Survive in the world of Red Mansions

This Dragon Boat Festival, Lin Hai brought his two sons and daughters to Jia's mansion for a banquet.Originally, Lin Hai’s plan for the Dragon Boat Festival was to take his family to Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing for a day, but Jia’s mother asked Housekeeper Lai to send a post in person, and repeatedly emphasized that the old lady wanted Lin Hai to spend the Dragon Boat Festival in Rongguo Mansion, so she had to cancel it. My own one-day trip to the suburbs of Beijing.

On the Dragon Boat Festival, the only visitors to the Rongguo Mansion were the Lin family and the Xue family who lived in Lixiangyuan. However, both the Rongning and Ning mansions liked to be lively, even if there were no other guests, it would still be very lively.

After Lin Hai led Lin Rui to meet Jia She, he and Jia She went to Jia Mu's yard together. After the little maid went in to report, Lin Hai, father and son, and Jia She went into the house together, and saw Jia Mu sitting on the head. The only person sitting next to him was Jia Baoyu, and he didn't see the Sanchun sisters, Daiyu and others. Although it was a little strange, he didn't say much.

"My son-in-law pays his respects to his mother-in-law!"

"Grandson Lin Rui pays homage to grandmother!"

After greeting and saluting, Lin Hai and his son sat down first, and Jia Amnesty sat beside him.After chatting for a while, when Lin Hai was about to take Lin Rui out, the old lady said to her precious grandson, "Baoyu, just now Yu'er and the others went to play in the garden, you should take Rui'er with you too, today Don’t stay here during the holidays!”

Just now when the old lady asked her sisters to go out together, she deliberately kept him. Now when Jia Baoyu heard what Jia Mu said, he guessed that the old lady might have something to say to Uncle Lin, so he was going to leave with Lin Rui.

When Lin Rui heard Jia's mother say this, he wanted to distract himself, probably because he had something inconvenient to tell his father alone. He was afraid that Lin Hai would be embarrassed after hearing this, so he was a little reluctant to leave.Seeing his son like this, Lin Rui smiled. No matter what the old lady said, it was one thing, but whether she did it or not was another matter. If there was something she didn't dare to listen to, she signaled Lin Rui and Jia Baoyu to go together.

Jia Amnesty heard Jia's mother say this, and probably guessed that his old mother should have something to discuss with this sister-in-law in private, and she wanted to spend everyone, guessing that there might be something embarrassing, so she said it in private , but what the old lady decided was not something he could change, so he took the opportunity to resign and left with Lin Rui and the others.

Mother Jia waited for Lin Rui and the three of them and the maids in the room to leave before she said, "My lord, I don't know how Yu'er's dowry is being prepared now. Alas, poor Min'er is gone. If Yu'er has If you want help, just ask, we are all members of the same family."

Lin Hai couldn't guess what Mother Jia was going to say in private today, but it's a bit boring to talk about a dead person all the time, but since the old lady said this, I should thank others for their kindness, "Thank you Mother-in-law is making preparations, Mr. Qiu will help with Yuer's dowry, if there is any need for help, I will definitely ask my mother-in-law."

Lin Hai seldom comes to Rong Mansion on weekdays, and today such an opportunity is really rare. Mother Jia thought about it and said directly, "Grandpa, Ruier is growing up too, I don't know what my uncle thinks about his marriage?"

As soon as Lin Hai heard what Jiamu said, Yingchun was much older and already engaged, so it could only be Tanchun and Xichun, but Tanchun was older than Ruier, and Xichun was from Ningguo Mansion, which old lady was going to marry? With Rui'er?But no matter which one, Lin Hai didn't want to agree.

"Brother Rui is still young, so it's okay to wait a few more years."

"Brother Rui is 12 years old, right? It's not too early to get engaged, and we can get married in three or four years." Mother Jia couldn't help persuading Lin Hai with a smile when she heard Lin Hai say this.

"..." Jia Baoyu must be several years older than his own son, and there is Xue Baochai hanging around, and he still has no engagement until now, except for Jia Baoyu. To worry about it, but to worry about his own son's marriage with this kind of leisure, if you put it in a bad way, you really meddle in your own business!

Mother Jia looked at Lin Hai silently, did not say anything, and secretly felt a little anxious, "I have watched my grandson, Brother Rui, grow up these years. My old lady is over 80, and I don't know if I can do it." It would be nice to wait until the day when he gets married, and see the day when he gets engaged."

"Mother-in-law, don't say that, old lady, you are in good health, and you will live a long life. Brother Rui just let things take their course."

Seeing Lin Hai's refusal, Mother Jia had no choice but to say directly: "Master Cheng has auspicious words. As you have seen, the third girl is the most straightforward and cheerful, and the housekeeper and director are all good hands. As Brother Rui's grandmother, the second wife I think Tan Yatou and Brother Rui are a good match!"

Regardless of what he learned about Tanchun from the original drama or after coming here, Lin Hai knows that Tanchun is indeed a cheerful, generous, smart and capable little girl, but what Tanchun does to his biological mother and younger brother Jia Huan Lin Hai always felt a little too cool.Not to mention that Tanchun is older than Rui'er, everyone in the world respects the difference between concubine and concubine, the only son of the Lin family can never marry a concubine daughter, the most important thing is that Lin Hai does not want to have any further relationship with the Jia family.Of course, if Lin Rui really likes Tanchun, there is nothing wrong with it, but obviously not, Lin Rui has seen Tanchun many times, and has never shown any affection for Tanchun, so why bother.

"I know, but Rui'er is the only legitimate son of my Lin family, so she can't marry a concubine, besides, Tanchun's niece is a few years older than Rui'er."

"You don't know who to take care of until you are a little older. The identity of the third girl is not a problem. She has been brought by the second wife's side since she was a child, and it can be recorded under the name of the second wife. The third girl is not only a girl from the Duke's Mansion, but also a concubine. My dear sister, isn't such an identity suitable for Brother Rui?!"

"Old lady, Rui'er is still young, so it's not suitable for such an early engagement. As the only legitimate son of my Lin family, I still hope that he will marry a proper legitimate daughter. Besides, even if Min'er passes away, our two in-laws are not related." It won't change, there is no need to marry again, Tanchun's niece has this status, she can choose another husband, and it can also bring another layer of help to the mansion."

Lin Hai knew very well that Mother Jia might care a little about her son on weekdays, and she might have some feelings for her son, but this feeling was completely different from Mother Jia's feelings for Jia Baoyu, and she was definitely no match for Jia Baoyu. Lin Hai felt that there was no need to say too much about the power and status of the government, and it was better to show her the benefits directly.Lin Hai sat down and talked to Jiamu about other things, then told Jiamu to go back to the front yard.

Jia's mother could only watch Lin Hai leave, and she repeatedly refused to marry Tan Yatou into the Lin family's uncle. The old lady knew that if her son-in-law wanted it, there was no hope for this marriage.

My uncle is now a senior member of the second rank, and he is very likely to join the cabinet in the future. His grandson is already a junior, and with the help of his son-in-law, his official career will definitely not be bad. If Jia Lin gets married again twice, it will definitely be a good thing for Baoyu and the Jia family. Maybe we should find the imperial concubine to think of a way. If we can bring the Lin family over, not to mention the Jia family and Baoyu, it will also be a great help to the empress!

Besides Daiyu, after leaving Jia Mu's yard with Yingchun and the others, because they heard that Yingchun had moved from the Grand View Garden to the old man's side to be married, they said they would go to see Yingchun's cousin's new house together.

A group of people came to the small courtyard where Yingchun lives now, and they said that it was a small courtyard. They were right. There were only a few rooms in the entire courtyard, and they could be seen clearly at a glance as soon as they entered the courtyard.

Yingchun brought a group of people into the room, and after calling a few people to sit down, he ordered Siqi to make tea.Maybe it's because she's engaged and has expectations for her future. Daiyu feels that the cousin Yingchun she met this time seems to be a lot more cheerful. Although she is still gentle and gentle, she feels that she is more active towards others. .

Daiyu's own wedding date is set for next year, and the wedding dress has already been prepared by Ru Niang. The wedding date for Yingchun is set for September this year, which is only four months away. I am still curious about the wedding dress for Yingchun , and asked in a low voice, "Cousin Yingchun, how is your wedding gown embroidered?"

"It hasn't rusted yet. There is no suitable clothing material in the mansion for the time being. I have already sent someone to buy it. The second sister-in-law said that it will arrive in a few days."

As soon as Daiyu heard this, could it be that the whole Rongguo Mansion couldn't find a piece of fabric suitable for a wedding dress, even if there was no big warehouse, the wife and grandma's small warehouse could also find it, so she was so reluctant? !Daiyu looked at Yingchun with a wry smile and slightly lowered her head. She also knew that it was not for her to rush this matter. Could it be that people say that Yingchun is in such a hurry to embroider the wedding dress when she is not in a hurry to get married.Seeing that it is so difficult to prepare a few pieces of material for the wedding dress in Yingchun now, and she doesn't know what will happen to the dowry, Daiyu is worried for this cousin.

Daiyu thought that besides the ones that had been taken out to make wedding dresses for herself in her storehouse, there were more than a dozen bolts of bright red brocade. Seeing more, he said to Yingchun, "Cousin Yingchun, I still have a few horses of suitable material. I'll send someone to send them over tomorrow. Don't dislike it if it's not too good."

Yingchun herself is also in a hurry, but how can she speak up as a girl about this kind of thing, I'm afraid there won't be enough time, but even so, she can only be secretly anxious in her heart, and there is no way, now that this cousin speaks, it can also relieve the urgent need , sitting next to Tanchun and the others, Yingchun didn't say much, just shook Daiyu's hand.

Yingchun knew about her own marriage this time, the cousin of the Lin family had contributed in it, and the eldest son of a third-rank official, although he was a step-wife, was already a very good choice for him now.Yingchun's person has always kept the balance, but this time after being engaged to the Qian family, she still quietly asked Siqi to ask her parents to go outside to inquire about the situation of the Qian family. After receiving the news and knowing the situation of the Qian family, , I also have a little more expectation for my future life.

Xichun is young, and a bit indifferent, not very enthusiastic about marriage, but Yingchun is engaged, she is still happy for this sister.Tanchun is about to reach the age of Chi Chi, and she is also secretly anxious about her lifelong affairs, but in the eyes of the first mother, Mrs. Wang, except for the second brother, and the eldest sister in the palace, she can't see anyone else at all. The grandchildren are all indifferent, not to mention that I am a concubine, and I don't know what will happen to me in the future.

The few girls present were commenting in low voices as they looked at some of the small things that Yingchun had prepared for the wedding.Although Xue Baochai tried her best to calm down, she still felt embarrassing.Among these girls, I am the oldest. There used to be Yingchun who was almost the same as me, but now Yingchun is also engaged, and only I am still hanging in the air.

Since the end of last year, Shi Xiangyun didn't come to Rongguo Mansion any more. I heard that the historian was showing her a look. Because of Jia Baoyu, he waited until now.Baoyu was still like a child, every day he would hang out with girls like them, or go out to play in the house, but he had never seen a few of them going to school seriously.Xue Baochai doesn't know what to do now, he is 17 years old, should he continue to wait now, is such Baoyu really his beloved?I don't know if the golden and jade love that I have been thinking about and insisting on is right, Xue Baochai is a little confused now.

After the three members of the Lin family returned to the Lin Mansion, Daiyu went to arrange a family banquet for tonight, and Lin Hai and his son went to the study together.

Lin Hai looked at Lin Rui, as if unconsciously, this son had grown into a young boy again. Lin Hai couldn't help laughing when he thought of Mother Jia's proposal. Mother Jia really had a good idea!

"Son, do you know what your dear grandmother told me today? Guess."

Lin Rui shook his head, "Father, tell me, I wanted to ask you a long time ago, and sent us away on purpose, what did the old lady tell you?"

"What are you talking about? I want to find you a wife!"

"From the Jia family?" Lin Rui looked at Lin Hai and asked, "Xichun?" Seeing Lin Hai shaking his head, he immediately thought of another one, "Could it be Tanchun? Tanchun is two years older than me, and she is a concubine, just kidding." ?”

"The old lady said that if Tanchun was recorded under Mrs. Wang's name, she could be regarded as a daughter-in-law. Tanchun also has a concubine sister. The old lady thinks it is a good match." Seeing Lin Rui's unbelievable expression, she hurriedly said, "However, I refused for you."

"That's good. The Jia family is destined to be a broken ship that is about to sink. It's better to stay far away. How can I marry a daughter from the Jia family again? I'm not out of my mind."

"Tanchun, the Twelve Beauties of Jinling, just declined like this, don't you feel sorry?"

"There's nothing to regret. Without her, there would be other people. What's the pity?!"

"Among the Twelve Beauties of Jinling, Yingchun was the most pitiful at the beginning, and I don't know if it will be better to marry into the Qian family this time?" Lin Rui looked at Lin Hai who became a little melancholy, wondering why his father suddenly became emotional After getting up, Lin Hai went on to say, "Didn't Han Bin return to the capital to work? Because of our friendship in Yangzhou, we made an appointment to go to a restaurant yesterday and met Sun Shaozu. According to Han Bin, Sun Shaozu just came to Beijing from Datong, Shanxi. Wanting to find a real job, he jumped up and down everywhere to find people, so Han Bin also knew about Sun Shaozu. Do you know who Sun Shaozu went to the restaurant with yesterday? Lian Er and Xue Pan's group, this should be what he wanted I don’t know if I have connected with Jia She for those who are looking for the Jia family’s connection, and fortunately Yingchun is already engaged, otherwise I wonder if I will be betrayed by Jia She again.”

"Without Yingchun, I don't know which girl is unlucky." Lin Rui said with emotion.

"Who knows..." Because I don't know each other, I don't know, so I don't have the compassion in my heart. I don't know if this is a good thing? !

The author has something to say: Come and correct the mistake tomorrow morning!