You're Crossing the Red Mansions

Aunt Li and others lived in the Rongguo Mansion for two months. After all, it was inconvenient for many things to live as a guest. Li Wan had a tacit understanding with the widowed aunt because of his young age, but he also knew that staying in the Jia Mansion would not be a long-term solution, so Then I went back to Jia Mu and said that my aunt planned to go home to have a look.Mother Jia liked the two girls of the Li family very much. Although she was reluctant to part with them, she had no reason to stay forever.After dinner this day, everyone gossiped and passed away, and Mother Jia couldn't help sighing: "Our house only married daughters out these days, but we didn't marry in daughter-in-law." Mrs. Xing's heart moved, and Sister Feng laughed and said, "Mr. The ancestors are tired of looking at our old faces." Jia Mu smiled and said, "It's not that I'm tired of you. You have so many things to do every day. How can you spend time with me? These days are too quiet." She likes to be lively, and Sister Feng knew what Jiamu meant, so she thought for a while and said, "Why don't you bring Miss Smith here for a few more days?" We're engaged, so it's not good to ask her to come again." Shi Xiangyun was engaged to the young master of the Wei family years ago, and the two families are considered family friends, so they hired him early, and Jia's mother even sent Sister Feng to send a lot of gifts, listen to come back It is said that Young Master Wei is very gentle and handsome, and he feels more at ease in his heart.

Mrs. Xing has been thinking about it for a while. She has been with the girl of the Li family for these days and knows that everything is good, so she wants to marry Jia Cong.Just when Jia Mu was talking about this passage, she asked tentatively: "What the old lady said is that our family should worry about marrying a daughter-in-law now." Jia Mu glanced at her and said, "Yes, Baoyu's marriage is now not known what kind of regulations it is." Mrs. Xing also knew that Baoyu should be the first to talk about marriage, but it was a matter in the second room, and the palace lady was in charge, so she didn't have to intervene.So he simply said: "I see Miss Li is a dignified person, and I want to tell Brother Cong to come home, what does the old lady think?" When it comes to the past, Jia Cong is definitely not a lady from a noble family. , but now that she is a juren, and she is considered to be raised under the name of her aunt, her status is different, so this marriage is worthy.Mother Jia only thought about Baoyu's marriage for a while, and when she saw Mrs. Xing open her mouth, she thought it was appropriate, so she said, "I think it's good, but you have discussed it with your master, and then you can find Mrs. Zhu's daughter-in-law to visit Mrs. Li." If it’s approved, it’s fine to make an appointment first.” Mrs. Xing was very happy to see that Jia’s mother agreed, and she just waited to tell Jia Amnesty before crossing Ming Road.Sister Feng is also happy when she is around. Brothers and daughters-in-law know the basics better than those found outside.

Then Jia Mu asked Sister Feng again, "I heard in a daze that Miss Xue gave it to someone else?" Sister Feng dared not hide it, but said, "Yes, it was given to Feng's family. She will be married on the sixth day of May." When Jia Mu heard this, she was stunned for a while before she said: "Anyway, they are the ones that have grown up in front of me for a few years, and they belong to relatives. You might as well order a gift, just like Yun girl's, and send it to Xue's family." Sister Feng Er quickly responded with a hello.Jia Mu said again: "I'm old, these little girls' families are going to marry." Sister Feng laughed and said: "The old lady still has a lot of blessings. She just waits to hold her great-grandson to enjoy the blessing Yes!" Mother Jia forced a smile and said, "There is still no letter from my aunt?" Seeing that Mother Jia was still thinking about Daiyu, Sister Feng said, "I heard what Sister-in-law Zhen said, and proposed marriage to Lin's mansion." Although there are many people there, my aunt said that Miss Lin is weak, so the marriage should be postponed for another two years." Mother Jia just asked, nodded after listening for a long time, and let them go away first.

After noon, Mother Jia woke up to take a nap, called Amber over, and told the woman outside to prepare a car and said she was going to the old mansion.Because Jia Zheng was a wolf that day and heard that Yuanyang had gone to Dongfu, he knew that he had no face to see his mother, so he just pretended to be sick and hid for the past few days.Hearing Mother Jia coming, I couldn't avoid it, so I had to come to say hello.Jia Mu looked at him now, she was a little more tired than usual, her will was weak, and she was in a bad shape.I had high hopes at first, but now I don't say anything.Jia Zheng didn't know what his mother was doing here, so he just waited carefully. Jia's mother said: "If you are short of someone in the room, just open your mouth and ask me. If there is no one around, I will buy it for you. Why don't you know?" Decent." Jia Zheng blushed, but bowed his head in affirmation.Jia Mu said again: "Forget it, I will give you 1000 taels of silver and buy someone to serve you seriously, so you won't be hungry." Jia Zheng was too ashamed to speak. He couldn't help but nodded and said: "Zhu'er's daughter-in-law is safe, I don't worry about other things, but now that Baoyu is not young, you should make plans for him as an old man." Jia Zheng was stunned when he heard this. Yes, there is nothing I can do.Originally, he had limited ability and was not a prominent official. If it wasn't for Jia Mu's favor, he wouldn't have been a happy master for many years. A few people were willing to perfunctory him, and he was expelled from the main house, and he didn't have a lot of money in his hands. Because Mrs. Wang was always in charge of the family, he was used to not worrying about it, so he didn't care about running the business. He just beat and scolded his son. I don't know how to teach, and everything is not going well now, I read a few books every day, pretend to be elegant, and then have dinner and drink with Aunt Zhao, and that's all.

Seeing that her son was dumb, Jia's mother knew that he was useless. If nothing had happened in the past, but now the big house is flourishing, the second room has disappeared, and Baoyu is still in a mess, Jia's mother is very happy. My mind planned for them to pour hot water on the stones, and I was already discouraged.Since Mrs. Xing talked about Jia Cong's marriage, if Baoyu didn't make a decision, it would delay the brothers. Jia's mother came to ask Jia Zheng what his plan was. Seeing him like this, she had to hold Hu Po's hand and talk to Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang was imprisoned in the courtyard for a few months, and she was called out every day. Fortunately, the private house was still safe, so she gritted her teeth and waited. After all, the empress saw that she would not enter the palace for a long time, so she would be summoned.Besides, she is still the wife of the second bedroom in Manfu. Although Mrs. Xing is a sister-in-law, it is not easy to take care of the second bedroom when they are separated from each other.How many years will Jia Mu have to live?Mrs. Wang didn't believe she couldn't make it through, so chanting Buddhist scriptures every day was considered a pastime.Seeing Jia Mu coming this day, Mrs. Wang felt a little proud of herself. After all, she still couldn't get away from the second room without her.Mother Jia saw that she had been left out in the cold these days, not only did she not lose weight, but she looked a little complacent. The mother also got straight to the point and said, "I'm here to ask about Baoyu's marriage today. What are your plans with your empress?" After hearing this, Mrs. Wang glanced at her mother-in-law and said, "Baoyu is still young, so I will worry about it for a while. Not getting married."

Jia Mu frowned and said, "Brother Cong has won the Juren. The eldest wife has already taken a fancy to him, but Baoyu is two years older than Brother Cong. Our family didn't talk about the younger brother first and then the older brother." Mrs. Wang was in the yard. I don't know everything banned here. When I heard that Jia Cong was promoted, I immediately fell into a five-flavored bottle. Looking at Jia Mu again, I felt even more disgusting, so I said sharply: "The old lady said that Baoyu was destined not to marry early. Do you dislike him for being in the way of a younger brother?" Jia Mu glanced at her lightly, and said, "Since you have no idea in your heart, I have a good opinion of someone. You are always Baoyu's mother. I have to discuss it with you." Mrs. Wang hurriedly said: "The old lady is talking about Miss Lin, right? I don't want to..." Mother Jia's expression changed when she heard this, and she said angrily, "Miss Lin? You don't even look at it. Look at the status of your own family, what face do you have to mention Miss Lin?!" Mrs. Wang was stunned, and then asked tentatively, "That's Miss Smith?" Mother Jia didn't bother to talk to her, and only took a breath and said: "Forget it, let me tell you straight. The eldest wife's niece came here a few years ago. I have been living in the mansion for the past few days. I have looked at her as a girl of Zhili in a thorn hairpin sarong. She can endure riches and poverty. , they are all good-looking, looking at Xianhui Wang's family, who are also the same age as Baoyu, they just happen to be a harmonious couple."

Mrs. Wang didn't expect that Mrs. Jia planned to tell Baoyu Mrs. Xing's niece. No matter what else, the Xing family came from a humble background. The niece knew that she came to find her aunt to beat him, and Baoyu wanted to marry her. This kind of family is a relative?Mrs. Wang was almost breathless: "Old lady, the important thing about marriage is the right family..." Jia Mu sneered and said, "You are thinking about the right family right now. Back then, you wanted to call your niece who came from a business family to fight with me. Why are you not taboo? No matter how bad the Xing family is, old Mrs. Xing still had some foundations when he was around, and the eldest wife is now a legitimate wife of a first-class general. Why did her niece marry Baoyu and humiliate you?" Mrs. Wang was speechless. The words were right, and Jia's mother said again: "Brother Cong is now a juren, what is Baoyu? You found those official media last year, and they went into the mansion to speak in the water. You tell me, but how much did you tell you?" How is your family?" Seeing that she couldn't hide everything, Mrs. Wang felt unwilling and couldn't help arguing: "Even if you can't find the official lady, it's good to welcome Miss Xue in." Mother Jia sneered: "Miss Xue She is about to marry into the Feng family of Shenwei General as a young mistress, how rare our family is!" Mrs. Wang was angry and angry when she heard this: "The Xue family really did it. How did they covet Baoyu at that time? Another tall branch was picked up and flew to the prosperous place..." Mother Jia saw that she didn't repent, and shouted anxiously: "Shut up! This kind of messy thing is really going to spread, and the reputation of the mansion is ruined because of you, so don't blame me for being cruel. Mrs. Wang knew Jia Mu's tricks well, and she was so frightened that she fell silent.

Seeing her like this, Jia's mother was still afraid, so she said meaningfully: "Second wife, you are the daughter-in-law of my Jia family, so you have to give our Jia family more consideration in everything, as long as you focus on the prosperity of the family, you She is a respectable second wife." Mrs. Wang lowered her head and thought for a while, then a smile slowly appeared on her face: "What the old lady said is true, how dare the daughter-in-law refuse to follow suit." Mother Jia saw that she was not confused to the end, Then he nodded and said: "Since this is the case, Baoyu's marriage has been decided in this way. Then daughter Xing is sensible, with a strong temper and soft belt. If Baoyu is lucky, he can slowly change under her persuasion." It is also a blessing for our family." Mrs. Wang knew that it was a done deal, and if she objected again, she would be confined in the yard for the rest of her life, besides, Jia Mu is old and mature, and Baoyu is her grandson, so she can't wait to see her again. She pushed it into the fire, so she said: "Everything will be arranged by the old lady." Jiamu knew that she had been trapped for a long time, and outsiders always looked like it. Now that she has accepted the softness today, although Baoyu's engagement and other trivial matters can be left to Li Wan Zhang Luo, but she had to come forward to make a decision for Xing Xiuyan, so he said: "Zhu's daughter-in-law has already cleared the accounts in your room, and there is a shortfall of 18 taels of silver, you can go to her to explain it clearly, and you will be back in a few days." Come out and take a walk when you are done." Madam Wang knew that this meant that she could only leave the yard after paying off her debts, but she couldn't do anything with the secret hatred in her heart, so she agreed.Jia's mother also knew that this daughter-in-law was not a fuel-efficient lamp, so she wanted to suppress it again, and said: "Your master wants another housemate, but there is no suitable one in the house, so I gave him 1000 taels of silver and let him go out." Buy a good one, and follow the example of Aunt Zhao and Aunt Zhou." Mrs. Wang was very happy when she heard that, thinking that it would be a good thing if someone could persuade Aunt Zhao, so she agreed very virtuously.

Before Jiamu went out, she specially called Xiaohong to come to see her. First, she rewarded her with a pair of gold bracelets, and then gave her some instructions. She is smart, praised twice, and said: "You are a good boy, your sister Yuanyang just left by my side, and I missed a gap. I thought you were clever and made up for it, even if I sent you to the second room to serve the second wife." From now on, I will ask your elder sister Amber to give you some money every month." This is to give Xiaohong her identity, and she is afraid that Mrs. Wang will be embarrassed in the future. Tell Li Wan that although Xiaohong will be counted in her own room in the future, the moon silver in Mrs. Wang's room will also be distributed accordingly.Xiaohong herself was called by Sister Feng, knowing that she would never suffer a loss if she followed the big house, and now she can eat a double share, hanging under Jiamu's room, and she can be released in the future according to the rules, which is affordable and decent. This is more faithful not to mention.

Mrs. Xing went back early and told Jia She that she wanted to marry Li Wen. After hearing this, Jia She also liked the nobleness of Li's family. Knowing the character of the girl, she naturally agreed.Mrs. Xing excitedly called over and Sister Feng was discussing, but Hu Po said that Jia's mother wanted to see the eldest wife, so she hurried over.Because Jia Mu had agreed with Mrs. Wang and others, she was not in vain and submissive, and directly said that she would allocate Xing Xiuyan to Baoyu, and then asked Mrs. Xing to go back and ask her elder brother and sister-in-law what she meant.Mrs. Xing couldn't help but looked at Sister Feng in blank dismay. Mr. and Mrs. Xing Zhong had originally come to seek refuge with Mrs. Xing. If they heard that Baoyu was willing to marry Xing Xiuyan, how could they say no?Seeing that Mrs. Xing didn't answer, Jia's mother said, "Your niece is lovely. I mentioned it to the second wife. Although she hasn't seen it, she agrees when she hears that it's your Xing family girl." Sister Feng He didn't believe that his aunt could talk so well, so he secretly laughed in his heart.It's just that Mrs. Jia said this, and Mrs. Xing smiled a little on her face.She was not from Madam Wang's family background, she felt that she was inferior, how could she not like it now after hearing this.Seeing her like this, Jia's mother said again: "Baoyu also grew up in front of the eldest wife. You know everything about the child's temper. You can only be kind to girls. If your brother is right, I will ask Zhu's daughter-in-law to prepare with the second wife." Propose marriage." After another pause, "Baoyu's marriage is settled, let's open our mouths, Brother Cong." Mrs. Xing was drunk by Jia Mu for half a day, and seeing the mention of Jia Cong, although she was in her heart I look down on Baoyu for not being promising, but my brother's family is in a difficult situation, and I can't get better if I go to other people's families, so that's all.So he said with a smile, "my brother must be happy to hear about such a happy event." When Jia Mu heard her words, she knew that she had agreed, and said cheerfully, "in this case, let's do it quickly. Baoyu follows Miss Xing We are not too young, and we will be more happy if the marriage is done early."

When the news spread to Ningguo Mansion, You Xiaoxiao was stunned for a long time.Huanyan said from the side: "This is also a hard-to-find fate. The second master Lian married the second wife's niece, and now the second master Bao is going to marry the eldest wife's niece!" You Xiaoxiao sighed: "That's all, if Miss Xing No matter how good the background is, the eldest wife probably won't agree to be this kind of relative." Huanyan smiled and said, "What's the matter, Second Master Bao is now the son of the second wife, and I heard that Uncle Xing's family is really having a hard time. What!" Seeing that she is still young, You Xiaoxiao can't elaborate on how the second room is now empty and powerless, and has nothing but an empty shell.It’s fine not to mention Yuanchun’s style, although Tanchun is able to live well after marrying into Prince Zhongshun’s mansion, but whether King Zhongshun’s temper can protect Yue’s family is another matter. Yes, whose serious daughter is willing to marry?You Xiaoxiao sighed a few times, knowing that this matter must have been brought about by Jia's mother. Seeing that the second room is getting worse every day, Baoyu is the grandson she has loved after all. If she closes her eyes in the future, the eldest room will let go of her hands, and the second room will sit and eat.Now that Baoyu is married to Mrs. Xing's niece, the connection between the first room and the second room has become tighter. In the future, no matter how bad it is, Baoyu will have to eat in the big room for Xing Xiuyan's sake. Besides, Xing Yuyan can endure loneliness. Temperament, although dull, but very sensible, it is not easy for Jia's mother to work so hard.You Xiaoxiao hurriedly asked Huanyan to order two gifts, one thicker, to add makeup to Miss Xing, and the other as usual, a gift for Baoyu.Huanyan smiled and said: "We have been packing gifts for outside these days, and we don't know when we will hold weddings in our house?" You Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "You little hoof is jealous of others, and you want to go out too. Have you found a young son-in-law?" Huan Yan blushed, "Grandma is used to saying such things to bury people!" You Xiaoxiao said seriously: "Look at your elder sister Yindie, you should know that the big girls around me will want to marry you in the future." Let it out, you will be fourteen after the new year..." Huanyan's face became redder as she heard it, and she was about to hide, You Xiaoxiao chased after her and asked, "Did you see her brother Xiao Yang when I went back to Sister Yindie's house last time?" ? That's a capable person!" At this moment, Huanyan realized You Xiaoxiao's plan, and ran out covering her face in a daze.

Almost ran into Jia Zhen head-on, You Xiaoxiao smiled and said: "I'm spoiled by these little hooves, come and sit down after you've been busy all day." Then she got up and poured tea for him herself.Jia Zhen was enrolling students in Dajian Academy that day.In the past, some students dropped out because they were old, and some students gave up because they failed the exams repeatedly, so some places were vacated.It's just that the number of people who came to sign up for the exam this year has doubled compared to last year. Originally, we were discussing about expanding the space, but Jia Jing said: "This is enough now, and we can't handle it if there are too many. Besides, it's just an extra job. Besides, You can't chew too much, so that's it." Jia Zhen was also afraid that the big tree would attract the wind, so she followed the old practice to take the exam first and then notify, and selected the top ones to come in.

Jia Zhen looked at her son first, and then sat down when she saw that she was sleeping soundly, and said, "Finally, I'm done with my work, and the master has a vision. This is enough for now. We're not just trying to gain fame, we're just helping the children." Xiaoxiao nodded with a smile, and Jia Zhen said again: "It's time to catch up with Chunwei again, and the test will be held in a few days. The master is going to the Imperial Supervision to visit Rong'er, so you can bring something with you." You Xiaoxiao listened, Knowing that Jia Jing was also worried about his grandson, she hurriedly smiled and said, "Of course these small things are appropriate." Asking Jia Huan and Jia Lan about the boy's exam, Jia Zhen said, "There are twelve primary school students this year. Brother Huan and Brother Lan must have lived together in the past." You Xiaoxiao said with a smile: "The second master is finally happier when he gets the news." Jia Zhen heard her talking about Jia Zheng, she couldn't help but sneered and said, "Speaking of the two Master is really pedantic, I went out to drink a while ago, and I heard that he delivered a post to Prince Zhongshun, it seems that he wants to get married with the prince, and he will be kicked out after sitting on the bench for a while." You Xiaoxiao listened Without saying a word, she asked after a long time: "I don't know how the third girl is doing in that mansion." Jia Zhen frowned and said, "I heard that the prince dotes on her. There are a few actors who redeemed themselves and went home, but this third girl is quite capable." You Xiaoxiao nodded, and then asked the white manager when she planned to marry a mandarin duck, and said with a smile when she heard that she had gone out to look at the house "Guard Bai has a lot of experience." Jia Zhen said: "The matchmaker you personally protect, how dare he not be careless." You Xiaoxiao smiled slightly, then called Huanyan to come in and brought in the snack clothes that she folded and prepared for Jia Rong go.