HLnovel Chapter 301 I Don't Want to Be Just the Emperor's Brother-in-Law
Chapter 301 I Don't Want to Be Just the Emperor's Brother-in-Law
Lin Ruhai's answer was resolute.
Looking at Lin Ruhai's solemn guarantee, Jia Hu couldn't help but laugh:
"Uncle Lin, this is not a big deal, there's no need to be so serious."
"We're all family, it's only natural to care for each other, there's no need for such a grand gesture."
Jia Daihua also said with a smile.
Jia Daishan and the others knew that Lin Ruhai had become somewhat emotional because of Jia Hu's heartfelt words. Jia Daishan eased the tension by smiling and saying:
"Ruhai, now that we've arrived in your hometown, you should go back and visit."
Lin Ruhai suppressed his emotions.
“My mother is currently in the capital, and I have no other relatives at home. This time, she is accompanying the Emperor on his southern tour and has official duties to attend to, so she dares not leave without permission.”
Jia Daishan said:
"His Majesty will likely stay here for some time. If you wish to go back and take a look, it's not a big deal."
Jia Daihua watched Jia Zhen devour his food, then placed a piece of food on Jia Zhen's plate. He wondered why his grandson was so hungry today, and upon hearing their conversation, he chuckled.
"It's just a trip back to give your superior an explanation. It's a rare opportunity to come back, so it's good to go back and visit."
Lin Ruhai smiled and agreed, knowing that his father-in-law and uncle meant well.
Lin Ruhai had never returned home since passing the imperial examination and becoming a third-ranked scholar. Now that his mother was in the capital, he came back to visit the clan elders and the old family home, which would put his mother at ease about things back home.
Seeing that his grandfather and the others had finished their conversation, Jia Hu asked:
"Grandfather, can we go out and play here?"
Jia Hu was determined to visit the saltworks.
Jia Daihua said without much thought:
"Having come all this way, His Majesty is already thinking about going out to play. Don't worry, there are many beautiful sights in Jiangnan. His Majesty will definitely want to go out and enjoy them."
"Will my great-uncle, the Emperor, go to the salt fields?"
When Jia Hu said this, everyone at the table was stunned for a moment. The salt field was not a place that could be visited casually. They knew that Hu'er would not mention the salt field casually, and with Hu'er's intelligence, she would not be unaware of the importance of salt.
Jia Daishan put down his chopsticks.
"Why does Hu'er suddenly want to go to the salt field?"
Jia Daihua also laughed and said:
"There's nothing fun to do at the salt fields."
Jia Hu pleaded, "Grandfather, great-uncle, I'm just curious. I want to see how salt is made. Is that alright?"
Jia Hu, who was not used to being coquettish, was really not used to it all at once, but he was willing to go all out to get to the salt field.
Why did he want to go to the salt fields? But he couldn't tell the truth. The importance of the salt fields goes without saying; if he didn't put in some effort, why would his grandfather and the others agree to let him go?
Jia Hu's face turned slightly red after she finished acting coquettishly, feeling a little ashamed.
Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua couldn't help but burst into laughter, while Lin Ruhai simply lowered his head to hide his smile. Hu'er was just too adorable.
Jia Hu's face turned bright red. Honestly, he didn't know how to act cute, he didn't know how to act cute, but now he had to act cute. His grandfather and the others were laughing. It was so annoying!
Jia Hu's face turned red with anger, and he didn't realize that this was how he acted like he was being coquettish.
Seeing his grandson blushing and wanting to hide, Jia Daishan cleared his throat twice, suppressing a laugh, and said:
"The salt fields are a vital part of people's livelihood. They are of utmost importance. Since His Majesty rarely comes here, how could he not visit them? We can take you with us then."
It's that simple. So the Emperor was going all along anyway. Then all my sweet talk was for nothing.
Seeing the astonishment on Jia Hu's face, Jia Daihua deliberately teased him, saying:
"There's nothing fun to do at the saltworks. I thought you wouldn't want to go, but who knew Hu'er would be so interested. Since Hu'er wants to go, your great-uncle will definitely take you."
Jia Hu now wished there was a crack in the ground so he could hide inside. It turned out that it didn't have to be so complicated; it was part of the plan from the beginning.
After rinsing his mouth, Jia Daishan took a sip of tea. In fact, not everyone could go to such an important place as the salt field. In particular, what kind of behavior would it be to bring children to the salt field? The emperor would definitely not bring children.
However, since Hu'er wants to go, it must be for something very important. She can just tell the Emperor that she should take him with her.
After the family finished their meal, Jia Hu pulled Jia Zhen away. He didn't want to stay there anymore; he wanted to hurry back and organize the methods for making salt.
Watching their grandson run faster than a rabbit, Jia Daishan and Jia Daihua burst into laughter again. Lin Ruhai also laughed along. After laughing, Lin Ruhai thought of those events again and became gloomy.
The three of them arrived at the study. After dismissing the servants, Jia Daishan looked at Lin Ruhai's somber expression and spoke:
"The future has not yet happened, so don't let yourself get too caught up in it, as that will affect your judgment."
“That’s very true. A real man should stand tall and upright in this world. What kind of person would be timid and hesitant? We now have a head start in the future, which is something to be very grateful for.”
Lin Ruhai realized that he had been attached to appearances.
"Thank you both, uncles. I was overthinking it."
Jia Daishan reached out and patted Lin Ruhai on the shoulder, gesturing for him to sit down.
"It's not your fault. Who could remain calm after suddenly hearing such terrible news?"
But don't worry, those things won't happen again.
Judging from Hu'er's inner thoughts, the new emperor who ascends the throne is not the crown prince, and the relationship between the future new emperor and the emperor is not harmonious.
The emperor is not one to easily relinquish power, not even after becoming the retired emperor. If the retired emperor and the emperor are at odds, then the ministers below are a mix of old and new factions, which must indicate a problem.
"But now all of this can be avoided. The Emperor's health has improved, and the national treasury is full again. The Emperor's visit this time is specifically to deal with the Zhen family."
Lin Ruhai was taken aback, stood up and lowered his voice.
"Is His Majesty actually going to punish the Zhen family this time?"
Lin Ruhai stood up in surprise. From the information he had gathered and what he had seen and heard after arriving in Jiangnan, everyone could see that the Emperor favored and valued the family. Why would the Emperor want to punish the Zhen family?
After thinking it over, Lin Ruhai said in a low voice:
"Consort Zhen is still in the palace. She has even given birth to a prince, so her position is secure!"
"Hmph, it's because the Zhen family has produced two generations of imperial concubines. When the previous generation's dowager concubine was alive, she still had the favor of supporting the emperor. Now that the emperor doesn't have an empress, the Zhen family has become arrogant and ignorant of their own limitations!"
Jia Daihua snorted coldly. It was right to fight for one's own family, but one should not be too greedy. It was also a big taboo for relatives of the empress to hold power and want to interfere in politics.
When the Dowager Consort was still alive, he and his brother saw that the Zhen family had many improper ways of doing things, but the Emperor, remembering the Dowager Consort's support in the past, still indulged them.
Jia Daishan: "Since Consort Zhen has become the Emperor's concubine, she is now a member of the royal family and has little to do with the Zhen family. In the end, it's just that the Zhen family is too greedy and doesn't want to just be the Emperor's brother-in-law."