Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn
Chapter 028:
With such a plan in place, Jia Min wrote back to Jia's mother, agreeing to the date set by Jia's mother, which was the middle of July.
At the beginning of July, Jia Min was pregnant for three months. As soon as the news came out, some people were shocked, some people were happy. Those who were shocked only said that it was strange that Jia Min kept silent when the city was full of storms. The happy one felt joy for Jia Min, so he hurriedly came over to congratulate him in person. All of a sudden, there were a lot of guests, and it was very lively.
The old concubine was stunned for a while when she found out, and sighed: "Strange Taoists say that there are gods standing three feet above their heads, and the heavens did not disappoint them. Thanks to their composure, they already had a pulse at that time? They actually endured three It took a whole month to release the news."
He also told Princess Nan'an: "These couples are not simple people. Can'er is so noisy. If I had been angry, they would have not moved at all. I don't believe they are really indifferent. I think they know it by themselves. Not as powerful as the prince's mansion, Fang is patient everywhere, seems to be a little weaker, we asked the old lady of the Jia family to be a middleman and they agreed, but the more such a person, the more we should not underestimate them, I would rather make friends with them in the future, Or be humble, and don't offend them."
Speaking of this, the old concubine couldn't help but frowned, and said: "It's a pity that Can'er has offended them, not only offended them, but also almost ruined the reputation of our palace, if the two families want to be close, I'm afraid it will be impossible. .”
Princess Nan'an didn't know this truth, she couldn't help but smiled wryly and said: "I can only do my best."
The old concubine sighed secretly.
Princess Nan'an said: "Let's hold a banquet on July [-]th, so as to make up for Can'er. Alas, it is said that children are debts. It is true, and Can'er's little thought makes our house unable to hold our heads up. I don't know if Yu'er's marriage will be affected in the future, but now I'm bothering the concubine to go over to apologize to Mrs. Jia of the Lin family, it's really unfilial."
The old concubine said indifferently: "The matter has come to this, what is there to complain about? After hurting Can'er for more than ten years, who would have thought that she would have such a thought? Offended someone who shouldn't be offended. Only I will go, Look at my old face, so that their resentment towards our family can be dispelled. Lin Ruhai is now the editor of the Imperial Academy, what does Han Lin do? They walk around in front of the saint, and the sage is writing the imperial decree for the saint , I heard that Lin Ruhai's calligraphy is more powerful than that of the sage, and he has written several imperial decrees for the sage. If he really hates us, just say a few words in front of the sage, and our family will not be hurt. Let the saint be suspicious."
Princess Nan'an nodded and sighed.
The Lin family was afraid of their family and didn't dare to offend them, so they had to choose between the two to reconcile. But why didn't their family be afraid of the Rongguo Mansion and a rising star like Lin Ruhai?I remember that when Mr. Lin passed away, everyone said that the Lin family was in decline. I didn’t want Lin Ruhai to be the top student in high school at such a young age.
Princess Nan'an said: "The presents that should be prepared are all ready. I heard that Mrs. Jia is pregnant, and I have added some auspicious things. I will ask the concubine to look at it later. If the concubine thinks it is appropriate, I will let you seal it." superior."
The old concubine nodded, and the concubine of Nan'an really ordered someone to present it.
Their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were so busy in the mansion, thinking how to calm down Jia Min, but Jia's mother over there was grinning from ear to ear. Although she had already got the news, she felt elated now that the news was about to spread. Her daughter was pregnant. After giving birth to a son, let's see who dares to say that her daughter is a hen that doesn't lay eggs!
Now that Mother Jia is full of children and grandchildren, she is most worried about this daughter.
Jia Lian was ordered by his grandparents to go to Lin's house from time to time. He was a boy of six or seven years old. Although he asked Lin Ruhai for homework, he didn't have much homework. He had only read half of the Four Books. He is considerate, just like Mrs. Wang treats Jia Zhu, his eyes are so soft that water drips out, so he is closer to Jia Min than Jia Amnesty. Hearing that Jia Min is going to give birth to a younger brother, Jia Lian can't help but feel a little worried and sullenly Sitting in Jiamu's room playing with Jiulianhuan.
Seeing this, Jia's mother hurriedly laughed and said, "What's wrong with Lian'er? It seems like someone messed with you?"
Jia Lian put down Jiu Lianhuan, turned around and threw herself into Jia Mu's arms, and said, "Auntie gave birth to a younger brother, so she doesn't love me anymore? Just like my aunt only loves Big Brother Zhu."
Jia Mu chuckled and said, "Where did you really come from with such a foolish idea? Don't you hurt my aunt's heart by saying that?"
Although there was quite a bit of rift between Mrs. Li's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law back then, Mrs. Li is gone now, leaving only such a smart grandson, and Jia Min often mediates among them, and has said a lot of good things for Jia Lian However, Jia's mother was very dissatisfied with Jia Amnesty's occasional drinking with his concubine, but she loved Jia Lian very much, and did not leave her eldest grandson Jia Zhu.
After all, Jia Zhu is the first grandson, and he has been smart since he was a child. Even though Jia Lian has a sweet mouth and is the number one celebrity in front of Jia Mu, he cannot shake his position in Jia Mu's heart. The position in the heart of the mother is far greater than before.
Jia Lian blushed, and said in a low voice: "People say that my own children always kiss. My aunt loved me when she didn't have a younger brother, and when she has a younger brother, she loves her younger brother and doesn't love me anymore."
When Mother Jia heard the words, she was furious and asked, "What do you mean? Which family? Who is gossiping in front of you to instigate you to be so suspicious? Your aunt loves you more than others when you beat me up. Your aunt has not been in the capital for the past few years." In the city, all the good things to eat, play and use are a bit more than Zhu'er, and when you come to the capital, you often pick you up, how can it be bad for you?"
Jia Lian rolled his eyes and said, "It's Liu'er who said it. Liu'er and Xu'er said it outside the window when grandson was taking a nap."
Jia's mother suddenly remembered that Liu'er and Xu'er were maids chosen by Mrs. Wang for Jia Lian when she was in charge of the house.Jia Lian was young and ignorant, if he believed these words and alienated Jia Min, wouldn't it hurt Jia Min's heart?Since it hurts my heart, I naturally don't care about Jia Lian.If she remembers correctly, she doesn't know who Xu'er is, but Liu'er is Zhou Rui's daughter, right?After entering Jia Lian's courtyard, she became a big girl within a year, in charge of all affairs in Jia Lian's house.
Thinking of this, Jia Mu's eyes flashed, she smiled coldly, stroked the fetal hair on Jia Lian's head, and said: "Lian'er is good, don't pay attention to those people gossiping, grandma will send you to find your aunt later." , to see if your aunt still hurts you."
Jia Lian agreed, and said happily: "The grandson has a lot of things, and the grandson chooses one for my younger brother."
With that said, he respectfully bid farewell to his room.
Jia Lian folded his hands behind his back, with a smile in his eyes. Fortunately, he was very smart. Liu'er and Xu'er said bad things several times, and he already felt that something was wrong. Now that he and his aunt are coming to provoke him, it's better to kick him out, otherwise They followed by their side, but later complained to people how bad their aunt was to them. Didn't they tell outsiders that it was their own meaning?When the time comes to make my aunt sad, my aunt won't love me anymore, and my father doesn't live up to it, who will help me in the future?
Since Jia Lian was young, he remembered that when his aunt gave things, he was always a little thicker than Jia Zhu, unlike others who gave gifts, either he was the same as Jia Zhu, or Jia Zhu got more than himself.Grandpa and grandma also said that the one who loves him the most is not his grandmother, but his aunt. He must be filial to his aunt, and not stay away from his aunt just because his aunt has a younger brother. They help each other, and I have to ask my uncle for the imperial examination.
Back in her own room, seeing Liu'er and Xu'er dressed in red and green, talking and laughing around the mynahs in the corridor, Jia Lian sneered slightly, and asked the nanny Zhao Nanny to rummage through boxes and boxes, so as to send them to the Lin family for her cousin.
Zhao Nanny praised: "It's great for brother to think like this. My aunt loves brother, so brother should do his best."
To be honest, Mother Zhao was really grateful to Jia Min. To Jia Lian, Jia Min was really like his own mother. Even if she was her own mother, she might not be as thoughtful and long-term as Jia Min.Jia Lian has no mother, and now Jia Amnesty has not yet married to fill the house. Even if he marries, he may not raise Jia Lian sincerely. How did Jia Zhu and Yuan Chun win Jia's mother's favor so much?And Jia Lian was not like this before?
Jia Lian was brought up by Mother Zhao, and she spent more time with Jia Lian than her own son, so naturally she was always thinking of Jia Lian.She was originally Mrs. Li's dowry girl who married Jia's family and gave birth to a child. Seeing that Mrs. Li's confidants were singled out and sent out not long after Mrs. Li passed away, she was very anxious. If it wasn't for Jia Lian, she would only eat her milk. , I'm afraid she will end up like everyone else.
Now it's all right, Li Xun often picks up Jia Lian, the husband is also chosen by the Li family, and Jia Min treats Jia Lian so well, Jia Lian is no longer alone and helpless in this mansion, as for Jia Amnesty, Mother Zhao has long since ignored it.
Jia Lian squinted her eyes and smiled, her lips slightly curled up, her expression very smug.
Regardless of his young age, he is only six years old. He is really smart and has a dexterous mind. In terms of reading, he is as talented as Jia Zhu, and slightly inferior to Jia Zhu in homework, but when it comes to pleasing people Well, none of the ten Jiazhus can compare to him, and he is thoughtful and appropriate, whether it is the gifts or the usual words, it always makes people feel ironic.
At this time, I heard Liu Er and Xu Er talking in the corridor: "Second Master is thinking about my aunt all the time. I don't know if my aunt has a brother and is still as good to Second Master as before. I'm really worried that Second Master will not stand it in the future. live."
Xu'er agreed: "I'm also worried, but the second master doesn't care, but thinks about my aunt."
Grandma Zhao was full of anger, and was about to go out to argue, but Jia Lian grabbed her sleeves. Looking down, Jia Lian shook her head and said in a low voice, "Don't worry about them, Mammy, after all, they are maids picked by my aunt."
There were only Zhao Nanny and Jia Lian in the ear room, and there was no one else. Zhao Nanny's heart moved, and she hurriedly said, "Second Lord, what do you mean by that?"
Zhao Mama was very sad, but the nanny was in charge of all the affairs in the courtyard of the brothers and sisters, but when it came to Jia Lian, she couldn't be in charge, but Liu'er, the big girl, was in charge of everything.
Jia Lian said with a smile: "I know in my heart that they are sowing discord, and I won't listen."
Zhao Nanny shook her head and said: "Second Master is young and doesn't know much about the world, so it's often hard to bear to talk about it, even if Second Master knows what they say is wrong, but as time goes by and he hears it more often, It is inevitable that I believe it. Now that I know they are not good, I should send them out, and don't ruin the hard-earned future of the second master."
Jia Lian nodded and smiled, "I know, I've already told my ancestors, and they have their own cooking."
After hearing this, Mother Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the second master has grown up and already knows how to take care of the servants around him.
But it is said that after Jia Lian left, Jia's mother leaned on the pillow and pondered, and then smiled. After all, Jia Lian has grown up and has her own thoughts. , was about to send Yuanyang to go there in person, sending Liu'er and Xu'er away, when they heard the announcement that Mrs. Wang had come.
A cold light flashed in Jia Mu's eyes, and she said, "Let her in."
Mrs. Wang invited Ann, and Jia's mother asked, "What's the matter, please come here."
Mrs. Wang hurriedly laughed and said: "I heard that my aunt is happy, so I specially prepared some congratulatory gifts and returned them to the old lady so that someone can send them to me." When she heard the news of Jia Min's pregnancy, she suddenly felt a thunderbolt from the blue sky, No wonder at that time when I told Jia Min about the rumors outside, Jia Min was not annoyed at all with a smile, so she was just reading a joke about herself!
Mrs. Wang recalled that recently Jiamu took the keys to the storehouse, and only let herself take care of trivial matters, such as giving gifts to various houses, or dealing with quarrels with servants. It was the same as before, but after all, it was not as majestic as before. It can be seen that Jia Min's status in Jia Mu's heart made her put on a bodhisattva-like posture, eat fast and chant Buddha, lower her eyebrows and be pleasing to the eye, There was a little bit of calmness, Tete went to congratulate Jia Mu, and prepared a congratulatory gift, and the clothes Jia Zhu wore after her birth were starched and washed very clean.
Seeing that in addition to the small clothes worn by Jia Zhu, Mrs. Wang had prepared four bolts of palace silk, four bolts of palace satin, four purses, four hanging beads, and some supplements, she couldn't help but glance at her, and said: "You have a heart, but Min'er is not short of these things."
I want to give my daughter all the good things, Jia Min is naturally not short of these, Mrs. Wang thought in her heart, but she said with a smile: "Although the aunt is not lacking, it is a little bit of my heart. She speaks without restraint, she doesn't know what to do, her heart is covered with fat, and she should apologize for hurting my aunt's heart by saying such words."
Jia Mu smiled lightly and said, "You really think so?"
Mrs. Wang hurriedly said: "Of course I think so. I used to be young and ignorant, and I always felt angry because of the momentary anger. After all, I didn't have any deep hatred with my aunt after all. Now that I think it through, I just feel ashamed."
What she said was indeed the truth. During this period of time, she had been thinking deeply and carefully. Although Jia Min was so honorable that she envied her, and her attitude towards Mrs. Li was better than her own, Jia Min never behaved rudely. A married daughter is a married daughter-in-law, the master of the house. When Jia Min comes, she is the master and she is a guest. No matter how much Jia's mother loves her, she can surpass her daughter-in-law, but she can surpass her children and grandchildren. no?Why bother to continue like this with her, the gain outweighs the loss, since my son will be born in Kejia, unlike Jia Lian's ancestral family, Lin Ruhai will have to help him at that time.
Mrs. Wang is not stupid, on the contrary, she is very shrewd. Seeing that Jia Mu treated her worse than every day after Jia Min came to Beijing, she regretted her recklessness. His face softened a little.
Mother Jia nodded secretly, finally, Mrs. Wang has learned to be smart, no matter if it is true or false, at least she understands a little bit.
Compared with her daughter-in-law, she cherishes her daughter and reprimands Mrs. Wang many times, but she doesn't want her own family to be divided with her daughter's and son-in-law's family. Marriage is a good relationship between two surnames. The future can be better.That's how their Rongguo Mansion and the Lin family became in-laws. The Lin family took a fancy to their growing power, and they took a fancy to Lin Ruhai's character and ability, and the fact that the Lin family was two generations older than their own.
Jia Mu said: "It so happens that I will send someone to deliver things to Min'er in a while, let's send them together."
Mrs. Wang felt relieved, she nodded yes.
Jia Mu said again: "I passed by Lian'er's room a few days ago and heard two maids talking. Since you are here, send them out, and I will pick two good girls from around me to serve Lian'er."
Mrs. Wang's heart trembled, and she hurriedly said: "I don't know which two girls they are? Let's kick them out now."
Jia Mu turned her head and asked Yuanyang, "I don't remember the name, but do you remember Yuanyang?"
When Jia's mother and Jia Lian were talking before, Yuanyang was waiting on her side, so she naturally remembered it in her heart, and hurriedly said: "I remember what the old lady said, one is called Liu'er, and the other is called Xu'er."
Jia Mu laughed and said, "It's these two names."
Mrs. Wang's expression moved slightly, and she said with a smile: "Don't worry, old lady, these two girls should be sent out."
Mother Jia waved her hand, and Madam Wang left.
Mrs. Wang remembered that Liu'er was Zhou Rui's daughter. Although she really didn't like Jia Lian, and she asked Liu'er to serve Jia Lian just to know about Jia Lian's news, she never thought that Liu'er would dare to slander her master and let Jia's mother know. Inside the room, they said to Zhou Rui's family: "Why did your daughter get an errand? Did you make the old lady angry?"
Zhou Rui's family hurriedly said: "Madam calm down, I don't know." Zhou Rui's family secretly complained, could she not know Mrs. Wang's temperament and preferences?It's not because of Mrs. Wang's eyes. Although Mrs. Wang didn't mean it, if Mrs. Wang hadn't shown it, her daughter would not have provoked Jia Lian to be suspicious of Jia Min in front of Jia Lian.
Mrs. Wang said bitterly: "You go there and take your daughter home. After falling in front of the old lady, you still want to continue to work? Don't think about it. Anyway, your daughter is already grown up, and you are serious about picking a son-in-law outside. Don't worry too."
Zhou Rui's family had no choice but to agree. Fortunately, he and her husband chose a good family for their daughter, and they originally wanted to ask Grace to release her.
Not long after Liu'er and Xu'er went out, Jia's mother gave Liuli, the eldest girl beside her, to Jia Lian to order, and added another second-class maid named Huamei, which is a later story.
Jia's mother inspected the gift prepared by Mrs. Wang again, and then ordered someone to deliver it to Jia Min. Jia Lian was also with her.
Jia Min just came back from the banquet at the Prince's Mansion in Beijing, and got a few Baijia clothes that were worn in water. At this time, seeing his nephew paying his respects seriously, and presenting things to his cousins in a serious way, with his words of thoughtfulness, he was very happy in his heart. It was in vain to love him, but she was indifferent to the things Mrs. Wang gave, and only ordered people to put them in the warehouse.
Except for holidays, Lin Ruhai is usually not at home during the day, so it is Jia Min who guides Jia Lian's homework. In the evening, Jia Lian returned to Rongfu, and the next day he went to class with his husband at home, but there is nothing to describe.
In a twinkling of an eye, it was the day before July [-]th, because the next day was the day when Nan'an Palace made an apology, so Jia Min went to Rongguo Mansion early in the morning. There was a banquet on the [-]st, and Jia Mu and Jia Min were invited over. After drinking, they said that the two families were reconciled as before, and they no longer cared about Huo Can's actions.
When Jia Min arrived at Rongguo Mansion, he met Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang, but saw that besides Yuan Chun, there was another three or four-year-old girl in front of Jia Mu. Although she was young, she had a clever mouth to coax Jia Mu With a smile on his face, Jia Min raised his eyebrows, showing some doubts.
Jia Mu laughed and said, "You don't know her. She is your second sister-in-law's niece. Her nickname is Brother Feng."
As soon as the words fell, Sister Feng came to see Jia Min in a graceful manner.
I saw that although she was young, her appearance was not vulgar. Even though she was covered in gauze and full of jewels, she couldn't hide her sharp demeanor, which was not a bit vulgar. The daughters of the Wang family were all very good-looking, and the niece Aunt Xiao Naturally, Sister Feng is not bad. Jia Min got up quickly and praised with a smile: "You look so neat, what's your name? How old are you this year?"
Sister Feng smiled and said, "The scientific name is Wang Xifeng, and she is four years old this year."
Jia Min's heart moved, and she was about to ask her if she had ever read, when she suddenly remembered that Mrs. Wang had never read much when she was in the boudoir. The rules of the Wang family were like this. However, he offended Mrs. Wang again, so he winked at Qingkong.
The clear sky knew that when they came, they brought something to honor Jia Mu, and hurriedly sorted out a gift from it. It was two rulers, a pair of gold scorpions, a pair of agate rings, and a string of fragrant beads on the wrist.
Jia Min laughed and said: "I came in a hurry, I didn't bring any good things, save it for the naughty girls!"
Sister Feng thanked her with a smile and received the gift.
When I was young, it was reported that Concubine Nan'an and Princess Nan'an had arrived, and Mother Jia hurriedly took people out to welcome them in.
As for Sister Feng, Yuan Chun took her to play in her room.
As soon as they entered the hall, because ice basins were placed at the four corners and melons and fruits were placed on the table, there was a sense of coolness on the face. After seeing each other, everyone divided the guests and took their seats. Because Jiamu is both the host and the middleman, the young Gao Deshao sat on the head.
Mrs. Wang brought tea and fruit to the maids, and ordered people to play fans, and everyone felt even cooler.
The Jia family’s behavior is different from that of other families, and the ostentation is even worse than that of the palace. On the red sandalwood table, the melons, fruits and snacks are all filled with small dishes of the same color pink and white Ding kiln. The flower tea bowl is not without style. She had seen Jia Min before Min came out of the pavilion together, but after so many years, she was in a daze, and she saw Jia Min's brows were curved, her lips were red, and she was very handsome. Beautiful, but more charming.
The old concubine smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for a few years, Miss Min has become more and more provocative."
Jia Min pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "It's just the posture of the willow tree, the concubine's praise made me dizzy."
The old concubine took her hand and said: "You are too self-effacing. If you were born with the appearance of a willow tree, wouldn't others be burnt papers or old onions that have been dried out in the sun? As long as there is you I don’t have to worry about such a girl. Can’er was spoiled by our family, and she never taught you well, but instead caused you to be wronged. Today, I’m here to apologize.”
Jia Min hurriedly said: "I can't afford to be a concubine like this. I'm a junior. How can I ask the concubine to apologize? Besides, what did the concubine do before? It didn't kill my life." Since she planned to reconcile with her, she There was no reason to put on a face.
The old concubine sighed: "I know you have been wronged, you are magnanimous, but I feel more and more ashamed."
Princess Nan'an held a handkerchief and pressed the corners of her eyes, and said: "For that unworthy daughter, the concubine must come here in person, and it is the concubine who apologizes sincerely. To be honest, I am really ashamed to see you, yes I don't manage my family strictly, and I don't know how to teach my daughters, so I have such unbearable thoughts and do such vicious things."
As she spoke, Princess Nan'an's eyes turned red and she shed tears.
She was really sad. Huo Can's move not only hurt Jia Min, but also ruined the reputation of the palace. Even though she and the concubine made a timely decision to turn the tide, they couldn't calm down for a while.
Jia Mu and others hurriedly persuaded her, and Jia Min also said: "Princess, don't say that, the princess is still young, I was raising a baby at home, I didn't go out much, and I didn't take this matter to heart. .Tomorrow there will be a banquet at the mansion, and I must eat the wine, and I must watch the play, don't be reluctant to part with the concubine and the princess."
Jia Min's words and deeds were very considerate, showing a group of kindness, and made such a promise, but the old concubine and Nan'an princess still apologized politely, and hurriedly ordered people to present gifts, which were twelve bolts of makeup satin and incense clouds. Twelve bolts of yarn, twelve bolts of pomegranate silk for the top, twelve bolts of soft smoke for the top, twelve bolts of palace silk for the top, twelve bolts of palace satin for the top, twelve boxes of various inner-made snacks, and a few more A toy, laid out in a row, is very dazzling. The silk, satin and silk of various colors are mostly a hundred sons, thousand grandchildren, pomegranates, grapes, etc., implying many children and grandchildren.
Mother Jia was satisfied when she saw this, and she could see that Nan'an Palace had put their minds to it.
Jia Min raised her eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile: "Why do you bother the concubine and the concubine so much for such trivial matters? I have almost forgotten what happened in the past few days, and tomorrow I will eat wine and watch a play at the house. Now such good and so much silk and satin are cheap for me."
The old concubine and Princess Nan'an heard her words like this, and a stone fell from their hearts. If she is not relentless, it is a great kindness.
The old concubine was secretly envious of Jia Mu. Although her son did not live up to expectations, they were blessed with the grace of saints and titles. Their daughter was outstanding, and their son-in-law had a bright future.
At noon, Mother Jia stayed with guests, both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law said that they would go home to prepare a play wine, but did not stay longer, Jia Min let go, and the two families will have a drink to reconcile tomorrow. .
After they left, Jia Min took Jia's mother's arm and said, "Nan'an Concubine and Wangfei have no good luck, the daughter must disturb mother."
Mother Jia supported her hand and walked to her courtyard. After hearing this, she couldn't help laughing and said: "Now that you are happy, is it possible that my aunt still needs a bite from you? Come to me to beg for food, greedy." It's like something." Even so, she had a smile on her face, which showed that she was very happy that her daughter could stay and eat with her.
When I arrived at Jiamu's courtyard, I saw that Jia Zhu and Jia Lian had already left school. Jia Lian was invited by the Li family to attend classes alone in his own courtyard. Reading, at this time Jia Lian was playing with Yuan Chun and Feng sisters under the flower tree, while Jia Zhu was sitting under the shade of the flowers and concentrating on reading.
Seeing Jia Mu, Jia Min, and Mrs. Wang coming over, the four hurriedly stopped and came up to say hello.
Mother Jia hurriedly ordered them to be free.
Mrs. Wang beckoned her two children and her niece to come forward. Because Jia Zhu was not as mischievous as her younger siblings, her face was pale and sweatless, and she was as handsome as usual. Mrs. Wang felt so relieved in her heart. Wiping off his sweat, he reprimanded in his mouth: "It's a hot day, I'm too evasive, I've caught the heat carefully."
The two sisters were young, and they all smiled, and Mrs. Wang acted as their upturned faces.
Jia Min's eyes turned suddenly, but she saw Jia Lian looking enviously at Mrs. Wang wiping Yuan Chun's sweat, and she felt a little pity in her heart, and hurriedly said, "Lian'er, come here, look at you, why don't you know how to wipe the sweat off your head?" With that said, he took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, and said, "Don't tell me you don't have a handkerchief on your body? Aunt Ming'er will embroider some handkerchiefs and sweat towels for you."
Jia Lian said obediently: "I have a handkerchief, but I forgot to bring it with me. My aunt has a younger brother now, so don't be too tired just to embroider handkerchiefs for my nephew. I'll do it for my nephew later." In fact, he had two handkerchiefs in his sleeves, which Liuli Tete put on for her when he was leaving the house, and a brand new sweat towel was tied around his waist, but he envied Mrs. Wang's gentleness when she wiped Yuanchun's sweat , so he followed Jia Min's words and said that he forgot to wear a handkerchief.
Sometimes Jia Lian often thinks, if Jia Min is not an aunt, it would be great if she were his own mother, and he would also have a mother who loves him.Now he doesn't have a mother, and it's as if he doesn't have a father. Except for scolding, he never teaches him anything, he is not as good as his grandfather and aunt.
Jia Min patted him on the head and said, "You are only so old, but you have already thought of this level. How can I be so delicate that I can't even do a little sewing? Just wait for me to do your work tomorrow." She originally wanted to say that when Jia Lian was still in the grass, Madam Li would often make clothes, shoes and socks for him when she was pregnant with Liujia, but thinking that he was still young, she would not make him sad, so she swallowed it.
Thinking of Mrs. Li, her voice, face and smile were in front of her eyes, Jia Min looked at Jia Lian again, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, if Mrs. Li was still around, why did Jia Lian envy Mrs. Wang's little act of wiping Yuan Chun's sweat so much.
Jia Lian frowned, holding Jia Min's hand, showing a very happy expression.
After lunch in Jia's mother's room and sitting for a while, Jia Lian and others went to class. Before leaving, Jia Lian told Jia Min to see her when he was on vacation.Although Yuanchun is only three or four years old, he has already hired another teacher to teach him. He played with Sister Feng in the morning and didn't go there.
Jia Min smiled and praised: "Yuan Chun is so clever, he knows how to work hard at such a young age."
Although it is very common to be enlightened at the age of three or four, children are mostly active people and rarely calm down. Most of them are six or seven years old. very.
Mrs. Wang smiled and said nothing, she was really proud in her heart.
Jia Mu said: "Children's family, it's too hard to get up early and return late, but their father likes it, so I have to let them. I'm tired, talk to Min'er, and you go to eat." The latter sentence But it was to Mrs. Wang that Mrs. Wang didn't let Mrs. Wang eat the rest of the meal today. After she apologized, she took people down and went back to her room to eat.
Because Jia Min is pregnant and gets tired easily, Mother Jia ordered someone to set up another beauty couch in front of Luohan's couch, saying: "You are a little crooked, you are heavy, so just ask the girls to fan you. Don't use ice, and freeze carefully." on."
Jia Min responded with a smile, and Guo leaned on the pillow to talk to Jia's mother.
Mother Jia ordered Yuanyang to see Sister Feng again, and when she came back, she said, "Brother Feng is already fast asleep. The curtains have been put down, the incense has also smelled, and ice cubes have been put in the room again. I asked two maids and two mothers to sit in front of the bed." Watching."
Jia Mu nodded, and ordered the little girls to go down, leaving only a few older girls to play fans, and asked Jia Min, "What do you think of Brother Feng?"
Jia Min was taken aback, not understanding what Mother Jia meant. She pondered for a while and said, "He's a clever boy. He speaks rough words but has a sweet mouth. This morning I made my mother very happy. Why? What did mother think of?" ?”
Jia Mu said with a smile: "Brother Feng came to the mansion as a child, and often hang out with Lian'er and the others. Only you have been in Beijing for more than half a year and have never seen her. I always like her straightforward temper, and your second sister-in-law said And, what do you think about being Lian'er's daughter-in-law? We Jia Shi Wang Xue's four families are closely related, and it will be easier for her to be the housekeeper after ten years."
Hearing Jia Mu's plan, Jia Min was taken aback.
She pondered for a moment, and said: "How old is Lian'er, and my mother thought of his marriage? It's too urgent. To put it bluntly, a child who has not yet grown up has an uncertain temperament. How can he know whether the future will be good or bad? "
Furthermore, although there are baby relatives who marry by fingertips, most of them only get married when their children are twelve or thirteen years old. At this time, their temperaments are probably settled, and there is little risk of premature death. After all, there are not a few children who die young. However, once the boy and girl who have engaged in a marriage are gone when they are young, the other party will inevitably have the name of Kefu or Kewife.
Jia Min explained his thoughts in detail to Jia's mother. When Jia's mother heard this, her brows moved slightly, she nodded and said, "You are right. I don't think it will be settled now. I just think that if it is good, the two families will agree." Unannounced, we will decide when we reach our age.”
Jia Min frowned and said, "Second sister-in-law is very much in favor of this matter?"
Jia's mother laughed and said, "That's natural. Her niece and niece from her natal family married here, not to mention being able to help her. In the future, there will be less quarrel with them in this room. Jia and Wang's two families will be closer to each other. I think it's good." .”
Jia Min smiled lightly. Of course Mrs. Wang would like her niece to marry over, so that she would have an extra arm.The butler was supposed to be the eldest housekeeper, but now that Jia She has no wife, she is the one to make the decision, but in fact it is not in accordance with the etiquette. He will be far away from his parents-in-law. After all, Jia Amnesty is too stupid, and the house he chose before has a low status. If the house in the future is the same, Sister Feng will definitely look down on him.
Thinking of this, she became even more worried, and said, "But my daughter thinks it's not appropriate!"
Mother Jia was taken aback for a moment, and asked in confusion, "How should I say it?"
Jia Min didn't answer but instead asked, "Brother Feng has a scientific name. I wonder if he ever studied?"
Mother Jia thought for a while, but she had never heard of Sister Feng's reading, and said, "I have never read it. Although Brother Feng has a scientific name, he doesn't know a single big character. Hearing the meaning of the Wang family, I have no idea of letting her study, and I have never invited her to read." gentlemen."
Jia Min's heart sank, and he said: "That's it. If you don't study, don't understand reason, you will inevitably act ignorantly. It is said that a good wife and husband rarely cause harm. If anything happens, it is all Lian'er's fault? Remember me I also refused to read when I was a child, my father told me so, saying that reading is sensible and sensible, and will not make people laugh."
Now that Jia Lian is making progress in his studies, even Lin Ruhai praises him, saying that he is a beautiful jade, so does he really want to be married to a wife who can't read?She and Lin Ruhai fell in love with each other, and she didn't want Jia Lian to disagree with his future wife.What's more, there are rumors of Mrs. Wang taking lawsuits and exploiting huge profits from time to time. My niece Xiao Gu, who knows if Sister Feng will behave like Mrs. Wang in the future?
When Jia Daishan was mentioned, Mother Jia felt sad and said, "Your father did say that."
Jia Min felt that Jia's mother only listened to her own words, and she really didn't want her nephew to marry the daughter of the Wang family again, so she took the opportunity to say: "The mother said that Lian'er married Feng Ge'er, and the two families are closer, but the daughter thought it was inappropriate. The sister-in-law is the aunt of the Wang family. Doesn’t the Wang family look at the face of the second sister-in-law? If the mother wants to get married, it’s better to wait for Lian’er to grow up and improve his studies, and then hire him a young lady, so that our family is not unique. The in-laws of the Wang family can still have Lian's daughter-in-law's natal family
At the beginning of July, Jia Min was pregnant for three months. As soon as the news came out, some people were shocked, some people were happy. Those who were shocked only said that it was strange that Jia Min kept silent when the city was full of storms. The happy one felt joy for Jia Min, so he hurriedly came over to congratulate him in person. All of a sudden, there were a lot of guests, and it was very lively.
The old concubine was stunned for a while when she found out, and sighed: "Strange Taoists say that there are gods standing three feet above their heads, and the heavens did not disappoint them. Thanks to their composure, they already had a pulse at that time? They actually endured three It took a whole month to release the news."
He also told Princess Nan'an: "These couples are not simple people. Can'er is so noisy. If I had been angry, they would have not moved at all. I don't believe they are really indifferent. I think they know it by themselves. Not as powerful as the prince's mansion, Fang is patient everywhere, seems to be a little weaker, we asked the old lady of the Jia family to be a middleman and they agreed, but the more such a person, the more we should not underestimate them, I would rather make friends with them in the future, Or be humble, and don't offend them."
Speaking of this, the old concubine couldn't help but frowned, and said: "It's a pity that Can'er has offended them, not only offended them, but also almost ruined the reputation of our palace, if the two families want to be close, I'm afraid it will be impossible. .”
Princess Nan'an didn't know this truth, she couldn't help but smiled wryly and said: "I can only do my best."
The old concubine sighed secretly.
Princess Nan'an said: "Let's hold a banquet on July [-]th, so as to make up for Can'er. Alas, it is said that children are debts. It is true, and Can'er's little thought makes our house unable to hold our heads up. I don't know if Yu'er's marriage will be affected in the future, but now I'm bothering the concubine to go over to apologize to Mrs. Jia of the Lin family, it's really unfilial."
The old concubine said indifferently: "The matter has come to this, what is there to complain about? After hurting Can'er for more than ten years, who would have thought that she would have such a thought? Offended someone who shouldn't be offended. Only I will go, Look at my old face, so that their resentment towards our family can be dispelled. Lin Ruhai is now the editor of the Imperial Academy, what does Han Lin do? They walk around in front of the saint, and the sage is writing the imperial decree for the saint , I heard that Lin Ruhai's calligraphy is more powerful than that of the sage, and he has written several imperial decrees for the sage. If he really hates us, just say a few words in front of the sage, and our family will not be hurt. Let the saint be suspicious."
Princess Nan'an nodded and sighed.
The Lin family was afraid of their family and didn't dare to offend them, so they had to choose between the two to reconcile. But why didn't their family be afraid of the Rongguo Mansion and a rising star like Lin Ruhai?I remember that when Mr. Lin passed away, everyone said that the Lin family was in decline. I didn’t want Lin Ruhai to be the top student in high school at such a young age.
Princess Nan'an said: "The presents that should be prepared are all ready. I heard that Mrs. Jia is pregnant, and I have added some auspicious things. I will ask the concubine to look at it later. If the concubine thinks it is appropriate, I will let you seal it." superior."
The old concubine nodded, and the concubine of Nan'an really ordered someone to present it.
Their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were so busy in the mansion, thinking how to calm down Jia Min, but Jia's mother over there was grinning from ear to ear. Although she had already got the news, she felt elated now that the news was about to spread. Her daughter was pregnant. After giving birth to a son, let's see who dares to say that her daughter is a hen that doesn't lay eggs!
Now that Mother Jia is full of children and grandchildren, she is most worried about this daughter.
Jia Lian was ordered by his grandparents to go to Lin's house from time to time. He was a boy of six or seven years old. Although he asked Lin Ruhai for homework, he didn't have much homework. He had only read half of the Four Books. He is considerate, just like Mrs. Wang treats Jia Zhu, his eyes are so soft that water drips out, so he is closer to Jia Min than Jia Amnesty. Hearing that Jia Min is going to give birth to a younger brother, Jia Lian can't help but feel a little worried and sullenly Sitting in Jiamu's room playing with Jiulianhuan.
Seeing this, Jia's mother hurriedly laughed and said, "What's wrong with Lian'er? It seems like someone messed with you?"
Jia Lian put down Jiu Lianhuan, turned around and threw herself into Jia Mu's arms, and said, "Auntie gave birth to a younger brother, so she doesn't love me anymore? Just like my aunt only loves Big Brother Zhu."
Jia Mu chuckled and said, "Where did you really come from with such a foolish idea? Don't you hurt my aunt's heart by saying that?"
Although there was quite a bit of rift between Mrs. Li's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law back then, Mrs. Li is gone now, leaving only such a smart grandson, and Jia Min often mediates among them, and has said a lot of good things for Jia Lian However, Jia's mother was very dissatisfied with Jia Amnesty's occasional drinking with his concubine, but she loved Jia Lian very much, and did not leave her eldest grandson Jia Zhu.
After all, Jia Zhu is the first grandson, and he has been smart since he was a child. Even though Jia Lian has a sweet mouth and is the number one celebrity in front of Jia Mu, he cannot shake his position in Jia Mu's heart. The position in the heart of the mother is far greater than before.
Jia Lian blushed, and said in a low voice: "People say that my own children always kiss. My aunt loved me when she didn't have a younger brother, and when she has a younger brother, she loves her younger brother and doesn't love me anymore."
When Mother Jia heard the words, she was furious and asked, "What do you mean? Which family? Who is gossiping in front of you to instigate you to be so suspicious? Your aunt loves you more than others when you beat me up. Your aunt has not been in the capital for the past few years." In the city, all the good things to eat, play and use are a bit more than Zhu'er, and when you come to the capital, you often pick you up, how can it be bad for you?"
Jia Lian rolled his eyes and said, "It's Liu'er who said it. Liu'er and Xu'er said it outside the window when grandson was taking a nap."
Jia's mother suddenly remembered that Liu'er and Xu'er were maids chosen by Mrs. Wang for Jia Lian when she was in charge of the house.Jia Lian was young and ignorant, if he believed these words and alienated Jia Min, wouldn't it hurt Jia Min's heart?Since it hurts my heart, I naturally don't care about Jia Lian.If she remembers correctly, she doesn't know who Xu'er is, but Liu'er is Zhou Rui's daughter, right?After entering Jia Lian's courtyard, she became a big girl within a year, in charge of all affairs in Jia Lian's house.
Thinking of this, Jia Mu's eyes flashed, she smiled coldly, stroked the fetal hair on Jia Lian's head, and said: "Lian'er is good, don't pay attention to those people gossiping, grandma will send you to find your aunt later." , to see if your aunt still hurts you."
Jia Lian agreed, and said happily: "The grandson has a lot of things, and the grandson chooses one for my younger brother."
With that said, he respectfully bid farewell to his room.
Jia Lian folded his hands behind his back, with a smile in his eyes. Fortunately, he was very smart. Liu'er and Xu'er said bad things several times, and he already felt that something was wrong. Now that he and his aunt are coming to provoke him, it's better to kick him out, otherwise They followed by their side, but later complained to people how bad their aunt was to them. Didn't they tell outsiders that it was their own meaning?When the time comes to make my aunt sad, my aunt won't love me anymore, and my father doesn't live up to it, who will help me in the future?
Since Jia Lian was young, he remembered that when his aunt gave things, he was always a little thicker than Jia Zhu, unlike others who gave gifts, either he was the same as Jia Zhu, or Jia Zhu got more than himself.Grandpa and grandma also said that the one who loves him the most is not his grandmother, but his aunt. He must be filial to his aunt, and not stay away from his aunt just because his aunt has a younger brother. They help each other, and I have to ask my uncle for the imperial examination.
Back in her own room, seeing Liu'er and Xu'er dressed in red and green, talking and laughing around the mynahs in the corridor, Jia Lian sneered slightly, and asked the nanny Zhao Nanny to rummage through boxes and boxes, so as to send them to the Lin family for her cousin.
Zhao Nanny praised: "It's great for brother to think like this. My aunt loves brother, so brother should do his best."
To be honest, Mother Zhao was really grateful to Jia Min. To Jia Lian, Jia Min was really like his own mother. Even if she was her own mother, she might not be as thoughtful and long-term as Jia Min.Jia Lian has no mother, and now Jia Amnesty has not yet married to fill the house. Even if he marries, he may not raise Jia Lian sincerely. How did Jia Zhu and Yuan Chun win Jia's mother's favor so much?And Jia Lian was not like this before?
Jia Lian was brought up by Mother Zhao, and she spent more time with Jia Lian than her own son, so naturally she was always thinking of Jia Lian.She was originally Mrs. Li's dowry girl who married Jia's family and gave birth to a child. Seeing that Mrs. Li's confidants were singled out and sent out not long after Mrs. Li passed away, she was very anxious. If it wasn't for Jia Lian, she would only eat her milk. , I'm afraid she will end up like everyone else.
Now it's all right, Li Xun often picks up Jia Lian, the husband is also chosen by the Li family, and Jia Min treats Jia Lian so well, Jia Lian is no longer alone and helpless in this mansion, as for Jia Amnesty, Mother Zhao has long since ignored it.
Jia Lian squinted her eyes and smiled, her lips slightly curled up, her expression very smug.
Regardless of his young age, he is only six years old. He is really smart and has a dexterous mind. In terms of reading, he is as talented as Jia Zhu, and slightly inferior to Jia Zhu in homework, but when it comes to pleasing people Well, none of the ten Jiazhus can compare to him, and he is thoughtful and appropriate, whether it is the gifts or the usual words, it always makes people feel ironic.
At this time, I heard Liu Er and Xu Er talking in the corridor: "Second Master is thinking about my aunt all the time. I don't know if my aunt has a brother and is still as good to Second Master as before. I'm really worried that Second Master will not stand it in the future. live."
Xu'er agreed: "I'm also worried, but the second master doesn't care, but thinks about my aunt."
Grandma Zhao was full of anger, and was about to go out to argue, but Jia Lian grabbed her sleeves. Looking down, Jia Lian shook her head and said in a low voice, "Don't worry about them, Mammy, after all, they are maids picked by my aunt."
There were only Zhao Nanny and Jia Lian in the ear room, and there was no one else. Zhao Nanny's heart moved, and she hurriedly said, "Second Lord, what do you mean by that?"
Zhao Mama was very sad, but the nanny was in charge of all the affairs in the courtyard of the brothers and sisters, but when it came to Jia Lian, she couldn't be in charge, but Liu'er, the big girl, was in charge of everything.
Jia Lian said with a smile: "I know in my heart that they are sowing discord, and I won't listen."
Zhao Nanny shook her head and said: "Second Master is young and doesn't know much about the world, so it's often hard to bear to talk about it, even if Second Master knows what they say is wrong, but as time goes by and he hears it more often, It is inevitable that I believe it. Now that I know they are not good, I should send them out, and don't ruin the hard-earned future of the second master."
Jia Lian nodded and smiled, "I know, I've already told my ancestors, and they have their own cooking."
After hearing this, Mother Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the second master has grown up and already knows how to take care of the servants around him.
But it is said that after Jia Lian left, Jia's mother leaned on the pillow and pondered, and then smiled. After all, Jia Lian has grown up and has her own thoughts. , was about to send Yuanyang to go there in person, sending Liu'er and Xu'er away, when they heard the announcement that Mrs. Wang had come.
A cold light flashed in Jia Mu's eyes, and she said, "Let her in."
Mrs. Wang invited Ann, and Jia's mother asked, "What's the matter, please come here."
Mrs. Wang hurriedly laughed and said: "I heard that my aunt is happy, so I specially prepared some congratulatory gifts and returned them to the old lady so that someone can send them to me." When she heard the news of Jia Min's pregnancy, she suddenly felt a thunderbolt from the blue sky, No wonder at that time when I told Jia Min about the rumors outside, Jia Min was not annoyed at all with a smile, so she was just reading a joke about herself!
Mrs. Wang recalled that recently Jiamu took the keys to the storehouse, and only let herself take care of trivial matters, such as giving gifts to various houses, or dealing with quarrels with servants. It was the same as before, but after all, it was not as majestic as before. It can be seen that Jia Min's status in Jia Mu's heart made her put on a bodhisattva-like posture, eat fast and chant Buddha, lower her eyebrows and be pleasing to the eye, There was a little bit of calmness, Tete went to congratulate Jia Mu, and prepared a congratulatory gift, and the clothes Jia Zhu wore after her birth were starched and washed very clean.
Seeing that in addition to the small clothes worn by Jia Zhu, Mrs. Wang had prepared four bolts of palace silk, four bolts of palace satin, four purses, four hanging beads, and some supplements, she couldn't help but glance at her, and said: "You have a heart, but Min'er is not short of these things."
I want to give my daughter all the good things, Jia Min is naturally not short of these, Mrs. Wang thought in her heart, but she said with a smile: "Although the aunt is not lacking, it is a little bit of my heart. She speaks without restraint, she doesn't know what to do, her heart is covered with fat, and she should apologize for hurting my aunt's heart by saying such words."
Jia Mu smiled lightly and said, "You really think so?"
Mrs. Wang hurriedly said: "Of course I think so. I used to be young and ignorant, and I always felt angry because of the momentary anger. After all, I didn't have any deep hatred with my aunt after all. Now that I think it through, I just feel ashamed."
What she said was indeed the truth. During this period of time, she had been thinking deeply and carefully. Although Jia Min was so honorable that she envied her, and her attitude towards Mrs. Li was better than her own, Jia Min never behaved rudely. A married daughter is a married daughter-in-law, the master of the house. When Jia Min comes, she is the master and she is a guest. No matter how much Jia's mother loves her, she can surpass her daughter-in-law, but she can surpass her children and grandchildren. no?Why bother to continue like this with her, the gain outweighs the loss, since my son will be born in Kejia, unlike Jia Lian's ancestral family, Lin Ruhai will have to help him at that time.
Mrs. Wang is not stupid, on the contrary, she is very shrewd. Seeing that Jia Mu treated her worse than every day after Jia Min came to Beijing, she regretted her recklessness. His face softened a little.
Mother Jia nodded secretly, finally, Mrs. Wang has learned to be smart, no matter if it is true or false, at least she understands a little bit.
Compared with her daughter-in-law, she cherishes her daughter and reprimands Mrs. Wang many times, but she doesn't want her own family to be divided with her daughter's and son-in-law's family. Marriage is a good relationship between two surnames. The future can be better.That's how their Rongguo Mansion and the Lin family became in-laws. The Lin family took a fancy to their growing power, and they took a fancy to Lin Ruhai's character and ability, and the fact that the Lin family was two generations older than their own.
Jia Mu said: "It so happens that I will send someone to deliver things to Min'er in a while, let's send them together."
Mrs. Wang felt relieved, she nodded yes.
Jia Mu said again: "I passed by Lian'er's room a few days ago and heard two maids talking. Since you are here, send them out, and I will pick two good girls from around me to serve Lian'er."
Mrs. Wang's heart trembled, and she hurriedly said: "I don't know which two girls they are? Let's kick them out now."
Jia Mu turned her head and asked Yuanyang, "I don't remember the name, but do you remember Yuanyang?"
When Jia's mother and Jia Lian were talking before, Yuanyang was waiting on her side, so she naturally remembered it in her heart, and hurriedly said: "I remember what the old lady said, one is called Liu'er, and the other is called Xu'er."
Jia Mu laughed and said, "It's these two names."
Mrs. Wang's expression moved slightly, and she said with a smile: "Don't worry, old lady, these two girls should be sent out."
Mother Jia waved her hand, and Madam Wang left.
Mrs. Wang remembered that Liu'er was Zhou Rui's daughter. Although she really didn't like Jia Lian, and she asked Liu'er to serve Jia Lian just to know about Jia Lian's news, she never thought that Liu'er would dare to slander her master and let Jia's mother know. Inside the room, they said to Zhou Rui's family: "Why did your daughter get an errand? Did you make the old lady angry?"
Zhou Rui's family hurriedly said: "Madam calm down, I don't know." Zhou Rui's family secretly complained, could she not know Mrs. Wang's temperament and preferences?It's not because of Mrs. Wang's eyes. Although Mrs. Wang didn't mean it, if Mrs. Wang hadn't shown it, her daughter would not have provoked Jia Lian to be suspicious of Jia Min in front of Jia Lian.
Mrs. Wang said bitterly: "You go there and take your daughter home. After falling in front of the old lady, you still want to continue to work? Don't think about it. Anyway, your daughter is already grown up, and you are serious about picking a son-in-law outside. Don't worry too."
Zhou Rui's family had no choice but to agree. Fortunately, he and her husband chose a good family for their daughter, and they originally wanted to ask Grace to release her.
Not long after Liu'er and Xu'er went out, Jia's mother gave Liuli, the eldest girl beside her, to Jia Lian to order, and added another second-class maid named Huamei, which is a later story.
Jia's mother inspected the gift prepared by Mrs. Wang again, and then ordered someone to deliver it to Jia Min. Jia Lian was also with her.
Jia Min just came back from the banquet at the Prince's Mansion in Beijing, and got a few Baijia clothes that were worn in water. At this time, seeing his nephew paying his respects seriously, and presenting things to his cousins in a serious way, with his words of thoughtfulness, he was very happy in his heart. It was in vain to love him, but she was indifferent to the things Mrs. Wang gave, and only ordered people to put them in the warehouse.
Except for holidays, Lin Ruhai is usually not at home during the day, so it is Jia Min who guides Jia Lian's homework. In the evening, Jia Lian returned to Rongfu, and the next day he went to class with his husband at home, but there is nothing to describe.
In a twinkling of an eye, it was the day before July [-]th, because the next day was the day when Nan'an Palace made an apology, so Jia Min went to Rongguo Mansion early in the morning. There was a banquet on the [-]st, and Jia Mu and Jia Min were invited over. After drinking, they said that the two families were reconciled as before, and they no longer cared about Huo Can's actions.
When Jia Min arrived at Rongguo Mansion, he met Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang, but saw that besides Yuan Chun, there was another three or four-year-old girl in front of Jia Mu. Although she was young, she had a clever mouth to coax Jia Mu With a smile on his face, Jia Min raised his eyebrows, showing some doubts.
Jia Mu laughed and said, "You don't know her. She is your second sister-in-law's niece. Her nickname is Brother Feng."
As soon as the words fell, Sister Feng came to see Jia Min in a graceful manner.
I saw that although she was young, her appearance was not vulgar. Even though she was covered in gauze and full of jewels, she couldn't hide her sharp demeanor, which was not a bit vulgar. The daughters of the Wang family were all very good-looking, and the niece Aunt Xiao Naturally, Sister Feng is not bad. Jia Min got up quickly and praised with a smile: "You look so neat, what's your name? How old are you this year?"
Sister Feng smiled and said, "The scientific name is Wang Xifeng, and she is four years old this year."
Jia Min's heart moved, and she was about to ask her if she had ever read, when she suddenly remembered that Mrs. Wang had never read much when she was in the boudoir. The rules of the Wang family were like this. However, he offended Mrs. Wang again, so he winked at Qingkong.
The clear sky knew that when they came, they brought something to honor Jia Mu, and hurriedly sorted out a gift from it. It was two rulers, a pair of gold scorpions, a pair of agate rings, and a string of fragrant beads on the wrist.
Jia Min laughed and said: "I came in a hurry, I didn't bring any good things, save it for the naughty girls!"
Sister Feng thanked her with a smile and received the gift.
When I was young, it was reported that Concubine Nan'an and Princess Nan'an had arrived, and Mother Jia hurriedly took people out to welcome them in.
As for Sister Feng, Yuan Chun took her to play in her room.
As soon as they entered the hall, because ice basins were placed at the four corners and melons and fruits were placed on the table, there was a sense of coolness on the face. After seeing each other, everyone divided the guests and took their seats. Because Jiamu is both the host and the middleman, the young Gao Deshao sat on the head.
Mrs. Wang brought tea and fruit to the maids, and ordered people to play fans, and everyone felt even cooler.
The Jia family’s behavior is different from that of other families, and the ostentation is even worse than that of the palace. On the red sandalwood table, the melons, fruits and snacks are all filled with small dishes of the same color pink and white Ding kiln. The flower tea bowl is not without style. She had seen Jia Min before Min came out of the pavilion together, but after so many years, she was in a daze, and she saw Jia Min's brows were curved, her lips were red, and she was very handsome. Beautiful, but more charming.
The old concubine smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for a few years, Miss Min has become more and more provocative."
Jia Min pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "It's just the posture of the willow tree, the concubine's praise made me dizzy."
The old concubine took her hand and said: "You are too self-effacing. If you were born with the appearance of a willow tree, wouldn't others be burnt papers or old onions that have been dried out in the sun? As long as there is you I don’t have to worry about such a girl. Can’er was spoiled by our family, and she never taught you well, but instead caused you to be wronged. Today, I’m here to apologize.”
Jia Min hurriedly said: "I can't afford to be a concubine like this. I'm a junior. How can I ask the concubine to apologize? Besides, what did the concubine do before? It didn't kill my life." Since she planned to reconcile with her, she There was no reason to put on a face.
The old concubine sighed: "I know you have been wronged, you are magnanimous, but I feel more and more ashamed."
Princess Nan'an held a handkerchief and pressed the corners of her eyes, and said: "For that unworthy daughter, the concubine must come here in person, and it is the concubine who apologizes sincerely. To be honest, I am really ashamed to see you, yes I don't manage my family strictly, and I don't know how to teach my daughters, so I have such unbearable thoughts and do such vicious things."
As she spoke, Princess Nan'an's eyes turned red and she shed tears.
She was really sad. Huo Can's move not only hurt Jia Min, but also ruined the reputation of the palace. Even though she and the concubine made a timely decision to turn the tide, they couldn't calm down for a while.
Jia Mu and others hurriedly persuaded her, and Jia Min also said: "Princess, don't say that, the princess is still young, I was raising a baby at home, I didn't go out much, and I didn't take this matter to heart. .Tomorrow there will be a banquet at the mansion, and I must eat the wine, and I must watch the play, don't be reluctant to part with the concubine and the princess."
Jia Min's words and deeds were very considerate, showing a group of kindness, and made such a promise, but the old concubine and Nan'an princess still apologized politely, and hurriedly ordered people to present gifts, which were twelve bolts of makeup satin and incense clouds. Twelve bolts of yarn, twelve bolts of pomegranate silk for the top, twelve bolts of soft smoke for the top, twelve bolts of palace silk for the top, twelve bolts of palace satin for the top, twelve boxes of various inner-made snacks, and a few more A toy, laid out in a row, is very dazzling. The silk, satin and silk of various colors are mostly a hundred sons, thousand grandchildren, pomegranates, grapes, etc., implying many children and grandchildren.
Mother Jia was satisfied when she saw this, and she could see that Nan'an Palace had put their minds to it.
Jia Min raised her eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile: "Why do you bother the concubine and the concubine so much for such trivial matters? I have almost forgotten what happened in the past few days, and tomorrow I will eat wine and watch a play at the house. Now such good and so much silk and satin are cheap for me."
The old concubine and Princess Nan'an heard her words like this, and a stone fell from their hearts. If she is not relentless, it is a great kindness.
The old concubine was secretly envious of Jia Mu. Although her son did not live up to expectations, they were blessed with the grace of saints and titles. Their daughter was outstanding, and their son-in-law had a bright future.
At noon, Mother Jia stayed with guests, both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law said that they would go home to prepare a play wine, but did not stay longer, Jia Min let go, and the two families will have a drink to reconcile tomorrow. .
After they left, Jia Min took Jia's mother's arm and said, "Nan'an Concubine and Wangfei have no good luck, the daughter must disturb mother."
Mother Jia supported her hand and walked to her courtyard. After hearing this, she couldn't help laughing and said: "Now that you are happy, is it possible that my aunt still needs a bite from you? Come to me to beg for food, greedy." It's like something." Even so, she had a smile on her face, which showed that she was very happy that her daughter could stay and eat with her.
When I arrived at Jiamu's courtyard, I saw that Jia Zhu and Jia Lian had already left school. Jia Lian was invited by the Li family to attend classes alone in his own courtyard. Reading, at this time Jia Lian was playing with Yuan Chun and Feng sisters under the flower tree, while Jia Zhu was sitting under the shade of the flowers and concentrating on reading.
Seeing Jia Mu, Jia Min, and Mrs. Wang coming over, the four hurriedly stopped and came up to say hello.
Mother Jia hurriedly ordered them to be free.
Mrs. Wang beckoned her two children and her niece to come forward. Because Jia Zhu was not as mischievous as her younger siblings, her face was pale and sweatless, and she was as handsome as usual. Mrs. Wang felt so relieved in her heart. Wiping off his sweat, he reprimanded in his mouth: "It's a hot day, I'm too evasive, I've caught the heat carefully."
The two sisters were young, and they all smiled, and Mrs. Wang acted as their upturned faces.
Jia Min's eyes turned suddenly, but she saw Jia Lian looking enviously at Mrs. Wang wiping Yuan Chun's sweat, and she felt a little pity in her heart, and hurriedly said, "Lian'er, come here, look at you, why don't you know how to wipe the sweat off your head?" With that said, he took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, and said, "Don't tell me you don't have a handkerchief on your body? Aunt Ming'er will embroider some handkerchiefs and sweat towels for you."
Jia Lian said obediently: "I have a handkerchief, but I forgot to bring it with me. My aunt has a younger brother now, so don't be too tired just to embroider handkerchiefs for my nephew. I'll do it for my nephew later." In fact, he had two handkerchiefs in his sleeves, which Liuli Tete put on for her when he was leaving the house, and a brand new sweat towel was tied around his waist, but he envied Mrs. Wang's gentleness when she wiped Yuanchun's sweat , so he followed Jia Min's words and said that he forgot to wear a handkerchief.
Sometimes Jia Lian often thinks, if Jia Min is not an aunt, it would be great if she were his own mother, and he would also have a mother who loves him.Now he doesn't have a mother, and it's as if he doesn't have a father. Except for scolding, he never teaches him anything, he is not as good as his grandfather and aunt.
Jia Min patted him on the head and said, "You are only so old, but you have already thought of this level. How can I be so delicate that I can't even do a little sewing? Just wait for me to do your work tomorrow." She originally wanted to say that when Jia Lian was still in the grass, Madam Li would often make clothes, shoes and socks for him when she was pregnant with Liujia, but thinking that he was still young, she would not make him sad, so she swallowed it.
Thinking of Mrs. Li, her voice, face and smile were in front of her eyes, Jia Min looked at Jia Lian again, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, if Mrs. Li was still around, why did Jia Lian envy Mrs. Wang's little act of wiping Yuan Chun's sweat so much.
Jia Lian frowned, holding Jia Min's hand, showing a very happy expression.
After lunch in Jia's mother's room and sitting for a while, Jia Lian and others went to class. Before leaving, Jia Lian told Jia Min to see her when he was on vacation.Although Yuanchun is only three or four years old, he has already hired another teacher to teach him. He played with Sister Feng in the morning and didn't go there.
Jia Min smiled and praised: "Yuan Chun is so clever, he knows how to work hard at such a young age."
Although it is very common to be enlightened at the age of three or four, children are mostly active people and rarely calm down. Most of them are six or seven years old. very.
Mrs. Wang smiled and said nothing, she was really proud in her heart.
Jia Mu said: "Children's family, it's too hard to get up early and return late, but their father likes it, so I have to let them. I'm tired, talk to Min'er, and you go to eat." The latter sentence But it was to Mrs. Wang that Mrs. Wang didn't let Mrs. Wang eat the rest of the meal today. After she apologized, she took people down and went back to her room to eat.
Because Jia Min is pregnant and gets tired easily, Mother Jia ordered someone to set up another beauty couch in front of Luohan's couch, saying: "You are a little crooked, you are heavy, so just ask the girls to fan you. Don't use ice, and freeze carefully." on."
Jia Min responded with a smile, and Guo leaned on the pillow to talk to Jia's mother.
Mother Jia ordered Yuanyang to see Sister Feng again, and when she came back, she said, "Brother Feng is already fast asleep. The curtains have been put down, the incense has also smelled, and ice cubes have been put in the room again. I asked two maids and two mothers to sit in front of the bed." Watching."
Jia Mu nodded, and ordered the little girls to go down, leaving only a few older girls to play fans, and asked Jia Min, "What do you think of Brother Feng?"
Jia Min was taken aback, not understanding what Mother Jia meant. She pondered for a while and said, "He's a clever boy. He speaks rough words but has a sweet mouth. This morning I made my mother very happy. Why? What did mother think of?" ?”
Jia Mu said with a smile: "Brother Feng came to the mansion as a child, and often hang out with Lian'er and the others. Only you have been in Beijing for more than half a year and have never seen her. I always like her straightforward temper, and your second sister-in-law said And, what do you think about being Lian'er's daughter-in-law? We Jia Shi Wang Xue's four families are closely related, and it will be easier for her to be the housekeeper after ten years."
Hearing Jia Mu's plan, Jia Min was taken aback.
She pondered for a moment, and said: "How old is Lian'er, and my mother thought of his marriage? It's too urgent. To put it bluntly, a child who has not yet grown up has an uncertain temperament. How can he know whether the future will be good or bad? "
Furthermore, although there are baby relatives who marry by fingertips, most of them only get married when their children are twelve or thirteen years old. At this time, their temperaments are probably settled, and there is little risk of premature death. After all, there are not a few children who die young. However, once the boy and girl who have engaged in a marriage are gone when they are young, the other party will inevitably have the name of Kefu or Kewife.
Jia Min explained his thoughts in detail to Jia's mother. When Jia's mother heard this, her brows moved slightly, she nodded and said, "You are right. I don't think it will be settled now. I just think that if it is good, the two families will agree." Unannounced, we will decide when we reach our age.”
Jia Min frowned and said, "Second sister-in-law is very much in favor of this matter?"
Jia's mother laughed and said, "That's natural. Her niece and niece from her natal family married here, not to mention being able to help her. In the future, there will be less quarrel with them in this room. Jia and Wang's two families will be closer to each other. I think it's good." .”
Jia Min smiled lightly. Of course Mrs. Wang would like her niece to marry over, so that she would have an extra arm.The butler was supposed to be the eldest housekeeper, but now that Jia She has no wife, she is the one to make the decision, but in fact it is not in accordance with the etiquette. He will be far away from his parents-in-law. After all, Jia Amnesty is too stupid, and the house he chose before has a low status. If the house in the future is the same, Sister Feng will definitely look down on him.
Thinking of this, she became even more worried, and said, "But my daughter thinks it's not appropriate!"
Mother Jia was taken aback for a moment, and asked in confusion, "How should I say it?"
Jia Min didn't answer but instead asked, "Brother Feng has a scientific name. I wonder if he ever studied?"
Mother Jia thought for a while, but she had never heard of Sister Feng's reading, and said, "I have never read it. Although Brother Feng has a scientific name, he doesn't know a single big character. Hearing the meaning of the Wang family, I have no idea of letting her study, and I have never invited her to read." gentlemen."
Jia Min's heart sank, and he said: "That's it. If you don't study, don't understand reason, you will inevitably act ignorantly. It is said that a good wife and husband rarely cause harm. If anything happens, it is all Lian'er's fault? Remember me I also refused to read when I was a child, my father told me so, saying that reading is sensible and sensible, and will not make people laugh."
Now that Jia Lian is making progress in his studies, even Lin Ruhai praises him, saying that he is a beautiful jade, so does he really want to be married to a wife who can't read?She and Lin Ruhai fell in love with each other, and she didn't want Jia Lian to disagree with his future wife.What's more, there are rumors of Mrs. Wang taking lawsuits and exploiting huge profits from time to time. My niece Xiao Gu, who knows if Sister Feng will behave like Mrs. Wang in the future?
When Jia Daishan was mentioned, Mother Jia felt sad and said, "Your father did say that."
Jia Min felt that Jia's mother only listened to her own words, and she really didn't want her nephew to marry the daughter of the Wang family again, so she took the opportunity to say: "The mother said that Lian'er married Feng Ge'er, and the two families are closer, but the daughter thought it was inappropriate. The sister-in-law is the aunt of the Wang family. Doesn’t the Wang family look at the face of the second sister-in-law? If the mother wants to get married, it’s better to wait for Lian’er to grow up and improve his studies, and then hire him a young lady, so that our family is not unique. The in-laws of the Wang family can still have Lian's daughter-in-law's natal family
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