Rebirth of the forest sister of the Red Chamber

Jia Min's body was depleted, and his energy gradually weakened. When he went out to visit, his interpersonal communication decreased a lot. The families he had good friends with knew the situation and didn't care much.

In the summer solstice, in the inner hall of the east room, Jia Min leaned against the half-worn soft purple satin back and led the pillow, with a pair of violet lotus hostas in his sad hair, and water drop green buckles on his ears. There is nothing at all, faint lines can be seen around the corners of the eyes, she is still wearing a scarlet satin jacket carved with silk and auspicious clouds, and a crepe skirt with green lotus flowers, and Lin Ming's daughter-in-law, who is in charge of the housekeeper, is talking to her about old practices from the past .

The maid outside brought boiling hot water, and Du Juan specially found a green bamboo and white porcelain cup, added red dates and other things that had been picked into it, poured boiling water, and replaced the original cold tea.

Lin Ming's family shut up first, and when Du Juan had time, he said: "The doctor told us not to give my wife any more tea. Anyway, my wife should listen to my persuasion." After Du Juan's mother married Lin Zhong, she lived happily Quite smoothly, always thinking about her own girl, only teaching Du Juan to put Jia Min first, and now Du Juan has made a good marriage, and she is only dedicated to Jia Min. "The doctor said that the water still has a hint of sweetness, which is much better than drinking bitter juice." After covering it for a while, Du Juan tried the taste with a small porcelain cup, and just poured out half a bowl and put it in front of Jia Min. The light amber color The water reflects the white porcelain tureen of the official kiln, which is exceptionally beautiful.

Lin Ming's family is still waiting for Jia Min to decide, and his back is sweating a little. Jia Min couldn't bear it, so he said: "There are two basins of ice in the master's study, and the two aunts are half the same. If the master rests somewhere, he will add an extra basin of ice, and Yu'er's half basin of ice is also used. The summer solstice, the usual clothes in the mansion will remain the same, and Yu'er will add a needleworker , cut out a piece of ice silk left over from previous years to make two close-fitting clothes for Yuer, and the advanced melons and fruit cuckoos outside were sent directly to Yuer's room. It is not allowed to eat ice, and the rest follow the old rules."

Lin Ming's family responded one by one. Seeing that Jia Min looked okay, he took out the deacon from his arms and handed it to Du Juan. Min: "It's all Bing Jing sent from everywhere."

Jia Min didn't bother to look at it again: "Let's put it aside for now. If you have something to add, just let me know if you don't follow the old rules. Now that the sun is shining outside, you can send a few maids to see when Yu'er finishes class. If you are impatient Just eat at the courtyard, don't come here again, be careful if you get sunstroke, and don't neglect the tea, melon, fruit and snacks in the courtyard Mr. Yang, that's all, come back later if you have nothing to do I will."

Lin Ming's family resigned to make arrangements. Du Juan saw that Jia Min's forehead was slightly sweating, so she called the maid below to bring a basin of cold well water that had been poured earlier, soaked it with a silk handkerchief, wrung it dry and wiped it off. , the rose next to her was already holding two sets of clothes, and asked Jia Min if she wanted to change. Jia Min waved his hand and said no. After slowly drinking the cup of water, he closed his eyes and planned to take a rest. The curtain was drawn down, the window was fully covered, and a little maid was called to come and sit on the twig underneath with a thin-handled green bamboo fan and fan it slowly: "Be gentle, don't use force, I will go with Du Juan to get some things, and I will come over in a while." For you."

The two went out quietly, and seeing Furong and Narcissus outside the door chattering together and doing needlework, they whispered: "The wife is resting, keep your voice down, if someone sends a message, it's nothing important, don't disturb the wife." , be alert, we will come as we go.”

Seeing that both Furong and Narcissus nodded in response, they left at ease.

Du Juan thought to himself that the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and his wife's appetite is weaker. She can't eat cold things at will, and she doesn't have a good appetite for other things, so she first went to the Chen family, who is in charge of the kitchen.

"Hi, sister-in-law." Before Du Juan got to the kitchen, he saw the Chen family sitting on the porch with the two wives from a distance.

The Chen family and the wives quickly stood up and came forward with a smile: "Why is Miss Dujuan here? What do you want in such hot weather? Just call a little girl over." The fine cushion made Du Juan sit down: "This is just brought in from the outer courtyard, it has not been used yet, it is extremely clean and does not get hot."

Du Juan waved his hands and sat down and laughed, "Don't call me a girl, you don't have to piss me off! It's because of the hot weather, and I thought my wife would do more, so I came to see what good things can be made." Chen's call The two women went in: "Bring out the fresh ones, so you don't have to go in and suffer from the pickling." They read again: "Madam, do you want to eat? Today, before the girl goes to school, she asks Thrush to come and order to make sauce and vinegar." fish, and told me to make a serving for my wife, and asked if there was any red rice, which is delicious to make porridge, and now it is boiling."

The two women carried a basket of vegetables, nothing more than eggplants, pumpkins and other seasonal vegetables. Du Juan smiled and said: "If there is a lot of porridge, I will send one, otherwise I have to boil it now and make another sauce." Stir-fry eggplant, stir-fry chicken with tender ginger, and then make a sweet and sour ancient meat, if there is crucian carp, boil white soup and send it over."

The woman next to him poured a white porcelain covered bowl of water, and the Chen family hurriedly took it and handed it to Du Juan, saying: "Sister said, I wrote it down, and I will send it over when I finish it later. Sister, drink the water first and relax quickly." , This is the mung bean water we boiled to relieve the heat, and it is very clean for our own use. If you don’t dislike it, you can drink a few sips, which is our filial piety.”

Du Juan took a sip, and it was tasteless, unlike the mung bean pies he had eaten: "This is also boiled with mung beans, why is there so little bean flavor?" The Chen family rubbed his hands, a little embarrassed and said: "A few days ago, someone suffered from heatstroke. I asked a doctor who practiced medicine outside to ask if there is any way to relieve the heatstroke. The doctor said that it would be the cheapest and most appropriate to boil some mung bean water in summer." Added: "We just pick out some beans that are not used for bean stuffing and cook them. Because it is just boiling water, there is no need to waste too much firewood. We can always cook some every day. In addition, the low-grade mung beans are cheaper and cost a lot. It can be cooked several times, and we are discussing how to spend money to buy some spares outside."

Putting down the tea bowl, Du Juan got up and said with a smile: "It's a good idea. I've finished my orders, so I won't follow my sister-in-law to do things. I'll go back to the courtyard first. I've been out for a long time, and my wife wants to find me."

"Sister, go slowly!" The Chen family and the wives sent Du Juan out of the courtyard, and they didn't mention anything since they went back to work.

Du Juan returned to the inner courtyard, only Narcissus was left outside the door. Thinking that Furong had something to do, he opened the curtain, and was about to raise his legs to step in, when he heard a loud scream: "I don't care what reason you have, if you dare to rob me!" Yu'er, I would rather give up my life to let you know how powerful—"

Du Juan knew that Jia Min was in a dream, so the curtain fell and rushed in. Regardless of the fact that the little maid on the bed was frightened, the fan in her hand stopped moving. Sending the little maid down, she sat on the side and slowly wiped Jia Min's frightened sweat with a silk handkerchief, coaxing: "Madam, madam, you are dreaming!"

Jia Min gradually woke up now, seeing Du Juan beside her wiping her sweat, she couldn't help calling: "Du Juan!"

Narcissus had already come in and was waiting by the side. Seeing Du Juan winking at her, he poured a bowl of water slowly and brought it to Jia Min's mouth. After regaining his strength, Du Juan asked softly: "Madam is sweating, how about this servant to change your clothes for you?"

Jia Min nodded, and was changed by two servant girls. After washing her face with water, she felt much better, so she sat down and thought about what happened in her dream just now.

"Ma'am, the girl is out of school."

Someone came in from outside the door, and Jia Min saw Daiyu coming in with a radiant expression, and after a few steps came to her, she saluted, "Yu'er pays respects to mother."

Jia Min picked up Daiyu, took her to sit on the couch, carefully observed Daiyu's complexion, and found that her complexion was much better than before, her usual fair face was rosy, and her voice was extra crisp and powerful: "Mister said he wanted to go home for three days, so Yu'er would be free to spend three more days with mother."

Jia Min slid over Daiyu's nose: "You little cunning, you just want to be lazy, what do you do with your mother, you are thinking about naughty children." When Daiyu heard this, she was full of reluctance, and pulled Jia Min's clothes. , pouted: "Mr. arranged homework for three days, and said that Yu'er's handwriting is good. You must write three big sheets of small letters. Yu'er dare not miss half of it. If mother doesn't believe it, You can ask Thrush and Lark."

Jia Min looked at Thrushcross and Bai Ling on the lower right with a half-smile, the two of them didn't dare to raise their heads when they heard this, and hurriedly replied: "Mr. indeed said so, what Miss said is the truth."

Jia Min knew that Huamei was loyal and Bailing was honest, and would not give Daiyu a guarantee. Seeing Daiyu's smiling face, she was so happy that she asked Narcissus to bring two things: "Yu'er has made great progress, so mother will give her money." Let me give you the "Fang Weng Ci" sent by the son before, plus a green pine, red crane, bright moon and Duan inkstone." Then he said to Huamei and Bailing: "You also study hard, add one month's monthly money, go down to rest first, and let the king Mammy doesn't come forward either."

Huamei and Bailing hurriedly knelt down to thank them, then retreated and scattered.

Jia Min and Daiyu chatted and laughed for a long time, and then the kitchen sent a message to bring food. After eating, Rose and Narcissus sent Daiyu back, and Jia Min rested until the afternoon.

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