzle the property of the Lin family, and his heart rose somewhat. Displeased.

"Why, if you gentlemen still don't believe it, you can ask a professional to identify it and see if it is my uncle's fingerprint. "

After hearing Jia Lian's slightly cold words, the Lin family members who were still studying Lin Ruhai's handwriting finally reacted and looked a little embarrassed.

There were also people who wanted to agree. They checked, but were immediately stopped by others. Someone finally realized that with Jia Lian’s identity and status, what could they do even if it was an open robbery?

If you really want to ask someone to identify the fingerprints, what if It's okay, but if it is found to be a forgery, it's hard to say how Jia Lian, who will become angry and angry, will treat them...

Therefore, the scholar came forward, looked at Lin Youquan, and said: "This, this, the patriarch gave half of his private property to Daiyu's niece as a dowry. We can all understand this, but for some reason, the other half has to be given to the Marquis for his cooking..."

At this time, Lin Youquan couldn't help but feel a little contempt for these members of the Lin family. Fortunately, the master made a decision and asked his uncle to take care of the funeral. Otherwise, if it were left to these people, I'm afraid they would have started fighting over the family's inheritance.Here you are, how can you care about the master’s affairs?

Jia Lian's patience was finally exhausted. Without waiting for Lin Youquan's reply, he said directly: "This is very simple, because I promised my uncle that I will give birth to the first child with sister Lin in the future. The child, this child who carries the direct bloodline of his uncle, will be adopted into his uncle’s name and inherit the direct lineage of the Lin family.

Therefore, that half of the family property belongs to my uncle and is my son, that is, It was left by his grandson.

Do you understand what I said?"

Jia Lian said, not giving the Lin family time to discuss at all, and continued: " But after all, my uncle still pities you and knows that your life is not very good. So please tell me that before my and Sister Lin’s children grow up and inherit the position of patriarch, let me choose an acting patriarch from among you. , from now on, he will distribute the output of the Lin family's ancestral property over the years to each of your houses.

This is all the situation, what doubts do you have?"

Everyone could see that Jia Lian's attitude had become colder, and the Lin family became a little uneasy. Jia Lian is not only a high-ranking marquis, but also an imperial envoy from Beijing who even the princes are afraid of fawning over. If he is really angered, who can bear his anger?

A clan elder stood up, cupped his hands and said: "We all understand what the Marquis said. Since the clan leader has made these arrangements, I and others should obey them.

I just don’t know who the Lord Marquis wants to serve as the acting head of the Lin family during this period?

Also, forgive me for being presumptuous, but I dare to ask, if so, will the Lord Marquis and the second lady not have a baby in the future? What will happen if we give birth to a male heir?"

A clan elder is a highly virtuous and respected person in the clan. He had been silent before, not because he didn't care, but because he was weighing the pros and cons and letting the juniors charge and test him.

Now that Jia Lian and the old housekeeper have explained everything clearly, they also know what to do.

Although I am somewhat unwilling to leave all Lin family matters to an outsider to decide, there is nothing I can do. No one among them is successful. Scholar? In the countryside outside the city, he might be quite respected.

But in front of Jia Lian, I'm afraid it's nothing.

So, they really have no room for bargaining.

Fortunately, it seems that Jia Lian has no intention of occupying the Lin family's ancestral property, and is willing to distribute the proceeds from the ancestral property to each of their houses.

What else is there to say?

Originally, even if they wanted to fight, they were only qualified to fight for their ancestral property. As for the private property accumulated by the direct descendants? If Lin Ruhai died without saying a word, then heOf course we can also argue.

But Lin Ruhai made arrangements, so they were not qualified to say anything.

Moreover, for most Lin family members, they only see the Lin family’s ancestral property. As for Lin Ruhai's private property, who knows how much? They don’t have any concepts, so naturally they are not that persistent, and persistence is useless.

"As the acting patriarch, as well as the management of the Lin family's ancestral property, I will convene you to discuss it after my uncle's funeral is settled. Now, the most important thing is that you all work together to handle my uncle's funeral. Okay, let’s do it in style.

As for what you are worried about, Sister Lin and I will have no children in the future...

If that is the case, there is naturally nothing to say, as long as the acting clan leader does it If you are good and win people's hearts, you will be the new head of the Lin family in the future."

For Jia Lian, he really didn't care about the three melons and two dates produced by the Lin family.

Even if he is willing to talk so much to these Lin family's side houses, it is just because they will be his sons' relatives in the future, and he wants to make the arrangements as properly as possible.

Originally, I was a little apologetic for adopting my son. If I make another mess for him, even Jia Lian will feel embarrassed. Therefore, it is better to be patient with these meager Lin family members.