The Maid's Strategy in the Red Chamber

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After hearing An's words, Lin Ming also solemnly replied: "If the son changes his mind, he won't mention this matter to his mother today."

An Shi sighed: "Our family can be regarded as a family that has experienced many storms. As a mother at such an old age, it can be regarded as a little shallow. The character and appearance of this girl Xueyan are all in line with my heart. I am afraid You are young and Mu Ai thinks she is good, but after passing the Jinshi examination and becoming an official in the future, her status will inevitably be discussed by others, I am afraid that you will fail her in the future."

Lin Ming replied seriously: "Mother, my son is not very old, but he has seen the cruelty of the world, and the days when he was ostracized by gossip. There are many maids around the elder sister, but Xueyan is the only one who saw us for the first time. When I was with my family, I didn't show the slightest contempt. When I was injured later, many people watched the jokes about my family there, even my uncle... Only she didn't care about it. This character alone is worthy of my son's entrustment in the future. "

"Yes, this girl is indeed a good one." An's and Xueyan became friends because they both like embroidery, and from each other's needlework and skills, it can be seen that Xueyan has a rough heart.She was lonely for half her life, and she had been dragging her son for many years, so she paid more attention to status and reputation than others.An's understands that those things are all imaginary, and what is inside is the most important.Based on the current situation of my family, even if my son is a Jinshi and an official, the girls who can marry are limited in background, and their knowledge and conversation may not catch up with Xueyan.She never had the intention of letting her son climb high. How could a girl from a wealthy family be so easy to climb, no one would say that her son is a softie.

After thinking about it, she said to Lin Ming: "Since your mind has settled down, I will go to my wife to find out in the past two days. She is your eldest sister's right-hand man, and I don't know if your eldest sister will be willing."

When Daiyu heard this from Mrs. Liu, she was very surprised: "Third Aunt actually fell in love with Xueyan? Doesn't she dislike Xueyan as a maid?"

Mrs. Liu replied: "If she dislikes it, she won't mention it. What your third aunt means is that she has looked at Xueyan coldly for several years, mainly because of her character. What's more, she can read and write. She can be a housekeeper and a needleworker, and she looks good and has a good temper. It can't be said to be the best, but it is the most suitable for their family."

Daiyu still felt a little unbelievable, frowned and said: "Xueyan's temper can't be called docile. Although she doesn't get angry often, those little maids are afraid of her. My house is thanks to her. No matter outside the house, she always He can protect me very well." The last time he encountered danger in Jinling, Xueyan stood in front of him without hesitation.Later, I was injured, but because I didn't dare to disturb others, I couldn't recover well.Thinking of this, Daiyu felt that she owed her a lot.

Seeing that Daiyu didn't reply for a long time, An Shi, who had been hiding on the side, couldn't help but come out: "Don't worry, elder sister, I know that Xueyan is a bit rigid. Maybe the mother-in-law of another family won't like such a temper." , but I like it. My sister also knows the situation in our family. I was almost swallowed up to the bone because of my soft temper. If it weren't for my luck, my natal brother just happened to win Juren. My son can't even keep the house at home. From then on, I made up my mind that I will never find a weak daughter-in-law in the future. I like Xueyan's temper."

Daiyu might as well jump out from the inside at once, she was a little confused for a while, after hearing what she said, she gradually calmed down, and said quietly: "It's not that my niece doesn't believe in my aunt, it's just that the snow geese are kept by my mother." The one who gave it to me. Ever since my mother left, I have been conscientiously working as an errand. I have never regarded her as a maid in my heart, but as a sister. She is ambitious. I'll find her a wealthy family. Brother Keming is a juvenile recruiter, and his knowledge is good. Dad said that it will be a matter of time before he gets into the Jinshi exam. A young talent like Brother Ming, in the previous court, would make him The object of arresting the son-in-law of the rich and powerful family. My niece said it bluntly, these two people

It seems that there is some incompatibility. "

An Shi said: "There are no outsiders here, so I'll just say it straight. If it's really about the right family, the daughter-in-law your elder brother can marry is at most a daughter of a small family. You may not know a few big characters, and you don't need to have a good eye. I think. I'm not the one who waits for death to save face and suffer, so I fell in love with Xueyan's behavior. I can rest assured that this family will be handed over to her in the future."

Uh, Mrs. Liu felt a little nervous: Isn't this here to discuss?Why is it directly related to the housekeeper in the future.

Seeing that Daiyu bowed her head and said nothing, Mrs. Liu thought for a while and said with a smile: "According to the secular rules, you are a girl who has not left the court, and the maids around you should not seek you for marriage. But I think Xueyan is different from others. That's why I specially called you over to inquire. Since you can't make up your mind, why don't you go back and ask the Lord? Your master and servant are like sisters, and some whispers are cheaper than us."

She had noticed that kid Lin Ming's thoughts early in the morning, but that kid was also slippery, and she hadn't caught his tail in the past few years, which showed that she was extremely careful in her actions.Furthermore, today he was able to persuade his mother to come forward and put everything on An's head, so as not to damage Xueyan's reputation in the slightest, which is already very hard work.

Daiyu went back to the yard in a daze. It was a bit unexpected. If Zijuan hadn't helped her, she wouldn't even know where she was going.

Xueyan was doing embroidery work, and when she saw her come back with such a dumbfounded look, she got up in surprise and asked, "What's the matter, girl?"

Zijuan shook her head: "I don't know what the wife and the third wife said, the girl came out like this."

When she saw Xueyan, Daiyu's mind recovered a bit, and she wished to explain to Xueyan immediately, but she was afraid that others would see the clues and make things worse, so she waved her hand and said, "It's okay, I just heard something from the third aunt. I was a little shocked. I will be quiet for a while, and you all go to work."

Everyone saw that she spoke clearly, so they reckoned it was nothing serious.Everyone knows that she usually likes to be quiet, and upon hearing this, they all stay far away so as not to disturb her.

Afraid that she would be thirsty, Xueyan brewed a pot of tea and brought it to her: "This is the white peony my wife sent yesterday. It is sweet and refreshing. Miss, try it."

Daiyu didn't touch the teacup, but stared at her and asked, "Do you know why the third wife is here today?"

"What's the reason? Could it be that the third wife changed her mind and wanted to serve wine to Uncle Ming's congratulations, so she specially came to invite the wife and the girl?" Xue Yan replied without thinking too much.

Daiyu shook her head lightly: "It's for you."

In a word, Xue Yan, who was about to burn incense, broke the incense stick in his hand in shock.