The Honor of the Red Chamber

However, since Jia Rong returned to Beijing, You Shi picked up her original plan to remarry Jia Rong. Because of the hectic years ago, it was not so bad. For many girls of the right age, it is not difficult to find a good match for Jia Rong. How can those families not know why You Shi focuses on their own girls?Although the reputation of the Ning Mansion is a bit absurd, Jia Rong is not a worthless person. She has been a second-rank official at a young age and has military exploits. Her daughter (sister) is an imperial wife when she is married, so what is there to be dissatisfied with? of?

The two parties have mutual wishes, and after the New Year's Eve, You Shi has a good eye on a few girls. He only waited for Jia Rong to look at him and nod, and then went to someone's family to propose marriage, but unexpectedly, before she mentioned it, Jia Rong suddenly said that she wanted her to stop for a while. Zhang Luo was naturally puzzled, so he secretly told Jia Zhen that he wanted Jia Zhen to ask Jia Rong.

Jia Zhen knew it well in her heart, when he dared to "secretly communicate with Qin Keqing" in a semi-open way, on the one hand, he was daring and dissolute, but on the other hand, he knew in his heart that his son was especially masculine. He is not interested in women. He married Qin Keqing, who was like a celestial being, and after only three or five days, he forgot about it. Other vulgar fans were even more difficult to catch his eyes.

What's more, he doesn't have much relationship with Jia Rong. Zhang Luo's remarriage for Jia Rong is just to pass on the incense. He really took it to heart, but he never had it. Jia Rong didn't appreciate it, so he was happy to worry less, "He is now What kind of identity, how can we still put us in the eyes? We are fancy, I am afraid that he is nothing in his heart, so why bother with such idleness. "

Youshi sighed, "I'm not doing it for his own good. He's already twenty and has a bright future. He doesn't have a daughter-in-law to help him in the inner courtyard. In the eyes of his colleagues, how can he look good?"

Jia Zhen said impatiently, "Can this daughter-in-law still fall from the sky? He must be satisfied, right?"

Seeing Jia Zhen's attitude, You couldn't help but think of Qin Keqing, and felt unhappy, thinking that Jia Rong would not be satisfied if she was satisfied, she would rather find someone with mediocre appearance, as long as she was virtuous and respectful, and could not find someone as handsome as Qin Keqing. Even if Jia Zhen is powerless now, it's hard to guarantee that she won't be greedy, and she will be ashamed when she makes a fuss, won't she harm Jia Rong?

Having made up her mind, she didn't care about Jia Zhen, and just moved around in her small circle, picking out those who looked prudent and dignified, and although Jia Rong didn't have the intention for the time being, she still had to be fully prepared.

Here You Shi did not let go of his plan to choose a daughter-in-law because of Jia Rong's wishes, but there was laughter in Lin's residence.

Since Daiyu returned home, she returned to her nest like a sucking swallow, indescribably relaxed and brisk, because Lin Ruhai's two concubines were dismissed before returning to Beijing, and there was no one to take care of the inner courtyard at home, so she stayed with her mother. With the help of a few old nuns, she started to take care of the house. Seeing that she gradually had a decent posture, the original depression was swept away, and her body was much better. After getting rid of that layer of sickness, Lin Ruhai was naturally happy to see the results, and was quite relieved.

During this period, she still had contacts with the Rongguo Mansion, and stayed for three or five days from time to time. After all, it was different from before, and she no longer tied her hands and feet. Since she showed the majesty and majesty of Miss Gonghou, the servants were shocked and did not dare to neglect her. The mood is relaxed and the relationship with several sisters is better.

Ever since the quarrel between the Rongguo Mansion and the Ningguo Mansion and they almost parted ways, Daiyu was already intelligent, and after listening to her father's analysis, she faintly sensed that something was wrong, and she couldn't help worrying about the future of the Jia family, but she was not alone in this situation. Girls in the boudoir can change, but she is more worried about the future of those sisters, so she often invites them to her home as guests to relax.

Xichun, who had already returned to Ningguo Mansion that day, took the initiative to visit the door with the other sisters, but it was an unexpected joy. Because Baochai, Xiangyun, Baoqin, Li Wen, Li Qi, Xing Xiuyan and others were still living in the Grand View Garden, they came together. The girls, spring flowers and autumn chrysanthemums, each excel in their own strengths. They are full of splendor and splendor, chirping and croaking, and are very lively. The back garden, which was cold for a while, is full of flowers and fragrance.

This group of girls got together and chatted about trivial things about their daughters. Even Daiyu, who was as noble as Daiyu, also became a caring master, busily instructing the maids to arrange pavilions, refreshments, fruits, charcoal stoves, etc. , but it was very thoughtful and meticulous, and she was a bit of a board member, causing everyone to laugh at her, so she couldn't help it, and laughed with everyone. Over there, Xichun and Xiangyun hid aside, holding This booklet, whispering to one's ears, attracted everyone's attention.

Tanchun stood up, put his index finger between his lips and let out a "hush", everyone laughed, watching Tanchun tiptoe behind the two, poked his head out quietly, and looked at the booklet, but the two Didn't realize that they were still arguing about something in a low voice. The people here were already laughing so hard at Tanchun's appearance, and they were stumbling around. The two people looked at the people blankly, and suddenly found a shadow on the top of their heads. He jumped up all of a sudden, almost bumping into Tanchun's jaw! !

"What are you doing? How do you scare people, dear sister?" Xiangyun yelled dissatisfied, but she was slurred and very cute.

Tanchun smiled and walked back to his seat and sat down, "Who scares you? Why are you so fascinated by it? Is it a collection of poems just released, or a copybook? Sister Lin told you that you didn't even hear it."

Xiangyun was immediately changed from the topic, and excitedly handed the booklet under Tanchun's nose, "That's not true, we are not allowed to read other interesting books because we are either poetry collections or copybooks all day long? These are brought by the fourth sister." , but I don't believe that these are true, love sister, you can help me talk about it!"

Everyone felt curious when they heard what she said, so they got together and read it page by page with Tanchun's hand. The ferocious and cruel part of the battle is described in detail and vividly. Those methods of competing for favor, jealousy, framing people, murdering people, and killing people without seeing blood are unimaginable but unbelievable, and those who fail in the battle will affect their children and future generations. , its miserable and desolate, indescribable.

All of them are unmarried boudoir women. Even in the environment of Jia Mansion, they feel a little bit dark and dirty, and occasionally worry about their own future, but after all, they just look at the flowers in the fog, and they are not clear. I don’t regard getting married as my expectation from the beginning, but now I suddenly see such a description, which is completely different from what I thought. The slightly weaker one couldn't take it anymore, flustered and short of breath, dizzy in front of his eyes, hurriedly withdrew, drank a cup of hot tea slowly, and then calmed down a bit.

It's just that the original atmosphere is gone.

Over there, Baochai and Tanchun were the only two who read the booklet. Tanchun flipped through the pages, thinking of herself, and at the end there was Qi Rong, and her heart ached; Baochai closed the booklet, although Trying to calm down, those eyes finally betrayed her restless heart, because she asked Xichun, "This kind of thing is obviously fabricated and clumsy, but it turns all the rich and powerful into tigers and wolves. In the past dynasties, it has never been heard that it is allowed to spoil concubines and destroy wives. If the main family is lenient and merciful, manages the family well, treats husbands, children, concubines and concubines well, and respects husbands and wives as guests, why should the family not be harmonious? Those who made up this book are alarmist and have strange intentions. Speaking of our daughter's family, people like Sister Feng shouldn't look at it, how did the fourth sister get it?"

Hearing Baochai's words, Xichun was very dissatisfied. It was a habit for Baochai to teach lessons, but unfortunately Chunyuan couldn't understand her pointing fingers at her sisters. She used to live in Rongguo Mansion and tolerated her a little. What are you worried about after leaving your own home?Kuang Baochai also accused the book editor of having bad intentions, which immediately offended Xichun!

Xichun's mouth was always sharper than Daiyu's, and she couldn't help but said meanly, "Sister Bao, what are you talking about? Isn't Sister Bao from a great family? Doesn't Sister Bao have concubines in her family? Why don't we have any?" Seeing Sister Bao's aunt? A concubine brother or sister who has never met Sister Bao? I think the person who wrote this book really understands the way of the inner courtyard. In this way, if you are blindly lenient and merciful, without the slightest bit of temperament and means, even the servants dare to bully casually, and when you get married in the future, it is hard to guarantee that there will be no unruly people bullying her, or even bullying her children. What should I do now? Your treasured sister’s mouth is moving up and down, talking about the good and the bad, and it’s not my second sister who suffers!"

Baochai had habitually scolded her, expressing that she represented orthodoxy, and didn't think too much, but was mercilessly hit by Xichun, her words were almost vicious, but she was very well-bred , being humiliated in front of people like this, I was so angry that my eyes turned black, the booklet was clutched tightly in my hand, it was almost torn in half, the veins were protruding, and I was speechless for a long time!

Yingchun smiled wryly when she heard the words, and murmured, "Don't drag me into it..." Her voice was so soft that no one else could hear her. She looked at the stupefied crowd, shook her head slightly, bit her lip, and twisted her lips. He picked up a white chess piece on the table, and started playing Go on his own, regardless of the changes in the outside world.

Everyone was thinking about each other, but suddenly Baochai and Xichun met, and they couldn't help being stunned. As the proprietor, Daiyu came to her senses, stood up quickly, pushed Xichun, and said with an annoyed smile, "Sister, what is this?" What's the matter? I know that when you see this suddenly, you will inevitably feel depressed and angry, and you can also talk nonsense for a while. Sister Bao is generous and doesn't care about your rudeness. You are the only one who doesn't give her face Yes! My sister is a petty one!"

Daiyu's diction is by no means inferior to Xichun's. Even though it is a rescue, it is full of thorns. She talks and smiles at the same time, her beautiful eyes are looking forward, romantic, graceful, graceful, and unparalleled. Others are fascinated by her for a while. After a while, I was embarrassed to pursue it further, so I laughed and teased Xichun. Tanchun pulled Baochai to chat, and Xiangyun pulled Daiyu and Xichun, chattering non-stop, because Daiyu didn't live there. In Rongguo Mansion, Jia's mother put her mind on Xiangyun, and vaguely confronted Baochai and Xiangyun. Daiyu is better than Baochai.

Because everyone was in a bad mood, lunch wasted hastily. Although the matter of the booklet was uncovered, only they knew what was left in everyone's heart.