Concubine daughter of the Lin family in the Red Chamber

This is Tao Ranju, the first time He Zhishu came back. The yard is wide and flat, with crabapple trees planted in the yard, and a big vat for lotus flowers. On the inside of the house, there are tall sweet white porcelain fruit plates with yellow oranges inside. Oranges, bright red apples, and an ice-cracked vase on the other side, with crabapple branches inserted in it, it looks warm and lively.

Lin Wanru greeted He Zhishu and sat down on the kang in Dongcijian. The girls served tea and some snacks. He Zhishu looked at the surrounding decorations calmly, not only did not make people feel extravagant, but also a little warm and feel like home.

Lin Wanru smiled and said, "Is my cousin hungry, or I'll ask the kitchen to bring some dishes, and the dishes on the table are all greasy, and I have no appetite at all, so I'll ask someone to boil a pot of wine."

He Zhishu smiled and said: "You are thinking carefully, food is enough, wine is not, and it is not good for me to go back drunk."

When the kitchen brought over a few side dishes prepared in a small pot, the two chatted while eating. The initial unfamiliarity had disappeared. Under Lin Wanru's persuasion, He Zhishu still drank, but after two After the cup, I refused again.

Lin Wanru didn't force it either, and said with a smile: "When my aunt and sister-in-law didn't come, Third Grandma Shen asked me if Shen Man would come. I saw that she looked very worried, thinking of pity for the world's parents, and wanting to ask for help." Cousin asks about it."

He Zhishu drank the wine, his cheeks flushed, and he said with a wry smile: "The last time Guan Shi went to the house to make a fuss, she was ill, locked Shen Man up and starved for two days, but my husband couldn't bear it, so he let her go secretly." She came out, and now she is very honest, staying at home."

Lin Wanru could understand He Zhishu's mood very well. If her husband's concubine had only good looks but had no schooling, it would be fine if she didn't know the truth.

But Shen Man was not only of noble birth and good looks, but also educated. A concubine with status, temperament and knowledge stood aside.He Zhishu, the mistress, was a little bit close to being compared to Shen Man, and it would be embarrassing at that time.

Lin Wanru wanted to comfort her, but she didn't know what to say. She naturally favored He Zhishu. He Zhishu is his first wife. If Shen Man overwhelmed her, not only Guan Shi would be arrogant, but others would also criticize her. Jiang Dao spoiled his concubines and killed his wives. Now Jiang Dao is in the climbing stage of his official career, and if he is not careful, he will be doomed.

But if you help He Zhishu deal with Shen Man.In terms of blood relationship, Shen Man is her cousin. If Shen Man is not good, Guan's will definitely make a fuss.Then there will be another storm.

Zhishu He was probably in a depressed mood, so he poured himself a drink. Lin Wanru prepared the wine in order to let Zhishu He relax. .

Lin Wanru was self-defeating and complained secretly.He hurriedly asked Longyan to cook sober soup.

Zhishu He chuckled and said that she was fine, obviously drunk, she rested her chin on her hands and stood on the table with her elbows.His eyes looked a little dazed, his cheeks were bright red, his eyes moved, and he was a little more charming than usual, but he complained to Lin Wanru like a bamboo tube pouring beans: "I am the eldest daughter of my family, and our He family is also a big family in Jiangxi. I can't find what kind of husband I'm looking for, but my mother said that Jiang Dao is promising. I just need to stay with him for a few years. I can enjoy the blessings. I think the Jiang family has a close relationship with our He family, and my mother-in-law and my mother are also very good I won't be wronged if I marry, so I agreed, but just arrived in the capital, before the marriage, Jiang Dao just got a concubine out of thin air. I really wanted to go back to Jiangxi immediately and break the marriage, but my mother-in-law But he persuaded me to stay, saying that I would definitely not be disadvantaged, but what am I? Did I marry Jiang Dao to suffer this kind of grievance? I endured it and waited for Shen Man to come in and see that she is not a frivolous person. I also breathed a sigh of relief, but my mother-in-law forced me to have a son earlier, saying that only by giving birth to a son before Shen Man, can I stand firm. I know that my mother-in-law is for my own good, but this son is born as soon as I say What? Jiang Dao went out in the morning and came back in the evening, and he had to light up the lamp to read at night. I just want to give birth, who am I going to give birth to..."

As he was talking, He Zhishu actually shed tears, and Lin Wanru gave her the tears in a hurry, and was glad that he had sent all the girls out just now, otherwise these words would definitely damage He Zhishu's reputation.

He Zhishu took Lin Wanru's hand: "To be honest, I really envy you. Your husband loves you so much and takes you into his heart in everything. We women, don't we just want to win the hearts of the people and stay together forever?" The last time you were a guest at home, you were talking to your aunt, and your husband sat next to him holding a tea bowl, and handed it to you when the water was no longer hot, and he kept giving you vegetables when eating. Jiang Dao, he never brought me tea, never served me dishes, I know I shouldn't expect these extravagances, but even if it's just once, I'm satisfied, and I've got something to live with him, but not once, once nor……"

Did she lie on the table and burst into tears, but Lin Wanru was at a loss and wanted to persuade him, but didn't know where to start, so she could only silently pass the handkerchief to He Zhishu.

He Zhishu cried for a while, and fell asleep. Lin Wanru didn't know what to do, so he hurriedly called the girl next to He Zhishu to come in, and that girl was taken aback. He would get drunk, and he was in a hurry to plead guilty and wanted to wake up Zhishu He, but Lin Wanru stopped him and said: "You can help your young mistress to the guest room to rest for a while, if your aunt asks, if there is me, you can just take your young mistress Serving well is decent."

The girl was very grateful, she helped Zhishu He to the guest room to rest, Lin Wanru sighed, a little annoyed, she wanted to ask Zhishu He to complain, to relieve the depression in her heart, but unexpectedly she went too far, making trouble In this state, how can Mrs. Jiang explain it?

She thought about it, and called a little girl to invite Jiang Dao over. Jiang Dao followed Jiang Wenming, hadn't even touched a drop of alcohol, and asked Lin Wanru in surprise, "What can you do with me?"

Lin Wanru told about He Zhishu's drunkenness, Jiang Dao's eyes widened, a little unbelievable, Lin Wanru's tone contained some reproach: "My cousin doesn't care too much about his cousin, so he asked her to use wine to drink Sorrow, fortunately this is here, if it is elsewhere, it will be a joke."

Jiang Dao asked embarrassingly, "Where is she?"

Lin Wanru said: "I was helped to rest in the guest room. Auntie must not know about this, otherwise my cousin will be blamed. I will say that my cousin is drunk and my cousin wants to take care of you and keep you overnight. Auntie shouldn't be suspicious, what does cousin think?" Jiang Dao said, "It's all up to you."

Lin Wanru told Mrs. Jiang that Mrs. Jiang really had no doubts, and she agreed with a smile. Lin Wanru felt relieved, and rushed to the guest room of Tao Ranju, and stood outside the door to see that Jiang Dao was washing the handkerchief for him. He Zhishu wiped his face and couldn't help sighing.

Jiang Dao is not a ruthless person, but it is a pity that he has burdened too many things, the glory of his family, and the hatred of his grandfather, which made him develop a temperament that is stuffy in his heart. Although He Zhishu and her are husband and wife, Jiang Dao has no husband and wife. The self-consciousness of being one body and sharing weal and woe makes He Zhishu feel that he is not taken seriously.

The previous banquet had come to an end, and some guests had already left one after another. Lin Wanru invited Jiang Dao to drink tea in the main hall. After thinking about it, he persuaded: "It is said that a husband and wife are of the same heart, and their benefits cut through gold. The cousin is dignified and virtuous, and understands the general principles. It's my cousin's blessing. My cousin doesn't have to bear any worries alone. It's no big deal to tell my cousin. My cousin is your wife, so she will naturally work together with you. You are busy studying and busy with business every day. Put her aside, what will my cousin think?"

Jiang Dao was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, "What did she say to you?"

Lin Wanru said: "What can I say? It's nothing more than grievances. Does my cousin read too little from poems? I also understand my cousin. The turmoil in the court is treacherous, and the intrigues among colleagues make my cousin very nervous." Tired, I'm used to hiding everything in my heart, but you also have to consider the feelings of your cousin, although Shen Man is a concubine, but she comes from a noble family, and she is well-educated, which makes her cousin feel threatened, even if her cousin won't do anything. When it comes to spoiling concubines and destroying wives, my cousin is always uneasy."

After hesitating for a while, he said: "In my humble opinion, my cousin and sister-in-law should soon have a child. After having a child, my cousin will be busy with other things, so she won't be bored and think wildly."

Jiang Dao blushed, and after saying something I know, he got up and left. Looking at the back, he felt a little bit fled.

Jiang Dao is talented, but he doesn't know how to get along with husband and wife. He only hopes that they will get better soon.

Jiang Dao, He Zhishu and his wife stayed at Chen's house for a night, and when they woke up the next day to say goodbye to Lin Wanru, He Zhishu blushed as if he was embarrassed, but Jiang Dao was much calmer.

Lin Wanru sent them away with a smile. Chen Ruiwen was drunk yesterday and slept in the outer study for fear of getting Lin Wanru drunk. He came here early this morning and bumped into Jiang Dao He Zhishu, and they exchanged pleasantries again.

Chen Ruiwen was puzzled, so Lin Wanru told him what happened yesterday: "...my cousin is just a stump, and he doesn't care about love and jade at all." Chen Ruiwen smiled and said, "It's hard for you, I'll help persuade you in the middle."

Lin Wanru smiled and looked at him angrily, the couple felt lucky to have met each other.

Chen Ruixue left the pavilion, but the Chen family had many things to finish. The wedding shed in the yard had to be dismantled, and the five stoves set up for the banquet had to be dismantled one by one, and the cook of the restaurant was invited to help, and the wages had to be settled , giving red envelopes, and making everyone in the Shen family busy all day.

The second day was busy with He Hong, and the third day was when the newcomers came back. Everyone had a lot of fun. Cao Xian and Chen Ruixue stood together very well, Chen Ruixue was gentle and quiet, and Cao Xian was gentle and elegant. They are both very handsome, and the second grandma Chen likes her son-in-law more and more.

Chen Yi also talked with the first grandson-in-law for a long time, knowing that Cao Xian was going to take the Juren examination next time, his words were quite encouraging, and he said: "Since we are a family, don't be a layman, just tell me if you need anything. All my life as a soldier, I have been the one who likes to study and make progress, you have to strive to be the best."