Daughter of the Red Chamber should be self-improvement

As soon as I arrived at the gate of Lixiangyuan, I heard a burst of laughter from inside.It seems to be the voices of Xue Wangshi and Baochai.As soon as I stepped into the courtyard gate, a little maid guarding the door greeted me with a smile: "The concubine is here, our wife and young lady are making needle money in the house. I'll go and report."

Mrs. Wang said with a smile: "I just came over to have a look in my spare time. We are all from the same family, so there is no need to make a special announcement."

In the room, Mrs. Xue Wang and Baochai looked at each other and smiled. People often say that if you have nothing to do, you can go to the Three Treasures Hall.What about my aunt?The two hurriedly got off the kang with their shoes on.When she was about to welcome her out, Mrs. Wang had already entered through the curtain.

Baochai hurriedly stepped forward to salute, but Mrs. Wang stopped her in a hurry.After all, Baochai was half blessed, and called Yinger to exchange for new tea.Xue Wang said: "It's really not warm today, why don't my sister come to the kang and do it? It's also warmer."

Mrs. Wang smiled and said: "That's right. During this journey, most of the leaves on the trees have fallen, and they are densely spread on the ground. I saw that the maple leaves are very good, and they are bright red!" Mrs. Wang went up while joking. Kang.Mrs. Xue Wang gave way to sit on the left, and Baochai took the new tea brought by Yinger and arranged it properly one by one.Just now I sat next to Mrs. Xue on the kang at the lower right.

Mrs. Wang was more and more satisfied.Looking around: Baochai is loosely pulling her hair sideways, and on the other side, she has braided a small braid with her extra hair hanging by her ear.There is no extra decoration, only a few pearls are stored in the hair.On her body was a half-new eight-panel floor-length skirt of concubine-colored silk, and a short jacket in the color of purple clouds and embroidered peony patterns, which was also half-old and not new.

Because of Baochai, Mrs. Wang can't speak directly.I had no choice but to pick up a pattern that was being embroidered on the kang and pretend to look carefully.

"Is this embroidered by Bao girl? Look at the butterfly embroidery, it looks like it is alive. And look at the peony flower, it still has dewdrops on it! It's really ingenious. It's really ingenious. It's so beautiful. All good embroiderers are inferior." Mrs. Wang praised Baochai again and again.

Mrs. Xue Wang said with a faint smile: "It's just that the two of you just sit around and have nothing to do, just randomly poked two needles. How can I stand up to my sister's praise." But she was a little unhappy: my family's treasure girl is also precious , how to compare with your embroiderers?

Seeing Mrs. Wang staring at her, Baochai thought that maybe there was something inconvenient for her to know and she wanted to talk to her mother.So he winked at his mother, stood up and said, "I suddenly remembered that I promised sister Lin to help her make up a pattern, but it happened that my aunt mentioned this. Otherwise, I really forgot. I won't be with my aunt Yes, hurry over while you remember. Sister Lin has always been careful, otherwise she will be complained." Then she saluted Mrs. Wang again.After saying a few words of apology, Fang helped Ying'er and left.

Hearing the outside curtain fall, Mrs. Wang said to Xue Wang: "I see that Bao girl is a hundred times, a thousand times better than that Lin girl, but the little girl looks like her eyes are higher than her head. She's so lofty, as if she doesn't eat the fireworks of the world, but I can't get used to her like that!" There may be a relationship between people.Ordinarily, Daiyu was very courteous and respectful to this aunt.But for some reason, Mrs. Wang always stared at Daiyu.

Xue Wang often listened to Baochai talk about Daiyu, and knew a thing or two about helping Yingchun.He said: "Sister, don't say that, that child is also pitiful. He lost his mother early, and has no brothers or sisters to support him, so it is inevitable that he will be cold-tempered. I looked at it coldly: I am afraid that the child is a cold-hearted person." It's hot inside. What's more, our elders are so angry with the children?!"

Mrs. Wang was a little embarrassed when she said it, and she was speechless for a long time.In my heart, I blamed my sister for not standing on my side.

After a while, Mrs. Wang broke the silence with a smile: "Look, I was so busy talking about other things that I forgot the serious business of coming here." As she spoke, she opened the jewelry box on the kang table, and put the red gold inlaid treasure Hand over the head of Xue Wang.

"I see that Li Bao girl is also a sensible person on weekdays, and she doesn't covet those luxurious and complicated things. It's just that it's a girl's house after all, so it shouldn't be too plain. It just so happens that I packed my makeup box today and looked at this hairstyle On the surface, it makes sense, and I don’t have a girl; it’s not appropriate to have a daughter-in-law who is a widow. I just want to give it to Bao girl. Sister, don’t dislike it.”

Xue Wang looked at the head in his hand and was a little angry.Why do you think?Because she knew this face, but Mrs. Wang might not remember it.This head is the dowry given to Mrs. Wang by the Wang family that day, and it is a good thing.But this style is really too outdated.

But it's not easy to turn against Mrs. Wang, and just put the jewelry in her hand lightly in the box.Said: "My younger sister just said that Bao girl doesn't love these people on weekdays. Otherwise, I have a son and a daughter in total. Is it possible that she is missing? Not to mention that her father hurts like a pearl, Anyone who likes, there is no one who does not follow her; in the past few years, when will I not add three sets of five sets? Like it or not, I have to keep it for her as a dowry, right? People like us can’t I have wronged the child. Will the child not be able to hold his head up in the husband's house in the future? What's more, in my heart, this precious girl is more than ten times or a hundred times stronger than my Pan'er, so I can't treat her badly."

After hearing what she said, Mrs. Wang was about to break out in sweat, but it was so cold.Then I thought again: Listening to my sister's words, I'm afraid that Baochai's dowry will be inevitable in the future.If the fat and water don't flow into the fields of outsiders, if you don't start at this time, when will you wait?

So he didn't care about Xue Wang's words of hiding needles in his cotton and beating them repeatedly.She said with a shy face: "Sister is right, this treasure girl is not too young now. I also really like it, and my Baoyu has been very fond of girls since she was a child. I don't know if my sister is willing to be with me. It is better to find someone who doesn't know the roots like Yingchun, and now there is no home, and no one sees anyone; even if it is like Tanchun, what about being a princess? That is a wild and uninhabited land , It’s hard to see each other. It’s better to give Bao girl to me, Baoyu will not treat her badly, and I will cherish her everywhere.”

Seeing Xue Wang's indifference, he thought that the magic weight was not enough.After thinking for a while, he said: "Madam Feng has been married for several years, and now she has nothing to do except sister Qiao. After Madam Bao got married, Madam Feng handed over the power of housekeeping to Baochai. Baochai will be Jia's mansion in the future. Seriously, you are the mistress of the house." Thinking that this weight is enough, she stopped to drink tea with a smile, and waited for Mrs. Xue to reply.

Xue Wang suppressed her anger and sneered, "Second Master Bao is a good one! But our baby girl is also my heart and soul. Although it is the order of my parents and the words of the matchmaker, I dare not wrong Bao girl. It doesn't matter if I say anything, I have to ask Girl Bao to make it happen." This can be regarded as giving Madam Wang enough face.As for the one from her family, she held him like a phoenix egg.

Mrs. Wang was a little anxious. She thought that as long as she spoke, with the momentum of Jia's house and Baoyu's appearance, her sister would rush to agree.Who knows that others are unwilling!So he sneered and said: "It's a big deal for the children, so they let their children mess around! Isn't it true that my sister can do whatever she says?"

Mrs. Xue saw that Mrs. Wang was shameless, and she couldn't take care of the sisterhood anymore.You can't ruin the happiness of your child's life for the sake of sisterhood, right?So he stopped being polite: "I'm not as competitive as my sister! I'm just a mother who spoiled her children."

Mrs. Wang's face turned red and white after saying this.Where can I sit still, hurriedly pointed out a reason, and left in a hurry.

Xue Wangshi was also very angry!With his chest heaving up and down, he raised his hand and swept all the tea utensils on the Kang table to the ground.Mrs. Wang was walking to the door, hearing the sound of porcelain falling from the room, her heart skipped a beat again.Then he quickened his pace and left like a bereaved dog.

When Baochai came back in the evening, Mrs. Xue learned from Baochai one by one the intention of Mrs. Wang's visit.He said again: "I'm afraid this garden will not be able to live. According to your aunt's temper, if there is no benefit, I'm afraid we will have to look at her with high eyebrows and low eyes."

Baochai said: "Well, what about my mother, have we not been subsidized enough these years? Just say that when we just came to repair the garden, didn't my aunt take 3000 taels of silver from us abruptly? She said it was a loan, and she paid it back. I never heard anything from my aunt about the matter. I said that such a large sum requires a note. My mother is kind-hearted, and only said that the whole family should send a note? She also complained that I got into the money's eye. Another case When Tanchun got married, my aunt only said that money was tight, and asked my mother to find a way to help with the turnover. She only said that there was a small amount of usury that would be recovered in a few days, and would be paid back at that time. Has mother ever seen a loan? Don’t talk about the New Year’s Eve holidays in daily life, which time is there ever less? If you want me to say, it’s time to move to our own house to live in a decent way!”

Mrs. Xue patted Baochai's hand and said, "Well, my son, you are the one who thinks well! In the past, you only thought about our orphans and widows, but being next to your aunt's house is a source of support. Now it seems that you have met A bad wolf, not only planning my family business, but also planning my children!"

When Baochai saw her mother, she still looked upset.Then he smiled and said: "Mom, don't care too much about it. It's not worth it to be so angry! Now it seems that my aunt's family is getting more and more difficult. The children and grandchildren have nothing to do. We only need to live here again." I’m afraid it’s a bottomless pit that can’t be filled! I’ll find someone to tidy up our courtyard in the capital tomorrow, so hurry up, and we can move in before it gets too cold.”

Xue Wang also understands now, so she agrees with Baochai.Then he said: "It's just that those silver coins can't be cheap for nothing, your aunt. It's fine if it's from the end of the year or during the festival. We took it out on our own initiative. But it's for the sake of everyone's peace. The 6000 taels of silver can't be done anyway. I gave it to your aunt for nothing. When I came here, I made it clear to your aunt that we didn’t live in this house for nothing. So I sealed a whole 1000 taels of silver note to your aunt first. It’s ridiculous that your aunt pretended to decline that day, saying that it was a family talking about money and not money, which hurt feelings in vain. Pooh! Now it’s Don't care about sisterhood?"

Baochai saw that her mother was getting more and more excited as she talked more, so she patted her back and gave her comfort, and said, "Mom is no longer worth getting angry about. It's easy to talk about the money! We're not planning to move. Is it? Mom just tells the truth to my aunt. She only says that the old house has been in disrepair for a long time. It needs to be repaired and some furniture and decorations need to be added. If my aunt pretends to be confused, my mother must be a villain, so It is said that money is tight and the turnover cannot come. Wan asks my aunt for help. If it is not possible, I have to ask my aunt to go through the formalities. In the future, there should be a basis, right?"

Xue Wangshi hugged Baochai and said, "My son, it's hard for you to think of such a way. I'll go to your aunt tomorrow, and I'll make her spit out what she ate us!"

Baochai said with a smile: "It's better for Mom not to be angry. There's no rush for this matter. Mom just cares about it. But I have something to discuss with Mom."

Xue Wang said: "I think you understand much better than me now. You can make up your mind about anything, and I will be the shopkeeper in the future. Don't worry about what's there and what's not."

Baochai joked with a smile: "Mom, don't say that, my mother is our family's Dinghaishenzhen! With my mother here, my brother and I will have support in our hearts!" As he talked, he probably thought of his father who died young. I was a little choked up.

Xue Wang patted her daughter's head and said, "Good boy, it's all mother's fault! You actually put such a burden on you alone. Don't worry, mother will definitely stand by your side in the future!"

Baochai was just a little sad for a while, seeing her mother like this.I'm sorry.He smiled and said: "Look at me, I wanted to tell my mother about Sister Lin. The twists and turns made me almost forget the seriousness."

Xue Wang said: "Miss Lin, is there anything urgent? Today your aunt has kept Miss Lin out for a long time!"

Baochai said: "I don't know why my aunt is always at odds with Sister Lin. Let's ignore it. Didn't I go to Miss Lin's place today to avoid my aunt? I heard that Sister Lin said that she had just received a letter from home. I haven't been at home for a few years, and Uncle Lin told me to go back and have a look; secondly, after the new year, Sister Lin is going to be old, and there is no reason to do it in other people's homes, so it doesn't make people laugh. These days, the Lin family sent out to pick up The people are already on the way, I'm afraid they will arrive soon."

Xue Wang said: "That's right. No matter how close you are, you're from a foreigner's family. Naturally, there's no reason to be here. Besides, I'm afraid Miss Lin should also talk about marriage after Jiji. But you, Uncle Lin, are really a rare person." Yes. Your Aunt Lin has been away for so many years, but she didn’t marry again. How is it like this mansion? Who doesn’t have three or four people in the house?”

Baochai took a sip of tea, and then continued the topic just now: "Uncle Lin's family has been clean for many generations, so it is much more noble than this Jia's house! It's a pity that my aunt is short-sighted, and she only focuses on small things. Hey, what's the matter?" It's getting further away. I thought that Miss Lin treated us well on weekdays. The two of us hit it off. I see that Miss Lin's mind and vision are not comparable to that of ordinary men. Besides, women and Ji are also the same in their lives. Second only to the big wedding. I am wondering what kind of gift should I give? May I ask my mother to give me some advice?"

Xue Wang said: "you girls can't avoid some clothes, head jewelry and so on. I really can't think of anything else for a while. But I think that girl Lin also spends a lot on food and drink. I'm afraid Yu These things are also not lacking. I am afraid that you, sister Lin, who are inferior, will not like you. Just like you, what kind of jewelry have you never seen before? It is ridiculous that your aunt took her dowry to fight the famine. Think of us as small households who have never seen anything!"

Baochai said: "Everything you send is your heart. Sister Lin will not despise us because of this. But my mother guessed right. I'm afraid the Lin family's family background is not ordinary. It's a pity that she has never seen the world." She only uses gold as straw, there will be a day when she will regret it!"

The mother and daughter discussed and discussed, but they couldn't come up with a suitable one.Seeing that it was getting late, I had to put it aside and discuss it the next day.

Lin Daiyu reported the matter to her ancestors as soon as she received the letter from her family.Old lady Jia also received a letter from Lin Ruhai at the same time.The old lady took Daiyu's hand and sat aside, and said: "At first, I wanted to keep you by my side. Now I can understand it, and I understand it. It just so happens that your father sent a letter to take you back. According to me, this Once you go, you won't come back again." Daiyu was at a loss when she heard this.Just as she was about to ask, she heard the old lady say again: "I'm old, I'm afraid I can't protect you anymore. Your father is capable, so I'm relieved when you go now." Yu's eyes were red for a while.To say that Mrs. Jia cared about these girls.But even Daiyu can see that the old lady's words at home are becoming less and less important.Jia Zheng didn't care about things, and in this mansion, Mrs. Wang was the only one who followed her lead.The manor is also getting worse day by day, Jia Amnesty is just blindly looking for fun.Mrs. Xing couldn't persuade her anymore, she heard that she had already reached the point of selling her property and land.Although the old lady didn't care, I'm afraid she felt uncomfortable.

Daiyu forced a smile and said: "The old ancestors have always been kind, and they must have been blessed forever."

Mother Jia stroked Daiyu's head and said, "Silly girl, birth, old age, sickness and death are only natural. Who can escape? Don't be so sad. Besides, I'm still waiting for your good news! I will live a long time, wait Let my little girl get married and have a baby!" While talking, Jia's mother was in a daze for a moment, as if the little girl beside her was her favorite little daughter back then.

Daiyu also knew that this trip would mean a farewell forever.Where else can this be tolerated?Lying in Jiamu's arms, she began to sob softly.Jia Mu also had thousands of emotions in her heart, and shed two lines of dirty tears.

Suddenly someone shouted outside: "I won't ask sister Lin to go! Where is the ancestor? I asked the ancestor to keep my sister." Not Baoyu but which one?Behind it seemed to be the sound of an attacker pulling Baoyu.

The two just wiped the tears from their faces.Baoyu broke in.Seeing that Daiyu is also here, regardless of the defense of men and women, she stepped forward to pull Daiyu and never let go.Daiyu couldn't prevent Baoyu from making such a move, and she was very angry at the moment.Only in front of Jia Mu, don't want to go too far.So he made a clever effort to dodge aside, and brought Baoyu so hard that he almost fell into the mud.Baoyu was about to go forward again, but the attacker had already pulled Baoyu aside.

Jia Mu said angrily: "Master taught you everything you have learned in the dog's stomach. You don't even have a little bit of etiquette and shame! See if I don't turn around and let someone tell you, Lao Tzu, let him take your skin off!"

Baoyu was taken aback for a moment, and then burst into tears.How do you feel?It turned out that Jia's mother had always doted on Baoyu. How could Baoyu expect this to happen one day?One is sad that Daiyu is leaving; the other is listening to the old lady wanting to tell her father.He was dazed for a moment, and just started crying like a baby.

The old lady's heart softened for a moment, and she also knew that Baoyu was just impatient for Daiyu to leave.It is involuntary to make such a move.So he said to the attacker: "Come on, come on, get Baoyu away quickly." Who knows that Baoyu has been obsessed with Daiyu for a while, and loves Daiyu's graceful and romantic.When I heard that Daiyu was going to leave, I was heartbroken.Being so frightened by the old lady, she was a little dazed.He was in a daze, and it was said that he had a high fever the night he went back.Xiren kept watch until midnight, and the wet handkerchief had been changed, but his forehead was still hot.There was no other way to panic, so I ran to tell Mrs. Wang.It's like bluffing a Mrs. Wang.Busy all night, he invited the doctors who are often used by Jia's mansion to come over.After taking the medicine, the fever subsided slowly in the early morning.But people are not as active as before, and look a little dull.Everyone didn't take it too seriously, they just took it as some stimulation.After a while things will be fine.Mrs. Wang heard the attacker tell the reason of the incident, so naturally she hated Daiyu a little bit.This time, by the way, even the old lady was brought along.

Seeing that Baoyu had left, the old lady drove out the maids and women in the house again.Fang turned around and took out a small box from the dark cabinet behind him.She didn't open it, but stuffed it into Daiyu's hand.Said: "You don't need to open it to look. There are some jewelry that I have accumulated on weekdays. It can be regarded as adding makeup to you." As he said, he untied a butterfly-shaped jade pendant from his neck and brought it to Daiyu. "This jewelry box is also made by an expert. I don't know any mechanical springs, except for the one on your neck, which is difficult to open."

Daiyu only regarded it as the old lady's wish, and saluted respectfully.The old lady let out a sigh of relief.He asked Daiyu again.Daiyu also secretly took the old lady's pulse again, and it sounded steady and strong.Fang felt relieved.I also explained to the old lady how to eat and the dosage of the bottles of pills I brought in the future.Seeing that the old lady was a little tired, she got up and said goodbye.

It was a bit cold at the end of September, and the wind blowing in front of her made Daiyu shiver for no reason.

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