The daily life of Mrs. Xing of the Red Chamber

Gusu, Panxiang Temple, in a cramped and dark house, a couple is talking at night beside the flickering candles, and a seven or eight-year-old girl is standing by the narrow bed, folding some old clothes.

The family of three is Xing Zhong and his wife and their daughter Xing Xiuyan.

Mrs. Xing Zhong's wife, Mrs. Xu, looked at Xiuyan's direction lovingly, her face was full of calmness after letting go of the burden, and she listened to her husband Xing Zhong's promises and longings when he stopped drinking...

"In the past, I was the one who lived foolishly and taught you and your mother to suffer. Now that there is a letter from the capital, who is very supportive of our going to Beijing, I think our hard days will come to an end."

"Now that there is hope for the future, I promise you two, I will give up this alcohol from tomorrow, and I will work hard for our small family in the future, and watch you two live a good life!"

They were all drunk, their heads fell on the table, and they were still muttering, "This man, his blood relatives can be relied on. In the past, he was actually a villain. I asked for help earlier, maybe I don't know how to teach my wife and children." Suffering for so many years?"

Even when he was drunk, he looked extremely annoyed.

Hearing this, there were already tears in Xu's eyes.

I thought in my heart, all these years are worth it!

In the past, I served Weng Gu by myself, managed the family diligently and frugally, and worked hard for the family all the year round. Why?For the heart of such a man.In the past, when life was good, I failed to give birth to a son. It was my husband who withstood the pressure of the elders and protected me.Therefore, even when the family was in decline, I never thought of leaving.

The burden of livelihood has bent the husband's back, causing him to drink alcohol all day long and be muddleheaded.I gritted my teeth and persisted, and had to put on a pungent face during the day to support the family.

Even if she lived in the dilapidated house rented from the temple, she was struggling all day long for her livelihood, and she never shed a single tear. Now hearing her husband's words, she really felt that her persistence over the years was worth it .

In an instant, tears streamed down.But my heart is sweet.

The hard times are finally over.From now on, all I have to do is fight hard for my daughter.

I used to be a grandmother and wife, so how could I not think about the same or even better life my only daughter will live in the future?

Thinking of this, she hurriedly helped her husband to the bed to rest, and then went to pack her clothes and luggage with her daughter, so that she could set off quickly and go to the place where she could teach their family to live a good life, the capital she yearned for...

After selling two acres of land in a hurry, the rent of Panxiang Temple was refunded, and with a little luggage, the family of three set off.Because there are not many entanglements, I can't afford a boat or walk by water.I could only rent a carriage, stop and go along the way, and finally arrived at the capital in early February.

February is the bustling time in the capital city, as candidates from all over the world gather to prepare for this year's examination.When Xing Zhong's family just arrived, they were almost dazzled by the bustling scene.Simply remember that this is the capital city, under the feet of the emperor, so I dare not be presumptuous.

When I arrived in the capital, the money was almost enough, and I couldn't afford to stay in the inn.They wanted to rent a cheaper yard to live in, but those who came to catch the exam took it up, but there were still a few places not rented out, so how could they, a newcomer, find it?

I had no choice but to search for Xing Xueliu's address, and went to the door in embarrassment.

After finding the door, things were much easier to handle, and Xing Shuang made arrangements for the affairs early on.After some recognition, what should I do.

Buying clothes and jewellery, visiting neighbors, getting to know the local customs, everything is properly arranged.

A month passed after Xing Zhong's family fumbled like this.

Since Xing Zhong came, Xing Dequan's life has become happier.Food, clothing, housing, transportation, and family affairs are all arranged by someone, so I have a lot of time to mess around, and I don't have to worry about spending all my money and coming back without food.Therefore, Xing Dequan has no objection to the arrival of Xing Zhong's family.Xing Xue needless to say.

Because of Xing Shuang's subsidy, Xing Zhong's family has a decent life again.With a decent life, who would want to live the hard life in Panxiang Temple in Gusu?

Since such a good day was brought by Xing Shuang, it is natural to pay a visit.

After receiving the message sent by Xing Xue to the mansion, Xing Shuang waited in the mansion.

On the third day of March, after eating breakfast, Xing Zhong's family came to the door.

Still didn't disturb the public, and Xing Shuang didn't want to call Xing Zhong to attract attention with a big fanfare.It is enough for Rongguo Mansion to have himself. Xing Shuang doesn't want to tell how closely the Xing Zhong family and the Jia family are connected, although others don't like it.It's better if you don't like it, so that you can ask him to do some things that you can't arrange.

Directly ordered people to take their family of three to the big room and received them in the main room.

The maid who guarded the gate just heard "Master Uncle is here", and then Xing Shuang saw a middle-aged man headed by with his sleeves slightly wrapped around his head, coming in with his head bowed, followed by a neat-looking woman and a " Sensible" little girl.

Yes, sensible.It's not like my father is panicking, and it's not like my mother is stubbornly supporting me, but I just follow behind my parents, neither crying nor fussing, and behave indifferently.

Called Xing Shuang, I don't know whether to lament the precociousness of the ancients, or whether the daughters in the Red Mansion are more temperamental?

After some greetings, Xing Shuang and Xing Zhongxu sat down, and the little girl stood beside her mother, quietly.After sitting down, a few people went directly to the topic, after all, time was tight.

Although they are cousins, the news from Xing Xue did not find any major problems with the couple, but Xing Shuang did not dare to trust too much at the beginning, so he could only say to take his time and observe.Even if you don’t have the means to do things, it’s okay. These things can be learned slowly.The most important thing is that character must be guaranteed.

Therefore, Xing Shuang asked Xing Zhong to inquire about the character and talents of the Juren who came to the capital to participate in the examination, so as to choose a suitable husband for Xing Xue.As soon as Xing Zhong heard Xing Shuang's words, a stone fell from his heart.I'm not afraid of Xing Shuang's request, if I don't mention it, I will be ashamed to stay in the Xing family in the suburbs of Beijing.He smiled gratefully at his cousin Xing Shuang.

On the other hand, Mrs. Xu on the side looked at Xing Shuang several times, and stopped when she was about to open her mouth, as if hesitating to speak.

"Sister-in-law just speak up if she has something to say" is what Xing Shuang doesn't understand about a woman's small thoughts?Following her meaning, she took the initiative to ask.

"My sister-in-law knows that I am a bit greedy." Xu wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, "It's just that I still want my daughter, Xiuyan, to stay with my aunt and learn a little bit, which will be enough for her to benefit from in the future." It's gone." While talking, she pushed Xing Xiuyan towards Xing Shuang.

The little girl was suddenly pushed by her mother and staggered, the calmness on her face was broken immediately, she looked at her mother, then at Xing Shuang, feeling a little helpless.

Xing Shuang looked at Xing Zhong, and Xing Zhong looked at Xu, but Xu still looked at Xing Shuang beggingly, obviously very persistent about this matter.Xing Zhong had no choice but to turn to Xing Shuang and said, "Our husband and wife have only this daughter under our knees. Today, I have to be cheeky and beg my sister to let the child call you aunt, so I agree with our husband and wife." This is an unkind request."

Xing Xiuyan's mother taught Xing Shuang that she was steady, generous, and able to afford things.If there are shortcomings, it is still very obvious, that is, he is jealous, and he refuses to let his cousin Xing Zhong accept a small son and continue to have children.In the past, because of this matter, Mrs. Xu was almost dismissed, but it was her cousin who withstood the pressure and refused to let go.This is why the husband and wife are still inseparable and love each other.This is still an old event that Xing Shuang found out from memory, and it was told by her parents to remember when she heard her parents read a letter from Gusu.

From then until now, the couple have only devoted themselves to cultivating Xing Xiuyan.

And this, for a modern person like Xing Shuang, is not a shortcoming, it is not something that cannot be taught her to accept.

Xing Shuang didn't have anything bad to say about little girl Xing Xiuyan, and she didn't have any objections about raising another child.What's more, I want to use theirs in the future, for mutual benefit, and they are also happy to think about it.

But Xing Shuang didn't want to develop the habit of them getting what they wanted from him.Therefore, make three chapters with them.

First of all, my supply to their family was only when I first came to the capital, and my cousin had to support the family by himself and support the family business.Xing Zhong had expected it a long time ago, and he didn't think it was unacceptable.Secondly, the child's living expenses must be sent to the mansion every month.Both parents are present, so there is no reason to ask Tang aunt to help raise the child.The couple only nodded, saying that it should be done!Finally, if the little girl occasionally has bad things like typhoid fever, don't blame yourself.After all, who can say this kind of thing except God?The couple said repeatedly, "Don't dare..."

Ugly words come first, Xing Shuang never likes to do things that ask for trouble.Although I now have a lot of means to save my life, it's better to speak clearly first.

Both Xing Zhong and his wife are reasonable people, and they also understand Xing Shuang's concerns, so they are naturally understandable.Just growing up by your side, can you guarantee that your daughter will grow up [-]% smoothly?

Although Xing Zhong and his wife were a little disappointed when Xing Shuang said that he would be responsible for his own livelihood in the future, they were still satisfied compared with the old days.After some discussion, they finally left Xing Xiuyan at Xingshuang's place in Rongguo Mansion.Xing Shuang was not surprised either, she also knew that since Xu had thought about it, she would not give up easily.Even on Xing Xiuyan's side, although he was reluctant to part with his parents, his parents had orders, and Xing Xiuyan would not disobey them, so he stayed in Rongguo Mansion after all.

In this way, Xing Xiuyan entered the life in Jia's mansion ahead of schedule.But I don't know how this encounter will change her future?