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That night, Baochai unexpectedly didn't do needlework or look at the account book, but ordered Yinger to take out the money she had saved over the years, and after spending a long time in a daze, she said with a smile: "I'm afraid I have enough savings for a few gifts." The servant girl left Xue's house only for myself, but I still have to rely on others."

Qianxue and Ying'er were listening, but they didn't understand what she meant.

Qian Xue said: "Being able to stay with the girl is a blessing and grace that many people can't ask for. The cost of food and clothing is much better than outside. Xiangling was taken a fancy to by the uncle. There is no other way, except her, Who else would not be able to think about it and insist on going?"

Ying'er said another way: "The girl is so capable, even the wife and the uncle have to ask the girl for advice when they encounter problems. The girl is like a pillar in this family, how can she be regarded as relying on others?"

Baochai shook her head and said, "That's why you don't understand."

Ying'er thought for a while and said: "What embarrassing thing is there for the girl, you need to spend money in a hurry? Now the girl is in charge of several shops, but just go to the shop and give orders."

Qian Xue opened the dressing box again, and all kinds of gold, silver and jewelry immediately lit up the whole room.Ying'er pointed to the dressing box and said: "Although the girl doesn't like to dress up, she has saved a lot of things over the years, including gifts from others, and clothes for New Years and birthdays. If there is something embarrassing, it's not good For those who ask for money in the shop, these jewelry can also be used.”

Baochai smiled wryly and said, "What are you talking about? What am I rushing to use the money for? Now the Xue family only has money left. Although I am capable, I am not popular. What can I do?"

After hearing this, Qianxue and Ying'er looked at each other, and at the end, Qianxue said tentatively, "Why does the girl say that? The servants in Lixiangyuan and the mansion outside, who would not praise the girl for being kind and considerate to the servants?"

Baochai knew that she couldn't explain clearly to these maids, so she didn't bother to explain, and ordered Yinger Qianxue to collect the money and dressing box, then called Qianxue to her, and asked her how many brothers and sisters she had, and where they worked. I asked about everything in detail about whether the brothers and sisters were in harmony, and finally, Fang sighed: "You are a blessed one, brothers and sisters are all successful, and sisters are well-married, and you can rely on them for life." " On the contrary, Qianxue felt embarrassed and said a lot of modest words.

Baochai asked Qianxue's parents who loved her the most among her brothers and sisters, and Qianxue replied that she loved her younger brother the most, followed by her.A look of envy flashed in Baochai's eyes, and she forced a smile and said, "This is a blessing that cannot be obtained. The same is true for Ying'er, and her mother also favors her. You must be more filial to your parents in the future."

Seeing that Baochai's expression was very different from the past, Qianxue was surprised when Ying'er secretly pulled her sleeves, and then she came to her senses. The two echoed Baochai and talked for a while, then they were busy waiting for Baochai to settle down. up.

Early the next morning, after breakfast, Aunt Xue urged Baochai to quickly change into men's clothes, and said that Sister Feng had made all arrangements.Baochai had no choice but to follow Aunt Xue, changed her clothes, and took a car outside the door as usual to visit the shop, but she did not bring Qianxue and Yinger with her.Qian Xueying'er only thought which shop her girl was going to, she was surprised, but she didn't dare to say anything when she saw Aunt Xue rushing to order and arrange. No one knew that the car turned a corner ahead and drove slowly to At the corner gate of Ningguo Mansion.

As expected, Sister Feng had ordered everything.As soon as Baochai got out of the car, she was led inside with a smile by a woman.After turning a few turns and passing through a hallway, Baochai didn't come here very often, so he was a little dizzy, so he had to follow the woman closely and let her lead him into Huifang Garden.But seeing the white willows in the garden across the slope, and the flowers everywhere, Baochai felt uneasy, kept her eyes fixed, and always ignored it.

The old woman led the way and walked until she reached a small building by the Qingshui stream. Then she stopped, winked at Baochai, and said, "Grandma Zirong will come to relax in the garden later. You can stay here." Wait for her." After saying that, he turned around and left without waiting for Baochai to ask further questions.

Baochai had no choice but to turn around to look at the furnishings in the room, only to see brushes, ink, paper and inkstones on the table under the window, and a carved lacquer bookshelf against the wall, which was full of books.On the powder wall facing the door, there is a scroll painting. On it is a beautiful woman with beautiful eyebrows and a pitiful demeanor, holding a tube of Hujia, but the painting is the story of Cai Wenji's "Eighteen Beats of Hujia".Above the picture of the beauty, there is a banner with the words "Doufengxuan" written on it.

Baochai waited in the room for a long time, but she never saw Grandma Rong coming. She thought to herself, "What kind of person is Grandma Rong?"What is the identity?

After much deliberation, Baochai felt apprehensive, so she could only secretly call out to the mysterious voice, "You've always been able to see through opportunities, but you're talking about good and bad things here."

She called for a long time before the voice responded: "What else is there to say? I didn't expect you to be so stupid! When I came to apologize in my previous life, I still knew how to dress up as a girl. Even if Sister Feng wanted to plot against you, she couldn't do anything about it." You can't. Now that you're pretending to be a man, do you think that your brother's troubles are not big enough, or are you afraid that your reputation is too good? If it spreads out, it will be self-defeating and you can't mention your brother's guilt, and even yourself will become a laughing stock !"

After Baochai was reminded by it, Fang came to his senses, hurriedly loosened his hair, and tied a girl's homely bun on the back of her head, but she had no clothes to change on, it was still a man's robe.

After a while, I gradually heard the sound of footsteps and voices coming towards this side, and I hurried out to have a look. I saw Jia Zhen's wife, Youshi, coming with a coquettish young daughter-in-law. Her clothes were very luxurious. , but the complexion on his face was not good, and it was very clear. It was obvious that he was recovering from a serious illness, so he knew it was Grandma Rong, who had heard her name for a long time, and said in his heart: "Looking at the description, this Grandma Rong is actually weaker than Maoer. "

But Wen Youshi's laughter came: "It's finally getting better. I just said that I will take you to the garden to relax, but you are thinking about coming to the Fengxuan to get a book. What's so good about this book, is it possible?" You want to be born in the imperial examination, and give our family another Jinshi exam?"

Qin's answer was soft and soft: "The ancients often said that you can know the ups and downs by taking history as a mirror. During the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, I read half of a book. Who would have thought that I would be ill for so many days later? I always think about it. It's not just to get this book, it's just that my mother-in-law is tired after walking in the garden for a long time, so I should take a rest and drink some tea."

Baochai was surprised when she heard the answer from her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and secretly thought that Qin Shi was not as arrogant as everyone said, but seeing a group of people getting closer and closer, she didn't have time to think about it, so she hurried forward to greet You Shi: "Jane Hello, sister-in-law. I am Baochai, the daughter of the Xue family, do you still recognize me?"

When Youshi saw her rushing out, his expression changed first, and then he said with a smile: "I was shocked. I thought someone's husband had broken into this garden. It turned out to be Miss Bao. But why did you Why would you dress up like this when you're here?"

Baochai smiled and said: "There is a reason for this. I will explain it to my sister-in-law in detail later. I am afraid that my sister-in-law will not believe it. This is Grandma Rong? I heard that she is not in good health a few days ago. Are you safe now?"

Qin Shi heard the words, took a look at Baochai, and was about to salute her, but Baochai would not agree, but instead saluted her, saying: "I am here today to make amends for my brother. Please also Grandma, don't refuse."

Qin Shi was not willing to agree, and between the two women's refusals, Qin Shi suddenly fell backwards and fainted. Baochai's eyes were quick and his hands were quick, so she quickly grabbed her. , I can feel the bones through the clothes, and I don't feel sorry.

Seeing that Qin Shi fainted, everyone panicked, and temporarily carried Qin Shi to the Doufeng Pavilion for placement.Youshi was even more frowning, and said to everyone: "It's fine, why are you dizzy again!"

Baochai hurriedly asked, "I don't know if someone has invited a doctor?"

Only then did Youshi say: "Someone has already gone to invite you." Then he said: "Master, I'm afraid I have to go and talk about it in person. It's just right."

Then he ordered everyone to take good care of the Qin family, and entrusted Baochai to take care of him. He took Yindie and others and left in a mighty way.

Baochai was wondering, when suddenly she heard a long sigh, and it was Qin Shi who woke up.

Everyone was surprised and happy, and they all came forward to serve, but Qin Shi ordered: "You all step back first, I want to have a quiet talk with Miss Bao for a while."

People dare not be strong, so they have to agree.After everyone retreated, Qin looked at Baochai again and again, until he saw that Baochai's heart was trembling, Fang burst out laughing, and asked: "Whose arrangement did you believe? You dressed like this? It's also thanks to you being clever, otherwise you and I would be in trouble."