You're Crossing the Red Mansions

The family-visiting villa and furnishings were finally completed at the end of November. Seeing that all the colors were ready, Jia Zheng led the crowd to inspect it several times.Three days later, the palace sent the chief eunuch to carefully inspect the various places in Rongguo Mansion, asking where to change clothes, where to meet with audience, where to eat, where to listen to operas, etc., and saw that everything was ready, and received red envelopes. , Fang reported back to the Holy Majesty.Under the joy of the Sacred Heart, it was finally allowed on the [-]th day of the first lunar month to go back to the house to visit relatives in Yuanchun.As soon as this news came out, the entire Rong Mansion finally took a breather, and then checked for omissions and made up for vacancies, and became busy again.

At the same time, the Ning Mansion, which is separated by a wall, is peaceful. You Xiaoxiao and Jia Zhen don't bother with the affairs of the Rong Mansion, only Jia Qiang's eyeliner is in it, and she comes back from time to time to tell some stories.The couple prepared for the Chinese New Year in a step-by-step manner, because the population in the mansion was more stable than in previous years, and Jia Jing returned to the mansion for the first time after going to Xuanzhen Temple for so many years. You Xiaoxiao discussed with Jia Zhen that this year's festival Zu welcomes Jia Mu and other people to come and sit down, and then there is no need to follow the past as in previous years. After a hard New Year's Eve, they simply keep their own households, and Ning's mansion does not go to Rong's mansion to join in the fun. up.Jia Zhen was already a lot colder towards the Rong Mansion, and she thought it made sense to hear what his wife said, so she went to talk to Jia Jing in detail.In previous years, Jia Jing was not at home, and Xichun was also raised in the Rong Mansion, and Jia's mother regarded herself as an ancestor, so she gathered together to have fun. This year, the master and sister are back, so it is better to stay at home, a family of flesh and blood Together they are clean and intimate.After Jia Jing heard this, he was naturally impatient to be the eldest nephew in front of Jia Mu, and secretly praised his son for being sensible, so he smiled and said: "In that case, then stay at our own home, but the distribution that should be sent to that mansion Just don’t be in debt.” Jia Zhen smiled and replied yes, and said that she would invite a few good friends from the clan to come together, Jia Jing knew it was the usual practice, nodded, and said: “I also ask in the academy, If anyone wants to spend the New Year with us, feel free to stay." After hearing this, Jia Zhen hurriedly called the steward of the academy to register, and then handed out posts to the children of the clan who worked under her.

Suddenly, just after the twelfth lunar month, news came that Lin Ruhai had entered Beijing.One day, Jia Zhen received an urgent letter from Yangzhou. It turned out that Lin Ruhai was handpicked by the Holy Spirit to return to Beijing on the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month to report on his duties, and he made it clear that he would not have to return to Jiangnan after the next year, for later use.Lin Ruhai also said in the letter that because the imperial decree came in a hurry, there would be no time to repair the Lin family's house in the capital in the future, to the effect that they would borrow a yard in Ningfu to live temporarily for a few days.Jia Zhen was overjoyed when she saw it, Lin Ruhai has always been favored by the emperor, if not for this, she would not have been hand-picked to visit the south of the Yangtze River.You Xiaoxiao smiled when she got the letter: "My aunt has accepted our love." Jia Zhen was pleased with hearing this, and hurriedly went to discuss with Lao Tzu.Jia Jing knew about Jia Zhen's sending to the doctor a long time ago, and then read Lin Ruhai's letter, nodded and said: "You quickly tidy up the three-in-one courtyard behind the house where I live, so that your uncle can come and live there." Jia Jing Zhen hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "I'm afraid I can't live there..." When Lin Ruhai returned to Beijing this time, it was natural that Lala Zhaza brought all his belongings. Not to mention anything else, there were quite a few servants alone. How could it be enough to enter the small courtyard three times made?

Knowing that his son was puzzled, Jia Jing smiled and said, "Do you think he brought his family to our house?" Jia Zhen was a little confused when she heard this.Jia Jing gently put the letter on the table and said: "Think about it, the Lin family's house is not too deserted to live in. Your uncle is now in a successful career, and it's not that he has nowhere to go to a relative's house. Let's just prepare him and his personal attendants. That’s all for someone to come and stay for a few days.” After hearing this, Jia Zhen suddenly realized, and said with a smile, “I’m thinking about it.” Jia Jing felt deeply moved, and couldn’t help sighing: “Lin Ruhai has been immersed in officialdom for many years, and it’s very natural that he can gain the trust of the sage. Be careful. The Lin family's house has been maintained in the capital for so many years, but he wants to live in our mansion. The first is to show the Holy One that he has been estranged from the capital since he went to Jiangnan, and he should come back this time. Zhao returned to Beijing without preparation, so he had to stay with relatives; secondly, he chose our house because the daughter of the Lin family was treated harshly there. It's not good to rashly break up the relationship with the Rong Mansion, so it just happened to be in our mansion, and it seems not far or near; third, the eldest girl in that mansion was only registered as an imperial concubine, and she will go home to visit her relatives in a few days. He is a foreign relative. When will I live there or not? Naturally, I should avoid it." Jia Zhen was enlightened by the side.Jia Jing said again: "I'm afraid that the mansion doesn't know about this news, so you tell the people who are working below you to be more strict. Then tell your daughter-in-law to go to the mansion to bring Miss Lin to us later, it doesn't matter." In addition, tidy up the house and just ask to live with your sister." Jia Zhen understood, and said with a smile: "Master is thoughtful, the old lady heard that Uncle Lin came back to live with us, I am afraid she will stop Sister Lin. Let their father and daughter meet." Jia Jing heard this, shook his head and said, "Oh, your uncle is also confused about housework." Seeing that her father remembered sending her sister to Rongfu that day, Jia Zhen quickly changed her words.

You Xiaoxiao got Jia Jing's idea, then carefully calculated the date, and said: "According to what my aunt said in the letter, I will arrive in seven or eight days. The second master is also in the court over there. If you get the news in advance, let the old man Madam knows, it will be difficult to pick up Sister Lin outside again." Jia Zhen said, "It's because of this, so the master told you to go at a suitable time, and you must not make the mansion suspicious." You Xiaoxiao laughed Said: "This is not easy to do. Take it back early. The mansion knows that Xin'er has come to ask for someone again. Should we give it or not? Wouldn't everyone look bad if they fell out?" Jia Zhen listened Now, she bowed solemnly and said: "I'll leave this matter to the grandma, grandma, I'm just waiting for the good news." Seeing him like this, You Xiaoxiao couldn't help laughing.Seeing her bright smile, Jia Zhen couldn't help feeling itchy, so she brushed her over. Seeing that there was no one around, You Xiaoxiao let him be contemptuous for a while.Jia Zhen liked her submissiveness the most, and she couldn't put it down even more, so she hugged her in her arms and whispered with her ears in her mouth: "Everyone says your girl is stunning, but I don't think she is as good as you." You Xiaoxiao was teased so hard by him With trembling heart, she said intermittently: "I'm old and pearly, how can I compare with their watery spirit... Good sir, there are people outside... please forgive me!" Pulling on the top, the half-faded spring shirt has done a good job.Because there are still people waiting for something to happen, although Jia Zhen is reluctant, she has to go out in a hurry, and when she comes back at night, she is full of affection.The two of them had already discussed and decided that it was not too late to take over Daiyu first and then talk about other things.

But when Xue's family moved out of Rongguo Mansion, Mrs. Wang insisted on keeping Baochai. Mother Jia didn't say anything after hearing this.Xue Pan threw the table to object, but Aunt Xue cried and yelled, saying that the elder brother would miss the younger sister.Xue Pan had no choice but to see their mother and daughter leaning towards Jia's house, and he had no choice.Besides, I had to prepare for the marriage, so I had no choice but to let it go.Because both Yingchun and Xichun moved out of the Baosha behind Jiamu's courtyard, Mrs. Wang took advantage of the situation to let Baochai move in, and followed Baoyu in this way.It's just that the Baosha itself is small, and the best one has been lived in by Tanchun. Zhou Rui's family took people to visit it a few times, and they saw that although Yingchun's old house was more spacious, the light was not good. The daylight in Xichun's room was acceptable, but it was very cramped.Mrs. Wang listened and pondered for a long time without saying a word. At that time Baochai was sitting here, and she hurriedly said that she could live wherever she wanted... Mrs. Wang glanced at her, but she seemed to have made up her mind: "Your mother and brother have gone out, How can I rest assured that you are left alone in the big house. For Zhou Rui’s family, you go and tell the third girl to let her live in any of the two rooms, and leave the house she lives in to Bao girl. Zhou Rui's family listened and smiled all over their faces: "Understood, the old slave will go and talk to the third girl immediately." Baochai was taken aback by the side: "Auntie, this can't be done! I'm going to live in the second sister's house. It's gone..." Mrs. Wang patted her hand and signaled her not to worry: "You are a guest, how can I wrong you!" Zhou Rui's family also smiled and said: "Miss Bao is the girl in my wife's heart. With this old slave, the girl will be able to move there tomorrow morning!"

At that time when Tanchun heard what Zhou Rui's family said, he didn't dare to show any hesitation on his face, he agreed repeatedly, and then politely sent Zhou Rui's family away.The waiter was not convinced, and couldn't help but said: "My wife is too..." Tanchun turned to look at her, his eyes were like a torch.The servant quickly bowed his head and kept silent.Tanchun ordered lightly: "Don't be dazed, tell them to come in and pack up quickly. Sister Bao will come early in the morning, and when we have dinner, we will call someone to come over and move the boxes and cages." The secretary whispered I answered yes.Tanchun finally chose Yingchun's house. Although it faced north, it was a bit bigger anyway, so there was room to move around.

At lunch time, Zhou Rui's family came again, saying that his wife had sent the third girl a painting and a set of lake brushes. Hearing that Tanchun was going to Yingchun's house, he hurriedly went to help hang it up in the middle hall.Tanchun knew that it was Madam Wang who slapped a sweet date, and with a smile on his face, he gave Zhou Rui's family the reward and sent her away.Seeing that she didn't like it, the waiter leaned over and whispered, "Miss, would you like to mention something to the old lady?" Tanchun shook his head and said, "It's useless." When they come, drive them out together.In this mansion, no matter Jiamu or Mrs. Wang, they only have Baoyu in their eyes. Jiamu loves Lin Daiyu, and Mrs. Wang dotes on Xue Baochai, all because they are the ideal Second Mistress of Bao.Looking out of the window, Tanchun saw a bleak scene. She suddenly remembered the money Jia Huan had sent that day, and a tear slipped from the corner of her eye.