The Red Mansion's Late Welcome Spring

It has been three years since Lin Daiyu returned to her home in the capital with Lin Ruhai. However, the number of times Lin Daiyu came back to visit Jia's house was more than enough. She would like to visit other people's homes, but for more than a year later, Lin Daiyu was still only willing to come to Jia's mansion during the New Year and holidays. When she wanted to see Jia Yingchun on weekdays, she asked her mother-in-law to invite her quietly, and ordered not to disturb the other side of the room. people.

When Jia Amnesty's family went out, they probably wouldn't go to ask Mrs. Jia or Mrs. Wang for instructions. Jia Yingchun thought that the advantage of being independent was that she didn't need others' approval to do anything. She thought of some well-behaved families, If there is a master of the younger generation like her in the mansion who wants to go out, the mistress must agree to go out. If the mistress does not agree, no one dares to let it go easily.

Having said that, because Lin Daiyu seldom goes to the house, when Mrs. Wang put her mind on the Lin family, Jia Mu directly sent Master Lai to talk to Lin Daiyu. Return empty-handed.

"Old lady, Miss Lin said that the family's money is in the hands of Master Lin, and she didn't dare to take this idea. She just told me that after Master Lin returned to the mansion, she would tell Master Lin in detail." Everyone Lai explained with a guilty conscience.

"Didn't I hear that she is in charge of half of the family now? How could she not be in control of such a small matter? Since this jade girl returned home, the relationship between me and me has become more and more distant, but she also Don't think about the fact that Rongguo Duke's Mansion is her uncle's house, if we get the glory, she can also enjoy some glory, can't she? How come she is so petty that she won't even help me." Mother Jia scolded dissatisfiedly.

"The little one also said that when the garden is built and the mother can go back to the house to visit her relatives, she must invite Miss Lin to come and see her. If the mother knows that her aunt, aunt, and cousin are also doing their best to visit the relatives, Can you not look at it differently? Besides, Mrs. Xue has already given out 10 taels, and Mrs. Lin is closer to the old lady. Don't you want to pay a little more, as a tribute to you?" Lai everyone hurried again Said.

"Isn't that what you mean? I don't want his little money, but I just hope that he will be satisfied. Although Min'er has been away for a few years, there is still Yu girl here. Master Lin should also think about Yu girl. You can't cut off all the favors from Yuyatou's uncle's family, can you?" Mother Jia sighed again.

Jia's mother said that she obviously never paid attention to the fact that Jia pardoned Jia Lian and Lin Ruhai's close relationship. To her, their contacts were all superficial and useless. Lin Ruhai never looked down on the useless father and son before. , now that Jia Amnesty has no titles, he would look down on them even more, but her side is different. The second son who has a title and knows how to make progress is in charge of the family, and the precious grandson Jia Baoyu, and now he is in the palace. Xiande concubine, only people with background like them can have serious and useful contacts with Lin Ruhai and his daughter.

Mother Jia thinks that Jia Min is her own daughter, and Lin Ruhai is her son-in-law. Since her daughter is no longer alive, it is natural for Lin Ruhai to respect her filial piety. Therefore, she does not need to point out some things, and Lin Ruhai will definitely be able to take care of them. very thorough.

The next day, the Lin family indeed sent Lin Zhong's wife and several other women to express their congratulations that the mother will return to the mansion to see her relatives. They not only brought a few good-looking ornamental items, but also presented a box of silver notes. He thought it would satisfy her, so he didn't take a closer look at it right away. After asking Lin Zhong's wife a few words about the situation in Lin's mansion with a smile, he sent him away.

It's just that a few people can't leave without a cup of tea, Yuanyang said: "Old lady, there are 5 taels of silver bills in the box, do you think you should give them to your wife? Or put them away first?"

"Are you reading that right? Only 5 taels?" Mother Jia asked in surprise.

"How could I be wrong? I've counted several times." Yuanyang shook her head and replied.

"Good! That's a good job. You want to get rid of the old woman with 5 taels? Mrs. Lin is really filial to my mother-in-law!" Jia's mother thought Lin Ruhai is too hateful with a frosty face!Just ask someone to bring over 5 taels, is it okay to dismiss the beggar?Even the few things I saw just now were not very expensive things, and she was flattering him by letting him do his best, but he didn't expect him to ignore her.

Yuanyang did not dare to respond. Although she was loyal to Jia's mother, she also knew that neither the Xue family nor the Lin family needed to spend money to build a garden for the Jia family. Woolen cloth?But Yuanyang only dared to think about it in her heart, she didn't dare to point it out in front of Jia Mu.

In the end, the 5 taels of silver were handed over to Mrs. Wang. However, when Mrs. Wang heard that it was the silver taels given by the Lin family, she couldn't help being contemptuous. How to help her Baoyu with housework in the future?

Jia Yingchun soon found out that the Lin family had sent 5 taels, because Lin Zhong's family had just left the gate of the Rongguo Mansion before stepping into the gate of the Jia Mansion, and brought the things Lin Daiyu had brought to Jia Yingchun.

After Lin Zhong's daughter-in-law greeted Jia Yingchun, she first told a story about how she had just gone to Rongguo Mansion to work for her master, and then she said the intention of coming to visit: "My uncle went back to Suzhou last month to prepare for the exam. I brought back a carload of local instruments, and the girl specially picked out a lot of dry goods that the second girl likes, and asked us to send them over for you to taste. In addition, there are a few exquisite gadgets chosen by the uncle, which the girl said can just be given to you. Big sister is playing."

"Oh? Listen to what you said...Brother Lin has already arrived in Suzhou? But now, how many months before the hospital exam? When he returns to the capital, won't it be the end of the year at the earliest?" Jia Yingchun looked at There were a few wooden handicrafts in the basket brought by the mother-in-law. Obviously, they were originally intended to be displayed for Lin Daiyu, but Lin Daiyu was generous. Maybe she saw that the things were made meticulously, and she was not afraid of children playing with them, so Just send them all over.

"I think it was about that time, but the master once explained that after leaving the examination room, the grades have already been determined, no matter how much you worry about it, it won't help, so I told the uncle not to hurry back and relax along the way, as long as the New Year's Eve It's good if you can come back." Lin Zhong's daughter-in-law nodded and replied.

"I think Brother Lin is studying so hard, and Mr. Lin is there to guide him, so he may not pass the exam. It's just that this kind of thing is usually half luck and half hard work. No wonder Mrs. Lin wants to persuade him not to worry." Jia Yingchun Said with a smile.

"Young lady also said the same thing, but I think if you can succeed in the first try, you will be very happy." Lin Zhong's daughter-in-law also echoed with a smile.

"That's for sure." Jia Yingchun said.

"Since the things have been delivered, we won't bother you any more. There are still many things waiting to be taken care of in the mansion, so we will leave first." Lin Zhong's daughter-in-law saw that the task had been completed, and she didn't intend to stay longer, and then blessed Say goodbye to Jia Yingchun.

"Well, the mansion is quite chaotic these days. I'm afraid it won't be easy for me to leave for a while. I'll tell Sister Lin when I get back. I'll talk to her when I'm free in a few days." Jia Yingchun didn't either. Keeping people, while talking, asked Xiuju to send Lin Zhong's wife and the others out.

Jia Yingchun looked at the wooden handicrafts, which were birds, turtles, dragonflies, etc. The dry goods had already been sent to the kitchen by the mother-in-law. Anyway, they were nothing more than mushrooms and squid, such as Jia Yingchun would never keep this kind of commonly seen things in a small warehouse. When Lin Daiyu lived with her, they often shared a small pot of bird's nest porridge. So happy.

Because the two households have been separated, even though Mrs. Xing and Jia Yingchun only live in the Jia's mansion next door, they only go to Rongguo Mansion to greet Jia's mother once in three to five days.

However, Mother Jia didn't like to see their mother and daughter at first, so she never commented on their actions, but for some people who have finally "turned over" now, they can't help but feel that they have lost a little chance to put on airs.

Take Jia Tanchun as an example. In the past, she was only the concubine daughter of a fifth-rank official, but Jia Yingchun was the concubine daughter of a third-rank general. Officials are still different.

But now the status of the two has been reversed, Jia Tanchun has become the concubine daughter of a third-rank general, and Jia Yingchun has been reduced to the concubine daughter of a fourth-rank official. This sudden elevation of status makes Jia Tanchun feel unspeakable. Even though the mother-in-law still didn't have much good looks towards her, it still extinguished the heat in her heart. She originally wanted to show her upbringing and bearing in front of the dull second sister, but... Ever since the two families separated, Afterwards, it took her several days to see Jia Yingchun once, and his attitude towards her could only be described as neither painful nor itchy.

Because of such a depressed mood, it was rare for Jia Tanchun to see Jia Yingchun appear in Jia's mother's room again on this day. Mother Jia invited Ann, and Jia Yingchun, who was about to go to the side as the background board, quickly pulled her to the corner, and said with concern: "Second sister, why does she seem to have lost weight? Her face also looks a little pale, is there something on her mind?" ?”

"Me?! Is there any? Oh... Probably because these two days have come, so I don't look very good." Jia Yingchun was slightly stunned, and then explained with a smile.

"Really? I think it's because the food in your house has deteriorated. Before the separation, all the food in your house was delivered here, so it's not too bad. Now you have to rely on your aunt to take care of it. She There must be some omissions. If the second sister is wronged, she can't keep it in her heart like before. If possible, you might as well ask the old lady to agree to let you move in and live with us. It will be easier." Jia Tanchun suggested smartly.

"No, I'm not used to moving around, and I've never been filial to the old lady. How can it compare to the love you have with the fourth sister? The third sister's kindness, I can only say thank you." Jia Yingchun Looking at Jia Tanchun's smile with some stomachache, she really felt powerless.

How could Jia's food be worse than Rongguo's?On the contrary, fortunately, it is several times better! !Moreover, after those buyers were caught by her several times earlier, no one dares to report false accounts now, so the cost of a meal in Rongguo Mansion can be eaten at their home for two or three days, with the same dishes and the same cooking. , and there is no missing piece of meat and no missing spoon.

It's just that Jia Tanchun has always been competitive, and Jia Yingchun also knows it. What she seems to care about now is just to see how she feels wronged and complained. It's a pity that she really doesn't like to confide in others, especially if the other party is still with her. She is very unfamiliar and unfriendly.

When Jia Tanchun saw Jia Yingchun calmly rejecting her offer, he couldn't help but feel a little frustrated, and then thought that his second sister had always been like a piece of wood, and didn't know whether it was good or bad. She didn't face kindness and evil like my aunt, otherwise I don't know how much suffering I would have to suffer. It's a pity... Second sister's current status may not be able to marry into a decent family, and maybe there may be people who need help in the future At that time, I will never ignore the second sister.