Chapter 73 The Lin Family (2)
The Lin family was also a prominent family in Suzhou for a hundred years. The previous dynasty was destroyed, and the war was smoke, and the people in Jiangnan were in panic, but in the end they did not reach the Jiangnan area, so the famous families in Suzhou were basically retained. However, because Bianjing is becoming increasingly prosperous now, more large families yearn for prosperity and prosperity in the capital, and moved one after another. Some were promoted in Bianjing, so their families moved to Bianjing to live.
The Lin clan defended the south of the Yangtze River and did not go to the capital with the flow.
The Lin family has lived in groups for generations to this day, and several families in Shizi Temple Lane in Shiquanli are descendants of the Lin family.
With high walls and deep houses, surrounded by curved corridors, pavilions, rockery pavilions, and forests, this is the courtyard of the Jiangnan Mansion. Although the place is small, it has a "close to the mountains and forests".
Yan Hanyu followed Mrs. Lin all the way into the inner courtyard, and the Lin Mansion was elegant and exquisite everywhere.
Because of Yan Hanyu's arrival, the lanterns in the backyard were lit every three steps that day and night, and the lights were as bright as day and lively as New Year's Eve. The neighbor's daughter-in-law and ladies gathered here.
The ladies from Bianjing and the people from the towns in the towns were naturally curious and came to watch.
Before the late emperor ascended the throne, military officers were of high power. In order to balance the power of the court, the Yan family was one of them. After the emperor ascended the throne, the Yan family's status reached its peak and ranked among the three dukes.
Yan Hanyu was not used to it. So many people were watching her, and she felt like she was looking at something rare, and she was just a person. Naturally, she didn't say that, but just hid behind Mrs. Lin a little uncomfortable.
The subtle movement was still noticed by Mrs. Lin. Mrs. Lin knew it in her heart, so she asked them to go back first, wait for Hanyu to rest for two days before recognizing her face.
After all the aunts and aunts, Yan Hanyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She would not give them politely and thoroughly in this life. In the last life, she had a good temper, but she did not forget those cousins who saw the opportunity. Except for the grandfather and grandmother who were sincere to her, she would no longer trust others.
Now only Mrs. Lin’s daughter-in-law and a few relatives and grandchildren are left in this small courtyard.
"Grandmother, Hanyu's cousin is so beautiful, she looks very much like a fairy child under Guanyin Bodhisattva." The person who is talking is Lin Nian'er from the Dafang family. His voice is tender and his mouth is clear when he speaks. He can't hear a little Jiangnan accent. When Lin Nian'er was speaking, she looked at Yan Hanyu, and saw her looking at her, smiling friendly and gentlely, the dimples on her face appeared.
Lin Nian'er is one year older than Hanyu. Because she was raised in front of Mrs. Lin since she was a child, she was gentle and considerate. She had a very good relationship with Hanyu in her previous life and took good care of Hanyu.
"That's right, mother-in-law." Mrs. Lin Er smiled and agreed, her voice softly. She was wearing a thin blue shirt with a simple cloud bun on her hair, and a golden hairpin with a golden silk tassel on her hairpin, showing her beautiful posture. She had a slender figure and a typical soft face of a Jiangnan woman.
Mrs. Lin held Hanyu's hand and never let it go except when she was eating. At this moment, she was holding her on the couch, looking at Hanyu with a smile, and the fine lines on her face became much deeper.
"Suxin looks beautiful. This is Suxin's little girl, and of course she is also beautiful."
Yan Hanyu curled her lips and smiled, revealing her falling front teeth.
"Look, it turns out that we Hanyu is old to change teeth."
Hanyu remembered that the front teeth were gone at this moment, and quickly pursed her lips. She shouted coquettishly, "Grandma, don't reveal my shortcomings."
"Yes, yes, we Hanyu are so embarrassed." Mrs. Lin laughed and said, "Today, can you rest with my grandmother?"
Before Yan Hanyu could answer, Lin Nian'er spoke first, "Grandma, why not let Hanyu's cousin sleep with me."
"I want to see Hanyu more. Hanyu. Or do you follow your opinion? Do you want to go to Nian'er's cousin or grandmother?"
Yan Hanyu directly answered, "Talk to grandma."
"Okay, okay, good girl." Mrs. Lin turned to them, "Don't stop here, go back and rest first. When Hanyu nourishes her spirits, she will recognize these faces in our family in turn tomorrow."
"Mom-in-law also rested early, so we'll go back now."
Several ladies and juniors of the Lin family also left the room one by one.
Lin Nian'er was the last to leave and said softly, "Grandmother is resting earlier, and Sister Hanyu is resting earlier."
"So too. You have to go to bed early at night, don't stay up late to embroider. Grandma is so sad when you are trying so hard like this." Old Lady Lin angrily said to her.
"Grandma, Nian'er is stupid, so she can only make up for her stupidity. Practice more flowers to make her look beautiful. Nian'er won't say it anymore. Just go to bed early after listening to her grandmother's words. Don't disturb her grandmother and Hanyu's cousin, Nian'er will leave."
Mrs. Lin watched Lin Nian'er go out and said to Hanyu, "This is your cousin Nian'er, your little daughter of your uncle's family, your uncle..." When Mrs. Lin said this, she couldn't help but sigh and her eyes were dim.
Mr. Lin has been adventurous since he was a child and often goes out to sea. When Mrs. Lin was pregnant, he went out to sea again, but never came back. Someone brought back news that he saw Mr. Lin's boat capsized. Mrs. Lin was extremely sad and had a premature child in her belly. After giving birth to Lin Nian'er, Mrs. Lin had bleeding heavily and had no time to treat it, and she disappeared in an instant. Lin Nian'er has been born without any father or mother, which is very pitiful, so Lin Nian'er was raised by Mrs. Lin.
"Grandma." Hanyu shouted in a low voice. The death of his uncle hurt his grandmother and he grew older faster.
"You may not know yet. Your uncle is gone. It was a year since your mother married to Bianjing that year. She was pregnant with you in her belly. I dare not send a letter to your mother, for fear that she would make a mistake. Later, after waiting for more than a year, I didn't have time to tell your mother about this matter, and I heard that something happened to your father..." Mrs. Lin said this and looked at Hanyu, "Little Nannan, will I feel uncomfortable when I mentioned your father?"
Yan Hanyu bit her lower lip and nodded, "Yes."
"Good Nannan, your father will always bless you, you must believe it. Grandma also believes that your uncle is living a more relaxed life in another place."
It is because of this belief that my grandmother supports her. Hanyu feels sorry for her grandmother. A person who is a very kind grandmother should have a hundred years of longevity.
"I, what are you doing? Say these words." Old Lady Lin quickly changed the topic, "Your grandfather must know that you will be happy when you come back. She has been thinking about it for a long time and asked for a long time. Every time she comes back, she will ask. I will send someone to send him a letter tomorrow. He is afraid that he will know that he is the last one to know that you have arrived at home and will make trouble again. No matter the old man, let him be anxious when he comes back."
Yan Hanyu also envied the relationship between her grandmother and her grandfather. Although she often quarreled, she did not see the two people alienated. Instead, she occasionally felt that these two old people were flirting. She asked, "Is my grandfather in a shipyard?"
Chapter completed!