You're Crossing the Red Mansions

You Xiaoxiao went to Hefeng Courtyard in person, and told Xichun that she would take Daiyu to live here.When Xichun heard that Uncle Lin was going back to Beijing, she smiled and said, "Look at this, Sister Lin is going to celebrate the New Year in our house?" You Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "I guess I'll live there until the end of the year. Just look at you Which room in the yard is empty, I sent someone to clean it up for her." Xichun clapped her hands and said, "In the winter, I either eat or sleep, and I'm very bored. I think it's deserted, why don't I ask Sister Lin to work with me? Come with me." You Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "Forget it, I'll go pick up the second girl in two days, and go mess around with you." The sister-in-law joked a few words, and because she needed to prepare something, Yindie gave it to Feng The big girl in the courtyard drew a pair of cards, saying that if there is any withdrawal, just go to the warehouse to ask for it.

After going to Rongfu, Mother Jia heard that You Xiaoxiao came to say that she would pick up Daiyu to stay for a while. Although she was a little suspicious, she thought that Xichun sent a post over last time. No more words, just politely said: "Your house is very busy during the New Year's Day, but you still have to entertain her." You Xiaoxiao smiled and said: "The old ancestor said that Miss Lin is your granddaughter, can we please Living in the mansion for a few days is a compliment to us. It's not that the fourth girl said that no one is with her at home every day, and she wants to see her sister Lin, so I, the sister-in-law, have no choice but to come and run errands for her." Mother Jia heard her like this Talking, feeling comfortable, seeing that she asked Ann to leave, she hurriedly told her: "It's almost Chinese New Year, and the sisters just need to make out for a few days, but you have to send them back to me early." You Xiaoxiao was shocked, but her face was still As usual: "Of course, I know that my ancestors can't do without Sister Lin."

Here, Yuanyang personally sent You Xiaoxiao out.Seeing no one was there, You Xiaoxiao stuffed a lotus-colored gold thread purse to her: "New Year's Eve is coming soon, a New Year's gift prepared in advance." Yuanyang didn't want to, You Xiaoxiao whispered: "Don't push, this is just for you , so much so that others can see it." Jia Mu's room was full of eyeliners, and there were many people talking, Yuanyang couldn't refute her kindness after hearing it, and You Xiaoxiao's things were not hot, unlike other people It seems like you have to get something back for what you give, so I silently accepted it.You Xiaoxiao smiled and said: "I know you are not in short supply, but a girl's family always saves more private houses to be confident." Yuanyang is a son of a family, and his parents look at the old house in Jinling, and his brother and sister-in-law are all servants at Jiamu , and usually depend on each other, because the elder brother's family has raised several children, and it is very difficult on weekdays, and the mandarin ducks are soft-hearted, so it is inevitable to help them from time to time.You Xiaoxiao knows in her heart that Yuanyang is a decent girl, and every time she returns to the West Mansion, she will always give her some small things and tricks.After hearing what she said, Yuanyang vaguely understood the meaning, and it was inconvenient to say more, so she sent her to Daiyu's room.

At this time, Qiaomei was working with Daiyu, and the box on the top of the kang was filled with colorful threads. It was originally intended to embroider a festive tent for Yingchun. She had just finished embroidering a bright red pomegranate with her mouth exposed. Seeing You Xiaoxiao came, The two quickly gave up their seats.You Xiaoxiao didn't exchange pleasantries, she first winked at Qiaomei, Daiyu sensed it, and sent Xueyan to guard the door together.You Xiaoxiao told all about Lin Ruhai's return to Beijing and so on. Daiyu was stunned at first when she heard this, and then she burst into tears of joy when she thought of the reunion of her father and daughter.You Xiaoxiao said in a low voice: "I said that Xichun wanted you to be my companion, so the old lady would let you go out. You collect a few things you own and see who you take with you..." Then she paused again , then said: "Master, I'm afraid I will stay in the capital this time..." Daiyu immediately understood what You Xiaoxiao meant, and knew that she would not come back to live after leaving this time, but seeing her being so cautious Confused: "Sister-in-law means that the old lady doesn't allow me to be with my father?"

Lin Ruhai returned to Beijing this time to report on his duties, and saw that he would be promoted to a noble position and open a family in the capital.But Mother Jia will definitely point out that there is no one in the backyard of Lin's mansion, and force Daiyu to stay by her side, and wait until she grows old, and then find a way to cook with Baoyu's raw rice. Yu held her nose and married into the Jia family.If it was the time when Jia Min had just passed away, Lin Ruhai was so haggard that he really wanted to marry the Jia family, not for any other reason, thinking that he was a relative of his mother's family anyway, so he couldn't be too harsh on his daughter.Later, when Daiyu went back to Yangzhou, he learned from the girl that Mrs. Wang in Jia's mansion had waited for Daiyu to be so indifferent that even Jia's mother was nothing more than mediocre.Therefore, coming back to live in the Ning Mansion this time is also a warning to the Rong Mansion.Jia's mother is old and smart, once she gets the news, she will definitely keep Daiyu in the house, and then use her mother-in-law's airs to force the Lin family to submit. Totally ruined.There are twists and turns here, You Xiaoxiao thinks it's better for Lin Ruhai to explain to her daughter herself, Jia's mother is Daiyu's grandmother after all, and it would be troublesome for her heretic sister-in-law to get involved.So he just smiled and said: "The old lady loves you so much, it's common sense that she doesn't want you to leave."

Daiyu is not easy to be fooled, these days she watched silently, she still has lingering fears about Zijuan, she should have understood her grandmother's plan long ago.Not to mention Baoyu, the second aunt only has Baochai in her eyes, otherwise she would not have driven Tanchun out and let Baochai live here.Obviously I don't please my second aunt, but my grandmother puts herself on the fire. Is this also love?Seeing that sister-in-law Zhen refused to say it clearly, it was time for me to calm down and think about it.Daiyu's lips trembled slightly, but she didn't say anything after all.Seeing her like this, You Xiaoxiao hurriedly said: "Hurry up and pack up and go, your sister is impatient to wait at home." After finishing speaking, she called Qiaomei and Xueyan from outside, and only said that she was going to live in the East Mansion. For a period of time, let them clean up the cage.When Daiyu first came to Beijing, she was still young, and Lin Ruhai was a man and careless, thinking about the long distance and fear of being burdensome, she didn't bring much other than a few books and clothes, and the rest was just given to her. The daughter stuffed the banknotes and returned a lot of money to the Jia family.That's right, there is nothing in the capital, just spend a lot of money to buy it, and what he thinks is the whole idea of ​​entrusting the daughter to the Jia family.

Daiyu looked at her house, clothes and playthings were all given in Jia's mansion these years. Although she followed the example of Jia's girl, she gave money here every year.If you want to leave this time, you might as well stay here, so as not to let the women who don't know what to do go out and talk.So Daiyu only packed away the few books she loved to read and the stationery she brought from Jiangnan. Among the clothes in the closet, she only picked a few sets made for her by Qiaomei, and discarded the rest.As for the girl, of course it was Qiaomei and Xueyan, and the contract of selling their lives was held in his own hands.Among the remaining girls in Jia's family, Chunxian was a good one, so Daiyu took 100 taels of silver from the mahogany lacquer box to be with her, thinking that they had a relationship for so many years.That Chunxian was clever, she just said "Don't worry, girl." Then she followed Qiaomei and Xueyan to move the box and cage silently.

In the evening, You Xiaoxiao took Daiyu to Dongfu.Xichun continued outside, and You Xiaoxiao gave a few instructions to leave the sisters behind and go to the conference hall first.Xichun welcomes Daiyu to Hefeng Courtyard, Qiaomei and Xueyan follow Hua'er to the small room at the back to settle down, only to see a new bedding and makeup box, etc., which are very thoughtfully arranged.Xichun took Daiyu around her room and said with a smile: "It's winter, everyone is crowded together to keep warm, why don't Sister Lin stay with me for a few days." Daiyu is not picky, she used to live in Xifu Xiangyun often slept with her, so he smiled and said: "That's just right." When Xichun turned around and saw that the things she brought were simple, she said, "I have prepared all the things I usually use, and you and I have the same share." Usually we don’t have to go out to set rules, the small kitchen in the yard prepares meals for us alone. But my sister sees if there is anything else I need, I will send someone to pick it up from the warehouse.” Seeing her carefulness, Daiyu felt grateful and said: "It's enough to eat and drink, what else do you want." After finishing speaking, he took out a Duan inkstone from the personal box and handed it to Xichun: "Although it is not a precious thing, you can use this thing." Xichun took it, and saw that the inkstone mountain was carved in the shape of a koi carp, and the inkstone pool was dotted with golden scales, it was really beautiful. "Sister really has good things." Xichun was not polite, told Hua'er to put it away, and said: "I'm used to jingling here, and I don't have such good things as my sister. It's just that my elder brother gave me a piece of bird gold a while ago. It is said that it came from Russia as a tribute, and there are not many in the capital, although they are beautiful, but I am still small, so I can just wear them for my sister." The girl next to him has already taken them out of the cabinet, and when Daiyu looked at them, The golden emerald is brilliant, the color is shining, very beautiful, and the wind hat with the pocket is trimmed with a circle of fiery red fox fur, which is soft and warm in the hand, knowing that it is a rare and good thing, but if you want to reject it, it seems petty, just right for yourself There were not many winter clothes, so I had to accept them with a smile: "Thank you, sister." The two sisters sat down to tea and gossip with a smile, and suddenly saw Yindie coming over and said: "Miss, the master heard that Miss Lin is here. See you, grandma asked me to send it there."

After hearing this, Xichun also stood up: "In that case, I'll go there with Sister Lin." Lin Daiyu also stood up quickly. The wife asked her aunt to take her to visit her uncle.That's all for the eldest uncle, although he didn't come out to see him, but the words he conveyed were polite and heart-warming, the second uncle only said a few words, let alone said nothing, but the second aunt reprimanded him for half a day, and gave him a blow.This is also the elder brother of the mother's direct relative!Now that I have come to the East Mansion, not to mention that I should visit the elders, the uncle in the hall is so respectable, so I am very grateful.

Arriving outside Jia Jing's house, You Xiaoxiao waited with a smile on her face, and when she saw her coming, she went in arm in arm, and Xichun naturally followed.After entering the room, Jia Jing sat on the front seat, Jia Zhen stood beside her, and Daiyu first greeted her uncle and then her elder brother when she came in.A girl nearby had already brought two chairs over, and Daiyu saw that Jia Zhen and You Xiaoxiao were still standing and refused to sit down, but Xichun urged: "Sister Lin, please sit down quickly, I will sit down after you. After Jia Jing heard this, Nian Xu smiled and said, "Girl Lin, you are a guest, so you don't need to talk about those empty etiquette." Daiyu pleaded guilty, and Fang sat down cautiously.Jia Jing said again: "Brother Zhen and his daughter-in-law have also told you, waiting for your father to come, you father and daughter have a good reunion, these days you will live in your uncle's house first, don't be polite, just treat yourself as your own home, your brother Sister-in-law and sister-in-law are all good, just open your mouth if you need something, and if you are wronged, just come and tell me, uncle will make the decision with you." Daiyu couldn't help but her eyes turned red when she heard such kind words.

Jia Zhen followed suit and said, "Sister, please don't talk outside. Just tell your sister-in-law if you have something to do." Daiyu stood up and thanked them one by one.Seeing that she had finished what she had to say, You Xiaoxiao knew that both of them were restrained, so she hurried up to smooth things over, said a few words, and was about to go out with Daiyu and Xichun.Jia Jing suddenly remembered another thing, and said: "The few pieces of snow fox fur sent by my son Zhuangzi before are all whole. Brother Zhen said he would honor me, and the fur is very good. Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law You asked someone to make three jackets, just in time for you guys to wear them to avoid the cold." After hearing this, You Xiaoxiao laughed quickly and said, "Thank you, master, but we don't take the good materials from the master in vain." Everyone listened, even Looking at Jia Zhen, she couldn't help laughing.Jia Jing asked with a smile: "Listen, why don't you take it for nothing?" You Xiaoxiao went on to say, "Speaking of it, it's the master's good luck. My wife saw a cage of sables in the yard early this morning. They were just delivered at night, all of them are black and shiny, and the people at the bottom said that they were caught after dozens of days in the forests in the northeast. "Jia Jing listened, smiled and said nothing.