Lin Jiajinyu of the Red Chamber

That night.

Aunt Xue was also exhausted after tossing all day, Xue Baochai was considerate of her mother, so she stayed with her in Lixiangyuan.

Xue Baochai helped her mother wash up, and said softly, "Mom, when my daughter was watching her servants packing up her things tonight, I overheard some women muttering that their monthly payment is only [-] yuan now. The government cut them due to the tight cost. Mom also knows that at first their monthly rate was [-] yuan higher than that of other places. Now that they are short of these, it is inevitable that they will be unhappy. Or, let’s just give them [-] yuan and forget it. Save the wives from complaining."

Aunt Xue went to bed, asked her daughter to come up to rest, and then said, "If it's missing here, it must be missing everywhere else. It's difficult for Feng girl to make up for no reason. You think the monthly payment has just been cut, and we Immediately subsidize it, lest someone say we are troublesome. We will get more rewards during the day. Now you don’t know where the money for your brother’s marriage comes from.” Aunt Xue frowned, extremely dissatisfied, “This The Xia family is also from an imperial merchant family, so this girl is unexpectedly so petty, with so much dowry, I don't know if she is marrying a young lady or a maid."

Xue Baochai helped her mother to lie down, blew out the candles, and said in a low voice, "Mom, don't say that. We are trying to show the character of my sister-in-law. As long as my brother and sister-in-law are in harmony, our family's prosperity is just around the corner. Li, tell my daughter that I have to ask my brother to go to Xia's house a few more times, who is managing Xia's house now, you have to understand, don't let my sister-in-law suffer."

After hearing her daughter's words, Aunt Xue gradually became more relieved, and the mother and daughter chattered a few more words before falling asleep.

……

Xia Jingui was newly married to Xue's family. On the first morning, she and Xue Pan shared tea with her ancestors and her mother-in-law. She met her sister-in-law Xue Baochai and Xue Baoqin.

Yesterday at the wedding banquet in Dong'an Prince's Mansion, Wang Xifeng was going to help Lin's family. Mrs. Wang was assigned to Lixiangyuan, so Mrs. Xing won the Qiaozong. She was the only female family member who went to Dong'an Palace, and her face felt bright. They are happily talking about the decent and festive Dong'an Palace.

Seeing Xia Jingui, Jia's mother praised her good looks, gave a generous meeting gift, and said with a smile, "Your mother-in-law is the most compassionate, and Miss Bao is the most generous and virtuous, but you can only treat yourself as your own in this house. Just do whatever you want." Tell your Sister-in-Law Feng, even if you have a grievance or two, don't be an outsider."

Xia Jingui met everyone again. She came from a merchant, and she had never seen such a scholarly family with hairpin tassels. The Lixiangyuan was already exquisite and elegant.Seeing the kind old lady with a little bit of dignity again, the room is full of beautiful girls like soft flowers and soft jade, and the usual self-important thoughts have been put back a little bit.

There are many good days in October. The Zhen family and the Lin family married a daughter, and the Xue family married a daughter-in-law. They all gathered together to celebrate the wedding.Rich ladies like Mrs. Jia Mu Xing are happy to gossip when they have nothing to do.This one has to be compared. The Zhen family is also the family of Jinling rich family and rich officials. The ancestors have received four times, which is not comparable to ordinary families. It is also decent to marry their daughters. There are a total of 120 dowry.Needless to say, the Lin family has a lot more than the Zhen family, and the Wangfu family is noble, even if the Lin family has more, people think it is normal.It was hard to talk about the Xue family, and everyone tacitly didn't mention it.

Xia Jingui is a little depressed. In this era, women pay attention to the word of natal family in everything, natal family property, natal family, brothers natal family, because society has too strict requirements on women, even if you look good and have good personality, you will be dismissed for any reason. .However, if her mother's family is prominent, it is natural to say two things.Xia Jingui can be regarded as a bit of a scheming mansion, her natal family has no brothers, only mother and daughter are inevitably coveted by others, and now she is married to the Xue family, because the Xue family is powerful, among the four major families, wealthy for generations, Thinking of marrying myself can also give me something to rely on.But when she looked at it in detail, the mother-in-law and sister-in-law were only slightly better dressed than ordinary people, and the breakfast meals were also ordinary, and the clothes of the maids and mothers-in-law were all new and not old. The Xue family might not be as rich as she imagined.The Rongguo Mansion is very prestigious, and all the contacts are either rich or noble, but the human relationship is cold and warm, although the old lady is polite, she can't feel the intimacy.

Xia Jingui slowly followed her mother-in-law and sister-in-law back to Lixiangyuan. Aunt Xue pursed her lips and said, "Daughter-in-law, come with me."

Aunt Xue went back to the warm kang in the west wing of the house and sat down, pulling Xue Baochai to her side and hugging her, while Xia Jingui sat with her in the next chair.For a while, Xiangling returned the tea, Aunt Xue pointed to Xiangling and said, "This girl is called Xiangling, and she is serving Pan'er. Xiangling, please greet your grandma."

Xia Jingui's heart turned cold, and after taking the tea, Xiangling knelt on the ground and licked three heads, so she blew on the floating leaves in the tea with a smile, took a sip, put it on the table, and said, "Get up, good sign It looks like Xiangling. Well, this name is not good, the water chestnut matures in autumn, so it is better to call it Qiuling. You are the proud person by my side, and you can serve me by my side." As he said that, he took off the gold bracelet, took Qiu Ling's delicate white hand, put it on himself, and praised, "Good girl, thanks to your handsome appearance, the uncle is blessed."

Aunt Xue has seen many times, and feels that her daughter-in-law is a bit cunning, and it is normal for wives and concubines to compete for the top.Aunt Xue was born in the Wang family, and her elder brother is a high-ranking official. The Xue family really dare not neglect her, and now there is no reason for her to be suppressed by her daughter-in-law. She said with a smile, "Yes, Qiu Ling, I will serve by your grandparents in the future. If you are well-behaved, don't mention me, your grandma will give you face. All right, you can step back first." After Qiu Ling went down, Aunt Xue said, "We are a family, so we don't talk about each other anymore. Pan Girls around you, just take it easy. One more thing, Pan'er will go to the palace to offer pearl and flower jewelry in a few days. I think it's time for your family's osmanthus to be enshrined. If there is anything that can be used by Pan'er place, even if you say it, don’t talk about it.”

Xia Jingui lowered her head, narrowed her eyes, and felt that the words were meaningful and worthy of consideration, and replied softly and softly, "Yes, it is a blessing for a wife to care about my wife. The old people in my natal family also do I'm used to it, but I haven't heard of anything that I can't handle."

Xue Baochai complained that her mother was impatient, and said softly, "Sister-in-law is right. We girls are at home all day, what do you know? It's my brother, who said he took care of it, but there are so many properties in the family, how can he really use him?" The abacus is settled, but if there is someone who visits often, the people below will be a little more careful."

Since her father passed away, Xia Jingui has seen enough of the schemes of the people in the clan. The mother and daughter are really not good at it. A man can't support the family, and he has already planned to adopt a brother from the clan. First, the family will have an heir, and the incense will be inherited; Mother is also relieved, and will only care about Hanyi and Sun Xiangqingfu in the future."

Aunt Xue's expression turned pale, Xue Baochai hurriedly grabbed her mother, and Aunt Xue said, "I haven't heard your mother mention it?"

"This is a big deal, there is no certainty, and there is no reason to say it. My mother is a delicate person. After several years of investigation, I finally fell in love with a clan brother. It was only because I was busy with my marriage that I delayed it for a while. Already." Xia Jingui said with a smile, "I can't say that there is a big banquet, so I invite my mother-in-law and sister-in-law to come and have fun for a few days."

Aunt Xue smiled, "That's a happy event. Okay, you're tired too, go back to your room and rest."

Xia Jingui stood up gracefully, curled up the corners of her lips in a half-smile, bowed her body, and then backed away with her face half down.

It is said that Mu Li and Daiyu got up early to wash up, and rode the carriage of Zhu Lun Canopy to the palace to pay respects to the ancestors of heaven and earth, parents-in-law, elders, uncles, aunts and sisters-in-law, etc., and had breakfast. Usual. Mu Li, take your wife to the palace to thank you."

Mu Li was born in the palace, the emperor had grace, so he had to go this way, Mu Li nodded in agreement, and brought Daiyu into the palace.

Daiyu chuckled, "Fortunately, the second master told me the rules of eating in advance. I used to live at my grandmother's house for two months, and the daughters-in-law had to stand and wait on them."

Mu Li held Lin Daiyu's soft little hand and squeezed it, "How can there be such a big picture? If the masters serve, what do you need slaves to do?" Dong'an Palace is actually not as grand as Rongguo Mansion. Daiyu is The new daughter-in-law just gave the elders a symbolic dish with chopsticks, and then went to the ladies' table to eat.Mu Li laughed, "Father is always impatient with these things. It's just that on the first day of our wedding, when the family gets together, each room is usually used alone. Seeing that you don't eat much in the morning, does the food not suit your taste?"

"pretty good."

Mu Li smiled, "Actually, I don't like to eat with these people either. They are fat chickens and big ducks, and they are greasy and crooked. Seeing Jinyu escorting the cook over, we will go home for dinner in the evening. Do you like it?" What, just ask the chef to Zhangluo."

Lin Daiyu pursed her lips and asked with a smile, "Is there anything in the palace that you need to pay attention to, the second master will tell me first, so don't make a fool of yourself."

"Actually, it's nothing. Normally, keep your head down, and don't talk if no one asks you." Mu Li smiled, "The emperor will go to pay his respects to the empress dowager first after the court, and he will call the cabinet to discuss matters after breakfast. It is estimated that he will not see you. On the contrary, the empress dowager is now enjoying the honor, so she may be summoned."

Lin Daiyu nodded, thinking about her younger brother, "Jinyu doesn't know what he's doing either? I'm really worried that he's at home alone."

"Don't worry, Jinyu always eats well and sleeps soundly." Mu Liwen said, "I don't think he is at home on weekdays. If you are worried, ask him to stay at our house to prepare for the exam after returning home. Take care." In fact, Mu Li and Lin Jinyu have been together longer than the brothers and sisters in the Dong'an Palace, and they can be regarded as watching Lin Jinyu grow up.Lin Jinyu is a capable and motivated little brother-in-law, and Mu Liquan treats him like his younger brother.

Lin Daiyu was very happy when she heard this, and said with a smile, "Okay, then I will discuss it with Jinyu." If she lived in Dong'an Palace, Lin Daiyu would not dare to accept it. Look at me, let alone I am not the son-in-law.Now they only have a house and courtyard, and Daiyu is the director of the family, so of course they hope to be able to take care of their younger brother nearby.Moreover, since the two got married, Mu Li relied on his high martial arts skills to visit them from time to time. They were considered to be in love with each other, and they were not as unfamiliar and polite as ordinary newlyweds.

When we arrived at the palace, the emperor was not in the upper study, but in the Renshou Palace. He was discussing with the empress dowager about autumn hunting. When he heard the report from the eunuch, the emperor asked, "But the second son of Mu Zhi's family?"

The Empress Dowager was quite clear about it, mainly because last year this matter was a big one, and the Empress had discussed with her about Yuan Chun's demotion, and said with a smile, "Isn't that right, my sister who married Jinyu. Call me in and have a look?" If the emperor becomes the emperor, his power and status will definitely shrink greatly; on the contrary, if the queen becomes the queen mother, especially when the emperor pops out of his own stomach, it means that the daughter-in-law becomes a mother-in-law after 20 years. When I was a concubine, how could I have the guts to intervene in front of the emperor and give orders.

But for old couples, the emperor didn't mind too much, he was also a little curious, although Lin Jinyu was clever, but just talking about it, it was a bit of that, I don't know what kind of image Sister Baozi is.He has seen Mu Li before, he is a good-looking person...

Mu Li was dressed in a red brocade jacket with a black python belt around his waist, looking handsome and elegant.Lin Daiyu was still wearing a red dress, with a woman's headdress combed, and a golden phoenix pearl hairpin inserted obliquely on the top, a string of peanut-sized east pearls tremblingly pressed on her temples, and a jewel bead flower on the other side. Dignified and extravagant.

This man likes these festive events when he is old, especially when he sees the handsome men and the graceful women, the Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, look up and show me."

Lin Daiyu raised her head timidly, and smiled slightly. The Queen Mother praised, "It's really a good-looking."

The emperor also saw clearly, the emperor smiled and said, "It doesn't look much like Lin Jinyu."

It's strange that this kid Mu Li has been waiting for all these years, the emperor's stomach is full.Both he and the emperor have a man's mentality, so it's easier for Mu Li.The three great gods met, and there was no reason not to reward them, especially the queen mother, who rewarded two sets of head and face jewelry, and said, "Their siblings are all sensible, and Jinyu likes the dim sum in the palace the most. Fuxi, pretend to be happy." Bring the box back to Mrs. Lin."

Poor Lin Jinyu, unknowingly gained a reputation of gluttony.

Mu Li and Daiyu stepped back, and the three great gods continued to discuss Qiushou's list, mainly because the emperor and the emperor took the list and made gestures.When the emperor saw the Lin family, he thought of the Rongguo Mansion, and then thought of Jia Daishan, who had died early for defending himself from arrows, and couldn't help sighing.

The emperor didn't understand for a while what it was that touched his father's old heart that was becoming more and more sentimental, but the queen mother heard Hongge's elegance and said with a smile, "Your majesty, last time I was accompanied by concubine Wu Guifei, this time Bengong sees that the concubine Yuan of Yichun Palace is also a dutiful person, so let her serve you."

The emperor's expression was a little slow, and the emperor was as good as he said, "Yes, let's choose the concubine Yuan. She took the title and lowered her position, and she understands a little after watching it. Yuan characters are not easy to use. If the mother thinks it is acceptable, she can be concubine." Let's be a concubine." She has already decided to give his father favors, so why bother with a title.

The Queen Mother smiled.