Red Mansion and Crimson Pearl

Chapter 228 Crystal Heart Glass Man

The next day, Daiyu had just gotten up and was about to invite Jingbo in to talk more about yesterday's topic when a note was handed in from outside.

It was the prefect of Suzhou who had been nervous for half a month, thinking that Princess Zhaoqing would quietly come and leave quickly because Prince Beijing was guarding Jiangnan. Unexpectedly, he received news that the Lin clan was planning to hold a high-profile ancestor worship ceremony on the Lower Yuan Festival.

He had no choice but to send a letter to the Lin family's old house with a conflicted heart to ask what Daiyu meant.

Daiyu had originally thought that as long as she didn't take the initiative to contact the government, they wouldn't cause trouble for themselves. But once the ancestor worship was finalized, it would be impossible not to deal with the local authorities.

In addition to having a headache, he had to ask Aunt Meng and Chu Kai to come and support the situation, and invited the person who delivered the invitation to come into the flower hall to talk.

The man who came was obviously a legal advisor who was very familiar with big scenes. He wore a scholar's scarf and a scholar's robe, and held a folding fan in his hand even in the middle of winter.

He claimed his name was Guan Sheng, with the courtesy name Boxing, and was a native of Suzhou.

Daiyu put up a screen, gently revealed her identity, and then said that she also wanted to save trouble: "I just go back to my hometown to worship my ancestors and don't want to disturb the local people.

"Since you are a local, you should know the old customs in Jiangnan. In fact, women rarely show up during ancestor worship in this tribe. I didn't expect the tribe to do this.

"I got the news yesterday and was discussing with the female officials and eunuchs around me. I was afraid that I would go to pay a visit to the parents, but who knew that you came first."

Guan Sheng frowned when he heard this, and immediately said: "The clan leader informed my master of this matter three days ago. My master waited for three days but saw no response from the county lord, so he asked me to come to your house..."

Daiyu sighed deeply: "I guess you just don't want me to refuse..."

Aunt Meng frowned and said, "It was the princess who funded the school but ended up funding her enemy!

"The clan is worried that the princess will quietly withdraw her funding and leave, so they came up with this clever idea. They plan to keep the princess here temporarily so they can use other means!"

Guan Sheng's face suddenly changed!

Who among those who could become the prefect of the largest metropolis in the southeast doesn’t have one or two insiders in the court?

Prince Beijing coveted Lin Daiyu, and not only was he beaten by the Supreme Lord, but a few days later he was sent to the south of the Yangtze River by the Emperor to control the flood.

This piece of news had already spread quietly in the official circles of Jiangnan.

The first person to be embarrassed was naturally Prince Beijing, but he was the first prince of a different surname in the court, so what was he afraid of?

People who come to Jiangnan also hold the imperial sword and execute first and report later!

As for the others, someone immediately quietly reminded the Suzhou prefect that the old residence of the Lin family in Yangzhou had been locked for a long time. Although the real estate agent had been informed of the purchase, no one dared to buy it.

The only place that still has people breathing is the old Lin family mansion not far from Suzhou government office. In addition to the old housekeeper guarding the house, it is also the home of the Lin family clan. If this hidden chess piece is moved one day, the first person to bear the brunt will be the Suzhou prefect.

Therefore, the prefect also discussed the matter carefully with his aides, advisors, and trusted subordinates, but everyone came to the same conclusion: If Princess Zhaoqing was sober, she should avoid returning home when Prince Beijing was in Jiangnan!

But who knew that he would actually come!

Moreover, according to what the female official said, she originally wanted to keep a low profile, but her whereabouts were maliciously exposed by the clan? !

Guan Sheng was puzzled: "Supporting students? What's that?"

Aunt Meng was surprised: "Don't the local people know about this?" So she told him about Lin Ruhai's last wish to sponsor poor students in the clan.

Guan Sheng tapped the folding fan in his hand three times almost instantly: "This is a great thing!"

But after taking a look at the screen, he hesitated.

Daiyu noticed this and said with a smile, "I was in the capital and heard that there were many scholars in my clan who needed financial support, so I didn't think much about it.

"When I came back and checked, I found that there were only nine people in four years. It shows that not all students who really need it have received financial aid.

"I was also worried about what to do about this matter. I am a girl, I can't really interfere in the clan's education.

"It is a coincidence that Mr. Guan is here this time. I see that he is well dressed and must be a scholar. I wonder if he can help this princess a little?"

"I'd like to hear the details!" Guan Sheng couldn't contain his excitement!

Learning flourished in the south of the Yangtze River. Although the county and prefectural schools enrolled many students, there were still too many smart scholars and they could not accommodate so many people.

The prefect had racked his brains over the past few years, working with the co-prefect to encourage wealthy families to invest. But most of the merchants in Jiangnan were as shrewd as thieves, demanding many conditions but giving little money.

Now, a Princess Zhaoqing from Gusu who is rich, wants to do good deeds, and will not fight for these false names has fallen from the sky. If he does not quickly stabilize and win her over, I am afraid that after he returns, his father-in-law will fire him!

Daiyu smiled and said, "As for the silver, I still keep it with my old housekeeper, Uncle Lin Jing.

"But as for who to give it to and how to give it, please ask the prefect to send a specialist to decide for me. I just want to see the list and the expenses every year, I don't want to care about anything else.

"As a girl, I can neither run a shop or farm myself, nor can I personally see which victim is worth helping.

"Please tell the prefect on my behalf, sir. Please forgive me for being lazy. I will leave everything to the local government!"

This is the wisest approach!

Don't meddle in the details, just look at the results.

If someone's boss and superior are such people, they would wake up laughing at night!

Guan Sheng stood up in great joy and bowed to the ground: "Yes! I will obey your command!"

"This really helps me a lot." Daiyu smiled slightly, paused, and then said the most important thing, "I didn't think too much about the clan's sacrificial ceremony before, and I have already agreed.

"Now that you are such a wise man, could you please teach me how to make amends so that this matter can pass quietly without anyone even knowing that I have come to Jiangnan?"

Guan Sheng thought for a moment and said, "It's not difficult. The Lin family is a noble family. During the Xiayuan Festival, the local government should have expressed its gratitude.

“Now, we just need to go down and hint to the old clan leader to choose between the prefect and the princess to appear at the sacrificial ceremony. I think he won’t make the wrong choice.

"But in this case, the princess's wish to return to her hometown to worship her ancestors may be a little regretful and will be carried out quietly!"

Daiyu immediately praised it: "I don't want to make it public. Sir, this is a very good idea! Please thank the master for me right now!"

He ordered Chu Kua to take a small box and gave it to Guan Sheng: "This is a gift from a scholar. These are two seal embryos left by my father. They are not worth much. Please convey this to the Lord of the Mansion to show my respect and gratitude."

This is an elegant object.

Guan Sheng accepted it respectfully and said goodbye.

When he returned to the mansion, he presented the small box to the prefect Wei Jun and told him everything. Prefect Wei was overjoyed and clapped his hands in praise:

"It is said that the Queen Mother has an extremely accurate vision. It is true! This Princess Zhaoqing is really a person with a crystal heart and a glass heart. She is so transparent!"

After praising it, I casually opened the box and was shocked: "Is this a stamp embryo?!"

Guan Sheng leaned over to look, his eyes fixed.

But they are two pieces of Lantian jade, one black and one white, with a glossy waxy color and delicate texture. You can tell at first glance that they are not ordinary items!

"This gift is not light!"