The Maid's Strategy in the Red Chamber

unfortunately

It's a pity that Xueyan's guess was wrong. It was not the girl from the family who was thinking about Lin Tanhua, but Jia Lian and his wife.This girl doesn't even think about it, no matter how gentle and refined your master Tanhua is, he is already a bad old man who is nearly fifty years old.In the families of ordinary people, it is an old burden to be a father-in-law at this age, and a girl's family thinks that she is too old to work.

After hearing Jia Lian's words, Wang Xifeng curled her lips: "You think it's beautiful. You're not a real son. Uncle Lin has so much free time to serve you. I'm just telling you, you don't even think about how old our son is, say He is three years old, but in fact he is only two years old. He can't speak well, and you still want to send him to the Lin family. How do you ask his husband to teach him?"

Jia Lian spread her hands: "Then what do you say?"

Wang Xifeng sighed: "It's really not possible, we have to let the eldest sister teach first, and then you, the father, will supervise more. When he reaches five years old, he will invite a teacher or go to school. Good to speak."

"You have an idea, and you still come to ask me, aren't you kidding me?" Jia Lian sneered.

Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrows: "I'm not afraid that our second master will take care of everything. If you don't have time to guide my brother, then I'm just asking for trouble?"

Jia Lian said with a sneer, "This is our eldest son. I'm working so hard in the court just for this kid, not to mention just supervising him occasionally. If time doesn't allow, I can't wait to enlighten him myself."

Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "You said this. Since you agreed, you can't count your words."

"That won't be the case. No one dares to fool you, Grandma!" While talking, Jia Lian moved to Wang Xifeng's side: "By the way, the elder brother is already three years old, so we should add a younger brother to him, don't you think?" Ah, lady..."

In a daze, Wang Xifeng smiled wryly, remembering what the Xing family had mentioned before. Sure enough, what the mother-in-law said was right, how much influence a son has on Jia Lian.Have another son?You can try it!

On the Lin family's side, seeing Lin Ruhai sneezing, the Liu family handed over handkerchiefs and asked gentle questions. They were busy for a long time.When Lin Ruhai returned to normal, Liu said with a smile: "This afternoon, the third wife sent someone to send a post, saying that their new house is ready, please come and sit if we have time."

Lin Ruhai nodded: "Their orphans and widows have no relatives in the capital. Since there is a post here, let's go there. Let's set it on the day of Muxiu. Although Lin Ming didn't get an official job this time, he did. He got 1000 taels of gold, enough for him to squander for a few years." When Lin Ruhai said this, he automatically ignored Lin Ming's unreliable uncle's family.

"Yes, I heard that they not only bought this three-entry house, but also bought a Zhuangzi with nearly a thousand acres in the suburbs of Beijing and two new shops. I counted, and the 1000 taels of gold might not be enough. .” Liu said unhurriedly.

After hearing this, Xueyan clucked her tongue secretly: Why did this kid manage so many properties in such a quiet manner?I didn't tell myself the last time we met!It is said that men become bad when they have money, and I don't know if this man can hold the bottom line...

Lin Ruhai replied to Liu Shi: "Last time, this kid took a lot of things when he went to Hubei, and he seems to have earned thousands of silver every time. And his pen and ink shop, don't look down on it. Last year There is actually a small profit of one thousand a year. How much does their mother and son spend a year?"

As he said that, he said to Daiyu: "I heard that the house they bought this time is very elegant, so you also go to see it with you. You don't like to go out on weekdays, and you don't want to go with your wife to Han's house during the Chinese New Year." , this time it’s not going to an outsider’s house, you should also go to relax together.”

Daiyu respectfully agreed.Hearing his father mentioning the Han family, he couldn't help but think of that person.At least his life was saved by Xue Yan, but the man stabbed Xue Yan first, then turned around and almost ruined his own life.Although the two parties compromised in the end, only the Liu family became the victim, but if there is no Liu family, I am afraid that the victim can only be myself!That person's once fiery eyes made Daiyu feel chills down her back every time she thought about it. The reason why she didn't go to Han's house last time was because she was afraid of meeting that person again.Some people, it's better not to see them!

Hearing that Daiyu was also going to Lin Ming's house, Xueyan's mind moved slightly.

When it came time for Lin Ruhai to take a rest, the sky happened to be clear, and the group went to Lin Ming's house. Both mother and son were waiting at the second gate.

When Daiyu's family got off the carriage, they divided into two groups. Lin Ming led Ru Hai to the front yard, while An Shi led Liu Shi and Daiyu to the inner courtyard.

Mrs. Liu looked around the scene of the house, and said with a smile: "Brother Ming is really capable. You have earned such a big house for the third wife before you win the exam. I say you are blessed."

An Shi said with a smile: "Madam, you are too polite. If it weren't for the support of the Elder Master, how could this kid be where he is today? Not to mention meritorious service, if I don't cause trouble, I will recite the Buddha's name."

"Third wife, you don't need to be modest. My master has always praised Brother Ming for being sensible and steady, and he is also a little bit smart. After a few more years of hard work, he will definitely be able to make a difference in the officialdom." Liu's impression of Lin Ming was also good, and she felt that This kid is very promising, so he praised him generously.

An's chuckled: "I don't expect him to be successful or anything, I just hope that he will be stable. With the current family fortune, even if I close my eyes right now, I will be right with him."

While speaking, he glanced at Liu's stomach: "Reckoning, Madam gave birth in the twelfth lunar month, right? It was a good time, although it was a bit cold, but our house was burning with a kang, so we couldn't freeze it. is much stronger."

"Isn't it? I think so too." When mentioning this, Liu's words suddenly became more verbal.

There is also a small garden between the backyard and the front yard. Mrs. Liu proposed to take a stroll around the garden first, but Mrs. An naturally had no objection.Seeing Daiyu following behind without saying a word, she did not forget to say hello: "I haven't seen you for a few days, sister Yu is getting taller again. Auntie's place is not outside, you just treat it as your own home, what do you want to eat?" If you want to play, just tell me, don't lie."

Daiyu said with a slight smile: "I was just about to say that I wanted to visit the garden, but my mother said it first. Now I'm just curious about what the garden looks like."

An's chuckled: "Then let's take a stroll around." Saying that, he took Daiyu's hand and started to stroll.

Walking along a path paved with bluestone slabs, many flowers and trees were planted on both sides.It's late spring now, all the flowers are almost withered, and it's nothing to see a piece of green.After walking for a while, I turned a corner along the stone road, and there was a small tree covered with wisteria flowers.

The gazebo is hidden among the rockery flowers and plants.There is also a pool of spring water on one side of the gazebo, which is reflected green by the surrounding flowers and plants.

Xueyan fell in love with this small garden almost at first glance, it was exactly like the garden of his dreams!I don't know how the man found such a house.It's a pity that I don't know if I will be the hostess of this garden in the future?