Lin Ruhai of the Red Chamber Reborn

Although the bracelet that Old Madam Yu gave Daiyu was suet white jade, it was not of the best quality, nor was it very rare, but as a family heirloom of the Yu family, it was comparable to ordinary and flawless jade.As for the crested hairpin, everyone can see that there were four pearls in the tribute in the first year of Changqing, two of which were used by the emperor, and the remaining two were given to the queen by Emperor Changqing. On the head of the hairpin of Xiaoding of the Lin family, it can be seen that the queen must have given it to the Yu family to create this crested hairpin.

After Mrs. Lian looked at it carefully, she said with a smile to Jia Min: "Your Majesty really values ​​Yu'er, and all the things you put in place are given by your Majesty. Naturally, the Yu family does not lack these things, but what your Majesty bestows is a great deal. Decent."

The pearl appeared on the head of the hairpin, and even the wife could see it at a glance, and when she entered the palace to congratulate her, after the banquet, she saw Empress Yu wearing ordinary clothes. It is another bright pearl, shining brightly, but although today's crested hairpin is very delicate, its regulation is slightly inferior to that of Empress Yu.

Even though she is second-class than Empress Yu, she is higher than Mrs. Yipin, showing Daiyu's identity.

Before Mrs. Lian spoke, some people present had already noticed that the things sent by the Yu family Xiaoding were very extraordinary, and they recognized the hairpin jewel. A few minutes, before Daiyu entered the door, Old Madam Yu and Empress Yu already valued her so much, so I don't need to go into details in the future.

When I looked up at Daiyu again, I saw that she was graceful and beautiful, and she overwhelmed everyone. They are not grasses and trees, but they know what it means to be beautiful. Therefore, seeing Daiyu's appearance, they followed Mrs. Lian's topic and praised her again and again. .

There is no mother who does not want her daughter to be valued by her husband's parents. Xiao Ding is solemn and has won the endless praise of Mrs. Yu. In the future, Daiyu will not be blamed if she enters Yu's house after she leaves the cabinet, otherwise everyone present will laugh at her The Yu family, Jia Min is certainly proud, but not all dignitaries and dignitaries can be as decent as they are today when they marry their daughters, and she doesn't want Daiyu to be the target of public criticism, so she is very humble and smiles: "Your Majesty values ​​the little girl, yes Our family is very grateful for the little girl's blessing. In the future, the little girl must abide by the teachings, uphold etiquette and righteousness, and do her duty as a daughter-in-law and wife."

Old Madam Yu interjected: "It's my Yu family's fortune to have such a beautiful woman who is well educated and reasonable, with both talent, appearance, virtue and wisdom."

Hearing Mrs. Yu's words, she was exalting Daiyu and belittling herself, everyone was startled again, and then a little moved. They already thought that the Yu family valued Daiyu, but now they seem to win by three points.

Mrs. Su saw that the Yu family was like this, and planned to prepare a dowry for Daiyu.

Miaoyu has left the court and is pregnant again. She and Su Li have nothing to ask for in this life. In the future, when she and Su Li die, apart from her own dowry, Miaoyu will not get a penny from the Su family's belongings unless It was given to Miaoyu before she died.But the world is impermanent, who knows when he will die?Their family has received a lot of care from the Lin family. If there is no Lin Ruhai, there will be no Suli.Daiyu is also her own daughter. In the future, she and sister Miaoyu will help each other and prepare a generous dowry for Daiyu, which is better than anything else.However, Daiyu was spoiled and spoiled, so she doesn't lack these things. The Lin family is more powerful than the Su family, so what she did is the icing on the cake, but it is not a good thing.

Old Madam Yu has insight into the world situation and understands everyone's thoughts, but she just feels that she praises Daiyu too much and it will be difficult for her to handle her daughter-in-law in the future.She secretly laughed, Daiyu was the one who grew up under her watch, she knows how to handle things well, she really deserves to be like this, in the future when she is gone, there are only her and Yu Heng left in the Yu family, so don't plan for them at this time , when?

A virtuous wife has flourished in the family for hundreds of years, and no one understands this truth better than Mrs. Yu.

Yu Heng is the only one in Yu's family lineage, and Mrs. Yu has to plan carefully for him.

Because old lady Yu put the jade bracelet and phoenix hairpin on Daiyu herself, when Daiyu returned to the room, all the sisters kept teasing her, especially Qingran.Hearing her laugh the loudest, Daiyu said blushingly: "Everyone else is honest, but you make fun of people with your tongue-in-cheek tongue. Wait carefully until the day you are happy, and I will do the same."

Yu Lin's two families got engaged, the Empress Dowager put all her thoughts into waste, and the Liu family was unwilling to send Qingran into the palace, so she had no choice but to use her old age as an excuse not to take care of Qingran's marriage, and waited for the Liu family and the husband's family. Talking about marriage, the two families are interested, say hello to her and give her a marriage.Although the Liu family did not do things that would please the Empress Dowager, after all, Qingran was a direct niece who grew up in front of the Empress Dowager, and she also wanted her to have a good life.Mrs. Liu was worried about her daughter's marriage, so she asked Jia Min to take care of her among the nobles.

Qingran has always been unscrupulous, and doesn't care what Daiyu said, if others at this age have not said such words to Daiyu, she would have been annoyed, she giggled, put Daiyu on her arm and said: "Let's talk about it when the time comes! "

Immediately afterwards, Qingran sighed again: "It's a pity that Miaoyu didn't come today, I don't know how anxious she is at home!"

Three months after Miaoyu was conceived, Fang no longer kept the secret from everyone, and all the families got the news, but also because of her happiness, recently although she went to banquets and entertained guests as usual, she was not able to attend the weddings and ceremonies of each family, lest there would be conflicts Therefore, Daiyu decided that she did not come with Mrs. Gu and Mrs. Shen's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Qingran felt rather regretful.

Daiyu smiled, and thought about it, although she always went to look for Miaoyu for a few days every month, she still felt very missing at this time, if she said that she was congenial, Miaoyu, Zeng Jing, and Qingran were still the three sisters among her sisters. Finally, Sui said: "Let's go find her in a few days, the osmanthus seeds are fragrant in August, and the crab roe is also fat. Ask her to be the host and treat us to wine, so that she will salivate."

Qing Ran smiled and said: "You have a good idea, Miaoyu can't eat wine and crabs, so it's all cheaper for you?"

Daiyu covered her face and said: "Where is it that I am cheap? And you!"

Qingran and Miaoyu are good friends, but whenever Miaoyu hosts a banquet, she will definitely go. After hearing this, she said: "I see, let's not bother her. Tomorrow I will have a crab feast, and I will invite you to drink sweet-scented osmanthus wine. You must go to enjoy the chrysanthemum view."

Immediately, she smiled lowly in Daiyu's ear and said, "I also invited Jing'er, you two sisters-in-law haven't seen each other for a while?"

Princess Wende came today, but because the two families were engaged, Zeng Jing couldn't come to the door and made people laugh, so she didn't come like Miaoyu.

Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, "What's the rush? My sister-in-law will come in in less than two months. When we meet again, it's almost October. She must be very busy at this time. Let's stop calling her." " Daiyu is thoughtful and considerate of Zeng Jing. Zeng Xian has just become an official, and the Zeng family is busy, so they can't delay their business by having fun.

Qing Ran sighed: "What you said makes sense."

Without saying a word, Lian Chen suddenly said with a smile: "Sister Lin, the painting you hung is really good, who painted it? It doesn't look like my sister's handwriting, it's a little immature."

It turned out that when Daiyu and Qingran were talking, Lian Chen was looking at the calligraphy and paintings on the wall.

Hearing this, Daiyu walked over and saw that she was referring to Xichun's painting. She felt a little moved in her heart, and said with a smile, "This is drawn by my cousin. You said this painting is immature, but because my cousin is a year younger than me Naturally, he is not as good at drawing as an adult."

Lian Chen was a little surprised when he heard this, and said, "It was drawn by your sister? Which sister? She has such a skill."

Daiyu remembered that Mrs. Dou had asked Jia Min to find a home for Xichun, so she should get to know a few more people, so she hurriedly waved to Xichun who was sitting next to her and said: "Sister Yingchun, Sister Tanchun, Xichun Sister, come over and talk, what's so interesting about those calligraphy and paintings?" She thought that if she called Xichun alone, everyone would know Sima Zhao's heart, so why not call Yingchun and Tanchun together, not to mention that Tanchun is one year older than Xichun, and she is the same as herself. They are about the same age, and it is also the age to talk about kissing.

Daiyu looked at it coldly, and listened to Jia Min and other words. Except for Jia Lian, the rest of the men in the Jia family are incompetent, spend their days and nights, and only know that they enjoy wealth and honor. of life.

Tanchun is smarter and quicker than Yingchun and Xichun. Although she is a concubine, she comes from the Rongguo Mansion, and she is Jia Min's niece and niece. Now Yuanchun is about to become a princess. Ordinary people dare not underestimate her. She is penetrating and articulate, and many people noticed her in the front hall and planned to ask Jia Min privately. Now she is also a good dancer among the sisters, and everyone praises her.

Yingchun and others have heard what Daiyu said, others are fine, but Yingchun knows what Madam Dou means, so she hurriedly brings Xichun over.

Daiyu took Xichun's hand and said with a smile to Lian Chen: "It's my younger sister who drew it. Even though she is young, my sister draws better than me. I love this painting she drew, lightly A few strokes outline the artistic conception.”

Although Sichun is not proficient in all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but they all have a certain skill, and they are above everyone else. Daiyu has always admired him, so he highly respects him in the conversation, and does not try to belittle him.

Xichun is good at Danqing, but no one in the house cares about it, there are not many paints and painting tools, and he has not received a single word of praise from everyone. Hearing Daiyu's praise now, he can't help feeling a little shy, and said in a soft voice: "Sister Lin is the one who draws well. Well, I can't compare to Sister Lin, but I am specialized in this art, and Sister Lin said that my painting is good, but in fact it is far inferior."

She is telling the truth, Daiyu is proficient in all kinds of calligraphy and painting, she says she is not good at everything, but everything is better than being good at one thing, Yingchun plays chess and loses many times, Tanchun's calligraphy style is quite inferior, Xichun thinks it is her His paintings are not as good as Daiyu's.

Lian Chen saw that she was delicate and pretty, and she spoke fluently, so he couldn't help feeling a little fond of her, and looked at Yingchun Tanchun once more, she was not bad, she was a few years older than Yingchun, he couldn't help laughing and said: "It's strange that everyone says that all the beautiful spirits in the world have come to your house, and everyone is really good, and you are neither arrogant nor impatient."

Mrs. Lian wants to propose marriage to Liancheng. Although Mr. Lian has had ups and downs in recent years, he is still a middle-class family in the capital. He is now a third rank, let alone a relative of the Yu family. Lianchen has met many people in the capital. Also secretly pay attention to it.However, Lian Chen didn't take a fancy to Xichun, after all, she knew what the Ningrong Second House did, and she was afraid of causing trouble.

After hearing Lian Chen's words, Xichun even said that she didn't dare.

Lian Chen pulled her to ask questions, heard her saying that she was studying Western painting, and said with a smile, "You also study Western painting?"

Xichun was slightly taken aback, puzzled by the words, and replied: "Sister Lin gave me a set of painting tools for painting western paintings, and I saw a few more western paintings, and felt that although western paintings did not have our artistic conception, they were better than ours. The paintings are more realistic, so I started to learn them in my spare time, I was only a little learned, and now I only learned a little bit."

Lian Chen smiled and said, "When you finish learning, draw me a picture tomorrow, and I'll thank you very much."

Seeing that someone likes her paintings, Xichun was very happy and agreed with a smile.

When Lian Chen talked to her, he didn't neglect Yingchun and Tanchun. The Song family that Yingchun married was also related to Lian's family. They chatted very happily, but it's a pity that Tanchun was born as a concubine, and Jia Zheng's official position is not high, so Lianchen couldn't help feeling sorry.

Seeing them talking and laughing, Daiyu secretly admired Tanchun's ability, and went to greet others.

Qing Ran saw it in his eyes, pursed his lips and smiled, and had to say that even though everyone said how handsome, talented, and capable the daughters of each family were, if you look at it carefully, the daughters of the Jia family are all top-notch. My son, she is worse than most of the daughters of others, even Qingran herself feels that she is not as good as Ying Tanxi and others.

If the Jia family had the heart, several girls could marry well. However, apart from Mrs. Dou's plan to welcome the Spring Festival, and the Rongguo Mansion's emphasis on Yuan Chun, Jia's mother and Mrs. Wang's wife You Shi never thought about Tanchun Xichun.

At the same time, someone in the front hall asked Mrs. Wang about Tanchun's age and whether she was married, but no one asked about Xichun.Compared with Yingchun and Xichun, Tanchun is indeed the most outstanding one. What is rare is his look, which makes people forget the vulgarity, and his words are quite insightful. Few people can match him as a housewife.

Mrs. Wang has never paid much attention to Tanchun's marriage, she never even thought about it, now she is only busy with Yuanchun's marriage, and when she is done, she is worried about Baoyu's marriage. After hesitating for a moment, he glanced at Mother Jia and replied with a smile, "She's still young, and her brother hasn't been decided yet, so I plan to wait two years."

After hearing this, everyone understood Mrs. Wang's meaning.

Mother Jia frowned, and was a little displeased with Mrs. Wang. Tanchun was the most outstanding granddaughter besides Yuan Chun in front of Mother Jia. Zheng and Baoyu are beneficial and harmless, why did she talk about it for a few years?Sighing, Mother Jia also knew what Mrs. Wang was thinking, and she was separated from her by a layer, so it was not easy to take care of her.

Not only Jia's mother thinks so, but Jia Min also thinks so.

Jia Min waited for Tanchun less than Yingchun because she was concerned about Jia Zheng and Mrs. Wang, but she always had Yingchun and Xichun, and she also had a share. She thought she was the same age as Daiyu. It's also a beautiful thing.Her mother's family is not right, but the children are good, and they have never done anything harmful to the world. How could Madam Wang speak such words to others? She said wait two years before talking about it. It is difficult for others to raise marriage matters now, and it is Jia Min herself. You can't meddle in your own business either.

It's a pity that Tanchun, Jia Min sighed secretly, she usually watched with cold eyes, among the girls of Jia's family, when it comes to knowledge, Tanchun is the best, Yuanchun is not as good as Yuanchun, but she didn't meet such an aunt as Mrs Dou, so she can only delay up.Jia Min felt sympathetic, but she was the original wife and knew what Mrs. Wang was thinking, so she ignored her.

Since Mrs. Wang was unwilling, someone asked Xichun that the Jia family was still in power, and Xichun described her manners as being good although she was a year younger, not to mention that she was the daughter of the Ningguo Mansion, and her status was higher than Tanchun.

Mrs. You hurriedly laughed and said: "The fourth girl in our family is eleven years old this year, only one year younger than Miss Lin. She is not engaged, which is better than the third girl. There is no elder brother who should be married." Most of the people who come to the Lin family are dignitaries. In the family, if someone takes a fancy to Xichun, they are willing to make an engagement for Xichun earlier.You's family background is not good, but he is more shrewd and understands the benefits of Xichun's engagement.

Everyone understands and thinks for themselves.Ningguo Mansion has a bad reputation, but who doesn't have a few hidden things?It's just that it doesn't make people publicize it.Besides, Xichun didn't live in Ningguo Mansion, but in Rongguo Mansion, so she was innocent.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Youshi was secretly happy, and Mrs. Dou also felt relieved.Madam Dou felt sorry for Xichun, Madam Dou was the first to talk about today's topic.Mrs. Duwang's complexion was as usual, with a calm expression, she didn't seem to care, but she didn't know that there was a big difference in her heart, almost overwhelming.

Jiamu and others from the two Xiaoding families watched her from beginning to end, with a lot of emotions, and said that Daiyu was blessed, but Mrs. Wang was the only one who was envious and jealous.Today, all the female family members of the official families above the civil and military ranks of the Manchu Dynasty arrived in seven or eight, and the few families that did not show up were unable to come. Not to mention the concubines and princesses of the four families who had arrived, they had no contact with the Jia family and the Lin family. Princess Zhongshun also came. When Yuanchun passed Dading, it was determined that the Lin family would not be as lively and dignified as it is today.From this it can be seen that the status of the Lin family in the capital is probably the first-class apart from the royal family and the palace. When it comes to power, the palace may not be as good as them.

Thinking that after Yuanchun came out of the cabinet, she would be a princess of gold and jade, more noble than Daiyu, and Xining Palace is the most powerful of the four kings, in charge of military power and public affairs in the area of ​​Ping'an Prefecture, Mrs. Wang Fang slightly comforted her.

Yang Ru accompanied Concubine Xining over here today, and looked at the Jia family's demeanor and smiled coldly.

Concubine Xining is getting old, and she took over the housekeeping shortly after she entered the house in April. After half a year, not only has she gained a firm foothold in the Xining Palace, but she also holds great power, so what if Yuan Chun enters the house?What's more, the Concubine Xining and the Prince of Xining have already told her that after Yuanchun entered the door, they would go to Pingan Prefecture with the Prince of Xining, but she stayed in the capital with the Prince of Xining. She is the housekeeper, not Yuan Chun.

Mrs. Wang didn't know the reason for this, she was very kind to Yang Ru, the two families had an old relationship, and since the Lin and Yang families had never been married back then, Mother Jia felt ashamed, so she also pulled Yang Ru to talk, but she thought of Yang Ru coming in. After that, I sighed again.

When others saw it, they all smiled, and then talked to others, as if they had never heard of them.As soon as Yang Ru entered the house, everyone knew about the housekeeper, and there was power behind the Yang family, so Yuan Chun was the stepmother and mother-in-law. It is unknown who will be in charge of the palace in the future, and it is not known whether there will be rifts between the young mother-in-law and daughter-in-law after Yuan Chun enters the house.

Jia Min ignored the matter between them, and Fang breathed a sigh of relief after seeing off all the guests.

Daiyu also sent all the sisters off, changed clothes and came over. Seeing this, she stepped forward and smiled and said, "I'll beat my mother's shoulders." As she said that, she got on the couch, kneaded her shoulders with her own hands, and called Xiao The maid beat Jia Min's leg with a beauty fist, and the maids in the room laughed and said that the girl was filial, and Jia Min was overjoyed.

Seeing that the phoenix hairpin in her hair and the bracelet on her wrist were gone, Jia Min asked, "Have they all been put away?"

Daiyu nodded shyly, and suddenly remembered that she was kneeling behind Jia Min, and she couldn't see her nodding, so she hurriedly replied, "Don't worry, mom, I put everything away carefully."

Jia Min patted her hand backhand and said with a smile, "It's good to keep it."

Daiyu agreed with all her mouth, remembering that Mrs. Yu was not in good spirits today, she looked more and more old and haggard, and said: "The old lady is not in good health, and she can't walk steadily with crutches today. Our family picked some high-quality medicinal materials to send How was the past?" Mrs. Yu has always treated Daiyu very well, and Daiyu respects her in her heart, and she only hopes that the old lady will recover well.

Jia Min said: "I will send someone to send it tomorrow."

For a while, Jia Min sent the girl out, talked about Mrs. Wang's plan for Tanchun, and mentioned Mrs. Lian's entrustment, and sighed: "You sisters are all good. Many people inquired about me. It's a pity that you The second aunt's words have been put aside, and it is not easy for others to propose marriage."

Mrs. Dou entrusted her, and even his wife entrusted her, which made her dumbfounded.In the few years in the capital, she knew a lot of people, but after getting married, she also saw a lot of people whose lives were not going well, so she didn't agree to it outright, so as not to be wronged.

Daiyu was engaged, and Jia Min did not hide many household chores from her. After hearing this, Daiyu said: "I think Mom should not worry too much. Mom is not an official matchmaker. If they fancy someone, please ask Mom." It's all right to make peace, but let mom be the matchmaker and pick people out for them, what does it look like? If it's good, it's fine, if something unsatisfactory happens after the marriage in the future, maybe how can I say mom is bad! My wife is out and about on a regular basis, and she is the aunt of the empress's direct relative. I don't know whose lady is better? Mom said that it would be good for them to choose a few suitable ones? As for the third sister's marriage, I'm afraid it's a good one. Yes, Third Younger Sister is grateful, but the rest of their family take it for granted, what if it's bad?"

Speaking of Xichun, Daiyu hesitated for a moment, and said: "Fourth younger sister's elder brother and sister-in-law don't care about her, and they don't care if she is good or not. If Mom proposes marriage for her, I'm afraid they would like it. It's feasible."

Daiyu never lived in Jia's house, so it stands to reason that she and the Sanchun sisters have an even relationship.Mrs. Dou and the Lin family have always been on good terms, and Jia Lian and Chen Jiaojiao were married because of the Lin family. With today's future, Yingchun has changed her temper long ago, so the relationship between Daiyu and Yingchun Xichun is even closer The previous life was more intimate.According to her temperament, she admired Tanchun the most, and indeed she would not let a man, but because of Mrs. Wang, she was not as good as Yingchun and Xichun.

Jia Min was very satisfied to hear that Daiyu's analysis was well-founded, but she smiled and said, "My words provoked you to say so much. That's all, I know the power of it, and I know what to do. What you said is the same. I didn't intend to worry about everything, I only worry about the life of your brothers and sisters."

Daiyu thinks so too, Jia Min's shrewdness is beyond her own reach, so she doesn't care about it.

The eldest brother is getting married soon, and the younger brother is ten years old. The matter of getting married and talking about marriage has to be handled by Jia Min himself, and he has not neglected his own reasons for other people's affairs.

Jia Min also had the same intention, so he only agreed to Mrs. Dou's request, and did not guarantee anything to Liu's family and Lian's family.

After a while, Jia Min's maid came back and forth saying that the things were ready and asked Jia Min to have a look.Daiyu saw that there were two brocade boxes with filigree, and inside were two sets of hair masks, one set of red gold silk and pearls, and the other made of red agate hair noodles, both of which were of the highest quality, and were no different from what Daiyu used to get. Can't help but ask: "Who is this for?"

Jia Min said: "I'll add makeup to Yuanchun tomorrow, and add four more brocades."

After hearing this, Daiyu hesitated for a moment, and said: "I remember that when Sister Miaoyu came out of the pavilion, Mom put on a lot of makeup. Now I only give Sister Yuanchun two sets of hair and four pieces of brocade. Isn't it too simple? I know, say hell no."

Jia Min disapproved and said: "What is the relationship between our family and the Su family? Although the two families are not relatives, how deep is the relationship? Your elder sister of the Zhao family was a foster mother when she came out of the cabinet. I prepared a dowry, and your godmother also It's ready for you. Naturally, we should give more when Miaoyu comes out of the pavilion. There is no reason why we are stingy when we only accept them. When adding makeup to other people, have you ever seen me give it out of line? It's all like silk and satin on the head. , more will be rude."

Daiyu smiled and said: "I know this truth, but my grandmother's house is full of respectable eyes and a rich heart. Seeing these things from my mother, it is better to give them to sister Miaoyu. I am afraid they will make irresponsible remarks and blame my mother." You are stingy." Although she has never been to Rongguo Mansion again, she has heard about the affairs of Rongguo Mansion from time to time, and she can see it more clearly than others.

Jia Min's heart warmed, and he said: "You are only so old, so you can worry about it like this. Don't worry, I know it well."

When their mother and daughter were talking about this matter, Mrs. Lian and Lian Chen's mother and daughter returned from the Lin family and were also discussing Liancheng's marriage.

Lian Chen met many daughters today, although most of them were engaged, there were quite a few who were not engaged, and they were all very good, he said: "I met all the daughters who went to the Lin family today, what does mother think? If the mother is willing, please let Mrs. Lin make peace, and if the other party is willing, we can come to ask for marriage."

They have not been in the capital for a long time, and there was a bad incident before. Although they know many people, they have few people to talk to.

Mrs. Lian shook her head and said, "How long have we been in Beijing? We don't know the details, so we'll talk about it later." While speaking, Mrs. Lian sighed. Lian Chen was the one who was worried. He took Lian Chen to the banquet today, and several family members asked about it, but he felt something wrong in his heart, so he didn't agree.

Lian Chen smiled and said, "Mom is not in a hurry, just wait until I know more people."

Mrs. Lian nodded and said: "That's the only way. But Mrs. Torin should pay more attention. She knows more than us. Even if she doesn't do Baoshan for you and Brother Cheng, she thinks that good people must be very good."

The Lin family and his wife have keen eyesight, are extremely accurate in seeing people, and they are both honest people, unlike others who say that they are matchmakers, who always only say good things and hide bad things.A few days ago, someone told Lian Chen about his marriage, and she was almost swayed by the hype. Later, she found out that the son of the family had already had two concubines in a show, and she hated that she didn't know what to say.

People like them used to have three wives and four concubines, which was nothing out of the ordinary, but the concubines whose wages were legal before marriage were shameful to the main family, so Mrs. Lian was very angry.

Lian Chen blushed and said, "You're talking about Brother Cheng, why are you talking about me?"

Mrs. Lian said: "You are two years older than Brother Cheng, so don't delay."

Lian Chen bowed his head and said nothing, just playing with the bracelet on his wrist.

Liancheng came back from school and saw what his mother and sister were thinking, and said with a smile: "Mom and sister are going to Lin's house today. I don't know how is sister Lin? It's a pity that we are all grown up and it's not easy to see each other. Sister Lin's reputation is not good. It was my big mistake."

Mrs. Lian said angrily, "What's your sister? When you come in tomorrow, she will be your aunt's sister-in-law."

After hearing this, Liancheng stumbled and sighed, and said, "Why did I forget this? Sister Lin is younger than me. I used to think of her as my younger sister, but I want to change her name to Sister-in-Law in the future, because it's taking advantage of her! Today Seeing Sister Lin's brother, he is a good-looking talent, he looks very similar to Sister Lin."

Liancheng regards Daiyu as his younger sister, even though they have been separated for many years, their affection has not diminished by half.

Hearing that he mentioned Lin Zhi, Mrs. Lian said: "Miss Lin is extremely talented, so is Brother Zhi?"

Liancheng said casually: "I heard from Brother Lin that he is far inferior to Sister Lin. But I saw that Brother Lin's talent is higher than mine. He is several years younger than me. Mr. Lin is full of praise for his articles." Lian Chengchu Entering the Imperial College, although there were a few people, they didn't know many people. Thanks to Lin Zhi's help, the two of them became good friends with a few years difference in age.

Mrs. Lian beamed with joy, and said: "It's better for you to get closer to each other, both brothers of the Lin family are promising people."

Looking at the longevity of a family, it depends on whether the descendants will grow up. Even if they are born in poverty, but the descendants have talents, they will be able to prosper for a hundred years.Even the wife admires the Lin family the most. It's not like her own family. The eldest son is mediocre and the second son is a dude.Fortunately, although they are mediocre, they have some winks and dare not do things that will harm the family. For the current plan, they can only hope that their youngest sons and grandchildren will grow up and take up the lintel of the family.

Even the wife wants to have a school to help her love her daughter and young son.

Liancheng said indifferently, "Don't worry, don't worry that I'm learning from my two brothers. I'm learning western painting recently. Brother Lin said that he knew a foreigner who only painted western paintings. The figures and utensils he drew were lifelike and similar to ours It’s not the same, I’ll go to ask for advice some other day, and when I come back, I’ll draw for my mother and sister.”

Mrs. Lian hurriedly said: "Although Danqing is very good, don't miss out on studying."

Liancheng is good at Danqing, but he can't study well, so I can't blame Lian's wife for worrying.

A look of melancholy flashed across Liancheng's eyes. He knew what his mother was worried about, but he was indeed not a child of studying, and even with all his efforts, he was still not as good as Lin Zhi's memory. It's just that it's not easy to tell my mother about these thoughts, so I said, "Got it. I'm going to change my clothes, and I'll come back to talk to my mother and sister later."

Mrs. Lian nodded, watched him go back to the room, and said to Lian Chen worriedly: "Your brother loves calligraphy and painting very much, but he doesn't like reading very much. How can this be good? It seems that in a few years, he may not be able to get a good reputation."

Lian Chensu felt sorry for his younger brother, and persuaded him: "Since ancient times, seniority has been orderly. No matter how outstanding the third younger brother is, he will not be able to inherit the family business in the end. The eldest brother has no fame so far. If the third brother has one, what should the eldest brother think? Sister-in-law And the second sister-in-law is such a character, so I don't know how to speak sourly! Let's follow the meaning of the third brother's intensive study of Danqing. After a few years, he will grow older, and he will naturally know the benefits of being in a good relationship. That's it The third brother still doesn't like to study, but he is very talented in Danqing, a hundred times better than ordinary people, so it may not be a promising future. Muxiu will be destroyed by the forest wind, and the third brother is also smart despite his young age."

It's good to be a general and a prime minister, but if you don't have the ability, even if you become an official, it may not last long.Lian Chen had told Lian Cheng in private that knowing what Lian Cheng had on his mind was just what his parents wanted, and they couldn't refute it.

Mrs. Lian sighed, and said: "What you said is also reasonable, but your eldest brother and second brother are not capable. Naturally, I hope that the city will grow up. If I become an official, I can support my two brothers and a few nephews, so that I don't have to worry about it." In the future, your father and I will be gone, there will be no official in the family, and the huge family business will be slaughtered."

Lian Chen said: "Instead of this, it's better to educate a few nephews well."

Parents are gone, brothers naturally have to separate, and after separating, they only plan for themselves, who cares who has pain?From her point of view, Liancheng's like this is good, since he was a child, he didn't know how to fight with others. It would be strange if he didn't get eaten by others when he became an official. It's better to marry a wife who is indifferent to fame and wealth, and to use ink to make comparisons. Things help the two older brothers.Lian Chen knew that her parents wanted the eldest son and grandson to inherit the family, and also wanted her brothers to support each other, so she never dared to reveal these thoughts in her heart.

Compared with the two older brothers, Lianchen and Liancheng have the best relationship, and they don't want the two older brothers who only know how to enjoy the glory and wealth but are useless to drag Liancheng down.Although Liancheng failed in school, he was kind-hearted, several times stronger than his two elder brothers.

She refused to reveal her thoughts, so naturally, even his wife would not know, and right now she was only concerned about her children and marriage.She had already planned to go out with Lian Chen Duoduo to socialize, there would always be a chance.Their family had nothing to do with the Rongguo Mansion, but they had a good relationship with the Lin family, so she brought Lian Chen there the day before Yuan Chun left the cabinet.

Jia Min saw their mother and daughter, and hurriedly introduced her to several families whom she hadn't seen yesterday.Early this morning, Jia Min sent someone to deliver things to Mrs. Yu before coming to Rongguo Mansion, only one step ahead of Mrs. Lian and her daughter.Daiyu didn't come when Jia's mother celebrated her birthday, and she doesn't want to come today. It's not that she hates Baoyu, but she just feels that she is going to be small and won't be able to go out for a while, so as not to meet Baoyu.

That's why Jia Min didn't want Daiyu to come to Jia's house.

Mother Jia was a little disappointed not to see Daiyu, and she was also a little bit disappointed when she saw Baoyu.Daiyu's appearance and demeanor are unparalleled in the world, and Baoyu can't forget it after seeing her once. If we meet again, won't it cause trouble?Their family can't be compared with Yu's family.Jia's mother knew Baoyu's temperament. He was not a lecherous person like Jia She, but he did not know how to avoid it, and it would be a crime if he fell into the eyes of idlers. It would be better to take precautions before they happen. up.

Jia's mother was a very shrewd person after going through the world, but because she loved Baoyu too much, she was blinded by her actions and often lost her clarity, but she couldn't be more astute when it comes to Baoyu.

Therefore, Mother Jia only asked Daiyu a few words, but did not mention the matter of asking Daiyu to come often.

In this way, all the people in the mansion were bustling because of Yuanchun's coming out of the pavilion, but Baoyu was unhappy, because he couldn't go to the guests, and didn't like to see officials and guests, so he had to watch the play with his sisters in the big flower hall of Jiamu's courtyard.

Mrs. Wang took care of all the affairs when she left the cabinet in Yuanchun. She was a housekeeper for many years and she was very intimidating. Li Wan is a widow and will not show up today, and Mrs. Dou will not interfere. Mrs. Wang felt that she was powerless, so she invited Sister Feng to help.Sister Feng is the niece of Mrs. Wang's direct relative. She felt that she shouldn't come, so she refused several times, and finally refused to come because of Jia Mu's request. But she was clever and clever, and she was an outsider. Do what you command.

Since Jia She took away a large amount of property from the warehouse, the Rongguo Mansion felt a little bit stretched, and the gold and silver were getting less and less. Fortunately, there were a lot of things in stock, and they were very precious. They were loved by all pawnshops, especially Hengshu Dian is the property of the Xue family, which greatly facilitates Mrs. Wang's sale of gold and silver antiques, in exchange for gold and silver to be used for the expenses of the Rongguo Mansion, and to buy a dowry for Yuanchun. so decent.

Mrs. Wang cherished her daughter, and tried her best to prepare the dowry, laying it in the courtyard, which was almost dazzling to the eyes. Farm shops, jewelry and jade, silk and satin, antique calligraphy and paintings, rouge and gouache, etc. were all available. OK

When others saw it, they praised it and said that except for Miaoyu, there are few people in the capital who can match it.

Only Jia Min was noncommittal.

Seeing Yuanchun's dowry for the first time, Jia Min could predict that there would be a rift between the two families.In the early years, the Jia family wanted Yuanchun to be rich and honorable in the palace, and all the money was sent to the palace for management, and they did not save Yuanchun as a dowry. The ladder of the second room, who will come out of the pavilion in the spring in the future, is bound to do the same.At that time, if I agree, I am afraid Mrs. Wang will be reluctant, and if I don't agree, Dou