Edge of the Red Chamber

Wang Shanbao's family also knew that she had offended Lu Shi and Daiyu, so they refused to accept it in their hearts, and dared not speak again. They only listened to the conversation between the three of Lai's family and Lu Shi and Daiyu, and only responded when they asked her. One sound.

I just heard everyone from Lai say: "Our old lady was so happy when she found out about my grandpa's wedding. She asked Lian's second grandma to open the warehouse overnight, and she took care of it herself. Our second grandma Lian was jealous when she saw it. It is said that the grandchildren of Manfu have never seen the old lady hurt like this. Even the second master Bao also retreated."

Naturally, Mrs. Lu wouldn't take it seriously, let's not talk about the difference between inside and outside, just talk about the grandson who is raised by her side and the grandson who hasn't seen much in total, which is more important, everyone has a steelyard in their hearts.Such polite words, whether true or not, are meant to be.So he made a happy appearance, smiled and said, "This is the kindness of the old lady."

Lai everyone said: "Grandma doesn't know that our old lady has always liked girls the most, and now the four girls in the family are all raised by her side. Among the four sisters of the older generation, our old lady loves girls the most. The fourth aunt's wife. When talking about kissing the other day, the old lady said, nothing else is fine, but you can't talk about going to other places, or you won't even see each other. Later, I talked about my aunt, thinking that I will stay in Beijing for a long time But for an official, how can there be any trustworthiness? Don't they all have to listen to the emperor's arrangement? Originally, the family was in Beijing, and they still saw each other from time to time. The uncle also grew up under the eyes of the old lady until he was three or four years old. The second master also left Beijing after his first year of life. The old lady of Duda girl has never seen her before, and she often sighs when she talks about it on weekdays. Whenever the fourth aunt writes a letter and says a word or two, she always wants to I've been talking about it for a month or two. Now that the fourth aunt's wife has gone, half of the old lady's life has been taken away, so I just thought I could see the eldest girl, so it's right to see the fourth aunt's wife." I shed tears.

I don't know how sincere this group of people is, but when it comes to Jia Min, Lu Shi and Daiyu are really sad.Needless to say, Daiyu, Lu's willingness to marry into the Lin family at this time was not because of her parents' words, but because she sincerely respected Jia Min and liked how she was.Just fearing that Daiyu would not be able to bear it, she suppressed her tears and coaxed Daiyu for a while, and when she was about to speak, she heard Daiyu say: "There are still a few sisters with my grandmother, and there are also cousins. My brother is joking, but my father is at my knees, but there are only me, my eldest brother and my second brother, now, I can no longer be filial to my mother, how can I bear to leave my father?"

When Jia Min persuaded Mrs. Lu that day, one of the reasons was that she was afraid that Daiyu would have no one to raise her. If she hadn't married, the old lady would not be here. Mother Jia said this out of her heart.Saying it now is just annoying.Although Daiyu's words seemed a bit rude, they were the most truthful, not to mention that she was small, saying these words was not too much.Seeing the embarrassment of Lai's members, Lu Shi was naturally pleased.He is willing to be such a good person right now, and said: "My sister is young, so you don't have to take it to heart. But..." Lu Shi paused for a moment, and when the four of you looked over, she pursed her lips, and then continued: "My sister's words are superficial, but it's not true. Isn't there an old saying that parents are here, so they don't travel far away. Kuang, the old lady is in good health, and there are always times when we meet. My sister is also serious about keeping filial piety for her mother. Going to Beijing at this time, I know that I am filial to the old lady, but I don’t know, I don’t know what I will say... I will live up to the old lady’s heart. Just for this, I dare not promise, see you in the future Old lady, I will ask for punishment myself."

Having said that, the Lai members naturally dare not mention it again, so they found some other words to say.Before the matter was finished, several people sat for another quarter of an hour, then got up and left.

Naturally, Lu Shi didn't know that Jia Min and her natal family were not very harmonious, it was all superficial affection, but Daiyu knew it.It's not that Jia Min taught her, Jia Min never said anything wrong about her mother's family in front of her husband and children, but she can teach a few children - only the words of five members of her own family can be trusted. My mother was not close to my grandparents.Daiyu didn't like Jia Mu just now when Lai everyone asked her to go to Beijing. She only thought that Jia Mu deliberately wanted their father and daughter to be separated. I mean, I can't help being a little annoyed.

Seeing that Daiyu was silent in a daze, Mrs. Lu thought she was thinking of Jia Min, and wanted to explain her away, so she laughed and said, "That day I ate almond tea from Jade Bird, and I still cook it today, looking at this hour I'm afraid it's time to grind the beans, let's go over and have a look, and I'll learn too."

Daiyu laughed and said, "I'll cook it for my elder brother tomorrow." After speaking, she got up and ran out.

Lu Shiyi came over, her face was flushed, she had to grit her teeth, and said bitterly: "If you can hide this time, I'll see where you hide next time." After speaking, she called Hongluo and went to the Daylily Hall together.

Everyone Lai was talking to Mrs. Lu here, so Jia Lian went to see Lin Hai in the outer study and mentioned the same thing, but Lin Hai cut him off after listening to him halfway, and said: "Your aunt is going, the last The one who is worried is Dai'er, she has always been weak, and I will never teach her to leave me."

Jia Lian was too full to speak.

At this time, Lin Yu came in and saluted the two of them.He only listened to the last few words of Lin Hai outside, but he guessed a little bit. He was also anxious in his heart, so he asked with a smile: "When did cousin come? What did you say to dad?"

Before Jia Lian recovered, his expression was awkward, and he couldn't speak for a while, but Lin Hai said: "Your grandmother is thinking about your brothers and sisters, and she is talking about you."

Jia Lian responded hurriedly, saying: "Exactly. The old lady misses you very much. She said that she hasn't seen you in ten years, so she doesn't know what you look like."

Seeing that Jia Lian didn't mention the matter just now, Lin Jue felt a little more at ease, so he said with a smile: "Speaking of which, Yan'er and I were born in Beijing, and I still remember the appearance of old ladies and gentlemen, Yan'er I'm afraid I don't remember."

Lin Hai scolded with a smile: "How old was he then, what can he remember?"

Jia Lian said: "You still have a good memory, but I can't. I don't remember anything from when I was four or five years old. When I was a child, I was always punished by my husband for reciting books. When I came home, my grandfather would check his homework, and he would definitely be beaten. Brother Zhu has a much better memory."

Lin Hai said: "Your father is getting old, and your second uncle's yamen is also busy. You are the oldest. The brothers are still young, so you have to take care of the housework by yourself. If you do it well, it's not like being a scholar." easy."

Jia She didn't like reading since he was a child, but now that he's getting older, he likes to be elegant like others, and often buys some antiques, no matter the real ones or the fake ones, he only asks for money.Jia Zheng loves reading, but he is a pedantic and unpopular businessman. He doesn't care about everything in the family.

Just to take care of Jia Min's dignity, Lin Hai didn't want to say anything wrong about these two people, even Jia Min didn't like them.

Jia Lian said yes, and said: "Today, apart from this matter, I will say goodbye to my uncle. My nephew has been out for nearly two months, and the family can't leave him. Both cousins ​​are capable. Because I can’t help at all, but I have to work hard for my two cousins ​​to spend time with me, so I’m embarrassed to stay any longer.”

Lin Haidao: "It's outrageous to say these things. The two families are far away. Cousins ​​may not know each other when they meet outside. It's rare for you to come here. They should accompany you. You should have been invited to come here." , but I want you to work hard and make me feel sorry. Only your aunt will go, and the house is not very lively, so I won’t keep you any longer, and I will invite you to come over when I am filial piety, so that it will be lively and lively.”

Lin Jue also said: "It's rare for my cousin to come here once, and I haven't been so stubborn for two days. When I go back today, we have to bring some things back here. It can be regarded as a visit. These times are busy, and the family is also busy." The trouble is unreasonable, cousin, please allow me two days."

When Jia Lian was about to say something, Lin Jue got up, hooked his shoulders, and said goodbye to Lin Hai, saying: "The cousin has been here these days, and we brothers have not talked well. Tea, Yan'er begged me several times, but I didn't bring it out, so we just have a taste together today."

Lin Hai waved his hands with a smile, and said in multiple voices: "Go, go, you young people are just talking together."

As soon as Jia Lianfu left, the smile on Lin Hai's face disappeared.

Years ago when Jia Min's health became worse, Mother Jia sent a letter asking for Daiyu on behalf of the second son, Jia Baoyu. As far as Zhu'er's generation is concerned, he alone is stronger, but has the same temperament as the second elder brother, extremely pedantic, but he is gone.We have never seen Baoyu before, but only listened to what his mother said, he was a clever child, but only looked at the hands of the woman who raised him in the inner chamber, and he knew that his future would be limited.And because of the misunderstanding back then, there was a gap between my second sister-in-law and me.My mother begged for marriage, but she didn't hear from my second sister-in-law, and she didn't think about me or Dai'er.

In the year when Jia Yuanchun entered the palace, Mother Jia wrote a letter to borrow money. Jia Min was reluctant to borrow money because of her affection, but she only borrowed ten thousand. In words, she advised Mother Jia to find a good family for Yuanchun.Unfortunately, Mother Jia didn't listen.In recent years, there has been no mention of borrowing money, but he has never paid it back. As far as he knows, although he has not yet reached the point of selling houses and land in recent years, he has exhausted his inner pockets.Now their family's behavior is still the same as before, even more so because Yuan Chun is the Prince Liangdi.The children and grandchildren in the later generations have never been without good things, but the elders blindly pamper and spoil these children, and none of them can do anything.Only relying on the prospects of the Zhuangzi and worrying about the expenses of such a big family, I am afraid that the past few years will become more and more difficult.

As for my own family, the recent generations are all single-passage, so the expenses are naturally low. In Lin Yu's generation, there are only two sons.After Jia Min passed away, if he had the intention of continuing, the two families would naturally be far away.Even if I don't remarry, my biological daughter is no longer there, and my grandson and granddaughter either haven't seen each other since they were young or have never seen each other, so naturally they won't be able to get close to each other in the future.Jia's mother must not want to see it. In order to strengthen the friendship between the two families, the best way is naturally to marry.

As for the two families who are of the same age, there are only Daiyu and Baoyu, and the age gap between Lin Yan and the girls in Jia's house is too far.

Knowing that Lin Hai and Jia Min didn't want it, she wanted to take Daiyu to support her. I'm afraid Lin Yu's wedding was unexpected to her.Looking at Jia Lian's prescription, he was a little reluctant. It seemed that Jia's mother had something to say, and he dared not disobey it.From this point of view, Mother Jia probably angered Jia Min or herself because of this matter.

Thinking of this, Lin Hai couldn't help feeling angry, and felt sorry for Jia Min who had passed away.If she knew it underground, how sad she would be if she knew that her mother treated her daughter like this.

At that time, Jia Min was unwilling to marry Lin Hai, but fortunately, the two got along with each other later, and they were happy.If not, if not...

Lin Hai couldn't help closing his eyes, a tear slowly rolled down from the corner of his eyes...

"Master, the old lady invites you to go."