The Honor of the Red Chamber

When Jia Rong came out of the Lin residence, she couldn't figure out the reason for Lin Ruhai's private relationship with the prince, so she put it aside. With Lin Ruhai's sophistication, she would not make the mistake of forming a party for personal gain.

After returning to the Ningguo Mansion, before he could take a breath, Jia Zheng sent someone to look for him. Jia Rong guessed in his heart that it was because of the re-election of the patriarch. The Jia family bullied him to lead the army away. The head of the household suddenly dismissed Jia Zhen as the patriarch, and indirectly deprived the Ning Mansion of its due status as the direct descendant of the Jia family. Leaves people speechless.

Ordinarily, Jia Rong appeared as the heir of the highest official line of the Jia family. Even if the patriarch was re-elected, it would never fall on Jia Zheng's head. Now, Jia Zheng was elected as the new patriarch, but he didn't take the Ningguo Mansion seriously.Rongguo Mansion has dismantled the face that bound Ningrong and Rongfu together, but Jia Rong didn't intend to make it too ugly, and even lost the lining. At most, they would reduce their contacts in the future. Ning Mansion lost its leading position in Jia's family In the current embarrassing situation, it is not a bad thing.

It's just such a result, I wonder if anyone in the Rongguo Mansion could have imagined it?

Jia Rong went to see Youshi before going out, and said that now that the two governments have reached such a point, there is no reason to put the concubine girl there anymore, and it is a pity that the spring is getting older and it is time to say goodbye, so you might as well take it Xichun took it back.

Although Youshi was unwilling to do so, he thought about what he would rely on in the future, but he didn't dare to disobey Jia Rong's intentions on such a big matter. Besides, this young sister-in-law, although her temper was sharp and direct, she just didn't want to offend her. , but she is also easy to serve, she has always been close to Jia Rong, if she can please her, it will not do her any harm.

At Jia Zhen's place, when she heard Jia Zheng's name, she put down her face, stomped her cane, and scolded Jia Rong for being unfilial, not complaining about her father, but only knowing to get close to some decent villains, etc. No one dared to watch the father and son any more. Jia Rong let Jia Zhen scold without pain, and when Jia Zhen got tired of scolding, she came out and told the boys guarding the door that anyone who dared to chew their tongues would cut off their tongues. The sale made those young men tremble with fear. What Uncle Rong said was never false! !

Jia Rong met Jia Zheng in the study outside. Although Jia Zheng was superficially pedantic and ignorant of current affairs, he had read a lot of sage books, and he especially valued the difference between the elder and the younger. I knew it was because of Concubine Yuan, but after all, the name was not right and the word didn't go well, and I was bound to do things, and I was afraid that Jia Rong would come back and make trouble, but Jia Rong was not unusual. Knowing this was normal, he felt uneasy, thought about it, and finally couldn't hold it back, so he sent someone to invite him the next day.

When I saw Jia Rong, I saw that he was dressed in simple clothes, but he couldn't hide his unrestrained and unrestrained demeanor. Looking back on his three sons, only Jia Zhu, who died young, could be compared with three points, and the other two sons were naive and wretched. , I couldn’t help but feel regretful, and became more happy. I asked about the safety of the road, how I got along with my superiors and subordinates, and also talked about the family’s last resort. I'm worried." Wait, there's not much to say.

Although Jia Rong's face was respectful, his words were impeccable, and his expression was obviously alienated and perfunctory. Jia Zheng was not that blind, but although he knew in his heart that the Ning Mansion was dissatisfied with the change of patriarch, he couldn't think of a way to ease the relationship between the two governments. Feeling helpless, he finally sighed helplessly.

"Brother Rong, I also know that your father's sudden resignation from the position of patriarch makes you feel chilly, but all matters in the clan are waiting for the patriarch to decide, and at the end of the year, there are sacrifices, annual offerings, and land rent arrangements. The harvest and the Chinese New Year with each family are getting more and more hectic. Your father has been ill for a long time, how can he still work hard? Even if he is willing to drag his sick body to work, how can we rest assured? Such important events as sacrificing ancestors cannot be delayed. Yes, so I didn't wait for you to come back to open the shrine, if you have any dissatisfaction because of this, you can speak up, I am not an unreasonable person."

After Jia Rong listened quietly, Fang smiled and said, "Father has already told me the reason. Mr. Kuang's appointment as patriarch is expected by everyone. Since it is for the good of the clan, how can I be dissatisfied because of this?"

Although Jia Zheng was right, he had no choice but to shake his head, "Although I am the patriarch now, you are outstanding among the younger generation of the Jia family. , even if it can lead the two back to the right path, it is also for the continuation of my Jia family's bloodline, so you have to take it to heart."

Jia Rong nodded and said with a smile, "Since it is the master's order, I will definitely remember it, but although I am willing to urge them, it is good that they are willing to make progress. I asked my colleagues in the army when I came back the other day. Third Uncle is able to endure hardships in it, strives to be the first in everything, is among the top few in riding and archery, now he has been promoted to a level without relying on anyone, given time, Third Uncle Huan will surely become a master!"

After the nightmare incident, Jia Zheng felt that the backyard did not strictly control his wives, concubines and sons. He felt ashamed and repented. When he mentioned it suddenly, he was taken aback for a moment, and then he realized that he was a little embarrassed. He was overjoyed to hear that Jia Huan was now promising, and he stroked his beard and nodded.

After Jia Zheng calmed down all his thoughts, Jia Rong said again, "There is one thing I want to report to the master. I have been loved by my ancestors all these years, and I took my aunt to live in the mansion. With the love of my ancestors, my father is really relieved, but Now that my aunt is getting older, she is not as indulgent as she was when she was young. What my parents mean is to take my aunt back and teach the housekeeper how to cook first, and prepare the dowry while learning, without fussing."

On this matter, Jia Zheng has no room to refute. He is a traditional Taoist, and his views on women's marriage have always been the same as that of the world.It's time for girls in their teens to start looking for a husband's house. Mother Jia raised them as children and only flattered and talked in front of her every day. Wouldn't it be a waste of their life?In his opinion, he quite agrees with Jia Rong's opinion.

However, Jia Zheng also knew that Jia Mu's test was extremely difficult. Jia Rong said to listen to him, but also asked him to help intercede. Say goodbye to him, and plan to talk to Xichun first, don't wait for him to ask Jia's mother to agree, Xichun doesn't want to, what will it be like?

Now the Grand View Garden is much more lively than when Jia Rong left Beijing. Although she went to Daiyu, Xiangyun filled in. She lived with Daiyu when she was a child, so she lived in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, except for Li Wan, Yingchun, Tanchun, In addition to Xichun and Baochai, there are newcomers such as Baoqin, Li Wen, Li Qi, Xing Xiuyan, plus Sister Feng and Baoyu, all of the same age.

If Jia Rong was still the absurd and lewd Jia Rong every day, she would never have had the chance to enter the Grand View Garden. Now her status is different from the past, but she has no scruples. After clearing the snow, he walked all the way to Nuanxiangwu.

As soon as he walked to the door, he heard the sweet laughter in the room, clear and sweet, Jia Rong knew that the girls in the garden were gathering here to play, and it was not easy to go in, so he waved to Ru Hua who was standing by the door, and Ru Hua He hurriedly walked over with a smile, "Why is Master Xiaorong free to come to the garden? Our girl was overjoyed when she heard that the master had returned from a victory. She was afraid that the master would be overwhelmed by his colleagues in the next few days. When the uncle came to visit the girl, the girl is also loved by someone!"

Jia Rong laughed, "Your girl's mouth is so powerful, I don't know that you can speak better than your girl. I was afraid that your girl would worry about it. Why don't you come here and let her have a look? There is another matter to discuss with her. Take a look to see if there is free time in the house, let her come out, but I can't go in, but it's cold outside, remember to wear a big coat."

Ruhua answered crisply, turned around and entered the room, the voice inside paused, and then heard hurried steps coming out, just as Jia Rong turned her head, she saw Xichun standing by the door, her former chubby appearance had lost all her weight , showing a cool and handsome figure, staring at him fixedly, with a bright smile, as if breaking through a layer of ice, revealing a warm feeling.

Without waiting for Jia Rong to speak, Xichun said "Amitabha" first, and the anxiety in his eyes was swept away. Jia Rong frowned and smiled, "I don't know when my aunt believed in Buddhism."

Xichun looked at him carefully, and seeing that he was intact, she felt relieved and said, "If I don't believe in something like this, how can I survive? Besides, I don't know who to pray to. Is fighting a game for fun? You have no one to help you, so I can only worry about it in vain, and I can't help you."

Jia Rong raised her eyebrows, knowing that the filth under the Rongguo Mansion must have made Xichun sad, "What do I have? I have made contributions for the country and the people. Although it is not more refined than at home, that is what a man should do." The place to go. Don’t worry about me, but you, the previous incident, I think it has troubled you. Although my father lost the position of patriarch, it is not a big deal. With me, the masters in the mansion here are all gone Dare to treat you poorly, but that servant didn't wink at you. I'm afraid I thought that my Ning mansion is not as good as Rongguo mansion. You are our dignified daughter-in-law, and who is inferior to you? Since you are not happy here, why don't you go home? ?”

Xichun was taken aback, "It's so fierce, what are you talking about?"

Jia Rong saw that she was just surprised, not repulsed, so she had confidence in her heart and said patiently, "Our mansion and Rongguo mansion are two families, but they live near each other, so they have more contacts. In fact, it doesn't matter too much. The old ancestor loved you back then. After his wife left, Fang picked you up here. At that time, the situation at home, but I was afraid that I would spoil you, so I went with the flow. Now most of the backyard of the mansion is gone, and the rest are gone. Be honest, the house is much cleaner, and... mother, although she blindly obeys father, she is not without the talent of housekeeping. I think you are about the same age, and it would be good to learn some housekeeping skills from mother. When the time comes, I don’t understand anything when I go to someone else’s house, and I don’t even know when I’m at a disadvantage.”

Xichun blushed with shame, but she understood that Jia Rong was thinking of her. Hearing Jia Rong's tone, Jia Rong is actually the head of the house now. Although Jia Rong and her are aunts and nephews, they are better than ordinary siblings. It won't make her feel bored. Although she has a good relationship with the sisters in the garden, she is the best with Daiyu. Now that Daiyu is home, she doesn't feel too much for others. But it's just a few days as a guest, isn't it more enjoyable than living here and hearing some unpleasant gossips every day?

Because of the change of the patriarch, the men outside Jia's family didn't know how powerful they were, and the servants were even more complacent, thinking they had gained power, and spread the word more and more. However, the girls in the inner courtyard were more knowledgeable, just like Tanchun, and they were in private. He sighed and said, "Even the head of this clan can be replaced at will, and the more he has no rules and decency. If he breaks the rules and decency established by everyone, he is a sinner in the world. Don't you know that in the eyes of the master, we are like this." People are also dispensable?"

That Baochai was originally self-conscious. Although she had other concerns in her heart, she couldn't say it out loud. Seeing the many affairs in Jia's house, she lived more and more reclusively.

There is no reason for the girls' private words and attitudes to be spread, everyone is still chatting and laughing together, not showing anything on the face, but Xichun feels deeply embarrassed, and feels that the words and eyes of the people around him are indescribable, making them very uncomfortable. But she couldn't think of going back. Now when Jia Rong said it, it was like a blow to the head. The idea that she had never thought of suddenly came true, but she couldn't react.

Seeing her attitude, Jia Rong knew what she was thinking, "I have had someone tidy up Huifangyuan Ningxixuan, and tidy it up according to your preferences. If you are not satisfied later, you can either find your mother, or let me clean it up." The boy next to me told me."

Xichun happily agreed, and felt that there was hope in the future, and she was no longer hopeless. From then on, she wholeheartedly hoped that Jia Rong would take her out of the garden soon, feeling uneasy.

Jia Rong agreed on Xichun, so she came to Jia Zheng, and Jia Zheng took him to see Jia's mother. Baoyu happened to be there, and she was very happy to see Jia Rong. Losing face, pestering Jia Mu, refusing to let Jia Mu let go, Jia Mu has always doted on Baoyu, and knew in her heart that at this time, Xichun was sent back to Ningguo Mansion, fearing that the relationship between the two mansions would become weaker, so she followed Baoyu's words, Wanting to push back Jia Rong's intention, Jia Rong hastily came up with reasons for taking Xichun back to study housekeeper female reds and other matters. This is a major event in a woman's life, and she should be cautious about it. Even if Jia's mother doesn't want to, she can't violate Going against the wishes of his elder brother and nephew, he agreed unhappily, and persuaded Baoyu with nice words, so he didn't mention the matter.

After Xichun returned to Ning Mansion, she found that the way of doing things in Ning Mansion was very different from the past. After sweeping away the bad impression of "prostitution" in her mind, she really had the austere style of aristocratic family. There are also many changes. Jia Zhen no longer turns a blind eye to this girl, but Youshi has arranged her life thoughtfully, and even built her a beautiful courtyard near the water. The scenery is not worse than the Grand View Garden. She is in her own home. , the relatives have also communicated and cared, and the servants are attentive to serve, the mood has been opened up a lot, and the smiles have also increased.