A Dream of Red Mansions Unexpected Visitors

Mrs. Wang has already made an agreement when she saw this, and Aunt Xue also said that she would use the face of the Duke's mansion to ask Brother Lian to make a betrothal gift on her behalf.Unexpectedly, there was no more text, and I had secretly received several thousand taels of silver from Xia's family, so I had to go to Aunt Xue's place.

When I arrived at the place, I saw that the maids and others at home were not in a hurry as they were in the past few days, and they were not in a hurry.Seeing Aunt Xue came out to welcome her, she couldn't bear it anymore, and asked, "This daughter-in-law is about to marry in, why is there no movement at home? If there are not enough people below, just tell me, how can there be any help in our house?" Yes. It's my fault, I'm getting old now, after Brother Feng left, I didn't have enough energy, and a lot of things happened at home, so I really didn't notice you, sister."

Ever since Aunt Xue learned of Jia Yucun's verdict and Xia Jingui's character, she couldn't believe her sister's words anymore.Although I am not as shrewd as her, but I have been in charge of family affairs for more than 20 years after I got married, and my husband's family is also a businessman. You have to find out the news that your husband wants in the front of those words, how can you not come up with the means through experience.It's just that because Mrs. Wang was his own sister before, he always believed in his family.Now seeing that Mrs. Wang is clearly concerned about her family, but secretly urging herself to marry the Xia family member in, she can't cope.Thinking about the first time, I actually wanted to wait a little longer, when Baoyu and Chai'er's marriage was settled, it would be best for my family to move out of this Rongguo Mansion and then marry a wife. After all, Xue Jiapan'er is the pillar of the future.It was the same good sister who said that if she didn't marry a good daughter-in-law, she would be taken away by someone else's family, and said that the marriage between Baoyu and Chai'er would be decided by the empress in the future.

He also thought about what he had discussed with Baochai before, so he said: "Sister, you also know that Pan'er in our family is useless, and you know those people in the clan. The husband just passed away and wanted to take away our family's things. They are all occupied. Even with the help of my sister, you and brother, the position of the patriarch was still given up. Now the only one who can be a helper is Xue Biao and his family. It’s good for outsiders who cannibalize people without seeing their bones. So I also let him live in our house. Sister, you kindly invite us to live in Rongguo Mansion, but this is only a small courtyard with three entrances. There are two brothers living in front. Baochai and I live in the back, that's all, wait for the wife to marry in. I can't live like this, after all, it's better to move out."

Mrs. Wang heard that Aunt Xue was going to move out, so she was not willing to agree, so she persuaded: "Sister, you also know that my brother is still in other provinces, so it is not easy to go to live with them. The house of your Xue family in the capital is dilapidated and dilapidated. , or it would have been rented out by those unscrupulous servants a long time ago, even if you drive them out, sister. Those houses are all signed contracts, even if we have face, it is not easy for us to be lenient Yes, besides, there are quite a few of them who came to Beijing to rush for the exam, and they might get blue eyes from the higher authorities at some point, so keeping them here is a kind of incense. There are also some high-ranking and not high-ranking officials, but your family is If you are in business, you can use them if you encounter some local hooligans. How can you use a butcher's knife to kill chickens? If you go to Jing Zhaoyin for everything, no amount of favors will be enough. There is a saying that nine out of ten stones that fall from the sky are officials. Your family's Pan'er lives here, one is watched by his uncle, and the other is surrounded by high-ranking officials and dignitaries. Friends have friendship, which is also helpful to you. With these three benefits, it’s better not to move. When we have a good relationship, the whole capital will know that Rongguo Mansion is the backing of your family. It doesn’t matter whether you move or not. .”

Aunt Xue could barely bear it when she heard Mrs. Wang talking about the first part, but she was very angry when she heard about the benefits of Xue Pan living in the mansion later.Thinking that Pan'er doesn't come back day and night now, gambling and drinking all kinds of crimes, they are all attracted by those dudes in the Jia family. These people have never seen such a novel thing, and Pan'er is ten times worse than before. Leaving Jia's mansion, it might be beneficial without them.It's just that the Xue family is weak in the end, so they have to deal with it.

Aunt Xue said with a smile: "Isn't it the same reason? Sister, you also know that there is a small alley behind our two houses. I didn't know it at first, but Pan'er and the Jia family are used to it." I just found out that there were a few yards that were empty. We went to discuss and bought two adjacent ones. They were opened up, and they were big enough. Besides, it was close to Rongguo Mansion, only half a mile away. Even if it is from this courtyard to greet the old lady, it is only this distance. Three things are also missing the gossip about my sister in the house."

Mrs. Wang has already made a decision after hearing Aunt Xue's words, and the words are quite reasonable, so it is not easy to persuade.She could only force a smile and said, "It's still my sister who is thoughtful." Aunt Xue saw Mrs. Wang's face was not good, and said hurriedly: "It's just that there is still a little trouble for my sister. The house is opened and built again, isn't it? It's easy, it will take half a year at least, and I have to continue to disturb my sister before that. The second thing is that although it is not the main house, it is a permanent residence after all, so it should not be ignored. Mr. Shan Ziye at my brother-in-law's place has real skills, as big as my mother-in-law. The place is neat and tidy, although this is a small house, we are overqualified for a while, so I ask him to come and take a look, and I need my sister's help."

When Mrs. Wang heard that the wood, pottery and other things were hidden, and she was still living in Jia's mansion, her complexion changed a little.Aunt Xue saw her, and hurriedly said: "It's just that, Pan'er's marriage can't be rushed. One is that Pan'er likes the new and dislikes the old, but now he likes a Jinyun Pavilion named Yun'er. Two, I heard Miss Xia is also getting old. If the house is finished, she will be a nineteen-year-old girl, so it's not easy to delay. Three things, I don't look at family background but character when I marry Pan'er. If Pan'er can change Well, I'm very satisfied. It's just that the girl I inquired about has the same temperament as Brother Feng. Although she is a person who can take care of the housework, Pan'er has a different temperament from Lian'er. It would be bad if they both don't make people , it is better to marry a gentle and virtuous man, even if Pan'er spends a lot, it will be better when you have a daughter-in-law, and in the future, when Chai'er enters your mansion, and the Duke's mansion will help you, at least you will be worry-free for the rest of your life .”

When Mrs. Wang heard Aunt Xue talk about Xia Jingui's character, she couldn't help feeling a little guilty. Fortunately, seeing Aunt Xue's appearance, she didn't see her secret thoughts, because Sister Feng also helped to talk and marry into Jia's mansion, and she still treated her as herself. I just like girls like Sister Feng.Thinking that the thousands of taels of silver given by the Xia family will fly away, and thinking that Xue Pan will marry a wife in the future, he has to ask himself, how many people will be in the same situation as the Xia family by then.There are also some who are even more temperamental than Xia Jingui. If Xia Jingui really married into Xue's family, his sister is so stupid that a duck with a mouth that can't be said can really fly.In addition, the Zhen family's antiques were sold by Zhou Rui's son-in-law, which was much higher than what he imagined, so the Xia family didn't care about the few thousand taels.After chatting with Aunt Xue for a while, I went back.

When Mrs. Wang woke up, Baochai, who was hiding behind, came in. Aunt Xue said to Baochai, "I don't think your aunt is as bad as Miss Qingxuan said. At most, she didn't think that Miss Xia Jingui was so bad." Now I say it’s not worth it, so she should, too, thanks to the fact that we even asked your aunt to help your brother to marry you.” Unexpectedly, Baochai took out a letter from his sleeve, and said with red eyes: "Didn't we let people hurry up and write brother's matter in a letter and send it to uncle? Mom, you talk to aunt, and the letter will be delivered to me."

Aunt Xue said: "Chai'er, you also know that Mom's eyes are bad now, so you should tell me." Baochai clutched the letter tightly, and said with tears: "Uncle said what happened that day, but after the Jiayu village incident, he only said something else. There is no need to filter the matter of nephew, and did not mention the solution. After learning about it now, he scolded us and Jia Yucun. Send the letter to the new prefect of Jinling to erase this matter, and randomly call a death row prisoner to be a servant of our family to take the blame.” After speaking, he took out another piece of paper, which was the death row prisoner’s body deed, Aunt Xue quickly put it away.

After that, the two sat together, relatively silent.Seeing that the sun was about to set and the room was getting dark, Aunt Xue cheered up and said to Baochai: "It is thanks to the help of your sister Lin and Miss Qingxuan that we were able to hide this time, you can find a time to visit They just need to thank you." Baochai said: "Sister Lin has never valued money. I will pick some good things from Jiangnan that we bought in our shop tomorrow and send them to Sister Lin. It's gone." Aunt Xue said: "It's not enough after all, she will be your own sister in the future. When she goes out in the future, we will give her a thick makeup. Your aunt told us that your sister Lin got the big name of the Lin family. Part of the family wealth has gone to Jia's mansion, let's give her some more in the bottom of the box so that no one will know about it."

Baochai hugged Aunt Xue's arm pretending to be jealous, and said: "Am I mother's biological daughter or Sister Lin is your biological daughter, mother must absolutely love me." Aunt Xue saw Baochai's tenderness. , finally couldn't hold back the tears, hugged Baochai and said: "My poor son, if you see Baoyu, you won't be able to marry. The daughters of other families are all married at your age, even if there are no married ones." They are all engaged, and it was I who delayed you." Baochai understood the general situation, and persuaded: "Mom, don't worry, I have moved out now, and the rumors of a happy marriage are only spread in Jia's mansion, and have never been heard before." Spread it outside. Although Baoyu likes to be close to girls, he has never spread the poems of our sisters since he changed his temper last time. Now we keep a low profile, and after a while, we will naturally find a good family .”

Aunt Xue sighed, "That's the only way to go."

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