Edge of the Red Chamber

For a while, Jia Zheng sent someone to invite him, and asked Baoyu to go out to meet the guests. His cousins ​​left the crowd and went.

As soon as the two of them left, Wang Ziteng's wife said with a smile: "Our master and his elder brother met in the palace, and when we came back, there was nothing wrong with him. I even sighed that he didn't have a good son. I thought about it for a while." When I got up, I asked them to come in and ask about the book. After asking for a while, I became more and more angry, and even I was disappointed. I am not afraid of the old lady's jokes, but I am not convinced. Where can there be such a good child. Today I saw this Child, this appearance, this temperament, really taught me that I don’t even know what to say, and I don’t need to see people again. Brothers are like this. How can a brother be worse? The two in my family, let alone If it’s not comparable, you’ll never be dissatisfied if it’s even a fraction.” Then he said: “The good things in this world have all fallen into your family. Good. Now that I know it today, the old lady must teach me. Tomorrow they will be successful, and I like it too." This sentence made everyone laugh.

Aunt Xue also smiled and said, "That's not the case. If Pan'er can have Baoyu as much as this child, I will worry less."

Wang Ziteng's wife said: "They used to be in Yangzhou. I don't know which family they belonged to. Now that they have passed their filial piety and encountered such a happy event, I'm afraid it's time to make a date. When they get married, they will have a great-grandson next year. The old lady might not be able to hug her with her hands."

Jiamu thought about it, thinking that there was a girl in her family who was fourteen this year and had no family yet, so she might want to marry her.

The previous time when Jia Min rejected Baoyu and Daiyu's marriage, Jia's mother was thinking of Lin Yan, but there was no suitable girl at home.The biggest one is Yingchun, which is twelve this year. At this age, it is reasonable to say, just for the same reason. Jiamu is not easy to say this, but it is fine if she is a concubine, but her behavior is not generous enough to make people like it.If there are girls from other relatives who are suitable, there is nothing wrong with it.But Wang Ziteng's wife mentioned this, and Jia's mother was reluctant.Because she didn't say it clearly, Jia's mother couldn't say anything, so she said, "because his mother left in a hurry, and she didn't have time to get married." She also said, "I don't care about things. His father and their old ladies are also worried about it. It's annoying to ask too much."

When Wang Ziteng's wife saw what Jiamu said, she couldn't decide whether Jiamu didn't want this relative or whether there was someone suitable for the Lin family.Just ask carefully.

Before she could speak, Aunt Xue said: "Although I said so, it's just that they have been in Beijing for a short time, and I heard that their old lady has never seen people very much. I'm afraid this matter will still fall on the old lady. The old lady just wants to be free." Everyone laughed and said yes.

But Jia's mother thought of Zhang Feng'e again. Speaking of which, the child's age is also suitable. This year is also fourteen. Although it is not as good as Lu Huixian, compared to Yingchun, it is not a little bit better.At this age, the family didn't say to take it back, and Mrs. Zheng didn't say to send it back, so I don't know if there is such a meaning in it.

If this is the case, it is better to marry the Wang family, since they are also relatives of their own.Thinking of this, Mother Jia's thoughts turned around again, and she followed Aunt Xue's words: "When the time comes, I will talk about what I said at that time. If it is true, I am an old and rotten person. I haven't gone out these years, and many people don't recognize me. There are several girls in the family, and they don’t know what kind of temperament or appearance they are. Those of you who are aunts, aunts, and sister-in-laws, you should pay more attention to him. No matter whether you are born rich or not, whether you are far or close, the most important thing It’s good if you have a good temper and a good appearance.” Only Mrs. Shi Ding’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Wang Ziteng, Mrs. Xing Wang’s two wives, and You Shi dared to respond, and the rest of the clan still relied on them. Living in the Ningrong Second Mansion, who can recognize a good family?Although Jia's mother said that she didn't care about the foundation, who would or would dare to take it seriously.

Not to mention that Mother Jia had a meeting, and the Lin family had a banquet. One of them, who walked slowly, chatted with him for a while, and asked about Lin Yan.

Lin Hai understood in his heart, and also knew roughly which family he was going to talk about. He was reluctant in his heart, fearing that he would lose face if he refused after saying it, so he stopped the conversation and said, "Yan'er is also talking about kissing." I'm getting old, Mrs. Cui's mansion said it once a year ago, because I thought he was not yet a filial piety, and he was neither good nor bad, so it's hard to say. In addition to being obedient in spring, the old lady said it again, and I briefly said After saying one sentence, her old man lost his temper, and even I couldn't say it."

Seeing what Lin Hai said, the man knew that he had entrusted the Cui family, regardless of whether the matter was true or not, he knew that the entrusted matter would not be accomplished, so he simply didn't mention it.After saying a few words, he got up and said goodbye.Lin Hai sent him out, and came back when he got on the horse.

Now that this is a big event, the old lady is preoccupied with the consummation of Lin Jue and Lu Huixian's marriage.Because he refused to wrong Lu Huixian, Lin Jue won the Jinshi again, and the younger ones were filial piety, so there must be a lot of fun.So I went to the temple to pick out several auspicious days, and then I chose it myself. I just set the date, and all my relatives, friends and old friends posted posts.

Suddenly, it occurred to her that she could take care of her at home, but it was difficult for her to have no one to accompany her.

This is also because of the sparse number of offspring. There is a big or small problem in the family, and they want someone to help, but they don't even have a helper. When outsiders see it, they can't believe that this is also a family.I think of my husband who died young, and my son who died young.Think for a while, sigh for a while.I turned around again, thinking that Lin Jue was so promising, now that he has consummated his house, he may have a baby in the coming year.Lin Yan is also eighteen, this year and next year he will always get engaged, and he will gradually get better.

Just as he was about to order someone to invite Lin Hai, a girl came in and said, "The third master has brought the whole family to Beijing."

What a coincidence?But just in time, the old lady hurriedly asked, "Where are you?"

"I've already entered the door, I'm afraid I'll be here in a while." Sure enough, after less than a stick of incense, the Xianglian rang, and I heard outside: "The third wife, Mr. Lang and Miss Jun, are here."

The old lady sighed for a while because of her heirs, and suddenly saw Lin Lang and Lin Jun's tired faces, how could it not hurt?Some of the words on his face came out, and he said: "Why don't you send a letter earlier, so that I can pick you up." He also ordered people to clean up the house.

Among the sisters-in-law of the older generation, Mrs. Zhao is most afraid of seeing Mrs. Zheng.Seeing that the old lady seemed unhappy, he hurriedly said: "After receiving the letter from the Elder Master, we hurried to this side without daring to rest along the way, four or five days earlier than the original date."

After hearing this, the old lady felt a little familiar, as if someone told her that day, and she couldn't remember clearly, she said, "Why did you just rush away like this?" Then she asked the people next to her, "Your eldest grandma Woolen cloth?"

Mrs. Zhao knew that the old lady came by herself to meet their wives, and thought that Lu Huixian was impolite, so she hurriedly said: "Just after entering the door, there are a few ladies in charge in the distance. I must be in a hurry, and I am not an outsider, so I forced you She went."

After hearing this, the old lady said: "This is you too. What kind of urgent matter can't be delayed for a while?" Then she said: "I think she has calmed down a little over the past few years, but she still can't stand it."

Mrs. Zhao said, "The old lady sees us as outsiders and she sincerely drives us away."

Just as she was talking, Lu Huixian came over.After asking for Ann, and accompanied by Mrs. Zhao, I replied to the old lady: "I got the letter, and I will pack it up. I packed it up that day, and I was going back to the old lady, but when things came up, I was busy again." forget."

The old lady smiled and said, "Where did you forget, I think I forgot, and my memory has gotten worse in recent years."

Lu Huixian smiled and said: "The old lady is worrying about me, so she doesn't care about things, and doesn't remember things." Then she said to Mrs. Zhao: "My sisters have gone to school, and we won't see each other until noon. Auntie, don't be surprised."

The Zhao family knew that regardless of their son or daughter, the Lin Hai family had the same requirements, and they were not allowed not to go to school easily, and the same is true for all the families in the Yue Sex Lian clan.

Then he said: "This is the truth." Then he said: "I haven't seen you for two or three years. I'm afraid Yu'er has grown into a big girl?"

After serving the tea and fruit, Lu Huixian held the tea and fruit in person, and said, "I'm taller and fatter than before. My aunt will know when she sees it." Then she said to Lin Jun, "It's good if you come, you and The eldest sister also grew up together." When she said this, she laughed, "I know you are good, and when she heard that you were coming, how many times did she repeat it." Yin said again: "Sister Feng is older than you." They are also very easy to get along with, in the future, one will go to school and one will be stubborn, and the sisters will also be lively."

Mrs. Zhao said: "This one is also asking questions on the road." Pointing to Lin Jun, then Lin Lang, said: "This one is asking Yan'er all the way, why do they hit each other like this, even we parents can't compare .”

The old lady laughed and said, "One ancestor has one surname, the whole family is flesh and blood, who else should we kiss if we don't kiss our own family?"

Seeing that the old lady had a smiling face, Mrs. Zhao would not be able to come here for a while.Thinking of Jia Min's words, he secretly thought that sure enough, an older person must have a few children around him.Thinking that he had misunderstood the old lady in the past, he lamented Jia Min's thoughtfulness, was ashamed, and a little flattered, and said: "The old lady is more knowledgeable, so I didn't think of this."

After narrating a few words, Lu Huixian personally sent the three of her mothers over to stop talking.

With Mrs. Zhao, the old lady is relieved.

When it was the right day, Mother Jia brought Wang Xifeng, You's mother-in-law and Sanchun over. Lin Hai greeted her at the door and ordered Lin Juan to escort her in.

He himself welcomed Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng into the room for a table, while Lin Yan led Jia Zhen, Jia Lian, Jia Baoyu and Jia Rong to another table.

Lin Daiyu, Lin Jun and Zhang Feng'e came to say hello, and Jia Mu took Lin Daiyu into her arms and said, "Your third sister's birthday, please go to your house, why don't you go?"

Because of the palace exam on March [-]th, the whole family is worried, so there is no other thought.Therefore, on the third day of junior high school, when Jia's mother sent someone to pick her up, she didn't go.

Lin Daiyu said: "Isn't the family busy all the time? Although I can't help my elder brother, it is my intention to count the Buddha beans in front of the Bodhisattva every day, or to copy a scripture." Tanchun made an apology and said, "I will pay my third sister for wine some other day."

Tanchun took her hand and said angrily, "Am I drinking for you?" Then he said: "I was busy with your family, the old lady was afraid that you would get angry, so she told you to go over and relax. "

Lin Daiyu went over to Jia Mu again and said, "Thank you, old lady, for thinking of me."

Hearing this, Jia Muyin said to the old lady: "It can be seen that you are a child, so you can talk about children. As an old man, if you don't think about future generations, who else do you think about?"

The old lady also smiled and said, "Isn't it just a child?"

Jia Mu took Zhang Feng'e again and said, "I haven't seen this child for a few days, but she looks the same again. She's getting better and better. I don't know who will be lucky enough to get her in the future."

Hearing this, the old lady thought a little bit, knowing that she might think that she was raising this grand-niece for Lin Yan's sake, so she couldn't ask clearly, so she used words to test her.He snorted coldly, smiled, and said, "I don't know what's going on. The two years I've been here, I've been taught by my daughter-in-law. I just looked at it with blank eyes, and it's still a good one, just able to meet people."

He specifically mentions that Zhang Feng'e has been taught by Lu Huixian during the past two years in Lin's family, but she insinuates that Jia's mother is old and doesn't even know the rules and etiquette.A family like theirs who inherits poems and books, who is serious about marrying a daughter-in-law, will take the girl home to support them. The truth taught by the daughter-in-law.