[Red House] The First Imperial Merchant

Chapter 75 Bao Dai Marriage

At the end of October, Mrs. Gongliang was the elder who was engaged from Gongliang Mansion in Hangzhou to Jia Mansion in Beijing.Mrs. Gongliang is a kind and kind person. She really cared for Lin Daiyu at the beginning. Anyway, it was just a dowry money and it was prepared by her father early. Their house is just a busy person. It's not that their Gongliang Mansion can't get it out, these are nothing.

Mrs. Gongliang's impression of Lin Daiyu is still three years ago. Lin's father had just passed away. Lin Daiyu's lonely and pitiful appearance is really lovable, but she never expected that in just three years, the reunion was written by Lin Nanny. letter.Mrs. Gongliang was shocked when she got the letter. Lin Daiyu even told her about her marriage. Although it was uncertain, the meaning was the same. It was just the rules of letting herself go. In the eyes of a well-behaved Mrs. Gongliang , Lin Daiyu's behavior is very shocking.The daughter of a high-ranking family would make an engagement for herself. Even the daughter of a small merchant would not do such a move. It is really unruly.

When Lord Gongliang heard this, he felt very guilty towards his old friend. The old friend passed away and left his only daughter to him to take care of. As a result, he didn't manage well, alas!He hurriedly urged his wife to go to the capital. He had official duties to spare, and the eldest son was there to help his mother stand up.

When they arrived in the capital, people from Jia's mansion came to pick them up. This time, Jia's mansion also learned to watch people order food. The mistress of Gongliang's family didn't dare to let people go through the side door, and the front door was wide open. In the eyes of Jia's mansion, this is a great face. However, it is normal for Mrs. Gongliang to see it. You must know that Mrs. Gongliang's natal family is very prominent in the south without mentioning the name of Gongliang's family.

Lin Daiyu was very moved by Mrs. Gongliang's presence, and saluted in a proper manner. Mrs. Gongliang saw that she looked more beautiful than three years ago, but her temperament hadn't changed much. "What do you think of this marriage? If you're not satisfied, let's go back to Hangzhou. We all know people from a scholarly family there. It's no problem to find a good husband for you." In fact, this marriage is not very bad, but Mrs. Gongliang thinks that if If you get married close, you can take care of yourself, and at least you can go back home if you are wronged.

But Lin Daiyu obviously couldn't understand Mrs. Gongliang's thoughts. Gongliang's family was also unfamiliar to her, at least there were relatives in Jia's house.The most important thing is that Jia Baoyu played with her since they were young, and they have similar temperaments. She doesn't want to marry someone who doesn't know her temperament.So he lowered his head silently.

Mrs. Gongliang understood everything when she saw this, and patted Daiyu's hand without showing any disappointment. She smiled gently and said: "I understand what you mean, let me handle this matter, you just follow Mother Lin Mama learns such mundane things as housekeeping."

The signboard of Rongguo Mansion hangs nicely, but if it has been inherited from generation to generation, the sign at the door would have been removed long ago. It is just a first-class general's mansion, and it is nothing more than the favor of the ancestors.Don't mention these, just say that this first-class general is also a big family. As far as she knows, Erfang Jia Zheng is a fifth-rank official. He has been a fifth-rank official for more than 20 years. Seeing that the son-in-law just bought a scholar Now that she is studying in the Imperial College, the marriage is considered suitable after all. After all, although Lin Daiyu is in the name of Gongliang Mansion, anyone with eyes knows that she is an orphan, so she is a dream come true.

This is Mrs. Gongliang's thoughts on this marriage before she met Mrs. Wang.Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Gongliang, and a well-known matchmaker in the capital were present to talk about the matter. Mrs. Jia loved Daiyu very much. with people.Forget about the horoscope and change the post, because Mrs. Wang mentioned that she wanted to hold the wedding later, Mrs. Gongliang had no objection, but after hearing that it would be delayed for two years, she would not do it. This kind of marriage should not be too late. She is in Hangzhou, and she doesn't know this What will happen in two years, and immediately said boldly: "I think the fifteenth day of the first month is a good day---"

"This is impossible. The Empress Debi in the Heavenly Palace is coming back to visit her relatives." Mrs. Wang was showing off on her face.

Seeing this, Mrs. Gongliang boasted a few more words, feeling disdainful in her heart, she is only a concubine, how long can a family relying on women last? "Matchmaker Su, do you think about the auspicious days in the spring of the coming year? The old lady probably wants to hug her great-grandson!"

Mother Jia also agreed when she heard it, the imperial examination can be taken at any time, but this child can't be hugged at any time!Smiling and nodding in agreement.Mrs. Wang choked and had no choice but to follow Mrs. Gongliang.

Counting the time, March [-]th is a good day, and Jia Mu immediately decided to hold the ceremony on March [-]th next year.

The first is Nacai, the second is Xiang Ming, the third is Najib, the fourth is Sacrifice, the fifth is asking for a date, the sixth is welcoming in person, and one etiquette cannot be missed. Lin Daiyu can no longer live in Jia's mansion, and Mrs. Gongliang doesn't want to celebrate the new year in Jia's mansion. When the time comes, she will also be in Jia's mansion to welcome relatives. What does it look like!

Mrs. Xue Wang is an enthusiastic person. When Baochai said that Daiyu was going to get married, she immediately discussed with her son and let Mrs. Gongliang live in the unused Zhuangyuan Mansion. The Zhuangyuan Mansion is exquisite and clean, so it is very convenient to move and live Mrs. Gongliang was originally unwilling to accept this favor, but after hearing from Daiyu that Baochai and her were like sisters, and seeing that Mrs. Xue Wang was sincere, she agreed.

Two days before Lin Daiyu moved out, Mrs. Wang touched Lin Daiyu's yard and said a lot in a furtive manner. It was nothing more than the fact that the mother's relatives were there, and she wanted to borrow some money because the garden was empty. Lin Daiyu couldn't bear it. After paying out 30 taels from her private house, Mrs. Wang turned cold when she saw it, and she faltered and said that it was not enough, but Lin Daiyu couldn't help it. She still had 20 taels in her hand, but she couldn't give it to her. This is what Baochai said she wanted. Keep it for self-defense.

Mrs. Gongliang found out about borrowing money, and she just felt a headache. How could such a mother-in-law, Lin Daiyu, enjoy the blessing of marrying in the past?At the moment, Nanny Lin took 30 taels, took her to Mrs. Wang’s yard, and damaged Mrs. Wang in circles, but there was no one to pick a mistake. Finally, she borrowed another 30 taels. , It is only possible to write and sign the IOU together with Lin Daiyu's loan.How could Lin Daiyu ask Madam Wang for an IOU if she didn't want to lose face, and Madam Wang didn't seem to know that she had to write an IOU for borrowing money, so she took the money and left. who? !

Mrs. Wang finally paid back the money, and the whole person was relaxed, but as the end of the year approached, the day of the mother-in-law's visit was getting closer, and there were still several places in the Grand View Garden that were defective, and it was a headache, but this time she I didn't dare to borrow interest anymore, so I had to ask the girls and wives in the mansion for decorations in various courtyards. In short, there was a lot of trouble during that time.

Emperor Pingkang sealed the seal on December 23rd, and all the officials finally took their annual leave. Jia Huan and Zhao Hongyi followed Xue Pan to the Army 1 fire department all day long. This short period of time is a critical moment for Wang Jingyi's development. If it succeeds, It is a great achievement to break through several progresses. Xue Pan is so busy that everyone in the arms department is on vacation. Only Wang Jingyi and a few old masters are thinking about researching and breaking through the bottleneck day and night. The old rich man feels distressed. Son, I can't bear to scold my son, so I can only scold Xue Pan behind my back, this blood-sucking worm!

From the earliest firecrackers to the arquebus that has been developed now, it has been three stages higher. The arquebus has already had a model of a pistol, but Wang Jingyi is still not satisfied. After repeated tests, this kind of arquebus is troublesome to ignite. The gun should match the speed of the matchlock. The most important thing is that this kind of gun is easy to explode after being used for a long time. If it goes to the battlefield, it will really hurt the enemy by one thousand and self-injury by eight hundred. Wang Jingyi is a person who pursues perfection in everything , The successful development of the matchlock gun gave him great encouragement and shock. The letter he wrote to Xue Pan at the beginning also drew a draft of the matchlock gun.But in practice, both of them were dissatisfied. Xue Pan used his only theory to gesture to Wang Jingyi. Wang Jingyi understood, and now the gun chamber is modified to form a percussive ignition, which is to strike the powder with the tunnel stone in the jaw of the hammer The sparking board above the chamber cover ignites the igniting powder with sparks, which saves the trouble and danger of lighting the match, and initially achieves the rhythm of pointing and hitting. You have to have a fire book, and when you meet an enemy, tell the other party, 'Stop!I'll light a fire first, and then we'll fight this funny situation.

However, such a percussive musket is not as easy as imagined. Perhaps the change from a musket to a matchlock gun is very rapid and great, but it will take a lot of effort to improve from a matchlock gun to a percussion type. It's easy, but it's not so easy to go from passing to excellent.

Zhao Hongyi is a born martial artist or general. He admires all weapons that can be used on the battlefield. He looks forward to such a powerful pistol. He runs around with Xue Pan every day. The son said whatever he wanted, and the wind in the court changed several times for Emperor Pingkang. Xue Pan was really sweating for those ministers who had the right and wrong.

This year is very busy but also fulfilling. Xue Baochai and Baoqin went to Zhuangyuan Mansion to play with Daiyu after the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. Lin Daiyu got married on March [-]th, and Jia Baoyu had to hold two wild geese on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year. When they came to propose marriage, the two sisters were worried that Daiyu would come early to chat with her because of her nervousness, but Mrs. Gongliang liked Baochai and Baoqin very much when she saw Baochai. He is very decent in speaking and doing things, he is a smart person just by looking at his wrist, Baoqin is bright and charming, his appearance has Baochai's delicate beauty and a bit of Daiyu's thin body, amazingly beautiful, but his complexion is a bit darker.

There are eight sons and three girls in the Gongliang Mansion, and five of the eight sons were born in the belly of Mrs. Gongliang. I didn't think about it, Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi are just suitable for the two girls of the Xue family, but it's just a sign, the specifics depend on the Xue family, Mrs. Gongliang wants to have a good chat with Mrs. Xue someday .

On the eighth day of the eighth day, Jia Baoyu brought a pair of live geese to propose marriage, the best engagement ceremony for a loyal geese.In such a cold and bustling Tianjia Mansion, two live wild geese could be found. Mrs. Gongliang also became easy-going towards Jia Baoyu, but she didn't know that these were raised in the Rare Birds Garden of the Grand View Garden. token of affection.

On the tenth day of the lunar new year, they exchanged names, and the matchmaker counted the birthdays of the two to see if they were compatible. Naturally, this was all good, and this day was just a formality.

On the thirteenth day of the lunar new year, Najib is to inform the woman of the good news of marriage after divination.

On the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, the Empress Dowager consort visits relatives.