Concubine daughter of the Lin family in the Red Chamber

Xiao Guan gritted his teeth secretly, and looked at his mother-in-law. She thought she would be furious, but now a dazed expression appeared on her face.

Guan Shi was intimidated by Lin Wanru. Her appearance clearly belonged to her mother-in-law, Zeng Shi, who passed away early. Because she lost her mother when she was young, her father felt indebted and indulged her very much. Apart from her mother-in-law, Zeng Shi, she was not afraid of anyone.

Ordinarily, a gentle person like Zeng doesn't know how to embarrass his daughter-in-law, but he feels inexplicably afraid. From the simple house to the sinking house with carved beams and paintings, all the fine clothes and food are given by Zeng. She hired herself as her daughter-in-law, so she could marry into the Shen family. Without the Zeng family, she would still be a wild girl in the Jinling countryside...

Lin Wanru turned around and entered the room, Chen Ruiwen hurriedly followed, ignoring the sluggish Guan Shi, while in the room Mrs Zhuang was looking at the colorful jewelry in the dowry, and said with a smile: "The styles are also very novel, and they haven't changed in the past two or three years. It will be outdated, and there are a few old things that have been accumulated over the years at the bottom of the box. It is very good for you to arrange it this way, but why do I see that there are mostly emerald jewelry and less gemstones?"

Aunt Shen laughed and said: "The eldest girl likes jadeites, she thinks the gemstones are too gorgeous, but she just made four samples according to the rules, and she won't take any more."

Zhuang said: "It's one thing to like it, but it's another thing to prepare it. In my opinion, prepare a set of ruby ​​heads, a set of emerald heads, Daiyu is young, and then make some lapis lazuli, hibiscus Stone and garnet hairpin rings are enough, and this red gold dragon and phoenix bracelet, four pairs are not enough, at least twelve pairs are required, the pattern is not important, whether you wear it yourself, or go out to be a guest to reward others, it is not enough. It's super cheap, and it's not rude."

Aunt Shen hurriedly ordered Tongxia to take down the notes and take them to buy, but she was a little worried: "I'm afraid it will be too late."

Zhuang smiled and asked the girl to take out a small box.When I opened it, I found a whole set of red gold and ruby-studded heads, which were very gorgeous. Mrs. Zhuang said with a smile: "I have prepared this a long time ago. I am waiting for the makeup that Daiyu will send when she gets married. You can write it on the Go up the dowry list."

Aunt Shen didn't expect Zhuang's to be so generous. Even though Daiyu is the eldest daughter of the Lin family, the makeup is a bit expensive, and she couldn't help being a little at a loss, but Zhuang took Aunt Shen's hand and sighed: "Wu Niang, you Just accept it, this is what the Shen family owes you, it's like getting married. I have prepared another gift, and I don't know if I can come to the wedding in person. "

Aunt Shen didn't speak, but tears fell.

In the yard, Guan Shi glared at Shen Aixiao, wishing he could pounce on him and make a fuss.It would be best if the neighbors knew about the trouble, making Shen Wuniang unable to gain a foothold, but in front of Chen Ruiwen, she had to hold back her anger, and looked at Shen Aixiao with hatred: "Why don't you die outside?"

Shen Aixiao laughed and said: "I'm dead, don't you want to be a widow? It's okay if you remarry. I'm afraid you can't live in the Shen family."

Guan's teeth itch with hatred, but he can't say a word.

After Zhuang and Aunt Shen spoke, they broke the tense stalemate between Shen Aixiao and Guan.Mrs. Zhuang said to Shen Aixiao: "Second brother, you came out without saying a word yesterday, and you didn't say a word, which made us worry all night. We are relieved to know that you are here. Are you going back with me now or staying here?" side?"

Shen Aixiao smiled and said: "Don't worry about it, I'm fine living here. Talking about books and speeches with Daiyu, life is like living in an old house."

Mrs. Zhuang nodded: "Since that's the case, I won't force it. The only point is that Daiyu is about to get married, so she should learn more about female red needlework and stove work."

As he said that he was about to leave, Guan Shi reluctantly followed, the younger Guan rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Why don't you tell Sister Man to stay too, the young sisters are good companions when they are together."

Aunt Shen glanced at Chen Ruiwen, who was full of shyness from time to time, and said: "The house at home is not very spacious, so I won't stay."

Guan said angrily: "If the room is not spacious, make it free. Staying here is for your face. Don't be ignorant of flattery!"

Xiao Guan also smiled and said: "Yes, Sister Man also studies with her father-in-law at home, Wu Niang, don't be modest."

Mrs. Zhuang just shook her head and stepped out of the yard, but Mrs. Guan told her mother-in-law: "Go home and get the girl's bundle. The girl will stay here for a while."

Shen Man mumbled and didn't speak.

As soon as Mrs. Zhuang and Mrs. Guan left, the courtyard seemed much cleaner. Aunt Shen went back to the yard, but Chen Ruiwen and Lin Wanru turned a blind eye again. Lin Daiyu had no choice but to come and take Shen Man in herself, and arranged her in the east wing of the yard.

The courtyard next door to Lin Wanru was filled with laughter and laughter. Lin Wanru was sitting on the porch, watching a few girls playing eagles and chickens in the yard. Chen Ruiwen sat beside him tightly, wanting to hold Lin Wanru's hand.

Lin Wanru ignored him, got up and sat next to him, Chen Ruiwen was stunned, thought about it and followed, this time Lin Wanru simply went back to the room, slammed the door, almost bumping into Chen Ruiwen's nose.

The courtyard gradually became quiet, the maids looked at each other in dismay, Lu Ni waved her hand quietly, indicating that everyone should go on their errands, and she went to the tea room to serve tea.

The second monk Chen Ruiwen couldn't figure it out. The door was locked by Lin Wanru, so he went to the window, opened the window and went in. It was the window of Lin Wanru's bedroom. Under the window was a small table and two chairs. It is a big screen with clothes on it.

As soon as Chen Ruiwen jumped in, Lin Wanru's screams sounded in the room. Before Chen Ruiwen could react, a piece of clothing was thrown towards him. He subconsciously dodged and saw a figure curling up behind the screen.

Lin Wanru was furious, she just came in to change clothes, Chen Ruiwen, a dead man, dared to peep!

She quickly put on her clothes, stepped out of the screen and saw that there was no one in the room, if it wasn't for the obvious footprints on the table, no one would have known that someone had just entered.

When Lu Ni heard the screams and rushed in, she saw Lin Wanru's face turned blue and white, staring at the window. Lu Ni looked over and saw the footprints, her face changed drastically, and she rushed to Lin Wanru: "Girl, are you okay?" ?”

Suoyu and Cage Yan all followed in behind, Lin Wanru forced a smile: "It's okay, I saw a big bug just now, which shocked me."

Zijuan's voice also came from the yard outside: "Young lady asked me to ask what's wrong?"

Lu Ni walked to the window calmly and opened it, and said with a smile, "It's the girl who was scared by the bugs, it's okay." She also secretly wiped the shoe prints.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then dispersed.

Chen Ruiwen rushed out of the Lianhua Hutong, his face was red and his ears were red, his heart was beating like a drum, and his mind was full of the graceful figure that caught his eye just now. The screen was not thick, and it was embroidered with light landscape paintings. Slender, with soft waist and limbs, Chen Ruiwen took a while to calm down. He paced back and forth and looked at the gate not far away. He thought it was funny again, thought about it and shook his head, walked and laughed, and returned to Chen's house.

Lin Wanru was so angry that she didn't come out for dinner. If Chen Ruiwen was in front of her, she wished she could punch him until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen before venting his anger.

Chen Ruiwen was drinking tea with Jia Baoyu.

On the way, he met Jia Baoyu and Feng Ziying, and dragged him to drink. After everyone dispersed, Jia Baoyu invited Chen Ruiwen to drink tea. After all, he would be brother-in-law in the future.

Jia Baoyu was in high spirits on happy occasions, and his wish was fulfilled, before he even opened his mouth, he smiled a little: "Brother Ruiwen's elder came to the capital, so logically I should also go to visit him, but it's a pity that there are many things at home. I can’t get away, I will go to kowtow to apologize after a while.”

Chen Ruiwen said with a smile: "The Shen family and the Lin family are family friends, and you will have to meet your grandfather when the time comes."

But Jia Baoyu hesitated, and asked half tentatively, "Brother Rui Wen came from Lianhua Hutong?"

Chen Ruiwen thought of that figure, nodded indiscriminately, picked up the teacup to drink tea to hide his uneasiness, Jia Baoyu said: "Brother Ruiwen has seen Sister Lin before, I don't know if she is doing well recently, it's spring, cough Has the disease recurred?"

Chen Ruiwen looked at Jia Baoyu's muttering to himself, and couldn't help sighing that the two of them really felt sorry for each other, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, I didn't see a doctor at the Lianhua Hutong. It's very good. A few days of work, okay, don't you feel relieved than seeing it with your own eyes?"

Jia Baoyu laughed. From the first time he saw Lin Daiyu, his heart was on Lin Daiyu. If she is good, he is good. There is no need to hide it for fear of people knowing.

Xiao Guan urged Shen Man to stay, just because he wanted to see Chen Ruiwen more, who knew that Chen Ruiwen hadn't been here since that day, and Shen Man was also secretly disappointed. In the blink of an eye, on April [-], the emperor made a decree The gift of marriage, for a while, everyone was talking about the marriage between the second master Bao, who was born as a jade in the Jia family, and the eldest daughter of the Lin family.

On April 27th, Mrs. Shen came to Lianhua Hutong, took the dowry and went to Jia’s mansion to make a bed in person. The new house was set up in Yihong Courtyard, and the furniture was measured and made to order. The maids and mothers all sighed in admiration, and Shen also felt that her face was radiant.

Two days ago, the emperor bestowed a marriage, which was a great gift, but the Empress Dowager, Concubine Roujia, and Concubine Xian in the harem all rewarded things, and it was even more dignified, and she felt more and more that the marriage was a good one.

At dawn on the second day, the Lianhua Hutong was bustling with activity. Mrs. Shen and Mrs. Zhuang, Mrs. Li came here to help send off the wedding, and Aunt Shen was so busy that she kept her feet on the ground. Then she followed Lin Daiyu and helped run errands.

Mrs. Zhuang personally helped Lin Daiyu twist noodles and put on makeup. Lin Daiyu was naturally beautiful and had an outstanding temperament. At this time, her face was only lightly covered with a layer of powder, and she felt radiant. The phoenix crown on her head was red gold. Dazzling rubies and pearls, and a wedding dress embroidered with birds and phoenixes are even more gorgeous. Lin Daiyu is dressed up like a concubine or fairy, even Zhuang, an old man who is accustomed to the world, is amazed.

Lin Wanru and You Rongyan smiled and helped Lin Daiyu put on a pair of jadeite bracelets, a pair of dragon and phoenix bracelets, and helped put on the red gold earrings inlaid with drop-shaped rubies, hanging on her white as jade cheeks, making her feel even more charming moving.