The Red Mansions

Chapter 270 Baochai: Which pot does not open and which pot to lift? (Ask for a monthly pass!)
Just when Jia Heng was in front of the saint, Xue's motorcade also marched into the capital. After Prince Teng entered the city, he led a group of subordinates to the capital camp first on the grounds that he was on official business.

The Xue family originally had a shop and a mansion in Shenjing City. Aunt Xue took Xue Pan first and sent some belongings to her mansion.

Then he ordered the servants to drive the car, and took some Jinling specialties, favored native objects, and drove towards the Rongguo Mansion where Ningrong Street was located.

But at this moment, in Rongguo Mansion and Rongqing Hall, it was as warm as spring, with laughter and laughter from time to time.

Jia Mu, in a silk shirt, sat on the Arhat's bed with a smile on her face. Under the service of her maid, accompanied by Sister Feng, Li Wan, Tanchun, Yingchun, Xichun, Daiyu, Xiangyun and Baoyu, she talked and laughed.

At this time, a woman came in from the outside, walked around the screen, and said with a smile: "Old lady, madam, my aunt brought her brothers and sisters to Beijing and got off outside the door."

Mrs. Wang showed joy on her face, and said, "Sister is here."

Jia Mu smiled and said, "I was just talking about it just now, but I don't think it will be here now."

Mrs. Wang was about to turn around and say something.

At this moment, another woman came from the outside and said with a smile: "Old lady, the housekeeper in the East Mansion said that Uncle Heng has returned to the capital as a teacher, and the palace has issued an order to promote him to a first-class general, and then he will enter the palace to face you." Saint Shane is gone."

Jia's mother was surprised, and asked the old woman, "I was promoted to a first-class general, what do you say?"

In Rongqing Hall, everyone also turned their eyes towards the past.

A look of astonishment flashed in Danfeng's eyes under Sister Feng's willow brows, first-class general?
Her father-in-law also has this title, right?

Doesn't this mean that when it comes to titles, Brother Heng is already on an equal footing with her?
The old lady smiled and said, "Old lady, how do I know this?"

A smile appeared on Xiangyun's white and rosy apple face, and he said, "Didn't brother Heng lead the army out? Third sister, you should know, right?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone looked at Tanchun.

Daiyu covered her mouth with a coquettish smile and said, "Third Younger Sister is Brother Heng's schoolteacher for girls. I heard that the military affairs of the five cities in Beijing should go through her first."

Tanchun's cheeks were stained pink by Daiyu's words, and he said in a clear voice: "The previous one, it was said in the mansion newspaper that Brother Heng led the army to suppress the bandits in the counties of the three auxiliary states. Only in the eye of Li can he be promoted to a nobleman."

When everyone heard the words, they suddenly realized.

Mrs. Wang glanced at Tanchun, her expression indifferent.

When Jia Mu heard Tanchun's words, she was overjoyed and said: "First-class general, this is the same title as Lian'er's father. In this way, we have two first-class generals in the east and west."

At this time, Sister Feng laughed and said jokingly: "Old Ancestor, this is really a double happiness. My aunt just brought my brother and sister over here, and Brother Heng also came back and was promoted to noble, so we have to celebrate it well." .”

Jia Mu smiled and said, "Yes, at the end of the year when you worship your ancestors, you should also tell the ancestors in the ancestral hall to make them happy in the sky. By the way, Feng girl, you go and send someone to the East Mansion." In the past, it was said that when brother Heng came back, let him and his wife have lunch with us, discussing whether to celebrate or not."

When Sister Feng heard the words, she called Ping'er who was on the side, and asked her to take a maid to the East Mansion to watch.

At this time, Mrs. Wang's smile had long faded away, her eyes were yellow and gloomy, and the original joy of reuniting with her sister gradually disappeared.

It's this Uncle Heng again!
Jia Mu was always happy to be lively. While talking, she looked at Mrs. Wang, smiled and said, "Baoyu's mother, you and Feng girl, go to the front hall to meet her, and bring your relatives here to see her."

When Sister Feng heard the words, she got up from her seat and said with a smile, "The old ancestor, I'm going."

Mrs. Wang nodded, forced herself to smile and said, "Well, let's go."

After finishing speaking, he took Jin Chuan, Yu Chuan and other maidservants and mother-in-law out of Rongqing Hall and headed for the front hall.

In the front hall, Aunt Xue, Baochai, Xue Pan and others were seated on nanmu chairs, and servants had already offered tea.

Along the way, Aunt Xue entered through the main entrance with a wider smile on her face.

He secretly thought in his heart, it really deserves to be a century-old prince's mansion, not to mention other things, the layout of the courtyard, the servants and maids, all exude a sense of wealth, honor and dignity.

Baochai was also sitting on a nanmu chair at the side at the moment, the girl's crystal clear eyes glanced at the furniture and furnishings in the hall, and she was a little surprised.

Although this girl has always advocated simplicity, it does not mean that she is ignorant of antiques and furniture. On the contrary, she has a deep knowledge of her family.

Xue Pan was sitting on the chair, as if there were thorns under his buttocks, swaying this way and that, looking around, in Aunt Xue's eyes, she was also a little annoyed, and said: "Pan'er, sit down and wait."

Xue Pan laughed and said, "Mom, why don't you see Brother Bao who was born in my aunt's family and has jade in his mouth?"

"Wait a minute, I'll be here." Aunt Xue said.

As soon as the voice fell, there was a rattling sound in the back hall, and the tinkling sound of the ring pendant, and then a person flashed behind the screen, it was Mrs. Wang, the maid, and the mother-in-law.

Mrs. Wang stood there for a while, staring at Aunt Xue, and called affectionately: "Sister!"

Aunt Xue was also taken aback, looked at Madam Wang, and called out in the same way: "Sister..."

Then the two sisters hugged each other, and when they met each other, they were full of sorrows and joys, and they narrated while crying and laughing.

Here, Baochai also stepped forward to comfort her mother, and then Sister Feng, Jin Chuan, Yu Chuan and other maids of Mrs. Wang also came to persuade her.

Xue Pan scratched his head, neither standing nor sitting, holding a pair of big copper bell eyes, peeping at Sister Feng, who is slender and smiling, with some fear.

Xue Pan knew Sister Feng in Jinling, and he was often teased and adjusted by Sister Feng when he was a child.

The sisters told Qi Kuo that Aunt Xue led Baochai, Xue Pan, Mrs. Wang and Sister Feng to meet each other. After that, the host and guest took their seats.

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "Sister, nephew and niece, it's been a long journey for thousands of miles, the saddle horse is exhausted, but the journey is smooth?"

These words are of course pleasantries.

Aunt Xue smiled and said: "It's not too tiring, and the road went smoothly. It's also a coincidence that I ran into Brother Heng from the East Mansion in Huayin, escorted me to the capital, and met him in the city gate. It's big brother."

When Mrs. Wang heard Jia Heng's name, the smile on her face froze for a while, and then when she heard her elder brother, smile lines appeared on her face again, she didn't mention Jia Heng, but with a kind smile on her face, she said softly: "Brother, he is safe, leading people to pick up my sister."

This time it was Aunt Xue's turn to freeze the smile on her face.

The scene outside the capital just now, she can be regarded as recalling, co-authored her elder brother did not come to pick up her family at all, but Brother Heng from the East Mansion.

It was Xue Pan who was looking at Sister Feng, but seeing Sister Feng's brows were erected, she stared at Sister Feng with her phoenix eyes, then quickly withdrew her gaze, and said with a light smile: "It seems that Uncle is picking up Cousin Heng, it's a coincidence."

Aunt Xue: "..."

Mrs. Wang: "???"

Baochai glanced at her elder brother, her apricot eyes drooped, and she looked at Sister Feng, whose Yurong was stunned at first, and then showed a strange look, feeling a little helpless in her heart.

Fortunately, this awkward atmosphere didn't last long, Xue Pan started a new job, looked at Sister Feng, and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, I haven't seen Second Brother Lian for a few years, where is Second Brother Lian?"

Sister Feng: "..."

In Baochai's eyes, the smile on the face of the opposite sister Feng froze at a speed visible to the naked eye, and then the sharp phoenix eyes under Liu Shao's eyebrows seemed to have a cold light.

A word suddenly flashed in Fang's mind, "Which pot is not opened and which pot is to be lifted..."

In fact, Jia Lian hadn't been back to Sister Feng's house for several months. Even if he came back, he would spend the whole night in the study, not knowing what he was up to.

Sister Feng knew that Jia Lian was "disgusted" by her some time ago, and she waited for her to be low-key and let her take the initiative to reconcile.

Fortunately, at this moment, Zhou Rui's family said softly: "Second Mistress, I heard from the servant in the front yard that the Second Master is back and brought Brother Rong to meet the Master."

When Sister Feng heard this, she smiled and said, "Really? Then you take Young Master Biao to meet Second Master and Master."

She was a little annoyed when she saw Xue's big head now.

Zhou Rui's family smiled, looked at Xue Pan, and said, "Master Biao, follow me."

Xue Panyuan was uncomfortable sitting here. Hearing the words, he felt as if he had received amnesty, especially when he had seen that brother Lian when he visited relatives in Jinling a few years ago.

Xue Pan looked at Aunt Xue and Baochai with a smile, and said, "Mom, sister, I'm going to look for Lian's second brother."

Aunt Xue looked at Xue's big head and said with a smile: "Go."

After Xue Pan left, Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "The old lady is in the backyard, and she is looking forward to her sister coming over. Let's go there together."

Aunt Xue responded with a smile, and the two went arm in arm.

On this side, Sister Feng accompanied Baochai to Rongqing Hall, and asked curiously, "Why did I meet Brother Heng on the way?"

Baochai said softly: "It's also a coincidence, Cousin Heng was stationed in Huayin County, and happened to meet the class teacher, so he went with him for a ride."

Sister Feng smiled and said: "Your cousin Heng, that is a powerful person."

Baochai responded with a smile. She was a man of few words, so she didn't go on talking.

While the two were talking, they arrived at Jia Mu's courtyard.

On the other hand, Jia's mother listened to the report, surrounded by a group of maidservants and women, came to the eaves of the corridor, looked at Aunt Xue and Baochai with joy on her face.

Baoyu, Daiyu, Yingchun, Xichun, Tanchun, and Xiangyun also cast their gazes on Baochai.

Especially Baoyu, with ecstatic eyes, like a full moon, with a smile similar to that of an "idiot".

How could this Xue family girl be so white?It's like a snowman piled up with snow.

Xiangyun tugged at Daiyu's sleeve, smiled and pouted at Baoyu.

Daiyu was pinching her handkerchief, and she was looking at the girl opposite with her bright eyes under her smoky eyebrows.

Wearing a honey-colored padded jacket, a light yellow satin forged cotton skirt, and a red cloak, she has a plump appearance, elegant manners, a pear-shaped smile, and a flawless face.

Seeing Xiangyun tugging at his sleeve, he couldn't help but glance at Baoyu, his starry eyes flashed, and then...turned his head and continued to look at Baochai.

Aunt Xue walked forward with a smile, and said pleasantly: "Old lady, after a few years of separation, your old body is getting stronger and stronger."

Mother Jia came forward to greet with a smile.

Sister Feng laughed and said, "Old Ancestor, it's cold outside, so why don't you go inside."

Mother Jia agreed with a smile, and then took Aunt Xue to the inner room of Rongqing Hall, divided the guests and hosts into seats, and talked with a smile.

Don't mention how Xue's family talked with Jia's mother and others after they entered Jia's mansion.

But it is said that Jia Heng left the palace and returned to Ningguo Mansion.

It was around noon, and Qin Keqing was talking with You Shi, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You in the backyard, while waiting for Jia Heng to return, while Ping'er was sitting beside her.

Qin Keqing said softly: "Yesterday, sister-in-law Feng said that Uncle Wang's family is going to have a baby in a few days. I was thinking about what to give. Sister You, do you have any suggestions?"

Because You Shi was the hostess of Ningguo Mansion before, so she has experience in giving gifts to these relatives and friends.

You Shi chuckled and said, "I remember that there seemed to be valuables in the storeroom, so I just sent them away, but my sister should always discuss this matter with her brother-in-law."

Qin Keqing smiled sweetly and said, "Yes, I was just thinking about waiting for my husband to come back to make up my mind. Speaking of which, it's been a while, why hasn't my husband come back yet?"

As he spoke, he looked at Baozhu beside him, and said softly, "Go to the front yard and have a look."

Not only Qin Keqing was a little anxious, but Second Sister You and Third Sister You who were sitting beside her also looked up from time to time.

And just when Baozhu had left for a while, she heard the noise of maids and mothers-in-law coming from outside the inner hall.

Baozhu also went back and forth, saying: "Grandma, uncle is back."

As soon as these words came out, all the Yingyingyanyans in the hall, with varying degrees of joy on their faces, went out to welcome them.

Jia Heng was also walking on the Chaoshou verandah at the moment, accompanied by Qing Wen, and said in a charming voice: "My lord, why have you been here for so long?"

Jia Heng smiled lightly, and said: "How long has it been? Originally, I thought it would be good to come back before the New Year's Eve. I didn't want everything to go smoothly, but I didn't want to delay the New Year. By the way, how is Madam recently?"

A man is like this, once he has an "affair", he will be doubly guilty towards his wife after returning home, but if a woman has an affair, she can't wait for her husband to die outside, and stay and fly with the boy every day.

Of course, there are those who are shameless, even thinking about eating and sleeping.

"Grandma You and the others talked to relieve boredom, raised flowers and planted grass, and they really missed you." Qingwen said softly.

Jia Heng nodded and smiled.

Qingwen's cherry lips twitched, for some reason, her heart became angry for a while.

However, after walking a few steps, Jia Heng asked again: "How about you? How are you doing recently?"

Qingwen frowned, her mood brightened again, and she said with a light smile: "Practice calligraphy, but a few days ago, I sewed a winter coat for you, and I was thinking about how to send it to you? Would you like to try it?" , See if it fits or not."

Jia Heng smiled lightly, and said softly: "I seem to have grown a little taller recently, and I don't know if it still fits or not, so I'll try it later."

Speaking of growing tall, I don't know why I think of the Jinyang princess.

While the two of them were talking, they walked up to the wall of Fenying Zhaobi. Seeing that Jia Heng came in without knowing it, Qingwen's cheeks were slightly hot, her eyes lowered, she looked at the embroidered shoes under her feet, bit her cherry lips, her slightly trembling voice was tinged with tinge. Feeling ashamed, she said softly, "Young Master, the road is full of dust and dust, why don't you take a bath and change clothes first?"

When Jia Heng heard this, she couldn't help but freeze her figure, and suddenly turned to look at Qingwen, about to say something.

However, Qingwen, who was absent-minded, just bumped into her arms, said "Ouch", raised her head, pouted her small cherry mouth, and had a slightly foxy melon-seeded face with peach cheeks. Excited.

"Go to the back hall first, and wash when you go back." Jia Heng smiled and rubbed Qingwen's forehead. Amid the girl's anger, she turned around and walked quickly through the moon gate.

Qingwen's melon seed face was as red as a cloud, stomped her feet angrily, and muttered: "If you are a child again, if you touch someone's forehead, why don't you touch it..."

The young master has grown taller, and she is not too small.

Qingwen snorted softly, puffed out her chest, and said to herself, when she takes a bath later, she has her own reasons.

Thinking like this, twisting the waist of the water snake, he chased Jia Heng like a weak willow supporting the wind.

Jia Heng came under the eaves and saw Qin Keqing, Youshi, Second Sister You, and Third Sister You. His eyes fell on the beautiful woman in the pink dress, and he called out: "Keqing."

After staying in the camp for such a long time, it would be unrealistic to say that he has no anger at all, otherwise he would not have made the mistake that a man would make with Princess Jinyang.

(End of this chapter)