Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn

Both Gu Ming and Jia Yucun were not kind people, and Jia Zheng didn't have the ability to recognize people. Lin Ruhai sighed, and being friendly with them was simply asking for death.

Lin Ruhai raised his wine glass, covering the corner of his mouth with sarcasm.It's not that he didn't think of reminding Jia Zheng, but he knew that what he said would definitely displease Jia Zheng. There was already a rift between the two families. Although he didn't show it, he was vaguely aware of it. I won't believe it, but instead say that I use the heart of a villain to measure the belly of a gentleman.

Not many people knew about Gu Ming's betrayal of Prince Yizhong, and most of them believed that Gu Ming had the ability to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, so that he could escape safely after Prince Yizhong's bad things happened.No matter what, Gu Ming's reputation in the court is very good.

Shi Nai also saw it, frowned, walked over and said, "Brother Ru Hai, I haven't seen you for a long time, are you alright?"

Lin Ruhai raised his head and smiled, "Very good." He gave up his seat again.

Just as Shi Nai sat down, Shi Ding also arrived. Most of the people who sat with Lin Ruhai were civil servants and talented scholars, such as Su Li, who also greeted each other. That's all.

Shi Ding smiled brightly and said: "Brother Ruhai, many years ago you said you knew the art of face recognition, and it really came true. After you came to Beijing, I even invited my brother to drink. Let's see how our future is going today?" Their family is a general, but they admire Lin Ruhai in their hearts, and they have never been alienated for many years. After Lin Ruhai entered Beijing, they became closer.

Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Do you really think that I can calculate it by magic?"

Back then, it was only because I knew the deeds of my previous life that I said that. The current Holy Majesty is not the Ninth Prince, and the way of doing things is also very different. How can I know their fate?The deficit of the historians has been repaid with Jia Amnesty. In recent years, they have made great achievements on the battlefield and have not committed any crimes. It is expected that this life will be safe.

Shi Ding laughed and said, "I'm only a brother who can do magic tricks. In these years, how many things have been said by my brother?"

Lin Ruhai shook his head and smiled.

Shi Nai was not as straightforward as Shi Ding. He raised his glass and asked Lin Ruhai, "Brother Ruhai, don't worry about what the third brother said. He is now a marquis because of his ancestors' blessing and a gift from heaven. What future do you want? Work hard. Do things for the Holy Majesty safely and securely, are you afraid of any embarrassment? But I want to ask Brother Ruhai for one thing."

Lin Ruhai was slightly surprised, and hurriedly asked what was the matter.

Shi Nai beckoned to a young gentleman in the distance, and that young gentleman came over, about twelve or thirteen years old, with black eyebrows, star-like eyes, knife-cut temples, beautiful jade face, with a majestic bearing in his gestures and gestures, which made people feel excited. Heartbreaking.Lin Ruhai immediately recognized that it was Shi Xiangyun's husband in his previous life, Wei Ruolan who was known as the talented and beautiful fairy.

After Wei Ruolan finished his salute, Lin Ruhai raised his hand to support him, and turned his head to look at Shi Nai, as if asking.

Shi Nai laughed and said: "This is General Wei's eldest son Ruolan, both civil and military. He wants to serve in the army, but General Wei wants to send him to study in the Imperial College. I heard that Brother Zhi is also in the Imperial College?"

Lin Ruhai nodded and said: "It doesn't matter whether you served in the army or you were born in Kejia, you are all loyal to the country. Why do you ask Zhier?"

Shi Nai said: "I discussed with General Wei, Ruolan is still young after all, not to mention the hardships in the army, even if he joined the army, he would not dare to let him fight the enemy, so I told him to wait Studying at home, after three to five years, you will be grown up and have a plan, then it would be good to join the army? So I want to ask you Zhige to take care of it, so that he will not go in and be bullied."

Lin Ruhai said with a smile: "Although there are powerful children in the Guozijian, nephew Wei Xian is the same. Who dares to deceive each other? It's just that Zhi'er went in a few days earlier and is a little more familiar than nephew Wei Xian. Don't worry, I'll go back and explain to Zhi Just one sound."

After hearing this, Wei Ruolan quickly thanked her.

Shi Nai was very happy. After he and his wife arranged this marriage for Shi Xiangyun, who wouldn't say that their husband and wife are kind?Even though the family situation is going from bad to worse and they are gradually cutting back on food and clothing, they still dare not underestimate them.Although Xiangyun is not her own daughter, she grew up beside her. Shi Nai also hopes that she will be happy as a couple after she gets married in the future. Entrusted by the general, he spared no effort to help.

In recent years, quite a few sons of aristocratic families have been in the limelight, especially Lin Rui. Thinking of his son, General Wei has been stricter, telling Wei Ruolan to study and practice martial arts, and not to spend time with Feng Ziying and Jia Baoyu.

From Lin Ruhai's point of view, it's not just General Wei who is like this, but everyone with outstanding knowledge strictly disciplines their descendants. Suddenly, the number of dudes who sleep in flowers, sleep in willows, eat wine and gamble in the capital has decreased by [-] to [-]%. It can be seen that Emperor Changqing reused young people, especially Yu Heng, and the Long Jinwei around him had to be re-elected one by one.

Because the palace is heavily guarded, Captain Long is always selected from the families of high-ranking officials and dignitaries who are loyal and loyal. They must be born and loyal. There are many relatives and friends who come from good backgrounds. They dare not have two hearts. The Holy Majesty's death must be superb in martial arts, so there are almost only a handful of children from poor families like Zhang Dahu who have been admitted to the top martial arts by themselves.

Lin Ruhai suddenly remembered that not long after Shi Xiangyun entered the gate, General Wei died in battle, that is, he died in the battle of Xihai Yanzi. Later Wei Ruolan also went to Xihai Yanzi and never returned.

He looked at Wei Ruolan, his words were humble and polite, he was a rare and good boy, among the sons and brothers who had good friends with Baoyu in that life, Wei Ruolan and Chen Yejun were the most motivated, and also the most clean-minded, although occasionally There are entertainments, but unlike Liu Xianglian, Feng Ziying and others who often sleep in flowers and sleep in willows, Baoyu also often goes there.Therefore, Lin Ruhai was a little more kind to Wei Ruolan.

Wei Ruolan was flattered, although others called him Mr. Wang and Sun when they mentioned him, but in fact he knew himself well. This dynasty emphasized civility over military affairs. If it wasn't for the unsettled frontiers and the chaos of wars, those civil servants would have said they were rude, but even In this way, there are not many civil servants who are in close contact with the general's family seriously, and they are not as indifferent as Lin Ruhai.

Thinking of what Lin Ruhai just said, whether he served in the army or was born in Kejia, he was loyal to the country, Wei Ruolan couldn't help admiring him even more, wondering why Emperor Changqing used him as Minister of the Ministry of Officials.I heard that after Lin Ruhai took office, he first arranged for all Jinshi scholars in the past few years, including this year, to take office, and also helped some officials who had no way to seek official positions because Ding You returned to his hometown for a few years, so that there was no need for those poor children to run around. Still nothing.

When Shi Nai saw it, he felt it was appropriate, and suddenly asked, "Why didn't you see Brother Rui and Brother Zhi today?"

Lin Ruhai said: "Zhi'er is going to school, where can he come? Rui'er is resting, unfortunately, the old lady in-law is not in good health, so I ordered him to ask An to visit." Constantly, Lin Ruhai was quite worried, there was no one in the Yu family, if the old lady left, Yu Heng might be left alone.Life and death depend on fate, wealth and honor are in the sky, and Lin Ruhai is not a skilled doctor, so he can only try his best to invite famous doctors to fix prescriptions for Old Madam Yu.

Shi Nai had a concerned look on his face, and when he asked, he thought that his wife should visit him once.Ever since the two marriages were settled, Mrs. Yu almost kept her house behind closed doors. She didn't like to move around much when she went to Beijing. She sent Yu Heng there every three festivals and two birthdays every year, and rarely showed up. So I heard that Mrs. Yu was in poor health. Shi Nai was very surprised and blamed himself for not being well informed.

Coming out of Dongping Prince's Mansion and returning home, Shi Nai immediately confessed to Mrs. Shi Nai.

Mrs. Shi Nai agreed, and then said: "Look, master, what should I do with Miss Yun? I didn't know that Miss Yun was such a straightforward person. I knew that there was a slight rift between the Lin and Jia families, but she still defended Baoyu. Resent the Lin family for being narrow-minded."

Fortunately, Shi Xiangyun also understood that he could only tell in front of his sisters, except Liu Qingran who heard it nearby when he was looking for Daiyu, there was no one else around him, if Wei Ruomei and others heard it, what should they do?Everyone knew that it was Baoyu. The Yu Lin family didn't pursue it too far, and they didn't mention it anymore, but they couldn't stop the world's gossip. Let's talk about Daiyu about Chen Guzi's rotten sesame seeds.The eldest maid beside Xiangyun, Cuihui, was given by Jia's mother, but the other maid belonged to the Shi family. Every time Xiangyun went to Jia's house, she took her with her, but she seldom relied on Cuilu as much.

Shi Nai said: "Yun girl is young and has no parents. We can't beat or scold her, but you can share the truth with her. While you are young, you can teach her well, so that you don't do something irreversible one day." A virtuous husband has few misfortunes, Wei Ruolan is very good, she can't marry a daughter-in-law who doesn't matter, isn't this an enmity?

Mrs. Shi Nai sighed, and said: "That's the only way, but I don't know if she can listen to it."

Speaking of this, Mrs. Shi Nai frowned, even if she told her about the irregularities of Jia's family, she might not take it seriously, instead saying that she was too embarrassing for her?

Early the next morning, Mrs. Shi Nai called Xiangyun, and by coincidence Xiangxue also came, and said to her mother, "It's already July, and it's autumn in a blink of an eye. When will the materials for the autumn clothes be distributed? If you finish the delicate clothes earlier, you don’t have to tire yourself anymore, and you can spare time to read.”

When their family was still in the red, the wealth in the mansion was not as good as before, and the human relationship was [-] to [-] a year. It was really unbearable, so they cut down on food and clothing, and dismissed many lazy servants.At the same time, there is no need for needleworkers, they are all made by women with their own maids. The clothes made by needleworkers are not worn much, and there are four sets in a season, which is not enough to go out to change, so they sew clothes and make shoes by themselves , There is no need to keep so many servants who are not needed.Later, Shi Nai fought with Shi Ding and got a lot of rewards, but there were more things and less gold and silver, which was still not enough, so they still followed the old rules.Every year one month before the season changes, the mansion distributes fresh and seasonal clothing materials to each room, and all of them are made by personal maids, so Xiangxue has today's words.

Looking at her daughter, Mrs. Shi Nai did not show any preference, and said: "I have already sent someone to buy it. I haven't looked at it yet. What are you in a hurry? Even clothes must be made of fresh materials. The autumn clothes are made of thick materials." Clothes are good, this year I asked someone to buy [-] bolts of carved silk and add silk and satin, each of you sisters has four bolts of carved silk and four bolts of silk and satin, enough to make more than a dozen sets of clothes."

Xiangxue smiled and said, "Let my sister and I choose some good colors and patterns."

Mrs. Shi Nai said: "Don't worry, aren't those delicate and elegant colors all for you? Others can't wear them. You go to school first, and leave your sister to accompany me to say a few words, and ask your husband to check your previous homework first." .”

Xiangxue smiled and said yes, so she resigned.

When Xiangyun lived in Rongguo Mansion, he also went to school with Sanchun, but within a few years, apart from Yingchun among the Sanchun sisters, Tanchun Xichun only followed Li Wan to learn how to recite poems and books from needleworkers, and stopped going to school. But after returning to the historian's house, there has been a teacher teaching homework, and studying together with the cousin of the third uncle's family.

Hearing that Mrs. Shi Nai was left alone, Xiangyun couldn't help feeling a little uneasy, and said, "I don't know what orders Auntie has?"

Mrs. Shi Nai pointed to the chair below and told her to sit down, and said, "Young girl Yun, I will talk to you today. Don't be afraid. You have lost your mother since you were young. I taught you , I should teach you some rules of the world."

Xiangyun hurriedly said: "Auntie, please tell me, my niece is all ears."

Mrs. Shi Nai said: "Don't say anything else, just tell me why I keep you at home. There are many rules for girls in the world, and every move is seen by others. There is a slight difference, let alone There are so many people who gossip, even if they can't hold their heads up for the rest of their lives. You have already engaged, and you can't go to relatives' houses except to go out with me. Since you are relatives, it's okay for brothers and sisters to meet each other when you walk, but it seems that Rongguo Mansion That way, you can't live for a long time, and I'm thinking of you too."

Xiangyun's eyes flashed, and he said: "I don't understand what my aunt said. How can someone else's house go and live there, but Rongguo Mansion can't? Last time I went to my uncle's house to visit my uncle and aunt, but my aunt still called me more How many days will you stay?"

Mrs. Shi Nai said earnestly: "Uncle, uncle, you have lost your parents, and your uncle is the closest to you. Although your uncle is not an extremely personable minister, he has been stable and knowledgeable for so many years. , you are close to your uncle's family, which is only good for you, not bad. Besides, your two cousins ​​are both respectful and chaste people. They usually live in separate houses and don't live together. How can I let you alienate you? What about your uncle’s house? Looking back at Rongguo Mansion, I know that you have lived in Rongguo Mansion for a few years since you were a child, and your brothers and sisters have treated you well, but you are grown up after all, and Baoyu is not a child. At his age, you should look for it. After getting married, you still live in the old aunt's courtyard, and you also live in it. How is this decent? Let outsiders know, do you still want your reputation? Although I don't know about it outside the family, but there is no news about those people in Rongguo Mansion Reveal it? My family members know that you are innocent, but it is just a brother-sister relationship, but outsiders will not think so, and it will be ugly when the time comes."

Xiang Yun complained softly: "According to me, people in the world are too confused. Why do they just listen to a few gossips and become dirty? It's not a thing at all, but once they say it, there will be."

Mrs. Shi Nai nodded and said: "There are so many people like this, we can only keep ourselves clean and don't leave any excuses for others. Yun'er, I heard that you complained about Miss Lin, saying that she shouldn't remember the Rongguo Mansion because of what happened that day And Baoyu?"

Xiangyun's heart sank, his expression wavering.

Mrs. Shi Nai saw that she didn't answer her, she didn't pursue it, she just shared with her carefully, saying: "Look, I am not the only one who heard what you said yesterday. What do they think of you? Those who know say that you are just making peace for the two families, and those who don’t know say that you don’t distinguish between right and wrong. When the time comes, what good will you get when you enter the door? What do your parents-in-law and uncles think of you? I know it all, but how do outsiders know? Even if it is unintentional, but this is not right. If the brothers and sisters of the Lin family are still close and friendly with him, others will call them unfilial. Who can bear the name of unfilial piety? To tell you the truth, there have been similar things like this in the past, when the mother died, and during the filial piety period, the cousin did not obey the service, but conceived a child. Say that the cousin is not, but say that he is filial. A girl's watch is given by her parents and elders, otherwise it was given by her husband when she was engaged. It is frivolous and useless to ask for words, and it is taken to mean that Master Lin and Mrs. Lin are not here anymore? I can’t blame them for not being in touch with Baoyu."

Xiangyun lowered his head and pondered, sighed softly for a long time, and said: "I know it's the second elder brother's fault, but the second elder brother has suffered a lot, and has been beaten several times, and if he cares about it, it seems that they are not good, so I just want to say that I originally wanted to go to pay respects to the ancestor's birthday with Sister Lin, which is also the reason for the two families to settle their differences."

Mrs. Shi Nai shook her head and said, "I'm afraid that at that time, some people will say that their brothers and sisters are wrong. This is the Jia family's business, and you shouldn't bother. Since you know it's Baoyu's fault, you shouldn't speak up. I Knowing that you and Baoyu grew up together, your close friendship is different than others, Baoyu treats you better than welcoming the three sisters, you speak for him, I don't blame you, this is also your benefit, as a human being, you must always know You can't be ungrateful to repay your kindness. But today, you have to understand that the Jia family's behavior is quite irregular, and you can't give them your whole heart."

Xiangyun was puzzled and said: "I don't understand what auntie said, the ancestors and Baoyu are very good, except for the old lady's courtyard and the wife's room, other people in the mansion are very bad, why are they so unruly? "

Mrs. Shi Nai said: "You silly girl, don't tell me that someone who treats you well is not a good person? Don't be subdued by small favors. You are the eldest daughter of our Baolinghou's residence, a decent daughter of the Hou family, If one day, Xiangxue replaces you as a big girl, what should you think?"

Xiang Yun was startled, speechless.

Mrs. Shi Nai smiled slightly, and said: "That's it. If Xiangxue replaces you and is called a big girl, it means that our family doesn't know the rules and doesn't obey the elders. Look at the Rongguo Mansion, the one who inherited the title is Mr. She , the person who lives in the main courtyard and the housekeeper is Mr. Zheng, and Mr. She was pushed to the back of the horse shed. You are also a person who can read and write. You say, this is the rule of everyone? I also heard that Rongguo Mansion is called Zheng. The old man and his wife are called the old man and his wife, and the old man and his wife are called the old man and the old lady? But is that so?"

Xiang Yun nodded, thinking that he had always been like this when he was growing up in the Rongguo Mansion, how come Mrs. Shi Nai said that he didn't know the rules?Xiangyun couldn't help thinking about the order of the elders and the younger.

She was originally a very smart woman, and she understood many things at once, but she was often outraged, so she spoke freely.

Mrs. Shi Nai felt a little relieved when she saw that she had listened in, and said: "Speaking of which, their family has no distinction between young and old. It is only natural that Mr. She and his wife live in Rongxi Hall. They are not born. People are afraid of their house. Don't say it, why don't you think that their family has no rules? How can you tell me to rest assured that you will stay for a long time? Especially Baoyu often hangs out in the inner room, and their family never takes the girls out to socialize except Mrs. Dou. Look, we Does the family have such rules? It’s all right for you, Sister Yingchun, and Sister Xichun was able to go out because of you, but what about girl Tanchun? Except when Wang Ziteng went to Wang Ziteng’s house in the capital, when did she ever show up? Speaking of which, Other families don't know that there is such a girl in their family. If you are the same, how do you make close friends in the boudoir? This network relies on handkerchiefs from various families. With power, the more people you know, the more connections you will have, helping your natal family and assisting your husband-in-law, this is what we women should do, we can't just stay at home and don't know anyone."

Xiangyun was thoughtful, so it would be better for him to stay in the historian?If you live in Jia's house, you can't go out, you can't see guests, and you just eat, drink and have fun, there is no benefit at all?She glanced at Mrs. Shi Nai, no wonder it is often heard that a girl from a family knows a daughter from a family, that a girl from a family has many friends, has a good reputation, and is capable, even if there are hundreds of girls in a family.

When Mrs. Shi Nai said this, she felt her mouth was dry, and Xiangyun hurriedly offered tea, and Mrs. Shi Nai gave her an approving look. A girl should have such insight.

After drinking tea, Mrs. Shi Nai said: "Think about these words in your heart, don't tell others, after all, it's not a decent thing to tell people behind their backs, if people know, we will lose face. I just want you to understand, Pay more attention to your own reputation, your husband’s family and outsiders will watch every move you make, don’t be burdened by other people.” Xiangyun’s reputation is the reputation of all the girls in the Shi family, and she must not be tarnished. .

Xiang Yun responded in a low voice, Madam Shi Nai didn't know what she was thinking on the surface and in her heart, and said: "The Lin family is flourishing, brothers and sisters are capable, and it is in our family's interest to be friendly with them. , remember, even if our family has a title, it is not as good as theirs when it comes to Sacred Heart and status."

Xiangyun hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Auntie, I know that Sister Lin has a noble status, how can she dare to speak of Sister Lin?" With the status and power of the Lin family, she was so bold that she dared not speak out about Daiyu's shortcomings to her face. .

Mrs. Shi Nai recalled that her sister-in-law had said that Xiangyun had a good eye for others, and she was not a stupefied young man. Hearing what she said, she felt relieved. She was not afraid that Xiangyun's heart would be biased towards the Jia family, and she was not afraid that Xiangyun would say that she was wrong. She was afraid that Xiangyun's tongue-in-cheek would bring trouble to herself and bring disaster to the whole family.Fortunately, although Xiangyun was open-minded, he was not so confused.

Mrs. Shi Nai said: "I don't worry if you understand. In the past, when you lived in Jia's house and got Baoyu's old things, you packed them up and sent them back, or sent someone to retrieve your old things, so that no one else would see and say you It's not good."

Xiangyun's heart trembled, and he said, "Could it be that you can't even pass on needlework, calligraphy, painting and poetry?"

Mrs. Shi Nai nodded and said: "It's okay to give gifts to each other with sisters, but not between cousins. Pens, inks, and needles and threads are personal things, and should not be passed on outside the boudoir, especially needles and threads, regardless of their size." Therefore, let people know that they have seen it, and those who have bad intentions will definitely say that they gave and received it privately, and at that time, they will not be able to tell clearly with a hundred mouths.

Suddenly caught a glimpse of the golden unicorn in Xiangyun, Mrs. Shi Nai somehow remembered the well-known golden and jade marriage, and felt a little annoyed. That's all.

Mrs. Shi Nai's explanation was amazing, and Xiangyun remembered it in his heart. He went back to his room, changed his clothes and went to class, absent-minded.

It is undeniable that there are some things that my aunt only understands when she tells them, and she knows it even if she doesn't say it, but how does she stay away from Jia's house?She had no parents since she was a child, Mother Jia loves her the most, Baoyu is the most considerate of herself, and there are sisters in Jia's house, how can she stay away because outsiders say they are not good?Who are you now?Don't let yourself despise yourself.

Cuilu came over with a fan cover that Xiangyun had just finished. The fan cover was not embroidered with landscapes, flowers, grass and insects, but a picture of Zhaojun's beauties, very bright and charming. Set, when will you send someone to deliver it? The last time Xiren sent someone to deliver the fruit, I have been urged several times."

Xiangyun held it in his hand, looked at it, threw it on the dressing table, and said: "No need to give it away, next time sister Xiren will talk about it, and tell her that I have a lot of work to do now, and there are many skilled people in their house." , I did it myself."

Cuihui heard this, and said quickly: "It should be so, the girl should have said that long ago. Who in Baoyu's house is not good at needlework? Especially Qingwen, the old lady said that she is good at needlework, and also She is smart and beautiful, so she gave it to Baoyu. Xiren is a first-class maid, and she can let Qingwen do the endless needlework. They belong to Baoyu and not others. How could Qingwen not agree? The girl does it, I see the girl puts so much effort into it, it makes my heart ache."

Cuiwei has been in the historian's house for several years, although Jia's mother gave it to Xiangyun, she feels that the rules of the historian's house are stricter, and she has not neglected Xiangyun. Instead, she is in Jia's house. Chun Xichun stood shoulder to shoulder.

Xiang Yun smiled and said, "When did you complain about attacking people? Why haven't I heard you say that?"

Cui Ling babbled and said: "I complain a lot, why did the girl listen to it? The girl is the daughter of the Hou family, what does it sound like to work for a girl? Where did the face of attacking people arouse the girl? Their family It’s not that there is no one. Fortunately, girls do it at night, if they do it during the day, if people know about it, what can I say about girls?”

Xiang Yun couldn't help looking at him with admiration, and said, "Are you fighting for me?"

Cui Hui said: "No, the girl will love me more in the future. I am dedicated to the girl. Today, the girl is doing the right thing. Give the fan cover to our uncle and second master, and you can have a good time with him. The master is getting close. In the future, when the girl leaves the court, someone from her natal family will support the girl. What good is it for Baoyu? I'm afraid I can't remember the girl's kindness! Our uncle and the second master are separated by a room. What kind of relative is Baoyu? It's been two lifetimes away, and it's not our family."

Xiangyun waved his hand and said, "Forget it, forget it, I just said one thing, but you came with a walnut cart."

For Cui Ling's words, Xiang Yun didn't blame him at all.In the Shi family, no one cares whether the maids are good or bad, but they are all assigned according to the rules, unlike in Jia's house, the maids who are close to her are all particular.Xiren is gentle and considerate, extremely considerate, Cuihui is bright and bright, and doesn't care about trivial matters. Xiangyun feels closer than sister Xiangxue.

Cuilu happily collected all the work that Xiren had told Xiangyun to do before, and said: "The girl is old, don't treat yourself like a girl, I will ask someone to return these things, please do it yourself, or let Xiren do it yourself Qingwen will do it."

Xiangyun hesitated for a moment, then said, "Sister Xiren might annoy me."

Cui Hui opened her eyes and said, "Why are you mad at the girl? Every year, the girl makes needles and threads for Baoyu. It's so fine and unique. How much work does it take? It's more expensive than making clothes. How can they complain? If they complain, it's the girl's mistake." When I used to use the girl as a maid, I felt very dissatisfied with the girl in my heart!"

Xiangyun laughed and said, "Baoyu never wears clothes made by outsiders, so sister Xiren must be more considerate."

Cui Hui snorted, saying that she was considerate, but she didn't see people ordering dishes, and because she had served Xiangyun for two years, she ordered Xiangyun to do work for her recklessly, why didn't she see her ordering others?

Xiangyun could see what Cuilu was thinking, but she had to be taken care of the most, and was very grateful in her heart. She smiled nonchalantly, and said, "I only have a few months' money, which is not enough for me. I don't have anything to give. You give Jiang Wen Wrap a few of Shi's rings and send them to Sister Bao, Sister Yingchun, Sister Tanchun, Sister Xichun, and four more to Sister Lin."

Cui Hui smiled and said: "That's true, I just asked someone to take these jobs back."

Xiangyun lowered his head and thought for a while, then said: "Let's just say that I'm very busy, and I really don't have time to do her sewing. Let's find two girls who are good at sewing. I'll talk about it tomorrow when I'm free."

Cuihui answered with a smile, and was about to go to cook, Mrs. Shi Nai sent someone to ask Xiangyun to pick out the clothes, took it back and said to Cuihui: "We are busy again." My aunt often complained about the high expenses at home, If she could save money, she had no choice but to do it herself.

Cuilu looked at the material carefully, touched it with her hands, and found that it was all useful, and it must be decent to wear out, and said: "What's the matter? We have a lot of people in the room, and many materials have complicated colors and patterns. This year, these few horses of carved silk There are patterns, no need for embroidery at all, just cut and sew, and then embroider some delicate patterns on the inlays of the collar and cuffs.

Xiangyun nodded and sighed.

Cui Lu had packed up the crimson grain stone ring, and sent someone to deliver it the next day.

Not to mention how the Yingchun sisters and Baochai felt when they got it. When Daiyu saw the person sent by the Shijia, it was sent by the servant, not the maidservant. Give the ring to Daiyu.

There were four rings in a package, and Daiyu took one and put it on her hand, looked at it for a moment, and said: "This ring is not expensive, but it is very beautiful. I think Sister Shi also intends to make amends. I wonder if she has learned a lesson when she goes back. It’s not easy for the eldest sister. However, it was given by sister Shi, so I won’t give it to you, otherwise, it would be too disrespectful to her.”

Xueyan put the rest of the rings into the dowry, and said with a smile: "Who cares about a ring? The girl has underestimated us. What kind of gift is the girl going to return? July is the festival of melons and fruits, and our family wants to give melons to everyone." If so, there are also historians.”

Daiyu said: "The delivery of melons and fruits is only in these two days. When delivering melons and fruits, I will give her two agate strings that I keep. Pick the good ones, don't pick the ones I have worn, and give her enough to make a suit of clothes." Qian Xiangluo gave it to her, plus melon and fruit snacks, it’s passable. Speaking of gifts, I asked someone to give Sister Liu’s Lan Xiangmo, but can I send someone to deliver it?”

Xueyan smiled and said: "Miss, just don't worry, I sent it off yesterday, and I replied to the girl, did you forget?"

Daiyu said: "Look at my memory, it's hot, I'm getting lazy to remember these things."

A few days later, it was Lin Ruhai's day to rest and take a bath. Daiyu was about to accompany her father to relieve boredom. The weather was so hot that she didn't want to go out much, so did Lin Ruhai.Suddenly, the maid in Jia Min's room came over, followed by Lin Zhi, with a sullen face, full of displeasure.

Seeing this, Daiyu smiled and asked, "What's the matter?"

When Lin Zhi saw Daiyu, he immediately ran to her and said, "I met a man today who said he recognized my sister."

Daiyu first received the things from the maid, then walked towards Lin Ruhai's place with Lin Zhi's hand, and asked with a smile: "People who know me? Those who are close to our family, not all of them are of the same age." Jing, I know some of them, and some of them didn’t study in the Imperial College, which one are you talking about? I know a lot of people.”

Lin Zhidao: "Those who said they had contacts with us in the south of the Yangtze River did not hear about them because of the distance after they left the south of the Yangtze River."

Daiyu thought about it, but couldn't remember.Except for Lin Ruhai and Liu Ying who have served in Jiangnan for many years, the others are appointed every three years, some are also appointed once a year, and there are still many who are promoted or promoted before completing a year.

Seeing Daiyu's description like this, Lin Zhi laughed, and said, "That man's name is Liancheng, and their family has just entered Beijing."

Daiyu blurted out: "Little fat man from the Lian family? I know who it is. Their family has indeed come to Beijing, and they came to visit our house a while ago. I met the elder sister of the Lian family, but I haven't seen the younger sister of the Lian family." Young master.” Not everyone has a smooth career, even the governor was found out shortly after he entered Beijing that year, and was sent to southern Fujian to be an official. , far inferior to Lin Ruhai.

Lin Zhidao: "Sure enough, you recognize it?"

Daiyu nodded, she still remembered that Liancheng said that she wanted to paint landscapes for herself, but unfortunately she never received it once, only when he forgot, she didn't want his wife to come to see her the other day, when they met, she heard that Liancheng drew a lot as promised keep it.

I met Lin Ruhai, and asked Mr. Lian, Lin Ruhai said: "Those things in the official career are just like this. No one is smooth sailing. I think your eldest cousin of the Shen family is over 60 years old this year, and he is still the governor of the second rank." .Even the adults are not bad, even down three ranks, and still able to come back, it is considered capable.”

Daiyu nodded and said yes, many people have their ups and downs in being an official, so there is no need to sigh just for Mr. Lian.

Now that Daiyu is engaged, although she is moved by Liancheng's concern, she is a bit hesitant about the landscape paintings painted by Liancheng. She doesn't know if she should accept it or not. I have saved it for many years and said it was for her.But it's nothing more than when we were young, now that we're older, it's not good to spread the word.

Lin Ruhai was slightly startled when he heard about it, and immediately said: "It is to his benefit that the young master of the Lian family remembers the old covenant. Heng'er is not so narrow-minded. If they send it away, they will pass me and your mother's eyes and accept it." It's okay, and it's not private, why worry too much? Although our family cares about these things, we don't have to be too pedantic.

Daiyu breathed a sigh of relief, a smile appeared between her brows and eyes, she also felt that it was not in her favor to refuse, after all, it was Liancheng's wish, if it trampled on her, she would look down on herself.

Liancheng's paintings were packed into a box, and Mrs. Lian sent them here in the evening, which was also the purpose of her parents.

Daiyu opened it to share with her parents and brothers. According to the time, she first looked at the childhood works, and then looked at the recent ones. From the clumsy painting skills to the current proficient brush and ink, even Jia Min felt that he was hardworking. Even though the two families have been separated for many years, Still remembering the old days, only Lin Zhi picked up a painting and commented: "It's good, it's just a pity."

Rolling his eyes, Lin Zhi suddenly laughed.

Daiyu looked up and saw the sly look in his eyes, and said angrily, "What are you thinking?"

Lin Zhi shook his head, and said: "I never thought about it, I just thought about it, Mr. Lian's paintings are really good, not worse than sister Xichun's. Besides, Liancheng has a free and unrestrained temperament, I heard that in order to draw, he even ignores his homework." He won't tell Daiyu that he is planning to use this to mock Yu Heng, anyway, they are very close, so there is no need to be taboo.

Lin Zhi didn't expect Yu Heng to know from Lin Rui.

When Lin Ruhai took a rest, Lin Rui also took a rest. During the day, his friends were not at home, but he knew about it at night. He went to work early the next day. When he saw Yu Heng, he made fun of him and said, "Fortunately, you are more With care, it has not been compared."

Yu Heng glanced at him, thinking secretly