A Dream of Red Mansions Unexpected Visitors

It is said that when Concubine Jia returned to the palace, she saw her drive the next day to thank her, and she played back the matter of returning to the province. She was very happy, so Concubine Yuan thought that this visit to relatives not only showed the strong strength of Rongguo Mansion, but also surpassed that of Zhou Guiren and other families. The villa made him famous in the harem, so he was relieved, and he was rewarded with a lot of inner money, colored satin, gold and silver.Even though everyone in Jia's mansion is exhausted, they are becoming more and more lethargic, and they do more and more things like buying and selling officials to judge people's lawsuits.

But he didn't know that the emperor had long been resentful and wary of these incompetent people who relied on their ancestors as meritorious officials. The reason why they didn't move them was that the Supreme Emperor was still there, and the four families of Jia Wang, Xue Shi, and Xue Shi were related, so they couldn't move easily.Now this matter of visiting relatives has paralyzed their nerves and exhausted their property.Since ancient times, those who want to rebel want firstly military power and secondly financial power. Since they sent Lin Ruhai to Jiangnan, because Lin Ruhai is not only a scholarly heir, but also married to the four major families, they are at ease. Now that he has quietly grasped their secret activities, he is not afraid that he will not be able to set off their fig leaf in one fell swoop in the future.If it weren't for the fact that some flaws were exposed during his ascension to the throne, such a loyal minister and good general would not have been sacrificed in vain, so he must be more cautious in his actions in the future.Except for Wang Ziteng, there is no one in the court of the four major families. He has promoted him secretly and sent him out to patrol. Now that the capital is in his hands, the throne is half secure.The Taishanghuang is old and confused, relying on these nobles and still refuses to let go of power, let alone leave them for the time being so that the father can rest assured that since the world has been given to me, I will never let it go to anyone.

When the emperor was thinking about it, he thought of Lin Ruhai again, remembering that he only had one daughter, so in order not to chill the heart of loyal ministers, he should also take good care of her.Besides, I heard that she is now living in Jia's mansion, and he rewarded her, the Supreme Emperor will think it is his submission to him, and the people of Jia's mansion will think it is his favor for Concubine Yuan, it really kills two birds with one stone.

When concubine Yuan gave her something, she was stunned, thinking of the agreement between Daiyu and Jia's family that Jia's mother had told her, and thinking of the wealth of Xue's family that her mother said, she couldn't help hesitating.After thinking about it for a long time, I thought of the difficulties in my own palace. Now that the Lin family has run out of money, in the future when Baoyu enters the court and manages in my own palace, which one will not cost money!Besides, Lin Ruhai has passed away, and Daiyu, as an orphan, has nothing to be wary of.It’s just that Baoyu has great hopes for herself, and his marriage must not be settled lightly. It’s fine to give Baochai more rewards this time. In the future, let her come in and be a noble concubine. The prostitute, rich and powerful, is not afraid that he will not be promoted.At that time, I should also have a little prince.Concubine Yuan was thinking, with an infinite smile on her face, she even forgot the embarrassment that the emperor gave her a high position but didn't favor her.So she made up her mind to give Baochai the same gift as Baoyu.

He was about to send someone to deliver it, but he was surprised when he saw that the emperor sent someone to deliver Mother Chen.It turned out that the identity of this Nanny Chen was not simple. She had raised the eldest princess, and the eldest princess was not the emperor's own sister, but the only daughter of the emperor's adoptive mother.At that time, the emperor's status was not very valuable among the princes, and there was no big family behind his mother. In order to protect his son, he was sent to the concubine at that time. This concubine, Chen, was the direct sister of General Chen.Her temperament is both gentle and fair. Even though the Supreme Emperor did not dote on this noble concubine at that time, he respected her very much. The thing is to seal the eldest princess.This Nanny Chen's status is also increasing day by day, and Concubine Yuan dare not be disrespectful.But when she heard that this nanny was given to Daiyu by the emperor, she couldn't help being surprised.Thinking that fortunately this gift has not been sent out yet, the emperor seems to still remember the Lin family.It's just that the king's heart is unpredictable, and he may not be able to remember how long it will be. If the emperor remembers it, it will naturally mean marriage. It's not the Jia family's turn to intervene. In the future, let his mother take good care of it. A concubine.After thinking about it, although the gift given to Daiyu was the first among her peers, Baochai and Baoyu were the same.

When the gift was delivered, everyone was very surprised. After seeing Mother Chen, they knew that Daiyu's gift was the emperor's grace, and there was nothing surprising about it, but the gift to Baochai was surprising.Even Baoyu said: "Don't send it wrong. Even if mine is not the same as Sister Lin's, it should be the same as Sister Yun's. Sister Bao is an outsider, so why is it the same as mine?" Everyone in the mansion saw After receiving this ceremony, he paid more respect to Baochai.Aunt Xue was dissatisfied, but Daiyu was rewarded by the emperor, so there was nothing she could do. .

Only Shi Xiangyun, although she said that Sister Bao was the best on weekdays, was actually just angry with Daiyu, and she slept with Daiyu every time she came.Although she is an orphan girl, she surpasses Baochai in terms of status by many means. She thought that even if she was not as good as Daiyu, she should surpass Baochai, but she would end up at the same level as Sanchun. She only felt that everyone in the mansion People seem to be laughing at themselves, not even a businessman's daughter.Cuihui is her personal maid, and she doesn't shy away from others. During the night vigil, she said: "I usually think that Sister Bao is a good person. She treats people with gentleness, generosity, and courtesy. Although Sister Lin and I are closer, but Her small temper is really unbearable, in terms of identity, status, talent and appearance, I can't compare to her in any way, but loving my brother means being petty and gentle to her, Baoyu is such a rich man, I don't know how many people posted it Well, I really can't understand it. This time, we are all grown up, and I realized that Sister Lin used to be a little closer because she lived with Baoyu in the old lady's yard, but now she is very polite. Sister Bao But there is treachery in her heart, today the empress gave a gift, Sister Bao is the same as the one who loves her brother, not only did she not avoid suspicion, but she wore the red musk bead to show it brightly, lest others would not know it." Cui Ling was about to speak, Hearing someone coming outside, he quickly stopped the topic, and each fell asleep without mentioning it.It's just that in the future, Baochai and Baochai are secretly estranged.

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But on the other hand, Xiren also heard about it, but made up his mind.On this day, Baoyu went to find Daiyu to talk to Shi Xiangyun.Baochai came in, and seeing that Baoyu was not there, he wanted to try to win Xiren over, so he said, "Where is Brother Bao?" Etiquette, no one in the Hei family makes a fuss in the daytime! No matter how people persuade you, you will fall on deaf ears."

It turns out that Xiren is actually a very clever girl. Among the maids around the masters, which one is not clever, it is naturally unique to be selected by Jiamu to be by Baoyu's side.In terms of beauty, Qingwen is much better than Xiren, and in terms of temperament, all the little maids in the yard like to ask Xiren for something, and Xiren has a unique advantage, serving whomever is in front of her wholeheartedly. Gentle and considerate, he is actually the person Baoyu can't live without.

She insists that she is already Baoyu's person, and she will be an aunt in the future. Of the two girls Xue and Lin, she likes Baochai, but Baoyu prefers Daiyu. If Miss Lin becomes Bao'er's grandmother, Baoyu will not be around her She is favored, and besides, Miss Lin likes to be petty. If one day she gets angry with Baoyu, she will not be the one who suffers.But Miss Bao Baoyu doesn't like her, so her aunt's status cannot be shaken.It's just that the old lady who is in power in the mansion and the second wife like Miss Lin and Miss Bao. If there is anything wrong with him, he will be kicked out of the mansion.Now seeing the empress beckoning Miss Yibao, although Miss Lin's gift is expensive, it is different from Baoyu's. And that mother Chen said that Miss Lin will marry her in the future.Now it must be Miss Bao who came in, so I should get closer to the second wife, and now I have to flatter her!

Baochai heard this from the side, and immediately understood that the attacker was on her side. What she said meant that Baoyu was getting older now, and she shouldn't be close to Daiyu and Xiangyun.So Baochai sat on the kang, slowly gossiping about him, asking about his age, hometown, etc., watching carefully, observing his ambitions, and secretly making up his mind.When he saw Baoyu coming, he left.

Although Xiren is clever, he has a dull temperament. When he sees his elders entreating Baochai, and sees Baoyu and Daiyu getting close, he is afraid that Baoyu will be sad in the future, and secondly, he will give Baochai a certificate of honor.So he pretended to ignore Baoyu all the time, and when Baoyu asked, he said, "A few days ago, my elder brother wanted to take me home. If you didn't want to, you swore to do three things. Now, the days can be counted on ten fingers, so I will It happened again. Today I see that you have committed that habit of loving red again, besides, now that the sisters are all grown up, what should we do in the future.” After speaking, he went out without even looking at Baoyu.Only Sheyue was left to serve. Baoyu just came back happily, and felt extremely uncomfortable after receiving these words.And Musk Moon's temperament seemed to be an attack again, so he had to go to sleep sullenly.

On the second day, although Xiren regained his gentle appearance, Baoyu really restrained himself for a while, and even Daiyu sighed that it was Sun Houzi who was crushed under Wuzhi Mountain.What's going on in this mansion is unknown to the servants, they just keep it secret.Baochai had already arranged several people in the Baoyu courtyard, and after a while she knew what the attackers were doing.Although he is satisfied with Xiren, he is also secretly shocked by Xiren's influence on Baoyu.She thought that before she became Bao's second grandmother, she must win over Xiren well, but after getting married, she must be sent out so that the west wind in the yard would not overwhelm the east wind.

From then on, the two became closer. Even when Baoyu was away, Baochai often talked to attackers. Baoyu also sighed: "Why is Sister Bao and you so good? I will leave as soon as I come." Satisfied, one is that Xiren, as Baoyu's personal servant, is now closer to Baochai, and besides, she was given by the old lady. In the future, Baoyu will only look for Xiren if there is something to do in Baoyu's yard.The second is that although Baochai is close to Xiren, she remembers the difference between men and women and avoids Baoyu.

And Daiyu was persuaded by Qingxuan, and now there is Chen Nanny teaching etiquette, and she has a more dignified air. Although Baoyu is close, she pays more attention to etiquette.Qingxuan originally had no secular rules in the sky, and he had no restrictions in the 21st century in his previous life, and he had no teachings for Daiyu.After having Nanny Chen, Daiyu did not become a rigid woman, but learned to find her own freedom within the rules.

In this way, everyone lived in peace and harmony for more than a month, until the eve of Baochai's birthday.