The Heart of the Red Chamber

It stands to reason that Wang Ren has been alone since he was a child, and no brothers and sisters played together. He should have a good conversation with the Wang family sisters. The problem is, first, thinking about the final ending of the Dream of the Red Chamber, he can only speak well in the face of Wang Xifeng's reluctance. Knowing the little girl, Wang Ren always felt a little awkward. Besides, Wang Ren looked five years old, but in fact, Xin'er inside was almost at the level of a strange uncle, and he really had nothing in common with these two loli.Therefore, after greeting each other and perfunctory a few words, Wang Ren couldn't find anything to talk about.

The two sisters of the Wang family were also a little embarrassed. The Wang family didn't pay much attention to the upbringing of girls. They just learned from female housekeepers.Forget about Wang Xifeng, a three-year-old girl, Wang Ren took out the jigsaw puzzle prepared in advance, Nine Links, and she can have fun. But, Wang Xiluan, she is an 11-year-old girl, when she was in Jinling, That is to play with some girls of the same age, talking about things like women's jewelry and clothing, she can't tell Wang Ren about this, so after sending a small purse made by herself, the few of them had no choice but to Saying this one time after another, I feel quite boring in my heart.

On the other side, Wang Zisheng took his concubine Wang Lun to the study to meet Wang Ziteng. No matter what family they are, they always attach great importance to the education of future generations. Even if Wang Lun is a concubine, Wang Lun is the only one at present. son.After Wang Ziteng asked the only nephew a few questions, he was helpless.

Wang Lun was three years older than Wang Ren, and his looks were not bad, after all, his parents had a lot of background, but he looked timid and restrained.People who are seven or eight years old are still reading "Hundred Surnames", and they still can't memorize them.

Wang Zisheng was also very embarrassed, his son was incompetent, it was a bit embarrassing, if not in front of Wang Ziteng, he would have slapped him.

"That's all!" Wang Ziteng shook his head and said, "In two days, I'll go talk to Jia's family and let Lun'er go to Jia's family to study!"

Wang Zisheng nodded after hearing this, and asked again: "Ren'er is five years old this year. I heard that he is smart, so he should be enlightened. Otherwise, we can go with Lun'er, so we can take care of each other a little bit." !"

Wang Ziteng shook his head and said: "Ren'er is unnecessary, he has been enlightened for more than a year, and now he has started to read "Four Books". It's different, I'm also afraid of delaying Ren'er, so I'm planning to find a well-educated Confucian to be his teacher!" When he said this, his tone inevitably tinged with pride.

Wang Zisheng felt very uncomfortable when he heard it, and it was treated too differently.But he also knows that his son, among other things, has limited aptitude. I don't know, don't the people in the Wang family know?That's not because Jia Dairu is uneducated, but because Jia Dairu is a concubine and cannot steal the limelight from a concubine.

Wang Ziteng arranged the matter, and said: "I have already told your sister-in-law about the eldest niece. These days, let your sister-in-law take the eldest niece to walk around. Don't worry, the eldest niece is only 11 now. Years old, take your time as much as possible!"

After thinking for a while, Wang Ziteng reminded him again: "Although it is a little bit unsightly for my brother in Chang'an, Chang'an is not the hometown of Jinling. This is the foot of the emperor. There are many high-ranking officials and dignitaries. The second brother should be careful. You dare to act recklessly on the strength of being a brother, don't blame him for being merciless!" Having said this, Wang Ziteng can be said to be stern.

Wang Zisheng nodded again and again, and said with an apologetic smile: "Elder brother, don't worry, you still don't know me? Even in Jinling, why have you ever done anything to bully others!"

Wang Ziteng thinks about it too. Although his brother has no skills and is a bit lustful, he still knows how to measure, so he puts down a little bit of thought.

While talking, it was already dark, and a servant girl said in front of the door: "Master, Second Master, Madam sent someone to say that the meal is going to be delivered!"

The population of the Wang family is really small. At the moment, there are only eight serious masters, who happen to sit at one table. Originally, Mrs. Sun wanted to open two tables. They are still young, so there are so many troubles, just sit in one seat!"

All the good things were placed on the table, but the atmosphere was not too warm. Wang Lun was languid all the time, shivering like an eggplant beaten by frost. When the maids were serving the dishes, he almost missed the to the ground.Mrs. Shi snorted silently, the loathing and contempt flashed in her eyes, and Wang Lun shrank his neck.

Wang Ziteng frowned slightly. Men's thoughts and women's thoughts are rarely on the same channel. From Wang Ziteng's point of view, Mrs. Shi has always had nothing to do. Wang Lun is the only son of his younger brother at the moment. It will all fall on Wang Lun.However, in Mrs. Shi's eyes, this bastard is a thorn in her side and a thorn in her flesh. She would rather have her second wife be extinct than her own years of hard work to take advantage of a son raised by a slave.

The smile on Mrs. Sun's face was still very gentle, she pretended not to see anything, and said in her mouth: "This ham and elbow is very soft, Brother Feng, try it?"

"Brother Feng, thank you, Auntie!" Mrs. Shi also had a smile on her face, and said as she saw the servant girl holding Wang Xifeng's elbow with chopsticks.

Wang Xifeng took a bite while being served by the nanny, and then thanked her in a naive voice: "My niece thanked my aunt!"

"Family, don't be too polite!" Mrs. Sun said with a smile.

The meal was really awkward, but luckily it wasn't too long. Seeing Wang Ziteng holding his chopsticks, Wang Ren could clearly hear Wang Lun, who was sitting next to him, heaving a sigh of relief.However, based on Wang Ren's thinking, it is estimated that this cousin probably didn't have enough to eat.

The bowls and dishes had already been removed, each of them rinsed their mouths and wiped their faces, and when the tea came, Wang Ziteng said: "The old lady is gone now, and there are family members guarding Jinling, so you can stay in Chang'an with peace of mind. I usually have a lot of business, if there is anything, just talk to your sister-in-law!"

Mrs. Shi said with a smile on her face, "I have something to tell my sister-in-law. My sister-in-law also knows. The children grew up in the south, and they will not adapt to the flavor of the capital for a while. My sister-in-law set up a small kitchen in our yard."

Mrs. Sun said with a smile: "It's such a big deal, there is already one in the yard, and it's just a matter of adding some bowls and plates!"

"Sister-in-law is more thoughtful!" Mrs. Shi complimented, "Besides, we will live in Chang'an permanently after the second bedroom, so the expenses of the second bedroom should be paid out of our own account!"

Mrs. Sun said angrily: "What do you say in the family, the Wang family is not a wealthy family, so they can't even afford to support their own younger brother!"

Mrs. Shi laughed and said: "Sister-in-law's words make my brothers and sisters feel ashamed! But if everything depends on uncle and sister-in-law, how can the master and I have the face to continue living?"

"You are right!" Mrs. Sun said some polite words. The two brothers Wang Ziteng and Wang Zisheng separated under the auspices of the old lady after the old lady passed away. Promising, the youngest son has no official title, and is a commoner, so he naturally needs more family property. Therefore, in name, the two brothers share the family property equally. Mrs. Sun has always slandered the old lady for being eccentric.

Wang Ziteng and Wang Zisheng are far less concerned about money matters than their wives. After all, it is customary for a man to be in charge of the outside and a woman to be in charge of the house. These things are naturally decided by the wives.

It's not that Mrs. Shi doesn't want to save this money, but the two brothers separated long ago, and most of the daughter's marriage is in Mrs. Sun's hands. She hasn't returned to Chang'an for many years, and the social circle here has long been unfamiliar. Of course, the women in the inner house will know about the affairs of the inner house. If Mrs. Sun thinks about it for such a small gain, at that time, it will be a waste of money to choose a girl with a beautiful appearance and a ball of straw for her daughter.

Mrs. Sun also secretly felt that her sister-in-law was very well-behaved, and the smile on her face was even more sincere: "Forget it, my sister-in-law can't say no to you. You didn't bring many servants with you when you came to Beijing this time. My sister-in-law prepared it before." These families have children, and the younger siblings will just pick one tomorrow, and they will make up all the servants!"

"Then I'll thank my sister-in-law first!" Mrs. Shi looked a little more relaxed and smiled.