After the Rebirth of the Red Chamber

Of course, compared to the marriage of the younger son, Wang is more concerned about the future of the eldest son.

But this kind of trouble, she can only complain in front of her sister.For the rest, even Jia Mu, who is also concerned about Jia Zhu's future, dare not reveal anything.

Because, in Jia's mother's heart, even Baoyu can't compare with Jia Zheng, let alone Jia Zhu?

And she will learn the unspoken rule that Jia Zheng will not retreat and Jia Zhu will hardly be promoted again, that is the news she got from Aunt Xue.

Although she is also a woman in the inner house, but the Xue family is in business, and her ancestors are Ziwei family members, Aunt Xue will naturally know some secrets in the court.

Besides, this unspoken rule is not really a secret, it's just that everyone is tacit and won't say it outright.

Aunt Xue persuaded her: "Zhu'er has just been promoted to the sixth rank, even if the Shangguan appreciates him, it will have to wait at least three years later? Sister, don't worry, three years, there are many variables!"

When these words fell into Wang's ears, the word "at least" was automatically dropped.She believed that with Zhu'er's talent, after three years, she would definitely be promoted again.

But there is a prerequisite for this, that is, there is no stone like Jia Zheng on the road.

Mrs. Wang also had some calculations in her heart, and said to Aunt Xue with an intimate face: "What my sister said is true, and I am too anxious. But I am not thinking that if Zhuer goes higher, she will go up in the future." Can you take care of Baoyu more?"

The last sentence touched Aunt Xue's heart, and she immediately smiled into a chrysanthemum: "Isn't it, these two brothers just have to support each other. I have always regretted that , I couldn’t add another brother to Pan’er. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be alone, busy with his own business.”

At the end, it reminded her of her own sadness, and she couldn't help wiping away her tears with a handkerchief.

Wang hurriedly comforted her: "Sister, don't cry. After a while, Baochai will see it and worry again. I think Pan'er is a good person, but she is still young, so she is inevitably a bit playful. As long as those old shopkeepers If you are willing to teach him with your heart, how can it be impossible? In the future, my sister will just wait and enjoy the blessing!"

But she couldn't help sneering in her heart: Just like Xue Pan, my Zhu'er and Baoyu are not worthy of carrying shoes, so you treat him as a treasure.

Aunt Xue was relieved by her, she quickly put away her tears, and then talked about Jia Zhu: "I heard that Zhu'er was punished by her brother-in-law? Just don't hurt yourself. I still have an old ginseng here. I'll have someone bring it over later, my sister asked someone to stew it for Zhu'er, so I'll make it up."

Wang's face instantly beamed with joy, and she patted Aunt Xue's hand with satisfaction, her attitude became a little more intimate: "It's hard for my sister to think about him, but she is better than his father."

Aunt Xue scolded, "Sister, what are you talking about? Zhu'er is my nephew, if I don't think about him, who else am I thinking about?"

The two sisters talked for a long time, and seeing that dinner was about to be served, Aunt Xue left.

When Aunt Xue returned to the Lixiangyuan where Xue's family was staying, Baochai was crouching on the couch doing needlework. Hearing the announcement, she hurriedly put down the embroidery shed and came up to meet her: "Mom, you are back."

Aunt Xue smiled and was supported by Baochai and sat down. She picked up the embroidery shed and looked at it. She saw that several herbs with different styles had been embroidered on it. The stitches were fine and flexible. The craftsmanship is getting better and better."

Baochai smiled, and said, "It's just two random needles, and our family doesn't count on that."

"Chaier said that," Aunt Xue put down the embroidery shed, took her daughter's hand, and said with a smile, "This daughter's house, it's better to learn how to be a housekeeper. In the future, when we arrive at the in-law's house, the whole family will go to the house." Everyone up and down must be able to socialize."

Baochai blushed, especially on her snowy skin, and said angrily, "Mom, what are you talking about!"

"Okay, okay, I won't talk about it." Aunt Xue smiled heartily, then turned her head and told the servant girl, "Chunhong, find that old mountain ginseng and send it to my aunt."

The servant girl responded, but Baochai's expression changed, and she asked, "Mom, why are you sending things to Auntie again? Didn't you say it last time, and you won't be sending these valuable things from now on."

Aunt Xue was a little embarrassed, and said coyly, "Isn't it because your cousin Zhu was punished by your uncle? I just wanted to give him root ginseng to make up his body."

But how smart is Baochai?Without thinking about it, it must be the aunt who made some illusory promise, maybe there is not even a single word.That is to say, my mother's ears are soft, and she trusts this elder sister too much. She can take it seriously if anyone gives it a stick.

For this, Baochai simply hated iron but steel: "Mom, he is a dignified Jia family with a big business, can't he even afford a root of old wild ginseng? If you give it to others like this, they may not appreciate it." .”

After being scolded by her daughter like this, Aunt Xue couldn't help but retort: ​​"It's just a ginseng, what's it worth?"

Baochai just wanted to sigh: "Mom, do you know that our family's business is not what it used to be. I just finished reading this month's accounts. Compared with last month, it has shrunk by half. If it continues like this , I'm afraid that in a few years, our family can't even afford a single ginseng!"

Xue Pan didn't learn well, and he didn't succeed in learning, and Aunt Xue didn't have her own opinions.Therefore, every month the account book in the shop was sent in by the shopkeeper, obviously saying that Aunt Xue was handling it, but in fact Baochai was the one who looked at the accounts and settled the accounts.

Therefore, only Baochai knows how much income and running water the family has every month.

She only hated that she was not born as a man and could not support the family business openly, so she had to work harder secretly so as to live up to her father's years of teaching.

But first, her brother only knew how to squander with his friends, and when people praised him, he didn't know who he was, and he always rushed to pay accounts, and he didn't see any serious friends;

Later, her mother was confused, and her aunt believed whatever she said.They lived in Jia's house for the past two years, and their aunt borrowed at least 5 taels back and forth.

As for when?

Oh, anyway, Baochai has no hope.In other words, it is good for her mother to be an aunt.

Baochai began to doubt, was she really right to choose Baoyu?How is this different from choosing an imperial merchant to marry?Aren't they all trying to suck blood on his Xue family?

Seeing how hard it was for her to convince her mother, and within two days she was coaxed by her aunt again, Baochai felt that she should make another plan.

The Lin family only paid a little attention to the Jia family's affairs.After all, they have lives of their own.

Daiyu is also more than ten years old, seeing that she has reached the age that should be seen. Recently, Jia Min has been busy cutting clothes and making jewelry for her daughter. She must not let her daughter be left behind by other little girls when she goes out to socialize. take.

As for Daiyu's marriage, Lin Ruhai really wanted to match her with her husband from the previous life.

It's just that he is a big man, and it's really not easy for him to interfere in his children's marriage when his wife is still alive.

But he also felt that the candidate in his previous life was really good, so he couldn't help mentioning it in front of Jia Min.

"Hu Ge's grandson?" Jia Min was a little surprised, "I thought you would be more interested in Mr. Lian's second son."

Lian Wensheng has two sons, the second son Lian Wu is about the same age as Dai Yu, his wife Wen Shi and Jia Min also revealed the intention of getting married, Jia Min also thinks Brother Wu is good.

Unexpectedly, at this time, Lin Ruhai suddenly mentioned another person, and Jia Min couldn't help but feel a little unhappy: "Our family is not familiar with Hu Ge's old family. Besides, he didn't mean that, our woman can't catch up with the man. Bar?"

Lin Ruhai was stunned, and then realized that his official career in this life was completely different from that of his previous life. In his previous life, his political ally, Mr. Hu Ge, had nothing to do with each other in this life.Naturally, the social circles of the two families were staggered, and they would not come to see his daughter.

"Forget it," Lin Ruhai said with a broken smile, "I've only met that child twice, and I think he's calm and calm, so I fell in love with him."

Jia Min refused to accept Lian Wu: "Although Brother Wu is a bit out of touch, he is also a well-measured child. Although our Yu'er looks like an ordinary lady, but in his bones, he is very cynical and rebellious. It is more suitable for someone like Brother Wu who is not burdened by the world."

Lin Ruhai hurriedly apologized with a smile and said, "What the wife said is true."

Jia Min wouldn't hold on to it, and instead talked about other things: "By the way, didn't the sage intend for you to take over the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment? Why has it been so long, and there is still no definitive answer?"

Lin Ruhai said: "The sage has his own reasons, so don't remember this matter. If it works well, maybe my husband will have a chance to join the cabinet this time."

"Is this true?" Jia Min was pleasantly surprised.

You must know that it is the ultimate ideal of a civil servant to be appointed as a prime minister. Lin Ruhai is only in his 50s this year. Being able to join the cabinet as a prime minister at this age is enough to prove that Lin Ruhai is capable and has a sacred heart.

Lin Ruhai nodded reservedly: "Eight to nine is not far from ten."

"This is really great!" Jia Min was so excited that he didn't know what to say.

Lin Ruhai warned: "The dust has not settled yet, and my wife is outside, so don't let your word slip."

Jia Min shot him a look: "Master, don't worry, I know how to measure."

Before she finished speaking, she sighed again.Lin Ruhai asked, "What's wrong?"

Jia Min said: "I'm afraid that after the master joins the cabinet, our family will frequently receive invitations from the old lady again."

After all, Mother Jia occupies the status of an elder. In this era of filial piety, Jia Min can only endure her, let her, and coax her.Jia Min can refuse her unreasonable request, but as a mother, Jia Min can't shirk every time she wants to see her daughter.

Otherwise, outsiders don't care what the inside story is, they will only see what they want to see and say what they want to say.

In particular, the party in a high position among the two parties is more likely to attract malicious attacks.

Regarding this, Lin Ruhai could only sigh, helpless.