Xiaoxiang Water Cloud in the Red Chamber

Mrs. Wang's eyes dimmed when she heard Jia Mu's words. Jia Mu's words were both soft and hard. It would be useless to tell Daiyu Jia's forces to make a contract with the government.Then with the temptation of family affection, Daiyu had to submit obediently, what a powerful move.I couldn't help being terrified, I only thought of Jiamu as an old lady who enjoyed wealth and wealth, and now I realized that I was shallow, this old fox might not be able to fight this old fox if I didn't put in some effort.

Daiyu listened coldly, more and more immersed in ice and snow, as expected of the ancestors of the Jia family, who both lured them with family affection and suppressed them with power, could it be that she really thought that if there was a queen in the family, they would be the ones who could run the government?If you really think so, you will be self-defeating. Since ancient times, the most taboo of the royal family is foreign relatives seeking power.I also feel melancholy and helpless, and talk about affection, but what is the difference between this talkative face and those rascals who bully others? Grandma, don’t you think of family affection at all? Could it be that I, Lin Daiyu, was born to be tricked by you no? !

Daiyu showed a very light sarcasm on her calm face, and said: "It's still my grandmother who is thoughtful, not a child like Yu'er. In this case, there is no need to go to the government to file for the record, but the IOU and the guarantor still have to be Yes. Although the money belongs to Yuer, but now the elder brother is in charge of the family affairs. My grandmother also said that the family does not need to be so clearly divided. My money is also my elder brother's money. If Yuer only takes it back with an IOU, my elder brother will Angry, grandma doesn't want to see Yu'er disagree with her brother over such a trivial matter, right?"

Seeing Daiyu's indifferent face with a hint of persistence, Mother Jia knew that this was Daiyu's limit. If she disagreed, it would be impossible to guarantee that Daiyu would not turn his back on her. She still remembered that Daiyu was the princess of Ningxin. It's not good to be annoyed.So he nodded and said: "It should be so, how about letting your second uncle be the guarantor?"

Daiyu smiled and said, "Second Uncle is very good, but now the Rongguo Mansion is mainly in charge of building the garden, so it is not appropriate for Second Uncle to be in it. Yu'er thought of a more suitable candidate."

Mrs. Wang's eyes were as clear as snow, and she asked anxiously, "Who is it?" But she was secretly planning in her heart, and it would be best to fall on the Xue family. If she wanted to come, Daiyu would recognize those people and think of others, so her eyes The radiance of joy permeated more and more.

Daiyu glanced at Mrs. Wang, sneered secretly, and said slowly: "Yu'er thinks it's not easy to control other people's identities, and if outsiders know about it, it will inevitably spread, and the reputation of the grandmother's family will not be good at that time. Why don't we let Big Brother Zhen from Ningguo Mansion act as a guarantor, he is now the head of the Jia family, his status is high enough, and he is not from the Rong Mansion, what does grandma think?"

Mrs. Wang's heart skipped a beat. To tell the truth, she had seen Jia Zhen once or twice since Keqing's death, and she always felt that Jia Zhen's expression was neither yin nor yang. The prey was falcon-like, cold and gloomy, which made her wonder if Jia Zhen knew that she killed his daughter-in-law.So now, if it is not necessary, he almost does not communicate with Jia Zhen. At this time, Daiyu mentioned that he knew something, so it can be seen that Daiyu's plain eyes are not like it.I couldn't help turning my eyes to Jia Mu, with a look of disapproval on her face, hoping that Jia Mu could understand it and don't agree.

Mother Jia pondered for a while, thinking about it is not bad. After all, Jia Zhen is a member of Jia's family, so she has to face her own family anyway, because she said: "Yu'er has really good eyesight, so let Brother Zhen be the guarantor." Mrs. Wang vented immediately Out of breath, I wanted to speak, but I wriggled my lower lip, but I couldn't say it.

Daiyu laughed and said, "Since grandma agrees, let's call the master and the steward, and sign the contract in front of everyone in the family, so as to save the servants from wondering why there is suddenly more money in the account, is it the housekeeper?" If someone swallowed it privately before and now has to spit it out, it will disturb the family, and Daiyu dare not bear such a big crime."

Both Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang frowned, and Mrs. Wang said, "It's unnecessary."

Daiyu raised her eyebrows and said firmly: "20 taels is not a small amount after all. If it was a small amount, my wife would not open my mouth. With this sudden amount of money, my wife can ensure that the people below will not be suspicious. Every time I hear people say that the head of the house is full of private pockets Yes, it’s hard for us to operate in private without talking nonsense. At that time, Daiyu did something wrong with her good intentions. What grandma cared most about was family harmony. Think about it. But now it’s better to plan ahead. Anyway, it’s all family members. Will someone pass it on? Go out and slap your own family in the face?"

Jiamu and Mrs. Wang were speechless.Mother Jia became displeased, why didn't Daiyu show any face at all? The so-called lack of people's hearts, she only thought that Daiyu was completely obedient, but she had already forgotten Daiyu's concession.Daiyu was not in a hurry, she waited silently for the reply from Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang.Xueyan waited to see Jia Mu's uncertain face and Mrs. Wang's hands clenched tighter and tighter. She was both admiring and amused. This time Mrs. Wang should see clearly, she is not the only smart person in this world.

In the main hall, not only Sister Feng Sanchun and Lai from Lin Zhixiao's family waited for decent masters and servants, but even Jia Zheng and Jia Lian were invited, and Aunt Xue and Baochai also came because of curiosity.Mother Jia was unwilling and unwilling, and she was especially annoyed that Daiyu even alarmed the men, but there was no way. Too late to regret it, I knew it would be better to pay for it myself, now I have lost all face and face, and found a creditor and ancestor for nothing.But now the arrow is on the string and has to be fired. Who made me talk so pitifully to Jia Mu last night, saying that the family can't make ends meet, and now it's impossible to change his mouth.

Write down the IOU, because it is a matter of Rongfu, Mrs. Xing and Mrs. Wang signed their names with black faces, and of course Jia Zhen, the guarantor, also signed.Jia Zhen glanced at Mrs. Wang with the IOU, with a faint smile on her mouth, her eyes were like the cold wind of the winter moon, which made Mrs. Wang shiver from the cold, secretly thinking that this move was really not so right.Jia Zhen said to Daiyu with a smile all over her face: "Miss, just don't worry, Jia Zhen will definitely be the guarantor. If you still don't pay the money after two years, you can just come and ask me."

The people in the hall had different expressions, no matter what they thought in their hearts, they all admired Daiyu very much.Xue Baochai was secretly startled. She never thought that the seemingly weak Daiyu would have such means. In the future, Daiyu's status in the Jia family will be very different. After all, everyone knows that she is not only a junior but also a creditor. A clever move, I am afraid that the wind direction of Jia's mansion will change in the future.Thinking of this, I can't help becoming anxious, I finally gained a firm foothold in Jia's mansion, and now that Jia's mansion is so impressive, I will never allow anyone to climb on top of me.

After the matter was settled, Daiyu immediately sent someone home to pick up the bank notes, and returned to Jiamu's house. Daiyu snuggled up to Jiamu's side and held Jiamu's arm, saying: "Don't be angry with Yu'er, the old ancestor. After all, my brother belongs to the Lin family." Patriarch, Yu'er must take into account his brother's thoughts. Although my brother is very good to me, but he has a heavy responsibility, he has to think more than Yu'er, just like the old ancestors thought about one more reason for the Jia family, and Yu'er is caught in the middle. It's hard to do, and now this is the best way Yu'er can think of, who makes Yu'er so stupid that she can't think of a better way. If grandma gets angry with Yu'er, she doesn't know what to do. After all, money is something outside of the body , it's not good to have a family relationship for it."

Mother Jia felt helpless when she heard Daiyu use her own words to persuade her. She pointed at Daiyu's nose and said, "What a ghost girl, it's so pitiful to hear what you said. How could grandma be annoyed at you if she didn't know this. Besides This is something for you to settle down in, and it will be brought to your in-law's house in the future, so grandma must show it to you."

Daiyu blushed slightly and said angrily, "Look at what grandma said, Yu'er ignores you." Jia Mu put her arms around Daiyu and smiled kindly. Warmth's heart is getting more and more desolate. Unexpectedly, the old lady is still thinking about her life now.

When Mrs. Wang returned to the house, the more she thought about it, the more she felt angry. It was as if a huge stone had been pressed against her chest, and she was sulking while sitting on the kang.This is when I heard the girl report: "Aunt Xue and Miss Bao are here." Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhou hurriedly opened the curtain, and Aunt Xue and Baochai walked in with smiles on their faces.

Mrs. Wang forced a smile and said: "Sister and Bao girl are here, sit down quickly." She winked and ordered the two aunts and girl to go down.

Aunt Xue sighed: "I really didn't expect that there would be such a big disturbance all of a sudden. This is not like a family. Miss Lin really made a big fuss."

Mrs. Wang's face turned blue when she heard this. Although Aunt Xue was telling the truth, there was a hint of sarcasm in her ears.Baochai hurriedly said: "Speaking of it, it's true that girl Lin has passed away. After all, the second aunt doesn't understand the thoughts of those small girls from small families. When encountering such ridiculous things, she can only suffer herself. Who made our family a big family?" You can't lose your identity and argue with her, there's nothing you can do to let her take advantage of you."

Mrs. Wang found it helpful, and said coldly: "I never expected that girl to be so tricky and frivolous, and the old lady spoils such a white-eyed wolf every day. I don't even think that without the blessing of our family, she would be nameless and powerless." The wild girl who was born with such a goblin appearance was snatched away by dubious people, but she didn't want to reciprocate at all. On the contrary, she made us face like this, and really embarrassed the Lin family. We hurt her in vain, but she still can't get a favor from her, I really have never seen such a person in my life."

Baochai said with a dignified smile, "That's true of my aunt. Why bother to borrow money from that uneducated girl? Could it be that our family is from the outside world?"

Mrs. Wang saw Baochai's angry and indescribably delicate and elegant face, she liked it in her heart, and said with a smile: "It's not easy for your family, and the turnover of money is fast in business. We can't miss you selling even in difficult times."

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "Look at my sister being an outsider. We sisters are still talking about these things. In the future, if my sister needs anything more, I can just ask. We really can't get 20 for a while. The money turnover on the cabinet is too fast, but [-] Fifty thousand won't disturb my business."

Mrs. Wang became more and more comfortable listening, took Aunt Xue's hand and said, "Our family is really caring. I don't need it for a while. If I really need it, I will ask my sister." Then she pulled Baochai and laughed: " I have been so busy these days that I have never paid attention to Chai'er, but now Chai'er is getting better and better. You are a sister, good-natured and knowledgeable, you can mention Baoyu more in the future, maybe he can go on the right path more, no You have to learn how to charm the nightmare with those goblins."

Baochai knew that this was Mrs. Wang's promise, Duanya smiled and said: "I heard from my brother that Brother Bao's studies are also very good now, and he is willing to make progress. Auntie doesn't have to worry. If Chai'er is free, she will talk about it. They are brothers, but it’s not easy to see each other.”

Mrs. Wang became more and more happy, she just thought that Baochai was a generous, virtuous and well-behaved child, and she couldn't love her in her heart.

Baochai said with a smile: "Actually, the matter of the money doesn't matter much. The family lives together. It's really so hard to tell. Sister Lin won't be able to talk about it."

Mrs. Wang sighed: "I'm not worried about that girl, I'm not even worried about the words that the family obeys, it's just Brother Baorenzhen, I have to take it seriously."

Baochai said with a smile: "He is the head of the clan, so he has to consider our family anyway. Could it be that he still faces outsiders?"

Mrs. Wang smiled bitterly and said: "It's okay for others to say it, but Brother Zhen, alas, I don't know what that girl thinks, she finds my opponent all of a sudden, he is the head of the clan, if he admits the truth, we have nothing to do, Oh, what a bad move."

Baochai and Aunt Xue were a little curious about how Jia Zhen had become an enemy. Seeing that Mrs. Wang kept her secrets, they were not easy to ask, but Baochai kept her mind on it, and then secretly inquired.The three of them talked and laughed lively, scolding Daiyu for a while, and calling the old lady for a while, which is very pleasing to the spleen and stomach.

Daiyu went back to her room, Xueyan smiled and said: "I never thought that the girl is so eloquent, but I still let them get the money away. Although the girl is thorough, they really can't help the girl. I think there must be something. No return."

Hongyan smiled and said: "They can't rely on it. Don't forget who the guarantor is. From now on, no one in the Jia family will dare to underestimate the girl. Today, the girl has played a trick, and she will definitely walk in Jia's house in the future. It will be easier, the old lady and the second wife must be thinking about getting closer to the girl so that the girl will not ask for the money, and our girl just uses this to do what she wants to do."

It was only then that Chunxian Xueyan suddenly realized, with a look of admiration on her face.Daiyu, on the other hand, was unhappy, and sighed: "It's really helpless to play such tricks with my grandmother. I just realized how my mother felt back then. Although she was not sad, she was still a little bit chilled."

That night, Jia's mother called Jia Zhen and said that the matter of the money had to be settled. Anyway, Lin girl is her default daughter-in-law. Jia Zhen sneered: "The old ancestor would make excuses for himself, and now sister Lin is not you. What about the daughter-in-law. If she is still not in two years, I will be responsible for the debt collection. Not all Jia family are shameless renegades. If the old lady is dissatisfied with me, she can go to the elders of the clan to argue. By the way, you can put Tell the second wife about this, or don't blame me for tearing your face." After speaking, she walked away, making Jia's mother dumbfounded, but she had to find Mrs. Wang to talk, and Mrs. Wang was so angry that she almost vomited blood. He also had a murderous intent on Daiyu in his heart.

Wealthy time is easy to pass, eight months have passed in the blink of an eye, and the family-visiting villa has been built. When Jia Zheng went to check that day, he happened to meet Baoyu and some girls visiting the garden. Baochai was also talented, so he asked them to follow him for a tour, and let these juniors mention those plaques and steles.

It was the winter moon, and the trees were tied with silk flowers. Daiyu didn't like the sight of these artificial axe-heavy scenes, so she seldom spoke.Baochai thought about Daiyu's good reputation in Jia's family now, although there were still rumors, she restrained herself a bit, and she tried her best to please her, but the two were neck and neck, so she felt uneasy.This time, I want to win Jia Zheng's favor by exhibiting in Jia Zheng, so I must quote scriptures and criticize everywhere I go.Jia Zheng also admired Baochai's knowledge and strong memory in his heart, but seeing her as a girl talking eloquently felt bad, one must know that it is extremely taboo for a woman to talk too much, so although she admired and praised her on her face, there was no joy in her eyes .Baochai didn't realize it, but she was very happy when she fell into Jia Zheng's eyes.

Tanchun was not to be outdone, she was the most talented of the three springs, and she was quite masculine, the plaque she raised was so majestic, Jia Zheng was delighted to see it, and praised it greatly.Tanchun is also happy in his heart.After hearing Tanchun's proposal, Jia Zheng felt more and more angry that Baoyu had a daughter's makeup.Baochai saw it at a glance, and hurriedly grabbed Tanchun and said quietly, "Third sister, why are you so stupid? We girls should speak more delicate words, otherwise the master will be angry with Baoyu when he compares yours with Baoyu." Chun was startled, seeing that Jia Zheng was displeased, he quickly stopped talking, and smiled gratefully at Baochai, and when he spoke again, he changed his style without breaking a trace.

Xichun Daiyu looked funny, Xichun bit her ear and said: "Sister Lin, don't you think they are tired, they are playing tricks everywhere."

Daiyu smacked Xichun lightly and said, "You're better off, I'll see Second Uncle ask you later."

Xichun stuck out her tongue in fright and made a grimace.

At last, after visiting the garden, all the sisters left Jia Zheng feeling like a bird out of a cage. Mother Jia smiled and said, "Today I really arrested you, and I will add food to you tonight."

Tanchun laughed and said, "The old ancestor and his wife don't know, but today the second elder brother is out of the limelight, and the master just praised it."

Mrs. Wang said happily, "It's true."

Baochai laughed and said, "Isn't it? The master thinks that Baoyu's imitation is good, so he doesn't need to change it. All Baoyu's imitations are used."

Mrs. Wang recited the Living Buddha, and Jia's mother put her arms around Baoyu and said with a smile, "Baoyu is really promising now. Will your father still scold you in the future?"

Baoyu slipped into Jia Mu's arms and said with a smile, "it's rare for the master to be happy today. I think he's got the favor of the sisters. Sister Bao and sister Lin are better than me."

Baochai laughed and said, "We are really inferior to you this time. Besides, no matter how good our proposal is, we can't go out to take the number one examination. It's just for fun."

Xichun laughed and said, "I also think that Sister Lin and Sister Bao speak better than Second Brother. Why is Sister Bao being modest?"

Because Jia Mu was tired, the sisters went to Mrs. Wang's room.Just joking, Lin Zhixiao's family came back and forth: "Ma'am, there are ten little nuns and Taoist nuns who have been interviewed and hired. It's just that you said that you went to the Muni Temple to invite an eminent monk to preside over the Changcui nunnery. Master Yuantong said Only one of her disciples is related to us, a nun named Miaoyu who practiced with hair. It is said that her ancestors were also a family of scholars and officials. Because this girl was sick since she was a child, she bought many substitutes. Zhongyong, after all, this girl has entered the Buddhist monastery herself, so she brought her hair to practice. She is only this year. She is very proficient in writing and ink, and she looks very good. Now her parents are dead. Let's ask my wife if she can do it?"

Mrs. Wang said: "Who doesn't know Master Yuantong's profound Taoism, since the master said so, it is natural. You can take it."

Some members of Lin Zhixiao's family wondered: "Although the master said so, Miaoyu didn't seem to be very willing. She said, 'Hou Men's mansion will definitely overwhelm people with your power, and I won't go there again', the master was helpless. "

All the sisters were listening, and Baoyu got excited first.However, Xichun's heart was moved, and she quietly said to Daiyu: "It's not the person that sister Lin said." Daiyu smiled and said: "It should be. You said you didn't have a relationship before, but this time it will be common." Zhixiao's family said Miaoyu's words, Xichun was afraid that things would get worse, so she hurriedly pulled Tanchun to signal her to speak.

Tanchun loves to show off in front of Mrs. Wang, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Since she is a lady of the court, she should be more proud, so why not invite her in the next post. It also seems that our house is open-minded and generous, and my wife treats others with humility."

Mrs. Wang's initial annoyance immediately dissipated, looked at Tanchun and smiled slightly, then turned to Lin Zhixiao's family and said, "Just do what the third girl said." Lin Zhixiao's family agreed and went.Tanchun couldn't help but feel joy in his heart, smiling brightly.

At the moment, someone came back, asking Sister Feng to open the building to pick up yarn, and someone came back, asking Sister Feng to open the warehouse to collect gold and silver utensils.Even Mrs. Wang and the servant girls in the upper room are not free for a while.Baochai then said: "Let's not get in the way here, let's go visit the girl." Mrs. Wang looked at Baochai and smiled and said, "I'm really careful, Baochai, go and play. Take care of your sister and brother." Baochai responded and walked out first, really thinking of herself as the master.

When they came to Tanchun's house, Baochai said, "It's really lively at home now. I see that my wife is so busy that I don't even have time to eat."

Tanchun sighed: "That's right, there are so many things at home now, it's hard to be considerate for my wife, I feel very distressed when I see it."

Xichun said with a half smile but not a smile: "It's not about visiting relatives. My wife is happy no matter how busy she is. Third sister is so distressed that it's inexplicable."

Daiyu smiled and said, "Exactly. I see Second Aunt is happy every day."

Baoyu sighed: "I am so happy that my eldest sister has gone to that shady place. Since ancient times, the harem has been as deep as the sea. When Qinglingling's daughter entered there, she followed into a dye vat. I don't know what will happen. Woolen cloth."

Daiyu glanced at Baoyu in surprise, never expecting him to have such vision, she couldn't help nodding with a smile.But Baochai said: "Brother Bao, you can't talk nonsense. The royal family is so honorable. It would be a dream for all daughters' families to dance the phoenix to the nine heavens. Besides, it would be a big deal not only for myself but also for the family." It's a good thing, you can stop talking."

Baoyu squinted at Baochai, pouted and said, "What's so good about it? A good daughter went there and was polluted by the outside smell, so it's better to stay here with us. Once the daughter's family gets married It becomes a fish eye. If we can keep this for the rest of our lives, I will have nothing else to ask for."

Only then did Daiyu realize suddenly, and couldn't help laughing.Xichun curled her hair hanging down her cheeks and said with a smile: "Second elder brother is still so naive, even I know that a long shed is built for thousands of miles, and there is no feast that lasts forever, but second elder brother can tell you what ability you have so that we can stay with you forever ?”

Baoyu snorted, and said with a silly expression: "What's the matter, I only tell the old lady that the old lady can't do it?"

The sisters laughed loudly, Baochai was a little annoyed when she saw Baoyu like this, why Baoyu is still like this, she hasn't improved at all, although she is gentle and considerate enough, how can she become her support like this.But besides Jia's house, where else can I go, thinking about it, I feel sore, it seems that I can only rely on myself when I get married in the future, and I must control the power of Jia's house.But the old lady obviously doesn't like herself, and her dew is not so easy to leave.

Looking at Daiyu's flowery smile, Baochai hated the talent show more and more. With her good looks, the glory that Jia's family upholds now should belong to her, but now she is struggling here to beg a waste, even if No matter how grand the Jia Mansion is, how can it compare to the royal family!