You're Crossing the Red Mansions

Sister Feng and Ping'er were discussing matters related to the Spring Festival marriage. Because of the many trivial matters, she was very strong. The women outside gathered around a group on weekdays, and the main courtyard was still brightly lit in the middle of the night.Lin Zhixiao's family was naturally waiting at the front, and the little girl guarding outside saw Zhou Rui's family coming, and wanted to go in to report, but Zhou Rui's family didn't dare to say anything, so they immediately hid in the dark and waited, and finally waited until the crowd dispersed before begging. A familiar little girl called Feng'er out, and said she had something important to say to Second Mistress.

Sister Feng has been exhausted all day, and she is resting on the couch with a hibiscus brocade cushion tucked in. Ping'er is beating her legs while slowly talking about the visits of the Wang family in a few days, and about the fragrance of the Xue family. Aunt Ling is pregnant, what kind of gifts should I give her?Seeing Zhou Rui's family's seriousness, Feng'er came in to report.Sister Feng thought that she had always been a cunning person, and at this moment, in the dead of night, she said that she had nothing to do, so she called in.Seeing Sister Feng at this moment, Zhou Rui's family didn't dare to be arrogant anymore. They came in with a smile on their faces to say hello first, and then asked how the eldest sister was. Grandma has been tired for a day." Zhou Rui's family couldn't hold back when they heard this, and saw that Sister Feng was only eating white fungus soup with her head down, not looking at her, so she hurriedly told the errand that Mrs. Wang had given her, and finally said with a smile: "Second wife is too. I am very annoyed, but this servant thinks that this matter is related to the reputation of the men and girls in our mansion, and the second girl is going out of the court again, so it is not good to spread the word." Sister Feng was shocked and angry in her heart, but her face was calm, Seeing her talking like this, she motioned Ping'er to give her an ingot of silver, and then said: "Sister Zhou, you are an old man by your wife's side, and it's thanks to you that you think about things that my wife sometimes doesn't think of. Today, sister Zhou said this. I understand, I already know about this matter, don’t worry, I won’t implicate you.” Zhou Rui’s family took the reassurance, took the money and came over with a smile: “The servant knows that grandma is the most wise, since grandma has explained to the servant, in the future Naturally, I don't dare to hide it from grandma." After hearing this, Sister Feng smiled slightly: "Yes, just do your job well." After speaking, she asked Feng'er to send her out.

Because the matter was so important, Sister Feng didn't dare to concentrate on herself, so she went to discuss with Mrs. Xing overnight.Mrs. Xing was already lying down. When she heard her daughter-in-law coming, she knew it was an urgent matter, so she quickly called her in.Sister Feng told Mrs. Wang's plans one by one, and Mrs. Xing laughed angrily and said, "Your aunt is getting more and more out of tune as you get older. You are a fair and honest young lady from a family background. How could you do such a poor thing?" Sister Feng sighed: "Bao girl is also her own niece. Wouldn't it be chilling to do this? If this word spreads, Bao girl will ruin her innocence, and our girl who lives with Baoyu in the garden is another What do you say? This second wife is too terrific." Mrs. Xing nodded and said: "This is a matter of the back house, I'm afraid it will alarm the old lady." Sister Feng knew it, and quickly waited for Mrs. Xing to change her clothes .The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went to Jiamu's place to clarify the matter at night with the maid holding a lantern.

Mrs. Jia Mu Nian went to bed late. After hearing this, she knew that Mrs. Wang was in a hurry, and she only sighed that she should not have married her in the first place.Now she must not be allowed to ruin the reputation of the Hefu, because she was afraid of alarming others and causing gossip instead, so she brought her confidantes and wives there.Mrs. Wang was sleeping soundly, when Caixia and Yu Chuan'er, who were watching the night outside, were startled when they saw Mrs. Jiamu Xing and a group of people coming in a mighty manner.Mother Jia winked, and several strong women came up and tied up all the waiters around Mrs. Wang.Sitting in the outer room, Jia Mu looked over one by one, and then said, "I have some decent people here who just serve your wife. You don't have to go here in the future." The eldest girl was taken to the big room, and Zhou Rui's family waited for a few close housekeepers to follow Sister Feng, and then waited for Li Wan to come, and immediately decided to hand over the whole house to her, saying that all the expenses of the second room would be borne by her in the future. through her hand.

Mrs. Wang woke up the next day and asked Yu Chuan'er to pour tea, but she saw a pretty girl with an ugly face come in to serve her, so she asked, "Which one are you?" It's the old lady calling to wait on the wife." Mrs. Wang was startled and called Caixia again, but no one answered.Xiaohong respectfully handed the teacup to her: "Second wife, the old lady came last night and said that you have been working hard these days, and you caught up with our third girl's happy event. I was only worried that your body would be broken from torture, so I called the eldest grandma to pick it up." The account book in our second room, from now on all affairs will be decided by the eldest grandma, and the wife can just take a rest." Mrs. Wang knew that things were different, but she couldn't force it, so she changed her smiling face and said to Xiaohong: "You're a smart kid, better than your elder sister Yu Chuan'er. Good boy, go outside and find Zhou Rui's family. I have something to tell her."

Xiaohong is the only daughter of Lin Zhixiao and his wife, and she is Sister Feng's confidant, she was told by Sister Feng to understand when she came to serve, so she just kept an eye on Mrs. Wang, lest she try to make trouble again.Hearing that Mrs. Wang wanted to see Zhou Rui's family, Xiao Hong would not go there, she still smiled and said: "But unfortunately, Mrs. Zhou and the others were called by the old lady to serve as errands in Rongxi Hall last night. I am afraid that there is no one around you I called Wang Shanbao's family over, and since my wife had something to tell me, I asked her to go." Wang Shanbao's family was Mrs. Xing's companion, just because they were afraid that other wives would not feel at ease staying here, and would be caught by Wang instead. Madam Xiaoen Xiaohui was moved, so Madam Xing actually sent her confidant mother-in-law out to guard.Mrs. Wang didn't know the details, seeing that their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law joined forces to trap her to death, she planned to send a letter to the palace as soon as possible.It's just that this distance can't quench my thirst. Madam Wang was about to go out of the yard to go to Jiamu's place to part ways, but Xiaohong didn't stop her. As soon as Madam Wang stepped out of the gate, she saw the two strong women guarding outside. She said with a blank face: "It's getting colder these days, madam, go back and have a rest, if you have anything to do, just send someone to do it." Madam Wang immediately said angrily: "You are so courageous! How dare you do this Do things!" This woman is used to being an errand in Jiamu's hands, and she is familiar with handling such things, no matter how loud Mrs. Wang is, as long as she dares to take a step outside, she will drag her back and throw her back regardless of her appearance.

Seeing this, Xiaohong followed the maids to help her up, and tried to persuade her: "What's wrong with the second wife? I just want to see a servant who wants to call you. Where is the labor, you go out yourself?" Mrs. Wang said angrily: "Go Call grandma here!" Xiaohong asked the maids to fetch water and said with a smile: "My wife doesn't know, grandma is going to check the accounts in the conference hall, and she won't be free for a while... The second master will also come early in the morning. He went out and told us to take good care of my wife, and the rest..." The relationship between Mrs. Wang and Jia Zheng is shallow, so it was expected that he would react like this, but Mother Jia let Li Wan stay in the second room from now on. As the master of the family, Mrs. Wang knew that she and the eldest daughter-in-law had a deep grudge and would not have a good life in the future. Although she did not dare to hurt herself publicly, she would not talk about other things in the future.This Xiaohong regards the courtyard as strictly as an iron bucket, not to mention sending letters to the palace, I'm afraid she won't even be able to see her natal family.Just when she was in a state of desperation, Mrs. Wang finally remembered Tanchun, saying that she was always the aunt, and that Tanchun was going to marry into Prince Zhongshun's mansion again, so it would be better to let her help to say a few words at this time.

Mrs. Wang took out a small ingot of silver, seeing that Xiaohong disappeared, she handed it to a little girl, and said in a low voice: "My good boy, go to your third girl, just say that I have something to say to her." He glanced at Mrs. Wang, but quietly accepted the money.When Mrs. Wang saw this, she went to wash and wash without mentioning it.The little girl went out, saw Xiao Hong, and quickly showed her the money: "The second wife gave it to me just now, and told me to call the third girl here." Xiao Hong glanced at it and said with a smile: "Here If she wants to see the third girl, you can ask the outside woman to call." The little girl nodded and went out to give orders.Sure enough, in less than half an hour, Tanchun came with his servant book, and the woman outside received the order, except for the confidant servants next to Mrs. Wang not to approach, the masters beside Mrs. Wang are free to come.As soon as Tanchun came in, Mrs. Wang burst into tears: "My son! Seeing that you are going to get married, come and see the dowry I saved for you first."

Tanchun is shrewd, although he doesn't know the inside story of the big change in the night, it is widely spread in the house that Mrs. Wang is not in good health, and the second wife's family affairs are handled by the eldest grandma, and the old lady asked the second wife to stay in the house and just take care of resting and recuperating.The waiter went out to inquire, but there was no result. Tanchun couldn't figure it out. When he saw Mrs. Wang calling, he immediately came to find out.Following Mrs. Wang into the inner room, it was full of things that had been pawned for half a bed, including silk and satin, mahogany and mother-of-pearl jewelry boxes, and some celadon jade wares, which were lively to look at.Mrs. Wang took Tanchun's hand and said to her one by one: "I have saved these over the years. Your elder sister doesn't need a dowry in the palace. Now it is all given to you. It will be my honor to enter the palace in the future." Tanchun glanced at the satin, although it was in the pattern of folded branches of Baifu, but the color was dull, and he didn't know when it was an antique. "My wife has treated me so well, I can't think of repaying it." Mrs. Wang heard this, and hurriedly said: "My son, what is there to repay? You will become a princess in the future, and you will also miss your family." That's it!" Tan Chun smiled and said, "Of course I miss it...it's just that the wife is not feeling well, I..." Mrs. Wang heard this, and couldn't help but burst into tears: "Where is the discomfort? The old lady followed the big My wife doesn't know who she listened to, but she imprisoned me in this yard. Look, the girls and women around me can't see me..." Tanchun was very happy, and said: "Madam Just tell me what to do!" Seeing this remark, Mrs. Wang hurriedly said: "You go back and send people to Baihua Hutong, find a family named Hu at the end, and send a message to the palace, so that your mother will tell me to enter the palace. Go." Tanchun quickly agreed, Mrs. Wang was overjoyed, she called Xiaohong to bring the maids in, packed a few bags of various utensils, and asked Tanchun to take them away.After leaving the yard, Tanchun took the servant book and went back to his room. He didn't untie the bundle, but ordered: "Take it, and if you like it, just pick it up, and share the rest with the little girls." Alright."

But she said that Madam Wang only dealt with Xiaohong and others in the yard every day, waiting for the edict from the palace, and wanted to go into the palace to complain to Yuanchun, but she never heard from her.Then I sent someone to call for the third girl, but Tanchun was always on call. Mrs. Wang asked several times if she had gone to Baihua Hutong.Mrs. Wang held her tight again, saying that Li Wan was disobedient to her elders and unfilial to her mother-in-law.Tanchun listened, and faltered and said a few words along the way to appease her, that's all.Baoyu also came a few times. He has always been ignorant of family affairs, and Sheyue and others have been ordered by Sister Feng again, so they don't talk much about Mrs. Wang.Every time Baoyu came to pay his respects, Mrs. Wang knew that he was indifferent, and it was useless to talk, so she just let it go.