Detective in the Red Chamber

It's just that when it became quiet, she felt something was wrong - how could there be no movement in this courtyard?

So she went to the door in doubt, opened the bamboo curtain, and leaned out most of her fair body, which was only covered by a bellyband, but saw Second Sister You sitting blankly on the bench, holding a plain white cloth in her hand. The handkerchief is being kneaded like dough.

Seeing this, Third Sister You hesitated for a moment, then went back and put on a casual dress, sat in the outside room opposite to her sister, and said crisply, "My dear sister, don't you think that I sold you and married Mrs. Sun as a concubine. It's better than being teased by that Jia Zhen fan."

Second Sister You glanced up at her, lowered her head again, and said in a low voice, "Brother-in-law...brother-in-law also promised to take me as a concubine."

"Bah~!"

Third Sister You spat disdainfully, and said with a sneer, "My sister was probably fascinated by the wealth of his family, so she didn't see what the situation of his concubines is like now! She is an aunt, but all day long He earns a living as if he is a prostitute, how has he ever been treated as a human being by his family?!"

In fact, Second Sister You is not unaware of these situations, but she always hopes that Jia Zhen will treat herself differently for Youshi's sake.

Speaking of which, she was also a young lady who was pampered by a wealthy family for several years. Later, her family was in a difficult situation and her livelihood was difficult, but she especially longed for that rich life-so she was molested by Jia Zhen in Ningguo Mansion, although she felt very ashamed, But he is really greedy for the life of rich clothes and good food.

Third Sister You naturally knew what her sister was thinking, so after talking about the tragic situation of those concubines in Jia Zhen's mansion, she changed the subject and exaggeratedly said, "This is different for Mrs. Sun. I heard that the two concubines in the family are both The arrangement is very appropriate, not only the rich clothes and fine food make the servant call the servant, but also take it out for a play from time to time, it can't be more beautiful!"

As she said that, she lowered her voice again, and said in a mysterious way, "Especially, Mr. Sun has an advantage, but it is absolutely beyond the reach of others."

Hearing what she said so mysteriously, Second Sister You finally got interested, leaned forward and asked curiously, "But I don't know what's the benefit?"

Unexpectedly, Third Sister You grabbed her chest, and said with a giggle, "Of course it's the muscles and bones. I'm afraid that the whole capital may not be able to find a few people with stronger bones than him."

"Bah~ what good is this?!"

Second Sister You blushed immediately, slapped her paws away, and spat, "Thank you for being a girl, I'm ashamed to say that!"

It's not good to say it, but the appearance of dizzy cheeks clearly knows the beauty of it.

"Why is this not good?"

Third Sister You pretended to be surprised and said, "If he didn't have such a good body, how could his two concubines become pregnant one after another within half a year after entering the house?"

As she spoke, she reached out her hand again, but this time it landed on Second Sister You's lower abdomen, caressing it lightly and murmured, "We women, when we are young, we can still rely on color to support us, but we can't do it in the future." Show filial piety to your children?"

Second Sister You was really tempted this time. Now that she is only thinking about marrying into the mansion, she is naturally more concerned about enjoying wealth and honor for a long time. rely.

Unexpectedly, just as she was thinking about it, Third Sister You became serious again, slid her hand down, and said with a smile, "Of course, if my sister insists on marrying to Ningguo Mansion, she can also enjoy the filial piety of her nephew. The way, I’m afraid it’s not the same as other people’s homes.”

Second Sister You saw that she was joking, but she didn't know that, it was referring to the dirty things of those father and son gatherings in the Ningguo Mansion, and she was so ashamed that she couldn't hold back for a while.

But after the shame faded away, she became anxious again, and said hesitantly, "But that Zhang Hua..."

"Don't mention it yet!"

Third Sister You immediately became serious, and urged her again and again, "If Mr. Sun is in love with my sister, what is a mere shabby household at that time? If the match is not right, wouldn't my sister increase my troubles by mentioning this matter?"

Second Sister You nodded obediently, then suddenly got up and said coyly, "I... I'll go in and put on some rouge and gouache first."

Third Sister You chuckled, but hurriedly caught up and asked, "Where did Mother and Mama Wu go?"

"Say it's going out to buy some food, good hospitality..."

Before Second Sister You could finish her answer, the alley suddenly became lively. The two sisters looked out through the window and saw Mrs. You carrying two bamboo baskets full of vegetables in front, and Mama Wu was covered with chickens in the back. Duck, fish and meat all entered the yard panting.

Second Sister You hurriedly walked out to greet her, and was about to reach out to help, but Mrs. You dodged and dodged, and said in a repeated voice, "Go to the inside, go to the inside! If you get a messy smell, you will be killed when the time comes." How can I meet your distinguished guest?"

Third Sister You also came out of the room at this time, and seeing that the two of them brought back so many things, and even a lot of rare wild game in the city, she couldn't help but click her tongue and said, "Mom is really busy today, I'm afraid it won't work." Fill it with a month's worth of flowers?!"

Mrs. You has always favored this youngest daughter, but now she really has no good looks towards her, and said with a sneer, "If that little boy came here alone, not to mention all these things, even a cup of tea, I wouldn't even be willing to pour it for him!"

As she said that, she couldn't help complaining that she had worked so hard to raise a money-losing guy with a bad face.

With such an old woman who 'teaches by precepts and deeds', it's no wonder that Second Sister You yearns to marry into a wealthy family, and even commits herself to be a concubine.

It's just that Third Sister You has been tired of listening to these remarks these days, and she doesn't take them seriously.

Seeing this, Mrs. You had no choice but to curse and lead Wu Ma into the kitchen, and started to cook with ease.

In fact, at the beginning, Mrs. You was not so satisfied with the candidate of Sun Shaozong. She always felt that the fifth-rank official and the Patriarch of Ningguo Mansion could not be compared at all.

However, the news that Third Sister You heard made her change her mind in an instant - the widowed mother of Mrs. Sun's concubine, Xiangling, is now living with her daughter in Sun's house, serving them with delicious food and good hospitality .

This made Mrs. You look forward to it. She has been waiting and looking forward to it for the past few days, thinking that she will quickly take over the wealthy son-in-law, so that she can go to the rich family to relive her old dreams.

Now that it's the right day, she is naturally working harder, maybe even more active than Second Sister You herself, so after a while, the small courtyard is already full of fragrance,

They just waited and waited, but they never saw Sun Shaozong and Liu Xianglian.

Third Sister You anxiously went out to look at it several times, and finally saw the lover of her dream coming, clasped her hands on the silver saddle of the white horse, and asked, "May I ask if this is You's family?"

The appearance of the yushu facing the wind made Third Sister You become obsessed with it, she was leaning against the door frame to keep from slumping to the ground, and after a long time she managed to squeeze out the words "Zheng...it is You's family."

At this time, when Nayou heard the movement, she came out happily, but she saw that there was only a little white face outside, and the wrinkled old face suddenly collapsed.

How smart is Liu Xianglian?

Seeing that the old woman came out with a happy face, and saw that her nose was not her nose, her eyes were not her eyes, she immediately knew that in the eyes of this old woman, she was probably the dispensable addition.

So he hurriedly got off his horse and said with a smile, "Brother Sun met a case on the way, I'm afraid it will take some time before he can come over."

After saying a word, the old woman's face changed color as expected.

Chapter 368

But half an hour later, Sun Shaozong arrived late.

As soon as I called the door in the alley, I saw Liu Xianglian rushing out from inside, grabbed his arm tearfully, and said excitedly, "Brother, I have been waiting so hard for you!"

"how?"

Sun Shaozong asked in surprise, "Could it be that the third sister Nayou is not to your liking?"

Thinking about it, I think it's unlikely, if I really look down on Third Sister You, with Liu Xianglian's impatient temper, I'm afraid she would have found a good reason to run away, how can she continue to study until now?

"how come!"

Sure enough, when Sun Shaozong mentioned Third Sister You, Liu Xianglian's eyes lit up, and she shook her head and said, "Brother is right, this girl is indeed a rare beauty in the world, especially her hobbies are quite similar to that of my younger brother. Isn't it fate from the previous life?"

Hearing what he said, Sun Shaozong was even more puzzled, and wondered, "Since you have seen the right thing, why did you see me, as if you saw a savior?"

"This one……"

Liu Xianglian's complexion suddenly collapsed, she spread her hands and said with a wry smile, "I originally thought that I was the one who came to see each other this time, and my brother was just accompanying guests—but now, if it wasn't for my brother's name, I'm afraid it would be You may not even be able to enter this door!"

Sun Shaozong was still a little puzzled, but before he could continue to ask questions, a thin middle-aged woman appeared from behind the door. She looked like a smiling chrysanthemum with an old face, and exaggeratedly exclaimed, "Oh~ I just said Why did the fire on the stove suddenly become much hotter, the feeling is that the nobleman came to the door!"

As he said that, he turned his body sideways again, slanted his shoulders flatteringly and made way inward, "Hurry up, Mr. Sun, please come inside."

Seeing that she didn't even pinch Liu Xianglian's eyelids when she was talking, Sun Shaozong suddenly realized.

He originally thought that Third Sister You had brought her up to be his concubine just to let him have a good word with Liu Xianglian—but look at this meaning, if it was only Liu Xianglian's marriage, then Mrs. You might not be able to will agree.

She really is a scheming girl!

Not to mention what's going on in his heart, but he said that the two brothers were led into the main room by Mrs. Nayou, and they saw that the table was empty, except for the third sister You standing beside her.

Seeing Sun Shaozong coming in, Third Sister Nayou gave her a blessing in a calm manner, saying, "I have seen Brother Sun."

This title obviously refers to Liu Xianglian's roommate.

Seeing that Liu Xianglian at the side did not object, Sun Shaozong had no choice but to seriously bow and return the salute. When he got up, Nayou had already wiped and wiped the upper chair, respectfully asked him to sit down, and rushed to the chair again. He greeted the room, "Second sister, come out and see who is coming!"

If it was a normal 'blind date', this move must be frivolous - but since it is a concubine, it is another matter. How, how can I make up my mind to take her home?

It's just that after Mrs. Nayou finished shouting, she didn't see any movement for a long time. It wasn't until the second time she spoke to urge her that she raised the bamboo curtain, and a woman walked out from inside with her pipa half-hidden in her arms. Said, "The daughter of the people has seen Mrs. Sun."

To be honest, last time in Ningguo Mansion, because Third Sister You stole the limelight, she kept standing with her hands down, but Sun Shaozong really didn't see her facial features clearly.

At this time, sitting on the head of the big thorn raised his eyes and looked up, but saw that the second sister You was also slender and tall, and her body was slightly plump compared to her younger sister - especially when she was wearing a tight waist The skirt, the breasts and buttocks are even more appearing after the Yingying bows.

As for the facial features...

Seeing that she didn't have much resemblance to Third Sister You, on the contrary, she had some resemblance to another person - this person was none other than Wang Xifeng, the second grandmother in Rongguo Mansion.

It's just that although the face and figure are six or seven points similar, the temperament is very different. That Wang Xifeng is so fierce and fierce, but the second sister You is cowardly and shy. Sun Shaozong only stared at her for a few times. He flushed with shame.

But she really has a very cute personality, no matter how shy she was, when Mrs. You greeted her, she still hurriedly picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea for Sun Shaozong, held the orchid with both hands, and said softly, "Please use it, my lord." Tea."

That voice was crisp and clear, mixed with a glutinous and sweet breath, which made people very happy to hear it.

Sun Shaozong reached out to take the tea, seeing that the temperature was just right, he drank it all in one gulp, and put it in the far corner opposite to Second Sister You.

Second Sister You saw her, hurriedly went forward with the teapot and filled it up again, and then retreated to the side with lowered hands.

This is still a master who has good eyesight and can serve others.

Sun Shaozong agreed in his heart that six points and five points were due to his appearance. Then he asked about her sewing skills, what hobbies she usually has, and whether she has learned to read or not—after all, the handkerchief may not really be made by her .

Seeing this, Mrs. You on the other side withdrew wisely, and brought over all the food and wine that had been prepared in a short time. Counting the soup, soup and water, there were twelve courses, and the table was crowded to the brim. .

The second sister You came forward obediently again, and helped Sun Shaozong and Liu Xianglian each pour wine; but the third sister You just flashed a pair of beautiful eyes, never leaving Liu Xianglian's side for a moment.

When the food and drink were served, Liu Xianglian asked curiously, "Brother, what case did you encounter on the way? Didn't you say that the criminal should be arrested first and then retrialed after adjournment? But why did you delay for so long before catching up?" come over?"

Speaking of that case, Sun Shaozong couldn't help but let out a long sigh, shook his head and said, "Speaking of which, this case is really a 'legendary', and it is estimated that it will spread throughout the entire capital in a short time."

Liu Xianglian became more interested after hearing this, and hurriedly asked about the case.

The sisters of the You family next to them also looked a little curious.

Sun Shaozong said, "At noon, a magistrate who came to Beijing to report on his duties was attacked and killed in the middle of the street. The strange thing is that the murderer not only did not escape, but held up the head of the magistrate, asking someone to report to the magistrate immediately. ..."

But it turned out that the magistrate was a corrupt official with a height of three feet. The murderer had no personal enmity with him, only righteous indignation. After traveling thousands of miles, he finally succeeded in one blow in the capital.

And after he finally got what he wanted, he didn't intend to escape legal sanctions. He only hoped that the court could learn a lesson and appoint a clean and honest parent officer to go there.

"Good guy!"

When Liu Xianglian heard this, she applauded and said, "He is really a good man. I thought that such chivalrous characters were only found in ancient books, but I didn't expect to see them in this dynasty!"

As he said that, he said with burning eyes, "Brother, such a good man shouldn't be allowed to lose his life just because of a corrupt official!"

This is so lightly said...

Although it was out of righteous indignation, and it was a corrupt official who was killed, no matter what dynasty or generation, there is no reason to encourage the people to attack and kill officials ordered by the court!

Sun Shaozong was about to say something, but suddenly his heart moved, and he pretended to ask casually, "What do you sisters think? Should this person be punished heavily or lightly?"

Third Sister You said without hesitation, "Of course it is a light sentence! How can such a hero be killed so easily?"

Second Sister You was careful first, observed Sun Shaozong's expression, and then said in a hushed voice, "Is this something a woman can judge? It's only reasonable for the master to deal with it impartially."

Knowing how to read words and colors, and can position oneself.

Sun Shaozong's satisfaction level rose to [-]% - one concubine like Ruan Rong who was in love with each other was enough, and the others had to be obedient so as to promote harmony in the family.

Thinking this way in his heart, he spread his hands and said with a wry smile, "I want to deal with it fairly, but this case involves corruption, and the person who died was a foreign official. According to the rules, Shuntian Mansion has no right to intervene, so I only asked a few questions, and then I sent someone to report it to Dali Temple."

Chapter 369 Why don't you cook raw rice?

After eating and drinking under the service of Second Sister You, it was finally time to discuss business matters.

So Mrs. You came forward to replace the two daughters, and she didn't dare to sit on the same level as Sun Shaozong on that stool, so she deliberately moved a stool over and sat on it with her body bent, her head raised and her face full of flattery.

Faced with such an old lady You, Sun Shaozong couldn't help but think of the classic line in Journey to the West, he is like a dog...

However, since time travel, he has long been used to similar expressions. Although the old woman in front of him looks a little exaggerated, it is not impossible to look directly at it.

"cough."

Sun Shaozong cleared his throat and said, "It is said that it is not up to me, an outsider, to ask about brother Liu's marriage, but right now his only aunt is thousands of miles away, and he may not be able to return to the capital in a few years. Take care of one or two, so I have no choice but to drive the ducks to the shelves, and act as an elder once again."

Liu Xianglian's uncle, who used to be the seventh-rank inspector in the city defense battalion, was suddenly appointed the sixth-rank Fuzhou garrison a few years ago, so he dragged his family to Fuzhou to take up the post. Just enjoy the infinite, and don't think about reading and making progress at all.

Under such a background, Sun Shaozong, the elder brother who is a family friend, can barely say the past. Besides, judging from the appearance of the You family, they don't care so much about "small details".

Speaking of...

After making an engagement for this kid, shouldn't it be time to find him a regular job?

Or, why not pull him to be a teacher first, to fill the vacancy left by Cheng Rixing?

Sun Shaozong began to think about Liu Xianglian's married life, but the old lady You hesitated for a while, but she laughed and said, "Third sister's affairs are easy to discuss, but I don't know how Master Sun will deal with my second sister. ?”

This woman really wanted to bind the two marriages together. It is estimated that if the matter of the second sister You cannot be settled, the "easy to discuss" of the third sister will turn into not "easy to discuss".

Liu Xianglian obviously understood the key to this, and immediately rushed to say, "Needless to say, getting such a gentle and virtuous woman to commit herself to be a concubine is simply a blessing from a previous life!"

As he said that, he looked at Sun Shaozong pitifully and said, "Brother, tell me, is this the reason?"

This guy was at the wine table just now, chatting with Miss You about the popular Kunqu opera, it was like a long-lost meeting, the two heads got closer and closer, and I don't know how much bodily fluid they exchanged, they almost stuck together !

Right now, he really loves Third Sister Nayou, so he naturally hopes that Sun Shaozong will quickly deal with this matter.