You're Crossing the Red Mansions

Mrs. Wang is struggling to survive, but there is nothing she can do.Jia Zheng doesn't care about common affairs, and Li Wan's family will not treat his father-in-law harshly, and seeing Mrs. Wang in such a mess, he simply points out that there is no one to take care of the old man's house, and shuts down Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhou. It was reposted, and by the way, it was decided to change the big house, and a few little girls were sent to wait on it. Aunt Zhao was full of virtuous grandma, so Jia Zheng naturally thought it was true.Although Li Wan usually kept quiet, he knew it very well in his heart. The second room saw that she was a Buddha, so they felt contemptuous. After doing a few things, they realized that Grandma was not easy to fool. Compared with Lian's Second Mistress, she was no different, so she couldn't help but be more meticulous in her work. Those who wanted to fish in troubled waters and take advantage of the opportunity couldn't help but put their minds to it. Everything in the second room has been in order since then, compared to when Mrs. Wang took Tanchun to manage the house. A lot of rules.

In the autumn of another year, Jia Cong and a few primary school students who had passed the talent show insisted on going to the competition. Seeing their ambition, Jia Jing didn't stop them, and only talked to Xiao Daru more attentively.Mrs. Xing was afraid that Jia Cong would be tortured to the point of ruining her body, so she made a fuss about delivering food and drinks to the academy every day, and seeing that the weather was getting worse, she wanted to send clothes to the stove.Seeing that it was inappropriate, Yingchun hurriedly dissuaded him and said: "Master Jing is willing to give such flattery because he sees Brother Cong's future. Doesn't Madam just sweep his old man's eyes by doing this?" Sister Feng always knew Mrs. Xing was Zuo Xinger, After listening to this, I can't help but look at Yingchun more.However, Mrs. Xing actually listened to Yingchun, and after thinking about it, she said: "What you said is true, I am also afraid that your brother will strangle you." Yingchun smiled and persuaded: "Madam, don't worry, I have heard from my fourth sister. Although they did not work as masters in the academy when they entered the house, sister-in-law Zhen sent people to watch over everything in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Is there any reason to take care of my brother? If Madam doesn't believe it, just think about it, Brother Cong will be in the academy for more than a year, how could he ever be sick?" Mrs. Xing nodded and said: "You should be more careful, that's all. That's all, let's ignore him." As he spoke, he changed the subject and said, "Is your dowry ready?" Hearing this, Yingchun couldn't help but shyly said, "Madam, just ask the second sister-in-law." Then she went straight out.Mrs. Xing said with a smile, "I've spoiled her so much." When Sister Feng saw their mother and daughter reconciled, she hurriedly joked beside her and said, "Second sister is the daughter of our family, so naturally we should be more pampered." Madam smiled and said: "Speaking of daughters, no one can compare to our aunt, but we can't be too bad. You are a sensible person. The marriage of your second sister is a major event in our house. If there is anything missing, just pay for it in the account." What’s more, when the eldest sister gets married in the future, she will have a good time, and there are examples to follow.” Sister Feng was very happy when she heard this, and she did her best not to mention it.

On the tenth day of October, there was a lot of good news. The Dajian Academy sent seven students there, and they won three candidates in a row, and Jia Cong was one of them.Although the ranking is lower, but now he is also the master of Juren.He is young, and he is of Dafang's bloodline, and the people in the clan seem to have developed after seeing the Rongguo Mansion's lineage, and rushed to flatter him.Jia Amnesty and other relatives visited Jia Jing and were very grateful.Jia Jing only smiled and said: "Brother Cong is willing to endure hardships, and I will support him to continue his studies in the future." This is because it is a pity that Jia Cong will become proud and stop when he returns to the mansion.Jia Amnesty understood in his heart, and hurriedly said: "If it weren't for elder brother, I would know where he is today." He smiled and said: "Let's be happy with our brothers, the elder will accept it." So Jia Amnesty took Jia Cong back to the mansion in person, and Madam Xing met him from a distance, and she couldn't help crying when she saw him enter the door: My son, I have suffered for you." Jia Cong and his mother-in-law are very sincere now, and hurriedly said: "It actually made my wife worry." Yingchun looked at his complexion carefully, although he was thinner, he was very energetic Well, compared to Jia Zhu's frail appearance when he came back, he was much stronger. It can be seen that his body is not lacking, so he can't help but feel relieved.Sister Feng saw Jia Cong's promising future, and then looked at Jia Lian. She was still eating from her ancestors. The bastard had no choice but to take the road of studying for the imperial examinations in order to keep enough food and clothing.Besides, the brothers are well-developed, and they are of the same vein. It is just watching and helping each other, and it is also a great joy.Thinking in this way, Sister Feng hurriedly came over to ask about her health. The whole family and He Meimei were chatting lively, and Yuanyang came in with a smile and said: "The old lady heard that the third master is back, and she is waiting to talk." Mrs. Xing hurriedly Take Jia Cong to Jia Mu's upper room.

Seeing Jia Cong coming in, Jia's mother hurriedly said, "Pull Brother Cong over here." Yingchun smiled and pushed his brother forward. My son is doing such a good job for our family." Jia Cong smiled shyly, Yuanyang took out the prepared gifts early on, and Jia Mu said to Jia Cong: "You are ours. The first person in the family, these are all saved by your grandfather back then. They are all high-quality stationery, all of which are of a certain age, and you can’t buy them with money outside. I'll give you a share, and I'll just look forward to your glory." Mrs. Xing couldn't help but look bright when she saw how decent he was, and hurriedly said: "Brother Cong, why don't you thank the old lady." Jia Cong thanked him as he said. However, Sister Feng said with a smile: "The old lady is partial, and she won't give it to our second master if she has such a good thing." I'll leave a portion for your son, but when will you give me a great-grandson?" Sister Feng blushed in front of everyone, bowed her head and remained silent.Mrs. Xing also said aside: "The old lady's words are on our minds, she is not waiting!" Everyone laughed.

But the news of Jia Cong's Zhongju spread to the second room. Jia Zheng thought that Baoyu was two years older than Jia Cong, but he had never been a scholar. He finally entered the academy and was kicked out. Face sent him to go again, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, and he went to Baoyu to find bad luck.Unexpectedly, when he just entered the door, he happened to be doing some business with Sheyue, which was very unbearable. The new and old grudges aroused, and Jia Zheng thought that now the old lady is indifferent to the second room. hurt him a lot.That Mrs. Wang is not good at teaching her son, so she used to give birth to a son so useless, so she lowered her head and was about to find something to beat him—and said that Baoyu was frightened when she saw Lao Tzu coming in, and her legs went limp. In a hurry, she tidied up her clothes and dresses regardless, only Baoyu was leaning on her back, knowing that the master's attack was indifferent, and she was afraid of accidents, so she just knelt on the ground and kowtowed.When Jia Zheng saw his son's housemate crying half naked and begging like this, he was so ashamed that his face would turn red.When Baoyu saw her father leave, she let out a long breath, and was moved when she saw Sheyue desperately protecting her head. When she saw her pear blossoms and rain again, she was a little more charming than before. , hurriedly got up and pulled Sheyue to call her good sister, then went to the couch to continue the ups and downs.

Li Wan was well-informed, and when he saw Jia Cong's success at such a young age, his heart warmed up, so he asked someone to support Jia Zheng, saying that he would send Jia Lan to study in Dajian Academy.Jia Zheng was not feeling well these days, and was venting his anger in Aunt Zhao's house. Hearing the conversation outside, he knew that this grandson was willing to make progress, and felt a little comforted in his heart, so he quickly agreed.Aunt Zhao knew what he was worried about, so she said, "Huan'er is going to end next spring, so it's good to go with Lan Geer." After all, this room is not at the end of the mountain, and it can't help being more kind to Aunt Zhao.Aunt Zhao was happy to see him, so she took the opportunity to open her mouth for Tanchun and asked for some dowry. Jia Zheng said, "Go and tell Zhu's daughter-in-law, and give some to the third girl." Aunt Zhao was very happy when she heard this. , he flattered him everywhere, and coaxed Jia Zheng so hard that he couldn't leave him for a while.

Entering the early winter, welcome the spring to get married.Although she is a daughter of a concubine, she is the only daughter of the first-class general's family. My brother just won the Juren, and at the end of the year, there is a girl who will become a concubine in the Zhongshun Palace, and her value has doubled in a short time. Naturally, the Wang family dare not neglect. Seeing her rich dowry again, it is even more impressive.When they returned home on the third day, Mrs. Xing and Sister Feng looked at Yingchun with joyful faces, and they were generous in every way. They also knew that the Wang family had treated them well. Seeing that he speaks and acts in a proper manner, he can't help being extremely satisfied.This is a big event, Mrs. Xing finally let go of a stone in her heart, only the matter of Jia Cong is left in front of her eyes, thinking that he is still young, and looks like he has a bright future, saying that the matter of intimacy is not in a hurry, so she will Eat, play, and live in peace every day.

Another month and a half passed, and the third day of the twelfth lunar month was the day when Tanchun married into Prince Zhongshun's residence.Seeing that the day was getting closer and closer, it was the first time for Li Wan to handle a major wedding, and he was afraid that he would not be able to do it alone, so he sent someone to ask Sister Feng to come over and help Zhang Luo together.Mrs. Xing said with a smile: "Although the family is separated, it is still broken bones and tendons. It should go." Sister Feng replied plainly and went to help a few days ago.When Li Wan saw her coming, he said with a smile, "I know I was tired of you a while ago, but Grandma Zhen in the house is about to give birth, so it's not good to bother her." Sister Feng glanced at her and lowered her head in the box. Picking the Poria cocos cake and eating it, she said with a half-smile, "Listening to this, my sister-in-law despises me." Li Wan smiled slightly: "It's because you think too much." Speaking of things, although it is cumbersome to get married in Tanchun, there are rules for everything. Zhongshun Palace also sent two deacons to help take care of it, so it can be seen that it is not treated lightly.Li Wan said in a low voice: "I heard behind my back that the princess raised by Prince Zhongshun's mansion is very difficult to deal with. I really feel sorry for the third girl." Sister Feng sighed: "Although this is what she has always done It's an ambitious wish, but this marriage is too..." Li Wan nodded and said: "My wife is happy, and she invites the third girl to talk every day." Sister Feng sneered: "My aunt has never learned Be good, one empress is not enough, and what to do with the three girls, after all, they are all married girls, how can they take care of the family affairs." Li Wan shook his head and said: "There are even more ridiculous things, the wife treated Miss Bao in the first place. That's it, that day he urged me to come over, and then he held my hand and talked for a long time, insisting that I go to Xue's house to propose marriage to Baoyu, everyone in the city knows that Xue's family and Feng's family have made a decision, and it's time to act Isn't it annoying?" Sister Feng hurriedly said: "You didn't tell her, did you?" Li Wan said with a smile: "Of course you can't say this, and I also told the little girls to keep their mouths tight, and now the wife has something to do. Just leave it at that, and wait for the third girl to leave the cabinet."

The two chatted for a while, and Li Wan took Sister Feng to see Tanchun's dowry, because it was related to the dignity of the entire Rongguo Mansion, and Jia Amnesty paid 5000 taels of silver. , and also sent 3000 taels over. Mrs. Wang originally only transferred 3000 taels when she was in charge of the house, but Li Wan later took over. Seeing that the public account was tight, but there was still some money left, so she chased after another 5000 taels. It was impossible to get it out, so I bought another one.Mother Jia gave 3000 taels and a box of porcelain antiques. Jia Zheng asked Aunt Zhao to instigate the decision-maker to take out the huanghuali sandalwood and other wood piled up in the backyard warehouse and replace them with a batch of beds and cabinets. It was Mrs. Wang who saved it for Baoyu. Li Wan knew the reason, so he didn't say anything, but told his subordinates to deal with it quickly.The rest were also selected from the warehouse and packed in.Sister Feng came over to look at 72 and carried the dowry, and said, "It's really neat." Li Wan said lightly: "The third girl also came to see, and I think she is satisfied." She is such a shrewd and capable sister-in-law." These words hit Li Wan's mind. Now that Jia Lan is young, although she is the head of the family, she should not go too far. After all, it is a temporary rule. Besides, can Mrs. Wang come out to be a director in the future? It's hard to say.Although Jia's mother didn't care about it, but with her usual shrewdness, she was naturally aware of the matter of the second house. If she lost her dignity and blindly only made money from her own house, the gain would not be worth the loss. Why don't you take advantage of Tanchun to do it like this? For the dowry, it is clear and fair to spend the money out, so as to save Baoyu from saving the money in the future. I can't work hard like Sister Feng to make wedding clothes for others.

Because of the busy Tanchun getting married, the people in the second room were on their backs, and Mrs. Wang was still confined in the courtyard. Mother Jia only ordered Jia Zheng Baoyu and Li Wan to take Jia Huan and Jia Lan to the Rongxi Hall for a few days. It was extremely deserted when it came to the festival.On the other hand, because of the good time, Jia She returned to the main room for the first time to celebrate the New Year. In conjunction with Jia Cong's wedding, he had asked Jia Lian to prepare well with a lot of people. Although the servants who served It's hard work, but the annual dividends are rewarded more, and everyone also said hello to the old man.Jia Mu was already chilling with Baoyu, and he was getting older and it was inconvenient to separate the courtyards, so she didn't call him over.Because she loves girls very much, this year her two granddaughters are married off one after another, so it is inevitable that her knees will be empty, so she wants to bring her elder sister to raise her. Although Sister Feng is reluctant, she sees Mother Jia's love for her eldest sister. Also promised.It just so happened that Aunt Li Wan went to Beijing to visit her niece, and when she met Mrs. Xing's brother Xing Zhong and his whole family who came to Rongfu, they happened to come all the way.Mother Jia likes to be lively in her old age. When she saw Li Wan's two cousins, Li Wen and Li Qi, they both looked like green onions.Although Mrs. Xing and her elder brother are not close, but now that she is the wife of the family, she wants to show off a bit of decency, so she also stays with her, saying that she will find a house after the next year, and entrusts her niece Xing Xiuyan to Sister Feng for arrangement.Sister Feng thought she didn't know the girl's temperament, so she arranged for her to live in the brocade building before Yingchun came out of the pavilion, and saw that she was different from her parents, she was a sensible person, so she arranged for the mother-in-law according to Miss Jia's example. Girl, take care of her more on weekdays.After seeing Mrs. Xing, she became more and more satisfied that Sister Feng didn't mention it.