New Dream of Red Mansions

China has always paid attention to the fact that men dominate outside and women dominate inside.Jia Amnesty and Jia Zhen were unreliable in various ways, and Jia Zheng was rigid and serious in various ways, but I didn't see them discussing with their wives about giving monthly silver to servants.Mrs. Wang is very anxious, and Sister Feng is strong, but I have never seen them pointing fingers at outside affairs.It is because of this law.

The affairs of the inner house are generally taken care of by women. Even if someone dies, the men will at best only ask a question, but it is up to the women to decide how to do it.

Jia Zheng was furious because of Jin Chuan's death and beat Baoyu. Firstly, because Baoyu was involved, and secondly, because several things came together, coupled with his disgust for Mrs. Wang, he hit him.

But it was nothing more than beating Baoyu. Jia Zheng didn't ask why Jin Chuan jumped into the well and how to deal with it afterwards. The most he could say was to treat Jin Chuan's family kindly.Because it's a house thing.

The situation of the Wu family is somewhat special.

The Wu family has been passed down for generations, but fortunately his family members have long lives. It was only when he was six years old that he met robbers when his family was traveling. Although the whole family came back alive in the end, his grandfather was seriously injured and died not long after. Wu My father was also seriously injured, and I don't know how long he will live.

According to the old servant of the Wu family, Wu Weiyong was a lawless bully at that time. Wu's father was worried that his son would be left alone and his huge family business would be ruined after he left, so he corrected Wu Weiyong from then on.

In order to let his son know that firewood, rice, oil and salt are expensive, Wu Weiyong personally taught him the housekeeper, how much it costs to buy a maid, how much the monthly money of the servants costs each month, and how much he spends on food, clothing, and drink every month ; Then take him to sell candied fruit in person, let him see if the money he earns can support himself...

Father Wu actually just hoped that when his son grows up, he will know that money is hard to come by, so that he will not spend it recklessly, and he will not suffer from problems like those wealthy families.

But I don't know whether it was Wu Weiyong's inference or overcorrection. After Wu's father left, although Wu Weiyong was in charge of outside business, he always asked about family affairs.

Mrs. Wu is generous and forthright by nature, and the same is true of money, but in the eyes of her son Wu Weiyong, it is a bit extravagant. Since his father left, he has always interfered with his mother's handling of internal affairs. In a word, mother, you spent too much money. Too much, save, save!

Mrs. Wu was in a hurry. She felt that a big man was always arguing with her about the money, which was very unmanly, so she wanted to marry her son back.Maybe it would be better for him to have a wife to help housekeeper.

Unexpectedly, Wu Weiyong's complexion was not very good when a talented person married into the family. He complained to his mother that the Zhang family asked for too much dowry, which he could bear. He can bear it, anyway, he will marry this time in order to save money, but fortunately there is still a gift money to collect; but he can't bear so many girls brought in by his wife.

Four big maids and eight second-class maids are all set up by himself. There are maids by his side, and his mother also arranged for her. In this way, there are ten big maids in his yard alone. Count the second-class and third-class and sweeping women and girls at the bottom.

Each of these is an expense every month.

Wu Weiyong and his father have learned a lot about people, so when he lifted his hijab on the wedding night, Wu Weiyong felt that this girl Zhang was very strong and was in the same way as his mother, so he was worried that the other party spent money in the same way as his mother .

Wu Weiyong was worried about the family's financial situation in the future, so he tentatively proposed measures such as cutting down girls.

Who would mention this on a wedding night?The bride didn't react in a daze.But fortunately, the bride has self-restraint, and mentioned vaguely that these matters can be discussed later.

But Wu Weiyong put on a straight face and said, it's better to make it clear now, if both parties are satisfied, we can live in the future, if not, we can get together and leave now.

When Wu Weiyong discussed this with Miss Zhang, he didn't let the girls go down, because he felt that it was not good for lonely men and widows to be together.

But Ms. Zhang felt that she had lost face, and two words were wrong, and the two quarreled in the new house.In the end, of course, each went back to each house, each looking for each mother.

Mrs. Wu personally apologized to the Zhang family because of this incident, and the two families broke up the engagement. Miss Zhang moved back her dowry.

Although Wu Weiyong had some complaints about this, but he knew that if he still had to deal with Zhang's family in the future, he couldn't do anything wrong, so although he was reluctant, he still didn't say anything.

It was also because of his attitude that the matter between the Zhang family and the Wu family was resolved so quietly. Otherwise, in the boundary of the capital, such a lively topic would not stop for half a year.At that time, I'm afraid that the Zhang and Wu families don't want to fight in the ring, and there will be people outside who will force the other party to fight.

It is hard for ordinary girls to bear Wu Weiyong's character.Xiyan, who has received a modern education, can tolerate him meddling in the affairs of the house, and thinks it's nothing, but she won't be happy with his meddling temperament, after all, she also needs free space.

If you have to ask him to make a decision in your own family, then what status does she have in this family?

Obviously, Tanchun also thought of this point, no wonder other people don't want to marry their daughters to him.Marriage is good for having two surnames. If a daughter can have the right to speak in her husband's family, she will definitely help her mother's family in the future.

But obviously, Wu Weiyong's temperament of meddling in everything is indeed not the best candidate for a son-in-law.

But what about this person who is worthy of Yingchun who doesn't care about anything?

Tanchun was stunned, "Really, the world is full of wonders."

Daiyu smiled and said: "It can be seen that there is a definite number in the dark. Since the world has bred a character like the second sister, there must be such a person to match her."

Tanchun read it for a while, then looked at Daiyu with a smile and said, "I just don't know what kind of person has been bred in the world to match Sister Lin?"

"Okay, you are making fun of me again, see if I don't tickle you." Daiyu ran around chasing Tanchun.

Xiyan pulled Tanchun and said: "Don't play, we have to find out what the old lady means first."

Tanchun nodded repeatedly.

Daiyu said, "Why don't we ask Second Sister, we sisters already know about it, but she doesn't know about it yet."

Tanchun waved his hand and said, "What are you worried about? If we don't talk about it, why can't Siqi know it? I'm afraid that the second sister knows it too, but I don't know what she thinks in her heart."

What else could Yingchun think?After learning from Siqi that someone came to propose a marriage, she only stayed for a few moments, and then read as usual.

Siqi said: "Good girl, we should also inquire about it, just to know what kind of temperament my uncle will be in the future."

Yingchun said indifferently: "Marriage is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker. The old lady and the old lady have their own conclusions. No matter whether I ask or not, his temperament will never change. Why bother with that god?" things discussed.

Siqi already had a knot in Yingchun's heart because of what happened last time, so he really let go after hearing this.

Only Xiuju was anxious.She knew that Siqi and her cousin were getting along, and they would definitely be released to get married in the future.She can stay in Jia's mansion whether she is a companion or not.

But she wanted to follow the girl to the uncle's house, and the uncle's house was of vital interest to her. Seeing that the second girl was indifferent, she let go of playing chess, so she had to go out with a few girls who would definitely be escorted to inquire.

It didn't take long to hear that the old lady was very satisfied with the Wu family. She met that Mr. Wu and agreed.I found the old man to mention it to him.

Grandpa Pian also said that he has a family relationship, he is a commander, and now he is waiting for a promotion in the Ministry of War. His ancestor was a student of the Jia family, and he is considered a family. Compared with the Wu family, he is naturally not so rich, but fortunately, his family Take advantage.

Mother Jia was very interested in marrying her granddaughter.It is also because Yingchun is getting older, and Jia She and Mrs. Xing have not moved, so she accepted Aunt Xue. Now hearing what Jia She said, she is a little bit less interested.It was just because Aunt Xue and the Wu family had promised not to speak up before, but that was the case, and I thought in my heart, I would just find an excuse to go back to the Wu family after a few days.

Xiyan heard that besides the Wu family, there was also a grandson's family who also came to talk about marriage, and the talk was very urgent, almost immediately.

Xiyan's heart skipped a beat, just as someone from Anping Street was sent to pick her up, Xiyan packed her things and went there.

It was indeed Sun Shaozu who asked people to go out to inquire about their relatives. She didn't have the heart to stay in Anping Street anymore, so she had to pack her things and go back to Jia's mansion.

The third grandma said: "You don't stay to accompany me, the old lady, you just come here because you are in a hurry every day, why do you have to go there?"

Xiyan talked about Yingchun, "Second sister is gentle, so I will inevitably help to inquire about it. I heard that Sun Shaozu is lustful and addicted to alcohol and gambling. How can such a person be at ease? I'm afraid it's too late when I go back. This marriage has to be settled."

The third grandma heard that she got up quickly and said: "Then you have to go back quickly. A woman's marriage is equivalent to a second reincarnation, but you have to choose it. But don't worry, this is a matter of the Jia family after all. The old lady is a compassionate person." The second girl is her own granddaughter, so she will definitely not allow it if she finds out. If she asks, she will say that your third and sixth grandpas heard about it outside. Since Manager Zhuang can find out, Jia's mansion Humans should too."

Xiyan nodded, and greeted Mother Jia after returning home, with a strange expression on her face.

Jia Mu asked with concern: "But what's the matter at home?"

Xiyan shook her head, and said hesitantly: "Old lady, when I went back, I talked about the second sister with the third grandma, and the third grandpa and the sixth grandpa just listened to it, but Sun Shaozu and the others had met once, but they were already heard like thunder. This person's reputation seems to be... the old ancestor, the second sister has a gentle personality, even if she has been wronged, she won't say anything."

Mother Jia was silent for a moment. She had heard of Xiyan's two grandfathers, and it showed how good Sun Shaozu was if they could say that.

"Don't worry, I understand, you go back and have a good rest."

Xiyan had people stare at Mother Jia's yard, and was relieved to know that Mother Jia let Yuanyang out.

Mother Jia had quite a few companions back then, and Yuanyang went to find one of Mother Jia's companion sons. He is now old, but he has good ears and eyesight. The key is that he has experience. It is most appropriate for him to inquire about these news.

Two days later, Xiyan and Daiyu heard that Jia's mother had a seizure, and even Mrs. Xing was scolded.

But Aunt Xue was invited into Jia's mansion and exchanged Geng Tie with Wu's family.It has been decided on the third day of the next month.

The marriage between Yingchun and Wu Weiyong is settled.

The sisters inevitably joked when they saw Yingchun.

Tanchun said melancholy: "I heard that the eldest wife is going to pick up the second sister?"

But Xichun said: "But I heard from the old lady that the marriage is not in a hurry, let's make a decision first and wait until next year, so the second sister will still live in the garden this year."

Xiangyun said happily: "That's great. It's better to wait until the second sister remarries, so that our sisters will have more time." Then he pouted and said, "Now Baoyu doesn't know what's wrong, except for the second day of the month. And Shiliu, I will never see him come to play in the garden again."

Baochai laughed and said, "He's in school now, why should we mess with him? We just play our tricks."

Everyone dispersed after talking for a while.

Baochai walked back slowly with Ying'er, seeing the bright purples and reds in the garden, but felt a little depressed.Until now, Jia's mother and uncle still don't agree with her. Yingchun is already engaged. She is the same age as Yingchun. It can't be that Yingchun is married. She still hasn't moved at all, right?

At this time, Aunt Xue's heart was scratching like a fire.The reason why she is willing to propose marriage for the Wu family is because she knows that Yingchun has no family, and Jia Amnesty and Mrs. Xing have no intention of proposing marriage for Yingchun now.Their family is not as good as before, and although the development of the Wu family is not as good as when Mr. Wu was there, it has been developing steadily, and because the Wu family mainly deals in all kinds of food, the connection with the palace is relatively weak. The Xue family is much stricter, even if they don't do their old business in the future, they can still take over another business based on their connections in the palace.

In short, as long as no major incidents occur, the prosperity of the Wu family within three generations is guaranteed.

But she didn't expect that Jia Amnesty would suddenly propose marriage to Yingchun, and it was a marriage that was not inferior to the Wu family. Now Jia's mother chose the Wu family and rejected the Sun family.

Jia Amnesty didn't dare to challenge Mother Jia, but he couldn't say that he would take his anger out on her, let alone someone like Mrs. Xing.

Aunt Xue's face is ugly, if Mrs. Xing makes her sister look bad because of this, I'm afraid my sister will blame her for meddling in her own business.

Thinking that Baochai and Baoyu's marriage has not yet been settled, Aunt Xue's mood is even worse.

Yingchun didn't have many senses about this marriage, but Tanchun secretly let out a sigh of relief. The Wu family's family background and character are not bad. Compared with Yingchun in the future, she will not be too bad.

After letting go of his thoughts, Tanchun was able to concentrate on rectifying the mansion.

The Jia family has long been unable to make ends meet, and she wants to get rid of some unnecessary expenses, but she hasn't found any opportunities yet.

The Wu family had a different scene.

The Wu family obviously attached great importance to this marriage, and Mrs. Wu breathed a sigh of relief after learning that Jia's mother had agreed to the marriage and exchanged notes from both parties.In her opinion, there is no one more suitable for her son than Yingchun's personality. Seeing that Jia's mother was satisfied, she thought she had won [-]% of the winning prize. Who knew that a grandson Shaozu would suddenly come out?

Fortunately, the marriage was settled in the end, so it took a long time.

As soon as Wu Weiyong entered the door, he heard that the marriage with the Jia family had been agreed, so he hurried in to find his mother, "Mother, have you talked to the second girl?"

The joy on Mrs. Wu's face faded, and she was so angry that she picked up the apple on the table and smashed it.

Wu Weiyong flicked his head, and immediately said distressedly: "Mother, my son specially brought these apples back from Shanxi. They are expensive, and they cost 48 yuan a piece outside."

Mrs. Wu has been irritated for many years, and she quickly returned to her original graceful appearance. She gritted her teeth and said with a smile: "Don't let me hear what you said again. How can you talk about those rules before you get engaged?"

Wu Weiyong disapproved: "Then if she runs away like that girl Zhang when someone gets married, who will make up for the loss of our family?"

Mrs. Wu's eyebrows twitched, "If she also runs away, I will make up for the dowry you lost."

Wu Weiyong said in dissatisfaction: "Mother still use my money to make up for my loss, what is the difference between that and taking money from my left pocket and putting it in my right pocket?"

Mrs. Wu said angrily, "I will pay you with my dowry."

Wu Weiyong looked at his mother with an almost idiotic gaze, "Mother, you only have one son for me, and you didn't even give birth to a younger sister. From now on, your dowry will either be given to me or to my son, isn't that still mine?"

Mrs. Wu was so angry that she had nothing to say, looked at her son for a while, gritted her teeth and said, "If I die, I will break up my dowry and throw it on the street."

Wu Weiyong opened his mouth, but he didn't dare to say any more, he lowered his head and said: "That mother is the master."

It's better to give it to others than to waste it, right?But I heard from Madam Wu that the second girl has a gentle personality, not at all like the pungent girl Zhang.If the other party is really gentle and not too wasteful, he will also consider accepting the other party.

Jia Amnesty owed Sun Shaozu 5000 taels of silver. Originally, he wanted to marry his daughter to him, so he was embarrassed to ask his old father-in-law for money.After seeing the portrait of his daughter, Sun Shaozu agreed, but he didn't expect that the old lady would suddenly marry Yingchun, and all his plans were in vain.Sun Shaozu lost face because of this incident, and now he is forcing him to pay back the money.It's just that where did he go to find so much money at the moment?

Jia Amnesty had no choice but to focus on his son, and asked someone to wait at the door, and let him come to see Jia Lian as soon as he came back.

When Jia Lian heard that his father was looking for him, he felt bad.It's just that it's only natural for me to look for my son, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet.

Jia Amnesty sat on it with his stomach shy, and when he saw Jia Lian coming in, he rolled his eyelids and said, "I know you are needed in the household department now, and your daughter-in-law is in charge of the middle income of the family, and now I am short of 5000 taels." Money envoy, see where you can move it and use it for me.” But he didn’t talk about paying back the money.

Jia Lian opened his mouth wide.

5000 taels, not 500 taels, let alone 50 taels.

Jia Lian swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said, "Father, Sister Feng is still taking care of her because of brother Kuan's injury, but now it's the elder sister-in-law and third younger sister who are taking care of Zhongfu. My son is listening at the household department. It sounds good, but he is a servant, but my son still has 300 taels of silver, I will ask my wife later to see how much she can get together..."

Jia She frowned, "I asked you for 5000 taels, and you gave me 300 taels. Are you treating me like a beggar?"

Jia Lian quickly lowered her head, "My son dare not."

"You don't dare, why don't you dare?" Jia She was so angry that he picked up the cup on the table and smashed it at it. Jia Lian didn't dare to hide, and took it hard, the cup hit his forehead, and blood flowed out immediately.

Jia Lian's face turned pale.