When I came out of Daiyu's house, I met Daiyu's nanny, Grandma Wang.
"I've met Lord Marquis..."
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 because of Daiyu's hot-hearted but cold-hearted nature, 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 response, Jia Lian looked at her and said, "I still have important things to do, so I will leave Suzhou tomorrow. During my absence, I would like to ask Mother Wang to take care of Sister Lin for me. Please pay more attention to everything." ."
"yes……"
"If nothing happens, don't let other members of the Lin family bother Sister Lin. I will also take away Butler Lin this time, but I will leave ten soldiers to guard the outer courtyard. If there is any situation or trouble, Mother Wang can You can send those people to do it, or let them notify me."
"yes."
Grandma Wang nodded blindly, perhaps aware that with her status, such matters should not wait for Jia Lian's orders, so she hurriedly leaned over and said: "Thank you for your concern for our girl, Lord Marquis. I will obey all the orders of Lord Marquis. "
Jia Lian said "yes", nodded and left.
Once outside, let Lin Youquan summon 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 either. There are less than ten people who can take charge of their own affairs, and they are sparsely gathered in the hall.
Jia Lian was not polite to them, and sat down directly on the chief's seat. After being stunned for a moment, most of them looked relieved.
He turned his head to look at Lin Youquan and said calmly: "Tell them about it."
Lin Youquan bowed in response, then faced everyone in the hall and said seriously: "Masters and gentlemen, please call everyone over. Firstly, I have good news to tell you gentlemen, and secondly, before I die, I want to Some affairs in the clan have been arranged, and we need to let all the princes and gentlemen know."
"It's already this time, what good news can there be?"
"Yeah, what is the good news?"
Lin Youquan waited for everyone to finish complaining before he continued: "Although our master has gone, the saint has extended a special favor and conferred the eldest daughter of our family as the village monarch, with the fourth rank. Therefore, our Lin family, from now on, In the end, the Xunqin family will still be a family and will not become an ordinary poor family!"
"What is Xiang Jun..."
"What, such a thing could happen??"
"Oh my god, is this true..."
The title of a woman can cause some waves in the Rongguo Mansion in the middle of the capital. In local state capitals such as Suzhou, it is naturally unfamiliar to the Lin family branch, which has not had an official career in several lifetimes. Just hearing about a fourth-grade person made everyone shocked and excited.
Rank 4 may not be a rarity in the capital. But in Suzhou, he is definitely a big shot that people can look up to!
Even the Suzhou magistrate, the parent official in the entire Suzhou, known as the Fu Taiye, is only a fourth-rank official.
The ancestors of the Lin family were nobles, and although they could only be passed down to three generations, they were still distinguished. Later, the emperor extended his favor and extended his reign to one more generation, but when it came to Lin Ruhai, the title was still gone, and the plaque on the door of the Lin family's ancestral home also changed from "Liehou Mansion" to "Lin Mansion".
Fortunately, there was a literary star like the patriarch, who became the top pick in high school and continued the glory of the Lin family for more than twenty years.
Now that Lin Ruhai has also gone, the other branches of the Lin family still haven't produced a single official. I originally thought that even if the Lin family was completely in decline, when people mentioned the Lin family in the future, they would only talk about their ancestors, but they would never talk about it again. Will respect and respect them.
Because of this kind of family whose ancestors were glorious but whose descendants have declined, there has been a collective name since ancient times.
Poor family.
Yes, their Lin family is about to become a poor family.
Although I felt vaguely unwilling in my heart, there was nothing I could do about it. Who would have known that at this time, Lin Youquan suddenly told them that the eldest lady, Daiyu, had actually been canonized by the emperor, and had a serious official status, or was she fourth grade?
Everyone was suddenly excited. Even the two old and skinny old men stood up with crutches and kept asking questions.
Lin Youquan certainly understands the thoughts of these clan elders, and he himself is not the same.
After taking a look at Jia Lian, he saw that Jia Lian was sitting silently drinking tea without any intention of urging him. He also smiled and explained the matter to the clan elders in detail.
After a long time, the excited discussions among the Lin family members dispersed.
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 that needs to be told to you gentlemen is about the eldest lady.
Before his death, the master had already betrothed the eldest daughter to our wife's nephew, the dignified Lord Zhenyuan, as his second wife. Therefore, from now on, Mr. Hou will be the uncle of our Lin family.
In addition, the master also told the Marquis to take full charge of his funeral affairs and arrange the various assets of the Lin family. Therefore, let the Marquis explain the next matter to all the gentlemen. "
Another piece of bombshell news shocked the Lin family's minds, which 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.
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 members looked at each other and knew that if they didn't say anything at this time, there would be 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 because we don't respect the patriarch's death, but... it's just that the matter is serious. After all, we all know that the patriarch is How can I love my little niece Daiyu so much... So, I wonder if the Marquis has the handwritten letter of our clan leader's will, etc., that can convince us?"
Jia Lian smiled lightly and glanced at the middle-aged man. If he remembered correctly, this was Lin Ruhai's generation, the most promising person 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 that. If you are really worried, there is a marriage certificate signed by my elders and my uncle with sister Lin. If you really want it, If you want to see it, I can immediately send someone to get it from Sister Lin for you to take a look at.
But I don’t think it’s necessary. I guess you don’t really care about that.
Uncle Quan, take out my uncle's handwriting before he died and show it to all the gentlemen. "
"yes."
Lin Youquan was prepared. 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 around them, and Jia Lian's own identity, even if these Lin family members had doubts, it would not be a serious matter at all.
Therefore, Lin Ruhai wrote this handwritten letter not for Jia Lian, but for these Lin family members.
He took out the handwritten book in his arms and showed it to the elders of the Lin family to read one by one.
After reading the above content clearly, the faces of the Lin family members naturally varied, ranging from unwillingness to greater 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 handwriting...
They have also been thinking about this family fortune for too long. They also didn't think about it. Even if Lin Ruhai died, Daiyu would inherit the property of the direct lineage of the Lin family, which had little to do with them and other collateral clan members.
Originally, even if Lin Ruhai gave all the family property to Daiyu as a dowry, it would not be an exaggeration.
But after all, Lin Ruhai cared about her relatives and wanted to distribute the output of the Lin family's ancestral property to the clan members, firstly to provide financial support, and secondly, to hope that their children would have money to study and have some hope in the future.
Jia Lian looked at what was happening in front of him, feeling somewhat displeased in his heart for fear that he would embezzle the property of the Lin family.
"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 to the inspection, but were immediately stopped by others. Someone finally realized that with Jia Lian's identity and status, even if it was an open robbery, what could they do?
It is really hard to say how Jia Lian will treat them if he really wants to ask someone to identify the fingerprints. If it is correct, it will be fine. If it is found to be a forgery, Jia Lian will become angry and angry...
Therefore, it was the scholar who came forward, looked at Lin Youquan, and said: "This, this, the patriarch will give half of his private property to Daiyu's niece as a dowry. We can all understand this, but, for some reason, the other half is also required. Leave it to the Marquis, leave it to the Marquis to cook..."
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 affairs. Otherwise, if it were left to these people, I'm afraid they would have started fighting over the family's inheritance, and they would not care about the master's funeral!
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 the first child I will give birth to with Sister Lin in the future will carry the blood of my uncle. The child will be adopted into his uncle's name and inherit the direct lineage of the Lin family.
Therefore, that half of the family property was left by my uncle for my son, his grandson.
So, do you understand? "
Jia Lian said, not giving the Lin family time to discuss at all, and continued: "But uncle still pities you, knowing that your life is not very good. So tell me, before my and Sister Lin's children grow up and inherit Before taking the position of clan leader, let me select an acting clan leader 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.
That's all. Do you have any doubts? "
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.
I just don’t know, who does the Marquis want to serve as the acting patriarch of my Lin family during this period?
Also, forgive me for being presumptuous, but I dare to ask, what will happen if the Marquis and the second lady do not give birth to a male heir in the future? "
A clan elder is a highly 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 he was somewhat unwilling to leave all Lin family matters to an outsider to decide, there was nothing he could do about it, as none of them was 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.
Therefore, 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 of course they could fight.
But Lin Ruhai made arrangements, so they had no right 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.
"I will convene you to discuss the acting patriarch and the management of the Lin family's ancestral property after my uncle's funeral is settled. Now, the most important thing is that you all work together to handle my uncle's funeral and make it a success.
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 patriarch does a good job and wins the hearts of the people, he 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 members, it is just because they will be relatives of his sons in the future, and he wants to make arrangements as properly as possible.
I was a little apologetic about adopting my son, but if I messed him up again, even Jia Lian would feel embarrassed. Therefore, it is better to be patient with these meager Lin family members.
