You're Crossing the Red Mansions

You Xiaoxiao got the news and hurried to the flower hall with Yindie.I saw Jia Jing and Jia Zhen were both present, their faces brimming with joy.Seeing her coming in, Jia Zhen said first, "Hurry up and make arrangements. Master Xiao and the aunt will come over for dinner later. Zixiu and Mrs. Chen have already sent people to pick them up." You Xiaoxiao responded with a smile, Ask Yindie to instruct Zhou Xiang's family to prepare two tables of meals according to the first-class regulations.Jia Jing thought for a while, and then said: "Since it's not easy for Rong'er to come out of the Imperial Prison, I called Brother Qiang, Brother Yun and Brother Cong to accompany me." .” So he hurriedly called the boy to invite his buddies to come over.

Seeing that their father and son had nothing to say, You Xiaoxiao came out, walked a few steps, and then told Yindie: "Since Mrs. Chen is here, she should also ask Yun'er's mother to come over to accompany her. You run there yourself, and go to the corridor to invite five Grandma, come here." After hearing this, Yindie hurriedly asked her mother-in-law to prepare the car.Because Jia Cong was a top-notch student in the academy, Jia Jing always looked at him differently, and asking him to accompany him this time was also meant to flatter him.You Xiaoxiao hurriedly sent someone to the West Mansion to talk to Mrs. Xing, as to whether she would come or not, it depended on her will.

Because it was a great happy event, some red curtains were hung in the Ningguo Mansion to decorate it to suit the occasion.After a while, Chen Yiliang and his mother arrived at the Ning Mansion first in a sedan chair, and someone had already called them outside waiting to be received solemnly.You Xiaoxiao took Xichun to sit and drink tea with Mrs. Chen first, and naturally she was full of praise.Mrs. Chen was knowledgeable, she shook her head and said with a smile: "If it weren't for the support of the masters, how could he be here today, grandma won't praise him anymore." Seeing her like this, You Xiaoxiao hurriedly smiled and said: "Sister-in-law What do you do with humility, you just wait for happiness in the future." The two were talking and laughing when they came outside to report that Mrs. Xing and the second girl had arrived.You Xiaoxiao went out to welcome her, and Mrs. Chen also stood up quickly.

Mrs. Xing heard that there was a leader named Huiyuan in the Dajian Academy, Master Jing specially chose Brother Cong to have a banquet with him, and hurriedly went to talk to the master.Jia She thought to himself that although Jia Zhu died young in the second room, he was also a serious scholar.And in the big house these years, no seeds of study have been produced, so it doesn't matter if Jia Lian doesn't mention it, now that brother Cong is promising, this is another good time to make friends with the new rich.So after thinking about it, he went to the East Mansion with Mrs. Xing.Jia Zhen was a little surprised when she heard that Jia Amnesty had come in person, but Jia Jing nodded and said, "He is also planning for Brother Cong, at least he is his own son. I can't help but look forward to it." Jia Zhen listened, thinking My own actions, I don't blame my father for being discouraged a few years ago, and I can't help but feel hot on my face.

Mrs. Xing and Yingchun hadn't settled down yet, Yindie led Mrs. Bu in, they met each other, they were relatives, so they became more intimate.Seeing Yingchun, Xichun finally had something to talk to, You Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "Forget it, you two girls can't hear the words of our mother-in-law, so go as you like." Just as they were talking, Huanyan came in and smiled: " Miss Lin is here." As soon as the words finished, Daiyu came in with her beautiful eyebrows, You Xiaoxiao introduced her, and greeted everyone one by one.Mrs. Chen looked at it in a daze, Mrs. Bu was a shrewd person, and whispered: "This is Miss Shang Shulin's family's daughter." Mrs. Chen understood, and whispered: "I am dazzled by the beauties in this room. gone."

You Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "Why don't you see Madam Fu coming to visit?" Daiyu smiled and said: "Mother is coming too, but she is pregnant, the doctor told you to be careful." Madam Xing was very envious when she listened.Originally, Fu Qiufang married into the Lin family, she also murmured behind her back, but now that she is about to get pregnant, if she gets a boy in one fell swoop, she will be safe for the rest of her life.After hearing this, You Xiaoxiao looked at Daiyu carefully, and seeing that there was no sign of depression on her face, she knew that she was really happy, and hurriedly said: "We should also go to congratulate such a happy event, but we are afraid of causing trouble. She's annoyed, you just pack up the supplements later and you just take them back." Mrs. Xing heard this, and hurriedly said: "That's right." She sent Wang Shanbao's family back to the mansion to prepare gifts.Daiyu was about to shirk that you don't need to be polite, Yingchun smiled and stood up: "I'd better go back." Now she is helping to take care of the affairs in the big room, Mrs. Xing is used to it, seeing that she can take over, she hastily said: "My son, it's hard work for you, it's better for you." Yingchun smiled and took the girl out without saying a word.Seeing this, Mrs. Bu joked: "Second Miss and Miss Lin are both so capable, but I only have a careless kid by my side, who can relax a bit at any time." You Xiaoxiao sat down and laughed: "Brother Yun is young. I'm not too young, so I'll marry you a wife and come back?" But Mrs. Bu said, "You don't know, our Yun'er is the most eccentric, and the matchmakers have come to several households, but there is no one who can look up to them. , I have persuaded what should be said, and said what should be said, and he will not let go, and I am also in a hurry." Because of the mention of getting married and marrying a daughter, everyone became interested and began to talk in a hurry.Xichun and Daiyu couldn't help blushing, Yindie knew what was going on, and quickly took the girls to the inner room to avoid it.

Mrs. Xing said with a smile: "Fortunately, our Ying'er has already decided on the marriage, Brother Cong can wait for a few years, but the fourth girl is getting older, you should plan carefully as a sister-in-law." You Xiaoxiao sighed: "Ma'am What's more, we have a brother Rong and a big girl in our family, and I have been thinking about it day and night with the uncle, but how can it be easy to find the right person?" After hearing this, Mrs. Bu nodded and said: "That's right. Marry a daughter and marry a daughter-in-law It's all the old man who broke his heart." Yin said to Mrs. Chen again: "Now I really envy my sister, my nephew is so promising, and God will help her marriage in the future." These words are not groundless, if Chen Yiliang can win the emperor's favor in the imperial examination , it is impossible to say that there is still the honor of giving marriage.But Mrs. Chen said: "Sister, don't say such things, we are from such basic backgrounds, we just need to find someone with the right family." Hearing this, You Xiaoxiao knew that Mrs. Chen was not such a frivolous person, so she thought again A little more respect.When talking about Jia Yun, You Xiaoxiao asked: "We don't know what kind of girl Yun brother wants to find? If there is a suitable girl, I will help you pay more attention." Turning a corner, she smiled and said, "Grandma also knows the details of our family. Miss Da Zi is absolutely out of reach. As long as the girl is a good person, everything else is fine."

Among the offshoots of the Jia family, Jia Yun's family was quite in decline, and they had always lived by currying favor with the Rong and Ning families.However, Jia Yun is also ambitious, if she is not worried about not being able to support her mother, she would not go to the second mansion to make friends in her spare time.Now he is self-reliant and has become a florist's middleman. He is just visiting from door to door, and with his good eloquence, he is also familiar with the business with several big housekeepers. Although it is not an evergreen business, he can still have 300 yuan a year Two bites.Although Mrs. Bu has no worries about food and clothing, she also knows that this is not even enough for a big family's monthly expenses. Ashamed of myself.After hearing this, You Xiaoxiao asked about Jia Yun's business again. After listening to her more and more detailed questions, Mrs. Bu vaguely understood. For some industries, it is difficult to make a living by going eastward and westward like they are now.After hearing this, You Xiaoxiao had an idea in her mind, so she held back for now.On the other hand, Mrs. Xing, who was at the side, was impatient when she heard the accounts of this poor family, but she thought that Mrs. Bu was Mrs. Chen's own sister. Followed by a few words.

Everyone was chatting lively, and they came to report with a smile on their faces outside: "Master said that the banquet is over, please invite your wife, grandma, and girls to come over." You Xiaoxiao stood up quickly: "It's just talking, and I almost missed the time for dinner. My son." Then he helped Mrs. Xing first, and led everyone to the flower hall.After entering the hall in a short time, the spacious room was separated by a screen of flowers, birds and spring moon. In the center was a big round table with black lacquered wood covered with gold.Mrs. Xing quickly declined and said: "Today is to congratulate Mrs. Chen, how can I sit here." Then she pulled Mrs. Chen to sit down.Mrs. Chen refused to live or die, but Mrs. Pu persuaded: "Madam's kindness, sister accepts it." You Xiaoxiao smiled and said: "Sister-in-law Chen just listen to our wife, and sister-in-law fifth is also sitting here to accompany her. .” Then Yingchun, Xichun, and Daiyu were asked to sit down one after another, and they went to the tail seat to accompany them.

Outside the screen, because Lin Ruhai was the highest official, he should have been at the top, but because of the nature of the family banquet, Jia Jing was enshrined as the seat of honor, accompanied by Jia She and Xiao Rujing, and the rest were Chen Yiliang, Jia Yun, Jia Yun Qiang, Jia Cong, etc. are listed next, and Jia Zhen is naturally listed at the end.Jia Jing first raised his glass and said with a smile: "I should congratulate Zixiu, the hard study these days has finally paid off." Lin Ruhai also laughed and said: "Zixiu's talent has been spread in the Imperial Academy, and the article is excellent." Xiao Rujing nodded beside him and said: "Zixiu told me about the article when he came back. It's rare to have a lofty intention." Jia She and Jia Zhen didn't know much about the article, so they just smiled cup.However, Chen Yiliang got out of his seat, bowed and kowtowed: "Students are able to have what they are today, all because of the guidance of the masters. How can they stand up to the wine of the masters?" He drank it all up: "The masters have treated the students well, and the sea is dry and the rocks are rotten. I can't repay you." Tears streamed down my face as I said.

Seeing this, Jia Zhen hurried up to help her up. Jia Jing sighed, "Zixiu, as I said earlier, Dajian Academy will become famous one day because of you. You have today is your own creation, so don't underestimate yourself." Xiao Ru Jing smiled and said: "If you hadn't been tempered by the world, you would not be able to write such a brilliant article. There are many generations of foolish Confucians in the dynasty, and the Holy One has been bored for a long time. In my opinion, Zixiu has a great chance of winning the palace examination. Since you respect I am a teacher, and I just want to say one thing, in the future, I will be a butcher for an official, and take the people's livelihood as the foundation, so that I can live up to your original intention." Chen Yiliang hurriedly said: "Student wrote it down." Jia Jing laughed again: "Speaking of the palace examination. , you still have to ask Mr. Lin for advice, here he is the Tanhua Lang handpicked by the late emperor, we are no match." Lin Ruhai laughed: "Brother Jing, I am ashamed to say this, how dare I call it big in front of Brother Xiao? Xiao Rujing laughed and said, "Brother Lin is now a Shangshu lord, and he shuts the door and speaks like a man without leaking water. You can't compare with me in learning, but we can't compare with you in the palace examination." Everyone stubbornly Laughed for a while, but didn't mention the wine.

Because of the high interest, it is inevitable to forget the time. In the middle of the night, it was Daiyu who first sent someone to look for her father, saying that it was late at night and the dew was heavy, so she should go back earlier, and the province's mother was worried at home.After Lin Ruhai heard this, he said to Chen Yiliang: "If you are free these few days, go and find me at home." After that, he stood up and said to Jia Jing, "It's late today, so I'll excuse you first." Jia Jing smiled and said: " That's right, now that you have someone in your room, you are restrained, let's have fun, you go back first." Because Jia Jing was always serious, it was easy for him to tell a joke, and everyone burst into laughter.Jia Yun waited for the younger generation to bear it, Lin Ruhai couldn't help but blushed, Xiao Rujing hurriedly smoothed things over and said: "Brother Lin, go slowly, we will stay tonight." Although he didn't sit in the hotel, But Ning's mansion has prepared a room for him to rest.And here, You Xiaoxiao has already prepared the gift for Mrs. Fu, and said to Daiyu: "There is still a copy of your aunt in it, you take it back together. Since Madam is pregnant, you rarely go through these things Yes, if you need anything, just send someone to tell me." Daiyu was very grateful after hearing this.