Edge of the Red Chamber

Hearing the shopkeeper's question, Lin Hai thought of Daiyu, it was cold these days, and he dared not call her out, and he hadn't seen her for two days.At this time, the shopkeeper talked about his daughter, listened carefully unconsciously, and then asked: "How old are you?" This is the right age to be naughty."

While talking, he looked around, and saw all kinds of antiques, exquisite and beautiful, but there was a tall plum blossom in the corner, and a pot of orchid grass was placed on it, a few sparse plants, slender leaves hanging down from the height in an orderly manner, Elegant and demure, just like Jia Min.

Lin Hai couldn't help but stare dumbfounded.

The shopkeeper said yes, seeing Lin Hai looking at the things in the house, he stopped talking, just paying attention, seeing Lin Hai looking at one place and couldn't take his eyes off, as if there was a business, he was overjoyed, and followed his gaze Go, but it was the pot of orchids.I couldn't help being a little proud, because the plum blossoms were almost relics from the previous dynasty, and it didn't look good when they were left empty, so I put them in a pot.Because of this pot of orchids, it adds a bit of elegance.If someone flatters a few words, he takes it seriously, only when Lin Hai also likes this place.

Zhang Youcai pulled Lin Hai's skirt quietly, Lin Haifang came to his senses, raised his hand and pointed at the orchid and asked, "Is this for sale?"

The shopkeeper didn't expect that Lin Hai would come here to buy this very common orchid grass, so he just thought he was asking how tall the plum blossom was, because he said, "Sell it, why not sell it?" Let's talk about the origin of this high school, several benefits, and how difficult it is to get it.

Lin Hai was amused when he heard it, and suddenly remembered that he asked the wrong question, and it was strange that people misunderstood him.Seeing that he was so enthusiastic, I couldn't bear to say no to buying.What's more, he was out for a stroll because he had nothing to do, and seeing what he said was interesting, he became a little interested.

When it finally came out, the Plum Blossom Gao Ji didn't buy it, but bought a book after all.Lin Hai thought about the pot of orchid grass, but he didn't have any thoughts, so he didn't go shopping elsewhere.And the sky has also changed, the wind has blown up, and the sun has disappeared.

Zhang Youcai said: "I didn't expect the sky to change. Master, why not go to the teahouse over there to have a bowl of tea, and the sedan chair should come over."

Lin Hai nodded and said, "What are you doing here with the sedan chair again? Just bring the horse."

Zhang Youcai persuaded: "The wind is too strong, how can there be a sedan chair for warmth when riding a horse?" He also said: "Master, you should take care of your body, such a strong wind blows all the way back, not to mention Master, even we can't bear it." Lin Haifang nodded.

Not to mention that after Lin Hai returned, he paid more and more attention to the pots of orchids in the room. In the spring of the next year, he went to Fangshi to look for various orchids in person.The brothers and sisters of Lin Yu only thought that Jia Min had empathized with orchids, and they did not stop him, and Xi Linhai became energetic again, and discussed with Lin Hai about which flowers should be raised on weekdays, and slowly piled up a flower garden. The real orchid grass hall.

This is something for later, let's not mention it for now.Let's say that Lu Huixian is done with her work, and when she wants to have a few days free, it will be the winter solstice. Once the winter solstice is over, it will be the end of the new year, and she will be so busy that her feet will not touch the ground.

Lin Jue and the others were filial, so they couldn't go out, so they sent their servants to send New Year's gifts there.Others know the situation of their family, so they are not surprised, they only say that they are polite.

On the eighth day of the eighth day, Mother Jia sent someone to pick up Daiyu, but Daiyu refused to go.

From spring to autumn, it is a cold and hot summer.

This fall, Lin Yan missed the big competition, Cui Mao and Xu Lang entered the competition, but Cui Mao did not want to lose the ranking, Xu Lang won again, No. 80 and [-]th.

In the first month of the following year, the brothers and sisters of Lin Jue went to the Rongguo Mansion first after they performed the funeral ceremony.

Lin Haiyuan didn't intend to go there, but Jia's mother handed over the message in advance and asked the whole family to go.

On this day, the sky just changed, the clouds were dense, and it seemed that it was going to snow.

Jia She and Jia Zheng greeted each other in front of the side door. Lin Hai, Lin Yu, and Lin Yan got off their horses in a hurry. He hurriedly stepped forward to pull the two of them up, looked them up and down, and said hello several times.Lu Huixian led Zhang Feng'e and Lin Daiyu out of the sedan chair and saluted. Jia Zheng was also happy, and after a few words, Jia pardoned Jia Zheng and led everyone in.

There were already several small sedan chairs waiting inside the door, and the maids helped Lu Huixian to get on the sedan chairs.It was time for another cup of tea, and the sedan chair dropped in front of a hanging flower gate. The two wives of King Xing and Wang Xifeng of Li Wan were waiting, and hurried up to greet them.There is no need for a mother-in-law, Wang Xifeng stepped forward to open the sedan chair curtain.Seeing her attire, Lu Huixian thought it was Wang Xifeng, so she refused to ask her to serve her, got off the sedan chair, and said with a smile, "How can you work hard for my sister-in-law."

After Lu Huixian was Zhang Feng'e, and Daiyu was at the end. Seeing her, the two came forward to say hello. "It's outrageous to say that," Wang Xifeng said, and took two steps towards her and took the hands of the two sisters, and asked, "Is this Sister Zhang? Is this Sister Lin?" Asked once, and then said: "Hurry up and go in, the old lady is waiting." At the same time, let Jia She, Jia Zheng, Lin Hai, and Lin Yu and Lin Yan go in.

Wang Xifeng supported Lin Daiyu, Li Wan stepped forward to help Zhang Feng'e, and a group of people followed behind and entered the hanging flower gate.

There were a few girls in red and green standing in front of the door. As soon as they saw them coming, a group of people came up to meet them. While opening the curtain, the group of people passed the message inside: "Master, grandpa, grandpa, aunt, grandpa, grandpa Lin, grandpa Lin, grandma Lin." Miss Lin and Miss Zhang are here."

Lin Hai and others entered the door, only to see two people supporting Jia's mother to welcome her up. Lin Jue and Lin Yan rushed forward to salute, but was grabbed by his grandmother, "My son has grown up like this." After finishing speaking, he went Crying loudly, screaming "heart and soul".The people at the bottom persuaded him for a while, Lin Haifang performed the ceremony of nephew and son, and the brothers and sisters of Lin Jue paid a visit to their grandmother.

Mother Jia called out hurriedly, pulled Daiyu to her side, and asked Lin Hai, "This is Yu'er, it looks like it was carved out of the same mold as her mother." Thinking of Jia Min, Mother Jia became sad again, " Among my girls, she is the only one that I like the most, and she is filial and courteous, and I love her the most. If I die before me, I won’t be able to see each other.” As she spoke, she burst into tears again.Everyone hurriedly persuaded each other, and then they stopped slightly.

Jia Mu said again: "It's so easy to reunite now, and I should be happy. Why should I mention these things?" Seeing the two grown-up grandchildren, she became happy again, so Daiyu sat down beside her, and pulled Lin Jue again to say "These days go by so fast. I was a little older child," Jia Mu said while gesturing to Lin Hai and the others while saying, "Now they are all married." Speaking of this, I think of Lu Huixian Come, Yin asked, "Where is your daughter-in-law?"

Lu Huixian hurried forward, Jiamu looked at her for a while, and then looked at Lin Jue, who was holding a pair of Bi people, so she nodded and smiled and said hello several times, then turned her head to look at Wang Xifeng and said, "Take you It's down."

Wang Xifeng said with a smile: "When the old lady sees her grandson and daughter-in-law, how can she still see us?"

Mother Jia laughed and scolded a few words, then called Lin Yan to her, and said, "I've grown up in this school, and I heard that I've already entered school." Lin Yan answered yes, and Mother Jia said, "This time, Just stay with my wife for a few more days." Then, she pulled Baoyu to her and looked at the two people standing side by side in front of her. Jia's mother became more and more happy, and said, "You brothers must live in harmony." The two naturally agreed. up.

Finally, she called Zhang Feng'e to her, praised her with a smile, and asked, "Which family is this child?" After Lu Huixian said it, Mother Jia looked him up and down again, smiled more kindly, and asked her name again. Zhang Feng'e said.

The old lady laughed, pointed at Wang Xifeng and said, "We also have a Feng girl in our family."

When she was at home, Lu Huixian told Daiyu and Zhang Feng'e about the people in the Jia family.Zhang Feng'e knew that she was the eldest daughter-in-law and the second wife's niece. She was brought up as a man since she was a child, and her scientific name was Wang Xifeng.But he lives in the second room, helps the second wife with housework, and is the proud person around Jiamu.

After all, Zhang Feng'e still lacked some insight. Although she did not lose her heart, she was still a little embarrassed when entering this kind of public residence for the first time.Seeing Mother Jia comparing her with Wang Xifeng, she subconsciously waved her hand and said, "Don't dare."

But Wang Xifeng stepped forward and took Zhang Feng'e's hand, looked at her for a while, and said: "When you get here, just treat it as your own home, don't talk outside."

Mother Jia ordered Wang Xifeng's sister-in-law to lead Baoyu and Sanchun to salute Lin Hai. Lin Hai asked a few questions as usual, and gave up after each compliment.

When the tea and fruit were served, Wang Xifeng personally delivered the tea.

Gossiping for a while, knowing that Jia amnesty and Jia Zheng had something to tell Lin Hai, Jia's mother laughed and said, "If you want to take the school exam, go elsewhere, not with me." Wanting to keep Baoyu by his side, because he wanted Lin Juan and Lin Yan brothers to be Baoyu's arms, he naturally wanted the three of them to get along well, so he ordered Baoyu to go with him.

All the people in the house were sent to the front of the hanging flower gate to turn around and sit down again. Mrs. Xing said: "Look at these children, no one will believe that they are not brothers."

After hearing this, Jia's mother was very helpful and said, "Why aren't my aunt and cousin who are direct relatives brothers?"

Mrs. Xing said with a sneer: "Look at my mouth, I can't even speak."

Everyone saw that although Daiyu was young, her manners and speech were not vulgar, her body was weak, but she had a coquettish attitude, so they knew that she had a deficiency, so they asked, "What medicine do you usually take? Why isn't it cured?"

Daiyu said: "I've always been like this. Doctors say it's a weak disease brought about by the womb. I just need to teach it to give birth well. Pay more attention to diet, and it will get better gradually. It has gotten better in the past few years."

Wang Xifeng asked, "What kind of medicine do you take now?"

Daiyu shook her head and said, "I don't even teach me to take medicine."

Jia Mu then said, "How can this be done? If you get cured earlier, you will suffer less." On the one hand, she ordered Wang Xifeng to say, "Hurry up and take my post. Please come over and show it to your sister Lin." , See what he said, whether you should take medicine or you have to take medicine.

21 Fixed

There is nothing wrong with being a grandmother who cares about her granddaughter, but there should be a limit.Lin Daiyu's father and brother are both there, if the imperial physician is really invited, and outsiders will know, it is only as if the father and brother don't care about the life and death of their daughter and sister, how will Lin Hai and his son behave in the future?What's more, there is Lu Huixian, the sister-in-law, in front of her. Wouldn't she slap her in the face and say that she bullied my sister-in-law when she was young?What kind of reputation is this?I'm afraid if it spreads out, my sisters will be involved, and even Mrs. Lu will be blamed.

Although Jia's mother did this, it was a bit rude, because it was a love for her granddaughter, which was also reasonable.

Wang Xifeng figured out the joints, and said with a smile: "The old lady is also impatient. We won't eat at the moment, but others will eat too." After that, he smiled and said: "Sister Lin came, the ancestors saw it There is no one else. I woke up this morning without even drinking a sip of water. I hoped that when I got to my ancestors, my ancestors would take a rest for a while. Before I even touched the stool, they sent me away again. Go to work. I don’t want to offend my ancestors here, it’s serious to get out of here.” The words made everyone in the room burst into laughter.

"This monkey." Mother Jia cursed with a smile, taking advantage of the situation, and stopped asking the imperial physician.

Lu Huixian held back a few words, and Wang Xifeng went after a few gossips because she wanted to arrange a luncheon banquet.

After lunch, Jia's mother left a group of granddaughters to talk, and she didn't even rest during the middle sleep.

Because Lu Huixian is in charge of the house, it's not easy to sleep outside, so she looks at the time and wants to leave.Wang Xifeng hurriedly tried to persuade her to stay, saying: "What do you mean? The old ancestor waited for two years, and finally hoped for you to come. Only then did we meet. You are not allowed to say that you are leaving. Be careful, the old lady will be angry."

Lu Huixian hurried to accompany her, saying: "I never wanted to be stubborn for two more days, but I can't leave my family."

Mother Jia snorted, and said: "It's fine if you go back, Miss Lin and Girl Zhang have to stay. It's been two years since I came to Beijing, and it's the first time I've seen you. I used to be a filial piety for her mother, but now It’s so easy to go out, so I have to spend a few more days with my wife.”

Zhang Feng'e and Lin Daiyu hurriedly laughed and said, "We have brought all our bags, is it possible that the old lady is going to drive us back?" Everyone in the room laughed.

Jia's mother wanted to keep the two brothers Lin Yan and Lin Yan, but they couldn't be delayed because they had to study, especially Lin Jue, who was going to participate in Chunwei this year, and it was almost here.

After dinner, Wang Xifeng asked how to arrange it, and said: "I know that Sister Lin and Sister Zhang are coming, and the courtyard next to it has been cleaned up early in the morning, and the room for girl Xian was originally prepared, but she went back."

Jia Mu then said: "Forget it, their sisters live in a spacious room." She also said: "The south is no better than ours, and it's the first time for them to come home, so you should be careful. If you suffer a little bit of grievance, I won't go by." you."

"Is this still according to the old ancestor's order?" After finishing speaking, Wang Xifeng said to Zhang Feng'e and Daiyu, "This place is just your own home, don't be an outsider. Just tell me what you want to eat or play. Girl If the wives are not well, just tell me."

Suddenly Baoyu said, "I haven't seen Sister Yun for a long time. Why don't I pick her up? Sister Zhang and Sister Lin are also there."

Jia Mu nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, I forgot about her," and then said, "It's late today, and I'll pick you up early tomorrow." Wang Xifeng promised to mediate by herself.

Daiyu is still served by Hongxiang, Xiangcheng and her nanny Su, while Zhang Feng'e takes care of a second-class girl named Liuli given by the old lady, and Ye'er and a nurturing nurse she brought from home. ma.

A few came in to say hello to Jiamu. Jiamu was very satisfied when she saw it, and said, "Your sister-in-law is thoughtful, she is too careful. When you get home, you are afraid that there will be fewer people to serve you?" A second-class maid gave them orders.

This place is very small, only six small rooms, three bright and three dark.Daiyu still sleeps alone, with Su Momo and Yingge Hongxiao accompanying her outside.

Because it was not her own home, Daiyu couldn't fall asleep anyway, and only gradually fell asleep at the end of the middle of the night.After sleeping for only one more time, I woke up.

Hongkao was very familiar with Daiyu's habits, she woke up before Daiyu woke up inside, heard movement inside, put on her clothes and got up.Parrot is used to serving people, so when Hung Hom got up, she woke up too.Hearing movement in the room, she knew that Daiyu had woken up, so she quickly pressed the red silk and said, "You rest, I will serve the girl."

Because she was a guest, Hong Kao didn't argue with her, and let her enter the house, dressed herself carefully, and went outside to ask for water to wash.

I didn't sleep well at night, my head was groggy, but I didn't feel sleepy.Then she got up and lifted the flowered curtain, Daiyu looked at the window, through the window, there was already light on the window paper, and she asked, "What time is it?"

Brother Parrot hurriedly took a jacket from the smoking cage and put it on Daiyu, saying, "It's still early, girl, lie down for a while."

Daiyu shook her head and said, "Forget it, I can't sleep either." After saying that, she was about to lift the blanket and get up.

Parrot hurriedly pressed Daiyu's hand, and said, "Girl, lie down first, I'll get the clothes, it's freezing carefully."

Mother Su put on her clothes and came in. Seeing Daiyu hugged and sitting on the bed, she went forward and put a pillow around Daiyu's back, supported Daiyu to lean on her, and said, "Miss, you don't care about your body too much. .”

Knowing that Daiyu hadn't slept well yesterday, and her eyes were blue, she was very distressed, so she called out to Hongxiao and said, "Make some tea leaves."

"Miss wants tea? I was negligent." Parrot came in with his clothes and said, "The tea is already brewed. The red silk has been washed. I'll bring it in for the young lady." , and said: "Let me do it." After that, instead of serving tea, he took out two knotted handkerchiefs from his sleeves and said, "Yesterday, the girl had a row for half the night. I expected it." This is all I need, and I rushed to pack two."

Brother Ying didn't know what kind of maneuver the two were playing, but he didn't say anything.Seeing Nanny Su sitting by the bed and not leaving, as if waiting for clothes, she handed the clothes to Nanny Su.Nanny Su took it, smelling that there was no smell of incense, Brother Zhiying took what he said yesterday to heart, nodded secretly, and then helped Daiyu get dressed.

But Daiyu took the clothes from Nanny Su and said, "Mom, go wash and wash, I will do it myself." Nanny Su smiled and didn't say anything, just handed them to Daiyu one by one.The parrot over there saw it, and was secretly surprised, thinking that the rules of the Lin family were so different from those at home.But she didn't show it on her face, she lowered her head, and when Madam Su stretched out her hand, she handed over a piece of clothing, without saying a word from the beginning to the end.

After Daiyu put on her clothes and the red gauze had been mixed with water, she waited for Daiyu to wash her face before saying, "The tea bag is ready, girl, just lie down."

The parrot was about to make the quilt and make the bed, when Su Momo said to her: "Let's put it away for now." Hearing Hongxiao's words, she understood a little.

Daiyu lay down as promised, and Hong Kao applied the pimple to Daiyu's eyes.Zicuckoo glanced at the table, only then did she understand what making tea is.However, he became even more confused, and asked, "What is this for?"

Hong Kao pointed to Daiyu's eyes, and said with a smile, "If you apply this tea leaves for a stick of incense, you won't be able to see it."

"So that's the case. We haven't heard of it here. I think it's the way in the south." Brother Parrot said, his hands were not free, and he was packing his things.Su Momo saw that Daiyu had the red silk and the parrot here, so she went out to freshen up.

After a while, Zhang Feng'e came over, Xiangcheng was a step too late.Daiyu heard the voice and knew that it was Zhang Feng'e, so she didn't get up and asked with her eyes closed, "Why did my sister get up so early?"

"You're still like this, you won't be able to sleep well in another place." Zhang Feng'e teased Daiyu with a smile, and then sat down beside the bed.He also said: "When you wake up and can't sleep, you get up." Brother Parrot saw their sisters, master and servant talking and laughing, so he didn't make fun of it, and went out to pour water.

As soon as he came out, he saw the skylark coming out of the opposite room, he couldn't help but pouted his mouth into the room, approached and whispered: "You can't get close, either?"

Yunque curled his lips and said sarcastically: "People are used to it, how can they look down on us?"