strictlysupreme Chapter 65 Lin's Mother Arrives in the Capital
Chapter 65 Lin's Mother Arrives in the Capital
Zhang Jinzhong:
"Yes, yes, he is your grandson."
Zhang Heming was finally satisfied. After the meal, he returned home and immediately wrote a letter to Jia Daishan to tell him the good news, saying that he was just waiting to attend the wedding banquet.
Jia Daishan was actually quite confident about the marriage, and after receiving confirmation, he first informed his mother, Jia Mu.
Grandmother Jia was very happy, as Min'er's marriage had always been a major concern for her.
Previously, she had intended to be introduced to a noble family in the capital, but Jia Daishan had refused. He said he had already made up his mind, but seeing Min'er growing up day by day, and every time she went out to a banquet, the ladies there would put her through all sorts of probing, which was exhausting. Now that the marriage was progressing smoothly, this auspicious match finally put her at ease.
"Has the Lin family said when they will come to propose marriage?" Grandmother Jia asked so that she could prepare in advance.
Jia Daishan smiled and said:
"Lin Tanhua's mother will arrive in the capital in two days, and she will come in advance to deliver her visiting card."
"Then I'll go tell Min'er the news first."
The people in the Censorate could all see that something was wrong with Lin Ruhai. Why was he always smiling, handling all sorts of miscellaneous tasks without complaint, and with extremely high work efficiency?
Little did they know that Lin Ruhai only wanted the days to pass faster and faster.
As Lin Ruhai had been waiting, his mother finally arrived in the capital.
The mother and son met and chatted about everyday things. After asking about each other's recent situations, Lin Ruhai told his mother about the matchmaker who had been asked to arrange a marriage for him.
Looking at her son, who was clearly expectant yet embarrassed, Lin's mother was quite surprised. Her husband had passed away early, and she had raised her son alone. From childhood to adulthood, her son had always been very sensible.
She had always studied diligently and had never had to worry about her studies. She was overjoyed when her son got into high school, and thought that now that her son had established himself in his career, it was time for him to get married.
When the news of their son's high school admission reached Suzhou, the already interested families became even more eager to have matchmakers visit their door.
But her son was clueless about this. She had arranged a maid for him, but he refused, saying it would interfere with his studies. She was afraid he would think she was coming to arrange another marriage for him and would refuse again, so she came without informing him beforehand. But after only a few words, her son said someone had arranged a marriage for him, and he seemed quite interested. She had never seen her usually composed and mature son so shy.
Lin's mother couldn't help but wonder which family's daughter had captured her son's heart. If that was the case, then there was no need to bring out the portraits of the girls she had brought along.
"Whose daughter is she?"
Lin's mother asked curiously.
Lin Ruhai immediately replied, "It is the eldest daughter of the Jia family of Rongguo Mansion."
Upon hearing this, Lin's mother frowned slightly. Although she had always lived in Suzhou, the Lin family had previously held a noble title and had lived in the capital. She also had friends in the capital with whom she had maintained contact.
Knowing that her son would definitely come to the capital in the future, she also acquired some properties, so she knew a lot about what was happening in the capital.
The Rongguo Mansion is no ordinary family. If we're talking about the Jia family's daughter, then who knows that she is the only daughter of the Duke of Rongguo, a man who is highly regarded by the Emperor?
Lin's mother thought her son was exceptionally talented, being a third-place scholar in the imperial examinations, and that someone would surely take a liking to him. She never imagined it would be the eldest daughter of the Rongguo Mansion.
"Ruhai, are you sure who told you that the Duke's family wanted to arrange a marriage?"
Seeing his mother's serious expression, Lin Ruhai wondered if she was unwilling, and quickly said:
"It was my superior in the Censorate who said it."
Lin's mother immediately laughed upon hearing this.
"Son, that's a good thing!"
"Then Mother, what you just did..."
Lin's mother smiled and said:
"I was afraid you hadn't experienced matchmaking before and might misunderstand their intentions. Since you said it was the Imperial Censor who spoke on your behalf, the woman's side must have found a middleman."
Lin Ruhai was speechless; how could he possibly misunderstand such a thing?
Lin's mother asked again:
Have you met the Duke before?
Lin Ruhai:
“A few days ago, the Duke invited his son to the Duke’s mansion for a chat and they also had a meal there.”
Lin's mother:
What kind of person is the Duke?
"The Duke is a very good person. He is not rigid or serious at all. On the contrary, he is very kind and knowledgeable. My son has benefited a lot from talking with the Duke. He also met the two young masters of the Jia family, who were polite, kind and friendly. Even the Duke's three little grandsons are very smart and cute."
Lin's mother listened to her son with a smile, and seeing his various praises of the Duke's family, she found her usually upright son quite adorable.
"It seems that Ru Hai has a high opinion of the people in the Duke's mansion, so he must be very happy about this marriage."
Lin's mother smiled.
Lin Ruhai suddenly realized he had said too much.
"Haha, my son, don't be embarrassed. I also think this is a wonderful marriage."
"Then Mother, when shall we visit the Rongguo Mansion?"
Lin's mother smiled and said:
"On our first visit, we must observe all the proper etiquette and rules. Since we have won the favor of the Duke of Rong, we should be even more attentive to show that our Lin family values this marriage. Don't worry, with your mother here, I will make sure this matter is handled perfectly and with great fanfare."