Every Red Mansion dungeon must play the ending of Long Aotian

As soon as Xue Baochai left, Xing Xiuyan went to the room to reply to her mother. Xing's wife took her by the hand and made her sit down, saying, "Girl, I'm very upset. I've heard a thing or two about Xue Baochai's actions. , It is not an exaggeration to say that she did not go to the Three Treasures Hall without incident. Tell me, what is she here for today?"

Xing Xiuyan hastily said so.

Xing's wife said: "When she was about to leave, she told you to be careful?"

"Yes."

"Is this Xue Baochai so kind? If it was a warning, why didn't she say it when she came? But if not, she just sent you off. This is too inexplicable! Besides, what is she now! Brother, brother is gone, relatives , relatives are either down or unreliable. Where did she get the news!"

Xue Baochai would be so kind?

Xing's wife didn't believe it.

If Xue Baochai wanted to stay in Beijing and therefore came to the Xing family to show her favor to Xing Xiuyan, it could be said that it was in line with her usual behavior.But she has to go back to Jinling.

Feel cheated.

Xing Xiuyan said: "Mother~! She is not as good as before, and there are not many relatives left at the moment, but didn't the Mei family go to their house to retire before? Maybe she heard a thing or two during the conversation, so she may not know it. Mother, because in that mansion, she already has feelings for me, so act carefully. I can't blame her."

"And then?" Hearing her daughter speaking for Xue Baochai, Mrs. Xing felt like she was facing a formidable enemy: "A few girls in the garden back then, in terms of appearance and dress, she was the best! If it wasn't for the poor family background At first glance, she is even comparable to your elder sister Lin. The only thing is, she likes to compete with others in everything, so people really can't like it! She used to live in that mansion, but she robbed everyone in everything. In front of the master's girl. What is this called?!"

It is the appearance of a guest that the guest follows the host, but what is Xue Baochai's demeanor called?This is called pretentiousness!

That is, the third girl is a concubine, and she is also a girl from the Jia family. There are cousins, cousins, and sister-in-laws on top, so it's not her turn to show off.

Xing Xiuyan said: "Didn't you say that the one who entrusted you repeatedly? And at that time, Jin Yu Liang Yuan had been singing for several years, and she was different from other girls in the Dragon Boat Festival that year, so..."

Mrs. Xing also knew about the Dragon Boat Festival.After all, the Grand View Garden was built after demolishing Jia She's yard. Mrs. Xing originally thought that Jia Yuanchun just didn't take the couple seriously anymore, so she would have some concerns after all.But who would have imagined that Jia Yuanchun didn't take Mrs. Jia Shexing and his wife seriously at all!

When Xing Xiuyan went to the Grand View Garden that year, Mrs. Xing grabbed her sister-in-law and complained a lot, so both the Xing family and the Lin family knew about it.

Xing's wife said: "Don't just speak for her, forgetting about right and wrong! There are many daughter-in-laws in this world who have passed through the door but have never touched the authority of the housekeeper in their entire lives. Such a simple truth, that Bowen can remember , Doesn’t the slick girl Bao know? I won’t talk about the marriage certificate or not. Does she know the world?! It’s just that she doesn’t know, and her mother doesn’t know anything after being the mistress of Xue’s family for so many years? What a liar! You soft-heartedly feel sorry for her, but you don’t know it’s not her own fault! Remember! Don’t say she’s pitiful when you’re outside!”

It will affect Xing Xiuyan's reputation!

Just like Mrs. Xing has heart knots with Mother Jia, Mrs. Wang, and Jia Yuanchun, Mrs. Xing is also angry with Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai's mother and daughter: If you want to show off, then show off. Why are you stepping on my daughter? !Did we drink your water or eat your rice? !

Thinking of what happened back then, Xing's wife was full of anger.

If the Xue family and Xue Baochai are really good inside and out, then that's fine.But how can Xue's and Xue Baochai's actions stand up to scrutiny if they are brought under the sun? !

Anyway, Mrs. Xing didn't like her.If Xing Xiuyan sympathizes with Xue Baochai from the outside and thinks that Xing Xiuyan and Xue Baochai are the same kind of people, she won't even have time to cry!

Which woman in this world is easy? !

Xing Xiuyan said: "Yes, A Niang~ My daughter knows the seriousness. My daughter just sees her falling into such a situation, and she can't bear it. She, she has fallen into this situation, it's enough."

Xing's wife glared at her daughter, and said: "Every flower is in everyone's eyes, she will be praised by the mansion, but it's because the bastard sees mung beans right! She has the same eyes of wealth as those people, and she is staring at her. The family is rich and prominent, and it is useless to study poetry and etiquette! Look at it, she followed her mother back to the south, a widow and orphan, and her cousin was divorced because of her aunt. Her hard life is still there What's behind!" As he spoke, he patted his daughter's head and said, "Girl, be a down-to-earth person and live a down-to-earth life. Don't think about what you have or what you don't have."

"Don't worry, Auntie, my daughter knows. My daughter is just thinking, no matter if she is sincere or false today, it is rare for her to make a special trip this time, because her daughter has accepted her love. And from now on, my daughter and her The world is far and wide, maybe we will never see each other again in this life. This last side, it doesn't matter if we have a good relationship."

That's all for Mrs. Xing:

"You've grown up too, it's fine for you to make up your own mind about this matter."

After a few more gossips, Xing Xiuyan got up to leave, and Xing's wife watched her daughter go out surrounded by girls and women, and she couldn't help but have a lot of worries in her heart, and the next day was not good.Talking to her husband at night, Xing Zhong said: "Our new family has too many people who are jealous of our family. As for the girl, she needs to be careful, but it's just a word of life."

Xing's wife also trembled when she heard it: "Master, you mean, someone is thinking about our girl? Who is it? It's the Mei family?"

"The Mei family is not a good family." Xing Zhong said, "Don't make up your own mind about the girl's affairs. If you can't refuse, just say that I am in Shandong, and you can't make the decision alone."

Xing's wife quickly agreed.

This kind of marriage involves two families, so it is natural for the head of the family to make a decision, and it can be decided by a housewife like her.

The next day, the Xing family went to Niu's house to pay New Year's greetings, and sent the land deed to the second aunt of the Xing family as compensation for the dowry of Zhuangzi, which made the second aunt Xing's eyes red.

On the eighth day of the lunar new year, the whole family of the Xing family went to the Lin family, one for New Year greetings and the other for an official farewell—Xing Zhong was going back to Shandong to take up his post.

As soon as the Lantern Festival was over and the furnishings were put away, all members of the Lin family—except for Lin Ruhai—and the female family members of the Xing family also packed up their things and went to Zhuangzi.

The winter in the north is different from that in Jiangnan. The snow in Jiangnan has already started to melt at this time, but Gyeonggi is still covered with snow.Before and after the Lantern Festival is also a good time to step on the snow and look for plum blossoms.After the snow, the plum blossoms are not only delicate and beautiful, but also fragrant.From far away, the cold wind brought the fragrance of plum blossoms.

Xing's wife looked through the window screen and smiled: "Girl, look! No wonder it's called Xiangxuehai again!"

Xing Xiuyan said: "I don't know which one it belongs to."

Xing's wife laughed and said: "Could it be that you still want to follow the example of others?"

Xing Xiuyan smiled and said, "Aniang, you are making fun of my daughter again."

Before the words were finished, the car of the Lin family stopped in front, and several servants were ordered to go to the master of Mei Lin to beg for plum blossoms.

Seeing this, Xing Xiuyan smiled and said, "There is someone visiting Mei."

Xing's wife said: "Why don't we send people there too? It's only halfway through the first month, and there have been two snowfalls. The plum blossoms are different after passing through the snow."

Having been a noble lady for several years, Mrs. Xing also began to appreciate these elegant things.

Xing Xiuyan shook her head and said, "No need. Passing through here, admiring the flowers and keeping their fragrance is enough. I like plums more than plum blossoms. Whether it's smoked ebony plums or making plum blossoms, I like to eat them all."

It made Mrs. Xing laugh uncontrollably: "Silly girl, it's green plums, which are different from this kind of plum blossoms. Besides, it's too cold in the north, even if you plant green plums, they won't bear much fruit, or the fruit will be sour and astringent, so you can't do it at all. No candied fruit. To make candied fruit, you still need green plums from the south, which are round, plump, tender and juicy."

Xing Xiuyan blushed unconsciously.

It turned out that she almost made a joke.

Not long after, Chunxian came to deliver plum blossoms for Lin Daiyu, and she listened to it, and when she went back and said it, the mother and daughter of Cheng and Lin Daiyu couldn't help laughing.

After talking and laughing, they came to Zhuangzi.Although the whole area is white, there are bright red Spring Festival couplets pasted on the doors of the farmer's houses in the distance, adding a touch of color to the ice and snow.

Qian Youliang, the steward of Zhuangzi, got the news early, cleared the road, and waited at the intersection with people early, escorting the mother and daughter of the Xing family back to the gate of the mansion.

Through the curtains, Xing Xiuyan saw that Qian Youliang was wearing a sheepskin jacket, and the Zhuang Ding behind him were also dressed very thickly, with ruddy faces and relaxed smiles. In the distance, there were two little boys holding a half-gnawed chicken leg, their cheeks were oily Yes, immediately nodded secretly.

Back in the main hall, through the curtain, the first sentence Xing Xiuyan asked Qian Youliang was: "Guan Qian, I looked at the water of Qingxi on the way, and it seems to be high."

Qian Youliang hurriedly said: "Returning to the girl, something is wrong this year. Not only did it snow twice in January this year, but it was also very thick. Therefore, the water in Qingxi is higher than in previous years."

"So, tell me, will there be a flood this year?"

Qian Youliang hurriedly said: "Miss, please rest assured, our Yujia'ao is a field of lotus leaves."

"Lotus Field?"

Xing Xiuyan is very strange.

Qian Youliang said: "Going back to the girl, when there was a flood outside, the weather here was smooth and the weather was good. The old people said that our county is a Buddhist land, blessed by Bodhisattvas. No matter how severe the flood outside is, the flood , will go around from the side, just like the dewdrops rolling on the lotus leaves and falling into the pond will not really wet the lotus leaves, so it is also called the lotus leaf field. To put it mildly, Lijia Village You need to worry, we may not encounter it once in a hundred years!"

The few dealers behind all nodded.

Yujiaao is a good place.

Xing Xiuyan sighed secretly.

A good swimmer drowns in water.

Even in places like Yujia'ao, there are usually no disasters, but once there is a riot, the casualties are definitely the most.Because such a place relies on its own treasure land, there are almost no protection measures against flood disasters. Once a disaster occurs, the losses are often the most serious.

Xing Xiuyan stood up and said, "Forget it, let's take a look at Zhuangzi first."

Immediately, a girl offered Mi Li and clogs.

Putting on Mili and clogs, Xing Xiuyan walked slowly on the path of Zhuangzi with a group of maids and women under the escort of Zhuangtou Qian Youliang and many Zhuang Ding.

After walking not far, I saw the old man in a leather jacket with a dry pipe in his hand coming back from the field.The old man Niu was old, his ears were not working well, and he was walking with his back bent and his head bowed, but he didn't see Xing Xiuyan.

The old man Niu didn't realize it until he was stopped by someone.

When he was led to Xing Xiuyan, the old man Niu saluted tremblingly, but he was already supported by the maid beside him.

"Isn't this Uncle Niu? Are you from the field? How is the winter wheat in the field? Is there any frostbite?"

The old man Niu said: "The old man's hearing is bad, and he didn't notice that the girl was inspecting the village! It's all the old man's fault. The girl is worried about the wheat in this field? The wheat is in good condition! Last year's snow was thick, so this year there is no need to worry about insects. Girl Don't worry, our wheat seeds are carefully selected, and they are not afraid of freezing. It's just..."

"Just what?"

"It's just that this year's Qingxi looks a bit wrong."

Xing Xiuyan immediately became nervous: "But the water level is too high?"

"Yes. There is too much water. I am afraid of waterlogging."

Xing Xiuyan said: "Then you see, will this water harm the crops?"

Qian Youliang gestured repeatedly to Old Man Niu.

Unexpectedly, the old man Niu actually said: "Girl, to say something unpleasant, this year's wheat is all black, let alone rice."

"Then, if we don't plant rice this year, and rush to harvest wheat by the end of April, will we be able to reduce losses?"

The old man Niu said: "Girl, if you do this, it will be the best. But, if you do this, I'm afraid that people's hearts will be unstable~"

Xing Xiuyan said: "You don't have to worry about that. You also know that in the past few years, there were disasters everywhere outside. Although this rice is good, it is delicate after all. Not to mention the large number of people needed, the output is far less than Sweet potatoes. I intended to grow some sweet potatoes. You see, what if I hire people to drive out this back mountain?"

The old man Niu raised his head in surprise, shock was written on every line on his face.

He quickly realized that, regardless of the snow on the ground, he kowtowed to Xing Xiuyan:

"Thank you old man, thank you girl~!"

He has been worried for a long time, but he has been suppressed in his heart because Zhuangzi thinks he is alarmist.Now that the girl is willing to believe in him, it's not that he has found a backbone.

After Xing Xiuyan inspected Zhuangzi, the second thing he did was to distribute the money.She called all the people in the village, from the head of the village to the tenants and hired workers, and then distributed the dividends before the house was warmed.

Zhuangtou had the most work. After all, it was their work from contacting the hiring fleet to escorting the vegetables to Beijing with the boat and even selling these vegetables, so they got 200 taels.There are a total of 20 strong men who are responsible for patrolling and ensuring the safety of the farm, and they share 600 taels of hard-earned money equally. Then there are tenants and hired workers who serve vegetables, melons and fruits in the greenhouse. Because of the small amount of effort, according to the age group and the amount of effort, the adults are awarded one-fourth, one-third, and half of the adults.

That's all for others, Yu Erniu, the eldest granddaughter of Mrs. Cheng, also got a share for pollinating cucumbers with a brush, a total of 12 taels of silver.

When Yu Erniu was called to the front, she was completely dumbfounded, even if Zhuan'er weighed 12 taels of broken silver for her, she didn't respond.It was Zhuan'er who took a piece of handkerchief to wrap up the broken silver and stuffed it into her arms, then she said timidly:

"Really, really mine?"

"Yes."

"But, but I was not the person on the booklet."

Yu Erniu only had a real sense of being alive after being adopted by her grandmother to the Zhuangzi.It was only after she came to Zhuangzi that she had enough food and clothing.Her wish is very simple, that is, she doesn't want to be kicked out, so when the greenhouse is open, she runs back and forth to find work, or to deliver something to this person, or to help someone.Because the room of the conservatory is high and there are several layers of shelves, some people think it is troublesome to climb up and down. Seeing that the child is still diligent in his hands and feet and can work neatly, he let the child do pollination.

It's just that she found this job by herself, but it can't be said that she is from the greenhouse side.

Yu Erniu has always put herself in the position of doing odd jobs, and never thought that she would also have a share in the dividend.

Zhuan'er smiled and said: "Don't worry, everyone will see whether you have made any credit. Mama Bai has returned early and the girl has written your name on it. You deserve it. Remember to thank Mama Bai when you look back." ,Do you understand."

Seeing Yu Erniu's quick answer, Zhuan'er couldn't help but patted her head.

After Yu Erniu returned to her place holding the bag of broken silver, Xing Xiuyan said:

"My family only bought this Zhuangzi last year. Everyone doesn't know me, but after today, everyone must know. You have been rewarded and punished. Since you have followed me, as long as you are obedient and work hard, as long as there is me Everyone’s bowl of soup is indispensable for one bite of food. The same will be true for the business of Zhuangzi’s money in the future. In addition to wages, there will be dividends. How much silver you earn, one-twentieth of it, is everyone’s dividend. Whether it is to protect Zhuangzi’s safety Zhuang Ding, the tenant who is in charge of specific affairs, short-term and long-term workers, as long as they contribute, they all have a share."

The people below immediately beamed with joy, and there was a lot of noise in front of the warming room, just like a vegetable market.

Coincidentally, at this time, Wang Na, the steward of the Lin family village, came over, holding a booklet in his hand, followed by several farmers, carrying two large boxes, but they paid for peat and lignite.

Apparently, Lin Daiyu from Zhuangzi next door also checked the accounts just after visiting Zhuangzi.

Xing Xiuyan checked the ledger, had someone count the amount, and then accepted the money, but ordered someone to store it in a separate warehouse and prepare to hand it over to Yao Yuanfang.

When Wang Na left with his people, Xing Xiuyan said: "Okay, everyone must have heard that there may be floods this year. Although our place is a Buddhist land, if there is a disaster outside, a large number of refugees will hit the rest of us." Jia'ao, it's rare for us to be comprehensive. After all, there have been disasters outside for four consecutive years."

Xing Xiuyan said the last sentence very seriously.

Before the warming, everyone fell silent.

Xing Xiuyan then said: "It was because Shandong was not good enough that my father was promoted to be the chief minister of Shandong. But the gods don't reward face, there have been locust plagues outside for three years. Although the situation was better last year, Shandong is close to the sea. There is a steady stream of grain coming in, so there is a surplus, and it can help several neighboring state capitals. But I heard that the situation outside is still very bad. Experienced people know that floods are prone to occur after successive severe droughts. So, we have to be fully prepared."

Zhuangtou Qian Youliang immediately stood up: "Miss, just tell me, we will do it."

Xing Xiuyan said: "You will go to the county tomorrow. See how much land is unowned in the back mountain. Then ask how much money is needed to buy it. I will write a letter to my foster father and Dr. Jiang later. "

"Yes, girl."