A Dream of Red Mansions Unexpected Visitors

Let's say that Jia Lian has seen everyone since he went home and returned to his room.It's the time when Sister Feng is troubled today. It turns out that Sister Feng has become the prime minister of the affairs of the two houses. Uncle Guo had a hard journey all the way. My little one heard yesterday’s head start to report to Ma Lai, saying that today he is driving home, and he has prepared a glass of water and wine to dust off the dust. More promises, more promises." After paying homage, Ping'er and the maidservants offered tea.Jia Lian then asked farewell to all the affairs of the family, and thanked Sister Feng for her hard work.Sister Feng said: "I can take care of these things there! I have little knowledge, I am stupid in my words, and I am straightforward in my heart. If someone gives me a stick, I will recognize it as a 'needle'. My face is soft, and I can't hold back someone's good words. I am merciful. Besides, I have never experienced any major events, and I am timid, and my wife is a little uncomfortable, which scares me so much that I can't even sleep. I have resigned several times, but my wife refused to refuse, and instead said that I wanted to take advantage of it. I don’t want to learn anymore. I don’t know that I’m sweating. I dare not say a word, and I dare not take a step. You know, among the housekeepers and grandmas in our family, which one is the best? Wrong? If there is a mistake, they will make jokes, and if there is a little error, they will complain about Sanghuai.'Sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight', 'Use the sword to kill', 'Cue the wind to blow the fire', 'Stand on the dry shore' , "Pushing down the oil bottle and not supporting it" are all vain martial arts. Besides, I am young, and the first class does not overwhelm the crowd, so the complaints have to be put in my eyes. It is even more ridiculous that suddenly Rong's daughter-in-law died in the house, and Brother Zhen died He knelt down in front of his wife again and again to beg for mercy, as long as he asked me to help him for a few days, but I refused again and again, but my wife refused to comply, so I had to obey. I still made a mess of me, let alone being disrespectful. My brother complained and regretted it. Now that you are here, you will see him tomorrow, and you will make up all the details, saying that I am young and have never seen the world, so who told the uncle to wrong him." As he was speaking, Only hearing someone talking outside, Sister Feng asked, "Who is it?"Before saying a word, the boy on the second door reported: "Master is waiting for the second master in the big study." After hearing this, Jia Lian hurriedly dressed and went out.

Sister Feng and Heping'er were just talking about the interest money she put out outside. The family's income is less than its output, and there is a lot of money in a month's money lending, which is enough for a monthly fee.

Jia Lian had already come in when he was talking, so Sister Feng ordered wine and food to be served, and the husband and wife sat opposite each other. Although Sister Feng was good at drinking, she didn't dare to be reckless, so she only accompanied Jia Lian.All of a sudden, Jia Lian's wet nurse Zhao Mama came and said she wanted to ask for an errand, and Jia Qiang waited for Gusu to buy musical instruments, and there were more than five or six people who followed up.It's just that although Jia Lian is lacking, he has some things to tell Sister Feng, so he passed it on to the second door, and he is not allowed to report it, and he will wait for tomorrow to take care of it.

Then Sister Feng asked: "Why did the master call you for so long just now?" Then Jia Lian said: "The second wife just asked me to ask about what happened on the pier, and she thought that Sister Lin was also in charge of some things. There was also a girl named Qingxuan with sharp teeth and a sharp mouth who was so choked that she couldn't speak. My wife asked me to find a way to bring those too, saying that although the Lin family had 100 million taels of cash in cash, but now the capital Every family visits relatives, and the price of buildings, wood, bricks and tiles has more than doubled, and the million is probably not enough. Although there are many real estate in the south of the Yangtze River, the prices can't go up in this peaceful and prosperous world. So no, it’s only enough for Qiang’er and the others to go to Gusu. I’m afraid there will be another 50 taels of silver.”

Sister Feng said with a smile: "What are you afraid of? Miss Lin doesn't understand things. I think Master Lin asked her to manage more than 20 taels. Just ask her if she wants to come over. In the future, she will become a family. What else will you share with me?" .”

Jia Lian said: "You have never seen Sister Lin today. She was raised by Master Lin for a month before she died. Now who dares to underestimate her, let alone Lin Qingxuan, who is the master Lin's successor. Those who are not masters and servants, who can go outside to manage affairs, and are in charge of Sister Lin's current property, will definitely refuse to give it. Nothing else, I am afraid that Master Lin also knows that Sister Lin can't protect all her wealth, but the rest Yes, if Baodai's marriage is completed, that's all. It will still belong to our family. If it doesn't work out, the dowry will have to look good. Besides, even if Baodai's marriage is completed, it won't be given right now, or it will be a new marriage at that time. Why did my mother show off the dowry? I resigned, I think my wife is angry, and you can help me make up for it tomorrow."

Wang Xifeng cast a glance, and said with a half-smile: "What's the matter, but our second master has made a lot of money when he went back to the south of the Yangtze River." Jia Lian laughed and said, "Why don't you give it to our second grandma?" A meeting ticket, said: "I also know that the second grandma has done a lot for me. This is the silver tael that the Lin family prepared for Sister Lin a few years ago. Just take this ticket to Miss Lin's shop and you can get it out. It is eye-catching, if your wife asks for money tomorrow, you can give her 5 taels, and you can keep the rest by yourself, as my apology for grandma's hard work: "Although Wang Xifeng knows that Jia Lian must have a lot of money, but now he knows He felt sorry for himself, and there was nothing wrong with his sweet heart.

But Jia Lian was secretly lucky. Although Wang Xifeng knew that he had something to hide, he thought that he hadn't gone anywhere. He didn't know that he had stolen 3 taels, and Lin Ruhai asked him to take care of Daiyu for the 7 taels.A few years ago, Lin Ruhai asked someone to bring 20 taels to a shop in the capital, and often gave gifts to Daiyu. Who knew that the 8 taels did not even make a sound. I am afraid that Mrs. Wang kept it from her. Jia Lian will definitely know that Mrs. Wang has hidden it privately, which will cause conflicts. At the same time, he will also prove to Jia Lian that he has not had time to hide another thing for Daiyu. The money can only be given to the money that was not in the account in the early years of the capital.Thinking of this, he said to Wang Xifeng: "Since Mr. Lin let Lin Qingxuan take charge of my aunt's dowry shop and Zhuangzi in the capital, he must have a hand in business. The servants in our house can hide their work. The wife and the old lady have long known. You might as well be with them, without attracting attention, and you can have some private money. It will be to your advantage that you treat Sister Lin secretly in the future. "

Jia Lian originally wanted to use this to make Sister Feng treat Sister Lin better, but now Sister Feng's housekeeper is very proud, but feels that there are many unspeakable inconveniences, and besides, he can only take care of some small things in daily life, such as the keys to the warehouse. Mrs. Wang is in charge of the expenditure of money and a large sum of money, and the mansion is not enough. I thought that with the large inheritance of the Lin family, I can get a lot, but who knows that building a family-saving villa will not only not get a little bit, but I still have to pay for it, the house can’t make ends meet, and the money in the account is used up, so I have to use the dowry to make up for it. After visiting my relatives, I’m a worthless manager. For the sake of Jia Lian’s future succession, I must not Abandoning the housekeeper was just a matter of pity for Yinzi. Hearing Jia Lian's words, it was a way, and he couldn't help but think secretly.It's also because Rong's daughter-in-law had a dream the day before yesterday, and she was always restless. She told her wife to add money to the sacrifice field. It can also be used as a retreat in the future.

At this time, Jia Lian was exhausted mentally and physically, so she took a rest for a while. Sister Feng was thinking about doing business with Sister Lin, and planned to go to bed until half the night, so she had nothing to say all night.

Jia Lian got up the next morning, saw Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng, and went to Ning's mansion. He contracted with the old stewards, etc., and several family friends and relatives. Man.Since then, craftsmen from all walks of life have gathered, and gold, silver, copper and tin, as well as earth, wood, bricks and tiles, have been transported and moved without a break.The sage demolished the walls and pavilions of Huifang Garden in Ningfu and directly entered the East Courtyard of Rongfu.All the group houses in the east of Rongfu have been demolished.At that time, Ning Rong's second house, although there was a small alley that was blocked, but this alley was also a private land, not an official road, so it could be connected.Huifang Garden originally drew a stream of running water from under the wall at the north corner, and now there is no trouble to draw it again.Although the mountains, rocks and trees are not enough, Jia She lives in the old garden of Rongfu, where bamboo trees, rocks, pavilions and railings can all be moved here.The two places are so close together that one place can save a lot of financial resources, even if it is not enough, the addition is limited.Thanks to an old man named Shan Ziye, he planned and built them one by one.

Jia Zheng is not used to mundane affairs, and only relies on Jia Amnesty, Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, Lai Da, Lai Sheng, Lin Zhixiao, Wu Xindeng, Zhan Guang, Cheng Rixing and others to arrange them around. Planting bamboo, planting flowers, and spotting scenery, etc., and there is the Shanziye system. I have leisure time in court, but I just visit everywhere, and discuss with Jia Amnesty and others on the most important matters.Jia Amnesty only lies at home, and there is something about mustard beans. Jia Zhen and others may go back to the Ming Dynasty by themselves, or write a brief section, or have something to say, so they call Jia Lian and Lai Da and others take orders.Jia Rong single-handedly made gold and silver utensils. Jia Qiang got up and went to Suzhou.Jia Zhen, Lai Da, etc. also recruited people, opened books, supervised work, etc., which can't be written in one pen, but it's just very noisy and lively.

Only Baoyu is a wealthy idler, and Jia Zheng doesn't ask about his books, but just wanders around every day, and brings back strings of wagtail incense beads every day. When he heard that it was a gift from the King of Beijing, Daiyu immediately scolded the smelly man, Throw it away, which makes Baoyu look stunned. When Qingxuan sees it, he is angry and laughs.The one who is angry is Baoyu's uncommunication, and the one who laughs is what he loves, and all of them will be sent to Daiyu, which shows his sincerity. No wonder Daiyu has a good relationship with him.Fortunately, it is still a family relationship at this time, and all kinds of things will start from the West Wing in the future, just pay attention to this. At this time, the Jia family has not yet shown its defeat, and the vindictiveness of the children can't help but make people smile knowingly.He couldn't help but stepped forward and said with a smile: "Second Master Bao is confused. How can we give our girls the things worn by men outside? There is no way people will say that our girls are wrong." Apart from this, there is nothing else to say.